In this madcap and musical episode, Desirae and Amanda try their hardest to prioritize kindness, give good feedback, and be on their very best behavior. Plus, brain balms, Mary is a real Anne, and way too much Jeff! Movie chat starts at about 6

Episode 94- The Peacemaker

30 days ago 1h 19m

In this geopolitically thrilling episode, Desirae reports on a lesbian-free lesbian film, Amanda does an absolutely rotten segue, and our hosts show a little Kristen Stewart appreciation. Plus! An open invitation to George Clooney to come on th

Episode 93- The Quick & the Dead

Feb 23rd, 2024 1h 17m

In this dusty n’ gritty episode, Desirae has an idea to save the cinema, Amanda finds a great bad movie, and everyone should start drinking more to save the world! Plus, You can take the Gene Hackman out of Metropolis, but you can’t take the Le

Episode 92- My Best Friend's Wedding

Feb 9th, 2024 1h 16m

In this pick-me-girl of an episode, we got TRAITOR TALK! Amanda and Desirae still can’t get Dylan McDermott Mulroney Everett right, love Cameron Diaz, and do the math on age gap relationships. Plus! Gay best friends need to unionize, Sports mag

Episode 91- 10 Things I Hate About You

Jan 22nd, 2024 1h 36m

Happy 2024, Cherishlings! Amanda & Desirae are back and bursting with energy, ready to take to task the movies of yesteryear and truly decide: shall they remain cherished, or shall they PERISH?!In this Seattle-centric Y2K-era episode, our hosts

Episode 90- Skeleton Key

Nov 8th, 2023 1h 14m

In this long-delayed episode, Amanda and Desirae discuss incenstuous dating shows, disasters to befall New Orleans, main character footwear, and the belovedness of the Getting Ready Montage. Plus! Pre-release thoughts on ‘Barbie’ (precious!), A

Bonus

Episode 90.5- BONUS! Skeleton Key Watch Along

Nov 8th, 2023 1h 43m

Skeleton Key Watch Along! Kick back with Amanda, Desirae, their very patient spouses, and a mountain of snacks to watch the movie before listening to the episode- it’s just like being there, complete with TumTum making a racket!

Josie & The Pussycats

Jun 12th, 2023 1h 15m

On this rockin’ episode, Amanda and Desirae take a whirlwind tour through audio vogueing, badvertising, what reality shows they would thrive on, and the unparalleled cringe of Facebook Memories. PLUS! Take the Evil Dead Rise Challenge: are you

Episode 88- Kill Bill Vol. I & II

May 11th, 2023 1h 53m

On this vengeance tale of an episode, Desirae and Amanda go deep on all the gossip, conjecture, and bloodshed of Quentin Tarantino's early aughts double header Kill Bill. Plus! Amanda is obsessed with Mamma Mia!, Desirae has some theories, and

Episode 87- Fallen & John Q

Apr 13th, 2023 1h 47m

On this otolaryngological episode, Amanda’s sinuses are a mess, Desirae can listen faster than a normal human, and it’s the Denzel-aissance! We give a shout out to our stalkers, talk AT LENGTH about the Oscars (so timely!), and provide confusin

Episode 86- Primal Fear

Feb 16th, 2023 1h 23m

In this episode of many personalities, Desirae and Amanda drop some Bible spoilers, make an impassioned plea to media companies, and identify some murderous dickmatization. Plus IMDB gets it right for a change, 90s lawyers go hard, and some Gre

Episode 85- Sleepless in Seattle

Feb 9th, 2023 1h

In this inexplicably beloved episode, our intrepid hosts ask that you please: share your Showtime account info with them, stop the woman on woman hate, and figure out what Nora Ephron’s deal is! Also, a deep dive into one of Hollywood’s favorit

Episode 84- Vampire's Kiss

Dec 20th, 2022 1h 21m

In this bloody and confusing episode, Desirae loves bad girls, Amanda spoils 1899 (literally, skip 13:45-17:45 to avoid spoilers for the show ‘1899’), vampire narratives form a foundation for worker unionization, and it’s the final episode of t

