Episodes

  • Says Me Podcast 26 - Gen Z Staring into Bette Davis' Eyes
    Jul 16 2025

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    Episode 26 of the Says Me Podcast is here, and it's BIRTHDAY TIME! Both Dante and TheDriveIn celebrate their birthday this week (July 15th!), so join them and co-hosts "Juicy" Jacob Marie Kelley and Dani as they discuss party festivities, JoJo Siwa's cover of "Bette Davis Eyes", and the dreaded Gen Z stare. After that, we dive into TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week, Juicy's Question of the Week, then we listen to your voicemails and read your e-mails!


    New episodes of the Says Me Podcast drop every Wednesday morning on YouTube and all major audio platforms! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail at 256-277-3724 (256-ASS-DRAG) or e-mail us at SaysMePod@gmail.com.


    For links and more information, head to SaysMePodcast.com!


    We're also doing this thing LIVE at the beautiful Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannhock, PA! Sunday August 3rd at 5PM, you can find us LIVE ON THE STAGE, doing this thing FOR YOU! You can ask us a question IN PERSON! You can MEET US! GREET US! SAY HI TO J.B.! Tickets are available NOW at DietrichTheater.com!


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    TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week for Episode 26 is ORANGE COUNTY!


    Orange County (2002, d. Jake Kasdan)

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0273923


    ORANGE COUNTY is included with a streaming subscription to PARAMOUNT PLUS, or you can rent or buy it from all major digital platforms.


    Streaming links: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/orange-county

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Says Me Podcast 25 - How to Host Better Than Stasia (feat. Ronnie!)
    Jul 9 2025

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    We have hit the quarter century mark, and we're doing it with GUSTO! Come join host Dante Elizabeth James on the couches, alongside co-hosts Jacob "Juicy" Marie Kelley, TheDriveIn, Dani, and this week's special guest, the Dietrich Theater's general manager / film booker and our new bestie, Ronnie (@thatmoviegay)!

    This week, we're DEFINITELY talking about the TikTok drama surrounding 4th of July party etiquette. We touch on TheDriveIn's adventure seeing 80s cover band Rubix Kube at the Party on the Patio at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (TL;DR: band = great, crowd = gross). After that, we dive into TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week, Juicy's Question of the Week, listen to YOUR voicemails, read YOUR e-mails, and then we give out Spoons of the Week to the horrible folks that can eat our peach holes!

    New episodes of the Says Me Podcast drop every Wednesday morning on YouTube and all major audio platforms! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail at 256-277-3724 (256-ASS-DRAG) or e-mail us at SaysMePod@gmail.com.

    For links and more information, head to SaysMePodcast.com!

    We're also doing this thing LIVE at the beautiful Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannhock, PA! Sunday August 3rd at 5PM, you can find us LIVE ON THE STAGE, doing this thing FOR YOU! You can ask us a question IN PERSON! You can MEET US! GREET US! SAY HI TO J.B.! Tickets are available NOW at DietrichTheater.com!

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    TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week for Episode #25 is THE MATRIX!

    Yes, THAT Matrix!

    The Matrix (1999, d. Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski)

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093

    The Matrix is included with a streaming subscription to MGM+, or you can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV. You could also rent or buy it from all major streaming platforms.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Says Me Podcast 24 - Post-Burlesque Pride Month Wrap-Up
    Jul 2 2025

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    Episode 24 of the Says Me Podcast is here! Join host Dante Elizabeth James, alongside co-hosts Juicy Jacob Marie Kelley, Dani, and TheDriveIn as they recap their shenanigans from the past week! They all saw a burlesque show from the fabulous Calamity Chang (see links below!) and have some GLOWING praise for the entire troupe! The crew also discusses the recent Netflix Trainwreck documentaries about Astro World and the Poop Cruise, before recurring segments TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week, Juicy's Question of the Week, taking YOUR voicemails and e-mails, and then giving out Spoons of the Week to the people (and celestial bodies?) that can eat our peach holes!


    New episodes of the Says Me Podcast drop every Wednesday morning on YouTube and all major audio platforms! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail at 256-277-3724 (256-ASS-DRAG) or SaysMePod@gmail.com.


    For links and more information, head to SaysMePodcast.com!


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    TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week this week is SLEEPAWAY CAMP!


    Sleepaway Camp (1983, d. Robert Hiltzik)

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086320/


    Sleepaway Camp is included with subscriptions to PEACOCK and AMAZON PRIME VIDEO.


    It's also free to watch (with ads) on Tubi, Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, FreeVee, and YouTube! If you have YouTube Premium, no ads!

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Says Me Podcast 23 - Celebrating for Karen Read
    Jun 25 2025

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    We've hit episode 23 of the Says Me Podcast, and DAD IS HERE! The All-American Time-Traveling Amish Boy himself, J.B., is on the couch beside your host, Dante Elizabeth James, and co-hosts Dani and TheDriveIn! Juicy Marie Kelley is on special assignment at the Pennsylvania Governor's LGBTQIA+ Reception this week, but will return next week!


    In this episode, we dive into the mystery of middle age, the Karen Read trial/verdict/documentary, and then the usual segments: TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week, Juicy's Question of the Week, listening to YOUR voicemails, reading YOUR e-mails, and giving Spoons of the Week to those who can eat our peach holes!


    Don't forget, guys, tickets are ON SALE NOW for the Says Me Podcast LIVE SHOW August 3rd at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, PA! For more information, go to SaysMePodcast.com or https://dietrichtheater.com/Events.


