"So, I Was Watching..." Podcast is back for season 2!

To kick off the new season Hulu's drama series "Tell Me Lies" is discussed. The show follows Lucy Albright's (Grace Van Patten) freshman year of college and the toxic relationship she engages in with upperclassman Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White). Based on the book by Carola Lovering, "Tell Me Lies" also explores how manipulation, family upbringings, and past traumas play a key role in how we navigate society. 

"So, I Was Watching..." is a podcast created by pop culture writer Amber Dover (Glambergirlblog.com) and is about the television shows and films that are on her watch list combined with commentary on the real-life social themes within the narrative. Follow the podcast on Twitter @soIwaswatching and on Tumblr @soIwaswatchingpod. Feel free to send me an email with a film or TV show I should add to my watchlist or a topic you want to hear discussed at [email protected]

Welcome to 'So, I Was Watching...' podcast Summer Series!

This Summer Series will break away from the usual format of the podcast but still carry the essence in that movies and TV shows will be the topic of discussion while dissecting some of the themes in the projects.

In this episode, I am joined by two of my very good friends: Skyler and Courtney. We LOVE the original 'Gossip Girl' that aired on The CW from 2007-2012 and with HBO Max's release of their reboot of the series I could think of no better people to discuss the show with. From our confusion of the character's names to the overall plot of the show, we break down the premiere episode of HBO Max's Gossip Girl and what we want to see moving forward. SPOILERS AHEAD!

Follow the podcast on Twitter @soIwaswatching and on Tumblr @soIwaswatchingpod. Feel free to send me an email with a film or TV show I should add to my watchlist or a topic you want to hear discussed at [email protected]

Air date: 7/13/21

Hello Listeners and welcome to the season finale of 'So, I Was Watching...'

Take a listen and see why I ended the podcast a week early and why this isn't a happily ever after, but more of a happily ever beginning. I also share some of the things I'm currently watching and why you should have them on your watchlist. 

I appreciate you all for listening to the podcast this season and I want to thank my guests (My sisters, Chris Bagnall, Kelly Buffaloe Taylor, John Dargan, Kari Northey, Ethan Paisley, and Dr. Pamela Gurley) for being on the podcast and sharing their commentary on the themes. 

I'll be back before you know it. Continue to unlock your curiosity and think about the underlying themes in the shows and films you consume. 

Follow the podcast on Twitter @soIwaswatching and on Tumblr @soIwaswatchingpod. Feel free to send me an email with a film or TV show I should add to my watchlist or a topic 

Air Date: 6/18/21

Hello listeners

Since we are winding down to the final episodes of the season it's time to shake things up. This episode does not have a film or TV show you should add to your watchlist, but some items you can add to your reading list as well as for the little ones in your life.

In this episode, I'm joined with Dr. Pamela Gurley, author of the new Brown Girl and Brown Boy book series. In her first set entitled Brown Girl, Be Social and Brown Boy, Be Social, Dr. Pam explores ways to embrace the differences that make us all unique and ways to be social in a delightful, colorful children's book. During our chat, we talked about representation going beyond skin color and how to have a respectful conversation on the subject. Time to unlock your curiosity. 

Guest Info:

Dr. Pamela Gurley, Author of Brown Girl, Brown Boy Series

@IAmDrPGurley on all social media platforms

@BrownGirlBrownBoySeries (Instagram)

Purchase Brown Girl, Be Social and Brown Boy, Be Social at www.unapologeticbydrg.com

Follow the podcast on Twitter @soIwaswatching and on Tumblr @soIwaswatchingpod. Feel free to send me an email with a film or TV show I should add to my watchlist or a topic you want to hear discussed at [email protected]

Air Date: 6/11/21

So, I Was Watching 'Endings, Beginnings on HBO Max. Written and Directed by Drake Doremus, the film stars Shailene Woodley and her extra-fine leading men Jamie Dornan and Sebastian Stan. Woodley plays Daphne who is trying to figure out the causes of her life's destruction. She meets Frank (Stan) and Jack (Dornan) when she swears off men and alcohol, but she quickly falls back into old habits leading to life-changing consequences. 

As I was watching this movie it made me think about what causes people to seek validation outside of their relationships. What parts are not fulfilling you? What makes and breaks a relationship? Combing that theory with one of my favorite podcasts (Anna Faris is Unqualified), my sisters are back for another episode as we play Anna Faris's "Dealbreakers: A Game About Relationships." We break down the things we will not put up within the given scenarios in the game and we don't hold back so get ready. Time to unlock your curiosity. 

Follow the podcast on Twitter @soIwaswatching and on Tumblr @soIwaswatchingpod. Feel free to send me an email with a film or TV show I should add to my watchlist or a topic you want to hear discussed at [email protected]

Air Date: 6/4/21

Hello Listeners!

This is a very special episode of 'So, I Was Watching' because it isn't a normal episode. It's hardly an episode at all. I'm reworking some things with the podcast and explaining the new timeline for the duration of season one in this upload. The program may be interrupted for now, but the show will go on. 

