Best Phoebe Waller Bridge Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 167: Analyzing Modern Masterpieces — “Fleabag” (Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Season 2, 2019) 31:11

17h ago31:11

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Today we're tackling season 2 of the 2010's cult classic, "Fleabag" (created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Widely considered the best season of "Fleabag," and still starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge and company, series two follows our protagonist getting her life together after the grief-fueled antics of series one. To the backdrop of her sister's (Sian Cl…

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The Interview – Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag 10:41

16d ago10:41

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During 2013’s Edinburgh Fringe, I invited an up-and-coming writer and their director into the studio to talk about a little show called ‘Fleabag.’ Directed by Vicky Wood, and written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, this small show took place in the depths of the Underbelly. It remains the gold standard of Fringe legends… from a theatrical da…

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Ep 170: Horror, Romance, and the Strange Structure of “Strange Darling” (2024, dir. J.T. Mollner) 21:03

7h ago21:03

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Today we're doing a spoiler-free review of the mind-bending indie horror film, "Strange Darling" (2024). Winner of the Jury Prize for Best Feature Film (2024 Popcorn Frights Film Festival), written and directed by J.T. Mollner and starring Willa Fitzgerald ("Fall of the House of Usher") and Kyle Gallner ("Smile"), this indie darling premiered last …

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60 years of Goldfinger - From Pinewood 25:54

2h ago25:54

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On Tuesday, 17 September, 2024 Goldfinger, the third James Bond film, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its premiere, and Tom and Brendan were at Pinewood Studios for a special outdoor screening of the film. We took the opportunity to record a mini-episode from the home of James Bond, where 23 out of the 25 official 007 were made. Please raise a g…

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Ep 169: The Sisyphean Joy of “Hades” (Video Game Review, 2020, Supergiant Games) 21:45

6h ago21:45

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Today we're talking about the 2020 megahit video game, "Hades" (produced by Supergiant Games). A roguelike hack-and-slash game taking place in the Ancient Greek underworld, you play as Hades' son Zagreus ("Zac"), the prince of the underworld, in a seemingly-impossible quest to fight through the afterlife, back to earth, to be reunited with his birt…

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Side Bar on the Emmys, Three Women, The Perfect Couple's Opening Dance Sequence, The Wedding People, and Moonstruck 37:19

7h ago37:19

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Carinn & Kate

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Ep 168: The Troubling Paradise of “Blink Twice” (2024, dir. Zoe Kravitz) 26:35

22h ago26:35

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Today we're reviewing and analyzing Zoe Kravitz's directorial debut, "Blink Twice" (2024). A psychological thriller taking place largely on a tech billionaire's (played by Channing Tatum) private island paradise, "Blink Twice" is informed by centuries of Greek mythology, themes of trauma and memory, and a delicious twist ending that will leave your…

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Laura Dave & 'The Night We Lost Him': Complicated Conversations Series 37:51

4h ago37:51

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On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Laura Dave, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, to discuss her new novel, The Night We Lost Him, another riveting page-turner about estranged siblings who discover their father has been keeping a secret for more than fifty years, one that may have been fatal……

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Kimberly McCreight & 'Like Mother, Like Daughter': Complicated Conversations Series 34:10

2h ago34:10

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In this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back Kimberly McCreight to discuss her new novel, Like Mother, Like Daughter, an emotional mystery about a mother's disappearance and the journey of a daughter trying to find her. We chat with Kimberly about the complexities of motherhood and our shared parenting challenges; the inspiration fo…

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Ep 166: 3 Productivity Lessons from “The 12 Week Year” (Wri. Brian P Moran & Michael Lennington) 25:14

1d ago25:14

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Today we're discussing Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington's goal-setting system, "The 12 Week Year." Aimed at encouraging consistent execution on your annual goals, this system reduces a 12-month year to just 3 months -- dialing up the time pressure, necessity of commitment, and utility of accountability buddies. Simple, non-cult-y, and iterativ…

