Lauren of Fashion Grunge and friends as we talk 90s movies, fashion, music, pop culture, and a dash of reality tv!
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Welcome to the "Nostalgic Blend Podcast," where we're turning the dial to a time when pop culture was a dynamic mix of bold experimentation and iconic moments—the thrilling decades of the 80s and 90s! Join us on a journey through the neon-soaked streets of the 80s, complete with big hair, vibrant fashion, and the birth of iconic music genres. Then, fast forward to the 90s, a time of grunge, hip-hop, and the explosion of the internet. Your host David Saunders is your guide through the cultura ...
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You, Me, and 5 Bucks 021: a chat on the erotic thriller genre w/ @90svalley
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1:25:21I'm so very excited to talk to the person behind one of my fav accounts on instagram, @90svalley. Most of the time I feel like what they post is right on my wavelength at the time. We both love the erotic thriller movies of the 80s and 90s. Of course we had to get straight into our faves and what we think of where the genre is now and what it needs…
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Another Bravo Kick Back w/ Stephen of Creek Talk Podcast
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2:06:54So excited to have Stephen of Creek Talk Podcast.back on the show to talk about Bravo again. Our last episode was this past October which was way too long. We get into our thoughts on Beverly Hills this season, continue to be shocked on liking The Valley, and our takes on the Kenya and Britt situation on Atlanta and how the season is shaping up as …
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199: You didn't pick me up. We bumped into each other. | Dream Lover (1993)
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51:05Ahh, the 90s. Such a perfect time for the erotic thriller genre. It only felt right to pay homage to one of the greats, James Spader. I stumbled across this one from deep in the vault and I'm glad to experience Dream Lover from 1993. I get into the mystery of why this wasn't a box office hit, the minimalist fashion, and bitch about why they just ca…
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Forward Flash 040: We're teenagers and we're bored. | Havoc (2005) [Patreon Preview]
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44:02for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] Well what can we say about Havoc? There is so much to say and yet so little at the same time. It really is quite an accomplishment in film. While most of the actors would like to pretend that this never happened, but guess what "the North remembers". I roped Charles into this review …
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🧵 Fashion Chat: debuts at F/W 25, fast fashion, Demna at Gucci
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1:44:49Again we're back to talk about fashion. Enjoy this unfiltered opinion filled episode on the state of the industry, notes on the FW25 shows, the economic impact, and some recent moments in fashion culture that have left us disappointed and bored. --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s culture docu…
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198: Pussywillows, Dottie! | Serial Mom (1994)
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56:56I’m so glad that we’re talking another John Waters film on the podcast. Within ten minutes of watching I was screaming and rolling on the floor laughing. We talk the incredible casting, the magic of Waters as an auteur, and our many favorite scenes and quotes. --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 9…
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197: Whoa! You're standing in evidence! | Clay Pigeons (1998)
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44:43I've decided to call these movies, "one of those". It represents films you don't hear too much about but have a stacked cast that you recognize and had no idea existed. For me this represents Clay Pigeons. It's been a long time coming for me to review this un even film starring 90s indie snark queen, Janeane Garofalo, Joaquin Phoenix, and Vince Vau…
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In the bleak mid winter... | Peaky Blinders Episode 1 (2013) [Patreon Preview]
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27:26for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] Here we go...An introduction to the notorious clan known as the Peaky Blinders. While all over the world we are celebrating the work of Cillian Murphy, it only felt right to dive into one of his most legendary roles as Tommy Shelby. I decided to recap and introduce the first episode …
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Back Track 018: Well, there it is. | Amadeus (1984) Director's Cut [Patreon Preview]
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32:45for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] To say that I'm beyond thrilled to talk about Amadeus would be an understatement. Like I have mentioned before, I can't believe it has taken this long to review this literal perfect film. The obsessive nature between the two men we compare to more contemporary film dynamics (*cough S…
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196: What is that, the twinkie defense? | The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) w/ Dustin of The Rewatch Recap
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1:00:36Dustin from Rewatch Recap is back on the pod to talk one of the most random rom coms of the 90s, The Truth About Cats & Dogs 🐶 🐱 Listen to us decode this story through today’s lens, the charm of Ben Chaplin, the weirdness of Uma Thurman in this role, and the snark we love from Janeane Garofalo. --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks &…
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You, Me, and 5 Bucks 020: a chat w/ Frankie of The Boy About Town
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1:17:16As you may know I love the fashion of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and one of my favorite accounts to follow is The Boy About Town. So I had to to get in touch with Frankie, who is behind the account to find out more. We talk our love for magazines, growing up on music videos, 90s music, and of course the elusive relatability of the Olsen twins. — Ge…
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Forward Flash 039: Burn in hell, you narrow-minded, tacky-ass bitch! | Saved! (2004) [Patreon Preview]
