Best Dara Valcour Podcasts (2024)

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Nocturnal Animals 1:02:42

8h ago1:02:42

1:02:42

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

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American Hustle 1:06:24

5h ago1:06:24

1:06:24

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

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Enchanted 57:05

4h ago57:05

57:05

A-MAY Adams continues with the 2007 animated-to-live-action Disney romp with a questionable mixed message about true love and letting strangers into your home. Our stuff: Patreon (where we jut covered Challengers so check it out if you're into sexy tennis) TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Account…

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Catch Me If You Can 43:59

5d ago43:59

43:59

Its May, so you know what that means... catch my drift and catch this pun, cuz its A-MAY Adams. Mostly talking about two mice in a bucket of cream this week and how rizzless Leonardo DiCaprio is. Our stuff: Patreon (where we jut covered Monkey Man, and will soon be covering Challengers) TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @the…

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Léon: The Professional 1:02:40

13d ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Hey there, did you know that there are two versions of this movie and that one of them is so disgusting and questionable and also the director of this movie impregnated a 16 year old when he was 33? Well buckle in! It's okay if you didn't already know that, we didn't either when we chose to cover this film!!! Heavy content warnings this week for up…

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Monster House (ft. Pop Culture Vultures) 1:14:09

1M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Uvula lamps will be popping off in a HUGE way #trendalert. Many thanks to Toni and Julia of the Pop Culture Vultures podcast for joining us this week to discuss the 2006 crunchy muchy ooky spooky film Monster House. Be sure to check out their show and social medias!!! Apple and Spotify links here Instagram and TikTok links as well Here is a link to…

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Atonement 1:10:52

1M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Content warning, we cover a lot of NSFW material this week, including sexual content and discussion of r*pe and sexual assault as it pertains to the plot of the film. Are the bedbug extermination fumes making us a little unhinged this week? Maybe. Check out the Pop Culture Vultures podcast, who will be upcoming guests on an episode about Monster Ho…

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Dreamgirls 1:04:07

1M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Introducing 'introducing April' where we'll cover actors first film performances, kicking it off this week with EGOT icon legend diva Jennifer Hudson in her award winning role in the 2006 musical film adaptation of Dreamgirls. Check out the Pop Culture Vultures podcast, who will be upcoming guests on an episode about Monster House! Apple and Spotif…

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Contact 1:15:24

1M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Sending you all the cryptic instructions on how to build a machine so you can listen to this podcast. Thanks to @rainy_mornings_ on instagram who suggested we cover this 1997 sci-fi classic this week! And big shouts out to everyone who sent in questions. Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterbox…

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Romeo + Juliet 1:06:24

2M ago1:06:24

1:06:24

Covering the 1996 Baz Luhrmann Romeo and Juliet adaptation. How loud can you scream camp? Shouts out to elbarbeque for suggesting this movie for this week, and apologies for butchering your name on the pod, I transcribed it horrifically onto my episode notes and obviously missed a few letters. Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswam…

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2024 Oscars 54:16

2M ago54:16

54:16

Early episode this week to celebrate last night's Academy Awards. We made some predictions, played some games, and ate some cheese! Recorded during the commercial breaks so you have our most hot off the press reactions to the winners, snubs, and fashions of the evening. Thank you again to all who sent in questions via instagram. Link to the 1999 Li…

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Bottoms 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

It's not too late for Bottoms to win best picture at the 2024 Oscars! Thank you to @zoeisfein for suggesting we cover this romp of a film this week. Marshawn Lynch visiting Amish Country video link Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube: https://www.y…

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Grease 1:10:27

2M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

We go together like (insert unintelligible scatting) and that's why we're covering the 1978 musical hit Grease! Thank you Jen for all her movie picks this month, and be sure to check out our monthly bonus episode on Big Hero 6 on the Patreon with special guest Jen herself. Link to the Chris Fleming video discussed at the beginning of the episode, a…

