A Lifetime of Happiness: Movies, TV, and Video Games

This week to get to know about Stephen's metaphysical passions as we discuss his Daily Tarot Card Draw, along with our hot-take on the 2023 suspense series, The Other Black Girl.Topics covered:Our connection to tarotTurning Stephen's interest into a daily practiceFavorite and Misunderstood CardsWhen should and how can you get a readingThe Other Black Girl (Hulu 2023)- names and numbers behind the scenesBeing 'The Other Gay Guy'Would you straightwash to achieve your goals?And much more!Go to linktr.ee/risingphoenixsrq for all these Rising Phoenix and Moon Ceremonies!Let us know what you think of this switch in format at happylifepod@gmail.com or interact with us on the socials @happylifepodUntil next time, stay happy!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

This week to get to know about Stephen's metaphysical passions as we discuss his Moon Ceremonies, along with our hot-take on the 2023 alien horror movie No One Can Save You.Topics covered:Our connection to the moonStarting moon ceremoniesHow the ceremonies have evolvedHow to join Stephen's monthly ceremonies- now on ZoomNo One Can Save You (2023)- names and numbers behind the scenesHow would we react to an alien invasion?Would you be good having aliens from out space as neighbors?And much more!Go to linktr.ee/risingphoenixsrq for all these Rising Phoenix and Moon Ceremonies!Let us know what you think of this switch in format at happylifepod@gmail.com or interact with us on the socials @happylifepodUntil next time, stay happy!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss what's making them happy in pop culture today, covering Hulu's The Great, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, and Disney Pixar's Elemental.Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss what's making them happy in pop culture today, focusing on Yellowjackets, How I Met Your Father, and The Meg 2: The Trench.Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss what's making them happy in pop culture today, include Out-Laws, Witcher Season 3, and Bad Things.What's making you happy in pop culture? Let us know @happylifepod on all the socials, or at happylifepod@gmail.comUntil next time,Stay happy!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss their summer movie marathon of "Red, White, and Royal Blue", "Bones and All", and "Cobweb", along with what's making them happy today!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss what's making them happy in pop culture today, focusing on Netflix's Heartstopper, Big Brother 25, and Drag Race: Down Under Season 3!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss what's making them happy in pop culture today, including the Barbie Movie and Netflix' Glamorous.What's making us happy?Barbie: The MovieGlamorous Season 1Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomPikmin 4X-Men's Hellfire Gala and the Fall of XEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2005 supernatural horror film, Urban Legends: Bloody Mary, along with how it caps off the Urban Legends Trilogy.Our favorite death scenesNames and numbers behind the sceneThe shift from whodunit slashers to supernaturalIs this an end to a trilogy or a reboot/spin-off?And much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2000 slasher sequel Urban Legends: Final Cut, along with more of their favorite urban legends.Topics covered include:Names and numbers behind the scenesThe origins behind the legends mentioned in the movieHaving professional motives versus interpersonal motivesOur feelings of how it could have been betterAnd much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 1998 horror slasher Urban Legend, along with their favorite urban legends. Topics discussed includeUrban legends growing upNames and numbers behind the scenesOur theories on the killer the first go aroundWhy is the killer so overdressed?What constitutes playing Bloody Mary and when does it cross Stephen's line?And many more urban legends, like the babysitter in the attic, pop rocks and soda, flashing your headlights, just to name a few!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves wrap up award season by discussing some of their favorite video games across all genres.What are some of your favorite games? Let us know by e-mailing us at happylifepod@gmail.com or hit us up on IG, Tik-Tok or Facebook @happylifepodUntil next time everybody,Stay Happy!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss their favorite video games across all the different consoles.What are your favorites? Let us know @happylifepodEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steve's continue discussing their favorite movies across genres, focusing on categories like LGBT+ movies and different horror genres in this second part!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss some of their favorite movies across the genre in the first of two episodes dedicated to the movies that make us happy!