Adrienne van der Valk, creator and host of Feminist Hotdog.

Press Kit

Who Am I?

Hi, I’m Adrienne van der Valk, creator and host of Feminist Hotdog. Thanks for being here!

I created this podcast and this brand because I'm on a mission to show the world that feminism good for everyone. Having lived through the age of Trump, I believe it is more important than ever to practice anti-racist feminism and to recognize intersectionality in all aspects of our lives. As a sober person, I am also committed to breaking sexist stigmas around problem drinking and making clear connections between social justice and substance abuse disorders. I hope listeners of every identity find power and joy in these inspiring interviews so we can all fight for the fabulous, feminist world we deserve!

I currently live in Jersey City, New Jersey, with my husband and a pit bull named Zola.

What is this podcast?

Feminist Hotdog is a show about finding joy through feminism and living our best feminist lives. Each episode features guests who embody feminist practices and share inspiring stories of radical resistance.

Tell me more…

As the creator and host, I am committed to uplifting people and stories that don't fit the mainstream narrative about who feminists are and what they believe. If the show had a motto, it would be: Everything is a feminist issue!

Where can I listen?

Feminist Hotdog is part of the Loudspeaker internet radio and podcast network. The show streams on Wednesday nights at 7:00 PT/10:00 ET. New episodes pop up in all the usual podcast places (Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Music, Spotify) every other Thursday.

What topics do you cover?

Feminist Hotdog is committed to covering topics that transcend mainstream white feminist narratives. Here are just a few examples of issues we addressed in the first four seasons.

Facing "female" cancers as a transmasculine person
Managing trauma while isolating during COVID-19
Feminism and policing abolition
Confronting the cash bail system
Racism in recovery spaces
Making an LGBTQ family
Menstrual equity
Blocks to making money and building wealth

What episodes should I start with?

What do people think about Feminist Hotdog?

Here are just a few of the comments listeners have left on Apple Podcasts:

“I was clapping throughout this entire podcast. It's hella inspiring and uplifting!”

“After the first twenty minutes of the first episode I listened to, I subscribed, and I can’t wait to catch up on this show. It’s smart and engaging and challenging and fun, too!”

“Love this podcast. Always interesting and diverse topics presented in a positive and thought-provoking manner.”

“This is an incredible show with interviews of amazing women and wonderful stories and experiences being shared. I'm being introduced to unsung women that need to be front and center. You need in it your queue.”

Links, links, links!

Website: feministhotdog.com
Instagram: instagram.com/feminist_hotdog
Twitter: twitter.com/FeministHotdog
Facebook: facebook.com/FeministHotdog
Patreon: patreon.com/feministhotdog
NoCo.FM: noco.fm/shows/feminist-hotdog
Email: hello@feministhotdog.com