On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. This week, we're starting season 2 of Shrinking , a show we liked a lot. We're happy to see these people again, and were quite surprised at a certain character reveal at the end of this episode. We're definitely interested to see where this goes. Next week, we'll watch season 2, episode 2, "I Love Pain.” (Yes, we're watching this a few weeks behind its initial drops. That's parenting for you!) We'll be back tomorrow with our...
Nov 06, 2024•21 min
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost . And this was both a Hurley flashback (finally!) and the episode where we met ... the numbers, which were endlessly discussed, analyzed, and debated from here on out. Plus, we now have an Island Grandpa in addition to our Island Papa. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 19, "Deus Ex Machina." Tomorrow, we dive into season 2 of Shrinking .
Nov 05, 2024•16 min
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is an early chapter book series starring Inspector Flytrap , a mystery-solving Venus flytrap with a goat for an assistant. It's from the legendary Tom Angleberger--author of Fake Mustache , T he Strange Case of Origami Yoda , and much more--and his wife, Cece Bell, who created El Deafo . Also mentioned: Magic Tree House graphic novels and nonfiction titles . Terri's random recommendation is on hiatus s...
Oct 31, 2024•32 min
On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Only Murders in the Building ; season 4 has now come to a close, with another wedding--a real one this time, not a fakeout with Mabel in a white gown--and of course, another murder to set up next year's season. Terri forgave all of the shenanigans that led up to this point, including the ridiculousness of this very episode, thanks to one special reveal. Mentioned: Selena Gomez's net worth , her beauty compa...
Oct 30, 2024•21 min
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost . This episode centered on Jin, who in addition to having daddy issues (he's ashamed of his seemingly very sweet pop) has some major daddy-in-law issues to deal with. At least now everyone knows Sun speaks English, so she can translate for him. Mentioned: The Room of Requirement in the Harry Potter series . Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 18, "Numbers." Tomorrow, it's the season 4 finale of Only Mu...
Oct 29, 2024•19 min
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a novel by Dancing with the Stars 's own Julianne Hough called Everything We Never Knew . She finds it frustrating that celebs can "write" novels purely on the marketing power of their names, but Terri sees an opportunity for the ghostwriters who are a necessary part of the equation. Mentioned: Millie Bobby Brown's Nineteen Steps . Terri's random recommendation is on hiatus so we can discuss the curr...
Oct 24, 2024•33 min
On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Only Murders in the Building . With just one episode left to go, the trio is zeroing in on Sazz's killer, but not before the murderer takes out Glen Stubbins and Mabel gets herself trapped in her apartment alone with the suspect. Mentioned: The Fug Girls' recaps at their newsletter, Drinks with Broads (available to paid subscribers), and the Red Wedding from Game of Thrones . Next week, we’ll discuss the se...
Oct 23, 2024•20 min
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost . On this really rather sad episode, we saw a very young Sawyer (in flashback) and a very young boar (on the island), and watched as Kate and Sawyer played a game of Heavy-Handed Character Development, aka I Never. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 17, "...In Translation." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episode 9 of Only Murders in the Building .
Oct 22, 2024•19 min
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a nostalgic one: She learned that the Richard Scarry Busytown books had a TV adaptation called Busytown Mysteries , in which adorable characters solve cute little mysteries. Mentioned: Terri's current read/listen, Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench . Terri's random recommendation is on hiatus for the moment as we return to the DWTS ballroom for a new theme, "Dedication Night." We we...
Oct 17, 2024•36 min
On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Only Murders in the Building . This week's episode gave us a deeper dive into the real (?) story of the Westies and how they formed their tight-knit, card-playing, ham-eating group. We also finally met Helga, the voice on the ham radio, and realized that Mabel is the mother hen of the podcasting trio. Mentioned: OMITB recaps at Vulture . Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E9 of Only Murders in the Building , “Esca...
Oct 16, 2024•17 min
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost . This week's episode was rather violent, with a death toll of two on the island and some crime and vomiting in the flashbacks. But at least Claire's back (and conveniently has no memory of the past month). Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 16, "Outlaws." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episode 8 of Only Murders in the Building .
Oct 15, 2024•19 min
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a lighthearted, yet not overly fluffy novel with a reality-TV hook. It's called Big in Sweden , and author Sally Franson really did compete on a TV show in Sweden. Mentioned: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Terri's random recommendation is on hiatus for the moment as we return to the DWTS ballroom for two nights of ridiculous wigs and ridiculous scoring. However, we can say that the appropria...
Oct 10, 2024•39 min
On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Only Murders in the Building . Terri felt personally attacked by this episode, as it flaunted the plot holes of her beloved season 1 right in her face. We also identified some from season 2 having to do with Charles's parents and much younger sister, played by Melissa McCarthy with the Long Island-O-Meter turned up to 11. Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E8 of Only Murders in the Building , “Lifeboat.” We'll be ...
Oct 09, 2024•15 min
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost . This week's episode gave us more of Michael and Walt's story, so now we know that while Michael isn't the greatest dad around, he did make a big sacrifice for his son. (Plus, we have another candidate for the Bad Dad Hall of Fame.) Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 15, "Homecoming." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episode 7 of Only Murders in the Building .
Oct 08, 2024•25 min
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a follow-up to the Grammar Zoo series from a few weeks ago. Now, we have dinosaurs doing the wordplay, in Triceratopposite and Stegothesaurus from author Bridget Heos. Also mentioned: Little Pea and its sequels, Little Hoot , and Little Oink . Catherine also has a bonus pick: Clio Greek Yogurt Bars . . Terri's random recommendation is back this week, since Dancing with the Stars took a break. She sugge...
