In this episode, Eric, Josh, and Eric’s Better Half, Kelly Harrison, talk about Barbie, a movie streaming on MAX. They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears — while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives.

The description on MAX for Barbie reads: “To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.” 

Eric, Josh, and special guest Kelly Harrison delve deep into the 2023 film 'Barbie'. The discussion encircles the film's representation of gender roles, the journey of Barbie, and the striking performances. Kelly offers her insights on the portrayal of supportive female friendships, relating it to her personal experiences. The hosts also reflect on their childhood emotional experiences, invoking a thoughtful discourse on societal constructs and stereotypes about emotional openness and self-validation. They recommend the film 'Barbie' for its ability to nurture a range of emotions and provoke thoughtful insights.

01:45 Movie Selection

02:50 Personal Stories

19:38 The Start of the Barbie Conversation

39:14 The Importance of Female Friendships

40:03 The Struggle of Accepting Compliments

41:56 The Character of Alan

43:10 The Ken Party and the Range of Ryan Gosling

46:16 The Emotional Journey of Barbie

49:12 The Power of Emotions and Empathy

58:20 The Impact of Gender on Emotional Expression

01:09:04 The Innocence and Reality of Barbie's World

01:19:05 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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