In anticipation of the upcoming HBO adaptation, this week we are discussing Elena Ferrante's novel My Brilliant Friend. Published in 2011, the book is the first of four Neapolitan Novels, and follows the deep but complicated friendship of two young women in Naples, Italy. Helping us dive into this story this week is Max from Well Done Books.Find us all on Twitter:Max: twitter.com/maxwdunnNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com ...
Oct 24, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Thanks in part to a Twitter poll, this week we are discussing the first season of the Netflix cartoon The Dragon Prince. We are joined again by our friend Ceri Riley as we discuss the 9 episode first season.Find us all on Twitter:Ceri: twitter.com/cerileyNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2018•46 min
This week we continue our journey through George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series with book 4. Dorne! The Iron Islands! The Vale! With only one published book left, we were a little surprised to find that this was a mixed bag, filled with some of our favorite moments – and least favorite.Support the show on Patreon:www.patreon.com/snarksquadFind us all on Twitter:Sam: twitter.com/democracydivaNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadww...
Oct 10, 2018•1 hr 8 min
This week we went on a wild and weird journey with the Netflix miniseries Maniac. Directed by Cary Fukunaga, the 10 episode series follows Emma Stone and Jonah Hill as they enter a very bizarre drug trial. We're joined this week by dear friend of the podcast Silvia Roma as we try to unpack our many feelings about this show.Find us all on Twitter:Silvia: twitter.com/silvia717Nicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.comwww.patreon.com...
Oct 03, 2018•1 hr 1 min
This week we are discussing a film chosen for us by a BookNet Fest supporter. We asked our friend Nick Jenkins of Reel Bad to join us as we try to decide what worked (and what very clearly did not) about The Meg, an action movie about, well, a dinosaur shark, starring Jason Statham.Find us all on Twitter:Nick: twitter.com/ngjenkinsNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Sep 26, 2018•52 min
This week we are talking about all things Pride & Prejudice – Austen's original novel, attempts to adapt the story, and why it endures. (And our favorite couple-that-wasn't.) This episode is particularly special as it is our first ever live episode, recorded on September 7, 2018 at BookNet Fest in Orlando, FL.Special thanks to Arthur and Alicia for their on-site help with this episode:Arthur: twitter.com/lemboa3Alicia: twitter.com/alicialivinlifeFind us all on Twitter:Ceri: twitter.com/ceril...
Sep 19, 2018•56 min
This week we are very fortunate to have Katie from the booktube channel ChapterStackss joining us to discuss the HBO adaptation of the Gillian Flynn novel of the same name Sharp Objects. Find out how we felt about all of the twists and turns and powerful performances.Find us all on Twitter:Katie: twitter.com/chapterstackssNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 12, 2018•54 min
Neon! Spandex! Wrestling! We are joined by Matthew Gaydos of I Love It! podcast to talk about the Netflix original series GLOW.Find us all on Twitter:Matt: twitter.com/matthewgaydosNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 05, 2018•54 min
This week we are discussing the recently released film Crazy Rich Asians, based on the Kevin Kwan novel of the same name. We are joined by Ceri Riley and Stefan Chin to talk about the the cast, the outfits, and all our feelings about this opulent romcom.Find us all on Twitter:Ceri: twitter.com/cerileyStefan: twitter.com/itsmestefanchinNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Aug 29, 2018•1 hr 1 min
We are joined once again by podcast regular Ceri Riley to talk about the two season Disney XD show Gravity Falls.Find us all on Twitter:Ceri: twitter.com/cerileyNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 22, 2018•54 min
We often gush about how much we love our favorite fictional siblings, so this week we are joined by Tobin Addington of the wonderful podcast The Contenders (which he co-hosts with his sister) to talk about some of our favorite (and least favorite) fictional siblings.Find us all on Twitter:Nick: twitter.com/tobinaddingtonNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.comhttp://www.patreon.com/snarksquad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Aug 15, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Superheroes! Origin stories! Questionable dialogue! After watching the Thor movies a few weeks ago, we decided to make our way through the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, but we're going to go in order, rather than by superhero. This week we're starting with Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, and The Avengers. We are joined on this journey through the MCU by our friends Nick Jenkins and Rich Camillucci and this episode is also a crossover with ...
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 21 min
We have reached the midpoint in our journey through George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, book 3. (The mid point of the published novel, at least). For this trip through Westeros and across the narrow sea we are joined again by our dear friend Sam (Democracy Diva) as we relive all! the! big! moments! from the red wedding to Oberyn Martell's arrival in King Landing. We also spend a lot of time fangirling over one particular character that the show never introduced.Support the show ...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 9 min
We've brought our friend Rich back to discuss 2018's film adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer's novel of the same name, Annihilation. The movie is atmospheric, features a fantastic cast, and is...weird. This week's episode is a bit of a journey, much like the film itself, as we try to figure out how exactly we feel about this move.Find us all on Twitter:Rich: twitter.com/RichCamiNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast...