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 1999 reboot, House on Haunted Hill, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's making us happy?Little Mermaid (Theatres)Missing (Netflix)Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scenesStephen's thoughts on the sequelWould you attend this party?When would you begin to believe in the Haunting?Stephen's favorite unhappily married couple, Stephen and EvelynSteve's wish for more James Marsters screen timeAnd much moreEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2005 remake, House of Wax, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's Making Us Happy?Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8 (Paramount+)The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch)Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the sceneWhat they did right- the gore, horror, plot twist, and special effectsWhat they could have done better- the charactersAnd much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss Stephen's favorite game series of all time, The Legend of Zelda, including their favorite games, characters, worlds, enemies, and more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steve's discuss the 2013 reboot of The Evil Dead, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 (Theatres)X-Men Comics: Sins of Sinister (Comixology)Movie DiscussionThe Evil Dead FranchiseWhy reboot it?Names and numbers behind the sceneNods to the originalWhat to do when you friend unleashes demons upon youIs the nail gun effective as a weapon?And much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2004 remake Dawn of the Dead, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Ally McBeal (Hulu)Doctor Who Movie DiscussionGeorge Romero's zombie universeWhy reboot Dawn of the Dead?Names and numbers behind the sceneWhat are our odds in the zombie apocalypse?Where would you want to spend the end of the world?Would we put the zombie-other out of their misery?And lots of other apocalyptical hypothetical questions to talk with your friends and family about!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2016 reboot, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO)Cocaine Bear (Peacock)Movie DiscussionFranchise HistoryWhy "Lady Ghostbusters" -(Why not!)Who wants Drag Queen Ghostbusters?Would you tour the Aldridge Mansion?Are you Team Abby or Team Erin?Would you hire a dumb Chris Hemsworth to be your secretary?And much more?Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2009 reboot, Friday the 13th, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 15 FinaleBayonetta 3 (Switch)Movie DiscussionFranchise overviewThe path to the rebootNames and numbers behind the sceneFavorite death scenesHaving Jason as a neighborEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves take on the Muppets as they cover the 2011 reboot, "The Muppets", along with what's making us happy in pop culture today.What's making us happy?The Super Mario Bros Movie (Theatres)Resident Evil 4 REmake (PS4/5/PC)The Muppets DiscussionThe franchise historyOur favorite Muppets, movies, and specialsNames and numbers behind the scenesGrowing up in Small TownBest and worst musical numbersOur favorite MoopetsOur favorite new MuppetsAnd much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the divisive 2010 reboot, A Nightmare on Elm Street, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Atelier Ryza 3 (Switch, PC, PS4/5)Legend of Zelda BOTW DLC SwitchMovie DiscussionOG and franchise overviewIf not a reboot, then what?Names and numbers behind the scenesIs the movie scarier than it's predessors?Does that make it better?Thoughts on child killer vs child molester?Micronaps and the brain functioning after deathHow it stacks up to the originalAnd much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss what's been making them happy in pop culture, as we dive deeper into Scream 6, The Last of Us, Wolf Pack, You, Metroid Prime, and more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 1976 murder mystery 'Murder by Death', along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Scream 6 (Theatres)Buffy the Vampire Slayer (again)- and the new Buffy tarot deck!Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scenesHow unfortunate and gross some of the "humor" agedWould we/you attend dinner and a murder?Would the gargoyle deter us/you?Are Milo and Marcel lovers?Stephen explains everythingAnd much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2017 comedy slasher Happy Death Day, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!Our discussion includes:Names and numbers behind the scenesOur original guesses and theories with the suspectsThe iconic walk across the quadBeing harsh with a guy who didn't get the hint?The killer's mask- scary or silly?Music box tunes- cute, childlike, and whimsical or spooky AF?De ja vu - where does it come from?Roommate issuesAnd much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2019 murder mystery, Knives Out, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?Mayfair Witches (AMC)The Last of Us (HBO)Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scenesReviewing the most obvious suspects?What makes wealthy people so dysfunctional?Are you more likely to read a tweet about a New Yorker Article, or read the article itself?Steve's