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Kelly and Eric grapple with the aftermath of a potentially show-canceling comment from the previous episode. They dive into an array of topics including childhood antics involving summoning Candyman with friends, high school nostalgia, and parenting during podcasting.
The discussion moves to their recent movie swap where Kelly, initially hesitant, shares her newfound appreciation for 'Perks of Being a Wallflower,' and Josh experiences the wild ride of 'American Psycho' for the first time. They also delve into genre expectations, personal connections to films, and preview upcoming movie swaps featuring 'Inglourious Basterds' and 'Clueless'.
The episode is filled with light-hearted banter, thoughtful reflections, and spontaneous tangents, making for a thoroughly engaging listen.
04:11 Podcast Introduction
18:36 Movie Swap: Perks of Being A Wallflower
43:06 American Psycho
50:21 Genre and Movie Preferences
59:51 Upcoming Movie Swap
01:04:09 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production.
In this episode Eric and Josh engage in a discussion covering a variety of topics, from personal anecdotes about haircuts to the TV series 'Succession'. They reflect on the past year in movies and TV shows, highlight their favorite films of 2024, and share their excitement for the movie and TV lineup in 2025.
Notable mentions include the gripping narrative of 'Severance', and anticipated releases like 'Mickey 17', 'The Monkey', 'Happy Gilmore 2', and more. They also discuss rewatchable qualities of certain shows and movies, emphasizing the nuanced details that become apparent on subsequent viewings. Tune in for insights, humor, and a look ahead at what filmmakers have in store for us in 2025.
00:00 Haircut Reveal and Reactions
02:48 Podcast Comeback and Apologies
04:56 Reflecting on 2024: Movies and Shows
08:12 Letterboxd and Movie Logging
17:21 Cousin Misunderstandings and Movie Swap
21:00 Exciting Movies in 2025
24:34 Upcoming Movies Featuring Robert Pattinson
25:17 Dakota Johnson's Polarizing Presence
26:00 Paul Thomas Anderson's Filmography
28:00 Musicals and Their Surprising Appeal
28:28 The Outsider and Wicked
32:06 Superhero Movies and Avatar Fandom
36:22 Rewatching Succession: A Deep Dive
42:26 Severance: A Binge-Worthy Show
47:22 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
The Crew’s Best of 2024 Newsletter:
Newsletter 📧The Best of 2024
Movies and shows mentioned in the episode:
The Big Short (2016) — Paramount+
Molly’s Game (2017)—Netflix
The Social Network (2010)—Amazon Prime
Pulp Fiction (1994)—Pluto TV
Dune: Part Two (2024)—Netflix, MAX
Anora (2024)— VOD
I Saw the TV Glow (2024)—MAX
Cuckoo (2024)—HULU
The Substance (2024)—MUBI, VOD
A Real Pain (2024)—HULU
The Monkey (2025)—Theaters
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025)—Theaters
Mickey 17 (2025)—Theaters
Die, My Love (2025)—Theaters
The Drama (2025)—Theaters
Materialists (2025)—Theaters
The Devil All The Time (2020)—Netflix
The Boy and the Heron (2023)—MAX
28 Years Later (2025)—Theaters
Wicked: Part 1 (2024)—VOD
Wicked: Part 2 (2025)—Theaters
The Outsider (2020)—MAX
Bad Times at El Royal (2018)—VOD
Marty Supreme (2025)—Theaters
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)—Netflix
Avatar 3: Fire and Ash (2025)—Theaters
Suicide Squad (2021)—MAX
Succession (2018-2023)—MAX
That Christmas (2024)—Netflix
Untitled Paul Thomas Anderson Event Film (2025)—Theaters
Joker: Folie à Duex (2024)—MAX
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The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production.
In this episode, Kelly, Eric, and Josh discuss a variety of topics including chaotic group chats, movie recommendations, and personal anecdotes.
Kelly shares an intimate moment with Eric involving a Batman impression, while Josh and Kelly debate over watching 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' and 'American Psycho'. The group also talks about their mixed feelings on the new series 'Dune Prophecy' and their thoughts on holiday-themed movies.
