A weekly podcast where Nando, DJ, and Diggins analyze a piece of pop culture by looking exclusively at the details.
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Every Monday and Thursday, Paul and John offer a fast-paced review of an episode of a Transformers series until they finish that series. Then they start another one. Archived reviews include G1, Beast Wars, Beast Machines, Prime, Gobots, Animated, Armada, Energon, Cybertron, and a growing list of movies.
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From jerkin it at work, to takin your shirt off on a plane, to "Am I an Asshole?" We have the answer for all of society's pressing questions. Oh and sometimes we talk about TV. New episodes every other Friday!
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Welcome to The daily jingle, where I do whatever I damn well please. I criticize, nitpick, and start ranting about something no one cares about
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Gil (17) & Wil (46) take turns to debrief on their little and not-so-little niggles in life. Categorized as 'comedy' because 'comedy??' wasn't an option, and 'society & culture' seems like a biiiiig stretch. Trigger warning: Low production values.
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A media analysis podcast in which hosts Allison and Julia discuss modern media (including TV & film, books, and music) that depicts the Ancient Mediterranean world, its peoples, and its stories. We're here to have a good time, not to nitpick accuracy, but we've got a thing or two to teach, too.
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Death by Footnote is a historical fiction podcast that challenges authors to a monthly prompt. After writing a short story that meets the assigned genre and historical niche, they read them aloud and nitpick on historical detail, historical efficacy, and good storytelling
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(Formerly "I Hate Infinite Jest", "Kill Your Gods") Comedian Jesse Draham and actor/producer Joe Gariffo nitpick and dissect all your favorite nostalgia from the early 2000's. For millennials to relive their youth, boomers to explore how bad their parenting was, and zoomers to learn what they missed out on.
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Welcome to Aiden Criticizing and Co, where we gladly nitpick anything of your choice. Go ahead-pick a card, any card, and I'll be sure to point out every imperfection. If I get it correct you get that knockoff oversized minion toy. Cover art photo provided by Marius Masalar on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@marius
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In todays climate, it feels increasingly difficult to be authentic. Well, for some people. Every week, join dsyfuntional (and sometimes neurotic) best friends Emma & Josiah as they navigate mental health, discuss current events, debate the pros and cons of todays culture, and nitpick the people around them. If you have ever felt like you're struggling to be yourself, need a laugh, or just need another person to hate, this is the place to be. Trust us, your therpaist will love it.
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We find commercials really interesting, and often hilariously or tragically out of touch, so join us as we nitpick the hell of out the mammoth industry of advertising. Every week on Pop Up, Dillon Wall (filmmaker) and Daniel Lanza Rivers (scholar and critic in cultural studies) watch a commercial, and then put it under the proverbial microscope. The show is often salient, and always entertaining... because for an industry built on knowing what we want, advertising sure gets it wrong a lot. G ...
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The Hollywood Outsider is a weekly entertainment podcast where we discuss specific topics in film and TV, review current movies, interview independent filmmakers, and put our own spin on movies and television. Podcast Awards winner for Best TV & Film podcast. Subscribe & listen to a new HO every week!
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This gay look at traditional relationships and values aims to add to the LGBTQ+ narrative by highlighting examples of queer couples, discussing common relationship issues and exploring skill-building exercises, interviewing queer singles or couples about their real dating or relationship struggles, identifying newsworthy LGBTQ+ content, and answering listener questions. Hosted by a married, monogamous, gay male couple, the Critellis (Marko and Tony) use their relationship strengths and short ...
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JJ Redick of New Orleans Pelicans interviews some of the biggest names in basketball—including his teammates!—and many other celebrities. It’s an inside look at life in the NBA and conversations with people who interest Redick and his co-host, Tommy Alter, the most.
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The Fanfic Writers’ Craft is a podcast that discusses all things fanfiction with a focus on the art and science of writing for the enjoyment of fan communities. Every two weeks, Jo and Lani (otherwise known in fandom as @pebblysand and @copper_dust) sit down for a fun, multi-fandom, fanfic-related chat and delve into particular topics such as: the particularities of writing and reading fanfiction, monetisation, how to build a fanfiction plot, etc. Hope you enjoy! You can find us and contact ...
