Best Ashley McDonnell Podcasts (2024)

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Simon Pegg Nerds out on Mission Impossible, Star Trek, and Broken Bones 1:29:04

9m ago1:29:04

1:29:04

You know this week’s guest from Shaun of the Dead, Mission Impossible, Star Trek, and much much more. I can’t understate how immensely cool Simon Pegg is, so I’ll simply say that he is a very rare member of the sci-fi trifecta club (Star Wars, Star Trek and Dr. Who), which we discuss in this episode, and a fact of which I am equally impressed by an…

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Ashley Eckstein talks The Force, Ahsoka, and Female Star Wars fans 2:01:03

1h ago2:01:03

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Guys, it’s Ahsoka herself – actor Ashley Eckstein, AKA The voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Rebels, and Forces of Destiny, and much more. We talk about her beautiful perspective on connecting with fans at conventions, the Force, and female fans Star Wars being bullied. As always, stick around for the hindsight, where I get asked a…

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Michael Trucco on Battlestar Galactica, House of Usher and Near-Fatal Crash 2:14:14

4d ago2:14:14

2:14:14

You know this week’s guest from Battlestar Galactica, How I Met Your Mother, or his insanely good performance on The Fall of the House of Usher, but to me, he is first and foremost my beloved work-husband ... it’s Michael Trucco! We discuss Michael growing up the son of a police officer, a near-fatal car crash that altered his perspective on life, …

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Mike Flanagan’s favorite films, alcohol struggles, and thoughts on horror genre 2:15:15

11d ago2:15:15

2:15:15

My guest this week is arguably the most influential person in horror at this moment in time!! Mike Flanagan is the man behind Hill House, Fall of Usher, Oculus (where I had the pleasure of working with him), Doctor Sleep and much more. If you’re at all interested in the movie and television industry or the horror genre, this is not one to miss. And…

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Hot Gimmick Pt. 1 Discussion (with Naja B. of Blerdy Otome) 1:52:26

12d ago1:52:26

1:52:26

This episode discusses the first half (volumes 1-6) of Hot Gimmick by Miki Aihara It's here. It's finally here. Shojo & Tell host Ashley has been trying to make this episode happen for at least two years. And now, here we are. We're talking about the first half of Hot Gimmick, aka, Hot Trash, aka Hot Mess. Seriously: Content warning for basically e…

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Robert Taylor on Longmire revival prospects and intimacy coordinators 1:55:30

18d ago1:55:30

1:55:30

You asked, and here he is. Robert Taylor is not only my co-star from Longmire, but a dear friend and one of my favorite people to talk with. We discuss the prospects of bringing Longmire back to TV screens, the pros and cons of intimacy coordinators, whether it’s OK to compliment someone’s (my) ass, how he stumbled his way into an amazing acting ca…

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Tait Fletcher: "Paz Vizsla" about the on-set injury that changed his life 1:55:20

25d ago1:55:20

1:55:20

Hey you guys! Today i bring another pal from the Mandalorian-universe: Tait Fletcher, who you'll probably also recognize from Breaking Bad, John Wick or the new Jumanji. We talk about the on-set head injury that turned his life upside down, and a bunch more. As always, stick around for the hindsight where I talk about much sillier things and answer…

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Katy O'Brian on path to Mandalorian, law enforcement career, and bodybuilding 2:22:23

1M ago2:22:23

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I was super excited to talk to today's guest, and she did not disappoint. You know her from The Mandalorian (where she played Elia Kane), or maybe from Ant-Man and the Wasp or her new film Love Lies Bleeding. It's Katy O'Brian, and that's what's up!By Katee Sackhoff

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Joel McHale on Community, Comic-Con, and Canada 2:04:49

2M ago2:04:49

2:04:49

He's tall, handsome, good at everything he does, and has a literal tennis court. I didn't remember how I knew Joel McHale until I asked him about it in this interview, but you probably know him from Community, The Soup, or Animal Control. Our conversation went all over the place in the best of ways, and I hope you'll like it! Stick around for the m…

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (with Joshua McHugh) 1:29:02

