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    The Afternoon Special

    Your friend who knows just a little bit too much about pop culture. Each week, join Bobbi Miller as she takes deep dives into everything in pop culture that you never knew to ask about, but now need the answer to.
    “I started The Afternoon Special as a series of videos on TikTok to keep me sane in the beginning of the pandemic. Soon, I decided to take my pop culture love to podcasts and The Afternoon Special Podcast was born,” says Bobbi Miller, host and creator of the show, which was chosen as the Apple Podcasts’ Spotlight pick for March 2023.
    Bobbi, who describes herself on the show as “your friend who know just a little bit too much about pop culture” takes her audience on an eclectic deep dive of topics that range from adult animation to vampires in media, and what makes the perfect holiday special. 
    “The main approach I have when deciding topics for the show begins with the question of ‘What’s a pop culture question that you didn’t know to ask, but now you’re dying for the answer to?’ and then the episode is born from there,” she says.
    Bobbi has great ambitions for the show, but ultimately, she wants to keep it enjoyable for both herself and the audience. “I hope the show will continue to expand into other formats like listen-alongs or live shows,” she says. “No matter what, I just want to make sure the show remains fun. I hope the audience always walks away from each episode either having learned something new or just having had a good time.”

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    2000's How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a Year Round Film Dec 20, 2023

    This week's episode is The Afternoon Special podcast's midseason finale and we're spending it by pleading with you for 30 minutes that you should watch 2000's How The Grinch Stole Christmas year round. Perhaps the best episode yet.

    See you in February 2024 for the second half of season 5! Happy New Year!

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    Snoopy: Gen Z's Animated Antidepressant Dec 13, 2023

    The days are getting shorter. The wind is getting a biting chill to it. Life can start feeling bleak around the holiday season and being frank, I know Seasonal Affective Disorder is kicking major ass right now.

    In this dark hour, we need a hero. A hero to save us all. And who know that hero would come in a little black and white mute beagle with the alias Joe Cool, or more commonly known as Snoopy. If you’ve been on any social media site, there’s been a bit of a uptick in Snoopy related content of all kinds. Merch hauls, edits, literally anything with Snoopy at the center of it.

    With most of us watching A Charlie Brown Christmas in the next week, I thought we’d take a deep dive into Snoopy, the world of Peanuts, and get to the core of what makes them effective depression ward offs.


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    Why May December is the Sleeper Hit of the Year Dec 06, 2023

    Last Friday, one of the best films of the year dropped on Netflix. From director Todd Haynes and starring Julianne Moore, Nathalie Portman, and Charles Melton, MAY DECEMBER was a film that was only somewhat on my radar and now I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. It's easily in the top 3 films of the year.

    This will be a spoiler review so if you’re remotely interested in seeing the film, GO WATCH IT and then come back here to listen.

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    Irony is Killing Rom Coms Nov 29, 2023

    This week’s episode was born out of conversation being had on Twitter. The topic at hand was around why rom coms don’t really feel like rom coms anymore with our irony obsessed culture being the main culprit. We yearn for the days of classic films like When Harry Met Sally or even newer picks like To All The Boys I've Loved Before, an earnest rom com that didn't need to wink and nod to the audience that it was rom com.

    And that got the wheels of my brain turning. Has irony killed our ability to enjoy an honest rom com? Is an aversion to the cinema’s take on love a sign of our own qualms with love? Were rom coms of the past in need of a fix and this is the answer?

    This week, we’re going to get to the bottom of this problem with the modern day rom com.

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    Scott Pilgrim is a Loser and I Can Prove It (Missed Connections) Nov 22, 2023

    With the newest edition to the Scott Pilgrimverse, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, premiering on Netflix, I thought I'd finally right a wrong and watch 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (I know). This week, in a new series (that may only have one episode, you know me) that I'm calling Missed Connections, I look back on Scott Pilgrim with fresh 25 year old eyes and give you my thoughts!

