UnpauseIt

UnpauseIt is a podcast by a family of geeks! With so many amazing and gloriously nerdy entertainment projects available today - movies, video games, series, events - our family of four will tackle them all and give you our takes. From 43 to 9, men and women and boys and girls will enjoy a rowdy time of real reviews.

Lisa Frankenstein 02/10/2024

Lisa Frankenstein A series by UnpauseIt | There's no way this movie will "crimp" your style, especially if you're a child of the 80s! Lisa Frankenstein is out in theaters, and if you're GenX and have a hankering for the movies Heathers and/or Edward Scissorhands, get your old legwarmers out and make way to your nearest showing. Join Jeremiah and Rachel as we chat about Lisa Frankestein - directed by Zelda Williams, daughter of legend Robin Williams - on The Car Ride Home. And there's more! Check out for more movie and adventure reviews from behind the wheel. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/29886233

The Marvels 11/19/2023

The Marvels A series by UnpauseIt | ALL THE FLERKINS! We all know the MCU has been hiccupping (or worse - cough, cough, Secret Invasion) its way through this next phase, so we're happy to announce that this one is a delight. Like seriously, just looking over and seeing our 15-yr old laughing and reacting with excitement at all the moments was worth every penny of our Alamo Drafthouse ticket prices. Join Jeremiah and Rachel (and our daughter Georgia before she fell asleep in the back seat) as we chat about The Marvels on The Car Ride Home. And there's more! Check out for more movie and adventure reviews from behind the wheel. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/28705613

Dumb Money 11/19/2023

Dumb Money A series by UnpauseIt | Admittedly Rachel was the one who really wanted to see this movie because it combined Reddit with Wall Street getting embarrassed and normal people actually profiting as much as the big wigs. And it delivers! Join Jeremiah and Rachel on The Car Ride Home from seeing Dumb Money, directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Paul Dano as Keith Gill (aka Roaring Kitty). And visit for more episodes about the movies we see and the adventures we take! /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/28705518

Leaf Peeping in Colorado 11/19/2023

Leaf Peeping in Colorado A series by UnpauseIt | The aspens in Colorado are practically a wonder of the world during the fall, and everyone who lives here knows that I-70 and all other roads through the Rocky Mountains in our state will be clogged for a few weeks as folks flock to see the gold. Join Jeremiah and Rachel as they recap their annual day trip to see the aspens, including recommendations of roads to try and how to avoid getting stuck in traffic. Visit for more episodes of The Car Ride Home series and our movie reviews! /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/28705418

Red Cone Pass (Colorado) in a Ford Bronco 09/04/2023

Red Cone Pass (Colorado) in a Ford Bronco A series by UnpauseIt | Air down for this next episode where Miah & Rachel review their drive over Red Cone Pass, Colorado. For anyone who wants to embark on this trek yourself, but maybe not alone, do what we did - connected with fellow Ford Bronco owners in a Facebook group and headed up together. Plus we chat about staying overnight in Central City for a bit of gambling, exploration, and dining. This series kicks off a new kind of discussion that's perfect for playing after you leave the theater. From film credits to front door, Miah & Rachel chat about the latest movie releases for as long as traffic permits. Check out for more episodes and series (we've been going since COVID, just like everyone else). /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/27936657

Strays 09/04/2023

Strays SPOILERS AHEAD, PROCEED WITH CAUTION Wind up for this next episode where Miah & Rachel review Strays, directed by Josh Greenbaum, voiced by Will Farrell, Jamie Foxx, and others. To match the movie, this episode is labeled EXPLICIT because, well, that's how this movie rolls! This series kicks off a new kind of discussion that's perfect for playing after you leave the theater. From film credits to front door, Miah & Rachel chat about the latest movie releases for as long as traffic permits. Check out for more episodes and series (we've been going since COVID, just like everyone else). /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/27936552

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 09/04/2023

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem SPOILERS AHEAD, PROCEED WITH CAUTION Buckle up for this next episode where Miah & Rachel review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, directed by Jeff Rowe and Kyler Spears, co-written by Seth Rogen. Pizza is obviously acceptable fare for dinner before, during, and/or after the film. This series kicks off a new kind of discussion that's perfect for playing after you leave the theater. From film credits to front door, Miah & Rachel chat about the latest movie releases for as long as traffic permits. Check out for more episodes and series (we've been going since COVID, just like everyone else). /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/27936438

