In today's episode, Jessica does things a little differently - not one book or movie or comfort show but three comfort shows, and not just three comfort shows but three comfort shows and their companion podcasts. So, join Jess as she discusses THE WEST WING and the podcast THE WEST WING WEEKLY; THE GOOD PLACE and the podcast THE GOOD PLACE THE PODC…

In the second episode of season 2, Jessica and Laura do a re-read of the Lucy Maud Montgomery novel THE BLUE CASTLE. The comfort food is chinese food, specifically wonton soup and pork fried rice. And the community comfort is the tactile experience of a bowl of dry rice or beans (listen to the episode for details, you'll get it). So, crack open you…

In the midst of the global pandemic of Covid 19, we here at Comfort Measures thought we should try in some small way to help address the crisis and since we're not medical professionals, or essential workers or ventilator manufacturers, we're doing it the only way we know how by discussing a comfort movie and eating some comfort food. As you'll hea…

Episode 12 - In our 12th episode, Jessica tackles her first (but far from her last) science fiction Comfort Media as she takes a deep dive into the premiere episode of the (criminally-cancelled-too-soon - Thanks, Frelling SciFi Channel!) television series, FARSCAPE. The Comfort Food is buttermilk biscuits. And the Community Comfort is (a bit on the…

In our latest episode, Jessica does a re-read of the hilarious Jennifer Crusie novel FAKING IT. The comfort food is blueberry muffins. And the community comfort is the scent of cinnamon (and the Christmas spices that go with it - clove and nutmeg)...so drop a nice cinnamon Christmas blend in the diffuser, grab a warm blueberry muffin (with some sof…

Episode 10 - In our February episode, we jump in to the 1987 Rob Reiner classic - THE PRINCESS BRIDE. So, in the spirit of Inigo Montoya: Hello. My name is Jessica Ammirati. You're seeking comfort. Prepare to (re)watch! Jessica's co-host this month is none other than retired English and American Studies and Dean of Studies, Theresa (aka Mom) Ammira…

COMFORT MEASURES is BACK! And, in our first episode of 2019, Jessica is joined by Camilla Ammirati for a deep dive into the Jane Austen film classic - SENSE & SENSIBILITY. Join us for tea and biscuits and a discussion of sisters, WILLOUGHBY(!), weird fingernail things, and spray-painted sheep. For more about Camilla and her folklorist work, check o…

Episode 8 - In episode 8, Jessica does a re-watch of the pilot episode of the Gilmore Girls. The comfort food is apple pie. And the community comfort is a fire in a woodstove...so, light up a (nice and contained - safety first!) fire, grab a slice of homemade apple pie, cue up Gilmore Girls on Netflix, and join Jessica for a discussion of the fast-…

Episode 7 - In episode 7, we discuss Nora Ephron's uniquely Washington DC novel, HEARTBURN. Joining Jessica for the deep dive, is actor/producer/writer/director and founding artistic director of Tongue In Cheek Theater (www.tictheater.com), Jake Lipman* (www.jakelipman.com). The comfort food is (Nora-approved) mashed potatoes. Community Comfort is …

In episode 6, Jessica takes a deep dive into the pilot episode of the JJ Abrams Spy Show Classic - ALIAS. The comfort food is the NY Deli Classic - the black and white cookie. And the community comfort is the Winter Classic - the towel warmer...so, throw on a pair of warm sweat pants, cue up Alias on Amazon, grab a black and white, and join Jessica…

Episode 5 - In honor of Baseball Season's Opening Day, we do a deep dive into the 1988 Baseball Classic - BULL DURHAM. Joining Jessica for the discussion is baseball romance novelist, Jen Doyle and the comfort food pairing is (of course) Cracker Jacks. So "buy me some peanuts and (you know what)", cue up the flick, and join us for the rewatch. You …

In episode four, Jessica is flying solo and taking a closer look at the 1993 movie SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER. The comfort food pairing is pizza - but not just any pizza - a pizza that means something special to you. So grab a slice, and join Jess for a discussion that touches on topics ranging from chess to competition to fathers to a stuffed moo…

In our third episode, we take a closer look at the novel LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Our comfort food pairing is cast-iron-baked-sourdough-bread with Kerrygold butter and our guest co-host is screenwriter, Terri Viani. So, grab a piece of fresh baked bread warm from the oven, slather on a nice big pat of Kerrygold butter,…

Episode 2 - In our second episode, we take a closer look at the show SPORTS NIGHT, specifically season 1, episode 2, "The Apology". Our comfort food pairing is apple cider donuts and our guest co-host is singer/songwriter Miss Lynn - Lynn Hickernell. Enjoy the discussion, the donuts, and the sampling of Miss Lynn's songs including: "The Thread", "F…

In our first official episode of Comfort Measures, we take a deep dive into the comfort movie - THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER (yes I called it a comfort movie) - while munching on one of the truly perfect movie comfort foods - Popcorn! (artisanally) stove-popped of course.By Jessica Ammirati

Comfort Measures - the podcast that looks at the media we consume and the food we eat when we are seeking comfort. Find out more at patreon.com/comfortmeasures Don't forget to subscribe to the show!By Jessica Ammirati