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Daree Allen is a professional voice actor and a genuinely great conversationalist. I really enjoyed speaking to her about everything from being yourself to her detailed voiceover 101 tips. Get Daree's Voiceover 101 Dos and Don'ts on comrom.co. Daree was really a delight to chat with and I hope to do it again. If you want more of the voiceover 101 or would like to hire Daree, check out her official voiceover site. You know I like to go deep sometimes. We started this episode talking about line dancing suddenly started talking about how getting comfortable with who you are is the secret to success. If you're interested in more of Daree's Life Coaching side, check out her fantastic podcast, Kickin it with Daree.   Find Common Room on Facebook and Hadas on Instagram.

We've made it easy for you, Pat Sponaugle and I (Hadas!) got together for a Game of Thrones recap chat to prepare for the final season. It's finally here! The last season of Game of Thrones is upon us. Literally, it starts tonight. Do you remember who's who? Who's alive and who's not so much? What open questions are left to answer? Pat and I get into it. If you feel lost, don't worry, I ask Pat so many questions you'll probably be a pro after listening. Check out comrom.co for a more textual cheat sheet. Pat writes about Game of Thrones for Watchers on The Wall and on his own site! He's also pretty active on the Twitters. You can find me, Hadas, right here on Common Room or on Instagram and Twitter as Hadsterific.  

Jonathon Rosenthal is the lead organizer of the best Harry Potter Meetup group. This isn't an exaggeration. It's the best out there. The Group that Shall Not Be Named has been around for over a decade and has over 2000 members. I was lucky enough to enjoy an hour of chat with the man behind this community's magic. If you live in New York, or even if you're visiting, head here https://www.meetup.com/TGTSNBN/ and join the Meetup group for good discussions and to find out about cool events coming up. Some are scheduled months in advance! The events range from discussions to trivia to cosplay photoshoots and even craft nights. There are so many different types of events you could attend that fit your level of Harry Potter appreciation. Listen to our convo and join the group. Hope to meet you soon! -- Follow us on Instagram for updates on the latest episodes and our favorite quotes. Like us on Facebook for all of the above plus some memes that will make you laugh or feel really happy. :)

Alejandro Montoya Marin is someone I've been hearing about for quite a while. I've been lucky enough to see many of his shorts (including the first version of Monday) and am so excited he was handpicked by Robert Rodriguez to take part in the show Rebel Without a Crew. Alejandro and I chatted about Monday, the RWaC show, movies in general, growing up with pop culture, and more. It was a blast. I can't wait to chat with again and am excited for all of his future projects. On January 6, there will be a mini-marathon of the current episodes. Head here to find out where you can watch. Share a login with a friend... that's what I'm doing! Rebel Without a Crew: Facebook, Site Alejandro Montoya Marin: Instagram Common Room: Facebook  

After having a blast recording the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary episode for #Potterweek, we did it again! On this Chamber of Secrets movie commentary episode, you'll learn all about our Weasley crushes, our favorite books, our first impressions, and more. This is a long one, so listen to it whichever way you'd like: use it as a commentary track while you watch the film, enjoy our banter as you commute to work, school, or home for Thanksgiving, or just take it a bit at a time. Let us know if you agree or disagree with our many passionate opinions in the comments or on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter  

This one's from the archives and not spoiler-free. Meet Summer Summer, my friend from the International Geek Girl Pen Pals club, is one of the biggest Wonder Woman fans I know. Summer poked me right away. She had to be on the episode of Common Room where we review the Wonder Woman movie, and so here we are.     Show Notes Lots of spoilers. Did Wonder Woman meet everyone's expectations, hopes, and dreams? How did Gal Gadot, a relative unknown, do as this monumental heroine? What makes a good villain story? Was the movie absent of a male gaze? Wonder Woman's creator Listen in and maybe take some time to rewatch. It's been an actual year. :) Twitter: www.twitter.com/comromco, www.twitter.com/hadsterific, www.twitter.com/thefinchery  Facebook: www.facebook.com/comromco  Website: www.comrom.co 

Welcome! If you've never listened to the Common Room podcast or visited our site, you're probably asking "What's Common Room?" I hear you, and I'm trying to figure that out myself.   Common Room is a place for the renaissance woman who loves pop culture and lifestyle equally.  Where To Begin I won't be deleting the backlog or moving to another feed. So please check out some of our most downloaded Common Room podcast episodes and most read posts: Star Wars Rewatch- if you're the geeky type or into film, listen to some of my favorite episodes to record. Our Revenge of the Sith episode remains our most downloaded episode EVER! Potterweek- from religion to journalism to race and more. Check out our out of the box discussions about the series. The True Cost- watching this documentary changed my buying habits. I'd actually recommend you watch the documentary instead of listening to this episode. :) Australian Aboriginals- it's hard to be a cultured person if you don't seek out information. For International Women's Month, I reached out to my friend Ebony to get an education on the Australian Aboriginal community and their history. We Saved You a Seat! Who am I? I'm Hadas! With roots in Yemen, a birthplace in Israel, a family in Brooklyn, and product work in NYC. I love to learn, streamline, be silly, save our planet, look at turtles, and argue with you about Harry Potter.