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Megatron catches up to Optimus Prime, who used a spacebridge, without using a spacebridge. Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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Hope you played just enough of the games to understand what a Siren is but not enough to care when they mess most of it up. This week Nando DJ and Diggins drop onto the loud and raunchy ultraviolent planet of...oh we can't do raunchy or ultraviolent any more? Okay. Nando DJ and DIggins drop into the loud and tame average amount of violent planet of…
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When To End A Franchise, What It Means To Be A Film Critic, 80s Family Movie Battle Royale
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we have three distinct topics to dive into as we revisit fun or interesting topics from the past: When To End A Franchise, What It Means To Be A Film Critic, and our 80s Family Movie Battle Royale. First, we take a look at more of these tired franchises that keep popping back up. Sure, Saw X was we…
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Text the Critellis HERE Zach (@zacharyyyyyy) and Trevor (@trevrusher) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These Seattle-based husbands are celebrating one year of marriage and showing us all what true love looks like! We are so inspired by them and know you will be too - go give them a follow on IG and let them know the Critellis sent you. The…
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戻れ! われらのメガザラック (Return! Our Scorpinok) Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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Elita-1 discovers the truth about Project Nemesis and Optimus encounters a Quintesson, in an episode written with the talent of an old shoe. Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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Text the Critellis HERE Fathers of three, Justin and Chris (@twodapperdads) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. Not only do these guys spend the time being incredible parents and husbands, but they make sure they are dapper AF while doing it. Check them out on IG and show them some Relationsh!t love! Then, the guys sit down to talk about how r…
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D23 and Why Movie Adaptations Are So Difficult To Pull Off
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with recent movie adaptations - such as Borderlands and It Ends with Us - struggling to resonate with fans in terms of the changes they've made, we decided to break this whole process down. Why are movie adaptations so difficult to pull off? Why does it seem so impossible to bring together what bot…
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You know that Mostly Nitpicking? Freaking nutjobs thats that go around podcasting? This week Nando DJ and Diggins rock out to the crispiest teen popstar and watch a movie that has the internet buzzing about one minor character's weird line, Trap. They nitpick the concert, the venue, and of course the cops. Reccomendations DJ - Too Hot Too Handle (s…
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Megatron begins to sacrifice Decepticons in order to achieve his goals while Elita-1 continues to be a pain in his ass. Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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Paul and John talk about their favourite, and least favourite, Decepticons and Autobots from Siege. Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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The Perfect Summer Movie Soundtrack Volume 2
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to revisit a popular topic from a few years back and add even more of the best songs or themes from movies or TV to crank up once as we enjoy the remainder of Summer. We each have plenty of songs to add since we first broached this topic – they can be themes, songs from a movie or TV soun…
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Text the Critellis HERE This week, Kimmy (@thepilotkimmy) and Siedah (@siedahflower) are the #QueerRelationshipGoals, and when you check them out on IG, you’ll understand why. These two are incredible on their own, but magical together and give us everything we want in a power couple. Give them some love on social media - you’ll be happy you did. T…
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Pegging! Cocaine! and the Honda Odyssey! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins take a trip to the Void to watch the movie that has seen a lot of other movies and can't wait to let you know it, Deadpool & Wolverine. They nitpick the friends, the enemies, and of course the cameos. Reccomendations DJ - A Heart that Works by Rob Delaney (book), Persona 5 Ta…
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Despite it having no real justification or logic, Optimus's plan comes together. Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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Optimus' haphazard plan commences, haphazardly. Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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Comic-Con 2024 and Deadpool & Wolverine Spoilercast
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we head back to San Diego to look at Comic-Con 2024 and debate the biggest news to drop out of Hall H and other locales such as: Dexter Morgan's return, Star Trek breaks genres, The Boys spins off again, Avengers 5 and 6 news, plus Robert Downey Jr. is cast as Doctor Doom. All this, plus a report f…
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Text the Critellis HERE Husbands Aaron and Liam (@taleoftwokings) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, as they are probably the most inspirational couple we’ve highlighted in a very long time. These two have so much love between them and it is so refreshing and exciting to experience via social media. If you have a moment, give them a follow an…
