It's the Ally and Joanna Show's one-year anniversary! And what a crazy year it has been! Here is what is in store this week. 1. Do You Have Olympics Fever? - Because Ally and Joanna do! 2. Best Films of 2012... So Far - Beasts of the Southern Wild, The Avengers, Friends With Kids, Brave and plenty more movies make the cut. 3. Episode 50 and Beyonddd! - Ally and Joanna are going on a seven-week vacation. (Gasp!) But never fear! The podcast will be back in September. We hope you have enjoyed the p...
Aug 02, 2012•40 min
Welcome to the most inane episode of the podcast to date. Are there even topics this week? You tell us. 1. Ally and Joanna Discuss The Dark Knight Rises - Well, not really. Because Joanna hasn't seen it yet. 2. And The Nominees Are... - The highs and lows of 2012 Emmy nominations. 3. Pop Culture Minute - We're tardy to the party but Kathy Griffin's talk show is awesome. You can follow the Ally and Joanna Show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter, subscribe on iTunes and email us at allyandjoannashow@...
Jul 27, 2012•46 min
This week, Ally and Joanna hate everything, especially the media and blogs. Don't worry Sorkin. We got your back. 1. Hunger Games Alert! - Ally and Joanna fangirl about the recent Hunger Games' casting choices. 2. Ally and Joanna Discuss Political Animals - And why they hate it. 3. Defending The Newsroom - What is a new HBO show without controversy these days? 4. Pop Culture Minute - Leave Suri Cruise alone. You can follow the Ally and Joanna Show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter, subscribe on iT...
Jul 20, 2012•44 min
Life is hectic right now for Ally and Joanna. Fortunately thoughts of Anthony Mackie and Idris Elba starring in Magic Mike 2 keep them calm at night. 1. Ally and Joanna Discuss To Rome With Love - Woody Allen's latest is a combination of good, bad, and meh. 2. To Joke or Not To Joke? - That is the question. 3. Magic Mike 2 - Ally and Joanna map out the greatest sequel of all-time. 4. Pop Culture Minute - How to the 50 Shade of Grey movie... not detestable. You can follow the Ally and Joanna Show...
Jul 13, 2012•43 min
This week's podcast will help you recover from your July 4th festivities and from TomKat's divorce saga. 1. Scientology Rocks! - All about America's favorite cult. Um, religion. 2. Ally and Joanna Discuss Magic Mike - Aka Oglefest 2012. 3. Pop Culture Minute - Jena Malone is officially Johanna Mason in The Hunger Games trilogy. Barf. You can follow the Ally and Joanna Show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter, subscribe on iTunes and email us at allyandjoannashow@gmail.com.
Jul 06, 2012•42 min
This week's podcast is all about the Spice Girls, Brave, Aaron Sorkin, Nora Ephron, and more. Take a listen! 1. To Nora Ephron - Thanks for letting us have what you were having. 2. Ally and Joanna Discuss Brave - Pixar's first female character has been getting a lot of slack. 3. About The Newsroom - The new Aaron Sorkin show is very Aaron Sorkin. 4. Pop Culture Minute - Dear Hunger Games casting directors, Jena Malone is not Johanna Mason You can follow the Ally and Joanna Show on Facebook, Tumb...
Jun 29, 2012•47 min
What happens when Ally and Joanna are in the same room during their weekly recording session? Magic. That's what happens. 1. Ally and Joanna Discuss Rock of Ages - Not every movie should be taken seriously. 2. Shonda vs Amy - A "feud" between two showrunners causes many headaches. 3. We're In The Money - A look at Hollywood's highest paid actresses. 4. Pop Culture Minute - Jennifer Westfeldt is more than just "Jon Hamm's girfriend". You can follow the Ally and Joanna Show on Facebook, Tumblr and...
Jun 22, 2012•45 min
Ally and Joanna can't solve this mystery: who is Laverne and who is Shirley? Also on this podcast, Prometheus, Mad Men and more. 1. Should Joanna See Prometheus? - Ally tries to convince her. 2. Mad Men Season Recap - The highlights of season 5 and where Don Draper goes from here. 3. Best and Worst TV Dads - Mike Brady, Phil Dunphy, Frank Gallagher. They all make the list. 4. Pop Culture Minute - A rant about Shonda Rhimes. You can follow the Ally and Joanna Show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter,...
Jun 15, 2012•52 min
This podcast is for all of the complainers out there. Why so serious? Does Lilo as Liz got you down? Are you mad at KStew? Well, lighten up and watch Bunheads. 1. ABC Family Summer Preview - A quick chat about Pretty Little Liars and Jane By Design. Plus, a Bunheads preview! 2. Why Is Kristen Stewart Disliked? - This week everyone hates KStew. 3. True Blood Time! - Ally's so psyched for season 5 she could suck Joanna's blood. (Gross.) 4. Pop Culture Minute - The MTV Movie Awards exist. Deal with...
Jun 08, 2012•54 min
A feud has erupted between Ally and Joanna. They are shooting each other, Hatfield and McCoy style. The only way to end the fighting is by singing songs from Les Mis. Also on this week's show, angry Justin Bieber, Men In Black III, and more. 1. Hatfields and McCoys - Ally and Joanna discuss the History Channel's record-breaking miniseries. 2. Where Are The Bankable Stars? - Hollywood can't depend one actor to sell a movie these days. 3. Movies We Irrationally Hate - After judging the previews, T...