2M ago1:29:02

1:29:02

This episode discusses all of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (volumes 1-6) by Fumino Hayashi. Shinji, get in the robot! Shojo & Tell host Ashley and the guy previously known as Ashley's "Cyborg 009 buddy," Josh McHugh, delve into this version of the beloved series Neon Genesis Evangelion, which is an alternate universe of the video game Neon…

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Troy Baker on Last of Us Casting, and the Video Game Revolution 1:59:08

2M ago1:59:08

1:59:08

I met today's guest on a plane, and we became fast friends. Troy Baker is an incredible voice actor/actor with over 400 IMDB credits, including The Last of Us game (where he played Joel), Uncharted, God of War, Naruto, Rick & Morty and other humongous titles. Troy is so talented, and his voice is obviously silk for the ears, so I hope you'll enjoy …

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Mary McDonnell from Dances with Wolves to Battlestar and House of Usher 1:37:31

2M ago1:37:31

1:37:31

I have another MUCH requested interview for you this week... the stunning and talented Mary McDonnell. We talk about the incredible career which has earned her two Oscar nominations, her brilliant performance as Madeline on The Fall of the House of Usher, Battlestar Galactica, societal pressures that come with getting older as a woman, and what the…

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Seth Green on Psychedelics, Robot Chicken, and Child Abuse in Hollywood 1:48:11

2M ago1:48:11

1:48:11

My amazing friend Seth Green is here, and you're going to love him! You know him from Robot Chicken, Austin Powers, Family Guy, or one of the gajillion other things he's been on. We talk about how we met, drugs, Pedro Pascal, Justin Bieber, John Cleese, Robin Williams, stuff he's working on and a ton more. In the hindsight I answer your questions a…

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Tricia Helfer: Farmhand, Supermodel, Killer Robot and Hermit 1:29:25

2M ago1:29:25

1:29:25

I'm back with another of our most requested guests! Tricia Helfer is one of my favorite humans and I feel so so very lucky to not only know her, but to have worked with her. You obviously know her from her work on Battlestar Galactica but she spent years before that as a model. We talk about all that, how she used to work in the nude on a farm grow…

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Kevin Smith on Finding Success and Losing His Religion 2:06:53

2M ago2:06:53

2:06:53

Kevin Smith [Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob, Chasing Amy] talks to Katee about Clerks, dropping out of film school, New Jersey, paving his way into filmmaking, God, and much more.By Katee Sackhoff

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Ming-Na Wen; From Mulan to Fennec Shand 1:15:16

3M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

You've all been asking for it, and it's finally here! My conversation with Ming-Na Wen. Of course, you know her as Fennec Shand on 'The Mandalorian' and 'The Book of Boba Fett,' but did you know she was also Mulan? She's been in so many amazing things, and she's an amazing person that I'm so happy to call my friend. She is the only friend of mine w…

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Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love (with Asher Sofman) 52:48

3M ago52:48

52:48

This episode discusses Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love by Clamp A short episode to discuss two short Clamp works. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband/journey-through-all-of-Clamp-buddy Asher recognize that hentai Miyuki-chan was perhaps.... just not at all for them. And also isn't meant to be taken seriously anyway. Which is good,…

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Legal Drug (with Asher Sofman) 58:18

4M ago58:18

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Covers all three volumes of Legal Drug by Clamp Get ready to get high. And horny. And gay. And paid. Okay, to be honest, we're not sure what the drug is, or that it's legal, but hey, we're here to talk about it anyway. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband Asher continue their Clamp journey with Legal Drug, which is technically complete, in the …

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The Poe Clan (with Vrai Kaiser and Megan DeYarman) 1:19:24

4M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

Covers all of the original The Poe Clan series by Moto Hagio It's time to talk about the gay vampires who built shojo manga. Year 24 author Moto Hagio, one of the most influential names in shojo, tells the tale of the Poe clan, a group composed of immortal vampirnella who turn the young siblings, Edgar and Marybelle, into one of their kind. Edgar t…

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Some Changes Coming to the Podcast 2:17

4M ago2:17

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Stay tuned for some changes to the podcast coming in the next few weeks. Can't wait to share more with you guys. Don't forget to stay subscribed!By Katee Sackhoff

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JOANNA BENNETT talks The Mandalorian, Captain Marvel and what Katee is like on set with her own stunts. 1:18:25

