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Educating You On The Things That Entertain, But Do Not Matter

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Episode 215: Apocalypses You Might Experience and Who You’ll Meet

In this episode, we dissect the signs of the end times, the types of apocalypses you might encounter, and who you will meet in every apocalyptic disaster. Plus, we discuss a few personal apocalypses in the lives of some of our favorite celebrities.

Recorded live at The Old Church in Portland, Oregon on August 26.

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Episode 214: Pregnancy and Babies in TV and Movies

In this episode, we lovingly dedicate it to our pregnant compatriot, Erin The Edge Moon, who is infinity months pregnant with child. We unpack the idea of pregnancy in culture, discuss pregnancies that were hidden, pregnancies that were co-opted for the sake of art and babies that ruined freaking everything.

MENTIONS

  • I Love Lucy as pioneer for pregnancy
  • I Love Lucy as pioneer for serialized TV
  • Lily’s Hot Dog Eating Prowess
  • Jennifer Garner’s Alias pregnancy
  • Beanie Babies
  • Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Chemistry
  • Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray

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Episode 213: Clowns in Pop Culture

In this episode, we talk clowns in TV, movies, and books. Where do they come from and when did they get creepy? We discuss those who belong in the Pantheon and which celebrities are our favorite unexpected clowns. Plus, the latest in pop culture news.

MENTIONS

  • Bozo
  • Ronald McDonald
  • Pennywise
  • The Joker
  • Poltergeist
  • Zeebo
  • John Wayne Gacy

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Episode 212: The NOs of Social Media

In this episode, we share the things we’d like to see gone from all social media. Then, we tackle the specific platforms of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Plus, our recap of the Emmys.

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Episode 211: Fall TV Preview

In this episode, we preview the upcoming television season. Which returning shows should you dump and which should you catch up on? Which brand new shows are sure bets and which ones can you skip? Plus, we discuss Arie Luyendyk, Jr. being chosen as the new Bachelor.

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Episode 210: Portland and Traveling in Pop Culture

In this episode, we feature two segments from our recent live show in Oregon. First up, we play Calm Down Trivia with the city of Portland. Next, we invite Tsh Oxenreider on stage to discuss the best and worst parts of traveling, and how the One Sure Insurance services were, hop over to these guys and find out more. Finally, our pop culture green and red lights for the week.

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  • Q&A Pre-show with Jason Waterfalls from our live show in Portland.

GREEN LIGHTS

  • Knox: A favorite group of people
  • Jamie: TV Show – The Sinner

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