The Steves discuss the 2011 American classic, The Help, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today! What's Making Us Happy? Big Brother (CBS and Paramount Plus) X-Men's Hellfire Gala (Comics) Xenoblade Chronicles: The Definitive Edition (Switch) Movie Topics Discussed: Names and Numbers behind the scene "You is kind, you is smart, you is important" Skeeter and the root tea Minnie and Celia's friendship The Terrible Awful …and more! Ending- Any music or...
Jul 20, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 129
The Steves discuss the 1995 American classic, the American President, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's making us happy? Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) The Umbrella Academy (Netflix) Movie Discussion includes: Steve's inability to follow any political lingo Names and numbers behind the scenes How some things in politics never change Does friction create sparks when it comes to love? Can you have more than one "great true love" in a lif...
Jul 13, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 128
The Steve's discuss the 1992 All-American classic, A League of Their Own, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today! What's Making Us Happy? Queen Sugar (Hulu) Stranger Things (Netflix) Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (Switch) Movie Discussion Names and Numbers behind the scenes Sibling Rivalries Passions vs. Talents Being judged on first impressions The "masculinization" and "feminization" of women of the time There's no crying in basebal...
Jul 06, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 127
The Steves discuss the 2017 gay blockbuster, Call Me By Your Name, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today! What's Making Us Happy? The Circle Season 3 (Netflix) Project Pride Events in Sarasota Movie Discussion Names and Number behind the scenes Giving up your bedroom to guests Phrases we can't stand Instant dislike turning into attraction Getting caught masturbating When did Elio's parents catch on? Poor Marzia Going to work with your parents Flirting/hinti...
Jun 29, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 126
The Steves discuss 2018's Love, Simon, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today! What's making us happy? The Jurassic Park and World movies (HBO Max) Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers (Disney Plus) Follow us to get new episodes weekly, plus engage with us on social media @happylifepod or e-mail us directly at [email protected] Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material. Support the show...
Jun 22, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 125
The Steves continue their celebration of Pride Month with a deep dive into the 2005 classic, Kinky Boots, along with on what's keeping us happy and filled with pride in pop culture today! What's Making Us Happy? Queer as Folk (2022)- Peacock Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars Season 7- Paramount Plus Kinky Boots Names and numbers behind the scenes Why we love it Experiences of being told to 'tone it down' What's the first thing you notice on a man? Great and rare platoni...
Jun 15, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 124
The Steves continue Pride Month with a discussion on the 1999 cult-classic, Trick, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today! What's Making Us Happy? How I Met Your Father (Hulu) Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch) Movie discussion: Names and numbers behind the scenes Our experiences with the quest for privacy Lifelong friends- the good, the bad, and the awkward When a one night stand becomes more Roommate experiences and sharing space Have you ever got cum in your eye? D...
Jun 08, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 123
The Steves kick off pride month with a conversation about the 2000 classic, The Broken Hearts Club, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today! What's Making Us Happy? Legendary Season 3 (HBO Max) Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 7 (Hulu) Movie Topics Discussed Names and Numbers behind the movie The movies Gay Dictionary When did you realize you were LGBT+? When did you realize it was okay? Would you donate sperm for a friend to get pregnant? Is the friction between gays a...
Jun 01, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 122
The Steves discuss the 2008 movie Mamma Mia! with special guest star Ronnie Diamond, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today! Thanks for listening! Get in touch with us at [email protected] or by engaging with us on social media at @happylifepod Stay Happy! Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material. Support the show
May 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 121
The Steves continue Musical May with the help of Brady Foster Powers as they welcome you to the 60s in the 2007 adaptation of Hairspray! What's making us happy? Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (Theatres) The Lost City (Paramount Plus) Hairspray discussion The movies origins as a movie and musical What was our passion in high school? Who was our high school crush? Being a 'misfit' Creating Edna May Integration/Segregation Body positivity Let us know what you think of the ...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 120
The Steves discuss the 2001 musical Moulin Rouge, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's Making Us Happy? Buffy Season 5 (Hulu) Heartstopper (Netflix) Moulin Rouge Discussion Names and Numbers The History of the Moulin Rouge theatre How it became a Tony-award winning musical Differences between the movie and musical Background on the Green Fairy John Leguizamo playing a midget- is it okay? The impact of Nicole's injury on set The spectacularness of Specta...
