Wallowing in the Shallows

By The Both of Us

Welcome to Wallowing in the Shallows, the podcast that skirts the perilous drop-off of a deep dive into television and movies. We are two friends and academic nerds aspiring to become TV and movie gee... more

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February 01, 2026 WITS chats 'Black Narcissus' (1947)
Rebecca and Tori chat about their second recommendation from the Criterion Closet Picks, 'Black Narcissus.' Recommended by director Edgar Wright, we discuss British colonialism, emotional repression, and the many mirror representations between characters.
Music
Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo
Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavlov-Music | Pixabay
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star | by Maksym Dudchyk Music | Pixabay
Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay
Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay
Movie Clip
Shout! Studios | Black Narcissus Full Movie | 13 Nov 2025 | YouTube
Sources
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1h 18min
January 22, 2026WITS chats 'Casablanca'
Rebecca and Tori chat the 1942 classic film, 'Casablanca.' We cover some production history as well as character development and plot points. We chat some about the continuing relevance of the film.
Music
Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo
Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay
Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay
Sound Effect
Typing: from Pixabay
Movie Clip
Raindog's House of Oddities | Shocked that Gambling Is Happening - Casablanca (1942) | 16 Jun 2022 | YouTube
Sources
Casablanca Documentary. Warner Bros. Pictures, presenter, Julius J Epstein, Philip G Epstein, Howard Koch, Hal B Wallis, Michael Curtiz, Humphrey Bogart, et al. 1942. Casablanca. Burbank, CA: Warner Bros. Pictures. http://digitalcampus.swank.com/0011026.
Ultimate Cinema's | Casablanca (1942): 20 Weird Facts You Didn't Know! | 6 Sep 2025 | YouTube
The Dick Cavett Show | Tales from the Making of 'Casablanca,' as Told by Ingrid Bergman | 10 May 2023 | YouTube
One Hundred Years of Cinema | 1942: Casablanca - America's Greated Propaganda Film | 10 Feb 2019 | YouTube
Oxyboldine | Casablanca - An Unlikely Classic: Spielberg Thoughts | 30 Jun 2016 | YouTube
The Take | What's So Great About Casablanca? Ask a Film Professor | 19 Dec 2016 | YouTube
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1h 3min
January 15, 2026WITS chats Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' | 1995
Rebecca, Tori, and returning guest host, Louise, chat the 1995 movie, 'Persuasion.' We can't believe it took us this long to get around to Austen!
Music
Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo
Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay
Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay
'Persuasion' clip
Mistress of Pemberley | "Frederick Wentworth's Letter (full scene) - Persuasion (1995) ES/PT-BR | 15 Dec 2024 | YouTube
On the power and effects of Gowland's lotion, in cutaneous eruptions, and, for restoring the skin to its natural state, ... Prepared only by Thomas Vincent, and his son-in-law, Robert Dickinson, ... 1793 : Vincent and Dickinson (Bath, England) : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
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Gowland’s Lotion & Syphilis | Jane Austen at The Republic of Pemberley
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1h 6min
January 09, 2026WITS chats The Criterion Collection | 'Room with a View' (1995)
Rebecca and Tori begin a new series: Recommended By: Recommendations from the Criterion Closet. This week, our movie, "Room with a View,' is recommended by Nick Offerman. We rave about characters, performances, and production.
Music
Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo
Sound Effects
Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay
Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay
Sources
Clip Source: Dwyer, Elizabeth | ‘Room with a View Clip’ | 19 Sep 2012 | YouTube | https://youtu.be/8eE7FR8q8tg?si=BMWElU1NQ0TjHQ_z
Lu Withee | Julian Sands Intros Room with a View at TCMFF 2013 | 26 Apr 2013 | YouTube
The Play's the Thing | Judi Dench Heartbroken Over 1985 "Room with a View" Cut Scene | 4 Jun 2021 | YouTube
liveline | Daniel Day-Lewis on Cecil Vyse (early 1986 interview) | 14 Feb 2008 | YouTube
Criterion | Helena Bonham Carter Kisses and Tells about A Room with a View | 28 Sep 2015 | YouTube
Ismail Merchant - Wikipedia
James Ivory - Wikipedia
59th Academy Awards - Wikipedia
Spectator | A Room with a View Is the Greatest Period Drama Ever
