Why does it seem like every book written for teen girls was about being rich and mean to each other? And why were we so obsessed with them? Each week best friends Clare and Courtney will unpack these questions while turning back the pages on the books we love to hate. Are you in or are you out?
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Do you like drama? this episode might just be for you!!
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My name is kambry Morris and I am funny,talkative and Loud! I have good advice for drama crushes and all the stuff tweens want to know advise for (ages 10,11,12 maybe even 13!)
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Welcome to Sleepover Cinema, where we analyze the films that created the collective unconscious of the girls and gays of the late 90s and early 2000s. Hosted by sister filmmaking duo Hannah and Audrey Leach, also known as Too Pink Productions, Sleepover Cinema is an exploration of the movies that first inspired their love for film aimed at answering the question… are these movies actually good? And at the end of the day, do we really care if they are?
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Carla Naumburg’s Latest Book for Tweens: How to Stop Freaking Out – 318
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Wouldn't it be great to have a magic wand to stop your tween from freaking out? Well, while I can't offer magic, I've got the next best thing – wisdom from parenting expert and author Carla Naumburg. In this podcast episode, Carla dishes on her new book "How to Stop Freaking Out" -- a guide designed specifically for 8-12 year olds. It's jam-packed …
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Navigating Life’s Toughest Decisions: A Conversation with Amanda Kingsley – 321
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That knot in your stomach when facing a life-changing decision? It's universal. This week, I sit down with life coach Amanda Kingsley for a raw and honest conversation about navigating life's toughest choices. Amanda opens up about her personal abortion experience and shares powerful insights on making difficult decisions while minimizing suffering…
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Parenting Second Chances and Do-Overs – 320
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Mistakes in parenting don't define you. How you handle them does. We've all had moments as parents when we wish we could hit rewind and try again. That's why in this week's episode, we're unpacking the often-overlooked superpower of second chances and do-overs in parenting. Join me to transform those "I wish I hadn't said that" moments into opportu…
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Attachment Styles 101: Becoming a Secure Base for Your Kids – 319
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Are you repeating unhelpful patterns in your parenting and can't understand why? In this episode, we're talking about something that's been influencing your parenting since long before you became a mama: attachment styles. We'll explore how your early experiences shape your parenting instincts, and more importantly, how you can use this knowledge t…
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Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging: Gross-ery
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The Committee heads overseas to tackle a British fav. Can Courtney and Clare handle Georgia Nicholson, or will all the snogging just go to their heads??By Courtney and Clare
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Parenting Styles: Where They Came From and Why They Matter – 317
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Have you ever wondered why your parents raised you the way they did? Or why you parent the way you do? In today’s episode, we take a trip through the decades, exploring how parenting styles have evolved from the 1950s to today. You'll learn about the four main parenting styles and how they came to be, plus some insights into how world events and so…
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Helping Your Child Navigate Friendships – 316
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From playground drama to lunchroom cliques, childhood friendships can feel like a roller-coaster ride. As moms, we often worry about our kids' social lives, but we aren't always sure how to help. In this week's episode, I chat with Alex Alexander of the Friendship IRL podcast about navigating the complex world of kids' friendships. We talk about ev…
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Parenting with Post-Its: 15 Ideas That Really Stick – 315
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Have you ever thought that a simple Post-it note could revolutionize your parenting? In today's episode, I explore how these humble sticky squares can become powerful allies in raising happy, organized, and well-adjusted kids. From boosting communication to managing behavior, we'll explore how these small squares can solve big parenting challenges …
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Routine Reset: 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Getting Back on Track After a Break – 314
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The kids are cranky, the house is a mess, and you're wondering how you'll ever get back into the school groove. Sound familiar? This week's episode tackles seven of the common challenges families face when trying to reset their routines after a break. We're talking practical tips to help you dodge those pitfalls and start the school year strong wit…
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It was all a dream! Kaitlyn enters a dream world where her life switches upside down. Can she make it back to Hollywood, or is she stuck as a nobody forever?By Courtney and Clare
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Imagine stepping away from your daily grind and coming back with a whole new perspective. That's exactly what happened for me during my 12-week summer sabbatical, and I can't wait to share my experience with you. In this episode, I'm spilling the details about my break. From my daughter's high school graduation to my own personal growth journey, it…
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Kait Kait is out to tackle the great white way! Will her broadway dreams soar, or will her costar succeed in deflating her career?By Courtney and Clare
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FA is nearing its end, what's a teen star to do? Kaitlin has to decide her next move. She's got a lot of great options on the line, so why is she more interested in partying instead? Can she pull it together in time to land a big role and save her family?By Courtney and Clare
