Episodes

  • The Best Labor Day Movie
    Sep 4 2023

    It's the season finale! Since it's Labor Day weekend, Allie and JR. explore labor unions. What does it mean to be part of one? Why do they matter? And why aren't there Labor Day movies? 

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    19 mins
  • Who Likes Pumpkin Spice?
    Aug 28 2023

    It's almost Fall, which means it's time to break out the Ugg boots and brew up a pumpkin spice latte. Allie and JR. explore our favorite Fall traditions and holidays, as well as the foods we love (and hate) this time of year.

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    22 mins
  • What Makes a Gen Z Horror Movie?
    Aug 21 2023

    Two recent films - Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and Talk to Me - claim to be Gen Z horror films, so Allie and JR. investigate. Do these films fairly represent Gen Z?

     

    JR.'s Tor.com article: "From The Exorcist to Talk to Me, Possession Films Teach Us to Fear the Wrong Things"

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    34 mins
  • The Right Way to Read a Book
    Aug 14 2023

    What's a Summer without some terrific reads? Allie and JR. try out a new intro, then dive into their favorite books of the summer. Plus, they explore how to find a great book and the ways they enjoy reading. And of course we have plenty of reading recommendations for you!

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    29 mins
  • The Summer's Biggest Bombs
    Aug 7 2023

    In the wake of watching MEG 2, Allie and JR. reflect on a summer of movie surprises. What were our favorites of the summer? What were the surprise bombs? PLUS: We revisit Oppenheimer now that we've both seen it. 

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    27 mins
  • What the Emmys Got Wrong
    Jul 31 2023

    Allie & JR. review the 2023 Emmy nominations. What shows did they miss? Which did they give up on? And which do they want to see win all the awards? 

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    28 mins
  • An Explosive Anniversary
    Jul 24 2023

    It's JR.'s wedding anniversary week - how much older than his marriage is Allie? Oh, and speaking of anniversaries, since Oppenheimer is in theaters, Allie & JR. discuss Atomic Bomb testing and the evolution of warfare. What could go wrong?

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    26 mins
  • How to Spot AI Art from a Mile Away
    Jul 17 2023

    Marvel's SECRET INVASION is using AI-generated art in its opening credits. Is there a just way to do this? Allie and JR. explore the ethics of AI art. PLUS: JR. does emoji wrong.

    Article: If the ‘Secret Invasion’ title credits aren’t an ethical use of AI art, what is? | TechCrunch

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    29 mins