The archive
50 conversations.
Every episode we've put out. Members hear the whole catalog ad-light through a private feed — non-members get the most recent few in any podcast app.
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UHF w. Josaleigh Pollett
"Today we are going to learn how to make plutonium from common household items." In which we dive into the Weird Al universe and UHF with Josaleigh Pollett. We also have a bonus episode about Weird: The Al Yankovic stor…
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Grease w. Courtney Kocak
"Men are rats, listen to me, they're fleas on rats, worse than that. They're amoebas on fleas on rats. I mean, they're too low for even the dogs to bite. The only man a girl can depend on is her daddy." In which Courtney…
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Thirteen w. Bree Essrig
"The itsy-bitsy spider dropped acid at the park..." In which Bree Essrig joins Alex to discuss coming of age, menace, and Thirteen (2003). Check out Bree online: https://linktr.ee/planbree We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!…
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Kiki's Delivery Service w. Livia Tsang
"You'd think they'd never seen a girl and a cat on a broom before." In which we talk burnout, inspiration and Kiki's Delivery Service with the great Livia Tsang! Check out Livia online: https://www.liviatsang.com/links…
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home w. Sandy Ernest Allen
"Admiral, there be whales here!" In which we discuss the Star Trek with the whales in it with Sandy Ernest Allen. This movie is SO GOOD! Check out Sandy online: https://www.sandyernestallen.com/ We LOVE Magpie Cinema…
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Showgirls feat. Crystal and Ariel Demure
"She looks better than a ten-inch d*** and you know it!" In which Crystal, Ariel Demure and Alex visit Nomi and the gang in 1990s Las Vegas. Sorry this episode is late. It's my birthday, so I have an excuse. CW: We dis…
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Crazy Rich Asians w. Amanda Wong
"They're so posh and snobby, it's snoshy!" In which we Amanda Wong brings Alex back to 2018 to discuss the comedy and impact of Crazy Rich Asians. Check out Amanda online: https://www.amandadraw.com/ This episode was m…
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The Prince of Egypt w. Maya Williams and Max Wolpert
When all you've got is nothing, there's a lot to go around. In which we talk family, religion, and The Prince of Egypt with Maya Williams and Max Wolpert. Check out Maya online: https://www.mayawilliamspoet.com/ Check…
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Coco w. Héctor González
Let's talk about death, baby. Let's talk about you and me. In which we visit the Land of the Dead, and talk all things Coco, with the wonderful Héctor González. Check out Héctor on Instagram: https://linktr.ee/abueliteh…
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A Beautiful Mind w. Nathan Shuherk (aka schizophrenicreads)
"You can't reason your way out of this! Your mind is where the problem is in the first place!" In which Nathan Shuherk (aka schizophrenicreads) shows Alex A Beautiful Mind for the very first time. Check out Nathan on In…
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The Fifth Element w. Sam Cole and Siri Dahl
Multipass! The future is French! In which Sam Cole, Siri Dahl and Alex get tickets to the space opera that is The Fifth Element. Sam Cole / 404 Media: https://www.404media.co/author/samantha-cole/ Siri Dahl: https://ww…
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Hackers w. Ryan Keely
"Hacking is more than just a crime. It's a survival trait." In which we Hack the Planet! and talk electronic music, 90s fashion, and Hackers with the wonderful Ryan Keely. Ryan Keely: https://www.instagram.com/ryankeely…
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Her w. Noelle Perdue and Nathan Shuherk
Oh gosh, Her is pretty wild to watch In These Times, don't you think? We do exactly that with Noelle Perdue and Nathan Shuherk. Noelle Perdue on the Internet: https://www.noelleperdue.com Noelle on Instagram: https://w…
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Lady Bird w. Mara Wilson
"The only thing exciting about 2002 is that it's a palindrome." In which Mara and Alex talk all things Lady Bird. This is ONE OF TWO episodes about Lady Bird we're releasing this week. The other features a chat with Car…
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Lady Bird w. Carolyn Kendrick
"People call each other the names their parents made up for them, but they won't believe in God." In which Carolyn and Alex make an announcement and talk Lady Bird. This is ONE OF TWO episodes about Lady Bird we're rele…
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Mrs. Doubtfire w. Fifi Dosch and River Butcher
"But if there's love, dear... those are the ties that bind!" In which we discuss Mrs. Doubtfire with the fabulous Fifi Dosch and River Butcher! Fifi online: https://www.instagram.com/fifidosch River Butcher online! htt…
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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark w. Safe Slut
