We’re in the final stretch of WandaVision with episode 7 “Breaking the Fourth Wall” and episode 8 “Previously On.” After our last discussion of episodes 5 and 6, Kampy’s got her theories dialled in and now, we find out if they’re right. 👀

Discussion of these two episodes includes but is not limited to: Agnes as the devil and Vision as the angel on Wanda’s shoulders, our one and only mockumentary aughts sitcom style episode, breaking the fourth wall in at least four different ways, the intrigue of Agnes’ quiet mind, WHO is RALPH??, Agatha’s short traumatic backstory, Wanda’s much longer traumatic backstory, possibly the best line in the entire MCU, and the official introduction of THE Scarlet Witch. We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for the finale next time! 

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It’s Amanda’s pick for the animation round of The Show Off and we’re kicking things off right with The Legend of Korra! Amanda’s hottest take in the history of the pod might be this: she likes Legend of Korra more than OG Avatar: The Last Airbender. BUT WAIT LET HER COOK— because the subtext tea in LoK is piping hot— and we’re getting into it in this episode.

We’re talking animation style, incredible fight choreography, expanding the Avatar universe, Korra vs. Aang as the Avatar and their contrasting personalities, bigger swings in the themes of LoK, "my cabbages" energy, truly one of the greatest sacrifices in television history, and the incredible subtext that makes that sacrifice all the more powerful. On a kids' show!! (We stan Lin Beifong on this pod!!!)

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Holy crap we’re back FINALLY with WandaVision episode 5 “On a Very Special Episode” and “All-New Halloween Spooktacular.” After a quick opening debate on episodic vs bingeable TV, we settle into these two mid-season episodes. We’re still progressing our way through the TV eras, but things are starting to get a little hinky. 

We got Agnes in full jazzercise gear, retelling a bit of Wanda’s trauma part 1, is Vision a dead body puppet, Wanda’s control issues, just a little bit of Monica’s trauma, Agnes’ sharp interest in Wanda bringing back the dead, surprise attack Pietro (Fox ver.), basically a Trix yogurt commercial, lots of Halloween shenanigans, and the most important question of the whole show: how committed is Agnes to the bit? (Answer: Fully committed. Too committed even.)

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We’re back with Kampy’s pick for our fantasy themed Show Off with as usual, a bit of an out of the box pick – Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. 

Join us for our discussion of the premiere episode of season 2, where things get more than a little weird. We start off with a giant scissors sword fight, then some dubious and unfortunately gooey torture methods, exactly the kind of asshole dudebro we hate, a Midwestern sheriff named Sherlock in Montana, an assassin in a pink tutu, Chekhov’s sweatshirt, a Lady Macbeth reference, the beautiful power of friendship, and more than a few capital C characters. This was a really fun episode for both of us, we hope you enjoy! And what do you think, does this show count as “fantasy?”

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We’re back babyyyy with WandaVision episode 3 “Now in Color,” and episode 4 “We Interrupt this Program.” 

It’s the 70s and 80s with all the wild fashion and hairstyles that entails. Things are starting to look even more suspicious and unsettling in Westview, we got a magical pregnancy, a stork that just will not disappear, a big cheesy wink, TWINS! we got TWINS!, one grounded astronaut, a few familiar faces from the MCU, and putting some pieces together that… we maybe didn’t want put together? 

Join us on this journey through TV sitcom history, MCU-style. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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For our first Show Off of season 2 we’re talking fantasy series, and Amanda couldn’t be more excited to bring The Wheel of Time to the pod. 

We’re talking about what makes this the Best Fantasy Series on TV Right Now (in Amanda’s not-so-humble opinion) and what sets it apart from the rest (you know the usual suspects). In this episode, that includes bookended funerals, a lot of eye contact only conversation, the most cursed looking man you’ve ever seen, at least four “the wheel” shots, the saddest looking man you’ve ever seen, Women and Power: an Overarching Theme, Rosamund Pike giving a masterclass on microexpressions, differentiating the non-sexual/sexual scale and the platonic/romantic scale, a thesis statement on adaptations, and a whole essay on costume and color we don’t have time for.

