A podcast for the pop culture enthusiast. Join Greg and Liz as they deep dive into all those things you kind of remember and could never forget.
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Send us a Text Message. Babysitting. Seems like a simple concept but there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Join Greg and Liz as they discuss the evolution of babysitting, the surprising role the women’s movement had on the industry, how society and horror movies turned babysitters into the perfect victim and whether or not The Babysitter’s C…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we're talking all things summer! From our cookout staples to summer playlist, the smells of summer to the proper way to dress a pasta salad and Now and Then to Wet Hot American Summer...we cover it all. So grab your swim trunks, lotion up those stems and join us for this big summer blowout! Now & Then (Pr…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us this week as we journey back in time to understand The Seven Wonders of the World. We start with Liz listing off her dead wrong list of what she THOUGHT they were and move on to figuring out WHY they were so important. We then break down each wonder, what made them special and where they stand today. Finally, we disc…
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The Beautiful Lives of Shelley Duvall, Richard Simmons, Dr. Ruth and Shannen Doherty
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Send us a Text Message. 2024 has been an especially hard year for celebrity losses, particularly July 11-13, 2024. What started out as an episode to honor Shelley Duvall turned into an In Memoriam for Shelley, Richard Simmons, Dr Ruth and Shannen Doherty. In this episode, we honor their lives, their work and the amazing legacy they all have left be…
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Send us a Text Message. In the summer of 2023, Greg began a year-long campaign to do an episode on Gladiator. No, not the Oscar-winning 2000 historical drama... the 1992 Brian Dennehy/Cuba Gooding Jr boxing movie that no one remembers. And as hard as Liz tried to explain to him that no one wanted to listen to a podcast about a movie with a 31% appr…
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From Austen to As If: Exploring Emma & Clueless
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Send us a Text Message. From matchmaking to makeovers...join us as we examine the classic Jane Austen novel "Emma" and the iconic 90s film "Clueless" that was inspired by it. We'll unpack the similarities and differences between Emma Woodhouse and Cher Horowitz, examining how each character navigates their social spheres and give Amy Heckerling all…
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Send us a Text Message. Grab your sparklers and join us as we dive into the Fourth of July! We go way back to discuss what a petty bitch John Adams is and why Greg is such a Foundie*. Then we move to our childhood celebrations, the time Greg fell in love under the McCoy Stadium lights and why it's important to bring a dish to certain cookouts. We a…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's Very Special Episode, we're discussing Very Special Episodes! Nothing was more unnerving than your favorite sitcom trying to unpack a whole ass trauma in 22 minutes and we can't wait to break down some of our favorites. From Jessie's caffeine pill addiction to Will's absentee father issues, we cover some of the mo…
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to clean out those lockers because we are talking the last day of school! From the last day debauchery to embarrassing yearbook mishaps, we get into what it is that makes the end of the year so dang special. We also discuss two of our favorite last day of school movies: Dazed & Confused and Can't Hardly Wait. Homew…
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Send us a Text Message. On May 30, 2024, we entered (more) unprecedented times when a former U.S. President was convicted on 34 felony accounts. But what does it all mean? Join us this week as we bring in political expert (and Liz's dad) Guy Dufault to help us break down the crime, the conviction, what it means for the future and how the hell we en…
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Send us a Text Message. In 2015, thousands of marriages imploded when the user list for the affair-seeking website Ashley Madison was leaked. In 2024, Netflix released a documentary that shines a new light on what really happened. Join us this week as we dive into the company, the scandal, the lies and the men who told them. Homework Ashley Madison…
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for the time of your life because we’re talking movie soundtracks this week! We count down our top soundtracks from the seventies through today (even if Old Man Greg doesn't think they make good soundtracks anymore.) Join us as we discuss the music, the scenes they remind us of and go off on multiple tangents about…
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Send us a Text Message. Everyone knows Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone...or did he? Join us this week as we dive into one of the greatest inventions of all time and also the one most likely to ruin society completely: The telephone. We discuss the men that almost invented it, the race to patent it, the evolution that happened because o…
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Send us a Text Message. Every mom experiences mom guilt but some really should. If you've ever slept with your teenage sons friends, allowed your 10-year-old daughter to pose in Playboy or raised your kids to run a crime ring, we're talking about you! Join us this week as we make ourselves feel better by diving into the worst of the worst moms and …
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Send us a Text Message. Grab your magic umbrella and sail into this episode as we discuss (almost) everyone's favorite nanny, Mary Poppins! From the heartbreaking origin story to the 1964 classic and the 2018 remake, we break down the legacy and meaning behind this classic tale. We also dive into the impact it has had, the accusations of racism and…
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Send us a Text Message. "He's just not that into you." Six words that launched a tv episode, a best selling book and a major motion picture starring pretty much every actor in Hollywood. But what does it mean? Join us as we dive into how such a simple concept opened the eyes of millions of women, why it holds such a special place in Liz's heart and…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we lace up our skates and hit the ice for a nostalgic journey through the iconic Mighty Ducks trilogy. From the underdog story of misfit kids turned hockey champs to their international adventures and then weirdly back to high school competition, we dissect the quacky charm, memorable moments, and enduring l…