Our appearance is kind of a shock to everybody. In which we get to the bottom of what makes Elvira an icon with the wonderful Safe Slut. And! A message from Sarah! Find Tricia (Safe Slut) here: https://linktr.ee/tricia…
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Ghost World w. Lucé Tomlin-Brenner and Carolyn Kendrick
"This is so bad it's gone past good and back to bad again." In which we revisit our old lady phases and unpack Ghost World with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. Find Lucé online here: https://linktr.ee/ltbcomedy Find Carolyn onlin…
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Turning Red w. Livia Tsang and Carolyn Kendrick
"We like boys! We like loud music! We like gyrating! WE'RE 13, DEAL WITH IT!" In which we discuss coming of age and Turning Red with Livia Tsang and Carolyn Kendrick. Find Livia online here: https://www.liviatsang.com…
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy w. Chris Kluwe and Sooz Kempner
"Brick killed a guy." In which we play a little jazz flute (and talk Anchorman) with our friends Chris Kluwe and Sooz Kempner. Find Chris online here: https://www.instagram.com/chriskluwe Find Sooz online here: https:/…
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Josie and the Pussycats w. Rax King and Niko Stratis
"Brick killed a guy." In which we play a little jazz flute and talk Anchorman with our friends Chris Kluwe and Sooz Kempner and Find Rax online here: https://www.raxkingisdead.com Find Sooz online here: https://www.nik…
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Grief on Film w. Alex Alexander
We go somehow deeper than normal this week. In a slight (and temporary, rest assured!) variation of format, we talk with actor and filmmaker Alex Alexander about depictions of grief in Lars Von Trier's The Idiots, Wes An…
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This is Spinal Tap w. Ned Brower and Niko Stratis
"You can't really dust for vomit." In which we attempt to dust for it anyway, and talk about what we find lovely about This is Spinal Tap, with Ned Brower. Niko online: https://www.nikostratis.com This episode was mad…
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The Green Knight w. Nicole Vaunt
"Red is the color of lust, but green is what lust leaves behind, in heart, in womb. Green is what is left when ardor fades, when passion dies, when we die, too." In which we embark upon the hero's journey and talk goodne…
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York w. Sooz Kempner
"You guys give up? Have you had enough pain?" In which Sooz Kemper helps us get lost in New York and attempts to get to the bottom of what makes Home Alone 2 tick. THERE IS AN EXTENDED CUT OF THIS EPISODE ON PATREON AND…
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Eyes Wide Shut w. Jude Ellison S. Doyle
"No dream is ever just a dream." In which Jude Doyle takes us on a journey into a world of PNW pianists, a stoned Nicole Kidman, and a velvet-voiced Chris Isaak. Eyes Wide Shut is a Christmas movie. Find Jude and DILF o…
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Eyes Wide Shut w. Jude Ellison S. Doyle
"No dream is ever just a dream." In which Jude Doyle takes us on a journey into a world of PNW pianists, a stoned Nicole Kidman, and a velvet-voiced Chris Isaak. Eyes Wide Shut is a Christmas movie. Find Jude and DILF o…
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The Others w. Cecilia Aldarondo and Nathan Shuherk
"Death of a loved one can lead people to do the strangest things." In which we are joined by Cecilia Aldarondo and Nathan Shuherk to discuss grief, haunted houses and locked doors (metaphorical and literal). Our guest i…
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Mean Girls (2004) w. Natalie Robehmed
"On Wednesdays we wear pink!" In which Natalie Robehmed walks us through what it was like to learn about American high schools from Mean Girls. We talk plastics, high school sociology, feelings and more. There is an ext…
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Fast & Furious (2009) w. Samuel James and Kasai Richardson
"Still a buster." In which Samuel James, Kasai Richardson and Alex discuss living by codes—Dom Toretto style—while trying like heck to unpack the plot (and ideology?) of Fast-ampersand-Furious. Family. Kasai Richardson…
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Party Girl w. Anne Buckwalter
"Can we have a falafel with hot sauce, a side order of Baba Ghanoush and a seltzer, please?" In which we unpack Party Girl, it's "why are moms?" feels and so much more with Anne Buckwalter. Anne Buckwalter can be found…
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Billy Madison w. Mary Houlihan and Niko Stratis
"At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought." In which Mary Houlihan explains to Alex and Niko what about Billy Madison warms her heart.…
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Cronos w. Héctor González
In which we talk vampires, breaking curses, and the Guillermo del Toro of it all. Héctor González joins to talk Cronos and we are all better for it. Héctor González https://linktr.ee/abuelitehector This episode was mad…
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Total Recall (1990) w. Crystal and River Butcher