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Jetfire has had enough of Megatron's genocide. Meanwhile, the Alpha Trion protcols make a choice that makes no sense. Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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Welcome to a show that people like and I mean I get why they like it but "greatest" feels like a stretch! This week Nando DJ and Diggins runaway to where the runaways are running the night to watch the movie that made around 14 times as much money as Tár, The Greatst Showman. They nitpick the songs, the dances, and of course history's greatest vill…
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The Autobots reach out to Ratchet who, like Bumblebee, has been avoiding taking a side in the war. Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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Natural Disaster Movie Battle Royale
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What is it about natural disaster movies that excites audiences so much? Is it the occasional reality of the scenario? The fear of the worst case scenario coming to fruition? Or do we just love watching wanton destruction on a massive screen? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to look at films like Armageddon, Twister, The…
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Text the Critellis HERE Husbands, Corey and Jeffrey (@therosehubbys), are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. This recently-married couple can only be described in one word: OPULENCE! The love they have for one another is so intoxicating and inspiring and we are beyond obsessed with them and know you will be too. Check them out on IG and show them…
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What if Wolverine was Batman working for the Vatican? Magic. That's what. This week Nando and Diggins delve into the dark universe of public domain monsters to watch a movie that was kind of like the Mummy, but worse, Van Helsing. They nitpick the guns, the horses, and of course the holy water. Reccomendations Diggins - Kill (movie) Nando - Synecdo…
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Ultra Magnus takes the first steps in a plan that won't amount to a hill of beans. Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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Paul and John return (in good health) to start the War For Cybertron series. Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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Hereoes aren't born. You buy one and then it dies. And then you buy another one and then it dies. And hopefully you find a third one that nearly dies but doesn't. This week Nando DJ and Diggins fortnite dance on down to the ring to watch the most metal movie in this holy month of Hugh-ly, Real Steel. They nitpick the bots, the bulls, and of course …
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Losing Childhood Icons, Cult Classics, and Longlegs
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it’s been a bit of a week the past week with several TV icons lost, Richard Simmons, Dr. Ruth, Shannen Doherty, Shelly Duvall. Therefore, we thought it apropos to tweak a previous topic and discuss those beloved childhood icons - people that truly impacted us in our youth - and unpack why their eve…
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Text the Critellis HERE We are back with another great couple, Glen and Tom (@glenandtom) to highlight as our #QueerRelationshipGoals for the week. This recently-married couple from Manchester is everything we enjoy about relationships: adorable, sweet on each other, and the perfect representation of love. Check them out on IG and give them your su…
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, every website these days is desperate for clicks and therefore constantly pounds the drum that movie theaters are dead or dying. But if you break down the facts, is that actually true? Turns out, there is a lot more to this story than what is being reported, so our topic this week revolves around t…
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Finally! A movie with metaphors! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins take a trip to the woods of Ireland to catch the most M Night Shyamalan movie that wasn't directed by M Night Shyamalan, The Watchers. They nitpick the birds, the monsters, and of course the bike. Reccomendations DJ - The Mole (show), Demon Slayer (anime) Diggins - Nine Sols (game), …
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Text the Critellis HERE This week, Marko and Tony are heading over to New Zealand to highlight and celebrate the relationship of Waldo and Wynand (@wwhusband), this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. This couple is every bit of loving and into one another and we just can’t get enough! Check out (and get inspired by) their PDA-palooza, and let them kno…
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Text the Critellis HERE Marko and Tony open season 7 of the podcast by highlighting the relationship of Matthew and Blake (@blakeandmatthew), their #QueerRelationshipGoals of the week. The guys dive into their gorgeous relationship and parenthood journey, while showcasing their adorable love for each other. Check them out on IG and show them some l…
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Odds are you were in it This week Nando DJ and Diggins travel to the magical land of Brooklyn to watch the hot movie of the summer that has so many big stars it must be good, IF. They nitpick the friends, the kids, and of course the food. Reccomendations DJ - I Don't Know James Rolfe (video) Diggins - Nine Sols (game) Nando - The Acolyte (show), I …
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Finally, a Pixar movie we can all relate to! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins travel through an overcomplicated series of tubes and wind up back in the brain of everyone's favorite Riley to watch the movie that some have called "it made money!!! FINALLY ONE OF THESE MADE MONEYYYY!!!!" Inside Out 2. They nitpick the anxiety, the hockey, and of cours…
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1994 - A Year in Movies and Television
