PS You're Wrong: A Pop Culture Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shelby and Matt
This weekly podcast finds two friends who are constantly at odds coming together to talk all things pop culture. With a quirky sense of humor (and a complete lack of humility), Shelby and Matt put their fingers on the pulse of social media’s zeitgeist as they discuss, dissect, and dismantle current moments in movies, music, and more. These self-proclaimed tastemakers are eager to prove their point and serve their tea too. Because you may think you’re right but P.S. You’re Wrong.
Zoe Kravitz put on her director’s hat with her debut film Blink Twice and we’re split on whether or not it’s a good look for her. With missed trigger warnings and mature content, it’s a divisive film with maybe too much going on. Nail art, proverbial (and literal) snakes, men and boys and too many characters for Matt to keep track of, we’re butting heads on what works and what doesn’t in this feminist manifesto on power, abuse, and the #MeToo of it all.
Taylor Swift breaks her silence on breaking her silence. Chappell Roane is setting up boundaries around her stardom. The DNC tried to bully Beyonce into showing up. And Kaitlyn Bristowe f*cks around and finds out when it comes to Tayshia Adams and Bachelor Nation. For Love It or Hate It, Shelby recommends psychothriller Strange Darling and Matt sings praises to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short’n’sweet”
Crawling spider aliens, big acid blood aliens, human baby aliens. Matt and Shelby are discussing all things alien on this episode on Alien: Romulus.
There’s new interest in the Blake Lively witch hunt. Taylor Swift is also having a week of it. Ryan Murphy also has his eye on the Chiefs. Doja Cat finally got hooked up with Jonathan Quinn. And there’s a whole lot in there about gay mormons and still-a-child Millie Bobbie Brown. For Love it or Hate It, Matt can’t stand by everything Lady Gaga does but he is back on the Big Brother train and Shelby tries her best to recommend the YA horror novel, The Honeys.
This weird movie is streaming on Peacock but we don't recommend you watch it. Just listen to this episode of the podcast instead. Shelby basically acts out most of the film.
Joaquine Phoenix is weird. Blake Lively is weird. D23 is weird. It's really becoming a weird summer real quick.
The world's kindest pop star. The world's weirdest concert. The world's hottest podcasters. Three things addressed on this episode. M. Night Shyamalan's latest disaster gets unpacked as we ask "why?" hundreds of times.
Is it a love triangle or is it two people who meant to work together beset upon by a pesky third? Thus is the question of Twisters and also this podcast as frequent guest/Shelby's sister joins the fray this week. Matt, Shelby, and Laura break down the science of volcanos, the science of hottness, and of course the science of British/Irish/Oklahoman accents. If you feel it, listen to the pod.
Katy Petty insists she understands satire. Kamala Harris claims her brat summer. But it’s Matt who has the story to tell in this absolute mess of an episode.
It’s another long honored tradition here at PSYW where we take a moment to reflect on our favorites of the year so far—and just how mad our choices can make each other.
Who printed that copy of the New York Times? Would a dog survive the apocalypse? Is Patsy's actually a pizza restaruant in New York? Did Matt know this was a cancer movie before he sat down? Shelby and Matt unpack A Quiet Place: Day One, unpacking all of your most pressing questions about the franchise.
There’s little news but much to discuss as we share our thoughts on The Bear, Freaky Friday take two, JoJo Siwa in general, and all the things we’re loving.
Shelby and Matt are discussing emotions, and also Inside Out 2. Is Pixar's latest a hit or a flop? Why was Mindy Kaling recast? Which co-host has more anxiety? All your questions will be answered.
After a long hiatus of pop culture roundcasts, Matt and Shelby are back with a Tuesday episode discussing the state of pop music from Justin Timberlake's DUI and Charli XCX's "feud" with Lorde to Taylor Swift's latest on stage guests and your favorite artist's favorite artist.
Shelby couldn't resist doing an episode on Bridgerton so she brings on another friend from work, Philly, to talk all things Pollin--the good and the (mostly) bad for this third season of Netflix's horny romdramcom.
Well let's start by all saying ACAB. Then we can get into Glen Powell's undercover cop comedy Hit Man. Shelby and Matt also discuss the latest in Taylor Swift news because Shelby always has thoughts.
The longer the episode goes, the less Matt likes this movie. The longer this episode goes, the more Shelby craves cabbage.
Shelby is turning redacted and in honor of her birthday we are looking back at the career of relatable queen Kirsten Dunst. From Wag the Dog to Shelby believing she could befriend Kirsten in a dog park, we break down the OG Mary Jane/Amy March/Marie Antoinette and her fantastic filmography. Also there are aliens involved.
It's rom-com week on the pod! And also I'm realizing typing this up that it's a Devil Wears Prada-themed week as well. Anne Hathaway. Emily Blunt. Some boys. No Meryl.
Noted tennis experts, Shelby and Matt discuss the technical aspects of the film Challengers. Was Zendaya serving looks? Did the product placement double fault? And did the boys ever....umm....grand slam each other? We're here to break it down.
Just as Shelby's long hard faught battle to turn Matt into AOC has been working incredibly well, Matt's deprogramming of Shelby as a Swiftie takes another step in the right direction. The Tortured Poets Department is out and mostly just torturing listeners. Shelby and Matt attempt to breakdown a 31-track album and discuss what is going on in Taylor Swift's head.
We have another Alex Garland movie to argue about with his take on the American hellscape in Civil War. In the spirit of taking sides, Shelby roots for and Matt stands against and there’s probably no winner but they’ll be damned if they ever admit one of them is wrong.
Shelby and Matt join the gaggle of hes, shes and theys giggling over Dev Patel. It’s an episode all about his directorial, leading--action-man debut Monkey Man that’s making the internet say John Wick who?
After far too many expeditions into Taylor Swift's discography, Matt has finally coerced Shelby into discussing a Beyonce album. The pair unpack Cowboy Carter in a way that only two white kids who haven't listened to country music in years can do.
Shelby offends Italians, Catholics and conservatives while Matt breaks down just how political boobs can be. It's time to talk Immaculate and just how many religious tokens can be used to k*** a person.
Matt has cancer, and as a result these episodes are getting more chaotic. Dune 2. Cowboy Carter. Madame Web. The Oscars. Dead Poet's Society of Tortured Artists. This episode has a little bit of everything, and yet not one important thing was said.
Tradition time! Shelby and Matt ruin the rest of the year as they look back and rank every single movie they saw in 2023. From Shelby’s faves to Matt’s least, we have to DO MATH to figure out who’s taste reigns supreme and what our favorites are according to this combined monstrosity.
Live and in person Shelby and Matt break down the Super Bowl royalty, Usher's halftime show, Beyonce's genre pivot, and then Dakota Johnson's press tour and Drake's leaked nudes. For love it or hate it, Matt authentically recs Beyonce and Shelby full-heartedly shrugs at Nyad.
Shelby and Matt unspool the plot twists in this weirdly anticipated, definitely panned spy comedy/thriller. Sam Rockwell vs Bryce Dallas Howard. Zany twists vs illogical leaps. Ugly dresses vs the worst haircuts you've ever seen. There's a lot to hate about this movie but doesn't that just mean there's more for us to love?
The Grammys take the main stage with call outs and album announcements and celebrity snubs. Is Taylor headed to over saturation? Will the new poets society be a total snooze? Did Celine Dion deserve a hug? It’s a long roundup but we spare some time for Justin Timberlake slander (46:45) before diving into our love it or hate it (52:05).
It's the 250th episode! In honor of all the movies Shelby and Matt have sat through, they’re announcing their own Oscar (PSer?) nominations. Listen as they build out a ballot for best actor, best screenplay, best director, etc. etc. etc. from their own accursed archives. Since most of the things they’ve covered are bad, you know it’s bound to be good.
The Oscars have a certain demographic enraged (0:35). Bradley Cooper is officially Gigi Hadid’s new arm candy (21:20). SNL tries to make Justin Timberlake happen (23:45). For love it or hate it (28:35), Shelby rails against the machine in Netflix’s American Nightmare and Matt thinks everyone is talking about The Traitors.
Shelby and Matt keep their tradition alive with a SIXTH ANNUAL movie preview roundup where they take a guess at the movies they're looking forward to as well as the ones they're sure to hate. From superhero spinoffs to vampiric remakes, it's a lineup of the best--and worst--coming out in 2024.
The Emmys happened (0:45). Renee Rapp is making millennials mad (8:45). Matt checks in on Taylor Swift (17:15). And Shelby plots her boycott of Stranger Things (25:05). For love it or hate it (28:40), Matt co-signs Godzilla Minus One and Shelby obsesses over Society of the Snow.
Mean Girls the Musical the Movie is officially out and fans are saying it’s absolutely not fetch. Shelby and Matt walk through its various iterations as they try to decide what is and is not working for this zillennial rebranding.
Things go off the rails pretty quickly, but there’s conspiracies around the new movie Argylle (2:05), Selena Gomez making another questionable decision (16:45), Matt stanning Matt’s, Bradley Cooper’s directorial demands, and Ava Duvernay’s Oscar odds (25:40). For love it or hate it (32:10), Matt remains team Ariana and Shelby rants about awards darling The Holdovers.
Shelby and Matt break down their reactions to the newly returned Golden Globes. From a rough start to the wins and losses, they might have been a sleepy affair but there’s still lots to talk about.
Gypsy Rose has a new fanbase (3:25). Gaylor theories hit the mainstream (9:23). Real Housewives of SLC actually lives up the hype (16:30). Halle Bailey secretly became a mom (29:35). For love it or hate it (38:45), Shelby swings for The Iron Claw and Matt rejects Anyone but You.
Shelby and Matt ring out the year with one of the weirdest movies to ever get the star treatment, Wonka. With forgettable music and a puzzling critic score, they try to figure out if anything works in this prequel nobody asked for.
Jonathan Majors is dropped (3:25). Too many people are down for a 9-month cruise (6:30). George Santos won't go away (15:00). And the Senate has a sex scandal (17:00). For love it or hate it (22:15), Shelby stumbles into fanfic and Matt hears out Nicki Minaj.
Shelby and Matt face their fears with Leave the World Behind — for him, facing nature; for her, a bad book adaptation. This divisive disaster flick might star Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali but it still leaves something to be desired.
Hugh Jackman might have a new lover (5:35). Taylor Swift is the person of the year (11:00). The Golden Globes finally found a new home (20:00). And we have a new he-who-shall-not-be-named (35:20). For love it or hate it (37:20) Matt praises Beyoncé's Renaissance and Shelby swoons for Godzilla Minus One.
Matt finally admits he’s getting older with a special birthday episode looking at the careeer of notes peer and triple threat, Natalie Portman. She can act, she can dance, she can write a college thesis! She’s also been in a ton of movies that Matt loves and Shelby’s never seen so buckle up! As noted co-star Jar Jar Binks might say “Dissen ganna be bery messy!”
Shelby and Matt use the long holiday to talk about The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a book they didn’t like turned into a movie they can’t agree on.
Shelby and Matt are surprised by The Marvels—from the runtime, the humor, and all of the hate. With a new director, varied source material, and sexism still to combat, the audience is split on the latest MCU film but Shelby and Matt have a good time talking about it!
The SAG strike is over (0:30). Mean Girls the musical doesn’t want to talk about being a musical (3:45). Taylor Swift sings her heart out back on tour (18:45). And the Grammy noms are out if you’re paying attention (26:40). For love it or hate it (29:10), Shelby gives an update on Selling Sunset and Matt negotiates genres for Nicolas Cage’s Dream Scenario.
Shelby and Matt sort through their feelings on another Elvis-themed movie, this time about his almost child bride, Priscilla. Can Sofia Coppola inject enough pastel pink to bring some color to this quiet character study or is it still holding back on its towering pop icon?
Shelby and Matt have no idea what they’re getting into with the surprise hit Five Nights a Freddy’s. Critics hate this video game turned movie but that’s not stopping it from breaking records and bringing another win for theaters and streaming alike. Is there enough to love about this murdered-kids horror comedy (?) or is it a case of needing to be in on the joke?
Halloween is happening for some of us (1:45). Hasan Minhaj breaks his silence (7:20). Taylor Swift might actually be straight—and swifties have thoughts on 1989 TV (17:15). For love it or hate it (37:40), Shelby talks through Britney Spears’ The Woman in Me and Matt recommends House of Villains.
With Martin Scorcese’s latest epic, Shelby and Matt take about an hour to talk over a 3+ hour movie about a nearly 400 page book. But who does a better job at telling the story? The shocking story of the 1920s Osage murder plot is given the star treatment, but with white men still doing the heavy lifting, is it too much of a good thing or not enough from the right perspective?
Jada Pinkett Smith has more to say about her non-relationship relationship with her non-husband husband (0:40). Sydney Sweeney’s new romcom trailer fails to bring the heat (8:40). Britney Spears is preparing to tell all (11:40). And SAG-AFTRA would like members to remember them this Halloween season (17:30). For love it or hate it (22:40), Matt is waiting for Emily Blunt’s apology for Pain Hustlers and Shelby thinks Love is Blind may have finally gone too far.
Matt finally sat his a down to watch Taylor Swift’s masterclass that is her new concert movie, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. But was it enough to make this hater a lover? Or does he still need to calm down on being so mean? Get ready for it as Shelby and Matt break down the making/reception of the film before diving in (ifykyk) to the full concert experience. These self-proclaimed stand ins for the girls and the gays have a marvelous time talking about (ruining?) everything.
Shelby and Matt saw the biggest movie you probably never heard about and now they get to talk about it. Listen as they unpack The Creator, an original concept sci-fi that bravely goes where so many have gone before. Is it good if not original? Is it fun if not a lil harmful? With rants on technobabble and nepo babies, they probably get too heated over a movie that’s probably not worth the fuss.
Taylor Swift’s love life continues to dominate headlines (0:45). Beyoncé is bringing renaissance to theaters near you (17:40). And the studios finally paid WGA their dues (33:30). For love it or hate it (36:45), Shelby is charmed by The Golden Bachelor and Matt recommends Fair Play.
Shelby enlists her sister Laura to talk through all the news she could no longer sit on while Matt's away.
Taylor Swift x Travis Kelce (4:15). Sophie Turner vs Joe Jonas (17:23). The Bachelor's Clayton Echard feat. baby mama drama (28:48). For love it or hate it (39:50), Laura lusts after a couple people/thing and Shelby sends them on a tangent to deep space as they discuss Apple TV's Foundation.
Shelby and Matt put on their detective caps for the latest Hercule Poirot murder mystery, A Haunting in Venice. With new twists and daring rewrites, is there enough good here to fill the Nile?
Drew Barrymore walks back across the picket line (0:35). Hasan Minhaj is maybe lying too much? (10:05) *NSYNC is definitely on its way back (20:25). And Anne Hathaway will not be pitting women against women (22:15). For love it or hate it (31:15), Shelby likes how Olivia Rodrigo spills her Guts and Matt applauds Dumb Money.
Shelby and Matt talk about the nepo vehicle You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah starring not one, not two, but FOUR Sandlers. This new tween comedy might seem odd on paper, but one of them burst into tears and the other works through some religious trauma live and on air.
2:20 - Fall Festivals
5:15 - Dune
13:40 - Strike
18:15 - Ed Sheeran
20:45 - Scooter Braun
30:25 - Snow White
38:45 - Love It
Taylor Swift dominates the news cycle and Karlie Kloss takes some of the shine (0:30). Lizzo is facing a bad reputation (21:00). And turns out The Blind Side is a pretty apt title (38:25). For love it or hate it (43:12), Matt ships Passages and Shelby recommends the new Hollywood tell-all Burn it Down.
To celebrate five years of medoicre podcasting, Matt and Shelby are taking a walk down memory lane to discuss the pop culture moments that shaped them. Each is summing up their life in 10 media artifacts. Movies, TV, books, concerts, and one amateur audiobook lost to time and space. Want to know the life story of your hosts? Here they are.
Shelby and Matt finish out the Barbenheimer duology with their review of the three hour biopic from the mind of Christopher Nolan. Is it an ode to ego or a cautionary convergence of white dudes? Even on an episode Shelby didn’t want to make, they’re still duking it out for last word on the movie event of the summer.
Ariana Grande is officially not a girl’s girl (6:20). The SAG-AFTRA strike is all for indie darlings (12:15). Barbie is breaking the billion dollar mark (9:35). Michelle Yeoh brought her Oscar to her wedding (18:55). And concert etiquette is out the window (21:55). For love it or hate it (31:10), Matt loves A24’s new horror Talk To Me and Shelby recommends AppleTV’s Hijack.
The actors are on strike (3:15). Jonah Hill is a menace (16:34). Ben Platt needs to loosen up (23:19). Britney Spears got a book deal (25:03). Ariana Grande lost a husband (28:32). And the Emmys are manifesting a show (29:40). For love it or hate it (37:04) Shelby shares her thoughts on Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and Matt pivots to The Japanese House.
