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Casual dating. What does that mean exactly? How can you casually date? Well we explore that as well as other dating topics while we judge the pilot for the critically acclaimed UK series, Fleabag. The titular character is a young woman navigating single life in London. Along with the pilot, we discuss this year's Emmy nominations and of course, we tell stories from our casual dating era.…

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Ep. 111 - The Inbetweeners 52:42

10 days ago52:42

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Are you good at making friends? How do you go about it? That's our main topic today as we judge the pilot for the UK gem, The Inbetweeners. The series centers around a 16-year-old boy named Will who is starting his first day at a new school and he can't to stop standing out. As we discuss Will trying different ways to make new friends, we also discuss how we are at making friends and how we are with new people. Some may remember the short-lived American remake of The Inbetweeners which got Jeff thinking what people think are the best TV show remakes and what are some of the worst. It's a fun episode so you don't want to miss out! Plus we make a special announcement about our podcast. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 110 - Skins 52:55

13 days ago52:55

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Why do we make such a big deal about losing our virginity? As teenagers and young adults, we make it this life affirming event but is it really that big of a deal? We explore this question while judging the pilot of one of Jeff's all-time favorites, Skins (not the U.S. remake that most people know about). Set in Bristol, England, Skins shows us a side of teen culture never really shown on TV in the past. Drugs, sex, alcohol, parties, no consequences, no moral at the end of the episode, Skins felt more like reality than most other teen shows at the time. Best known for launching the careers Dev Patel, Daniel Kaluuya, Jack O'Connell, Nicholas Hoult, and Kaya Scodelario, Skins is a cult classic best remembered by millennials who grew up in the late 90s and early 2000s. We decided to tell the stories of when we lost our virginity along with Jeff telling the story of how he discovered the British gem of a TV series. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 109 - Call the Midwife 42:52

17 days ago42:52

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Can a show that has been running for 14 seasons be considered underrated? We discuss that while judging the pilot for a show neither one of us had ever seen, Call the Midwife. Set in East End London in 1957, it is based off the memoirs of real life midwife Jennifer Worth as she experiences major culture while trying to adjust to a life of poverty. Along with the pilot, Anna talks about her life 1 year after having Achilles surgery, we reminiscence about recording the pod last summer, and much more! Enjoy!…

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Ep. 108 - The Office (U.K.) 50:04

20 days ago50:04

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We're back and we're excited to share this episode with you! If you live in the US or the UK and you've never heard of The Office then I'm not sure where you've been for the last 20+ years. We're going back to the original. The Office U.K. was a sleeper hit and eventually became one of the biggest British sitcoms of all time. When it was adapted in the U.S., many thought it was going to flop but after 9 seasons, it is possibly the most popular sitcom of all time. On today's episode, Anna shares some stories when she worked in an office setting, Jeff shares some of the best pranks he's ever pulled and one where he volunteered to be pranked. We discuss the pilot and we talk about our love for the U.S. Office. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 107 - Downton Abbey 53:17

27 days ago53:17

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Put on your fancy pants and your finest hat because we're heading to Downton Abbey to hang out with the Crawley's and their servants. A groundbreaking series that was both hugely popular in the UK and the US, Downton shows us the contrasting worlds of the high class aristocrats and the working class servants. Some of their problems couldn't be more different but other times the show reminds us that we share more problems than we realize. On today's episode we're talking why we love this show so much, why we think people love period dramas, which aspect of the show we favored, and major world events in our lives that we remember most. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 106 - Ted 48:53

4 weeks ago48:53

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Grab your Thunder Buddy, put on your finest suit, start playing the Flash Gordon theme song because we're talking about everyone's favorite living teddy bear, Ted. Starting out as a movie starring Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane, getting a sequel film, and then a prequel TV series, Ted has proven to have staying power. On today's episode we discuss the movie and the series, why we love it, but we also discuss some of our favorite toys as a kid, toys we wanted but never got, and much more! Plus you'll get a sneak peek at our theme for July. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 105 - Parenthood 52:50

5 weeks ago52:50

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Something that everyone seems to have an opinion on is parenting, even if they don't have kids. Today's episode we're judging the pilot of one of Jeff's favorite shows which is based on one of Anna's favorite movies, Parenthood. The movie was released in 1989 and it reflected the next generation of parenting (Boomers). Over 20 years later, Parenthood the series aired on NBC and that also represented a new generation of parenting (GenX). One thing is certain: different generations, same problems. We discuss the pilot and the movie, Jeff talks about why he loves this show so much, Anna reflects on seeing the movie in theaters, and we talk about if the show or the movie are an accurate portrayal of parenting. Things get a little emotional but we still have some laughs. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 104 - 10 Things I Hate About You 52:10

