Best Riot Grrrl Podcasts (2025)

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Rock The Watchtower - Decult Decompression - Safe space for former cult members 51:20

6M ago51:20

51:20

Decult, a safe space for former cult members, government officials, cult experts, human rights activists, LGBTQ+, mental health care works, skeptics, therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, medical doctors, lawyers, film directors, satire artists, & trafficking advocates. Decult Cult Awareness Conference exposed how religious cults today are a…

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Inside the Mind of a Cult Expert - Decult takeover - Ulrike Schiesser 31:42

7M ago31:42

31:42

In this special episode Scott Homan sits down with Austrian cult expert and professional skeptic Ulrike Schiesser as part of our Decult Takeover series, in support of the upcoming Decult Cult Awareness Conference. Ulrike, a psychologist and psychotherapist working at the Federal Office for Cult Affaires (Bundesstelle für Sektenfragen) in Austria, h…

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Investigative Journalist on Jehovah’s Witness Shunning & Ongoing Abuse 24:10

7M ago24:10

24:10

Anusha Bradley, a renowned investigative journalist at Radio New Zealand, discusses her in-depth reporting on Jehovah’s Witness shunning—a practice that has caused widespread emotional abuse among those who leave the faith or are disfellowshipped, officially kicked out. Anusha Bradley will also be leading a panel at the upcoming Decult Cult Awarene…

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Escaping Utopia - Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust - Decult 34:04

7M ago34:04

34:04

In this special episode of the Decult Takeover Series, I’m joined by Liz Gregory, the founder of the Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust, who plays a crucial role in helping survivors of the notorious Gloriavale Christian Community in New Zealand. Liz and her work are featured in the new film Escaping Utopia, and in this interview, she delves deep in…

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Cult Chat | Centrepoint Restoration | Decult Cult Awareness Conference 32:40

7M ago32:40

32:40

Join us for an illuminating episode of our Decult Takeover series in support of the Decult Cult Awareness Conference! We’re honored to have Doctor Caroline Ansley, a Christchurch, New Zealand-based medical doctor and co-host of the Cult Chat Podcast, as our special guest. Dr. Ansley is the visionary founder of the Centrepoint Restoration Project an…

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Excommunicated LGBT Exclusive Brethren - Decult Cult Awareness Conference 28:35

7M ago28:35

28:35

In this special episode, I sit down with Craig Hoyle, an LGBT+ author, journalist, and religious refugee from Auckland, who will be speaking at the Decult Cult Awareness Conference in Christchurch. Craig's powerful personal story, as told in his book Excommunicated: A Multigenerational Story of Leaving the Exclusive Brethren, sheds light on the tra…

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Kicked out of religion - social punishment - Decult Cult Awareness 19:59

8M ago19:59

19:59

We’re excited to announce that Lindy Jacomb will be one of the speakers at Decult Cult Awareness Conference 2024! Lindy co-hosts the Cult Chat Podcast and runs the Olive Leaf Network, an organization dedicated to providing aid and advocacy for former members of high-demand religious groups. Lindy herself is a religious refugee, having been kicked o…

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Episode 1: Welcome to the Gayborhood 9:24

9M ago9:24

9:24

It's Philadelphia, June 1995. Meet Kai, Lizzie, and Jordan--three recent college graduates settling into adult life. Kai struggles to get over the breakup with his college boyfriend while establishing himself as a writer/filmmaker. Lizzie distances herself from her upper-class family and turns down Jabulani's marriage proposal. And, Jabulani (Jabo)…

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This woman was interrogated by cult leaders 1:25:58

1y ago1:25:58

1:25:58

This woman was interrogated by cult leaders. Female Hollywood writer, actor, director, Bonnie Root, explores the system of manipulation, abuse, and control in the Jehovah Witnesses and the film industry. We dive into her experience with a cult Judicial Committee, sexual interrogations, her award-winning film, "Sissy" about grooming of teens, The Mo…

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Asheville AVL Film director - Audio Engineer at AuxBus - Libsyn 58:00

1+ y ago58:00

58:00

Ryan DuVal, software engineer and old friend from Colorado, was the only person I asked to help produce Witness Underground. He flew up from Asheville North Carolina as our producer in Minneapolis and was the guiding light for multiple editing revisions. He brought a fresh perspective to the project that became essential in telling this deep nuance…