5M ago1:18:25

1:18:25

JOANNA BENNETT is one of the most successful stunt women working today. You know her from her work as Katee’s stunt double on the Mandalorian, she had a prominent role in Book of Boba Fest and she is Brie Larson’s stunt woman for Captain Marvel .Joanna discusses these roles as well as growing up in gymnatistcs and the issues she had with being in t…

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IN HINDSIGHT - JACK OSBOURNE: Growing up the son of a rock star, life, and big trucks. 29:14

5M ago29:14

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On this episode of In Hindsight with Katee and Kristian, the gang discusses the most recent episode with Jack Osbourne. We talk about perceptions of Jack, his bravery, and talking about MS, his show and life growing up with one of the most famous rock stars of all time as a dadBy Katee Sackhoff

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JACK OSBOURNE talks growing up Osbourne, living with MS, the supernatural and life after divorce. 1:17:43

5M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

On this episode of Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff, Katee is joined by Jack Osbourne who discusses everything from growing up the son of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, being diagnosed with MS and how he manages it. They also discuss his show, dealing with the supernatural and moving on after divorce.By Katee Sackhoff

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IN HINDSIGHT - MICHAEL ROSENBAUM: Believing in yourself, passion, and getting what you deserve 27:09

5M ago27:09

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On this episode of hindsight with Katee and Kristian, they discuss the latest episode with Michael Rosenbaum. Katee re-emphasizes the inspiration. Michael gave us when we were starting this podcast. We talk about the friendship that they have, how Michael is as an overall person, plus amazing performer. We also dive into Michael’s comments about wh…

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MICHAEL ROSENBAUM talks why he said no to more Smallville, James Gunn and being a bachelor 1:18:54

5M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

On today’s episode of Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff, Katee sits down with her friend, Michael Rosenbaum. Michael has done amazing work on the Podcast front with his successful show Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum. Part of Katee‘s inspiration to doing the podcast is watching the great work that Michael has done. Katee and Michael, discuss …

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HINDSIGHT - DANIELLE PANABAKER - Balancing work and family, overcoming obstacles + living to 95 35:25

5M ago35:25

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On today's In Hindsight with Katee and Kristian, they discuss our latest guest Danielle Panabaker. Both Katee and Kristian rave about Danielle and how down to Earth she is, how dedicated to her work and family and how she balances it all. As always Katee and Kristian goof around a bit and are excited for things to come on the podcast.…

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DANIELLE PANABAKER talks The Flash, Arrow, directing for the first time and what kind of mom she is 1:10:48

6M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Welcome to "Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff"! In today's episode, Katee sits down with the incredibly talented Danielle Panabaker. Known for her roles on Arrow, The Flash, and her recent directorial debut on The Flash, Danielle opens up about her journey into acting and how it helped her break out of her shell. Join Katee and Danielle as they di…

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IN HINDSIGHT: AJ on dealing with early success, friends and insecurities 22:18

6M ago22:18

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On this episode of In Hindsight with Katee and Kristian, the gang talks about the latest guest AJ McLean and the amazing conversation Katee had with him. The conversation was fast and furious and Katee learned a lot about herself when conducting the interview.By Katee Sackhoff

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AJ MCLEAN talks Backstreet Boys, Drag Race, Jealousy and facing your demons 1:36:34

6M ago1:36:34

1:36:34

On this episode of Blah Blah Blah With Katee Sackhoff, Katee is joined by AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys! They discuss everything anything from AJ’s time in Backstreet Boys, to conquering his demons, winning Drag Race and more.By Katee Sackhoff

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Handsome veterinarians, mental health in animal care, and Katee's dogs are useless 30:37

6M ago30:37

30:37

Katee and Kristian are back to discuss the latest Blah Blah episode with Dr. Kwane Stewart. They discuss the deep issues that Kwane talked about and the struggles that veterinarians have. We talk about all the good will that he has done and how inspiring his work is. Join the conversation and comment, like and Subscribe!…

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DR. KWANE STEWART on being a veterinarian, empathy/humanity, and how to break up a pit bull fight. 1:31:54