5 weeks ago52:10

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One of the most iconic 90s teen movies of all times, 10 Things I Hate About You was the breakout movie for Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles as well as co-starring a Who's Who of Young Hollywood including: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union, David Krumholtz, Andrew Keegan, and Susan May Pratt (remember her???). Based on William Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, 10 Things is a story of two very different sisters who are trying navigate their social and love life in high school while dealing with their overly protective father. Even though the TV series did a great job adapting the movie, it never quite caught on but has maintained somewhat of a cult status. Along with the movie and the pilot, we discuss other teen movies based off of classic literature, our favorite teen movies, and whether or not the 1999 film still holds up. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 103 - Bates Motel (Psycho) 47:28

6 weeks ago47:28

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How do you feel about twist endings? How do you feel about spoilers? Well, that's our main topic of conversation for today's episode. We're continuing Summer Blockbuster month with Bates Motel, a "contemporary prequel" to the 1960 film, Psycho. Psycho is considered to be one of the most famous and important horror movies of all time and has one of the most iconic twist endings ever. Along with the pilot for Bates Motel, we also discuss how we feel about spoilers, our thoughts on the film (and the franchise), and family dynamics that are different from ours. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 102 - Cobra Kai (The Karate Kid) 1:00:07

7 weeks ago1:00:07

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Is Johnny Lawrence the true karate kid? Is Daniel Larusso the real villain? Johnny was just minding his own business until some kid from New Jersey came to town and ruined his life. Johnny is the stereotypical guy that peaked in high school. Now working dead end jobs to make rent, Johnny finds himself at a crossroads... does he continue living in the past obsessing over his mistakes or does he rise from the ashes and reclaim Cobra Kai as the best karate dojo in The Valley? Take a trip down nostalgia lane with Cobra Kai!…

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Ep. 101 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer 39:13

7 weeks ago39:13

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What do you get when you mix vampires with mall culture and then throw in Paul Rueben? You get the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Originally a box office bomb and critically panned, Buffy the movie found its home through video rentals and became one of the biggest cult classics of the 90s. 5 years later, the film's screenwriter Joss Whedon adapted the film into a TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, and Nicholas Brendon. The show became an immediate success and is considered to be one of the best TV shows of its time. Along with the pilot, we discuss the original film, our history with the film and how the two compare to each other. We also decided to have a belated celebration going into the hundreds and had a little cocktail while recording. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 100 - The Four Seasons 1:16:58

8 weeks ago1:16:58

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It's our 100th episode!!! And we're kicking it off with a newer show that has become one of our favorites, The Four Seasons. Based on the 1981 comedy starring Alan Alda and Carol Burnett, the series stars Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, and Kerri Kenney. For this episode, Anna talks about her love for the movie, what Jeff thought of the movie, how we both feel about the series, we discuss friend group dynamics, and of course, we judge the pilot! It's a fun episode so you don't want to miss it!…

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Ep. 99 - Futurama 57:13

8 weeks ago57:13

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May is coming to an end so we decided to judge the pilot of one of Jeff's favorite shows: Futurama. Set in the year 3000, everyman Fry has traveled from the year 1999. Despite the technological advances, Fry figures out mankind hasn't changed that much. Along with the pilot, we talk about our memories of 1999, Y2K madness, whether or not we'd consider time travel, and what events would we have like to witness. As always, since it's the last episode of the month, we will talk about the theme for June and what our first episode will be! Enjoy!…

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Ep. 98 - Castlevania 40:56

9 weeks ago40:56

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Your second show for 2 for Tuesday is another Netflix original that is also based on a video game franchise, Castlevania. Leaning into a more classic horror vibe, we dive in to the world of Vlad Dracula as he takes revenge on the corrupt clergyman and citizens of Wallachia. Along with the pilot, we talk about why we love vampire tales so much, whether or not Dracula is a sympathetic character, Jeff gives a brief history of Metroidvania, and we discuss our favorite video games. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 97 - Arcane 40:02

9 weeks ago40:02

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It's 2 for Tuesday! Our first episode of the day centers around one of Netflix's most popular and beloved original series, Arcane. The series revolves around two young sisters who find themselves in the middle of a civil war between the privileged people of Piltover and the underground city of Zaun. Along with the pilot, we will be discussing some of our favorite movies and TV shows about sisters, some of our favorite sisters in fiction, and some of our favorite "music moments" from TV shows. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 96 - Attack on Titan 42:55

