Best Paginated Media Podcasts (2024)

1
Episode 74: The Crown Season 6, Episode 10 Sleep, Dearie, Sleep Recap 1:01:30

3M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss the series finale of The Crown - Season 6, Episode 10: Sleep, Dearie, Sleep. Together, they break down the series conclusion, the returns of Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, and the way that the finale grappled with death without actually killing anyone. Plus, Ca…

1
Episode 73: The Crown Season 6, Episode 9 Hope Street Recap 49:42

3M ago49:42

49:42

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 9: Hope Street. Together, they break down the episode's rom-com ending and eulogize all the various different versions of the Queen Mother that they saw throughout the series. Plus, does Peter Morgan like Tony Blair?…

1
Episode 72: The Crown Season 6, Episode 8 Ritz Recap 44:35

3M ago44:35

44:35

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 8: Ritz and realize wait... so A Royal Night Out could have been real?! Lesley Manville finally has an opportunity to put her full range on display. Plus, Ivan shares his conspiracy about Peter Morgan's depiction of the Queen Mother…

1
Episode 71: The Crown Season 6, Episode 7 Alma Mater Recap 48:59

4M ago48:59

48:59

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 7: Alma Mater. Does Kate Middleton's mother deserve her own spin-off show? Perhaps, if it means more Eve Best. Plus, Carlyn breaks down which came first - the art or the fart.By Paginated Media

1
Episode 70: The Crown Season 6, Episode 6 Ruritania Recap 54:40

4M ago54:40

54:40

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 6: Ruritania, an episode with some nostalgic and recognizable beats from The Crown of old. Together, they break down the differences between The Crown's portrayal of Tony Blair and the Michael Sheen (not Martin Sheen) version that t…

1
Episode 69: The Crown Season 6, Episode 5 Willsmania Recap 51:57

4M ago51:57

51:57

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 5: Willsmania. Together, they break down the interesting decision to recast what arguably could have been the Season 6, Part 1 finale, and discuss whether this episode represents a quiet return to form. Plus, is Charles trying to te…

1
Episode 68: The Crown Season 6, Episode 4 The Aftermath Recap 44:20

4M ago44:20

44:20

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 4: The Aftermath. Together, they compare and contrast this episode to The Queen, also written by Peter Morgan, and discuss how the two portrayals approach the days following Diana's death very differently. They also take a look ahea…

1
Episode 131: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - December 2023 51:57

4M ago51:57

51:57

Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in December 2023, including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Anyone But You, Silent Night, Poor Things, American Fiction, and more. Marisa shares her next guilty pleasure show. Plus, stop coming at Jermaine because he uses Apple Music!By Paginated Media

1
Episode 67: The Crown Season 6, Episode 3 Dis-Moi Oui Recap 43:24

4M ago43:24

43:24

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 3: Dis-Moi Oui. Together, they break down the return of the dog from the season premiere, analyze the blame pie chart, and dive into why The Crown may have decided to lean into Mohammed's narrative. Plus, Ivan has some thoughts on y…

1
Episode 66: The Crown Season 6, Episode 2 Two Photographs Recap 46:25

5M ago46:25

46:25

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 2: Two Photographs. Sam addresses the fact that The Crown chose to address him. Carlyn is a little disappointed in the maid's gossip game (or lack thereof). Plus, Ivan takes a look at the Royal Family website in the Way Back Machine…

1
Episode 65: The Crown Season 6, Episode 1 Persona Non Grata Recap - Crowning Around 52:16

5M ago52:16

52:16

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 1: Persona Non Grata. Together, they break down the shift that The Crown has taken away from Queen Elizabeth, and speculate as to what a more Queen Elizabeth-focused final season would look like. Plus, sponsors?…

1
Episode 65: The Crown Season 6, Episode 1 Persona Non Grata Recap 52:16

5M ago52:16

52:16

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 1: Persona Non Grata. Together, they break down the shift that The Crown has taken away from Queen Elizabeth, and speculate as to what a more Queen Elizabeth-focused final season would look like. Plus, sponsors?…