Jul 25, 2018•53 min
This week we are joined by two friends to discuss a show all about friendship: Freeform's The Bold Type. Find out what we – and our friends Annie and Silvia – loved (and maybe a few a things we could have done without) about this show.Find us all on Twitter:Silvia: twitter.com/silvia717Annie: twiter.com/girlfrmmarsNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 18, 2018•52 min
Our friend Chelsea is back as we discuss a book she recommended to us: Francesca Zappia's Eliza & Her Monsters. Find out what we thought about this 2017 YA novel about a girl who anonymously publishes a popular webcomic, and explores the impact and consequences of this secrecy, fandom, and mental health.Find us all on Twitter:Chelsea: twitter.com/anoutlawlifeNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Jul 11, 2018•53 min
As we talk about beloved properties old and new, something lurking around the edges of our conversations has been a question of fan identity. When do you call yourself a fan? How do you exhibit fannish behavior? This week we're rehashing a 3 year old Snark Lady debate with the help of our very wise friend Ceri Riley.Find us all on Twitter:Ceri: twitter.com/cerileyNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 6 min
This week we discuss the Fox-turned-NBC comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, sitcoms with heavy themes, and get a little meta about how to talk about stuff on this podcast, all with the help of our brilliant friend Taylor Behnke.Find us all on Twitter:Taylor: twitter.com/itsradishtimeNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2018•57 min
We saw the recently released Ocean's film, starring Sandra Bullock, and sat down with our friends from Reel Love, Sam & Rachel, to talk about it.Find us all on Twitter:Sam & Rachel: twitter.com/reellovepodNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2018•47 min
We head back to Westeros (and Qarth, too!) to discuss the second book in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. We're joined again by our dear friend Sam (Democracy Diva) as we share our struggles (Theon) and highlights.Find us all on Twitter:Sam: twitter.com/democracydivaNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 13, 2018•1 hr 4 min
We are continuing our journey through the new Star Wars trilogy with The Last Jedi. This time, though, we are joined by our good friend and actual Star Wars fan Miriam Nielsen as we talk about what worked and what didn't in this second installment.Find us all on Twitter:Miriam: twitter.com/zentouroNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 06, 2018•59 min
As that cumbersome title suggests, we are talking about THREE movies today. We are joined by Rich Camillucci to discuss the Thor movies. Hear our many feelings about the god of thunder and his pals – as well as our feelings about whether grouping these movies in this way was a good idea in the first place.Find us all on Twitter:Rich: twitter.com/RichCamiNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
May 23, 2018•1 hr 6 min
This week we are talking about The CW show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," a comedy/musical that made us laugh, cry, cringe and sing. We are joined by two special guests this week, Snark Squad Pod regular Ceri Riley and Snark Lady Democracy Diva. Find us all on Twitter:Sam: twitter.com/democracydivaCeri: twitter.com/cerileyNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 16, 2018•1 hr 9 min
After gushing about our love for Avatar: The Last Airbender cartoon last week, this week Ceri Riley joins us again to sort through our issues with the 2010 film adaptation. Thanks to Stefan Chin for our theme music: www.twitter.com/itsmestefanchinFind us all on Twitter:Sam: twitter.com/cerileyNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 09, 2018•50 min
This week we are watching our first animated series in an episode that Marines has been excited to make since the beginning of this podcast. We are joined on this chosen one journey by the always thoughtful Ceri Riley.Thanks to Stefan Chin for our theme music: www.twitter.com/itsmestefanchinFind us all on Twitter:Sam: twitter.com/cerileyNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
May 02, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Nicole & Marines have some strong feelings on anti-hero stories and this week we are joined again by Samantha Lane from Thoughts on Tomes who has her own very strong feelings on the matter. Hear about some of our favorites as well as the kinds of things turn us off from these stories.Thanks to Stefan Chin for our theme music: www.twitter.com/itsmestefanchinFind us all on Twitter:Sam: twitter.com/thoughtsontomesNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/sna...
Apr 25, 2018•58 min
Spies! Badass lady spy! Charlize Theron! This week we are joined by the incredibly delightful Caitlin Hoftmeister to discuss 2017's Atomic Blonde.Thanks to Stefan Chin for our theme music: www.twitter.com/itsmestefanchinFind us all on Twitter:Caitlin: twitter.com/snarkyfernNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2018•44 min
In anticipation of the second season of Westworld premiering later this month, we're watching the first season of HBO's sci fi mystery. We're joined by our good friend Abi and this conversation escalates from 0 to #deep real fast. As always we have an abundance of feelings.Thanks to Stefan Chin for our theme music: www.twitter.com/itsmestefanchinFind us all on Twitter:Abi: twitter.com/abi_jeanNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadwww.snarksquad...
Apr 04, 2018•53 min
While we ride out the long winter waiting for the final season of Game of Thrones, we decided it was finally time to dive into the books. We are joined by Sam (@DemocracyDiva), fellow Game of Thrones recapper and book fangirl. Find out what we all thought of this first installment.Thanks to Stefan Chin for our theme music: www.twitter.com/itsmestefanchinFind us all on Twitter:Sam: twitter.com/democracydivaNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark_squadw...
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr 4 min
We're talking about another adaptation this week, though this time time from the comic book world: Marvel's Runaways, the story of a band of teenage superheroes who come together after discovering that their parents are super villains. We are joined again this week by the brilliant Ceri Riley.Thanks to Stefan Chin for our theme music: www.twitter.com/itsmestefanchinFind us all on Twitter:Ceri: twitter.com/cerileyNicole: twitter.com/sweeneysaysMarines: twitter.com/mynameismarinestwitter.com/snark...
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 4 min
