Episode 54- "That one where Sean Bean DOESN'T Die."
We're half way though our "Book It" season, and this week we have three cute critter classics Charlette's Web, Watership Down, and Black Beauty.
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 54
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Episodes
Episode 53- Boyz in the Wood
This week the gals take their Book It journey outdoors to commune with the wilderness, and talk three classics of literature and film The Call of the Wild, A Cry in the Wild(Hatchet), and Where the Red Fern Grows.
May 26, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 6Ep. 53
Episode 52- Dirt, Wind, and Fire with guest Because It Was On Podcast
This week the gals are joined by Zachary and Jessica from the Because It Was On Podcast to chat some good ol'-down home film adaptations. Join the gang to talk about our three dusty flicks this week: Sarah Plain and Tall, The Adventures of Huck Finn, and Holes!
May 19, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 6Ep. 52
Episode 51- Roald n' with the Homies
This week the gals kick off a new season, Book It! Inspired by their favorite book to film adaptations of stories they grew up on. Coming in hot with Roald Dhal inspired films Willy Wonk and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches, and James and the Giant Peach.
May 12, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 51
Episode 50- The Problem Episode
This week the two chill gals cap off their Pass to Get Cast season by flipping the scrip and discussing the overall problem with casting on race and white privilege in Hollywood. This weeks movies are prime examples of The Problem: The Mask of Fu Manchu, Short Circuit, and The Last Samurai.
May 05, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 5Ep. 50
Episode 49- Keanu Reeves
This week the gals sit down to talk about a fave, Keanu Reeves! Join in as they chat his Asian heritage, wonderful career and terrific movies! Point Break, Johnny Mnemonic, and The Devil's Advocate.
Apr 29, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 5Ep. 49
420 Bonus Episode 2023
This week the gals pause for the cause in our regular season, to watch some of their favorite stoner movies. This year picks Half Baked and Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.
Apr 21, 2023•35 min
Episode 48- The Sheens with Mateo McCord
This week the gals are joined by Mateo McCord from the Punk Rock Horror Podcast, to talk about the Hollywood dynasty of....The Sheen's! Tune is as the chat Apocalypses Now, The Breakfast Club, and The Three Musketeers.
Apr 14, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Season 5Ep. 48
Episode 47- The Prinzes
This week the gals talk The Prinze family as they continue their talk on race in Hollywood. Tune in for Freddie Prinze Jr faves I know What You Did Last Summer, She's All That, and Scooby Doo.
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 5Ep. 47
Episode 46- Raquel Welch
This week the gals take a journey through the life and history of the legendary Raquel Welch. Tune in as they chat Fantastic Voyage, Bedazzled, and The Three Musketeers.
Mar 25, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Episode 45- Carol Channing with guest Brittany Scott Smith
This week the gals are joined by directory/producer Brittany Scott Smith to talk the legendary Carol Channing. Tune in as they chat Thoroughly Modern Millie, Skadoo, and Shinbone Alley!
Mar 17, 2023•2 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 45
Erin's Birthday Bonus Episode!
Another trip around the sun for our fearless leader and that mean's its another Birthday Episode! The gals sit down for a chat about two of Erin's all time comedy faves, Drop Dead Gorgeous and Hamlet 2!
Mar 11, 2023•1 hr
Bonus Episode- The Sheik with Yesteryear Ballyhoo Review!
It's International Woman's day, (as well as Erin's birthday) and in this very special episode the gals collaborate with the Yesteryear Ballyhoo Review to talk The Sheik, as well as Rodolph Valentino, in this unique look at Hollywood's first heart throb!
Mar 08, 2023•2 hr 28 min
Episode 44- Rita Hayworth
The gals sit down this week to talk about Mrs. Bombshell herself Rita Hayworth. Join in as they talk You'll Never Get Rich, Cover Girl, and Glinda.
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 44
Episode 43- John Gavin
This week the gals are taking a break from this seasons' estrogen extravaganza and getting into golden age heart throb territory with John Gavin! The movies? A Time to Live a Time to Die, Spartacus, and Psycho.
