Best Alexandra Knight Podcasts (2025)

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Elina Militello Asp – From Astronomy to Particle Physics and then Fusion: It’s never too late to change track! 17:40

6h ago17:40

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In this episode you’ll hear from Elina Militello Asp, Transport and Scenario Modelling Group Leader at UK Atomic Energy Authority. From her earliest days in a rural Swedish village to leading a team at the forefront of nuclear innovation, Elina’s journey is fuelled by a passion for science and inspired by the many strong female role models in her f…

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Cabaret (1972) 1:22:17

6d ago1:22:17

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"Does it really matter so long as you're having fun?" May-Usical Month returns with an all-time great musical about a 19-year-old Cabaret singer in Berlin just before World War II, the original manic pixie dream girl — Fräulein Sally Bowles in CABARET. This week, The Wives Colangelo muse on one of their favorite films of all time and discuss the po…

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Heather Tymms – Overcoming disability to be a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusivity 18:03

7d ago18:03

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In this episode you’ll hear fromHeather Tymms, an advisor for global engineering consultancy GHD. Her love of STEM began at an early age when a guest speaker at her school explained how you can count to 30 on one hand. Heather also had a strong passion for puzzles and is able to solve a Rubik’s Cube in under a minute! Heather recalls her struggles …

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) 1:31:56

13d ago1:31:56

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"We accept the love we think we deserve." If you were on Tumblr in 2012, chances are you or someone you know had a huge THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER phase. This week, The Wives Colangelo are talking about the book-turned-movie phenomenon, addressing their personal hang-ups from a decade ago, getting extremely candid about the ways they relate to…

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Where The Lilies Bloom (1974) w/ Sam Pancake 1:32:59

20d ago1:32:59

1:32:59

"Sometimes on the wind, I feel something say my name, telling me to come to some far-off place." This week The Wives Colangelo are going back to the 1970s, heading into the Appalachian hills, and joining their friend Sam Pancake on a journey WHERE THE LILIES BLOOM. Together the trio discuss coming-of-age in rural communities, Hollywood's failure to…

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Thoroughbreds (2017) 1:10:09

27d ago1:10:09

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"The only thing worse than being incompetent, or being unkind, or being evil, is being indecisive." This week The Wives Colangelo are heading to Connecticut and contemplating whether or not being a jerk who wears Vineyard Vines is enough to justify meeting the sharp end of a kitchen utensil by discussing THOROUGHBREDS. Discussions for this gorgeous…

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Harriet the Spy (1996) 1:31:01

1M ago1:31:01

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"You're an individual, and that makes people nervous. And it's gonna keep making people nervous for the rest of your life." On February 26, 2025, the world lost an influential performer in Michelle Trachtenberg. An icon in the world of teen movies and TV dramas, she first came into the hearts of many as the titular HARRIET THE SPY. In honor of her …

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Twilight: Breaking Dawn (Part 1 & 2) w/ Rosie Knight 1:52:13

1M ago1:52:13

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"You nicknamed my daughter after the loch-ness monster?!" Sequel month comes to a close with the long-awaited conclusion to This Ends at Prom's coverage on The Twilight Saga. Joining The Wives Colangelo for a double-header episode is journalist and podcaster Rosie Knight, as the trio tackle the wedding, honeymoon, and sickly childbirth of Breaking …

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The Craft: Legacy (2020) w/ Alexandra Heller-Nicholas 1:37:05

2M ago1:37:05

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"Witchcraft in general is such a charged word. We literally house babies in our stomachs. That's some Ridley Scott shit." Sequel month is getting witchy as The Wives Colangelo are joined by the incomparable Alexandra Heller-Nicholas to discuss the highly controversial lega-sequel, THE CRAFT: LEGACY. Does this movie deserve all the hate it gets? Cou…

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Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde (2003) 1:22:12

