On this week’s episode of The Legendary Ladies Podcast - it’s a Duo Dua Lipa episode! Which makes it sounds like we have Dua Lipa on the podcast…which we don’t. But Amy and Kat did review her newest album, Radical Optimism. And we were so excited to chat about a clean, crisp album that was an easy listen filled with earworms, a lighter version of romantic storytelling, and an album that succeeds in it’s task to share some radical optimism (especially in a popular music world filled with what see...
May 10, 2024•56 min
It's procedural time! The Legendary Ladies check in with the recently cancelled NCIS: Hawaii to do a pilot pod. We talk about the recent cancellation of the show, discuss how they should #SaveNCISHawaii, and the recent drop in LGBTQ+ characters on television. We also talk about the introduction of the Kate/Lucy relationship, and how interested we are to see where that pairing goes over the course of the show. And it wouldn't be the Legendary Ladies if there weren't tangents, including the comfor...
May 03, 2024•56 min
The Legendary Ladies are here with their much anticipated Taylor Swift album review! Amy, Kat, and Morgan record a nearly 2 hour episode sharing their thoughts on The Tortured Poets Department, discussing the album in general during the first half and breaking down their top 5 in the second. Not only do they share their favorite thoughts, but they dive deep into some of their favorite parts of the album, as well as some critiques, including whether or not the album was oversaturated in its own s...
Apr 26, 2024•2 hr 9 min
The Legendary Ladies sit down this week to discuss the viral and shocking "Quiet on Set" docu-series. Amy, Kat, and Morgan wade into the dark and murky waters of those early days at Nickelodeon, where The Amanda Show and iCarly were household jams for two of the hosts. They discuss their shock at the revelations of the docuseries, applaud the investigative journalism at the core of the episodes, and share their passionate thoughts about protecting children in the entertainment industry. Support ...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min
This ain't Texas - but it is a Legendary Ladies Top 5! Amy, Kat, and Morgan listened to the new Beyonce album, Cowboy Carter and ranked their individual top 5 songs from the album. But they went above and beyond with their homework this week. The hosts dig into many of the songs, looking beyond just the surface. Did any songs make all three lists? Which host voted heavy on the vibes? Was this album full country...or a little country? Tune in and find out! Support Kat, Morgan, and Amy by subscrib...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Pack your knives and go! The Legendary Ladies (plus guest star Mike) discuss the premiere of the new Top Chef season. We talk about the transition from Padma to Kristen Kish, the new immunity rules, and how many Top Chef contestants end up on Food Network. If you love food shows, we end up talking about tons of them, including Kat’s favorite Hell’s Kitchen and prior seasons of Top Chef. Join us on a culinary show journey! Support Kat, Morgan, and Amy by subscribing to their Patreon to get exclus...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Pilot Pod: Wynnona Earp "Purgatory" - What Makes The Show A Cult Classic? #Wayhaught #WynonnaEarp #Pilot #SyFy #Tubi It's the PilotPod you've been asking for! When our listeners found out Wynonna Earp was returning for a TV movie, we got heaps of requests to review the Pilot! Especially since Amy has never seen it! Take a listen as two of the hosts step back in time and re-watch the pilot, and learn what Amy thought on her first gander. Did we remember the....kidna cheesy stunts? Are we hear for...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min
We watched Netflix's new fantasy action movie Damsel, starring Millie Bobby Brown. Did we enjoy the movie? Um...not quite. The Legendary Ladies (minus Amy due to wifi issues) dive into Netflix's newest collaboration with Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown. We ask, as always, who is this for? Why wasn't the main character more interesting in a movie that's basically just about one character? Did this movie subvert the damsel in distress trope and at this point does that trope even need to...
Mar 12, 2024•51 min
Spoiler alert! Amy and Morgan are back this week to discuss the entire first season of the live action Avatar: The Last Airbender. And yes, we watched the whole series. And yes, we’re still not sure who this was for. But we did have expectations (even if we may have lowered them a little) - and we were eager to share our thoughts on whether those expectations were met. During the course of this nearly two hour episode, Amy and Morgan break down the characters, the plot, and the other elements th...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 52 min
It's the episode you've been waiting for! The Legendary Ladies are here with their review of the first episode of Netflix's new Avatar: The Last Airbender series. Each host has seen the full run of the animated series, but each their own connection to the source material. Among a host of other topics, they discuss the changes at the start of the episode and the introduction of the Air Nomads, what they feel about the choices made by the creators regarding Aang's character, and whether or not cha...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min
With awards season buzzing in the air, The Legendary Ladies go back in time to review the 2014 film Whiplash. A personal movie favorite for one of the hosts, and a challenging watch for another, the discussion led Amy, Kat, and Morgan on an invigorating debate on more than one heavy topic Can a movie engage you, but not move you? Is there a difference between a tragic ending, and a sad ending - and does that change your perception of the film? Does a connection to the source material cloud your ...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min
"It's a lovely day in hell!", sing the characters of this week's PilotPod - Prime Video's new series, Hazbin Hotel. Reviewing this unexpectedly musical pilot, the Legendary Ladies are surprised to find that...all three of them like the show! They chat about why whacky stories with character heartbeats attract the hosts, whether or not the clear "anti-disney" feel is actually *too* over the top, and debate whether the exposition at the start of the show was beneficial or detrimental to the pilot....
