Best Dara Valcour and Emily Kievra Podcasts (2025)

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Dirty Dancing 1:07:29

4d ago1:07:29

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I've had the time of my life and I owe it all to Patrick Swayze. Continuing Patrick SMayze with this iconic and timeless piece of cinema. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra Our website: https://www…

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Road House (1989) 57:02

11d ago57:02

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No one ever wins a fight. Except for those of us who get to watch from the comfort of our couches. We're taking it outside this week and sucker punching you with a titillating review of the 1989 film Road House. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTub…

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Ghost 1:04:36

18d ago1:04:36

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Kicking off Patrick sMAYze month with the iconic 1990 film Ghost! Get that pottery wheel going cuz we're about to solve our own murder through the medium that is Whoopi Goldberg. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okayd…

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A Knight's Tale 1:07:58

1M ago1:07:58

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Armor up and join us at the ren faire this week where we celebrate the 2001 film A Knight's Tale. Eel Reproduction Science Article Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra Our website: https://www.the-sw…

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EMMA. (2020) 1:21:36

1M ago1:21:36

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Period piece so strong they punctuated the title. Yapping about excellent costumes and Mia Goth's lovable face this week. Also Gayle King went to space and it's def a PR front conspiracy to take up news headlines to distract from the genocide... just saying. And formal apologies to any history nerds for my half ass explanation of what the regency e…

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Boogie Nights 1:21:07

2M ago1:21:07

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In case you're like me and thought this movie was about disco... please be prepared to hear us talk about the adult film industry in the 70s, along with the topics that surround that such as sex, violnce, drug use, misogyny etc. ALSO we give some praise to Marky Mark for his performance in this film, but be reminded that he is a bad guy who has don…

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Anna Karenina (2012) 1:06:48

2M ago1:06:48

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Ya know what Mrs. Karenina? I'd ruin my own life for that mustache too. Been replaying AaronTaylorJohnsonWithMustacheLightingCigSexily.gif over and over in my mind since this move came out. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accou…

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Muppets from Space 1:12:29

2M ago1:12:29

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How could we do an ensemble cast theme without honoring THEE ensemble cast: The Muppets. Thanks to Marcella and Morgan who suggested this 1999 gem for us this week! Resources mentioned in the episode regarding immigration and how to support those in your community: ACLU Know Your Rights National Lawyers Guild Resources Massachusetts Immigrant & Ref…

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Zombieland 1:09:58

2M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Time to nut up or shut up and talk about the 2009 zombie apocalypse comedy film Zombieland. Jesse Eisenberg uncomfortable interview (watching this back I def think they're doing a bit and this was staged, sorry for the mild character assassination Mr. Jesse) Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswampp…

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Knives Out 1:25:02

2M ago1:25:02

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Featuring special qualified guest Erin (immigration lawyer supreme and cousin of the pod.) Resources mentioned in the episode regarding immigration and how to support those in your community: ACLU Know Your Rights National Lawyers Guild Resources Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition Printable Red Cards to Keep At Your Workplace Byst…

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The Shawshank Redemption 1:08:53

3M ago1:08:53

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GET BUSY LIVING, OR GET BUSY DYING! Raw Dog by Jamie Loftus, book/audiobook rec mentioned in the episode Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: th…

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Anastasia 1:01:12

3M ago1:01:12

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If you have 2 minutes and 26 seconds to spare, might I suggest listening to the BANGER In the Dark of the Night from this week's film, 1997's Anastasia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocm8QdNR_d8 Sources: I got most of my Don Bluth intel from this article And all historical Rasputin knowledge comes from the 4 part podcast series on him from Last P…

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Never Let Me Go 58:59

3M ago58:59

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Grab a box of tissues or maybe ten, and get those scene bangs pushed to the side babe, cuz we're traveling back to 2010 to link up with dystopian organ donors Andrew Garfield, Keira Knightly, and Carrie Mulligan. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTu…

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The Italian Job 1:01:46

4M ago1:01:46

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You'll never shut down the real napster (but it's just me taking a nap). We let Jen pick the movies this month, and she served us up a platter of Mark Wahlberg nonsense. Happy 4 year anniversary to this podcast, and big thanks to all who've been with us along the way :) Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram…