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30:57for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] I miss the dark comedy films of the 90s and 00s. Granted yes culture and humor have shifted as they do when time passes, but man there are some hidden film gems to uncover. That leads me to Saved!, probably one of the funniest and darkest comedies with just an incredible all-star cas…
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195: I have always liked... Cowabunga. | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
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1:14:56In all my years I have never seen the 90s Ninja Turtle movies. From what I have heard, it's the greatest and is more than you would think. I'm here to report that I loved it and it's an instant 'himbo' classic. Me and Mikey talk his history with this film in his childhood, why I love Michelangelo, and wonder why they didn't make April more badass l…
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Back Track 017: Can I get ya anything? Coffee? Tea? Me? | Working Girl (1988) [Patreon Preview]
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28:21for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] Office films. Something I wanted to explore as a theme so this is just the start. The 80s was really all about the exploration of the workplace. Oddly enough this is a rom-com that actually won Oscars. This is my first time watch and Charles' pick! Can we take several minutes to talk…
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194: These matches are disappointing me! | 200 Cigarettes (1999)
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42:10It's New Year's Eve and I finally watched 200 Cigarettes! What a great sendoff for 2024 and here's to 2025! 🎊 --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s culture documentaries, and more...) and to support the show join the Patreon! Host: Lauren @lauren_melanie Find more Fashion Grunge on Linktree Join…
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🧵 Fashion Chat: Blazy at Chanel, who's next at Margiela? , fashion rumors
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47:36Yep, me and Jai are back before the holidays to talk more rumors in the fashion world. We talk about the new Chanel appointment, Galliano officially out at Margiela, Chloe Sevigny, future collections we're looking forward to, and general fashion chit chat! --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s c…
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You, Me, and 5 Bucks 019: a fashion chat w/ Chani Ra of The Fashion Nap
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1:02:08I was beyond thrilled when I got a chance to talk to Chani Ra of The Fashion Nap. Since discovering her on TikTok I've thought of her as a 'living magazine'. In this interview episode I get to the beginnings of fashion in her life, our love of fashion magazines, some of our favorite models past and present, and chat some of our favorite creators. —…
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Forward Flash 038: Staying young is getting old. | Vamps (2012) [Patreon Preview]
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21:16for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] The fact that I didn't know about this film until about a month ago is crazy and embarrassing! This formula is like heaven. Alicia Silverstone and Krysten Ritter, directed and written by Amy Heckerling with costumes by Mona May! Sign me all the way up! Vampire roommates? Falling in l…
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193: They look up to us, they need us, babe. | Another Day in Paradise (1998)
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50:51I've been wanting to check this one off the list for a while. With Larry Clark being one of my favorite directors, this was an early one in his filmography. Now, this was a weird one for me. There were certain aspects that I was expecting that didn't really make sense for me. In this episode I worked out the bias I was going into the film with, and…
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Back Track 016: Welcome to the party, pal! | Die Hard (1988) [Patreon Preview]
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32:44for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] I just saw this for the first time about two weeks ago in the theater (so 80s) thanks to Charles. He told me we just had to cover this for the pod and I'm so glad he did. If I didn't already have a crush on Bruce from 'The Fifth Element' , I now am obsessed with John McLean. This fil…
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192: You are the most egocentric corpse I've ever met. | An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)
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56:35This is one of those 90s movies that really shouldn't have been made. Lucky for you that it was so bad that we still ended up having plenty to say about it. Mikey had the unfortunate experience of seeing this in the theater, but in 1997 we were really spoiled for choice at the cinema each week. It wouldn't be a true exploration of 90s movies if we …
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A Real Housewives Kick Back w/ Stephen of Creek Talk Podcast
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2:11:02As I've mentioned before on the show, I'm reality tv obsessed. I'm fully versed in the Bravo world and it was such a joy to talk to another Bravo fan! Enter in Stephen from Creek Talk Podcast. We talked in the past about our love of the different cities so it was time that we do an episode on the current seasons! Enjoy this 2+ hour kick back where …
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191: The morgue? She'll be FURIOUS! | Death Becomes Her (1992)
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1:04:03If you can believe it, this is my first watch of this cult classic. I somehow managed to never see it until now and I'm obsessed. Of course Mikey is along to talk one of his comfort films and his immense history with this gem. It works for the October season and this also reminds me of The Substance, I've recently seen. Other points are this amazin…
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🧵 Fashion Chat: Spring / Summer 2025 Runway Recap
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1:36:53Finally, it's time for a good old fashion chat where me and Jai talk our favorites from this past 'fashion month' aka. the Spring/Summer 2025 collections. We break it down by city, get into our disappointments this season, confusing collections, and wrap up with some recent fashion topics. --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geek…