In this bonus episode, I share some of the "watches" I have recently got into and briefly touch on the themes I picked up on from them. I'll be back with a new episode on Friday, June 4th. 

Follow the podcast on Twitter @soIwaswatching and on Tumblr @soIwaswatchingpod. Feel free to send me an email with a film or TV show I should add to my watchlist or a topic you want to hear discussed at [email protected]

Air Date: 5/28/21

So, I Was Watching 'Mare of Easttown' on HBO Max. The show stars Kate Winslet as Detective Mare Sheehan who is investigating a murder while navigating the trauma in her life and how it's affecting all the relationships around her. 

It's an amazing crime drama, but one aspect aligns with today's episode. There's a scene where a young boy sees his sister getting bullied in a crowded environment and everyone is watching with no interference, at first. Few individuals step up to help someone in trouble on the notion that "someone else will help." Are you guilty of the Bystander Effect?

In this episode, I'm joined by Filmmaker Ethan Paisley as we discuss his upcoming short film "The Bystander Effect." It centers around a young queer man witnessing the harassment of a transwoman and deciding what he should do in the situation. During our chat, we also talked about how to be an authentic ally and avoiding slacktivism. Time to unlock your curiosity. 

Guest Info:

Ethan Paisley, Filmmaker and Producer

Twitter and Instagram: @EthanBPaisley

Keep up with updates on 'The Bystander Effect' by visiting @TheBystanderEffectFilm on Instagram and @TBEfilm on Twitter. 

Follow the podcast on Twitter @soIwaswatching and on Tumblr @soIwaswatchingpod. Feel free to send me an email with a film or TV show I should add to my watchlist or a topic you want to hear discussed at [email protected]

Air Date: 5/21/21

So, I Was Watching 'The Haunting of Hill House' on Netflix. The Mike Flannigan series follows the Crain's family journey in grief while adding compelling elements of horror. While watching the show I couldn't help but focus on Elizabeth Reaser's character Shirley Crain and her path to becoming a mortician. Why would someone choose a career surrounded by death? Is it as bad as an outsider would think? 

In this episode, I'm joined by Kari Northey,  Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer. Known on social media and on YouTube as Kari the Mortician, Kari has the inside scoop on the funeral business and disproves some misconceptions about her field. Kari also talked about which series closely depicts the funeral industry and what you should know going into planning a funeral for a loved one.  Proceed with caution when listening to this episode. Time to unlock your curiosity. 

Guest info: 

Kari Northey, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer 

Socials: @Kari_the_Mortician 

YouTube: Kari the Mortician 

Follow the podcast on Twitter @soIwaswatching and on Tumblr @soIwaswatchingpod. Feel free to send me an email with a film or TV show I should add to my watchlist or a topic you want to hear discussed at [email protected]

Air Date: 5/14/21

So, I Was Watching 'Black Mirror' on Netflix; specifically the fan-favorite episode "Hang the DJ" from season 4. In the episode Amy (Georgina Campbell) and Frank (Joe Cole) explore the possibilities of love with a dating app that pairs individuals with set expiration dates with each relationship. If only real-life dating apps were so simple. 

In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend John Dargan to chat about the ups and downs of online dating. We swap stories on our experiences, where the apps go wrong, and if we're willing to active our accounts again. Time to unlock your curiosity. 

Guest info: 

John Dargan, Comedy/Dramady writer, and TV Associate Producer

Twitter: @johnkdargan

Follow the podcast on Twitter @soIwaswatching and on Tumblr @soIwaswatchingpod. Feel free to send me an email with a film or TV show I should add to my watchlist or a topic you want to hear discussed at [email protected]

Air Date: 5/7/21

So, I Was Watching 'Wandavision' (Again) on Disney+. While the series had the elements of a Marvel project, it very much highlighted the journey to healing through the stages of grief with Elizabeth Olsen's character Wanda Maximoff. 

Watching the show got me thinking about grief in general, so I found an expert who could shed more light on the subject. Kelly Buffaloe Taylor of 'I Heal Tap" appears as a guest on this week's episode. Kelly shared her heartwarming story of how her personal tragedy of losing her husband at a young age led her to walk in her purpose as a  Grief Counselor.

We also chatted about how grief is displayed in pop culture, the ways you can help a loved one grieving, the 'Wandavision' quote about grief that went viral on social media, and much more. Time to unlock your curiosity. 

TRIGGER WARNING: Proceed with caution on this episode if you are in the midst of your own journey to healing through the grieving process. 

Guest Info:

Kelly Buffaloe Taylor, Creator of the Bereavement Healing Box, Certified Grief Counselor, EFT Practitioner

Social: @ihealtap

Website: www.ihealtap.com

Follow the podcast on Twitter @soIwaswatching and on Tumblr @soIwaswatchingpod. Feel free to send me an email with a film or TV show I should add to my watchlist or a topic you want to hear discussed at [email protected]

Air Date: 4/30/21