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May 28, 2025 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: Faking sick for the plot
Bueller? ...Bueller? In this episode, Megan and Jeni dive into the 80s classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. They chat about Matthew Broderick’s Broadway roots, Alan Ruck playing a teen at 29, and Jennifer Grey's nose job regret. Plus, the surprising connection between Ferris Bueller and High School Musical that you definitely didn’t see coming!
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39 min
May 21, 2025 Cow Belles: Aly & AJ, the Disney duo we deserved more of!
Moo-ve over, other DCOMS, because this week, we’re milking Cow Belles for all it's worth! In this episode, Megan and Jeni talk about Aly & AJ’s rise to fame, whether they’re as close in real life as they are on screen, AJ’s first kiss to someone super famous, and a shocking role Aly turned down that could’ve changed Disney history.
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58 min
May 14, 2025 The Proposal: Betty White bullied Ryan Reynolds on set (and we love her for it)
Remember how everyone used to quote The Proposal endlessly? Megan and Jeni sure do. Join them as they recap the movie, chat about Sandra Bullock’s and Ryan Reynolds’s real-life friendship, Betty White’s unscripted genius, and the iconic scene that was SO awkward to film.
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46 min
May 07, 2025 Shrek: Lord Farquaad is 6’4 in real life
Ah, Shrek, the fever dream that shaped millennials everywhere (and our senses of humor). Join Megan and Jeni as they chat about how Shrek saved Dreamworks, the cast switch-ups that happened halfway through production, Mike Myers’s $4 million accent, who Cameron Diaz went to high school with, and the real-life Disney beef that inspired Lord Farquaad!
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1 hr 7 min
April 30, 2025 Wizards of Waverly Place: We love bb Selena Gomez!
Everything is not what it seems… Let’s recap the first episode of the Disney show that launched Selena Gomez’s career: Wizards of Waverly Place! Megan and Jeni break down Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber’s relationship timeline, which Jonas brother almost played Justin Russo, and Jennifer Stone (aka Harper)’s transition out of acting and into a normie job.
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41 min
April 23, 2025 Easy A: This movie made Amanda Bynes quit acting
High schoolers dressed in business casual and a quippy lead with cool parents – Easy A is a 2010s classic! The girls chat about Emma Stone’s claim to fame (and her real name), details and cameos you didn’t notice before, and why Amanda Bynes quit acting.
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56 min
April 16, 2025 Sweet Home Alabama: Matthew McConaughey is NOT in this movie
Join Megan and Jeni to recap Sweet Home Alabama! The girls chat about Reese Witherspoon’s latest work, Patrick Dempsey’s cool wife and their story, and SO many fun facts about the script and behind-the-scenes of filming.
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1 hr 7 min
April 09, 2025 Stuck in the Suburbs: A Disney star turned SNL cast member
This week, we’re diving deep into Megan’s favorite Disney Channel Original Movie: Stuck in the Suburbs! Jeni and Megan talk about the Panabaker sisters, Brenda Song’s marriage to Macaulay Culkin, Taran Killam’s rollercoaster career, and the duo that wrote the movie. The girls also discuss iconic teen pop stars and their favorite boy bands.
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47 min
April 02, 2025 Sex and the City: Why Kim Cattrall was DONE with the show
It’s time to talk about Manhattan women in their 30s, Manolo Blahniks, and visible bra straps… with Sex and the City! Megan and Jeni dive into the first episode of the show. They chat about the real life inspirations for Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big, one cast member’s political career, and the public feud between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall (and why Kim didn’t want anything to do with the reboot).
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47 min
March 26, 2025 Bridgerton (S1E1): Was Regé-Jean Page embarrassed by the franchise?
Spring has sprung, and the girls are talking about the most whimsical, floral, steamy show on Netflix… Bridgerton! Jeni and Megan recap the pilot episode and discuss the iconic cast from the first season. They talk about how the show normalized the need for intimacy coordinators, Phoebe Dynevor’s public relationship with Pete Davidson, and Regé-Jean Page’s quick exit from the franchise.
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51 min

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You know that feeling when you watch a movie or TV show and HAVE to talk about it with someone? Meet Megan and Jeni — your new “someones.” The girls love nothing more than kicking back, watching a…