9 weeks ago42:55

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We're continuing Adult Animation Month with another classic anime, Attack on Titan! Set in a post-apocalyptic future where humans hide behind giant walled cities in order to keep out Titans, giant humanoid creatures that feed on humans. When the city walls are breached by a Titan, our protagonist Eren and his friends Mikasa and Armin make a decision to either fight or hide. On today's episode, we discuss what we thought about the pilot, our favorite post-apocalyptic movies/shows, and whether or not you can relate to something so out of the ordinary. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 95 - BoJack Horseman 56:01

10 weeks ago56:01

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We're continuing Adult Animation month with a show neither one of us has ever seen. We are dropped into the life of former 90s sitcom star, BoJack Horseman, as he desperately attempts to become relevant again. We both feel as if this is a special era in the entertainment industry where actors are having major comebacks, winning or being nominated for awards, and reminding everyone that just because you're not getting roles doesn't mean you aren't talented. We discuss everyone from Demi Moore to Ke Huy Quan to Brendan Fraser plus many more (and also Mandy Moore). Since this revolves around a former 90s sitcom star, we felt obligated to revisit our favorite sitcoms and we have a talk about staying relevant in an over-saturated industry. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 94 - South Park 43:10

10 weeks ago43:10

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It's hard to imagine anyone who's never heard of South Park. It was a show that stepped over every line, crossed every boundary, and showed us that no one is safe from being a punchline. On today's episode, we went back to 1997 with some of the worst animation ever, and watched the pilot episode which focused on aliens invading South Park. Along with the pilot we discuss our history with this show, whether or not we believe in aliens, but our biggest topic is a question we ask ourselves which is: is South Park's brand of humor acceptable or are there lines that should never be crossed?…

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Ep. 93 - Bob's Burgers 40:17

11 weeks ago40:17

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What's your favorite burger? That's a question we spend a long time answering on this episode. Luckily it fits with the show's pilot we're judging today and that's Bob's Burgers. One of the most charming, funniest animated series we've ever watched, Bob's Burgers is a favorite in our house and we had a blast talking about it. Along with the pilot, we (more or less) rank our favorite fast food burgers, other favorite restaurant burgers, and in the spirit of Bob's Burgers, we created our own specialty burger. Plus we talk about how much we love this show and some of our favorite characters/moments from the show. Be sure to tune in to this one!…

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Ep. 92 - Death Note 31:30

11 weeks ago31:30

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We're so back and ready to continue Adult Animation Month. On today's episode, we discuss the pilot for an anime which is also considered to be one of the greatest TV series of all time... Death Note. A franchise that has spawned several live-action movies, a live-action TV show, videos games, novels, and even a musical, Death Note has made its mark in TV history. Even if you don't like anime, you'll like Death Note. A series that focuses on the moral dilemma of vigilante justice, we discuss (along with the pilot) our take on this particular topic. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 91 - The Simpsons 51:21

12 weeks ago51:21

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Can you believe it's already May?! We are steadily approaching our 100th episode and 1 year anniversary! We are kicking off Adult Animation Month with a show that wasn't the first primetime animated show but it was the show that brought it into the mainstream, The Simpsons. It's hard to believe that this show was a spin-off from The Tracey Ullman Show. Although not originally intended to be the show's pilot, this episode served as a Christmas Special so along with the pilot, we discuss memorable Christmases we had as well as our history with The Simpsons. Enjoy!…

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Ep. 90 - And Just Like That 1:08:23

13 weeks ago1:08:23

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And just like that, Anna Month has come to an end! On today's episode we are discussing the pilot for the Sex & the City revival entitled: And Just Like That. We go on a few rants this episode ranging from comparing the two shows, comparing the two pilots, and of course talking about how we feel the character evolved (or devolved). We also discuss our friend groups over the years and the importance of maintaining friendships or being mature enough to let one go. We also we'll be letting everyone know what our theme for May will be! Enjoy!…

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Ep. 89 - The Handmaid's Tale 44:26

13 weeks ago44:26

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We get a little serious today as we talk about what's going in our country right now while judging the pilot for The Handmaid's Tale. A dystopian drama that pushes boundaries and forces us to rethink what humans are capable of. It's hard not to parallel this show to what is happening in the US right now. Hope everyone enjoys it.…

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Ep. 88 - Desperate Housewives 56:32

