Best Funny Brown Girl Podcasts (2024)

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Lagniappe: Metropolis (1927) 1:46:29

3d ago1:46:29

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Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss Fritz Lang's German expressionist sci-fi landmark Metropolis (1927) https://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome01:07 Idiocracy (2006)07:40 Days of Heaven (1978)13:42 The Parallax View (1974)20:01 Blue Sunshine (1977)25:54 Phantom Thread (2017)29:02 M (1931)33:30 Gasoline Rainbow (2024)38:42 Furiosa (2024)43:26 Hundreds of …

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#214: Jackie Brown (1997) vs. Pam Grier Classics 1:26:07

12d ago1:26:07

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Hanna, James, Britnee and Brandon compare Quentin Tarantino's love letter to Pam Grier, Jackie Brown (1997), against her early run of 1970s blaxploitation classicshttps://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome03:36 The Nutty Professor (1996)08:07 I Capture the Castle (2003)11:44 What a Way to Go! (1964)16:48 The Feeling that the Time for Doing Something Has P…

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Love You Longtime... (Or Not?) 39:34

13d ago39:34

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What goes into happy and successful long term relationships? Does being a realist take away from romance or is it a protection method?Is it ever too late to leave a relationship? Poppy and Rubina talk about the long-term relationships they've been in over the years and how they've shaped them as women today. Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If …

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Lagniappe: Madame Web (2024) 1:41:07

17d ago1:41:07

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Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the Amazonian spider-research actioner Madame Web (2024) and Dakota Johnson's legendary press tour promoting ithttps://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome02:22 The Tinder Swindler (2022)07:00 The Contestant (2024)17:27 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)22:13 The Lobster (2015)26:26 Hundreds of Beavers (2024)30:50 I Saw the TV …

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B****, I'm a Mother (Of Sorts) 36:31

20d ago36:31

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How do you know what's right for you: to become a parent or to take the road less travelled? Is one choice more fulfilling than the other? And why do any of us have to justify our choices anyway? In this episode, Poppy & Rubina discuss motherhood, childlessness and whether any of it is really a choice. Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re…

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#213: Grey Gardens (1975) vs. Grey Gardens (2009) 1:11:21

25d ago1:11:21

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Britnee and Brandon compare the iconic documentary Grey Gardens (1975) against its made-for-TV dramatization Grey Gardens (2009)https://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome02:17 Mother of the Bride (2024)06:23 Buddies (1985)11:55 Entertaining Mr. Sloane (1970)17:44 Grey Gardens (1975)35:02 The Beales of Grey Gardens (2006)42:06 That Summer (2017)53:00 Grey …

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Kiss My Arse 47:14

28d ago47:14

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Priya Sohanpal is a Punjabi Sikh (& Dom Fem) icon who's stealing the show in BBC Three's I Kissed A Girl. In this episode, she joins Poppy and Rubina to discuss kissing: how important is the first kiss? Where do they like to be kissed (other than the lips?) and can you fix a bad kisser? Also, are queer women better kissers? They also chat labels, r…

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Lagniappe: Mulholland Drive (2001) 1:28:57

1M ago1:28:57

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Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss David Lynch's Hollywood psych thriller Mulholland Drive (2001)https://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome04:05 Dodgeball (2004)08:57 My Lucky Stars (1985)12:43 The Lair of the White Worm (1988)15:14 Notorious (1946)17:28 Ace in the Hole (1951)24:52 Monkey Man (2024)28:01 The Sweet East (2024)35:58 Justice League vs Teen Ti…

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Laugh Me Into Bed 42:19

1M ago42:19

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Comedian, Henry Rowley, joins Poppy & Rubina to discuss the importance of humour in sex. What's more important for a relationship: sexual chemistry or laughter? And what's harder to get back once lost? Henry is a comedian who rose to fame with viral TikTok characters, like Minty and Hugo. He learns three important things in the episode, including t…

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#212: Branded to Kill (1967) & The Japanese New Wave 1:33:17

1M ago1:33:17

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Hanna, James, and Brandon discuss a selection of films from the Japanese New Wave, starting with Seijun Suzuki's surreal pop-art hitman thriller Branded to Kill (1967)https://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome01:48 Shock Corridor (1963)06:53 Point Blank (1967)13:00 Mind Game (2004)17:24 The Contestant (2024)23:32 The Japanese New Wave28:35 Branded to Kill…