May 11, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 119
The Steves welcome back Bridget to discuss the 2007 slasher-musical, Sweeney Todd, as they kick off Musical May! What's making us happy? The Nighthouse (HBO Max) Rune Factory 5 (Nintendo Switch) Stephen's Full and New Moon Ceremonies (Wild Ginger Apothecary) Movie Discussion: Names and Numbers behind the screen Before it was a musical movie Can places become haunted after a tragedy? Jonathan and Johanna- love at first sight or another man trying to claim her? Sweeney's fixation on...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 118
The Steves discuss the 2016 MCU blockbuster Doctor Strange, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's Making Us Happy? Buffy Season 3 (Hulu) The Batman (HBO+) Doctor Strange Discussion Why we love it Names and numbers behind the screen Doctor Strange's comic book origins and random history The relationship between Stephen and Christine The casting choice of The Ancient One What's the 'thing' that defines you, and what would you do to fix it if...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 117
The Steves continue Avengers April with a discussion of 2018's mega-blockbuster Black Panther, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's Making Us Happy? Drag Race Season 14 nearing the finale Drag Race All Stars Season 7 announcement Black Panther Discussion Why we love Black Panther Names and Numbers behind the scenes Comic Book Origins The real-life language spoken in Wakanda- Xhosa T'Challa and Nakia's relationship Shuri- the Disney Princess we...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 116
The Steves discuss the 2014 blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's Making Us Happy? Stephen- Everything, Everywhere, All At Once (Theatres) Steve- The Morning Show (Apple TV+) Guardians Discussion Names and Numbers behind the scenes Building a found family The importance of a good mix tape A new level of humor in the MCU Comic book Counterparts Laying the groundwork for Infinity War Ending- Any music or audio clip...
Apr 13, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 115
The Steves kick off Avengers April with the 2019 blockbuster Captain Marvel, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today What's Making Us Happy? Steve- Rune Factory 5 (Switch) Stephen- Pokémon Legends Arceus (Switch) Captain Marvel Discussion Includes: Why we love her Names and Numbers behind the scenes Carol Danvers comic book history 90s Nostalgia What's a Mary Sue and why do men suck? Goose's origins as Chewie Fury's origin story Kree vs. Skrull- here and...
Apr 06, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 114
The Steves welcome back Dennis Quigley to discuss Disney's 60th animated feature film and sleeper hit, Encanto, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's Making Us Happy? Are You The One? (Netflix/Paramount+) Smiggadoon (Apple TV+) Encanto Topics Music Lyrics Trivia Names and Numbers behind the magic Our favorite Madrigals What magical power would you want? Which Madrigal do you relate to most? Why did "We Don't Talk About Bruno" become it&apo...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 113
The Steves discuss the 2007 fantasy adventure, Stardust, with the help of Ronnie Diamond, while also touching on what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's Making Us Happy? Steve: Love is Blind Season 1 (Netflix) Ronnie: The Gilded Age (HBO) Stephen: Inventing Anna (Netflix) Stardust Discussion: Names and numbers behind the scenes Growing up in a small town Would you cross the wall? Differences from the book The numerology of the princes Victoria being the worst Ricky Gervai...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 112
In the first crossover episode of gAy A and A Lifetime of Happiness, the Steves discuss the hit TV show, Euphoria, and how it spoke to Steve and his sobriety journey. Topics covered include Rue's struggles with addiction The impact Rue's struggle has on the people around her Hunter Schafer's breakout role of Jules The relationship between Rue and Jules Jules risky encounter with Cal Jacobs So many penises! Hot-takes on the other characters If you enjoyed this crossover episode, co...
Mar 21, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 111
The Steves welcome back Bridget to discuss the 2003 Tim Burton classic, Big Fish, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today What's Making Us Happy? Survivor Season 42 (CBS) Love is Blind Season 2 (Netflix) Somebody Somewhere (HBO) Movie Discussion Movie background and names The art of storytelling Storytellers we know and love Would you want to know how you die? Feeling like a big fish in a small pond/river What would you do to find your true love? Don Price- victim or v...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 110
The Steves discuss the 1996 classic, The Craft, as part of Magical March, as well as touching on what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's Making Us Happy? Atelier Sophie 2 (Switch, PS4) Mr. Mercedes (Peacock) Topics covered on The Craft Names and numbers behind production Trying witchcraft in our personal lives The 'history' behind the deity Manon Fairuza's real life magic store Did Chris 'have it coming'? Rochelle aka Rachel True's real-life ...