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 56:02

4M ago56:02

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Fire burns brighter in the darkness! And bitch in these dark times you KNOW we're getting on our Hunger Games soapbox to talk about the worst installment in the franchise. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and…

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Divergent 1:16:40

4M ago1:16:40

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Entering a FourTris of cringe this week covering the 2014 YA dystopian Hunger Games coat-tail-riding franchise Divergent. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podca…

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 41:04

4M ago41:04

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Reviving JanuYAry and kicking it off with the third installment of the Twilight Saga. Not breaking news but wanted everyone to be aware that NEIL GAIMAN CAN FUCKING ROT Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @e…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 1:10:25

5M ago1:10:25

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Starting the new year off with some unfinished business. Strap in, because this week we are finishing off the LotR trilogy with discussions of well aged CGI, Gandalf's BDE, and girlbossing the heck out of sword combat. Apologies for the delay, we've been in Poland! Be sure to send us all your thoughts, predictions, and slander about the upcoming aw…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 1:17:54

5M ago1:17:54

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PO - TA - TOES boilem mashem stickeminastew, its Two Towers week my little orcs. Helms Deep, Ents, and Karl Urban, oh my! Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podca…

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Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 1:13:56

5M ago1:13:56

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All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. So thanks for letting us crawl inside your ears and romp through the LotR franchise this month! First time viewer Emily reacts, veteran movie marathoner Dara tries her best to explain some lore, but mostly we talk about how hot everyone is! Huge thanks to all who submitted question…

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The Hobbit (1977) 1:14:48

6M ago1:14:48

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LotR December is underway, and we begin in The Shire, in a hobbit hole in Hobbiton, with a Rankin/Bass animated classic that achieves in under 90 minutes what Peter Jackson failed to do with an entire 10 hour trilogy... If you're a LotR stan, feel free to clock our misinformed lore, and if you're not, join along with Middle-Earth-Virgin Emily in wa…

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Free Birds 44:27

6M ago44:27

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Are we? Traveling back in time to the first thanksgiving to take turkey off the menu? Well yes! Covering the 2013 fever dream that is Free Birds this week in a short little holiday episode. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accou…

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Dune (1984) 1:00:42

6M ago1:00:42

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David Lynch called... and he wants nothing to do with Dune. Diving into the 1984 adaptation this week, primarily from a comparative perspective to Dune parts I and II (2021,2024), with some light convo about the new HBO series Dune: Prophecy as well. So buckle into your stillsuit and dehydrate into the dunes of Arrkis this week with us. Alia Actres…

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Speed 1:14:16

6M ago1:14:16

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Covering an objectively fire movie during bad movies month, sorry! We didn't realize only the sequel was lame. Turns out Keanu reeves as a bomb squad cop with a buzz cut is really doing it for us this week. Sandra Bullock's wig? Not so much. Awkward Ellen Interview with Keanu Bluesky (New Social Platform to replace the bird) Movie Grid Game Send us…

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Cats (2019) 1:02:32

7M ago1:02:32

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Why does Cats (2019) feel a little too correct right now? Excellent YouTube Video Essay on why Cats (2019) Sucked Ass TikTok of vogueing to Jellicle Cats Butthole Cut was "Very Real" Send us a text SWAMP stuff: Patreon Socials: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Our Letterboxd Accounts: @o…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 1:09:39

7M ago1:09:39

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One Two Freddy's coming for you, three four we're ending horror- month with A Nightmare on Elm St OG Wes Craven obviously. Happy Halloweenie. SWAMP stuff: Patreon TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: thesw…

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Suspiria (2018) 1:06:29

7M ago1:06:29

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This movie is like Where's Waldo but for Tilda Swinton. Chatting it up about Luca Guadagnino's 2018 film Suspiria this week, but mostly chatting about Dakota Johnson's wig. SWAMP stuff: Patreon TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube Our website: https://www.the-…