relating to Marta's lying strugglesWas Harlan excited to go out this way?Where is Marta actually from?And much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss some of their favorite murder mysteries, along with what's keeping them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch)Wolf Pack (Paramount +)Murder MysteriesWhy we love themThe formula for a good mysteryFavorites we've covered, like Clue, all the Scream movies, and I Know What You Did Last SUmmerUpcoming movies we're covering this monthOther notable whodunnitsEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discussion the romantic comedy, Crazy Stupid Love, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania (Theatres)The Circle (Netflix)Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scenesSteve's crush on his childhood babysittersIs Jacob's confidence sexy for anyone, or does he get away with it because he's Ryan Gosling?Choosing friends in a breakupHonesty getting you laidThoughts on 'the twist'And moreEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2003 romantic comedy 'How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days', along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Trixie Motel (HBO Max)Married at First Sight (Lifetime)Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scenesThe dating do's and don't we both have experiencedCould you make someone fall in love with you in 10 days?Driving guys awayMeeting the parentsAnd more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2002 rom-con, Sweet Home Alabama, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's making us happy?Stephen: The Gilded Age (HBO)Steve: Fire Emblem: Engage (Switch)Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scenesChildhood sweetheartsHow would you react if your fiancé had a secret husband?Forgetting where you came fromAnd much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steve's discuss the 2004 romantic comedy, 13 Going on 30, as they kick off a month full of their favorite rom-coms!Why does 13 Going on 30 make us happyBreaking into cliques you shouldn't beBreaking your best friends heartStephen gushes about the Thriller danceDid you ever want to fast forward time?Did you ever want a 'do-over'?Is Wendy a villain?And more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steve's discuss Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?The Hammer (Lifetime)Severance (Apple +)Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scenesAmerica Chavez's comic book originsDreams being multiversesProblem solving Wanda's dilemmaNumbering the multiversesIs someone good or evil across all multiverses?And more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss another of their favorite movies from last year, The Black Phone, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Bayonetta Series (Switch)AI: Somnium Files (All Systems)Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scenesMemories of "grabbers" growing upRooting supernatural into realityThe twisted nature of The Grabber's gameFinney and Gwen's giftsAnd much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steve's discuss Stephen's favorite movie of 2022, Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?The Menu (Peacock)M3GAN (Theatres)Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scenesThe importance of language and communicationOur thoughts on the multiverseStephen's latest love note to Jamie Lee CurtisAnd much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2022 "Requel" Scream 5, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Stephen: Sandman (Netflix)Steve: Emily in Paris (Netflix)Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scenesMeta talk on sequels, requels, reboots, and elevated horrorAdapting slasher films to new technologyFavorite and most shocking deathsThoughts on the killersHopes for Scream 6And more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 2006 holiday-ish classic, Last Holiday, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's making us happy?Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Nintendo Switch)Dysmantl (All gaming systems)Let us know what you think of Last Holiday! E-mail us at happylifepod@gmail.com and follow us on all our socials @happylifepodEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

1What's making us happy?Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (Nintendo Switch)White Lotus Season 2(Hulu)Movie discussionNames and numbers behind the scenesWould you follow your spouse cross-country?Is using your maiden name a no-no?Argyle's comic reliefHow would you handle a hostage situation?And more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves welcome back Bridget to discuss the 1992 Christmas"ish" classic, Batman Returns, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's Making Us Happy?Handmaid's Tale (Hulu)Married at First Sight (Hulu)Wednesday (Netflix)Movie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scenesOur first memories seeing the moviesShould we sympathize for Oswald Cobblepot?Tim Burton's GothamMichelle Pfeifer as Catwoman- Meow or Meouch?Is this movie campy?Were the penguin pall bearers real or robotic? Let us know at happylifepod@gmail.com - please! Until next time, stay happy!