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190: Now, was I supposed to turn into the skid? | Hideaway (1995)
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1:06:18It's movies like this that make me love the 90s. The ability to make multi genre horror thrillers with a domestic medical drama and demon afterlife subplot is unmatched. I was searching for something to review in October and this has been on my list forever, mostly for the stacked cast. I went in knowing nothing and this was nothing short of a wild…
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Dark Side of the 90s: Grunge and the Seattle Sound [Patreon Unlocked] 🔓
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1:05:30Yes, this is our last foray into the 'Dark Side of the 90s' Vice series. In keeping with the total and complete theme of FG itself, we just had to talk more about the birth of the Seattle sound and Sub-Pop records. This episode focuses more on the independent label scene and just how corporations really tried to ruin everything. At least there is a…
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📡 Transmission Notes #3: Chappell Roan crisis talks, VMAs, Perry Farrell vs. Dave Navarro, Woodstock '99 podcast, pop artist cosplay
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1:08:00Me and Jules are back to shoot the shit for another dose of music industry and adjacent topics. We get into the latest Chappell Roan controversies and political activism by celebrities, how the VMAs is now basically pop cosplay, Dave Navarro vs. Perry Farrell, Woodstock '99 podcast, and what we're currently listening to and watching --- Get BONUS e…
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Forward Flash 037: Shall we say the words one last time? | Murder by Numbers (2002) [Patreon Preview}
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20:43for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] Ahh another one of those random movies that you never hear about that I own on DVD. I have such a vivid memory of watching this in the theater, basically because I was obsessed with the two actors, Ryan Gosling and Michael Pitt. Even though it's not a holiday movie like at all, I enl…
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189: Hey, ladies, wanna see my spirit stick? | Bring It On (2000)
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1:04:47I'm ashamed to say that this is my first watch of Bring it On. The upside to this is that I loved it and I'm pissed I didn't see it the first go round. I remember everyone talking about it when I was in high school but because I didn't have cheerleaders at any of my schools, the concept of a cheer movie wasn't my bag. This prompted me to create yet…
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188: Women are lonely in the 90s. It's our new phase. | Gas Food Lodging (1992)
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58:16I love reviewing films that have been on my list for ages but haven't watched yet. This was such a great film that I took me way too long watch. Over the past few years this has become a theme, so much that I made (and will add to) another list on Letterboxd about films I was obsessed with on a late viewing. This has now joined the ranks of that li…
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Love Island USA: Keep Leah's name out of your mouth. | Season 6 Reunion
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38:08What a ride this season has been. Thankfully we have all lived through the reunion that left much to be desired. I talk about what they should do next year for the reunion, what I wish happened, and why we really needed Jana to read that whole receipt transcript paper. So fun to be on this crazy journey recapping this show..until next summer I'm le…
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187: Relax, it's only magic. | The Craft (1996) [Remix Edition] w/ Jesse Chambliss
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1:21:24REMIX!!! Yes, it's time for another trip down nostalgia lane to one of the foundational films of my youth, The Craft. This time I have a special guest along for this journey, Jesse Chambliss of Jesse's Girls Podcast! We start with our deep connection to the film and why he chose this particular throwback. There are behind the scenes discoveries, de…
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A Josh Hartnett Summit w/ Samantha @lovefool.99
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52:55It was the thing you could only dream about, to revisit one of your teen idols crushes from back in the day. This happens to be a different circumstance because the crush flame has been burning bright for at least 20+ years. Since Josh Hartnett wandered into the mainstream (yes he has been working) last year with a part in Oppenheimer and this year…
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Back Track 015: This is no dream! This is really happening! | Rosemary's Baby (1968) [Patreon Preview]
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20:46for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] Good lord I can't believe I watched this movie. Usually I'm extremely adverse to topics surrounding possession, the devil, and ghosts. Because this is seen as one of the classic horror films, I had to review it for the pod during spooky season. Now, some of you may be shocked but I d…
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186: That's not a life. It's a J. Crew catalogue. | The In Crowd (2000)
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56:52What a doozy of a movie to get back to our regularly scheduled programming here on the pod. For this episode we are talking the plot hole ridden and badly acted film from 2000, The In Crowd. Now, the late 90s and early 00s are riddled with films that you can't even believe were made or 'direct to video' movies and sequels before the dawn of streami…
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Love Island USA: Final and the Post-Show Mess Begins | Season 6 Episode 35
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38:14Yes, it's time for a wrap up episode on this amazing Love Island USA season. It's been a wild ride and the top 3 were really the 'Big 3'. I chat about the final dates sprinkled with some gossip I've seen since the show wrapped. Including Leah's interview on 'Call Her Daddy' podcast and I talk about what I want to see answered at the upcoming reunio…
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🧵Fashion Chat: Tracking Galliano, Gucci sales report, Lyst Index Top 20
