In this episode, Chloe is testy, Sandy is not all there, but we still manage to talk about our recent reads! It's giving Freaky Friday as Chloe reads more non-fiction and Sandy more fiction, with tangents about earthworms, curry, and the mob. And our preoccupation with Errol Flynn continues! So what are you reading these days? You can support our s…

Let's pretend we're not scared of the great outdoors and share our favorite mountain stories! Death zones and murders prove our long-standing belief that hiking brings no good. You can support our small podcast by ⁠buying us a coffee⁠!

What are you bingeing these days? This week we talk about our favorite sitcoms of all time - the ones that haven't let us down. We highlight our top episodes, favorite quotes and characters, and Chloe finally learns what "sitcom" means! You can help our small podcast by buying us a coffee!

We continue our Hitchcock series with the wonderfully disturbing "The Birds", starring Tippi Hedren. We discuss theories on why the birds suddenly decide to hate the humans, that iconic green suit, and all the real sh*t Miss Hedren had to go through to make this movie. Ca Caw! You can support our small podcast by buying us a coffee!…

Happy New Year! We're back from our longer-than-planned break to talk about our Roman Empire. Join our slightly deranged discussion about what occupies our minds, and what we think of the literal Roman Empire.You can support our small podcast by buying us a coffee!

We've had to take a mental health break these past few months, so we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes just in time for the holiday season. Hope you enjoy it, and we hope to see you again soon!

We're back! We open our 4th season with a fun discussion about a feel-good movie we watched recently, the Take That jukebox musical Greatest Days. Wild tangents about Bon Jovi, Xanadu, and a certain German experiment abound. ------------------------------------------------------------ You can support our small podcast by buying us a coffee!…

It's our anniversary episode and season finale! Take an unhinged trip down memory lane with us as we revisit the beginning of our podcast journey, the story behind our name, and discuss our favorite episodes. And of course, this episode would not be complete if we did not give a massive shout-out and thanks to our cookie-shroomies who somehow still…

In celebration of Pride Month, Chloe's successful indoctrination efforts, and Sandy's character growth, we talk about the phenomenon known as RuPaul's Drag Race! We compare our top ten queens, discuss the most iconic lewks and catchphrases, and relive the joyful moments of the show. Prepare to be gagged, gooped, and betrivvled! --------------------…

We bring you a pocket-sized deep dive episode today, featuring Chloe's research on Mother herself, Mariang Makiling. Who knew there was so much more to this tale? We didn't! ------------------------------------------------------------ Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? You can support our small podcast by using our affiliate links, or by…

In the first of our series on director Alfred Hitchcock's movies, we tackle Rear Window starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. Spoilers abound as we discuss whodunit, why, and our (disturbingly detailed) theories on the "how". We fixate on Grace Kelly's wardrobe and accent, and Chloe educates us on why Hitchcock was not the best human. -----------…

We're having a book day! We talk about the book series closest to our hearts, Sandy's recently fulfilled book quests, and why Chloe had to cook a whole chicken for herself. ------------------------------------------------------------ Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? You can support our small podcast by using our affiliate links, or by …

We discuss our recent binge watches and the new shows we are looking forward to, and also serve a chonky side salad of Gilmore Girls analysis. Mild spoilers ahead if you haven't caught up yet! ------------------------------------------------------------ Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? You can support our small podcast by using our aff…

In this episode dedicated to the classic courtroom drama A Few Good Men, we discuss our theories and burning questions and talk about that master class of a scene with Jack Nicholson. ------------------------------------------------------------ Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? You can support our small podcast by using our affiliate li…

It's Jingle season! Our first Jingle episode is also our first collab deep dive - where we find out about the histories of the stick-wielding Krampus and gift-giving Santa Claus. We also want to say thank you to all of you cookies who take the time to listen to our chaos here at the Hidden Cookies Podcast! We appreciate you! -----------------------…

We have a bonus episode for you, cookies! It's Part 2 of Sam's deep dive into K-pop. She walks us through the different eras and hits of a little indie band called BTS. We also include -tangentially - a discussion about The Script and Angels & Demons.----------------------Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? You can support our small podca…

We welcome returning guest and OG cookie Sam for Part 1 of her deep dive into the K-pop phenomenon. Take a journey with us as we cover the history, the grueling training, idol culture, and group roles. Chloe fangirls and Sandy tries to keep up. ----------------------Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? You can support our small podcast by …