Shelby and Matt come in hot for Jennifer Lawrence’s new/first R-rated comedy, No Hard Feelings. First to talk about the controversy around an “ick” premise, then to see who loves/hates/laughs the hardest through this slapped together slapstick.
The Oscar’s might be getting a face lift (6:05). Tom Cruise is not happy about Oppenheimer (10:10). Netflix lost Ryan Murphy (14:00). Spotify gave up Meghan and Harry (16:05). Kendall Jenner is not like the other girls (27:05). For love it or hate it (31:40), Matt is sold on season two of Claim to Fame and Shelby is drooling over The Bear.
Shelby and Matt try and find the positive in this listener requested episode on Pixar’s new movie, Elemental. But with little spark and a flood of confusion, they can’t quite breathe life into this half-hearted immigrant/xenophobic/star-crossed lovers/DCOM inspired/“I’m not giving up my dream I’m giving up YOURS” addition to Disney’s fading catalog.
The Flash loses speed at the box office (8:20). Kourtney Kardashian announced her pregnancy (17:00). AI is coming for The Beatles (19:55). Stranger Things has an update (27:40). And swifties finally got Cruel Summer as a single (28:40). For love it or hate it (31:50), Shelby is disappointed by Never Have I Ever and Matt loved -- and learned from -- The Blackening.
Shelby and Matt bring Ciera back on for a book rec roundup. They’re all over the place with likes, dislikes, genre and reason but chances are something will stick — be it sad girl summer, Japanese novels, or whatever the hell Shelby’s reading.
The Tony’s go unscripted (3:35). Golden Globes gets bought (8:05). Ronald from Jury Duty might be having a mental health crisis (9:45). For love it or hate it (15:40), Shelby talks Shiny Happy People and Matt is torn on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Shelby and Matt swing into the spiderverse sequel with their takes into, across, and beyond the animated Spider-Man’s sophomore efforts.
Taylor Swift trots out Black friends, pride speeches, and NO Matty Healy (3:50). Ted Lasso fumbles its ending (25:30). The writers strike marches on (26:50). And Little Mermaid’s Prince Eric talks about the body that wasn’t meant to be (33:15). For love it or hate it (34:12), Shelby stands up for Yellowjackets second season and Matt sneaks a peak at indie darling Past Lives.
Shelby and Matt venture under the sea to share their thoughts on the new The Little Mermaid. With added backstory and surprising sexual tension, it ain’t that bad being part of her world.
FasTEN your seatbelts because Shelby is in these STREETS hyping up the latest high octane film in the Fast franchise — and Matt…is along for the ride. High jinks, high stakes, and hail Mary’s DRIVE the plot in this part one of two finale, but with new baddies, old buddies, and action behind and in front of the WHEEL, has the franchise finally run its COURSE?
Matty Healy is ruining Taylor Swift for Shelby (1:57). The writers are rightfully striking (29:05). Meghan Markle and Prince Harry get chased by some bad press (32:20). And Cannes is coming along (37:05). For love it or hate it, Matt hypes up Succession and Shelby voices her frustration with Ted Lasso.
Shelby and Matt remember their sheltered marches toward puberty as they talk about the new adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic — and controversial — novel Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. They join the chorus of other INDUSTRY EXPERTS saying it’s a must see, and nearly perfect, and a great excuse to talk about Rachel McAdams for an extended period of time.
Shelby and Matt talk about How to Blow Up a Pipeline. Not like instructions, just the movie. …and how relatable and galvanizing and sympathetic and watcheable and even mesmerizing it is. Again, not instructions. Just a movie discussion. About climate doomism vs activism and if this movie stands a chance against big oil. Shelby may have her therapist on speed dial, but FBI agents need not listen. It’s just a movie.
Twilight is back (10:45). Jonathan Majors is out (16:45). Coachella got Zendaya (22:15). For love it or hate it (34:05), Matt’s in on Jury Duty and Shelby spills the tea on Love is Blind.
Taylor is still single but swifties have something else to talk about (0:45). Shawn Mendes is kissing Camilla Cabello again (22:50). There's always more streaming drama (25:45). For love it or hate it (42:55), Shelby watched Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields and Matt catches us up on Super Mario Bros.
It's Taylor Swift's breakup and we're just reeling from it in this Pop Culture Roundup (Taylor's Version). From stan denial to Gaylor truthers, there are conspiracies and theories galore as Shelby and matt try to suss out what exactly went down - and what comes next.
Shelby and Matt get lost in the weeds talking about remakes and live actions but eventually get to the point in this episode about Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. It’ the little fantasy comedy that could…get past horrible trailers, make D&D cool, and prove once again that Chris Pine is the superior Chris.
Shelby and Matt catch up on all of the things. From TV show, to movies, and a book, they walk you through the things to watch — and to skip.
Shelby brings her sister back to the pod so they can talk about their feelings around video games, zombies, and Pedro Pascal's mustache in their riotous review of HBO Max's The Last of Us. It's a lot of laughs for a dark, post-apocalytic, fungi trip of the flesh eating variety, but that's just how some of us cope. Listen for all their thoughts on the show, the reviews, and the episode by episode recounting two sisters can't always agree on.
And yes there is no Pop Culture Roundup this week entirely because Shelby is avoiding spoilers for Taylor Swift's tour. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week!
Shelby brings in reinforcements with friend of the pod and newly named industry maven, Mairen (@mairenpolo). Together they break down this year's oscars as they talk about the show, the hosts, and the wins
Shelby and Matt have infinite takes on this episode as they break down the quantumverse, Marvel’s introduction of a new big baddie, and just how zany our comedic hero can get before we draw the line. With more Ant-Man then the Wasp, this lukewarm received launch into phase 5 might leave a little more to be desired
The Little Mermaid might be bad (4:05). Her sister Chloe partners with Chris Brown (9:05). Penn Badgley is talking fidelity (23:30). Shelby can’t get over the @noitsashley13 drama on Taylor swift tok (33:05). For love it or hate it (40:50), Shelby talks the Fleishman effect with Fleishman is in Trouble and Matt recommends the documentary Navalny.
Shelby and Matt go apocalyptic in their dislike for M. Night Shyamalan's very untwisty movie, Knock at the Cabin. Looking for depth where there is none, and wishing the nuance wasn’t quite so homophobic a flavor, there’s more to hate than love in this divisive faith adjacent film.
Matt is battling for Beyoncé tickets (0:35) and they’ve got the Grammys to discuss (12:25). For love it or hate it (28:05), Shelby read a book and Matt saw 80 for Brady.
Shelby and Matt come in with the final word on Oscar nominations as they discuss this year’s reactions and then break down their predictions for the main categories.
Hilary Duff might be down to bring back Lizzie McGuire (4:35). Nicole Kidman is promising another limited series (10:30). Michael Jackson is getting a biopic (12:30). And Taylor Swift finally found a reason to release Lavender Haze (18:30). For love it or hate it (28:15), Shelby watched You People and Matt went to a monster truck rally.
Shelby and Matt continue their bonkers tradition of predicting their favorites/least of the year to come. It’s a preview episode where they talk about all the major releases and maybe bombs (of the atomic variety) coming out this year.
The Oscar nominations might be out but we’re still guessing (2:30). Beyoncé is doing private concerts in Dubai (9:45). Todrick Hall is ranting about pay equity (17:35). And Selena Gomez might be in a throuple (29:50). For love it or hate it (35:30), Matt talks about The Traitors and Shelby has questions about The Last of Us.
Prince Harry has some things to (over)share (1:35). Hailey Bieber wants to be queen nepo bae (11:10). Paul Mescal got some job security (12:55). Leonardo DiCaprio is definitely NOT dating anyone (15:02). Rolling Stones attracts a crowd (17:30). And Jen Shah of RHOSLC gets her dues (18:55). For love it or hate it (24:15), Shelby’s not into The Whale and Matt is out of his War and Peace era.
Shelby and Matt talk Benoit Blanc and Netflix as they peel back the layers on Glass Onion, the latest from Rian Johnson. From the first Knives Out to the sequel, it’s all about how the cast compares, the mystery pays off, and that accent makes sense.
Nepo babies speaking out on Nepo babies (7:25). Taylor Swift making an Oscar shortlist (14:40). Rolling Stone getting dragged for their best singer list (21:00). James Cordon thinking of what could have been (26:45). For love it or hate it (31:10), Matt gives a sneak peak on The Pale Blue Eye and Shelby reviews Matilda the Musical.
Shelby and Matt break open Pandora’s box with an episode all about Avatar: The Way of Water. It’s a push and pull on what works, what doesn’t, and what was intentional as they break down the plot of a film praised mostly for its visual effects. With hints of appropriation, too many dreadlocks, and other general icks, it may not be a good movie…but is it a great one?
AI art is a thing now (7:00). Elon Musk continues to lose the popular vote (12:45). Henry Cavill is the latest victim in the DCEU shakeup (15:00). And the golden globes are trying to make the golden globes happen again (23:32). For love it or hate it (26:47), Matt loves Babylon and Shelby can’t get enough of Meghan and Harry.
Shelby and Matt serve up a tasty review as they talk about the dark comedy, maybe horror foodie film starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes, The Menu. It’s mountains of food puns and spicy takes as they discuss the eat-the-rich entrant that might spoil the appetite but also beg for a second serving. Spoilers abound but that's half the fun
We are back and we are loud: about Matilda the Musical (1:15), Twitter’s demise (9:20), the definition of a movie bomb (14:15) and eventually some news about Keke Palmer (28:55) and Harry and Meghan (30:30). For love it or hate it (35:35) we break from tradition and make our predictions for this season of The White Lotus ahead of the finale.
Move over pilgrims, there's a new "it" factor in town this Thanksgiving as we celebrate gay icon Mattieu Huff and his cause célèbre, Timothée Chalamet. Has he saved men's fashion? Is his personal life that uninteresting? Will he ever let himself have fun in a movie? Idk but we sure have thoughts!
Shelby and Matt spend the first half talking about the war that is getting Taylor Swift tickets. In these trying times at least one of them is definitely trying. But then it’s onto Wakanda Forever, as they discuss how Ryan Coogler et al we’re able to make art out of the tragedy. With a discussion on how this plays into the larger MCU, it might be all over the place but hey the movie is too.
Shelby and Matt take turns conducting a conversation about Cate Blanchett's ~existential~ character study in award darling Tár. It's a Me Too / cancel culture moment so they both have thoughts on what this movie intended and why it needs to exist anyways.
Nobody asked but we deliver on this SPECIAL episode commemorating our milestone of 200 episodes! So here is every single movie we've talked about over the 4+ years of PSYW, ranked from trash to barely stomachable to -- omg what have we done?
Shelby and Matt are joined by Swiftish's Ashley Hancock for a long walk through Taylor Swift's Midnights. With opinions on Taylor and her trajectory after being ten albums deep, they break down every track -- from 12am to 3pm -- to see if this will be the tune that melts Matt's cold, dead heart.
James Cordon is not getting served (2:35). Matt is missing Leslie Jordan (8:50). Kanye West is not worth platforming (10:10). Olivia Wilde gets shady (17:15). And Star Wars has a new movie on the books (21:30). For love it or hate it (28:00), Shelby can’t find the words to discuss Black Adam and Matt sat through Amsterdam.
Shelby and Matt bring their best feminist rants to this double feature as they talk about Mila Kunis in The Luckiest Girl then pivot to Lena Dunham’s wisdom in Catherine Called Birdy (28:45). It might be a weird mashup but, hey, #girlpower
There is talk of Negronis and drinking (1:10). Taylor Swift and lavender (5:35). The Try Guys and infidelity (11:48). TwitchCon and broken backs (20:05). And Knives Out coming to a screen near you. For love it or hate it (25:45), Matt stans for Tar and Shelby gives a mini fall TV roundup.
Shelby and Matt bring the straight and gay perspective to their discussion on the multi-hyphenate landmark romcom Bros. With a tireless campaign by Billy Eichner to be THE most important thing an ally could do, liking yelling is a real litmus test on how you’ll feel with the laughs, love, and representation.
Lena Dunham has her funeral planned (1:05). Lizzo is destroying America via flute (9:35). The golden globes want a second chance (15:40). And Netflix is facing fleck for their LGBT title Dahmer (20:05). For love it or hate it (25:55), Shelby watched Ambulance and Matt raves about Hocus Pocus 2.
After approximately 500 years of promotion, it’s time to worry darling. Shelby and Matt finally get to talk about Olivia Wilde’s second film, from start to finish — and all the bad press in between.
After approximately 500 years of promotion, it’s time to worry darling. Shelby and Matt finally get to talk about Olivia Wilde’s second film, from start to finish — and all the bad press in between.
Rihanna is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show (1:23). Bachelor Nation is racist again (7:10). Ellen Degeneres has more bad press (17:50). And Brad Pitt has a skin care line (24:30). For love it or hate it (29:10), Shelby goes literary with Notes on an Execution and Matt gets scared with Barbarian
Rihanna is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show (1:23). Bachelor Nation is racist again (7:10). Ellen Degeneres has more bad press (17:50). And Brad Pitt has a skin care line (24:30). For love it or hate it (29:10), Shelby goes literary with Notes on an Execution and Matt gets scared with Barbarian
Shelby and Matt share their thoughts on the new — and controversial — warrior epic The Woman King. With lots to love and more to discuss, is it really the place of these two white kids to decide if this has value or not? Probably not but here we are anyway!
Shelby and Matt share their thoughts on the new — and controversial — warrior epic The Woman King. With lots to love and more to discuss, is it really the place of these two white kids to decide if this has value or not? Probably not but here we are anyway!
There’s more discourse on The Little Mermaid (4:10). Taylor Swift has some Easter eggs (8:20). JVN and Antoni announce a new partnership (18:35). And Zac Efron explains his new face (23:50). For love it or hate it (29:45), Shelby can’t get enough of Do Revenge and Matt does not get Blonde.
There’s more discourse on The Little Mermaid (4:10). Taylor Swift has some Easter eggs (8:20). JVN and Antoni announce a new partnership (18:35). And Zac Efron explains his new face (23:50). For love it or hate it (29:45), Shelby can’t get enough of Do Revenge and Matt does not get Blonde.
Breaking with tradition, Shelby and Matt do an Emmy predictions episode as they talk all about their thoughts ahead of next week’s award show and the prime time nominees they’re hoping — and theorizing — come out victorious.
Breaking with tradition, Shelby and Matt do an Emmy predictions episode as they talk all about their thoughts ahead of next week’s award show and the prime time nominees they’re hoping — and theorizing — come out victorious.
Taylor Swift goes threat level midnight with her new album announcement (1:30). Olivia Wilde has us all worried darling (15:50). Harry is struggling with the press. Shia LaBeouf stumbles on his redemption tour. And Lea Michelle still might not be able to read (26:15). For love it or hate it (32:10), Matt sings praises to The 1975 and Shelby is enraptured by LOTR The Rings of Power.
Taylor Swift goes threat level midnight with her new album announcement (1:30). Olivia Wilde has us all worried darling (15:50). Harry is struggling with the press. Shia LaBeouf stumbles on his redemption tour. And Lea Michelle still might not be able to read (26:15). For love it or hate it (32:10), Matt sings praises to The 1975 and Shelby is enraptured by LOTR The Rings of Power.
Shelby and Matt couldn’t decide what to cover so here’s a mini roundup of the most talked about streaming premieres. They first talk about the M-she-U controversy with Marvel’s new show, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Then it’s a return to westeros with the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon.
Shelby and Matt come together to talk about bodies bodies bodies, the Gen Z horror comedy that might hit a little too close to home. With wealth and murder and buzzwords galore, they break down their trauma response as the deaths pile up.
No news is still news on this pop culture roundup featuring Bryce Dallas Howard’s pay gap fix (0:50), Jennette McCurdy’s perfect book title (4:15), Biden’s do-gooder attempt to stop Penguin Randomhouse from absorbing another publishing house (14:25), and just who’s watching the CW (20:50). For Love it or Hate it (25:50), Shelby stumbles over her love for Prey and Matt throws it back to The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
Shelby and Matt put their best brit forward as they talk about Brad Pitt’s new action comedy Bullet Train.
Pete Davidson says goodbye to Kim K (4:18). Hamilton gets the Bible school treatment (6:15). James Franco is back in the news (13:40). And the Discovery+HBO Max merger causes some panic (19:05). For love it or hate it (31:10), Matt is building interest for Five Days at Memorial and Shelby is begging people to listen to Sabrina Carpenter’s new album emails I can’t send.
Shelby and Matt channel their inner NPR gods to pick apart the themes of humanity in B. J. Novak's new film Vengeance. Dead white girls and douchebags galore, it's time to see if this indie film is taking hits or pulling punches
Taylor Swift is a climate criminal (0:35). Will Smith is finally apologetic (18:10). Bridgerton the musical is officially on thin ice (23:45). And Shakira might be going to prison (29:10). For love it or hate it (31:50), Shelby liked Not Okay and Matt explains Beyoncé’s Renaissance.