When Noma Dumezweni was cast as Hermione Granger in the stage play of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, many praised the casting choice. Fans around the world wondered if a black Hermione could possibly be canon. JK Rowling applauded the casting by saying "Canon: brown eyes, frizzy hair and very clever." But is this world capable of producing a black Hermione without ever commenting on her blackness? Is it capable of producing a main character of color with a rich story? My friends Mimi (Hugo Award nominee!) and Robyn (the famous Geek Girl Strong) suggested discussing race in the Potterverse for this Potterweek episode. They really opened my eyes and made me think. Listen in and let us know your thoughts. Find more of Common Room on iTunes, Spotify, social media as @comromco, and at our site, comrom.co!

Listen to this quick 20-minute gab with me (Hadas) and Tony, aka Crazy for Comic Con and creator of the fabulous Hero Within fashion line. Fabulous isn't a word I use in my daily life. This line is designer level fandom gear. It simultaneously lets you flaunt your fandom while being subtle enough for your office. Check them out on Instagram! Tony and I bonded over our love for the mesmerizing and randomly uplifting Japanese reality show, Terrace House. If you have no idea what Terrace House is, this will be a quick 101. If you are obsessed with Terrace House listen in and please let us know your thoughts. We need more and more friends to discuss this wonderful phenomenon with. Find more from Common Room on iTunes, Spotify, comrom.co, and as @comromco on social media.

Happy Birthday, Harry + Jo! The first seven books of the series gave us all the story we needed. Or did they? With the additions of Pottermore, Twitter, The Cursed Child, and Fantastic Beasts, JK Rowling has many outlets to share more information about her universe. But does it all "count?" What is Canon? Is canon anything that comes from JK Rowling? Is it anything that was approved by JK Rowling? Books vs movies? First 7 or everything afterward? I'm joined by Elayna of SpeakBeasty and Paul of Blokebusters. We discuss our feelings about this and our thoughts on the new elements introduced by The Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts. Art used by permission from Iriusabellatrix on DeviantArt, see more here. More Episodes from Potterweek This is our third year of Potterweek. Here's a recap of what's coming up this year and what's already on the feed: Potterweek 2017 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets movie commentary with Nicole of We the Immigrants, Geeky Gatherings, How to Fangirl for Adults, and Common Room, and Debbie of The Geeky Twin, You Haven't Seen, and Common Room! Race in Potter with Robyn of Geek Girl Strong and Mimi Mondal. We Hate Quidditch with Nathan of Flights, Tights, and Movie Nights (and Channel: Superhero) and Fitz of SO MANY PLACES (also heard on our Star Wars Rewatch episodes)! Potter as YA with Greg of Adventures in Poor Taste! Neville Longbottom: The Boy Who Could Have Been with Melissa of Readerly Geek! Potterweek 2016 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen! 7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure! 7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry's Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words! 7/28 Relationships in Potter: Ginny + Harry, Snape/Lily/James with Alice of Girl Who Roams and Kayla of Epicfied! 7/29 Villains in Potter with Akua and Ashley both officers of Geek Girl Brunch NYC. Also of A Stylish Jedi and You Haven't Seen respectively. 7/30 Magic vs Muggle: How Each World Views the Other with Jada an officer of Geek Girl Brunch NYC and Julia Perkins (soon to be featured on our Lost rewatch podcast!). 7/31 Religion in Potter with Stefani and James (my friends from work!). Potterweek 2015 http://comrom.co/potterweek-modern-geek-show-an-attempt/  http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterpotpourri-draygons-spew-fan-fiction/  http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterflex-felix-felicis-fitness/  http://comrom.co/potterweek-ashley-and-debbie-from-you-havent-seen/  http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterhouse-iggppc-charm-bomb/  http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterponderings-lessons-harry-learned/  http://comrom.co/potterpeeps-severus-snape-hero/ 

Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom! When we meet Neville in his first year at Hogwarts, we couldn't have imagined he'd turn out to be the hero we see at the end of the series. The biggest turning point came in Order of the Phoenix when Harry and Dumbledore discuss Sybill Trelawny's prophecy. What If? Melissa from Readerly Geek and I try to have fun by asking What If about each part of the series. We also try to explain the whys behind the plot points in the series. From did Voldemort pick the Potters over the Longbottoms to how would Neville handle the Triwizard Tournament and would Dumbledore care for Neville as much as he did Harry in this alternate universe. More Episodes from Potterweek Potterweek 2016 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen! 7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure! 7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry's Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words! 7/28 Relationships in Potter: Ginny + Harry, Snape/Lily/James with Alice of Girl Who Roams and Kayla of Epicfied! 7/29 Villains in Potter with Akua and Ashley both officers of Geek Girl Brunch NYC. Also of A Stylish Jedi and You Haven't Seen respectively. 7/30 Magic vs Muggle: How Each World Views the Other with Jada an officer of Geek Girl Brunch NYC and Julia Perkins (soon to be featured on our Lost rewatch podcast!). 7/31 Religion in Potter with Stefani and James (my friends from work!). Potterweek 2015 http://comrom.co/potterweek-modern-geek-show-an-attempt/  http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterpotpourri-draygons-spew-fan-fiction/  http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterflex-felix-felicis-fitness/  http://comrom.co/potterweek-ashley-and-debbie-from-you-havent-seen/  http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterhouse-iggppc-charm-bomb/  http://comrom.co/potterweek-potterponderings-lessons-harry-learned/  http://comrom.co/potterpeeps-severus-snape-hero/ 

A few months ago (read: over a year ago) I (Hadas) set out to do another tv show rematch with my Iggle pals. Rewatch Recap: We previously rewatched Roswell, the alien teenage romance drama from The WB. Then Freaks and Geeks, a very short-lived cult classic. Next up was Twin Peaks, which divided our hosts. Some were die-hards and others were apprehensive, or just down right angry at it. What's Next? The show we decided to watch and rewatch was Veronica Mars. On the panel, this time, were Cassidy, Kristy, Meghan. Check them out on their own blogs and Twitter accounts! Veronica Mars is a cult classic yet Kristy and I have never seen it before. We came into it with different ideas of what the show could be and we're both very pleasantly surprised. The show is more mature than it seems. It's well-executed plot wise and by its incredible and underrated cast. Quick Intro to Veronica Mars' Themes: Mystery Mature Themes Class Divide Racial Issues What Do You Love about Veronica Mars? -- The IGGPPC are great friends that created a friendly inclusive community of passionate people aka geeks.You can find a friend that is into what you're into. You can find people who are passionate about almost everything. My favorite "geek love?" Tea! Sign up to find your own pen pal or to join the community! To be a part of our IGGPPC rewatches, join the community and this group on Facebook. Stay tuned for our Rewatch of Veronica Mars's Season 3!! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin   If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: All of International Women's Month Content here! Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South Africa Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC Michael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT) Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2 Amanda Palmer's Art of Asking Star Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games F3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the Woods F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite  More from Potterweek 2016: 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen! 7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure! 7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry's Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words! 7/28 Relationships in Potter: Ginny + Harry, Snape/Lily/James with Alice of Girl Who Roams and Kayla of Epicfied! 7/30 Magic vs Muggle: How Each World Views the Other with Jada an officer of Geek Girl Brunch NYC and Julia Perkins (soon to be featured on our Lost rewatch podcast!).

A few months ago (read: over a year ago) I (Hadas) set out to do another tv show rematch with my Iggle pals. Rewatch Recap: We previously rewatched Roswell, the alien teenage romance drama from The WB. Then Freaks and Geeks, a very short-lived cult classic. Next up was Twin Peaks, which divided our hosts. Some were die-hards and others were apprehensive, or just down right angry at it. What's Next? The show we decided to watch and rewatch was Veronica Mars. On the panel, this time, were Cassidy, Kristy, Meghan. Check them out on their own blogs and Twitter accounts! Veronica Mars is a cult classic yet Kristy and I have never seen it before. We came into it with different ideas of what the show could be and we're both very pleasantly surprised. The show is more mature than it seems. It's well-executed plot wise and by its incredible and underrated cast. Quick Intro to Veronica Mars' Themes: Mystery Mature Themes Class Divide Racial Issues What Do You Love about Veronica Mars? -- The IGGPPC are great friends that created a friendly inclusive community of passionate people aka geeks.You can find a friend that is into what you're into. You can find people who are passionate about almost everything. My favorite "geek love?" Tea! Sign up to find your own pen pal or to join the community! To be a part of our IGGPPC rewatches, join the community and this group on Facebook. Stay tuned for our Rewatch of Veronica Mars's Season 2!! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin   If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: All of International Women's Month Content here! Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South Africa Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC Michael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT) Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2 Amanda Palmer's Art of Asking Star Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games F3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the Woods F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite  More from Potterweek 2016: 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen! 7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure! 7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry's Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words! 7/28 Relationships in Potter: Ginny + Harry, Snape/Lily/James with Alice of Girl Who Roams and Kayla of Epicfied! 7/30 Magic vs Muggle: How Each World Views the Other with Jada an officer of Geek Girl Brunch NYC and Julia Perkins (soon to be featured on our Lost rewatch podcast!).

