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S7 Ep11: Our Vaccination Reviews, 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier' and 'Justice League' Reviewed, Instagram For Kids Mar 23, 2021

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We kick this week's show off with some good news - our panel is beginning to get vaccinated! Laura provides her review of the first Moderna shot mere hours after receiving it.
Spring breakers are ruining March again. What about "global pandemic" do these beachgoers not understand?
Pam got stitches (but don't worry, she's no snitch!).
It's a big week for DCU and MCU fans: The Justice League (Snyder Cut) and Falcon and Winter Soldier have dropped on HBO Max and Disney+.
Does the Snyder Cut have any business being 4 hours long? We'll leave that for the fans to decide.
Our first impressions of Marvel's Falcon and Winter Soldier, spoiler free!
An Instagram for kids could be coming to the app store, which prompts us to reflect on our own adolescent usage of the internet and social media.
A horrific shooting in Atlanta has left 8 dead, and provided yet another example of the deadly intersection of gun violence and discrimination.
We recommend the following resources to show your support for the Asian-American Pacific Islander community: StopAAPIhate.org and the Stop Asian Hate gofundme.
Hawaii is considering charging hikers for their own search and rescue missions if they don't follow the rules. Is there a discernible difference between a genuine accident and someone just being stupid?
Incoming Editor in Chief of Teen Vogue Alexi McCammond has stepped down after her racist tweets from high school surfaced. Where do we draw the line between giving people the chance to do better, and saying enough is enough?
We've got some entertainment recs and a good adulting tip in this week's recommendations: the Oscar-nominated 'Nomadland' (Andrew), invest in a First Aid kit and keep it stocked up (Pam), and 'Bag Man' by Rachel Maddow and Michael Yarvitz (Laura).
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Where do life goals end, and career goals begin? How much overlap is there for us?
What are our non-negotiables when considering a new job or project? What won't we compromise for our careers?
Pam has a story about an attractive job offer that would have required her to give up other freelancing, and why she turned it down!

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S7 Ep10: Laura's Vaccination Is Set, Biden Makes Bold Bets, Netflix Cracks Down on Password Sharing Mar 16, 2021

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PSA / Rage from Andrew: No one wants to hear your music out in public, especially in peaceful settings.
A couple of members of our panel have successfully signed up for vaccine appointments! Check your state's eligibility requirements or sign up for a waitlist here!
President Biden gave a primetime speech marking the anniversary of when COVID got real in the United States. In it, he predicted Americans could gather in "small groups" to celebrate the 4th of July. Do we think we'll be ready?
Andrew is already over all of this '1 year' talk - do we really want to mark the anniversary of a pandemic we're still living in?
Though the momentum looks to be positive, progress is inconsistent from state to state. We compare and contrast the responses from our states, and discuss how isolating it feels to take the pandemic seriously when you live somewhere that isn't.
Netflix is testing cracking down on accounts sharing passwords by limiting access to a specific household. We know, Netflix, times are rough and you've gotta find a way to make ends meet. 🙄
Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and HER had a great night at the 2021 Grammys, but Grammys viewership has continued to drop.
Pam and Laura have a bone to pick about the Grammys doing Selena dirty!
This week's recommendations should make you feel good: HiDrB.com to get on the vaccine waitlist (Andrew), Eloquii jeans (Laura), and Supergoop superscreen daily moisturizer (Pam).
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It's a music nostalgia week in honor of the Grammys. But first, let's take an awards show fashion quiz and fail it miserably.
We reminisce about the first CD or cassette tape we remember purchasing. Yes, we said cassette tape.
Naturally, this leads us into a round of 90s nostalgia, and we wonder if kids today get as hype about McDonald's Happy Meals as we did?
Do we have any musical phases we're embarrassed of now?

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S7 Ep9: AAPI Hate Crimes, WandaVision Reactions, Internet Accessibility Across America Mar 09, 2021

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We recorded this latest installment on International Women's Day, and we kick off the show with a reminder of the importance of intersectional feminism.

#Millennial has new artwork, courtesy of Emily Kardamis! What's that thing on the table??
We're (finally) going to be seeing an additional round of stimulus checks, but fewer people will receive them this time.
Special thanks to listener Michelle for providing resources about the increase in hate crimes towards AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Americans.
Advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate has documented 2,800 cases of anti-Asian hate instances over the course of the pandemic. Read their press release here.
Why is there such a gap between the FBI's reporting and the amount of hate-based discrimination experienced?
Our WandaVision review is spoiler-free, but Laura recommends re-watching Doctor Strange if you're feeling confused.
Tfw when you sit down for the new Tom & Jerry movie on HBO Max, but get part 1 of Zack Snyder's 'Justice League' instead. Oops.
We react to Harry and Meghan's bombshell interview with Oprah, but we're not shocked that institutions of royalty are racist af.
Who's really running the show, and shouldn't the buck stop with the Queen?
BAE supporter Kayla joins us to raise the issue of internet accessibility for rural populations in the United States.
Since internet is classified as a utility, shouldn't we treat it like one?
Laura tries to find common threads to connect recommendations, but who are we kidding? We're all over the place this week: Buy AppleCare (Andrew), Lipslut.com (Laura),‘Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry’ on Apple TV+ (Pam), and magsafe PopSocket adaptors for your new Magsafe compatible iPhones (Kayla).
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We've got more group interview questions! Do we think the internet has been more positive or negative for humanity?
"What is your favorite smell?" elicits some.... debatable answers (gasoline, cigarette smoke?).
What is that warm, homey smell we notice on people sometimes? Would we ever say anything?
We reminisce about the adventure time we had as kids exploring our worlds.

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S7 Ep8: Tipping Culture, Do We Like The New Vaccine?, Voter Suppression, Pandering At The Golden Globes Mar 02, 2021

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This week we discovered each of us has a catch-phrase?! Listen to find out what they are!

Is tipping culture out of control? How do we handle situations where it's unclear whether tipping is appropriate? Andrew shares a recent story.
With Johnson & Johnson's vaccine receiving emergency FDA approval, conversations abound about vaccine preferences. Do we have one?
Andrew considers a pilgrimage to Gila County, Arizona for a shot at the vaccine.
San Diego Comic Con has already canceled its in-person July convention, but will host an in-person event in November. Will we be over the trauma of mandated isolation by then?
Laura issues a Cuomo correction, but Gov. Cuomo is still in some shit.
A Georgia Tale: Battleground State, Voter Suppression Fuckery.
We detail how Georgia Republicans have been for expanding easy access to voting, until they decided they didn't like the way people were voting.
A new Equality Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, and would enshrine nondiscrimination practices into law for sexual orientation and gender identity (no one tell #jkr).
United States Postal Service vehicles are getting an upgrade, prompting many to wonder: are they derpy or cute?
Paramount+ has unveiled its upcoming slate of programs... and they. are. all. revivals. or. spinoffs.
Pam reminds us that progress can be frustratingly slow in light of the 2021 Golden Globes.
Lady Gaga's dog walker might need a raise after being shot when defending her pups from a dog napper. Do we think the thief knew they were Gaga's dogs?
We're all over the board with this week's recommendations: Toaster oven air fryers (Andrew), HBO's 'Allen v Farrow' (Laura), and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' (Pam).
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Surprise Bitch! victim and epidemiologist Elizabeth graciously answers our most burning questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Pam wants this group of friends to learn more about each other, and she's ready with questions!
What did we imagine being 30+ years old would be like? Could we even picture it?
What's our code behind having (or not having) tattoos?
...and more!

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S7 Ep7: Most Annoying Phrases, Fled Cruz and Winter Storm Uri, Clubhouse Feb 23, 2021

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What's a phrase people say all the time that you hate? We "did a thing" and got feedback LIVE on air! And friend of the show Shane brings some Los Angeles sunshine to the panel this week!

It's happening again: people continue to cause destruction by celebrating their unborn babies' genitals via explosion.
Do we wish ill on anyone? No. Do we care that Rush Limbaugh died? Also no.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is under fire after the state Attorney General released a report indicating that Cuomo's office underreported the number of COVID-related nursing home deaths. Can we sympathize with his position?
Winter Storm Uri has devastated much of the southern and middle United States. Particularly in Texas, where the power grid has been deregulated for two decades because dErEGuLaTiOn MeAnS fREedOm.
As if the human and infrastructure toll wasn't bad enough, consumers are now having to fight power bills for tens of thousands of dollars.
Flyin' Cruz, Cancun Cruz, Fled Cruz: how many names can we come up with for a Senator for abandoning his state in the middle of a crisis?
Meanwhile, AOC and Beto O'Rourke have picked up the slack for Ted to show Texans what real leadership looks like. Remember, Texas: y'all can vote this fucker out in 2024.
Dolly Parton says "thanks, but no thanks" to a Tennessee state Capitol proposal for a statue of her likeness.
Do we allow smartphone apps to track us? We don't think so... but maybe, kinda sorta.
Can we just get a villain origin story that doesn't try to humanize the villain for once?
Clubhouse: what we like, what we're confused about, and whether or not you're missing out by not having early access.
We've got a little bit of everything in this week's recommendations: Follow @NASAPersevere for the adventures of a real-life Wall-E (Andrew), Gino's pizza in Atlanta (Laura), Silicone popcorn poppers (Pam), and 'The Warmth of Other Suns' by Isabel Wilkerson (Shane).