Feb 09, 2024•43 min
You go Glen Coco! The Legendary Ladies are back to chat about the new Mean Girls (2024) movie (/musical/adaptation/not-adaption?). Amy, Kat, and Morgan, all of whom are *well* acquainted with the original 2004 version, break down what worked and what didn't in this movie based on a musical based on a movie based on a book. They discussed whether the updated "tech" of the tiktok age helped the movie, or if it was actually too muted to be realistic, how the lack of Cady's internal monologue change...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The Legendary Ladies react! This week, Amy and Kat sit down with the Oscar Nominee list and discuss their thoughts on the nominees. They discuss the biggest snubs, the irony of some of the nominations, and who they think will win in each category. They also learn more about Christopher Nolan's cinematography style, discuss the idea of one monologue securing a nomination, and discuss whether the increased overall diversity of the Best Picture Voting Field is overshadowed by a lack of diversity in...
Jan 25, 2024•57 min
Pilot Pod, Fellow Travelers: Come for the Spice, Stay for the Story Legendary Ladies Amy and Morgan are back for a new PilotPod, as the hosts discuss the Showtime series "Fellow Travelers". As they dive into their spoiler filled reaction to the pilot, Amy and Morgan discuss what drew them to the show in the first place. They also discuss the whether or not they like the characters of the first episode, the trust evident in the intimacy scenes, and how the cinematography of the episode sets the s...
Jan 19, 2024•54 min
The Legendary Ladies are back for some holiday fun! This year, Amy and Kat review the Hallmark film "Friends and Family Christmas", a big deal for members of the queer community hoping to see themselves represented in the mainstream "Hallmark" market. And it is important - so important. But here's the thing....they don't have much else positive to say about the film...and that's where the real discussion begins. Where was the honesty in the film? Was there a lack of care in the filmmaking? And a...
Dec 22, 2023•45 min
Ho ho holiday movies! The Legendary Ladies get into the holiday spirit with this Legendary List of their top 5 Christmas movies. They discuss the state of Christmas movies and count down their favorites. We can guarantee you won’t expect how much we talk about Paul Giamatti! Support Kat, Morgan, and Amy by subscribing to their Patreon to get exclusive access to after-show chats, extra episodes, deleted scenes and ways to join in live on the show! Find us: https://patreon.com/thelegendaryladies W...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min
The Legendary Ladies tackle the new Netflix movie getting Oscar buzz, May December. We talk about what worked for us and what didn’t, and the layers of meaning in the film. We also discussed how the movie portrayed acting and performance and whether or not Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) was a good person. Finally we dove into a history lesson to talk about the parallels between Gracie (Julianne Moore) and the real-life teacher that inspired her character, Mary Kay Letourneau. Support Kat, Morgan, a...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Écoutez un podcast de deux dames! In this PilotPod episode, Legendary Ladies, Amy and Morgan, watch the first episode of Netflix series "Lupin", which incidentally, has nothing to do with werewolves. It's also French. In this hilarious episode, Amy shares her complete confusion over poor wifi vs. dubbing and Morgan shares her history with the show's source material (Arsène Lupin)...as an anime series. On more serious notes, the hosts discuss why this pilot's dual timelines seem to work so well, ...