Barbie 07/30/2023

Barbie SPOILERS AHEAD, PROCEED WITH CAUTION Strap in for this next episode where Miah & Rachel review Barbie, a Greta Gerwig film featuring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken. You may want to stop for some ice cream on the way home from this one. This series kicks off a new kind of discussion that's perfect for playing after you leave the theater. From film credits to front door, Miah & Rachel chat about the latest movie releases for as long as traffic permits. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/27604191

Oppenheimer 07/23/2023

Oppenheimer A series by UnpauseIt | SPOILERS AHEAD, PROCEED WITH CAUTION Buckle up for this new movie review series by UnpauseIt! This episode kicks off a new kind of discussion that's perfect for playing after you leave the theater. From film credits to front door, Miah & Rachel chat about the latest movie releases for as long as traffic permits. This first episode reviews Oppenheimer, a Christopher Nolan bio pic about "the father of the atomic bomb," J. Robert Oppenheimer played by Cillian Murphy. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/27540705

And... We're Back with WandaVision! 03/29/2021

And... We're Back with WandaVision! It's been a minute (well, many actually) since we published a new episode, so may this one make up for the wait! Our family o' geeks is joined by a fellow family o' geeks as we all react to the entire WandaVision series, which wrapped on Disney+ March 5, 2021. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/18503795

Mulan (2020) via Disney+ 09/07/2020

Mulan (2020) via Disney+ Join us as we visit the legend of Mulan via the much-anticipated live action version; we dissect the production, the fighting, the acting, the comparisons, and provide the full spectrum of reactions from two sets of families. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/15917411

End of a COVID Summer 08/30/2020

End of a COVID Summer Anyone have a somewhat weird or different summer when it comes to entertainment? We sure did. Join us as we recap what we were into, what kept us sane, and what we're looking forward to. Also check out the video of our recording on the UnpauseIt YouTube channel! And let us know what kept you busy on our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or at unpauseit.com. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/15805403

Flour Power 06/21/2020

Flour Power Elizabeth, this episode's guest, is a 9th grader who took a 25lb. of flour, turned on the oven, and baked her skills in during lockdown. Her family, all willing participants to try her pastries, may have gained the COVID "19," but in the end they all gained immensely from Elizabeth's skills and experiencing growth together. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/14903360

Little Women (2019) + a smidge of Minecraft 12/25/2019

Little Women (2019) + a smidge of Minecraft The girls are out for an evening at the cinema as LadyDisdayn and Furious Jeb (mom and daughter) head to a screening of Little Women (2019). We chat history (with some obvious opportunities for knowledge seeking), Minecraft, and how we liked Little Women. Join us for this literal ride back to colonial America as we drop in on the March family... in December. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/12528251

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Reactions & Ratings (SPOILERS!) 12/23/2019

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Reactions & Ratings (SPOILERS!) The UnpauseIt family crew saw and had all the reactions to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker... and now we need to see it again. We think you will too, but first let's hash out how we took it all in and what we think of it: good, bad, ugly. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/12502052

Serenity Forge: Video Games That Go Farther 06/08/2019

Serenity Forge: Video Games That Go Farther Video games are part of our world, and many of us don't even realize how much they can impact our lives. We sat down with Serenity Forge founder Z Yang to chat about what goes into making a video game and why his company puts more into games than a great story and graphics. As parents, we loved learning about how Serenity Forge is creating games that address adolescent mental well-being and real issues faced by teens. Our kids loved learning about free systems they can download to build their own games! Enjoy this insightful chat with Z about some great new games - The King's Bird, Half Past Fate, and Once Upon a Coma - you can get today at . They were just one of the tons of amazing vendors we found at ! /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/10100075