1
Episode 65: The Crown Season 6, Episode 1 Persona Non Grata Recap - Crowning Around 52:16

5M ago52:16

52:16

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 1: Persona Non Grata. Together, they break down the shift that The Crown has taken away from Queen Elizabeth, and speculate as to what a more Queen Elizabeth-focused final season would look like. Plus, sponsors?…

1
Episode 130: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - November 2023 52:43

6M ago52:43

52:43

Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in November 2023, including The Marvels, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Wish, Saltburn, Priscilla, Next Goal Wins, The Curse, Squid Game: The Challenge, Colin From Accounts, and more. Marisa shares her next guilty pleasure show. Plus, has Marvel fatigue finally set in?…

1
Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap - Crowning Around 57:30

7M ago57:30

57:30

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn rem…

1
Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap - Crowning Around 57:30

7M ago57:30

57:30

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn rem…

1
Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap 57:30

7M ago57:30

57:30

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn rem…

1
Episode 129: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - September 2023 1:04:20

8M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in September 2023, including The Golden Bachelor, Snake Oil, Sex Education, The Morning Show, Gen V, The Other Black Girl, Dicks the Musical, Saw X, She Came to Me, Love at First Sight, and more. Marisa learns her contact info for Jermaine has been incorrect for months. Plus, Jermaine…

1
Episode 63: Diana (2013) Recap - Crowning Around 50:00

8M ago50:00

50:00

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the garden of love that is Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2013 film Diana, starring Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Charles Edwards, and Geraldine James. The film boasts a 7% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it can't be that bad, right? Plus, some Razzie Award trivia.…

1
Episode 63: Diana (2013) Recap 50:00

8M ago50:00

50:00

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the garden of love that is Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2013 film Diana, starring Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Charles Edwards, and Geraldine James. The film boasts a 7% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it can't be that bad, right? Plus, some Razzie Award trivia.…

1
Episode 63: Diana (2013) Recap - Crowning Around 50:00

8M ago50:00

50:00

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the garden of love that is Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2013 film Diana, starring Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Charles Edwards, and Geraldine James. The film boasts a 7% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it can't be that bad, right? Plus, some Razzie Award trivia.…

1
Episode 62: The Young Victoria (2009) Recap 46:37

9M ago46:37

46:37

While waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, o…

1
Episode 62: The Young Victoria (2009) Recap - Crowning Around 46:37

9M ago46:37

46:37

While waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, o…

1
Episode 128: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - August 2023 1:08:47

9M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in August 2023, including Big Brother, The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Rap Sh!t, Strange Planet, Red, White & Royal Blue, The Monkey King, The Meg 2, and Gran Turismo. Which joke suggestion leads Marisa to threaten divorce? Plus, thoug…

1
Episode 62: The Young Victoria (2009) Recap - Crowning Around 46:37

9M ago46:37

46:37

While waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, o…

1
Episode 127: How I Met Your Father 219 Shady Parker and 220 Okay Fine, It's a Hurricane Recap 1:10:56

9M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episodes 219: Shady Parker and 220: Okay Fine, It's a Hurricane, which premiered on July 11, 2023. With a series renewal TBC, do we feel confident on where we're at in our father search at the close of Season 2? And who earns our overall season MVP awards? Plus, we have some questions about Drew..…

1
Episode 126: How I Met Your Father 218 Parent Trap Recap 44:10

10M ago44:10

44:10

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 218: Parent Trap, which premiered on July 4, 2023. Marisa would recognize Gronk's voice anywhere. Sam decides whether he would rather join a Millie Bobby Brown book club or an Olivia Rodrigo book club. Plus, who reacts this way for tiramisu?…

1
Episode 125: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - July 2023 59:24

10M ago59:24

59:24

Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in July 2023, including Barbie, Oppenheimer, The Haunted Mansion, Quarterback, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York, Survival of the Thickest, and The Afterparty. Plus, Jermaine shares some thoughts from his first ever trip to Los Angeles.…

