Ever wondered how attraction and infatuation can impact our expectations of relationships and even our own behavior? Join us as we share personal stories of crushes, submission, and the importance of understanding our boundaries. We'll also explore how infatuation can cause us to act differently and question whether we're giving up a level of auton…

Ever wondered how a seemingly timid woman can wrangle a group of unruly men into behaving like civilized human beings? Join us on this wild ride as we discuss a hilarious dinner scene where a small woman takes on the challenge of cleaning up a cabin full of insufferable men with animalistic tendencies. We'll also share heartwarming stories of perse…

Remember watching Seven Brides for Seven Brothers with a side of cheesy pretzel bites as a teenager? OK, maybe that's too specific, but please! Relive some memories with us as we dive into the classic musical chosen by Maddie! We share our personal experiences with the movie, from the time we first watched it as teens to Jen's hilarious first impre…

Explicit Episode!Let's finish our plot walk through and dive into the orgy pool of our most shocked and applaudable moments! We'll also discuss tighty-whiteys vs boxer briefs, the vilification of the queer community, and a special behind-the-scenes look at the dinner scene, courtesy of Sean Facts!Jen's Recommendations This Week: The Film Spark Pod:…

Explicit Episode!We're finally at the good stuff! Namely, Tim Curry in fishnets. Also, OK -- let's discuss the dubious consent vibes of this movie.Jen's Recommendations: Vintage Video: Shock Treatment Piecing It Together Podcast: Sisu Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Facebook…

Explicit Episode, Applauder! Don't let the title fool you; we did keep in the word "damn" -- but there's just a lot of adult content to go through, so please listen at your own discretion.It's now the middle of May, so we just know you're aflutter with antici ... ... ... pation! Sean has picked our movie for this month, and it's definitely been a m…

We've nearly taken as much time to finish the plot as it takes for Usagi to do a costume change, so let's finish this thing! Naomi does a definitely-not-charlie-the-unicorn impression. Fleshticles and roses! A flower planet with a nuke at its core is narrowly diverted from asplosion. The sailor scouts take turns with their own "forget-me-not" momen…

The planteroid approaches, and the life energy of earth is about to be drained. Also ... we're discussing a movie, today! We'll vibe on close male relationships, cats playing with computer mice, and fangirling on Darien, because Darien deserves all the things!Jen's recommendations this week: Invasion of the Remake Cinema Recall Have some feedback f…

It's not our first anime review, but the stars have aligned, and it's that time again! Let's discuss how we came to know the movie and series, and begin discussing the plot of "Sailor Moon R: The Movie", an animated film released in 1993 based on the popular anime and manga series. Fiore has come to Earth seeking a powerful crystal known as the "Co…

The hordes are upon us! We'll finish the plot walkthrough, give you the final Sean Facts, and of course, dive into our shocked and applaudable moments. We'll also discuss the different skeletons used, the sexy lamp that is Sheila, and some final behind the scenes efforts, like making the windmill car of pain. Let the epic war commence!Jen's Recomme…

We're knee deep in the dead, now! Ash introduces the kingdom to his boomstick. A metal smith helps give Ash a hand. Evil Ash is born, then quickly dies, at the hands of a guy with a gun. Three books, three words, and one person with no long term memory doom the earth to the hordes of hell. And it just gets funnier from there!Jen's recommendations t…

Hail to the king, baby! Jen has chosen 1992's Sam Raimi classic, "Army of Darkness", and she's got the sound board prepped with some of the most iconic lines of this genre-busting threequel. Per usual, we'll tell you how we each came to the film, dive deeper into the production with Sean Facts, and jump into the plot. Plus, Jen and Naomi share some…

Almost time to roll out! Let's finish our walk through, throw some extra Sean Facts into the mix directly from The Man Himself, and provide all four of our shocked and applaudable moments! Unicron goes from suck to blow, forging a death pit of acid reflux that nearly kills Spike and some other rando bots. Eric Idle and the Junkions dare to be stupi…

Oh s**t! He said, "Oh s**t!" We have a lower-than-PG rating here when it comes to language (OK, we're technically unrated), but you can subscribe to our Patreon to find out what word makes this kids movie go full "parental guidance". Plus, Sean reveals the fate of the "G.I. Joe" (another casualty of this movie), Starscream becomes the Decepticon le…

Just in time for Valentine's Day, let's show our 80's love with one of Jen's favorite animated films (and Naomi's loving pick of the month): "The Transformers: The Movie"! And what's this?! Sean of Sean Facts -- a childhood toy owner of some of the classics -- joins us for his hot takes on this feature film that left kids crying in the aisles and p…

It's time to turn in our spy gear! Let's conclude the plot walkthrough and announce our shocked and applaudable moments.Jen's Recommendations Reel Feels Podcast: The Legend of 1900 Reels of Justice: Spider-Man: No Way Home Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Facebook and Twitter…

Our orders are being carried out, and we're definitely on a mission now! Kim is kidnapped as ransom for the game "tape" that holds government secrets. Davey's friend Morris gets his final game over. We're introduced to an older couple who is definitely, absolutely, for sure, are there to make sure Davey is safe. Plus, find out who we'd recast!Jen's…

