244 - 2026 Oscar Nominations
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The Oscar nominations are out! Valencia joins the show as we unpack it and give our thoughts. Does KPop Demon Hunter win over box office hit Zootopia 2? Michael B. Jordan and Timothee Chalamet are head to head for lead actor or does someone else come up and take it? We have plenty to unpack and yet we somehow end up talking about Traitors.
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243 - His & Hers
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His & Hers might be the first hit of 2026. The Netflix psychological thriller stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal. This is a nice whodunit story that ends in a what seems to be a polarizing twist. But before we get there, we talk about HBO's Euphoria season 3 trailer then get into Golden Globes.
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242 - Stranger Things 5 Finale
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Happy New Year! I am trying something different to see what you all think. I went to see Stranger Things Finale with friends at the movies, immediately after we started recording in the car. This is our raw, unfiltered reaction to how the Duffer Brothers wrap up the series.
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241 - Christmas Movies
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Is that time of year where many of us are spending time with our families and looking for something to watch. This week, Joy joins me discussing new Christmas movies. We talk about Disney+'s 'A Very Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie,' 'Merv,' and 'My Secret Santa.'
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240 - Best Watches of 2025
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It has been awhile. Do I remember how to podcast? I couldn't let the year go by without sharing my favorite watches of 2025. It's a tradition. It also reminded me why I enjoy doing this podcast. It's connection. But we are here to share our favorite watches of the year and you'll remember it doesn't have to be just stuff that came out this year but it has to be things we've watched for the first time.
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239 - Best Watches of 2024
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I know it's been awhile since a new episode, I explain the future of this podcast. Then we wrap up the year with the best watches with Joy. Surprisingly, we don't have anything similar on our lists. Follow us on and on .
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238 - How to Die Alone
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Valencia is back to unpack Hulu Onyx Collection's latest show staring Natasha Rothwells' 'How to Die Alone,' which follows, "Mel is a broke JFK airport employee who has never experienced love; a near-death accident inspires her to dream and live life again." Follow us on and on .
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237 - Almost Famous
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This week marks the 24th anniversary of 'Almost Famous' and what a better time than now to talk speak with Malorie about it. "A 15-year-old music fan and fledgling journalist goes on the road with a popular rock band in the anything-goes 1970's." Follow us on and on .
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236 - Goodbye Summer: What We're Watching
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It's the unofficial end of summer (yes, I know the equinox is September 22nd) so returning to the podcast after a long hiatus is Janson. He and I catchup and talk about everything we're watching including: HBO's Industry, Big Brother, Netflix's Dark and Umbrella Academy, Prime Video's Rings of Power, and so much more. Follow us on and on .
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REWIND - Shows we missed
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Look, we are all busy meaning we can't watch everything. In this rewind episode, Courtney and I talk about shows that missed our radar. Follow us on and on .
info_outlineIs that time of year where many of us are spending time with our families and looking for something to watch. This week, Joy joins me discussing new Christmas movies. We talk about Disney+'s 'A Very Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie,' 'Merv,' and 'My Secret Santa.'