1
Episode 124: How I Met Your Father 217 Out of Sync Recap 50:06

10M ago50:06

50:06

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 217: Out of Sync, which premiered on June 27, 2023. Marisa's TikTok feed is getting a little weird, and Sam learns about Taye Diggs' social media presence. Plus, a blast from the past on the sound board.By Paginated Media

1
Episode 123: How I Met Your Father 216 The Jersey Connection Recap 45:10

10M ago45:10

45:10

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 216: The Jersey Connection, which premiered on June 20, 2023. Sam appreciates the turn the show takes with the Big Kid Chef. Marisa finds Val and Charlie to be tragic. Bob crushes us with the things he does. Plus, what is the tramp in Lady and the Tramp's actual name?…

1
Episode 122: How I Met Your Father 215 Working Girls Recap 42:19

10M ago42:19

42:19

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 215: Working Girls, which premiered on June 13, 2023. Can we officially qualify Sophie as an anti-hero? And will Sid's storylines ever get a little bit more time to breathe? Plus, who is out there using candy cane soap? Because stop that.By Paginated Media

1
Episode 121: How I Met Your Father 214 Disengagement Party Recap 45:52

10M ago45:52

45:52

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 214: Disengagement Party, which premiered on June 6, 2023. How come Val's mom doesn't want to name the British Spider-Man? And who does Swish know at the State Department to get him a private island? Plus, is Joe Pesci's New York Musts a real book?…

1
Episode 120: How I Met Your Father 213 Family Business Recap 45:25

11M ago45:25

45:25

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 213: Family Business, which premiered on May 30, 2023. Do Kyle Richards and Brooke Shields look the same? And how many hot dog can they squeeze into one podcast? Plus, does Val have a Vaseline problem?By Paginated Media

1
Episode 119: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - June 2023 1:00:28

11M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Sam and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in June 2023, including Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, No Hard Feelings, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, The Blackening, The Idol, The Lazarus Project, The Bear, and The Crowded Room. With Marisa out, they do their best to stay focused. Plus, thoughts on Max and the new Netflix ac…

1
Episode 118: How I Met Your Father 212 Not a Mama Mia Recap - The Outfit Repeaters 47:33

11M ago47:33

47:33

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 212: Not a Mama Mia, which premiered on May 23, 2023. Has the show finally found its groove? And what are the odds that three people from the first Lollapalooza all end up in the New York metropolitan area. Plus, will Taylor return?By Paginated Media

1
Episode 118: How I Met Your Father 212 Not a Mama Mia Recap - The Outfit Repeaters 47:33

11M ago47:33

47:33

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 212: Not a Mama Mia, which premiered on May 23, 2023. Has the show finally found its groove? And what are the odds that three people from the first Lollapalooza all end up in the New York metropolitan area. Plus, will Taylor return?By Paginated Media

1
Episode 118: How I Met Your Father 212 Not a Mama Mia Recap 47:33

11M ago47:33

47:33

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 212: Not a Mama Mia, which premiered on May 23, 2023. Has the show finally found its groove? And what are the odds that three people from the first Lollapalooza all end up in the New York metropolitan area. Plus, will Taylor return?By Paginated Media

1
Episode 117: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - May 2023 1:00:56

12M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in May 2023, including Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3, You Hurt My Feelings, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, XO, Kitty, American Born Chinese, Silo, High Desert, and White House Plumbers. Plus, Sam prepares Jermaine for Fast X by walking him through the Fast & Furious ride at …

1
Episode 116: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - April 2023 1:05:20

1y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in April 2023, including Schmigadoon, Barry, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Jury Duty, The Super Mario Bros Movie, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret, Renfield, and Ghosted. Sam forgets how to read a calendar and plugs a Tuesday night HBO lineup that doesn't exist. Plus, Jermaine…

1
Episode 115: How I Met Your Father 210 I'm His Swish and 211 Daddy Recap 1:07:24

1y ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episodes 210: I'm His Swish and 211: Daddy, which premiered on March 28, 2023. Is John Corbett the father? And was the Barney cameo really necessary? Plus, is Swish really here to stay?By Paginated Media

