“Happy Friday, HMOmies! Today is August 21 and it’s a great day to learn something new. The lunch ladies are serving grape jelly Uncrustables and iced brownies for lunch, and don’t forget - any Ramones records found during our mandatory drug testing will be added to the ever-growing bonfire in the courtyard. Let’s make today amazing!!”

Woohoo! It’s back to school season and Hear Me Out went all in this week like a cheer squad on speed. During first period, Aileen & Nicole cover the usual with what they’ve watched since the last episode with some assignments even fitting the episode’s theme. That’s gotta be worth extra credit, right? 

For the first exam, Nicole cheated her way through the finer points of The Ramones in Rock’n’Roll High School followed swiftly by Aileen’s smoke-filled thesis on 2010’s High School. What? Pop quizzes and trips to the nurse’s office round out the day with one final Blimpets presentation in the gymnasium before class is dismissed. Be sure to get all of your homework done early because the next episode is a super special, extra spectacular ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY celebration of the podcast!! That one is not to be missed - no sick days allowed!  

**And finally, let the pod know what’s up with you! Thoughts, suggestions, general comments - send em our way!**

~*~

Email us pictures of your cats at [email protected]!

Follow us on social media and your favorite streaming service via this super handy website: https://linktr.ee/hearmeoutpod.info

We love comments, 5 star ratings and new pals so drop us a line!

Intro Music: "Dope" by Soundroll #Uppbeat

License code: 3TAE4KZJFRW3BWEK

Outro Music: “Dive Into the Dark” by CKJJ

From the grey divides of cold war Berlin to the colorful landscape of the New Zealand bush, there’s nowhere a Sam Neill performance could go that audiences wouldn’t lovingly follow. Didn’t matter if he was dastardly chopping a finger or tenderly resting atop a dinosaur, his presence spiced up any film’s storyline. He brought depth and humor with him to every character he embodied, all for the love of acting and making other people happy. And for that, he will be greatly missed. 

This week, Hear Me Out celebrates the two ends of Sam Neill’s career with discussions about Possession for its 45th anniversary and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, joining the worldwide celebration of its 10th anniversary. Things get emotional when Nicole starts sharing passages from Sam’s recently published memoir and the convo basically stays off the rails from there - she cries a bunch, Aileen gets political, the conversation inevitably gets sexy so you know, basically the same old, same old! 

Aside from the movies, the usual segments make their appearances in the form of “What Did We Watch This Week” and “Trapped in a Car” and, of course, Blimpets! A very exciting personal update makes its way into Blimpets, keep those ears peeled. 

**As always, let the pod know what’s up with you! Thoughts, suggestions, general comments - send em our way!**

~*~

Email us pictures of your cats at [email protected]!

Follow us on social media and your favorite streaming service via this super handy website: https://linktr.ee/hearmeoutpod.info

We love comments, 5 star ratings and new pals so drop us a line!

Intro Music: "Dope" by Soundroll #Uppbeat

License code: 3TAE4KZJFRW3BWEK

Outro Music: “Dive Into the Dark” by CKJJ

~*Here's just a little something from the new book we’re working on! We don’t want to have to drink : ) *~

Oblivious Boy! Selfish Empty-headed Splinters Spawned Ill-fated One-wish Nikki!

And now, foolish Bear, you must face the choices you make through the very actions you refuse to take. May they strike as hard as bricks and offer as much comfort as you did Sandy.

Who’s ready to dive into the depths with Aileen and Nicole this week as they discuss the horror phenomenon Obsession?! Find out the verdict on cat (no, like, fur real) and why everyone should have just stuck with the citrine necklace as they discuss and theorize some of the film’s nuances while leaving plenty of surprises for a second or third or fourth watch. There are also BUNCHES of treasures and trinkets exchanged during the show this week so be sure to visit Instagram to see all the goodies into which the girls put their efforts and excitements!

And before they even kick off the Obsession chitchat attack, hear about the watch assignments Nicole & Aileen gave each other. How could a game show and a completely realistic procedural from the 90’s even relate to each other or this week’s topic?? Maybe they do and maybe they don’t, guess you’ll just have to listen and find out!

*Have thoughts on what Hear Me Out should watch? Drop us a comment, email or DM and share your requests. Links below!*

~*~

Email us pictures of your cats at [email protected]!

Follow us on social media and your favorite streaming service via this super handy website: https://linktr.ee/hearmeoutpod.info

We love comments, 5 star ratings and new pals so drop us a line!