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Ep 165: Analyzing Modern Masterpieces — “Fleabag”(Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Season 1, 2016) 29:29

3d ago29:29

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Today we're discussing series one of the 2010s British television masterpiece, "Fleabag." Created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, this 6-episode series is adapted from Phoebe's successful 2013 theater piece and follows the grief-fueled misadventures of a messy 20-something who has recently lost her closest friend, is navigating complex family…

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Sidebar on The Perfect Couple on Netflix, the current messy astrology, Katy Perry, and Tayvis' alleged break-up contract 34:56

4d ago34:56

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Carinn & Kate

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Tell Me Lies Recap, S2, Episodes 1 & 2 are keeping the old, but making it fresh 35:58

11d ago35:58

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Season Two of Tell Me Lies is back and so far it manages to take all the best parts of Season One and build on perfect additional layers, characters and storylines. Our recap of Episodes 1 & 2 of the hit Hulu series is out now and we’re discussing the new love interests, gasp-worthy moments, surprising connections, and our favorite moments/scenes. …

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Ep 164: Mad Max Politics and the Mythos of “Furiosa” (2024, dir. George Miller) 25:30

8d ago25:30

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Today we're analyzing the newest Mad Max film, "Furiosa," now streaming on HBO MAX. Starring Anya Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth, and written and directed by George Miller, "Furiosa" is the most detail-rich Mad Max we've yet seen. Crossing an epic 20 years of history and giving insight into the inner workings of Immortan Joe's vast Wasteland empire…

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The Interview – Conchita Wurst, ‘Rise Like A Phoenix’ 21:20

13d ago21:20

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One of the most recognisable names in the world of the Eurovision Song Contest is Austria’s Conchita Wurst. In the weeks before her victory for Austria with ‘Rise Like A Phoenix’, I caught up with the singer to find out more about their public and personal sides. We discussed attitudes, dreams, songs, Shirley Bassey, and Austria’s entry into Eurovi…

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Ep 163: Nunsploitation and Religious Hysteria in “Immaculate” (2024, Hulu, ft. Sydney Sweeney) 24:46

9d ago24:46

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Today we're reviewing the 2024 horror film, "Immaculate," now streaming on Hulu. Starring Sydney Sweeney and taking place in a remote Italian convent, this religion-themed thriller centers on an improbable, seemingly immaculate conception by novice nun Cecilia. But, of course, there are more sinister forces afoot than any divine plan. With delightf…

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Side Bar on Back To School Feels, Best Big Books of September, and the shows we can't wait to watch 27:47

17d ago27:47

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We’re back with another Sidebar conversation and coming into September aligned and invigorated with a sense of new beginnings and possibilities. We’ve got major back to school vibes that provide the momentum we need to propel us through the end of the year. Incredible new book releases and TV shows we’ve been waiting for are only adding to these in…

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Ep 162: What Are Your 10/10 TV Show Recommendations (including r/AskReddit Contributions) 26:52

10d ago26:52

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Today we're discussing television shows that we (and the redditors of r/AskReddit) consider to be 10-out-of-10 amazing. Mind-bendy, rewatchable, and much beloved, these shows defined our childhoods, broadened our adult perspectives, or just plain burrowed themselves into our hearts. Are your favorite shows classic anthologies that defined a genre l…

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Chelsea Bieker & Madwoman: Complicated Conversations Series 56:34

11d ago56:34

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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Chelsea Bieker to discuss her new novel Madwoman, an emotionally gripping story about Clove, a mother who has constructed a perfect life based on lies. When she receives a letter from her mother in prison, her past comes crashing back, and she must confront the truth. We chat with Chelsea abo…

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Ep 161: PNW Ghost Stories — Ghosts at the Museum 26:40

15d ago26:40

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Today we're talking about some of the ghostly residents of the Pacific Northwest (informed by Margaret Read MacDonald's book, "Ghost Stories from the Pacific Northwest"). Widely considered to be horror-movie-spooky and a nest of cryptids, the PNW is also known for housing a number of jolly ghosts. We're sharing the stories of three such post-human …