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It's Fashion, Darling! 49:11

1M ago49:11

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Poppy and Rubina are joined by beauty influencer Anchal Seda and founder of sustainable fashion brand By Rotation, Eshita Kabra, to talk about fashion, style, beauty - and attraction. Anchal and Eshita have both carved spaces for themselves in the fashion and beauty industry so bring their many years of living and breathing in this field to Brown G…

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Lagniappe: House (1977) 1:39:00

2M ago1:39:00

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Boomer, Brandon, and Alli celebrate a podcast milestone by discussing Nobuhiko Obayashi's psychedelic cult classic House (1977).https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7xvdBLDlZpFVkxyzeG2K8r?si=9c9ad4aa62924a3d00:00 Episode 10007:00 No Country for Old Men (2007)13:32 Challengers (2024)20:55 The Beast (2024)34:38 Dial M for Murder (1954)45:33 The People's…

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What's Your Trauma? 47:39

2M ago47:39

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Poppy and Rubina are joined by comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri to talk about one thing they definitely got from their ancestors: intergenerational trauma and discuss remembering the smiles of their mothers as opposed to their scars. If anything discussed in this episode impacts you, there are great resources available on bbc.co.uk/ActionLine. Have a mess…

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#211: Funny Girl (1968) & Babsapalooza 1:40:38

2M ago1:40:38

1:40:38

Britnee, James, Hanna, and Brandon discuss a wide range of Barbra Streisand films, from her Oscar-winning breakout role in Funny Girl (1968) to her Oscar-nominated directorial effort The Prince of Tides (1991) https://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome02:53 The People's Joker (2024)07:47 Civil War (2024)19:23 American Psycho (2000)25:09 Keeping the Faith …

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Hot Boy Summer 44:27

2M ago44:27

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Poppy & Rubina are joined by Nas Majeed & Dev Bajwa to discussing dating, love & sex - from the perspectives of straight, brown boys. Nas & Dev are both recently single. How should they approach today's dating scene? Poppy & Rubina ask them: is there too much pressure on boys? Do they prefer to pay on the first date? Are they worried about giving s…

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Lagniappe: Heathers (1989) 1:38:57

2M ago1:38:57

1:38:57

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the influential high school mean-girl comedy Heathers (1989).https://swampflix.com/00:00 The Big Texan Steak Ranch09:00 Lured (1947)11:10 Eraserhead (1977)16:19 The House on Telegraph Hill (1951)20:50 Drive-Away Dolls (2024)24:18 Sasquatch Sunset (2024)28:06 The Beast (2024)34:57 Heathers (1989)…

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#210: In a Violent Nature & Overlook Film Fest 2024 2:03:10

2M ago2:03:10

2:03:10

Brandon, James, Hanna, Britnee and guest Bill Arceneaux discuss a selection of genre films that screened at this year’s Overlook Film Festival, starting with the gory slow-cinema slasher In a Violent Nature. https://swampflix.com/https://www.moviegoing.rocks/00:00 Welcome04:47 In a Violent Nature23:43 Moviegoing with Bill32:16 ME46:12 Dream Factory…

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Freak In The Spreadsheets 45:40

2M ago45:40

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Money: it's a topic most people struggle to talk about openly. Zing Tsjeng joins Poppy & Rubina to talk all things finance. And they answer pressing questions such as: What is loud budgeting? Who has the most 'no spend' days: Poppy or Rubina? How much do we spend to get ready for sex? Who should pay on a first date? And how do you split finances in…

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Sex Mistakes: Je Ne Regrette Rien 46:54

2M ago46:54

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Comedians Grace Campbell & Chris Hall join Poppy & Rubina to discuss sex mistakes and mishaps. Are some regrets inevitable? And why do some of us make the same mistakes over and over again? Lessons learned include: always use protection; check if the guy you're hitting on is dating your best friend; sometimes the night bus IS better than a stranger…

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Lagniappe: All About Eve (1950) 1:36:36

2M ago1:36:36

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Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the Old Hollywood classic All About Eve (1950), starring Bette Davis.https://swampflix.com/features/movie-of-the-month/00:00 Movie of the Month04:20 We're All Going to the World's Fair (2022)11:58 Deerskin (2020)17:38 Problemista (2024)28:34 Nimona (2023)32:26 Family Portrait (2024)37:15 Aliens (1986)41:00 The Bird…

