Is the Wedding Singer still a funny movie? | Episode 335
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Summary: "Church tongue." Cynara Geissler is back on the podcast with us this week to talk about one of her all-time favourite rom-coms: The Wedding Singer. Also discussed: Ziwe, Ms. Marvel, and the internet's advice about how long you should wear underwear. Show notes: (Shape) (RogerEbert.com) Recommendations: Andrea G.: Halftime (Jennifer Lopez documentary on Netflix) Andrea W.: Ms. Marvel (Disney+) Lisa: Stranger Things, Season 4 (Netflix) Cynara: Ziwe (Crave) Music credits: ...
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Father of the Bride: Was 1991 So Long Ago?| Episode 334
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Summary: "Welcome to the nineties." After a rough beginning to wedding month, we continue on our merry way and watch the 1991 movie Father of the Bride. Also discussed: Father of the Bride 2, Father of the Bride 3 (ish), and the upcoming 2022 film Father of the Bride. Show notes: (YouTube) Recommendations: Andrea G.: (online store) Andrea W.: Hacks, Season 2 (Crave) Lisa: (live show) Music credits: "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: Licensed under Theme song...
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Destination Wedding: the anti-romcom we maybe didn't need | Episode 333
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Summary: "Spilled airplane wine on someone's crotch." Wedding month takes a dark turn this week as we watch the anti-romcom Destination Wedding starring Keanu Reeves and Wynona Ryder. Also discussed: Madonna Inn, The Kids in the Hall, and a new book about Tegan and Sara. Show notes: Recommendations: Andrea G.: The Kids in The Hall (Amazon) Andrea W.: (book) Lisa: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney) Music credits: "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: Licensed under Theme song...
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Where does Marry Me rank in the pantheon of J-Lo rom-coms? | Episode 332
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Summary: "Love is about sacrifice and the day-to-day." This week we're discussing Jennifer Lopez's return to the rom-com genre with her latest film Marry Me. Also discussed: Bennifer, Newcomers podcast, and our tentative steps towards summer. Show notes: (Elle) Recommendations: Andrea G.: Newcomers with Nicole Byer and Lauren Lapkis (podcast) Andrea W.: Outside Child by Allison Russell (music) Lisa: The Copenhagen Trilogy: Childhood, Youth, Dependency by Tove Ditlevsen...
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Everyone loves Abbott Elementary | Episode 331
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Summary: "It’s Like A Xanax." This we're talking about the show everyone loves: Abbott Elementary. Also discussed: Escape to the Country, Raufikat's Better Bake Along, and the never-ending quest for the perfect lip colour. Show notes: (The Atlantic) Recommendations: Andrea G.: (Documentary) Andrea W.: Raufikat's Better Bake Along (CBC Gem) Lisa: Escape to the Country (CBC Gem) Music credits: "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: Licensed under Theme song "Pyro Flow"...
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Season 2 of Russian Doll is a little squickie and we love it | Episode 330
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Summary: "Only time travel will tell." This week we learn a new word and become a bit unhinged discussing Season 2 of Russian Doll. Also discussed: realistic agendas for time travel, the new season of You Must Remember This, and I Love That For You. Show notes: (Vox) Recommendations: Andrea G.: (podcast) Andrea W.: (podcast) Lisa: I Love That For You (Crave) Music credits: "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: Licensed under Theme song "Pyro Flow" by...
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Is The Flight Attendant still good in Season 2?| Episode 329
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Summary: "Imagine the worst date ever, and then set it on fire." This week we happily dive into season 2 of one of favourite shows from the past year: The Flight Attendant. Also discussed: shower steamers, Heidi World, and Godless. Show notes: Recommendations: Andrea G.: Godless (Netflix) Andrea W.: Lisa: Heidi World (podcast) Also: We are thrilled to be on the . If you are looking for new podcasts to add to your playlist this is a great place to start! Music credits:...
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Severance, Gen-X, and workplace horror | Episode 328
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Summary: "Every time you find yourself here, it’s because you chose to come back." This week we're talking about Severance, a deeply unsettling and thought-provoking show. Also discussed: coastal grandmother style, Slow Horses and Barry Season 3. Show notes: (Paste) Recommendations: Andrea G.: Slow Horses (Apple TV+) Andrea W.: Barry, Season 3 (Crave) Lisa: We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler (book) Also: We are thrilled to be on the . If you are...
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Is Sort Of the best show on TV? | Episode 327
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Summary: "Live your life." This week we almost can't get over how good Sort Of is and want to keep talking about it forever. Also discussed: Top Chef, Anatomy of a Scandal, and celebrations of life. Show notes: (Time) (The Guardian) Recommendations: Andrea G.: Milk Bar Bake Sale (Season 2, EP 1 of The Chef Show on Netflix) Andrea W.: Top Chef (Netflix) Lisa: Anatomy of a Scandal (Netflix) Also: We are thrilled to be on the . If you are looking for new...
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye and the PTL scandal | Episode 326
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Summary: "Unnecessary." We watched The Eyes of Tammy Faye because it won Oscars and we're not happy about it. Also discussed: DOXA Documentary Film Festival, Severence and Dead Still. Show notes: (podcast) (2000 documentary) Recommendations: Andrea G.: Andrea W.: Grown Ups by Marian Keyes Lisa: Dead Still (Acorn) Music credits: "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: Licensed under Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: Licensed under ...
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Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture.
Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan.
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