Intro Music: "Dope" by Soundroll #Uppbeat

License code: 3TAE4KZJFRW3BWEK

Outro Music: “Dive Into the Dark” by CKJJ

Yeehaw! Hop on board with Aileen and Nicole as they kick the tires, light the fires and get ready to defeat some alien scum because it’s the 30th anniversary of Independence Day, big daddies!!! Hunker down in your bunkers as the ladies navigate their way through the movie’s plot and fun facts, nuking the conversation with plenty of sidebar games and activities. If this is all getting a little too punny for you, then you picked a hell of a week to quit drinking. You’ll get that joke twofold once you listen.

After the movie discussion and a slew of pod favorite activities, stay tuned to hear the Hear Me Out hosts share their very first Hear Me Out Cake picks! Things get very…vehicular. Certainly, a treat for all, not to be missed. 

And finally, the podcast would love to hear from you. Have some weird crushes from this movie you’d like to share? Thoughts on aliens in general? Then by all means, reach out via email or socials! You can choose to keep it between yourself and the girls or give permission and they’ll include you in the next episode. Let’s be better pals - unlike the creatures in ID4, we come in peace!

~*~

Email us pictures of your cats at [email protected]

Follow us on social media and your favorite streaming service via this super handy website: https://linktr.ee/hearmeoutpod.info

We love comments, 5 star ratings and new pals so drop us a line!

Intro Music: "Dope" by Soundroll #Uppbeat

License code: 3TAE4KZJFRW3BWEK

Outro Music: “Dive Into the Dark” by CKJJ

At 100 years old - today! HBD, Mel! - Melvin James Brooks (né Kaminsky), continues his work as a comedic force with which to be reckoned. In honor of one Hear Me Out’s favorite guys, here is a re-release of our episode covering his life and work. Ain’t it good to still be the king?

Original description: Men in tights! Interracial friendships! Sexually liberated women! Satire in the face of fascism! For almost a century, Mel Brooks has been delightfully sticking it to The Man with his trademark blend of slapstick comedy and social commentary. Love that for him. 
In an episode that is on brand with the meshugaas of Brooks’ work, Aileen and Nicole go slightly off the rails while discussing his filmography, personal life and an exciting discovery about youngest son Max Brooks’ career path. There’s also a brand new, obnoxious round of Trapped in a Car plus everyone’s favorite segment, Blimpets, so hop on any ole blazing saddle you can find and head on down to the show. Yeehaw! 
Oh, and one last thing - FUCK ICE. 

~*~
Email us pictures of your cats at [email protected]!

Follow us on social media and your favorite streaming service via this super handy website: https://linktr.ee/hearmeoutpod.info

We love comments, 5 star ratings and new pals so drop us a line!

Intro Music: "Dope" by Soundroll #Uppbeat
License code: 3TAE4KZJFRW3BWEK
Outro Music: “Dive Into the Dark” by CKJJ

With a prolific career spanning nearly seventy years, Steven Spielberg is one of the world’s most beloved movie directors and his latest effort, Disclosure Day, proves in a big way that he’s still got it. Aileen and Nicole go in depth (big spoilers!) discussing the new release: their thoughts, feelings - oh so many feelings - and theories regarding what it all means and why it made such an impact on so many people. Before they get into all that, they both share a breakdown of their favorite classic Spielberg movies with plenty of games and activities to keep things movin’ n groovin’. 

And even before THAT, the results of the listener poll are revealed! What are the Top 5 Spielberg Movies that the Hear Me Out crowd cherishes the most?! Did your picks make the cut or do you like Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull…? Listen up right after the weekly check-in to hear the outcome followed by the hosts’ personal top five. 

In addition to plenty of FMK faves, some of this week’s activities are especially inspired; if you have answers to any of the questions you’re dying to share with the show, check out the info in the show notes below and pass them along via email, Spotify comment or social media! The ladies would absolutely love to hear from you - game responses or otherwise - and will read your musings on air if you let them know you want to participate in an upcoming episode. Much love to you all across the world!

~*~

Email us pictures of your cats at [email protected]!

Follow us on social media and your favorite streaming service via this super handy website: https://linktr.ee/hearmeoutpod.info

We love comments, 5 star ratings and new pals so drop us a line!

Intro Music: "Dope" by Soundroll #Uppbeat

License code: 3TAE4KZJFRW3BWEK

Outro Music: “Dive Into the Dark” by CKJJ

Awoken and emblazoned by the power of atomic energy over 70 years ago, Godzilla swiftly became the Japanese King of the Kaiju, securing a place in pop culture as one of the most iconic and revered forces of nature of all time. Skreeeonk!

