Best Elayne Podcasts (2024)

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359: "Special Thanks To Elayne Boosler" - Meatballs Part 2 (1984)

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This week on Saturday Night Jive We watched Meatballs Part 2 because Bill Murray was in the first Meatballs. We've never seen the first Meatballs movie but that doesn't matter since this movie was never intended as a sequel to Meatballs. It was just a movie that resembled Meatballs a lot (we suppose as we've never seen it) that featured a character…

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Abortion Advocacy 13:54

1h ago13:54

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Thank you for joining us for the final episode of our "Hope is a Discipline" summer season! This month, we'll dig into one of our host Aspen's favorite topics--abortion advocacy. We know that anti-abortion sentiments certainly exist today, but have they always been around? How long have people been having abortions anyway? Why are there so many abo…

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Fantabuless Cruisin' Podcast Trailer 1:27

17d ago1:27

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Hey Hey Fantabuless Cruisers! I’m Elayne, the voice behind the brand-new "Fantabuless Cruisin' Podcast." I am beyond excited to set sail with you on this journey where we explore the passion and adventure of cruising. In this trailer, I’ll give you a sneak peek into what you can expect from our weekly episodes. We'll dive deep into the world of cru…

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358: "Robin Duke Only Exists To Titillate Me Sexually" - SNL S08E06 - Robert Blake / Kenny Loggins

13d ago

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This week on Saturday Night Jive we watched the illusive episode of SNL hosted by alleged murderer Robert Blake. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely not. But could it ever live up to our expectations? Let's talk about it. Also, how frigging hot is Mary Gross? This episode has Robert Blake punching Julia Louis-Dreyfus, a Little Rascals reunion, homoph…

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357: "I Can't Wait To See G.E. Smith's Face" - SNL S16E16 - Jeremy Irons / Fishbone

8d ago

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This week Ben had the option to pick anything he wanted to watch and he chose the Jeremy Irons episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Fishbone. Why did he do this? Because he likes Fishbone. So, what did we learn? Maybe you shouldn't pick an old episode of SNL for the musical guest because this is one of the most forgettable episodes eve…

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59. “A Bright-Eyed, Bushy-Tailed, Hydrated Elphaba” (with Saycon Sengbloh) 1:12:55

19d ago1:12:55

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When considering the most iconic Elphabas, one name is bound to come up: Saycon Sengbloh, the first Black actress to play the role on Broadway. This episode, Saycon tells the boys all about her unexpected musical theatre career, why a can of Sprite is her secret weapon and knowing exactly what she brings to the table. Plus, why she can’t wait to be…

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Intersections of Violence: an interview with Karen of MCEDV 42:23

15d ago42:23

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For our second episode of our summer "Hope is a Discipline" season, our host Aspen interviews Karen of MCEDV, the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence! In this episode, we discuss how systems of violence are connected, including the connections of intimate partner violence and acts of mass violence, with a focus on how we build a safer world.Co…

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Pride Season Prep 17:08

2M ago17:08

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We're kicking off our Summer "Hope is a Discipline" Season with some Pride Season Prep as we head into June! Anyone who has listened to our host Aspen before has probably heard them reference the quote "hope is a discipline" from prison abolitionist Mariame Kaba, which can be summarized as viewing hope not simply as an emotion, but as a deliberate …

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58. "How Absolutely Remarkable" (Movie Trailer Reactions) 41:00

2M ago41:00

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Can you believe it's finally here! The official trailer for the Wicked movie has dropped and the boys are over the moon. Listen in as we chat about Cynthia's breathtaking performance, Ariana's comedy chops and the swoon-worthy-ness of Jonathan Bailey. Plus... Chistery is kinda scary, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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356: "I Never Liked It To Like It" - Goat Boy - An SNL Recurring Character Study

2M ago

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And we're back with yet another installment of our award winning segment ...And We're Back! where we take a deep dive into an SNL recurring character and watch all their appearances. This week we watched Goat Boy in all his glory. As we established the last time we did this with Mango we are giving ourselves an out. There are 10 SNL sketch appearan…

