Anna McGary Knows EVERYTHING

Natalie "feminism referee" Nielsen-Ruiz joins me to talk about our favorite books of 2021! We read vastly and we read well. Goofing and gabbing our way through the highs and lows of our year in reading. We have perfect taste and we are very smart. Don't ask follow-up questions about anything we've read because WE DONT REMEMBER. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Shelby "#MYpresident" Solla joins me to discuss representation of fatness in media! We talk about the tropes, the highs, the lows, the in betweens. Our media is too influential (and fatphobic) to NOT be examined! I tried to think of a zingier title and I just didn't okay? we're going straightforward ALRIGHT you can find shelby @shelbysolla and @shelbyplus you can find anna @annamcsnail --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Sarah "Heads Will Roll/Thriller" Linares and Emily "Singing in the Rain/Umbrella" Lafreniere join me to discuss the international movement that was Glee (!!!!!). We talk about the epic highs and lows (of high school football) and the moments that made us want to stop watching. We also get into media portrayal of high schoolers and how it affected us. Pour one out for Matt everybodyyyyy! spoilers.... OBVI --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Sarah “tiktok connoisseur” Linares joins me to talk about nonfiction books! Why we were afraid of them for so long and what nonfiction books we’ve been into lately. Pick up a book, everyone’s doing it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Rachael “efficient bathroom break“ Labes joins me to talk about the art in her life! Going to arts high school in Florida, to Wellesley for PolySci, then a hard pivot to film. We talk about her writing (including a whole dang novel), the act of creation, and getting out of your own way.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

This week I am joined by una donna straordinaria: Natalie "botanical gardens" Nielsen-Ruiz. We talk about everyone's favorite Italian author Elena Ferrante, focusing on The Neopolitan Novels and The Days of Abandonment. We look at some interviews she has given, name every hot person we can think of, and tell you the truth about Italy. Natalie really is.... my brilliant friend.   Content warning: there is some discussion of sexual assault, its portrayal in The Neopolitan novels and in wider media.  Paris Review Interview: https://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/6370/art-of-fiction-no-228-elena-ferrante  LA Times Interview: https://www.latimes.com/books/la-ca-jc-elena-ferrante-interview-20180517-htmlstory.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Sarah “cold hands” Linares joins me on the love seat to glib and gab about tv we’ve been watching lately. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Superstore, Tiny Pretty Things, Allen vs. Farrow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Thomas “i will bring back dvds” Kuklenski and Sarah “fuck ur dvds” Linares join me to continue on that winding road that is Adam Sandler’s filmography. From Grown Ups thru Hubie Halloween. At no point in this rambling, incoherent podcast were we even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Thomas “where’s my crop top” Kuklenski and Sarah “i’m working on it, thomas” Linares embark with me on the journey of a lifetime, that thru the filmography of the one and only Adam Sandler. This episode takes us from Airheads to Spanglish. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to this podcast!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

we watched one of Adam Sandler's first movies- Airheads. It was bad. I'm left asking... was this even a movie? Sarah "young Gary Oldman was hot" Linares and I regret the 90 minutes we wasted watching this film. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Nathan “our spiritual king” Hirschaut joins me to talk about his art and spiritual journey. From the early dance competition life to Kundalini yoga and all the exploration and collaboration along the way. What a ride! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Claire "chapter 33" Kendrick joins me to talk all things dance, college, and learning to trust yourself. We delve into the competition origin story, imposter syndrome, being honest with yourself, and changing career paths. Claire is full of light and love and knowledge and it was honor to gab with her. Dare I say it... this one feels.... inspirational??? SUE ME! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Brigid "drawbridge" Pittman joins me to talk dance, baking, and French. We reminisce about the comp days and get into our changing relationship with dance. Brigid expertly explains how croissants work and humors my pitiful baking knowledge. We finish off talking about French, the language! Ever HeArD of it?!?!? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Jimmy “is funny” Schatz joins me to chitchat, gab like gals, and floss his teeth. We get into his origins and I tell a riveting tale about how I got discount barbecue once. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Malachi “Pitch Perfect” Rosen joins me to talk about the Narcissist Cookbook song “The Absolute State of the Union”. We’re gettin ~political~. That is if u consider denouncing white supremacy a political stance. We’re talking statues, protesting, Winston Churchill, and political art. Also Malachi is clubbing the entire time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