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55:30Yeah, that's right. Your faves (me and Jai) are back to talk about the chaos that seems to be unfolding in the fashion industry. We talk 'Where in the World is John Galliano?, the crazy amount of musical chairs and creative director vacancies at multiple fashion houses, whether or not Chanel can inject modernity in the future, Gucci sales down, and…
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Forward Flash 036: I'm the first pancake. | Pieces of April (2003) [Patreon Preview]
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24:29for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] There is one thing that I genuinely miss about early 00s indie films. Going into the video rental shop and seeing a cover with one of your favorite actors and just taking a whim on a new film. That's exactly how I discovered Pieces of April from 2003. Starring Katie Holmes who we all…
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Love Island USA: | The Home Stretch Season 6 Eps 30-34
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58:28We're almost at the end of our summer journey in Love Island land. It's been so fun and I've loved recapping this season. I get into the heart rate challenge, Jana and Kenny hideaway (finally), and how this is probably my fave top 4 ever (minus Kendall and Nicole). I'll be back next Saturday with a finals recap and any post-Love Island gossip I can…
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Love Island USA: Spin the Block Island | Season 6 Eps 24-28
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1:12:46🧯 It's time to extinguish the flames from Casa and talk about the latest happenings in the Love Island Villa. 'Don't mug me off' and keep up with the rest of my episodes every Saturday for the rest of the US season! --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s culture documentaries, and more...) and to…
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Love Island USA : Casa A-whore | Season 6 Eps 18-22
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1:08:52Wooo! I'm really tired of every year seeing my girls in the villa get washed by these boys during the 'Casa Amor' segment of Love Island. That's right, I'm here talking the last week of LI USA and boy is there a lot to cover. Some things I touch on: Kendall being a snake, Leah still winning me over, we ride at dawn for Jana, Aaron and Rob literally…
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185: You really think you can fly that thing? | Independence Day (1996) w/ Dustin of The Rewatch Recap
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1:25:53It's July 4th and it's beyond me that we haven't covered the 90s patriotic classic, Independence Day until now. Never fear, I'm here with Dustin from @therewatchrecap to get into it. This movie meant so much to us growing up and we talk about our long history with it, the sequel that I regrettably saw in theaters, how this casting is perfect (ahem …
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Transmission Notes (Pop Edition) #2 : being a 'brat', Chappell Roan, music producers, RIP MTV News
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46:32Basically this episode was a reason for me to listen to the 'brat' album and talk to Jules about my hot takes on Chappell Roan and the current pop scene. I always float in and out of current music offerings. On this episode we get into our favorite tracks of the moment, the Taylor Swift of it all and her shadow over pop, being confused about Sabrin…
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Villa Download: Love Island USA Season 6 Eps 15-16
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59:10As you have learned from my last interview episode, I'm a big Love Island fan. Even if only a small group of people listen, it will all be worth it for me to get my thoughts out on this show I've been watching for the past 5 years. This is the first of my recaps of this current season (6) of the USA version of this night soap/ dating show. At the s…
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184: No, we could never be sisters. | All Over Me (1997)
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1:02:17It's time to dust off the gritty 90s VHS archives for an honest and gut wrenching film about growing up in NYC, discovering your queer identity, and the complexities of female relationships. Jules is along for this episode where we talk 'All Over Me' from 1997. I first rented this in high school and it has been on my list to watch again. This film …
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You, Me and 5 Bucks 018: A Love Island UK & USA Download w/ Kendrick Tucker of I Ken Not Podcast 🏝️
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59:51🏝️ I'VE GOT A TEXT! Yes, yes I know it's time to admit that I'm fully into Love Island. I know it's not the typical stuff I cover here on the podcast, but it's a huge part of my brain. So, for this very thing I had to get in contact with Kendrick Tucker of I Ken Not Podcast to talk about it. Being a fan from afar I already knew that we would be abl…
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183: Approval neither desired nor required. | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
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1:27:06We're here and back with one of the best films of the 90s, To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar It's Pride month and it was beyond time for us to review it here and who better than Mikey to talk about the long lasting legacy this film has had over the past 30 years. There are so many things that have changed and moved forward but there i…
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You, Me and 5 Bucks 017: A fashion chat w/ Hunter Shires of @highendhomo
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1:00:02I live for an opportunity to talk about fashion and connect with new people. I've followed Hunter @highendhomo on Twitter and been obsessed with his takes on pop culture and fashion so I knew that it would be great to see things from his perspective. Getting another view from someone who is a bit more plugged in than I am makes for such a great bac…
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Back Track 014: Don't you want to know why I brought you here? | Dial M for Murder (1954) [Patreon Preview]
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16:32for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge] Man, I love a Hitchcock film. There are few directors that give me chills in the best way and he is one of them. As a master of suspense, tension building, and incredible casting there is nothing better in a classic murder mystery story. These are just some of the brilliant aspects o…
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