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    Are The Looney Tunes Going to Save Hollywood? Nov 15, 2023

    When you think about Hollywood royalty, you may think about legacy studios or starlets of yesteryear, but when I think about Hollywood royalty, I think about characters and one group of characters that are the epitome of tinseltown nobility is the Looney Tunes.

    The Tunes of Loon have been in the news a lot recently with the shelving of the live action/animation hybrid film, Coyote vs. Acme by Warner Bros. and this week, we are taking a brief walk through the history of the Looney Tunes, why Hollywood doesn’t know what to do with them, and why they’re so important.

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    The Curious Case of Betty Boop Nov 01, 2023

    Betty Boop. She’s a pop culture icon. She’s recognized the world over for either her signature curls, her signature catchphrase (boop oop be doop), or the fact that she can be found on merch for almost every roadside attraction in America. No matter where from, you know Betty. But who is she? Well, she is the subject of a bit of controversy in recent years on her origins and this week, we’re going to dive into it.

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    It's Alive!: A Brief-ish History of the Movie Monster Oct 25, 2023

    Not too long after the invention of film, filmmakers began finding ways to put common emotions to the big screen. Happiness in comedies, sadness in dramas, love in romance. And of course, fear in horror. Horror films hold an important space in film history and is a genre that oftentimes uses a disguised placed mirror to society to source scares. And one disguise used is the movie monster. Creature features, if you will. Beasts, mummies, lab grown monsters, aliens, and vampires have been terrifying (and/or arousing) audiences for decades and this week, we’re taking a look into a brief-ish history of the movie monster.

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    A Dish Best Served Scary: A Look At How Food Can Scare Us in Film Oct 18, 2023

    A lot of what scares is centered around consumption, especially in horror movies. Zombies eating our brains. Demons eating our souls. Werewolves eating our flesh. Vampires drinking our blood. So it makes sense that food holds a really interesting place in films intended to terrify us.


    This week, we’re taking a look into how food is used to scare us in film. Unlike previous food episodes we’ve done, you might want to listen to this one on an empty stomach.

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    The Kids Don’t Know Their Pop Culture History Oct 11, 2023

    Across social media, there have been discussions of Gen Z's pop culture knowledge (or according to some, lack thereof). Thousands of videos and posts claiming that the young generation is not aware of pop culture history and this week, we're going to unpack these claims, decide if they're true, and understand where they come from.


    WARNING: millennial slander may be heard in episode.

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    Please Stop Asking Martin Scorsese About The MCU (or Thoughts On Franchises in Hollywood) Oct 04, 2023

    Your friend who knows just a little bit too much about pop culture is back and for the season premiere, we're tackling Film Twitter's favorite discourse: Martin Scorsese vs. The MCU (or more broadly, franchises). Now before you start sharpening your pitchforks and placing a plague onto my house, this is not an episode to say whether he's right or wrong, is more so meant to provide context for what this discourse is getting at and how we can expand this conversation. Scorsese cinephiles, I come in peace.

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    Welcome to The Afternoon Special! Sep 27, 2023

    Bobbi Miller, your friend who knows just a little bit too much about pop culture, is here to take you on your weekly pop culture deep dive. You may recognize her voice from The Afternoon Special on TikTok and Instagram, and she's so excited to continue to explore pop culture's most random topics with you and have a ton of fun along the way!

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    Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~~ Afternoon Special is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesv@gmail.com ~~ Afternoon Special is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    A message from The Afternoon Special! Jul 26, 2023

    This season has been my favorite thus far and I can't tell you how much I appreciate you listening along. The show will be back in the fall with the same pop culture shenanigans that you know and love. See you soon!


    SAG/WGA strike resources:

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    The Wonderful Wardrobe of Barbie: The Fashion History of a The World's Tiniest Model Jul 19, 2023

    For the entire month of July, we’ve been covering the world of Barbie and arguably one of the most important and most visible pieces in Barbie decorated history is her impeccable style. In her tenure, Barbie has managed to straddle being styled by some of the biggest fashion houses on the planet while also slaying in simple, chic designs. This week, we’re diving into the fashion history of Barbie.