2M ago1:22:12

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"Speak up for the home of the brave. Speak up for the land of the free gift with purchase. Speak up, America!." Sequel month continues as The Wives Colangelo follow Elle Woods to Capitol Hill as she fights for animal rights, becomes the ultimate gay dog ally, realizes just how corrupt the legislative system truly is and ... takes some huge steps ba…

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Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) 1:15:46

2M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

"We got a chip on our shoulder and nothing to lose. And we’re not backing down from anyone. Aca Wiedersehen, bitches." Sequel month is back with a vengeance and The Wives Colangelo are checking in with the Barden Bellas to see what they've been up to, and transport ourselves back to 2015. Are the PITCH PERFECT movies the most Obama-era films ever m…

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St. Elmo's Fire, 40 Years Later 1:30:06

2M ago1:30:06

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Kirby: "I always thought we'd be friends forever." Kevin: "Yeah, well forever got a lot shorter all of a sudden." Despite popular belief, the Brack Pack wasn't established with a John Hughes movie, but instead in the wake of a film about recent college graduates struggling to adjust to adulthood called ST. ELMO'S FIRE. Over the past 40 years, the f…

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The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) w/ Nina Starner 1:23:04

3M ago1:23:04

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"Goodbye Lizzie McGuire, hello fabulous." Hey now, hey now! This is what dreams are made of! This week The Wives Colangelo are joined by freelance writer and Lizzie McGuire superfan Nina Starner to talk about THE LIZZIE MCGUIRE MOVIE! Discussions include European fantasies, the world's most anticlimactic kiss, the comedic genius of Alex Borstein, T…

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Beastly (2011) 1:34:33

3M ago1:34:33

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"Just because something is beautiful doesn´t mean it’s good." Love is in the air and there's nothing more romantic than a Beauty and the Beast teen movie interpretation where a heartthrob boy gets turned into a bald and tattooed baddie to learn how to stop being such a jerkwad. That's right, The Wives Colangelo are embracing their inner Vanessa Hud…

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Becky (2020) & The Wrath of Becky (2023) 1:42:00

3M ago1:42:00

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"There was a little girl, who had a little curl, right in the middle of her forehead. When she was good, she was very good. But when she was bad, she was horrid." Let's cut to the chase: everything sucks and we're filled with rage about the world, the government, and the people in charge, so let's watch a teenage girl take down fascists with her ba…

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The Baby-Sitter's Club (1995) 1:36:33

3M ago1:36:33

1:36:33

"You know, we're more than just a club. We're friends. Best friends. Nothing could ever change that." THE BABY-SITTER'S CLUB movie turns 30 years old this year, so The Wives Colangelo are installing a landline, hiding candy in books, giving back to the community, and being there for their best friend when her deadbeat dad blows her off on her birth…

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Honor Society (2022) 1:04:15

3M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

"Men don't have to choose between love and power." Contemporary teen movies thrive on streaming platforms, so this week The Wives Colangelo are talking about one of the best in recent memory, the Paramount+ film HONOR SOCIETY. Starring MEAN GIRLS: The Musical star Angourie Rice and STRANGER THINGS' Gaten Matarazzo, it's time to talk about the lengt…

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Sucker Punch (2011) 1:24:59

4M ago1:24:59

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"For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the sheltered will never know." Can good intentions and stunning imagery be enough to overcome a lackluster script? Well, this week The Wives Colangelo are trying their damndest to find the silver lining in Zack Snyder's SUCKER PUNCH. Together your hosts fight through misery to champion the aesthetics,…

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I, Tonya (2017) 1:30:24

4M ago1:30:24

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"There's no such thing as truth. It's bullsh*t. Everyone has their own truth, and life just does whatever the f*ck it want." To discuss the story of Tonya Harding is to discuss the ‘90s news cycle, “white trash America,” misogyny, and the vilification of girls living in poverty. This week The Wives Colangelo are talking about the Oscar-winning biop…