It's the newest addition to our Halloween movie marathon! Let's talk about Hocus Pocus 2 and all the things: Billy Butcherson in drag, why Bette Midler is so cool, Sandy's obsession with Hannah Waddingham's arms, tangents about Nailed It!, and probably the most important question of all: who did SJP's brows? ---------------------- Wanna buy some st…

In another spoopy episode, we talk about our favorite and current Halloween reads, learn about hygge, and somehow manage to include our Brando impressions. ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? You can support our small podcast by using our affiliate links, or by buying us a coffee! Shopee: podlink.co/pv8 Lazada: podl…

We're back for Season 3, cookies! And what a topic to open with - the personification of spoopy month himself, Edgar Allan Poe. And in the best and spoopiest of coincidences, we found out that we recorded this episode on his death anniversary. He's aliiiiiiive!!! ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? You can support o…

We're ready to go all out on our spoopy and holiday season favorites, along with more (shallow) deep dives! See you in Season 3!

It's our season finale! And what's more fitting for a finale than a discussion about one of the few perfect movies ever made, "The Princess Bride"? This is a loopy, tangent-filled episode (which inevitably includes Errol Flynn) celebrating the perfect cast, our favorite scenes (practically the whole movie), behind-the-scenes titbits, and those icon…

It's an "egg-citing" day for Sandy as she discusses her strange fascination with Fabergé eggs and why she gets heart eyes looking at them. Chloe asks questions ("Can I afford an egg?"), and Sandy provides answers ("No"). ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support our small podcast by using our affiliate links: Shop…

In the first of our deep (or shallow) dive series, Chloe tells us all we need to know about that bad b*tch Medusa. We also discuss if Greek mythology is misogynistic. Spoiler alert: It is. ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support our small podcast by using our affiliate links: Shopee: podlink.co/pv8 Lazada: podli…

War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. But we do talk about our favorite war movies like Saving Private Ryan and Stalag 17. Chloe asks and Sandy answers: what is the Geneva convention? What is the "D" in D-Day? And we *think* we finally understand what actually happened in World War 1. ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel goo…

How would you define a comfort movie? Who is Sandy's favorite horse? Why does Chloe think horror hotels are cozy? And how is Gregory Peck connected to Kevin Bacon? Join us as we answer all these and more in our latest episode! P.S. Spoilers abound! ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support our small podcast by usi…

We talk about the TV shows we just finished and the shows we are currently watching, how Chloe's heart has surprisingly grown two sizes from watching Kim's Convenience, and why Sandy only watches the first half of every West Wing episode. Also, Chloe shares some TV trivia and outs Sandy's not-so-secret crush on Gordon Ramsay. ----------------------…

We talk about The Birdcage - why it still holds up after 26 years and why Val is an absolute D. Also, we miss Robin Williams and love him forever *sniff*. Chloe tutors Sandy all about Mama Ru and Drag Race, and explains what it means to sashay and shantay. Happy Pride Month, everyone! ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as wel…

It's all Jane Austen, all the time! Let's talk about her books, the movies made about her books, and the movies made about her. Spoiler alert: major fangirling over Darcy up ahead. ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support our small podcast by using our affiliate links: Shopee: podlink.co/pv8 Lazada: podlink.co/mk…

It's the episode we've been looking forward to and dreading at the same time - our Godfather episode! We attempt to explain why we love The Godfather and The Godfather Part II so much and why they are the best films ever made, even as we admit that we're too dumb to do so. And we try to answer the question: who is the better Don? Of course we could…

It took us until this episode to realize that Audrey Hepburn is actually our favorite classic Hollywood actress - and we scheduled this without realizing it was her birthday week as well! We talk about the movies that made us fans, our favorite quotes, and some of her iconic looks. Plus, Chloe shares some sweet trivia about the "lover-ly" legend an…

We talk about the books we read recently, ranging from romantic novels to historical adventures. This week's topics also include Sandy's obsession with Tolkien and Lady Macbeth, Achilles's famous heel, Chloe's lounge thoughts, and another friendly reminder never to trust boats. Spoilers ahead! ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel go…

It's a Lin-Manuel-stravaganza and roast, all in one episode! We discuss our many feelings about his work, from meh, to "it's perfect", to "I fell asleep". Chloe also shares some cool and sweet trivia about everyone's favorite fighting Frenchman (Lafayette!). ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support our small podc…

