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Episode 23: A Most Excellent Episode ft. Mike! Jun 13, 2020

Note: This episode was filmed on the 30th of March, 2020. Some material may be out of date.

WRL has been released from its time in lockdown, and we've brought a special guest with us. This week’s WRL tackles such subjects as: Who are the Marcato bros? What's Quentin Tarantino's new project? And many other things probably happened but it's late and I want to sleep.

Topics:

Super Marcato bros

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

Neon Genesis Evangelian

Episode 22: WEATHERCHAT! THE NEW ROLE-PLAY PODCAST! Mar 27, 2020

Recorded Feb, 2020.

Join Annika & Luci for a virus-free-discussion of:
A new ratings system for sensitive millennials, WEATHERCHAT! THE PODCAST!, super wikipedia, anime, Mc-Scandals and the elephant in the room that only Luci can see!

CW: discussion of weight, weight-loss & body size from 30:45 to 34:02.

WRLS discussed this (BUMPER!) episode:
- Infomocracy by Malka Older
- “You’re Wrong About” podcast
- My Hero Academia
- Zutomayo
- How an Ex-Cop Rigged McDonald’s Monopoly Game and Stole Millions
- Harry Potter fan fic: Azoth by zeitgeistic (NSFW)

Episode 21: Big Napkin Shills Aug 18, 2019

WRL has sold out this week with their new uber sponsors. Will we ever forgive them?

This week the crew tackle such subjects as: Where was Team Rocket? Will Warner Bros sue? And why is Annika Smethurst? All that plus giant waffles, Tattoos in Japan and Wet & Wild Water World people.

P.s. we bumped the microphone a fair bit because we’re unprofessional as h*ck so if that will annoy you, you might wanna skip this one!

INSTAGRAM: @watch_read_listen for pics of our cake-sized waffles and the creepy sim-replicants Annika made of us.

Dishonourable mention:

- The Detective Pikachu movie

Our WRLs this episode:

- Always Be My Maybe (movie)

- Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster (podcast)

- The LEGO movie 2 (movie)

Fan fic corner mentions:

- Harry Potter but in 7 different genres: https://youtu.be/dldGFHrv__k

- Album Potter series (1-7) by NoahPhantom

Link to book 1 (Albus Potter And The Global Revelation): https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8417562/1/Albus-Potter-and-the-Global-Revelation

- ONE FINAL MENTION: “Starwars SC38 re-imagined” by FXitinpost: https://youtu.be/to2SMng4u1k

Questions about Japan & links mentioned:

- Podcast about the history of homosexuality in japan: http://isaacmeyer.net/2018/08/3201/

- Simon and Martina’s how to Onsen video: https://youtu.be/DR2Z_zx8iF4

Edited by Liam Majoros and Annika

Episode 20: CRACKING THE PLOT IN TOKYO Jun 06, 2019

Annika and the team are live from Tokyo as they talk about what it's like to live in a new country, and discuss the entertainment they've absorbed while there . Will the Emperor ban this podcast? Are "THE RICH" evil? Why is there so many sales people ringing their doorbell at ungodly hours of the morning? All that plus cracking the plot, Darude sandstorm and even more Potter fanfic.

This episode’s WRLs:

- Tri4th & Japense “Instru” music

Tri4th on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3KDIK5M4zCbfC_n7bcLpw

Tri4th’s website: https://tri4th.com/

- Vice Series “The Story Of” *note: Luci got the name of the series wrong in the episode*

BLUE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epnsRRPtoeU

DARUDE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsGrfU5buKc

- Alexandra Quick series by Inverarity

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra-Quick-and-the-Thorn-Circle

3D rendering of Alexandra (actually quite good and Annika is a mean lady: https://quickipedia.fandom.com/wiki/AlexandraQuick )

Fan Fiction to eBook Converter: http://ficsave.xyz/

- God Is Dead Podcast (NSFW) by struthless and brycevmills

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/god-is-dead/id1355643870

Instagram: @godisdeadnotclickbait

- Dream by Annika’s brain at 4am

Recorded 30th April 2019 - it’s been a long time from recording to publishing because our editor got a better-paying job haha. Sooo if you are a fan of us doing more frequent podcasts, chuck in a dollar to help pay our editor more so he’ll be incentivised to get to them faster: www.patreon.com/AnnikaVictoria

Follow us on Instagram: @watch_read_listen to get updates on new episodes!

Leave comments for this episode on our podcast page, www.annikavictoria.com/podcast

And if there are directors listening who want to make a movie from Annika’s fantastic dream script... you know where to find me ;) (www.annikavictoria.com/podcast)

Much love!

Podcast edited by Liam Majoros

Episode 19: We now return to your irregularly scheduled programming! Apr 01, 2019

The crew of two are back for the first episode of 2019 as they WRLcap what media they've consumed in the last 3 months . What makes Netflix series fall apart? Do Australians swear too much? Can you befriend the racist aliens? All that plus trashy Young Adult tropes and more fart talk. See you all for episode 20, coming... soon?

What we WRL’d (mini-WRL’d?) this podcast:

Dragon Friends podcast (NSFW)

Delain - Masters of Destiny (song)

Stellaris (Video Game)

Shannara Chronicles (Netflix show)

I’m Good by Wafia (song)

Speechless Season 3 (TV show), currently airing

Brooklyn 99 Season 6 (TV show), currently airing

Episode 18: Didn't Watch, Didn't Read, Didn't Listen (Game). The Holiday Special! Dec 19, 2018

It's holiday time at the WRL studio, and Annika and Luci break from the usual podcast for the first episode of DWDRDL! Is this episode a low-key mess? How does Captain America spend his time on the internet in 2018? Does Annika understand what her own topic is? All that plus Fan Fiction updates, Salty Thicc Snacc, and introducing the new Avengers: John Worthington, Amy Shark, Flame Guy, Rockman and Groot.

Subjects:

The Marvel Cinematic Universe

Instagram Slang

DC Comics

Drake: In My Feelings & The Kiki Chalange

Episode 17: KNOW MY CHANGING STANDARDS!! Nov 26, 2018

Purple hair girl and Co-Host are back with another fortnight of media recommendations. Who is the villain of the WRL podcast? What was drawn on the teachers cars? Why is Batman now a Ninja? All that plus lactose updates, Harry Potter shipping, a nuanced discussion on the sensibilities of different cultures, and giant mechs made from swarms of monkeys.

In This Episode We Discuss:

Harry Potter fan fiction: Oh God, Not Again!: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4536005/1/Oh-God-Not-Again

Batman Ninja: https://www.netflix.com/title/80244455

American Vandal: https://www.netflix.com/title/80117545

Intimate strangers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intimate_Strangers_(2018_film)

Episode 16: Annika, Luciano, Scotty and the Ninjas Too. Nov 12, 2018

Annika and Luciano are back from their break after their break with another WRL. What makes an interesting prank? Should this podcast be named "Watch, Watch, Watch? Will Paul Rudd save this podcast? All that plus chair squeaking, relationship podcast goals, going on rambles, and a list of not great but fairly inoffensive and easy to watch, non brain-hurty low-stakes comidies.

Wrl Topics:

Ghost-busters 2016 Directors cut: https://itunes.apple.com/au/movie/ghostbusters-2016/id1125586234

Sam Johnson voice teacher: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCANrYDf_rhQw16jo5ImerlQ

Bad Neighbours: (Trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrAf5ALLxGI

Epica - Beyond the Matrix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhGgb1E3HpQ

Episode 15: God Speed, Little Cheese Fries Sep 18, 2018

Annika and Luciano are back from Vidcon with another week of irreverent ramblings. Will Annika get her Cheesy Fries? Is Luciano allowed to talk? Will anyone listen to the end of the podcast to find out? All that plus conspiracy theories, Freudian frauds, Bernie Sanders new cheesy campaign, and a bonus episode of the hit podcast: "Watchdog".

Topics/WRLs of this episode:

Record of a Spaceborn Few - Becky Chambers
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K
My Dad Wrote A Porno Podcast

And then a discussion of what went down at Vidcon 2018 (Australia)!

Edited by Liam Majoros.

Episode 14: Welcome to Cereal - It's Crunch Time. Aug 14, 2018

Hear ye to a tragic tale of Luci's childhood... when he was denied Fruit Loops for multiple birthdays in a row. *Tiniest Violin in the World Plays*. Today is a very upbeat chat! I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed chatting to each other!

Today we talk about:

- Offbeat Bride: https://offbeatbride.com/
and the article by Lisa Walters titled "my husband is not a hero for marrying me"
https://offbeatbride.com/chronic-illness-and-marriage/

- Yu-Gi-Oh! On netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/70177034

- The Fab 5 and their Instagram lives

Jonathan: @jvn
https://www.instagram.com/jvn/

Tan: @tanfrance
https://www.instagram.com/tanfrance/

Karamo: @karamobrown
https://www.instagram.com/karamobrown/

Antoni: @antoni
https://www.instagram.com/antoni/

Bobby: @bobbyberk
https://www.instagram.com/bobbyberk/

- The Digimon (movie) Soundtrack!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digimon:_The_Movie#Soundtrack

Episode 13: Mild-Mannered and Non-Confrontational Jul 31, 2018

Annika paints her nails sparkly colours (and keeps doing so when Luci tells her she's ruining the audio coz F**K THE MAN) and Luci describes himself as mild-mannered and non-confrontational after declaring himself the most-important, number #1 co-host of WRL. We also talk about rescue dogs for a fairly long time. Soz about that.