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    The Good, The Bad, and The Complicated World of Barbie Jul 12, 2023

    Barbie. What a contentious doll. To one group of people she is THE representation of female empowerment. A girl boss, if you will. And to others she’s the opposite and ultimately both are true. This week, we’re diving into the good, the bad, and the complicated of Barbie and seeking to dissect our perception of her.

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    Plastic It Girl: A History of America’s Favorite Blonde, Barbie Jul 05, 2023

    Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, you’ll know that one of the year’s most anticipated films, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, and dozens more, releases this month in theatres. And needless to say, the world is tickled pink with excitement.

    With the excitement of the movie, all of our eyes are on the doll herself, Barbie. Full name Barbara Millicent Roberts. Now if you can tell from the fact that I just casually dropped Barbie’s government name or if you follow me on any social media platform, you know that I’m something of an amateur Barbie expert and this month, I’ll be taking you on a deep dive into the world of Barbie.

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    The Afternoon Special News Hour - Superman: Legacy, Barbie and Ken's Malibu Dreamhouse, and SAG Strike Looms Jun 30, 2023

    In the very first edition of The Afternoon Special News Hour, we're covering all the biggest pop culture stories from this week, including a major casting announcement for DC's Superman: Legacy, all the details on how you can stay at Ken and Barbie's real life Malibu Dreamhouse, and the letter signed over 1000 A-List actors to SAG-AFTRA and what it means for the ongoing WGA strike. Later in the episode, we say goodbye to Riverdale and Bobbi shares a potentially damning revelation on her experience watching Dune (spoiler alert: she didn't finish it).

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    A Special Announcement from The Afternoon Special! Jun 28, 2023

    No new normal episode this week but, join me on Friday for the first edition of The Afternoon Special News Hour! This will be the perfect way to kick off your weekend by recapping all of pop culture's biggest moments from this week with me!

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    Top 5 Best Spider-Man Films (with Emily Uribe!) Jun 21, 2023

    Our celebration of all things Spider-Man continues this week with what I’m calling a definitive and absolute correct ranking of top 5 best Spider-Man movies as decided by me and my very special guest this week. My guest is actress, fashion icon in the making, and TikTok extraordinaire, Emily Uribe.

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    The Greatest Comic Book Movie Ever Is Full of Spiders Jun 14, 2023

    This month, we’re doing a little mini series on our favorite masked web slinger, Spider-Man! However, unlike most months where we start with a history lesson, we’re starting this month with a review.

    I had the privilege of attending the premiere for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse and I would be remiss if I didn’t kick this series off gushing about one of the most important films released in recent history. (And don't worry, this is a spoiler AND non-spoiler review!)

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    The Afternoon Special Movie Club Episode 1: Jurassic Park Jun 09, 2023

    We're kicking off the inaugural episode of The Afternoon Special Movie Club with an absolute classic, Jurassic Park! This is a full listen along/watch along episode with Bobbi's commentary (and general nonsense), that's perfect to throw on while watching the 1993 film.

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    A Special Announcement from The Afternoon Special! Jun 07, 2023

    No new normal episode this week but, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a cinematic classic and one of my favorite films of all time, Jurassic Park, we’ll be doing a special listen-along style episode where you can watch the movie along with me.

    So, it may not be the best episode for a commute, but it’s the perfect episode if you’re looking for some plans this weekend and you don’t mind watching a movie with someone who is a chronic fun fact sharer (AKA Bobbi).

    Listen-along episode will be up on Friday, June 9th!

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    Disney Princess Tournament (with Cinema Joe!) May 31, 2023

    To cap off a fun month of waxing poetic about Disney Princesses, we're bringing in the host of the House of Cinema podcast and friend of the show, Joe to engage in a hilarious Disney Princess tournament!

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    In Defense and Opposition of Disney Princesses May 24, 2023

    When talking about Disney Princess for the last few weeks, I’ve highlighted briefly how complex they are. Depending on who you ask, they can be beacons for female representation and the power of dreaming or they are anti-women figures used only to hock Disney merchandise at young impressionable viewers.

