TBTV: Throwback Television

By Alana & Kimberly

Join 25-year-olds and best friends Alana Fineman and Kimberly Jane as they critically review early-aughts sitcoms made for tweens. New episodes every Sunday and #throwbackthursday. Currently watching:... more

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The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.

TBTV: Throwback Television episodes:

June 18, 2020 WOWP #11: "Art Museum Piece"
WE'RE DONE WITH SEASON 1! Alana & Kimberly swap quarantine makeup tips, flex their art history knowledge, and begin investigating just how diverse Disney's writing and creative teams are (spoiler alert - they are not at all). Tune in on Sunday for the start of Season 2!

Here's the article Alana is reading out loud - "The Time I Wrote a Sitcom for Disney" by Susan Sherman: https://lithub.com/the-time-i-wrote-a-sitcom-for-disney/

And here's the Wikipedia article about the first Susan Sherman - radical poet and longtime television producer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Sherman
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51min
June 14, 2020 WOWP #10: "Alex's Spring Fling" & "Quinceañera"
Alana & Kimberly watch Season 1, Episodes 19 & 20 of "Wizards of Waverly Place! We talk cute lil' puppies, plant the seed for our new (potential) dating podcast, and absolutely destroy Disney's portrayal of non-white traditions and culture.
Looking for more info about quinceañera traditions? Check out the Wikipedia article! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincea%C3%B1era
And as always, here's our ongoing master document with Black Lives Matter resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P3KlDOmDgxUCImJtOtnQ6EADTvOuhvJXKX2ROOapSzM/edit?usp=sharing
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1h 3min
June 11, 2020 WOWP #9: "Report Card" & "Credit Check"
The fight's not over! Here's a link to last week's master document for ways to donate, people to call, and Black artists to support, etc. Do your part: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P3KlDOmDgxUCImJtOtnQ6EADTvOuhvJXKX2ROOapSzM/edit?usp=sharing

Alana & Kimberly watch Season 1, Episodes 17 & 18 of "Wizards of Waverly Place". They enthuse over Settlers of Catan, discuss high school improv club, and rip into how Disney Channel's language fosters dangerous body-image ideals.

Like what you heard today? If you leave TBTV a written review along with a 5-star rating, follow, or like on your preferred podcast platform, we'll give you a shoutout on the air! Follow us at @tbtv_podcast on Instagram and Twitter!
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1h 4min
June 04, 2020Black Lives Matter.
MASTER RESOURCE LIST (Orgs to donate to, templates for contacting reps, black-owned businesses to patron, artists to follow, books to read, etc., compiled by Courtney Seyl): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P3KlDOmDgxUCImJtOtnQ6EADTvOuhvJXKX2ROOapSzM/edit?usp=sharing

YOUTUBE VIDEO BY ZOE AMIRA - How to financially help BLM with no money/leaving the house: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgLa25fDHM

Black beauty brands (from @nyjats on Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/p/CA52pgjndwh/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

What to bring and what to do at a protest (from WIRED): https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-gear-tips/

Tear gas - what you need to know (from PREVENTION.COM): https://www.prevention.com/health/a32719628/tear-gas-treatment/

Counselor Resources:
Anti-violence hotline (@anitviolence on Instagram) - 212-714-1141

Well Williamsburg (@wellwilliamsburg on Instagram): [email protected]

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: https://www.nqttcn.com/
Recover-Me Campaign: @recoverme.sd on Instagram

CLICK THIS LINK - automatically opens your email with a template to demand justice for Breonna Taylor (just fill in your name and city - from @benlross on Instagram): tinyurl.com/ycha6nuu

Podcasts to Listen To (of all genres):
Pod Save the People

Keep It!

What a Day

Yo! Is that Racist?

Best Friends with Nicole and Sasheer

Why Won’t You Date Me? w/ Nicole Byer

The Read

2 Dope Queens

Bodega Boys

1619

The Daily Show Ears Edition

The Write Type

Call Your Girlfriend

White Fragility Podcast

Couples Therapy

People to Follow:
Rachel Cargle - @rachel.cargle

Layla F. Saad - @laylafsaad

Brittany Packnett Cunnigham - @mspackyetti

ShiShi Rose - @shishi.rose

Ericka Hart - @ihartericka

Unicorn Riot - @unicorn.riot

Urge - @urge_org

BQIC - @bqic.ohio

Until Freedom - @untilfreedom

The California Endowment - @calendow

Black Lives Matter - @blklivesmatter

Color of Change - @colorofchange

NAACP - @naacp

Civil Rights Org - @civilrightsorg

Reclaim the Block - @reclaimtheblock

United We Dream - @unitedwedream

Ethel’s Club - @ethelsclub

Iejoma Oluo - @ijeomaoluo

@idealblackfemale

@queerblackbaby

@hippypotter
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May 31, 2020 WOWP #8: "The Supernatural" and "Alex in the Middle"
Almost done with Season 1! Alana & Kimberly watch Season 1, Episodes 15 & 16 of Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place"! They talk about impulse Instagram ad purchases (#notsponsored), pretend to know sports, and get real about harmful pervasive stereotypes within kids shows. We get real here, folks!