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355: "We're All Going To Hell" - The Other Sister (1999)

2M ago

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The Other Sister directed by our good friend Garry Marshall and starring Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi as two mentally challenged adults who find love is a movie that shouldn't have been made. We shouldn't have watched it. In fact, this movie killed the podcast for a little bit as it sent George down an existential rabbit hole where he questio…

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354: "Charlie Chaplin Farts" - Big And Hairy (1998)

2M ago

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Ummmm, this movie exists. It's about a bigfoot who plays basketball. Ben is insane and liked it. George is realistic and thinks it's a crappy TV movie starring a guy in a cheap looking monkey suit. You can check it out on YouTube, don't watch the whole thing, or any of it. No SNL cast members in Big And Hairy from 1998 but Enjoy! Full archive of al…

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353: "Draw Me Like One Of Your French Girls" - Lyle Lyle Crocodile (2022)

2M ago

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Get ready for the most magical time of your life as Academy Award winner Javier Bardem dances with a CGI crocodile voiced by Shawn Mendes in the delightful Lyle Lyle Crocodile also featuring SNL alum Ego Nwodim. While George thinks this is a wonder of modern cinema (possibly due to a dangerous amount of psychedelic substances), Ben can't enjoy thin…

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352: "Six Seasons And A Movie" - SNL Failed Pilots

3M ago

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This week on Saturday Night Jive we're talking some television pilots that never got picked up to see a full season that feature some SNL alums. We watched Norman's Corner starring the late, great Gilbert Gottfried and written by former SNL writer Larry David. The also late and also great Charles Rocket stars as a spaceship captain in the sci-fi sp…

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351: "Give It To Mushnik" - SNL At The Oscars

4M ago

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It's Hollywood's biggest night and Saturday Night Jive is celebrating. In honor of Robert Downey Jr. becoming the first SNL alum to win an Oscar we're talking about all the Saturday Night Live cast members who have ever been nominated for acting awards. This gives us an opportunity to talk about some actually good movies that we would otherwise nev…

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Abortion Funds and Access: an interview with Abbie of SAFE Maine 21:07

4M ago21:07

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Join Aspen for the final episode of the Winter Access series as they interview someone familiar--Abbie Strout-Bentes! Abbie is the Executive Director of SAFE Maine, a fierce feminist, and the original host of Reproductive Left. In this episode, the pair tackle the role of abortion funds, how they impact access to care, and how you can help.Learn mo…

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350: "I Need Ass Cream For My Ass" - The Jerky Boys The Movie (1995)

4M ago

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You know what's not fun? Crank phone calls. You know what's even less fun? Staged crank phone calls. Get out your ass cream and dust off your offensive accents, we watch The Jerky Boys: The Movie from 1995 starring The Jerky Boys, Alan Arkin, Big Pussy, William Hickey, and the guy from Frankenhooker. No SNL alums this week, Ben picked some random s…

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349: "Get A Look At Them Nubs" - SNL S9E16 - Michael Douglas / Deniece Williams

4M ago

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It's been said many times on this podcast, George loves him some Mary Gross. For all you doubters out there, he proved why by forcing Ben to watch an episode of Saturday Night Live from Season 9 hosted by Michael Douglas. Coffee infused blood, totally rad 80s music videos, busty 7 year olds, a town without feet, a host with an open headwound, and b…

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348: "Motorboating Bebe Neuwirth" - Wild Palms (1993)

5M ago

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Do you like Twin Peaks? Then you'll be utterly confused by Wild Palms almost as confused as SNL alum James Belushi who apparently didn't understand the script so just showed up on set and read his lines. Can't blame you, Jim. This is an indecipherable piece of nonsense. So the story is that ABC wanted to have another weird show to replace Twin Peak…

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347: "Scarred-Up Burnt Sex" - Pay It Forward (2000)

5M ago

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You want Oscars? Get two-time Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey on the phone. Sweeten the deal with Academy Award winner Helen Hunt. Throw in Academy Award nominee Haley Joel Osment. But you really looking for Oscar gold? Then you need Jon Bon Jovi and, more importantly, SNL alum Jay Mohr. We watched Pay It Forward from 2000, a movie that is a fail…