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The Interview – Vint Cerf, Father of the Internet 30:02

22d ago30:02

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In 2017, I spoke to Vint Cerf at the IEEE Tech For Humanity conference. Cerf and Bob Kahn developed TCP/IP, the communications protocol that lies at the heart of the Internet. Without that, nothing works, hence why many call Cerf and Kahn the fathers of the Internet. When he joined Google, after he was talked out of working as an Archduke, he was g…

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Ep 160: The Clockwork Horror of “Cuckoo” (Dir. Tilman Singer, 2024) 21:39

16d ago21:39

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Today we’re reviewing the newly-released indie horror film, “Cuckoo” (2024). Written and directed by Tilman Singer and starring Hunter Schafer, “Cuckoo” is the most unique horror concept we’ve seen in a while. Set in an isolated resort in the Swiss Alps, with a mysterious billionaire proprietor (played by Dan Stevens), a cutting edge medically faci…

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Side Bar on real life being better than Instagram, Kate's summer bucket list, Chappell Roan, and Jennifer Lopez as the new Elizabeth Taylor 34:33

24d ago34:33

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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode we talk about how sometimes real life is better than Instagram, the joyful s…

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Ep 159: Reviewing “Borderlands” with Two Super-Fans (Dir. Eli Roth, 2024) 23:10

17d ago23:10

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Today we’re discussing the recently-released video game film, “Borderlands” (2024). Written and directed by Eli Roth, starring Cate Blanchett, and featuring gamers’ most beloved Pandora environments, this film captures so much of the fun associated with the looter-shooter video game series. As avid fans of the Borderlands franchise, Stephen and Lau…

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The Interview – Gene Cernan, The Last Man To Walk On The Moon 20:09

22d ago20:09

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Gene Cernan flew in space three times, walked in space twice, and as the commander of Apollo 17 was the last man to walk on the moon in 1972. Documentary film-maker Mark Craig approached Cernan to make a film about his life, his time as an astronaut, and his impact on the history of the world. In this episode of The Interview, director Mark Craig a…

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Colleen McKeegan & 'Rip Tide': Complicated Conversations Series 45:40

18d ago45:40

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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome back Colleen McKeegan to discuss her sophomore novel, Riptide, a heartfelt and suspenseful story about two sisters returning to their childhood beachfront home who are forced to confront their traumatic past when a body washes ashore. We chat with Colleen about the two sisters at the heart of…

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Ep 158: The Wholesome Horror Inside “Trap” (Dir. M. Night Shyamalan, 2024) 21:55

22d ago21:55

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Today we’re reviewing M. Night Shyamalan’s newest film, “Trap” (2024). Starring Josh Hartnett, Haley Mills, and Shyamalan’s own daughter Saleka, this unique thriller is a kind of anti-heist that centers on one serial killer’s attempt to evade capture at a stadium concert venue (while also showing his daughter the time of her life with her favorite …

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Ep 157: Reviewing “Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam” (Netflix Doc, 2024) - Part 2 - The Ponzi Scheme 25:11

23d ago25:11

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Today we are concluding our discussion of the Netflix top 10 docuseries, “Dirty Pop: the Boy Band Scam” (Dir. David Terry Fine). In this part two, we’re discussing the financial crimes side of pop mega-manager Lou Pearlman. From lopsided management contracts with Backstreet Boys and N* SYNC to aeronautics insurance fraud to making an enemy of a hig…

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Ep 156: Reviewing “Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam” (Netflix Doc, 2024) - Part 1 - The Bands 22:08

24d ago22:08

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Today we are discussing the Netflix top 10 docuseries, “Dirty Pop: the Boy Band Scam” (Dir. David Terry Fine). This series follows Lou Pearlman, the “Big Poppa” of pop music managers and creator of mega groups like Backstreet Boys, N*SYNC, and O-Town. Within the glitz and glamour of the Boy Band era, though, is the financially predatory action of t…

