Taylor Swift surprised us with her new album, Folklore, and we didn't see it coming! Before her Lover era even had time to run its course, isolation was able to inspire Taylor to give us a new mature indie/alternative album that I love! Here is my honest review of the album we didn't see coming complete with a list of the stand out tracks I can't stop listening to!  

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Ep:17 | Folklore Review | Taylor Swift

A bit of a change of pace on this episode as I talk about how Covid-19 has affected myself and how I have tried to remain productive and positive during this difficult time. 

Ep:16 | Covid, Consumerism, and Looking on the Bright Side

Big news came last week when Disney announced that the popular ride "Splash Mountain" would be re-themed to Princess and the Frog. The people spoke, and Disney listened. Let's talk about it! 

Ep. 15 | Splash Mountain/Princess and the Frog

animation has always been something that is near and dear to my heart, but as I've grown up it's almost as if I feel this pressure to grow out of things I used to love. Let's talk about why we shouldn't do that and why animation certainly is childish! 

Ep:14 |No, Animation isn't just for children, Karen! | Into The Unknown Documentary

I'm a bit of a book nerd, so when I heard of another Hunger Games installment, I was filled with excitement. This one was filled with some loveable characters and one very hateable one. Let's talk about it! Spoilers are involved, so read the book first if you haven't then come back! 

Ep:13 | The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | Is Lucy Grey Alive?

Talented, real, unique, and grammy sweeper are just a few words to describe the huge talent that is Billie Eilish. Let's talk about it. Plus, she has a cool name. 

Ep: 12 | Billie Eilish

The Miss Americana Documentary seemed to come out of no where but were we even mad about it? Of course not! The upcoming release of a documentary covering the life and career of Taylor Swift was super exciting, but did it live up to the hype? Take a listen for an honest review from a longtime fan. And cheers to my Spotify artist of the decade!

Ep: 11 | Taylor Swift/Miss Americana Documentary | An Honest Review From A Swiftie

Still on the Star Wars hype over here. Even as a newer fan of Star Wars, Rey completely captured my heart. Daisy Ridley did such a wonderful job staring opposite of Adam Driver. Take a listen for all the reasons I love the strong, powerful, and in many ways, believable character that is Rey.

Ep: 10 | Reasons to love Rey | Star Wars

If you watched the new Joker wile being wonderfully disturbed like I did, you might have wondered if his laughing condition was real. You may have also just really liked the movie and thought it was a wonderful addition to our collection of character origin stories. Take a listen!

Ep:9 | Is the Joker's Laughing Condition real? Let's Talk about the movie too!

As part of my Star Wars immersion, the newly opened Galaxy's Edge was a must see. From waking up at 4 in the morning to get a highly coveted spot on the new Rise of The Resistance ride to dining and drinking the blue milk at Oga's Cantina, I experienced a good portion of what the land has to offer. Here is all you need to know about the new land, background info, first impressions, and prices included! 

Ep:8 | Everything to know about Galaxy's Edge

Perhaps the most unique movie that make the "top grossing film of all time" list, Avatar soared its way to the top with its ambitious visuals and adventurous cinematic world. The opinions were split. Was it too weird? Was it too cliche? Was it a cinematic marvel that changed the film industry for good? One thing we can agree on, was that is made an impact. Let's talk about it!

Ep: 7 | Is That Movie About The Blue People Even Good?

Live actions have been a hot topic for debate since their rise in popularity. Some love them and others hate them. We are in an age of a lot of remakes and "inspired by" content, and it's happening whether we are on board or not. But what does the world think of these high budget star studded films? There are a few ways to find out, and In this episode, I break it down. 

Ep: 6 | Live Actions... Yay or Nay

I recently did a long and rambling episode of my authentic reactions to my first time watching the Star Wars films. A few weeks have gone by, and it's safe to say my recent life has been consumed by this franchise. I watched all 10 movies that were out at the time in 5 days, rode the brand new ride in DIsney Worlds, "Galaxy's Edge," and I went to the premiere of the 11th movie, The Rise of Skywalker. I also bought a cool Darth Vader shirt! Anyway, I have had time to absorb, think about, and talk about the films with longtime fans. So here are my much more organized thoughts! (Sided note, The Mandalorian has also been a part of my Star Wars consumed weeks. Another episode for that!)

Ep: 5 | Star Wars Absorbed + The Rise of Skywalker

Anyone else get asked the question, "why are you so obsessed with that fantasy stuff?" in a mildly judgmental tone? Take a listen to hear me say the word "real" a lot and to see why childless millennials aren't ruining the world!

Ep: 4 | Why Are You So Obsessed With That Fantasy Stuff?

Have you ever wondered why there's a new Spider-Man movie every two seconds? And why have there been so many renditions and portrayals of the beloved Perter Parker/Spider-Man duo? Our favorite web slinger has a pretty complicated history when it comes to film franchising rights and all that complicated stuff. Take a listen to this episode to have this long and complicated trip down Spideys memory lane simplified!  It's a good thing we all love Perter Parker so much! 

Ep: 3 | What's Up With Spider-Man? And Why So Many?

If deep thinking about fictional worlds, amazing books, stories told on screen, and all the other amazing interests deemed "nerdy" is your jam, then this podcast is for you! Hosted by yours truly, a passionate Disney fan, Harry Potter obsessed nerd, Star Wars newbie, and lover of all things fictional, fantasy, and fun!

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