14 weeks ago56:32

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Anna's birthday might be over but we're celebrating Anna Month and today's episode represents the era in her life where she first became a homeowner and was living in the suburbs of Seattle. Today's show, Desperate Housewives, was once the #1 scripted series on TV and everyone wanted to know what was happening on Wisteria Lane. Along with the pilot, Anna talks about her days of being a homeowner in the suburbs and all the drama that came with it, we briefly talk about the neighborhood we live in now, and Jeff goes on a little rant about how podcasting is portrayed in TV and movies. It's a fun episode so you don't want to miss it.…

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Ep. 87 - Ally McBeal (It's Anna's Birthday!!) 59:27

14 weeks ago59:27

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We're celebrating another year of Anna's life and judging the pilot of a show that parallels one of the most important eras of her life: law school.. and that's Ally McBeal. Once a huge hit and a brief part in pop culture, Ally McBeal was unlike the other comedies on TV. Along with the pilot, we talk about Anna's law school era of her life and the events leading up to her going to law school. Happy Birthday, Anna!…

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Ep. 86 - Superstore 47:16

15 weeks ago47:16

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Surprise! You get a second episode today! We're talking the pilot of one of our all-time favorite shows, Superstore. As we continue Anna Month, we are now in the Retail Era of her life. Shortly after graduating college and becoming a teacher, Anna lost her job and moved back home and began working in a mall department store. Anna talks about that part of our lives and we also talk about how much we love Superstore! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 85 - Girls 59:40

15 weeks ago59:40

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Sorry for the delay. We were without Wi-Fi for a few days but we are so back! We're continuing Anna Month with one of the more polarizing shows we've done. We've entered the post-grad era of Anna's life when she was figuring out what she wanted to do with her life and that's exactly where Girls begins. The main character, Hannah, has been cut off by her parents and now has to figure out how to support herself. On today's episode, we discuss millennial culture and if Girls is an accurate portrayal of it and Anna talks about her time post-college. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 84 - The Sex Lives of College Girls 1:09:43

16 weeks ago1:09:43

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Trigger Warning: sexual assault will be discussed in this episode.

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Ep. 83 - The Mary Tyler Moore Show 54:05

16 weeks ago54:05

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It was one of the most influential TV shows of all time. It launched the careers of several icons including Cloris Leachman and Betty White. It changed the face of TV as we know it... it's The Mary Tyler Moore Show. A show that inspired Anna to become the person she is today. You could say Anna became Mary Richards. Along with the pilot, Anna talks about how this show inspired her and we talk about the first time we were officially on our own. We had fun on this one and so come take a listen!…

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Ep. 82 - Sisters 54:22

17 weeks ago54:22

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We are so back and that's no joke! Today, we are kicking off Anna Month with an underrated 90's family drama, Sisters. Sisters was a series that centered around the lives of 4 very different, but very close sisters. Having sisters of our own, we have plenty of stories but we also talk about our sibling dynamic (along with the pilot, of course). Hope you enjoy!…

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Ep. 81 - Treme 1:17:34

17 weeks ago1:17:34

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Get ready because this is an emotional one! As natives of southern Louisiana, we were directly affected by Hurricane Katrina and this show brought us right back to that time in our lives. Set just a few months after Katrina, Treme focuses on the local residents in a neighborhood in New Orleans are trying to get their life back together. On today's episode, we both tell our story of how we dealt with the hurricane and all the events leading up to it as well as the aftermath. We both get very emotional during this episode so be prepared!…

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Ep. 80 - Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:08:24

18 weeks ago1:08:24

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We're back and we're both incredibly excited for today's episode. Brooklyn Nine-Nine is one of our all-time favorite shows and you can feel love this episode. Not only do we talk about how much we love this show but we share some more work stories, mostly involving dealing with a new boss, Jeff shares a story about having to train a new manager that thought he knew everything about everything, and a time he was sent home by a manager while on break. It's a fun episode so you don't want to miss it!…

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Ep. 79 - Salem 51:04

19 weeks ago51:04

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Fire burn and cauldron bubble, am I right? That was the spell we conjured to get 2000 downloads! We are traveling back to the 1600s to Salem, Massachusetts where a bunch of zealous white dudes decided that some women were witches and everyone lost their minds. The TV series, Salem, decided to put a supernatural twist on the historical event and we aren't complaining. Along with the pilot, we discuss our favorite folk horrors, why we think everyone is obsessed with the Salem Witch Trials and we take some time to talk about the podcast and our process. It's a fun episode so you don't want to skip this one!…

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Ep. 78 - Atlanta 47:19

20 weeks ago47:19

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We didn't need another excuse to talk about how much we love Donald Glover but we have one today! Atlanta has gone down as one of the best comedies of the 21st century and is best known for his unique, quirky sense of humor. Along with the pilot, we talk about people we knew that went on to achieve success in the public eye, we talk about the Saints/Falcons rivalry, and Atlanta shares some stories of her travels to Atlanta. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 77 - Tulsa King 1:00:19