In this episode we discuss:

Martin Clunes - A Man And His Dogs: https://www.netflix.com/title/80108179

Champions on Netflix (sadly discontinued after season 1): https://www.netflix.com/title/80192577

Friendly Fire podcast: http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/friendly-fire

The Black Box by aivi & surasshu: https://aivi-surasshu.bandcamp.com/

Edited by Liam Majoros.

Episode 12: Welcome to the Floop Show Jul 14, 2018

In today's episode Annika chills out with some chillhop...or is it lo-fi hip hop? While Luci gets embarrassed about bad Canadian TV and they both get excited about a great new sitcom. Plus this years hand chosen Eurovision picks!

Links:

Annika's "Cafe Chill" playlist: https://soundcloud.com/annika-victoria-455317256/sets/cool-songs

Speechless season 1 (itunes link): https://itunes.apple.com/au/tv-season/speechless-season-1/id1141142119

Simon and Martina'' Pizza Hut video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHjLF67fjdk

Monsters by Saara Alto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdjiuCUUpPc

Higher Ground by Rasmussen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0kP074Mw0k

Edited by: Liam Majoros

Episode 11: The Smash 92.9 with Luco and Anno Jun 30, 2018

Today’s episode is a bit of a hilarious shambles because we both had some kind of illness 😝 Luci believes that he’s a drive-time radio host and Annika thinks she’s got to head back to the mothership. Oh boy. But we still manage to talk about some good WLRs! Including:

Flash forward podcast https://www.flashforwardpod.com/

Lindsay Ellis https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1h-Wqjtwz7uUANw6gazRw

The Dodo: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDodoSite
Boy and pitbull are best friends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZnxShPM_NY
Whale saves diver from sharks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTw8MR67xv8

Charly Bliss https://charlybliss.bandcamp.com/

Edited by: Liam Majoros

Episode 10: Watchdog/Dogwatch Jun 04, 2018

Today’s episode is interrupted a lot by a Schnootimus Maximus who just wants to play. Luckily, she’s pretty damn cute.

Our WRLs this week are:

1. Star Wars Minute (a podcast): http://www.starwarsminute.com/

2. Gavin and Stacey: https://www.netflix.com/title/70157420 (Netflix Australia link, sorry if it’s not available in your country!)

3. The Phantom Menace (good luck justifying this wrl, Luci)

4. Cat Pictures, Please by Naomi Kritzer.
Short Story book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35394775-cat-pictures-please-and-other-stories

Escape Pod (episode 613): http://escapepod.org/2018/02/01/escape-pod-613-cat-pictures-please/

Keep up to date with us on instagram, @watch_read_listen
http://instagram.com/watch_read_listen

Episode edited by Liam Majoros.

Episode 9: Bourgey boy Luci May 14, 2018

In today’s episode, there’s some 1 v 1 class warfare going on, with Luci revealing his very bourgeois roots. After Annika makes fun of Luci for about, oh, the first 10 minute of the podcast (join in, it’s fun teasing Luci), we move on to some really lovely news and some good music, podcast and tv recommendations. Oh, and some really quality jokes ;)

ABC Social Class survey: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-13/what-your-habits-reveal-about-your-social-class/9610658

The Good News Network: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/
The Gofundme Fundraiser for Johnny: https://www.gofundme.com/hvv4r-paying-it-forward

Elephant Sessions - Wet Field Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxIX4TUyz_c

The Guilty Feminist Podcast: http://guiltyfeminist.com/

Occupied: https://www.netflix.com/title/80092654

Podcast episode edited by Liam Majoros.

Episode 8: WRL is back, ALRIGHT! Apr 30, 2018

Giovanni and Redavnia are back, alright! In today's episode, Luci just can't stop singing and is totally going to get us sued by the Backstreet boys - and JT wasn’t even in the Backstreet boys (he was in NSYNC). Oh, Luci - what a whackazoid. Annika's reclining (apparently, in a morph suit) and talking about her bleep bloop music again, so what else is new? p.s. Thanks for all your lovely itunes reviews!
CW/TW: Luci’s 2nd WRL segment. where domestic violence and substance abuse is discussed, begins at 24:33.
Links to WRL’s mentioned in the episode!