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Send us a Text Message. People have always been obsessed with celebrities but some take it further than others. Join us this week as we dive into the world of celebrity stalkers: the psychology behind it, the lengths some will go to meet their obsessions and what mental illness so many of them have in common. Plus, Liz details her top five celebrit…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of record-breaking feats from the iconic Guinness Book of World Records. From the most hot dogs to the longest kiss, the tallest to the tiniest, we explore our favorites and revisit one of Greg’s favorite games: 9 or 90.By Greg & Liz
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we dive into the lore of The Illuminati. From Angels and Demons to Beyonce and Jay-Z, we discuss what’s real, what isn’t and how something called “Operation Mindfuck” turned the Illuminati into what it is today.By Greg & Liz
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Send us a Text Message. While Dan Schneider is best known for cranking out hit show after hit show for Nickelodeon, the new docuseries Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV lifts the veil on the seedy underbelly of kids entertainment. Join us this week as we discuss the hostile work environment, inappropriate behaviors and crimes that exist behind…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this episode as we delve into the mischievous world of “Problem Child” and its sequel. From Junior’s ”hilarious” antics to Trixies troublmaking, we dissect the good, the bad and the Gottfried behind these classic nineties films.By Greg & Liz
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An Unsolved Warwick Murder featuring Ben Kean
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Send us a Text Message. Kathy Nicastro Luongo was found murdered in the parking lot of City Hall in Warwick, Rhode Island on May 20, 1984. Though the details of that day remain a mystery, two real estate agents turned citizen detectives have made it their mission to find out what happened. We are joined this week by Ben Kean, who discusses his ties…
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Send us a Text Message. In a surprising move, Greg chose the 1988 sobfest "Beaches" as the topic for this week. Join us as we discuss the movie, explore our own lifelong friendships, pinpoint the common symptom you had to have to die in the eighties and go off on multiple tangents that have absolutely nothing to do with Bette Midler. Homework Beach…
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Send us a Text Message. Step into the world of sex, drugs and rock 'n roll as we take an look into one of the most iconic bands of the last century. From the lineup changes to the tumultuous relationships, join us as we dive into the music, the mayhem and the mysticism that is Fleetwood Mac.By Greg & Liz
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine owning the world's greatest love songs, by the greatest voices of our time, in a once in a lifetime collection...well, you can't because no one has CD players anymore. But you can listen to us discuss them! Join us as we dive into some of the most beautiful songs of the 80's and 90's, break down the incredible videos…
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Send us a Text Message. Inspired by finding a copy of “Memoirs of a Geisha” at a local thrift store, this weeks episode focuses on one of histories most incredible living works of art: the geisha. We explore their history, separate fact from fiction and celebrate the artistry of these iconic figures. We also take a closer look at the 1997 historica…
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We Are The World: The Greatest Night In Pop
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Send us a Text Message. The documentary "The Greatest Night In Pop" revisits one of the most groundbreaking moments in music history: how a night in January 1985 brought together 45 of the most successful musicians in the industry and Dan Akroyd to help fight the famine happening in Ethiopia. Join Greg and Liz as they discuss the documentary, the k…
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Send us a Text Message. Nickelodeon holds a special place in the hearts of our generation, and for good reason: it always put kids first. Whether it was the game shows we knew we could beat, the original stories we couldn't have dreamt up or how it made all of our Saturday nights that much better, it couldn't be beat. Join Greg and Liz as they hop …
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Send us a Text Message. How many interesting things are there to say about Mean Girls? The limit does not exist! Join us as we dive into the movie and the book that inspired it all. Unpack the nuances of friendships, cliques, gossip, reputations, teasing and so much more in this weeks fetch episode. Homework Mean Girls (Paramount) "Queen Bees & Wan…
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Send us a Text Message. We're staying right on top of that, Rose, with this week's episode about the nineties cult classic, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. Join us as we dive into the casting shakeups, how it thrived after being a box office failure and finally break down the insane plotlines in this roughed up classic. Come check it out once…
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Send us a Text Message. Milli Vanilli was one of the most popular musical acts of the late eighties and early nineties but their success would be short-lived once it was discovered that they were faking the whole thing. But how did two young guys from Europe manage to fool the entire music industry? With a lot of help, it turns out. Join Greg and L…
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Anastasia, Rasputin & The Fall Of The Romanov Dynasty
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Send us a Text Message. Have you heard there's a rumor in St Petersburg? Turns out, there was so much more to the tale of the Princess Anastasia than her mysterious end. Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the road that lead to the famous mystery: from Tsar Nicholas II's ill-fated reign that resulted in a revolution to the families close ties to th…
