Light your black flame candle and grab some Halloween candy: in this episode of There are Lots of Things, we judge the seminal work of Disney cinema, Hocus Pocus. Also on the table for discussion: Yabbos. and Virgins. Mentioned in this episode: Little Known Facts About Hocus Pocus https://thoughtcatalog.com/nico-lang/2012/10/25-little-known-facts-about-hocus-pocus/ The Hocus Pocus Wikipedia Page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hocus_Pocus_(1993_film) Watch Hocus Pocus! https://amzn.to/2oDlMzz This...
Oct 01, 2019•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast April and Maddie get Spo0o0o0o0oky in this episode of There are Lots of Things Podcast! We discuss some of the most haunted places in our state of Kentucky, including one of April's favorite places to visit, and one place that Maddie kind of might live inside. Weird huh? Also on the table for discussion: icy glares, spectres, strange apparitions, wafts of rose-scented perfume, elevator shafts, empty fields, a pit of despair, and so on and so forth. Mentioned in this episode General ghostly ...
Sep 24, 2019•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie discuss crisp leaves and the smell of wood smoke, and pumpkin spice, and everything about Fall! Throw on your flannels and grab some hot apple cider! Then, take off that flannel and put that apple cider on ice because it is still very, very hot. Also on the table for discussion: Maddie quizzes April on her horror movie knowledge, we give our honest opinion on PSLs, and we have some differing opinions about the pros and cons of the sea...
Sep 17, 2019•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie discuss what Buzzfeed deems "15 Kitchen Skills to Master by the Time You're Thirty," which is, we realize, a very specific and seemingly arbitrary number of kitchen skills. Buzzfeed has a lot on their plate right now so we'll give them a pass. (A lot on their plate, get it? Plates.) Also on the table for discussion: Maddie and April almost break up over pasta water, April describes how she makes special cupcakes fo...
Sep 10, 2019•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie discuss being a childless millennial, particularly in the context of being a childless millennial of Disney! April is very good at it. Also on the table for discussion: a dramatic reading of a Facebook post from an absolute crazy person, insider tips on how to do WDW without a child from an actual expert (April), and random interjections from a non-WDW-expert-but-still-childless-Disney-fangirl (Maddie) Mentioned in this episode: The p...
Sep 03, 2019•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things , April and Maddie discuss that most ubiquitous of millennial buzzwords: #adulting. Will the two of us combined even equal one normal adult human being? Also on the table for discussion: mozzarella sticks, the adult responsibilities we suck at, and some adult responsibilities that we blow out of the water #killingit Mentioned in this episode: Research done by OnePoll and Farm Rich https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/its-amusing-the-ways-each-generation-def...
Aug 27, 2019•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie talk about America's native spirit, the brown stuff, bourbon. Don't worry, we're not a bourbon podcast now, this is basically freshman year Bourbon 101. Also on the table for discussion: fun facts about char, fun facts about proof, and fun facts about warehouse fires. Mentioned in this episode: Bourbon Facts: https://bit.ly/2mlHgxn https://bit.ly/33IOpvb https://bit.ly/2TJNTsp https://bit.ly/2p6PsSQ https://bit.ly/2ZiYo...
Aug 20, 2019•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie talk about Kentucky's most famous sodie pop, Ale-8! Spoiler alert, it's *real* good. Also on the table for discussion: a brief history of Ale-8, a taste test of Ale-8 varieties (we are *quite* good at tastings), and a look at the most popular sodas by state. What's your favorite soda? Mentioned in this episode: Best Soft Drink in Every State https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-soft-drink-in-every-state-best-soda...
Aug 13, 2019•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie talk about the wild world of smart technology! What smart tech do we have in our homes, what smart tech do we definitely want, and the pros and cons of the whole dang thing. Also on the table for discussion: the Jetsons, Smart House (the D-Com starring Katey Sagal), the Internet of Things, and a real software engineer's stance on smart technology. A real one. Mentioned in this episode: Smart House - the movie! Rent or buy here: h...
Aug 06, 2019•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie ask the question: Does "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (the movie) even hold up? This is just our opinion man. Let us know what you think! Also on the table for discussion: our houses, the masterpiece of cinematic music "Hedwig's Theme," and a completely unbiased opinion of which houses are best. RE: Sound Quality Hey everyone, We just wanted to give you the heads up that due to some technical dif...
Jul 30, 2019•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie revisit their discussion on binge watching TV. You may think we’ve run out of TV to talk about but we sure haven’t. Should we revisit this topic again? Let us know! Also on the table for discussion: the show that made both of our top five lists; the strangely calming anime that Maddie can’t explain very well; and the tv show where one person married two other people. Make sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TaLoT.po...
Jul 23, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie discuss the absolute highlight of adult life for everyone, hands-down, no-contest: job interviews. You know them, you love them, you can’t wait until your next one. Also on the table for discussion: preparing for interviews; our favorite and least favorite interview questions; personality tests; and POWER POSING. Make sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TaLoT.podcast/ and on Instagram instagram.com/therearelotsofthi...
Jul 16, 2019•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie discuss binge watching TV, and boy howdy do they seem to have binged a lot of TV in their relatively short lives. I mean, wow. Also on the table for discussion: the most accurate depiction of the medical profession on TV; the two shows that April watches at least once a year if not more; and the character who has more websites than Mickey Mouse. Make sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TaLoT.podcast/ and on Instagra...
Jul 09, 2019•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie discuss some of the things they thought were normal as children but, upon reflection, were definitely. Not. Normal. Things like educational(?) novels, hit clips, and gym class. Also on the table for discussion: intensely sexual pop music lyrics, Maddie’s most aggressive feminist rant to-date, and more! Make sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TaLoT.podcast/ and on Instagram instagram.com/therearelotsofthings/ for up...
Jul 02, 2019•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie discuss the current season of Summertime and whether it’s the literal best or worst time of the year. Spoiler: we are a podcast divided. Do you have thoughts about Summer? Share them with us! Also on the table for discussion: fine summertime food; fun facts about the hottest season; and a sincerely surprising amount of rage against mosquitos. Make sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TaLoT.podcast/ and on Instagram i...
Jul 02, 2019•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie discuss the cultural phenomenon (or phenome-NOT?) Hamilton: An American Musical. NOTE: you do NOT need to be familiar with Hamilton, neither The American Musical nor the historical figure to enjoy this episode. Maddie wasn’t. She still isn’t. April did a Master’s Degree in American History Dissertation-level of research, so in this episode prepare to enjoy: some fun facts about the musical’s production and reception; a plethora of int...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast April and Maddie discover the exact moment when their friendship began, paving the way for an incredibly funny podcast 7 years later.
Jun 16, 2019•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are lots of things! Join best friends Maddie and April on their journey through life, discussing travel, adulting, nostalgia, and more. Make sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TaLoT.podcast/ and on Instagram instagram.com/therearelotsofthings/ for updates and trivia. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday!...
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