In their second Halloween special, Sandy and Chloe talk about their favorite warm and cozy Halloween movies ranging from old Hollywood classics to OG Disney cartoons, and explain what two movies they consider perfect for this spooky holiday. Happy Halloween! ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support our small podc…

In honor of spoopy month, Sandy asks and Chloe answers: is Wicca the same as Satanism? Why are we scared of witches? What is paganism? They also discuss the Salem Witch Trials and the origins of their favorite holiday, Halloween! ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support our small podcast by using our affiliate li…

It's finally here: Silmarillion Day! Sandy and Chloe discuss the tea about Galadriel's secret past, why Elrond's dad is the original Starman, how Melkor ruined the music with his pissy honking, and why Feanor is our favorite a**hole. Betrayal, incest, and murder - good times! ---------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Supp…

It is a momentous (and super-sized) episode! Sandy gets to nerd out about her favorite book/movies, The Lord of the Rings, and answers Chloe's burning questions. You would think that a discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece couldn't possibly include references to Little Women, The Princess Bride, Chonky Borks, and craft moms. But you'd be wrong…

Sam tells us how she *really* feels about the pretentiousness that is Wonder Woman 1984. The cookies continue their therapeutic discussion about why this movie was the ultimate betrayal, and why it makes you want to watch Black Panther instead. ---------------------------------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support our small …

It's all chaos up in here! With special guest Sam (another malditang pamangkin), the cookies dive deep and work through their unresolved issues with Wonder Woman, and happily get derailed by tangents upon tangents about BvS, The 1975, and the Themysciran accent.--------------------------Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support a small …

They're baaack! After an unplanned break due to some minor health issues that felt major at the time, Sandy and Chloe complete their movie exchange deal and discuss the classic movie "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", fangirl over Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman, and debate the merits of black and white movies.------------------------------------Wanna buy s…

Sandy is not ready to admit that she's now into true crime, and Chloe is very ready to admit that she's a murderino. And they might have just solved a 60-year-old case on their first try! Sandy also explains her two core beliefs: hiking is not good for your health, and you can't trust boats. ----------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as w…

After all the tangents, Sandy and Chloe finally devote an entire episode to Doctor Who. It's an emotional discussion of favorite episodes, companions, and Doctors. Plus, an obsession with plaid. ----------------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support a small podcast by using our affiliate links: Shopee: podlink.co/pv8 Lollie Books a…

Sandy and Chloe go way deep into the classic movie archives this week and fangirl over Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, and Fred Astaire. They also try to answer the question: how much trivia can be crammed into one episode? -------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support a small podcast by using our affiliate links: Shope…

It's Chloe's birthday! To celebrate, Sandy and Chloe try to act cool, look cool, and be cool as they compare and contrast those two classic movie musicals, Grease and Grease 2. Also, #FreeBritney. Check out the amazing soundtracks from these movies! Grease Grease 2 -------- Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support a small podcast by us…

It's the Loki finale! Sandy and Chloe try to process everything that went down, talk about how they don't want to talk about "Black Widow", drop the inevitable Doctor Who reference, and for some reason have a "Godfather" showdown. Bada bing bada boom. Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support a small podcast by using our affiliate links…

All the Lokis, all the time! There's Kid Loki, Boastful Loki, Classic Loki, and the best Loki of all time - Alligator Loki. Chloe and Sandy do a deep dive on the USS Eldridge and negotiate on future movies to watch. Plus, Chloe gives a lesson on amphibians vs reptiles. *Loki SPOILERS ahead* Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support a sm…

A chunky episode dedicated to the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie! With book and movie recommendations, and the inevitable tangents (this week: James Bond, The Detectorists and the ever-present Doctor Who). Plus, a new theme song for a new segment. Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? Support a small podcast by using our affiliate …

Catching up on Loki, with some tangent remarks about the Brontë sisters and an inability to stop talking about "Yesterday" (the bad movie, not the great song) and "Wonder Woman" (the bad movies, not the character). Plus, Chloe gives a lesson in linguistics. If you're a Shopee-holic like us, please consider supporting us by using our affiliate link …

Chloe's beef with the pandemic, missing Alanis, and a lost opportunity to live on a prayer. Also anthropomorphic nerds, feel-good sports shows, and the best era ever. Plus, Sandy confuses a polar bear with a sheep.

Milk tea, Doctor Who, incredibly bad Owen Wilson impressions, and the first episode of Loki! Plus, Sandy tries to figure out how Time works. *Loki SPOILERS ahead*