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Times Square (1980) 1:20:21

4M ago1:20:21

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"I ain't got much time. I don't expect to live past 21. That's why I got to jam it all in now, you know?" The Wives Colangelo are kicking off a brand new year by going back to 1980 to hang out with two best friends who are definitely in love and ready to take over TIMES SQUARE. The Wives discuss the brilliance of Robin Johnson, old-school teenage r…

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Totally Killer (2023) w/ Nay Bever! 1:24:05

4M ago1:24:05

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"God, the '80s are wild." The Wives Colangelo are closing out the year by going back in time to the 1980s, fighting a slasher, and laughing their faces off with Today in Gay's Nay Bever! Topics on this week's episode include the true crime podcast industrial complex, the way preemptive statements are ruining us all, and how much worse all of our mo…

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Happiest Season (2020) 1:33:41

5M ago1:33:41

1:33:41

"I am not hiding you! I am hiding me! Okay?" It's the holiday season and The Wives Colangelo are diving headfirst into the discourse surrounding the lesbian rom-com that people have Very Strong Feelings about, Clea DuVall's 2020 feature, HAPPIEST SEASON. BJ compares Harper's family to the Von Erichs of THE IRON CLAW, Harmony talks about why she's n…

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Garden State (20th Anniversary) 1:28:31

5M ago1:28:31

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"That's life. If nothing else, it's life. It's real, and sometimes it f*ckin' hurts, but it's sort of all we have." 20 years ago, Zach Braff made his feature directorial debut with a little indie film that won over the hearts of critics and audiences and changed the way female protagonists would be showcased in quarter-life crisis films forever. De…

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Dinner in America (2020) 1:43:33

5M ago1:43:33

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"Do you think I'm weird?" Four years ago, the hosts of this podcast fell in love with a movie called DINNER IN AMERICA, and the underground sensation has finally gotten the attention it has always deserved. In honor of this cult hit's evolution into an indie phenomenon, The Wives Colangelo are finally talking about their favorite movie (as a couple…

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Kelly Stone MBE – A pioneering career in Aviation and Airport Operations 20:33

5M ago20:33

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In this episode you’ll hear from Kelly Stone, Head of Airport Operations at Heathrow. Kelly’s career began at Gatwick in the 80s and has spanned electrical and water service engineering at both Gatwick and Heathrow. Kelly recounts her early experiences of STEM; being encouraged to ‘tinker’ alongside her Dad’s passion for amateur car racing (he enli…

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Cinderella (2015) w/ Fifi Dosch 1:25:00

5M ago1:25:00

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"I have to tell you a secret that will see you through all the trials that life can offer. Have courage and be kind." It's the fourth Cinderella story covered on This Ends at Prom, and the one with the most heart. The Wives Colangelo are joined by comedian Fifi Dosch to talk about why CINDERELLA (2015) is an essential watch during times of turmoil,…

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Yewande Akinola – Challenging false gender narratives and overcoming self-doubt 18:55

5M ago18:55

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In this episode you’ll hear fromaward winning Engineer and Innovator Yewande Akinola. Yewande has worked on the design and engineering for sustainable systems and large projects spanning water, energy, construction and more. Yewande reveals how her initial interest in STEM began with architecture, as she was fascinated by the buildings she could se…

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The Wizard of Oz (85th Anniversary) 1:28:40

6M ago1:28:40

1:28:40

"If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" With the premiere of WICKED just days away, The Wives Colangelo are going back 85 years to discuss arguably the most-watched film in history, and one that happens to also be a teen girl movie — The Wizard of Oz. A film that has been analyzed for decades, This Ends at Prom is fo…

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Anna Preston - Embracing Neurodiversity in STEM Careers 17:58

6M ago17:58

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In this episode you’ll hear Anna Preston, Chartered Civil Engineer, currently working at Mabey Hire as a Team Leader in the Product Development Department. She has nearly 30 years experience working in the construction sector. Anna has always had a fascination with STEM. She reveals how she dismantled the family television at a very young age (much…

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Pieces of April (2003) 1:21:07