I am so excited to be joined by the awesome band Tall Boy "Tik tok sensation" Special. We talk about their creative process, song construction, making an album, and improv comedy. And to top it all off, a long overdue review of Hubie Halloween.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Milie “fuck juul” Nelson joins me to talk about being ARTISTS. Because that’s what we ARE. We have multiple interests and we’re not afraid to talk about it. We talk about our own choreography and why Comp 3 is god. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Keith “gave me macaroni once” Redzinak joins me to talk about “How to Kill a City” by P.E. Moskowitz. We’re talking about gentrification and our failing institutions!! Focusing in on New Orleans, Detroit, San Francisco, and New York. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Sarah “Toffelmier ” Morgan joins me to break down the amazing song Vincent by Don McLean. We talk about the music, the structure, the lyrics, our personal relationships with music. We are music doctors, you’re welcome. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Benny “Yoo-Hoo” Rothschild joins me to talk MUSIC. Genre, the creative process, what being in a band actually is. We also listen to an iphone alarm for a long time!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Eilish “raised vegan” Shin-Culhane joins me to unpack body image in dance. We get into our personal stories, how to get help from yourself and others, how emotional and personal this all is, and how things can and must get better! We have to get comfortable in our bodies because they are our home and there is no escape!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Ron “acoUstiKatzzz” Wilbur joins me to talk about all that is Beyoncé. Her music, voice, career, influence, her control over her own narrative. To be alive in the Beyoncé times is wonderful and I can’t wait for whatever she does next. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Alison “men disappoint me” Gropi joins me this week to talk about the PULITZER WINNING play “Fairview”. We go through the plot, scripts in hand, and get into the characterization and themes. Yeah, we have BFAs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Kurtis “Dollywood” Brown joins me to gab about the art of running and our relationship to it. We’re arts bois born and raised and now we scamper around, deal with it. Also check out Peter Sagal’s running memoir if yr so inclined. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

My good pal Robert “button down” Pierron joins me to talk about the TV adaptation of the comics THE BOYS. We get into character, themes, AMERICA. Also review the time I taught Robert how periods worked. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Sarah “Michelle” Linares joins me to gab about gg now that I have finished the series. We also get into the first book. Thanks❤️ i hated it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

This episode I run through a few of the books I’ve read recently (including Emma, The Girls, You, Bad Feminist). I also toss out some advice if you’re looking to get back into reading and want to enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

My friends, boyfriend, and father all join me to try and make sense of the cult classic Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. This movie has everything- yoda, aliens, robots, man in polar bear suit, combat, sinister laughter, military propaganda. Marry Cristmas Evry1!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Abby “my wife” Garr joins us to discuss every little problem with the art of dance. Boy is that list long. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Things can and must get better and talking openly is the only way to make that happen. TW: some discussion of abuse and assault (specifically from 1:10:00 to around 1:29:00 though it comes up throughout) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Thomas "feminist icon" Kuklenski joins me to wax philosophic on the majesty that is Legally Blonde the Musical. The MTV recording is burned into our brains and now you have to deal with that too. At long last we are official Delta Nu's and allowed to practice law in 38 states.  Also, give Andy Karl a TONY. #Andy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Justin "an actual adult" Benton (@lifespantomb) joins me to discuss the Girl Talk album "Feed the Animals". We meander on and off topic but HEY it's about the journey. SPecifically Journey's "Faithfully", may it rest in piece. This album made we want to lay down in a cave for a while. hooray --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Matthew “Galamad” Ferrera joins me this week to talk about board games we love AND The Killing Machine (Cardiff & Miller). If u were looking for the meaning of life we have got u COVERED. This is now an Aladar stan account. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Thomas “the Who’s ‘Tommy’” Kuklenski and I chitchat about the confusingly good musical Bring It On. He was just in a production of it and I’ve read the Wikipedia page so we KNOW what we’re talking about. He played Bring and he gave everything. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Aaron "The Twilight Zone" Choate joins me to talk about Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights". Drop everything you're doing and seek it out. We also get into Aaron's criminal past, professors we have crushes on, what music icon I want to fight, and uh what makes a dance good?? We went to Prom together and the magic is STILL THERE.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Melissa “Mftha” Evans joins me to reread and relive the play/movie we wrote in middle school. It’s garbage, not woke, and has no plot. Featuring Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner (as themselves) we bring you ~*Doonty Princesses*~ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Sarah “you know you love me” Linares and I watch an episode of Gossip Girl and spill all the gossip we know. Seriously! We spilled so much gossip! There will be consequences for our actions! Gossip is not just a girl. It’s a way of life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Emily “House to half” Lafreniere and I lose our minds over the masterpiece that is Phantom of the Opera. But also it’s hot garbage and Andrew Lloyd Webber is overrated. Also we’ve decided Love should have Died. Amen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Golly garsh! Collin “norse mythology” Orton and I continue our talk about fascism in the Warhammer books. We also get into Fantastic Beasts, a Dr. Who cat hospital, mythology, and how much we love our improv team. Test: kz17XpEGwBhH91EsPM9B --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Collin “braid my hair” Orton and I have the time of our lives talking about the rise of fascism within the Warhammer books. It’s fun, I swear. Also House of Leaves, SNL sketches, and share some good old fashioned giggles. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

