Best Mona Lee Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 51: Curtis Mayfield - Curtis 1:10:09

9h ago1:10:09

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Let's get funky, smooth, and our heads in the game. Curtis Mayfield is coming in hot! Cody and Hilary discuss the scope of Curtis Mayfield's work, and how much his thumbprint is all over the Civil Rights movement. Mayfield's growing voice and subject matter was personal enough for him to step away from the Impressions, setting the stage for a solo …

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2024 Emmy Noms 27:50

16m ago27:50

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Ira and Louis discuss the 2024 Emmy nominations in a bonus pod. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcastBy Keep It!

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Katy Perry, Gracie Abrams, Shelley Duvall, Richard Simmons, Shannen Doherty, Dr. Ruth 1:14:02

10m ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Ira and Louis dive into the week’s major celebrity deaths from Shelley Duvall to Richard Simmons to Dr. Ruth to Shannen Doherty to Trump’s ear, Katy Perry’s messy new single Woman’s World, Faye Dunaway’s HBO doc Faye, and whether Gen Z knows who JJ Abrams is. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other commu…

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Ep. 50: David Bowie - Station to Station 1:15:01

2d ago1:15:01

1:15:01

EarWax ushers in the 50th episode by pulling down a true heavy hitter off the shelf - David Bowie's "Station to Station." This record's story is full of unbelievable stories and adversity, both of which were largely self-imposed. Bowie's drive for reinvention is present throughout his discography, and Station to Station is arguably his most pivotal…

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Derek Blasberg, Megan the Stallion, Camila Cabello, Love Island USA, The Mole, I Kissed a Boy with Rashida Jones 1:33:23

8d ago1:33:23

1:33:23

Ira and Louis discuss reality dating shows Love Island USA and I Kissed a Boy, the return of The Mole, Megan thee Stallion and Camila Cabello's new albums, Derek Blasberg's alleged Hamptons diarrhea, Jon Corbett's hatred of acting, and Emma Roberts' nepo baby opinions. Plus, Rashida Jones joins to discuss her new Apple TV+ series Sunny, her fave Qu…

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Ep. 49: The Byrds - Sweetheart of the Rodeo 1:10:26

9d ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Change out your granny glasses and paisley shirts for cowboy hats and bolo ties! Hilary and Cody talk bout The Byrds' 1968 "Sweetheart of the Rodeo." A different direction for a very different-looking Byrds, this record took the group to Nashville, where they received a...less than warm reception from the local media. Gram Parsons' influence on thi…

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Sacred Scars with Dr. Michelle B 32:38

11d ago32:38

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Sacred Scars. We all have them. Dr. Michelle Bengtson, Neuropsychologist with a biblical perspective has created an incredible resource to help you and I discover purpose in our pain. Join us for this HOPE filled, encouraging, uplifting, and inspiring conversation to help you discover God's purpose in past pain, present suffering, loss and shame. W…

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Ep. 48: The Shining OST ft. Mia Lee Vicino 1:32:13

17d ago1:32:13

1:32:13

Classic film? Yup. Soundtrack with a weird backstory? Yup yup. Siiiiiick guest spot? Three times the yup! West Coast Editor for Letterboxd Mia Lee Vicino drops by the show to tackle the leviathan that is Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." A score that is also a soundtrack, this film uses original music by electronic music pioneers Wendy Carlos and Ra…

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Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, & Queer Comedians with Hannah Einbinder 1:27:27

17d ago1:27:27

1:27:27

Ira and Louis discuss the latest remixes from Ariana Grande and Charli XCX, plus their favorite remixes, the Netflix documentary Outstanding and their favorite queer comedians, Donald Sutherland, Michael Jackson's legacy, Jane Fonda's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the decimation of MTV News. Hannah Einbinder joins to discuss her new stand…

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Pride Classics: Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) 45:34

20d ago45:34

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Sam & Lizzie celebrate pride with debauchery and rerelease of fan favorite episode Bodies Bodies Bodies because we love when gay people are allowed to be horrible and we love Rachel Sennott. We love our silly little podcast. We've lowered the prices of our Patreon! Access bonus episodes, voting rights, polls, and more at patreon.com/subtextualpod F…