    This week, in our penultimate episode on a month long deep dive into the world of Disney Princesses, we’re assessing the good, the bad, and the misunderstood about them.

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    The Story of The (little) Mermaid Who Saved Disney May 17, 2023

    For the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring the history and music of the Disney Princess and we discovered that at many key points in history, they have been the guiding light for Disney.

    However, you’ll also remember that for a time, Disney was in a really bad place as a studio and a company in general. The studio needed something new and who do you turn to? A mermaid, of course. This week, we're taking a look at the production history of 1989's The Little Mermaid.

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    Adventure in the Great Wide Somewhere: Exploring the Music of the Disney Princess May 10, 2023

    The songs of Disney Princess films have this prevailing nature to them about the power of love, the power of a wish, and the power of a dream. These expertly composed songs almost take on a life of their own and in some ways transcend the movies they’re from. This week, we’re taking a deep dive into the musical world of the Disney Princesses, exploring the songs they have on their hearts and how they came to be. (Warning: this episode might make you want to sing like a Disney Princess.)

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    Disney Princesses Have Always Saved Disney May 03, 2023

    For almost 100 years, Disney Princesses have been a pillar of pop culture. They have a musical style, a fashion, and even a way of speaking that’s all their own. For the month of May and in celebration of the live action release of The Little Mermaid, we're talking about all things Disney Princesses and we're kicking this month off with a deep dive into the history of these princess films (and how they often were the financial saving graces for Disney as a company.)

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    Congress Killed The Saturday Morning Cartoon Apr 26, 2023

    For the month of April, we've explored what made the Saturday morning cartoon great. However, there was one key question that we haven't fully been able to answer which is...what happened to the Saturday morning cartoon? This week, we're going to answer that question and the journey to get there is a lot more complicated than it may seem.

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    They’re Ani-many, Totally Insane-y: A Retrospective on Warner Bros' TV Animation of the 1990s Apr 19, 2023

    In the early 90s, there was one studio that seemed to have an unassuming dominance on the saturday morning cartoon space and that’s Warner Brothers. From Tiny Toons Adventures to Freakazoid to Animaniacs, Warner Bros. was responsible for a golden age of animation that came at the tail end of the Saturday morning cartoon as an institution. This week, we're discussing this amazing crop of animated shows and how we partially have Steven Spielberg to thank for them.

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    The Afternoon Special Superhero Friends Hour Apr 12, 2023

    Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Before the DC Entertainment Universe. Superheroes reigned supreme on the smaller screen. If you didn’t have access to their stories in comic books, saturday morning cartoons were the best place to hang with your super friends and this week, we’re going to talk about where this superhero fever started and focus in on perhaps the best of the bunch. (And I’ll give you a hint: X is going to mark the spot for that one).

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    The History of the Saturday Morning Cartoon Apr 05, 2023

    For decades, it was a weekly tradition for almost every child in America to wake up at the crack of dawn, make themselves a bowl of sugariest cereal they could find, and plop down on the couch for a morning of cartoons. The Saturday morning cartoon was pillar of the first half of television's history. This week, we're taking a walk down memory lane and discussing the constitution that is (was) the Saturday Morning Cartoon.

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    For The Girlies: The Films and TV Shows That Made Us Mar 29, 2023

    This one's for girlies. For the entire month of March, we've been celebrating and deconstructing the societal concept of the teenage girl, examining how other see her and how she sees herself. In this episode, we're wrapping things up by chatting about the films and TV shows that we felt were tailor made for us. This episode also could double as Bobbi fangirling about formative media for 30 minutes straight.

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    The Care and Keeping of You: Puberty as Told By Pop Culture Mar 22, 2023

    Growing up sucks. Like a lot. Puberty is a journey with no map. When you're experiencing this massive change in your life, who you have to run to? Your parents? Your 9th grade health class? No! You turn to pop culture of course. In this week's episode, we're going to be taking a look at the glimpses of puberty we get in pop culture and what that told us (or didn't tell us) about growing up.