Additionally, they rave about the trailer for '28 Years Later' (Give Oscars for trailers you cowards!) and the brilliance of Austin Butler in 'American Psycho'. The episode ends with excitement for future movie swaps and shout-outs to dedicated subscribers.
00:00 Introduction and Group Chat Chaos
02:17 Intimate Moments and Batman Impressions
04:08 TV Show Discussions: Dune Prophecy
07:37 Favorite Non-Christmas Christmas Movies
18:29 Christmas Movie Traditions and is Polar Express a horror film?
29:18 Disney Movies and Moana 2 Review
34:09 Jim Carrey's Serious Roles
36:38 Is Kevin Hart funny?
37:33 The Handmaid's Tale: Kelly and Eric still need to finish
40:35 Remakes and Sequels: American Psycho and More
51:37 The Art of Movie Trailers
56:53 Movie Swap Idea: A New Challenge
01:10:50 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts
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The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production.
Re-releasing the Harry Potter Medium Project series we originally released on our other channel onto this one.
In this episode, Sarah and Josh discuss the adaptation of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows.
Listen in to Sarah and Josh explore their feelings about this book being split into two movies; discuss their shared obsession with the adaptation of “The Tale of the Three Brothers” on screen; and FINALLY agree that Harry and Hermione were always meant to be . . . just friends.
They share personal anecdotes, debate the strengths and weaknesses of the films versus the book, and discuss their favorite and least favorite scenes and characters. They delve into the emotional impact of character deaths, the best and worst casting choices, and the differences between the book's intent and the film's execution.
01:30 Initial Impressions
8:57 Bloody Brilliant Adaptations
21:06 Bloody Hell Adaptations
42:49 Best Cast Nominations
49:25 Worst Cast Nominations
01:01:40 Lightning Bolt Scar: Quick Round
01:20:15 Book and Movie Rankings
For you:
Find out what house you’re in - https://www.wizardingworld.com/
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The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production.
Re-releasing the Harry Potter Medium Project series we originally released on our other channel onto this one.
In this episode, Sarah and Josh discuss the adaptation of Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince.
Listen in to Sarah and Josh discuss the sudden appearance of Bill Weasley, Josh’s undying love for Lavender Brown, and how each of them would use a vial of Felix Felicis.
They discuss the movie's unique feel compared to the book, the changes and additions made in the film adaptation, and significant scenes that stood out. Topics include favorite and least favorite casting choices, the best and worst adaptations, and character analyses. They also engage in fun segments like what they'd do with Felix Felicis, favorite magical items, and which character deserves a 'Hermione Haymaker.'
Tune in for an insightful and entertaining discussion on one of the most cherished installments in the Harry Potter series.
01:59 Initial Impressions
17:47 Bloody Brilliant Adaptations
26:16 Bloody Hell Moments
36:13 Best Cast Nominations
48:30 Worst Cast Nominations
55:44 Lightning Bolt Scar: Quick Round
01:06:55 Magical Items: Our Picks
01:10:49 Hermione Haymaker: Who Deserves a Punch?
01:15:00 Unpopular Opinions: The Quibbler Edition
01:18:08 Book and Movie Rankings
For you:
Find out what house you’re in - https://www.wizardingworld.com/
Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go.
Why you'll love it - Think all the movie love and fun, none of the snobbery. We're doing this because we love people, movies, and the magic that lives where they meet.
Support us on Patreon!
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Connect with us!
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@SweetAndCondensed
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@_SweetAndCondensed_
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The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production.
Re-releasing the Harry Potter Medium Project series we originally released on our other channel onto this one.
In this episode Sarah and Josh discuss the adaptation of Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix
Listen in to hear Sarah talk about throwing this book across a room, Josh talk about his affinity for drama, and Sarah and Josh talk about how much they love the Dumbledore/Voldemort duel at the Ministry of Magic.