Perhaps this Verhoeven guy was onto something! In which Crystal takes River and Alex to Mars and the gang tries their darndest to deconstruct Total Recall. Check out Crystal here: https://www.crystalwillseeyounow.com/…
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge w. Louis Peitzman and cameo appearance by Harmony Colangelo
In which we explore Freddy's Revenge, and homoeroticism, with Louis Peitzman. Also! Harmony Colangelo of This Ends at Prom stops by to share her take! Find Louis' most recent Nightmare series ranking here: https://www.v…
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial w. Ilana Masad + River Butcher
In which Ilana Masad, author of Beings, joins us to discuss empathy, aliens and nonbinary icon E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. River Butcher co-hosts! There is an EXTENDED CUT of this episode on Patreon and Apple Podcast Su…
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Doctor Sleep page to screen w. schizophrenicreads aka Nathan Shuherk
"Our beliefs don't make us better people. Our actions make us better people." In which we head on back to the Overlook to confront dad once and for all. Nathan Shuhrerk (aka schizophrenicreads) delves deep into why he lo…
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Charlotte's Web (1973) w. Cosbrarian aka Liz Gotauco
"Trust us, Wilbur. People are very gullible. They'll believe anything they see in print." In which we discuss fairy tales, talking spiders, and death (for kids!) with Liz Gotauco aka Cosbrarian. Check out Cosbrarian and…
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Demons (1985) w. Jeffrey Cranor and Cecil Baldwin
"Hey Hot Dog, next time let's rip off a Ferrari. This heap's got no class." This is an actual line from this actual movie! Jeffrey, Cecil and Alex take their classless heap down to the demonic theater and shower Demons w…
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Sex and the City 2 w. Eve Lindley
"Whenever there's this much gay in one room, Liza manifests." In which Sarah and Alex unpack their feelings about Sex and the City 2 with the marvelous Eve Lindley. Don't forget to check out Eve in Queens of the Living…
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Pride (2014) with Rax King and Siri Dahl
"All aboard the deviants bus!" In which Rax King shares her love for Pride (2014) with Siri Dahl and Alex and Tia Kalmaru schools Alex on Welsh pronunciation. Find Rax online here: https://www.raxkingisdead.com/ Find C…
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Jackass w. Niko Stratis
Is Butterbean okay? In which Niko Stratis helps us get to the bottom of why Jackass makes us feel so many feelings. EXTENDED CUT AVAILABLE ON PATREON AND APPLE PODCAST SUBSCRIPTIONS! This episode was made possible by y…
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Beverly Hills Cop w. Samuel James
In which Samuels James takes us to Beverly Hills and teaches us how to lighten up Detroit style. We're unpacking the Beverly Hills Cop feels with Samuel James. EXTENDED CUT AVAILABLE ON PATREON AND APPLE PODCAST SUBSCRI…
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Jaws 2 w. Candace Jane Opper
We're gonna need a bigger bigger boat. In which we discuss trauma, revenge and Jaws 2 with our wonderful friend Candace Jane Opper. Candace Jane Opper can be found online here: https://candacejaneopper.com/ Magpie Cin…
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Shampoo w. Eve Lindley
"I don't know anything anymore." In which Eve and Alex lather up and head on back to 1968 by way of 1975 to talk Shampoo. Eve online: https://www.instagram.com/eveclindley Magpie Cinema Club is wonderful! linktr.ee/m…
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Cliffhanger w. River Butcher
"Don't bother to buckle up; you may not want to survive this." Can you believe it? Cliffhanger is all about grief! Sarah, River and Alex discuss! Patreon and Apple Podcast subscribers can hear an EXTENDED CUT of this ep…
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Friday the 13th (1980)
"You're doomed! You're all doomed!" Sarah and Alex love on Pamela Vorhees' sweater game and talk all things Friday the 13th. Magpie Cinema Club is wonderful! linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub Carolyn's tour: https://www.carol…
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The Birdcage w. Mal Blum
“Sweetie, you're wasting your gum!” In which Mal, Eve and Alex pay homage to The Birdcage. Find Mal (and The Villain) online: https://www.malblum.com/ Find Eve online: https://www.instagram.com/eveclindley This epis…
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O Brother, Where Art Thou? w. Carolyn Kendrick and Tristan Scroggins
In which Carolyn, Tristan and Alex find themselves in a tight spot and go on the road with the Soggy Bottom Boys. It's O Brother, Where Art Thou? o'clock, friends! Support Don't Call Me Darlin with a donation here: http…
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The Big Lebowski w. Josh Gondelman and Niko Stratis!
In which Josh, Niko and Alex just dropped in to see what condition their condition was in. Also, lots and lots of love for and laughter about The Big Lebowski. Josh's special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAvNlgpdKKo…