What We&#8217;re Watching

The Cheetah Girls: Why wasn’t Raven in the third movie? Jan 29, 2025

Jeni covers a fave Disney Channel Original Movie, The Cheetah Girls! She discusses the cast and where they are now, the drama that went down behind-the-scenes, and why Raven-Symoné refused to be in Cheetah Girls 3.

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Lady Bird: How have we not talked about Timothée Chalamet yet? Jan 22, 2025

Let’s dig into the movie that launched Greta Gerwig’s career as a director – Lady Bird! Jeni covers all things Greta Gerwig (before Barbie), how this movie came to be, and all of its best scenes. She also talks about the talented cast, including Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Timothée Chalamet, Beanie Feldstein, and more.

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Anastasia: Were kids’ movies scarier in the 90s? Jan 15, 2025

Today’s episode is all about the 1997 animated movie, Anastasia! While Megan is on maternity leave, Jeni does a deep dive on the cast, the real stories of Anastasia and Rasputin, and the drama that surrounded the film!

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Sleepless in Seattle: Tom Hanks had a diva era Jan 08, 2025

Megan and Jeni are back this week to cover a highly requested fave in the Nora Ephron/Meg Ryan trifecta: Sleepless in Seattle! They discuss why this feels like a New Year’s movie, fun facts about Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, and Nora Ephron’s propensity for romanticizing emotional cheating.

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Bridget Jones’s Diary: We hope Colin Firth stays unproblematic forever Jan 01, 2025

Happy New Year! It’s only fitting that Megan and Jeni kick off 2025 with Bridget Jones’s Diary. They deep dive on Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, and Hugh Grant, and give you all the fun facts on the making of the movie.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Why Jim Carrey needed a torture consultant for this Dec 23, 2024

Merry Christmas, besties! Megan and Jeni are covering How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), starring Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen. Learn more about the life of the cast, the nightmare Jim Carrey had to endure on set, and fun Easter eggs in the movie.

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Home Alone: So many adults failed Kevin! Dec 18, 2024

Megan and Jeni are back to recap everyone’s fave Christmas classic: Home Alone! They let you in on fun facts about Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O’Hara, and Joe Pesci, and chat about the best parts of the movie and how it was made.

Check out the gift guide we did with Beyond My Byline here: 15 Gifts for Movie Lovers

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Dash & Lily: Dash is giving us Cole Sprouse vibes Dec 11, 2024

Megan and Jeni think Dash & Lily is the cutest lil Christmas show there ever was, so here’s a lil pod all about the pilot! The girls chat about the two leads, Midori Francis and Austin Abrams, and they recap the first episode, which is all from Dash’s perspective.

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Love Actually: Is this a sad movie?? Dec 04, 2024

Megan and Jeni are kicking off the holiday season with a Christmas classic: Love Actually! The girls chat about their first impressions, the making of the movie, and of course, the STACKED cast: Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley, and more.

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Dan in Real Life: The most slept on fall movie (ft. Julie Dumas Rose) Nov 27, 2024

It’s the perfect time to watch Dan in Real Life, the coziest fall movie that gives Thanksgiving vibes! Megan and Jeni are joined by friend of the pod, Julie Dumas Rose, who is (quite possibly) Dan in Real Life’s #1 fan. Julie drops all the fun facts about the real life movie sets and locations, and the girls discuss the cast (especially the star, Steve Carell!)

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Pride & Prejudice (2005): We love a girl dad, even if he’s President Snow Nov 20, 2024

Jeni and Megan dive into a long awaited episode, Pride & Prejudice! The girls discuss how the movie deviates from the book and popular TV series. They also dive into key costume design choices and why Keira Knightly and Matthew McFayden were nervous about their roles. Plus, the girls discuss the rest of the very famous cast, what they’re known for, and how they broke into the film industry. Enjoy!

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You’ve Got Mail: Why Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks almost didn’t star in this movie Nov 13, 2024

Jeni and Megan cover one of the ultimate fall classics: You’ve Got Mail. The girls talk about how iconic Nora Ephron movies are, what makes 90’s and 2000’s rom com houses so appealing, and the various inspirations for this movie. They also discuss why Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan almost turned this movie down (hint: they were afraid it would tank their careers, but for different reasons!). Plus, lots of behind the scenes facts and fun cameos!

