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Dessert Before Breakfast

Mike Dorval and Melanie Germainpodcasters.spotify.com
Dessert Before Breakfast is the podcast where we review TV series finales through the eyes of someone who's never watched the show!

Episodes

The Final Lil Snack

THE EPILOGUE episode! Mike, Melanie, and Callyn get together for one last Lil' Snack before we go to the Big Breakfast Joint in the Sky. We answer some emails and reflect on the fun times had by all! THANK YOU to everyone who helped support this little project of ours!  Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action.

Apr 12, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 40

The Final Dessert: Breaking Bad (with Denis Moric)

We have reached the end! The epic conclusion! The grand finale of Dessert Before Breakfast! Resident artist, animator, and local legend Denis Moric joins us one last time to walk us through the dark and gritty world of Breaking Bad! You asked for it, so here it is! (no really, we could fill an FAQ with just "Have you done Breaking Bad yet??) So sit back, relax, and enjoy our FINAL DESSERT! THANK YOU to everyone who helped support this little project of ours! If you'd like to send us a voice mess...

Jan 25, 20222 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Fargo S3 (with Jeff Porter)

Oh hi there! Just when ya thought this here little podcast couldn't get any more excitin' we go right on ahead and bring back our good friend Jeff Porter, don'tcha know! He's comin' on ta talk to ya all about a show called Fargo! (season three anyway!) ANYHOO, we hope ya enjoy a wide variety of Minnesotan accent attempts, and heated discussion about what does and does not constitute a salad! This is the second last episode of Dessert Before Breakfast, so send us a voice message or send us an ema...

Jan 11, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 38

The Americans (with Danielle Lee)

Have you ever wanted to be an.... international.... SUPERSPY??? Well, as our good friend and recurring special guest star Danielle Lee points out, it's not all as glamorous as it's made out to be! In fact, Melanie herself uses the word HEARTBREAKING many times! What tear-jerking moments does the finale of The Americans have in store?? Join us and find out! This is the third last episode of Dessert Before Breakfast, so send us a voice message or send us an email for the last ever Lil' Snack at de...

Dec 28, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Golden Girls

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND. And thank you for listening to our podcast! Mike and Melanie go back to their roots with no special guest star in this episode as Melanie catches Mike up on one of her favorite comfort shows since she was a kid. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, maybe a dessert, and get cozy! Cause your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidante! Send us a voice message or send us an email at [email protected] ! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Ca...

Dec 14, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Mob Psycho 100 (with Emily Neumann)

Ahhhh Mob Psycho. The touching tale of a young man in his journey to become less mediocre. That's something we all can relate to right?? (Ok just me then). Thankfully Emily Neumann is here to flex her organizational stage management skills to succinctly take us through this wild ride of an anime! I remember high school being tough, but there weren't quite as many high stakes fights (with well-dressed businessmen anyway!) Send us a voice message or send us an email at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail...

Nov 30, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Gurren Lagann (with Madeleine Suddaby)

Stop me if you've heard this one: what do a drill and a giant universe-eating mech have in common? WE DON'T KNOW. The most hilariously heartwarming part of that punchline is expert and newb alike will be joined in confusion over the show that is Gurren Lagann. Join local superstar Madeleine Suddaby as she attempts to fill us in on this wild world!! See Maddie on stage in Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol! Watch her amazing makeup videos on YouTube ! Send us a voice message or send us...

Nov 16, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Giri/Haji (with Nic Germain)

Giri. Haji. Duty. Shame. Family. Honor. Adorable Babies. Dance Fighting. Wait, where are we?? We've got one foot in London and the other in Tokyo with BBC's Giri/Haji! But fear not, our DUTIFUL tour guide Nic Germain will SHAMELESSLY guide us through these dangerous streets of crime, drama, and tragedy. Send us a voice message or send us an email at [email protected] ! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. You can also find...

Nov 02, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 33

iZombie (with Michelle Simard)

ZOMBIES. You know 'em, you love 'em! Limbs dangling, moaning, shamblin- what's that? ohhh they're CW zombies. Scratch all that then. They're just regular good looking humans with white hair, GOT IT. Please welcome our resident expert Michelle Simard as she shambles- er WALKS us through the finale of iZombie, be careful not to get dizzy with all the loopholes in the plot!!! Check out StaticGrassCreations on Twitch ! Send us a voice message or send us an email at [email protected] !...

Oct 19, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 32

The Haunting of Bly Manor (with Michelle del Mundo)

SPOOKY GHOSTS. CREEPY CHILDREN. THIRSTY NANNIES. Everything you could ever want in a haunted halloween hor-ror! Scream with our special guest Michelle del Mundo as she helps shed some light on the shadowy past of Bly Manor, and scream even louder at the CUTEST PROPOSAL EVER???  Listen to Michelle's podcast School of Love! And see some of her sound design work here! Send us a voice message or send us an email at [email protected] ! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Ed...