We spy with our little eyes ... something ... 80s? Yes, very, very 80s. Already frustrated by 2023? Let's pop our way-back cartridges in for a retro chase through 1984! Join us as we discuss how we came to this better-than-expected movie, some surprising Sean Facts (including something about our dear favorite author, Neil Gaiman), and sneak-attack …

Hey Applauders! We're still a while out from our January 2023 episode, but Lydia has put together some of her favorite bloopers and takes that didn't make it into our episodes this year. Enjoy a few minutes of things that made us laugh!Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Faceboo…

Hey Applauders! We've decided to give ourselves the greatest gift any podcast could receive: a break! We'll be back in January with our next film review, but sat down to give you a very rant-filled "whatever comes to mind" treat to end our 2022 calendar. Happy Podcastivus!Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit t…

If you thought we'd have some snarky things to say towards the end of the plot walkthrough and our shocked and applaudable moments, well Applauder, you hit the nail on the head. We'll also give you some missed opportunity notes about some supporting characters and plot, and discuss that really awkward dream musical number. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy…

We tried to write a succinct summation of the plot points for part 2 of the episode, but ... we can't make heads or tails of what's going on. Buh duh duh buh dah da. *rimshot* Enjoy.Jen's Recommendations This Week: Front Facelock Podcast: Watchalong of Roadhouse For Screen and Country: Topsy Turvy Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandap…

We're back with Madeleine's pick for our November 2022 episode: "Eight Heads in a Duffle Bag"! We'll start as usual, with how we first saw the movie, some Sean facts, and then dive -- headfirst! -- into the plot. There's a lot to unpack, so make sure your luggage is stowed securely in the overhead compartment, and let the head puns begin!Jen's reco…

Can you imagine a more beautiful thing? We've still got a lot of juicy plot to cover before we blow out the pumpkin spice candle and reveal our shocked and applaudable moments with you! The Friends fountain is found in frame, after fires foil the Sanderson family. Doug Jones does Doug Jones to a level only Doug Jones could Doug Jones. And, Winnie's…

We go further into the plot, and what's this ... the man, the myth, the legend ... a wild Zombie Doug Jones appears! Plus, some facts about the effects behind the reanimating a flattened Binx, an inappropriate bus driver speaks inappropriately, and a run in with the Devil a.k.a Gary Marshall, delivers the goods!Jen's recommendations this week: Cine…

Something wickedly magical this way comes! It's October's episode, the original "Hocus Pocus!" We'll begin as we typically do, with a quick discussion on how we were introduced to the movie, a quick spell of Sean Facts, and your in-broom-flight entertainment: a cauldron dive into the plot. Whether you grew up with this movie or you're a total virgi…

It's time to finish our review, and boy, did we deliver! Let's milk this momma. We'll finish our plot walkthrough, and give you all four of our own personal shocked and applaudable moments. PS, Applauder: We love you more than pickles.Jen's recommendations this week: Talkin' Shiz: NyQuil Chicken Never a Straight Answer: Infamous accounts Have some …

Dana's mom attempts to set her up with Doctor Douchebag, aka Michael Carmichael. We learn how Sal's ball-less Baba got his riches. Sal and Circe make a potion and a plan, to revert Sal to the cognitive equivalent of a baby, to convince (trick) Dana that having and caring for a baby is, you know, an ... easy ... thing.Jen's recommendations this week…

What in the womb have we got ourselves into? Jen, Naomi and Sean (of Sean Facts fame) were invited to the global premiere of this quirky independent farcical comedy by creator and director Tim Lightell. And with Lydia out that day, we get the awesome privilege of trying to explain what the @&%! this movie actual is. Sean's with us for the whole mon…

Get ready for the last 45 minutes of our review of this 30 minute animated featurette. Plus, our shocked and applaudable moments! Santa is stranded, and those a-hole ducks are absolutely worthless. But wait, a challenger approaches! Opus eventually saves the day, and is given the gift of a trip round-town on the wings of those less favorable birds.…

Therapy is so much more fun when it happens to other people -- or animals! We'll discuss cameos from Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman, as well as the voice acting goddess Tress MacNeille, in Ronald-Ann's therapy for delusional birds. Also, Nazi Santa. Let's explain.Jen's recommendations: Film Floggers: War of the Worlds Fans on Patrol: Prey, Chain…

Look what Naomi found in the bargain bin for a dollar and twenty-five cents! We tried convincing her to wait until December, but she would have none of it -- it's time for Christmas in August, y'all! Join us for some really insightful Sean Facts about the production, like why Berkeley Breathed thought it was trash and the adult-y things secretly hi…

We're thrilled to bring you our interview with creator, writer and lead actor of "Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone", Charlie Clark! We'll ask him about his inspiration: his Nana, what it's like to work with Danny Trejo, and have a blast hearing about his experiences on set. Patreon Applauders also get video! Have some feedback for us? Email…

