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Cooler Than Homework is a Disney Channel Original Movie Podcast. Produced by Snark Squad, Cooler Than Homework is a show where four friends – Nicole Sweeney, Matthew Gaydos, Marines Alvarez, and Ceri Riley – get together to watch and discuss every DCOM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Creative Destruction Podcast is a Bi-Weekly storytelling show where host Cameron Cook and his guests tell stories about the people and the events that shaped their lives.
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EP 24: It's Not Just a Phase (The Thirteenth Year)
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Join Avery and Jehan to talk about the one movie they both remember with striking clarity. Is it because the merboy was so handsome? Is it because it's a unique take on puberty but with more gills? Unclear. Avery would like the record to show that she knows Dave Coulier is Uncle Joey, not Uncle Jesse, she misspoke!!!…
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Cetus-Lupeedus? More like Vega-Omega! Zenon is back in this trilogy-capping bit of completely incomprehensible nonsense. Count the Zs in the background, wonder why everybody hates Cassie, and mourn the loss of bully-Margie in this film that posits the ultimate question--is Zenon the most important person in the universe?…
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Greg is easy to get over Major, Margie becomes a main character, and everybody else has been recast. Sounds like another disappointment minor from the DCOM sequel (ahem, Zequel) machine.
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DCOMS - Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
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Cetus-Lupeedus! The Space-Stay has been inky since Lutz-the-Klutz put that viral disk major into the main memory core. Now it's up to troublemaker Zenon, new boyfriend Greg, and bully Margie to save the day before Microbe (and the hunky leadsinger Proto Zoa) can perform the first ever rock'n'roll concert in space!…
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2023 From A to Zenon End of Year Extravaganza
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Jehan and Avery take on the year 2023-- what have our favorite Disney Channel stars been up to as we wrap up this year? They've been busy!By From A to Zenon: A DCOM Podcast
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Have you ever felt neglected by your parents? Was your art teacher super cool? Do you have a genius best friend who seems to be in need of child protective services? Then you may relate to Jamie Grover, sister of the Grover Quints of Milford!
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DCOMS - Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off
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Why is Eddy's dad like that? How did he get married? Why are all of Eddy's friends awful? What is the...appeal...of this film? Cameron and Hannah get to the bottom of it in this episode about...what else?...the queer-coded DCOMS of yesteryear.
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Ryan Merriman, the reigning king of DCOMS, stars in this film about a girl who can talk to dolphins. We talk James Whitmire, Mischa Barton, Dean from Gilmore Girls, and more in this episode.
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Ever been a merman? Do mermaids usually have electrical powers? Why is he so sticky? Cameron and Hannah get right down to it.
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Is Cosmo Cola a red flag or a green flag? What kind of life does a gasbag live? How would you go about attaining a body if you were a gasbag? Windsurfing is cool.
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Do you have a Movie Mason in your life? What would you do to catch the Phantom of the Megaplex? Are movie theaters dead? Is this movie scary?
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Hannah and Cameron talk about the amazing creature designs and bizarre plot choices of this truly unhinged Disney Channel Original Movie.
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Sara Paxton replaces Kimberly J Brown in this fourth entry in the Halloweentown franchise, where the Cromwells continue their reign of terror on the undeserving pumpkinheads of the world.
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The continued saga of how the Cromwell witches are the architects of their own demise. Cameron and Hannah talk about unusual pacing, unclear political messages, stupid characters, and the ongoing jokes about Grandma Aggie's bags.
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DCOMS - Halloweentown 2: Kalabar's Revenge
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Did the Halloweentown set disappear? Can we find it at Gort's house? Do you just have to avoid the word "apart" forever, or is there more to it? Headphones would have been good information for the kids in all the years the grandmother was absent. Has nobody attempted the spell to open the gate...ever? Marnie is a hacker, and Kalabar has a son!…
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Lines, More Lines, and Trying Times: Jehan and Avery See the Jonas Brothers (The Tour)
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That's right! Jehan and Avery are on assignment. This is the sort of hard-hitting investigative journalism you can and should expect from us. We weathered a storm and Yankee Stadium to bring you this review of the first (but notably, not only!) night of the Jonas Brothers five album tour.By From A to Zenon: A DCOM Podcast
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So begins Hannah and Cameron's coverage of the Halloweentown franchise. How does it work? How old is Aggie? What's the deal with the mom? How does the magic work?
