'Jessica Jones' Part 1: A.K.A. The Superhero We've Been Waiting For

The Popculty Podcast

It's finally here: The first episode in our epic 3-part Jessica Jones debrief!!
In this first part, we'll talk about why Jessica was such a revelation in the TV landscape back in 2015 and how she has impacted culture since. Then we'll share listener stories on what the show has meant to them.
We're just getting started! Join us next week for Part 2, when we'll talk queer subtext, David Tennant as Kilgrave, and season two!
Don't miss out on the bonus episode! Support the show for just $2 a month and get Part 4 of this series, exclusively for patrons! (Trust me, you'll want it by the time you finish that series finale...)
TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE: Mentions of sexual assault; discussion of alcoholism and child abuse. If you need someone to talk to about anything brought up in this episode, please call 800-656-HOPE or visit rainn.org.
References:

• Marvel's Jessica Jones Episode 1 Preview at NYCC Was Absolute Fire, So Get Stoked - Bustle
• These are the Jessica Jones Articles You're Looking For: A Masterpost - Popculty Blog
• We Don't Need Another Hero: How Netflix's Jessica Jones Saved My Life - Reuben Hayslett, The Mary Sue (We'll be discussing this essay with the author in Part 2)
• Agent Carter and the status of female superheroes in 2015 - Popculty Blog

Credits:
Jessica Jones main title written by Sean Callery; cover performed by L'Orchestra Cinematique. Check out more of their awesome covers on Youtube and their album Geek Tunes.
All series clips property of Marvel and ABC Studios.
Logo by Max Badger.
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1. 'Jessica Jones' Part 1: A.K.A. The Superhero We've Been Waiting For (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Jessica Jones (00:02:16)

3. Cultural Impact (00:06:09)

4. Trigger warnings and support (00:06:20)

5. Guest Introduction (00:07:28)

6. Meeting Jessica (00:10:57)

7. Female Superheroes circa 2015 (00:13:03)

8. A New Superhero Costume (00:16:13)

9. The Superhero We've Been Waiting For (00:17:57)

10. Jeri Hogarth: First Marvel LGBTQ character (00:26:13)

11. Tackling Heavy Themes (00:26:13)

12. A New Level of Female Representation (00:28:52)

13. Supporting Characters: Malcolm (00:33:24)

14. A Defense of Trish Walker (00:34:37)

15. Jessica and Trish (00:44:43)

16. Listener Stories: Kilgrave as the Abusive Ex-Boyfriend (00:49:52)

17. Listener Stories: Addiction and Abusive Childhoods (00:50:47)

18. Listener Stories: Mental Health Representation (00:54:06)

19. Support the show! (01:00:09)

20. Credits (01:02:29)