It’s a yes and a maybe for Jordan Peele’s Nope. This sci-fi/horror/allegory/monster blockbuster is breaking records and blowing minds — but can it live up to scrutiny or is it jsut a dish best served twice?
Shelby and Matt celebrate four years podcasting together. Marvel has the next four years planned at Comic-Con (5:25). Streaming might be changing…again. And Florence Pugh doesn’t want to talk about Don’t Worry Darling (28:30). For love it or hate it (35:10), Shelby recommends The Girl in the Picture and Matt finally saw the Backstreet Boys doc.
It’s weird pregnancy news first with Khloe Kardashian (1:25) then Errol Musk (5:30). Constance Wu has a humbling update (6:50). Kehlani will not be bothered (16:00). J Lo actually married the guy (20:10). And Will Byers is officially gay (22:10) which leads us to Emmy news (30:25). For love it or hate it (36:15), Matt is enjoying season two of Hacks and Shelby joins a chorus of praise for The Bear.
Shelby and Matt bring the love and the thunder as they talk about the latest entrant into the MCU. Thor: Love and Thunder is short and sweet but is it much else? With goats and jokes and Valkyrie in between, there’s plenty to talk about even if Taika Waititim’s vision didn’t have much to say.
Lea Michele officially ousted Beanie (6:20). Wicked is determined to be a two partner (11:20). Doja Cat thinks DMing minors is chill but posting those dms is wack (14:15). Heard vs Depp has a case of runaway juror (21:20). And Kim Kardashian is feeling totally chill about aging (25:15). For love it or hate it (34:40), Matt has his fingers crossed on the new reality show Claim to Fame and Shelby is here to tell y’all to see Mr. Malcolm’s List.
Shelby and Matt are running up that hill to figure out if the latest season of Stranger Things is the best -- or worst -- yet. With about 27 characters and almost that many hours, this episode is posesessed with the side stories, secondary locations and Soviet Union of it all. Is Matt the heart of the party? Can Shelby outrun the sense of dread? Is Jason all that bad? More questions than answers on this episode tbh
Shelby and Matt are in the building to talk about Baz Luhrmann, bad accents, and the king of pop and pompadours. But with a cliff notes approach and a nearly three-hour runtime, maybe what we really need is a little less Tom Hanks, a little more editing, please. Okay mama thank you, thank you very much
Shelby and Matt take a moment (0:35) to parse through the rollback of rights in this country so TW: abortion talk and also fascism talk and also wtf can we do now talk.
Lighter news? Beyoncé has a new song (16:02). Alec Baldwin remains the worst (19:46). And Jack Harlow was at the BETs? (26:15). For love it or hate it (31:15), Shelby is feeling optimistic about Ms. Marvel and Matt thinks everyone should see Marcel the Shell.
Shelby and Matt come full circle as they revisit the Jurassic World trilogy and the franchise that’s been ruined three times over. With the return of the OG cast and rapidly reproducing dinosaurs on the loose, can this final film bring back some of the magic? Or were they just so preoccupied with whether or not they could make a movie about prehistoric locusts they didn’t stop to ask if they should?
Matt did Tribeca (0:45). Joker 2 might be a musical (7:55). Ripleys cannot believe you’re upset about the dress (14:25). Lea Michelle might finally make it (27:10). And a half dozen other stories came up (30:03). For love it or hate it (34:40), Shelby is disappointed by Lightyear and Matt is obsessed with Good Luck to You Leo Grande.
Shelby is here to give an insiders perspective on Under the Banner of Heaven, the Mormon true crime drama series starring Andrew Garfield and a dozen other plot points. With religious ramblings and a Q&A between Brother Matt and Sister Shelby, this episode may send them to heck in a hand basket.
Mathew Morrison shared his DMs (5:15). Morbius got a second chance (11:25). Scream lost its queen (13:45). The Heard vs Depp case is not good news (20:20). And Kesha might start hunting ghosts (27:10). For love it or hate it (30:05), Shelby shared her thoughts on Stranger Things Part 1 and Matt recommends Fire Island.
Someone attacked the Mona Lisa (7:05). Mathew Morrison is leaving So You Think You Can Dance (11:00). The Bachelorette proposed (19:05). So did Jack Antonoff (23:20). And Mormon mom tok is swinging into controversy (25:35). For Love it or hate it (31:10) Matt tips his hat to Downton Abbey and Shelby is watching The Staircase.
Shelby and Matt come together to share their thoughts on Men. Not generally, just the new folk horror from A24. With a limited cast and a prolific director, this ode/allegory to toxic masculinity doesn’t leave a lot of room for nuance. Is it adding to the conversation or is it just mansplaining masquerading as something new to say?
Saturday Night Live is losing some cast members (1:50). Kourtney Kardashian got married…again (9:50). Deauxmoi was officially exposed (15:30). And Laura Dern might have ruined Jurassic Park for us?? (25:00) For love it or hate it (30:35), Matt has thoughts on Harry Styles and Conversations with Friends while Shelby recommends a new movie The Valet.
Shelby and Matt are back for a movie review but first Shelby has to get something off her chest — that revolves around millionaires, Taylor Swift, and cucumbers (in that order). Then it’s on to Senior Year, the Netflix comedy starring Rebel Wilson and a whole slew of somebodies. Is it funnier than Isn’t it Romantic? Is it as dumb as Rotten Tomatoes would have you think? Idk but Shelby and Matt talk about it for the better part of an hour as they talk 90s nostalgia, attempted murder, and the morality of a coma patient dating life.
Shelby and Matt have a lot of opinions about the new Doctor Strange, this era of MCU, and how a multiverse can be so dull. Spoilers abound but so do the hot takes and feminist rants around this divisive second film.
Shelby and Matt do a deep dive into SJW -- I mean, Captain -- Brie Larson as they talk all the child actor no one remembers to the Oscar winner MCU bros everywhere wish we'd forget. She is the quirky nerd to her peer's cool girl, but is it all an act? Does she have a dream? Is she desperate for fame? IS SHE ANY GOOD?!
They break down the hate around her as they try to parse out what works and what doesn't before breaking down her entire filmography. Love her, hate her, but you're probably wrong about her.
Shelby and Matt talk about Nic f****cking Cage as they break down the splashy meta comedy Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. From Hollywood jokes, to Nic Cage references, it’s not a question of if it worked but more was it worth it?
It's finally time to talk about Turning Red! Shelby and Matt might be late to the party but that just means they have more to say about this coming-of-age, pro-period Pixar flick that had conservatives feeling all sorts of way.
It’s a slow news week but they talk about Coachella (0:55) and the future of Fantastic Beasts (15:05) plus Barbie gets a shoutout (25:25). For love it or hate it (27:55) Shelby sees Flesh and Matt saw All the Old Knives.
Will Smith gets banned (0:31). Shelby tries to name a Shrek fan (9:55). Kylie Jenner has rules about red carpet (17:50). Jojo Siwa was nominated but not invited (22:55). Bennifer and Britney are reliving the 2000s (26:20). And Brie Larson finally made it (29:00). For love it or hate it (31:50), Shelby sort of recommends The Great and Matt is all in on Sonic 2.
Shelby and Matt talk about The Lost City and the return of the adventure romance genre. With a surprising cast and familiar beats, it's a lot of wondering what works — and what would have worked better.
There’s an update on The Slap (:40). Then an easy transition to The Grammys (11:45). They talk about Legally Blonde 3 (24:45) and then the sad news about Bruce Willis (27:30). For love it or hate it (33:40), Shelby watched Moonshot on HBO and Matt touts Killing It on peacock.
Shelby and Matt come back to talk about the Oscars — the good, the bad, and the Amy Schumer of it all. They start with the red carpet (:45) then dive into the show (8:12) and then finish off with the wins (42:15). Even without the Will Smith discourse, was this a night to remember or one the academy should be desperate to forget?
Shelby and Matt talk about the only thing that anyone’s talking about with this special roundup dedicated to Will Smith vs Chris Rock and the slap heard round the world. For love it or hate it (46:25), Matt saw Everything Everywhere All at Once and Shelby binged Bridgerton Season 2.
It's that time of year again! With the Oscars just a few days away, Matt and Shelby are ranking every movie they saw from 2021. Yes....every. single. one. What will top the list? What will send Shelby into a tailspin? What will make Matt scream in disgust? Listen to find out.
Matt got Gaga tickets but that’s not even close to the important news. Because Love is Blind had a reunion (6:25), Disney doesn’t want to talk about how they’re meddling in politics (14:27), and TikTok dancers might be in a cult (23:20)? For Love It or Hate It (31:20) Shelby finally watched The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window and Matt tried listening to LÉON.
Shelby and Matt are talking about Euphoria, the teen show people love to hate? Hate to love? Watch obsessively but question who hurt Sam Levinson? They break down the season's twists and turns and plot holes, plays and penises, digressing a bit to talk about why their tastes never align and just what they’re looking for in a teenage soap.
Colton Underwood got his final rose (:35). The Oscars are snubbing their own industry (4:15) and SAG awards picked their favorites (19:50). For Love It or Hate It (26:10), Shelby recommends the new sitcom Abbott Elementary and Matt says to avoid Four Good Days
Who will get murdered? Who is doing the murdering? Do they actually have enough champagne to fill the Nile? Matt and Shelby answer these questions and plenty more as they break down the latest adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous whodunit Death on the Nile.
Wordle is making people angry. The Oscars might have a secret (7:43). Euphoria has a nudity problem (13:20). Stranger Things gets another season (22:50). Kelly might not be Clarkson soon (28:25). For Love It or Hate It (32:53), Matt is catching up on RHONY and Shelby is watching Love Is Blind 2.
Shelby and Matt finally get to talk about Oscar nominations breaking down the news of new hosts, hosts and justifying the lack of Spider-Man love. Then it’s on to the surprises and snubs in the major categories as they try to decide what winners would make them happiest—-and who deserved better.
The Super Bowl happened (2:50). Julia Fox has her moment and Kanye won’t move on from his (13:10). For Love it or hate it (20:15), Shelby watched Marry Me and Matt liked I Want You Back.
The Queen is maybe still alive (0:35). Joe Rogan will not be sipping tequila with The Rock (4:10). Kylie Jenner had her baby (16:00). And the Super Bowl has a lot lined up (20:25). For Love It or Hate It (26:55), Shelby swipes left on Tinder Swindler and Matt is curious about Suspicion.
Rihanna is pregnant (0:35). Taylor Swift is writing tweets (7:05). Spotify is losing subscribers (16:20). And Dakota Johnson might be a bit weird? (25:40) For love it or hate it (29:30), Shelby recommends Coda and Matt finally watched Second Act.
Shelby (and the general public) pressured Matt into watching Yellowjackets, so now we get to talk about cannibalism and hormones. It turns into a love it or hate it, but they nosedive into likeable girls, realistic gore, and all the possible ghosts in this Showtime original.
West Elm Caleb has the internet’s ire (1:05). Colin Jost and Pete Davidson have a ferry (11:55). Ana de Aromas’ fans have a problem (17:50). Adele has no show (23:40) and the Green M&M has no boots (27:35). For love it or hate it (34:30) Shelby talks Cheer and Matt officially falls for Euphoria.
There's a new Scream movie out (not called Scream 5 even though it is). Matt dragged Shelby to the theater despite her fear of horror movies and now they're talking about it.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly got engaged for the first time in this life (4:40). Jamie Lynn Spears is trying to sell books (11:00). Joss Whedon is angling for a comeback (15:25). And the Oscars are hoping for a host (). For love it or hate it (25:25), Matt is watching Euphoria and Shelby is trying to make Yellowjackets happen.
Shelby and Matt are on their fourth annual film preview where they make predictions on all the major releases coming out. They may not be good at it but, hey, someone’s gotta do it. From sequels to standalone, high brow to low brow, see what they’re anticipating loving — and hating.
The Golden Globes went live…on twitter (5:25). Tristan Thompson sewed some wild oats (11:03). And we said goodbye to too many legends (18:25). For love it or hate it (25:00) Matt sat through the new Matrix and Shelby is watching Station Eleven.
Shelby and Matt are back to talk about the happy holiday film, Don’t Look Up. From climate change to covid and the deniers in between, they break down what works and what doesn’t in this celebrity fueled satire
Shelby and Matt coming swinging in with their hot takes on Marvel's latest blockbuster, Spider-Man: No Way Home. Spoilers abound as they argue about surprises, revelations, and what-comes-nexts.
Shelby and Matt talk about this new season of Covid but eventually get to the point with what Ben Affleck’s been doing (10:55), who cares about the Golden Globes (16:20), and when John Mulaney actually broke things off (18:21). For Love It or Hate It (23:01), Shelby talks about the nasty new Showtime hit Yellowjackets and Matt gets sucked into RHOSLC.
Cool your jets cuz Shelby and Matt are back to talk about a musical neither of them care much for. It's West Side Story take 2, but can Steven Spielberg salvage a problematic story or is a woke washing not enough to justify touching the beloved original?
The Golden Globes are trying to make the golden globes happen (2:42). Sex and the City has it out for Peloton (8:28). The Jeremy Strong profile leaves friends reeling (15:50). And Zendaya and Tom come out publicly (23:01). For love it or hate it (28:18), Shelby talks Selling Sunset and Matt discusses Succession.
Adele’s got a new album (:45). Britney Spears is calling people out (5:35). Tayshia and Zac broke up (8:30). But so did Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes (11:55). Taylor got a number one (18:00). And Kim K got a new boyfriend (19:20). For Love It or Hate It (23:35), Matt saw King Richard and Shelby appreciated a recommendation for What the Constitution Means to Me.
Shelby gets Matt to listen to Red (Taylor’s Version). It’s a happy, free, confused and verbose time talking about the re-recordings and their general feelings before getting into the bonus tracks and their thoughts on the new All Too Well.
Britney Spears is free (5:00). Adele is coming (7:25). Paris Hilton got married. Taylor Lautner found another Taylor. For love it or hate it (14:20) Matt saw Belfast and Shelby revisits The Baby-Sitter’s Club.
Shelby and Matt talk about Marvel’s Eternals — the good, the bad and…well, none of them are ugly. Hard spoilers at # but expect a general discussion on what works, what didn’t, and what Matt missed when he walks out before the credits are over.
Wicked got a cast (:31). Chris Pratt stepped in it (10:20). Will Smith thinks he could get away with murder (19:55). And Tragedy struck at Astroworld (23:35). For love it or hate it (30:55), Matt watched Last Night in SoHo and Shelby recommends Hulu’s Dopesick.
Celebrities are celebrating Halloween (1:10). Kim Kardashian is holding Pete Davidson’s hand (15:05). Zayn Malik has an anger issue (21:35). And fast food chains are finding new ways to sell combos (24:30). For love it or hate it (31:25), Shelby recommends reading Tokyo Ever After and Matt discovers The Nightmare on Elm Street.
Shelby and Matt are just a couple of sandworms in need of wrangling as they talk about Dune — both the plot, the acting, and the Duncan Idaho of it all. From how it compares to the book, to how many minutes Zendaya actually features, it’s the first big movie of the season and they have thoughts.
We discuss the tragic accident on the set of Alec Baldwin’s film Rust (1:26). Then Matt gives the rundown on Golden Globes (8:15) and Oscar front runners (14:10) with enough time to spare on Olivia Munn (19:30) and Dave Chapelle (22:00). For love it or hate it (27:35) Shelby rates this season of You and Matt gives his thoughts on The French Dispatch.
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Shelby and Matt are here to break down the BIGGEST FRANCHISE IN HISTORY. It’s been a long time coming but No Time to Die is finally out and Shelby and Matt are ready, super ready. They talk about the movie, and spoilers, and the future and then rapid fire questions (42:30).
Matt is back and we are answering the important questions like — who is the bad art friend (5:10)? How did Kim Kardashian do SNL (14:55)? What did Andrew Lloyd Webber think of Cats (19:30)? And when is Adele’s new album coming out (22:12)? For love it or hate it (27:01), Shelby sings praises to Squid Game and Matt made time for The Many Saints of Newark.
Shelby and Matt break down the return to normalcy at the Emmys -- from being in person, to being so white. But it wasn't all bad as they talk about their favorite looks, bits, and wins.
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The Met Gala happened (2:25). Not that Nicki Minaj was attending (10:15). Then the Rolling Stone’s chose violence with their ranking of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (18:14). For Love it or Hate It (26:23), Shelby talks about FX’s Y:The Last Man and Matt sings praises to the new Lil Nas X album Montero.
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Shelby gives a rundown on Bachelor in Paradise (2:30). Matt watched part of the VMAs (16:20). They both cringe about The Activist (20:25). And then TS rapid fire news stories about Britney Spears, Bennifer, and more (25:03). For love it or hate it (28:25), Shelby watched the LuLaRoe documentary and Matt liked Candyman.
Shelby gives a rundown on Bachelor in Paradise (2:30). Matt watched part of the VMAs (16:20). They both cringe about The Activist (20:25). And then TS rapid fire news stories about Britney Spears, Bennifer, and more (25:03). For love it or hate it (28:25), Shelby watched the LuLaRoe documentary and Matt liked Candyman.