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Sex Aftercare 40:15

3M ago40:15

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Cuddling? Talking? Assessing the bed sheets? What is the perfect sex aftercare package?Poppy and Rubina delve deep into the often overlooked but important aspect of caring for your partner after sex. They talk about what they rate and slate when it comes to aftercare and how that differs when you're in a long-term relationship or casually hooking u…

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#209: Moonstruck (1987) & Valley Girl (1983) 1:01:56

3M ago1:01:56

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Britnee & Brandon return to Nic Cage's heartthrob era by discussing two classic 1980s romcoms: Moonstruck & Valley Girl.https://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome04:48 A Handful of Dust (1988)08:16 Lisa Frankenstein (2024)10:15 Immaculate (2024)15:00 The Telephone Book (1971)19:32 Moonstruck (1987)40:22 Valley Girl (1983)…

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Trad Wifey 4 Lifey? 41:44

3M ago41:44

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Dangerous messaging or innocent, aesthetic fun? Poppy & Rubina unpack the Trad Wife internet trend with Reliable Sauce hosts and BBC journalists, Jonelle & Kirsty. What is a Trad Wife? Would any of them ever be tempted to live that way? How important is financial independence to modern women? And is Rubina too obsessed with Nara Smith? Have a messa…

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96. Mean Girls & Wonka (Musical Episode) 43:41

3M ago43:41

43:41

The Musical Episode has finally arrived. Chisme (Jaylo) Mean Girls Wonka Game (Significant Other Questions)By Nestor Garcia

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Lagniappe: Godzilla (1954) 1:17:27

3M ago1:17:27

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Boomer, Brandon, and Alli celebrate Godzilla's 70th birthday (and first Oscar win) by looking back to the monster's 1954 debuthttps://swampflix.com/00:00 SXSW04:31 How to Build a Truth Engine (2024)06:42 Last Things (2024)09:30 Bottoms (2023)11:11 Dune: Part Two (2024)14:52 Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)21:30 Love Lies Bleeding (2024)29:07…

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A Painful One 46:18

3M ago46:18

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Pain: it can be fleeting, chronic, visceral, dull, sharp, completely debilitating. Poppy & Rubina are joined by Naga Munchetty to discuss what women live with. Naga has spoken publicly about her diagnosis of adenomyosis, and working as a top BBC presenter whilst experiencing debilitating pain. One in 10 women is thought to have the womb condition, …

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#208: Lenny Cooke (2013) & Basketball Docs 2:09:36

3M ago2:09:36

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Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna celebrate March Madness by discussing a handful of basketball documentaries, starting with the Safdie Brothers' 2013 profile of Lenny Cookehttps://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome07:23 How to Have Sex (2024)13:52 The Double Life of Véronique (1991)19:11 The Marsh King's Daughter (2023)24:11 Out of the Blue (1980)30:23 …

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The Politics of Friendship 47:00

3M ago47:00

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How can you successfully navigate complicated politics of female friendships? Have you had to let go of some friendships simply because your lives became too different? Do friendships change as you get older? Poppy and Rubina are joined by content creator Saroop Sangha and wellness girlie Juju Sheikh to dissect the sensitive nature of female friend…

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Lagniappe: Blind Date (1984) 1:34:20

3M ago1:34:20

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Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the erotic Greek sci-fi thriller Blind Date (1984)https://swampflix.com/00:00 Oscars04:45 Hundreds of Beavers (2024)08:10 Eye of the Cat (1969)11:42 Mamma Roma (1962)16:16 Raising Arizona (1987)19:20 Drive-Away Dolls (2024)24:40 Dick (1999)27:53 The Ritz (1976)33:30 Gasoline Rainbow (2024)39:03 Sleater-Kinney41:05 …

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Girlz II Women with Charithra Chandran 39:35

4M ago39:35

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What makes a girl a woman? When does it happen? Poppy and Rubina are joined by actress Charithra Chandran to discuss girlhood, aging, maternal influences and finding "the one". Most people know Charithra for playing the elegant Edwina Sharma in Netflix’s Bridgerton. She is now set to make her West End debut in one-woman play Instructions For A Teen…