20 weeks ago1:00:19

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Picture it: you've been in prison for 25 years. You finally get out and you find out you're being relocated from New York City to Tulsa! Would you be excited? I think we would be! We're definitely excited for today's episode where we watched and discuss a pilot neither one of us had ever seen, Tulsa King. Dwight Manfredi, played by the legendary Sylvester Stallone, is a fish out of water as he tries to set up a new life in the American Midwest. Along with the pilot we discuss our favorite gangster/mafia movies and TV shows as well as sharing stories about meeting/dating people who weren't what they seemed. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 76 - Ozark 59:22

21 weeks ago59:22

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We're starting March off with a show that we both love and a show that stresses us both out. When Ozark premiered on Netflix, it was unlike any other show that was on at the time and that's what kept us watching. As one of the most watched series on Netflix, Ozark has remained in the zeitgeist as one of the best TV dramas of the 21st century. Along with the pilot, we talk about family vacations, places we'd relocate to, and of course, Jeff tells another story where he got in trouble on a family trip. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 75 - Firefly 1:04:44

22 weeks ago1:04:44

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Can you believe February is already over? We had this a blast this month. We're closing out Short Lived TV Show Month with one of the most popular and beloved one season shows of all time... Firefly. A show neither one of us had ever seen and only one of us had ever heard of it. Set 500 years in the future, we follow a rag tag group of rebels traveling through space trying to make money and dodge the law. Along with the pilot, we talk about some of our other favorite short-lived shows that didn't make the cut, our dream jobs, and what you can expect in March! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 74 - Higher Ground 1:03:16

22 weeks ago1:03:16

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Continuing our month of short-lived shows, we have another gem from Jeff's youth that he couldn't wait to share with everyone. Jeff first watched this show when he was 15 and full of teen angst which made him a perfect fit for this millennial teen drama, Higher Ground. Originally airing back in 2000, the show delves into the troubled lives of a group of teens at a "rehab high school". Perhaps best known for starring a pre-Anakin Hayden Christensen and a pre-FBI agent A.J. Cook, Higher Ground tackled subjects that other high school schools were too afraid of and showed the dark side of being a teenager. Along with the pilot, Jeff talks about his history with this show and we both tell stories of times we got lost.…

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Ep. 73 - Rags to Riches 1:05:38

22 weeks ago1:05:38

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Definitely one of our lesser known shows, Rags to Riches was a short-lived series that introduced many of us to the "jukebox musical". Launching the careers of future TV stars such as Tisha Campbell and Heather McAdam, Rags to Riches is an underrated gem chock-full of charm and feel good vibes. We discuss the pilot but Jeff dives in on his history with this show, how it followed him around throughout his youth, we also continue our discussion of our favorite musicals, overrated musicals, and ones we haven't seen but want to. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 72 - The Get Down 1:00:54

23 weeks ago1:00:54

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We are celebrating love and music today with a short-lived show that made a big impact on both of us! The Get Down has become a modern-day cult classic and we understand why. Set in the South Bronx in the late 70's, the show's set design, costumes, great cast, great writing, and of course, great music had us hooked! We kept things pretty light this episode but we had a blast talking about our love of disco, hip hop, and punk rock. We talk about our favorite soundtracks of all time and Jeff tells a little story about how he went out of his way to impress a girl. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 71 - Togetherness 1:02:49

24 weeks ago1:02:49

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We're continuing this month's theme of "Short-Lived TV Shows" with another hidden gem. Togetherness aired on HBO during the height of other popular shows like Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley, Veep, and Girls and simply fell through the cracks. Created by The Duplass Brothers (also New Orleans natives), this show is all about relationships, family, and friendship. Along with the pilot, we discuss our "red flags", times we had unexpected roommates, and we tell stories of going to the beach. And of course, Jeff tells a story of a family trip to the beach where he got in trouble with "the law". This is a fun one so you don't want to miss it. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 70 - Watchmen 1:03:44

24 weeks ago1:03:44

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Graphic novel. Feature film. Now, a series. Watchmen is regarded as one of the most unique superhero stories remembered most for its dark tones and one of a kind characters. Along with the pilot, we discuss our favorite comic books/movies/tv shows as well as stories where we had run-in's with the law. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 69 - My So-Called Life 1:01:02