Instead of an in-depth discussion on Twin Peaks listen in to Travis the Grimm and Hadas (that's me!) get nerdy. Sometimes not everything goes according to plan! When it came time to record our second episode of the Twin Peaks rewatch focusing on season two, one co-host had to miss the recording and the other didn't finish watching the season. Such is the life of podcasting. You really never know what will happen even if you try and plan well or you overcompensate with multiple prepared cohosts. For a more accurate Twin Peaks discussion, please listen to the IGGPPC rewatch of season one. It features Rosa as a true blue fan of Twin Peaks, Lulu as the first time watcher and immediate hater on the show, and myself, Hadas, as the lukewarm pop culture consumer. Travis has been a long time friend of the show and one of my absolute favorite people. Where can you find him? Oh boy, don't get me started. Listen to the ep and you'll see that Travis is everywhere doing so much! It's pretty impressive. Heads to his twitter to find links to what he's working on and to make a fantastic new friend. :) The IGGPPC are great friends that created a friendly inclusive community of passionate people aka geeks.You can find a friend that is into what you're into. You can find people who are passionate about almost everything. My favorite "geek love?" Tea! Sign up to find your own pen pal or to join the community! To be a part of our IGGPPC rewatches, join the community and this group on Facebook. Stay tuned for our Rewatch of Veronica Mars!! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin  

As you know, on Common Room, we are religiously and politically neutral. We'll never post happy holidays for any holiday or support a political candidate as a site/podcast. So, when I asked friends and strangers to be on the show for #Potterweek and got a request to talk about religious allusions, I was a bit nervous. Stefani, a friend who I met through work suggested this for a reason that was pretty interesting. Stefani and her siblings were not allowed to have Harry Potter in the home. Stefani has a personal connection that she generously shared. We moved on to talk about bigger Harry Potter themes, favorites, and even took some time to do some sorting and discuss those large introspective questions. Enjoy this last episode of Potterweek on what I'm calling Potterday. Happy First Day of Hogwarts!! Check out Stefani- nowhere! She hates the internet! And check out James on social media as thejacksonjd! More from Potterweek 2016: 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen! 7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure! 7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry's Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words! 7/28 Relationships in Potter: Ginny + Harry, Snape/Lily/James with Alice of Girl Who Roams and Kayla of Epicfied! 7/30 Magic vs Muggle: How Each World Views the Other with Jada an officer of Geek Girl Brunch NYC and Julia Perkins (soon to be featured on our Lost rewatch podcast!). Bonus Jonases for Potterweek 2016: Potter as YA with Greg of Adventures in Poor Taste! Quidditch is THE WORST with Nathan of Flights, Tights, and Movie Nights (and Channel: Superhero) and Fitz of SO MANY PLACES (also heard on our Star Wars Rewatch episodes)! Hogwarts + Dumbledore are THE WORST with Allison of Podlander, Nicole of Geeky Gatherings, How to Fangirl for Adults, and Common Room, and Debbie of The Geeky Twin, You Haven't Seen, and Common Room!

It's finally here. The first episode of our Lost rewatch. These episodes will not be on the Common Room feed starting with the second episode. Frequency: twice a month. Format: Introduction of guests: First timer: Debbie of The Geeky Twin or Rewatchers: Dave of Pop Culture Case Study and Hadas (that's me!). Recap of the episode: In the pilot, we meet just a few characters but see glimpses of the larger ensemble cast. All we know is that Oceanic Flight 816 crash landed on an island. The pilot was off course and wasn't able to alert the base. There's an ominous distress recording made by a French woman. She says it killed them all and she's all alone. It's been looping for 16 years. Themes We Discuss: Characterization of Women: Sun, Kate, Claire, and Shannon are 4 distinct personalities. Yet Kate is slightly a different breed in these first two episodes. Many people I know seem to hate Kate. Do you know why? Characterization of Sayid: This is a post 9/11 show. Casting brown people as terrorists is an easy and popular thing, yet the character of Sayid is granted depth and easy likeability. Leadership: Who makes a good one? Why? This will be a running theme on our rewatch. And so we begin. No need to be afraid of spoilers. They're at the end! Want to be on the show? You can! Just email me hello@comrom.co and/or join the Facebook group Common Room Lost Rewatch. Never podcasted before? No problem! I'll teach ya. Enjoy and namaste. Hadas For SPOILERS, head to page 2 on the site!

