In this episode Megan and Ezra are joined by lovely guest host (and Megan's wife) Madeline for a discussion of the TV series, Archie's Weird Mysteries! The gang starts with an in depth discussion of episode one, "Attack of the Killer Spuds", which answers the much asked question, why doesn't anyone order potatoes anymore in a little town called Riverdale? Next up we rank some of our favorite monsters from the series, debating the merits of vampires, ghouls, and laptops possessed by evil genies. ...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 51 min
This week we sail into the past with an Archie out of Context segment, and spend a little time with the gang during their freshman year! Highlights include a trip to the hat store, "sticky" note shenanigans, questionable high school facial hair, and more! Then we take a page from the McElroy playbook, and pop over to Yahoo Answers to see who might need help with an Archie related quandary. Thank you for joining us, friends! We'd love to hear from you online at riverdalehighav.club, or find us on...
Sep 15, 2020•51 min•Ep. 40
Join us, and Archie, in a bizarre dream sequence where we learn what the world would be like if the KIDS made all the laws! Afterwards, we take a trip with the Pussycats, down a dark and spooky road, and run into a few deeply problematic characters. We also toss around a few theories about Katy Keene, and learn what character from Riverdale Megan would be! https://www.beano.com/posts/which-riverdale-character-am-i https://heywise.com/quiz/which-riverdale-character-are-you/
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 39
This week we finally dive into the Great Switcheroo, an oft referenced piece of Archie comic history, and inspiration for fan fiction across the globe. Afterwards, we pile into the Way Back Machine, and join Jug and the Bee at the Pentagon for some top secret testing. Finally, we learn which Archie characters we would be, with the help of the following amazing quizzes. Join us, won't you? https://www.gotoquiz.com/which_archie_comic_character_are_you https://www.gotoquiz.com/which_archie_characte...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 38
This week we have a brand new Unnamed Game from Megan, about how misunderstood our favorite redheaded boy is. Next up we join the gang for a summer at Camp Wahoo, filled with kayaking, ballet, and the Heimlich maneuver! Finally, we dive into comic history with another segment of Rivers of Laughter, and learn about how iconic artist Bob Montana came to be the creator of Archie himself. Check out https://www.lambiek.net/ to sneak a peek at those daily Archie comics, and probably a lot of other coo...
Aug 25, 2020•51 min•Ep. 37
In this accidental throwback episode Megan takes us to the magical city of Rome, with an Archie Abroad. We may not be able to travel, but it won't stop us from absorbing all that culture with a little help from Veronica! Next, Ezra takes us into the creative works of none other than Jughead Jones, with his TV show idea - Riverdale Nice. Ride along in the squad car with him and Archie for the non-violent cop show that no one ever asked for! The world outside is taking a lot of energy from all of ...
Aug 18, 2020•49 min•Ep. 36
Your hosts Megan and Ezra are joined by Dan McCoy of the Flop House podcast to review the 1990 made for TV movie "Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again". Join us as we discuss important issues, like why did they think it was ok to made Jughead rap? And what's the deal with Mr. Lodge being super evil? Check out Dan on the Flop House podcast on Apple podcasts, on their website https://www.flophousepodcast.com/ , or follow him on Twitter (@dankmccoy)!...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 55 min
We spend some one on one time with Betty and Veronica in an Unnamed Game from Megan that touches one some ever present themes of female independence in Riverdale. Next up Ezra brings us a brand new segment with Archie Out of Context and we join the gang for part three of "the Crooked Comic Con Caper"! Check out SeinPeaks, the Twin Peaks Seinfeld crossover you never knew you needed. https://www.instagram.com/seinpeaks/
Aug 11, 2020•51 min•Ep. 35
If your heart is weak and you can't stop laughing then turn off this podcast, because Archie is a laughing comic sensation like no other! Today Ezra takes us on a trip in the Way Back Machine, and we visit Archie "Chick" Andrews in the 1940s for some wacky hijinks. We also take a trip to the movies with Betty and Veronica, and experience some mystical magic. Check out There's a Podcast All Right on your favorite podcatcher, or on their website: https://theresapodcastallright.buzzsprout.com/ . Ho...
Aug 04, 2020•53 min•Ep. 34
Megan and Ezra travel to Paris on a voyage with Veronica, getting into all kinds of crazy shenanigans in the City of Love. Afterwards, Ezra takes us through the life and history of Archie creator John Goldwater in a brand new segment.
Jul 28, 2020•51 min•Ep. 33
What do Chuck, Megan, and Ezra all have in common? A goth GF! Find out more in this episode, featuring a creepy caper as Archie Investigates a series of burglaries in the hot new museum in town. We also take a trip into the strange and distant future, with another update of Archie: The Married Life 10th Anniversary!