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    The Anatomy (And Defense) of the Fangirl Mar 15, 2023

    Fandom is often seen as a male dominated activity, but the group that is the foundation for modern fandom is the teenage girl. Teen girls are often the group that informs us of what's new and next and ultimately are the pioneers of what it means to be a fan. In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into fandom via the lens of teenage girls and we'll finally prove that fangirl is not a bad word.

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    The History of the Teenage Girl Mar 08, 2023

    The teenage girl has existed since the dawn of time, but the idea of being a teen girl was invented in the late 1800s. To kick off our Women's History Month series, we're charting the history of the teenage girl and where our perception of them comes from.

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    The Science of Preschool TV: Part 2 Jan 18, 2023

    From Sesame Street to Bluey, some of first interactions with television come in the form of children's educational programming. They teach us shapes, numbers, and colors, and provide us with some necessary life lessons. This week, we're talking to Emmy Award-winning showrunner, writer, and director, Kristen McGregor about all things children's education programming.

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    The Science of Preschool TV: Part 1 Jan 11, 2023

    From Sesame Street to Bluey, some of first interactions with television come in the form of children's educational programming. They teach us shapes, numbers, and colors, and provide us with some necessary life lessons. This week, we're taking a deep dive into just how some of favorite preschool shows were created and the process that goes into creating curriculum for television's youngest viewers.

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    Happy Holidays From The Afternoon Special Dec 21, 2022

    Special Holiday Message from Bobbi.

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    We Wish You A Very Grinchmas: Exploring The Grinch in Pop Culture Dec 14, 2022

    He's a mean one. His heart's an empty hole. For almost as long as we've had jolly old Santa Claus, we've had a figure exhibits the exact opposite of holiday cheer. With books, films, and TV specials about him galore, this week, we're taking a look at the pop culture journey of one of the holiday season's most notable figures, The Grinch.

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    What Makes The Perfect Holiday Special? Dec 07, 2022

    What makes a perfect holiday special? There are countless holiday themed films and TV specials that we watch every year, but what makes them so memorable? This week, we're taking a look at a few of the most beloved holiday films and TV specials and dissecting why they're so good.

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    The (un) Official History of DreamWorks Animation Nov 30, 2022

    DreamWorks Animation has always been seen as a formidable and entertaining contender to the animated films of Disney. However, while many know the studio for its biggest hits, many don't know its very insane history behind the scenes. This week, we're chronicling the wild ride of the studio that began with the mission of making "animation for adults" to being one of the biggest producers of kid-focused franchises with the unofficial history of DreamWorks Animation.

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    Happy Thanksgiving Afternooners! Nov 23, 2022

    Wanted to drop a line that we’re enjoying a little break for Thanksgiving but we’ll be right back next week with new episodes of The Afternoon Special.

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    The Story of Television's Greatest Primetime Cartoon Nov 16, 2022

    Premiering in a rare primetime slot in September of 1992, Batman: The Animated Series quickly cemented itself as one of television's greatest animated programs. Between gripping narratives and memorable characters, the series opened the door for superhero craze that we currently are finding ourselves in. This week, we're taking a deep dive into the story of how TV's greatest version of the Caped Crusader came to be.

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    The Curious Case of Anastasia (1997) Nov 09, 2022

    The 90s was a wonderful, strange time for animation. One of the strangest aspect was the trend of animated films retelling historical events and one example of this is Anastasia (1997). The film, often considered to be a Disney Princess film never made by Disney, chose a unique subject in Anastasia Romanov, an alleged sole survivor of The Romanovs. This week, we're taking a look into the film, its reception, and its impact.

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    The Coke Can is There On Purpose: Diving into the (Funny) World of Movie Product Placement Nov 02, 2022

    Born from a semi viral tweet about Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, this week's episode is taking a look into the stories behind classic product placement moments in film. Product placement is a constant in pop culture and while it is blatant advertising, it can also be a pretty effective tool for storytelling too.