Mar 09, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 109
The Steves discuss the 1998 cult classic Practical Magic along with what's making them happy in pop culture today! What's making us happy? Horizon: Forbidden West (PS4) The Woman Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (Netflix) Movie discussion topics include: Names and numbers behind the production team A deep dive into the goddess Hecate Real life actors and actresses with heterochromia iridium The secret behind the Midnight Margarita's scene Does it matter if spell is re...
Mar 02, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 108
The Steves discuss the 1997 horror blockbuster, I Know What You Did Last Summer, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's Making Us Happy? SIX on Broadway Moulin Rouge on Broadway Movie discussion includes Names and numbers behind the movie The connection (or lack thereof) to the book What did you do last summer? What threatening note would send you into a tailspin? Helen's chase scene How the second half of the movie is all Ray's fault Ending- Any mus...
Feb 23, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 107
The Steves discuss the 2019 film Ready or Not, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today! What's Making Us Happy? Yellowjackets (Showtime) Manifest (Netflix) Ready or Not Topics Covered: Names and Numbers When is the right time to tell your girlfriend/fiancé your family worships Satan? The evolution of Grace's wedding dress A brief history of the mansion Similarities between this movie, The Darkest Night pilot, and Slasher Season 4 At what point do you believe the f...
Feb 16, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 106
The Steves cover the 1984 blockbuster horror movie Nightmare on Elm Street, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's Making Us Happy? Ghosts on NBC Abbott Elementary on ABC Pokémon Legends: Arceus on the Nintendo Switch Nightmare on Elm Street discussion includes: The real life origins behind Freddy Krueger Stretching their budget for the amazing (at the time) special effects Name that celebrity! Symbolism in the dreams and classroom discussion Freddy- child mol...
Feb 09, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 105
The Steves kick off Final Girl February with the 2015 cult-classic, Final Girls! What's making us happy in pop culture today? Manifest (Netflix) Succession (HBO) Topics discussed include: The origin and background of the Final Girl trope Movie names and numbers The inspiration behind Final Girls Slasher films vs. 'elevated horror' Loving what you love even when it's not perfect Which movie would you insert yourself into? Ad-libbing to improve the script Ending- Any music or a...
Feb 02, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 104
The Steves discuss the 2010 musical romantic comedy, Burlesque, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's Making Us Happy? Emily in Paris Season 2 (Netflix) Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 14 (VH1) Burlesque Discussion: Why we love the movie (and the art form) Our first Burlesque experiences Movie background info The connection(s) between this movie and the Pussycat Dolls The friendship between Tess and Ali Ali and Nicky's rivalry The romance between Ali and...
Jan 26, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 103
The Steves discuss the 2000 blockbuster, X-Men, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today! What's Making Us Happy? Voting for the new X-Men (in current comics) Scream 2022 Cobrai Kai (Netflix) X-Men Discussion Release information The movie's complicated development history The movies it could have been Are mutants possible? Differences between the comics and movie Magneto- pure villain or grey area? Jean Grey and the Beast- combined! The Mutant Registration Act Xavi...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 102
The Steves go back to Woodsboro to discuss the 2011 horror film Scream 4, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today. What's Making Us Happy? The Witcher (Netflix) A Discovery of Witches (Shudder) Stephen's Full Moon Ceremony Coming Up Sarasota area people- more details are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1229633494197509/ Movie Discussion Names and Numbers behind the movie. The horror rules of the reboot. The very Inception-level meta opening Why we love Kirby...
Jan 12, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 101
The Steves discuss the 1985 blockbuster, Back to the Future, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today! What's making us happy? Venom: Let There Be Carnage (On Demand) Free Guy (On Demand) Back to the Future Discussion: How Michael J Fox almost wasn't Marty McFly Chronophobia Life before cell phones Stories your parents tell you What time period would you travel back to? Fashions that don't time-travel well What would you change about the past? Life's most...
Jan 05, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 101
