Ugh, As If! (Contemporary Art and Culture Podcast)
Hosted by Lisa Fevral
A critical look at art, film, and culture, from Soviet animation to modern movie controversies, with a leftist and deeply personal lens.
This is a video podcast where host Lisa Fevral dissects cultural artifacts—from Soviet cartoons to contemporary films—through a distinctly critical and political lens. The show scrutinizes the biases of Western art history and connects historical concepts to current events, such as linking a cartoon about unjust taxes to discussions at the World Economic Forum. It's a mix of solo, academic-style analysis and candid, sometimes shocking, co-hosted discussions.
“The show's unique blend of serious political critique (analyzing Soviet art, capitalism) with extremely candid personal anecdotes and a "girl show" aesthetic stands out. It juxtaposes deep theoretical analysis with the hosts' own lived experiences, including stories of workplace harassment and financial struggle.”
Who hosts this show
Lisa Fevral is a Siberian-Canadian artist who hosts "Ugh, As If!", a podcast analyzing art, film, and culture through a critical, often socialist, lens. Episodes range from solo deep dives on topics like Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein to co-hosted discussions on contemporary movies and personal workplace horror stories. The show consistently critiques Western academic biases and connects cultural artifacts to political and economic systems.
Credentials & credits
- Siberian-Canadian artist
- Podcaster
- YouTuber
Other ventures
- Lisa Fevral (Main YouTube Channel)
- lisafevral (Twitch)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01The Start of film editing, Eisenstein and "Battleship Potemkin" - 4x20Jun 25, 2026 · 51 min
- 02The drama about The Drama - 4x19May 19, 2026 · 1h 41m
- 03A soviet cartoon for kids about overthrowing greedy bourgeois class - 4x18Apr 15, 2026 · 33 min
- 04Game of Pantomimes(a horror photoshoot gig) - 4x17Apr 5, 2026 · 57 min
- 05Fiona Apple, Zemfira, and art concepts about justified anger - 4x16Mar 27, 2026 · 42 min
- 06Bissistant wrote Avatar(the blue guys) - 4x15Mar 11, 2026 · 59 min
- 07Nationalism in/out of art is not gonna save us - 4x14Feb 26, 2026 · 44 min
- 08Diary of a CEO(AKA psycho) - 4x13Jan 31, 2026 · 41 min
Notable episodes
- 01A soviet cartoon for kids about overthrowing greedy bourgeois class - 4x18
Connects a 1961 Soviet cartoon to a modern World Economic Forum discussion on monetizing nature, perfectly encapsulating the show's unique analytical style.
- 02The Start of film editing, Eisenstein and "Battleship Potemkin" - 4x20
A deep dive into film theory that critiques Western academic bias against socialist artists and links Eisenstein's historical concepts to modern digital editing software.
- 03Game of Pantomimes(a horror photoshoot gig) - 4x17
Showcases the podcast's other mode: a candid, shocking, and personal storytelling session about workplace trauma in creative fields.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is not a guest-interview podcast. Episodes are either solo-host narrative analyses or conversational co-hosted discussions. In solo episodes, Lisa Fevral presents a structured argument, often critiquing mainstream historical or political narratives. Co-hosted episodes are less structured, involving back-and-forth analysis and the sharing of personal stories to illustrate points.
The format alternates between solo-hosted deep dives and co-hosted conversations. Solo episodes are structured analyses, while co-hosted episodes are more conversational and anecdotal. The visual style is a soft-focus 70's blur, and the audio incorporates soundbites from shows like Clueless ("As If!"). The host often addresses her audience as "diva".
Signature segments
- · Intro/outro with "As If" soundbite
- · Addressing the audience as "diva"
- · Juxtaposing pop culture with political theory
- · Sharing personal workplace horror stories
- · Critiques of Western/bourgeois art perspectives
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature external guests for interviews; episodes are either solo or co-hosted with a recurring partner named Bissistant or other collaborators like Anna.
- Annaon Game of Pantomimes(a horror photoshoot gig) - 4x17
- Bissistanton Bissistant wrote Avatar(the blue guys) - 4x15
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
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People also ask
- What is the format of the show?
- It alternates between solo-hosted deep dives on art/film history and co-hosted conversational reviews or storytelling episodes. It is not a guest-interview show.
- Who is the host?
- The podcast is created and hosted by Lisa Fevral, a Siberian-Canadian artist based in Vancouver, BC.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, based on recent episode dates from 2026, it appears to be releasing new episodes on a monthly or twice-monthly basis.
- What kind of topics does it cover?
- The show focuses on contemporary art, film, and culture from a critical, leftist perspective, covering everything from Soviet animation to modern movie controversies and workplace stories.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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