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Devil Drinks Mocha - Story Editor and Novelist 1:19:31

1+ y ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MXHELuzxVbY Siân Walmsley Krubeck did the heavy lifting of story editing and color for our feature documentary Witness Underground. In this episode we dive into the process, challenges, clashes, pressures, frustrations, and successes of working together in our first discussion after creating the film.…

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Former Bethel Elder Became a Blues Rocker 2:02:06

1+ y ago2:02:06

2:02:06

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/i8zV6W-lKiE Subscribe if you like this content. Former Elder in Jehovah's Witnesses, Gary Alt, was even a long-time "Bethelite," a worker at their world headquarters called Watchtower (a book publishing company masquerading as a religion). One of his contributions while there was cultural. He …

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Cult Writer Goes Wild With Outlaw Films 1:39:26

1+ y ago1:39:26

1:39:26

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kyhAPbxw9Rs Subscribe there if you like this content. Our Co-Producer, Anthony Mathenia, meets up with Scott Homan and Ryan Sutter in an engaging conversation highlighting his film work with Outlaw films, and the four books he wrote. From Outlaw Films Free to watch with ads on Tubi: Dope Men: America'…

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Hypnotherapy - Jonam Ross - Kickstarter Special 53:36

1+ y ago53:36

53:36

Watch this special episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/cYA8AmHud-4 Rewrite your subconscious with Jonam's self-authorship hypnotherapy program! We jump into how it works and the process you'll experience when you start. Courteously made available to backers, Jonam Ross's course can help with recovery from trauma and much more. You will lea…

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Scott Ariza | Photographer at Sharko Studios | Filmocracy 1:07:02

1+ y ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Youtube Version of this episode: https://youtube.com/live/4zuAoAVoX2E Scott Ariza, Hyouhen in the gaming world, joined Witness Underground for our film release launch on Kickstarter. Scott and I are both connected to great people in the film world in Los Angeles through Filmocracy Film Festival. That group has become a really important community an…

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VFX Artist Klaas De Loose - Monster Match Studios (Belgium) Film Release Special 1:10:24

1+ y ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Youtube Version of this episode: https://youtube.com/live/9_cib9UF8C8 Klaas De Loose with Monster Match Studios joined Witness Underground to bring it to the professional level that you see today. Let’s dive into his music and illustrations! Check out his work at https://mnstrmtch.com From Klaas: "As a Jehovah's Witness, I used to be a people pleas…

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Rising From The Ashes of the Jehovah's Witnesses - Denise Wise - Kickstarter Special 45:16

1+ y ago45:16

45:16

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ZkyWnvYqe7w Denise Braitsch wrote Rising From the Ashes of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Available now https://a.co/d/0tgc9e7 Listen to her music, subscribe to her newsletter for The Past Life Detective, and more here: https://linktr.ee/isisiallthings Witness Underground is the only film to humaniz…

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Give/Take Life - Ghost Army's Augustus Watkins - Film Release Special 1:01:18

1+ y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Watch on YouTube now: https://youtube.com/live/Zpl13FTgfWo We're joined in this special episode by Augustus Watkins, drummer in the band Ghost Army, featured in Witness Underground the documentary and Motion Picture Soundtrack. Augustus is prolific in his creation of music and next level in promotion. Dive into his work here: Get Ghost Army's Album…

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Apostasy Trilogy - Micah Allen Losh - Kickstarter Special 1:01:42

1+ y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Watch this episode on YouTube now: https://youtube.com/live/76y2DjgtKbQ Get Micah Allen Losh's Apostasy Trilogy as physical copies. Info: https://www.micahallenlosh.com/theapostasytrilogy Store - Special Discount on the Apostate Trilogy: https://witness-underground-cult-documentary-release.pledgebox.com/preorder The Apostasy Trilogy is the most int…

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Drummer for Puff Puff - Danielle Martain - Kickstarter Special 1:30:53

1+ y ago1:30:53

1:30:53

Watch on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/c9Q5U4afGxE Danielle Martain is connected to every person featured in the Witness Underground documentary. Check out her podcast, Failure to Thriving! instagram.com/failuretothriving Listen to their albums: https://puffpuff.bandcamp.com/album/echo Witness Underground is the only film to humanize cult life & su…

