Scripts and Giggles

Shoshanna and Marnie discuss enemies (03:76), before reviewing The Met Gala, the controversial theme of Karl Lagerfeld and best and worst fashions of the night (12:33). Then the GIRLies review the Amazon Prime Smash hit Daisy Jones & The Six (57:32), and their take on the emotional versus physical cheating from the series, before sharing their ratings (02:03:35). Next week’s recommendations are shared (02:11:44).

Daisy Jones and The Six - Amazon Prime Video, Available Now

Queen Charlotte - Netflix, Available Now

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Shoshanna and Marnie review the Rye Lane film after watching the film at the cinema, as they discuss their South East London childhoods (00:15). Then Pop culture news covers Love is Blind's Iyanna and Jarrette's cheating scandal (16:06). Then, Shoshanna covers the commentary around Sofia Richie's wedding (27:26) and transformation in the culture, before discussing the rise in AI in Entertainment - cue Drake singing African praise and worship! (39:40). The review of the week is the Apple TV+ comedy drama, Shrinking, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford (47:52). We share our recommendations for next week (01:40:15).

Shrinking - Apple TV+, Available Now

Daisy Jones & The Six - Prime Video, Available Now

Hey lads, it was Marnie's birthday and Shoshanna shares a gift with her on the podcast (00:03)! For Pop culture news, the GIRLies share an update on the Jonathan Majors case and new accusers that have come forward (11:29). We discuss the Love is Blind 'live' reunion and concerns with some of the contestants, particularly Jackie, Micah and Vanessa's hosting skills (24:23). Then, we review the new Netflix phenomenon, BEEF, starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun (52:10). We give and our thoughts on the A24 drama and the unfortunate controversy surrounding David Choe (01:47:18), giving our ratings (02:00:44). Next week's recommendation is shared (02:02:50).

*Trigger warning at 01:47:18 - 01:49:45

Beef - Netflix, Available Now

Shrinking - Apple TV+, Available Now

To celebrate our 30th episode, Shoshanna and Marnie are joined by a special guest, our friend actress Lijah (00:04)! The GIRLies discuss the finale of Love is Blind S4 and the outcome of the weddings (10:32). Then they review the Kerry Washington's new comedy Uncoupled on Disney+ and Hulu (01:28:40), and whether Kerry Washington can pull off comedy. We give our ratings before (02:12:46), next week's recommendations are shared and we wrap up the episode with Lijah (02:21:08).

Hey Lads, Shoshanna and Marnie review the Netflix Dance competition Dance 100 and their thoughts on this new format, choreographers and dancers (00:17). We briefly discuss Jonathan Majors but we will go into a deep dive on this story in a later episode (23:33). Instead of reviewing Swarm, the GIRLies dedicated the rest of Pop Culture news to Love is Blind S4 so far (24:37)! We cover the themes of Poverty mentality that is seen in some of the LiB guys, and reflect on parallels in some African cultures (36:02). Then, they make their predictions of the couples that will make it or break it at the altar (01:54:35).

Next week's recommendation will now be Swarm, the first Donald Glover project with Amazon (01:58:11).

Love is Blind S4 - Netflix, Available Now

Swarm - Amazon Prime, Available Now

Love is Blind S4 couples

Brett & Tiffany - 28:41

Marshall & Jackeline (*including Josh, not Nick!) - 47:12

Zack & Bliss (& Irina) - 01:07:22

Kwame & Chelsea (& Micah) - 01:21:19

Paul & Micah - 01:37:40

Micah & Irina - 01:48:38

#loveisblind #dance100 #netflix

Shoshanna and Marnie discuss their weeks (00:18), dinner etiquette and Marnie's unsolicited dating advice (22:39). Then Shoshanna discuss falling into rabbit hole of Pedro Pascal (44:39). Pop culture news discuss the outcome of Chris Rock's Live Comedy special on Netflix (01:11:00) - features offensive language, Bartise thirsty ways on social media (01:11:42), and Matt Healy's mocking comments about Ice Spice (01:21:57). The GIRLies then review the second part of Couples Therapy S3 (01:28:04), covering the final two couples: India and Dale and Cyn and Yaya, before sharing common tropes on their relationships and rating the overall season (02:15:18). Next week's recommendation is also shared (02:19:34).

This episode features strong language and Trigger Warning (Sexual abuse) at 39:26 and 01:57:11.

Couples Therapy S3 - BBC iPlayer, Available Now

You S4 - Netflix, Available Now