Cafe Flamingo is a fan-made podcast dedicated to discussing Academy Award Winner Allison Janney's multitude of film, television, and theater projects. Sometimes, we get off topic, but that's just the nature of the beast *shrugs* Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@ajscafeflamingo) for updates thro…
Recorded last year, join Fran and I as we discuss The West Wing Special from October 2020, Allison Janney, and a special connection that Fran and her group chat made with a West Wing cast member! It's Fran's first time here at Cafe Flamingo, so let's show her some love!!
Join Evan and I as we chat this week about Bombshell. Content warning on this one: discusses issues of sexual and workplace harassment consistent with the film!
Join me, along with my special guest this week, to discuss all things The West Wing Season 6, including CJ's level up...with a background guest appearance from my nephew ;)
Please join Steff and me as we discuss the film Ma, along with some of our other favorite Spooky Seasons traditions and horror films!
Join me and Kristin as we talk about some of Allison's roles in political shows and movies, as well as some of her own activism around voting. If you're in the USA, please remember (1) The West Wing special is coming to HBO Max on October 16, and (2) make sure you vote on or before November 3!!
Join me and Ellen as we chat about Mom S5 and other things Janney related!
Join Steff & me as we catch up and chat about Bad Education (2020)!
This week, I describe a few Allison Janney projects I'd recommend watching this summer! It's a short one with a brief announcement at the end. Stay safe, everyone!
Join me and Bobbie this week as we talk about the film Big Night (1996). It's a nice feel good film for the times, and if you like happy, smiling, and laughing Janney, you will love this flick. Check out our evaluation of this film...and our digression into the use of high heels in the film industry.
We're back this week with another episode about The West Wing! Join Geraldine and I as we chat about Allison Janney in yet another Emmy-winning appearance in The West Wing, Season 5. TW: mentions of sexual assault.
Join me and Steff as we re-live our teenage years and discuss How to Deal!
For this week's episode, Evan and I sat down in much simpler times to discuss our thoughts on Mom Season 4...maybe with a few detours involved!
Join me and Stacy as we chat about Allison Janney's participation in the reading of Winnie Holzman's play Choice on February 29, 2020. We chat about some other things, including Allison's activism for women's groups and how she inspires our ideas of feminism and womanhood.
I caught up with Kristin this week to chat about how Troop Zero touched the inner weird girl we both have inside of us--and also how great Allison Janney is as the Nasty Ms. Massey. Spoiler alert: we loved this film!
Join me this week as I chat with another of Allison Janney's long-time friends, Podcaster & Actor Ilana Levine!
Just two girls (me and returning guest Bobbie), watching I, Tonya and chatting about the artistry of this film, the independent film industry, and Allison Janney's portrayal of LaVona Golden on this fine Oscar Sunday! Content warning: mentions of child abuse and domestic violence consistent with this film.
Join me and Thea (@teddysnaps) as we chat about why Allison Janney rocks, going to L.A., and Mr. Sunshine!
Welcome back!! Join Ellen and me as we sit down to chat about The West Wing, Season 4. We talk about why we love Allison Janney in this role, why CJ is our girl, and why this season is so important to CJ's arc! Bonus: we talk about my favorite mushy gushy scene of the series too :)
Looking for that special Allison Janney project to watch this holiday season? Be sure to join Stacy and I this week as we cover Allison’s holiday season tv, film, and interview appearances. We also chat a little about our plans this holiday season. Happy holidays, everyone!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALLISON JANNEY!!! Did it seem like Stacy and I left some things out last we spoke? Well, we did--on purpose. On this very special day & special time, join us for another round of geeking out over Allison Janney as we talk about the ways she inspires us. Later in the episode, a few extra special guest stars drop in to tell us what Allison means to them, so be sure to stick around for that!
Join me as I sit down with Stacy (Insta: @allisonjanneystyle). This time, we chat about some of our favorite Allison Janney moments in true chat show format, ahead of Allison's birthday on November 19. After you listen, be sure head over to the Allison Janney Style Blog to read our full list! It's kinda like Bronx Beat, but with Neoshia and Stacy instead of Maya and Amy...
Join us this week as I sit down and chat with Producers Cameron Watson and Steve Cubine as we talk Our Very Own, Break a Hip, and their very good friend Allison Janney. Trust me: you don't want to miss the things they have to say about Allison as a professional and as their friend!
Join Cara and me as we sit down and chat about Spy (2015). Honestly, it's just two girls gabbing about a comedy film that we treasure. In the spirit of Allison Janney, we're sending one up for Paul Feig and how he believes in and writes for funny women. NSFW language abounds! (I mean, have you seen this film? So many NSFW things lying around here lol.)
Rachel joins me again this week as we chat all things Allison Janney (including a little bit about Bad Education) and the film American Beauty. We had quite a bit of fun talking about the film and its context. I may have nerded out a bit. Content warning for sexual themes involving minors.