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Ep. 47: Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid 1:21:24

24d ago1:21:24

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An R&B record whose scope is bigger than most prog rock epics, this week's episode covers Janelle Monáe's debut studio album "The ArchAndroid." Cody and Hilary talk about the influence of sci-fi in music before diving into this epic - in a very literal sense - of an album. The love and collaboration that went into this album is apparent not only fr…

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Tony Awards, Normani, Katy Perry with Lily Gladstone 1:21:22

24d ago1:21:22

1:21:22

Ira and Louis discuss Normani’s long-awaited album, The Tony Awards, Katy Perry’s return, Trump’s crush on Debra Messing, and the confusing Fabulous Four film poster. Lily Gladstone joins to discuss her new film Fancy Dance, how she connects with a role, and more.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other c…

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) 1:00:04

27d ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Lizzie and Sam get red and wild with a special film selected just for pride month, the drag queen road trip movie you've probably been missing out on To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Starring every masculine actor hot in the 90s and a host of other queer icons, this movie will wring so many giggles and warm fuzzies from you. This f…

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Ep. 46: Pet Shop Boys - Actually 1:30:43

1M ago1:30:43

1:30:43

Nothing like a healthy dose of synth pop and British government, and that's just what we have this week! Pet Shop Boys' "Actually" is 80s perfection, tackling big issues using outrageously smart songwriting and catchy hooks. The content of "Actually" is still extremely relevant, and this record has aged as well as the Boys themselves. Clever, earne…

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Charli XCX's Brat, Kim Kardashian and Chloe Sevigny, & Glen Powell's Rise with Megan Stalter 1:18:30

1M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Ira and Louis discuss Charli XCX's new album BRAT, Kim Kardashian and Chloe Sevigny's Actors on Actors, Glen Powell's rise to leading man, Sabrina Carpenter's new single, the Practical Magic sequel, and Will Smith's box office return. Plus, Meg Stalter joins to discuss her new film Cora Bora, her theatre nerd roots, and more. Subscribe to Keep It o…

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Pride Classics: Saving Face (2004) 57:26

1M ago57:26

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Sam & Lizzie keep pride month rolling with a movie that is as nourishing and cozy as a plate of homemade dumplings. Alice Wu's fought hard to make this film and it's one of our favorites. Happy pride and don't forget to call your mom! Also we lowered the prices on our Patreon! Find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social @subtextualpod …

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Ep. 45: Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis 1:24:14

1M ago1:24:14

1:24:14

We've got the silky smooth Swingin' Sixties coming your way this week! Dusty Springfield was a staple of the era, with hits in both the US and the UK. A fixture on the charts and on TV, Dusty's pop vocal stylings ran perpendicular with the rock zeitgeist. But she had a finger on the pulse, and could sense the tide turning in the late 60s. "Dusty in…

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Chromatica, Furiosa, The Fall Guy, & New York Nightflife with LadyFag 1:25:03

1M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

Ira and Louis discuss Gaga's Chromatica Ball, Jon Lovett on Survivor, Cybertrucks, Scrappy-Doo, and the current state of movies from Furiosa, Garfield, Hitman, to The Fall Guy. LadyFag joins to discuss her New York nightlife origin story and the upcoming LadyLand Festival. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, a…

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Do it Scared! with Guest Susan Macias 7:47

1M ago7:47

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Do it Scared! says my friend, Susan Macias. Host of the Amazing podcast: We're Not Done Yet. How do you know what God wants you to do next? Listen to this short but insightful conversation between Rhonda Stoppe & Susan Macias that took place at the Spark Media Conference 2024. It was so fun to meet Susan in real life at the Spark Media Conference. …

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Pride Classics: Brokeback Mountain (2005) 1:05:25

1M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Happy Pride Month! This month we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes of iconic gay films starting with rootin' tootin' Brokeback Mountain. An indisputable classic and marks the first time we ever cried on mic. Cowboys and queerness go hand in hand, just as orville peck. Image: Jack Twist Image: Ennis Del Mar Support the queers behind the s…