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Nobody Wants This: Podcasters & hot rabbis (plus, a special update!) Nov 06, 2024

First up, Megan gives a very special personal life update! Later in the episode, Megan and Jeni dive into the new Netflix show that has captured everyone’s heart. They chat about the new era of rom coms and how refreshing it is to see this type of adult romance on screen. Plus, they dive into Kristen Bell’s and Adam Brody’s personal lives, the real love story that inspired the show, and more!

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Casper: Christina Ricci is the QUEEN of Halloween Oct 30, 2024

Happy Halloween! Megan and Jeni cover everyone’s favorite friendly ghost: Casper! They chat about the cast, including Christina Ricci and Bill Pullman, along with fun behind-the-scenes facts, heartwarming moments, and (of course!) how they feel about Casper’s love story.

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Coraline: A spooky girl fav Oct 23, 2024

Megan and Jeni explore their first animated film for the podcast, Coraline! They chat all about the making of the movie (which had more Easter eggs than a Taylor Swift music video) and what Dakota Fanning, the voice of Coraline, is up to now. They also recap the movie, so you can get in the spooky season mood!

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Practical Magic: This movie was (actually) cursed Oct 16, 2024

Let’s dive into the MOST aesthetic Halloween movie, Practical Magic! Megan and Jeni break down the beloved witchy classic that stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman – two magical sisters navigating love, loss, and a family curse. The girls share facts about the making of the movie (like the real-life curse that was involved!), and recap your favorite parts of the movie.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Men in Hollywood continue to disappoint us Oct 09, 2024

Ready to sink your teeth into Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the series? Specifically, the pilot episode of the show, Welcome to the Hellmouth. Megan and Jeni discuss the making of the show, how the cast feels about it after 20+ years, and fun facts about the Buffyverse. This episode is spoiler-free, so you can enjoy it whether you’re new to the show like Megan or a long-time fan like Jeni.

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Twitches: Finding out you’re a twin AND a witch?! Our dream! Oct 02, 2024

Kick off a month of Halloween episodes with one of the very best Disney Channel Original Movies: Twitches! Megan and Jeni chat about Tia and Tamera Mowry, share behind-the-scenes, and remind you of all of your favorite scenes in the movie!

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Uglies: A giant ad for the TikTok beauty filter Sep 25, 2024

Uglies is the beloved YA book series turned 2024 dystopian movie, starring Joey King, Keith Powers, Brianne Tsu, Laverne Cox, and Chase Stokes. The girls chat about the making of the movie, changes they made from the book, and Megan’s beef with one of the actors!

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Bring It On: I *am* only cheerleading Sep 18, 2024

Megan and Jeni cover the movie that started the beloved cheerleading franchise: Bring It On! Learn how the movie got made, what iconic moment almost got cut, and more about Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Gabrielle Union, and Jesse Bradford.

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Raise Your Voice: Shocking things about the cast! Sep 11, 2024

Megan and Jeni unpack the emotional and oh so nostalgic Hilary Duff movie, Raise Your Voice! They deep dive and uncover waaay more bizarre facts about the cast than they thought possible. Then they recap your fave parts, including THAT iconic singing scene we all remember.

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John Tucker Must Die: John Tucker IS Regina George Sep 04, 2024

Megan and Jeni take on the iconic teen revenge comedy, John Tucker Must Die! The girls chat all about the making of the movie and cover your favorite scenes. They also discuss what Jesse Metcalfe, Brittany Snow, Sophia Bush, Arielle Kebbel, Ashanti, and Penn Badgley are up to now.

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Love, Simon: Nostalgic like a John Hughes film Aug 28, 2024

Join Megan and Jeni as they kick off their Back to School episodes with Love, Simon! They talk all about the cast and share surprising tidbits about the making of the movie – including behind-the-scenes facts that brought them (and the cast!) to tears.

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Put some Windex on it Aug 21, 2024

Join Megan and Jeni as they both watch My Big Fat Greek Wedding for the first time! They talk all about the real life events that inspired Nia Vardalos to write the story, the WILD coincidence that got John Corbett the role of Ian, and all of your favorite funny parts of the movie.

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27 Dresses: A movie for the people-pleasing girlies Aug 14, 2024

Megan and Jeni cover a sleepover fave: 27 Dresses! Learn all about Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, and Malin Ackerman — plus fun facts from the making of the movie (like what the original ending was going to be!)