1. Shnababula’s NES Jams: https://shnabubulamusic.bandcamp.com/album/nes-jams
Souncloud: https://soundcloud.com/shnabubula/sets/nes-jams

2. James Acaster: Repertoire
https://www.netflix.com/title/80213803

3. Escape pod - Episode #614, Sparg by Brian Trent, Narrated by Alasdair Stuart:
http://escapepod.libsyn.com/escape-pod-614-sparg
Escape pod: http://escapepod.org/

4. Ermal Meta - Vietato Morire https://youtu.be/4WMejmcT9ZY

Episode edited by Liam Majoros.

Episode 7: Oh no, I ended up gendering that chicken. Apr 12, 2018

Why did the chicken go to the hot chicken shop? You'll have to listen to this week's episode to find out! This week it's a very chatty WRL, where we finally get onto our recommendations, including an awesome netflix original anime, Queer Eye and the cutest instagram account ever. And then Luci talks about history but don't worry, it's actually pretty interesting and leads to a discussion about the stereotypes we hold for different cities.

A.I.C.O. Incarnation: https://www.netflix.com/title/80161848

Knights of Sidonia as well: https://www.netflix.com/title/70301578

Queer Eye: https://www.netflix.com/title/80160037

Wolfgang2242: https://www.instagram.com/wolfgang2242/

Italian Venice: A History
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/italian-venice-r-j-b-bosworth/1119045595

Episode edited by Liam Majoros.

Episode 6: Luci's head started rotating 360 degrees and we DON'T know why. Apr 04, 2018

The episode where we kinda rag on teens a bit (sorry, teens) and Luci manages to make one WRL into 2 like some kinda magic trick. Probably due to his rotate-itis. Also, a lot of fake news. Oh and can someone please explain welcome to nightvale to Annika?!? She just doesn't get it!

Things we WRL'd in this episode:

The Mortified Guide: https://www.netflix.com/title/80118913

The mortified podcast: http://getmortified.com/podcast/

Babylon Berlin: https://www.netflix.com/title/80136321

Welcome to Nightvale: http://www.welcometonightvale.com/

Zu Asche, Zu Staub by Severija (slightly NSFW filmclip): https://youtu.be/uekZpkYf7-E

Episode 5: #Relatable Mar 20, 2018

Annika reclines (because of back pain not because she's a roman emperor) and pretends to be interested in video games. Luci learns how to make a church organ out of furbies.

Stuff we talk about:

Dragon’s Dogma:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/
Look Mum No Computer - Furby Organ video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYLBjScgb7o
Imaginary Worlds podcast:
https://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/
A Very Fatal Murder:
https://www.theonion.com/c/a-very-fatal-murder
So... we made an Instagram account! Leave feedback for the podcast & suggestions of good WRLs you’ve had on our latest post on there! @watch_read_listen http://www.instagram.com/watch_read_listen

Episode 4: Welcome to WHIRL, cor blimey! Mar 13, 2018

Links to the things mentioned in this episode:

Ball Park Music - Good Mood:

- Official Video Clip of "Exactly How You Are" from the album: https://youtu.be/9P80CfHTIG0

- Digital Download: https://www.ballparkmusic.com/products/good-mood-digital-download

- Good Mood on Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/good-mood/1324374095

Erik Singer's Accent Videos on WIRED: https://youtu.be/NvDvESEXcgE

One Day At A Time on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80095532

La notte by Modà: https://youtu.be/R3Ob_fTaWmI

Edited by Liam Majoros and Annika Victoria.

Episode 3: Why Let a Woman Make a Joke, When a Man Can Just Yell His Half-Joke?? Mar 06, 2018

Waypoint Article on Overwatch & The Glass Cliff: https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/gy8g33/esports-and-the-glass-cliff-overwatch-league-may-get-first-woman-player

Snail's House on Bandcamp: https://0101.bandcamp.com/ and Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ujico

p.s. Annika's favourite song from Snail's House is Hot Milk: https://youtu.be/N8nGig78lNs :)

Amy MacDonald Leap Of Faith: https://youtu.be/ND_NODvP6HU

Bridget Christie: Stand Up For Her https://www.netflix.com/title/80179907

Episode edited by Liam Majoros.

Episode 2: Politically Correct Content... and the Three Musketeers Feb 22, 2018

Links to things mentioned in this episode!

Jessica Kellgren-Fozard - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdi0yUyGW1PKzYXaIACnuA

She's All Fat Podcast: https://shesallfatpod.com/

Melissa Gibson: https://www.instagram.com/yourstruelymelly/

Episode 1: Don't Sue Me Celine Dion Feb 10, 2018

Annika and Luciano talk Kashka, Lord of the Rings, Idle Weekend, Color Club and not getting sued for copyright infringement.

Kashka Bandcamp: https://kashka.bandcamp.com/track/wild-things

Idle Weekend: https://www.idlethumbs.net/idleweekend/

Color Club: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8GntCqpzZ3pGZh_mUnfqLg

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