6M ago1:31:54

1:31:54

Join us on today's episode of Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff, where Katee has an insightful conversation with CNN's Top Hero of 2023, Dr. Kwane Stewart. Dr. Stewart, a renowned veterinarian known for his compassionate care for homeless dogs, shares his experiences, the challenges he faces, and the rewards that come with his profession. Dive int…

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Hindsight - Sam Witwer - Sam, Ron Moore + More!! 30:48

6M ago30:48

30:48

Welcome back to Blah Blah Blah. This is the hindsight episode with Katee and @TheKristianHarloff as they talk about this week's guest Sam Witwer. They discuss not only Sam as a person, his demeanor but Katee's relationship with sam, working with Sam, Ron Moore and other topics. Enjoy and as always SUBSCRIBE! #starwars #filoni #samwitwer #podcast #i…

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Juline Manga Discussion (with Megan DeYarman of Manga Test Drive) 1:02:00

6M ago1:02:00

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This episode discusses all volumes (1-5) of Juline by Narumi Kakinouchi. When you think "shojo manga," you typically don't think "ninjas." But that's just a stereotype, and we're here to defy stereotypes. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and Megan DeYarman, of the sites Manga Test Drive and Renaissance Josei, talk about Juline, a manga series from animator…

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SAM WITWER talks Star Wars, BattleStar Galactica, Juilliard & Being a Dogfather 1:22:38

6M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

Sam Witwer joins Katee as they discuss everything from Star Wars, being cast as Starkiller in the force Unleashed, his time on Battlestar, going to Julliard, leaving Julliard , working with Ron Moore again and much more.By Katee Sackhoff

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HINDSIGHT - GLENN HOWERTON: Believing in Yourself & Beating Scammers 58:27

6M ago58:27

58:27

Welcome to the Thursday episode of Blah Blah Blah. This is ‘In Hindsight’ where Katee sits down with her producer Kristian Harloff to discuss the guest from this week. We had Glenn Howerton on the show and we talked about his amazing work in Blackberry, the wangle situation, and more. Join Katee and Kristian as they try to stay on topic, which rare…

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GLENN HOWERTON | Blah Blah Blah #6 1:35:25

6M ago1:35:25

1:35:25

GLENN HOWERTON talks It's Always Sunny, Blackberry + being diagnosed with ADHD at a late age. Katee is back! The Blah Blah Blah podcast is officially here and what a way to return! Katee welcomes Glenn Howerton. They talk about it all. They discuss It's Always Sunny, Glenn's incredible performance in Blackberry and if wangle is indeed a word. This …

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My Podcast is Coming Back! 3:08

7M ago3:08

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Hi everyone! My podcast Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff is coming back! We are so excited! We had to go on a break but we never stopped working! We have great guests coming your way! Katee tells you in this vid when and WHO to expect in 2024! #podcast #kateesackhoff #show #guestBy Katee Sackhoff

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Cowboy Bebop Shojo Manga Discussion (with Asher Sofman) 59:54

7M ago59:54

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We discuss the two shojo manga versions of Cowboy Bebop: Cowboy Bebop by Hajime Yatate [Sunrise staff] and Cowboy Bebop: Shooting Star by Cain Kuga Ask an anime fan above the age of 30 what their favorite anime is, and chances are high they'll say Cowboy Bebop. The music, the animation, the mood — it's iconic. And then there are the two shojo manga…

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The Vision of Escaflowne (with Asher Sofman) [Shonen Exception #5] 1:45:56

7M ago1:45:56

1:45:56

This episode discusses all volumes (1-8) of The Vision of Escaflowne by Katsu Aki The Vision of Escaflowne is the anime that got Shojo and Tell host Ashley into anime. It sparked one of only a handful of great obsessions in Ashley's life. It's probably the reason this podcast exists at all. Katsu Aki's shonen manga version of the story is..... not …

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Preview Guide 6: Lord Hades' Ruthless Marriage 18:49

8M ago18:49

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Wondering if you should pick up Lord Hades' Ruthless Marriage by Ueji Yuho? Ashley and Asher discuss the first volume of this new manga published by Yen Press, in which Lord Hades has been shot by one of Eros' arrows and thus is fated to fall in love. But not without a lot of hijinks happening first, harem manga style. This is a short review of Lor…

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Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Pt. 2 (with Mackenzie of Mac Loves Manga) 1:50:17