Despite their sarcasm, the duo explores their genuine excitement and frustration with the book and its film adaptation. They discuss the lengths of the book and film, character development, major plot points, and casting decisions. Key segments include 'Bloody Brilliant' where they highlight the best scene adaptations, 'Bloody Hell' where they critique what didn't work, and 'Best Cast' where they praise standout performances. They further entertain with categories like 'Worst Cast,' 'Lightning Bolt Scar Quick Round,' 'Hermione Haymaker' where they muse about physical satisfaction in the storyline, and 'Quibbler's Popular Opinion' featuring their controversial takes.
Through a balance of humor and analytical discussion, Josh and Sarah debate rankings and overall preferences between the book and film, offering fans a detailed and entertaining review.
03:27 Book vs. Movie: Length and Content Differences
09:29 Movie Adaptation: Brilliant Moments
11:39 Bloody Brilliant: Best Adaptations
25:09 Bloody Hell: Worst Adaptations
39:12 Best Cast
46:52 Worst Cast
54:47 Lightning Bolt Scar Quick Round
01:18:15 Book and Movie Rankings
For you:
Find out what house you’re in - https://www.wizardingworld.com/
Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go.
Why you'll love it - Think all the movie love and fun, none of the snobbery. We're doing this because we love people, movies, and the magic that lives where they meet.
Support us on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/SweetAndCondensed
Connect with us!
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@SweetAndCondensed
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@JustJoshPerez
@kellyharrison
The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production.
Re-releasing the Harry Potter Medium Project series we originally released on our other channel onto this one.
In this episode, Sarah and Josh discuss the adaptation of Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire.
Listen in to hear Sarah and Josh lament the omission of Winky, butcher the pronunciation of Ralph Fiennes’s name (we’re so sorry!!), and have a rare moment of strong agreement about how incredible the graveyard scene is on the page and in the picture.
They discuss the differences between the book and its movie adaptation, sharing personal experiences and insights. Key topics include the portrayal of major characters, the missing house-elves, Voldemort's return, and the Quidditch World Cup. They also introduce fun segments like 'Hermione Haymaker' and debate the best and worst cast members.
04:05 First Thoughts on the Book to Movie Adaptation
15:55 Bloody Brilliant Adaptation Moments
28:03 Bloody Hell Adaptation Moments
39:35 Best and Worst Cast
44:20 Discussing Umbridge and Book vs. Movie Differences
44:45 Favorite and Honorable Mention Characters
45:39 Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort: A Perfect Casting
48:34 Worst Casting Choices Debate
58:32 Lightning Bolt Scar Quick Round
01:08:43 Magical Objects and Hermione Haymaker
01:13:38 Book and Movie Rankings
01:16:18 Closing Remarks and Support the Show
For you:
Find out what house you’re in - https://www.wizardingworld.com/
Find out more about Ilvermorny - https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/ilvermorny
Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go.
Why you'll love it - Think all the movie love and fun, none of the snobbery. We're doing this because we love people, movies, and the magic that lives where they meet.
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The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production.
Eric and Josh are back to yappin’.
In this episode, Eric and Josh set out to discuss The Penguin limited series streaming on MAX and Dune: Prophecy, also streaming on MAX. Instead, they went on every side quest possible and discussed everything from Spooky Season recapping to Eric writing speeches to $37 smoothies to small plot movies.
The episode also touches on the joys and emotional weight of movies like 'Perfect Days' and 'A Real Pain,' alongside the influence of actors turned directors like Jesse Eisenberg. They end up discussing The Penguin and Dune: Prophecy. For like 5 minutes. Too Long; Didn’t Listen: Watch The Penguin right now. Dune: Prophecy, the is jury is out. New episodes on Sundays. Tune in with us.