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Ep. 44: PJ Harvey - Rid of Me 1:25:18

2M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

Make sure your mouthguard is in, because we're trying to kick some teeth in this week! PJ Harvey had risen to fame rapidly, and that had taken its toll. Having taken some time away to get right, she charged back onto the scene with her second record. With Steve Albini behind the boards, Rid of Me packs all of the punch of peak 90s rock, with the ad…

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Patreon Exclusive: Queer Culture Gossip 10:33

2M ago10:33

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Sam & Lizzie clink teacups as the wade through the latest queer culture gossip. Who's going on tour, who's out now, who's breaking up, who's playing gay in the latest Sundance feature release... Join our Patreon and hear the full episode and more at Patreon.com/subtextualpod! We've lowered the prices on our Patreon so now is the perfect time to joi…

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Ep. 43: Louis Prima - The Wildest! 1:18:12

2M ago1:18:12

1:18:12

Get prepped to jump, jive, and wail from start to finish, the EarWax crew is covering The Wildest, Louis Prima! With Keely Smith, Sam Butera, and the Witnesses alongside him, Louis Prima set Las Vegas on fire, five sets a night between 12 AM - 6 AM. The template that Vegas lounge acts would follow, Prima and his crew were going to give you a pro's …

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Billie Eilish, Back to Black, Black Twitter with Prentice Penny 1:17:43

2M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

Ira and Louis discuss Billie Eilish's new album Hit Me Hard and Soft, Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 9, and Diddy's unwanted apology video. Prentice Penny joins to discuss directing and producing the Hulu doc Black Twitter: A People's History. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive conten…

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Saltburn (2023) 1:15:38

2M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Sam & Lizzie feel the burn with a movie that is as horny as it is nostalgic, SALTBURN. The second film of Emerald Fennell, we break down all of this film's juicy elements, nit pick, and giggle ourselves to death. So hop in the bathtub and sharpen your karaoke knives! Clip: Oliver arrives at Saltburn Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patre…

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Ep. 42: Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak 1:14:57

2M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

How many power chords do you have? Because this week we've got plenty to spare! Thin Lizzy had been more or less given one final shot to break big. Despite big creative differences, perhaps a little too much "hydration," and maybe not enough discipline early on, the crew behind Jailbreak all recognized the stakes. Packed with rock radio staples and…

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Eurovision, Baby Reindeer & Song of the Summer with Michelle Buteau 1:33:10

2M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Ira and Louis discuss whether or not "Espresso" is song of the summer, Maya Rudolph on SNL, the controversy surrounding Baby Reindeer, movie prequels we don't need, and how Eurovision became a disaster this year. Michelle Buteau joins to discuss her new film Babes, diversity in comedy, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episode…

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Mona Lisa Smile (2003) 52:45

2M ago52:45

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Lizzie & Sam color outside of the lines with star-saturated, Mona Lisa Smile! From the location to the wardrobe to the every line of dialogue by every character...this movie is sapphic as hell. Brush up on your theory of art and your queer girl history as we gush over yet another entry in the Julia Stiles Stan Account fandom. Support the queers beh…

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Ep. 41: Justice - † 1:16:14

2M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Hunker down, because we've got a record full of absolute bangers this week. Part electronic, part disco, part hard rock and all teeth, this duo found their footing with a series of remixes, before heading into the basement of an old club and chapel to record what would be their first studio album. Justice's debut album † (Cross) brings the heat. Wi…

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Drake versus Kendrick, Met Gala & Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism 1:28:13

2M ago1:28:13

1:28:13

Ira and Louis discuss Dua Lipa’s new album Radical Optimism, the Met Gala, The Idea of You, and Zadie Smith’s New Yorker essay. Ira explains the Kendrick and Drake rap beef. Sarayu Blue joins to discuss her new series Expats and acting opposite actors like Nicole Kidman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full e…

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Moms Like Us Do Things Like This! with Guest Mona Corwin 10:58