6M ago1:21:07

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"Once, there was this day... this one day when... everyone realized they needed each other." Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so The Wives Colangelo are discussing a rare festive film. Most people remember PIECES OF APRIL for the cover art of an alternative Katie Holmes with choppy bangs and box-dyed red hair, but few remember the micro-budg…

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Dr Alice Bunn - Engineering Serendipity: A journey of discovery into Space 20:36

6M ago20:36

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In this episode you’ll hear from Dr Alice Bunn OBE, Chief Executive of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and previously the international director of the UK Space Agency. Dr Bunn looks back on her remarkable career in STEM, highlighting the power of perseverance, curiosity, and breaking gender stereotypes. From growing up in rural Scotland, m…

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Dick (1999) 25th Anniversary 1:26:25

6M ago1:26:25

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"You can't let Dick run your life!" We were hoping the election would turn out much different than it did, but this isn't the first time America has dealt with a crook for a president, and statistically speaking, won't be the last. To distract us from the impending horrors, we're celebrating the 25th anniversary of the teen-girls-take-down-the-pres…

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Alexandra Knight - From Doubt to Determination: The story that started STEMAZING 18:39

6M ago18:39

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To kick off ‘This is STEMAZING’ you’ll hear from STEMAZING’s founder and CEO Alex Knight on her story growing up, what attracted her to a career in engineering and ultimately what led her to launching an inspiration and inclusion revolution. Alex describes herself as an unlikely engineer and recovering wallflower! Growing up in a small village in K…

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May (2002) 1:21:51

6M ago1:21:51

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"So many pretty parts and no pretty wholes." Happy Halloween, Prom Party! The Wives Colangelo are closing out the most wonderful time of the year by diving into Lucky McKee's indie horror masterpiece, May. Grab your scissors and pile of doll parts because topics this week include the dreaded "things would be different if the roles were reversed" co…

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Wendell & Wild (2022) 1:19:05

7M ago1:19:05

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"Maybe demons aren’t the most trustworthy beings to make a deal with?" Spooky season continues on with the best stop-motion movie from Henry Selick to watch during Halloween, and we're not talking about the one with Jack Skellington. Join The Wives Colangelo for the gateway horror movie with the best ska and punk soundtrack imaginable, WENDELL & WI…

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Departing Seniors w/ director Clare Cooney! 1:12:46

7M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

"Well, the idea that there was any control to begin with is a f*cking illusion. There's only one thing in the universe we have even the tiniest bit of control over -- ourselves." Y'all wanna hear an episode about independent filmmaking and telling passionate stories? In a special spooky season treat, The Wives Colangelo are joined by director Clare…

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The Guest (10th Anniversary) 1:18:17

7M ago1:18:17

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"Never let anyone pick on you. Otherwise, you'll carry it with you the rest of your life." 10 years ago, Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett, Dan Stevens, and Maika Monroe joined forces to make one of the best indie action thrillers set on Halloween, THE GUEST. This is the movie that introduced genre fans to Dan Stevens and proved that Wingard and Barrett …

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) w/ Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble 1:34:06

7M ago1:34:06

1:34:06

"Whatever you do... don't fall asleep." A Nightmare on Elm Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, so The Wives Colangelo are joined by guests Julia Marchese and Teri Gamble of The Horror Movie Survival Guide podcast to talk about the slasher greatness of Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, why practical effects will always reign suprem…

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Wolfwalkers (2020) w/ Leigh Monson 1:21:16

7M ago1:21:16

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"We didn’t know the Wolfwalkers were real. That you were people." Inside you, there are two wolves... and they're both gay and looking for family and community who love you unconditionally. This week The Wives Colangelo are joined by film critic Leigh Monson to discuss one of the most criminally underseen coming-of-age animated films of the last de…

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Inside Out (2015) 1:34:04

8M ago1:34:04

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"Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life's problems." This Ends at Prom's month of animation continues with a Pixar film about an 11-year-old girl that made grown adults sob to the point of dry heaving. It's the movie where even feelings have feelings, so The Wives Colangelo are gonna have a whole lot of them with INSIDE OUT. L…

