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Debut Buddies

Nate Ragolia, Chelsea Hollander, Kelly Attaway

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This is a fortnightly podcast about firsts, exploring the initial offerings in an artist’s catalogue, the first forays in a medium, the first season, first book, first video game… Well, you get the idea. Firsts! Hosted by Kelly Attaway, Chelsea Hollander, and Nate Ragolia. ***Ep 1 - 200, this was the comedy/trivia podcast, A Vague Idea.
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Matt McConkey (“Homophilia”) is here to unpack all things And Just Like That Season 2: the episodes, the cultural impact, and the themes. Matt and his star-studded roster of fellow fanatics (his own Mirandas and Charlottes and Che Diazes, if you will) share their conversations on friendship, aging, dating, death, work… and how we as a community can bring Samantha back full-time.
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A bitesize series of podcasts that will take a look at the brightest young talents in the Premier League and beyond. Our award-winning writers will not only tell you about the youngsters coming through at your club, but also offer a deeper look at youth set-ups, pathways to the first team and how these starlets are integrated into the senior sides. Or not, as the case may be...Over the next few weeks we’ll look at the future stars coming through at Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chel ...
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Back in 2007, a review of Cameron Crowe's ELIZABETHTOWN on a little website called The A.V. Club set off a cultural firestorm by birthing the term "Manic Pixie Dream Girl". On this episode of Debut Buddies, we get into the origins of (and problems with) the term, discuss the original MPDG in question (as played in the film by Kirsten Dunst), and co…
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Once there was a dog, and it was hot. Then, there were more of these hot dogs, and they were pursued by insatiable eating machines that sought only their delicious destruction in horrifying numbers. Now, we celebrate these eating champions as gods among humanity, turning what could be months of school lunches for a child into 10 minutes of gladiato…
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Sometimes, you want a podcast with some extra swing... and a side of high-flying, above-pool acrobatic action! This episode, special guest Buddy Savanna Sneeringer helps us explore the ins and outs of trapeze, and the fascinating life of Jules Leotard, the first trapeze artist... and namesake of an article of clothing you're likely familiar with! P…
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This week we continue our special look back at the Homophilia guest interview that started it all, with part 2 of that conversation. And introducing... Michael Patrick King! The Executive Producer/Writer/Director of "Sex And The City" & "And Just Like That" graces Dave and Matt for the first half of an incredible two-part interview. Dave and Matt a…
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This week we take a special look back at the Homophilia guest interview that started it all. And introducing... Michael Patrick King! The Executive Producer/Writer/Director of "Sex And The City" & "And Just Like That" graces Dave and Matt for the first half of an incredible two-part interview. Dave and Matt ask MPK about growing up Catholic (and th…
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Eleven years ago, a little 6 second video sharing social media app that could (until it no longer did) came into being. The app: Vine. The First: Well... the first video shared on Vine, of course! We discuss a lost subway clip, the first Vine tweeted (which is probably the oldest still out there), the first Vine to be sold as art, and so much more!…
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This week, Blake and Ben and I are asking the tough questions: How old is John Slattery? Where is Skipper? And what’s a comptroller? It’s Sex and the City Season 3 ep 1! And as I slid down the pole at my local fire station, I couldn’t help but wonder: Where can I get a good pot of sex chili? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship…
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Happy Fourth! Hope you’re ready for some fireworks, because the gals are headed to Connecticut for wild-child Laney’s baby shower, and we’re celebrating with political patriots Julie & Brandy (Dumb Gay Podcast). It’s Sex and the City Season 1 ep 10! And as I sat in the park alone to watch the children play, I couldn’t help but wonder: Why didn’t La…
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Necessity is the mother of invention, sure. But what is the mother of patents!? We've got our heads up our ash on this episode exploring the late 18th century origin of U.S. patents with very special guest Kylan Savage from the Church Jams Now! podcast. And, of course, we spend some time learning about Gene Simmons' patent trolling, and dip into th…
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Carrie’s turning 35, Miranda’s doing a tight 5, and Samantha’s masturbating to the original Hot Priest. Also: How’s your Soul Mate Summer going? It’s Sex and the City Season 4 ep 1 w/ Two Souls, Many Thots: John Hill (SiriusXM) and Jarett Wiselman (Netflix social)! And as I organized the upcoming SJP/Kim C Healing Summit, I couldn’t help but wonder…