This week, Aileen and Nicole tackle the bookends of this infallible beast with their breakdown of 1954’s Godzilla (Gojira) and 2023’s Godzilla Minus One mixing summaries of the films with a healthy dose of world history and games for some much-needed levity. There are some exciting new activities introduced plus a delightful new round of Trapped in a Car finally begins. Tune in to stay in the Hear Me Out loop plus learn all about Godzilla’s millions of years long journey from the depths of the ocean to the shores of Tokyo and beyond! 

~*~

Email us pictures of your cats at [email protected]!

Follow us on social media and your favorite streaming service via this super handy website: https://linktr.ee/hearmeoutpod.info

We love comments, 5 star ratings and new pals so drop us a line!

Intro Music: "Dope" by Soundroll #Uppbeat

License code: 3TAE4KZJFRW3BWEK

Outro Music: “Dive Into the Dark” by CKJJ

To say four movies about technicolor hyper-sexual goth ~VIBES~ led Aileen & Nicole to reconsider all of their life decisions up to this point might be a slight exaggeration. Not much of one though. But hey! At least they had a good time and something something it’s all about the journey, right? 

And what a journey it is as the ladies wrap up the second part of this series with The Love Witch and “Wuthering Heights.” According to the general public’s opinion, this episode is going to offer quite the differing perspective on both so definitely tune in to hear some very hot takes on some very hot people (and some very NOT hot). There’s also a chilly chat about Snowpiercer at the top for fans of Freddie from Skins in his arguably second best role. There are also Blimpets, who doesn’t love Blimpets!

Check out Aileen & Nicole on Too T3rpd!
https://toot3rpd.buzzsprout.com/1575727/episodes/19244783

(The Daikaiju show already happened, sorryyy)

~*~

Email us pictures of your cats at [email protected]!

Follow us on social media and your favorite streaming service via this super handy website: https://linktr.ee/hearmeoutpod.info

We love comments, 5 star ratings and new pals so drop us a line!

Intro Music: "Dope" by Soundroll #Uppbeat

License code: 3TAE4KZJFRW3BWEK

Outro Music: “Dive Into the Dark” by CKJJ

Bright lights! Beautiful people! Big excitement! Maybe none of that at all! Decide for yourself if this week’s movies fit into the theme in part ONE of Aileen & Nicole’s TWO part series discussing and soaking in Technicolor Hyper-Sexual Goth ~Vibes~ or whatever some of these movies think they’re doing…

By pure coincidence, part one covers male-directed films while part two will showcase more recent female-directed ones leading to an interesting conversational dynamic. Kinda like a “gimme the bad news first so I can enjoy the good news” sort of thing. So, sorry about that but there are plenty LOLs plus this wretched, detestable round of Trapped in a Car comes to a merciful end! That is surely worth celebrating even if Gaspar Noé’s vision is NOT.

Thanks for tuning in and the reward is a quick part two turnaround - just one short week until Technicolor Hyper-Sexual Goth ~Vibes~ reach their epic conclusion! 

Intro Music: "Dope" by Soundroll #Uppbeat

License code: 3TAE4KZJFRW3BWEK

Outro Music: “Dive Into the Dark” by CKJJ

Email us pictures of your cats at [email protected]!

Follow us on social media and your favorite streaming service via this super handy website: https://linktr.ee/hearmeoutpod.info

We love comments, 5 star ratings and new pals so drop us a line!

Grab your red ribbons, put some flowers in your hair and get ready to crash head first into surreal worlds of anxiety, misandry and straight up whatthefuckery as Aileen & Nicole discuss May Day traditions and corresponding themes over the course of almost THIRTY movies and tv shows. Wowza.

This episode has a little bit of everything - history, an unprecedented number of mad libs, two different surprise treats and plenty of laughs. Oh and this wretched round of Trapped in a Car is almost over but this week’s additions are another round of hideous doozies. Mary Alpha Yankee Delta Alpha Yankee indeed, amirite??

Intro Music: "Dope" by Soundroll #Uppbeat

License code: 3TAE4KZJFRW3BWEK

Outro Music: “Dive Into the Dark” by CKJJ

Email us pictures of your cats at [email protected]!

Follow us on social media and your favorite streaming service via this super handy website: https://linktr.ee/hearmeoutpod.info

We love comments, 5 star ratings and new pals so drop us a line!