25 weeks ago1:01:02

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Angst. Hair dye. Plaid. Jared Leto. These are some of the things we think of when we think about our first show this month: My So-Called Life. To refer to this show as a cult classic feels like an understatement. This show is more like THE cult classic when it comes to 90s TV and it fits our theme of "Short-Lived TV Shows" to a tee. Regardless of what decade you were a teenager, My So-Called Life brings us all back to that era of our lives where we were full of self-doubt, angst, and all we wanted was to stand out. Along with the pilot, we talk about what we were like as teens and much more. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 68 - Grace and Frankie 57:11

25 weeks ago57:11

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It's never too late to start over and find your own happiness. Do you agree with that? Well, I'm not sure the titular characters of Grace and Frankie would agree, at least not in the pilot episode. We watched the pilot for a show neither one of us have ever seen but we certainly knew the cast because it's full of legends! Iconic comedic duo Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star in this charming comedy series about finding yourself in your 70s. Along with the pilot, we talk about times we witnessed public breakups, our favorite comedic duos, and much more! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 67 - Ginny & Georgia 57:18

26 weeks ago57:18

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How far would you go to protect your loved ones? That's a question you may find asking yourself while watching Ginny and Georgia. We're continuing Fresh Start January with this Netflix original that centers around a young mother and her teenage daughter, a premise we've heard before but this one's a little different. A long with the pilot, we discuss times we stood up for ourselves, times our parents stood up for us, and where we got our names. This is a fun one so you don't want to miss it!…

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Ep. 66 - Happy Endings 1:09:29

26 weeks ago1:09:29

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This is a show that is very special to us because it's the first show that became "our show". Jeff introduced this series to Anna when they first met and we both fell in love with it. Happy Endings may seem like just another "friend group series" but for us, it's so much more. Along with the pilot, we discuss our love for this show but mostly we share our most embarrassing breakup stories. You don't want to miss this because it's a good one! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 65 - Emily in Paris 1:01:49

27 weeks ago1:01:49

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If you were moving to a foreign country, wouldn't you at least try to learn the native language? This is a question that often comes up with the show we are judging today which is the Netflix hit series, Emily in Paris. Emily Cooper is your average quirky protagonist that has been offered a last minute job working in Paris forcing her to leave behind her old life and boyfriend. As the show progresses, many fans began to dislike Emily, something we weren't aware of, so this inspired Jeff to make a list of the most frequently ranked "Most Unlikable TV Protagonists" and we give our opinion on the matter. We also tell our own stories of being a fish out of water in a foreign country and how we dealt with it. This is a fun episode so stop reading this summary and take a listen!…

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Ep. 64 - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 50:28

28 weeks ago50:28

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Easily one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 90s, possibly the most recognizable theme song ever, and also known for launching the career of one of the highest paid actors of all time... of course, we're talking about The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air! Jeff talks about why this is one of his all-time favorite shows, we discuss why we think this show had such a huge impact on pop culture as well as time we experienced culture shock, and much more! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 63 - Northern Exposure 47:24

28 weeks ago47:24

47:24

Would you work in a remote town for 4 years if it meant your entire schooling would be paid for? That's the obstacle Joel faces in a show we'd never seen before, Northern Exposure. This charming and somewhat eccentric 90's gem left us thinking about our trip to Alaska, some more crazy work stories, and much more! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 62 - The Jeffersons 45:53

29 weeks ago45:53

45:53

Hilarious. Unforgettable. Groundbreaking. Just a few words that describe one of the most popular TV shows of the 1970s, The Jeffersons. Like most of Norman Lear's sitcoms, The Jeffersons tackled subjects that reflected the times and it started many conversations. Along with the pilot, we discuss the impact that shows like The Jeffersons had on society, Anna talks about visiting New York in the 70s, and we contemplate if we're too afraid to have certain conversations today. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 61 - New Girl 1:06:10

29 weeks ago1:06:10

1:06:10

New Year, new episode, New Girl! We're starting 2025 with a feel-good sitcom that will warm your heart. A show that is so sweet, it might give you a toothache. We follow Jess as she navigates being single after a bad breakup and her adventures with her 3 new roommates as they help her re-enter the single world. Along with the pilot, we talk New Years Resolutions, more roommate stories, and much more because we got sidetracked many times this episode but it was worth it. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 60 - Sex and the City 1:07:19

30 weeks ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Let us be the last podcast you listen to in 2024! We're closing out the year where it all began, with Sex and the City. Should Carrie have ended up with Big? Did Carrie get a proper ending or was it a little too rushed? We both share our opinion on the subject and we also reveal what the theme for January will be! Happy New Year!…

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Ep. 59 - Game of Thrones 48:58