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Pack your bags, spinsters and old maids. We’re headed to Atlantic City for Charlotte’s birthday. It’s Sex and the City Season 5 ep 3! And as I headed to the salon for my Carrie-inspired manic pixie perm, I couldn’t help but wonder: How old am I again? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship problem (or really anything Sex and the …
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We are the best in the world at what we do and whatcha gonna do when Debut Buddies Mania runs wild on you!? On this episode, we discuss what could, debatably, be the First Professional Wrestling Match (especially for Pro Wrestling as we know it today). We dig into some early history, then tackle the slobberknocker that was two bouts between Frank G…
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This is a fun one, so kick off your shoes and relax (but keep an eye on ‘em)! Podcasting kings Ronnie & Ben of “Watch What Crappens” are here to riff on the price of Manolos, at-home nudity, other people’s children, and the beauty of Blair Undahwood. It’s Sex and the City Season 6 ep 9! And as I filled out my own baby registry for the children Ronn…
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The reviews are in: This episode is perfect! It’s Sex and the City Season 5 ep 6 with returning favorite Danielle Schneider (Bitch Sesh) and real-life straight man Carl Tart (Grand Crew)! We’re covering Nina Katz’s Facegate, celebrity improv students, older daddies, friends with babies, and the right way to trash-talk your ex. And as I recharged my…
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In October 1981, a little film made by a crew from Michigan at a cabin in Tennessee on a shoestring(ish) budget changed horror cinema forever by introducing the world to Bruce Campbell's chin and a fancy new kind of DEAD EVIL called the Deadites. We discuss Sam Raimi's First Film, The Evil Dead, and delve into all the storied gore that springboarde…
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Hide your vibrators, folks! This week, we’re buzzing about Sex and the City Season 3 ep 3, with hosts of the hit podcast Pop Apologists, sisters Lauren Atkinson and Chanler Bledsoe! We’re talking happy endings, Scandoval, stalking exes online, public nudity, the shame of having a housecleaner and the lifelong journey to self-confidence. And as I bo…
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Hold onto your teeth! Because Carrie’s cheating with Big, Samantha’s taking her first HIV test, and two of your favorite comedians are swinging through (get it?!) to dig into it. It’s Sex and the City Season 3 ep 11 with Chelsea Devantez and Mary Holland! And as we gabbed about the affairs we never had, the Miranda we miss, and the math of Jerrod C…
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What if you could photograph your thoughts!? On the newest pod, we dive deep into Ikuko Nagao, Ted Serios, Uri Geller and other prominent thoughtographers, who claimed the gift to project their minds onto the medium of photos. We get paranormal, we get supernatural, we get historical, and we get informational! Join us for a heady (HAHA) discussion …
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You can forget about Samba, because this week, we’re talking dead dates, naughty negligees, Greek life, seam-splitting BJs, and the power of Smith Jerrod. It’s Sex and the City Season 3 ep 16 with our BELOVED frenemies Patty Guggenheim (never seen “Big Business”) and Jim Rash (never seen “Sex and the City”)! And as I processed my own Madonna/whore …
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Carrie’s out of Aidan’s nook and Miranda’s neck is out of wack. Also: even more pubes. It’s Sex and the City Season 4 ep 7 with the luminous and hilarious Mary Sohn (“A.P. Bio”) and Kulap Vilaysack (“Add to Cart”). This week, we’re talking forgiveness, choosing your choices, weird sex, and time travel. And as I toasted up my bullsh*t bagel, I could…
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Grab some space popcorn, power up your droids, and prepare your Midichlorian gut biome... It's time to talk about the FIRST STAR WARS PREQUEL. In 1999, 16 years after Return of the Jedi, George Lucas brings Star Wars back to cinemas with Episode I - The Phantom Menace. We saw it then, with wide ranging amounts of anticipation, and we were disappoin…
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Aidan’s crowding Carrie, Samantha likes Richard’s richard, and we finally have a straight guy on the podcast! It’s Sex and the City Season 4 ep 13! And as I applied my Rogaine in shame, I couldn’t help but wonder: Who wants to have a giggle? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship problem (or really anything Sex and the City adjac…
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Calling all Booth B*tches! Let’s give a warm welcome to Bobby Cannavale and the Funky Spunk. It’s Sex and the City Season 3 ep 9, with casting queen Felicia Fasano and SATC dramaturg Chris Baker! And as I rehearsed Samantha’s blowjob monologue for my Juilliard audition, I couldn’t help but wonder: Do I kind of have Miranda’s haircut? Got a burning …
