Crush Fictionally

When it comes true love, it’s always the thought that counts. In a month that celebrates all kinds of love, we’re here to examine the grandest of gestures performed by some of our favorite fictional characters. With the expert help of the man with the golden voice Zachary Webber - musician (Night Darling), actor (Grey, Beyond the Rising Tide), and real-life crush - we discuss true love, what makes a gift so meaningful, and the kind of grand gestures that can break our hearts into a million pieces. 

Capturing our hearts this week: Dad (Gary Lewis) and Mrs. Wilkinson (Julie Walters) of Billy Elliot, Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) and William Thacker (Hugh Grant) of Notting Hill, and Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) of Ghost  

This week’s small business shout-out: Bloom & Plume Coffee (Los Angeles)

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Crush Fictionally is produced by Peter Byrnes. Original music by Edith Mudge. Artwork by Rose Feduk.

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This episode, we’re exploring fictional characters who’ve gone through some huge identity transformation (body swaps, snatchers, false identities, you name it!) and why it’s cool to fantasize about being other people. Michelle and Kim are joined by real-life crushes and podcast hosts, Cruz Flores and James Kislingbury (A Quality Interruption).

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Crush Fictionally is produced by Peter Byrnes. Original music by Edith Mudge. Artwork by Rose Feduk.

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This week we’re exploring fictional scary hot guys, their unyielding loyalty, and why a bad dude cannot - under no circumstances - have a bad haircut. Michelle and Kim are joined by real-life crush, author (America's First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster) and podcast host (Everything Trying to Kill You), Mary Kay McBrayer.   

Who we’re crushing on this week: Driver (Ryan Gosling) from Drive, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) from Dexter, and Stanley Kowalski (Marlon Brando) from A Streetcar Named Desire  

This week’s small business shout-out: Breakaway Records (Austin, TX)

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Crush Fictionally is produced by Peter Byrnes. Original music by Edith Mudge. Artwork by Rose Feduk.

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We’re discussing our favorite fictional mother characters who truly break the mold, why Jennifer Lopez was snubbed from an Oscar/Golden Globe nomination, and the real-life women in our lives who have lent a motherly hand. This week, Michelle and Kim are joined by real-life crushes and podcast hosts, Anna Hossnieh and Shereen Lani Younes (Ethnically Ambiguous).

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Crush Fictionally is produced by Peter Byrnes. Original music by Edith Mudge. Artwork by Rose Feduk.

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Imagine a world with no Bill Murray... Human sacrifice! Dogs and cats living together! MASS HYSTERIA! This week, Michelle and Kim are joined by real-life crush, comedian, actor and podcast host, Matt Catanzano (Late Fees with Matt & James) to reveal our favorite fictional characters played by the man, the myth, the legend: Bill Murray - and yes, he has a secret 1-800-number!

Who we’re crushing on this week: Dr. Peter Venkman of Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, Felix of On The Rocks - all played by the incomparable Bill Murray   

This week’s small business shout-out: Red Planet Books & Comics (Albuquerque, NM)

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Crush Fictionally is produced by Peter Byrnes. Original music by Edith Mudge. Artwork by Rose Feduk.

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Whether they come in peace or not, you know that we love ourselves some extraterrestrial characters. This week, Michelle and Kim are joined by real-life crush, writer, musician, and improviser Peter Byrnes (aka pb) to reveal our fav fictional aliens that got us screaming, “WE WANT TO BELIEVE!”

Who we’re crushing on this week: Grogu (aka The Child) of The Mandalorian, Beldar & Prymatt Conehead (Dan Akroyd, Jane Curtin) of The Coneheads, and The Shimmer of Annihilation  

This week's small business shout-out: andthebee premium crafts - an Etsy shop

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Crush Fictionally is produced by Peter Byrnes. Original music by Edith Mudge. Artwork by Rose Feduk.

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Y’all didn’t think we were gonna close out the year without a top crushes countdown, did ya?? This week, Michelle and Kim are counting down the top 10 movies and TV shows that gave us hope, strength, and sometimes even more anxiety in the Year of the Dumpster Fire... 2020, BYE!

Many thanks to our listeners, our guests, and Campfire Media for your support this year! Here’s to an awesome 2021 ahead.

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Crush Fictionally is produced by Peter Byrnes. Original music by Edith Mudge. Artwork by Rose Feduk.

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When it comes to fictional musicians, we’re total groupies. This week, Michelle and Kim are joined by real-life crush, podcast host, and music journalist Dakin Hardwick (Spinning Platters Presents How Did I Get Here?) to reveal our fav fictional musicians that got us hitting all the high notes.

Who we’re crushing on this week: Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Hedwig (John Cameron Mitchell) of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and Rita (Cheryl Pollak) from The Heights   

This week’s small business shout-out: Birchbark Books & Native Arts (Minneapolis, MN)

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Crush Fictionally is produced by Peter Byrnes. Original music by Edith Mudge. Artwork by Rose Feduk.

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People keep asking if he’s back and we haven't really had an answer. But yeah! We’re thinking KEANU IS BACK. Excellent! This week, Michelle and Kim are joined by real-life crushes, podcast hosts (Guilt Free Features), and Keanu stans, Janet Kim and Karen Wang to reveal the fictional Keanu characters that got us like whoaaaaa... Whether you’re an FBI agent or not, be sure to strap in because this pod isn’t dropping below 50 mph!

Who we’re crushing on this week: John Wick of the John Wick franchise, Jack Traven of Speed, and countless others played by the wonderful Keanu Reeves

This week’s small business shout-out: Birchbark Books & Native Arts (Minneapolis, MN)

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Crush Fictionally is produced by Peter Byrnes. Original music by Edith Mudge. Artwork by Rose Feduk.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to crush on those fictional characters that get us into the holiday spirit. This week, Michelle and Kim are joined by real-life crush, renowned chef (Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped), and musician (Loss Becomes), Brian Tsao, to reveal the naughty or nice fictional Christmas characters that give us, whoa-ohhhh, tidings of comfort and joy, COMFORT AND JOY!

Who we’re crushing on this week: Jack Skellington (Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon) of The Nightmare Before Christmas, Buddy (Will Ferrell) of Elf, and Willie (Billy Bob Thornton) of Bad Santa

This week’s small business shout-out: Strand Book Store (New York, NY)

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Crush Fictionally is produced by Peter Byrnes. Original music by Edith Mudge. Artwork by Rose Feduk.

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