Cherish or Perish

Cherish or Perish

By Amanda Gemmill-Strauss & Desirae GrosbostComedyTV & FilmSociety & CultureFilm Reviews
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Cherish or Perish episodes

  • Episode 46- Superbad

    In this episode, Amanda and Desirae reflect on classic films starring Joan Crawford and discuss one of the most disturbing conspiracy theories of our time before diving into Superbad and all the female objectification and toxic masculinity throughout it.
    Superbad discussion begins at 10:21

    59 min
  • Episode 45- Empire Records

    In this Dishwalla of an episode, Amanda and Desirae get nostalgic over white guy scatting, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and teen cruelty.  Plus they reveal The Cardinal Rule of Drama and play a rousing game of “what’s the overhead of this small business?!”  (Movie chat starts at about the 9:50 mark)

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 44- April Fool’s Day

    In this foolish episode, the hosts talk good vs. bad pranks, grapple with problematic faves  of the past, and discover the greatest song OF ALL TIME!  Plus Desirae makes potions and Amanda wants everyone dead! 
    If you want to get straight to the movie chat:
    April Fool’s Day ‘86: 09:30
    April Fool’s Day ‘08: 37:15



    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 43- Thelma and Louise

    In the final Women's History month episode, Amanda and Desirae discuss the relatability of both Thelma & Louise, especially when it comes to the bad decisions that they make.  They also encourage you to swing your big vaccine energy and go ahead and take those COVID-19 vaccine selfies!  Thelma & Louise begins at 00:09:20.

    56 min
  • Episode 42- Heathers and Jawbreaker (w/ guest Michael Castillo)

    Our first guest, Michael Castillo, joins Desirae and Amanda as they get totally gagged with chainsaws!  They get into it on Nicolas Cage’s remarriage, the bullshit that is the term “date rape”, hidden foot fetish content, and thick loafer energy!  (note: we had some audio issues on this one particularly in the intro.  We start talking Heathers at 9:35 and the issue is mostly resolved by 11:10)

    1 hr 40 min
  • Episode 40- A League of Their Own

    In this All-American episode, Desirae and Amanda explore the cinematic universe of Glenn Danzig, are yet again are stymied by time, determine their dream roles, and make MANY surprising reveals!

    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 38- High Fidelity

    In this episode, Desirae and Amanda battle technology, talk about body hair, take a trip through time, and welcome yet another John Cusack character into The Worst Dudes Hall of Fame!

    1 hr 3 min

About Cherish or Perish

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Two female comedians from Seattle revisit nostalgic movie favorites and pass ultimate judgment on their worthiness. Shall they remain cherished, or shall they PERISH?!