Blondes With Glasses!: Recent Episodes
Blondes With Glasses!
We are Becca and Shannon, two blondes with glasses. We’re best friends currently living very far apart, so we’ve decided to start this podcast - Blondes (With Glasses!) as an outlet for our marathon conversations.
A mix of pop culture critiques, everyday feminism, and goofy friendship is what you will get in each episode. Other than that, we can’t guarantee where this adventure will take us.
Welcome! And please enjoy the show. (We certainly do!)
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It's our World Cup Wrap Up, ya'll! Becca is back in the United States from her whirlwind trip abroad to see the USWNT play and win (not only the trophy, but all our hearts)! We discuss the highlights and lowlights of the tournament and generally fawn over all the players. Plus, we take some tangents into other aspects of Becca's trip, including the lack of MPAA in French Film Festivals and leaving your life behind to become a chocolate aficionado. And, as always, with finish with recommendations for each other. Becca has a million movies that she loved recently, including the new "Spiderman: Far From Home" and Shannon recommends Linda Holmes' debut book "Evvie Drake Starts Over"
On this episode, we're discussing what's been weighing on our minds recently. For Becca, that means the World Cup and how being a fan of a female centered sport causes friction in the real world. For Shannon, that means debating herself about haircuts and how presenting yourself to the world is endlessly difficult. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Honestly, we're not fans of Game of Thrones and haven't been for a long while. Still, it's the end of an era and we wouldn't be doing our duty as pop culture fans if we didn't dedicate an episode of our own to this show and it's unhappy end. And, as always, we end with recommendations for each other.
We're back at it again with a take on (sort-of) current events. We discuss the Royal Wedding, the swift end to Roseanne, movies now playing in Florida, and...sigh... The Bachelor. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca tells us all to watch the movie "Book Club" and Shannon has a book for everyone to enjoy - "The Royal We."
It's a two-for-one episode this week! Becca first sat down with Zach to discuss the newest Marvel movie. After that, she caught up with Shannon and asked the same questions! Between us all, we rehash our favorite moments, what questions remain, and where the franchise goes from here. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Your hosts are back again! I know - unbelievable, right?? We do what we do best these days, catch up on each other's lives and the media we've enjoyed while we were away. Really there are too many highlights to mention, but let's just say Netflix is killing it with the original material these days. See you after Avengers: Infinity War to discuss if it let us down!!
We're terrible, no-good podcast hosts that break promises. We apologize for going off the grid - during Oscar season no less! But we finally got the chance to sit back down and catch up on what we've missed in each other's lives and in current pop culture. It's just one big recommendation, basically (except for The Bachelor - eff that finale, right?). We make no promises to be back next week this time, because like it or not, we're reasonable adults.
Aaaaand we're back! Finally!! We're redoubling our efforts to make time for each other and this podcast on our mutual Mondays off. Starting things off is a huge discussion of what we've missed while we've been gone. More of the #metoo movement, the upcoming Olympics, award season ennui, and how we are processing it all. Of course, we give each other recommendations along the way. Becca says "Get Out" is the only Oscar must-see. And Shannon wants everyone to give "Canada's Worst Driver" a try on Netflix.
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Becca and Shannon are back for a much-needed discussion of Hollywood and sexual harassment culture, or as Becca calls it, a culture of assholes. This was a shorter discussion due to time constraints and will likely have a part two soon. Becca recommends heartily Big Family Cooking Showdown on Netflix, as well as Alias Grace, One of Us, Get Out, and I Love You America. Shannon recommends a cleanse of male creators in your pop culture as well as the West Wing Weekly podcast.
Becca sits down for a discussion with her friend Fabio about his experience moving to the United States from Brazil and his relationship to America. She is joined by Grey (see America Part 2 for more) and Angie. We discuss where 90-day fiance gets it wrong and differences in eating out and the hypocrisy of America. Angie and Fabio recommend the Netflix show 3%, Grey recommends 90-day Fiance and Becca suggests checking out the podcast's tumblr for some great articles she has been reading.
Becca and Shannon once again align their busy schedules to sit down and catch up on life, work, and the long list of recommendations we've been storing up for each other. From new movies and Fall TV shows to podcasts and albums we've been listening to nonstop, we share them all! This episode is basically one big recommendation for our listeners, but if we had to boil it down, maybe just give Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast a listen! We promise it's a keeper!
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Becca sits down with special co-hosts Simone and Arnaldo to chat with our friend Grey about America and his relationship to it. Grey discusses his experience of moving to America from the Philippines and growing up in the DC Metro area. We close out with recommendations of media from outside the US.
After a week off thanks to crazy work schedules, your bespectacled hosts get back to it with a conversation about Taylor Swift's new song debut and the dangerous minefield that is self-reinvention. We try to parse what makes these changes feel authentic and struggle all the way. We touch on the double standard of these changes when it comes to genders and loop in the likes of Amanda Bynes, Kesha, and Beyonce. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca offers up a couple of new board games. Shannon heartily recommends the Netflix original series "Bojack Horseman" and also urges everyone to listen to Kesha's song "Praying."
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In this week's episode, Shannon and Becca discuss hair anxiety and try to wrap their heads around why it's so difficult to be a woman with short hair. They relive bad hairstyles of years past (rattails! square hair!) and discuss more options for their pin straight hair in the future. (Full disclosure, we didn't even attempt to touch on the history and double standards surrounding WOC hair. We wouldn't do it justice since it's not our experience of hair culture.) And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca recommends LEGO Avengers and Shannon recommends EA Sport Rory McIlroy PGA Tour, both available for your gaming pleasure!
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This week Becca is joined by Simone and Arnaldo to discuss what it means to them to be American, to have hometown pride and their complicated relationship to the United States. Becca tries not to make the entire episode about Nazis although that's all she can think about. Arnaldo discusses his home country Puerto Rico, and Simone talks about her hometown of New Orleans. Arnaldo recommends Misfits, the fantastic British show now on Hulu. Simone recommends the podcast Ear Hussle, a show made in San Quentin prison. Becca recommends the PS4 game Rise of the Tomb Raider. Additionally featured is the much-needed return of Zach's puns!