This episode Anna is joined by the one and only Anna McGary. The myth herself! These kooky cats chatter about how Dan Brown (Da Vinci Code) can’t write, the many times I’ve been cast as a man, and honestly I blacked out a little. I could have said anything. Recorded by myself, alone, at dawn. Amen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Sarah “I fell off my skateboard and sprained my wrist” Linares and I continue our meandering chat amidst the pandemic. We beg you to join TikTok, crush on the Martha Graham company, and get ~political~. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Sarah “I have a sewing machine” Linares and I convene to jibjab and cover all the important breaking news: yes Corona is scary but more importantly Kim Kardashian released music? Listen to be regaled about Sarah’s brief mental break and that time her kidneys threw in the towel. Also.... vote Bernie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Avid grazer and darling Hannah “sensitive tummy” Defranzo is BACK to spoil the end of West Side Story, discuss the ULTIMATE dance company, and relive every moment of Cheer! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Goofy gal Hannah “Pantsy” Defranzo and I shoot the breeze about thee old West Side Story. Also includes: Thumbelina Lore and a distressing opportunity for audience participation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Music snob extraordinaire Mack “cooler than me” Watson and I sit down to discuss the “band” Death Grips. More importantly we make soup noise and figure out the proper number of times to visit a legendary grave. Which one of us is the biggest pretentious, arts-school goblin? The race is close and I am BEGGING you to declare a winner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

The elusive Mia “kettlebell” Wenger and I sit down and gab about the online phenomenon that is Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along-Blog. Listen up to hear what the best board game is, the one thing you can never bounce, and get to the bottom of who Joss Whedon really is.  Mia: @miaakathryn  Me: @annamcsnail  Sources on WGA strike and why Reagan sux: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007–08_Writers_Guild_of_America_strike http://www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/writers-strike-ends-after-100-days https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/features/100-days-changed-hollywood-writers-strike-10-years-1111860 https://www.cracked.com/blog/6-objective-reasons-ronald-reagan-was-our-worst-president/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

sweet boi Troy “my junior year prom date” Walton and I sit down and watch a haunting production of "Grease" from my sophomore year of high school. I'm playing the titular role and can often be found in the back corner giving you big ensemble energy. Much love to everyone in that production, we did what we we could.  Troy: @bt_walton Me: @annamcsnail My website: annacmcgary.wixsite.com/amke --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Truly an honor to interview the real-life Troy Bolton: THE Troy/Benjamin Walton. The man, the myth, the Harvard of the Midwest. We look back upon our foggy memories of high school theater. We gab about going to college for the performing arts.  We banish a kindhearted dog and commit low-level arson. Will Troy ask me to Prom again?!?!? You better listen and find OUT. Troy: @bt_walton Me: @annamcsnail My website: annacmcgary.wixsite.com/amke --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Sweet girl Sarah “sweatbabe” Linares and I sit on the floor and try our best to not interrupt each other. We talk acting, college, collage, Shakespeare, The Beatles, Natalie Portman, and our love of a good liberal arts education. Are we artsy bois? Sk8r bois? Or something in between, listen and find out. Sarah: @sarahl6 / @sweastbabe Me: @annamcsnail My website: annacmcgary.wixsite.com/amke --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support

Get ready because the inimitable Anna McGary is coming out with her very own podcast. Anna McGary Knows EVERYTHING is an art podcast for big artsy kids and nonartsy kids alike. We’re gonna be gabbin about all the various forms art exists in and perchance figure out what art is in the meantime?? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annamcgary/support