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Back in 2001, two triple threats decide to start the most epic comedy rock duo of all time. The threats: Jack Black and Kyle Gass. The duo: Tenacious D. We dig into the hits, the skits, and the shits that comprise the group's first, and titular, record. Plus, we talk about foot stuff, teeth stuff, Garf stuff, and so much stuff. We even play I See W…
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Hope you took a Napa, because this episode is LIT. Big’s leaving NYC, Samantha’s buying bad heart-art for Richard, and Miranda’s water just broke on Carrie’s Louboutins. It’s Sex and the City Season 4 ep 18, with extra-special guests Dan Clay (aka Carrie Dragshaw) and Insatiable writer/showrunner/good witch Lauren Gussis! Plus: Love Is Blind, a cel…
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This week, we’re kiiiind of talking Sex and the City Season 4 ep 3 (the one where Carrie dates a jazz musician), but Matt’s husband and best friend are here, so the conversation quickly goes off the rails. Sorta like jazz! Come for the butt stuff, stay for the love stories. And as I watched Michael gently style Erin’s tendrils, I couldn’t help but …
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Heads will roll on this newest episode of Debut Buddies! We're diving into Sergio Canavero's quest to one-up the movie Face/Off by popping someone's head on another person's body! (Don't worry, they won't be using it at the time.) He claimed it was successful in 2017! (Also, he's moved onto just boring old brain transplants now, maybe?) Technically…
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Download this ep to your Palm Pilots, folks, because this one’s a homerun. It’s Sex and the City Season 2 ep 1! And as I rounded third base with actors and Yankee fanatics Tom Lenk and Mitch Silpa, I couldn’t help wonder: How DID my cousin Robby die, anyway? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship problem (or really anything Sex a…
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Weed, high school memories, genital nicknames, reflections on aging, and more Truman Capote: It’s Sex and the City Season 3 ep 15! And as I attended a 17th prom with writer/performer Justin Sayre, I couldn’t help but wonder: How long before I move back in with my own parents? Don’t miss Justin’s legendary show “The Meeting” at Joe’s Pub in NYC this…
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Here we go... for the first time! Nate's never seen Kelly's favorite movie, 2008's Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Christine Baranski, and so many more, so he watched it! We talk ABBA, island paradises, Greek mythical allusions, good singing, bad singing, and living deliciously. Plu…
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So bored you could die? Not anymore! Because it’s the one you’ve been waiting for: Sex and the City Season 6 ep 18. (With another special appearance by Truman Capote!) And as I blew some rails with Lexi for old time’s sake, I couldn’t help but wonder: Do we all owe Miranda a huge apology? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship pr…
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This week, we’re going balls-deep on ball size, ball length, ball symmetry, and ball grooming. Oh, and Truman Capote drops by to share his thoughts, too. Because we’re discussing Sex and the City Season 4 ep 10! And as I dunked some mud-splattered hoops at Aidan’s godforsaken country house with Tymberlee Hill (Search Party) and Lauryn Kahn (Fresh),…
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We didn't know that much about K-Pop going into this episode of Debut Buddies, but damn if we didn't luck out to have K-Pop lover and expert Julia Clausen on as our guest! Julia (Book Club with Julia and Victoria) gives us a temporal rundown of K-Pop's origins (Seo Taiji and Boys), it's political and social ramifications for South Korea's youth (an…
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Lauren Weedman (Abbott Elementary, Hacks, Looking) is here for a deep meditation on dating in LA, working with celebrities, and Season 3 Ep 13 of Sex and the City, “Escape From New York.” And as we mounted the bull at Saddle Ranch together, I couldn’t help but wonder: Did Garth the dildo model ever publish his poetry? Got a burning question about a…
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Caissie St. Onge (Busy Philipps Is Doing Her Best) has had seven lives, one marriage, and a very interesting journey with “Sex and the City.” And as we salsa danced our way through Season 2 Ep 4, I couldn’t help but wonder: Is it possible to be married… and fabulous? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship problem (or really anyth…
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Get ready to get board! Kelly, Chelsea, and Nate explore the FIRST BOARD GAME, which might be The Royal Game of Ur OR Senet OR Mancala... OR it could even be YOU! No... that's silly. It's not you. It's definitely one of those three games we just listed. We discuss games we've loved, and even almost kinda invent our own! Plus, there's some sweet sou…
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It’s the second half of my epic discussion on the epic masterpiece that is the first SATC movie with superstar guests Merrin Dungey and Drew Droege. And as we draped our nude bodies in handmade sushi, I couldn’t help but wonder: When will I have my very own Louis Vuitton? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship problem (or really …