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Nimona (2023) 1:23:46

8M ago1:23:46

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"Kids. Little kids. They grow up believing that they can be a hero if they drive a sword into the heart of anything different. And I'm the monster?" To help raise awareness of the fight of The Animation Guild's quest for a better contract, The Wives Colangelo are kicking off a month of celebrating recently released animated coming-of-age films and …

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Booksmart (2019) 1:48:31

8M ago1:48:31

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"We are not one-dimensional. We are smart and fun!" This Ends at Prom turns four this week, which means we're finally seniors! To celebrate, we're honoring five years of BOOKSMART, one of the best teen girl movies of the 21st century and a perfect time capsule of millennial nostalgia and liberal politics. BJ admits that she's a lot more like Beanie…

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The Virgin Suicides (1999) w/ Miranda Zickler 1:50:41

9M ago1:50:41

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"We knew the girls were really women in disguise, that they understood love, and even death, and that our job was merely to create the noise that seemed to fascinate them." Sofia Coppola's directorial debut delivered the world a new look at the Lisbon Sisters, undeniably feminine atmospheric filmmaking, an examination of the way men examine women, …

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Whip It (15th Anniversary) 1:17:20

9M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

"You really need to stop shoving your psychotic idea of '50s womanhood down my throat." 15 years ago, Drew Barrymore and Elliot Page joined forces to deliver a fresh new take on the teenage girl's coming-of-age experience with WHIP IT. Not only did the film help introduce roller derby to the masses, but it proved there's more to girlhood than beaut…

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Blockers (2018) 1:12:36

9M ago1:12:36

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"This is not a big deal. They're teenage girls. They have sex. Do you, like, freak out when you see a bee f*cking a flower?" Finally, a movie that actually ends at prom! This week the Wives Colangelo are discussing Kay Cannon's criminally underrated parent-child prom night comedy, BLOCKERS. Let us discuss Dad-mode John Cena, honor yet another Kathr…

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Step Up (2006) w/ William Bibbiani 1:44:20

9M ago1:44:20

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"Do I look like I own tights?" This week the Wives Colangelo are diving back into the world of dance movies and finally tackling STEP UP. Joining your hosts is film critic and podcaster William Bibbiani, who makes a strong argument as to why the STEP UP franchise is the best film franchise out there. Let's talk about the uncomfortable era of white …

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10 Things I Hate About You (25th Anniversary) 1:27:11

10M ago1:27:11

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"But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all." 195 episodes ago, The Wives Colangelo covered 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, the movie that inspired the podcast's existence in the first place. Harmony came down HARD on the film and BJ had an existential crisis about it. But that was before Harmony …

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Legally Blonde (2001) w/ Bobbi Miller 1:33:57

10M ago1:33:57

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“I’ll show you how valuable Elle Woods can be.” The Wives Colangelo have held off on covering LEGALLY BLONDE until there was a guest wanting to talk about the film that was deserving of Ms. Elle Woods and culture critic Bobbi Miller is here to join This Ends at Prom in finally giving our favorite Cosmo girl/lawyer her due. This week the show discus…

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Gidget (65th Anniversary) 1:14:45

10M ago1:14:45

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"I'm no dame!" 65 years ago, a blonde small fry played by Sandra Dee picked up a surf board, showed the boys at the beach what she was made of, and completely changed the world. No, really. In honor of the anniversary of the teen beach movie that started it all, GIDGET, The Wives Colangelo are diving in deep and discussing the groundbreaking source…

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Cadet Kelly (2002) 1:06:51

10M ago1:06:51

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Cadet Captain Jennifer Stone: "You're on my list, maggot!" Kelly Collins: "You'd be on mine if I had one!" Some folks celebrate the 4th of July in the States as Independence Day, but here at This Ends at Prom we're honoring the queer tension of the military school propaganda disguised as a Disney Channel Original Movie, CADET KELLY. We've got Lizzi…

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