Yes, the Princess Bride is technically a holiday movie! Carrie and Amy are back to discuss their favourite quotes and characters, the book written by William Goldman, and Cary Elwes's memoir. Modern Thoughts in this episode: Amy-the holidays after 2020, Carrie-being sick during Covid, Tabby-U.S. issues first non-binary passport Find The Perks Of Being A Book Lover podcast on facebook, on Instagram on their website. Find Carrie on Instagram @carrievittitoe. Find Amy on Instagram @amysreadinggroupies. For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

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The Princess Bride with The Perks Of Being A Book Lover Podcast

We revisit Dune now that the new movie is out. Jason wonders if there is some weird sexual tension between Paul and his mom. Tabby thinks Villeneuve could learn a few things from Tarantino. And, black sludge strikes again. Our second topic, Pom Poko, starts at the 46min mark. Find Jason on Twitter @jasonrsauer Mentioned in this episode: American Prestige podcast For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

Dune ('21) & Pom Poko ('94) with Jason Sauer

We're back with our second L.M. Montgomery episode, where we cover Anne Shirley's continuing story into adulthood. Diane Neu's love for Gilbert Blythe made her the perfect guest for this discussion. We weren't always happy with the choices the adaptation made, but we also recognize that this series has special significance for those who grew up watching it. As Diane said in this episode, maybe it's time for someone to finally adapt Anne of the Island in all its glory. Modern Thoughts in this episode: Diane-audiobooks, Tabby-Nightware Find Diane on Instagram @shapedbystoriesdiane Diane's Shaped By Stories podcast Diane's The Thing About Austen podcast For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

Anne the Sequel ('87) with Diane Neu

Anne of Green Gables is one of the most popular children's books, and everyone who has read it has something to say about the red-headed orphan; the Modern Life podcast is no exception. We have all the heart eyes for the beautiful scenery, and of course, Gilbert Blythe. We dive into the trivia of the 1985 series, like how Megan Follows got the much coveted main role. And who knew there was a German cut of this adaptation? Modern Thoughts in this episode: Stacy's Modern Thought-Covid 19 vaccine distribution, Tabby's Modern Thought: Hanako Muraoka (Japanese translator of AoGG) For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

Anne of Green Gables

Jason is back to talk with Tabby about the movie Arrival. We discuss hard vs. soft science fiction, how time travel functions within narratives, and how language influences our perception of the world. Modern Thoughts in this episode: Jason-Weird and inappropriate flirting techniques, Tabby-Ranking democracies Find Jason on Twitter @jasonrsauer Find Jason on Instagram @jasonrsauer Future Cities Podcast: ‎Future Cities on Apple Podcasts For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

Arrival ('16) with Jason Sauer

Our guest for this episode is Wives & Daughters superfan Ruth Mitchell. We gush over Gaskell's character writing and humour, are appalled by Rosamund Pike's mullet wig, despair over the missing ending, and take a look at how the casting of the show compares to the book. Modern Thoughts in this episode: Ruth-WandaVision (Grief and Creativity), Tabby-English royalty as a brand Find Ruth on Instagram @literally.ruth.mitchell Find Ruth's scifi book Deleted here. For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

Wives & Daughters with Ruth Mitchell

After years of watching The Great British Bake Off, we are finally dedicating a whole episode to its latest season. From botched brownies to gorgeous jello art, we have lots of opinions on this beloved comfort watch. We discuss why some of it might not qualify as home baking, how Covid has maybe changed the show for the better, and how the editing room portrays the competition. And, also why exactly are the Brits always surprised at summer occurring from June to August in the Northern hemisphere? Modern Thoughts in this episode: Tabby-Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Sam-Red Dead Redemption 2, Stacy-promoting restaurants during Covid For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

Great British Bake Off ('20)

On this episode of the Modern Life podcast we dissect Bridgerton; the new Shondaland Netflix series. We gush over the fantastical wardrobe, critique some of the character portrayals, and try to put the show into historical context. Jackie is my guest for this episode, and she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Regency facts and Bridgerton trivia. You can find her on Instagram @bookswithjax. Modern Thoughts in this episode: Jackie - First amendment rights, Tabby - https://www.cnn.com/style/article/edgar-degas-ballet-dancers-artsy/index.html The Duke & I Live Show video we mentioned, where Julia Quinn responded to questions of consent in her book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=attmZbMFgO0&feature=youtu.be For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

