Episodes

  • ❄️ Real Housewives catch up sesh w/ Callum!
    Dec 16 2025

    Callum is back on the pod to talk more about what's happening in the Bravo-verse. We talk hot topics first like the Kandi/Todd divorce, Bronwyn/Todd separation, the Jenn Shah release of it all. Since the season is in full swing and it's been a while since our latest gossip sesh we're checking in on the Salt Lake, Potomac, and how the start of Beverly Hills is yawn inducing so far but we're sticking with it.

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    Guest: Callum @cultivatewithcal | cultivatewithcal.com

    Hosts: Lauren @lauren_melanie

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 210: And you're ready to die for me? | The Bodyguard (1992)
    Dec 14 2025

    I've reached this level in life where I haven't seen (in its totality) The Bodyguard. This was something I knew I wanted to do for a long time. Naturally I brought Charles on to talk this pure classic. I was swept up in the magic of Whitney Houston the entire time. We get into how we didn't hate Kevin Costner in this, the fashion, and our favorite song from the soundtrack.

    off topic rants: pop stars reality shows of the 2000s, disaster movies, and how film scores replaced soundtracks

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    Hosts: Lauren @lauren_melanie & Charles @charleshaslam

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • You, Me, and 5 Bucks 022: A chat w/ photographer Valerie Phillips
    Dec 11 2025

    This is quite a surreal moment for me. I've been inspired by Valerie Phillips' work since I picked up a NYLON magazine in the early 00s. It was a dream to be able to talk with her about shooting during the peak of fashion magazine culture. We get into her start on music video sets, how she worked with some of the best during the start of NYLON, and how she self published her own work which led to international publisher and her latest book, Candy Cat Head (out soon).

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    Guest: Valerie Phillips | @wynterinspace

    Host: Lauren @lauren_melanie

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    59 mins
  • 📚 Fashion Grunge Library #4: A chat with/ Sofia @curatedbysofia
    Dec 2 2025

    This is my first interview on the Library side of the podcast. Since I've been documenting my collection I wanted to connect with other collectors to talk about our journey and how we came across certain titles.

    I found Sofia on TikTok @curatedbysofia and I knew I had to get her on the line to chat about our love of photography and print media!

    We get into her journey as a photographer, how it led to collecting, and how she managed to score a collection of over 1,000 magazines!

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    Guest: Sofia Ståhl @curatedbysofia / @sofiastahlstudio

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 209: Oh, this is the life, ain't it? | Secrets & Lies (1996)
    Nov 30 2025

    This was an interesting film to have as a first watch. Charles selected this one and it was one of the most tension filled but intoxicating films I've ever seen. The performances are incredible throughout and we have a definite 'Oscar rage' segment because of it.

    off-topic rants include: my first time watching 'Cool Hand Luke' and how I've never seen E.T.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Forward Flash 043: My name is Harvey Milk and I'm here to recruit you! | Milk (2008) [Patreon Preview]
    Nov 16 2025

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    This film is one that has always stuck with me. From the first time I saw it in the cinema, to the many years I owned it on DVD when I lived on the West Coast. It has been about 10 years since I've seen it and Mikey wanted to talk about it on the pod for June.

    Both of us were a crying mess for many reasons but this tragic and emotional story is history and everyone should watch it. While the story ends in a brutal assassination, there is much to be learned here about community and the importance of unity despite differences.

    Harvey Milk was an incredible leader and helped so many people and still does by having his mark on society. Being the first openly gay person to be elected to an official office and inspiration to many helped lay the groundwork in politics and the diversity we have today.

    Directed by Gus Van Sant, and incredibly acted by Sean Penn (who won an Oscar for his role) this whole community was brought to life on film and even endorsed and collaborated with Harvey's own friends and colleagues.

    We get into the history of getting this film made, how Sean Penn got into character, the personal connection of the wardrobe, and other facts from how the story played out in 1978.

    Off-topic rants: We are Here tv series, The Boys, and (again) why we need a 'Hottie' President

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    19 mins
  • 208: Watch the head. It's on kinda loose. | Idle Hands (1999) w/ Black Girl Film Club
    Nov 2 2025

    To close out the scary October month, we're talking a little known late 90s stoney comedy called Idle Hands. This time I've got Ashley and Britney of Black Girl Film Club to get more into this sub genre that we love. We get into how this became such a cult hit, the Devon Sawa of it all, and just how this really is a hidden gem of a film.

    Off-topic rants include: Jessica Alba, The Simpsons, Davey Havok of AFI

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    Guests: Ashley @Letterboxd & Britney @Letterboxd of Black Girl Film Club @blackgirlfilmclub

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • 207: Little girls shouldn't look for four leaf clovers. | Leprechaun (1993)
    Oct 26 2025

    For years I was always freaked out when I saw the cover for the film, Leprechaun. I had it in my head that it was some weird twisted horrific tale and I had been saving it for the pod for this very moment. Needless to say I was so wrong and this movie was hilarious and I can't wait to see more of the series.

    Mikey is along on this episode as we laugh at the many quotes, hilarious transportation modes, and get into why Jennifer Aniston would like to pretend this film doesn't exist.

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    1 hr