Surprise!!! Happy Valentine’s Day! Hadley and Suzy pop in for a chat about rom-coms, the Day of Love, and our cultural perceptions of comedy vs. drama. Enjoy!! We’ll be back with more in the spring.

Another special episode! Your hosts discuss what makes certain blooper reels so much funnier than others, and as usual, conversation veers into other realms, including the differences between subtitles and dubbing for films. This is the last episode of the season - thank you all for listening, and we'll be back in 2021!

Hadley and Suzy discuss the idea that we’re always retelling the same stories, as evidenced by the concept of the Hero’s Journey and its tropes and archetypes. The discussion leads to analysis of a wide range of media, from rom-coms to cartoons to Jordan Peele’s “Us.” 

Hadley and Suzy discuss their opinions on Hollywood's fascination with sequels and reboots, from A Star is Born to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and more!

In a shocking turn of events, Hadley and Suzy do some speculating! This week is all about binge watching-- Is it bad for you? Does it change our expectations for the TV-watching experience? Have a listen and let us know what you think!

Suzy and Hadley discuss one of their favourite podcasts, My Favorite Murder, and the recent demand for true-crime content, especially among women. CONTENT WARNING: Brief discussion of violent crimes such as sexual assault and murder.

Hadley brings up her mixed feelings about her once-favourite show, "Glee," and discusses it with Suzy. (Many points brought up in this episode are inspired or outright copied from YouTuber MicTheSnare's video "Here's What We Missed On Glee." Check it out!)

This week is all about the toxic parts of internet fandom- more specifically, fan hierarchy and confirmation bias. Come for the interesting conversation, stay for the subtle background noise! (Sorry about that).

This week Suzy and Hadley discuss personal branding on the internet and the phenomenon of celebrity oversharing. Take a listen!

Suzy discusses her extensive knowledge of YouTube careers and the concept of precarious labour, and Hadley contributes her opinions on how the expectations of YouTubers have evolved over the years.