Melodramatic Teen Universe

Emily chats with comedians Maddie Silverstein and Jared Goldstein about three other iconic MTU pilots from shows Felicity, My So Called Life, and Friday Night Lights. They talk about what defines "light stalking," Janeane Garofalo's secret role in Felicity, who had better hair between Jordan Catalano and Tim Riggins, and how the Clintons turned so many millennials into comedians.

Emily talks to comedian BFFs Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton about toxic female friendships in the MTU, specifically Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf (Gossip Girl) and Brooke Davis and Peyton Sawyer (One Tree Hill). Also, find out more about your new favorite word: Flopsy.

Emily talks to comedians Kimberly Dinaro and Sally Ann Hall about iconic yet problematic virginity stories in the MTU, specifically in Gilmore Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, and Gossip Girl. They also dive into how mice are like vampires and roaches are like demons, how adult Lizzie McGuire is doing, and why anyone crushing on Xander Harris is a total sociopath.

Emily talks to comedians Tori Piskin and Marcia Belsky about three of the most iconic pilots in television history: One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls, and Gossip Girl. They dive into the classic "new kid comes to town" trope and how large women with cigarettes (aka QUEENS) hold all the secrets to the MTU.

Emily talks to comedian Gus Constantellis and her own personal teenage watch buddy, her sister Isabel Duke, about three of the most important episodes of television: the pilot episodes of Dawson's Creek, The OC, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They discuss how Dawson's Creek inspired the Scream movies, the existence of "90's sexy girl voice," and determine that you're only a true David Boreanaz AKA Angel fan if you also watched Bones. Which. We did.

Welcome to the Melodramatic Teen Universe Podcast, the first ever podcast to that weaves together all of your favorite teen dramas from the 90’s and 2000’s! I’m Emily Duke, an attention seeking millennial and comedian, with a self appointed doctorate in everything from Dawson Leery’s infamous tears, to the evolution that every young girl goes through when they realize that Dean sucks and Jess rules. I’m going to be bringing in some new and old friends, comedians, and stars from the universe to discuss the magical world that gave us all our first sexual awakenings, soundtrack for our heartbreaks, and in certain cases, wardrobe inspiration for the PSATS. From Capeside to The O.C., from Stars Hollow to the Hellmouth, I’m so excited to talk to each and every one of you about the Melodramatic Teen Universe.