Shelby and Matt are back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to talk about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. It’s a spoiler lite episode as they mostly talk about the making of and general good feelings in this origin story that might be exactly what the MCU needs.
Dancing with the Stars is back with a problematic cast (6:08). Kanye West has a new album we don’t want to talk about (10:20). Shelby has an excuse to rant about Brad Pitt (13:50). And the VMAs are officially happening (19:50). For love it or hate it (23:00), Matt finally watched The Morning Show and Shelby can’t decide what to mention.
Shelby and Matt finally get to talk about Free Guy. Between the cameos and Mariah Carey covers, they talk about the surprise success of Ryan Reynold’s latest production.
Taylor Swift is on TikTok (:31). Matt gives his expert opinion on streaming services (8:30). Kacey Musgrave’s has a new album coming out (13:16). OnlyFans is making some choices (15:45). And Jeopardy is struggling to find its host (18:58). For Love It or Hate It (24:25), Matt talks about Lorde’s new album and Shelby gives an update on Bachelor in Paradise.
Shelby and Matt talk about summers surprise hit, The White Lotus. From all the characters and themes to that final twist, they break down why exactly this HBO show might be the best thing to come out of 2021.
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Shelby gives the Bachelorette recap a week late (:43). Dolly Parton is writing a novel with James Patterson (10:40). There are Fboy Island finale spoilers (13:50) and some random production announcements (19:34). For love it or hate it (21:25), Shelby watches Panic for a listener and Matt catches us up on Bama Rush.
Shelby and Matt talk about The Suicide Squad, emphasis on the. From its messy beginnings to the mid-pandemic release, was there enough here to make it a movie worth watching?
The internet has something to say about Simone Biles (2:40). Reese Witherspoon brought some dudes to the table (7:25). DaBaby has some growing up to do (15:00). And celebrities are coming clean about their bathing habits (21:05). For love it or hate it (25:55), Shelby watches Fboy Island and Matt ponders Green Knight.
Shelby and Matt try to enjoy M. Night Shyamalan’s Old, his latest Big Idea masquerading as a movie. Was it good? Was it bad? Would aging really work that way? Idk but they’re talking all about the accents, explanations, and family-sized cars along the way.
The Olympics have started (:30), J-Lo is back with Ben Affleck (10:47), and Kanye might have a new album — and a new home (15:31). For Love It or Hate It (21:45), Matt saw Pig so you might want to and Shelby binged Never Have I Ever.
t’s time to break down the Emmy nominations! They go through the main categories and make their predictions on limited series, comedy, and drama.
Prince Harry pitches a tell-all book (3:37). Netflix is looking into video games (7:50). Britney Spears has some thoughts (10:50). And Sports Illustrated makes a good choice (16:30). For love it or hate it (18:08), Shelby is Team Loki and Matt prefers the OG Space Jam.
Black Widow is finally out so Shelby and Matt get to talk about it and Marvel and Florence Pugh, so it’s a win all around. Rapid fire questions at 31:50
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The Emmys are coming up (3:50) and Sex and the City is coming back (6:15). Instagram doesn’t want to do photos anymore (12:23), Tom Holland gets out of the friend zone (12:23), and Bachelor in Paradise announces their cast (19:53). For love it or hate it (21:40) Matt checks in on Gossip Girl and Shelby finally talks about Zola.
Shelby and Matt are back to talking about straight-to-streaming movies with Amazon’s latest, The Tomorrow War. With weird time travel, tonal inconsistencies, and the least liked of the Chrises, they try to decide if there’s anything in here worth celebrating.
Shelby and Matt pull out all the stops as they talk about F9, family, and favorite cars they definitely know the names of. There’s a quick review of The Fast and the Furious franchise, but can this movie stand on its own it’s all about the chases, special effects, and those cameos. But was it enough for Matt? Rapid Fire Questions at 33:30
Shelby and Matt break down #FreeBritney (2:12). The Bachelor alums get greedy during the pandemic (15:45). And Joshua Bassett is speaking his truth (22:15). For love it or hate it (27:50), Matt talks about the new season of RuPaul and Shelby contemplates the new Lorde single.
It’s Pride Month and Shelby and Matt take the time to talk about favorite movies, shows, and representation in general — but is there a bigger reason????????????
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Rachel Lindsay puts The Bachelor on blast (3:33). The HFPA faces criticism from the inside (10:56). Victoria’s Secret loses the angels (12:40). And Lucas Hedges is trying a new look (18:06). For love it or hate it (20:52), Shelby talks about Luca and Matt recommends Hacks.
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n the Heights is finally out and Shelby and Matt can’t hide their enthusiasm as they talk about it. But with disappointing box office numbers and a few controversies already under its belt, can the good outweigh the bad? (Definitely. Yes.)
Chrissy Tiegan is blogging her apologies now (5:26). Chris Harrison is officially out of Bachelor Nation (14:06). Keeping Up with the Kardashian’s has come to an end (18:51). And there was an incident filming Slip n Slide (23:20). For love it or hate it (25:10), Shelby falls for Loki and Matt recommends Bo Burnam’s Inside.
Shelby and Matt come together to talk about Disney’s Cruella, their latest venture into live-action, villain-origin territory met with….acclaim? Disdain? Something in between? They talk about dogs, fashion, feminism vs. the girl boss, and just if the dog murderer can change her spots.
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Shelby and Matt are back to their opposite ends of the country in time to talk about A Quiet Place: Part II. Going into full spoilers, they talk about the original, the theatrical experience, and just why these movies might be good birth control.
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Shelby and Matt are in their teenage feels as they talk about Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album, Sour. First it’s all things about the album, then it’s a track by track discussion, and finally a wrap up on what happens next for this teen star.
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Scooter Braun wants to reinvigorate Phantom of the Opera (3:37). Kevin Spacey is heading to Italy for his career (7:21). Knives Out 2 is getting crowded (10:40). And Taika Waititi is getting lucky (16:19). For love it or hate it (19:54), Matt is late to The Other Two and Shelby is so-so on Army of the Dead.
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Shelby and Matt talk about the long awaited psychological thriller nobody wanted to watch, Woman in the Window. Featuring Amy Adams overacting and Matt’s surprising takes, it’s an episode with more twists than the actual storyline.
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Ellen is officially over. (4:33) Bennifer is maybe back? (8:38) NBC is canceling the Golden Globes (13:32). And Ariana Grande is officially married (21:11). For Love it or Hate it (21:30) Shelby has more to say on Girls5Eva and Matt went to theaters to watch Together Together.
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For Shelby’s birthday episode, she leads a deep dive into the career of Justin Bieber. From his days as teen hearthrob to his fall from grace again … and again, until his most recent iteration as a Jesus-faring, RnB playing, dreadlocks-wearing, full-fledge adult that might still be suffering from some arrested development. They are talking about it all and whether or not, by the end of it, they have any love for the Biebs.
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Shelby and Matt break down the 93rd Academy Awards as they talk about the choices — and disappointments — of this delayed award show. From the format to the wins (26:07) they have all their reactions here.
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There is a refresher on Bachelor nation (4:53). Elon Musk is heading to SNL (8:34). Matt doesn’t understand NFTs. And Scott Rudin is finally on the outs (13:47). For love it or hate it (25:18), Matt found a new trash teen show in Cruel Summer and Shelby escaped to space with Stowaway.
Shelby and Matt bring you their third annual rankapalooza as they average out their individual rankings of every movie they saw in 2020 … plus two months for an average list from absolute worst to definite best.
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Shelby and Matt try and find the energy to talk about Thunder Force, Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer’s superhero comedy we all could have done without. Rapid fire questions at 30:49
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January Jones takes a hammer to some rattlesnakes (10:00) while Khloe Kardashian takes a totally unfiltered video to prove she’s still prettier than another unfiltered photo making the rounds (12:34). The MET Gala is back on (21:39) and so is Game of Thrones...sort of (23:35). For Love it or Hate it (27:13), Matt recommends The Mothers by Brit Bennet and Shelby points out Two Distant Strangers on Netflix.
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It’s Shelby vs. Matt on this podcast battle royals as they talk MonsterVerse’s fourth chapter, Godzilla vs. Kong. There’s not much to say but they still manage to say it all. Rapid fire questions at 32:55.
Shelby and Matt might finally have a merch store. But the real news is Chrissy Tiegan left Twitter (9:44). The Duke left Bridgerton (14:22). And Rachel Hollis left relatability behind (19:55). For love it or hate it (26:45), Shelby and Matt bring back the great documentary debate of 2021.
Yes its April, and late to be doing a preview of the year's films BUT it is a weird year. Shelby and Matt disucss the films that were bumped from last year due to Covid as well as plenty of new movies that have been added to the lineup. For each one, they guess the eventual Rotten Tomatoes score, and sometime early 2022, we'll know who wins.
We talk about our favorite Beverly Cleary (3:55), then it’s time to get into Hottest Bald Men (5:42), Lil Nas X devil shoes (8:10), good will for author Dav Pilkey (17:46), and bad vibes from Olivia Jade (20:27). For Love it or Hate It (25:24), Matt visits some of the Oscar documentary contenders and Shelby recommends Rogue.
It’s time to #releasetheSnydercut as Shelby and Matt talk about all things DCEU from the theatrical release, all the behind the scenes, and finally what goes down in Snyderverse.
Kylie Jenner forgets she’s a millionaire (3:59). Promising Young Woman is getting her dues (9:09). David Dobrik is too (10:59). And then there’s Vin Diesel’s son (19:05). For love it or hate it (25:56) Matt recommends Minari and Shelby gets serious about Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Shelby and Matt break down the Oscar nominees for a very strange 2020+ season. With few movies to choose from—and even fewer to miss—they talk faves, snubs, and surprises.
Chris Harrison is sort of gone but not forgotten (0:40). Piers Morgan quit over Meghan Markle (5:22). The Grammys...happened (8:30). And Selena Gomez might retire (21:30). For love it or hate it (25:03), Matt liked Dick Johnson is Dead and Shelby recommends Raya and the Last Dragon.
Matt and Shelby are time hopping through sitcoms this week as they discuss Marvel's first foray into television on Disney+ with Wandavision. They break down Wanda Maximoff, Dick Van Dyke, and whats going on with the MCU.
Meghan Markle sticks to American tradition and spills the tea on the Brits (8:17). The Queen’s Gambit is getting a musical treatment (22:01). Jason Sudekis thanks Olivia Wilde (24:35). And Taylor night wreak havoc at the Grammys? For love it or hate it (27:46), Shelby breaks down the Millennial vs. Gen Z debate and Matt recommends Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.
Shelby and Matt talk about the Golden Globes. From the ceremony (0:22) to its winners in TV (21:41) and film (28:29), they’re giving you the details on the zoom themed start to this year’s award season.
Taylor Swift’s fans are coming for...Chadwick Boseman? (6:12) Lady Gaga is paying dognappers? (12:55) The Bachelor’s wokest cast members have a secret past? (17:53) What is going on in the world? But hey, at least movie theaters are opening back up! (25:05). For Love It or Hate It, Shelby discusses HBO’s new Woody Allen doc Allen v. Farrow while Matt informs listeners about two new seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Shelby and Matt care a lot about I Care a Lot — but do they both love it? They talk Rosamund Pike, power suits, and just what makes an antihero fun enough to watch. Rapid fire questions at 41:09.
Olivia Wilde sings praises to her maybe boyfriend (3:28). Anne Hathaway admits she wasn’t first pick (6:45). The HFPA has a bribery issue (9:40). And there are some thoughts on casting news (15:45). For love it or hate it (25:02) Shelby gives an update on the To All the Boys franchise and Matt talks Oscars and Nomadland.
Shelby and Matt celebrate Brandy’s Cinderella when it finally comes to streaming. They talk about the groundbreaking casting, everything it took to get made, and just why we keep remaking Cinderella in the first place.
Shelby breaks down the Bachelor Nation saga (5:00). Then it’s all about cancel culture as they talk about Gina Carano (19:09) and Justin Timberlake (26:54). For love it or hate it (33:27), Shelby talks about Taylor Swift’s Love Story (Taylor’s Version) and Matt loves Judas and the Black Messiah.
Shelby and Matt break down the Golden Globe nominees from TV (1:00) to film (20:02) and all the snubs and surprises in between.
From Super Bowl talk (:32) to all the hype about Clubhouse (13:40) and just what the Obama’s are producing (20:45), Shelby and Matt try to act cooler than they are. For love it or hate it (26:16) Shelby talks about Framing Britney Spears and Matt hates on Malcolm and Marie.
Shelby and Matt come together to talk about the little things — like all the little things they didn’t like about The Little Things. Lightning Round at 36:18.
They’re scraping at the bottom of the barrel, but they review the drivers license drama (3:50), GameStop strategy (8:46), and Luca Guadagnino’s new cannibal movie (15:33). For love it or hate it (20:09) Shelby talks network TV’s attempts at COVID and Matt revisits Riverdale.
Shelby and Matt finally discuss the long-awaited Promising Young Woman as they break down Emerald Fennel’s directional debut and Carey Mulligan's turn as female rage personified. Rapid Fire at 41:41.
Clare and Dale broke up and Bachelor Nation is not shook (3:28). Ben Affleck broke up with Ana de Armas (7:28). And now there’s talk of a new Harry Potter (10:34). For Love it or Hate It (24:27) Matt talks Tom Hanks’ western and Shelby shares a little about Bling Empire.
Shelby and Matt turn to high society as they break down Bridgerton on Netflix — the sex, scandal, and Shonda of it all. Rapid fire at 44:11.
Armie Hammer starving for good press (4:49). The High School Musical: the Musical: the Series: the Musical: the Love Triangle is the story that keeps on giving (10:42). Plus Jamie Lynn Spears has some tips for Elon Musk (14:16) and The Masked Dancer is finding new celebrities (18:23). For Love it or Hate It (23:02) Matt talks Wandavision and Shelby recommends Ted Lasso.
Shelby and Matt give a rundown on all the stuff they watched and read over winter break. From movies (2:35), to TV (23:31), and even some books (38:04) they’re sharing all the must sees and the probably okay to skip.
The Pop Culture Roundup is back and they are bringing the news. Harry Styles is dating Olivia Wilde (7:46). Kim Kardashian and Kanye may be getting divorced but is Jeffree Star involved? (12:09). There’s a new Batman (16:58), an older Sex and the City (21:39), and Armie Hammer might be a cannibal (24:32). For Love it or Hate it (26:31), Matt hates on Braven and Shelby dishes the tea on new song “drivers license.”
Just like the reanimated spirit of Chris Pine’s character in Wonder Woman, Shelby is back! She and Matt join forces to discuss Kristin Wiig’s cat makeup, Pedro Pascal’s magic rock, and Gal Gadot’s new armor in Wonder Woman 1984. Listen in!
Matt suffered through a whole season of The Bachelorette, so with or without Shelby, they’re doing an episode. Matt is joined this week by Hannah Ward from Here for the Right Riesling to break down America’s favorite dating show. But first, they must discuss the Kardashian’s 2020 Christmas Eve outfits (including Kim’s Hulk cosplay) (3:52) and Ariana Grande’s new fiance (8:48). Then it’s on to The Bachelorette (16:10), where they discuss Clare, Tayshia, the La Quinta resort, and of course strip dodgeball. For Love It or Hate It, Hannah gives us some book recommendations, and Matt stumps for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
With Shelby out of the picture, Matt has a new date for The Prom. Third-time guest Ciera Velarde has returned. The pair discuss Disney’s new slate of shows including a crap ton of Star Wars spinoffs (6:45), before cringing at Matthew Morrison’s live action performance in The Grinch (15:32). Then it’s off to The Prom (21:06) to breakdown Meryl Streep’s singing, Nicole Kidman’s dancing, and everything that James Corden is doing. For Love It or Hate It (1:07:10), Ciera endorses Riz Ahmed’s Sound of Metal while Matt goes for another Meryl Streep film, HBO Max’s Let Them All Talk.
Welcome to Part Two of the great evermore crossover extravaganza. (If you’re looking for Part One, head over to the Swiftish podcast feed). Despite Shelby’s maternity leave, Matt is here to talk about Taylor Swift’s new album evermore, and he’s joined by Shelby’s Swiftish co-host Ashley Hancock, and a super secret extra special guest. The three break down the tracks of evermore one at a time, discussing easter eggs, song rankings, and juicy Taylor gossip along the way.
While Shelby was having a baby, Matt was watching Netflix’s new David Fincher film Mank. He’s joined by Josh Troutman, old Hollywood film buff and Orson Welles fangirl, to break down the new black-and-white Oscar bait. But first they discuss Amanda Seyfried’s Catskills home (4:40) and Felicity Huffman’s new sitcom (10:43). Since Mank turned out to be largely unintelligible to anyone without a PhD in cinema history, Matt and Josh dish out a primer on William Randolph Hearst, Citizen Kane, and MGM (14:44) before diving into the new Gary Oldman vehicle (41:59). For Love It or Hate It (1:09:39), Josh fawns over Euphoria and Matt complains about Ready Player Two.