Like what you heard today? If you leave TBTV a written review along with a 5-star rating, follow, or like on your preferred podcast platform, we'll give you a shoutout on the air and a rhyming couplet on Instagram or Twitter! Follow us at @tbtv_podcast on Instagram and Twitter!
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1h 9min
May 28, 2020 WOWP #7: "Wizard School Parts 1 & 2" with Alexis Park!
Get ready for our biggest episode yet - this week, we go Harry Potter! Not only is it our first two-part episode of Wizards of Waverly Place, but we've got our very first guest! Join Alana, Kimberly, and special guest Alexis Park as they discuss Season 1, Episodes 13 & 14 of Wizards "Wizard School, Parts 1 & 2". These three amigos discuss astrology apps that roast you, throw down some sweet justice for Hufflepuff House, and break down the meaning of Draco Malfoy's name.

You can find Alexis' mental health campaign, Recover-Me, on Instagram at @recoverme.sd!
You can find Alexis' personal page on Instagram at @alexisraepark!

Thank you to all of our wonderful listeners who left us 5-star ratings on Apple Podcasts!

Like what you heard today? If you leave TBTV a written review along with a 5-star rating, we'll give you a shoutout on the air and a rhyming couplet on Instagram or Twitter! Follow TBTV: Throwback Television at @tbtv_podcast on Instagram and Twitter!
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1h 22min
May 24, 2020 WOWP #6: "Potion Commotion" & "Justin's Little Sister"
Alana & Kimberly watch Season 1, Episodes 11-12 of "Wizards of Waverly Place"! They talk ridiculous childhood Halloween costumes, get real about growing up with their siblings, and explore the ethical implications of genies living in a wizard-centric magical world.
Looking for information on the French and Indian War? Check out the Wikipedia article Alana references here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_and_Indian_War
Like what you hear? If you leave us a review with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, we'll thank you on the air and give you a public shoutout on Instagram or Twitter! Rhyming couplets may be involved - but you'll have to review us to find out!
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54min
May 21, 2020 WOWP #5: "Movies" & "Pop Me and We Both Go Down"
GOOD NEWS - our audio doesn't suck anymore! Thanks for bearing with us as we learn how to improve our sound quality!

We've got a nice meaty episode for ya this #throwbackthursday! Alana & Kimberly watch Season 1, episodes 9 & 10 of Wizards of Waverly Place and swap dog-sitting horror stories, discuss the joys (but inherently problematic structure) of college Greek life, and (gasp!) give their first one-star episode rating!

TBTV: THROWBACK TELEVISION is now officially available everywhere podcasts are available - not just on Anchor! Give us a listen, like, follow, or 5-star review on your preferred platform if you like what you hear
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1h 10min
May 17, 2020 WOWP #4: "Alex's Choice" & "Curb Your Dragon"
Well you know everything's gonna be a breeze! Today Kimberly & Alana discuss Season 1, Episodes 7 & 8 of Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place! They compare quarantine drinking habits, debate quality of wizard law enforcement, and get real about bullying.
Here at TBTV, we value mental health and safety. For resources on how to handle bullying and cyberbullying, visit https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now.
This episode is sponsored by Anchor - the easiest way to make a podcast! Download the app or visit Anchor.fm to start your podcast today!
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1h 4min
May 14, 2020 WOWP #3: "Disenchanted Evening" & "You Can't Always Get What You Carpet"
Alana & Kimberly discuss Season 1, Episodes 5 & 6 of Disney Channel's WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE! They talk fostering puppies, horrifying middle school plays, and how Disney handles Judaism.
*We're better at sound now! Thanks for sticking by as we learn more about mixing and editing - our audio gets better every episode!
This episode is sponsored by Anchor - the easiest way to make a podcast! Download the Anchor app or visit Anchor.fm for more information, and to start your podcast today!
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59min

FAQs about TBTV: Throwback Television:

How many episodes does TBTV: Throwback Television have?

The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.