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    Crazy, Vampy, Cool: Exploring Our Endless Love Affair With The Vampire - Part 2 (ft. Michael McMillian) Oct 26, 2022

    We're back with vampire business. This is part 2 of our exploration into our endless pop culture love affair with the vampire. This week, we're going into what the vampire means as a reflection of humanity. Later in the episode, I'm joined by Michael McMillian — actor/writer/star of HBO's True Blood and host of podcasts Bigfoot Collectors Club and Slate Your Name — to discuss his time on the show, vampires in the South, and the finally answering the question of why we love vampires.

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    Crazy, Vampy, Cool: Exploring Our Endless Love Affair With The Vampire - Part 1 Oct 19, 2022

    Vampires. Mysterious. Alluring. Chaotic. And very very hot. Pop culture loves itself a good vampire story and we, as spectators, do too. From film to television to books to the stage, these bloodsuckers are everywhere and this week, we're taking a peek at some of the most iconic pieces of vampire media. This is part 1 of our exploration into our love affair with the vampire and we'll pick up with the rest of our journey next week!

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    The One Where They Wear Costumes: A History of The Sitcom Halloween Special Oct 12, 2022

    We're officially in the spooky season and that means grabbing your favorite Halloween candy, getting cozy on the couch with your favorite sitcom Halloween special.The TV Halloween special is a mainstay and this week, we're taking a look into TV's greatest Halloween special, including "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and the slasher inspired classic episode of "Boy Meets World."


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    Can You Quote It?: Investigating How We Define Pop Culture Impact Oct 04, 2022

    What separates the pop culturally evergreen and the pop culturally forgotten? Does high box office or ratings automatically determine cultural relevance? There are a million and one different metrics for how we determine how impactful a piece of media is and this week, we're unpacking a few of the ways we determine a piece of media pop culture footprint.

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    Armchair Detective: An Exploration into True Crime Media Sep 28, 2022

    True crime is one of guiltiest pop culture pleasures. From documentaries to fictional series to more podcasts than you can count, we have a morbid curiosity with some of history's most heinous crimes. The upcoming release of Netflix's Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which features re-enactments of the events and court proceedings of the victims of Jeffrey Dahmer has caused social media uproar, with many questioning the ethics of "murder media." This week, we are taking a deep dive into what true crime is, how we began our taboo love affair with it, and what happens when we over consume it. 

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    Revisiting the Death of the Teen Comedy Sep 21, 2022

    A year ago, I made the bold claim that the teen comedy as a genre was on the decline. However, my mind has since changed. Following in the tradition of films like Heathers, Jawbreaker, and Mean Girls, Netflix's latest release "Do Revenge" has since revived a declining genre and reminded audience how the genre can be again. So get in loser, because we're revisiting how the teen comedy came to be, where it went wrong, and where it's heading.

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    1999: A Culture Shifting Year Sep 14, 2022

    Within pop culture, there are rarely whole years where you can pinpoint a shift in the cultural landscape, but 1999 is undoubtedly one of those years. The new millennium was knocking and that meant a year chock full of groundbreaking new filmmakers, the introduction of prestige TV, an incredibly colorful musical scene, and a pinch of political scandal for good measure. So spike those frosted tips and turn on “My Worst Enemy” by Lit, because this week, we’re taking a look back at the year 1999.

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    Say YES to NOPE Jul 27, 2022

    "Nope."

    This week, we're wrapping up season 2 of the Hi! I'm Bobbi podcast with a bang and discussing all things Comic Con and Nope! In this episode, I'm going to be giving all my thoughts on Jordan Peele's summer blockbuster, Nope, starring Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya, Brandon Perea, and Steven Yeun. We even help to clarify some of the interesting critiques that the film has received (I'm looking at you Logan Paul).

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    A (Brief) Eulogy for the #1 Show in Late Night Jul 20, 2022

    This week, we're taking a look at the reception from Jordan Peele's NOPE, The Russo Brothers and their thoughts on movie theatres, and saying goodbye to the show that was revolutionizing late night television, Desus & Mero.