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#207: Tenet (2020) & 2024's Best Director Nominees 1:56:30

4M ago1:56:30

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Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss the earlier works of this year’s Best Director Oscar nominees, starting with Christopher Nolan's backwards-explosions sci-fi action thriller Tenet (2020)https://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome01:33 Harakiri (1962)06:50 King of the Gypsies (1978)10:24 Obsessed (2009)15:35 New Orleans French Film Fest 202419:00 …

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Shame, Shame, Shame with Deborah Frances-White 37:34

4M ago37:34

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Poppy and Rubina are joined by podcasting royalty, Deborah Frances White, to discuss female shame (and eyelashes). Deborah co-created The Guilty Feminist in 2015 and paved the way for podcasts like Brown Girls Do It Too. In this episode, they bond over the collective female experience of shame. What are their most secret shames? Can shame be a forc…

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Lagniappe: The Ruling Class (1972) 1:41:40

4M ago1:41:40

1:41:40

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the blasphemous, satirical comedy-musical The Ruling Class (1972), starring Peter O'Toole as a British noble who believes he is Jesus Christhttps://swampflix.com/tag/top-films/00:00 Top 10 List math16:42 Subjective star ratings24:07 Madame Web (2024)35:09 Showgirls (1995)40:10 She-Devil (1989)42:57 Amélie (2001)46:…

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Millennials Vs Gen Z 45:40

4M ago45:40

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It's the ultimate battle of Millennials vs Gen Z - who will come out victorious? Poppy and Rubina are joined by viral content creators (and Gen-Zers!) Kajal and Karishma who have built very successful careers online and getting into whether they're having less fun, oversharing more, being their own boss and answering what an SMCC is! Have a message…

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#206: Anguish (1987) & Total Momsters 1:44:38

4M ago1:44:38

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Britnee, James, Brandon, and Hanna discuss four cult classics about monstrously mean but lovingly devoted moms, starting with the Zelda Rubinstein horror vehicle Anguish (1987)https://swampflix.com/2024/02/13/krewe-divine-2024/00:00 Welcome03:20 Cat Person (2023)12:03 Après Vous (2003)15:28 Breaking the Waves (1996)20:07 Husbands (1970)23:59 Soft &…

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95. Madame Web (Spoiler Free) 36:34

4M ago36:34

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00:00 Kelly Osborn Drug Quote 5:41 Madam Web Review 30:44 GameBy Nestor Garcia

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What Happens On The Dancefloor 39:45

4M ago39:45

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The dancefloor should be a safe space for everyone so why is it often the opposite? Poppy and Rubina discuss existing as a woman in this world and the first times they felt unsafe around men. This episode features conversations about sexual assault and harassment. If you feel impacted by anything discussed, there are lots of great resources availab…

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Lagniappe: Tightrope (1984) 1:12:52

4M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the New Orleans-set Clint Eastwood thriller Tightrope (1984)https://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome01:15 Columbo (1971 - 2003)03:45 The Not-So-New 5207:22 American Fiction (2023)13:20 Stalker (1979)24:45 Party Girl (1958)29:55 White Heat (1949)35:45 Tightrope (1984)By Swampflix

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#205: The Boy Friend (1971) & Ken "The Mad Lad" Russell 1:57:18

4M ago1:57:18

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Britnee, James, Brandon, and Hanna discuss four cult classics directed by madman provocateur Ken Russell, starting with his Busby Berkeley-style backstage musical The Boy Friend (1971)https://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome01:16 Krewe Divine03:13 Coonskin (1975)11:48 Possum (2018)14:35 The Parallax View (1974)19:45 Schultze Gets the Blues (2003)24:10 Q…

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A Funeral for Dating Apps 46:30

4M ago46:30

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Are dating apps dead? Poppy and Rubina invite author of 'The Situationship', Taylor-Dior Rumble, and content creator, Chiara Perera, to their funeral for dating apps and ask: is there any chance of survival? They also ask: what would happen if the government decided to ban all dating apps? Would going out 'in the wild' help? And where did it all go…

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Is Jameela Jamil a Girl's Girl? 49:13