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Criminal Lawyer Matthew Smiley Kickstarter Special 1:18:08

1+ y ago1:18:08

1:18:08

http://www.WitnessUnderground.com We've launched the Kickstarter campaign of our dreams! Support the film and the community. 32 donated albums, 9 E-Books, HD Documentary with Extras, Soundtrack, and more. Everything we could think of! Matthew Smiley, a long-time supporter on Patreon, pledged to become an Associate Producer, to support Witness Under…

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Elle Reno Life-Coach - New Associate Producer - Kickstarter Special 58:46

1+ y ago58:46

58:46

WitnessUnderground.com We've launched the Kickstarter campaign of our dreams! Support the film and the community. 32 donated albums, 9 E-Books, HD Documentary with Extras, Soundtrack and more. Everything we could think of! Elle Reno Pledged to become an Associate Producer to support Witness Underground getting onto streaming platforms in our genera…

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The Bloody Tuesdays in our Motion Picture Soundtrack 59:24

1+ y ago59:24

59:24

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7TILtTd4lIY The Bloody Tuesdays, David Quesada, has been an excellent collaborative partner since the day we met. After we met and recorded our episodes together, I had another opportunity to edit our feature documentary, Witness Underground, which we discussed in this episode, and I cut into the intr…

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Blue Skys 3-Album Exit Trilogy - Valentine Riedman - Witness Underground Podcast #27 1:42:22

1+ y ago1:42:22

1:42:22

🎵 Join us in this impactful interview highlighting Valentine's three-album set: Go Die, Your Old Bones, and I Am Tyrant. These albums intricately weave together his escape from a repressive faith group and his triumphant emergence into newfound liberation. Our conversation is soundtracked by all three albums and all of his b-sides and singles! 🎵 🔔 …

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Religion Rehab Hypnotherapy | Secret Musical SubCULTure - Witness Underground Podcast #26 (S02E06) 1:28:36

2y ago1:28:36

1:28:36

Join Jonam Ross, a renowned hypnotherapist and host of the Religion Rehab podcast, as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Scott Homan, the documentary director behind Witness Underground. Both Scott and Jonam share their personal experiences as ex-Jehovah's Witnesses, shedding light on the dystopian reality of the cult and their jou…

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Music Heals Trauma - Panel Q&A - Witness Underground Podcast #25 (S02E05) 49:44

2y ago49:44

49:44

Links discussed and posted in the discussion: The Witness Underground Documentary Project: https://WitnessUnderground.com Watch & Support these ExJW artists: https://Patreon.com/WitnessUnderground Listen to the music: http://WitnessUnderground.com/Art http://Vaureenband.com We're back again with another excellent Q&A featuring the artists highlight…

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Creatively Healing from a Cult - Witness Underground Podcast #24 (S02E04) 1:14:10

2y ago1:14:10

1:14:10

After watching the thought-provoking documentary "Witness Underground," Three artists: an actor, a writer, and a musician, engage in a profound conversation about their personal experiences with shunning and how they navigate through it. Join us as we explore the transformative power of art, music, therapy, movement, and meditation in coping while …

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Encontrar Tu Propio Camino (Español) - Panama - Witness Underground 22 (S02E02) 57:55

2y ago57:55

57:55

WitnessUnderground.com Ver el documental aca: Patreon.com/WitnessUnderground Bienvenidos a Witness Underground, el podcast donde hablamos con personas que han dejado la secta peligrosa de los Testigos de Jehová. En este episodio, entrevistamos a una mujer, Leidy, de Panamá que comparte su historia de cómo dejó el secta y cómo ha mejorado su vida de…

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The Artists - Former Jehovah's Witness Musicians - Witness Underground Podcast 23 (S02E03) 1:34:49

2y ago1:34:49

1:34:49

The Witness Underground Documentary Project: https://WitnessUnderground.com /Press & /Art pages are highlighted Support these ExJW artists: https://Patreon.com/WitnessUnderground Links discussed and posted in the discussion: Directors first documentary, "Hanoi Mixtape": https://HanoiMixtape.com ADD Chronicles - Oh The Crib! The Directors album on B…