Shelby is off on maternity leave which means Matt is running the show! (This is now a Hubie Halloween fan podcast.) To help him steer the ship, he is joined this week by the great Sarah Grill. They discuss the surprising appearance of a rat on The Crown and the surprising lack of an appearance by The Weeknd in the Grammy nominations. Then it’s off to suburban Ohio to discuss this week’s feature presentation Hillbilly Elegy. Matt and Sarah breakdown JD Vance's 2016 bestselling memoir, the new Netflix film, and Glenn Close’s wig. For Love It of Hate It, Sarah wants to chat about HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant while Matt is stumping for Hulu’s Happiest Season.
Shelby’s last week. Matt’s almost birthday. So that means we’ve got quite the show for you as we break down Tom Cruise’s career from start ... to Oprah’s couch ... to return of the action icon/demise of the artiste? We walk you through his movies, scandals, relationships and more as we try to figure out just who’s right and who’s wrong about this controversial star.
Shelby and Matt discuss the new Netflix darling The Queen’s Gambit, whether Matt paid any attention or not. From the source material to the cast, they break down what worked in this slow burn limited series trying to make chess cool again. Rapid fire questions at 40:11.
This frazzled pop culture roundup is brought to you in part by the US election results. From the Four Seasons Total Landscaping debacle, to word of Blue Ivy’s voice work debut, to Johnny Depp’s resignation from Fantastic Beasts, it’s a miracle we get through any of it. Such a mess, we don't even have time stamps. For Love It or Hate It Matt recommends a cookie (really. He does.) and Shelby wishes she’d avoided Emma.
Shelby and Matt finally break down Emily in Paris as they discuss the plot, the boys, and the Americanness of it all before deciding whether it’s a guilty pleasure or just another covid hate watch. Rapid fire questions at 43:16.
Celebrities got all dressed up with nowhere to go on Halloween (7:00). Kim Kardashian took over an island for her 40th and won’t hear any complaints about it (14:30). Trump’s office created a dossier of fun celebrity factoids (21:34). And Megan Fox had enough of her ex’s antics (25:04). For love it or hate it (28:36), Shelby rejects The Holidate and Matt was okay with Dune.
Shelby and Matt talk about the trailer for the new Netflix musical, The Prom (1:16). Then they dive into The Witches (8:43) as they talk about the book and what the new adaptation gets right and wrong. Rapid fire questions at 40:39.
Chris Pratt is sad to be ranked last (9:39). Michael B. Jordan is directing Creed (15:32). Jared Leto is back in Suicide Squad (18:14). Clare is killing it as The Bachelorette (18:58). And Quibi is cancelled (23:46). For love it or hate it (25:37), Matt listens to Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves and Shelby watched The Haunting of Bly Manor.
Shelby and Matt talk about The Trial of the Chicago 7 as they break down the star studded cast and a subject matter that still feels a little close to home. Rapid fire questions at 34:45.
The Tony’s are being picky about their nominations (5:18). TV shows are being cancelled (11:58). Furiousa found its cast (17:46). And Dominic West’s marriage is fine if you believe the handwriting (20:52). For love it or hate it (23:41), Matt revisits Tenet and Shelby can’t get enough of Lovecraft Country.
It’s spooky season so Shelby and Matt decide to cover Adam Sandler’s latest Netflix flick, Hubie Halloween. From bad gags to his filmography, there’s a question of what’s most scary— and what works best. Rapid fire questions at 32:01.
Jeffree Starr has boyfriend troubles (6:33). Chris Pratt is campaigning for a People’s Choice Award (10:48). Jamie Foxx might be back in Spider Man (18:33). And movies are still being postponed (20:25). For Love It or Hate It (26:53), Shelby reminds everyone to watch Schitt’s Creek and Matt starts the new season of Fargo.
Shelby and Matt cover the new Netflix hit, Enola Holmes. From Millie Bobby Brown to children’s films today — plus some JK Rowling tea for good measure — they are all over the place in their discussion of the latest entry in the Sherlock Holmes universe. Rapid fire questions at 33:40.
Vin Diesel starts his music career (7:23). Demi Lovato ends her engagement (11:06). Harry Styles might be dating Tracee Ellis Ross (17:44). M. Night Shyamalan is back at it (21:15) but movies are still being pushed back (25:26). For love it or hate it (30:38), Shelby revisits The Office and New Girl while Matt admits to finishing Modern Family.
Shelby and Matt break down the Emmys in the time of corona. From what the ceremony did right (0:31) to all the awards of the night (23:03), they talk about what worked and what didn’t in a show devoid of the usual glitz and glamor.
Ellen DeGeneres is back with an apology (8:37). People won’t leave Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston alone (16:33). Carol Baskin is dancing against all odds and ads (21:20). And Harry Styles is ready to flex that acting muscle (24:25). For love it or hate it (29:38) Shelby thinks about ending I’m Thinking of Ending Things and Matt recommends new memoir Stray.
Shelby and Matt start off talking about the trailer for a new horror comedy Freaky (1:09). Then it’s all in on the new Mulan (6:36) as they discuss the controversies around Disney’s latest live action remake. Rapid Fire Questions at 42:25.
Bachelor nation is rocked with a stalking scandal (6:04). The Kardashians decide we’ve all caught up enough (10:46). And the Oscars have new diversity plans (18:22). For Love It or Hate It (28:22), Matt finally watched Watchmen and Shelby recommends The Vow.
Shelby and Matt try to puzzle out Christopher Nolan’s latest mind bending blockbuster, Tenet. From the cast, to the director, through the plot and into all the many lingering questions, was this a hit or a miss for COVID’s first big film? Rapid fire questions at 56:30.
We got an email! Then it’s all about John Boyega (8:03), The Batman’s cursed production (13:27), and Dancing with the Stars new cast (15:36). For love it or hate it (23:04), Shelby catches you up on her reading and Matt finally watches the Bill and Ted franchise.
Shelby and Matt both made it back to the movie theaters to check out The New Mutants, an X-Men movie four years in the making. Was it worth the risk? Did it live up to its negative hype? Is there a reason Disney led with this instead of anything else? We answer all your questions and more as we break down this Breakfast Club horror wannabe.
We start with a word about Chadwick Boseman’s passing (1:30) the NBA strike (5:32). Then it’s Brad Pitt’s new girl (11:26), the strangeness of this years VMAs (16:53), and then Bella Thorne’s foray into OnlyFans (21:52). For Love it or Hate It (28:35), Matt loves What We Do In the Shadows and Shelby is on the other end with Katy Perry’s new album Smile.
Shelby and Matt talk about the new COVID themed miniseries from Freeform, “Love in the Time of Corona.” Maybe love can’t be quarantined, but should this show have been shelved? Rapid fire questions at 49:18.
Netflix botches a movie’s promotional material (7:11). Drew Barrymore plans for a posthumous bar crawl (13:06). Teen dramas are being cancelled due to corona (16:08). And Matt opens up about the movie theater experience (18:33). For love it or hate it (27:59), Matt sings praises to Work It and Shelby can’t get enough of Lovecraft Country.
Shelby and Matt talk about Netflix’s new original film, Project Power. There’s not much to say but there are a lot of thoughts — from the strange powers to the freestyle raps. Rapid Fire Questions at 42:46.
They catch up on The Bachelorette (2:41), Jurassic Park (5:50), movie theaters (10:26), Chrissy Tiegan (19:02) and checks notes Joyce Carol Oates (21:37)? For love it or hate it (21:22), Matt finally bears witness to Beyoncé and Shelby binges Selling Sunset season 3.
Shelby and Matt are joined by Swiftish co-host Ashley for a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s newest album folklore. With a quick review of the surprise release (:37), then a guess at favorites (24:43), they jump in with a track by track discussion (27:57) of this indie record not even these two swifties saw coming.
The Bachelorette may have quit (2:57), and Shelby can’t get enough of it. Plus Emmy noms (13:57) and The Ellen Show's downfall (24:46). For love it or hate it (30:12) Shelby denounces a book and Matt finds a new favorite classic film.
It’s our 100th full blown episode so congratulations if you made it this far! Shelby and Matt wax nostalgic over the last two years before getting to their special presentation of what would we screen at a theater if we could screen anything (8:39). If it sounds chaotic that’s because it is, as both of them name eight movies to draw a quarantine crowd. From classics to cult favorites and whatever else in between, it wouldn’t be a PS branded episode if one of them wasn’t, well, wrong.
Taylor Swift dropped a whole new album (6:20). Big Brother is casting a quarantine house and the Bachelorette is filming finally (11:00). Gigi Hadid struggles with interior design (19:06). And we’ve got guesses on the Emmy nominations (25:07). For Love it or hate it (26:42), Shelby recommends Stateless on Netflix and Matt gives a nod to I’ll Be Gone In the Dark on HBO.
Even in corona, tradition waits for no one. So at the halfway mark in this the year 2020 Shelby and Matt are still bringing each other their top ten movies of the year so far. With so few choices and some weird admissions, they guess each other’s top three and then countdown from 10-1.
Shelby and Matt start off talking about Harry Potter (2:00) but then it’s on to Jeffree Star (11:05) Jake Paul (16:45), Netflix’s idea of a blockbuster (18:35), and Tenet’s chances at a release date this year (22:10). For Love it or Hate It (26:35) Matt catches up on The Crown, and Shelby catches the feels with Down to Earth.
Shelby gets Matt to talk about the new Netflix movie, The Old Guard. With Charlize Theron leading some immortal warriors, and Dudley Dursley making his overdue reappearance, there’s something for everyone in this action flick. Rapid Fire Questions at 36:51.
Brie Larson’s YouTube channel isn’t going well (5:29). Neither is Lady Antebellum’s name change (13:58). But at least Will and Jada’s marriage is on a new level (25:35). For Love it or Hate It (32:10), Shelby talks The Baby-Sitters Club and Matt sings praises to Search Party.
It’s Hamilton fever on the podcast! Shelby and Matt talk about being in the [city] where it happened back in 2015, then dive into #Hamilfilm now out on Disney+ (14:52). It’s all the controversies and criticisms as they discuss if this is a moment or a movement. Rapid Fire Questions at 49:16, so no need to wait for it. We are out of Hamilton puns. Werk.
Kim Kardashian is also NOT a Billionaire (5:43). Kanye is maybe running for president? (7:39). There’s a mystery solved on the dogstagram of the week (11:21) and Katy Keene just got cancelled (20:00). For Love It or Hate It (24:51), Matt shares his feelings on the Alien franchise and Shelby recommends an impossible to describe YA sci-fi epic.
Shelby and Matt are talking about Will Ferrell’s latest, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. From first thoughts to lasting impressions, it’s everything they loved (and maybe didn’t) about this musical comedy. Rapid Fire Questions at 36:52.
YouTube is cleaning house (3:16). Theatrical releases are delayed — again (10:01). Kanye is heading to the Gap (17:10). And the VMAs still want to go live (21:59). For love it or hate it (24:49), Shelby finally sees X-Men: First Class and Matt catches the new Artemis Fowl.
Shelby and Matt are covering Love, Victor. But first they talk about Love, Simon and what works—and what doesn’t— with this Disney+ turned Hulu original series.
There’s a reckoning for Ansel Elgort (5:13) and Chris D’elia too (11:01). But at least Mamma Mia is getting another sequel (14:38), two guys pulled off an epic prank (17:32), and TikTok might save democracy? (20:02) For Love it or Hate It (23:07) Shelby recommends a new book and Matt has a favorite old horror film.
Shelby and Matt contemplate what could have been before COVID (1:02). But cinema is saved with a new Spike Lee movie! They talk all about Da 5 Bloods (5:53) as they discuss themes, style, and violence. Luckily, no spoilers! Rapid Fire Questions at 45:50.
The Oscars are adding a few months to the calendar year (5:41). Bachelor is finally finding some diversity (12:29). Nickelodeon might have outed Spongebob? (19:22) and Lady Antebellum decides maybe it’s time for a rebranding (20:58). For Love it or Hate It (28:18), Shelby lives for Queer Eye and Matt is just okay with Scoob.
Shelby and Matt are reliving their youth with a look at the new Hunger Games novel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. First they talk about the original trilogy (:01) and how this prequel came about (13:02). Then it’s all in on what works — and what doesn’t — with this villain origin story. Spoiler alert starts at 28:43.
Theaters are starting to open up (8:19) and so is JK Rowling… (13:30). Plus Ben Affleck has a secret Instagram account (21:20) and Kylie Jenner lost her billionaire status (25:08). For love it or hate it (30:10), Matt recommends Tangerine and Shelby watches For Life.
Shelby and Matt break down some Love It or Hate It’s for the week (6:18). Then it’s a final review of Run on HBO (14:13). From first impressions to the final episode, was this mystery/comedy a home run or did it fly off the rails? Rapid fire questions at 46:21.
Shelby and Matt watch the meant-for-theaters but wound-up-on-Netflix romcom The Lovebirds. They talk about the comedy pairing of Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae and whether or not quarantine is the best thing to happen to this murder mystery. Rapid Fire Questions at 29:26.
Lana Del Ray took on feminism (4:07) and Ruby Rose took off from Batwoman (11:06). #ReleasetheSnyderCut finally worked (14:40) and Universal Studios is practicing some social distancing this June (25:16). For Love it or Hate It (29:32), Shelby is all in on the Netflix real estate reality show Selling Sunset and Matt goes off on the new best seller Where the Crawdad Sings.
Shelby and Matt talk about what could have been as they look at the old lineup for movie releases (1:33). But instead they’re here to discuss Netflix’s latest Adam Sandler produced comedy, The Wrong Missy (3:46). Rapid Fire Questions at 27:46.
Movie theaters may be opening (4:53). Bachelorette Hannah Brown got in hot water (9:51). Someone is counting swear words (18:06). And TV shows contemplate the covid angle (21:42). For Love it or hate it (26:29), Matt becomes a Jupiter Ascending stan and Shelby would die for Dead to Me.
Shelby’s birthday means it is time to go all in on one Acteur™, this time Emma Stone. From her humble beginnings (17:37) to a breakdown of her entire filmography (20:24), to just what she should do next (1:26:49) Shelby and Matt ask the question: is she really an icon?
Shelby and Matt talk about HBO’s new movie, Bad Education. From Hugh Jackman’s performance to the twists in this scandal neither of them had ever heard about, there a lot to love.
The Oscars have new rules (10:39) and Universal is trying something new out too (13:26). Plus, Twilight is getting a reboot (17:40), Gigi Hadid is having a baby (23:52), and Pete has chosen another Bachelor castoff (24:23). For Love It or Hate It (28:17) Shelby likes Never Have I Ever and Matt is so-so on Normal People.
Day whatever in quarantine finds Shelby and Matt turning to Chris Hemsworth’s new Netflix movie, Extraction. But first it’s a walk down if-only lane as they talk about what would have been on the schedule had corona never come (3:06). Then it’s all in on this stunt-heavy, action-driven thriller and its many gruesome choices (7:52). Was it good? Was it bad? Or was it the perfect blend of the two? Rapid Fire Questions at 33:49.
Parks and Rec is reuniting for a special coronavirus episode (6:31). Saturday Night Live is trying to stay alive during covid (8:43). Ariana Grande is not a fan of impressions, but she is a fan of costumes (11:20). American Idol goes full quarantine (15:13). SXSW sends some smaller titles to Amazon (17:45). And Love, Simon spinoff, Love, Victor really is too edgy for Disney (20:34). For Love It or Hate It (23:03), Matt rejects the pandemic horror It Comes At Night and Shelby gushes about the HBO show Run.
Shelby and Matt welcome Ciera Velarde back to the podcast to discuss quarantine reads! From current favorites to disappointments (10:57) and final recommendations for social isolation (39:48), there’s bound to be at least one book you’ll want to pick up.
Shelby is back! So of course Matt brings up Taylor Swift’s cancelled tour (4:15). Shelby talks about Demi Lovato’s finsta (8:27). Then it’s on to John Krasinski’s Good News prom (14:08), the bad news for Ellen Degeneres crew (16:23) and Florence Pugh’s instanews that she’s still dating Zach Braff (21:32). For Love it or Hate it (26:31), Matt recommends Netflix’s reality show Too Hot to Handle and Shelby sings praises to Hulu’s Mrs. America.
While Shelby is out, Matt and guest host Vass discuss Quibi, the internet's newest streaming sensation. The pair break down the phone-only platform where episodes are all under ten minutes and jam-packed with all the biggest stars. They discuss Quibi generally before breaking down some of the app's biggest shows.
Shelby is out of commission this week due to a mysterious non-Coronavirus illness, so friend of the pod Vassileia Kazee is stepping in. Your new favorite podcasting duo break down the Olivia Jade application photos (5:15), the Cheetah Girls drama (8:15), sketchy behavior from the Wizards of Waverly Place dad (12:20), more Tiger King drama (13:25), and Caroline Calloway's unique marketing strategies (16:56). For Love It or Hate It (18:30), Vass brings up The Real Housewives of New Jersey while Matt discusses Hunters.