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Looking for labels, or love, or Louise from St. Louis? Look no further. Because we’re finally covering the first Sex and the City MOVIE with esteemed guests Merrin Dungey and Drew Droege. And as we took a nostalgic walk down the aisle together, I couldn’t help but wonder: Why didn’t I play that Fergie song at my wedding? Got a burning question abou…
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Get ready for a particularly animated episode of Debut Buddies. We discuss the FIRST STUDIO GHIBLI FILM, luminary Hayao Miyazaki's brilliant Castle in the Sky (1986), with two kinds of dubs and one kind of subs! Join us for an exploration of whimsy, sky pirates, chill robots, and perennial allegories about technology, power, nature, and humanity. P…
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Petrovsky, pregnancy, performance art, and pubic hair (yes, again). It’s “Sex and the City” S6 Ep 12! And as I baked “I love you” cookies with Laura House (“Mouth Punch”) and the performance artist herself, Beth Lapides (“Uncabaret”), I couldn’t help but wonder: Are there any episodes that are NOT pube-related? Got a burning question about a relati…
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Okay, okay... so we couldn't get the whole FIRST BARBARA WALTERS SPECIAL, and we ended up mostly talking about Barbara Walters' life, career, interview style, and impact on media and culture. If it bothers you, give us 5 stars and request a formal interview where we can eat hot wings and you can grill us with hard-hitting questions. You're gonna le…
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Welcome to the Power Lesbian Elite, folks. It’s “Sex and the City” S2 Ep 6! And as I slow-mo danced at the G Spot with Liz Culley (“Cool Cool Cool” podcast) and Nicole Shabtai (“American Dad”), I couldn’t help but wonder: Should we all get high and go to Vegas? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship problem (or really anything Se…
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The year is 1957. The race is of the space variety. Soviet scientists are emBARKing upon a new orbital achievement... They're gonna put a sweet little stray dog up high beyond the atmosphere. Get ready to cry... We discuss Laika, pupper cosmonaut, and true international astro-hero... and a few other dogs who slipped the surly bonds of Earth. Plus, …
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Tuchus lingus! African dance class! Havin’ babies! And a special listener voicemail. It’s “Sex and the City” S4 Ep 6! And as I reunited with my pals Bridget Kyle (“Loot”) and Margee Magee (“A Therapeutic Dose” podcast), I couldn’t help but wonder: Does Carrie really eat prime rib? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship problem (o…
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Carrie dates the former Mr. Jennifer Aniston, and he’s not great in bed, but Valerie Harper is his mom! Plus: listener q’s and Kim Cattrall theories aplenty. It’s “Sex and the City” S2 Ep15! And as I pushed all the proverbial elevator buttons with Eliot Glazer (“You’re Making It Worse”) and Richard Lawson (“Little Gold Men”), I couldn’t help but wo…
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Webster's defines superhero as a fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers; also: an exceptionally skillful or successful person. Guest Mike Gravagno (Movie of the Year, The Superhero Show Show) helps us discover the First Superhero, explore the concept of comic canon, and delve into the many mighty champions of ink, pen, and silver …
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Miranda’s pregnant, Charlotte’s not, and Samantha just wants a Birkin. It’s “Sex and the City” S4 Ep 11! And as I chatted about parenting, pregnancy, and self-love with Katya Lidsky and Heidi Rose Robbins, I couldn’t help but wonder: Will I ever stop crying? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship problem (or really anything Sex a…
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Aidan proposes, and everybody barfs. Plus: Bob Odenkirk stories! It’s “Sex and the City” S4 Ep 12! And as I got free therapy from Jessie Rosen (“The Heirloom”) and Kulap Vilaysack (“Add to Cart”), I couldn’t help but wonder: Am I a pear-shaped diamond with a gold band? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship problem (or really any…
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We saw the Sein, and it opened up our eyes. It also opened up our mouths and a whole bunch of talking came out! We're discussing the FIRST FESTIVUS as presented in the season 9 episode 10 of Seinfeld, "The Strike". We even come up with a couple new holidays of our own, and air some grievances too! And then, there's the Mouth/Bug/Bird/guard/Garf/ Re…
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Okay, Berger Queens. It’s the one with the post-it. AKA “Sex and the City” S6 Ep7! And as I healed from my Post-It Traumatic Stress with Jessie Kahnweiler (“The Skinny”) and Alex Nader (“SPTV”), I couldn’t help but wonder: When’s Brendan gonna propose? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship problem (or really anything Sex and the…
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