    The Says Me Podcast drops new episodes every week on YouTube and all major audio platforms! For links and more information, head to SaysMePodcast.com!



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    TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week!


    TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week for Says Me Podcast episode 23 is THE BIRDCAGE!


    The Birdcage (1996, d. Mike Nichols)

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115685/


    The Birdcage is included with streaming subscriptions on PEACOCK and AMAZON PRIME VIDEO, or you can rent/buy it from all major platforms.


    Streaming links: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-birdcage

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Says Me Podcast 22 - We're So Magic
    Jun 18 2025

    Guuuuuuuuuuuyyyyyyyyysssssss!!Episode 22 of the Says Me Podcast is here, and you won't believe your eyes or ears! Join host Dante Elizabeth James, alongside co-hosts TheDriveIn, Jacob "Juicy" Marie Kelley, and our favorite mystical baddie Bree on the couch for a whopper of an episode!This week, we're diving into Juicy's eclectic, "military parade" inspired outfit, and an incredible cookie care package from Auntie T's Cookies before we discuss TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week, Juicy's Question of the Week, listen to YOUR voicemails, read YOUR e-mails, and then give out Spoons of the Week to people who can eat our peach holes!Don't forget, guys, tickets are ON SALE NOW for the Says Me Podcast LIVE SHOW August 3rd at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, PA! For more information, go to SaysMePodcast.com or https://dietrichtheater.com/Events.The Says Me Podcast drops new episodes every week on YouTube and all major audio platforms! For links and more information, head to SaysMePodcast.com!-----------------------------------------TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week!TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week for Says Me Podcast episode 22 is TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMARTo Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995, d. Beeban Kidron)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114682/It's available at the following sites/apps:Peacock (with subscription)Tubi (free with ads)Or you can rent/buy it everywhere else, links here:https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/to-wong-foo-thanks-for-everything-julie-newmar


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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Says Me Podcast - Episode 21 (w/ Jinx Jamb-Fam Leonard)
    Jun 11 2025

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    It's episode 21 of the Says Me Podcast, and it's a very special episode with our very first guest! Host Dante Elizabeth James, co-hosts Jacob Marie Kelley (aka Juicy), Dani, and TheDriveIn are joined on the couches by local activist, author, and poet Jinx Jamb-Fam Leonard! Jinx was one of the celebrated authors at the recent Booked & Inspired event with Dante and Juicy, and we could not wait to have her on the show with us!


    Come join us as we dive what we did over the weekend, Juicy's adventure as a Grand Marshal of State College Pride (no munts were harmed), and swap Grindr stories with Jinx! Then, we'll get into our weekly segments: TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week, Juicy's Question of the Week, plus as always, we'll answer your voicemails and e-mails!


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    Spoilers ahead!



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    TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week for Episode 21 of the Says Me Podcast is BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER!
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0179116/
    But I'm A Cheerleader (1999, d. Jamie Babbit)
    It's included with subscription to Paramount Plus, and also available free on Archive.org:
    https://archive.org/details/but-im-a-cheerleader-jamie-babbit-1999
    You can also rent/buy it everywhere else online! For those links, head to JustWatch:
    https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/but-im-a-cheerleader


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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Says Me Podcast - Episode 20
    Jun 4 2025

    Guuuuuuuuyyyyyyyyysssssssssss!!It's the big 2-0! Episode 20 of the Says Me Podcast is here, and hoo boy, it's a doozy. Join Dante and the Crew on the couch as they discuss the Tapped & Tatted event at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Roller Derby Factory, Juicy's eventful first Pride weekend of 2025, and open a box of 90s-themed gifts from viewer Amanda. Then, we'll dig into TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week, Juicy's Question of the Week, plus your voicemails and e-mails!New episodes of the Says Me Podcast drop every Wednesday morning on YouTube and all major audio platforms! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail at 256-277-3724 (256-ASS-DRAG) or SaysMePod@gmail.com.For links and more information, head to SaysMePodcast.com!-----------------------------------------Spoilers ahead!TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week for Says Me Podcast Episode 20 is PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE!Pee-wee's Big Adventure (d. Tim Burton, 1985)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089791/It is streaming on HBO MAX (with subscription) or you can rent/buy it basically everywhere else. Here's a list of links at at JustWatch:https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/pee-wees-big-adventure----------------------------------#podcast #comedy #funny #comedypodcast #saysme #saysmepodcast #lgbt #lgbtq


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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Says Me Podcast - Episode 19
    May 28 2025

    Guuuuuuuuuyyyyyyyyyssssssssss!It's Episode 19 of the Says Me Podcast! Join Dante, Juicy, TheDriveIn, and our favorite mystical baddie Bree on the couch this week! On this episode, we discuss the recent Booked & Inspired book signing event at Ceremonies By Lori in Kingston, PA, Kris Jenner's new face, Justin Bieber's shenanigans, plus our recurring segments like TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week, the Juicy Question of the Week, and give out our Spoons of the Week to people who can eat our peach holes!New episodes of the Says Me Podcast drop every Wednesday morning on YouTube and all major audio platforms! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail at 256-277-3724 (256-ASS-DRAG) or SaysMePod@gmail.com.For links and more information, head to SaysMePodcast.com!------------------------------Spoilers ahead!TheDriveIn's Movie of the Week this week is CON AIR!Con Air (1997) directed by Simon Westhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118880/It is included with a HULU subscription, or you can rent/buy it anywhere else! All those links are here: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/con-air----------------------------------


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    1 hr and 34 mins