Midday Movies

By Laura Fones and Stephen FrothinghamTV & Film

Midday Movies episodes

March 19, 2024 Ep 76: School Mindset vs. Work Mindset
Today we’re talking about the differences between school life and work life — expectations, work ethic, and social environment. Sharing stories of our own lives and the lives of those we love, we talk about how to survive and thrive in college and beyond. We discuss the unique underlying engine of American capitalism — work buddies — without whom no good project would ever get done. Whether you’re a student or a corporate cog, there’s something for everyone in this episode of Midday Musings!
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21 min
March 15, 2024 Ep 75: Big Cities & Big Dreams
Today we’re discussing the social benefits of living in a large metropolitan area — from friends who want to crash with you for a big city vacation to the inevitable friend reunions that occur as a result of urban centralization. Groundhogs are less reliable than they were in the 20th century, but at least cherry blossom season is coming. Snakes are maligned but maybe just because they’re pagans. Spiders, bovines, and Saturnalia also make an appearance. We’re covering ancient cities, modern cities, and our stalwart animal buddies in this cozy friendly discussion of big cities and big dreams.
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23 min
March 14, 2024 Ep 74: Feelings, Optimism, and Asking for Help
Even Bad B****s can have a bad day — so let’s talk it through. Today we’re discussing how complicated it is to feel and be human. How do you feel and process emotions? Is there value in intellectualizing emotions? How do you approach asking for help? From fictional characters Thanos to Elsa to even ourselves, join us for an earnest discussion on how we deal with big feelings and how big feelings deal with your life. Let’s get into it!
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25 min
March 13, 2024 Ep 73: “The Regime” — Family and Political Dynamics
Today we’re discussing the first episode of creator Will Tracy’s new HBO limited series, “The Regime.” Starring Kate Winslet as Chancellor Elena Vernham in a show helmed by the writer of “The Menu” (2022) and “Succession” (2019-2023), this political spoof takes place in an unnamed Central European country that’s looking to create a commercial relationship with the United States. The first episode, “Victory Day,” introduces us to the strange, funhouse world of Chancellor Vernham’s regime — full of eccentricity, hypochondria, and power dynamics. We recap and analyze the premiere of this new Max miniseries. Join us!
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24 min
March 12, 2024 Ep 72: Red Flags, White Flags, and Merpersons!
Today we’re dusting off Grim Rabbit’s Red Flags card game — the game of terrible dates! We’re debating (and ruining?) potential love matches from presidents to merpeople. Join us for a comedic discussion of dating disasters, and determining the difference between red flags and white flags. Let’s get into it!
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25 min
March 08, 2024 Ep 71: Language, Food, and Culture
Today we’re discussing language and food as an entry point to new cultures. Shoutout to Duolingo’s owl mascot, Duo, who is super-passionate (maybe too passionate?) on that subject! We chat about how language is a key and history is baked into traditional cultural dishes. Whether it’s the Chinese alphabet occupying the Korean and Japanese languages or Persian preparations in Indian food, we learn a lot by accessing different cultures from unusual angles. Learn with us! And if you are listening for a workout, you can download Podbeat FREE in the App Store and add a beat to this podcast!
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23 min
March 07, 2024 Ep 70: Why We Love Horror
Today it’s all things horror media — books, movies, and video games. Both Laura and Stephen find a lot of comfort in horror properties, sharing their affinity for the genre and the possible origins of that love. Laura shares her current horror read (“Nestlings” by Nat Cassidy), Stephen talks his favorite horror films, and we discuss the unique catharsis you can only receive from horror media. Join us! And if you are listening for a workout, you can Download Podbeat FREE in the App Store and add a beat to this podcast!
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21 min
March 06, 2024 Ep 69: Rest & Balance
Today we’re talking about what constitutes rest — sometimes it’s active, sometimes it’s passive — and how to create the balance inherent to “living a life.” We share stories of Canada and the elements of our existence that make us feel alive. Further — is there a cultural conspiracy that keeps us from resting? From living? From balancing parts of ourselves in the optimal way? Share your lunch break with us and we’ll figure these things out together.
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18 min
March 05, 2024 Ep 68: Books! Books! Books!
We return from international travel with a whole episode on our favorite tree byproduct, books! Shoutouts to tea and Victoria, British Columbia peppered in our conversation on literary fiction, nonfiction, and self development books. The differences between American writers, Russian writing, and French novels are discussed, and we are once more in awe of the practical benefits of the American library card. Get yours at your local library! (Books specifically referenced include “In the Cafe of Lost Youth” by Patrick Modiano, “Lie with Me” by Philippe Besson, “Adjustment Day” by Chuck Palahniuk, “The Woman in Me” by Britney Spears, et al.)
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20 min
March 01, 2024 Ep 67: Matriarchy, Patriarchy, and Religion
Today we’re discussing matriarchy, patriarchy, and religion. From the wilds of Madagascar to the cathedrals of Florence, we’re discussing animals, people, and the historical “hot girl” practices that reinforced societal codes of behavior in times gone by (and now!) Special shoutout to Leonard Schlain for his amazing interdisciplinary books (“The Alphabet and the Goddess,” et al.) that inspired some of this conversation. Join us for a fun little chat that spans continents, time periods, and cultural perspectives!
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26 min

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Welcome to the Midday Movies podcast, provider of fun, funny, and thoughtful media reviews 2-3x a week. Streaming on @radiotacoma101.9 every Tues/Thurs/Sat at 3pm.