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Get to know us! A very nostalgic Q&A Aug 09, 2024

It’s What We’re Watching’s 1 year podiversary! To celebrate, Megan and Jeni recorded a BONUS episode answering all of your questions — like how they became friends, what made them start a podcast, their favorite episodes to record, and what movie sequels were *cough* unnecessary.

Listen to WWW’s Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist! This playlist includes the most iconic songs from every movie and tv show covered on the pod this year.

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The Devil Wears Prada: Our Anne-iversary episode! Aug 07, 2024

Happy podiversary, besties! To celebrate one whole year (!!) of What We’re Watching, Jeni and Megan are covering The Devil Wears Prada (chosen by you on Instagram). The girls discuss Anne Hathaway’s dark past, family life, and real-life friendship with Emily Blunt. They also talk about Meryl’s attempt at method acting for this movie and Anna Wintour’s reaction to the film.

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A Simple Favor: Is this a Pitch Perfect fanfic? (feat. What I Will Say) Jul 31, 2024

Jeni and Megan are back to talk about Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in A Simple Favor. This time, they have a special guest: Cam from What I Will Say! In this episode, the girls discuss Emily and Stephanie’s complicated relationship, Blake Lively’s try-hard moments, and Anna Kendrick’s gay-icon status. They also recap the movie’s many plot twists and give you the low-down on the upcoming sequel.

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High School Musical 2: Troy being dramatic for 2 hours Jul 24, 2024

What time is it? Summer time! Which means Megan and Jeni HAVE to cover High School Musical 2. They chat all about the cast, recap the movie, and tell you all of the behind-the-scenes facts you need to know.

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Cadet Kelly: Why the iconic dance-off is cringe now Jul 17, 2024

Get down here, Cadet! It’s time to cover the beloved Disney Channel Original Movie, Cadet Kelly. Megan and Jeni chat all about what the cast is up to now, including Hilary Duff, Christy Carlson Romano, Andrea Lewis, and Shawn Ashmore. They also share all the fun behind-the-scenes facts, like what’s different about the epic dance-off scene and who on the cast dated in real life!

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Letters to Juliet: Amanda Seyfried is our girl Jul 10, 2024

Is there a more charming summer romance than Letters to Juliet? This episode is full of fun behind-the-scenes facts, like the incredible real-life love story that mirrors the movie, the actual tradition of writing letters to Juliet, and the cast’s experience working together!

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Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde (You look like the Fourth of July!) Jul 03, 2024

Warning: This episode might make you want a hot dog real bad! The girls are back for their 50th episode to talk about Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde. They chat all about the cast (Reese Witherspoon, Sally Field, Regina King, Jennifer Coolidge, and more), recap the movie, and cover everything that’s known so far about the new Legally Blonde prequel series — including what they predict will happen in the show!

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Just Go With It: Jennifer Aniston always slays! Jun 26, 2024

The girls are throwing it back to a 2010s summer rom-com, Just Go With It, starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, and Brooklyn Decker. They cover fun facts about the cast (including Jen’s and Adam’s pre-fame friendship!) and recap your favorite parts of the movie.

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The Last Song: A Miley and Liam deep dive Jun 19, 2024

The girls are back to talk about The Last Song! They discuss the recent Cyrus family drama, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s relationship, and the making of the movie.

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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: The cutest real-life besties Jun 12, 2024

The girls are covering a nostalgic summer fave: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! They talk about the making of the movie, why they think it made such an impact on our childhoods, and whether it’s really that crazy that a pair of jeans fits all four girls. They also discuss the personal lives (and real-life friendship!) of the main cast: America Ferrera, Blake Lively, Alexis Bledel, Amber Tamblyn.

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Couples Retreat: These men are TOXIC Jun 05, 2024

It’s time to dive into a summer classic… Couples Retreat! Jeni and Megan discuss all of the stars, including Vince Vaughn, Kristen Bell, Malin Akerman, Jason Bateman, and more! The girls discuss behind-the-scenes facts, like where the movie was filmed and which castmates are long-time best friends. They also touch on some things they love about the movie and some things they definitely don’t (*cough* all the men in this movie are rotted!).

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Aquamarine: What happened to JoJo? May 29, 2024

It’s o-fish-ally time to cover the movie that made us all pretend to be mermaids in the pool: Aquamarine! Megan and Jeni dive into the things we all still love about the movie and what Sara Paxton, Emma Roberts, and JoJo are up to now.