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In this episode, Hannah opines about the most awkward kiss in the history of cinema. Cameron demonstrates his science history knowledge. Stephen Tobolowsky talk, opinions about lunch room announcement, and more.
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Cameron and Hannah talk about vampires, moms, and Sabrina in this conversation about the Disney Channel Original Movie Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire.
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Can a movie be plagiarism if it steals from every movie? Hannah and Cameron talk about the 2002 Halloween movie The Scream Team, a bizarre and philosophically confusing film starring a member of Monty Python and a performance from Tommy Davidson that feel's like a witch's curse.
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Cameron and Hannah discuss what makes the 1998 film Brink! so memorable to the elder Millenials. Is it the hot soundtrack, the sick skating, the anti-corporate messaging, or the nice conversation between a father and son? We talk about Aristotle, selling out, good fathers, and cool brothers.
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DCOMS - Under Wraps (1997) and Under Wraps (2021)
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Hannah and Cameron talk about Under Wraps, the first official Disney Channel Original Movie, and its remake, Under Wraps. What changed in twenty-four years? What stayed the same? Is one of them better than the other? What is Under Wraps...about? Hannah has a lot of burning questions about Mummies.
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The hero's journey, and the stakes have never been higher. This movie seems to think women are only extensions of men. Gunther has sleep apnea.
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What would you do if you switched places with your sister? In this movie, there's much more table dancing than you'd expect. Listen to Hannah and Cameron talk about the rivalries between siblings, the unrealistic portrayal of teaching, the unbearable parents, and more in this episode.
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Susie Q is a movie about a ghost who helps a kid start playing basketball again after he helps her as the whistleblower for a huge real estate scam in a small town in Washington State. Cameron and Hannah discuss the five stages of grief, the bizarre narrative choices of the filmmakers, and the unintentionally hilarious scenes of this 1996 made-for-…
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Ep 23: Homecoming Date with Destiny (Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior)
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Jehan and Avery are back... talking about another DCOM starring their fave, Brenda Song! Why did Wendy say this boy was her cousin? How did her mom get her job at the museum? They ask the big questions as they talk 2006's Wendy Wu!By From A to Zenon: A DCOM Podcast
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Hannah and Cameron announce the focus of their new season of Creative Destruction, and while it maintains a focus on TV programming, the vibes will be very different. This season, it's a Hannah's pick.
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The grand finale not only of Twin Peaks, but of this season of Creative Destruction Podcast. Where do we leave all of our characters? Were our questions answered? Is this a good finale?
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How many people can fit in Sheriff (Frank) Truman's office? Is there a better use of old footage in the history of cinema than the use of it in this episode? Is Jeffries friend or foe? What happens in the next episode?
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Coop IS the FBI, Dougie leaves our airwaves, Diane is a tulpa, Richard Horne exploded on a rock, and Chantal and Hutch had an American experience.
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Dougie got zapped! Mr. Todd is dead (and Roger)! Philip Jeffries returns...kind of. Norma and Big Ed are tying the knot after all these years, and the Steven subplot is...really bad?
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Diane and Dougie are related?! What's a tulpa? Andy was chosen by the Fireman? James is a...security guard? For the Great Northern? Lissie is a terrible lip syncher!
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Is Dougie's story over? Will Audrey ever actually GO to the Road House? Can James still hit those high notes? Is Mr. C the greatest arm wrestling champion of them all? Can Norma really be a giant sellout? Will Nadine and "Dr. Amp" fall in love? Hannah and Cameron are trying to get to the bottom of it!…
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How long does it take for a French lady to leave the room? Audrey returns with a sleepy husband we can all relate to. The reveal of the Blue Rose, a touching story from Ben Horne, and the sad reality of Sarah Palmer.