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Treasure Planet 1:07:00

3M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

APOLOGIES, so sorry, genuinely so embarrassed by our audio quality this week. I got a new mic and apparently the test recording I did was not indicative at all of what the audio would sound like. REALLY SO SORRY for the unlistenability this week. I am not an audio engineer and this podcast does not have a production team. Anyways, here's our episod…

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E.T. The Extraterrestrial 1:08:47

3M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Insert clip of Willow Pill in the snatch game as Drew Barrymore saying "E.T. phone my home." Join us this week to discuss the 1982 banger classic E.T., movie choice curtesy of Jen. Content warning for this episode, we do discuss dissecting animals in science class, if that (understandably) makes you squeamish feel free to skip 47:00 through 53:00. …

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10 Things I Hate About You 1:03:50

3M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Jen rings in our THIRD Swampaversary with her first choice for Jen-Picks-All month, the iconic 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You. Thank you all for THREE WHOLE YEARS of Swampage and silly goofy fun times. R.I.P. Heath Ledger. For those curious to see the Heath Ledger/JGL face side by side pic: https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/commen…

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The Holdovers 1:13:47

3M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Is it too late to replace Timothee Chalamet with Dominic Sessa as Bob Dylan??? Join us this week while we discuss The Holdovers and other Academy Awards thoughts, feelings, and predictions. Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube: https://www.youtube.c…

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Fatal Attraction 1:13:14

4M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

Would it really be an Academy Award themed month if we didn't discuss eight time nominee and zero time winner Glenn Close? CONTENT WARNINGS: this movie (and thereby this podcast episode) deals with some very heavy topics such as self harm, suicide, untreated mental health and mental health stigma, violent behaviors, animal abuse, and abortion. If a…

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Chicago 1:17:57

4M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Reminiscing on when the Academy Awards actually had taste. Covering another deserving winner this week, the 2003 Oscar Best Picture film Chicago starring the endlessly talented Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger and most importantly Queen Latifah. Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd…

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Slumdog Millionaire 1:19:37

4M ago1:19:37

1:19:37

It's awards season baby, so lets get into it, the triumphs and defeats, the epic highs and lows of The Academy Awards. Starting it off strong with a deserving winner, but more importantly, Dev Patel. Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube: https://www…

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Matilda 1:09:23

4M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Ending the year strong with some literacy and chocolate cake! Discussing the directorial debut of Mr. Danny Devito, the 1996 feel-good film Matilda. Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZwIQ Our w…

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Pacific Rim 1:21:23

5M ago1:21:23

1:21:23

Hop into a giant robot and mind meld with us this week while we drift into the world of Guillermo Del Toro's 2013 blockbuster Pacific Rim. This is your last chance to get us to 4.9 stars on Spotify and 100 Apple Podcast reviews to unlock the words to the SWAMP theme song. Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswam…

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Happy Feet 51:09

5M ago51:09

51:09

Learning a thing or two about solving the climate crisis this week via the ten tapping toes of Mr. Elijah Wood as Mumble the tone-deaf penguin. Help us get to 100 Apple Podcast reviews, and get us to 4.9 stars on Spotify and we'll add words to the Swamp theme song!!! Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod …

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Donnie Darko 1:25:43

6M ago1:25:43

1:25:43

Deciding Donnie Darko for Dara December! Get us to 100 Apple Podcast reviews, and bump our score to a 4.9 on Spotify by the end of the year to unlock lyrics to our theme song. Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra and Henry's @hankastank YouTube: https://www…

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The Big Lebowski 1:02:10

6M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

It's impossible to nut while bowling a perfect game... or is it? Join us this week while we discuss The Big Lebowski, but mostly discuss Wii Bowling and Julianne Moore's bob. Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv7…

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 1:14:02

6M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Run, don't walk to the theater to see this Hunger Games prequel film, and then immediately grab some boxed hair bleach and join us for some discussion. Please pardon Dara's slight lisp/speech impediment this week, she's still on her healing journey. Link to the video Emily referenced of comedian Chris Fleming making fun of John Travolta in 'You're …