Episode 83- The Faculty & Jeepers Creepers

Nov 21st, 2022 1h 56m

Halloween may be in the rear view mirror much like a murderous gargoyle in an old truck, but the Extravaganza will go on! In this heavily researched episode, Amanda and Desirae tell Hugh Laurie to watch out for creeps, get to the source of pub

Episode 82- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Sep 29th, 2022 1h 20m

In this classy episode, Amanda makes a bold pronouncement and Desirae knows what men want: bears talking to dogs. Plus: offensive cameos, shilling for corporations, and a very haunting tune! Movie chat starts: 6:00 (we got right into it on this

Episode 81- Freeway

Aug 23rd, 2022 1h 18m

In this tonally confusing episode, Amanda has a flashback, Desirae knows where to find teen action, Brittney Murphy is unhinged, Reese Witherspoon is evolving, and romance is dead. PLUS! More frightening kissing, fraught racial reckonings, and

Episode 80- Drowning Mona

Jul 14th, 2022 1h 8m

In this Covid positive episode, Desirae and Amanda are talking the best Spice Girls and way to watch TV, service industry entitlements to public fornication, more Disney junk, and potato salad- America’s scourge! PLUS The Circle is back and so

Episode 79- Working Girl

Jun 9th, 2022 1h 42m

In this career-minded episode, the Cherishlings write a hit romantic comedy, Amanda does a masterful impression, Desirae reveals her interesting cleaning technique, and special guest Jess coins a delightfully alliterative but sadly necessary ca

Episode 78- A Fish Called Wanda

Apr 29th, 2022 1h 6m

On this caper of an episode we’re talking Brits, fish, Euphoria, bad decisions, and so much more! Plus Desirae doesn’t remember plots, Amanda doesn’t remember anything, and our website is going away! Be sure to follow us on IG @cherishorperish

Episode 77- Mimic

Mar 17th, 2022 1h 13m

On this sticky, clicky episode, Amanda and Desirae are risk assessing, discussing international lifestyles, deciding whether they should become a Yellowjackets podcast, and play a round of “Mira Sorvino, Mena Suvari, Brittany Murphy or Natasha

Episode 76- Miss Congeniality

Feb 17th, 2022 52m 8s

We're back baby! Desirae and Amanda kick off Season 3 of Cherish or Perish with Y2K classic Miss Congeniality! Feminism is defined, Sandy's back, wrinkles are embossed, napkins get in the mix, it's a madness- PLUS! Get out of the house!

Episode 75- The Truth About Cats & Dogs

Nov 11th, 2021 1h 19m

In this rollerskating dog of an episode, Desirae gets hot, Amanda goes ape, women are falling over, and there are SO MANY psychologists! Plus, beauty tips and how to make egg foo young on your head!Movie chat starts at 13:00

From the Vaults: Episode 4- Buffalo ’66 & House of Yes

Nov 4th, 2021 1h 21m

It’s another classic episode from the Cherish or Perish archives! This one originally aired on June 25, 2020 in the days when we were wee baby podcasters (and recorded via SKYPE! How’s that for a blast from the past?) Hope you enjoy this bit o

Episode 74- Halloween Horror Extravaganza 2021

Oct 31st, 2021 1h 56m

In this bonkers episode, Desirae and Amanda are putting the EXTRA in Extravaganza! Our intrepid hosts put TWENTY EIGHT horror movies up for ultimate judgment: which shall be cherished, and which shall be PERISHED?! Don’t miss this epic holida

HHE2021 BONUS EPISODE- Practical Magic & The Witches of Eastwick

Oct 28th, 2021 1h 36m

We ventured deep into the dark, spider-infested Cherish or Perish archives to bring out this classic Halloween episode- from Halloween Horror Extravaganza 2020, we’re getting witchy with Practical Magic and The Witches of Eastwick! You can chec