In this episode, Chloe is testy, Sandy is not all there, but we still manage to talk about our recent reads! It's giving Freaky Friday as Chloe reads more non-fiction and Sandy more fiction, with tangents about earthworms, curry, and the mob. A

S4E06 - Mountain stories: "In a way, this episode is our Everest."

Mar 8th, 2024 1h 4m

Let's pretend we're not scared of the great outdoors and share our favorite mountain stories! Death zones and murders prove our long-standing belief that hiking brings no good.You can support our small podcast by ⁠buying us a coffee⁠!

S4E05 - Favorite sitcoms: "Is this a sitcom?"

Feb 23rd, 2024 1h 6m

What are you bingeing these days? This week we talk about our favorite sitcoms of all time - the ones that haven't let us down. We highlight our top episodes, favorite quotes and characters, and Chloe finally learns what "sitcom" means!You can

S4E03 - Alfred Hitchcock Vol. 2 - The Birds: "Is it a horse?"

Jan 26th, 2024 45m 23s

We continue our Hitchcock series with the wonderfully disturbing "The Birds", starring Tippi Hedren. We discuss theories on why the birds suddenly decide to hate the humans, that iconic green suit, and all the real sh*t Miss Hedren had to go th

S4E02 - Our Roman Empire: "So guys, this is what happened..."

Jan 20th, 2024 48m 27s

Happy New Year! We're back from our longer-than-planned break to talk about our Roman Empire. Join our slightly deranged discussion about what occupies our minds, and what we think of the literal Roman Empire.You can support our small podcast

Revisited: Krampus and Santa

Dec 1st, 2023 39m 16s

We've had to take a mental health break these past few months, so we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes just in time for the holiday season. Hope you enjoy it, and we hope to see you again soon!

S4E01 - Greatest Days: "It's the Citizen Kane of jukebox musicals."

Sep 15th, 2023 40m 26s

We're back! We open our 4th season with a fun discussion about a feel-good movie we watched recently, the Take That jukebox musical Greatest Days. Wild tangents about Bon Jovi, Xanadu, and a certain German experiment abound.------------------

S3E17 - Special Anniversary Episode! "Why listen to a couple of stupid weirdos?"

Jun 11th, 2023 47m 6s

It's our anniversary episode and season finale! Take an unhinged trip down memory lane with us as we revisit the beginning of our podcast journey, the story behind our name, and discuss our favorite episodes. And of course, this episode would n

S3E16 - RuPaul's Drag Race: "10s, 10s across the board!"

Jun 9th, 2023 1h 38m

In celebration of Pride Month, Chloe's successful indoctrination efforts, and Sandy's character growth, we talk about the phenomenon known as RuPaul's Drag Race! We compare our top ten queens, discuss the most iconic lewks and catchphrases, and

S3E15 - The Legend of Mariang Makiling: "Miss Ma'am."

May 26th, 2023 38m 13s

We bring you a pocket-sized deep dive episode today, featuring Chloe's research on Mother herself, Mariang Makiling. Who knew there was so much more to this tale? We didn't!------------------------------------------------------------Wanna buy

S3E13 - Alfred Hitchcock Vol. 1 - Rear Window: "The peepers."

Apr 28th, 2023 1h 4m

In the first of our series on director Alfred Hitchcock's movies, we tackle Rear Window starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. Spoilers abound as we discuss whodunit, why, and our (disturbingly detailed) theories on the "how". We fixate on Gra

S3E12 - Favorite book series: "Peter? Peeta!"

Apr 14th, 2023 1h 54m

We're having a book day! We talk about the book series closest to our hearts, Sandy's recently fulfilled book quests, and why Chloe had to cook a whole chicken for herself.------------------------------------------------------------Wanna buy

S3E10 - Binge-watching Vol. 2: "The oblong table talk."

Mar 2nd, 2023 1h 8m

We discuss our recent binge watches and the new shows we are looking forward to, and also serve a chonky side salad of Gilmore Girls analysis. Mild spoilers ahead if you haven't caught up yet!---------------------------------------------------

S3E9 - A Few Good Men: "He went past the brink."

Feb 11th, 2023 55m 23s

In this episode dedicated to the classic courtroom drama A Few Good Men, we discuss our theories and burning questions and talk about that master class of a scene with Jack Nicholson. -----------------------------------------------------------

S3E6 - Krampus and Santa Claus: "Just hitting you mildly."

Dec 9th, 2022 39m 16s

It's Jingle season! Our first Jingle episode is also our first collab deep dive - where we find out about the histories of the stick-wielding Krampus and gift-giving Santa Claus. We also want to say thank you to all of you cookies who take the

S3E5 - K-pop Part 2: "Whom'st've?!?"

Dec 2nd, 2022 1h 7m

We have a bonus episode for you, cookies! It's Part 2 of Sam's deep dive into K-pop. She walks us through the different eras and hits of a little indie band called BTS. We also include -tangentially - a discussion about The Script and Angels &

S3E4 - K-pop Part 1: "Vegetables and pure love."

Nov 25th, 2022 55m 36s

We welcome returning guest and OG cookie Sam for Part 1 of her deep dive into the K-pop phenomenon. Take a journey with us as we cover the history, the grueling training, idol culture, and group roles. Chloe fangirls and Sandy tries to keep u

S3E3 - Hocus Pocus 2: "You said drag!"

Nov 11th, 2022 40m 53s

It's the newest addition to our Halloween movie marathon! Let's talk about Hocus Pocus 2 and all the things: Billy Butcherson in drag, why Bette Midler is so cool, Sandy's obsession with Hannah Waddingham's arms, tangents about Nailed It!, and

S3E2 - Halloween reads: "Sweet and petite."

Oct 28th, 2022 58m 54s

In another spoopy episode, we talk about our favorite and current Halloween reads, learn about hygge, and somehow manage to include our Brando impressions.----------------------Wanna buy some stuff and feel good as well??? You can support our

S3E1 - Edgar Allan Poe: "What's a cabbage?"

Oct 14th, 2022 42m 10s

We're back for Season 3, cookies! And what a topic to open with - the personification of spoopy month himself, Edgar Allan Poe. And in the best and spoopiest of coincidences, we found out that we recorded this episode on his death anniversary.

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S3E0: Trailer

Oct 4th, 2022 49s

We're ready to go all out on our spoopy and holiday season favorites, along with more (shallow) deep dives! See you in Season 3!

S2E20 - The Princess Bride: "A quest for quicksand."

Sep 22nd, 2022 48m 32s

It's our season finale! And what's more fitting for a finale than a discussion about one of the few perfect movies ever made, "The Princess Bride"? This is a loopy, tangent-filled episode (which inevitably includes Errol Flynn) celebrating the

S2E19 - Fabergé Eggs: "No one cannot."

Sep 9th, 2022 45m 45s

It's an "egg-citing" day for Sandy as she discusses her strange fascination with Fabergé eggs and why she gets heart eyes looking at them. Chloe asks questions ("Can I afford an egg?"), and Sandy provides answers ("No").----------------------

S2E17 - Medusa: "Did you say seagulls?"

Aug 12th, 2022 42m 40s

In the first of our deep (or shallow) dive series, Chloe tells us all we need to know about that bad b*tch Medusa. We also discuss if Greek mythology is misogynistic. Spoiler alert: It is.----------------------Wanna buy some stuff and feel go

S2E16 - War movies: "I don't even know how to spell lieutenant."

Jul 29th, 2022 1h 4m

War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. But we do talk about our favorite war movies like Saving Private Ryan and Stalag 17. Chloe asks and Sandy answers: what is the Geneva convention? What is the "D" in D-Day? And we *think* we finally