Hey there! My names Fran (shocker) and welcome to my blog! I’m a writer, an editor, and super gay – not necessarily in that order. I post videos every Sunday and alternating Wednesday’s with blog posts every Wednesday (or Friday on days of Video Wednesday) about film, books, and TV shows that I love or hate, so if you like someone with a lot of opinions, you came to the right place! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJA5jf5VbixFult10RKU-ow/videos?disable_polymer=1 Blog: https://aheal ...
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Join hosts Amanda and Joseph every week for A Fine Podcast, the ultimate destination for fans of 90s sitcom gem The Nanny! With new episodes released weekly, Amanda and Joseph dive deep into all things Fran Fine - breaking down iconic episodes, discussing character growth, and sharing behind-the-scenes intel. Whether you’ve been a superfan since the original airing or are just discovering the zany Sheffield family now, A Fine Podcast offers the perfect mix of nostalgia, humor, and heart. So ...
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💐It's a Mother's Day drama like no other! This week, Amanda and Joseph tackle the heartfelt hijinks of The Nanny S1E22 "I Don't Remember Mama." Gracie sets her sights on the Mother-Daughter Pageant...with Fran as her partner! 👩👧But a mean mom tries to block their entry, sending Gracie into an emotional spiral. 😥The real issue? Gracie's pent-up ang…
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💍It's the moment of truth! On this emotional rollercoaster episode, Amanda and Joseph unpack Fran's ultimate dilemma from The Nanny S1E21 "Frannie's Choice." When Fran's sleazy ex-fiancé Danny comes crawling back and proposes, she's faced with a jaw-dropping decision - accept his ring or stay with her beloved Sheffield fam? 💔#TheNanny #AFinePodcast…
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This week, Amanda and Joseph go gaga over the glamorous events of The Nanny S1E20 "Ode to Barbara Joan." When C.C.'s dad offers his daughter tickets to see the one and only Barbra live in concert, C.C. turns up her nose. 👃 But have no fear - that just means more Babs for biggest fan Fran! 🥳 From fangirling over Streisand merch to an epic concert ex…
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⛹️♀️ Gymnastics gone wild! On this week's episode, Amanda and Joseph somersault into the hilarious high school flashbacks of The Nanny S1E19 "The Gym Teacher." Poor Maggie has a serious case of gym-timidation, faking sick to avoid the wrath of her tough gymnastics coach Mrs. Stone. 🤸♂️ But Fran is determined to help Mags face her fears...until an…
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Episode 118: “Sunday in the Park with Fran”
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It's a critic-al situation in the park! 😬 Join Amanda and Joseph as they recap the playground pandemonium of The Nanny S1E18 "Sunday in the Park with Fran." Fran takes Gracie on a playdate with Frank Junior - the son of a powerful theater critic who could make or break Maxwell's career. But this kid is a total bully! When Frank Jr. torments Gracie,…
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Episode 117: “Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off”
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'Tis the season for scandalous romance! 💋 This week on A Fine Podcast, Amanda and Joseph untangle the messy love web of The Nanny S1E17 "Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off." Maxwell's sister is engaged to the wealthy Duke, but she's carrying a torch for her driver instead! 🚘🔥 As the lavish wedding draws near, will she ditch her posh prince for her…
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Is Sylvia's apartment the new Bermuda?! Does Sylvia have a secret lover?! Does C.C. get Max right where she wants him? All of this and more as Amanda and Joseph breakdown episode "Schlepped Away".#thenanny #franfine #maxsheffield #ccbabcock #nilesthebutlerBy afinepodcast
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Fran needs her tonsils removed, C.C. has a sorority reunion and needs Max as her arm candy 👫, Niles unleashing 3rd degree burns 🔥, and Fran accidentally says I love you to Max?! ❤️ What's going on? Tune in to find out! #thenanny #franfine #maxsheffieldBy afinepodcast
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💦 Pipe dreams and party woes! This week on A Fine Podcast, Amanda and Joseph dive into the wet and wild antics of The Nanny S1E14 "The Family Plumbing." From leaky faucets to teenage drama, this episode is a flood of laughs you won't want to miss. Tune in to hear all about the family's plumbing pandemonium and Maggie's quest for party adventures! #…
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📸 Supermodel shenanigans take over the Sheffield household! This week on A Fine Podcast, Amanda and Joseph dive into the chaos when famous model Chloe sweeps into town on The Nanny S1E13 "Maggie the Model." From disastrous photo shoots to jealousy-fueled drama, this episode is a runway of laughs you won't want to miss. So tune in and get the scoop …
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This week, Amanda and Joseph take center stage to recap the madness of The Nanny S1E12 "The Show Must Go On"! When control-freak Maxwell can't help but take over as director of Gracie's school play, all hell breaks loose. 🎬 From overhauling the script to upstaging poor Fran, will Maxwell's theatrical takeover cause the whole production to go off th…
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When Sylvia gifts Fran a cemetery plot, she's secretly trying to play matchmaker with a funeral director. ⚰️ But things take a terrifying turn when the romantic mortician decides to become...a clown? 🤡 From dodging red noses to running from the afterlife, join our hosts as they unearth all the darkly hilarious details! Will Fran's new romance live?…
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New nanny, who dis? 🤔 This week, Amanda and Joseph break down The Nanny S1E10 "The Nanny-in-Law"! When Maxwell's prim and proper childhood nanny Mueller arrives, she is NOT impressed with Fran's wild and free-spirited ways. 😬 From disapproving head shakes to underhanded comments, the battle lines are drawn between the old-school disciplinarian and …
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Lights, camera, disastrous date night! 🎥 This week on A Fine Podcast, Amanda and Joseph recap The Nanny S1E9 "Personal Business" where Maxwell tries to woo soap stud Brock Storm to star in his play...by setting him up with Fran! 🤭 #TheNanny #AFinePodcast #BrockStormDate #SoapStudMayhem #FranFine #BlindDate #90sSitcom…