1
Episode 114: How I Met Your Father 208 Rewardishment and 209 The Welcome Protocol Recap 1:03:48

1y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episodes 208: Rewardishment and 209: The Welcome Protocol, which premiered on March 14, 2023 and March 21, 2023 respectively. Marisa and Sam fundamentally disagree on John Corbett's role in the show. Marisa learns about anatomy, and Sam is confused why their rewardishment scenario is just two puni…

1
Episode 113: How I Met Your Father 206 Universal Therapy and 207 A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Valentine’s Day Recap 1:00:17

1y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episodes 206: Universal Therapy and 207: A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Valentine’s Day, which premiered on February 28, 2023 and March 7, 2023 respectively. What on earth are Lizzie and Miranda doing on How I Met Your Father? Is Ronnie the father? Plus, a slew of new inductees into the W…

1
Episode 112: How I Met Your Father 204 Pathetic Deirdre and 205 Ride or Die Recap 1:11:11

1y ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episodes 204: Pathetic Deirdre and 205: Ride or Die, which premiered on February 14, 2023 and February 21, 2023 respectively. Marisa is becoming all in on Chris Lowell as Jesse, in no small part due to the instant classic "Mega Amazing Lady." Plus, did Sid just deliver the best line of the series …

1
Episode 111: How I Met Your Father 203 The Reset Button Recap 51:02

1y ago51:02

51:02

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 203: The Reset Button, which premiered February 7, 2023. One of the craziest episodes thus far, this episode provided them with a Flubber musical, raw bison meat, a men's rights movement, the Wizard of Oz of the Sky, emojis, and so much more. Plus, Marisa shares an update of how her first …

1
Episode 110: How I Met Your Father 202 Midwife Crisis Recap 56:31

1y ago56:31

56:31

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 202: Midwife Crisis, which premiered January 31, 2023. Marisa can relate to Meredith and her deviated septum. Kim Cattrall may have just given us the line of the series. And why are Tia and Tamera in a bidding war over a photo of a substitute music teacher? Plus, would this episode have be…

1
Episode 109: The (Pre)View Special with Jermaine Fletcher - February 2023 54:12

1y ago54:12

54:12

Marisa, Sam, and Jermaine preview the tv shows and movies coming in February 2023, including Gunther's Millions, You, Hello Tomorrow, Cocaine Bear, Your Place or Mine, and Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Together, they speculate what M. Night Shyamalan's latest twist will be in Knock at the Cabin, and Jermaine reveals the movie that's making him…

1
Episode 108: How I Met Your Father 201 Cool and Chill Recap - The Outfit Repeaters 49:27

1y ago49:27

49:27

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 201: Cool and Chill, which premiered January 24, 2023. Sam wonders why Sid picked literally the worst line dance as his favorite, and Marisa is fully on board for the chaos to come that this episode teases. Plus, how likely are we to see more Sex and the City alumni show up on How I Met Yo…

1
Episode 108: How I Met Your Father 201 Cool and Chill Recap 49:27

1y ago49:27

49:27

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 201: Cool and Chill, which premiered January 24, 2023. Sam wonders why Sid picked literally the worst line dance as his favorite, and Marisa is fully on board for the chaos to come that this episode teases. Plus, how likely are we to see more Sex and the City alumni show up on How I Met Yo…

1
Episode 108: How I Met Your Father 201 Cool and Chill Recap - The Outfit Repeaters 49:27

1y ago49:27

49:27

Marisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 201: Cool and Chill, which premiered January 24, 2023. Sam wonders why Sid picked literally the worst line dance as his favorite, and Marisa is fully on board for the chaos to come that this episode teases. Plus, how likely are we to see more Sex and the City alumni show up on How I Met Yo…

1
Episode 61: The Crown Season 5, Episode 10 Decommissioned Recap 55:19

1y ago55:19

55:19

Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 10: Decommissioned, and to look back at Season 5 as a whole. Then, they look ahead to Season 6 and make predictions about what's likely to come. Plus, which American Idol winner would Carlyn have voted for?…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Paginated Media Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide