Cherish or Perish

On this caper of an episode we're talking Brits, fish, Euphoria, bad decisions, and so much more! Plus Desirae doesn't remember plots, Amanda doesn't remember anything, and our website is going away! Be sure to follow us on IG @cherishorperishpod and wherever you get your podcasts!Movie chat starts at 15:15

On this sticky, clicky episode, Amanda and Desirae are risk assessing, discussing international lifestyles, deciding whether they should become a Yellowjackets podcast, and play a round of “Mira Sorvino, Mena Suvari, Brittany Murphy or Natasha Lyonne?”!

We're back baby! Desirae and Amanda kick off Season 3 of Cherish or Perish with Y2K classic Miss Congeniality! Feminism is defined, Sandy's back, wrinkles are embossed, napkins get in the mix, it's a madness- PLUS! Get out of the house!

In this rollerskating dog of an episode, Desirae gets hot, Amanda goes ape, women are falling over, and there are SO MANY psychologists! Plus, beauty tips and how to make egg foo young on your head!Movie chat starts at 13:00

It's another classic episode from the Cherish or Perish archives! This one originally aired on June 25, 2020 in the days when we were wee baby podcasters (and recorded via SKYPE! How's that for a blast from the past?) Hope you enjoy this bit of internet ephemera and check out cherishorperishpod.com for access to every episode!

In this bonkers episode, Desirae and Amanda are putting the EXTRA in Extravaganza! Our intrepid hosts put TWENTY EIGHT horror movies up for ultimate judgment: which shall be cherished, and which shall be PERISHED?! Don't miss this epic holiday episode!

We ventured deep into the dark, spider-infested Cherish or Perish archives to bring out this classic Halloween episode- from Halloween Horror Extravaganza 2020, we're getting witchy with Practical Magic and The Witches of Eastwick! You can check out all Cherish or Perish episodes on cherishorperishpod.com!

In this undead episode, our hosts do more Disney schilling, Desirae has a message about road safety, we cover all the types of gore, and Amanda pities the fools. Plus a very triggering Halloween Horror Extravaganza announcement!Dead Alive chat: 13:00Shaun of the Dead: 42:45

In this skeletal episode we dive further into Desirae's intense superfandom, Amanda's suspicion timeline, and gauche murders. Plus podcast pals Anything Bones join in asking: did you just hock a loogie on my baby? Find Anything Bones podcast on all the steaming apps, IG, FB, and on the web!Scream 2 chat: 10:10Serial Mom chat: 54:00

In this photophobic episode, Amanda and Desirae talk about the failed war on drugs, the terror and inaccuracy of stranger danger, and SAX MAN! Plus 80s fashion, California geography, peanut butter boppers, and so much more!Movie chat starts at 8:00

This monstrous episode invites many questions: Who is the real monster? Who is any actor in anything? Really, Dracula? And most importantly: What is this show even about? Find out in the latest installment of Halloween Horror Extravaganza 2021!Movie chat:Monster Squad 11:00Slither 36:00

It's Halloween Horror Extravaganza and on this hair-raising episode Amanda and Desirae would still happily take that HBO money, determine that Fandan-gone, and do the hard work so you don't have to. PLUS! Mixed up metaphors, more Marvel mess, and so many mangled dogs!Movie chat:The Howling: 12:00Ginger Snaps: 44:00

The final episode of Basic Girl Autumn is here! This week Amanda & Desirae watch The Notebook and express their disgust of plantation weddings. Lots of excitement for the Halloween Horror Extravaganza, which starts next week!.

In this most Basic Girl of Basic Girl Autumn episode, we ask: What the hell is wrong with Nancy?! PLUS! Book cred, leg wear, and romantic rocks!

It may be Basic Girl Autumn, but Cherish or Perish still gettin' nasty! In this week's clit-centric episode, Desirae and Amanda decide ‘are you a pumpkin ho or a cinnamon ho?', lay down some tips for CWBs, and demand that you take your hands off sex workers' internet business! Plus more IMDB fuckery, “sell out” existentialism, and SOMEBODY FLIP FLOPS!Movie chat starts around 17:30

It's the final episode of Sleazy Summer! It's time to decide if they can't fight the moonlight, or if riding the pony is the way to go. In this episode, Amanda is enraged by Violet's lack of passion and Desirae fails to hide her attraction to Channing Tatum's dance moves.

Summer continues to sizzzzzzle and we got SPORTS FEVER! Desirae and Amanda offer up a lesson on being happy with the werewolves you have, call in a favor to Kevin Smith, and make some casting decisions for Game of Thrones.

It's Sleazy Summer on Cherish or Perish! Amanda and Desirae get salacious n' sultry with a Paul Verhoeven double feature: surprising murders, shocking looks, and literally unbelievable sex scenes, plus so much more! Grab your ice pick and chicken tenders, this is a wild one!

In this blissfully wedded episode, our hosts get into 2 movies picked by their beautiful (and patient) spouses: one is the MOST CHERISHED MOVIE in the history of the podcast...and the other is also a movie that is discussed! Plus: Amanda reveals the moment she realized she was straight, Desirae reveals her love of beaks, another horror movie poll, and is it getting HORNY in here?! Airplane chat starts at 5:00The Beastmaster chat starts at 27:00

Our last Summer Blockbuster episode is full of dumb dudes and good times. Amanda and Desirae continue discussing their love for Nicholas Cage, and they also consider making the podcast all about The ButterCream Gang.If you'd like to jump ahead to the movie talk, starting times are listed below.00:16:15 - Bill & Teds00:36:56 - Waynes World

On this 50mph episode, Desirae and Amanda talk EVEN MORE Marvel garbage, decide that this is an ASMR podcast now, and celebrate Beth Grant: cinema's greatest That Lady! PLUS! More movie polls, havoc on the subways, and death to romance!

This week we have a Summer Blockbuster DOUBLE FEATURE! Amanda discovers that she's obsessed with The Fast and Furious franchise, and for some reason, Desirae stands up for George Clooney in Ocean's Eleven.If you'd like to jump ahead to the movie talk, starting times are listed below.10:40 - The Fast and The Furious35:50 - Ocean's Eleven

Desirae is calling out all the partiers, Amanda is advocating for Hot Vaxx Summer, everyone's being irresponsible with eyeballs, and nihilists are popping up EVERYWHERE! Plus: Outsider vs. Outlander, bad security, and CONFUSION!Movie chat starts at 10:00

We're kicking off our Summer Blockbusters theme this week with DInosaur Fever! In this episode, Desirae and Amanda take a majestical trip to Jurassic Park and recall the childhood wonder of watching it for the first time.Jurassic Park talk starts at 00:05:50

In this twisty and confusing episode, we've got a double dose of Nightmare Men, a hot Hollywood scoop, and demon possession! Plus: Did Christian Bale waste his time? And take the quiz!: Which of our hosts will not go through airport security for you?Memento talk starts at 12:10The Machinist talk starts at 35:20

This week we celebrate Desirae's birthday by watching one of her favorites, Big Trouble. They talk about the sexiness of Rene Russo, get into the dangers of public water gun shootings, and are confused by the lack of Cuban's in Miami. The movie introduction is at 00:09:37

In this heartbreaking episode, Desirae can't contain her excitement, Amanda deeply connects with a precocious child, and everyone wants you to get out of the damn HOV lane! Plus: roughing it, the parameters of a Romantic Comedy, being a Tom, and just send a card already!Movie chat starts around 13:30

One year later and we're still having a blast revisiting these movies with all of you. THANK YOU for listening through our journey of various audio quality and horrible name pronunciations. In this anniversary episode, we celebrate our dedication to consistent podcast posting and discuss whether rich people are allowed to rob grocery stores.08:40 - My Blue Heaven36:03 - Sugar & Spice

Summer’s here and we’re vaxxed n’ wild! In this darkly secretive episode, wizard fights, Amanda’s screenplay ‘I Know What You Did Already’, what’s up with cap sleeves, and yet again fixing Hollywood’s mistakes. Plus so much 90s music you’ll grow jncos where your legs used to be!

In this heavily researched episode, summer predictions are made (forecast: poppin’ off), the formula for horror is revealed, another Pullman/Paxton Situation occurs, and learn about the lifestyle of sharing a birthday with Helen Hunt. Plus! Cruise Ship Shania!

On this dark and confusing episode, Desirae and Amanda discuss the film and soundtrack of David Lynch’s “Lost Highway”! Our intrepid hosts reveal the dangers of silk on silk, the origins of vibes, an obscure Rizzoli and Isles connection, and a general indifference to male sexual dysfunction. Plus JAZZ, BABY!

We’re kicking off Movies & Music month with a Generation X classic!! Amanda and Desirae express their deep dissatisfaction with Lelaina’s choice of Troy, then revisit their first movie soundtrack! Also, if you don’t love the new Mortal Kombat movie, you’re dumb.Reality Bites discussion starts at 14:20

It’s our “Kurt Russel on Boats” episode! In this naughtily nautical spectacular, Amanda and Desirae welcome special guest Jess Dungan to discuss/emotionally process some childhood favorites. PLUS! Amanda needs a vacation, Desirae is Catfishing, Jess brings some fascinating trivia, and EVERYONE IS FIRED!Overboard discussion begins about 11:45Captain Ron discussion begins about 41:00

In the wake of 420, Amanda and Desirae revisit two stoner classics. They get into the absurdness of Maude wanting to have a baby with The Dude in The Big Lebowski and decide if Wooderson from Dazed & Confused is creepy enough.

In this episode, Amanda and Desirae reflect on classic films starring Joan Crawford and discuss one of the most disturbing conspiracy theories of our time before diving into Superbad and all the female objectification and toxic masculinity throughout it.

In this Dishwalla of an episode, Amanda and Desirae get nostalgic over white guy scatting, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and teen drama. Plus they reveal The Cardinal Rule of Drama and play a rousing game of “what’s the overhead of this small business?!” (Movie chat starts at about the 9:50 mark)

In this foolish episode, the hosts talk good vs. bad pranks, grapple with problematic faves of the past, and discover the greatest song OF ALL TIME! Plus Desirae makes potions and Amanda wants everyone dead! If you want to get straight to the movie chat:April Fool’s Day ‘86: 09:30April Fool’s Day ‘08: 37:15

In the final Women's History month episode, Amanda and Desirae discuss the relatability of both Thelma & Louise, especially when it comes to the bad decisions that they make. They also encourage you to swing your big vaccine energy and go ahead and take those COVID-19 vaccine selfies! Thelma & Louise begins at 00:09:20.

Our first guest, Michael Castillo, joins Desirae and Amanda as they get totally gagged with chainsaws! They get into it on Nicolas Cage’s remarriage, the bullshit that is the term “date rape”, hidden foot fetish content, and thick loafer energy! (note: we had some audio issues on this one particularly in the intro. We start talking Heathers at 9:35 and the issue is mostly resolved by 11:10)

In this rathuh southuhn episode, Amanda and Desirae determine that HOAs suck, Investigation Discovery is shady, not everything is caused by hormones, and cannibalism is not the answer!

In this All-American episode, Desirae and Amanda explore the cinematic universe of Glenn Danzig, are yet again are stymied by time, determine their dream roles, and make MANY surprising reveals!

In this Olde Tymey episode Amanda and Desirae talk horses, hair, heartthrobs, and history! Plus a detailed guide on playing wingman, the cheapest place to drink in Orlando in 2004, and of course Nicolas Cage comes up because, duh?

In this episode, Desirae and Amanda battle technology, talk about body hair, take a trip through time, and welcome yet another John Cusack character into The Worst Dudes Hall of Fame!

In this VERY FRONCH episode, Desirae goes rogue on the showbook, Amanda wants to know who that lusty skeleton is, a primer on mosh pit etiquette, and tips for culling your social herd. Sacré bleu!

It’s a very tear-soaked and chocolate-stained episode of Cherish or Perish! Desirae wants to know: where all the serial killers at? Amanda fails at feminism and dives into regrettable choices in kids’ room decor. And the debate rages on: Is Renee Zellweger any good?

It’s the final week of Nicolas Cage Month 2021 and Amanda and Desirae take on listeners’ number one Cage Flick Pick: Face/Off! In this episode our intrepid hosts talk about how we talk about serial killers too much, the worst ways to deal with loss, complicated sibling relationships, and face touching (don’t do it!)

It’s week 3 of Nicolas Cage Month 2021 and Desirae and Amanda get real deep on this one! They talk narcissism of self-loathing, breath control, narrative reality, and decide who’s real and who’s fake.

It’s the second installment of Nicolas Cage Month 2021! In this episode, Amanda and Desirae talk fireworks, goo goo eyes, and big TVs; get a little lesson in UK geography; and make one thing absolutely clear: do not tell them to shut up!

Speaking of transitions, here are questionably the best segment transitions from the first year of Cherish or Perish! Thanks for spending some time with us each week, we hope to hear from you in 2021!

Cherish or Perish kicks off 2021 with Nicolas Cage Month! In this episode Desirae further enrages Christopher Nolan, and Amanda has disturbing urges. Plus the hosts uncover a wild country music controversy, reveal the secret to fame, determine what kind of man is your type of guy, and expose The Creator of the Heart of the Internet!

Amanda and Desirae take a look back at this ridiculous year and talk about their favorite episodes, movies, characters, and more from the first season of Cherish or Perish! Which movies did our intrepid hosts find the scariest, funniest, most surprising, and...horniest? Plus the winners of the Nicolas Cage Month 2021 poll and so much more in this bonus episode!