The Outfit Repeaters

Marisa and Sam discuss Lizzie McGuire Episode 204: The Rise and Fall of the Kate Empire, which first aired March 15, 2002. Watching cheerleaders do a routine at lunch reminds Marisa of her own middle school experience when lunches would morph into impromptu talent shows for no reason, while Sam has a gripe with how dislocated shoulders are represented in film and television. Plus, Marisa and Sam think up the perfect post-credits scene for this episode.

Marisa and Sam discuss Lizzie McGuire Episode 203: Mom's Best Friend, which first aired March 8, 2002. Marisa has some strong feelings about romcoms, and Sam has some strong feelings about Nana and her relationship with Grandpa Chuck. Plus, Sam and Marisa track down The Orchids and Gumbo Poker Club, a novel based on the book Lizzie has to read for her book report, and it's quite a find.

Marisa and Sam are joined by Sam's friend Kiara Walcott to discuss Lizzie McGuire Episode 202: El Oro de Montezuma, which first aired March 2, 2002. Marisa is even more determined to track down the pilot of the Miranda spin-off series starring Selena Gomez, and Sam is blown away by how much Lizzie seems to have actively avoided the Spanish language throughout her life. Plus, Kiara breaks down Mr. Dig(s)'s Season 2 glow-up/legal name change.

Marisa and Sam are joined by Marisa's friend Rachel Lynn Solomon to discuss Lizzie McGuire Episode 201: First Kiss, which first aired February 8, 2002. Rachel provides her take on what Sam McGuire's profession may be and marvel's at the neck flexibility Lizzie demonstrates. Marisa notices a pattern in Lizzie's crushes, and Sam wonders how someone could spend 5 hours at a mall. Plus, Marisa and Sam watched Another Cinderella Story starring Selena Gomez and Drew Seeley, and they have thoughts.

Marisa and Sam are joined by Nick Barbieri to present Big Brother, Big Sister, a Lizzie McGuire Brantsteele Big Brother Simulation. Can Kate ride her popularity all the way to the title? Can Gordo use his useless knowledge to carry himself to the crown? Who will win, and who will be America's favorite houseguest? Tune in to find out. Oh, and also there are a lot of spoilers for The OC in this podcast. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Link to the Brantsteele simulation can be found at https://brantsteele.com/bigbrother/21/r.php?c=zkQCck5P

Marisa and Sam discuss one of Marisa's favorite movies: the 2004 film A Cinderella Story starring Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Regina King, and Jennifer Coolidge. Despite the movie's 12% Rotten Tomatoes score, Marisa will stand by it unapologetically. Sam, however, struggles to suspend his disbelief long enough to buy into the premise. At least the soundtrack is good. Whenever there's a chance Edwin McCain will just start singing at you from a nearby bush, that's always a positive.

Marisa and Sam discuss Celebrity Wife Swap Episode 413: Robert Carradine/Terrell Owens, which first aired September 2, 2015. At first glance, the Celebrity Wife Swap series finale seems fun and lighthearted. However, as Marisa and Sam uncover more about all of these people, they begin to realize that everything that they thought they knew was a lie. Plus, Marisa now notices someone wearing an item of clothing she owns.

Marisa and Sam discuss the 2005 Salvador Litvak film When Do We Eat?, which they found on Adam Lamberg's IMDB page. Together, they dive into a wild film with a stellar cast including Michael Lerner, Jack Klugman, Ben Feldman, Max Greenfield, Adam Lamberg, Shiri Appleby, and Victoria Justice. And yes, there is a very high chance this just turns into a Ben Feldman appreciation podcast, and they are 100% okay with that.

Marisa and Sam are joined by Sam's friend Jake Tobias to discuss Lizzie McGuire Episode 131: Gordo's Bar Mitzvah, which first aired January 18, 2002. Together, they ponder why the Season 1 Finale is so focused on masculine insecurity. The show is called Lizzie McGuire; stop trying to steal the show, DAVID. Plus, find out which D-List celebrity was at Jake's sister's Bat Mitzvah and hear what Sam and Marisa have planned for some fun mid-series content.

Marisa and Sam discuss Lizzie McGuire Episode 130: Gordo's Video, which first aired January 1, 2002. Season 1 is really crawling to the finish, but at least Marisa and Sam have unearthed a Miranda/Gordo/Larry love triangle. Maybe that can make up for how creepy Gordo is in this episode? Plus, Marisa learns about David Blaine's most recent feat.