11M ago1:50:17

1:50:17

This episode discusses volumes 8–15 of Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts by Yu Tomofuji. Sariphi has gone from ritual sacrifice to acting queen, but she's still working to gain the respect of members of beastkind. In this episode about the back half of Tomofuji's series, Mackenzie from Mac Loves Manga and Shojo and Tell host Ashley break …

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Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Pt. 1 (with Mackenzie of Mac Loves Manga) 1:39:45

1y ago1:39:45

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This episode discusses volumes 1–7 of Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts by Yu Tomofuji. Sariphi goes from ritual sacrifice to acting queen consort in the span of only a few volumes. The real problem? She's a human living among beastkind, hiding the secret of the part-human beast king while trying to win over the hearts and minds of people…

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Katee Sackhoff Live Show From San Diego California 1:03:44

12M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Katee is 5 episodes into the podcast! We did a live show in San Diego at the American Comedy Club on July 22nd. With the SAG strike happening, our special guest was not able to make it so we took the show we have been doing lately. Katee and Kristian Harloff discuss various topics from the start of the show, Katee's progression in podcasting, paren…

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SAG, The Silent Take and Aliens! | BlahBlahBlah #4 20:40

1y ago20:40

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In this bite size episode of Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff, Katee and Kristian have to pivot because of the SAG strike. They recorded something with Glenn Howerton, that was pushed. They shot something yesterday instead, that got messed up. So here is the episode we did today. We talk about the Silent Take, SAG, the live event, words that soun…

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Bryce Dallas Howard: Keanu vs Jude Law, Making pots Blah Blah Blah #3 49:08

1y ago49:08

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It is episode 3 of Blah Blah blah with Katee Sackhoff. Katee is joined once again by Kristian Harloff as they discuss last weeks episode with Bryce Dallas Howard. Katee talks about everything she learned not only from Bryce in the interview but about herself as a podcast host. Through discussing Bryce's journey, Katee reflects on a lot of her choic…

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Bryce Dallas Howard! 1:29:08

1y ago1:29:08

1:29:08

Katee is joined today by Bryce Dallas Howard! Bryce is well known for her roles in The Help, The Village, the Jurassic World franchise and much more. Recently she has been taking the directing world by storm. Working on shows, such as the Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and now the upcoming Skeleton Crew series on Disney+. Katee and Bryce talk a…

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Codename: Sailor V (with Honey and Vixen) 1:25:10

1y ago1:25:10

1:25:10

Discusses all of the manga Codename: Sailor V by Naoko Takeuchi. Before there was Sailor Moon, there was Sailor V. Or... maybe? Is that how the timeline lines up? Well, anyway. We're continuing our journey with the Sailor Guardians by discussing the prequel/sequel/???? to Sailor Moon, which is all about Minako/Sailor Venus. Minako superfans Honey a…

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My First Podcast | # 1 57:41

1y ago57:41

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Katee Sackhoff is an actor, producer, mom. You know her from her roles on Battlestar Galactica, Longmire and most recently The Mandalorian as Bo Katan. Katee has wanted to do a podcast with real conversations for quite a while. She brings her show "Blah Blah Blah" to Youtube, Spotify, Apple and other platforms. On this episode, she is joined by Kri…

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Sailor Moon Pt. 2 (with Anne LaRose, creator of Shojo Power) 1:29:14

1y ago1:29:14

1:29:14

This episode discusses the second half of the Sailor Moon manga by Naoko Takeuchi. We're back to talk about the Infinity, Dream, and Stars arcs of the beloved Sailor Moon series. Now that all the Sailor Guardians are here, Shojo & Tell host Ashley and Anne LaRose, who runs the Shojo Power blog analyzing Sailor Moon, reveal their vastly different fa…

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Sailor Moon Pt. 1 (with Anne LaRose, creator of Shojo Power) 1:28:46

1+ y ago1:28:46

1:28:46

This episode discusses the first half of the Sailor Moon manga by Naoko Takeuchi. It's our 100th main episode(!!), so we finally suck it up and cover one of the biggest shojo series of all time: Sailor Moon. To start off, Shojo & Tell host Ashley makes a shocking confession, which Anne LaRose, who runs the site Shojo Power dedicated to analyzing Sa…

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