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Was 1994 one of the greatest years in movies? On this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we take a look back at the year 1994 in movies and TV. With special Breaking News segments, it’s a pretty crazy fun episode that looks at one of the greatest years in film history. Take a listen and let us know in the comments…is it THE greatest…
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Text the Critellis HERE Mau and Rafa (@rafa.and.mau) Brazil-based husbands, are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. We love the simplicity of their relationship and the genuine love they have for one another - it’s such a gorgeous sight to be seen. We adore them and know that you all will too so go give them a follow! Then, the guys sit down to ta…
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The pod will be going on hiatus until September! If you want to stay in touch, you can find us online at: The Fanfic Writer’s Craft: tumblr ; spotify ; ko-fi Lani (@copper-dust): tumblr ; AO3 Jo (@pebblysand): tumblr ; AO3 Have a lovely summer!By @pebblysand & @copper_dust
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Animated Parenting, Sony Buys the Alamo Drafthouse, Inside Out 2, Thelma, Brats
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it was time to take a trip down the rabbit hole that is animation and decipher why does it seem that animated films or TV shows seem to be so good at parenting, or at the very least is extremely appealing to kids when other forms of entertainment do not? Is it simply pretty pictures, or is it becau…
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Text the Critellis HERE We are absolutely obsessed with this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, husbands Wesley and Derrick (@willis_partyoftwo) - as they are pretty perfect in just about every way. Black love, romance, adventure, and just about everything you could want in a relationship, these guys are the truest definition of inspirational and aspi…
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This one should have been 4 Life. This week Nando DJ and Diggins speedboat down to sunny Miami to check back up on the least good boys that ever were in the fourquel that is apparently going to save cinema, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. They nitpick the guns, the gators, and of course the afterlife. Reccomendations DJ - Ren Faire (show) Diggins - Fantasma…
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Or as it's known in France, Le Shark! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins swim on over to some nameless Parisian river to look at their phones while occasionally checking in on Netflix's new movie, Under Paris. They nitpick the newspapers, the tik toks, and of course the cops. Reccomendations DJ - The Ultimatum: South Africa (show), Perfect Match (sho…
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Nitpicks and Cliches in Film or TV, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Hit Man, Bad Behavior
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided to dive into those little annoyances that take us out of a movie or TV series. Things like an open flame in space, or horror movies where no one does the most logical thing, or romances that are spawned from affairs. What are your most annoying nitpicks or cliches? Furthermore, we discus…
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Text the Critellis HERE This week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals are so obviously amazing and supportive of each other that we just HAD to feature them! Please allow us to introduce you to Tim (@tklockhart) and his husband Joseph (@married2themidwest). These foster parents are an incredible combination of social worker and military man who travel the wo…
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided it was time to discuss the constant negativity surrounding entertainment these days. Media sites and fandom in general seems to have become less of a positive thing and more likely incites others to clash and fight over every differing opinion. However, it wasn't so long ago that our dif…
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Text the Critellis HERE We are in love with this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Florida husbands: Tim and Paul (@mbj_yyz_fll). We are such fans of genuine happiness and full relationships and these guys give us exactly that. We want nothing more than to be them when we grow up! Give them a follow on IG and show them some love - you’ll be happy you…
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featuring Mark Strong. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins strap in and jack in and mech in to watch the movie that people are calling "another one of those Netflix movies", Atlas. They nitpick the guns, the bombs, and of course the coffee. Reccomendations DJ - Dungeons & Dragons - The Twenty Sided Tavern (live show) Diggins - The Muppets (movie), Fur…
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Say "Hi" to your Michael Bay for me. Find Paul and John on Twitter or email the show. Full episode archiveBy John Sobey and Paul MacPherson
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TV's Most Controversial Series Finales
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What are the most debated series finales on TV? LOST, Dexter, How I Met Your Mother, Game of Thrones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Sopranos, Seinfeld, and The Shield. Each of these shows have one thing in common and it’s not just people dying. They each created a massive divide among fans, and also between fans and creators, when their series fina…
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Text the Critellis HERE This week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Kel and Shannon (@themathewsfam) are fabulous ladies that have managed to marry sports, Disney, and each other all in a perfect package of a relationship that we are crazy about! Go check them out and see if you don’t instantly fall in love, just like we did. Next, Marko and Tony sit down…
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