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 1984 cult classic that is kind of a Christmas movie, Gremlins, along with that's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Wednesday (Netflix)Reboot (Hulu)Movie DiscussionNames and numbersIs Gremlins a Christmas movie?Is it a family movie?Could or would you follow the rules of caring for Mogwai?The saddest Christmas story everAnd more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the newest Pokémon games, Scarlet and Violet, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today.What's Making Us Happy?Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (HBO)Gossip Girl 2.0 (HBO)Pokémon DiscussionThe character and storyThe execution of it's open world aspirationsFavorite new Pokémon of the genThe games technical performanceAnd more! Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the eighth generation of Pokémon as they look back on Pokémon Sword and Shield in the Galar Region.What's making us happy?Bayonetta 3Pokémon Mystery Dungeon DXPokémon DiscussionThe characters and story of Sword and ShieldThe starters and their evolutionsThe Dynamax and Gigatamax 'gimmicks'Regional variants- Galar version!Other new Pokémon we love'Dexit' and toxic fandomOur favorite Gym LeadersThe Post-GameThe region itself and our favorite locations in itDiscussing the DLcEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the seventh generation of Pokémon as they look back on Pokémon Sun and Moon in the Alola region.What's making us happy?Survivor (CBS)The Chucky MoviesPokémon DiscussionThe characters and story of Sun and MoonThe starters and their evolutionsZ-Type MovesRegional variants- Alola version!Other new Pokémon we loveOur favorite Trial CaptainsThe Post-GameThe region itself and our favorite locations in itComparisons to Ultra Sun and Ultra MoonEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the sixth generation of Pokemon as they look back on Pokemon X and Y and the Kalos Region.What's making us happy?Dragula Titans (Shudder)Ru Paul's Drag Race UK Season 4 (VH1)Grey's Anatomy (ABC)Pokémon X and Y DiscussionThe characters and story of X/YThe starters and their evolutionsThe new Fairy type and it's impact on the gameMega-Evolutions- the best gimmick?Other new Pokémon we loveOur favorite gym leaders, Elite Four, and ChampionThe Post-GameThe region itself and our favorite locations in itWhatever happened to Pokémon Z?Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steve's spend November discussing their favorite Pokemon regions, starting with Kanto, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's Making Us Happy?Spiritfarer - Nintendo Switch The Watcher - NetflixKanto Region Poke-DiscussionThe many trips to Kanto across over five gamesOur favorite Gen 1 Pokemon, and ones we'd like to forgetThe Gym Leaders and the Elite Four and their impact (or lack thereof)The most memorable locales of the Kanto RegionLet's Go's inspiration from Pokémon Go and our memories of itTeam Rocket- the villains of the Kanto regionEnding- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 1988 cult classic horror film, Child's Play, along  with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's Making Us Happy?Stephen- Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Switch) (again :-) )Steve- One of Us Is Lying Season 1- PeacockMovie DiscussionNames and numbers behind the scene, including a love connection!How the movie evolved from a psychologial thriller where Andy was the prime suspect and Buddy used his pull string to strangle his victimsThe magic of bringing Chucky to life- on and off screenOur memories of 80s toys and parents that went above and beyond to get us our favorite giftsWhen would you believe the doll was alive?How the series has evolved since this originalAnd much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 1974 horror classic, The Exorcist, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's Making Us Happy?Halloween Ends (Theatres/Peacock)Hocus Pocus 2 (Disney +)Movie Discussion IncludesBehind the scenes of the making of this iconic movieThe real-life inspiration and curious occurences on setThe film's impact on the horror genre.And more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steves discuss the 1960 genre-defining classic, Psycho, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!What's making us happy?Lucifer- Seasons 2-5 (Netflix)Bear and Breakfast (Nintendo Switch, Steam)Movie Discussion IncludesThe fascinating development historyThe film's controversial nature of the timeThe twist and bold decisions with the plotDefining and building suspense through the filmAnd much more!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

The Steve's discuss the horror sequel Ouija: Origin of Evil, along with what's making them happy in pop culture today!Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show

Due to the Hurricane, the Steves will be back next week for our new episode.Ending- Any music or audio clips were borrowed from the original source material.Support the show