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What the hell did Armie Hammer do, and how does it relate to online dating?
Will someone this rich and connected actually face consequences for his actions?
We cover some of our Patrons' cringiest online dating stories, and they remind us of a few of our own.

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S7 Ep6: Bye Bye Tight Jeans, Bucket List Items, Gina and Joss Cancelled Feb 16, 2021

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A polar vortex has struck the southern United States and skinny jeans are out.

The gang reacts to the fashion trends Gen Z says make us "old." 😂
Pam is thankful to all the fast food joints for reminding her it's almost Lent with their fish alternatives.
We ask our Discord community: what is something you've done that you recommend everyone add to their bucket list? (Thanks Idea Guy!)
The perks of traveling and exploring alone. Ahhhhh...
Be sure to check out our latest BREAKING NEWS installment for our immediate reactions to the impeachment trial acquittal over the weekend.
What is the future of the Republican party? Will they split, or fall into line?
A Utah school told parents they could opt their kids out of their Black History Month curriculum, prompting us to examine our own schooling experiences on this topic.
Vaccine tourism is ramping up with tens of thousands crossing state lines to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Would we do the same?
This week in canceled: Joss Whedon and Gina Carano being held accountable for their patterns of toxic behavior.
Taylor Swift is kicking off her massive re-recording project with "Taylor's Version" of 'Fearless!'
We've got a little bit of everything for this week's recommendations: 'Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar' (Andrew), The Last of Us's 'Left Behind' downloadable content (Laura), and Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella' on Disney+ (Pam).
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What's the worst piece of advice you've ever gotten? We've got some doozies!
"Accept less money or your husband will feel emasculated" excuse me wut?
Pam and Laura remember all the times a well-meaning adult told them boys were mean to them because of a crush.
How poor self-esteem can translate to some pretty terrible advice giving.
A "gay" handshake. Wtf?

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S7 Ep5: Super Bowl Reactions, Cutting the Vaccine Line, Olivia Wilde's 'No Assholes' Policy Feb 09, 2021

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Did we all watch the Super Bowl? You know we didn't. But did we have some thirsty moments with those commercials? You know we did. 👀

Laura prepares to ask Elon Musk if she can pay for a trip to Mars with Dogecoin.
COVID cases have been steadily trending down - what do we make of this development?
Trump's second impeachment trial begins TODAY. Are we subjecting ourselves to the political theater?
Democrats are split on the subject of means testing for the next round of stimulus payments, and we call BS on lowering the qualifying income thresholds.
Smartmatic has filed a $2.7 billion lawsuit against FOX News for spreading misinformation and lies about the 2020 election outcome.
Are we surprised that celebrities and the uber wealthy are finding ways to cut the vaccine line?
Multiple Gamestop stock projects are in the works, including at HBO. Why do we need another show about something we're actively living?
Olivia Wilde has a "no assholes" policy as a director, which appears to have led to the firing of Shia Lebouf last fall. What other toxic workplace trends can Hollywood work to create accountability for?
Some California lawmakers really want Disneyland to reopen, and we have mixed feelings as a panel.
This week's recommendations will make you feel good: Super Mario 3D World (Andrew), Generation G lipstick by Glossier (Laura), and 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' (Pam).
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We review the New York Times documentary "Framing Britney Spears."
It's tragic to consider all the mixed signals being sent Britney's way when she was a literal minor, especially considering it doesn't seem she was adequately protected.
Do we believe Britney wants out of her conservatorship?
What do we make of the representation of the #FreeBritney movement?

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S7 Ep4: Student Loan Forgiveness A Bad Thing?, How Our Relationship to Politics Has Changed, Netflix's Bad Recs Feb 02, 2021

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We're back-to-back with Micah appearances on #Millennial - he had more to say, so we're here to listen!

Kicking off Black History Month right, Stacey Abrams has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize!
Who thought we'd ever regret not investing in GameStop?
Professor Micah oversees our bastardized explanation of what happened with the stock market last week, and we share our thoughts on responsible investment.
Micah sticks to trading on the stalk market in Animal Crossing, and Laura bet a few dollars on Dogecoin.
We unpack an unpopular student loan forgiveness opinion from the Confessional, and a multifaceted conversation ensues about how complicated this issue is.
Are federal student loans representative of predatory lending by the government?
How has our relationship with politics changed over the last few years? We're more critical, more locally focused, and setting more boundaries with our consumption of cable news.
Netflix is bringing a "shuffle play" feature to life in early 2021, which will allow streamers to opt into a shuffle cycle of content that Netflix deems relevant to us based on our watch history.
Even though the shuffle option will allow you to skip items you're not feeling, how much confidence do we have in Netflix's recommendations algorithm?
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett have recorded a new album, but will also be featured in a documentary about Bennett's struggle with Alzheimer's.
Our recommendations are all over the place this week: Pick up your dog's shit (Andrew), 'Anything for Selena' (Pam), Laura and Marc's WandaVision Q&A (Laura), and 'The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel' (Micah).
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What is making New Year's resolutions feel so difficult this year?
We revisit 2020's resolutions, and how they went off the rails.
Is being a professional pothead a bad thing? Laura's certainly drinking less booze.
Micah provides some great tips to stay motivated and hold ourselves accountable.
Somehow we go on a tangent about Oat Milk. NO IDEA WHY!