Oct 05, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Psych (with Jenney Lin)

Juuust when you think the finale of Psych is coming to an end... PSYCH! It's not over. Okay now it MUST be over! PSYCH AGAIN! It's the episode that never seems to end! We are joined by Jenney Lin to give us the juicy deets on how Shawn Spencer wound up in this position! You can watch the Storyhive project that Jenney worked on here ! Send us a voice message or send us an email at [email protected] ! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the ...

Sep 21, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Battlestar Galactica (with Jen Newman)

JEN NEWMAN IS BACK AND BATTLE READY to fill us in on the DRAMA of Battlestar Galactica! Find out Jen's OTP, the divine origins of "All Along the Watchtower", and what the heck is up with all these frackin' toasters! What is your favorite invented sci-fi curse word? Send us a voice message or send us an email at [email protected] ! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook !...

Sep 07, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Alias (with Danielle Gannon)

Melanie's very own cousin Danielle Gannon takes us along for the wild ride that is Alias - the heartfelt family drama disguised as a super spy thriller, all wrapped up in one of JJ Abrams' famous mystery boxes! Will we ever find out what's inside the box?? WHO KNOWS.  Send us a voice message or send us an email at [email protected] ! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook !...

Aug 24, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Short Poppies (with Krystyna Kozlowski)

Wait, what even IS short Poppies?? Well, its Kiwi slang for- oh you mean the SHOW? Well, never fear, because stand up comic Krystyna Kozlowski is here to introduce you to the hilarious, beautiful world of "The Bay" where this mockumentary series is sure to tickle your love for Rhys Darby. (cause who DOESN'T love Rhys Darby??)  Be sure to follow Krystyna's Instagram for updates on her next stand up comedy performance! Send us a voice message or send us an email at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmai...

Aug 10, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Boy Meets World (with Denis Moric)

Ahhhh Boy Meets World. Chances are your first on screen crush was Topanga (unless you're Melanie - who was her first crush?? Listen and find out!) We are joined by Boy Meets World expert Denis Moric to shed some light on the reasons behind interesting character choices, the wholesome content of the family unit, and whether it's okay for a ghost to grab someone's butt without their permission! (Spoiler alert, it's not! Be better, ghosts!) See more of Denis and what he's up to on his website: http...

Jul 27, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 26

FLCL (with Casey Por)

If you thought Neon Genesis was wild, strap in for another BAFFLING anime finale! Casey Por (actor, podcaster, director, producer, and swordfighter extraordinaire) walks us through FLCL! Say, what the heck does Fooly-Cooly even mean anyway?? Don't worry, Casey will explain everything!   Keep an eye out for Casey's upcoming podcast, Tales From The Lost Galaxy! Send us a voice message or send us an email at [email protected] ! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing ...

Jul 13, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 25

The Wonder Years (with Sam Shin)

We look back on 20 years ago... and 20 years from 20 years ago - As we dive into The Wonder Years! Sam Shin joins us as we discuss irresponsible parents, people who desperately need therapy, and a surprise horse or two. How well would you say The Wonder Years has aged? Send us a voice message or send us an email at [email protected] ! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook ! Wat...

Jun 29, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Lodge 49 (with Jeremy Obach)

Are you ready for your favorite TV show that you just haven't seen yet?! Join us in welcoming Jeremy Obach, podcaster extraordinare and our very own Melanie Germain's cousin as he breaks down Lodge 49's secrets, reminisces about his favorite moments, and speculates on what the show could have been, had it continued.  Have you seen Lodge 49? Do you have any theories as to what it all means? Send us a voice message or send us an email at [email protected] !  Hosted by Mike...

Jun 15, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Game of Thrones (with Danielle Lee)

WELCOME BACK to our special guest Danielle Lee, who by some miracle managed to avoid watching any Game of Thrones at all! So she knows just about as much as Jon Snow does. In this twist of an episode, we put Danielle in the newbie seat, while Mike and Melanie attempt to fill her in on all the drama, treachery, and steamy Pedro Pascal moments. Who do you think should have been king? Send us a voice message or send us an email at [email protected] ! (especially if you can fulfil Mel...

Jun 01, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Supernatural (with Ty Dempsey)

When a TV show runs as long as Supernatural (FIFTEEN YEARS!!) there's always mixed feelings when it finally comes to an end. Ty Dempsey, drummer of local rock n roll legends Indications walks us through the wild storylines and at times nonsensical decisions of Sam and Dean over the years, AND Ty reveals which of the Winchester brothers he thinks is a SPECIMEN Hear more Indications here: https://indications.bandcamp.com/ and on Spotify And check out Ty's list of essential Supernatural episodes: h...

