
We have useless degrees, and we aren't afraid to use them in pursuit of dissecting whatever we're obsessing over today. We're doing deep dives on shallow topics. Everything from obscure Japanese violent softcore to teen Youtube personalities.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | Film ReviewsTV & FilmHobbiesLeisure | ||||

Kare gets mad about, "The Cold Calculations," a short story from the 50's. It was a different time. And there's still no excuse for this fascist bullshit.
Read the story here: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-cold-equations/
Two res... more
Eric explains teen sex comedies! Kare doesn't admit this on air, but she's had no idea what he's been talking about.
Movies discussed:
Gidget (1959) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5suc-Yexpw&pp=ygUOZ2lkZ2V0IHRyYWlsZXI%3D
Porky's (1981)- htt... more
When Eric goes digging in his terrible movie collection, he finds a director with a unique take on male heterosexuality. Kare loses her mind when she hears one of the movie titles.
Movies Discussed: Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-o-Rama: http... more
Hi Eric's Mom
In which Eric does some necessary navel gazing and Kare mocks the bijingles out of him.
USA Up All Night: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1om1P8m4Sc
Zapped Again: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDqROn5-sEM
Intro music "Chipper... more
Kare spends two months watching Mr Beast videos and can't cop to it, so she pretends it was all for a podcast episode. Eric listens and thinks that Kare, capitalism, and Mr. Beast is The Worst Threesome.
References:
The Squid Game Video: https://... more
Eric makes Kare reminisce about the sci-fi/fantasy conventions they've attended together, walking through the first experiences Kare had with the greater nerd hivemind. She was not thrilled. But then she was. It's a whole thing.
Articles Discussed:... more
Kare finally takes aim at the Marvel Cinematic Universe; She-Hulk's in the crosshairs. Eric quips.
Legal Eagle's video on the laughable law rep in She-Hulk:www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c3wdmoQEnY
Shows discussed:
She-Hulk - www.yo... more
Okay, maybe not mad, but definitely perturbed. Kare raves about the series Maid and its impact on her. Eric tags along and enjoys the ride.
Series Discussed:
Maid - www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLd0dN25i5g
Books Discussed:
Nickel and Dimed... more
The banter is fun. They obviously enjoy each other immensely!
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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #212 |









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