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Series Finale: The Rest is Still Unwritten
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The sleepover comes to a bittersweet end this week on the pod. Cue “Graduation (Friends Forever)” by Vitamin C.” We love each and every one of you! Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code REGTOOPINK for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the firs…
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Family Affair: All My Alexis Live in Canada
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The new girl in town? She's got your guy on a string. That is, if this new girl is Alexis (aka Colby) and your guy is the entire staff of the longest running network family drama. Will this new addition sink the ship that is Family Affiar? Or will the unlikely duo Sky and Kaitlin keep us afloat?By Courtney and Clare
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Book vs. Movie: “Aquamarine” & “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen”
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Both of these cinematic faves were based off young adult novels of the early 2000s— but how do the movies stack up against their source texts? And how have our original season one episodes on both of these movies aged? Let’s find out! Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Progr…
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THROWBACK: “Aquamarine” & “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen”
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In advance of this Thursday’s revisit of “Aquamarine” and “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen,” here’s a refresher of our 2020 season one antics with our first ever episode and our season one closer! Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code …
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Lights, camera, action! We are following Kaitlyn Burke as she begins her journey as an action star. With a crazed director, fiendish studio execs, and an ex-boyfriend who just won't leave her alone, can Kaitlyn make it through filming in one piece?By Courtney and Clare
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It’s been a looming threat for years, but we’re finally here– and just in time for Pride, it turns out!!! This one’s for everyone who seems themselves in Kurt Hummel, regardless of their gender or sexuality. Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use…
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Secrets of My Hollywood Life: Sky's the Limit
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We're back and we're headed west! In LA, Kaitlin Burke has everything a teen could desire. Fame, money, and the season's hottest shoes are all at her fingertips. All Kaitlin really wants is a chance to be a real teen. We go undercover with Kaitlin as she braves the scariest place in Hollywood.... high school!…
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As a wise woman (regrettably) once said… once a whore, you’re nothing more. Join us on a Warped Tour down our suburban past as we tear into the world of Hayley Williams— her artistry, her unbelievable talent, and of course, her varying beefs with her own band. Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cine…
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If you would assassinate your sister with zero remorse, this one’s for you. We run for our lives from James Marsden’s messenger bag this week on the pod! Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code REGTOOPINK for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for th…
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Our Lips Are Sealed ft. They Thought I Was You
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Accompanied by this world’s foremost Mary Kate and Ashley scholars, Lani and Becca from They Thought I Was You, we’re throwing on the barbie with the twins this week! Watch the video version of this episode here! Access the Olsen video archive here 👀 Listen to They Thought I Was You here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimi…
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Pop in your battered old cassette and get ready to pour one out for Howard Ashman as we finally discuss the one and only! Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code REGTOOPINK for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 months. Make sure to s…
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Green Day’s “American Idiot” ft. Keara Sullivan
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The landmark album that launched a thousand memes, an entire (questionable!) Broadway show, and the post-9/11 political consciousness of youth around the world, Green Day’s “American Idiot” says a lot with its masterpiece rock opera. Green Day expert and comedian Keara Sullivan joins us to dig in. Watch the video version of this episode here! You c…
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Pack your favorite eight kimonos and pile in the van for a trip to the Mayflower Dog Show! Friend of the pod Lukas Battle joins us to talk about Jane Lynch, gays in movies, and his alternate dimension life as a theater kid. Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New sub…
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We are no fair-weather Lindsay Lohan fans! This week we’re joined by Lexi Shaye of Brooklyn’s Movie Surfers to pay homage to this highly questionable entry of the Lohan canon. Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code SLEEPOVER for 10% off of R…
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It’s an odd time to be covering one of the most beloved shows of Nickelodeon in the 2000s… and yet, here we are, still a little convinced that PCA was real. Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code SLEEPOVER for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for …
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Ashley Tisdale’s “Headstrong” ft. Fangirl Central
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A four-sister episode for the ages, Hannah and Audrey are joined by Amanda and Amber of Fangirl Central to discuss the power of mermaid-like hair extensions, a good tutu-and-converse combo, and of course, the overall charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent of Miss Sharpay Evans herself. Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema…