The end of the world is narrowly averted, as Charlie, aka Green Ghost, confronts Drake, the embodiment of all those 2012 conspiracy theories. Plus, so many bleeped swears, you'll want to sign up for our Patreon just to understand what's going on! And of course, our shocked and applaudable moments! Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandap…

As we begin our post-character-intro smack-down of our no-holds-barred plot walk through, we discover that our mild-mannered car salesman is also the hype man for his luchadore friend Marco, aka The Mexi-Can. And also ... the Mayan Apocalypse is still a thing?! Marco, Karina and Charlie discover they are guardians of a special stone, and their Nana…

Nuevo y especial! We're always on the lookout for quirky films that might be deserving a cult following, and this month, we've got something almost nearly no one has seen. BUT. YOU. SHOULD. We'll discuss how Jen stumbled upon this emerald gem, get you hyped for our end-of-month interview with the creator and writer, Charlie Clark, and jump right in…

In true Disney fashion, Baby's dad dies, and is eaten by (American?!) vultures. We get confused over who the real evil scientists are. An indigenous tribe takes down an entire militia. And, an herbivore mommy dino gets a craving for human flesh. Also, are we just here to discuss the plot? Nope! It's time for our shocked and applaudable moments!Jen'…

George gets marital advice from Kenge the pilot to "whip that b-word". Well, it is a Disney movie, after all. We eventually get dinosaurs in this dinosaur movie. And who doesn't love tricking infants into believing you're the new parent? Let's discuss.Jen's recommendations this week: Invasion of the Remake: Critters Blockbuster Mentality: Harold an…

We love the smell of campy dino movies with themes of war and colonialism in the morning! If you've seen this movie before, you know this is going to be an interesting ride into the jungle of your memory. If you've never seen it before, welcome to the club! None of us had either, until Maddie from Shocked Talk recommended it to us. We've also got l…

This week, we're discussing S1 E14, "Penultimate Patrol"! We'll discuss the origin story of Mister Nobody, introduce you to our favorite character, "Danny the Street", and dive deeper into motivations of Elasti-Girl and Jane. Plus, the reason we're all gathered in this amazing super group: our shocked and applaudable moments!Jen's recommendations t…

The first episode we're discussing is S1 E13, "Flex Patrol"! We'll take a few moments to catch you up on the season, discuss how the "Department of Normalization" reflects some current events, and find out which characters we relate to most. Also, laser cats! Cyborg's battles with inner software daemons! Burying our straights! It's the first time w…

Let's join forces (your ears and our opinions) for something amazing and peculiar! This part is so huge, we won't even discuss the plot for either episode we're reviewing this month. Lydia helps bring us into non-theatrical entertainment for the second time -- "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever", also her choice last December, was our very first. But…

It's time to land this mothership, hyuck yuck! We'll finish the plot with some discussion over the introspective thoughts from the cast while traversing the community theater-like expansive set of the klown's ship. Plus, Naomi lists all of the names she's given to the klowns; we'll tell you who played Klownzilla and reveal who or what a 'grenade' i…

Ready for a honk-honk-honkin' good time? We'll kick the invasion off with some discussion on door-to-door dine-and-dashing. Then, let's discuss the thrupple aspects of Dave, Debbie and Mike. And as it turns out, shooting an alien in the nose makes them sparkle like vampires before they asplode! Who knew?Jen's recommendations this week: Talkin' Shiz…

Beep, beep, mothers! It's Sean's (from Shocked Talk) choice this month and look ... it was either this or Cabin Boy. So, trust us when we say, you got the best we're going to bring you this month! We'll start with Sean Facts so shocking to us that it nearly made us do a spit take. Then, as we dive into the plot, be ready for some quaint discussions…

Sean and Maddie are back to discuss our review of Mirrormask! They'll geek out over some Neil Gaiman facts, discuss Laika studio and Zelda, and even give you a recipe you didn't know you didn't need!Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Become an Applauder with Patreon Facebook an…

Our speed run comes to its inevitable 8-4 end as we try to make sense of the rest of the plot, the fate of Iggy and Spike, and what the hell happens to the New York skyline. And as always, our shocked and applaudable moments! Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Facebook and Twit…

Let's do the Mario! Take one step and then again, fall not-so-gracefully through a wall of rock. We'll say "girl, get it!" to Big Bertha, introduce you to "The Evolution of Schmucks", pant heavily at the sight of John Leguizamo shirtless, spend some time with the only thing that aged well -- Yoshi -- and discuss the finer points of elevator music.H…

Us: Laughs in 8bit! It's a speed run, y'all! Let's see how many times we can say we unironically love this horrible special effects sci-fi film from the early 90s. We'll start with how we came to this movie, go through some sad Sean Facts, and begin to somehow make the audio scrubber move from the left of your screen to the right side without us fa…

Sean and Maddie are back, and they're Wilhelm Screaming about our review of Willow! Learn about the dangers of black licorice, hear Maddie's happy gerbil noise, and digest a minor argument over what the giant purple people eater actually eats. Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:…