31 weeks ago48:58

48:58

Happy Holidays! Our gift to you is a new episode and this one was a doozy! Hands down one of the most polarizing final seasons and series finales of all time, Game of Thrones. We even have pretty polarizing opinions on the subject. Just letting everyone know, we go off on some Game of Thrones tangents for this episode along with discussing gift exchange games and why we like or dislike them. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 58 - MAS*H 41:20

31 weeks ago41:20

41:20

It would seem silly to do a month dedicated to series finales and not cover the most watched series finale of all time, MASH. With over 105 million people tuning in, it is the most watched scripted tv program of all time. Along with the series finale, Anna looks back on when she originally watched the series finale and all the memories that came back while watching. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 57 - Mad Men 36:48

32 weeks ago36:48

36:48

Continuing Series Finale Month, we are having some cocktails and returning to the office with Mad Men. Starting out in the conservative 1960 and ending the series in the much more casual, laid back 1970. Don is having an identity crisis. Betty comes face to face with her own mortality. Joan and Peggy are finding their own path to success. And Pete... well, who actually cares about Pete? Anna reflects on watching the series finale when it originally aired and how the show resonates with her being a child of the 70's. And Jeff had to edit so much of himself during the plot summary, he vows to never drink while recording ever again! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 56 - Boy Meets World 41:00

32 weeks ago41:00

41:00

"Believe in yourselves. Dream. Try. Do good." Mr. Feeny's famous last words during the final scene of one of Jeff's all-time favorite shows. Another emotional episode headed your way as we cruise through Series Finale Month with Boy Meets World. Along with the series finale, Jeff opens up about how special this show is to him and why. Despite never watching the entire series, Anna still gets in her feels as well. Do yourself a favor and watch the series finale of Boy Meets World... but listen to this episode first! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 55 - Schitt's Creek 50:43

33 weeks ago50:43

50:43

We're continuing Series Finale Month with another one of our all-time favorites, Schitt's Creek! This was a show that came out of nowhere for a lot of us Americans, so much so that most of us didn't discover it until the series was almost over. Along with the series finale, we discuss our love for this show and everything that comes with it. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 54 - The Wonder Years 48:20

33 weeks ago48:20

48:20

This is going to be an emotional month for both of us as we delve into one of Jeff's all-time favorite series finales, The Wonder Years. It's 1973 and Kevin is working a summer job but is contemplating his future. Not everything turns out like you plan and Kevin learns this the hard way. On today's episode, we mostly talk about what we thought of the series finale, if we agree with how it ended, and we briefly talk about summer jobs. Jeff even gets a little choked up at the end while reading the final narration of Adult Kevin. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 53 - Gilmore Girls 42:04

34 weeks ago42:04

42:04

We're kicking off Series Finale Month with one of Anna's favorite shows, Gilmore Girls. One of the more polarizing series finales, you either loved it or hated it but we both fall somewhere in the middle. Rory is saying goodbye to her mother, her family, and the people of Stars Hollow to pursue her dreams but it isn't easy for anyone, especially the townspeople who are REALLY involved in her life. Along with the series finale, we share our personal history with transitioning to a new city, surprise parties, and much more! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 52 - The Crown 48:54

34 weeks ago48:54

48:54

It's our final episode of November and we're finally steering away from American politics and experiencing the politics from our friends across the pond in the UK. The Crown is a Netflix original that has gained critical acclaim, is beloved by fans, and has won a ton of awards. Can you believe we've never watched it? Along with the pilot, we'll be discussing Jeff's journey on quitting smoking, Anna being a wedding officiant, and much more! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 51 - The Politician 51:42

34 weeks ago51:42

51:42

***TRIGGER WARNING: WE TALK ABOUT SU*CIDE IN THIS EPISODE*** Today's episode we get a little emotional despite the show we watched being a comedy. We are talking The Politician, a lesser known show in the Ryan Murphy catalog but one that has gained a cult following. A series about an aspiring politician running for senior class president and who will do whatever takes to win. Along with the pilot, we are discussing the recent controversy involving Ryan Murphy and Keke Palmer, class elections from our past, and at the end of the episode, Jeff shares a very personal story involving su*cide. We get a little heavy at the end but it's a great episode. Come take a listen.…

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Ep. 50 - The Americans 50:35

35 weeks ago50:35

50:35

It's our 50th Episode!!! We wouldn't be here without the support of our family, friends, and new listeners we've made along the way so thank you! Today we're talking the pilot of one of Anna's favorite shows, The Americans, a spy thriller set during the Reagan era starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys. We talk about the pilot and what got Anna into the show originally but we also take some time to look back on the other 49 episodes we've done. We're talking favorite episodes to record, shows we'd never seen but now love, and shows we changed our opinions of after rewatching. We had a blast recording this and you can tell! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 49 - Homeland 1:10:16