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    It's Just An Honor to be Nominated!: Breaking Down the 2022 Emmy Nominees Jul 13, 2022

    The second most wonderful time of the year is here: Emmy nominations are out! Join me as we go over my nominations favorites, including Abbott Elementary, Ted Lasso, and Only Murder in the Building, as well as some snubs and surprises from this year's nomination class.

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    Entering the Danger Zone Jul 06, 2022

    After a week away, I return to you having seen Top Gun: Maverick more times that I thought I would and I'm taking you to the danger zone. We're chatting about why I think it's the movie of the summer and why the nostalgia of it works so well.

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    Bobbi's Favorites: Emmy 2022 Hopefuls (but it is mainly the comedy ones) Jun 22, 2022

    With Emmy nomination voting closing next week, I'm taking you through a few of my favorite Emmy hopefuls, including Ted Lasso, Abbott Elementary, and Only Murders in the Building, and I'm sharing the show that is my absolute favorite to win.

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    Scooby Doo (2002) - An American Masterpiece Jun 15, 2022

    "I got a call for a Mr. Doo?" "Uhh...Melvin Doo?" "Nah, Scooby."

    One of the greatest films in American history turned 20 this week. That's right, the live action Scooby Doo movie turned 20 and we're taking a brief deep dive into the movie, discussing the casting, the immaculate soundtrack, and the version of the movie we never got!

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    Welcome to Jurassic Park Jun 08, 2022

    "Life..uh, finds a way."

    It's Dino Week at The Hi! I'm Bobbi Podcast! In celebration of the release of Jurassic World: Dominion, we're taking a deep dive into the film that started it all, 1993's Jurassic Park. We'll be taking a look into the performances, the music, and some of my favorite moments from the film. Listen if you need a healthy dose of Dino DNA.

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    D'oh!: A Brief-ish History of Adult Animation Jun 01, 2022

    "Flintstones, meet the Flintstones! They're a modern Stone Age family! From the town of Bedrock. They're a page right out of history"

    After a very brief hiatus, we're back this week and we're taking a deep dive into the history of adult animated televisions shows, including The Flintstones, The Simpsons, and Adult Swim. As I mentioned, I'll be a doing a special bonus episode to make up for the weeks I missed this month that should be up on Sunday!

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    Big, Stupid, Ugly Ogre: A Brief(ish) Production History of Shrek May 18, 2022

    "Maybe I am just a big, stupid, ugly ogre."

    This week, we're taking a deep dive into the production history of America's favorite ogre, Shrek. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a surprise project that I can't wait for y'all to see!

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    And You're Watching Disney Channel: A Brief(ish) History of Disney Channel (from a former superfan) May 04, 2022

    "We're all in this together!..."

    This week, I'm taking you on a pop culture deep dive of Disney Channel's golden age. In this episode, you're going to get a brief history on the channel up until the late 2000s/early 2010s and A LOT of (maybe embarrassing) stories from me since I was in the prime audience for this channel.

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    The Great Doll War Apr 27, 2022

    "Life in plastic...it's fantastic."

    This episode is for my Barbie girls and my girls with a passion for fashion. We're taking a look at the ages old war between Bratz and Barbie and the mechanics of how we view them. Yes, this episode was inspired by the news of the new Barbie movie, which I have endless opinions about (and I share them in great detail too).

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    It's Just Not That Easy Being Green Apr 21, 2022

    "I'm green and it'll do fine. It's beautiful, and I think it's what I want to be."

    This week, we're talking about one of television's best songs, "Bein' Green" by Kermit The Frog. We're gonna take a look at the very brief history of the song, it's deeper meaning, and one of it's best (and most heartbreaking) performances of it.

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    The Curious Case of Jennifer's Body Apr 13, 2022

    "No, I'm killing boys. Boys are just placeholders. They come and they go."