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Fake Clinics and Access: an interview with Elayne from GRR! 32:26

5M ago32:26

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Join Aspen as they chat with fierce feminist friend Elayne Richard from GRR! In our second Winter Access series episode, we tackle the topic of anti abortion centers (also often called crisis pregnancy centers) and how they negatively impact access to not just abortion care, but all competent sexual and reproductive healthcare.You can learn more ab…

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346: "More Bruce Vilanch References" - Mango Part Two - An SNL Recurring Character Study

5M ago

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And we're back with yet another installment of our award winning segment ...And We're Back! where we take a deep dive into an SNL recurring character and watch all their appearances. Last time we gathered we watched the first 10 appearances of Mango and surprisingly couldn't stay away so we're back for one more slice of that sweet, sweet Mango pie.…

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57. Consider Us Teased! (Movie Trailer Reaction) 39:27

6M ago39:27

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The best way to bring folks together is to give them a REALLY GOOD TEASER TRAILER. We’re back and we couldn’t be happier to have our first look at the Wicked movies. From Cynthia’s green contacts to Ariana arriving at Shiz by ballet slipper… listen in as we get Sentimental about every last wonderful detail. Plus, we keep dreaming up our perfect Dr.…

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345: "Fumble-rooni" - Necessary Roughness (1991)

6M ago

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We're digging into the Rob Schneider bucket once again this week as we watched Necessary Roughness from 1991 featuring the Robmeister calling plays for a football team full of underdogs. Let me ask you a question. If I said I found a movie that features Scott Bakula, Kathy Ireland, Larry Miller, Robert Loggia, Sinbad, Senator Fred Thompson and of c…

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Sterilization and Access 21:57

6M ago21:57

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Reproductive Left is kicking off 2024 with our Winter Access season! We're starting out chatting about sterilization and access to this care, including a short interview at the end with the fabulous Dr. Rachel. She'll chat about her work providing vasectomies at Mabel Wadsworth Center, while Aspen will set the groundwork for sterilization more gene…

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344: "A Disturbing Crush On Elizabeth Holmes" - Good Burger 2 (2023)

6M ago

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We're finally here. A podcast years in the making We're finally going back for another taste of Ed's special sauce with Good Burger 2 starring Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson and featuring a cavalcade of SNL cameos like Leslie Jones, Pete Davidson, Ego Nwodim, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Andy Samberg, Mikey Day, Bowen Yang, and Maya Rudolph.…

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343: "Fountains Of Racist Jizz" - Mango Part One - An SNL Recurring Character Study

6M ago

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And we're back with another installment of our award winning segment ...And We're Back! where we take a deep dive into an SNL recurring character and watch all their appearances. We're also back to doing episodes of Saturday Night Jive after a hiatus that is all Garry Marshall's fault. This week we're talking Mango played by the inimitable Chris Ka…

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Doulas, Lactation, and Autonomy: an interview with Hannah Lord 31:34

8M ago31:34

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For our final episode of the Fall Autonomy season, join Aspen as they interview Hannah Lord (doula, lactation specialist, and Mabel's volunteer extraordinaire). What role do doulas play in autonomy for pregnant people? What even is a doula? How does lactation and the ways we feed our babies play into autonomy, especially for marginalized birthing p…

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Renewing Your Mind 49:59

8M ago49:59

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Romans 12:2 tells us to be transformed by renewing your mind. Religion tells you the most important part of that verse is what comes before that – do not be conformed to this world. Then they encourage you to work and strive to force yourself into some religiously acceptable version of yourself. But the way you don’t conform is by renewing your min…

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“COME ON! We’ll be late for SENTMEN LIVE!” 6:12

8M ago6:12

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Hey, Sentimentals! Don’t forget that Sentimental Men Live is on December 11 at 7PM. We’d love for you to join us in person at The Green Room 42 or by livestream! You can purchase tickets at thegreenroom42.venuetix.com. To celebrate the end of an Oztastic year for the Sentimental Men podcast, Quincy and Kevin are live at Green Room 42 to talk (and m…