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Dumb and Dumber 1:02:26

6M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Did Dara finally go through that last wave of puberty? No silly, her mouth is wired shut as a punishment for all the bad takes she's spread on this platform so we had to call in special guest Joey to fill in this week! Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra Y…

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Pulp Fiction 58:41

7M ago58:41

58:41

Rolling out No Nut November with Pulp Fiction a little late, because Dara got her jaw wired shut, so she gets a free pass on being slow at editing this time. ALSO, we really let this conversation get away from us, so if you'd like to listen to the full hour and forty minutes of unedited conversation, check out the video version of this episode on o…

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What We Do In The Shadows 1:08:47

7M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Medieval cat drawings and masquerade balls all around this week. Happy Halloween to all you swamp listeners who celebrate! Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZwIQ Our website: https://www.the-sw…

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The Craft 1:13:10

7M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Cast a spell and maybe harness the power of an otherworldly god with us this week where we chat about the 1996 teen witch movie The Craft. The two tiktokers we think are reminiscent of the Nancy character @coolcatz.4neva and @madeline_pendleton Listener Lydia who is a crochet wizard @fruitycutiecrochet on instagram Our other stuff: TikTok: @theswam…

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The Addams Family (1991) 1:15:02

7M ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Much discussion to be had this week about the ooky kooky spooky Addams family. Big thank you to all who submitted questions via instagram this week! Our other stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod (also Emily's brother Ryan's cosplay instagram we referenced is @arkev_cosplay def check his stuff out!) Twitter: @theswamppod Our Lett…

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Hocus Pocus 1:10:45

8M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Happy Halloweener! Covering some campy holiday movies this Halloween season, starting with every white millennial woman's favorite festive witch film, Hocus Pocus. PATREON, see our faces for $2.86 as well as access to other bonus content https://patreon.com/TheSWAMP Our other stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswam…

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Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over 1:06:39

8M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

It's not about if you win or lose, it's how you play the game. But it's REALLY about how you dress in the game and what kind of sick car you choose. Ending Game Month with this visual masterpiece. PATREON, see our faces for $2.86 as well as access to other bonus content https://patreon.com/TheSWAMP Our other stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagra…

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Jumanji (1995)/Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) 1:10:45

8M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

What do you get when two people who speak literally every day are incapable of communicating? A double Jumanji episode!!! PATREON, see our faces for $2.86 as well as access to other bonus content https://patreon.com/TheSWAMP Our other stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara an…

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Bodies Bodies Bodies 45:46

8M ago45:46

45:46

Are we secretly doing an Among Us theme this month? Maybe... Sorry for the late episode this week! Dara was busy visiting the ancestral homeland of the Twilight Saga. PATREON, see our faces for $2.86 as well as access to other bonus content https://patreon.com/TheSWAMP Our other stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @thes…

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Clue (1985) 57:32

9M ago57:32

57:32

It was blank in the blank with the blank! Or maybe it was just a campy 80s movie based off of a board game. We're doing all game movies this month, and big thanks to listener Morgan for suggesting this movie :) PATREON, see our faces for $2.86 as well as access to other bonus content https://patreon.com/TheSWAMP Our other stuff: TikTok: @theswamppo…

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Mulan 1:01:52

9M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Sorry for the delayed episode release! Technology is a bitch sometimes. WE COVERED FACE/OFF ON THE PATREON, listen for $2.86 as well as access to other bonus content https://patreon.com/TheSWAMP Our other stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube: https://ww…

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The Parent Trap (1998) 1:02:44

9M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Am I seeing double or are you just playing a twin of yourself? Discussing summer camp and twin hijinks this week. (Content warnings for this episode include infected piercings and ear surgery time stamp around 38:00-42:00) WE COVERED FACE/OFF ON THE PATREON, listen for $2.86 as well as access to other bonus content https://patreon.com/TheSWAMP Our …

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White Chicks 58:52

9M ago58:52

58:52

Its not JUST a handbag... It's PRADA! Questionable discussions all around this week for an all around questionable movie. Mostly an episode about Four Loko's and Marshall's dressing rooms... PEEP THE PATREON! (it's $2.86, and you'll already get Barbie and Oppenheimer episodes) as well as upcoming monthly bonus content, perhaps something involving f…