In this week's episode, we try to untangle the mess of personal responsibility that comes with watching TV nowadays. How do we avoid toxic fandoms and Twitter wars? Is it possible to remain engaged and positive when the overwhelming urge is to tear things apart? Does every piece of media we love eventually disappoint us? All tough questions that we might not fully answer. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Shannon offers two fantasy podcasts: "Hello From the Magic Tavern" and "The Adventure Zone." Becca offers a movie "Girls Trip" and a podcast "Off Book: The Improvised Musical"
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This week Becca is joined by Zach for a discussion of Confederate, the recently announced HBO show by the Game of Thrones showrunners. We discuss the possible ways it could go right, and the many more ways it could go terribly wrong. For recommendations, Zach recommends the Norwegian folk band Wardruna, and Becca recommends 90 Day Fiance on TLC.
In this week's episode, Shannon and Becca take on the mysterious draw of the HGTV network. Why do debt-ridden millennials enjoy watching people splurge on homes with a price tag of $2 million? What is it about this programming that is so comforting? We discuss the appeal of Tiny House shows and wonder when the Treehouse Masters will come to our backyards! (Maybe we should get a backyard first...) And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca has two movies: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon's The Big Sick and Edgar Wright's Baby Driver. Shannon has two books: The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore and The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach.
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This week Shannon departs for a week of theater tech and guest hosts Simone and Arnaldo join Becca for a discussion of TV we love to mindlessly watch. Simone and Arnaldo have an endless knowledge of reality shows that Becca has never heard of and we delight in cataloging some of the most unbelievable ones. We briefly touch on the draw of these shows and the ethics of making them. For recommendations, Simone recommends Baggage and Geordie Shore, Becca recommends Don't Tell the Bride and Tiny House Nation, and Arnaldo recommends Naked Attraction and Moment of Truth.
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This week's pod is a conversation about the boogeyman of nuclear war and how it's represented in media. We explore why our entertainment no longer focuses on the threat of nuclear war, but instead often involves the wastelands left behind. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca recommends the wonderful video game Uncharted 4. Shannon maybe doesn't recommend The Bodyguard movie and then decides you should all watch the HBO miniseries Angels in America instead.
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In this episode, your bespectacled hosts discuss the newest batch of shows and season to appear on Netflix. We fret over the never ending list of shows we want to try, bemoan the end of Sense8 (we recorded just a few hours before they announced the wrap-up movie!) and other niche shows on the streaming service, and take time to dote on Orange Is The New Black, which has continued to be spectacular season after season. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca puts forward the movie "Hello, My Name is Doris" which is streaming on Amazon Prime. Shannon forgets that Becca already recommended the movie "Man Up" and does it anyway. It's streaming on Netflix. Also, let us know if you like our new intro?? We're hemming and hawing over it...
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After our little hiatus, we're back with a full discussion on everyone's favorite movie of the summer - Wonder Woman! We fawn over Gal Gadot, talk about THAT Amazon scene, harp on about DC's misuse of CGI, and end up asking for more more more! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Shannon recommends the Broadway Cast recording of Groundhog Day. Becca recommends the new comedy special from Hasan Minhaj "Homecoming King."
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During a brief hiatus in which Becca married two of our biggest fans and Shannon got a job, we both had some time to see F8 - the movie we flat out predicted over a year ago! We revel in our rightness, bemoan Charlize Theron's hair and place our bets on where F9 will go from here. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Continuing in the vein of Mental Health May, this episode focuses on our queer identities and how we balance it in our everyday life. We discuss weddings and relationships, including friends and listeners that are paving the way for us. We talk about feeling out of place in different situations and where we find refuge in the media we seek out. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca recommends Season 2 of "Master of None" on Netflix. Shannon recommends the mental health centered podcast "The Hilarious World of Depression."
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We're focusing on our mental health for the month of May. So, we take the opportunity to check in with each other about how we're doing, what our current coping mechanisms are, and if pop culture plays a significant role in it all. Becca shares her dentist drama with us and Shannon brings up the second screen debate. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca heartily recommends Sense8 now that Season 2 is up on Netflix. Shannon wants everyone to listen to the new Broadway cast recording, Come From Away.
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This week's podcast revolves around Hulu's new interpretation of Margaret Atwood's feminist classic - The Handmaid's Tale. We rave about the production, debate its annoying release schedule, and discuss shows that refuse to label themselves as feminist. Mainly, we're looking forward to more! So, bring it on Hulu!! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca wants everyone to watch the 20th Anniversary celebration of Ellen Degeneres coming out on her talk show. Shannon needs you all to see The Fate of the Furious so we can discuss it on an upcoming episode!
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This week's podcast is all about where we started - Doctor Who. We both watched the new episode ("The Pilot") and, unsurprisingly, have many opinions about the whole thing. We discuss Bill Potts, the Steven Moffat effect, where the show is headed, and much more. We are both very hopeful for what this season has to offer and will keep this conversation going as new episodes arrive. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Shannon offers up the Lego Hobbit video game as a great way to pass the time. And Becca gives us the Netflix docu-series "Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On" which, despite the unfortunate name, has a great story to tell about sex, technology, and modern relationships.
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This week Shannon is on sabbatical and Becca brings on returning guests Julie and Zach. They discuss the Netflix show The OA starring Brit Marling. They all enjoyed the compelling mystery and discussed the metaphysical elements of the show, what worked and what didn't. Zach recommended the revival of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Julie has been loving the second season of Chewing Gum, and Becca thinks everyone would enjoy the show Crazyhead.
In this week's podcast, we try to decode TV puzzles. Why do so called "prestige shows" require us to slog through a whole season when all they really develop are the twists and unexpected gut-punches? Why can't more shows use their puzzle-like plots to explore characters? Basically, why aren't there shows on like Battlestar Galactica anymore???? And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca recommends the Seeso comedy Harmonquest and Shannon recommends the book Treasure Island!!! by Sara Levine.
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This week's episode is devoted to Amy Sherman-Palladino's new Amazon pilot, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. We discuss the new show in detail and surprise each other with actual dissenting opinions! (That's akin to a unicorn spotted in the wild for us here at BWG.) We get an April Fools' Day prank pulled on us by a phone and Shannon learns that Transparent is a half hour show - which comes as an Earth shattering realization. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca reminds us all to tune into NWSL games on Lifetime, starting later this month. Shannon recommends the new season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
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This week's podcast starts off with a correction and omission, but that springboards us off into the world of Beauty and The Beast's "Exclusively Gay Moment." We explore what that term even implies and how they majorly goofed trying to execute it. We discuss other shows and movies that have tried to push the envelope and some that have happily succeeded. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Shannon re-recommends the Gilmore Guys podcast for their new episodes focusing on Bunheads as well as the new NBC comedy Trial & Error. Becca is mid-binge of The Americans as wants everyone to join her.
