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Pop Culture Period Piece

The Trident Networkwww.thetridentnetwork.com
Julie and Laura, Orlando-based pop-culture & history aficionados, talk through the best and worst pop culture period pieces. If you love movies and television shows with fancy dresses, rules of propriety, and spectacular set design, this is the podcast for you.
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Episodes

Operation Mincemeat

Laura and Julie discuss Operation Mincemeat, the trends they are seeing in Netflix produced shows, and what self care means to them.

Jul 28, 202217 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Dunkirk

Laura and Julie discuss Dunkirk, the typical war narrative, and Laura's version of a horror film.

Jul 21, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 2

The Dig

Laura and Julie discuss Netflix's The Dig, unnecessary love stories, and their need for better gardening accessories.

Jul 14, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Dirty Dancing

Laura and Julie discuss Dirty Dancing, the intersectionality of discrimination, and YARD STUFF.

May 12, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Bridgerton Season 2

It's the "Lusty Month of May" and Laura and Julie discuss the second season of Bridgerton, the comparison to the books, and their hopes for future seasons.

May 05, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Cinderella Man

Laura and Julie discuss Cinderella Man, the different way to film a "based on a true story," and how they may have rewritten this film.

Apr 28, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 29

42

Laura and Julie discuss 42, the many locations of Florida, and Laura's ability to make any film location about her life.

Apr 21, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 28

The Sandlot

Laura and Julie discuss The Sandlot, the sexy songs of Tim Curry, and the worst things they did as kids.

Apr 14, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 27

School Ties

Laura and Julie discuss School Ties, the amazing cast, and how this movie still hits today.

Apr 07, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Big Fish

Laura and Julie discuss Big Fish, the decisions a regional actor makes in their career, and how it relates to our own family struggles.

Mar 31, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Now and Then

Laura and Julie discuss Now and Then, the rules of box hockey, WallBall, and Red Rover, plus the justice that is needed for Chrissy.

Mar 24, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Forrest Gump

Laura and Julie discuss Forrest Gump, They reflect on how their views of this film have changed over the years, the Savannah film scene, and the wonder that is Gary Sinise.

Mar 17, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Trident MEGAPOD

The Trident Network podcast hosts got together during Trident's 1st Birthday Party and recorded a LIVE podcast, featuring segments from each of their shows Featuring hosts & segments from: I Love Improv with Trent Dozier Disney Adult Unlearning The Tournament Podcast DCOMmentaries Pop Culture Period Piece Good Game...

Mar 11, 20221 hr 50 min

Spencer

Laura and Julie discuss Spencer. See the conversation that sparks after Laura sends Julie the message "You may need to apologize to me after picking this one." Going over their connections to Princess Diana, the storytelling devices, and how it shaped the rating scale, this conversation develops unlike any in the past.

Mar 10, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 22

A League of their Own

Laura and Julie discuss A League of Their Own, the reseller debate, and what character we relate to the most.

Mar 03, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 21

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society

Laura and Julie discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, the quick nature of the storytelling, and the sexiness of organization.

Feb 24, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Ever After

Laura and Julie discuss Ever After, the possible recasting of the prince, and the flawless performances of the women in the cast

Feb 17, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 19

The Notebook

Best Selling Romance author, Alexandria Lee, joins Laura and Julie as they discuss The Notebook, the evolution of the romance genre, and their history with social media.

Feb 10, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 18

Down with Love

Julie and Laura discuss Down With Love, the punnet squares of love, and the aesthetic of this film.

Feb 04, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 17

That Thing You Do

Julie and Laura discuss That Thing You Do, the amazing work of Collen Atwood, and Julie's tenacity for saving money.

Jan 27, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Across the Universe

Julie and Laura discuss Across the Universe, the amazing Evan Rachel Wood, and the sport of bowling

Jan 20, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Newsies

Julie and Laura discuss Newsies, the comparison to the Broadway Musical, and fancy daddy Bill Pullman.

Jan 13, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Moulin Rouge

Julie and Laura discuss Moulin Rouge, our most polarizing movie to date, Moulin Rouge theme weddings and Nicole Kidman's divorce.

Jan 06, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 13

I, Tonya

Julie and Laura discuss I Tonya, the "villain narrative," and grocery store adventures with our dads.

Dec 21, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 12

A Muppet Christmas Carol

Julie and Laura discuss A Muppet Christmas Carol, its loyalty to the original material, and the tricky nature of infinity scarves.

Dec 14, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Little Women (1994)

Julie and Laura discuss the mid-90's Little Women, the lack of chemistry, the phenomenal textures, and our sexual awakenings through 90's animated series.

Dec 07, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 10

A Little Princess

Julie and Laura have special guest Toni! A improv performer and friend of the podcast whose favorite movie is A Little Princess. The three discuss the film, the 1990s movies it inspired and the phenomenal ad campaigns of the VHS's.

Nov 30, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Pirates of the Caribbean

Julie and Laura discuss the Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, the media war on corsets, and the new podcast drinking game.

Nov 23, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Journey of Natty Gann

Julie and Laura discuss the DIsney classic The Journey of Natty Gann, its' dark moments for a DIsney film, and the thought process behind the female protagonist.

Nov 16, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The Mummy

Julie and Laura discuss The Mummy and how RIck and Evie have the best screen romance ever

Nov 02, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 6
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