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✨'Tis the season for laughter and holiday hijinks! 🎄 Join Amanda and Joseph on A Fine Podcast as they unwrap The Nanny Season 1 Episode 8 "The Christmas Episode"! 🎁 Don't be a Grinch, tune in for all the jolly details! 🎧 #TheNanny #AFinePodcast #ChristmasEpisode #FranFine #FestiveFun #HolidayHijinks #NavidadNostalgia…
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Oh no she didn't! 😱 Fran accidentally EATS Gracie's imaginary friend Imogene! 🍴 Join us as we recap the hilarious chaos that ensues on The Nanny Season 1 Episode 7 "Imaginary Friend" 📺👩🍳💖. After Fran accidentally chows down on Imogene, Gracie is distraught and the gang has a funeral. Mr Sheffield can't think of what to say while giving the eulogy…
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Episode 106: “The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother”
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Get ready for some wild tales and exaggerated exploits as we recap The Nanny Season 1 Episode 6 "The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother" on this week's podcast! When Fran's relatives come to visit, she and Sylvia weave an elaborate web of lies about Fran's glamorous imaginary life as Mrs. Sheffield. Of course, the truth comes out eventual…
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Episode 105: ”Here Comes The Brood”
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Fran has a day off, and C.C. uses this as a way to spend more time with Maxwell (oh and the children) at their planned trip to the zoo. All seems great, until Max can't go and C.C. is forced to go with just the children! The trip goes awry as the kids run amok, C.C.'s schemes backfire, and Brighton loses his lunch twice on C.C.'s clothes. Fed up, C…
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In this week’s podcast as we recap the "The Nuchshlep" where Fran chaperones Maggie’s date and mistakenly thinks he’s crushing on her. Maggie puts 2 and 2 together and gets upset with Fran thinking she is stealing her boyfriend. Fran awkwardly lets him down while respecting “girl code” with Maggie, but we learn it was all a misunderstanding – he ac…
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🎙️ Meet Amanda & Joseph on A Fine Podcast 🗣️ Welcome to A Fine Podcast, your destination for all things The Nanny! 👋 We're Amanda and Joseph, your hosts with the most who will dish all the 90s nostalgia your heart desires. Expect fab recaps of classic Nanny scenes, trivia tidbits, and more unbridled Fran Fine adoration than you can shake a feather …
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Fran gets a high society makeover to help Maggie join the debutante society. When Maggie feels intimidated by the popular cliquey girls, Fran steps in to coach her - causing worry for C.C., Niles and Maxwell about Fran's uncultured ways. As the team gives Fran a classy transformation, will her flashy Queens side still shine through at the fancy mot…
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This week Brighton gets exposed for smoking! After getting caught with cigarettes at school, Brighton reveals he was inspired by Fran's casual comments about smoking being "cool." To teach him a lesson, Fran takes Brighton to visit her chain-smoking grandma Yetta, hoping to scare him straight. We dissect this hilarious storyline as Fran balances do…
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Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast "A Fine Podcast" where we discuss the hit gem '90's tv show "The Nanny"! In this episode, we share our analysis of the pilot episode called "The Nanny". Join us as we discuss the captivating storyline, memorable characters, and the show's overall impact. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to "The Na…
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How to Make A Better Film - The Last Airbender
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I have a lot of opinions about films, and university study of screenwriting intensified them. So I thought, well, this film was a disaster, might as well discuss it.Be sure to subscribe and follow my youtube and wordpress of the same name.By A Healthy Dose of Fran
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Book vs. Film - Carol by Patricia Highsmith
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A new segment - Book vs. Film, which did better, in my opinion of course.First up, Carol by Patricia Highsmith - the tale of two women in 1950s New York and their love.Find this podcast also on youtube:By A Healthy Dose of Fran
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SPOILERS AHEAD! But you probably new thatI explore my thoughts and opinions on the highly anticipated movie of the year, Incredibles 2, and after a thirteen/fourteen year wait, was it all worth it? Lets find out!Also on youtube:By A Healthy Dose of Fran
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Review: The Burning Maze by Rick Riordian
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SPOILERS!!Today I review the not so recent book by Rick Riordian, The Trials of Apollo book 3 - The Burning Maze.I discuss narrative, continuity and shock factor.Enjoy!By A Healthy Dose of Fran
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Today I review The Greatest Showman, by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon, in one of my shortest reviews to date. I discuss the positives and negatives I found within the film and my own personal opinion of it as a whole.All thoughts and opinions are my own.By A Healthy Dose of Fran
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Review: Magnus Chase and The Ship of the Dead
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A review of Magnus Chase and The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordian. I explore what I enjoyed about the book and discuss its use of Norse Mythology, character development and story, and what I enjoyed most about it.Spoilers Ahead.All thoughts and opinions are my own.By A Healthy Dose of Fran
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Review: Legend of Korra Turf Wars Part One
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Hello all, please enjoy my first monthly podcast review of the graphic novel Legend of Korra Turf Wars Part One where I discuss blossoming romances, connections to the show and the intriguing plot!Spoilers ahead.All thoughts and opinions are my own.By A Healthy Dose of Fran
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