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She’s the Man: The best Amanda Bynes comedy May 22, 2024

Today’s episode is all about an Amanda Bynes favorite: She’s the Man! Megan and Jeni discuss how Amanda Bynes helped launch Channing Tatum’s acting career, the deleted scenes that shouldn’t have been cut, and all of your favorite parts of this classic soccer comedy.

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Mamma Mia: We love Sophie’s dads May 15, 2024

Jeni and Megan chat about the cutest mother-daughter story to ever exist: Mamma Mia! Tune in for a must-hear personal update from Jeni! Then, get the scoop on Mamma Mia’s iconic cast, including Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, and more. The girls uncover things about the cast that blew their minds, plus fun behind-the-scenes tidbits — including the epic one-take scene, Amanda Seyfried’s painful moments, and how hungover the cast was on set!

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10 Things I Hate About You: Heath Ledger is our celebrity crush May 08, 2024

Let’s dive into the angsty teenage classic, 10 Things I Hate About You! Megan and Jeni talk about the cast, the real life friendships (and crushes!) on set, and share the behind-the-scenes details and secrets you need to know.

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The Lizzie McGuire Movie: She was only 14?! May 01, 2024

Hey now, hey now! The girls are back to discuss everyone’s favorite Hilary Duff classic, The Lizzie McGuire Movie. Jeni and Megan play “Where are they now?” with the Lizzie McGuire cast, and some answers will surprise you! They also discuss how young Lizzie was supposed to be in this movie and break down the most memorable scenes (including Miss Ungermeyer’s iconic quotes). Plus, they cover all the leaked PG-13 details of the Lizzie McGuire reboot show.

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Freaky Friday: WHO kissed Chad Michael Murray?! Apr 24, 2024

Jeni and Megan are here to talk about your favorite mother-daughter duo, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, in Freaky Friday! The girls break down Jamie and Lindsay’s real-life relationship, the recently announced Freaky Friday sequel, and all the drama that was happening between Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff at the time (hint: it has to do with Chad Michael Murray and Aaron Carter). Plus, they break down the plot, last minute casting changes, and all your favorite quotes from the movie!

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High School Musical: Why didn’t they use Zac Efron’s singing voice? Apr 17, 2024

Jeni and Megan break down an OG Disney Channel Original Movie: High School Musical! The girls talk about why they didn’t use Zac Efron’s singing voice, Zac and Vanessa’s real-life relationship, and how High School Musical got its name. Plus, they discuss Ryan Evans (Sharpay’s brother) and the character’s sexuality journey from the movie to High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

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Miss Congeniality: From guy’s girl to girl’s girl Apr 10, 2024

The girls are back to discuss an early 2000s classic, Miss Congeniality! Jeni and Megan recap the intricate (and somehow VERY DARK) plot and discuss the iconic cast — including the one-and-only Sandra Bullock. They also discuss all the iconic quotes that come from this movie and fun behind-the-scenes moments!

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Father of the Bride: Steve Martin and Martin Short are cute besties Apr 03, 2024

Megan and Jeni take on 1991’s Father of the Bride! They chat all about the behind-the-scenes, recap the movie, and question the logistics of a 572-guest at-home wedding reception. They also deep dive on the cast: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Martin Short, and Kieran Culkin. Plus, Megan makes her case for why everyone should see Father of the Bride 2!

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Uptown Girls: Dakota Fanning being iconic for an hour and a half (feat. idkmybfflei) Mar 27, 2024

Pop culture content creator Leilah (@idkmybfflei) joins the podcast to chat about Uptown Girls! Get ready to hear all about your fave scenes, BTS fun facts, and the power duo: Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning.

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Crazy Rich Asians: Was Nick a red flag? Mar 20, 2024

Megan and Jeni are back to cover a modern rom-com fave: Crazy Rich Asians! This cast is STACKED, and the girls cover everything from Michelle Yeoh’s iconic awards sweep to why Constance Wu was canceled. They also recap the movie and share all the behind-the-scenes details you need to know!

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(2003) What a Girl Wants: What happened to Amanda Bynes? Mar 13, 2024

The girls are revisiting a fave Y2K teen movie, What a Girl Wants! They recap the best parts, share fun facts, and chat all about Amanda Bynes’s golden era of acting (plus, what she’s been up to since!) They also chat about the rest of the cast, Colin Firth, Kelly Preston, and what the movie’s talented love interest, Oliver James, is up to now.

