This week, the Ladies discuss how all things nerd bring in the big bucks. Whether fan-made or sold in big box stores, merch has become all the rage, in contrast to only just a few years ago. Who really owns a character? What about the idea for a piece of merch? Just how much money does a Con bring in?

As Dolly Parton famously said: "Find out who you are and do it on purpose." This is one of the strengths of Willowdean, the main character in Netflix's Dumplin'. This week, the we review the story of this smalltown Texas girl, her beauty queen mother, her quirky friends, and her wonderful beau, Bo. With strong, but not unflappable, self-confidence, WIllowdean faces real-life issues as she navigates her high school life, a profound personal loss, her relationship with her mother, and so much more. Sometimes, you have to put on those red shoes and shine! *SPOILERS* for Dumplin' and a bit for Insatiable.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is back for season 2 and she's not taking anyone's backhanded comments! We catch up with Midge, Susie, Lenny, Abe, Rose, and Sophie, as well as meet new characters (lookin' at you, Ben) for laughs and vintage fabulousness. From Paris to the Catskills and back to New York City, we cover the map and the plot of season 2! *SPOILERS*

2018 is finally behind us and it’s time to make some resolutions for how to move forward to the best of our nerdy abilities. We’ll tell you ours in this episode!

With the release of Amazon Prime's second season of their original show "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" comes an opportunity to look back at the season that started it all. We discuss how we started out skeptical but came around on this historically-based spectacular featuring characters both original and grounded in reality. From Midge and Lenny to Susie and Sophie, we have a lot to cover before we discuss season two, so sit back for some laughter brought on by life's breakdown moments and a near-obsession with the idea of matching your gloves to your hat. *SPOILERS* ahead!

Tis the season for the Ladies to go snow-deep into holiday films from our childhoods and beyond. We discuss the gamut of movies ranging from kickass Christmas action flicks like Die Hard, to those heart-warming (but kind of disturbing) movies like Love Actually. Some flicks got past us and we wonder what the hype is, while others are non-negotiable, must-watches every year. Which are your favorites? Think it over, because we're about to start one heck of a Christmas movie showdown.

Welcome to December! To weirdly honor this snowy month, we're throwing it back to October and discussing the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix! With the holiday special just around the corner and a new season on deck for April 2019, we recap Season 1. We focus on the main story of Sabrina Spellman, who's is not as we remeber her from the 90s and 2000s ABC show. She's gotten quite the makeover, but still has her boyfriend, Harvey, her witchy Aunts, and her trusty cat, Salem. With a darker tone and tons of references to classic horror films, join us for a tour of the creepy and thrilling story! *SPOILERS for Chilling Adventures of Sabrina*

This week we bid farewell to one of the world's greatest heroes: Stan Lee. He lived to the fullest for 95 years and gave us deep, empathetic characters with problems, showing us that anyone (and everyone) could be a hero. Whether breaking barriers with Peggy Carter, showing a diverse world with the X-Men and Black Panther, or illustrating how age isn't what makes you brave (ask Peter Parker), Stan Lee made an indelible mark on how we look at humanity and how to be our best selves. Excelsior!

Sometimes things are going great with your favorite media, but occasionally, you may find yourself not feeling as you did before. Maybe it's a creative decision, a direction, or even the creator's words or actions, but how do you know when it's time to walk away from a fandom? This week, we discuss some fandoms for which we no longer have all the warm fuzzies, and why. As a counterpoint, Francine also recaps her experience at LA Comic Con 2018 and a magical trip to Universal Studios Hollywood. Major *SPOILERS* for Harry Potter, specifically Cursed Child, The Walking Dead, and more.

"In the old days, they made a separate key for each room. For the owner, they made a skeleton key. This will open every door." This week, we end Spooktober with a final film of epic creepiness: 2005's The Skeleton Key. This was Jill's first watch and it's one of Francine's favorite fall movies, so join us as we journey to Louisiana to discover the mysteries of an old house in Terrebonne Parish, and the darkness that surrounds Caroline, Violet, and Ben. *SPOILERS* for The Skeleton Key