2M ago10:58

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10 MINUTES OF AWESOME! Please Don't miss this episode & SHARE it E'ry Where! Moms Like Us Do Things Like This host Mona Corwin is teaming up with Rhonda Stoppe on this special Guest Cast recorded together at the 2023 Spark Media Christian Podcasters Conference. FAVORITE EXCERPT: Mona Corwin: As Christian moms, we want to know the right way to raise…

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Patreon Exclusive: 1999 7:17

2M ago7:17

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Lizzie & Sam cast their minds back to the year 1999 - exactly 25 years ago - and discuss the iconic movies, music, TV shows, and cultural moments that still influence a generation of depressed individuals today! Why were all the subtextual movies made in 1999?? Listen to the full episode by joining our Patreon: patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us o…

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Ep. 40: Buena Vista Social Club - Buena Vista Social Club 1:03:28

3M ago1:03:28

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Come on now, you know we got geared up for this one. One of the heaviest hitters in the world music conversation, Buena Vista Social Club's self-titled debut is this week's focus on EarWax! Let's head to Cuba (by way of Mexico, if you're Ry Cooder), find some legendary Cuban musicians, get them in the studio and see what magic unfolds. After their …

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Challengers, Nicole Kidman’s AFI Lifetime Achievement with Chris Perfetti 1:20:01

2M ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Ira and Louis discuss the incredibly sexy new film Challengers, The Tony Award noms, Nicole Kidman’s AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, middle fingers as an insult, and Normani’s return to music. Chris Perfetti joins to discuss playing everyone’s favorite white teacher on Abbott Elementary, why he prefers theatre to TV, and more. Subscribe to Keep It …

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Juno (2007) 1:03:49

3M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Sam & Lizzie check out one doodle that can't be undid, home skillet, with indie darling JUNO written by Subtextual regular Diablo Cody and starring mega-talented Elliot Page. Hamburger phones, unholy pink crosses, and a handle of Sunny-D later + we're still dehydrated from tearing up at this movie. This is a mega deep dive into a beloved film, pres…

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Ep. 39: Carly Rae Jepsen - E•MO•TION 1:10:27

3M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

We love our shiny, glossy pop albums here on EarWax, and this week we've got one that is among the shiniest and poppiest - Carly Rae Jepsen's "E•MO•TION." After rocketing to the top of the charts with the monster single "Call Me Maybe," Carly Rae Jepsen needed to take some time to figure out where she fit in the pop landscape, and more importantly,…

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Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department with Juliana Canfield 1:21:31

3M ago1:21:31

1:21:31

Ira and Louis discuss Taylor Swift's polarizing 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department, Katy Perry's doing promo for Elon Musk, tired J Lo jokes, and more. Julia Canfield joins to discuss starring in and learning to become a rock musician for Broadway's Stereophonic, lasting memories of Succession, and her favorite Fleetwood Mac songs. Sub…

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10 Things I Hate About You (1999) 1:05:48

3M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Lizzie & Sam are "whelmed" on this week's episode in honor of a very near and dear romcom, 10 Things I Hate About You starring Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Godon-Levitt. We ofc gush over this movies + how it seems to be at the foundation of our entire personalities. We touch on the Bronze, how being gay made prom tricky, and pour one out …

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Ep. 38: Muddy Waters - At Newport 1960 1:17:35

3M ago1:17:35

1:17:35

We are heading into familiar territory this week as EarWax revisits the Newport Jazz Festival! Cody and Hilary pick up four years after we last left Newport to tell the tale behind Muddy Waters' incredible live album "At Newport 1960." This record is an absolutely scorching set of blues set against a weekend that was marred by capacity limits, Berm…

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Coachella, OJ Simpson with Nick Offerman 1:26:17

3M ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Ira and Louis discuss Coachella 2024, OJ Simpson’s death and other celeb scandals, and more. Nick Offerman joins to discuss his new film Civil War, his creative influences, and being half of comedy’s funniest couple. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@…

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Ordinary Woman - Extraordinary Legacy 35:46

3M ago35:46

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Ordinary Woman - Extraordinary Legacy (35 minutes) Listen and be inspired as Rhonda shares this personal message of hope to leave an extraordinary legacy. ©OldLadiesKnowStuff 2023 Thank you for joining us. Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Sign up for Rhonda's Monthly Newsletter @ NoRegretsWoman.com CONNECT with Rhonda @RhondaStoppe Facebook Page: Rhonda St…