00:00 Popcorn Problems and Smoothie Stories
02:33 Spooky Season Recap
05:04 Horror Movie Highlights
13:37 Small Plot Movies
29:02 Directors Who Started Late
34:42 Reflecting on Success and Authenticity
35:00 Extra Eric
42:24 Public Speaking
49:37 Critiquing Movies with Empathy
54:15 Dune Prophecy
01:01:20 Upcoming Movie Releases and Final Thoughts
Links from this episode:
Smile 2 (2024)—Theaters
Black Christmas (1974)—Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, Tubi
Strange Darling (2023)—VOD
The Substance (2024)—MUBI, VOD
Thelma (2024)—Hulu
The Menu (2022)—VOD, Hulu Premium
Red One (2024)—Theaters
Smile (2022)—HULU, Paramount+
TRAP (2024)—MAX
Fright Night (2011)—Hulu
The Penguin (2024)—MAX
Ready or Not (2019)—Hulu
Perfect Days (2023)—Hulu
Conclave (2024)—Theaters
Anora (2024)—Theaters
Aftersun (2022)—Netflix
Cha Cha Real Smooth(2022)—Apple TV
What We Do in the Shadows (2019-2024)—Hulu
Hunt for the Wilderpeople(2016)—Philo, Pluto TV, Crackle, VOD
JoJo Rabbit (2019)—Hulu Premium, VOD
The Village (2004)—VOD
The Squid and the Whale (2005)—Netflix
The Meyorwitz Stories (2017)—Netflix
Dune: Prophecy (2024)—MAX
Make Something Cool with Alex Sugg | Storytelling, Judging Your Past Work, and Finding Your Creative Voice w/ Ryan Booth (#089) https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eZPgDOiwpsjoDp3KRouML?si=56fefe8bf6bc457d
First Newsletter: https://www.sweetandcondensed.com/p/sweet-and-condensed-dune-part-two
Stitch Perfect Short Film by Josh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwHCAIX-_Ew
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The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production.
Re-releasing the Harry Potter Medium Project series we originally released on our other channel onto this one.
In this episode, Sarah and Josh discuss the adaptation of Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban.
Listen in to hear Sarah and Josh consider everything from how job discrimination still happens in the magical world to the shifting fashion senses of the Golden Trio. They’ll also gush about the perfection that is Gary Oldman cast as Sirius Black. You don’t want to miss it!
Sarah and Josh delve into their favorite and least favorite casting choices and engage in a lively discussion about the portrayal of dementors, the development of character dynamics, and memorable scenes. They also highlight the importance of specific plot points and how their omission affects the narrative.
00:58 Diving into Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
02:31 Favorite Characters and Actors
03:49 Director and Composer Changes
06:28 Adaptation Choices and Character Portrayals
13:11 Bloody Brilliant Adaptions
27:09 Bloody Hell Adaptation Misses
40:43 Best Cast
44:02 Gary Oldman's Range as Sirius Black
48:46 Worst Cast
56:44 Lightning Bolt Scar Quick Round
01:06:47 Final Rankings and Wrap-Up
For you:
Find out what house you’re in - https://www.wizardingworld.com/
Where we found out that Hermione was supposed to slap Draco not punch him - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304141/trivia/?item=tr2221726&ref_=ext_shr_lnk
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Support us on Patreon!
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The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production.
Re-releasing the Harry Potter Medium Project series we originally released on our other channel onto this one.
In this episode Sarah and Josh discuss the adaptation of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets.
Listen in to hear Sarah and Josh wonder about why Fawkes in the movie looks so bad; consider whether or not Gollum would have won best cast for Dobby; and rave about the wholesomeness of Arthur Weasley. You don’t want to miss it!
The episode highlights the significance of the book in the Harry Potter series, casting the introduction of horcruxes, Dobby, and societal issues within the Wizarding World. Additionally, they debate best and worst castings, favorite magical items, and specific changes from book to movie adaptations. The hosts also share personal insights and humorous takes on various aspects of the story.
03:01 Movie Adaptation and Casting Challenges
08:19 Chamber of Secrets: Book vs. Movie
14:13 Classism and Social Themes in Harry Potter
21:23 Bloody Brilliant Moments
33:33 Bloody Hell Moments
41:14 Best and Worst Castings
52:13 Lightning Bolt Scar Quick Round
57:50 Magical Items and Wand Lore
01:03:46 Final Rankings and Conclusions
For you:
Find out what house you’re in - https://www.wizardingworld.com/
Wandlore:
Crafting your own wand -- https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/wand-woods
https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/wand-cores
Find out your wand by taking this quiz on Pottermore: https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/discover-your-wand-on-pottermore
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The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production.
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