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Update #5 - Cult Hackers Podcast - Bad ASSociations Podcast - Witness Underground 6:36

2y ago6:36

6:36

Two excellent journalistic approaches to the topic of the Jehovah's Witneses and moving on in a healthy way, just interviewed me! Cult Hackers out of England, by the psychologist Stephen Mather. Polished, organized, concise Bad ASSociations Podcast by Chev Clark out of New York. Deep dive, personal Both are excellent! I highly recommend them! Check…

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Update #4 - Debutante & Kamila Dydyna - Women's History - Irish Film 28:12

2y ago28:12

28:12

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/debutanteshortfilm Support Kamila Dydyna and her impressive film by watching it on Vimeo OnDemand today! Irish Film & TV Academy Award-nominated, multi-award-winning drama offering a closer look at one of the most devastating policies of Jehovah's Witnesses. A devoted Jehovah's Witness is forced to reconsider her beliefs …

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Update #3 - Bad ASSociations Podcast - Film Release Schedule - Witness Underground 23:13

2y ago23:13

23:13

March 1st release of Witness Underground documentary on Patreon Orlando Podfest: 700+ podcasters Witness Underground Patreon: Patrons, old and new, please reach out to me. Community monthly meetup - I will implement a monthly Patron only live call to get to know eachother. Expect a few new features and benefits for patrons The film will come out in…

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Update #2 - Panama City - $1000 Artist Grant - January Submissions 12:09

2+ y ago12:09

12:09

We have launched an artist grant for $1000.00 to any ExJW artist. Apply on the website: WitnessUnderground.com Wrapping up my time in Panama, and January, we have three Artist Grant submissions. Without revealing who they are, I read their notes from the application form, to give an idea of the variety and creativity of the projects. Keep them comi…

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Queer Plants Cafe & Repulsive Colonialism - Miami - Witness Underground 21 (S02E01) 1:36:11

2+ y ago1:36:11

1:36:11

Kate Kraujalis, Ross Wilkins and I, Scott Homan, met up for some days in Miami recently, and caught up in a really fun whirlwind experience, all hanging out for the first time. $1000 - ExJW artist grant application staring in January. Apply now! www.WitnessUnderground.com Kate and I both lived with Ross for over a year and we’ve kept in touch for t…

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Update #1 - Bocas Del Toro, Panama - Witness Underground 17:49

2+ y ago17:49

17:49

We have launched an artist grant for $1000.00 to any ExJW artist. Apply on the website. New episodes are about to come out featuring highlights from Mexico, Burning Man, Ukraine, Panama, and Miami including a catch up with Ross from our pilot episode of XJW Coming Out documentary series. The website has been updated: www.WitnessUnderground.com Supp…

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A darker twist 1:06:04

3+ y ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Paula and Angela look at the meaning behind Katy’ Perry’s song ‘Firework’ alongside random facts about Bonfire night. They then go down a darker path of true crime with Neko Case’s song ‘Deep Red Bells’ and Nirvana’s ‘Polly’. WARNING: In this episode we talk about the Green River serial killer and serial rapist Gerald Friend which some listeners ma…

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Son of a gun 1:21:42

3+ y ago1:21:42

1:21:42

This week Angela and Kerrie look at the stories behind songs about revenge. Featuring: You’re So Vain by Carly Simon, How do you sleep by John Lennon, I Did What I did For Maria by Tony Christie and Taylor Swift's, Bad Blood. This weeks new music is from ARXX, GENN, Shattercones and Portobello Express. If you like the show and want to support us, w…

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Wayne's World (1992) with Basic Bitches 47:33

4y ago47:33

47:33

For the final episode of season 1, we keep it all in the family and talk between us about 1992's Wayne's World! Unsurprisingly, we mostly talk about Tia Carrere but we also find time to discuss the almost infinite amount of quotable lines in this film, hearing Jimi Hendrix for the first time on this soundtrack, and we work out which one of us is th…

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Cry-Baby (1990) with Shawna Potter 47:02

4y ago47:02

47:02

We talk to Shawna Potter, author of Making Spaces Safer and front-person with War on Women, about John Waters' 1990 movie Cry-Baby. We discuss (among many other things), John Waters' foray into major studio filmmaking, the radical self-possession and sexuality of Hatchet-Face and the weird, sexy genius of the song 'Please, Mr. Jailer'. War on Women…