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Karin Slaughter & 'This Is Why We Lied': Complicated Conversations Series 35:53

25d ago35:53

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On today’s Complicated Conversation, we are thrilled to welcome back New York Times bestselling author, Karin Slaughter. Karin is one of the world's most popular and acclaimed storytellers, as well as one of the funniest and most entertaining interviewees! She talks with us about her new novel, This Is Why We Lied, Book 12 in the acclaimed Will Tre…

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Rachel Koller Croft & 'We Love The Nightlife': Complicated Conversations Series 42:57

26d ago42:57

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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome back Rachel Koller Croft to discuss her new novel, We Love the Nightlife, a book that follows two best friends who open a nightclub in London, and also happen to be vampires. We chat with Rachel about how vampires never go out of style; how the disco dancing queen era of the 70s is the epitom…

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Ep 155: Cliche Life Advice That Turned Out to Be True (including r/AskReddit contributions) 22:32

29d ago22:32

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Today we’re diving in to life advice cliches that are actually really valuable when you fully ingest their meaning. We’ve all had the, “Ugh that so true!” moment. Alongside contributions from the lovely redditors who populate the r/AskReddit subreddit, we share our own favorite platitudes that only seem to get truer with age. What have you been tol…

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Ep 154: The Childfree vs. Having Children Debate (Millennial and Boomer Perspectives) 25:54

30d ago25:54

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Today we’re discussing one of the most important questions for Millennials and Gen Z — to have children or be childfree. From our Baby Boomer parents who long to be grandparents to vice presidential candidates obsessed with your personal procreation, child-having is a hot topic. We share our own experience fielding questions about family planning i…

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Side Bar on what makes us liars, bucket lists, and catching up with our own lives 36:17

1M ago36:17

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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode - the last one of Leo season for Kate and the last one from LA for Carinn - …

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Ep 153: Reviewing “Ego Is The Enemy” (Ryan Holiday, 2016) and Processing Generational Rage 22:47

1M ago22:47

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Today we’re on a self-development journey. Between reading Ryan Holiday’s “Ego is the Enemy” (2016) and recognizing undesirable characteristics of our parents in ourselves, it’s time to do some inner excavation and put those insights into action! Is your sense of self fragile or even outdated? Have failures felt crippling even though you know, inte…

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Laurie Elizabeth Flynn & 'Till Death Do Us Part': Complicated Conversations Series 37:11

1M ago37:11

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In this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back Laurie Elizabeth Flynn to discuss ‘Till Death Do Us Part, her new thriller set in the vineyards of Napa Valley that asks: what happens when the husband you thought died years ago shows up alive? We chat with Laurie about her inspiration for the characters, the challenges of writing her se…

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Ep 152: Returning to “VEEP” (HBO, 2019) for the 2024 Election 20:46

1M ago20:46

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Today we’re sharing our impressions of the critically-acclaimed 2010s HBO comedy, “VEEP” (2012-2019). Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and increasingly relevant as our own US election year starts to take on that show’s plot dimensions, this workplace sitcom of Capital Hill satirizes the uniquely strange and idiosyncratic personalities that are drawn to…

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Ep 151: What the Hunger Games Teaches Us About Systemic Dehumanization (by Suzanne Collins) 28:00

1M ago28:00

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Today we're revisiting the first "Hunger Games" film (2012, dir. Gary Ross), in honor of the recent loss of the first President Snow, actor Donald Sutherland. With new context provided by "A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," we discuss the perfect cruelty and systemic dehumanization of Suzanne Collin's fictional Panem. Using class as a tool of explo…

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Side bar on extroverts and introverts, late-career breakthroughs, beautiful divorce stories and some duds too 31:26

1M ago31:26

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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode, Kate’s high school reunion weekend leads to a discussion of being seen vs b…