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S7 Ep3: Biden's First Week, Laura Fights A Gas Station, GOT and HP Spinoffs Cometh Jan 26, 2021

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Welcome back, Micah! Last time you were on, the pandemic was bad. This time... it's still really bad.
Biden week 1 scandals: wears a rolex, has a Peloton, didn't wear a mask at a family-only event... when will the tan suit scandal hit?
PSA: Don't feed your dog grain-free food. Andrew laments the parental advice that got him here, and recommends further reading from the American Kennel Club and DogFoodAdvisor.com to make sure your pup is on a healthy diet.
Laura and her neighbors are fighting a potential gas station development across the street, but Andrew thinks Laura would love a view of Chevron out her bedroom window.
Here we go again: House managers delivered an article of impeachment to the Senate, where the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump will happen in the next couple of weeks.
President Biden has been busy signing executive orders, including substantive protections for DACA recipients and reversing Trump's transgender ban in the military.
Mitch, you're in no position to strongarm anyone. An hour after we finished recording this episode, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer gave us exactly the kind of response we wanted to see to McConnell's continued demands to protect the filibuster.
Laura's Rage of the Week: Africa may not receive widespread COVID vaccinations until 2022 or later.
Misinformation about election fraud has reportedly dropped 73% on Twitter since Trump was banned. What other avenues do we foresee the orange menace pursuing to keep his brand alive?
With a slew of movies being delayed again, we wonder if we'll ever feel comfortable sitting in a movie theater again.
Micah fills us in on the upcoming Game of Thrones spinoff series, Tales of Dunk & Egg.
A Harry Potter series is reportedly in the early stages of development at HBO Max. We'd love to be excited, but can't ignore the bigoted elephant in the room. #JKR
It's all entertainment recommendations this week: Rocket League (Andrew), The Forest (Laura), and 'Ripper Street' (Micah).
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MuggleSuck AMA, Micah edition. It's our first time getting Micah's perspective on the early days of working on a prominent fansite, and the tea is hot.
How did we handle working for a business where the adults in power didn't have our best interests in mind?
Andrew reveals new information that has Laura and Micah wide-eyed.

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S7 Ep2: Andrew's Bumble Scandal, WandaVision Reactions, WTF Trump News Jan 19, 2021

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The second week of 2021 wasn't... as bad? Maybe?

The Bumble scandal: Andrew believes his photo was stolen to make an imposter account. (Little does he know...)
CELEBRATE: your federal student loans will not go into repayment at the end of the month!
What's in Biden's $1.9 trillion covid relief package? We go over the deets, and Laura complains about the Democratic infighting already happening.
Not content with the amount of whataboutism that's happened so far this year, Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) compared inflammatory comments by Robert De Niro, Kathy Griffin, and Madonna to the actual armed insurrection perpetuated by Trumpian, white supremacist terrorists.
WTF News makes its 2021 debut: the Trump admin lied about having vaccines in reserve, taxpayers have been paying $3,000 a month for Javanka to refuse use of bathroom facilities to their Secret Service detail, women on Bumble have been conservative catfishing to identify and turn in insurrectionists, and members of Congress may have lead "reconnaissance tours" in the days before the attack on the Capitol.
Who should become the new, permanent host of Jeopardy? Andrew has opinions.
We've got some spoiler-free thoughts on the first two episodes of WandaVision - all is not as it seems!
How could Marvel Studios bring Chris Evans back for more Captain America without it seeming like a cash grab?
We've got all the entertainment you'll need in this week's recommendations: 'Promising Young Woman' (Andrew), backyard.co (Pam), and Hunt a Killer (Laura).
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We dive into a new study at Pew Research Center, which looks at the current state of online harassment.
With most U.S. Americans saying social media companies are doing a poor job moderating bullying on their platforms, what changes do we think might help?
We share the online harassment we've seen first hand, but also turn the scipt on ourselves: is it possible we've ever bullied someone online?
Patrons sound off and share their own stories, proving that social media is, indeed, a dumpster fire.

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