Between Two Tweens: Zelda, Minecraft, and D.C. Dislike 03/22/2019

Between Two Tweens: Zelda, Minecraft, and D.C. Dislike If you can get through our reviews of SHAZAM! and Captain Marvel (infused with disdain of D.C. movies), you'll get an earful of the kids sharing their experiences playing Zelda, Minecraft, and God of War. As a mom sitting between the two kids, I got TWO earfuls! Let your kids listen so we adults can share in the ignorant bliss of parenting gamers. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/9099374

Captain Marvel 03/09/2019

Captain Marvel Come as you are to the UnpauseIt review of Captain Marvel! This latest installment in the Avengers franchise brings us the un-origin-story of Carol Danvers, as well as a look back in time at Nick Fury, Phil Coulson, and a few other factors which figure into the MCU. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/8940404

Teaching Dad How to Play Minecraft 08/28/2018

Teaching Dad How to Play Minecraft Minecraft... Minecraft... MINECRAFT! If the kids aren't playing it, they're talking about it. Thus it seemed about time for the parents to get a notion about what this game is, how it works, and why the UnpauseIt kids love it so much. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6976163

Teaching Mom How to Play Minecraft 08/18/2018

Teaching Mom How to Play Minecraft For well over a year, the kids of UnpauseIt have been immersed in Minecraft. Do we parents know what it is? Barely. Do we want to play it? Hardly. Should we learn it anyway? Why not?! In this episode of UnpauseIt, the girls of the podcast dive into Minecraft. The 9-year old @FuriousGirl guides the 43-year old @LadyDisdayn into this world which represents the focus and fandom of kids all over the globe. The parents might still be trying to figure out why, and if that's something you can identify with, this episode will give you some valuable insight for why your kids freak out over Minecraft. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6941877

Avengers: Infinity War 07/22/2018

Avengers: Infinity War Our happy thoughts drifted away like the final title of the film as the Russo Brothers served up an epic beginning to the culmination of 10 years of films... OK, let's just say this was a tough yet epic watch that the kids now avoid because it pulled at all the heart strings. Here our reactions, plus a few hot takes right after the screening, in this episode of UnpauseIt. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6642142

Thor Ragnarok 07/22/2018

Thor Ragnarok It's no wonder this film in the Avengers franchise ranks as one of the fan favorites. It's when we finally get some human personality to Thor, witness the internal battle of Hulk vs. Banner for real, and see Jeff Goldblum playing... himself. This one's a keeper. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6538242

Spider-Man: Homecoming 07/22/2018

Spider-Man: Homecoming When the original movie-Batman/Beetlejuice is your date's dad, you'd better have some tricks (and possible webbing) up your sleeve. Even though this is the third unique Spider-man attempt we've seen in the 21st century, it's a solid one. And everyone wants to be the guy in the chair. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6523639

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 07/22/2018

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 This one's for the dads, or sons, or both. But also sisters. Heck, it's all about family and how dysfunctional we can be, whether or not we have spaceships or possible superhuman DNA. Regardless, this installment of Starlord's posse has some solid moments and pulls at the heart strings. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6509551

Doctor Strange 04/16/2018

Doctor Strange Enter the mystical arts as Steven Strange's origin story is added to the Avengers timeline. This is still one of our daughter's favorite movies, due in large part to the awesomeness of Wong. But let's not forget the way cool visual effects, too! Take the ride with us as we jump through the portal into a truly timeless experience. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6484601

Captain America: Civil War 04/09/2018

Captain America: Civil War /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6459188

Ant-Man 04/02/2018

Ant-Man Size matters not, especially when you're saving the world from chaos and a slightly-crazed dude in a nice suit. Scott Lang puts his cat burglar smarts and skills to use on a microscopic scale as Ant-Man! /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6432423

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) 03/27/2018

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Stop, Dave… I mean, Tony. Stark knocks on the door marked “Artifical Intelligence” and instantly regrets it. Avengers: Age of Ultron pits high tech against high power in a race to save humankind. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6412208

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) 03/19/2018

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) What do you get with an awesome soundtrack and an unlikely team of misfit adventurers? You get the Guardians of the Galaxy... plus an introduction to the Infinity Stones. /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6380022

Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014) 03/12/2018

Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014) /episode/index/show/unpauseit/id/6354943

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