Also who is Shelby Boyer again? That name isn't ringing any bells.
Disneys reschedules some movies (5:10), Ezra Miller goes full villain (12:16), Louis CK thinks he’s still funny (16:21), and Tiger King is getting a sequel (19:26). For Love It or Hate It (24:14), Shelby watches Portrait of a Lady on Fire and Matt catches up on Schitt’s Creek.
Shelby and Matt catch you up on the cool cats and kittens from Netflix’s surprise hit Tiger King. Rapid Fire Questions at (40:43)
Big Brother Canada disbands due to coronavirus (6:54). Kim Kardashian has a proposition (9:37). Network TV pilot season might not be happening (11:38). Peter is going through his Bachelor rejects (13:39). And Demi Lovato is definitely dating someone (16:19). For love it or hate it (21:55), Shelby is all in on Dua Lipa’s new album and Matt discovers The Talented Mr. Ripley.
Thanks to Covid-19, Shelby and Matt are now watching and discussing The Hunt, the horror film, twice barred from theaters and now hanging out in VOD land. The pair break down the movie’s complex production history and deranged plot points before heading into a round of rapid fire questions (38:03).
Matt asks for an update on The Bachelor contestants (3:38). Shelby catches you up on a new chapter in the Kanye/Taylor Swift feud (8:41). Plus Lena Dunham is writing a book...sort of (20:26) and celebrities across the world are struggling to cope with the coronavirus (24:50). For Love it or Hate It (28:04) Shelby finds a new passion in TikTok and Matt is excited for a new season of Westworld.
Shelby and Matt are deep in quarantine so they turn to two pandemic movies for some insight. First they discuss Contagion (4:00), then they talk about Outbreak (28:22). Rapid Fire Questions at 41:19.
Shelby and Matt try to unpack their feelings about the coronavirus. First they break down Madi and Peter’s Bachelor breakup (7:19). Then it’s all the celebrities infected (14:34), the movie cancellations (27:19), and just how fans are convincing their pop faves that their music is universal. For Love it or Hate It (27:19) Shelby talks about pandemic novel Severence and Matt catches a last-minute screening of Onward.
It’s the episode you’ve been waiting for as Shelby and Matt finally cover this season of The Bachelor! After being forced to watch, will Matt finally admit he likes it? Can Shelby get over this season? Listen for all the takes on THE most dramatic season yet.
Apple is picky about product placement (7:27). Hachette decides to cancel the Woody Allen memoir (10:17). Disney+ rejects Love Simon and Lizzie McGuire as M for Mature (16:31). And RuPaul’s Drag Race stumbles into a serious scandal (27:01). For love it or hate it (33:55), Shelby talks about The Invisible Man and Matt brings up All the Bright Places.
Shelby takes over the podcast with a rogue episode guest starring her sister Laura to break down the Netflix phenomenon, Love Is Blind. They’re all in on this bonkers dating reality show as they walk you through the infamous pods all the way down the aisles on these will-they-won’t-they couples and their many wild moments.
This week Shelby and Matt finally answer all your burning questions. After months of talking about it, it’s time for a MAILBAG EPISODE! You submitted question, and we're here to answer them.
Pete Davidson isn’t a fan of SNL (3:08) but Billie Eilish is a fan of Michael B Jordan. Riverdale is losing cast members (7:30) and Jake Paul is losing twitter fights (11:26). And HBO Max is a thing Matt is determined to explain (15:02). For Love It or Hate It (20:24) Shelby talks about Netflix’s Love Is Blind and Matt rejoices in the new season of Survivor.
Matt needs to mention The Hunt’s new release date, but the real trailer of the week is The French Dispatch (2:44). Then it’s time to talk about the long-awaited, oft-derided Sonic the Hedgehog (8:36). Matt and Shelby May disagree on if it’s a good movie, but they have a good time talking about it. Rapid Fire Questions at 40:43.
Justin Bieber has a new album to promote (2:57), Stranger Things a new season (9:04), and Sophie and Joe Jonas a new baby? Maybe? (14:08). Plus Rick Moranas is back (18:44) and for Love It or Hate It (23:00) Matt talks Fantasy Island and Shelby brings up To All the Boys 2: PS I Still Love You.
Shelby and Matt are here to talk about the 2020 Oscars celebrating the 2019 films. From the red carpet to the ceremony (10:51) then on to the winners themselves (29:23), they go through the highs and lows of this year's Academy Awards.
Beyonce might have a secret project (5:52). The Bachelor has a White Lives Matter scandal (9:01). Barnes and Noble puts blackface on...books? (15:30) Plus Jameela Jamil makes a mess of a situation (19:49) while Blake Lively makes a whole movie disappear (25:15). For Love it or Hate It (27:07) Shelby sings praises to Birds of Prey and Matt shares the anxiety of The Assistant.
Buckle up, this one’s a doozy. Shelby and Matt rank every movie they saw in 2019 from worst to best. The catch: it’s the average of the rankings they each did individually. Who’s taste will come out on top? To skip around in the bloodbath, here are the timestamps for 113 (6:41), 100 (15:50), 75 (43:54), 50 (1:07:22), 25 (1:30:53), and our top 10 (1:49:04).
Shelby and Matt talk about the Grammys and how they’re maybe sort of scammy? From the controversy around the show, to every performance, and the wins worth mentioning, they break down the show they would have been happy to miss.
Shelby talks about Mean Girl the Musical the Movie (5:43). Matt brings up Julianne Hough’s energy exorcism (8:57). Then it’s Halsey’s unfortunate joke (13:51) and Oprah’s controversial book club pick (16:16). For Love It or Hate It (23:41) Shelby flexes the high brow with a book recommendation while Matt goes low with some of the stragglers on the Oscar list.
This week Shelby and Matt are doing a film preview for 2020. First they look back at their 2019 predictions to see who did best (2:07). Then they talk about their most and least anticipated films of the year (7:51) and wrap it up with a rapid fire round (1:09:56) where they make guesses on Rotten Tomatoes scores for 2020 based on almost nothing.
Shelby and Matt break down the SAG awards, from the obsession with Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston to the Parasite surprises (3:18). Then it’s an update on Prince Harry (10:11), a Downton Abbey sequel (13:12), and why Taylor Swift tried to kick Justin Bieber out of her gym (15:50). For Love it or hate it (18:35), Matt talks about the Oscar documentary contender The Edge of Democracy and Shelby praises the Netflix docuseries Cheer.
It’s Oscar season! First Matt and Shelby talk about the trailer for the marvel-adjacent Morbius (1:30). But then it’s all in on the 2020 Oscar nominations (4:57). From scandals and snubs to their dream nominees, they talk in depth about the big six categories (27:01) before breaking down the craft categories (49:24) and just what they’re looking forward to come Oscar night.
Shelby and Matt talk about Prince Harry and Meghan’s brexit (4:52), the strange departure around Doctor Strange (14:27), Amy Poehler and Tina Fey’s return to the Golden Globes (20:35), and just who Warner Brothers is hiring to do their film analyses (22:27). For love it or hate it (27:12) Matt gives The Bachelor a chance and Shelby was always destined to love Underwater.
First there’s discussion of the new Mulan trailer (1:16) and whether this is the one to bring honor to the live action remakes. Then Shelby and Matt break down the boozy Golden Globes as they talk about the red carpet (6:33), the production (11:38), the honorary awards (20:28) and which movies (26:49) and TV shows (48:53) took home trophies.
Shelby and Matt catch you up on Justin Bieber’s new single promotion (5:06), the drama behind The New Mutants (9:30), and exactly how the Kardashians feel about the Australian fires (17:33). For love it or hate it (23:51), Shelby thanks Netflix for You season two and Matt gives in to their new reality show The Circle.
Shelby’s husband Rob is back on the podcast for all things Star Wars as they discuss The Rise of Skywalker. First, it’s about Christopher Nolan’s new trailer, Tenet (4:21). Then they break down the Star Wars franchise (8:03) before they go all in on the surprisingly controversial finale of the trilogy of trilogies that left everyone in the world with thoughts (18:23). Rapid Fire Questions at 59:20.
After the holiday, Shelby and Matt are back with all the best news. Cats crashes and burns (3:09), Obama releases his must reads that he probably didn’t read (6:45), Zac Efron almost died (12:33), Kim Kardashian gives the best gifts (16:03) and Kevin Spacey is...back? (18:57) For Love it or Hate It (20:10) Matt loves Riverdale and Shelby needs everyone to watch Little Women.
Shelby and Matt start things off with a conversation on the lackluster Ghostbusters trailer (3:50) and then it’s time to level up with their take on Jumanji: The Next Level (8:00). Winners and losers at 36:16. Rapid Fire Questions at 40:33.
Matt catches us up on the Oscar shortlist (2:59). Shelby talks about the Marriage Story Twitter discourse (7:03). Kumail Nanjiani is ripped (11:19). Hallmark is maybe discriminatory (14:17). And the Streamys are a thing that happened (17:47). For love it or hate it (24:12) Shelby and Matt talk about Disney Plus with their thoughts on The Mandolorian and Encore.
Shelby and Matt talk about the Golden Globe nominees as they walk through the movies (3:00) and TV (39:11) nominations to decide what they’re rooting for and just what the Hollywood Foreign Press already got wrong.
Shelby and Matt are finally back with all your pop culture news. From Lena Dunham’s new teen sex show (6:17) to a Peloton commercial that made heads explore (10:03), Dakota Johnson’s clapback on Ellen (16:10), and Chrissy Teigan’s insights into celebrity life (22:34) -- we’ve got it all. For Love it or Hate It (28:37), Shelby feels reinvigorated by the new Wonder Woman trailer while Matt is baffled by Frozen 2.
Shelby and Matt are back and ready to talk about the end of the decade as they give their rankings for their film and television favorites of the last ten years. Together they go through their best of lists for TV shows (9:32), movies (37:56), film performances (42:03), and movie scenes (56:55).
Happy Birthday Matt!! In honor of our (younger and wiser) co-host’s birthday, we’re doing a deep dive into the filmography of Leonardo DiCaprio. From Titanic and Romeo + Juliet to Django Unchained and Blood Diamond, we’re breaking down Leo’s performances. Plus Shelby is analyzing the ages of his girlfriends, Matt is fixated on accents, and they both weigh in on whether Inception or Shutter Island has the better twist.
Shelby and Matt welcome special guest Abby Kass for all the talk on Christmas cheer but first they discuss the new trailer for Pixar’s Soul (3:11). Then they dive into Last Christmas (9:40) and talk all about musical plot twists and political backdrops of this holiday romcom. SPOILERS ABOUND. Winners and Losers at 48:44. Rapid Fire Questions at 52:22.
Martin Scorsese has a lot of opinions about Marvel (5:39). The rapper T.I. thinks virginity testing is still a thing (13:24). Emma Watson has a new partner in her life (18:30). James Dean is starring in a movie posthumously (20:20). And Constance Wu is fresh off Fresh Off the Boat. For Love it or Hate it (26:21), Shelby admits Matt was right about Parasite and Matt admits twitter was right about Marriage Story.
Shelby and Matt first give their thoughts on The Mandelorian trailer (1:05) but mostly they’re here to talk about the latest in the Terminator franchise, Terminator: Dark Fate (8:24). From Arnold Schwarzenegger to commercialized feminism, they talk about what works and what doesn’t. Winners and Losers at (43:01). Rapid Fire Questions at (47:49).
Spiderverse is getting a sequel (5:09). There’s a Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift love/hate triangle on Twitter (6:16). Game of Thrones is losing spinoffs (11:09). And now it’s time to talk about Artist of the Decade (17:07). For Love it or Hate it (25:25), Matt recommends JoJo Rabbit and Shelby does a roundup of the new Apple TV.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This special episode is all about scary movies so listen as Shelby and Matt go through their childhood exposure to all things horror as they pick their favorites and bridge the gap between Shelbys scaredy-cat and Matt’s gorethusiast.
The Joker stairs become a tourist trap (4:37). Kylie Jenner ruins the joke (7:49). Cats is getting on Matt’s last nerve (9:33). And Kelly Ripa’s kids are living in extreme poverty (15:40).For Love It or Hate It (18:38), Matt talks about the new Kanye Album Jesus Is King and Shelby recommends Netflix’s Dolemite Is My Name.
Shelby and Matt are back with their second annual Fall TV roundup. First they review their rankings from last year and where they wound up. Then it’s time to rank the 2019 Fall TV pilots from worst to best (7:03) as they share a little bit about each of the sixteen shows you probably (definitely) missed.
Gina Rodriguez fails the apology game (5:05). Barney gets a dramatic makeover (10:02). And Miley Cyrus isn’t as funny as she thinks she is (17:40). For Love it or Hate it (21:07) Matt urges everyone to watch the already awards-darling Parasite and Shelby can’t get over the novel Red White and Royal Blue.
Shelby and Matt are joined by Paige Hanson for a discussion on this year’s most dramatic comedy on television. First they discuss the new trailer for Robert Downey Jr’s Dolittle (3:50) a new high/low in CGI animals (depending on who you talk to). Then it’s time to discuss the Roy family as they go all in on HBO’s Succession (9:04) from the first season to season 2’s finale. Rapid Fire Questions at 1:03:27.
Shelby and Matt are here to talk about one controversial comic book movie but first they’re talking about the trailer for another, Suicide Squad’s spin-off Birds of Prey (1:03). Then it’s time to reveal what they thought of Joker (5:00) as they talk about its many controversies and whether or not the movie warranted so many hot takes. Winners and losers at 45:30. Rapid Fire Questions at 48:39.
Demi Lovato wades into some deep trouble with an Israeli vacation (5:16). Lady Gaga is maybe going Adele (10:20). Prince Harry takes on the British tabloids for his princess (13:50). And Martin Scorsese takes on the MCU for #reasons (17:35). For Love it or Hate it (22:43), Matt struggles to see the appeal of Judy and Shelby revels in seeing Lizzo live.
Shelby and Matt come together for the latest in sad-man-in-space movies. But first they talk about the surprise trailer for The King’s Man (1:45) a prequel in the Kingsmen franchise. Then it’s time to get into Ad Astra (8:08) as they discuss daddy issues, space pirates, and monkey business. Winners and Losers at (37:20). Rapid Fire Questions at (40:26).
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira are doing the Super Bowl (4:36). Diplo is pranking the Jonas Brothers (6:54). Justin and Hailey Bieber are getting married….again (10:12). Ansel Egort is looking for more love (14:13) and Demi Moore is talking all about her love (18:24). For Love It or Hate It (22:36), Matt revisits Big Fat Liar and Shelby sings praises to Netflix’s Unbelievable.
Shelby and Matt try to bring some energy to the Emmys as they break down televisions most glamorous night. With a recap of the red carpet and the ceremony itself, they break down the actual awards (22:38) as they discuss the wildest moments and the disappointments inbetween.
Matt and Shelby are joined by special guest and improv star Anupa Otiv. They start things off with a review of the new trailer for Ford vs Ferrari (2:56). But then it’s time to talk about the box office bomb The Goldfinch (8:10). With Matt and Anupa’s differing takes on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel it’s based on and Shelby’s complete disinterest in this art thief thriller without the thrill, they talk all about why this film absolutely failed to find its audience. Winners and Losers at 53:00. Rapid Fire Questions at 55:55
SNL briefly hired a racist (1:37). The Creative Arts Emmys found Beyoncé robbed yet again(8:59). Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello go TMI to prove their affection (15:05). And Mike from The Bachelor might be seeing Demi Lovato (18:50). For Love It or Hate it (23:06), Shelby sings praises to Hustlers and Matt comes to bat for Succession.
Jeremy Renner loses his app (2:57). Scarlett Johansson goes to bat for Woody Allen (8:20). Timothee Chalamet goes tongue to tongue with Lily Rose Depp (12:54). Crazy Rich Asians loses its writer (15:11). And Nicki Minaj is definitely maybe possibly retiring (20:29). For Love it or Hate it (25:33), Matt recommends the podcast Over My Dead Body: Joe Exotic, and Shelby revisits A Quiet Place.
With no new movies to discuss, Shelby and Matt take it back to last week’s MTV Video Music Awards. It’s a chance to show just how sheltered they were as they talk about their favorite music videos growing up (1:21) and then dive into the VMAs today. First it’s time to talk about the show (13:58) and then they walk through the major winners (29:19) as they discuss how music videos have changed and which ones are worth checking out.
Fans of The OA are losing it outside of Netflix (3:21). Kim has her new shapewear name and is tapping her criminal justice endeavors for the promotion (9:14). But Kanye possibly has new music coming (13:54), Disney+ has more updates (16:07), Richard Linklater is planning 20 years in the future (20:54) and Taylor Swift’s first week numbers are out (23:51). For Love it or Hate it (25:51), Matt is reading an oral history of Big Brother’s infamous “Dan’s Funeral” moment and Shelby is struggling to catch the appeal of Succession.
