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Two of us really loved Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar | Episode 339

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Release Date: 07/20/2022

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"Shrimp Queen." This week we talk about the weird and wacky Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar and agree that it's a movie made to appeal to a select few. Also discussed: favourite bags, the new Iron Chef, and Jennifer Grey's new book Out of the Corner
 
 
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AW by Andrea Wong (accessories)
 

Recommendations: 

Andrea G.:  Iron Chef: Quest For An Iron Legend  (Netflix)
 
Andrea W.:  Out of the Corner by Jennifer Grey (book/audiobook)
 
Lisa: Present and Correct (note cards)  
 

Music credits:

"Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod
 
Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod
"Vivacity" by Kevin MacLeod
 
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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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