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But I'm A Cheerleader (1999) with Problem Patterns 41:59

4y ago41:59

41:59

We talk to Alanah, Beth and Beverley from Problem Patterns about 1999's But I'm A Cheerleader. We discuss the lack joyous lesbian movies, the power of twee music and RUFIO! Check out Problem Patterns on Bandcamp: https://problempatterns.bandcamp.com/By basicbitchesmovieclub

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Spice World (1997) With Bangzz 51:35

4y ago51:35

51:35

We talk to Jess and Erika from Bangzz about 1997's Spice World. A movie everyone except Jess had managed to never see before! We discuss the importance of the year 1997 in British history, low budget but creative aliens that are somewhat triggering, and we ask the question 'What sports did Sporty Spice actually play?'. Follow Bangzz on bandcamp to …

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School of Rock (2003) With Lande Hekt 43:58

4y ago43:58

43:58

We talk to Lande Hekt about the 2003 Jack Black movie School of Rock. We discuss the importance of just giving things a try when starting a new band, the under-representation of women in classic rock, and the genius of Joan Cusack. Lande Hekt's new solo album 'Going To Hell' is out now on Get Better Records.…

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EP.52 Happy birthday to us 58:37

4y ago58:37

58:37

This week is our 52nd episode and our theme is songs with numbers in the title. Expect tales of Bob Dylan’s most vile song, love potions, social commentary with Across 110th Street, and anti-war song 99 Red Balloons. New Music this week from Loud Women, Kath and the Kicks and Jitensha. If you have new music you would like us to play or a story to t…

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Josie and the Pussycats (2001) with The Crystal Furs 48:11

4y ago48:11

48:11

We talk to Rowan, Steph and Kara from The Crystal Furs about the 2001 movie Josie and the Pussycats. We discuss our worst show experiences, influencer culture as mind control, and how the soundtrack for this movie is far better than it had any business being. The Crystal Furs' 2020 album 'Beautiful and True' is now available to pre-order on vinyl v…

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SLC Punk (1998) With King Azaz 45:45

4y ago45:45

45:45

We talk to Christo and Sarah from King Azaz about the 1998 movie SLC Punk. We cover finding your people, bad British accents, and what it means to be punk. King Azaz's new album, Forever Green, is out now on Get Better Records.By basicbitchesmovieclub

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The Dolly & Charley Show 1:08:45

4y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

This week we talk about absolute legends, Dolly Parton and Charley Pride. Expect truly inspirational stories of rags to riches, socking it to the man and new music from Maya Lakhani and Portobello Express. If you would like to support the show and new music, we have a Patreon page with free music, exclusive podcasts and merchandise in thanks for yo…

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Angus (1995) With Depressed Mode 26:15

4y ago26:15

26:15

We talk to Josh from Depressed Mode about the 1995 movie Angus. We cover songs that were exclusive to soundtracks, cable tv as a cultural discovery tool, and why Roger Ebert loved this movie so muchBy basicbitchesmovieclub

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Welcome to the horse house 1:19:31

4y ago1:19:31

1:19:31

This week we are joined by special guests, ARXX, for a Brighton special podcast where we talk Riot Grrl band Huggy Bear and King George the IV, underground tunnels, a 40 foot music room and more! New music from Genn, ARXX and Time to Act. If you have a story, correction or some music that you would like us to play, please email us at rockpoprambles…

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Episode 26: Episode 26: A God Damned Pandemiversary! 1:12:09

4y ago1:12:09

1:12:09

Shit, Y’all! It’s been a minute! We realize it’s been months since our last episode, but we’ve all been living through this crazy pandemic and… well… energies around here have been low. But we also just marked a year of this craziness and we decided we should acknowledge that (and maybe get back on a regular recording schedule). Join us as we discu…

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Romeo + Juliet (1996) With Desert Sharks 34:25

4y ago34:25

34:25

We talk to Rebecca, Sunny and Stephanie from Desert Sharks about Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet from 1996. We cover its iconic soundtrack and it's importance in some of our lives, how bad this film would have been if the characters were talking contemporary English, and whether we think Gen Z even know this movie exists.…

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