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In this week's pod, we discuss the pros and cons of being a henchman. Is there any man we would considering henching for? What are the moral implications for us when we view so many faceless characters in movies, television, and video games get mowed down again and again. We also crown the number one henchman of all time - a surprisingly simple task. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca offers the new to Netflix show, Grand Designs. Shannon encourages everyone to start listening to the Crimetown Podcast.
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This week, we try to cobble together a sequel for one of the classic DCOMs, Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off. Our idea takes Eddie to college where he meets Zeke, another secret baker from the High School Musical universe. Shannon is honestly surprised that there aren't already fanfics out there dedicated to this duo. And Becca is mostly concerned with why more people didn't apply to be in the Million Dollar Cook-Off with Bobby Flay in the first movie! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Shannon reminds everyone that Big Brother Canada is starting up again and encourages people to go see Logan in cinemas. Becca reminds everyone to watch season 2 of Underground.
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This week's episode starts off with a fawning review of the ABC miniseries, When We Rise. Honestly, we're both so stunned that such a groundbreaking show even exists. It's all smiles from us. But, our main topic is the delicate balance of tone on TV. Inspired by Netflix's very bleak A Series of Unfortunate Events, we discuss how shows get it right and how some get it very very wrong. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca continues telling the world to watch When We Rise (if you haven't yet done it!) and Shannon brings Roxanne Gay's book of essays, Bad Feminist, to the table.
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It's finally here! The Oscars are now upon us so we sat down to do our annual round up of all things nominated. We go through all the Best Picture noms, discuss the Critics Choice winners and categories we wish existed elsewhere, settle the difference between Sound Editing and Sound Mixing, and take one last swipe at La La Land before it inevitably wins a crap load of awards tonight. And, for this special Oscar episode, we finish with whether or not we would recommend all the Best Picture noms. (Bonus update from Shannon, who watched Arrival after recording this episode: It was amazing! Two thumbs up! Best first contact film she's ever seen! Would certainly watch again.)
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After a short tangent from Becca about the wonders of the Disney classic Newsies, we continue to tackle the Oscar nominees for 2017. This week we try to sort through the more difficult noms that have troubled us. We debate how to measure art while divorcing it from the artist. Can we reward the work of people like Mel Gibson and Casey Affleck without letting them back into the Hollywood fold? How can we enjoy pop culture when it is so easily tarnished? Is it ever possible to forgive and forget? It's complicated and multifaceted and a question we will continue to struggle with probably ad infinitum. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca harps on about Newsies (again!) and Shannon recommends the reality competition Face Off.
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Continuing our lead up to the Oscars, we sit down to discuss two of our highlights from this year - Hidden Figures and Moonlight. Both featuring Mahershala Ali and Janelle Monáe, these fantastic films make up for us having to sit through La La Land last week. We talk about directors that work with purpose, why the Oscars seem allergic to crowd pleasing movies, and cross our fingers that this year will be the first of many that rewards movies featuring actors of color. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca picks another Oscar nom, "20th Century Women" and Shannon picks Monáe's 2013 album "The Electric Lady."
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We're working our way through Oscar season by tackling some of the big movies that are in the running before the big night. This week we take on La La Land, the film we both really, really, really did not care for. Sorry Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone! You're both charming but this movie was garbage for so many reasons. And, don't worry, we list them all! And, as always we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca picks two: the topical Frontline documentary "Divided States of America" and the new TV incarnation of one of her favorite podcasts, "Throwing Shade." Shannon recommends Ta-Nehisi Coates' book "Between The World and Me."
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Another episode recorded together! Just after the Women's March on Washington, we wanted to watch a Carrie Fisher movie. We chose Heartbreakers (which we realized later, only features her prowess in one scene...) and decided that it really really needs a reboot. We explain the movie for, like Shannon, those of you who have never heard of it. And Becca tells us why this movie scarred her for life when she was a child. So, tune in for our pitch of con-women movies and their endless charm. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
It was a big weekend for your hosts and for millions of women around the world. We were just two of the attendees at the Women's March on Washington and after hours of being the presence of powerful women, we sat down to discuss our day, our emotions, and where we hope to go from here. We highlight some of the speakers, including feminist heroes like Gloria Steinem, Ashley Judd, and Janet Mock. And we both try to grapple with white feminism and our next steps forward. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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In this week's podcast, your hosts discuss their love of board games of all shapes and sizes. They debate the best type of games to play with family and friends and try to figure out why so many people have stopped playing games. Is it all Monopoly's fault?! Becca also advises Shannon on how to begin hosting her own board game night. Listeners, if you've got any good games to share please message us and we'll give them a shot! We're always looking for something new because, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Sometimes we wonder if this is the darkest timeline and we're sure we aren't the only ones. Many shows and movies explore the concept of Alternate Universe (AUs), either in a one-off episode or as the premise for the entire plot. We discuss what draws audiences and showrunners to other dimensions and timelines and why there are always so many goddamn Zeppelins flying around in them. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca picks some music this week, with the folk-y artist Radical Face. Shannon picks Margaret Atwood's feminist classic, The Handmaid's Tale, a story which is becoming more and more relevant each day.
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A few days before Christmas, we sat down to record our last episode of 2016. We spend some time bashing 2016, the year that really let us down. (And this was before Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds died, people!) We also collect our thoughts on the shows that debuted in 2016, including which ones are keepers (Take My Wife! Full Frontal with Samantha Bee! Fleabag!) and which ones we want everyone to stop slobbering over already (Westworld!). We get some sage advice from Zach about how to move forward into 2017 and both make New Years Resolutions to tackle shows in our backlog. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other, but this time we limit ourselves to two of our favorite shows of the year. Becca picked the wonderful drama Humans and Amazon's Fleabag. Shannon picked ABC's Speechless and Seeso's Take My Wife.
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Your bespectacled hosts ventured to the movie theatre this week to see a one night only showing of "Allegiance: A New Broadway Musical" starring George Takei and Lea Salonga. We discuss the highlights of the production, it's great interpretation of activism, and our wishes for more theatre productions to follow suit. Shannon also gives some insight to the obstacles theatre companies face when trying to bring theatre to your various screens. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca offers the utterly-bingeable show "Search Party" and Shannon does the same with Netflix's new "White Rabbit Project."