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The Parent Trap: Two Lindsay Lohans are better than one Mar 06, 2024

Time to revisit our 90s comfort movie, The Parent Trap! The girls discuss ALL the behind-the-scenes you need to know, like how Lindsay Lohan pulled off playing both twins, other famous actresses considered for the role, and fun facts about the making of the movie. Plus, they recap all of your favorite parts, so you don’t have to rewatch it (but it’s def worth the rewatch!)

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A Cinderella Story: How did no one recognize Hilary Duff? Feb 28, 2024

In today’s episode, Jeni and Megan talk about a Hilary Duff classic: A Cinderella Story. The girls discuss why the screenwriter was upset with the movie, the crush between Hilary and Chad Michael Murray, the storyline Chad Michael Murray added to the script, and the ICONIC kiss in the rain. Plus, a full recap of the movie and lots of behind-the-scenes fun facts!

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13 Going on 30: The movie that embarrassed Jennifer Garner multiple times Feb 21, 2024

The girls are back to talk about the most nostalgic movie of all time: 13 Going on 30! They cover Jennifer Garner’s famous relationships, Mark Ruffalo’s tragic past, and recap the movie. Plus, SO many behind-the-scenes facts, including Judy Greer and Jennifer Garner’s real-life relationship, paparazzi mishaps, and how the adults and kids worked on their performances together.

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The Notebook: Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling were enemies turned lovers IRL (feat. Ready to Be Petty) Feb 14, 2024

Torry from Ready to Be Petty joins the podcast to chat about The Notebook — the real-life enemies to lovers romance of Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, the celebrities who almost played Allie, favorite scenes, and fun facts about filming.

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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: The Matthew McConaughey hype is real Feb 07, 2024

Jeni and Megan are back to kick off a month of romance movies… starting with a listener favorite: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days! The girls chat about Kate Hudson’s upbringing, famous parents, and notable relationships. They also discuss Matthew McConaughey and why he quit the rom-com business. And of course they recap all your favorite scenes and behind-the-scenes facts!

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Pitch Perfect: Why did the Cups song have such a hold on us?! Jan 31, 2024

Get ready, pitches! Today’s episode is all about Pitch Perfect — the making of the movie, the cast (Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Skylar Astin, and Adam DeVine), and fun facts about your favorite scenes (like how the iconic Cups song almost wasn’t in the movie!)

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Mean Girls (2024): Renee Rapp is THE Regina George Jan 24, 2024

The girls are back with another Mean Girls episode, this time on the 2024 musical movie! They chat all about the talented cast, their thoughts on whether the movie lived up to the hype, and recap the plot and changes from the original movie. They also do a deep analysis of the part of the movie that upset Lindsay Lohan… Was it intentional? Listen to find out more!

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Ice Princess: The movie that made us think we could become pro figure skaters Jan 17, 2024

Were your 2000s dreams of becoming a figure skater real or just because of Ice Princess? We’ll never know! The girls chat about the star-studded cast: Michelle Trachtenberg, Hayden Panettiere, Kim Cattrall, and Joan Cusack. They also discuss who did their own stunts and which actors were actually figure skaters. Plus, lots of behind-the-scenes fun facts!

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (never trust a man in his buzz cut era) Jan 10, 2024

Get back into your Hunger Games phase (if you ever left it) because this episode is all about The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! Megan and Jeni chat about how Rachel Zegler was unfairly canceled, why Tom Blyth’s mom got mad at him for this movie, and all the behind-the-scenes fun facts you need to know!

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When Harry Met Sally: Harry is our problematic fave Jan 03, 2024

Get a fresh 2024 perspective on the classic rom-com, When Harry Met Sally, because both Megan and Jeni had never seen it before now! They dive into fun facts about the movie, the Nora Ephron and Rob Reiner dynamic duo, and the cast: Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal, Carrie Fisher, and Bruno Kirby. They also discuss whether men and women can just be friends.

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Our chaotic 2024 pop culture predictions Dec 27, 2023

The Eras Tour, Hunger Games, and Barbie… oh my! Jeni and Megan break down their 2023 favorites: we’re talking movies, TV shows, and pop culture moments that broke the internet.

Then, the girls look into their crystal ball and make some 2024 predictions. Who will be canceled? Which celeb couples will break up? Which will get married? Who will be the next it-girl? And who will win the big Emmy awards?

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The Santa Clause: An unhinged Christmas classic Dec 20, 2023

Merry Christmas, besties! Jeni and Megan are covering their favorite holiday movie, The Santa Clause. The girls talk about who almost played Scott Calvin/Santa, Tim Allen’s interesting past, and all the behind-the-scenes of filming! Plus, the much darker original script (this is becoming a pattern, no?!)

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The Holiday: Don't watch this with a man Dec 13, 2023

Jeni and Megan are back to cover your favorite rom-com: The Holiday! They chat about the star-studded cast (Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black), writer/director/producer Nancy Meyers, and all the behind-the-scenes info you didn’t know you needed. Plus, who from the cast dated in real life!

P.S. This was Megan’s first time watching and Jeni’s first time watching with her boyfriend (don’t try that at home). So the girls are here to bring all the reactions!

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Elf: Jon Favreau’s midas touch Nov 29, 2023

The best way to spread Christmas cheer? Singing loud for all to hear! Or, maybe, listening to a podcast about everyone’s favorite Christmas movie, Elf! The girls discuss who almost played Buddy The Elf, Jon Favreau’s role in making the movie iconic, and how they always forget about blonde Zooey Deschanel! They also cover alllll the behind the scenes facts, like which scene was filmed in one take, how Zooey Deschanel’s singing talent was added into the script, and the original — much darker?! — script.

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Friends: The One Where We Remember Matthew Perry Nov 22, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving! Today the girls are chatting about Friends: The One with All the Thanksgivings (aka the one where Monica dances with a turkey on her head.) They chat about the making of the iconic show, the cast, and Matthew Perry’s life and legacy.

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Pretty Little Liars: Someone on the cast had a HUGE secret Nov 15, 2023

Got a secret, can you keep it? This week the girls chat about the Pretty Little Liars pilot! Find out who lied about their age to get on the show, where the cast is now, and what we all love (and love to hate!) about the pilot episode.

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Gilmore Girls: The show that fueled our caffeine addictions Nov 08, 2023

Grab your coffee and Pop-Tarts, because Megan and Jeni are chatting all about the Gilmore Girls pilot episode! Did you know Gilmore Girls had a surprisingly intense filming process for such a cozy, simple show? Dive into the drama behind-the-scenes and learn all about the cast (whose character was originally gender swapped, who quit smoking because the dialogue was too fast, why Melissa McCarthy was added to the cast, and more!)

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The Vampire Diaries: Nina Dobrev hated one brother and dated the other IRL Nov 01, 2023

Time for a rewatch of your favorite teen vampire show, TVD! Join Megan and Jeni for a discussion of The Vampire Diaries pilot episode. They talk about the cast (who dated + who secretly hated each other + their fav Atlanta bars) and break down the first episode of season one.

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Twilight: Is Edward’s brain 17 or 100? Oct 25, 2023

‘Tis the season of sparkly vampires and angsty teens — this ep is all about Twilight! Megan and Jeni chat about how Robert Pattinson almost got fired from Twilight, who almost played Bella instead of Kristen Stewart, and behind-the-scenes of the movie.

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Jennifer’s Body: Megan Fox is psychic (feat. FluentlyForward) Oct 18, 2023

Shannon from FluentlyForward joins the pod to talk all about the horror comedy Jennifer’s Body, starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried. They chat about the cast’s rumors and blind items, why the marketing of the movie was so terrible, and behind-the-scenes fun facts.

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Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Movie (because we had to!) Oct 16, 2023

Why did Taylor Swift cut THAT song? (We’re not okay.) The 13th episode HAD to be a special bonus chat for the Swifties. Feel like you’re chatting with friends about the Eras Tour Movie, its premiere and promotion, and how the movie compares to their Eras Tour experiences.

Megan and Jeni talk about how they became Swifties and what albums turn Taylor haters into lovers. They get excited about 1989 Taylor’s Version, Taylor Swift’s NFL takeover, and reminisce on listening to Taylor in the iPod days.

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Halloweentown: Why did they recast Marnie? Oct 11, 2023

Time to revisit a nostalgic Halloween favorite, Halloweentown! Megan and Jeni chat all about the making of the movie (including its origin story as a series for adults), details you may have missed, and the cast — Kimberly J. Brown, Debbie Reynolds, and Judith Hoag. Plus, they deep dive on the biggest question we all have about the series: Why did they recast Marnie in Return to Halloweentown?