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56. The Evergreen Audacity of Stephanie J. Block (with Stephanie J. Block) 1:09:11

9M ago1:09:11

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As the patron saint of both our friendship and our podcast, SJB has an open invitation to join us on mic at any time. And this week, she’s come hooooooooome at laaaaaaaaaaast! Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block is back on the pod to talk (and maybe scream) with the boys about tackling Norma Desmond and the Baker’s Wife back to back to back. Plus,…

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Domestic Violence and Autonomy: an interview with Casey Faulkingham 56:21

9M ago56:21

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For our second episode of our Fall Autonomy season, join Aspen as they interview Casey Faulkingham of Partners for Peace about the intersections of domestic violence and autonomy. How do these topics intersect? What is reproductive coercion? How can loved ones of those experiencing abuse help in a meaningful way? Aspen and Casey address these quest…

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55. The 20th Anniversary Elphaba (with Alyssa Joy Fox) 1:17:35

9M ago1:17:35

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The last time we spoke with Alyssa Joy Fox was just a few weeks before it was announced that she would be leading the Broadway company of Wicked for its 20th anniversary. So this Wicked Weekend, we’re going to revisit that interview. You’re definitely going to get a little Sentimental hearing her talk about how much the show and the role means to h…

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Express Yourself 10:28

9M ago10:28

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Are you holding something back? Are you staying quiet when there's a part of you aching to speak up? I hope this lesson I recently received about self-expression encourages you to open up, use your voice and find your peace.By Elayne Fluker

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My (New) Life LIVE from Mexico 7:09

9M ago7:09

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Exactly one year ago today I recorded a podcast episode from the beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and shared that I was determined to relocate to the country and start my next chapter there. Well, one year later -- here's how I made that happen, and the lessons I've learned along the way! You'll also notice that I've updated the name of the podcas…

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54. When All Your Dreams Come True (with McKenzie Kurtz) 53:38

10M ago53:38

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It’s good to hear her on the pod, isn’t it? McKenzie Kurtz is here to talk all about growing up with Wicked, getting The Call on Thanksgiving and reuniting with Alyssa Joy Fox for Wicked’s 20th Anniversary. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Barbara Streisand’s Broadway album the Wicked to HAIR pipeline and the “waterfall synths” in As Long As Yo…

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2 Paradigms in Bible 47:33

10M ago47:33

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The 2 Paradigms in Bible emerge early with Cain and Able and continually reappear as Scripture unfolds. Like Cain and Able you were born into the Attention Paradigm of sin, seeking the attention of those around you. The distinct Relational Paradigm is modeled by people such as Abel, Noah, and Abraham. Listen as Elayne exposes the two divergent pers…

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53. Witch from the East Country (with Kimber Elayne Sprawl) 45:21

10M ago45:21

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This week, the Sentimental Men are joined by triple threat Kimber Elayne Sprawl – and we do mean triple threat. You’ll hear why. She had a chat with the boys about imagining Nessarose’s backstory, sharing a dressing room with the standbys and making history as the first Black woman to play Nessarose. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about The Little …

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Autonomy and Abortion Funds: an interview with Julie and Christie of Abortion Freedom Fund 33:21

10M ago33:21

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Kicking off our Fall Autonomy season we have an interview with Julie Jenkins and Christie Pitney of Abortion Freedom Fund. Join us as we discuss autonomy for pregnant people in the context of abortion funds, medication abortion, and accessing care in a post-Dobbs US.Abortion Freedom Fund focuses on funding telehealth abortion care nationally, and y…

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342: "Don't Worry Fat Kids" - Joe's Apartment (1996)

11M ago

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It's Ben's pick this week on Saturday Night Jive and since he's not bound by the rules of picking movies that relate to SNL we watched the Don Ho classic Joe's Apartment from 1996. A beautiful love story about a kid in the big city fighting against corporate greed and trying to make his way in a world that doesn't understand him. Also there's anima…

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52. Amber, Galinda and Elle… Oh, My! (with Laura Bell Bundy) 55:06

10M ago55:06

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Omigod you guys! Broadway legend and OBC Galinda standby Laura Bell Bundy is on the pod! Not only is she on the pod, she’s in her dressing room! No, seriously, LBB had the boys giggling, gasping and clutching their pearls while she was getting ready for a performance of The Cottage. Listen in! Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Lilli Cooper, Brit…

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341: "Just The Times When It Really Stinks" - SNL S20E05 - Sarah Jessica Parker / R.E.M.