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Wooohooooo! We've made it to Episode 100 and so have you. We sat down this week to do a State of the Podcast. We check in with each other, talk about plans and hopes for the future, and take some time to congratulate each other for a job well done so far (particularly with predicting movie sequels that Hollywood has decided to revive thanks to our suggestions!). And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca gives her stamp of approval to the movie Arrival. Shannon suggests a re-watch of Black Sails, a show that Becca previously suggested to her.
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This week's focus is solely on Gilmore Girls and the new episodes released on Netflix. (So, spoilers obviously!) We discuss the highs and lows and open up the conversation to the oft mentioned Arnaldo and Simone, two of Becca's friends who have very different Gilmore experiences. So, join us as we take a stroll through Stars Hollow and relive the Gilmore nostalgia. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Simone and Arnaldo offer up the TV show Sliders (on Netflix), Becca wants us all to watch the movie Sing Street (also on Netflix) and Shannon heartily approves of the new Disney movie Moana and it's outstanding soundtrack.
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With Thanksgiving looming, we decided to discuss the pitfalls of family events and how well our media portrays them - from the hijinks of HIMYM's Slapsgiving to the Butterball Hotline of The West Wing. We also check in with each other since it's still pretty obvious we're not fully recovered from the election (and won't be for a long time). And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca reaffirms her pick with Madam Secretary and adds on the new MTV show Sweet/Vicious. Shannon looks forward to the one-night-only cinema screening of Allegiance: The Musical, being played in theaters all across the country.
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Listeners, we are still going through the stages of grief, and probably will be for some time (two years?). This election served as an "aha" moment for both of us and we both have discovered that shouting into an echo chamber isn't enough. We have to do more in order to make the world a better place for ourselves, our friends, and our loved ones. So, we get through the catharsis of finally talking about our loss and then look forward to what we can do now to make a difference. There are no recommendations this week apart from us urging you to do the same.
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Like it or not, the election is only a few days away. If you're like us, you are probably counting the seconds until you don't have to see political ads during your favorite TV shows or see yet another stump speech on the news. We take some time to discuss our coping mechanisms for when this is all over - what shows to self medicate with, and options for what to do after you've voted on Election Day. So, please remember to vote on Tuesday. We'll see you on the other side. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca brings the Ava DuVernay documentary, "13th" to the table and Shannon suggests re-watching "The Debate" episode of Parks and Recreation.
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Your bespectacled hosts try to tackle entertainment's current fascination with empty violence. With the newest brutal murder on The Walking Dead still weighing on our minds, we parse out what's necessary and what is decidedly not. We also take documentaries and real life violence into account. Mostly, we discover that gore is something we never want and we end up pleading with Hollywood to cut it out already! We want to be entertained, not punished. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca recommends Black Mirror, especially the wonderful queer episode "San Junipero" and Shannon recommends the PBS documentary "Hamilton's America" even if you're not a Hamilton buff.
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For this week's episode, we take on Documentaries, the mother of all categories. We try to boil down the many, many, many subsets of documentary feature films and what makes a successful doc - both for the filmmaker and the viewer. We both did lots of research in the lead up to this episode with the hope that we would have a handle on the wide range of docs out there, but we still only manage to touch the surface. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca recommends the new animated movie Storks and Shannon recommends the utterly binge-able reality competition Skin Wars.
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Listeners, we finally have a sequel idea! It's been a long wait, but we think we've hit the jackpot with Sky High 2: Budget Cuts. We discuss why the original cult classic deserves a follow up, how we would improve it (Warren Peace and Layla 4eva!!!), and how we give The Rock the role of his lifetime. We also take some time to check in on the new Fall TV shows we profiled last week. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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It's here! It's here!!!! Pilot season is finally upon us! We've been talking about this episode for a long time and now is our chance to discuss all the TV we've been testing over these past few weeks. Becca, of course, goes above and beyond with her selections. Shannon just boils it down to a few keepers. So, at the end of this episode, you'll have a nice grasp on what to watch and what to avoid at all costs. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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It's a big day at BWG! If you're a longtime listener, you already know that co-host Shannon wrote a lesbian romance novel. The journey to getting Sing Me Home published has been documented on this podcast in bits and pieces, but this episode tells the whole story from start to finish. You'll hear Becca's speech from the official book launch (recorded live!) and an excerpt from the book, as well as a little Q&A about the whole publishing process. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Well, 2016 continues to suck! The newest strike to add to the list is that the world renowned lesbian pop culture and entertainment website, AfterEllen, effectively shut down this week. Becca and Shannon try to fathom why and how we missed the warning signs. We also list the few alternatives out there and look for a silver lining in this devastating loss to the LGBT and Queer community. And, as always, we finish with recommendations.
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You've probably heard the news by now - The Great British Bake Off has lost its soul. Between the move to Channel 4 and the loss of Mel and Sue (and the possible loss of Mary and Paul, too) the show we know and love is no more. As we continue to hold this current season dear, we discuss why the GBBO is the perfect show for so many viewers, why friendship and sexually tinged puns matter, and why other reality shows get it ALL wrong. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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It's Becca's birthday! So, she got to pick the topic and OF COURSE she chose something soccer related. We discuss Megan Rapinoe's decision to kneel for the National Anthem, following the lead of Colin Kaepernick and others who have peacefully protested at sporting events over the years. We talk about the history of the anthem and try to unravel the meaning behind our flag, the song, and why so many people cherish both. We also brainstorm new ideas for a easier to sing and more inspiring anthem and definitely come up with some gems. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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For this episode, we take on the good, bad, and ugly plot twists that we've seen in our time as consumers of media. We discuss why some twists are just plain lies and how others make for good viewing. We also pick out some of our favorites as well as the plot twist tropes that make our blood boil. Mainly, we're mad as hell and we're not going to take it anymore! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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We get back to business this week after our Olympic slump by taking on the behemoth that is Netflix and the advent of streaming services. We were inspired thanks to the new Seeso show "Take My Wife" which we both love unconditionally forever and ever and recommend without a doubt. We discuss the highs and lows of streaming, where we want to see Netflix go from here, and why Hulu is just plain garbage. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. (It's to rewatch "Take My Wife," let's be real.)