On this very special episode, two worlds collide as PS You’re Wrong joins ranks with Shelby’s other podcast Swiftish. Her co-host on that show, Ashley Hancock, comes on to talk all about Taylor Swift’s new album Lover. With a quick refresher on all things Taylor, they take a guess at each other’s favorites (16:05) and then dive in for a track-by-track review (21:48).
For more Taylor Swift content, subscribe to Shelby and Ashley’s podcast Swiftish and follow them on Twitter @swiftishpod13 or IG @swiftishpodcast
Lizzie Maguire is coming back thanks to Disney+ (6:01) but they also screwed up Marvel’s Spider-Man (13:11) so not all good news. But Breaking Bad is getting a movie (21:45) and Dancing with the Stars has a new cast (23:31). For Love it or Hate it (25:22), Shelby recommends Peanut Butter Falcon and Matt can’t get enough of Ready or Not.
Shelby and Matt walk you through the new Kristen Stewart trailer, Underwater (1:39). Then it’s time to get into the bad boy comedy Good Boys (6:59) as they talk about the NSFW tween hit. Winners and losers at (30:30). Rapid fire questions at (33:13).
Emma Watson and Tom Felton might be in love (4:57). Miley Cyrus is airing out Liam Hemsworth’s dirty laundry (7:09). Disney has problems with Mulan (11:23), Lil Nas X finally loses out to "Bad Guy" (15:32) and Katy Perry isn’t looking like a good girl (18:30). For Love it or Hate it (22:13), Shelby gives her final vote on season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale and Matt gets into Russian Doll.
Shelby and Matt are joined by Sarah Grill to discuss the latest box office news. First, they cover the newly released trailer for Little Women (2:02). Then they get into the mobster flick, The Kitchen, that fizzled and burned at the box office (8:39). You might not have seen it, heard of it, or liked it, but they still have an uproariously good time talking about everything that went wrong with it. Winners and losers at 44:34. Rapid fire questions at 47:07.
Matt’s most anticipated film is cancelled (3:26) and so is love when Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus announce their split (8:48). But there’s a new American Crime Story coming (10:53) and Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are back to write quite the movie (14:43). For Love it or Hate it (20:54), Matt loves Fleabag and Shelby is glad Netflix made season 3 of Glow.
Shelby and Matt talk gangsters and de-aging with the new trailer for The Irishman (0:50). But the real star of the show is The Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw (5:33). Shelby introduces Matt to the franchise and Matt wishes there were more kills. But both of them have a ball talking about this summer flick and the chemistry between its stars. Winners and Losers at 38:19. Rapid Fire Questions at 41:03.
Shelby and Matt are back at it with a new Pop Culture Roundup! Shelby catches you up on The Bachelorette (4:04), Matt revels in the bad news for The Rookie (9:13), then they talk Lili Reinhardt and Cole Sprouse (12:08), Katy Perry’s copyright battle (15:33) and Taylor Swift’s Secret Sessions (17:53). For Love it or Hate it (23:33) they’re make opposing arguments for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Shelby and Matt welcome Beyoncé stan Mairen Polo for this week’s pop star infused episode. First there’s a quick review of the first Cats trailer featuring one Taylor Swift (1:21). Then they get into the non-live live-action remake of The Lion King (12:26). There’s talk of what worked, what didn’t, and what was in it for Beyonce. Winners and losers at 50:06. Rapid fire questions at 55:53.
With half the year behind them, Shelby and Matt give their top ten movies of the year so far — and they’re hearing the others ranking for the first time. Hijinks ensue with a guess of each other’s top three and continue as they countdown from 10-1.
Will Smith overshares on Jaden’s birthday (3:24). Baz Luhrmann has his Elvis (5:17). HBO got a streaming site just for Friends (8:13). Scarlet Johansson wants to play a tree (12:14). And the truth comes out about this season of Big Little Lies (16:39). For Love it or Hate it(21:49), Matt is all in on the new Justin Bieber and Shelby finds a monster movie she doesn’t like with Crawl.
Shelby and Matt start with a quick review of the new teaser for the live action Mulan (1:11). Then it’s time to get into Stranger Things as they talk about the series as a whole (6:06) and then break down season 3 in true fan stan fashion. Prepare for lots of enthusiasm and thoughts as they unpack what makes this series such a hit.
Shelby and Matt catch you up on Taylor Swift (4:33) and The Little Mermaid casting (8:49) before finding something new to say on the World Cup (12:15), the Bottle Cap Challenge (13:09), everything wrong with Goop (15:35) and what Netflix promises to do better (19:38). For Love it or Hate it (21:49) Matt mentions Midsommar and Shelby brings up Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Shelby and Matt welcome music connoisseur Vassileia Kazee for this episode all about musical drama -- both the real and fictional variety. They start things off with a discussion of Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun (2:23) before getting into Danny Boyle’s new film, Yesterday (16:47) where they attempt to answer all the questions the science-fiction-turned-rom-com didn’t answer. Winners and Losers at 48:43. Rapid Fire Questions at 52:28.
For more funny content, follow Vass at @vassileiafoxy and be sure to find us @psyourewrong on Twitter and Instagram.
Kim Kardashian discovers kimonos (8:55). End Game is back in theaters (14:33). The Little Mermaid might have found an Ursula (17:38). The democratic debate is feeling like a new season of Survivor (22:27). And A-Rod is a big fan of self-made billionaire Kylie Jenner (25:34). For Love it or Hate it (27:50), Matt talks about the Booksmart soundtrack and Shelby revisits Stranger Things.
This week’s trailer review is dedicated to the latest and last Stranger Things Season 3 teaser (1:03). Then it’s time to dive into the sequel nobody saw coming, Toy Story 4 (4:38). Was it good? Better than expected? The best one yet? From the new characters to the universe’s limitations, Shelby and Matt get into it all. Winners and Losers at 36:51 . Rapid Fire Questions at 43:33.
Matt mentions Good Omens (6:55). Shelby talks about Netflix’s blockbuster numbers (9:06). Plus there’s talk of YouTube relationships (13:12) Instagram influencer’s funding sources (16:05), and the lengths to which a bit-role actor will go to find his character (19:53). For Love it or Hate it (23:03), Shelby is back to talking up network television and Matt flexes his indie muscle.
Your hosts start things off with a review of the trailer for the horror-comedy of Matt’s Dreams, Ready or Not (1:13). Then they dive in to Men In Black: International (4:50) as they discuss franchise fatigue, Rotten Romatoes, and what there was to like about the movie nobody else bothered to see. Winners and Losers at 28:17. Rapid Fire Questions at 33:44.
They talk about Taylor Swift’s new single "You Need to Calm Down" (2:06). Then Matt breaks down bundles for the top Billboard spot (14:40). Shelby addresses HBO's Euphoria (19:06), Matt brings up J-Lo and A-Rod’s artistic love affair (21:40), and they both celebrate The Hunger Games prequel (23:40). For Love It or Hate It (26:17), Matt finally watches Big Little Lies season one and Shelby shares her thoughts on season three of The Handmaid’s Tale.
Matt is back and so is your favorite podcast! Listen to your hosts catch up on all the things — from pop culture moments he missed (7:26) to all the movies, songs, and tv shows they managed to see (16:37).
Honorable mention: Booksmart Late Night Jonas Brothers Katy Perry Taylor Swift Always Be My Maybe Rocketman Brightburn Ma When They See Us Big Little Lies
Shelby and Matt unpack the final season of Game of Thrones (0:56) as Matt walks us through his fandom and Shelby admits she’s only seen part of it. Then they go through episode-by-episode as they talk about their frustrations with the finale and all the things that went wrong before finally discussing the legacy of the show. Winners and Losers at 51:13. Rapid Fire Questions at 54:09.
Matt gives an update on the Tati/James YouTube drama (2:35) and Shelby brings up Kim and Kanye’s new kid (7:03). Then they break down Britney Spears legal issues (9:30), The Bachelor vs Kelly Ripa (14:46) and the newest Batman (18:52). For Love it or Hate it (21:36) Matt talks about John Wick 3 and Shelby recommends Netflix’s The Society.
Shelby and Matt walk you through the trailer you definitely saw, IT 2, and the one you probably missed, Crawl (1:00). Then it’s time to take a walk through Ryme City as they talk all about Detective Pikachu (6:48). From cute Pokémon to crazy plot twists, they gotta catch them all. Winners and Losers at 34:50. Rapid Fire questions at 38:23.
Matt explains the James Charles and Tati Westbrook YouTube drama (3:33). Shelby explores what made Constance Wu so mad (9:41). Then it’s Disney’s next five years (14:04), what’s going on with the Cats movie (17:12), and a brief update on the Met Gala (18:24). For Love it or Hate it (21:13) Shelby talks about the Veep series finale and Matt shares his thoughts on Anne Hathaway’s The Hustle.
In their second birthday special, Shelby and Matt turn their attention to the one and only Will Smith. First, they talk about what they grew up watching if not Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (4:32). Then they get into the Will Smith of it all (13:00) as they go through his life, his scandals, then his entire filmography. It’s an episode exploring celebrity and mediocrity and they end with their thoughts on where Will Smith is going now.
Shelby and Matt talk about the new Gemini Man trailer (1:19) but the real fun starts when it’s finally time to unpack the most ambitious crossover event in history, Avengers: Endgame (4:59). It’s been the movie Matt was least looking forward to of a franchise Shelby had to keep explaining to him -- but did he like it? SPOILERS THROUGHOUT as they talk about their reactions, the making of, and whether or not this film deserves its billion dollar win. Winners and Losers at 47:00. Rapid Fire questions at 52:15.
It’s time to face the music as Shelby and Matt discuss Taylor Swift’s new single ME! (2:34). Then they talk about James Bond (15:04), celebrities dealing with criticism (16:41), changes to the Oscars (23:50), and whether or not Matt will join Kanye’s new church (26:21). For Love it or Hate It (27:09), Matt talks about season two of HBO’s Barry and Shelby summarizes the YA series The Red Queen.
Matt and Shelby welcome guest Ciera Velarde from Buzzfeed for this special episode. They talk about the new Hobbs and Shaw trailer (3:26) and then break down the best and worst of book to film adaptations. From Jurassic Park to The Hobbit, Big Little Lies and Breaking Dawn, there’s a lot of opinions to be had. Best at the 8:23 mark. Worst at 45:45. Pitches for new adaptations at 1:03:31.
Shelby gives an update on Taylor Swift and her cover on Time 100 (1:52). Matt’s excited for new Justin Bieber new music (7:13), Shelby let’s him know about Lil Dicky’s "Earth" (8:25), and he reveals just how closely he watches Jeopardy (12:29). For Love it or Hate it (18:15) Matt revisits Beychella with the documentary Homecoming and Shelby remembers her time in New York with Netflix’s Someone Great.
Shelby and Matt start the episode off talking about the most popular new movie trailers in a new segment (0:58). Then it’s time to get into Little (11:39), a movie that literalizes Black Girl Magic. Shelby shares the Winners and Losers of the week (32:35) and then they wrap it up with a lightning round of questions (37:20).
Shelby is fully thriving with rumors of a new Taylor Swift album (1:17) and Matt is stoked about NSYNC crashing Ariana Grande’s Coachella set (5:39). Then it’s time to talk about Kim Kardashian West, esquire (8:25) the new Disney Plus lineup (14:51), and where Aunt Becky is with her prison sentence (19:56). For Love it or Hate it (21:51), Matt talks Game of Thrones and Shelby explains Unicorn Store*.
Shelby and Matt start things off with a check in on their 2019 predictions (1:50). Then they get into Shazam!, the latest entry in the DCEU (6:28) as they talk about comedy and superheroes. They wrap it up with a new segment called Winners and Losers (36:50) before going into their rapid fire questions (41:08).
Matt can’t wait to bring up Cats and whether or not he’ll see James Cordon in a bodysuit (2:53) and Shelby is curious about Ariana Grande’s new song Monopoly and just what she gave up for the win (6:19). Then it’s talk of the Jonas Brothers favorite bar (12:09) and Allison Mack’s sex cult (16:10) before Shelby begs Matt to give a rundown on improv culture. For Love it or Hate it (25:26), Shelby gets serious with a recommendation for Not That Bad and Matt admits Pet Sematary was not that great.
Shelby and Matt attempt to unpack the much-talked-about new horror flick Us. They talk about Jordan Peele and how the film has done but SPOILER ALERT starting at 17:18. Then they go all in on wild theories, lingering questions, possible themes and whether or not this untethering worked for either of them.
After a brief hiatus, Shelby and Matt get into it over the new Apple streaming service (3:21) and Disney’s merger with Fox (6:52), Jussie Smollet (12:24), and what Jameela Jamil has to say about the Kardashians (14:44), and Kanye’s connection to The Incredibles (25:24). For Love it or Hate it (26:56), Matt stans for another critical failure, Dumbo, and Shelby catches you up on The Rookie and A Million Little Things….which she watched all of.
It’s a double feature! Starting with the doomed YA romance, Five Feet Apart, Shelby and Matt talk about where this movie came from and what it accomplishes and why exactly Shelby was weeping at the end. But things get heated when they turn to the alien thriller Captive State (19:25). Listen to them duke it out over extraterrestrial motivations and ensemble casts. Spoilers abound (but that just makes this conversation more fun).
Shelby and Matt jump right in with their take on the college admissions scam (3:43) before going in on James Gunn (14:27), the new Double Shot of Love (18:04), and Britney Spears’ feminist jukebox musical (19:54). Finally, JK Rowling gets explicit about Dumbledore’s sex life (23:47) and Shane Dawson never had sex with a cat (28:08). For Love it or Hate it (30:51), Matt discovers RuPaul’s Drag Race and Shelby is thrilled for a third season of Queer Eye.
This episode is all about Captain Marvel. From the MCU trolls to the box office numbers and everything in between, Shelby and Matt talk about what works, what doesn’t, and which of them actually liked the movie. Spoiler alert starting at 24:12 and lightning round questions at 40:44.
Shelby and Matt introduce a new format with their pop culture roundup coming to you separately. They talk about The Bachelor (6:22), Adnan Syed’s case (12:48), The Hills diversity problem (16:09), trouble in J-Lo and A-Rod’s newly minted paradise (18:16) and whether or not Idris Elba is making the right career choices (21:00). For Love it or Hate it, Shelby can’t stop listening to "Love You Like That" by Dagny and Matt talks up Climax, the horror/dance mashup of his dreams.
There’s an update on the Khloe Kardashian drama (3:56) and Pete Davidson’s BDE (9:49). Then we talk about billionaire Kylie Jenner (12:31), Luke Perry (13:33) and Steven Spielberg’s fight against Netflix (16:48). Matt’s dreams come true when they start talking Survivor (21:57). From 38 seasons of strategy to what the heck an idol is, Matt is answering all the questions as they unpack the Edge of Extinction. For Love It or Hate it (1:09:27), Shelby talks about Fighting with my Family and Matt makes a confession about Isn’t It Romantic.
Shelby unpacks the latest in Taylor Swift fan theories (5:25). Matt catches us up on the Jussie Smollet case (12:48). Shelby revels in the latest Kardashian scandal (18:38). And Matt spills the beans on the Oscar gift bags (27:18). Then it’s time to recap the 91st Academy Awards, from all the things that worked and all the things that didn’t. Plus it’s a game of Would It Have Worked where we revisit all the things that could have been and the winner of our giveaway. For Love It or Hate It (1:19:41) Matt recommends one of the Oscar animated shorts and Shelby finally watches The Americans.
Buckle up, this one's a doozy. Shelby and Matt rank every movie they saw in 2018 from worst to best. THe catch: it's the average of both. Who's taste will come out on top? To skip around in the bloodbath here are the timestamps for our top 113 (6:15), 100 (20:04), 75 (47:48), 50 (1:10:04), 25 (1:37:35), and 10 (1:53:42).
Dina Lohan might be being catfished (5:00). Ryan Murphy got Matt’s hopes up about Scream Queens (8:36). Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are working hard on their marriage (13:01). And celebrities are over FckJerry (20:14). But everything is awesome when they start talking about The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (27:05) and whether or not this sequel can stack up to the original. For Love it or Hate It, Shelby does a deep dive into Ariana Grande’s new album, Thank U Next* (1:06:34) and Matt cleanses his pallet with a recommendation for Troye Sivan and Lauv’s “I’m So Tired...”
Shelby and Matt discuss Ariana Grande’s love of Japanese BBQ (3:48), Adam Levine’s half-hearted Halftime show (7:53), Liam Neeson (16:00), and the New Yorker story on Dan Mallory (20:34). Then it’s time to get into Serenity (25:45), the Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway thriller no one’s seeing but everyone’s talking about. Spoiler warning at 37:22. For Love It or Hate It (57:54) it’s all about Netflix as Matt rails on The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and Shelby recommends Abducted in Plain Sight.
