Justine and Mike watch the 1997 film, Contact, based on the Carl Sagan book by the same name. They discuss their likes and dislikes of the film and go through the movie chronologically to unpack the film. Join in on the discussion at slackofalltrades.com

Word of the Day: Oh Snap

Topics discussed:

• Robert Zemeckis

Check-Out Topics:

• White Tiger on Netflix

Sources:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118884/

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1078021-contact

This week Justine and Mike tackle classical music. They learn a little bit about the Classical period, the evolution of instruments, and tell is the stories of Ludwig Van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Join in on the discussion at slackofalltrades.com

Word of the Day: Prima Donna

Topics discussed:

• Classical Period

Check-out Topics:

• Wes Anderson Films

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_music

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Amadeus_Mozart

https://www.wpr.org/salieri-poisoning-mozart#:~:text=Salieri%20suffered%20a%20physical%20and,Quickly%20rumors%20spread%20throughout%20Vienna.&text=In%20the%20long%20run%20it,Salieri%20who%20had%20been%20poisoned.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van_Beethoven

https://www.biography.com/musician/ludwig-van-beethoven

Justine and Mike talk about the mystery surrounding The Cecil Hotel of Los Angeles. Together they discuss the crimes and paranormal activity associated with the hotel, and Justine tells us the tragic story of Elisa Lam. Join in on the discussion at slackofalltrades.com

Word of the Day: That tracks

Topics discussed:

• The Great Depression

Check-out Topics:

• Peaky Blinders

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Hotel_(Los_Angeles)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Elisa_Lam

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deaths_and_violence_at_the_Cecil_Hotel

Justine and Mike question everything in this week's episode about the Mandela Effect. Together they discuss what they think they know vs. what actually is, and give the listeners a lesson in "honest lying." Join in on the discussion at slackofalltrades.com

Word of the Day: Take Several Seats

Topics discussed:

• The Berenstain Bears

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/mandela-effect#examples

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g28438966/mandela-effect-examples/?slide=40

Justine and Mike watched The Sound of Metal and discuss how they felt. They talk about the hype surrounding the film as well as recap their favorite moments. Join in on the discussion at slackofalltrades.com

Word of the Day: Chuffed

Topics discussed:

• Darius Marder

Check-out Topics:

• Soul

Sources:

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt5363618/

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sound_of_metal

Justine and Mike talk Renaissance Art and each review their 5 favorite pieces for us. Together they describe certain pieces and give us their uneducated takes. Join in on the discussion at slackofalltrades.com

Word of the Day: Vibing

Topics discussed:

• Leonardo DaVinci

Justine and Mike watched Doctor Sleep and the Shining and give us their take on the films. They talk about their personal feelings and give some hot takes on which movie they liked more, as well as a comparison to the writings of Stephen King. Join in on the discussion at slackofalltrades.com

Word of the Day: All Work and No Play

Sources:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shining

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5606664/

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/doctor_sleep

https://collider.com/the-shining-book-differences-comparison/

https://slate.com/culture/2019/11/doctor-sleep-book-movie-comparison-differences-shining.html

Justine and Mike try to recap the positives of 2020 in this episode. They talk movies, music, personal events and more. Let them know what brightened up your 2020 at slackofalltrades.com

Word of the day: The Drip 

Topics Discussed:

• Tenet

SPOILER WARNING! Justine and Mike ride the hype train all the way to Mandalore in this episode where they discuss season 2 of The Mandalorian. Find out what they liked and disliked and join them in a recap of some of their favorite parts of Disney's Investors Day in the second half of the episode. And don't forget to join in on the discussion at slackofalltrades.com

Topics Discussed:

• The Mandalorian

Justine and Mike discuss the history of dog domestication, breeding, and adopting and not shopping in this episode. They talk about their love of dogs and how humans can be better to their furry friends and the industry surrounding them. Join in on the discussion at slackofalltrades.com

Topics discussed

• Pontus Skoglund

Check Out Topics

• The King

Sources:

https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/history-dogs-pets/story?id=41671149

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_breeding#:~:text=With%20the%20development%20of%20breed,new%20fur%20colors%20and%20textures.

https://www.caninejournal.com/adopt-dont-shop/#:~:text=What's%20The%20%E2%80%9CAdopt%2C%20Don',that%20buy%20from%20puppy%20mills.

https://www.purina.co.uk/dogs/behaviour-and-training/understanding-dog-behaviours/amazing-dog-facts

https://thebark.com/content/chewbacca-based-dog