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#124: Susan Slept Here (1954) Dec 01, 2021

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It's our last new episode of 2021 and we're in the Christmas spirit with a Debbie Reynolds and Dick Powell romantic comedy. Drea, Kim, and Samantha deck the halls with a May-December romance that's a bit...problematic. The trio also says hello to an old friend and goodbye to another. Ticklish Business returns with their first episode of 2022 on January 12, but be on the lookout for some special exclusives from our Patreon vault to get you through the rest of the year. Ticklish Business wishes you all a happy holiday and safe New Year! Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube channels! We also have a shiny new website you can visit now! Hosts: Kimberly Pierce, Samantha Ellis, Drea Clark Producer/Editor: Kimberly Pierce This episode created thanks to our Patrons: Peter Bryant Jacob Haller Laura Neill Christine Mier David Floyd Peter Dawson Jeffrey Danny Fuckbois of Literature Christina Lane Rosa McF Donna Hill Cat Cooper Maty Ralph

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#123: Noirvember & ”Laura” (1944) Nov 17, 2021

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We're celebrating Noirvember with one of the most romantic film noirs out there, 1944's Laura. We discuss Gene Tierney, the joys of Clifton Webb, and more. Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube channels! This episode created thanks to our Patrons: Peter Bryant Jacob Haller Laura Neill Christine Mier David Floyd Peter Dawson Jeffrey Danny Fuckbois of Literature Christina Lane Rosa McF Donna Hill Cat Cooper Maty Ralph

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#122: ‘Shock Corridor‘ and Samuel Fuller Nov 03, 2021

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Samantha, Kimberly, and guest Jacob Haller dive deep into the murky world of Samuel Fuller and his 1963 feature Shock Corridor. The group discuss mental health, Fuller's background and its connection to the film, and what it says about America in the age of Eisenhower. Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube channels! This episode created thanks to our Patrons:

Peter Bryant
Jacob Haller
Laura Neill
Christine Mier
David Floyd
Peter Dawson
Jeffrey
Danny
Fuckbois of Literature
Christina Lane
Rosa
McF
Donna Hill
Cat Cooper

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#121: Halloween (1978) Oct 20, 2021

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Kimberly, Drea, and Samantha celebrate Halloween by talking about the movie that is synonymous with the holiday, John Carpenter's 1978 classic. The trio talk slashers and Jamie Lee Curtis but also ask the tough questions like is Dr. Loomis actually a villain? And might Michael Meyers have been railroaded? Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube channels!

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#120: Universal Monsters Top 3 Oct 06, 2021

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It's October which means we're all about Halloween and we're kicking things off with a serious discussion of our Top 3 favorite Universal monster features. The usual heavy-hitters are discussed as well as some underseen gems. Be sure to tell us yours via email or social media! Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. If we hit 300 Patrons on Patreon we'll embark on a 52-week series devoted to discussing every movie featured in TCM's The Essentials series!

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#119: Hayley Mills Interview Sep 22, 2021

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Actress and Disney Legend Hayley Mills sits down with Kimberly and Kristen to discuss her career with Disney, the roles she turned down, and more. Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. If we hit 300 Patrons on Patreon we'll embark on a 52-week series devoted to discussing every movie featured in TCM's The Essentials series! Be on the lookout for our return of Doubled Features on Patreon which kicks off with an additional celebration of Hayley Mills in The Parent Trap!

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#118: The Way We Were (1973) Sep 08, 2021

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It's Kristen's birthday and with that dealer's choice, so she picked the 1973 swoony romantic drama The Way We Were. Guest Jill Marie Morris joins Kristen and Samantha to talk about the pairing of Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, the highly contentious set, and whether Hubbell Gardner might be the worst character on-screen. Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. If we hit 300 Patrons on Patreon we'll embark on a 52-week series devoted to discussing every movie featured in TCM's The Essentials series!

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#117: Gene Kelly Top 3 (with Patricia Ward Kelly) Aug 25, 2021

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We're celebrating Gene Kelly's birthday and what better way to do that than with a look at our top 3 favorite Kelly movies? And we're joined by a very special guest, Patricia Ward Kelly herself! Patricia joins Kristen, Kimberly, and Samantha to discuss her husband's career, the movies that deserve more love, and Kelly's love of short pants! If you can, leave us a rating on Apple Podcast! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. If we hit 300 Patrons on Patreon we'll embark on a 52-week series devoted to discussing every movie featured in TCM's The Essentials series!

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#116: Satire, Dr. Strangelove & The Great Dictator Aug 11, 2021

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Drea, Samantha, and Kimberly unite to discuss the changing face of propaganda and satire by exploring two controversial films of their day: the 1940 feature The Great Dictator and 1964's Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Support our podcast by recommending us to your friends! Follow us on Instagram at TicklishBiz and visit our YouTube channel. If we hit 300 Patrons on Patreon we'll embark on a 52-week series devoted to discussing every movie featured in TCM's The Essentials series! In the meantime, check out our True Crime Summer series there where we're spending all month discussing Hollywood's examination of the Manson family.

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#115: Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift, and 'A Place in the Sun' Jul 28, 2021

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Charles Casillo, author of the new book Elizabeth and Monty: The Untold Story of Their Intimate Friendship, joins Kristen and Kimberly to discuss the enduring friendship of Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor and the ultra-sexiness of their 1951 pairing A Place in the Sun. Support our podcast by recommending us to your friends! Follow us on Instagram at TicklishBiz and visit our YouTube channel. Also, support our True Crime Summer series by listening to our episodes on Wonderland and the Black Dahlia!

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