24. Harley Quinn

In this episode we discuss the famous (or perhaps, infamous) DC villain/antihero, Harley Quinn. We look at her relationship with the Joker, her friendship (and/or romantic relationship) with Poison Ivy, her involvement in The Suicide Squad, and her role in the creation of the Birds of Prey. Then we consider the different iterations of Harley Quinn over the years and how these changes, both physical and mental, have influenced how audiences perceive her character. Finally we address the importance of imperfection in complex female characters, what might be brewing below the surface of Harley Quinn’s actions, and why she behaves the way she does. 

Trigger Warnings: mentions of mental/emotional/physical abuse

 

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca L. Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

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Sources:

• "Margot Robbie's 'Birds of Prey' Producer Role Proves She's an Influential, Necessary Voice" by Allie Gemmill
• The Evolution of Harley Quinn - Birds of Prey
• "Margot Robbie on becoming Harley Quinn and 'The Most Unpleasant Thing I’ve Ever Done'," by David Betancourt
  
• "Review: "Suicide Squad" is Awful, Sexist, Pandering, Incoherent Trash" by Jonathan Lack
  
• DC Comic Database