TV & Film · Sister podcasters raised by 80s and 90s movies: Tracie Guy-Decker, lover of animation, Muppets, comedy, and feminism & Emily Guy Birken, storytelling nerd, mental health advocate, and pop culture aficionado
by Sister podcasters raised by 80s and 90s movies: Tracie Guy-Decker, lover of animation, Muppets, comedy, and feminism & Emily Guy Birken, storytelling nerd, mental health advocate, and pop culture aficionado
80s and 90s movies and early 2000s tv may be called stupid shit by some, but you know it matters. So do we. We're Tracie and Emily, sister podcasters who love well-crafted fiction and one another. In this comedy podcast, we look at the classic movies of our Gen X childhood and adolescence, analyzing film tropes to uncover the cultural commentary on romance, money, religion, mental health, and more. From Twilight to Ghostbusters, Harry Potter to the Muppets, comedy to drama to horror, we use feminism, our super smart brains, and each other to uncover the lessons lurking behind the nostalgia of pop culture. Come overthink with us as we delve into our deep thoughts about stupid shit.
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Hearing these smart, insightful women discuss movies and TV through the lens of geeky feminism is one of the highlights of my week! As a Gen-X, I have complicated relationships with the media of the 80s and 90s, so I appreciate the nuanced conversations. We can love these movies and also see them for what they are, which is often problematic! Looking forward to more!
This entertaining and thought-provoking podcast is a must-listen every week! Hearing about great movies from the 80s and beyond, analyzed by two sisters who are bright and funny, enriches my life. If you love movies, you’ll love this show.
This is a great podcast that really makes you think about the familiar favorites (and just generally, pop-culture references, as promised in the title). And while the discussion often turns to analyzing the ways in which a movie lacks compared to contemporary standards, it is not annoyingly “woke” but, rather, points out some new angles to consider. On a different note I’m wondering if the hosts would like to deep-think about Star Trek at any time. I would personally love to hear those discussions!
I’ve now listened to every episode of this podcast and have enjoyed each one! If you love or hate The Princess Bride, Ghostbusters, Twilight, Muppets from Space, and Harry Potter, you HAVE to check out this podcast. I’ve laughed out loud every single time!
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