Dec 01, 2023•57 min
In this Legendary Ladies duo, Kat and Morgan discuss the latest albums from Renee Rapp and Fletcher. What did we think of “Snow Angel” and “Girl of Your Dreams?” What differences and similarities did we see between these queer artists? We talk about how Renee Rapp is blowing up right now thanks to the Mean Girls musical and mourn her departure from The Sex Lives of College Girls. We also talk about Fletcher’s string of bad luck and how she should be more popular. What album did we like best? Sup...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min
The State of the MCU: Is the Golden Age of Superheroes Over? #MCU #TheMarvels #Blade #ComicBooks #Marvel #KamalaKhan #CarolDanvers Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe too far gone? Is the golden age of Marvel over? Does the MCU need an overhaul if it wants to survive? On the heels of the jarring article released from Variety (link below), Legendary Ladies Amy and Kat dive into the state of the Marvel universe from different perspectives. On one side, Kat is largely caught up with the universe…but A...
Nov 07, 2023•46 min
The Legendary Ladies return for a Patron requested episode - a PilotPod covering the 1993 series ER! Amy, Morgan, and Kat dig into the pilot, discussing the history of the show and a few easter eggs behind its inception. They chat about the flow and pacing of the episode, reminisce over the days of "made for TV movies", and discuss whether or not individuals who are good at compartmentalizing are going to find this pilot easier to watch. Will the Legendary Ladies watch the next few episodes? Fin...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min
For their final Spooky Season pick, the Legendary Ladies sit down to watch the gothic horror film, Crimson Peak! (Take a wild guess who picked this one!) The hosts discuss the artistic and visual imagery of the film, whether Tom Hiddleston's natural charisma served to complicate the character arc of Thomas Sharpe, and debate the allusions to other gothic horror stories. The hosts also debate whether or not the inherent care of creating an artistic film like this can balance the scales for a stor...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min
What's next on the Legendary Ladies Spooky Season? You are! Well...You're Next, more specifically, a horror film that came out in 2011. Kat's pick for the season, we discuss whether You're Next redefined the "final girl", setting the stage for a horror film where the victims fight back - and might actually win. Spoilers abound in this podcast as the hosts discuss the pacing of the film and debate whether the classic slasher film opening sequence does the film justice - or ruin a potential shock ...
Oct 17, 2023•53 min
We're starting spooky season out strong with a Legendary List! Kat and Morgan, plus special guest star Phil, do a countdown of their Top 5 Horror Movies! We talk about when we got into horror, what makes a good horror movie, and how we graded our Top 5. What movies made the cut? Did the group have any duplicates on their top 5? And do you agree with our Top 5? You'll have to listen to find out! Support Kat, Morgan, and Amy by subscribing to their Patreon to get exclusive access to after-show cha...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Spooky season continues with a spotlight on a very special evil doll. Special guest star Phil joins Kat and Morgan to discuss the 1998 horror comedy, Bride of Chucky. We talk about what we liked about this wild movie and some crazy best moments. We also go on some fun tangents, including a truly unexpected movie that traumatized Kat as a child. What movie was it? Listen and find out because you will never guess. Support Kat, Morgan, and Amy by subscribing to their Patreon to get exclusive access...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min
It's the best nightmare ever...just in time for spooky season! Well, a Kitchen nightmare! In this duo episode, Kat and Amy sit down to talk about the return of Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. From drama to downright disgusting, the Legendary Ladies chat about the first episode of the 2023 series. But beyond the look at the episode, the hosts discuss why shows like this do so well as a returning series, what scripted series lack that reality television has, and whether or not the pandemic mad...
Oct 01, 2023•44 min
The Legendary Ladies are back for another musical comparison - this time, a breakdown and analysis of Olivia Rodrigo and Kesha's newest albums. Kat and Amy (sans Morgan) dive into the albums, discussing the intended audiences of the albums, the musical and lyrical variation between the two singers, and theorize why no one even knows about Kesha's newest album. Support Kat, Morgan, and Amy by subscribing to their Patreon to get exclusive access to after-show chats, extra episodes, deleted scenes ...
Sep 22, 2023•54 min
The Legendary Ladies are back with their next PilotPod covering Orphan Black! Amy, Kat, and Morgan discuss their history with the show, the ambiguous setting, why this works well as a pilot, and break down the pacing of the episode. Joined by Patron listeners in the live chat, the hosts also predict who the "clones" are based on their names. This episode is dedicated to Legendary Listener and podcast friend Pam. Support Kat, Morgan, and Amy by subscribing to their Patreon to get exclusive access...
Sep 12, 2023•55 min
This week, the Legendary Ladies discuss two legendary singers - Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus - and their newest singles! Amy, Kat, and Morgan give their thoughts on the songs, including their initial reactions, lyrical and vocal differences between the two, and analyze the different music videos. They also look into the different discography and personal journeys of the two singers and dive into the conversation about which song *anyone* could have sung - and whether or not that limits and defin...
Sep 05, 2023•44 min