36 weeks ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Do you ever think that your phone is listening to you? Or that the government is always watching you? It's hard not to think so especially after watching the pilot of a certain espionage thriller known as Homeland starring one of our favorites, Claire Danes. One of Anna's favorite dramas and a show Jeff has never seen, we have a lot to talk about including our views on the stigmas of mental health, the evolution of surveillance, and much more! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 48 - Parks and Recreation 54:55

37 weeks ago54:55

54:55

We're heading over to Pawnee, Indiana and hanging out with the gang from the Parks and Rec department. A show that had a rough start but became one of the top shows on TV during its run and a show we both love. We talk the pilot, some of our favorite episodes, we also talk about our own eccentric neighbors, others shows that had rough starts, and much more! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 47 - MAS*H 40:04

37 weeks ago40:04

40:04

In honor of Veterans Day, we are judging the pilot for one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, M*A*S*H. Along with the pilot, we are discussing if we ever considered joining the military, Anna looks back on when the show originally aired, and we even talk about M.A.S.H. the game. Did you end up living in a mansion, apartment, shack, or house? Anna also puts our love on the line and we take the True Love Test. We had a great time recording this episode and this is the last episode with Jeff's sketchy audio. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 46 - The West Wing 56:00

38 weeks ago56:00

56:00

We're continuing November with one of the most famous political dramas of all time, The West Wing. It had star-studded cast, one of the best screenwriters ever was running the show, and we were on the cusp of the technological and social shift that came with the 2000s. Along with the pilot, we're discussing Anna's trip to The White House, who did and didn't own a pager, we even have a little talk about The Real World, and much more! Come take a listen! This is the third of the four episodes where Jeff's audio quality is pretty poor. We apologize for the technical difficulty, the problem has been fixed after the next episode.…

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Ep. 45 - Veep 55:47

38 weeks ago55:47

55:47

It's Election Day and things are getting intense so we decided to lighten it up with a little comedy so we landed on one of the most acclaimed comedies of the last decade, Veep. Even though the pilot made us laugh, that didn't stop us from getting serious because a long with the pilot, we're discussing cancel culture, but we also had some fun and Anna talks about being an election commissioner and being an alumnae chapter president. Also, just a reminder, this is another episode where Jeff's audio had issues. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 44 - Scandal 42:49

39 weeks ago42:49

42:49

We're kicking off November with a show neither one of us has ever seen and we can't believe we let this show slip under both of our radars! We're talking Scandal! Along with the pilot, we are also discussing blind dates, first days on a new job, and Jeff tells the story of the shortest job he ever had plus much more! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 43 - Stranger Things 1:15:19

39 weeks ago1:15:19

1:15:19

What do you get when you combine fantasy, sci-fi, 80s nostalgia, and kids on bikes? You get the show we're wrapping up Jeff Month with... Stranger Things. Considered to be one of Netflix's flagship series, this was one of the first shows that introduced us to "binge-watching". Along with the pilot, we discuss why we love this show, some of our favorite things from the 80s, a special story about us that revolves around the season 2 finale, and much more. Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 42 - Twin Peaks 47:38

40 weeks ago47:38

47:38

What would you say to a tv show described as a classic detective fiction/murder mystery but also has supernatural elements taken from horror movies and the melodrama of a soap opera? Well, we would say: "that sounds like Twin Peaks." And that's exactly what we watched for this episode. We decided to dive into this infamous tv show with its star-studded cast and quirky sense of humor. Along with the pilot, we talk about our trip to the Pacific Northwest, the Twin Peaks locations we visited, and much more! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 41- Screams Queens 50:41

40 weeks ago50:41

50:41

And one to grow on! It's Jeff's 40th birthday and we're celebrating the best way we know how... with a slasher horror series known as Scream Queens! Today is all about horror as we discuss the pilot along with our favorite horror movies, our history with horror, but most importantly... Anna talks about her experience as an extra on Scream Queens where she shares the screen with Emma Roberts! Come take a listen!…

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Ep. 40 - A Discovery of Witches 53:10

41 weeks ago53:10

53:10

If you were born with powers, would you embrace it or hide it? Today's episode we are discussing the pilot for a show that may not be super well known but has definitely obtained a cult following, A Discovery of Witches. Along with a pilot, we are discussing places we want to visit in Europe, some of our favorite books, and much more! Come take a listen!…

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49 weeks ago46:25