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Gordon Cole sees the woodsmen, Detective Macklay gets a surprise, Shelly and Bobby try to be parents, the Twin Peaks police department reads a map, and the Double R Diner experiences a public shooting.
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Is Dougie actually hot? Are the Mitchum brothers too mean to Candie? Where are all the friends? Join Hannah and Cameron for another conversation about Twin Peaks.
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After the abstract bonanza of part 8, we are given episode so focused on plot that we don't really know how to approach it analytically. Lots of different police investigations are happening between Vegas, the FBI, and the town of Twin Peaks, and we're here to figure out if we're getting any closer to a solution.…
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EP 22: We Support Dairy Unions (Cow Belles)
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As the WGA approach a strike, Avery and Jehan take a step back to 206, to another labor dispute... the one between two spoiled daughters and their father who wants them to get a summer job at his dairy factory.By From A to Zenon: A DCOM Podcast
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The bomb explodes, BOB is born, Nine Inch Nails performs, and Hannah falls asleep.
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Lynch and Frost hit us with the meatiest episode yet in terms of plot. Hannah finally gets her wish and meets Diane, we see some old dudes talk on Skype, and we get updates on some of our favorite characters!
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A terrifying car accident, Harry Dean Stanton, a cool coin trick, and the nature of how media consumption is changing in the era of streaming. A packed episode! We get philosophical!
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Cameron and Hannah talk about this 'tweener episode of The Return, where seemingly nothing happens, but at the end of the day...a car exploded and an unexpected Ghostbuster made a cameo. Is Amanda Seyfried a good fit for the Twin Peaks universe? All that and more in this week's episode.
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Hannah laments Dougie, but Cameron welcomes him with the most open of arms. Who will win the ultimate showdown, Hannah's pragmatism or Cameron's love of odd maximalism?
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EP 21: Kyle, Your Parents Are Gaslighting You (The Luck of The Irish)
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Are your parents gaslighting you? If you're Kyle Johnson... they might be. What is this mystery about his family's heritage? Join Avery and Jehan as they return to talking DCOM's with another Ryan Merriman hit, 2011's The Luck of the Irish. Hold onto your lucky coins-- this one's gonna be a wild ride!…
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Hannah and Cameron fight over whether or not this episode is HOT or NOT, they talk about the introduction of the polarizing Dougie Jones, the impulse to like or dislike something based on preconceived notions, and how to live in the weird structures Frost and Lynch have created for this season.
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Hannah and Cameron talk about the Red Room, the Arm's glow-up moment, Mr. C's big plan, the return of James, and how much easier the show is to follow than Hannah remembered.
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Part 1 of The Return delivers a new mystery, several new characters, some old favorites, and a new tone. Will Hannah like all the new additions to the original series, or will it be too weird for her? What's in the box?
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Hannah and Cameron put together the missing pieces of Fire Walk With Me and realize...Lynch was right to cut most of it! They talk 'deep lore' and easter eggs and what to expect from the coming season.
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EP 20: Jehan + Avery's Infinite Rom-Com List Pt. 2
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That's right... back-to-back episodes to talk rom coms nonstop! Avery and Jehan have so much to say about romantic comedies that they... just kept going. And going! Thank you to Adam and to our listeners for sticking with us as we discuss the rom com subcategories (as decided by Avery to avoid actually making a decision).…
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EP 19: Jehan + Avery's Infinite Rom-Com List Pt. 1
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We love love! In a departure from our normal DCOMs, we're taking a Valentine's inspired trip over to ROM COMS. In this two part special, Jehan and Avery will (attempt to) list and debate their favorite rom coms and the moments, music, and performances around them! Disclaimer: In one episode Avery besmirches Bridesmaids because she thought I meant B…
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