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Final Destination 1:02:54

7M ago1:02:54

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Shocked and upset to learn this one doesn't have roller coaster crashes, log trucks, acupuncture mishaps, or tanning beds... but alas we will be covering the 2000s horror film Final Destination this week. BOSTON FOLKS! Check out the Boston Palestine Film Festival sponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts happening THIS WEEKEND OCTOBER 18-20th https://ww…

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The Thing 1:08:40

8M ago1:08:40

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Starting a rumor here that Sabrina Carpenter is an industry plant nepo baby because her father is John Carpenter, director of the 1982 sci-fi horror film The Thing. Referenced in the episode: doesthedogdie.com Hillary Duff "Think Before You Speak" PSA John Carpenter says "What the hell is a letterboxd" SWAMP stuff: Patreon TikTok: @theswamppodcast …

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Psycho 58:11

8M ago58:11

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Sorry for the delayed episode this week, we had technical difficulties and then phlegm based illness, but better late than phlegmy I always say. Happy Halloweenie SWAMP listeners, we're just gonna cover some bog standard Horror this month starting off with the 1960 Hitchcock film Psycho. We were guests on the most recent episode of the BICONIC podc…

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Snowpiercer 1:10:09

8M ago1:10:09

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Looking back on Bong Joon-ho's 2013 film Snowpiercer in the meantime while we patiently wait for Mickey 17. Watch Micket 17 Trailer here if you haven't yet! And join us in reading the book Mickey 7 for a little podcast book club between now and the film's release! SWAMP stuff: Patreon TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @thesw…

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Ex Machina 1:07:37

8M ago1:07:37

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Fucking unreal. Taking a decade's look backwards at Ex Machina this week. Episode transcriptions provided by Ava, thanks girl! SWAMP stuff: Patreon TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: [email protected]…

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Whiplash 1:06:00

9M ago1:06:00

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The SWAMP officially comes out on Thursdays now, soft launching that here in the episode description. Thanks again to those who suggested we cover this movie, sorry for all the trauma dumping!!! SWAMP stuff: Patreon TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube Our web…

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The Idea of You (ft. BICONIC podcast) 1:15:53

9M ago1:15:53

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Grace and Megan of the iconic BICONIC podcast join us this week to discuss the 2024 rom-com The Idea of You, but mostly we're all here to talk about One Direction, obviously. Check out BICONIC podcast, the gayest gossip podcast on the airways, on apple podcasts, spotify, instagram, and tiktok SWAMP stuff: Patreon TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram:…

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The Princess Bride 1:24:33

9M ago1:24:33

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Ending 80s month with THEE action fantasy comedy romance romp that is The Princess Bride. Huge thanks to everyone who sent in questions this week! Check out BICONIC podcast, the gayest gossip podcast on the airways, on apple podcasts, spotify, instagram, and tiktok, as we will be collabing in an upcoming episode! Our stuff: Patreon TikTok: @theswam…

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Kiki's Delivery Service 1:02:10

9M ago1:02:10

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Taking to the skies in a dirigible this week and discussing 1989's Kiki's Delivery Service. Our stuff: Patreon TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: [email protected] Merch Send us a text SWAMP stuff: P…

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The Breakfast Club 1:17:36

9M ago1:17:36

1:17:36

They don't even eat breakfast in the movie??? Link to Molly Ringwald's New Yorker article referenced in the episode Our stuff: Patreon Newest Bonus episode is on Maxxxine, check it out for $2.86 TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube Our website: https://www.the…

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Raising Arizona 51:49

10M ago51:49

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Did someone say Nicolas Cage in a Hawaiian shirt? I'm sold. Join us this week where we kick off 80's Movies Month with the 1987 Cohen brothers film Raising Arizona. Our stuff: Patreon Newest Bonus episode is on Maxxxine, check it out for $2.86 TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara …

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Thelma & Louise 1:01:18

10M ago1:01:18

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We're going on the lam this week! Stick a snickers bar in the freezer and come fawn over Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon with us this week while we chat about 1991's Thelma & Louise. Content warnings for this episode include descriptions of sexual assault in the context of the film Thelma & Louise, as well as spoilers for season 4 of The Boys. Our s…

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Being John Malkovich 1:11:58