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 43
Episode 42-Merle Oberon
The gals are back again this week to talk about more about race in Golden Age Hollywood with Merle Oberon and her films The Privet Life of Henry the VIII, Wuthering Heights, and Dark Waters.
Feb 18, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 42
Filthy, Dirty, Nasty, Valentine's Day Special Special- with Zack Beins.
This week the gals get down right filthy with Zack Beins, host of the Talkn' Troma Podcast, in honor of Valentines Day! We are also bringing back one of our favorite directors, self proclaimed King of Filth John Waters! What are we watching you ask? Female Trouble, Desperate Living and Zack's very own Troma produced film Atom the Amazing Zombie Killer!
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Episode 41- Fredi Washington
We are back! After a well needed unsponsored break the two chill gals are back at it! This season we dive into the actress and actors who had to pass in Hollywood to get cast. First up, Golden Age under dog Fredi Washington. The flicks? Black and Tan, The Emperor Jones, and Imitation of Life.
Feb 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 41
Episode 40- Happy Baby New Year!
The two chill gals ring in the new year with the history of the white elephant gift exchange, their top movies from year one and BABIES. Talking babies that is, with Look Who's Talking, Look Who's Talking Too, and Look Who's Talking Now!
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Episode 39- Chloe's Rankin&Bass Birthday Bash!
This week it's Chloe's birthday and to celebrate we are taking a trip down holiday memory lane and watching some of our favorite stop motion productions ever! The Rankin and Bass Christmas classics Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty The Snowman, and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.
Dec 31, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Episode 38- Christmas Classics
This week the gals sit down for some classic Christmas flicks! Trading Places, Scrooged, and Jingle All The Way!
Dec 26, 2022•2 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Bonus Episode- Christmas Round Table of Horror!
On this very special bonus episode of The Required Viewing Podcast we honor the time old tradition of telling spooky storied at Christmas! Welcoming back Gary Miller, Zack Beins, Matt Merback, Matteo McCord, Gregg Ziemba, and first time guest Keith Garcia of Denver's own SIE film center; join the two chill gals chat about Christmas Horror Classics Black Christmas and Gremlins!
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Episode 37-Christmas Modern
Merry Moviemus continues this week with modern Christmas movies. Tune in as the gals talk Lethal Weapon, Batman Returns, and Elf!
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Episode 36- Christmas Animation with The Grinch!
This week the gals are joined by an extra special guest Christmas's own The Grinch, as well as actor Matt Merback! Tune in for a truly animated conversation about holiday classics Charlie Brown's Christmas, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and The Polar Express!
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Episode 35- The Devil
When you speak of the Devil... it can make for a great podcast. The gals are keeping a crucifix close and discussing; The Exorcist, The Omen and Prince of Darkness.
Nov 26, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Episode 34- Vampires
The spooky spectacular continues this week with a very sexy and equally unsexy vampire episode. Two gals are checking their necks for bits and adding extra garlic to dinner. Join them in drinking up these spooky movies; Salem's Lot, Interview with a Vampire and Shadow of a Vampire.
Nov 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Bonus Episode- The Thanksgiving Episode
The two chill gals sit down to chat mains, sides, dinner etiquette and Thanksgiving. Join Erin and Chloe in talking two classic Thanksgiving movies; Home for the Holidays and Son-in-Law.
Nov 25, 2022•42 min
Bonus Episode- Halloween Spectacular
Better late then never! The two chill gals sit down to chat the history of Samhain/Halloween and watched two amazing spooky movies as well! The Wicker Man and Halloween III: Season of the Witch.
Nov 21, 2022•57 min
Episode 33- Ghosts
The spooky spectacular continues this week with a ghostly episode. The two gals are sleeping with the lights on after watching House on Haunted Hill, The Changeling, and John Carpenter's The Fog.
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Episode 32- The Undead
This week the gals continue with their Merry Moviemus season with another ghoulish episode, this week featuring guest Mateo McCord from the Punk Rock Horror Podcast. Tune in as the gang dives deep into racial, cultural, and philosophical impact of the Zombie sub-genre. They really are way more then smelly corpses. This weeks films: Night of the Living Dead, The Serpent and the Rainbow, and 28 weeks later. (Special thanks to Zack Eastman for production assistance.)
Oct 22, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 32
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