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Hocus Pocus: Witches, virgin shaming, and Disney’s reign over Halloween Oct 04, 2023

Kicking off spooky season with Hocus Pocus, the movie that totally flopped before it became a cult classic (thanks, Disney Channel!) Megan and Jeni chat about a certain troublemaker on set, gross behind-the-scenes details, and all things Halloween to get you in the spooky spirit.

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The Princess Diaries: Why did everyone hate Anne Hathaway? Sep 27, 2023

If you didn’t want to be Princess of Genovia (and for Julie Andrews to be your long-lost royal grandmother)... Shut up! ;) Megan and Jeni discuss fun facts about The Princess Diaries, recap the best plot points, and do a pop culture deep dive into the era of “Hathahate” — when and why the internet turned on Anne Hathaway.

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Clueless: As if! They’re siblings… Sep 20, 2023

Megan and Jeni take on a classic in the pop culture zeitgeist, Clueless. It’s Megan’s first time watching it, so she has all the fresh takes without the bias of nostalgia. The girls chat all about the cast (like Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Stacey Dash, and Brittany Murphy) and the surprising celebs who almost played their roles. Learn why the girls think this movie is the 90’s version of Legally Blonde and hear their honest thoughts on Cher and Josh.

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Booksmart: Olivia Wilde’s first rodeo Sep 13, 2023

Megan and Jeni revisit a coming-of-age favorite, Booksmart! The girls discuss allll of the behind the scenes details, including real life friendships, director Olivia Wilde’s relationship with the cast (was it as dramatic as Don’t Worry Darling?), and how the script was changed three times.

To top it all off, the cast is stacked! Between Beanie Feldstein, Kaitlyn Dever, Jessica Williams, Jason Sudeikis, Lisa Kudrow, Molly Gordon, Diana Silvers, and Noah Galvin… *pause for breath*... there is certainly no lack of talent (or pop culture fun facts) in today’s recap. Enjoy!

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Mean Girls: "Fetch" definitely happened Sep 06, 2023

Girl World is not all it’s cracked up to be. In this episode, Jeni and Megan cover another high school classic, Mean Girls. While some jokes didn’t age well, the heart of this beloved comedy certainly did. The girls discuss Tina Fey’s inspiration for the movie (it’s not what you think!), who almost played Aaron Samuels, and the upcoming film, Mean Girls: The Musical.

The interview mentioned in this episode: Danny Franceze’s StyleLikeU Interview

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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah: The Sandler fam’s acting debut Sep 04, 2023

In a special bonus episode, Megan and Jeni chat about the new coming-of-age movie, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, starring Adam Sandler and his whole family. The girls discuss Adam’s two daughters, his friendship with Jennifer Aniston, and their favorite Hollywood nepo babies. And they find a way to bring up Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and Este Haim — because, of course.

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Juno: What Elliot Page thinks of it now Aug 30, 2023

What do Juno, Megan, and Jeni have in common? Dr. Pepper Lip Smacker! This episode is all about the 2007 surprise indie hit, Juno, starring Elliot Page and Michael Cera. Learn the latest details that have come out about the film — like how Elliot Page feels looking back on it, writer Diablo Cody’s concerns about the movie’s interpretation, and secret cast hookups (!!!) while filming.

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The Summer I Turned Pretty: Team Jelly, Connie baby, or… Steremiah? Aug 23, 2023

Let’s talk all about Season 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty! Megan and Jeni discuss Conrad’s and Jeremiah’s red flags, fun facts about the cast of TSITP, and Jenny Han. Most importantly, they reveal whose team they’re on! (Can you believe they managed to keep it a secret from each other until now?) And for their fellow Swifties, of course they talk about the cast's love for Taylor Swift and the songs they used in the show.

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Legally Blonde: What, like it’s hard? Aug 16, 2023

This is your sign to rewatch Legally Blonde. Megan and Jeni deep dive into the plot and behind the scenes of the movie, including fun facts about the cast (Warner had a crush on who?), other actresses considered for the role of Elle Woods, and the alternate endings that almost happened instead of the famous graduation speech.

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Barbie: Ken is a Horse Boy Aug 09, 2023

Welcome to Barbieland! Megan and Jeni chat about their personal experiences growing up with Barbie, the feminist messages in the movie, and recap the best (and worst) plot points. They also discuss the Hollywood drama around who would write the Barbie script and, more importantly, who would play the starring role.

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