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We fulfill our promise from last week to try and wrap up the Rio Olympics. We pick out some highlights from week 2 that you may have missed thanks to primetime's lack of coverage, and touch on the #LyinLochte debacle and how he might have saved NBC's ratings during these Upset Olympics. We also debate which sports should be left out of future Olympiads (modern pentathalon horse related events?) and which ones are on our short lists (Frisbee! Kite Flying! Combat-athalon!). Basically, we love the Olympics and hope you do too. See you in Tokyo! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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It's that time again! The Olympics have arrived and your bespectacled hosts have decided to sacrifice all their time to the sporting gods and consume as much coverage as possible. Obviously, this has resulted in a lot of opinions being formed. So, join us for part one of our own coverage (because NBC just doesn't cut it, let's be honest)! We discuss why Phelps is the most annoying/boring/frustrating olympian of all time, why the NBC stranglehold of the IOC is bringing us all down, and why the Olympics continue to inspire us despite all their faults. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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How many times have you watched a show and thought: "Where are these kids' parents?!" If you're anything like us, the answer is "Too many." It seems like pop culture has very few parents left that actually sit down with their kids and, ya know, parent. So, we take some time to call out these terrible tropes and point towards the TV parents that we can all admire. (Although we completely forgot to mention Bob and Linda Belcher, which is maybe the greatest oversight of all!) We also squeeze in a discussion of Suicide Squad and why we not-so-secretly love to see it fail. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Last week saw Shannon's home town host the Democratic National Convention. We watched the proceedings like we were binging our new favorite show. We suffered the lows (booing Corey Booker?!) and the highs (BALLOONS! UNCLE JOE! HILLARY'S SICK GRANDMA BURNS!) and ended the week feeling pumped up for the election. So, join us in a little under 100 days at the polls and hear why we both say ImWithHer
And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Listeners, obviously we both saw Ghostbusters. It's a movie that was practically made for us! There aren't many spoilers, mostly it's just a discussion about why it ticked all our boxes and why we need more films just like it. We also touch on the trolls that tried to shut down the Ghostbusters joy and the horrible Twitter attack that Leslie Jones endured after the film's premiere. Shannon also manages to blow Becca's mind and we (pathetically) attempt to fancast an upcoming reboot. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
This week's episode is a blast from the past! (Literally!!!) We recorded it months ago in case we ever needed an episode to fill in. Becca has been without wifi in the wilds of Vermont all week, so now is the time! Neither of us remember what we discussed, so go back in time with us and find out! (It's a sure bet that we touch on Doctor Who, Back to the Future, Click, About Time and 13 Going on 30.) An, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Finally, after weeks and weeks of searching for a sequel idea, we stumbled onto D.E.B.S. Never heard of it? Well, strap in for a cult classic that not enough people know about. Lesbians? Check. Espionage? Check. Fast & Furious alumni? DOUBLE CHECK! After trying to explain the original film, we dive into the sequel that needs to follow. We add a dash of world travel and huge helping of The Rock, leaving us with a great idea for D.E.B.S. Down Under! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Spoiler Alert!
Shannon tricked not only Becca, but also Julie and Zach, to go see Independence Day 2. In the end, all parties feel cheated. We spent the better part of an hour discussing why the film failed in almost every category for us. From trope-y nonsense and fridged ladies to Liam Hemsworth quipping his way through every line, we cover it all so you don't have to suffer, too. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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On this week's pod, your bespectacled hosts delve into the world of game shows. We discuss the greats (Jeopardy!) and the ones we miss the most (Figure It Out!!!!!!) as well as why game shows have such sticking power. We also highlight some of the best games shows from abroad and a few disastrous ones that we love to loathe. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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This week is a tough one. We knew we had to discuss the shooting in Orlando and how it has affected both us and the whole LGBT community. It ended up as a form of catharsis to talk through our feelings and we hope listening to us can help you, too. Remember, be kind to each other. Love is love is love.
This week's podcast is all about the tropes surrounding heroes, villains, and those that are neither. We discuss redemption arcs, protagonists we can't love, and villains we'll never forgive. We also, somehow, manage to discuss both Parks and Recreation AND Brooklyn 99. Basically, we nailed it! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Another episode recorded together! Becca had some car trouble and was "forced" to stay an extra day or two. So, we decided to tackle the behemoth known as Social Media. From the sites we know and love to the ones that make us wary, we try to get to the bottom of why we have such strong feelings about sites we may never use (Snapchat...)And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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We're back in the same room for the first time in forever (Frozen reference!) and discussing all things Disney. From the DCOM marathon that's opening the floodgates of nostalgia to the threat of monopolizing our favorite franchises (ABC, Marvel, Pixar...) under the same gigantic umbrella - we discuss why we can't stop loving all things Disney. But, we do spend some time figuring out how the House of Mouse could use their billions to please us even more - A DCOM BOX SET PLEASE! and #GiveElsaAGirlfriend - And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Shannon is moving back to the US! So, we decided to discuss long-distance relationships of all kinds. We touch on how it affected us as friends and podcasters, as well as how they best portray it on TV. (Hint: The answer is always Parks and Rec.) So, join us for one last hoorah on this intercontinental pod before we're all East Coast, all the time! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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This week is a (mildly spoiler-y) discussion about Captain America: Civil War, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the endless debate that superhero films create for nerds around the world. We try to draw a line between what is required viewing (not Ant-Man, apparently) and which spin-offs and future films we can just forget about. We also admit our double standards and fawn over Black Panther, our new fav. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Guess what, listeners? It's time for a reboot!!!!! We had a listener suggestion this week to reboot The Parent Trap (which is a brilliant idea - we totally need more suggestions from you at home!) and it spun out of control. So, not only do we reboot this amazing story to include Quvenzhané Wallis as the twins, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as the dad and Uzo Aduba as the mom, we ALSO manage to pick apart how HORRIBLE the titular parents of this film really are! Honestly, try not to think about it too much because it can really change your feelings on this childhood classic. So, take a listen if you want to know how we update this film for our modern times and how we manage to fix all the parental nonsense from the first film(s). And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other!
Listeners, this week we take on the political realm because 2016 is shaping up to be a joke, both in reality and on television. We discuss political satire, the specialness of Samantha Bee, political dramas that stray too far into the dark side, and the few hopeful shows out there that make us excited about the future. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Listeners, we have finally taken a break from television! It's a miracle!!! This week we've taken on books and the printed word. We cover the merits and pitfalls of e-readers, assigned reading from our school days, movie adaptations, and audiobooks. We also pick out some of our favorites that we deem "Required Reading." And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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The planets have aligned for this episode. We take on Hollywood's egregious choice to whitewash blockbuster films - with a special look at Ghost in the Shell and Dr. Strange, two films that disappointed us within days of each other. We also struggle with technology, Benedict Cumberbatch's American accent, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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This week, we take on the garbage rating systems that police our media. We discuss the MPAA and their toxic double standard regarding violence against women vs. pleasure for women depicted on screen. And what happens when these arbitrary standards bleed over into hit shows on television? We debate "frack" and bleeps and pixels and end up dropping quite a few curse words ourselves. Who is censorship for in a time when everything is online in an instant? And, of course, we finish with recommendations for each other.