Oct 03, 2024•25 min
On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Only Murders in the Building . While this episode wasn't as novel and creative as season 1's " The Boy From 6B ," it did offer a new take by relying a lot on found footage from hidden cameras. As parents who want to keep abreast of what our kids are up to, we can relate. Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E7 of Only Murders in the Building , “Valley of the Dolls.” We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup....
Oct 02, 2024•18 min
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost . This week's episode was a Boone/Shannon flashback, where we found out more about their... unusual sibling relationship. And on the island, we're wondering where the urgency is on finding Claire, who's been missing for quite some time now. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 14, "Special." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episode 6 of Only Murders in the Building .
Oct 01, 2024•16 min
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is another nonfiction, memoir-ish pick called All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley, which chronicles the author's ten-year stint as a guard at the museum. Mentioned: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweile r , also set at the Met. Terri's random recommendation is on hiatus for the moment as we return to the DWTS ballroom, where Dwight and Dan...
Sep 26, 2024•35 min
On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Only Murders in the Building . This season isn't hitting as well as past ones have, except when Detective Williams comes in to be the mom and lay down the law. We'd like more of that and less of Hollywood making fun of itself. Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E6 of Only Murders in the Building , “Blow-Up.” We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup (which will include a chat about the September 24 episode of...
Sep 25, 2024•20 min
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost . This episode's punny title is a sign that it's a pretty lightweight one, despite the presence of three dead and decomposing bodies. It's a Kate flashback episode, and she flashes a lot of her backside, too. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 13, "Hearts and Minds." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episode 5 of Only Murders in the Building .
Sep 24, 2024•18 min
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find grabbed her attention with its dramatic subtitle. It's a memoir by Megan Nix called Remedies for Sorrow: An Extraordinary Child, A Secret Kept from Pregnant Women, and a Mother's Pursuit of the Truth , which is a compelling mix of family tale and investigative journalism. Terri's random recommendation is on hiatus for the moment as we return to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom. Terri's all in for Pom...
Sep 19, 2024•35 min
On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Only Murders in the Building . This episode continued its focus on the Westie side of the building, but also gave us a look at Sazz's stuntman life. Mentioned: Stuntman movie The Fall Guy and its star Ryan Gosling in Barbie ( at the Oscars and on SNL ) and Crazy Stupid Love (warning, 13-year-old spoilers await at that link); the upcoming movie His Three Daughters . Oh, and we also talked about the likely co...
Sep 18, 2024•19 min
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost . This episode has "daddy issues" right in the title, so you know it's going to be a doozy. And it was, with lots of flashbacks to Jack's Bad Dad and some pretty bad stuff happening on mystery island, too. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 12, "Whatever the Case May Be." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episode 4 of Only Murders in the Building .
Sep 17, 2024•18 min
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find caught her eye thanks to our recent watch of A Gentleman in Moscow . It's a children's book called The Apartment: A Century of Russian History by Alexandra Litvina, illustrated by Anna Desnitskaya and translated by Antonina W. Bouis. It covers six generations of a family and their life in the titular apartment. Terri's random recommendation is a new way to get your morning dose of pumpkin spice: Special...
Sep 12, 2024•18 min
On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Only Murders in the Building . And while this week's episode was indeed set in The Building, it had a Hollywood flavor that we didn't love. We're hoping the three actors hightail it back to LA very soon. Mentioned: " Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? " (from OMITB season 3) gets an Emmy ; the Perfect Strangers theme song on The Leftovers . Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E4 of Only Murders in the Building ...
Sep 11, 2024•18 min
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost . On this week's episode, we had a great deal of drama in both the flashbacks (as Claire encountered both a bad dad and a very bossy psychic) and on the island (hold on a minute, this guy's name isn't on the passenger manifest!). Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 11, "All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episode 3 of Only Murders in the Building.
Sep 10, 2024•21 min
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a brightly colored, punny way to introduce little ones to the joys of grammar: Comparrotives , which is part of a whole Grammar Zoo . Terri's random recommendation is musical again this week: She's been listening to Post Malone's F-1 Trillion on repeat. It's a double album featuring collaborations with a lot of big-time country names, from Morgan Wallen to Dolly Parton. Her top two earworms, so far, ...
Sep 05, 2024•27 min
On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Only Murders in the Building . Episode 2 brought back some old favorites from way back in season 1, as well as another round of Stars Stopping By to Be Suspects. Catherine apologizes to Jackie Hoffman for forgetting her name and her character's name: Uma!. Mentioned: The card game Oh Hell , which figured prominently in this episode. Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E3 of Only Murders in the Building , “Two for t...
Sep 04, 2024•18 min
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost . Terri's re-watching, and Catherine's wading into the madness for the first time. On this week's episode, the main character was Sayid. His backstory provided no shocking twists, but his current story sure did. Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 10, "Raised by Another." Tomorrow, we'll discuss season 4, episode 2 of Only Murders in the Building .
Sep 03, 2024•20 min
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a reminder that libraries are far more than just books. You can also check out an '80s-themed murder mystery game set in a shopping mall ! Mentioned: " Let's Go to the Mall " from How I Met Your Mother . Terri's random recommendation is a reminder that sporting events in Paris are not over for the year. You can still watch the Paralympic Games , and you should! Here's how and where to watch , and an ...
Aug 29, 2024•26 min