Jun 01, 2012•41 min
This week's podcast is all about SNL, our love for Jackie Chan and Dawson's Creek, and upcoming summer movies. There is also a Lohan Watch Update because a Lohan without a leading man is a tragedy. 1. Goodbye Ruby Tuesday Kristen Wiig left SNL last week. Where does Wiig and the show go from here? 2. Nostalgia Fest - Ally and Joanna have a serious case of nostalgia. 3. 2012 Summer Movie Preview - The Dark Knight Rises, Prometheus and The Expendables are just some of the movies we are looking forw...
May 25, 2012•44 min
This episode of the Ally and Joanna Show features a Lohan Watch update, some complaints about Dark Shadows, and plenty of Degrassi references. Therefore, it is magical. 1. The L.A. Complex - Manny Santos has left Canada for Los Angeles and it's wonderful. 2. Ally and Joanna Discuss Dark Shadows - About the latest Tim Burton-Johnny Depp collaboration. 3. Death by Reality Competition Shows - Why X Factor, The Voice, American Idol and company are ruining television. 4. Pop Culture Minute - What you...
May 18, 2012•50 min
This week's Ally and Joanna Show is comin' at you like the Incredible Hulk. Smash! 1. Ally and Joanna Discuss The Avengers - Were you the only person who didn't see The Avengers last weekend? You should do something about that asap. 2. Season Finale Blitz - Here are the season finales we are looking forward to. 3. Pop Culture Minute - If you don't like Girls by now, just stop talking about it. You can follow the Ally and Joanna Show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter, subscribe to our podcast on iT...
May 11, 2012•47 min
This week, Ally and Joanna discuss why The Five-Year Engagement was mostly terrible. Fortunately, Roger Sterling saves the day by joining the Baby-sitters Club. 1. Ally and Joanna Review The Five-Year Engagement - It wasn't pleasant. 2. Fandom Wars - We sound off on wonderfully ridiculous fandoms. 3. Roger Sterling's Babysitting Club - What would happen if Roger joined Kristy and the gang to watch some of TV's favorite kids? 4. Pop Culture Minute - It's time for Ashton Kutcher to go away. You ca...
May 04, 2012•46 min
Ally and Joanna discuss The Client List, Damsels in Distress and... the NFL Draft? That's because this is a podcast dedicated to extras and happy endings. 1. MTV Movie Awards' Facelift - The awards show wants to stop sucking. 2. Ally and Joanna Review Damsels in Distress - Welcome back, Whit Stillman. And welcome back Seth Cohen. 3. Guilty Pleasure Alert: The Client List - Why J. Love's new Lifetime show is a-mah-zing. 4. Pop Culture Minute - We're calling you out, Sports Center. You can follow ...
Apr 27, 2012•38 min
This week's podcast is all about the most hated shows and characters on television. Plus, there is an important vocabulary lesson and some Dick Cavett fangirling. 1. Haters Gonna Hate - So you didn't like Titanic the miniseries and you didn't like Girls? As if we care. 2. Most Hated TV Characters - Are bitchy and mean TV characters a turn off? Apparently, only when they are women. 3. Defining Dumb Internet Speak With Ally and Joanna - A new recurring segment! This week, we define "script-rape". ...
Apr 20, 2012•41 min
Happy Titanic Anniversary Week! Are you sick of this damn boat yet? Well, we're not. Also on this week's podcast, we preview Girls and celebrate Ashley Judd's badassery. 1. Scandal on ABC - Why we'll keep watching Shonda Rhimes' latest drama. 2. Girls, Girls, Girls - Everything you need to know about the new HBO comedy. 3. Pop Culture Minute - Never insult a smart lady. You can follow the Ally and Joanna Show on Tumblr and Twitter, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and email us at allyandjoanna...
Apr 13, 2012•48 min
On this week's podcast, Ally and Joanna discuss Titanic 3D, The Killing, and more. 1. Trailer Watch 2012 - We preview some upcoming releases including To Rome With Love, Rock of Ages, and Total Recall. 2. Not Just A Black And White Issue - Vanity Fair raised eyebrows (again) when black actresses were not featured on its May cover. But does this argument miss a bigger point? 3. The Thing About The Killing - It's the show everyone loves to hate and we can't turn away. 4. Pop Culture Minute - Why w...
Apr 06, 2012•41 min
This week's podcast is fresh from the oven like a loaf of Peeta Mellark's bread. We also spice it up with Don Draper's favorites: an Old Fashioned and "Zou Bisou Bisou". 1. The Hunger Games and Beyond - Ally and Joanna discuss all the action that went down in the biggest movie of the year. 2. Welcome Back, Mad Men - After 17 long months, our favorite advertising company returns. 3. Pop Culture Minute - Not even The Hunger Games can escape careless racism. You can follow the Ally and Joanna Show ...
Mar 30, 2012•41 min
On this podcast, we discuss 21 Jump Street, ABC Family, and more. None of this matters because The Hunger Games are here! Are you PUMPED? We are! 1. Ally and Joanna Discuss 21 Jump Street - Why this comedy starring Jonah Hill and Stockard Channing Tatum O'Neal is worth your time. 2. That's A!? - We break down the Pretty Little Liars spring finale. 3. Can't Get Enough ABC Family - Switched at Birth and Make It or Break It. We mostly love you. 4. Pop Culture Minute - Ally doesn't understand The Bl...
Mar 23, 2012•51 min
It's the 30th episode of the Ally and Joanna Show! Naturally, we discuss why our patron saint Angela Chase would die in The Hunger Games. (Sorry girl.) Also Joanna explains the plot of Missing, even though she hasn't seen it. 1. Ally and Joanna Discuss Game Change - The HBO film is about more than the 2008 election. 2. Ally and Joanna Review Friends With Kids - The first must-see movie of 2012 is here. 3. The Hunger Games: Melodramatic Teenagers Edition - If the casts of My So-Called Life, Skins...
Mar 16, 2012•49 min