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Happy Anniversary to Interview with a Vampire (1994)! 49:02

3M ago49:02

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This year marks three decades of vampy, campy Tom Cruise bloody goodness with Interview with a Vampire! We return to our thoughts on two daddy's, all of the ways the creator tried to make this film even gayer, and yes of course our thoughts on Twilight. MEDIA: Clip: Anne Rice on Twilight and Stephanie Meyer Clip: AMC's Interview with the Vampire se…

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Ep. 37: Vince Staples - Summertime '06 1:32:52

3M ago1:32:52

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Looking for a breezy jam to cruise into the summer season? Nah, we're hitting you with beats, bars, and Vince Staples' debut album. Cody and Hilary talk about our responsibilities as fans, how to respectfully engage with weighty material, and how in the pocket Vince Staples is throughout this whole record. Weaving together a tapestry of matter-of-f…

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Jojo Siwa, Sex and the City, & Ripley with Carla Gugino 1:25:05

3M ago1:25:05

1:25:05

Ira and Louis discuss Jojo Siwa’s rebrand and alleged invention of “Gay Pop,” Sex and the City’s Netflix arrival, Ripley, and Jerrod Carmichael’s show. Carla Gugino joins to discuss The Girls on the Bus, her start in 80s multi-cams, working with Robert Rodriguez and Brian DePalma, and more. YouTube language: Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch…

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Patreon Exclusive: Hunger Games 6:09

3M ago6:09

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Lizzie & Sam consider what being a tribute would look like for them + discuss the curious names of the prequel film that are kinda...subtextual? If you wanna look at it that way. Listen to the full episode by joining our Patreon: patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social @subtextualpod Instagram |Twitter |TikTok | Letterboxd Subtextual is hoste…

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Ep. 36: Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral 1:19:54

4M ago1:19:54

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Are you having a wonderful day? Full of joy perhaps? Just really, fully, live/laugh/loving life? Welp, good luck! Hilary and Cody careen through Nine Inch Nails' magnum opus, "The Downward Spiral." Trent Reznor was fully in his bag on this one, and it pushed him into places that would take a good long while to rebound from. What does it say about u…

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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter with Justice Smith and Kendra James 1:32:51

3M ago1:32:51

1:32:51

Ira, Louis, and guest host Kendra James discuss Beyoncé’s sprawling new album Cowboy Carter. Justice Smith joins Ira and Louis to discuss the American Society of Magical Negroes, critical responses to the film, and more. Plus, Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour and the internet’s debate on hot SNL cast members. YouTube language: Subscribe to Ke…

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Raising Kids to Follow Christ with Guest Lee Ann Mancini 26:48

3M ago26:48

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Friends, you don't want to miss this important episode. Lee Ann is a wealth of help for parents who long to guide their child to follow Jesus. She is the host of the popular podcast: Raising Christian Kids. And the author of her #1 New Release: Raising Kids to Follow Christ. And a super fun fact about LeeAnn is that she is also the wonderful author…

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Footloose (1984) with Charles from Nothern OverExposure Podcast 1:12:41

4M ago1:12:41

1:12:41

Lizzie, Sam & special guest Charles (from the Northern OverExposure Podcast) take to the uneven bars and unravel the cocaine-fueled battle of wills that is Footloose. We consider the surprising ethics and history behind the film, relive the true events that inspired the plot, and consider if the dancing is actually any good?? Clip: Pitchford's Othe…

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Ep. 35: Rilo Kiley - The Execution of All Things ft. Jeremy Bolm 1:03:32

4M ago1:03:32

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Worlds and genres collide as the EarWax crew welcome our first guest onto the show! Post-hardcore meets indie rock as Jeremy Bolm (Touché Amoré, The First Ever Podcast) joins Cody and Hilary to dive into Rilo Kiley's indie masterpiece "The Exection of All Things." This album is where LA meets Omaha, where success meets sustainability, and where Ril…

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