Ellory Smith, Emmy nominated writer and comedian, joins to discuss the global teen vampire phenomenon, Twilight. 

We talk about how the books and the movies stretched through all of our formative years, the parentification of Bella Swan, and the important distinction of the books' portrayal of teen sexuality compared to the other teen media we were served at the time. Tangents include our own personal brands of comedy, the importance of female role models, and attending all girls schools growing up. 

We'll be back next week with part 2 of this episode! 

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