⇉“Room with a View” Differences and Similarities between the Book and the Movie Analysis Essay Example | GraduateWay
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1h 35min
January 01, 2026WITS chat Diner (1982)
Rebecca and Tori ring in the New Year chatting about the 1982 movie, Diner, written and directed by Barry Levinson. We discuss gender dynamics and the transition into adulthood, while Tori waxes nostalgic about how the movie relates to her family. We get into some character development, the portrayal of women, and the cultural context of the 1950s.
Music
Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo
Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay
Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay
Typing: Sound Effect from Pixabay
Sources
Turner Classic Movies | A Conversation with the Cast of 'Diner' | TCMFF 2022 | YouTube
Baltimore Colts relocation to Indianapolis - Wikipedia
Diner | Film Locations
Counter Culture: ‘Diner,’ Revisited
Diner movie review & film summary (1982) | Roger Ebert
nytimes.com
Little Taverns of Baltimore – 1964 | Diner Hunter
Our Story – National Bohemian
A Summer Place (film) - Wikipedia
Walter Winchell - Wikipedia
Sweet Smell of Success - Wikipedia
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58min
December 25, 2025 WITS chats Scrooge-Off 2025 | Round 4
Rebecca and Tori along with guest host, Debra, wind up Scrooge-Off 2025. This final round finds us discussing the 1984 'A Christmas Carol,' starring George C. Scott and the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim. Who will take the crown?
Music
Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.
A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on Pixabay
Sound Effects
Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay
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1h 25min
December 18, 2025 WITS chats Scrooge-Off 2025 | Round 3
Rebecca and Tori are joined by Debra to delve into Round 3 of the 2025 Scrooge-Off. This episode's contenders are the Patrick Stewart and George C. Scott. And, the winner is...
Music
Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.
A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on Pixabay
Sound Effects
Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay
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1h 21min
December 11, 2025 WITS chats Scrooge-Off 2025 | Round 2
Rebecca and Tori are joined again by Debra to continue with Scrooge-Off 2025. Guy Pearce returns after trouncing Reginald Owens in Round 1. Pearce is up against Patrick Stewart. Who will emerge the winner of Round 2?
Music
Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.
A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on Pixabay
Sound Effects
Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay
...more
1h 21min
December 04, 2025WITS chats Scrooge-Off 2025 | Round 1
Rebecca and Tori are joined by Christmas movie aficionado, Debra, in our first ever Scrooge-Off. We pit a couple of versions of "A Christmas Carol" in a head-to-head competition. Round 1 finds the 1938 Reginald Owens version against the 2019 Guy Pearce version. The 2019 version takes us to some unexpected, dark places. Merry Christmas?
Music
Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music
A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin available on Pixabay
Sound Effect
Record Scratch available on Pixabay
Sources
Leo G. Carroll - Wikipedia
A Christmas Carol (TV series) - Wikipedia
A Christmas Carol 1938 REVIEW | Spooky Isles
Gene Lockhart - Wikipedia
Charles Dickens - Wikipedia
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1h 28min
November 27, 2025WITS chat the Star Wars Holiday Special 1978
Rebecca and Tori are joined by Nancy and Jeff to watch and chat about the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. The first part of the podcast has some of our live reactions and the last part is our discussion. If you want to skip the reaction, the discussion starts at 22:00.
1978 Star Wars Holiday Special clips
Star Wars Coffee | The Star Wars Holiday Special 1978 (Full) (No Commercials)| 9 Oct 2021 | YouTube
Music
Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.
A Christmas Tale by Amaksi free on Pixabay
Sound Effect
Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay
Sources
A Disturbance in the Force - Wikipedia
Stacker | Infamously Terrible Star Wars Holiday Special
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40min

FAQs about Wallowing in the Shallows:

How many episodes does Wallowing in the Shallows have?

The podcast currently has 157 episodes available.