11M ago

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You like hearing people talk about an old ass episode of SNL? Well, this is the podcast for you! This week on Saturday Night Jive we watched Season 20 Episode 5 hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker with musical guest R.E.M.. It's one of the worst episodes in the show's history. This was the week where Michael O'Donoghue died and the Republicans took cont…

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51. “I’m Going to Get Nerdy About This” (with Emily Kristen Morris) 45:28

11M ago45:28

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Our favorite voice nerd, Emily Kristen Morris, is sitting down for a chat with the boys this week. Emily talks about not knowing if she was an Elphaba or a Glinda, thinking about the show as Shakespearean theater and her incredible journey from a paralyzed vocal cord to conquering one of the hardest sings in the biz. Plus, the boys get Sentimental …

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340: "Gee, I Hope These Kids Bone" - Camp Nowhere (1994)

11M ago

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This week on Saturday Night Jive we watched another cheat pick. Camp Nowhere from 1994 has no SNL alums in it but it does have Christopher Lloyd as a former drama teacher who lives in a van becoming the only adult supervision to a group of Lord Of The Flies wannabes. A bunch of shitty kids decide to start their own summer camp with no rules. It's t…

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50. “Janis Is Very Elphaba Coded” (with Mary Kate Morrissey) 1:01:46

11M ago1:01:46

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This week, the boys are chatting with Broadway’s current Elphaba standby Mary Kate Morrissey about seeing Shoshana Bean and Megan Hilty in the show as a kid, singing for Julia Murney in college and her absolutely wild audition for Mean Girls. Plus, the boys get Sentimental about Barbie, Beyonce and BroadwayCon – oh, my! Learn more about your ad cho…

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339: "Full Frontal Ray Romano" - Welcome To Mooseport (2004)

12M ago

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This week on Saturday Night Jive George's wet dreams become a reality as we finally watch Welcome To Mooseport starring two-time SNL host Ray Romano in his feature film debut and two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman in his final time on screen. This 2004 comedy follows a small town handyman who runs for mayor against the former President of the Unite…

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338: "That's A Baby Worth Hunting To Death" - The Pest (1997)

12M ago

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This week on Saturday Night Jive we watched the John Leguizamo classic The Pest from 1997. John stars as the most annoying character ever put on film who is hunted by a Nazi in a spoof of The Most Dangerous Game. This film has a small SNL connection as the director of this also directed a Saturday Night Christmas Special. It also features that litt…

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Your Identity is who God Created You to Be 29:46

12M ago29:46

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Your Identity is Who God Created You to Be, not the titles you have or the things you do. There are many facets to who you are including what you do and how you look, but those quantitative things are part of your physical self and you are body, soul, and spirit. Upon salvation God created in you a New Spirit that aligns with who He originally crea…

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Intersections of Transgender Health and Abortion 13:32

1y ago13:32

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For our final episode of the Hot Mabel's Summer season, our host Aspen dives into the intersections of trans health and abortion. Even if you're already familiar with the fact that trans people also have abortions, there are other connections and commonalities you might not be as familiar with! Listen along, and we'll see you again in September.Ima…

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337: "Sweet Sassy Molassey" - SNL S24E15 - Ray Romano / The Coors

1y ago

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This week on Saturday Night Jive we're watching another old ass episode of SNL. From Season 24 it's the episode hosted by Ray Romano with musical guest The Coors. Why are we watching this one? Well, because George is a big fan of Ray Romano and wants to watch Welcome To Mooseport so we're watching this to make that movie canonical (so stay tuned fo…

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