&WhatNot

In this episode, we talk about the start of the new year and the winter weather. We discuss high school graduation years and specific identification numbers used in school. We talk about playing ping pong and Andrew’s winning streak. We discuss the lack of interest in the Golden Globes and the behavior of celebrities during award shows. We talk about the impact of "nepo babies" and politics in Hollywood. We discuss the use of Ozempic for weight loss and its effect on comedy and the food industry. We talk about the movie theater experience, including audience behavior, membership passes, and the design of theater seats. We share tips on how to get free popcorn and discounted snacks at Regal cinemas by using receipts and points. We conclude by listing favorite movie theater snacks and drinks. [Originally Recorded Jan 13 2026]

In this Season Finale we talk about: The approaching snowstorm, Boxing Day traditions, Christmas with family, dogs at the mall, 4hr shopping habits at Macy's and Bath & Body Works, returned Christmas ornaments with strangers' names on them, smelling candles at Yankee Candle and debating whether candles are decorations or meant to be lit, browsing the Lego store and chatting with an employee about a bunny display, high frame rate filmmaking looking like a video game, Barnes & Noble's hidden DVD section, Humphrey Bogart being Bri's favorite actor, New Year's resolutions including cooking more and applying to more film shoots, chicken marsala cooking blunders, seasonal affective disorder in winter, pickleball expenses, camera equipment investments, 2026 predictions, and living life to the fullest because we're all gonna die one day.

Movies discussed:

• Heretic (2024)
• Red One (2024)
• Avatar (2009)
• Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
• Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
• The Shining (1980)
• A Minecraft Movie (2025)
• The Housemaid (2025)
• The Nun (2018)
• Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)
• Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
• Marty Supreme (2025)
• Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
• The Iron Giant (1999)
• Polar Express (2004)
• Home Alone (1990)
• Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
• Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
• National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
• Klaus (2019)
• Violent Night (2022)
• One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
• V for Vendetta (2005)
• The Accountant (2016)
• Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
• I Am Legend (2007)
• Love Lies Bleeding (2024)
• Arcane (2021-2024)
• The Birds (1963)
• The Blob (1958)
• Despicable Me series
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

In this episode we talk about the first day of fall, bad June weather, the Greenport Maritime Festival, Oktoberfest, Bear Mountain, doing dangerous things for clout, Chinese fire drills, and whether you could eat the entire edible stock of a supermarket in four months. Kyle says yes and lays out his regimen of wind sprints, laxatives, sailor sleep schedules, and strategic meal planning. But can he do it?

In this Episode we talk about geese encounters and feeding them an apple, a “kissing bug” moment, grapes and dogs, Will Smith movies and old freestyles, iRobot vs. Robots and Hancock, geese poop and fertilizer, a hypothetical about eating grass, wild chickens and dash-cam videos from Australia, foot pain and bunions, shaving and childhood “spoon shaving,” awkward school “puberty night,” growth spurts and very tall people, the TLC case of an adult who looks like a child, Hasbulla and the Mike Tyson clip, late-summer vibes, honking trucks, apple-picking season, and our summer highlights including parties, trips, birthdays, family milestones, biking, beach days, and looking forward to hot chocolate and hoodies.

In this episode we talk about crochet clothes, bumpits, and Jersey Shore hairstyles. We talk about beach trash, e-waste, and stepping on syringes. We talk about high school hallway chaos, pressure points, and getting tickled. We talk about weird trucks with questionable slogans, foreskin debates, and cruise ship disasters. We talk about Disney adults, hiking versus cruising, and the poop cruise. We talk about favorite vloggers, overgrown parks, and rocks. We talk about horror movies, bad sequels, and 4D theater experiences. Finally, we name a goose.

In this episode we talk about driving habits, blinkers, and the unwritten rules of the road. We talk about funny car moments, geese, and people rushing to the gym. We joke about gangs, friendly gangs, and slang like “nuff said.” We talk about dancing, dapping people up, and high fives. We share stories about school, vice principals, and stealing from stores as teenagers. We go shopping at HomeGoods, talk about décor, Halloween items, and pet supplies. We joke about Costco, mattress stores, and theories about money laundering. We talk about social media trends, viral kids like the wrestler and baby Gronk, and how fame affects people online.

In this episode we talk about Amanda’s obsession with buying Labubuus on the Whatnot app and how it’s replaced her gambling habit, Kyle’s daily Solitaire streak, and Andrew’s thoughts on fads like Webkinz, Pokémon Go, and Tamagotchis. We also talk about Amanda’s dreams, sleep paralysis, and weird sleep experiences. Then Andrew shares his movie reviews — including “Together,” “Weapons,” and “Blink Twice” — leading into a discussion about modern horror films, streaming, and movie theaters. Later, we get into YouTubers making movies, summer heat waves, creating new holidays, Amanda’s twin gene, and a ridiculous bit about Kyle having quintuplets. We end with a funny conversation about baby names, nicknames, and “the coolest baby you ever met.”

In this bonus episode of And Whatnot, Andrew and Bri take the mics outdoors for a casual ride-and-talk session, chatting about film production, favorite gear and gadgets, lost media discoveries, college memories, horror movies like Evil Dead and The Shining, rediscovered classics like Linda (1960), math and teaching, seasonal favorites from fall weather to pumpkin snacks, movie soundtracks, and why low-key actors often make the best performances.

All while biking to catch the sunset.

Movies Mentioned in this episode:

• Linda (1960)
• Symptoms (1974)
• The Shining (1980)
• Evil Dead (1981)
• Evil Dead II (1987)
• Dawn of the Dead (1978)
• Night of the Living Dead (1968)
• Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
• Cube (1997)
• Cube 2: Hypercube (2002)
• Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
• Creepshow (1982)
• The Other Side of the Wind (2018)
• Good Time (2017)
• Black Phone (2021)
• Longlegs (2024)
• Tron (1982)
• Tron: Legacy (2010)
• Tron: Ares (2025)

In this one, we talk about the Labubu craze, what it’s like doing goat yoga, the weirdest slang we’ve heard, funny childhood stories, some wild gambling methods, strange pet names, and all the random tangents that come with it.

In this one we talk about:

• Allergies
• is meatloaf the whitest food?
• Regulating heat
• Whodunnit in real life
• Jellyfish stings
• iTouch game high scores
• Obscure youtubers