Writer, Emma Stefansky (Thrillist), joins Griffin and David to talk about 2016's fantasy flop: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Together they examine the peculiarities of the children, the novel by Ransom Riggs, crossbows and famous people who are EVEN hotter in person.
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Jul 12
Finding Dory with Zach Cherry
Have you seen Dory? We have! Zach Cherry joins us to talk about 2016's Finding Dory, a film that made a kajillion dollars and set off a run of four Pixar sequels in a row. In this episode, we're talking about Ellen DeGeneres, animating characters without mouths, the success of Mo ... Show More
2h 43m
Apr 2023
Emily Hampshire Would Be A Messy Witch
Emily Hampshire, aka Stevie from Schitt’s Creek, joins to chat about her new graphic novel, being weird around celebrities and going to movies in actual theaters. Clea and Joanna discuss why they love walk-n-talk meetings and weighted blankets. They help a listener organize her c ... Show More
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Oct 2024
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the fantastical, friendlessness, and found family in The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. Plus, the third best Jane Austen and stupid things kids say. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br ... Show More
58m 6s
Jul 2017
Ep. 20 - Goblet of Fire Ch. 24-26 w/ Melissa Anelli
Schubes speaks with FREAKING NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR, Melissa Anelli! Topics include Harry's refusal to ask questions, Book Krum's dominance over Movie Krum, JK's sneak jokes, Polite Sassy Dumbeldore, Myrtle's dark turn, Ron being a seer, Percy being worse than Voldemo ... Show More
53m 26s
Dec 2023
#55 | The Friendmas Holiday Special!
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing Taylor Swifts’ big moment as Time’s person of the year, and celebrating FRIENDMAS with a fun gift exchange! ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2019
Ep. 61 - Deathly Hallows Ch. 6-7 w/ Sequoia Simone
Sequoia Simone of Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them joins for an episode filled with silly HEATED discussions. Topics include real Quidditch, Puddlemere United, Merlin’s saggy left testicle, the emergence of Sassy Ron, THE RETURN OF CHARLIE, licking faces, the grope debate, s ... Show More
1h 20m
Nov 2023
#52 | The FRIENDS Moments that Live in our Heads Rent Free
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re deep diving into their favorite episodes of Friends, and what this show means to them. Plus Taylor Swift in Rio, Harry ... Show More
1h 32m
Feb 2021
Ep. 162 - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Movie (Part 1) w/ Lizzie Sudlow
Lizzie Sudlow of SpeakBeasty joins Schubes to kick off our coverage of the Fantastic Beast films, providing insight, behind the scenes info, and fan perception at the time of release. Topics include: That Lady, Mina Lima, Mads Mikkelsen, Alohomora rules, representation, Knives Ou ... Show More
1h 12m
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2309517/open_sms">Send us a message!</a></p><p>In today's episode we meander through the cultural comfort food of fantasy literature with 'The Fourth Wing,' compare burger notes on everythi ... Show More