This episode has been weeks in the making. Your hosts tackle the aftermath of The 100's complete storytelling 180 and the equally terrible and fantastic fallout that has followed. Becca took three pages of notes and she still texted Shannon after they wrapped recording to say she still had more to talk about. Something tells me this might have to be a recurring segment... And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Listeners, your faithful hosts are basically mindless zombies at the moment. Between the still present heartbreak from 'The 100' being fresh in our minds to Shannon's slow decline into madness from binge watching over 70 episodes of Big Brother Canada, we are A COLLECTIVE MESS. Without any brain power this week, we did what we do best - chat aimlessly and ask each other conversation starter questions. You'll hear Becca take a surprisingly militant stance on multitasking and Shannon harp on about how technology inevitably dates every TV show. And, to further prove we were not in our right minds, we even forgot recommendations this week. Yeesh!
This week is all about the seemingly sudden influx of reboots headed to audiences in 2016. Is it a new phenomenon or has it always been this way? Becca takes a surprising stance on Fuller House and Shannon takes a not-so-surprising one on Degrassi: Next Class. We discuss what it takes for a reboot to succeed and why so many seem to be on shaky ground. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
SPOILER ALERT!
This week's episode is a direct response to 'The 100' S3 Ep 7. Please don't read or listen any further if you aren't ready to hear 45 minutes on this topic.
We had a rough week, listeners. And if you are a fan of 'The 100' then we're pretty sure you are feeling the same. So, we gathered our wits and sat down to discuss our emotions and the aftermath. We try to parse out why this episode is particularly damaging for the LGBTQ community and how to deal with harmful tropes in your favorite shows. We also discover what it's like to be on The Bachelor and how it feels to have your hopes truly dashed by a careless choice. So, if you are reeling, please join us for some catharsis.
Your hosts take on a tough topic today: Celebrity Responsibility. Do the people we love and admire in the entertainment industry have a duty to be role models? Or to be activists? Or to use their platforms to declare themselves as feminists? It's a complicated question and we try to unpack it as best we can - especially in light of Kesha's trial, and Kendrick Lamar and Beyonce's recent performances on national TV. Where is the line between public service and privacy for those in the spotlight? And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
This week's episode takes on one of the classic films from our childhood - Miss Congeniality. You've been clamoring for it. And now we finally deliver. We insert Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson into the pageant circuit - complete with swimsuits, tap dance, and a tiny yet aggressive Ellen Page. Needless to say, Dwayne ends up being Mr. Congeniality. Obviously. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
In a surprising turn that no one saw coming, we return to a discussion about sports this week! We focus on the aftermath of the Super Bowl, enjoyment of sports in the face of concussions, and where fans go from here. We could warn you about spoilers for the film Concussion, but let's be honest, this is real life and you should really know what's going on. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
In this episode, your hosts talk about Grease: Live, the newest live TV musical to air on US television. Shannon spends a lot of time reveling in the new age of theatre that we're heading towards, obviously taking a moment to reference the wonder that is Hamilton. Becca spends time questioning the moral of Grease and digressing into a discussion about the Shrek franchise. Oh listeners, if only we had the rights to music from Grease! We would be singing "Hopelessly Devoted to You" because we love you all so much. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
This week's episode is centered around our pick for Best Picture this year - Spotlight. After seeing the film, Becca had a million questions. Shannon, the resident Catholic, talked her through them all. From there, we talked about how to cope when you have a crisis of faith - both in real life and in pop culture. And, as always, we finished with recommendations for each other.
Listeners, we'll be honest. This Oscars discussion was only intended to be a short review at the start of our new episode, but it morphed into a full-on debate. We talk about: all the Best Picture nominees, lament the worst snubs of the year, throw The Revenant under the bus, try to figure out what makes a picture "best" and wonder why more people don't take the Critics' Choice Awards seriously. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Dust off your ballots, people! It's Awards Season. Your hosts discuss the baffling Golden Globes ceremony, the sad reappearance of #Oscarssowhite, and raise a bunch of questions that the Academy needs to answer. Also, we make an arbitrary decision on who deserves an Oscar but has never gotten one, thus becoming the Academy -the thing we hate most. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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This week's episode is a discussion about when TV gets too real. It seems like everyone has hopped on board the true crime train recently, either by binging Making A Murderer or delving deep into Serial and The Jinx. We debate the ethics of this "entertainment" as well as question the industry's response to real life tragedies over the years. Are we too sensitive or is our media reinforcing that myth? Also, we talk about The Bachelor, obviously. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast
Happy New Year listeners! We're back with Season 2 of Blondes With Glasses. Once again separated by an ocean, your bespectacled hosts discuss the newest addition to the Star Wars franchise. Highlights include: Becca revealing her secret love of the prequels, Shannon challenging J.J. Abrams to a fight, lots of great opinion pieces from The Mary Sue and our deep deep deep love of Rey. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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In this year's final episode, we tackle the upcoming sequel to the 2000 masterpiece Life Size, starring the precocious Lindsay Lohan and the inimitable Tyra Banks. Of course, we pull out all the stops for the sequel: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, orphans, a reprise of the unbelievably catchy song "Be A Star," and a dash of gender norm reversal. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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This episode is all about what it means to be an "it girl" and why that label is basically garbage. From Brie Larson and JLaw to the original woman to hold this unnecessary title - Clara Bow, we cover why being the "it girl" or the "cool girl" often does more harm than good. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Follow us on Twitter! - @BWGPodcast
For our 50th episode, we focus on the whole reason we record this podcast - friendship! We discuss shows that portray great friendships for women of all ages (from Girl Meets World to Beaches), shows that bring us closer to our friends (Gilmore Girls and Call The Midwife), and shows that are better to watch with people (ahem, The Bachelor...). So, grab your person, like Meredith and Christina, and sit down to relive all your favorite lady friendships. Bonus! We also take a detour to discuss what works in Supergirl and Jessica Jones and why we need them both. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