Matt runs wild with news of a Princess Diaries sequel (4:58) while Shelby dreams up some drama between Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift (8:50). Rent Live reminds us all to always have a backup plan (11:21) while Pete Davidson milks the Ariana breakup for some comedy material (13:56). But Shelby and Matt are split on how they feel about the Feature Presentation: Glass (16:01). Is the M. N. Shyamalan trilogy finale half full or half empty? SPOILERS ABOUND (24:51). For Love It or Hate It (52:51), Matt talks about the documentary Minding the Gap and Shelby recommends Netflix’s new zombie series Kingdom.
It’s bad news as Shelby and Matt catch up on Chris Brown (1:59), Bryan Singer (5:29), and the Cats movie that is definitely happening (7:34). But at least there’s Ariana Grande’s newest album to look forward to (9:54). And then for the feature presentation (12:23) they’re talking about all the nominations for the 91st Annual Academy awards -- both what was nominated and what they wish had made the cut. For Love It or Hate It (1:02:24) Shelby gives Riverdale a chance and Matt reviews Fyre on Netflix.
Shelby and Matt talk about Big Brother Celebrity (4:02), the most liked egg on Instagram (7:22), Game of Thrones (10:18), and Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly (12:18). Then they go through the movie releases of 2019 (1:20:56) as they attempt to guess their favorites and the critic darlings...based on nothing but hot takes. For Love it or Hate It (1:27:57), Matt sings praises to Support the Girls and Shelby is surprised to like Netflix’s You.
Shelby and Matt discuss the Bird Box Challenge (3:23), Kendall Jenner’s big news (7:15), and the latest WTF musing from JK Rowling (12:27). Then it’s time to talk all about the Golden Globes (18:17) and what it means for the Oscar race. For Love it or Hate It (1:11:42), Matt goes off on Vice and Shelby is all in on If Beale Street Could Talk.
It’s a new year and all new drama. Kim and Kanye are expecting(5:57). NYE was a letdown (8:35). Tiffany Haddish had an off day (12:34). Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth sealed the deal (15:46). And Louis CK does it again (17:26). Then Shelby and Matt catch you up on all the movies they saw over break (23:17) with The Old Man and the Gun, Aquaman, The Grinch, Birdbox, The Mule, and Bandersnatch before bringing it home with Mary Poppins Returns (48:08). For Love It or Hate it (1:13:03), Matt revels in Riverdale’s third season and Shelby proves she reads with a mention of Educated by Tara Westover.
Matt hyped up Stranger Things (2:38), Shelby has to mention Kanye and Ariana Grande (5:00). They talk about Beyoncé performing at weddings (10:43), whether or not Nicki Minaj should deal with public inquiries about her boyfriend (15:27) and how the Oscars are shaping up after the SAG nominations (21:32). For the feature presentation, it’s a movie Shelby’s been gunning for and one Matthew meant to avoid: it’s time to talk about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (28:00). For Love It or Hate It (59:09), Matt brags about his access to Broadway shows like To Kill A Mockingbird and Shelby laughs at Bradley Cooper on the Hollywood Reporter Directors Roundtable.
Matt brings up Kevin Hart and the search for the perfect Oscar host (3:37) while Shelby mentions Katy Perry’s latest public display of awkwardness (14:12). Then it’s time to talk Grammy nominations (18:56) and an in-depth Golden Globes discussion (30:36) before jumping into the surprise critical contender, Green Book (53:54). They talk about the purpose of the film, what makes it so palatable, and if it could/should stand a chance in the Oscar race. For Love It or Hate It (1:15:56), Shelby gushes about Killing Eve and Matt raves about The Favourite.
This week features a special guest and friend, Hannah Ward, bringing her expertise to the Creed discussion. But first it’s all about Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s sponcon wedding (3:52), Pete Davidson’s plea for respect, Ariana Grande’s Thank U, Next video (7:37), and Gigi Hadid’s biggest fear (16:45). Then it’s time for the action with Creed II (23:32). Shelby and Matt pick Hannah’s brain about being an extra and just how close she got to Michael B. Jordan as they discuss the film and the franchise’s future. For Love It or Hate It (1:02:55) the three of them talk Ella Mai, Christmas movies, and all the pretentious films you (maybe?) need to see before the end of the year.
Shelby and Matt catch you up on all the celebrity profiles of the week with Amanda Bynes (5:37), Lena Dunham (8:10), and Shawn Mendes (11:36) and then come back to The Lion King trailer (16:12) . Then it’s on to the Feature Presentation (20:49) where they rear their Potterheads with talk of JK Rowling, Fantastic Beasts, and the many crimes of Crimes of Grindelwald. Major spoilers start at 50:49. For Love it Or Hate It (1:06:47) Shelby stands up for Widows and Matt is taken aback by Instant Family.
In this special episode honoring Matt’s birthday, Shelby and Matt take a break from their usual format to visit the highs and lows of a specific pop culture icon. For this inaugural Birthday Special, they’re talking all things Anne Hathaway. First, they get things started with a few stories about their celebrity encounters (5:53), including run ins with Taylor Swift and Kevin Spacey. Once things move to Anne Hathaway (19:28), they discuss the highs, the lows — and the Hathahaters before getting into her filmography (36:29) and then finishing with their favorite roles (1:26:50).
Shelby talks about Ariana Grande’s latest hit, Thank U Next (1:12) before Matt brings up Alec Baldwin’s most Alec Baldwin arrest (10:18). Then it’s Rebel Wilson and the battle for the best plus size rom com (11:46) and the spinoff of The Walking Dead that no one asked for (17:03). They mention Kanye’s personal Blexit (20:53) and Spice Girls lack of posh (23:25) before it’s finally time for the feature presentation: Bohemian Rhapsody (25:48). They talk about Queen, Rami Malek and fact versus fiction when it comes to this biopic no one seemed to love but everyone seemed to see. In Love It Or Hate It (1:02:48) Matt bemoans bad horror while Shelby has one she actually likes.
There’s talk of Megyn Kelly’s talkshow (6:51), Justin Bieber’s burrito (11:19), Lena Dunham’s new project (16:00) and Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s beef (20:13). But the real talk is every single new network television show (23:26). Shelby and Matt rank and discuss the sixteen new shows out this fall as they tell you what to watch and what to avoid. For Love It or Hate It (1:33:55), Shelby recommends Superstore and Matt rejects Bad Times at the El Royale.
Paula Abdul slipped (5:28), Amy Schumer got pregnant (7:26), Britney Spears did a drive by (9:11) and Bella Thorne raised 19 cats (13:30). But when Kristen Bell banned Snow White (16:48), Matt and Shelby had a lot to say on Disney, Pixar, and which character they most identify with. Then it’s on to the feature presentation as they discuss the Young Adult film, The Hate U Give (24:52). Spoiler alert at 1:01:20. For Love It or Hate It (1:13:39), Shelby talks about the only kind of scary movie she can handle with Train to Busan and Matt sings praises to the latest horror flick, Halloween.
Matt starts things off with the news of Ariana Grande’s breakup (4:09) which means they lasted less than this podcast. Shelby brings up the weirdness that is Tilda Swinton in the new Suspiria (8:37) which leads to talk of Drake’s weirdness (13:07), Lena Dunham’s weirdness (15:30) and finally, a staple in the podcast, Kanye West’s latest weirdness (16:58). But then they turn their sights to the horizon as they take on the fizzling First Man (23:54). While they cover the controversy and the technical achievements of the film, they’re at odds on whether or not it was any good. Their review covers the controversy, but no spoilers since...we all know how this one ends. With Love It or Hate it (1:13:23), Shelby gushes about the new season of Schitt’s Creek and Matt sings praises to National Geographic’s documentary, Free Solo.
Shelby is in her element with the latest Taylor Swift news (2:20) as they discuss her surprise — or well-planned? — foray into politics. Then there’s talk of Honey Boo Boo (11:35), Busy Philipps’ throwback about James Franco (13:40), and James Gunn’s shifting loyalties (18:10). But it’s finally time to talk about A Star is Born (20:21) as they discuss what worked, what didn’t, and what the movie about having something to say had to say. A serious spoiler is at 49:05. They wrap it up with a Love It or Hate It dedicated to network television (1:06:26) when Matt talks about Survivor and Shelby mentions The Good Place.
Matt starts us off with some Big Brother news (5:49) before Shelby brings it back to the latest JK Rowling drama and the casting of Nagini (9:42). They get into the latest drama with Ye, the being formally known as Kanye (14:59), his relationship with Kim Kardashian (22:49), and then it’s onto Lindsay Lohan’s white savior attempt (26:09) and Cardi B’s brush with the law (27:55). The feature presentation is a little more optimistic as they discuss Maniac (29:24) and whether or not the show worked for them. There are mild spoilers throughout, but Love it Or Hate It (1:08:01) starts with a shared affection for American Vandal and a throwback from Shelby for Michael B. Jordan’s role in Friday Night Lights.
Shelby summarizes the most recent Bachelor in Paradise drama a la Reality Steve (4:47) before Matt opens up about his fears for the new Joker (12:06). Then it’s time to talk about Pete Davidson (17:13) where Matt learns it’s not okay to insult a person’s looks so he changes topics to the new season of Serial (19:24) before Shelby starts talking about Gerard Butler and how his newest movie looks (21:44). Finally they get to the feature presentation: A Simple Favor (26:14). They are split on whether this movie works but look out for a SPOILER ALERT starting at (41:41). In Love It or Hate It (55:21), Matt talks about Avril Lavigne’s return to music and Shelby urges everyone to watch Hannah Gadsby’s Nanette.
Shelby starts on a low note when she brings up Soon-Yi and Woody Allen (8:34) before Matt takes an anti-TV Guide stance against their Top 100 TV Shows of 2018 (14:02). Lena Dunham is trying too hard (19:12), Kanye is trying again (24:02), and Millie Bobby Brown thinks Drake is her best friend (26:12). Then it’s all thing Emmys (29:08) as they give you a rundown on all the fashion, faux diversity and if it was any fun at all. For Like It or Love It (1:15:45) Matt was so-so on White Boy Rick and Shelby was all in on Ozark.
Shelby and Matt go over the Cardi B and Nicki Minaj scuffle (4:00) before talking about Kanye’s bewildering involvement in the inaugural Pornhub Awards (10:45). Then it’s on to Olivia Munn and The Predator (16:10), and John Legend and the EGOT (20:39). But the real star of the show is John Krasinksi’s return to television in the Amazon Prime series Jack Ryan (28:15). They review the entire series so mild to moderate spoilers abound (48:17). And finally, in Love It or Hate It (1:14:46) Matt embraces the new season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Shelby stands up for Jennifer Garner’s Peppermint.
Shelby is very concerned about the announcement of a new Bachelor (6:02) while Matt is entertained by the trainwreck that was men watching Ariana Grande perform at the Aretha Franklin memorial (11:05). Then there’s talk of Guardians 3 (15:20), First Man versus the flag (17:00) and a sad attempt at a #NikeIsOverParty (22:48). But the real star of the show is Searching (27:30) as Shelby and Matt discuss what works and what doesn’t in this desktop thriller when it comes to grief, connection, and the reality of technology today. They wrap it up with a discussion on the ending so SPOILER ALERT (57:39). But listen to Love It or Hate It (1:05:41) when Matt is late to the game on HBO’s Barry and Shelby feels some secondhand embarrassment watching Taylor Swift’s boyfriend play a nazi in Operation Finale.
After a brief hiatus, Shelby and Matt are back at it and no subject is left unturned: from Nicki Minaj (2:47) and the VMAs (7:30) to Kendall Jenner’s foot-in-mouth syndrome (16:54) and Louis CK’s untimely return (22:20) there’s a lot to hate. But Crazy Rich Asians gives them a lot to love as they talk about the movie Hollywood didn’t see coming (28:53). And it doesn’t even star Scarlett Johansson. They keep the positivity coming during Love It or Hate it (1:19:41) when Shelby brings up Netflix’s To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before and Matt talks about a moving novel, The Underground Railroad.
Everyone’s upset about the Oscars introducing a new “Popular Film” category (3:43) but Matt is just excited to be talking about award season already. Shelby leads them in a game of Rank Your Favorite Chris’s after breaking the news that talks to star both Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth in Star Trek 4 have stalled (24:33). There’s some music talk about Kanye, Justin Timberlake, and Nicki Minaj but the real star of the show is a prehistoric shark coming up to bite critics in the ass: The Meg (33:55). Matt and Shelby pick a side as they talk about whether this movie nailed its popcorn flick aspirations or took on more than it could chew. They do a deep dive into what little plot there is so SPOILER ALERT (50:57). And then it’s Love It or Hate It (1:20:44) as Matt goes off on The Book Thief and Shelby praises the trailer of a movie she’ll never see.
Shelby gives Matt the rundown on a little show called The Bachelorette and its final rose (4:00). Matt surprises everyone by bringing up the Marvel Universe to talk about the latest Guardians of the Galaxy drama (12:56). Then there’s talk of self-obsessed fans and Lady Gaga’s new Vegas show before they wrap up the Tell Me Something I Don’t Know segment with a look at the season premiere of Keeping Up with the Kardashians (21:00). But it’s good feelings only when they start talking about the feature presentation, Christopher Robin. After a review of Disney live action remakes (26:06) Shelby and Matt drop their usual cynicism to talk all about Winnie the Pooh and what the critics got wrong about this movie. They finish it off with Love It or Hate It (1:00:54) as Shelby talks about Michael Crichton’s The Lost World and Matt convinces Shelby to give Ryan Murphy’s sophomore season of American Crime Story a chance.
Matt is disappointed to find out he might have to watch Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s A Star Is Born since it’s a Fall festival darling (12:30) and Shelby is only mildly interested in the backlash against Netflix's Insatiable. But the real drama is the announcement of a live-action movie musical nobody but James Corden wanted: Cats. After expressing disappointment in Taylor Swift’s career choices, Shelby shares the news of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s engagement which leads to a game of “Which Summer Romance is most likely to succeed!” (15:53). Then it’s time to talk about the final days of Moviepass and the podcast sponsor that never was as they pay tribute to the last movie neither of them got to see through the app…. Mission: Impossible - Fallout (22:10). To combat Matt’s willful ignorance of the series, Shelby gives a history of the franchise (31:08) before getting into the nitty-gritty of what makes Fallout the best Mission yet. They wrap it up with Love It or Hate It (1:17:01) where Shelby goes off on Mamma Mia and Matt declares his love for Castle Rock just one episode in.
Jeff Goldblum on the Thames. Kylie Jenner mutilating her baby’s ears. MoviePass tries upselling surge pricing. There’s a lot to know, but Shelby only really gets going when it’s time to talk VMA nominations -- and snubs (18:34). Matt puts up with the Taylor Swift talk as they discuss music awards and whether or not they mean anything and then it’s on to the star of the show: Dwayne Johnson, the highest paid actor of the year (35:04). They talk about his career and the need for more representation in film before launching into a surprisingly positive take on The Rock’s latest movie, Skyscraper. Then it’s Love It or Hate It (1:13:11) where Matthew mentions his love of Big Brother for the first but definitely not the last time and Shelby struggles to describe a Twitter joke about John Mullaney.
Shelby starts off with an update on Ariana and Pete and whether we can just let them live (1:53), then Matt catches her up on all the Emmy nomination drama (18:22). We also talk about Kylie Jenner and Forbes’ “self-made”-gate. Plus #Planebae breaks her silence making everyone involved feel dirty so Shelby and Matt take that as a cue to go full misery as they open discussion on HBO’s Sharp Objects premiere (32:22). They talk about Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl, and the trend of high brow television before discussing the first episode in depth. But listeners beware because SPOILER ALERT (55:55) Shelby and Matt talk about the novel’s ending and how they think the limited series will pan out. It’s safe to listen again with Love it or Hate it (1:09:43) when Matt tells us to watch a movie that hasn’t even been released widely and Shelby brings us full circle by bringing up Ariana...again.
Justin Bieber is engaged and Shelby can’t stop talking about it until Matt distracts her with a discussion on Zac Efron’s new look and whether two white people have a say in the conversation about cultural appropriation. Plus, there’s talk of Soprano’s prequel and an unbelievable Lady Gaga casting before exploring the viral #PlaneBae saga and the consequence of a social media obsessed world. It makes it hard to transition to Ant-Man and the Wasp but Shelby and Matt do their best as they discuss their relationship to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (30:45). Watch out for spoilers (46:00) but catch them talking about franchise burnout, Infinity War theories, and the history of studios using bad wigs as character development for their female characters. For Love It Or Hate It, Shelby goes off on Netflix originals and Matt mentions one of his favorite podcasts (1:17:20).
Shelby and Matt are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed talking about themselves and their great taste before challenging each other to a round of “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” (14:30) as they gab about Ariana Grande’s sudden engagement, an unfortunate dip in Johnny Depp’s finances, and the Tanacon disaster that rocked Youtube. Then it’s on to the feature presentation (30:50) with a deep dive into Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. They talk about the Jurassic Park franchise and then head into spoiler territory as they talk about all the things that went wrong in this movie and one of the things that went right (51:00). Later they share their “Love it Or Hate It” (1:27:50) as Shelby talks Queer Eye and Matt mentions Michelle McNamara’s I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.