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar 1:07:29

10M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Dress up month continues with a shining light of Patrick Swayze and Drag realness, To Wong Foo! Tell us who you'd cast in the remake, drag queen or otherwise. PEEP THE PATREON! (it's $2.86, and you'll already get Barbie and Oppenheimer episodes) as well as upcoming monthly bonus content https://patreon.com/TheSWAMP Our other stuff: TikTok: @theswam…

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Mrs. Doubtfire 1:04:06

10M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

If I also had to choose between getting a job and playing silly dress-up and getting into some hijinks... we think Robin Williams may have had a point with this one. However, Sally Field had a better point when she brought his ass to court for breaking and entering and violating a court ordered custody agreement... Kicking off Disguise month with M…

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Dune (2021) 1:15:49

10M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Ending listener suggestion month by covering the film that @eevikorhonen_ has suggested thrice. APOLOGIES FOR SKETCHY AUDIO THIS WEEK, I got a new computer and didn't think to test her before recording :( PEEP THE PATREON! (it's $2.86, and you'll already get Barbie and Oppenheimer episodes) https://patreon.com/TheSWAMP Our other stuff: TikTok: @the…

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La La Land 56:20

10M ago56:20

56:20

Thank you to @emmabelk @eevikorhonen_ and @kimberly.keegann for fueling our rage this week with your suggestion! La La Land more like Blah Blah Bland am I right ladies....? Probably not because this movie is actually highly critically acclaimed. Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Account…

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Howl's Moving Castle 1:02:20

10M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Shouts out @kaitlin.pinell and @ivannamillan for recommending the movie this week! Are you team blonde Howl? Navy-hair Howl? Or team bird Howl? Much to discuss this week... Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794…

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Almost Famous 56:17

11M ago56:17

56:17

Kicking off listener suggested movie month by shitting all over everyone's favorite movie! Sorry we're born to be haters. But special thanks to @bdrew and @_Madmacb_ for writing in and suggesting this movie :) we had a lot of fun staring at all the mustaches. Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Lett…

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The Matrix 1:05:12

11M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Ending Pride Month with this not-explicitly-but-very-obviously-LGBTQ+ film, The Matrix directed by the Wachowski sisters. Join us in discussing pleather, leather, latex, and PVC this week, and as always Happy Pride!!! Our stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod Our Letterboxd Accounts: @okaydara and @ekievra Yo…

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The Handmaiden 1:03:38

11M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Mega spoiler alerts and content warnings ahead, do not listen if you have not seen and ever plan on watching the 2016 South Korean film The Handmaiden, and major content warnings, this film contains very sexually explicit and potentially upsetting material (suicide, sexual assault, attempted rape). WITH THAT BEING SAID, we love this movie, and love…

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The Talented Mr. Ripley (with Wonka Watch) 1:27:31

11M ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Elaine and Felicia from the phenominal Wonka Watch podcast join us this week to discuss the homoerotic Matt Damon on Jude Law action that is The Talented Mr. Ripley! And be sure to check out their newest episode on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang featuring us as guests :) Wonka Watch Info: Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Website: https://wonkawa…

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Shiva Baby 54:21

12M ago54:21

54:21

HAPPY PRIDE this month we're covering all movies that have an LGBTQ person as the director/screenwriter/some major role in the production other than acting. So to kick it off, mostly becasue we're so excited about Bottoms (coming out in August (same director/lead actress)) this week we talked about all iconic 78 minutes of Shiva Baby. Next week we …

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(Not-So-Mini) Minisode 1 48:28

12M ago48:28

48:28

We honestly didn't feel like watching Sophie's Choice this week so instead of MAY-ryl its Mini-May to end the month with a random episode with no real topic. We chat about what television shows and podcasts we've been consuming, as well as newly released movie trailers that have us excited, as well as some listener Qs and our As to those Qs. I was …

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