Common Sense Media Review
By Claire Crossman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Adult siblings chat about media made for teens; language.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
TEEN GIRL TALK's hosts, Franklin and Susie Cota, aren't actually teen girls; instead they're two adult siblings chatting about all things teen media. Episodes are a little over an hour long and are released weekly. In each episode, the pair pick about a piece of mainstream media that is generally targeted to teen girls. Chosen media can be recently released or vintage, and frequently focuses on the horror/thriller genre. They couple this analysis with casual conversation about their daily lives and their own thoughts on other forms of media; any topic is up for grabs in this pod.
Is It Any Good?
Opening every episode with a Riot Grrrl anthem, Bikini Kill's "Rebel Girl," this pod promises to break down teen media in a raw and honest way—and they do deliver on this. Teen Girl Talk is casual, relatable, and genuine. That said, parents may feel misled by adults narrating a podcast named Teen Girl Talk, and the content is just mature enough to possibly raise a few red flags. And structurally, it's a bit messy and hard to follow if the listener isn't already familiar with the media being discussed. The conversations may also be too surface-level for parents to consider it educational for their kids. But overall, this pod is a fun listen if you're a fan of what the two have chosen to discuss on any given episode.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Teen Girl Talk pokes fun at media tropes. What stereotypes do you see in TV and film that could be considered harmful?
This podcast consists of media analysis and commentary. Why is it important to pay attention to details and plot points in the media you consume?
Podcast Details
- Release date : February 1, 2017
- Genre : Entertainment
- Run time : 60 minutes
- Hosts : Franklin Cota , Susie Cota
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics :
- Last updated : October 2, 2025
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