Summer of 69 (2025)

About this episode

Joe and Brenna explore the sex comedy genre through Jillian Bell's film Summer of 69, discussing its themes and performances.

Joe and Brenna boldly explore a YA topic they've never discussed before: the sex comedy! We're getting filthy and profane with Jillian Bell's directorial debut, Summer of 69 (2025) in which a teenager hires a stripper to teach her about sex. This is a ton of fun, which great performances, a sex (and sex worker) positive perspective, and a group of women doing it for themselves. Plus: a schwoopy haired teen love interest; a dildo nightmare sequence; and why does counting (or the lack thereof) amuse Brenna so much?! Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brenna Clarke Gray, Joe Lipsett

Topics covered

• YA literature
• sex comedy
• female empowerment
• teenage sexuality
• film analysis

Keywords

• sex comedy
• YA topic
• Jillian Bell
• Summer of 69
• teenage sexuality
• female empowerment
• film analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Summer of 69

More episodes of Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr

• Film: Out Of My Mind (2024) · June 9, 2026 · 33 min
• Mailbag 50: Lord of the Flies Pig and Comic · June 5, 2026 · 7 min
• Book: Out of My Mind (2010) · June 2, 2026 · 22 min
• TV Show: Finding Her Edge (2026) · May 19, 2026 · 36 min
• Book: Finding Her Edge (2022) · May 12, 2026 · 21 min
• TV Show: Lord of the Flies (2026) · May 5, 2026 · 38 min