Time for another theme month! This month we are talking about musicals, starting with 1997's Cinderella starring Brandy and Whitney Houston. The girls have a good time with this one. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This month Kia tackles not one, not two, but three couples as she discusses the Netflix series "The Haunting of Bly Manor." SPOILERS ABOUND, as Kia walks us through the show and the three couples within the manor. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week, the hosts are tackling 2007's "Because I Said So" starring Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore. There are some definite opinions as this movie feels mis-marketed. The hosts have some rewriting suggestions as well as some serious problems with the Diane Keaton character. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week the hosts contend with microphone issues as well as a lesser known rom-com: 1996's "The Mirror Has Two Faces" starring Barbara Streisand, Jeff Bridges, and Lauren Bacall. The first 30 minutes, Michele's mic cut out. So sorry. But after 30 minutes, the hosts discover and fix it. Other than that, this movie is a treat! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week, the hosts decide to try something new, 2017's Wilde Wedding starring Glenn Close, John Malkovich, and Patrick Stewart amongst many others. This one is a bit of a hot mess and the hosts have some mixed feelings. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
To close out Pride month, it's the 2nd half of Michele's Glee OTPs discussion. This ep is about seasons 4-6 of the show and Michele also picks her favorite duet of each couple. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
So this week, Michele leads the conversation on Glee and their pairings. As the episode got a little long, the hosts decided to split into two episodes for easier listening. Both the hosts have feelings about Glee and this episode covers the first three season arcs of three couples: Rachel/Finn, Brittany/Santana, and Kurt/Blaine. Enjoy! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3...
Continuing the celebration of Pride month, this episode is about the 2020 Netflix film "The Half of It" starring Leah Lewis, Alexxis Lemire, and Daniel Diemer. It's a coming of age story that has many things the hosts love. The hosts reminisce about their own small town upbringings as well. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
It's Pride month, ya'll. This week's movie is the 1997 film "In & Out" starring Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Debbie Reynolds, and Tom Selleck. Even with it's problems, this movie does a lot of celebrating and sharing humor and joy. Tom Selleck surprises with his comedic timing and chemistry with Kevin Kline. The hosts have some feelings. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by...
Hi buddies. We’re taking a break from posting for the next two weeks because Michele’s father passed away recently. We’ll be back with a new episode on June 9, 2021.
Flashing back to the 1990s, this week the hosts cover the 1990 film "Green Card" starring Gérard Depardieu and Andie MacDowell. One hosts has seen it many times, the other has not. What does that mean for this film? Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week, the hosting duo tackle 2011's "Friends With Benefits." Since both this and No Strings Attached came out the same year, the hosts let you know which one they prefer. They also get to enjoy the surprise at remembering how good this movie is. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week, we go back to Rome, but this time in a modern setting. The hosts discuss 2020's Netflix orignal "Love, Wedding, Repeat" starring Sam Claflin, Olivia Munn, and Freida Pinto. This one is...not what the hosts expected. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
That's right buddies, it is finally OTP time again. On this one, Michele and Kia discuss their mutual love of Cory and Topanga from Boy Meets World and Girl Meets World. Michele takes the lead as they discuss what makes Cory and Topanga one of their favorite OTPs! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This episode the hosts tackle one of the most iconic romantic comedies ever, 1953's Roman Holiday starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. There's definitely good reason this one is a classic and our hosts will discuss why. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week the hosts discuss an obscure rom-com that starred a popular tv actress of the 90s. The movie is 1997's "The Beautician and the Beast" starring Fran Drescher and Timothy Dalton. Due to a technical snafu, the hosts had to record the pod twice. Yet they still enjoyed it. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
Back to normal this week as the hosts cover 2011's "Crazy, Stupid Love" starring Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, and Julianne Moore. There are some mixed feelings on this one. Also the hosts have some edits they'd like to make to the movie. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
To finish out this month of sports, the hosts cover the Best Sport Movie 1992's A League of Their Own starring Geena Davis and Tom Hanks. We get another history corner with Kia and the hosts pour the love on for this movie. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week the podcast heads across the pond to talk about the 2002 film Bend it Like Beckham starring Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week the hosts are tackling a comedy about a group of bobsledders from Jamaica! That's right, it's 1993's "Cool Runnings" starring John Candy. They get into a bit of the history as well as gush about John Candy. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week, the hosts are covering the 2000's football movie "Remember the Titans." They discuss the history behind the movie as well as the film itself. It's a bit of a long one! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This month, the hosts are beginning another theme month. To celebrate March Madness, the hosts are discussing different sports movies. And it begins with 1992's The Mighty Ducks . Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
This week we go back to the 90s. This one is a remake of a 1950s film, 1995's Sabrina starring Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond, and Greg Kinnear. Both movies are discussed generally, while the 95 version is what is covered in full. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
Join us as we flashback to 1999's Runaway Bride starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Does this movie hold up? There are definitely some opinions! Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
On this week before Valentine's Day, the hosts tackle a rom-com classic, 2002's "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." It is a favorite for a variety of reasons. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
To finish out our Starkid month, Kia and Michele talk about the muscial Twisted: The untold story of a royal vizier. It is essentially a Wicked style take on the Disney animated film, Aladdin. It is a favorite with the hosts for certain. As Starkid produces musicals, Michele put together a Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77tzmV5lNTl0gjzfioTyCz Intro music: Dream a Little Harder by AJ Holmes and Kaylie McMahon from the Twisted soundtrack Outro music: Life of Riley by Kevi...
Continuing Starkid month, Michele and Kia discuss the 2012 fan musical Holy Musical B@man starring Joe Walker and Nick Lang. This show parodies every type of Batman property ever and does it oh so enjoyably. Buckle up as this one also sends both hosts off onto some side trails. As Starkid produces musicals, Michele put together a Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77tzmV5lNTl0gjzfioTyCz Intro music: Holy Musical B@man medly by Nick Gage performed by Starkid from the Starkid...
For our first Starkid production, we are talking about Ani: A Parody. With music by TalkFine and book by Nick and Matt Lang, this is a parody from 2014 that covers Darth Vader and friends just before Star Wars: A New Hope As Starkid produces musicals, Michele put together a Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77tzmV5lNTl0gjzfioTyCz Intro music: Ani Medley by TalkFine performed by Starkid from the Starkid Homecoming Album Outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompete...
Welcome to 2021! On this episode, the hosts talk about Starkid productions and their history. All of this is in preparation for the fact that they'll be covering Starkid plays all this month. As Starkid produces musicals, Michele put together a Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77tzmV5lNTl0gjzfioTyCz Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
Have a favorite show that ended before it's time? So do the hosts and for this final episode of 2020 (Thank goodness!), they will share their favorite shows that ended too soon. Intro and outro music: Life of Riley by Kevin McCloud (InCompetech) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
