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A cross-generational guide to the culture that made us, by Sydnee McElroy, Teylor Smirl, and Rileigh Smirl. New episodes every Thursday.

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Happy Pridoween! Our scary but also queer horror movie marathon continues with the recent gem Queens of the Dead. Can you defeat zombies with the power of friendship? Probably, if it's gay friendship.

Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by nou... more

It's halfway to halloween and halfway through Pride month, so we are combining the two and watching some fears for queers! First up in our gay horror movie mini-thon is Whistle, a recent film where the physical manifestation of death is doing its bes... more

This week on Still Buffering, We Go There, and then just keep on going, because we're watching Euphoria. But just the final episode with no context. The perfect way, really.

Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by nouvellas.bandcamp.com/">Nouve... more

Clearly a person who pairs grey with gray, and another who takes outfit inspo from Jim Carrey's Ace Ventura, are exactly who should share their opinions on the biggest fashion gala of the year. And yet HERE WE ARE.

Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind"... more

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Sydnee McElroy
Primary host with long-running involvement in the network; appears across many episodes with a focus on culture, media, and personal storytelling.
Teylor Smirl
Co‑host known for energetic commentary, intergenerational banter, and balance of pop culture analysis with personal anecdotes.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
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    I LOVE all the gossip in here and it helps me catch up on all the cool stuff. The person writing this review is a true fan.

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    IzzySlays11
    Australia3 months ago
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    Ya'll always clear my head & p ut me in a good mood :) Also HUGE THANKS for adding transcripts!!

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    chappellroan77
    United States5 months ago
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    Thanks for adding transcripts!!

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    chappellroan77
    United Statesa year ago
  • Years long follower

    Every week I look forward to a new episode of Still Buffering. The sisters have become my imaginary podcast friends and I feel like we would really hit it off in real life. I’ve really been enjoying the older sister dyad. Keep up the great work and please don’t ever leave us!

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    Bringforthemollusk
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    I think I’ve listened to ever single ep over the years. Teylor’s takes in particular are so eloquent and well-thought-out, and the interplay is always truly fun sibling energy.

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    5
    Saranne03
    United States2 years ago

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Transcripts are greatly appreciated, aiding accessibility and retention.
Some listeners crave deeper critical rigor on certain topics, but overall quality is high.
Listener engagement is driven by banter and accessible critiques that feel like a chat with friends.
Sustained nostalgia coupled with fresh takes keeps episodes feel relatable and timely.
The show's warmth and sibling dynamics make complex topics approachable for a broad audience.

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A culturally savvy, cross‑generational chat that blends playful banter with sharp takes on film, TV, fashion, and current events. Hosts explore why pop culture matters, offering thoughtful critique and personal anecdotes that illuminate how media shapes identity, memory, and trends. Episodes frequently mix nostalgia with contemporary commentary, sometimes bundling fundraisers or network notes into the conversation. The show stands out for its warm, sibling-like dynamics, deep dives into legacy media, and willingness to question entertainment norms while remaining accessible and entertaining for a broad audience.

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Still Buffering launched 10 years ago and published 485 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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