10M ago1:11:58

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Malkovich? Malkovich.... MALKOVICH!!! Diving into John Malkovich this week with our discussion on Being John Malkovich (1999). Thank you to all who suggest movies, themes, etc. keep em' coming! Our stuff: Patreon Newest Bonus episode is on Maxxxine, check it out for $2.86 TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Le…

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Black Swan 1:19:04

10M ago1:19:04

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Swan out with us this week while we cover the 2010 Darren Aronofsky film Black Swan. Natalie Portman Oscar Winner! As always there is superfluous conversation of raccoon deterrents and shriveled up salamanders as well. Link to this song that uses the Swan Lake theme that SLAPS (Spotify Link) Our stuff: Patreon Newest Bonus episode is on Maxxxine, c…

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The Iron Giant 1:04:24

11M ago1:04:24

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Certifiably good movie up on The SWAMP this week, the iconic 1999's The Iron Giant. Call me Jackie O cuz I'm over here muching on sheet metal in Dean's junkyard. It's been a long time coming, so listen up while we tell you why this is the perfect film. Our stuff: Patreon Newest Bonus episode is on Maxxxine, check it out for $2.86 TikTok: @theswampp…

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The Worst Person In The World 1:05:40

11M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Very fitting movie choice this week for The Worst Podcast In The World. Kicking off "Good Movies" month (a riveting theme, we know) with the critically acclaimed 2021 Norwegian film The Worst Person In The World. Our stuff: Patreon Video Episodes and Monthly Bonus Content TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Le…

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The Birdcage 59:43

11M ago59:43

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Rounding off Pride month with our last queer "rom-com" with the 1996 film The Birdcage. Is this romance and comedy? Or is it bullying your significant other and comedy? Sorry, I just really felt for Miss Starina. Happy pride and please suggest some GOOD movies for us to cover next month!!! Our stuff: Patreon (most recent bonus episode on Mad Max: F…

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The Half of It 1:01:21

11M ago1:01:21

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Five strokes away from being a decent movie, we're covering Alice Wu's 2020 Netflix original rom-com The Half of It to continue our pride month rom com romp. PLEASE send us suggestions for good queer rom coms, or just good movies you'd like to hear us cover in the future. Our stuff: Patreon (most recent bonus episode on Mad Max: Fury Road and Furio…

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Imagine Me & You 1:17:04

12M ago1:17:04

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Imagine Me & You? More like imagine any other movie with a plot and interesting characters. This week we cover the 2005 lesbian rom-com Imagine Me & You, but mostly chat about Chappell Roan and answer listener questions! Thanks to all who submitted via our instagram. Our stuff: Patreon (most recent bonus episode on Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa ou…

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Red, White & Royal Blue 52:59

12M ago52:59

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Happy pride month! What better way to celebrate this glorious occasion than to watch a horrible rom com! Fanfiction lore and southern Uma Thurman making sure you get on prep, what more could we ask for. Our stuff: Patreon (most recent bonus episode on Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa out now) TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: …

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Drop Dead Gorgeous 1:05:23

12M ago1:05:23

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Big thanks to listener Izzy @officialprincessizzy on Instagram for suggesting we cover this campy 1999 comedy, Drop Dead Gorgeous. Did someone say Allison Janney? We're in. Check out the Pop Culture Vultures 2000s Movie Draft episode we recently collabed with them on Our stuff: Patreon (where we jut covered Challengers so check it out if you're int…

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Nocturnal Animals 1:02:42

1y ago1:02:42

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Unfortunately this movie was NOT a prequel to the upcoming Amy Adams film Night Bitch. This week we cover the horrendously underwhelming Oscar-baity Tom Ford film Nocturnal Animals. Content Warnings: this movie contains graphic depictions of r*pe and s*xual assault, homicide, and violence. We discuss this several times throughout the episode, so fe…

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American Hustle 1:06:24

1y ago1:06:24

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A-May Adams continues with the 2013 wannabe-Scorsese gangster movie American Hustle. Shouts out to Worcester, Massachusetts where this movie was filmed, and shouts out to whoever was in charge of doing Jennifer Lawrence's hair like that. Our stuff: Patreon (where we jut covered Challengers so check it out if you're into sexy tennis) TikTok: @theswa…

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