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Send us a Text Message. Nothing says the end of the year like a pop culture roundup! Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the biggest headlines of the year. From Bravo's Scandoval to Barbie's Box Office Bonanza, from Gwyneth on the stand to Taylor in the stands, we discuss all the stories that gripped the nation this year, as well as what New Year’s…
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A Really Good Christmas Special with RI Christmas Guy, Adam Wotherspoon
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Send us a Text Message. We are closing out our Christmas series this week with the creator of one of the largest home light displays in all of Rhode Island, Adam Wotherspoon. We talk through his inspiration, how one actually pulls off a "Griswoldian" display, and what he really thinks about strangers driving by his house every night. We also get in…
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Send us a Text Message. Get those bells ready to jingle because we are rockin around the christmas tree this week! Join Greg and Liz as they power through their head colds to bring you all the thoughts on their favorite Christmas tunes. From the military ties through Mariah’s unparalleled reign, from Bing and Bowie to Grande and Groban, we hit them…
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Send us a Text Message. Who’s ready to get Dickensian?! “A Christmas Carol” is one of the most popular novels of all time but have you ever really thought about where it came from? Join Greg and Liz as they dive into Charles Dickens past, the child labor that inspired the tale, a psychological examination of Ebenezer Scrooge and all of the differen…
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Send us a Text Message. The moment Greg's been waiting for has finally arrived! Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the man, the myth, the legend: Jean Claude Van Damme. From his classic movies to his influence on eighties kids ( especially a young Greg Charpentier), they cover it all! Homework Bloodsport Lionheart Kickboxer…
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Send us a Text Message. This weeks episode celebrates all of our favorite parts about the fourth Thursday in November! Join us as we dive into the presidential turkey pardons, our favorite sides, dissect the few Thanksgiving movies we could find and pick which Friends episode is our favorite. Homework Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Paramount) Home…
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Send us a Text Message. In an effort to make Liz feel better about turning 40, we're talking aging: our fears, our sliding doors moments, the key to a long life, our own personal midlife crises and finally we try to figure out where all of our friends went. This episode is for anyone who might be going through their own midlife crisis or just needs…
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Send us a Text Message. And we're back to finish up our recap of "The Woman In Me", the memoir from Ms. Britney Jean Spears. In this episode, we discuss her relationship with Kevin Federline, the road to conservatorship, how she finally broke free and our final thoughts on the book. We also go a little deeper into the creepy connection between two …
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Send us a Text Message. Join us this week as we dive into the first half of the highly anticipated memoir from Ms. Britney Jean Spears. We move through her prescient childhood, her rise to the top, the Timberlake of it all, that 55-hour marriage and the partying that would turn the world against her. We had so much to say we couldn't even make it t…
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Send us a Text Message. Do you like scary movies? If so, this is the episode for you! Join us as we dive into the horror movies that have terrified generations old and new, break down what worked, what still makes no sense and finally reach the end of our spooky season episodes. Homework Nightmare on Elm Street (Max) Child's Play (Tubi) Friday the …
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Send us a Text Message. Step into the eerie world of Halloween in our latest episode! Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the history of this bewitching holiday, exploring its ancient origins and modern traditions, as well as their favorite specials, music, candy and everything in between.By Greg & Liz
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Send us a Text Message. Part two of our witch episode is here! Join us as we dive into the mystifying world of witch trials, explore the curious history of witch tests, and conjure up the cinematic magic of "The Craft," "Practical Magic," and "The Witch" in this very special bonus episode.By Greg & Liz
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Send us a Text Message. Since the beginning of time, witchcraft has been one of the most revered and reviled practices in the world. But it also has been one of the most misunderstood. Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the ancient origins, the truth about paganism/Wicca and the surprising role female reproductive rights and land ownership played …
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Send us a Text Message. The time we have all been waiting for is here! Now that Halloween season has arrived, we have chosen two of our favorite topics for this weeks episode: Celebrities (Liz) and Ghost Stories (Greg). Join us as we discuss our experience with ghost stories, retell some of our favorites from the show Celebrity Ghost Stories and ju…
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Send us a Text Message. We all love Meryl Streep but there is one kind of role that stands out above the rest: Mean Meryl. From a spicy seductress in She-Devil to fading starlet in Death Becomes Her, from frigid fashionista in The Devil Wears Prada to skeptical sister in Doubt, we celebrate the talent of one of our generations finest actors. Join u…
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Send us a Text Message. Weddings. What was once a simple declaration of love is a now a huge undertaking that can wreak havoc on your finances and mental health. So how did we get here? Join Greg and Liz as they dive into their respective experiences, the history behind the traditions and what the Banks-Mckenzie wedding would look like in todays ec…
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Send us a Text Message. New Kids On The Block took the world by storm in the late eighties and early nineties. Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the music, the phenomenon and, most importantly, the rat tail of it all.By Greg & Liz
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