Jul 21, 2020•53 min•Ep. 32
In this episode we get an Unnamed Game from Megan, featuring feats of strength and athleticism, through a bit of a warped perspective. Up next, Ezra brings us a pizza caper, and some conversation about a beloved faculty member at good ol' Riverdale High. Special thanks to Adal Rifai (@adalrifai on Twitter), the Flop House Podcast, and our amazing artist Nina (@artinverted on Instagram)!
Jul 14, 2020•45 min•Ep. 31
Join Megan and Ezra in their very first episode of Talking Red, the show after the show where we have the chance to revisit the season as a whole. Spoilers ahoy! In this episode Megan and Ezra are joined by two very special guests! First up is friend of the podcast, and number one fan, Megan and Ezra's mom - Marie! [01:22] With hot takes on who is the most tragic, and some fierce competition for best (and worst) dressed, she offers some great insight into the show. Up next, is super podcaster Ad...
Jul 11, 2020•2 hr 8 min
Join hosts Megan and Ezra for the finale of Riverdale, Season 1! In this exciting episode our gang of heroes make out with each other, save one troubled soul, and may see yet another death in their small town. It seems Riverdale has truly lost all innocence.
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min
With some totally relevant pop culture references Megan and Ezra join the gang in another episode of Bizzarchie! We also have another Unnamed Game, featuring some beasts of the deep blue.
Jul 07, 2020•56 min•Ep. 30
In this episode the gang get to know a famous super hero of days past, even donning some super gear of their own to help save the day from evil. We also get to spend a little time in fantasy land in another round of the Unnamed Game.
Jun 30, 2020•54 min•Ep. 29
In the penultimate episode of season one we finally learn who killed Laura Palmer! Just kidding! We actually learn who murdered Jason Blossom! Along the way the gang discovers another body, the Blossoms talk about syrup some more, and Joaquin leaves town.
Jun 26, 2020•49 min
Megan and Ezra revisit some moments from childhood in this episode, which features an Unnamed Game, and a new segment called Archie Abroad: Jughead This Time - The Jughead Boogaloo: A Jughead Jones Story, as told by Ezr
Jun 23, 2020•52 min•Ep. 28
In this distraction from the world your hosts Megan and Ezra spend a little time in the Big City with the recent college grad and aspiring journalist Kevin Keller! Join us as we follow along on all the wacky hi-jinks of a career in journalism, and we just might have a visit from Kevin's BFF Veronica Lodge along the way!
Jun 16, 2020•52 min•Ep. 27
This episode ends with an arrest, for the murder of Jason Blossom! Along the way we encounter two teens singing their hearts out, a devious betrayal, and yet another awkward dinner experience.
Jun 12, 2020•55 min
This episode is a distraction from everything happening in the world today. If that is what you need now, we welcome you with open arms! In this episode Reggie has some concerning takes, Archie slithers in for a visit, and we learn about an old friend from Hilldale. Support bail funds: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd Find more educational anti-racism resources: http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES...
Jun 09, 2020•45 min•Ep. 26
Today your hosts Megan and Ezra take a long look at the misguided young man who so often finds himself clashing with our red-headed hero. We, of course, mean bad boy-prankster Reggie Mantle. Support bail funds near and far: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd Find more educational anti-racism resources: http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 25
Things get hot when the gang throws a super awkward, and then super hot house party! Along the way there is weird voyeurism, a dance off, and underage drinking. Just like we all remember from high school!
May 29, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Today we forget today, and blast into the future, all the way to year 3000! Megan and Ezra spend time getting to know the far distant descendants of the gang, who are like basically exactly the same as the gang. Huh, how about that.
May 26, 2020•49 min•Ep. 24
Megan and Ezra blast off to Mars in this episode, visiting fan favorite Cosmo, the Merry Martian! Join them as they travel throughout the stars to the moon, and even back to earth! We also pop in to visit Hiram Lodge, in one of his classic fantasy sequences.
May 19, 2020•59 min•Ep. 23
Life is on the line in today's episode, with dark revelations, elaborate parties, and a trip to the hospital to visit a new friend.
May 15, 2020•55 min
Sibling hosts Megan and Ezra leverage their unique perspective as siblings to go in depth on the many sibling relationships that exist in Riverdale prime. They also get to know a few other members of the gang's family tree.
May 12, 2020•58 min•Ep. 22
Megan and Ezra show you that that's not how any of this works, in their summary of the next issue of Archie: The Married Life 10th Anniversary. We also join Hiram and Veronica Lodge in their exciting reality TV show - "The Assistant" which pits Riverdale teens against each other for the chance to serve as Mr. Lodge's assistant at Lodge Industries.
May 05, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 21
Tensions are high in this episode, featuring a snake infested bar, a beautiful baby shower, and a lot of people yelling at each other. Grab the popcorn and join your hosts for the ride!
May 01, 2020•1 hr
In this action packed episode your hosts explore the globe from the depths of the ocean to the to of Explorer Mountain, with an exciting new gang of adventurers! Don't worry, we haven't left Riverdale far behind!
Apr 28, 2020•50 min•Ep. 20