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Ep 150: The Quiet Horror of “A Quiet Place: Day One” (2024, dir. Michael Sarnoski) 23:01

1M ago23:01

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Today we're sharing our thoughts on the alien invasion / monster horror film, "A Quiet Place: Day One." Following a late-stage cancer patient (played by Lupita Nyong'o) on what she believes to be her last visit to New York City, all heck breaks loose when an apocalyptic alien invasion lands in Manhattan. Also starring Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and …

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Sophie Brickman & 'Plays Well With Others': Complicated Conversations Series 31:28

1M ago31:28

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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Sophie Brickman to discuss her debut novel, Plays Well With Others, a wickedly funny and incisive story that follows a mother trapped in the rat race of NYC parenting as her life unravels. We chat with Sophie about her journey from food writer/journalist to non-fiction author and now to debut…

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Ep 149: Dream Interpretation, Symbols, and Signs: Home and the Self 25:56

2M ago25:56

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Today we're returning to the realm of dreams (with our trusty Encyclopedia of Symbols, Signs, and Interpretations). This episode, Laura will be sharing her reoccurring dream motifs and characters. On this episode you'll learn the potential meanings behind your dream location and environments. Did you know that houses often represent the self? -- An…

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Ep 148: Wizards, Dragons, and Crocodile Dream Interpretation — What Does It Mean? 23:27

2M ago23:27

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Today we're exploring dreams -- symbols, signs, and interpretations (with an illustrated encyclopedia as our guide). Stephen shares childhood dreams and reoccurring adult nightmares, and we investigate their actual, subconscious meaning. Do dragons symbolize good fortune or ill omens? What is the nature of magic, and specifically of a wizard perfor…

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Side Bar on the birthday girl, Your Honor, Laura Dave, and Blake Lively’s son 34:57

1M ago34:57

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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode we are rehashing Kate’s birthday weekend (done in total Leo-style!) and disc…

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Ep 147: FBI Agents, Serial Killers, and the Unique Horror of “Longlegs” (Dir. Oz Perkins, 2024) 22:59

2M ago22:59

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Today we're talking about the serial killer thriller and surprise summer hit, "Longlegs" -- supposedly the scariest movie of the year. A paranormal period piece/FBI procedural that features Nicholas Cage being wacky, we chisel away our favorite elements of this indie horror "masterpiece" and dive into all the unique choices separating this film fro…

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Lori Brand & 'Bodies To Die For': Debut Discussions 33:41

2M ago33:41

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By Carinn & Kate

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Ep 146: Late-in-Life Love and Mother/Daughter Dynamics in “A Family Affair” (Netflix, 2024) 21:17

2M ago21:17

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Today we're talking about the Netflix top 10 film, "A Family Affair." A rom-com-dram starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, and Joey King, this movie gives viewers some zany and some heartstring-tugging moments. With meditations on late-in-life love, the evolving mother-daughter relationship as we age, and the legacy of a deceased parent, this film is …

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Ep 145: “Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood” - Scooter’s Version (HBO MAX, 2024) 24:26

2M ago24:26

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Today we are concluding our Midday Musings series on the HBO Max docuseries, "Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood." We will review Scooter's version of events (episode 2 of the series) -- from his role as the "big brother" music manager to Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Kanye West to the Swiftie fan-army fallout he experienced as the buyer …

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Side Bar on Leo Season, Summer Plans, Reality TV and Mid-Life Books 31:38

2M ago31:38

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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode we usher in Leo Season, discuss Carinn’s book launch and summer move to LA, …

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Ep 144: “Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood” - Part 2 (HBO MAX, 2024) 24:02

2M ago24:02

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Today we are back discussing the HBO Max documentary, “Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood” (2024). In this part two, we will dissecting the events post-“Kimye”’s “Famous” drama and post-sale of Taylor Swift’s masters to Scooter Braun’s holding company. This will chart the public battle for ownership rights, Swift’s masterclass response to wi…

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