This week, Sarah and Kaley discuss the many pleasures - and pitfalls - of this classic 1990s animated movie. It's full of classist, misogynistic, and condescending undertones, but its songs sure do slap! We'll discuss both the good and the bad!

Friends Forever?

Jun 3rd, 2021 1h 13m

This week, Sarah and Kaley tackle one of the most topical sitcoms around, Friends. While it debuted in 1994, Friends has become evergreen content, thanks to streaming. The show's irrefutably popular, but does it hold up? Sarah and Kaley discuss

"Not High on High Fidelity"

May 27th, 2021 1h 9m

This week, Kaley and Sarah discuss High Fidelity, the film adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel about a misanthropic record store owner. The film follows Rob as he dissects his "five worst" breakups of all time. But is Rob just unlucky in love? Co

Cruel Intentions Is So Weird

May 13th, 2021 46m 1s

This week, Kaley and Sarah discuss Cruel Intentions, a 90s teen movie with an anti-feminist message about how teenage girls need to be taken down a peg. Listen to our exasperated conversation here!Chat with us! Twitter: @sarahsahagian @kaley

Bridesmaids Slays

May 6th, 2021 58m 25s

This week, Sarah and Kaley celebrate the tenth anniversary of Bridesmaids, the 2011 comedy that electrified audiences and showed chauvinist pigs that women could be freaking hilarious when given the chance! The co-hosts will discuss how this fi

Are The Oscars Still Worthy?

Apr 29th, 2021 52m 35s

This week, Kaley and Sarah examine whether The Oscars' annual awards show has held up. A parade of fancy rich people dressed in designer attire, the show is certainly a spectacle. But it also has a history of racism and sexism - problems that

Oh Brother, How I Met Your Mother!

Apr 22nd, 2021 1h 11m

This week, Sarah and Kaley tackle the show that reeks of both sweetness and sexism. Join in for a discussion of a hit sitcom that evolved into a huge disappointment...Chat with us! Twitter: @sarahsahagian @kaleyamesInstagram: @theholdup_pod

500 Days of Summer & Tom

Apr 15th, 2021 44m 51s

In this week's episode, Sarah and Kaley dive into the much-loved 500 Days of Summer. How do the swapped gender roles and expectations hold up, and how is it perceived by males versus females? Stay tuned to find out.Chat with us! Twitter: @sa

Never Should Have Been Made

Apr 1st, 2021 1h 9m

This week, Sarah and Kaley explore the most problematic teen movie of the 1990s, Never Been Kissed. The story of a twenty-something reporter who pretends to a student at a local high school, Never Been Kissed is a movie that was made for teens,

2000s Fashion: The Style Era We Should Forget

Mar 18th, 2021 1h

This week, Sarah and Kaley tackle 2000s fashion, in all its low-waisted, boot cut, glittery glory. The co-hosts discuss the conspicuous consumption of the era, and why these clothes should never ever make a comeback...Chat with us! Twitter:

HBO's Girls On Film

Mar 4th, 2021 1h 22m

This week, Kaley and Sarah discuss Girls. Created by - and starring - Lena Dunham, Girls was the show we were all discussing in 2012. Controversial from the start, the show inspired important discussions about topics like body shaming and femal

Mindy and Danny Are Not How It's Meant To Be

Feb 25th, 2021 1h 2m

This week, we tackle the frequently problematic relationship between The Mindy Project's Mindy Lahiri and Danny Castaellano. While Sarah and Kaley are Kaling superfans, the explain why romance between these two obstetricians was the only flaw o

The Captain Of Our Hearts

Feb 11th, 2021 56m 52s

In honour of the life and work of Christopher Plummer, Sarah and Kaley sit down to discuss The Sound Of Music. The iconic romance between Captain Von Trapp and his nanny is beloved the world over. And while Mr. Plummer is hot AF, we do acknowle

Let's Skim Pam and Jim

Feb 4th, 2021 39m 36s

The Office's Pam and Jim graced our television screens for the better part of a decade. They were one of America's favourite Will They/Won't They? couples, but were these two cute kids from Scranton as wholesome as meets the eye? Was their love

Iconic Couples: Ross and Rachel

Jan 28th, 2021 57m 36s

Our miniseries on iconic couples in popular culture kicks off with Ross and Rachel from Friends. They were the “will they or won’t they?” love story of the millennial generation, but was it a healthy love story? We’ll reassess their romance by

Spice Up Your Life!

Jan 21st, 2021 52m 22s

This week, Sarah and Kaley discuss the iconic 1998 movie, Spice World. A classic story about the Spice Girls' adventures in friendship and superstardom, the co-hosts ask if this film's Girl Power is still powerful today...Chat with us! Twitt

This Movie Is Not About Columbine

Jan 14th, 2021 48m

This week, Sarah and Kaley discuss the Oscar-winning documentary Bowling for Columbine. It came out in 2002, and we sure as hell hope this dreck wouldn't have won the Oscar today. The co-hosts explain why this film (which is not really about th

Jonesing For Bridget

Dec 31st, 2020 1h 22m

This week, the co-hosts discuss the 2001 classic Bridget Jones' Diary. They gush over how the text tackles single shaming and lament its tendency toward fat shaming. Join us for a fulsome, fun discussion!Chat with us! Twitter: @sarahsahagian

Die Hard For The Holidays

Dec 24th, 2020 1h 32m

This week, the co-hosts are joined by Joseph Uranowski for a discussion of Die Hard, the 1988 action movie that's turned into an unexpected holiday classic. The panel will discuss the surprising femist moments, the question of whether this film

I Don't Want a Lot For Chrismukkah

Dec 17th, 2020 1h 24m

This week, Kaley and Sarah dissect two iconic holiday songs released in 1994, Adam Sandler's "The Chanukah Song" and Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You." The co-hosts explain why these holiday anthems have never been - and maybe wi

The Stone Cold Family

Dec 10th, 2020 1h 17m

This week, Kaley and Sarah discuss the 2005 holiday classic, The Family Stone. This tale of what happens when you bring your new girlfriend to meet a family full of misanthropic jerks has not aged well. We’ll tell you why...Chat with us! Twi

The Anti-Social Network

Dec 3rd, 2020 1h 10m

This week, Sarah and Kaley tackle The Social Network, a film that has aged worse than that tub of yogurt at the back of your bridge. The story of how social media giant Facebook was founded, this Sad White Boy Story excuses Mark Zuckerberg's ba

The Majesty of Grey's Anatomy

Nov 26th, 2020 1h 37m

This week, Kaley and Sarah tackle the longest-running medical drama in American history, Grey's Anatomy. Created by Shonda Rhimes, millennials have literally grown up with this show. And you know what? Even after seventeen seasons, this series

Backstreet Boys Versus Nsync: What Do We Think?

Nov 19th, 2020 59m 26s

This week, Kaley and Sarah discuss the two most iconic boy bands of the 90s, BSB and NSYNC. The groups had a notorious rivalry, but who really came out on top? From dancing with chairs to the shady manager who represented both bands, the co-hos

Is The West Wing Still A Thing?

Nov 12th, 2020 1h 21m

This week, the co-hosts tackle The West Wing, the TV series that turned a whole bunch of millennial teens into wannabe political staffers. But does creator Aaron Sorkin's vision of The West Wing hold up?Chat with us! Twitter: @sarahsahagian