Midday Movies

By Laura Fones and Stephen FrothinghamTV & Film

Midday Movies episodes

February 29, 2024 Ep 66: The Private Self & the Public Self
Today we’re chatting about how differently we all present ourselves in public and private settings — whether the person in question is a celebrity, a citizen, or just little old you. There is also a special shoutout to Duo, the ever-intrusive Duolingo owl. Join us for an episode of conversation and comedy!
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26 min
February 28, 2024 Ep 65: Intentionality and the History of the Human Brain
Today we’re discussing practical tools for your daily life — intentionality, keeping promises to yourself, and the history of the human brain. For those interested in becoming a better human or introducing greater self-regulation into your life, we’re talking mental health, psychology history, and the nature of the bicameral mind. Join us for a sunny snapshot of self-improvement!
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22 min
February 27, 2024 Ep 64: All Things Video Games!
Today it’s all about video games — video game consoles, video game history, and games that hold a special place in our hearts. From Nintendo 64 to Sega Genesis to PlayStation (everything), we are breaking down our favorite things about the console era, arcade era, and VR eras. Join us for an episode on all things video games!
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24 min
February 23, 2024 Ep 63: Becoming a Confident Creator
Are you a creative person? Of course you are! And other people should know it! With examples like Jacques Cousteau, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and Jenna Maroney (of “30 Rock”), we discuss the sources of confidence that must be harnessed if you want to be a public creator. Using our own experiences and the experiences of other public creators, we compile an episode that is part conversation and part pep talk. The world needs your work — and we’ll tell you why. Join us!
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23 min
February 22, 2024 Ep 62: 9 Methods of Seduction from Robert Greene’s “Art of Seduction”
Robert Greene’s famous nonfiction book, “The Art of Seduction” has enjoyed a resurgence of relevance on Instagram and TikTok recently. Creators are evangelizing about the nine different seducer types, and we’re here to discuss it. Using fascinating historical anecdotes, Robert Greene’s book describes distinct personalities and strategies that are ideal for colonizing the hearts and minds of certain seduction “targets” (he says there are 18). Laura and Stephen list the nine types of seducers, their individual attributes, and which seduction types we like or identify with. Is this education or unethical life tips? You decide! Join us for a review of the subjects of Robert Greene’s “The Art of Seduction.”
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26 min
February 21, 2024 Ep 61: Community and Otherness on Digital Platforms
Internet interaction is one of the dominant ways we relate to each other and it has created different communities whose influence bleeds into the fabric of our physical lives. Is the internet a tool? A utility? A second world? Laura and Stephen discuss the color of the internet, dependency, and how the digital landscape has reformatted the actual landscape of human life. Join us!
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22 min
February 20, 2024 Ep 60: Shadow Work and Gender Expectations
Whether you’re into Jungian psychology or in spiritual circles, you’ve probably encountered the idea of “shadow work.” Well, Laura has been reading an anxiety-laden book called “Ripe” by Sarah Rose Etter and that is bringing up shadows to work on. Join us as we sort through some of our traumas around work, self, and gender. We’re diving deep, sharing vulnerabilities, and healing together. On this very special lunch break, you’ll learn the origin of the “shadow” (via Carl Jung), perspectives from certain schools of self-development, and where we personally need to deposit/integrate that shadow. Let’s get into it!
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23 min
February 16, 2024 Ep 59: Danish History and “The Promised Land” (2023, dir. Nikolaj Arcel)
Today we’re discussing the interesting history of Danish democracy, the settlement of the Jutland, the new Mads Mikkelsen film “The Promised Land”, and potatoes! History-heavy, Danish-heavy, and with a heavy appreciation for Mads Mikkelsen, we chat about the unlikely moment that a European king agreed that the aristocracy should be eliminated. Strap in for a fun little frolic through European monarchism and how it all became somewhat democratic. But also, and we cannot stress this enough, POTATOES. Join us!
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22 min
February 15, 2024 Ep 58: Reasons to Envy Medieval Peasants (and Other History Insights)
Did you know that sweatpants may in fact originate in the Middle Ages? Are you still living the snug life all these years after the pandemic lockdown? Isn’t it funny how the Victorians made us all believe that the Knights Templar was an elite crusading force when they were more like medieval tour guides? Laura gets deep into European history and many of the things we mistakenly believe today — days off, barter economy, and the unique power structures that predated nation-states. Per usual, the Victorians are largely to blame. Today we’re learning and we’re laughing on this episode of Midday Musings. Join us!
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22 min
February 14, 2024 Ep 57: Family Structures and Privacy
Today we’re discussing privacy across the ages, family structures in earlier eras, and the luxury/lunacy of solitude. Stephen shares some childhood memories and Laura argues in defense of the blended family. Let us illustrate how lucky we are to be living today, with comparisons to life 100 years ago and a fun little syndrome called “Glass Delusion.” From the Dutch drawing rooms of the 1600s to the lonely settlements of 1800s America, we discuss the dangers of isolation—and the joys of contemporary metropolitan living. Join us for an upbeat journey through the idiosyncrasies of history, contemporary city life, and suburban society!
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22 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.