How many films are there about the President's daughter trying to go out on a date like a normal person? Clearly, not enough! We resurrect Chasing Liberty for a reboot - this time with Allison Janney, Australian lesbians, a secret service team for the ages, and a shoehorned cameo from Mandy Moore. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
This week, your hosts break down what made kid targeted media from the 90s and early 00s so good. We revel in nostalgia for the classics: Lizzie McGuire, Arthur, Bill Nye, Bring It On, All That, Boy Meets World and so many more. What makes good kids media? Do life lessons taught through TV stick with us? Basically, we get lost in a spiral of nostalgia and you probably will too. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Your bespectacled hosts take TV to task this week and put forth some tropes that simply need to go. We run down our list of tropes that make us groan every time - from dumb dads to big reset buttons and cowboy cops to people not understanding technology - everything you hate is all here! So, Hollywood, let's get all this junk out of our system and do better from now on! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
For the first time ever, we went into an episode with no idea of what we wanted to talk about. The end result is a average conversation between us. You'll hear bad puns, a childhood rip-off of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, why Doctor Who is like Wishbone (and why we're both disappointed about that), Shannon's review of Hannibal, Becca's review of The Walking Dead's most recent death, and a mini-accidental review of Supergirl. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Fall is here in full force: pumpkin spice everything, crunchy leaves, and plenty of new TV shows to watch. Your hosts discuss what shows they love (so far), which ones they already left behind, and why Supergirl on CBS might be able to turn this lackluster season around. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
This week, your hosts discuss the merits of shows with an afterlife. From online saviors like Netflix and Hulu, who rescue cancelled shows, to network hopping, follow up films, questionable reboots, and comic books - we cover them all! We also mention a few shows we'd love to see rise again (ahem, Pushing Daisies) and shows that should have stayed dead (Scrubs?!). And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
What does a girl want? The answer for these two host-ladies is a follow-up to the amazing Amanda Bynes/Colin Firth comedy from your childhood. We squeeze in corgis, an annoying French pastry chef, The Rock with a Cockney accent, and Colin Firth wearing more leather. (Obviously.) And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Did you know that Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit only has a 7% rating on Rotten Tomatoes?! This unbelievable fact was the jumping off point for this week's episode. We discuss the different ways to measure a movie, why we put so much faith in reviews, and what to do when the reviewer is just plain wrong. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
We now present another tipsy sequel idea, this one for Stick It - the best (only?) gymnastics movie. Tune in to hear how we squeeze The Rock into this inevitable sequel, which includes such fantastic plot points as parkour, Tony Hawk, and (at Becca's insistence) a random heist. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
This week's episode is an impromptu one about road trips! Shannon, in the midst of a road trip of her own, stopped by at Becca's to discuss the finer points of road trip music selection, how to keep the whole car happy, and what to do when you are by yourself for hours on end. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
When do you decide to break it off with a TV show? Your bespectacled hosts prepare for the onslaught of new Fall TV by debating when and why to give up. We've all been burned before (I'm looking at you, Once Upon A Time...)and it never seems to get easier to say goodbye. We also make predictions about what we'll give up on next and admit which shows we'll never be able to let go. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
CHUNK CHUNK! This week's episode is all about navigating everyday life while female and why our default setting seems to always be "on guard". We discuss the male gaze, rape culture, and how the media portrays and teaches both. Why also take some time to celebrate that Olivia Benson has been our role model and heroine for 17 years. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
After our two week summer vacation, your bespectacled hosts discuss the dating scene for modern ladies. Between their disappointing OKCupid dates to the media portrayal of millennials in relationships, we try to talk through the many, many steps to finding love. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
In this week's episode, we try to figure out some technical glitches. And then we get down to business! Why do we both love Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson so much? Is it his charisma? His smile? His amazing lipsyncing of T-Swift's music? Spoiler alert: it might just be a combo of all those things. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
This week, your hosts discuss the pros and cons of gender swapping in pop culture. From Starbuck to Watson, we try to unravel why fans get so mad when a beloved character turns female. We also spend quite a while being smitten with the new all-female Ghostbusters cast because, honestly, how can you not? And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Hold onto your pants, people. This is our pitch for Fast and Furious 8! You want some highlights? HAN AND GISELLE. RACING. HELEN MIRREN. MOLES IN THE FAMILIA. THE ROCK SAVING THE DAY. What else could you possibly need? You'll have to listen to find out! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
After spending the weekend together, your bespectacled hosts decided to discuss how they watch TV and film with families. What makes a family tradition? And how do you cope when your family thinks you have weird taste in media? No, really. We're asking for advice on that one! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
Are we living in a dystopia? Hollywood sure thinks so! This week's episode has your hosts (and special guest/number one fan Zach!) discussing why dystopias are so popular in pop culture. What makes a dystopia? Are we all headed for an oppressive future filled with robot overlords? What else is out there besides The Hunger Games and Divergent? And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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We've all had that moment when your favorite show takes a turn for the worse. Call it "Jumping the Shark" or "Seasonal Rot" - either way it's a sad way for media to go. We watched "Married With Fishsticks" - one of the most horribly insane episodes of Xena and discussed other shows that went down the tubes. (Spoiler alert: No one cares who killed Jenny on The L Word!) And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Happy Pride month! In this episode, we take stock of LGBT representation in media. We discuss harmful tropes and how far we've come, (Spoiler alert: not far enough) as well as some of our favorite interpretations of LGBT story-lines so far. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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In this episode, your hosts tackle how to be an everyday feminist. We discuss the pros and cons of being a spokesperson on behalf of social justice and how we each deal with uncomfortable situations. We also touch on intersectionality, success stories, and how to deal with bros. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Now seasoned pros at the convention thing, your bespectacled hosts discuss this year's Awesome Con. From cosplay to speed dating and the highs and lows of the panels we attended, this episode covers it all. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other (and for how next years convention could be even better!).