Bridgerton ('20) with Jackie Pfahl

It's our anniversary episode, and we're taking a look back at 2020. We each chose three things, not previously mentioned on the podcast, that were entertaining or important to us this past year. Books: Take A Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert ... Films: Trolls: World Tour, Hamilton on Disney Plus, Palm Springs, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Holidate ... Online videos: Parasite winning Best Picture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg_Ql89fWy4 , Conan's Humble Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OIgx6XpUT4&feature=emb_logo , Jack Black asking you to be a hero https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcqxdCYyzLI For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

Best of 2020

For our holiday episode, we first chose Last Christmas. But, after being very disappointed with that film, we moved on to Happiest Season...and hated that movie also. Nevertheless, we still keep it informative and funny, even if there isn't much to laugh at in either of these Christmas productions. Stacy gives us the inside scoop on Candy Cane Lane, Tabby is fed up with film sets of apartments, and Sam is not allowed to pick a movie ever again. (Episode starts with Last Christmas, transitions to Happiest Season at 11:55.) For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

Last Christmas ('19) & Happiest Season ('20)

We are back early from our break, after spending some time in the Wild West! Tabby & Sam grew up on Desperados, a tactics game for the PC, and can't wait to tell you all about the newest installment. Also discussed in this episode: water mechanics, botany, tiny fonts, and contract law. (There's a strange unedited 5sec pause in the beginning, which we did not catch. Sorry, folks!) Modern Thoughts in this episode: Sam- Trash in space & Days Gone, Tabby- Uncle Roger reviews fried rice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_KdbASIkB8 For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

Desperados 3 (Review)

To celebrate the first day of fall we are covering The Scapegoat- a novel by Daphne du Maurier, which takes place over the course of one autumnal week in the French countryside. We'll be comparing the philosophical intent of the book with the more dramatic adaptations, and discuss whether these changes enhance the story, or alter it too much. Tabby's Modern Thought: Coverture and female sterilization in the U.S.. Dr. Varnam's Modern Thought: Compassion in the time of Corona, and Daphne du Maurier's essay "This I Believe." Find Dr. Varnam on Instagram and Twitter and on her website https://drlauravarnam.wordpress.com. For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

The Scapegoat with Dr. Laura Varnam

The hosts of the Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast joined Tabby to discuss The Age of Innocence. In this episode, we cover the Pulitzer prize-winning book as well as the film by Martin Scorcese. We try to answer some burning questions like was Edith Wharton the Karen of her time, how many close-up shots of your props are one too many, and what's with the strange music choices, Marty? Because of course, nothing says Gilded Age New York like Celtic folk singer-songwriter legend Enya. Modern Thoughts in this episode: Amy-The Personal History of David Copperfield, and going to the movies in times of Covid19, Carrie-Be still and surrender to nature if you have the opportunity, Tabby-Douglas by Hannah Gadsby on Netflix, Find the Perks of Being a Book Lover podcast on Instagram on Facebook on their website: https://theperksofbeingabooklover.podbean.com/. Find Carrie on Instagram. Find Amy on Instagram. For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

The Age of Innocence with The Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast

Sam & Stacy talk about their personal experience navigating the challenges of being a restaurant worker in 2020. Without getting too political, they vent about unemployment benefits, lack of action from Congress, and how their financial habits have been shaped by COVID-19. Modern Thoughts in this episode: Sam & Stacy ramble about Netflix and Instagram female empowerment photos. For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

Making It Through 2020

Kerry and Tabby are covering "A Room with a View"; E.M. Forster's most lighthearted novel. We are so here for this Edwardian romp full of quirky and charming characters. In this episode, we'll do a whole lot of gushing over the Merchant Ivory production, and give some major side-eye to the 2007 adaptation. We'll also be discussing some fun details you might have missed, like the references to Forster's other Italian book, his revised ending, and the meaning behind some of the characters' names. Modern Thoughts in this episode: Kerry-comfort media in times of uncertainty, Tabby-the word "divisive" Find Kerry on Instagram and Twitter. For questions and feedback, please email modernlifepod@gmail.com. Find all episodes by category on www.modernlifepodcast.com Subscribe and follow us on Apple Google Stitcher Youtube Instagram Twitter Support Modern Life by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/modern-life-pod

A Room with a View w/ Kerry Ann Dunn

The Modern Life Podcast touches a little bit of everything. From books and video games to discussing our favorite action movies; no stone is left unturned. We start each episode with the Modern Thought segment, where each person discusses a random interesting fact.

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