The Tony’s go unscripted (3:35). Golden Globes gets bought (8:05). Ronald from Jury Duty might be having a mental health crisis (9:45). For love it or hate it (15:40), Shelby talks Shiny Happy People and Matt is torn on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Shelby and Matt swing into the spiderverse sequel with their takes into, across, and beyond the animated Spider-Man’s sophomore efforts.
Taylor Swift trots out Black friends, pride speeches, and NO Matty Healy (3:50). Ted Lasso fumbles its ending (25:30). The writers strike marches on (26:50). And Little Mermaid’s Prince Eric talks about the body that wasn’t meant to be (33:15). For love it or hate it (34:12), Shelby stands up for Yellowjackets second season and Matt sneaks a peak at indie darling Past Lives.
Shelby and Matt venture under the sea to share their thoughts on the new The Little Mermaid. With added backstory and surprising sexual tension, it ain’t that bad being part of her world.
FasTEN your seatbelts because Shelby is in these STREETS hyping up the latest high octane film in the Fast franchise — and Matt…is along for the ride. High jinks, high stakes, and hail Mary’s DRIVE the plot in this part one of two finale, but with new baddies, old buddies, and action behind and in front of the WHEEL, has the franchise finally run its COURSE?
Matty Healy is ruining Taylor Swift for Shelby (1:57). The writers are rightfully striking (29:05). Meghan Markle and Prince Harry get chased by some bad press (32:20). And Cannes is coming along (37:05). For love it or hate it, Matt hypes up Succession and Shelby voices her frustration with Ted Lasso.
Shelby and Matt remember their sheltered marches toward puberty as they talk about the new adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic — and controversial — novel Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. They join the chorus of other INDUSTRY EXPERTS saying it’s a must see, and nearly perfect, and a great excuse to talk about Rachel McAdams for an extended period of time.
Shelby and Matt talk about How to Blow Up a Pipeline. Not like instructions, just the movie. …and how relatable and galvanizing and sympathetic and watcheable and even mesmerizing it is. Again, not instructions. Just a movie discussion. About climate doomism vs activism and if this movie stands a chance against big oil. Shelby may have her therapist on speed dial, but FBI agents need not listen. It’s just a movie.
Twilight is back (10:45). Jonathan Majors is out (16:45). Coachella got Zendaya (22:15). For love it or hate it (34:05), Matt’s in on Jury Duty and Shelby spills the tea on Love is Blind.
Shelby and Matt try and make their way through an episode on Renfield, the modern Dracula dark comedy that’s more just alright than actual bite. Even with Nicolas Cage and maybe cuz Nicholas Hoult, they slog through the blood and the bits to decide if there’s anything more to sink their teeth into.
Taylor is still single but swifties have something else to talk about (0:45). Shawn Mendes is kissing Camilla Cabello again (22:50). There's always more streaming drama (25:45). For love it or hate it (42:55), Shelby watched Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields and Matt catches us up on Super Mario Bros.
It's Taylor Swift's breakup and we're just reeling from it in this Pop Culture Roundup (Taylor's Version). From stan denial to Gaylor truthers, there are conspiracies and theories galore as Shelby and matt try to suss out what exactly went down - and what comes next.
Shelby and Matt get lost in the weeds talking about remakes and live actions but eventually get to the point in this episode about Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. It’ the little fantasy comedy that could…get past horrible trailers, make D&D cool, and prove once again that Chris Pine is the superior Chris.
Shelby and Matt catch up on all of the things. From TV show, to movies, and a book, they walk you through the things to watch — and to skip.
Matt is back so Shelby catches him up on Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (8:40). So beware of spoilers!! Then it’s Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial (29:40). Jonathan Majors turn for the worse (31:30). And Donald Glover’s new show (40:30).
Shelby brings her sister back to the pod so they can talk about their feelings around video games, zombies, and Pedro Pascal's mustache in their riotous review of HBO Max's The Last of Us. It's a lot of laughs for a dark, post-apocalytic, fungi trip of the flesh eating variety, but that's just how some of us cope. Listen for all their thoughts on the show, the reviews, and the episode by episode recounting two sisters can't always agree on. And yes there is no Pop Culture Roundup this week entir...
Shelby brings in reinforcements with friend of the pod and newly named industry maven, Mairen (@mairenpolo). Together they break down this year's oscars as they talk about the show, the hosts, and the wins
Shelby and Matt have infinite takes on this episode as they break down the quantumverse, Marvel’s introduction of a new big baddie, and just how zany our comedic hero can get before we draw the line. With more Ant-Man then the Wasp, this lukewarm received launch into phase 5 might leave a little more to be desired
The Little Mermaid might be bad (4:05). Her sister Chloe partners with Chris Brown (9:05). Penn Badgley is talking fidelity (23:30). Shelby can’t get over the @noitsashley13 drama on Taylor swift tok (33:05). For love it or hate it (40:50), Shelby talks the Fleishman effect with Fleishman is in Trouble and Matt recommends the documentary Navalny.
This is what you get when two movie obsessed podcasters with very different takes attempt to rank every single movie they saw last year. Five years in and these are just getting longer. You have been warned.
Shelby and Matt go apocalyptic in their dislike for M. Night Shyamalan's very untwisty movie, Knock at the Cabin. Looking for depth where there is none, and wishing the nuance wasn’t quite so homophobic a flavor, there’s more to hate than love in this divisive faith adjacent film.
Matt is battling for Beyoncé tickets (0:35) and they’ve got the Grammys to discuss (12:25). For love it or hate it (28:05), Shelby read a book and Matt saw 80 for Brady.
Shelby and Matt come in with the final word on Oscar nominations as they discuss this year’s reactions and then break down their predictions for the main categories.
Hilary Duff might be down to bring back Lizzie McGuire (4:35). Nicole Kidman is promising another limited series (10:30). Michael Jackson is getting a biopic (12:30). And Taylor Swift finally found a reason to release Lavender Haze (18:30). For love it or hate it (28:15), Shelby watched You People and Matt went to a monster truck rally.
Shelby and Matt continue their bonkers tradition of predicting their favorites/least of the year to come. It’s a preview episode where they talk about all the major releases and maybe bombs (of the atomic variety) coming out this year.
The Oscar nominations might be out but we’re still guessing (2:30). Beyoncé is doing private concerts in Dubai (9:45). Todrick Hall is ranting about pay equity (17:35). And Selena Gomez might be in a throuple (29:50). For love it or hate it (35:30), Matt talks about The Traitors and Shelby has questions about The Last of Us.
Shelby and Matt are live (prerecorded) and in studio (her apartment) to talk about another dumpuary surprise, Plane. With Gerard Butler and mystery islands and mercenaries galore, this action disaster might just be the meet-in-the-middle kind of movie they've been waiting for.
Prince Harry has some things to (over)share (1:35). Hailey Bieber wants to be queen nepo bae (11:10). Paul Mescal got some job security (12:55). Leonardo DiCaprio is definitely NOT dating anyone (15:02). Rolling Stones attracts a crowd (17:30). And Jen Shah of RHOSLC gets her dues (18:55). For love it or hate it (24:15), Shelby’s not into The Whale and Matt is out of his War and Peace era.