Plus, who are Dark Kili, Target Legolas, Dollar Store Jeff Goldblum, and BiTcH? You’ll have to listen to find out. :) 

Note: This episode was recorded just before The Wheel of Time season 3 finale, after which Prime Video unjustly cancelled the show. (Even with a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes!!) If you want to support the fan-led efforts to revive the show and finish the story, check out https://savewot.com! 

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Welcome back for Season 2 of The Show Off!!!  We’re so excited to be back, with something a little different from your regularly scheduled programming. We’re going to be making our way through the MCU miniseries WandaVision, episode by episode, reacting and reviewing from an MCU fan (Amanda) and a non-fan (Kampy). 

Honestly, we’re doing this full series reaction just to get us to the main event, Agatha All Along, which Amanda hyped up so much to Kampy last year that she said, to hell with it, let’s watch it and pod it together. ✌️

So we hope you enjoy the beginning of this wild ride through the TV sitcom eras of WandaVision, and yes we’ll have plenty to say about all of that from camera techniques to cinematography to writing and acting. In fact, we’d love if you watched along with us and let us know your thoughts on the show!

This is WandaVision episode 1, “Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience,” and episode 2 “Don’t Touch That Dial.”

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What’s up everyone, we are so BACK with a special in-between-the-seasons episode for ya — our favorite movies, tv, music, and more from 2024. As always, our picks offer more of a psychological profile of us than anything else. 

We hope you enjoy this episode and maybe pick up a recommendation or two to add to your watch/read/listen list. :) 

What were YOUR favorites in 2024? Share in the comments below! 

And yes, in case you were wondering Show Off season 2 is coming in 2025. When? Who knows, we’re figuring this out as we go along. 

Until then, maybe keep an eye out for a special series watchalong/reaction/review type of thing. We’re still figuring out the details but we’ll keep you posted! 

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We hope you enjoy and leave us your take in the comments! 

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It’s a season in review — this is our Show Off S1 Season Superlatives where we give you our faves of the season, what we liked and didn’t, and we maybe get a little unhinged with some of our picks. You just have to be there for this one, trust us. 

But in all seriousness, thank you so much for listening to The Show Off pod this season! You guys are awesome. We’ll be back near the end of the year/early 2025 with our faves of 2024 episode, and then we’ll be taking a bit of a break before we start recording season TWO! 

Let us know your best show and best episode of the season in the comments below!

Here’s our full list of superlatives and our answers below in case you want to share your own with us — SPOILERS AHEAD!

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Superlatives: 

Show List: 

Rules:

We each get one veto.

You can’t pick a show more than twice. 

All shows are back in for the unhinged ones.

*Best show of season – audience vote*

*Best episode of the season – audience vote*

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We hope you enjoy and leave us your take in the comments! 

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It’s Amanda’s turn to pick a movie, and this is one for the ages. We’re geeking out and breaking down the iconic, legendary, absolutely STACKED Ocean’s 8 (2018). Amanda makes the case for why this movie stands toe to toe with the original Ocean’s trilogy, and honestly, it’s just a freaking good time. Um and have we mentioned the stacked cast?? Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Awkwafina, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, Helena Bonham Carter, and just to push it over the top in the best way, Rihanna. Playing the team’s hacker. Yeah, uh huh. *nods slowly* No big deal. 

Plus we’ve got some of the best fashion choices to ever hit the silver screen, big blingy Liz Taylor diamonds, actual Cartier, the Met Gala, celebrity cameos everywhere you look, a heist in a heist, dynamite chemistry between our leading ladies, and all of the Ocean’s-style effortless cool you can handle. Oh, and we figured out how to make this a trilogy with a future Ocean’s 9 and 10. You’re welcome. ;)

We hope you enjoy and leave us your take in the comments! 

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