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We’re ready to defend some turtle eggs with our lives today as we talk about the dramatic film debut of a post-Hannah Montana Miley Cyrus. Liam Hemsworth being called butch, ill-advised aquarium diving, and of course, rumors surrounding arson— there’s something for everyone! Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsore…
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Are you a cheeky dog or painted Poogle kind of girl? Do you prefer an afternoon spent in the Curio Shop or visiting the Soup Faerie? We log on this week to discuss. Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code REGTOOPINK for 10% off of Regal Unlim…
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It's a throwback bonus episode, and we're headed back to 7th grade and into the mind of Courtney. We learn the origins of all the lies, and maybe uncover the truth as well.By Courtney and Clare
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We’re joined by Hunger Games expert-in-residence Julia Cudney this week as we discuss the jump scare appearance of Rock Peeta, height difference representation in romantic pairings, and of course, queer-coded Lenny Kravitz. May the odds be ever in your favor. Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinem…
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What do a gay Russian man, NYC Ballet #MeToo drama, and middling CGI have in common? That’s right, relevance to 2003’s “Barbie of Swan Lake!” Find out how when you listen to this week’s episode! Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code REGTOOP…
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Are the liars preparing for their biggest slay, or will they have to learn to serve instead? Emily, Hanna, Aria, and Spencer are all waiting to be officially convicted of Ali's murder. Can they prove she's the master behind the mind games once and for all?By Courtney and Clare
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Li-Lo’s “Speak” vs. H-Duff’s “Metamorphosis”
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Two stunning works of sonic mastery birthed by two quintessential teen idols of the early 2000s— Miss Hilary Duff and Miss Lindsay Lohan. Which one made a bigger impact on the culture? And did it really deserve to? Watch the video version of this episode here! Lindsay Lohan’s “Speak” interview Oral History: The Making of Hilary Duff’s “Metamorphosi…
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It's the penultimate episode, and the liars are finally catching a break. Or are they? Hanna seeks stardom, while Spencer proves she only judges books by their covers. Aria finds a future with her art, and Emily deals with grief yet again. Is Ali really gone for good, or is she just getting started?By Courtney and Clare
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The Liars are excited for prom, so they decide to take the offensive and figure out who A’s helper is with some sleuthing. But nothing is as offensive to Aria is the insinuation that her boyfriend, Noel Kahn, might be behind their torment. Hanna returns to the plastic surgery clinic, and not because she’s insecure, while Emily tries to not fall pre…
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Ahoy there! Spencer checks out reefs and Reefer, Aria’s new boy-friend is hanging on like a barnacle, while Emily’s love interest is on the lam. Hanna decides to let the warm Caribbean water wash her secrets clean with a surprising friend.By Courtney and Clare
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Stunning: Don't Be a Drag, Just Be a Queen
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This episode, Aria discovers that keeping secrets can be a drag. Emily lives out the plot of a lifetime movie, and Spencer's D.A.R.E. program goes awry. Hanna stalks her was to a spot as A-in-training.By Courtney and Clare
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Step into the werkroom with us this week as we deliver a PhD-level seminar on the reality show we’ve been shaped by for 10+ years, RuPaul’s Drag Race. (Yes, we started watching in 2012, and yes, we are annoying about it!) Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subsc…
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Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and gossip bubble! Much like the name of a certain Scottish play, our girls are in for nothing but bad luck!
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We dreamed a dream in time gone by this movie hadn’t been sung live. This episode is a tale of traumatic drama club productions, method acting taken too far, and aspirations to believe in God. Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code REGTOOPIN…
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What do you get when you take two truly and completely blasphemous sequels and make them duke it out in the ring? We’ve braved the unthinkable and are here to report our findings. Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code REGTOOPINK for 10% off…
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Spraaaaaang Breaaaaaak baby! Or that is the energy that our Liars would've had, if there wasn't murder involved!By Courtney and Clare
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In a Sleepover Cinema first, we’re diving into the ever-so-stimulating world of DVD board games with a divisive classic, Disney Scene It, an arguably unchallenging trivia game with one of the most haunting soundtracks of our generation. Join us for a game in real-time! Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by R…
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Wanted: Shawty Fire Burnin' on the Dance Floor
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You wouldn't understand, it's a twin thing! (Being psycho, that is!)By Courtney and Clare
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A neon-pink, Austin Butler-featuring, and widely unseen spinoff of the HSM franchise, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure gives us everything we didn’t know we needed, including questionable hard-front wigs. Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code R…
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The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by sharing your daddy issues loud and clear! Who doesn’t love 2003’s Elf? We get into it in this long-awaited holiday episode! Watch the video version of this episode here! Sleepover Cinema is sponsored by Regal Cinemas’ Regal Unlimited Program! New subscribers can use code REGTOOPINK for 10% off of Regal U…
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