5M ago49:13

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This episode contains very strong language and adult content. Poppy and Rubina are joined by Brown Girl royalty, Jameela Jamil, to discuss many things: like, how to have good sex, how your body image impacts your libido and the concept of being a “Girl’s Girl”. What makes someone a “Girl’s Girl”? Who decides who makes the cut? And does Jameela cons…

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Lagniappe: The Silent Partner (1978) 1:22:41

5M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the Canuxploitation bank heist thriller The Silent Partner (1978), written by Curtis Hanson and starring Elliott Gould.https://swampflix.com/2024/01/21/swampflixs-top-10-films-of-2023/00:00 Welcome01:38 Swampflix's Top 10 Films of 202316:16 Total Recall (1990)19:01 Minority Report (2002)23:20 The Not-So-New 5224:07…

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Nature Wees & Having Sex in Your Mum’s Car 34:41

5M ago34:41

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Poppy and Rubina are back to ask: What’s worse for one’s sex life? War, the Climate Crisis, or not being trusted to borrow your mum’s car? Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.uk If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts …

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#204: Afire & 2023’s Honorable Mentions 1:56:59

5M ago1:56:59

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Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna continue our discussion of the Top Films of 2023 with some honorable mentions, starting with Christian Petzold's creative-block drama Afirehttps://swampflix.com/2024/01/21/swampflixs-top-10-films-of-2023/00:00 Welcome07:00 The Curse (2023 - 2024)12:10 Bogus (1996)14:14 Big Night (1996)18:00 Heaven Knows What (2014…

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New Series, Same Shames? 2:38

5M ago2:38

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Poppy and Rubina heard you guys are in a crisis, they’re on their way. Have a message for Poppy and Rubina? If you’re over 16, you can message the BGDIT team via WhatsApp for free on 07968100822. Or email us at browngirlsdoittoo@bbc.co.uk If you're in the UK, for more BBC podcasts listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3UjecF5…

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Lagniappe: Prince Of Darkness (1987) 2:11:48

5M ago2:11:48

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Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss John Carpenter’s Santanicosmic horror Prince of Darkness (1987)https://swampflix.com/00:00 Plot is Optional01:56 The Not-So-New 5211:13 Krampus (2015)13:39 Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)17:00 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)19:33 The Holdovers (2023)22:32 Dream Scenario (2023)24:09 Suitable Flesh (2023)26:10 The Boy and t…

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#203: The Top 24 Films of 2023 3:04:02

5M ago3:04:02

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Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss their favorite films of 2023.https://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome 01:26 Night Swim (2024)06:27 Skinamarink13:30 May December20:17 Anatomy of a Fall26:09 The Five Devils30:40 The Iron Claw38:13 John Wick: Chapter 444:47 EO49:16 Fallen Leaves55:49 Dream Scenario1:02:22 Past Lives1:09:57 Talk to Me1:15:56 Shin…

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Lagniappe: The Holdovers & 2023 SEFCA Winners 1:34:49

6M ago1:34:49

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Brandon is joined by Moviegoing with Bill‘s Bill Arceneaux to discuss the Southeastern Film Critic Association’s awarded films of 2023, starting with the only prize-winner we haven't previously covered, Alexander Payne's The Holdovers.www.sefca.net/winnerswww.moviegoing.rocks/00:00 Welcome 05:20 SEFCA's Top 10 Films of 202326:06 The Holdovers (2023…

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#202: Elves (1989) & Santa's Little Killers 2:26:04

6M ago2:26:04

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Brandon is joined by Pete Moran of the We Love to Watch podcast to discuss Christmas horror films about miniature killers, starting with the Yuletide Nazisploitation novelty Elves (1989)https://www.wltwpodcast.com/00:00 Welcome 06:53 Little Christmas killers37:24 Elves (1989)57:05 Gremlins (1984)1:17:03 Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys (2004)1:28:18 T…

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Lagniappe: Moon Garden (2023) 1:43:57

6M ago1:43:57

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Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the dreamworld fantasy film Moon Garden (2023)https://swampflix.com/00:00 Welcome01:22 Inu-Oh (2022)05:11 It's a Wonderful Knife (2023)08:22 Thanksgiving (2023)11:35 The Marvels (2023)22:06 The Killer (2023)28:00 A Fish Called Wanda (1988)33:45 E.T. (1982)39:40 Godzilla Minus One (2023)42:50 FYC Screeners1:06:20 Mo…

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