Join Kristin and me as we chat about our love of Bonnie Plunkett, Allison Janney, and Mom Season 3. Seasons 1-6 now streaming on Hulu! If you're all caught up, be sure to check out the Season 7 premiere on CBS on September 26!
They were all Americans when I left!! Join Steff and I as we chat about why season 3 of The West Wing is our favorite and what C.J. Cregg still means to us in 2019.
Back to school, back to school! As folks head back to school (or not), join Bobbie and me as we chat about Allison Janney, The Re-Write, and rom coms.
Half live from New York, it's Sunday morning(ish)! Join me as I chat with Stacy from the Allison Janney Style File (@allisonjanneystyle) in this special episode dedicated to Allison Janney's style and theater. Believe me: it's a fun one! Also, after you listen, be sure to check out Stacy's new blog. She has posted lots of goodies about Allison on stage over there!
Join the most smartest (Steff and me) as we geek out over Allison Janney and Drop Dead Gorgeous just ahead of its 20th anniversary on July 23. Really, we're just two girls...talking about our favorite actress, in one of our favorite movies...asking why it's not the 90s anymore...
Join us this week as I chat with Producer Shannon McMahon Lichte about her long-time friend Allison Janney and the film Our Very Own. Find out what Shannon wants the world to know about her friend, Allison Janney, and how this film was made. Trust me: you won't want to miss this one!
You asked, and I answered! This week’s episode is a special in which I answer the questions you asked me about the podcast & more! Not interested? Cool! Please be sure to catch up on some of our previous episodes ;)
Join me and Rachel as we chat about all things Mom Season 2 and all things Allison Janney, both of which we love with our entire, but somehow still separate, hearts. Lots of joy in this episode!
Join me this week as I discuss the film Liberal Arts (2012), Allison Janney, and how I am also an adult child with zero qualms about it but loads of regrets.
Join Mo & me as we discuss everything we love about Tallulah. Hint: it's a lot!
PART 1: Join Cara and me as we sit down and flail (chat) about the second season of The West Wing. Soooooo much West Wing Season 2 content to discuss that we had to break this one into two episodes! Part 1 covers mostly everything up until the middle of season 2 of The West Wing. Don't worry: there's plenty of Allison Janney goodness in both parts!
PART 2: Join Cara and me as we sit down and flail (chat) about the second season of The West Wing. Soooooo much West Wing Season 2 content to discuss that we had to break this one into two episodes. Part 2 covers the back-half of season 2 and blends into some of season 3. Even more Allison Janney content in this one!!
Join me as I discuss a little film you might have heard of: The Help. No real hijinks in this one because I'm riding solo, but I do gush a lot about Allison Janney. Stay tuned for some important announcements at the end!
Join Rachel (@ms_rachel_moody) and me as we chat about why we absolutely adore Allison Janney as Margaret Scully in Masters of Sex (and everything else)! Also, this episode really does contain NSFW content (language and sexual themes), so beware!
Taken from our chat on Mom, Season 1, Bobbie and I chat a bit about what it means to study film and how understanding the history of film translates into creating and making projects.
My real-life Leo McGarry (Alisha) returns to chat with us about Hairspray...and reminisce about our glory days and Allison Janney. Really, we are just here, being pals.Also: don't forget to tell the Prudy Pingleton in your life "Happy Mother's Day."
Kristin is back to chat with us about The Oranges! Join us as we talk about what we love about this movie, and obviously, Allison Janney's role in it!
Join Bobbie and I as we discuss our love of Allison Janney and her role as Bonnie Plunkett in the first season of Mom (and why this is a great comedy that just works)!
Ridin' solo this week and bringing you a discussion of a movie I love! Just remember: be the change you want to see in the world!
Join Kristin (@KristinSusanL) and I as we chat about how much we love Allison Janney as the legend herself, C.J. Cregg, the inspiration of generation (points if you get the reference)! This episode is mostly specific to C.J. in Season 1, but there are some light spoilers for future seasons, so beware!
Join Zayna (@zaybaybayeh) and me as we chat about Juno, motherhood, a ton of Midwestern "yeah" and "you know," and why we love Allison Janney in this movie--and every other thing she has ever done. Apologies in advance for the quality of the interview audio!
On this, the day of the 20th anniversary of 10 Things I Hate About You, Alisha (@alerancodex) joins me to reminisce about some of our residual teenage angst, while we evaluate the film and Allison's role as the VERY mature adults we are now. In this film, Allison plays Ms. Perky, a(n) (iconic) high school guidance counselor.
Join us to learn about me, this podcast, and the vision for this project! Spoiler alert: Allison Janney fan rambles a lot and dedicates way too many hours of her life to nerding out over her "passion project." But I regret nothing.