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In this episode, Shannon peer pressures Becca to watch Jupiter Ascending, maybe one of the most confounding movies of the year. What went wrong? (Lots!) Where did all the money go? (CGI!) Should there be a sequel? (Absolutely not!) Are space bees controlled by Queen Elizabeth, too? (We hope so!) And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Once again divided by an ocean, Becca and Shannon discuss how they're coping with being separated. It's also time for another listener suggestion: TV shows about our lives. We wrote the pitches and now we're letting them loose on the world. (Hey, CW head honchos! If you're interested in either of these ideas, drop a line to us at our tumblr!) And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Hold onto your helmets, people! This might be our best idea for a sequel yet. We continue our eternal quest to get The Rock in every sequel by reinventing Motocrossed, one of our favorite DCOMs from childhood. Have you ever pictured The Rock and Amy Poehler as a married couple before? After this episode you will be obsessed with the idea (just like us)! Basically, you can never have too many films inspired by Twelfth Night. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Well, shortly after our Millennials episode, we opened a bottle of wine and this episode was born. As promised, we are now adding The Rock to every sequel we come up with and this one doesn't disappoint. Tune in to hear how the most powerful "power couple" gets together and how Nazis are involved. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Still stuck in an internet-less cottage in Ireland, we sat down to discuss how the media portrays millennials. Do they do us justice? We debate the highs and lows of shows like "Selfie" and "Younger." Also, we might end up proving that millennials without an internet connection will eventually go crazy. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Your bespectacled hosts go where no geek has gone before: the West of Ireland - where internet is scarce and wine is plentiful. The end result is our attempt at a sequel to the '03 classic School of Rock. Our premise might seem an awful lot like Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit, but stick around until the end to hear how Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson fits in to this story. (Spoiler: he wears tweed.) And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Becca flew halfway around the world this week to discuss why Xena is the greatest show ever made (Shannon's opinion...)and what sets it apart from modern redemption arc shows like Arrow and the problem with spinoffs. We talk about everything: kick ass ladies, pregnancies done right, and villains with a purpose. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Blondes (With Glasses!) - Episode 20
This week is all about the fourth wall of TV and film. When does knowing behind the scenes info go too far? Can you overlook the sins of the actor/director to enjoy their work? What happens when real life couples break up but their characters don't? Will we ever stop crying about Paul Walker? (No!) We try to find the balance between enjoying pop culture and peeking behind the fourth wall to see how it's made.
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We started recording our normal show and accidentally veered off-topic onto sports again. (Thanks a lot, Zach! We blame this all on you for bringing it up in the first place.) We decided to make it a mini-episode so you could hear us talk about our revived love of soccer and golf.
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Your super-host Becca went to visit her sister in Minnesota and we took the opportunity to ask about her high school experience. It's a quiet episode (the internet is bad in middle America!), but you should definitely tune in if you want to hear what it's like to go to boarding school. Also, we read passages from Julie's childhood journal! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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We sat down with our #1 fan, Zach, and let him pick the topic. Hence this out of character topic for your two hosts! We discuss pretty much everything we know about sports. What does it mean to be a diehard fan? Why are the Olympics so fun to watch? What is with Shannon's weird obsession over the Phillie Phanatic? Will we ever stop loving those sporty Disney Channel Original Movies? (No.) And, as always, we finish with recommendations!
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Blondes (With Glasses!) - Episode 16
Join your hosts as they list the best and worst attempts at meshing feminism with historical dramas. We put our judge-y glasses on to determine what makes good (and historically accurate) television. From the ladies that run the world to those standing alone against the patriarchy, we try to mention them all. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Blondes (With Glasses!) - Episode 15
This week's episode is our longest yet! But, we promise it's worth it. Your hosts talk about their wildly different fanfiction histories for the first time publicly and discuss the inner workings of the community: RPF. My Immortal. Famous people's opinions on fanfic. We cover it all! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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This week's episode is all about the wonders of 'The 100.' We discuss what sets this CW show apart. Hint: it's mostly the amazing female characters and no-holds-barred storytelling. And we manage to do all that without spoiling anything! As always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Blondes (With Glasses!) - Episode 13
Here's another imagined sequel you never knew you needed! Were you unhappy with the love triangle shoehorned into Bend It Like Beckham? Us too! We right this wrong with a possible sequel that involves great plot points like: The Olympics, no mention of Joe, and lesbian love to stand the test of time. As always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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In this episode, your hosts break down their gaming history. Becca basks in the newest hits for Playstation while Shannon thrives on early 00s GameCube nostalgia. We discuss our feminist favorites and how we deal with getting stuck on really simple levels. (Spoiler alert: Not very well...) As always, we finish with pop culture recommendations for each other.
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Blondes (With Glasses!) - Ep. 11
This week, we say goodbye to "Parks and Recreation" - a show that has been near and dear to your hosts for many years. Join us as we discuss our favorite episodes, the unbeatable character development, and our thoughts on the future of Leslie Knope and her team.
"You're 5,000 candles in the wind!"
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Blondes (With Glasses!) - Ep. 10
Join us as we discuss our final thoughts about the Oscars 2015! From the highs (Julie Andrews! Legos!) to the lowest of the lows (John Travolta, again), we cover everything that mattered. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Blondes (With Glasses!) - Episode 9
It's Shannon's turn to ramble! As promised, she delivers a tirade about the portrayal of theatre in television and film. From Birdman to Smash, she breaks down what works and what doesn't. As always, we finish for recommendations for each other!
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Blondes (With Glasses!) - Episode 8
In this episode, we let Becca loose to ramble about her thoughts on shows that portray the justice system and human nature. What aligns with her moral compass and what doesn't? As always, we finish with recommendations for each other.
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Blondes (With Glasses!) - Episode 7
Another imagined sequel episode, this time for the DCOM Classic, Cadet Kelly! Listen as we take the unresolved sexual tension between Hillary Duff and Christy Carlson Romano to the obvious conclusion. We promise even more ribbon dancing than the first film. We finish up, as always, with pop culture recommendations for each other.
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In this episode, your bespectacled hosts discuss the problem with superhero secret identities (we're looking at you Oliver Queen!) and then tackle their first listener suggestion - comics that feature strong females.
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Blondes (With Glasses!) Episode 5
Your hosts are very upset about the Oscar nominations this week. What is the point of awards, anyway?! But, if you stick through the fury, you'll get to hear us gush about Richard Linklater's outstandingly nostalgic film Boyhood.
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Blondes (With Glasses!) Episode 4
A short episode detailing our ideas for the next Princess Diaries movie. More Julie Andrews! More Chris Pine! More ladies in charge! Get ready, world, because this movie is going to win your love instantly. We finish up, as always, with pop culture recommendations for each other.
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This episode deals with dreams, from the recent use (or misuse!) of them in the Doctor Who Christmas Special to the dreams and nightmares of Rise of the Guardians. We finish up, as always, with pop culture recommendations for each other and a final sentiment.
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Blondes (With Glasses!) Episode 2
This episode is a lengthy discussion about our different high school experiences. Shannon reads from her Catholic sex-ed textbook and Becca shares her memories of many wasted days without learning.
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Blondes (With Glasses!) Episode 1
In this episode, we introduce each other to the world before discussing The Bachelor in all its incarnations and the hilarious spoof show Burning Love. We finish up, as always, with pop culture recommendations for each other.
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