May 18, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Star Wars Rebels (with Michael Cohen)

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! Crack open some blue milk and join us in this bantha-sized special! Michael Cohen shows us the way as we geek out and discuss how the Star Wars Rebels finale connects to the sprawling Star Wars timeline. We also ask the classic question: are the animated Star Wars shows required viewing for Mandalorian fans? Hear more of Michael on The Rebel Cels! facebook.com/rebelcelspodcast And ThunderQuack! facebook.com/thunderquack Which Star Wars Rebels crewmate is your favorite...

May 04, 20212 hr 44 min

Lil Snack - Did Someone Say Emails?!

We're bacc with another Lil' Snacc Attacc where we delve into YOUR QUESTIONS (and comments, and a healthy dose of SASS). Read more about Infant development here: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/abo8756 Take that cool fictional couples quiz here: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/characters/couples/ Follow the Baby Bird Updates here: https://www.instagram.com/callyndorval/ Did you miss your chance to ask us a question? Share your opinion? Tell us that we don't know what the F we're do...

Apr 27, 202142 min

Seinfeld (with Ryan Clare)

NO SOUP FOR YOU. So how about a podcast episode instead? Ryan Clare of The Brass Action joins us to explain the ins and outs of Seinfeld, so that we can understand all the references that have been going over our heads for the past 20 years. If The Brass Action sounds familiar to you, that's because their music is on every episode! Awesome! More Brass Action here: https://thebrassaction.com/ Pacific Sound System: https://pacificsoundsystem.bandcamp.com/ Very relevant important link: https://www....

Apr 13, 202151 min

Ace Attorney (with Josh Pendlebury)

OBJECTION! In this episode we are joined by Josh Pendlebury, from the Vancouver VGM sensation The Runaway Four to talk about Ace Attorney (the game AND the show!) Solve the murder with us as we try to piece together the anime series, and Melanie tries to tell all the characters apart! Check out Runaway Four's new album The Fast, out now! The full album is available to purchase on Bandcamp: https://therunawayfour.bandcamp.com/album/the-fast and a portion is available to stream on Spotify https://...

Mar 30, 202149 min

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (with Melody Copeman)

Today we are joined by Melody Copeman, Mike's co-worker and Sabrina expert who will help guide us through the underworld of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina! In this episode we will discuss such controversial topics as "which is better: Sabrina or Riverdale?" And "Should the cat have been a puppet?"  You can see Melody's artwork on Instagram @catquarkz and you can find out more about eatART and their super cool robots here!   https://eatart.org/projects/ What did you think of the end...

Mar 16, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Samurai Jack (with Chris Nyarady)

If you've been waiting patiently to hear an animator absolutely GUSH over a cartoon, this is the episode for you! Join animator Chris Nyarady as he takes us on a journey through the epic world of Samurai Jack! Check out Chris's James Bond through a woke alcoholic lens podcast Boozing and Bonding ! Are you inspired by the works of Genndy Tartakovsky? School us by dropping us a voice message or an email at us at [email protected]! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing b...

Mar 02, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Lost (with Jen Newman)

If the ending of Lost left you scratching your head, fear not! Geek knowledge expert extraordinaire Jen Newman is here to school us on what the heck was even going on on that island!  Were you a die hard Lost fan who was shocked by the finale? Share your tale with us by dropping us a voice message or an email at us at [email protected]! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. You can also find us on I nstagram and F aceb...

Feb 16, 20211 hr 6 min

Neon Genesis Evangelion (with Callyn Dorval)

Neon Genesis Evangelion just might be the great equalizer - where the terms "expert" and "novice" hold absolutely no meaning. Join us as our producer Callyn Dorval attempts to bring us up to speed on the history of Adam and Lilith, mommy and daddy issues, and why Shinji won't get into the goddamn robot. Does the plot of NGE make sense to you? Please help us understand by dropping us a voice message or an email at us at [email protected]! Find more about Callyn's voiceover work on ...

Feb 02, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Buffy The Vampire Slayer (with Sarah Ball)

Into every generation, a Slayer is born! One girl in all the- er, two girls... I mean three.  Wait, how many slayers ARE there?? Listen to Super Buffy Fan Sarah Ball dissect her favorite series of all time as she and Mike go head to head to see who is the bigger Buffy nerd!  Are you team Spuffy or team Bangel? Let us know who your OTP is by dropping us a voice message or an email at us at [email protected]! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dor...

Jan 19, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Dexter (with Jeff Porter)

Today we are joined by Jeff Porter: Dexter Dex-pert (and absolutely not a doctor) to discuss just what the heck was going on in the series finale of Dexter !  We discuss missed opportunities to get actual therapy for tiny child Dexter as well as how The Code is really more like guidelines... For more Jeff Porter goodness, check out his podcast, The Fear of Science! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. Email us at dessertbeforebreakf...

Jan 05, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 9