    This week, we're taking a look into the poorly handled marketing campaign of the horror cult classic, Jennifer's Body. We're going to look into how it happened, why it happened, and also one insane marketing tactic that was almost used for the film.

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    Let's Go to the Mall! Apr 06, 2022

    Get in besties, because we're heading to the mall! We got into the rich history of the American mall and how it came to be the one of the biggest, most tangible pieces of pop culture ever. I also share a quick rundown of The Grammys and my spoiler-free review of Everything Everywhere All at Once!

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    Hooray for (Old and Messy) Hollywood! Mar 30, 2022

    The Oscars were last week and The Slap Heard 'Round the World has taken over everything, but this isn't even Hollywood at its messiest. This week, we're hopping in the time machine and take a quick walk through some of the strangest things that came from Old Hollywood.

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    Boy Bands: A Brief(ish) History Mar 23, 2022

    Everybody!! Yeahhhh...Rock your body to this week's episode where we are talking about all things boy bands, including their history, their marketing, and most importantly, their fandom.

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    Growing Pains: Turning Red and The Complicated Pop Culture of Teenage Girls Mar 16, 2022

    We're back and better than ever, besties. Season 2 of The Hi! I'm Bobbi Podcast opens with a retrospective of all things about Pixar's newest coming of age film, Turning Red and the complicated world of pop culture geared towards teen girls.

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    Pass the Cranberry Sauce, We're Having Mashed Potatoes! Nov 25, 2021

    Oooh the turkey looks great!

    Happy Turkey Day everyone! In this week's episode, we're talking about the Thanksgiving episodes of Bob's Burgers and why they're the best pieces of Thanksgiving related content, as well as some fun facts about Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

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    The AstroWorld Fest Tragedy and Sesame Street Nov 10, 2021

    This week's episode is bit a somber one, because we're talking about some pretty tragic things, which include the AstroWorld tragedy. I hope that you'll join me for this conversation, and if not, I'll see you next week, friends.

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    My Time in The Good Place Nov 03, 2021

    Happy birthday week to me! This week, I'm sharing some thoughts and personal stories about one of my favorite shows of all time, The Good Place.

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    The Kids Are Al-Fright! Oct 27, 2021

    Happy Halloween week! This week, we're exploring horror (both intentional and not intentional) in kids/family friendly films through the lens of Coraline and E.T. The Extra Terrestrial.

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    Spooky Time is Upon Us! Oct 20, 2021

    Halloween time is right around the corner so this week, I'm sharing 3 Halloween TV specials that always get me in the spooky spirit!

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    Here's Why You Might Be Tired of Franchises Oct 14, 2021

    With news of more releases from Marvel, we're going to be discussing the concept of franchise fatigue and all the fun bits that come with it!

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    The Movies Hollywood Would Never Make Again Oct 07, 2021

    We're back and this week, we're discussing two films that Hollywood wouldn't dare to remake (because I'm not sure how they got made in the first place): Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Dreamworks' The Prince of Egypt!

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    The Emmys, Ted Lasso, and A Mini Rant on Prestige TV Sep 22, 2021

    This week, we're ditching the script and having a very casual chat about all things Emmys, why you should be watching Ted Lasso, and a quick rant on prestige TV.

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    Food, Film, and How It Makes Us Feel Sep 15, 2021

    Bring your appetites because this week, we're taking a mini deep dive into how food is one of the most important elements of a TV show or film and how it makes us feel.

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    Have We Experienced The Death of the Teen Comedy? Sep 08, 2021

    Hello and welcome to the "Hi! I'm Bobbi" podcast! This week, we're exploring the topic of what happened to the teen comedy. Join me as we discuss what teen comedies were, what they were now, and how they've evolved over time.

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    Welcome to The Afternoon Special Sep 07, 2021

    Bobbi Miller, your friend who know just a little bit too much about pop culture, is here to take you on your weekly pop culture deep dive. You may recognize her voice from The Afternoon Special on TikTok and Instagram, and she's so excited to continue to explore pop culture's most random topics with you and have a ton of fun along the way!

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