Villains are always fun to discuss. What makes a good one? The Potter villains are pretty diverse. So diverse we sometimes have to ask "Is X a villain?" Listen in as Akua and Ashley, both officers of Geek Girl Brunch NYC (also of A Stylish Jedi and You Haven't Seen respectively) chat about Voldie, Umbry, Snapey Snape, and all the other guys.   Here is the upcoming release schedule for Potterweek 2016: 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen! 7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure! 7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry's Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words! 7/28 Relationships in Potter: Ginny + Harry, Snape/Lily/James with Alice of Girl Who Roams and Kayla of Epicfied! 7/30 Magic vs Muggle: How Each World Views the Other with Jada an officer of Geek Girl Brunch NYC and Julia Perkins (soon to be featured on our Lost rewatch podcast!). 7/31 Religion in Potter with Stefani and James (my friends from work!). Enjoyed this episode and want to be on a Potterweek ep? Just hit us up in the comments, on social media, or at hello@comrom.co!! Check out our Potterweek posts here: 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen! 7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure! 7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry's Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words! 7/28 Relationships in Potter: Ginny + Harry, Snape/Lily/James with Alice of Girl Who Roams and Kayla of Epicfied! 7/29 Villains in Potter with Akua and Ashley both officers of Geek Girl Brunch NYC. Also of A Stylish Jedi and You Haven't Seen respectively. 7/31 Religion in Potter with Stefani and James (my friends from work!). -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: All of International Women's Month Content here! Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South Africa Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC Michael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT) Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2 Amanda Palmer's Art of Asking Star Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games F3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the Woods F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

JK Rowling created a very detailed and well-plotted story. Yet how come Hogwarts' students miss out on traditional problem solving and critical thinking lessons? Are most wizards idiots? Jada an officer of Geek Girl Brunch and Julia of our future Lost rewatch podcast episodes suggested we discuss more philosophical issues in Harry Potter. Like how the media works in the wizarding world and what aspects of the muggle world do Wizards actually care about and/or get involved in. This has been one of my favorite Potterweek records so far. Listen in and let us know what you think! Enjoyed this episode and want to be on a Potterweek ep? Just hit us up in the comments, on social media, or at hello@comrom.co!! Check out our Potterweek posts here: 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen! 7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure! 7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry's Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words! 7/28 Relationships in Potter: Ginny + Harry, Snape/Lily/James with Alice of Girl Who Roams and Kayla of Epicfied! 7/29 Villains in Potter with Akua and Ashley both officers of Geek Girl Brunch NYC. Also of A Stylish Jedi and You Haven't Seen respectively. 7/31 Religion in Potter with Stefani and James (my friends from work!). -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: All of International Women's Month Content here! Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South Africa Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC Michael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT) Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2 Amanda Palmer's Art of Asking Star Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games F3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the Woods F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

Relationships in Harry Potter and fun and frustrating. Ginny and Harry make sense on paper, but some people can't stand their pairing. Lily and James together is confusing, but is Lily and Snape any better?   On this fourth Potterweek episode of 2016, I'm joined by Alice aka Kangaru on the interwebs and Kayla of Epicfied from all over the net. Both ladies suggested discussing the romantic relationships in Harry Potter, that they cannot stand!   Which Relationships in Harry Potter Do You Dislike Most? Bonus: Stay tuned after the show for an extra bit about the Ilvermony houses on Pottermore. Check out our Potterweek posts here: 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen! 7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure! 7/27 The Dursleys: A Look at Harry’s Only Living Family Members with Kris of No Extra Words! -- Enjoyed this and want to be on a Potterweek ep? Just hit us up in the comments on social media or at hello@comrom.co!! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: All of International Women's Month Content here! Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South Africa Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC Michael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT) Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2 Amanda Palmer's Art of Asking Star Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games F3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the Woods F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

You know that family member you don't get along with? They've got nothing on the Dursleys. Imagine for yourself two humans who show absolutely no love towards an orphaned infant. On this #Potterweek episode, our guest co-host Kris of No Added Words, suggested we discuss Harry Potter's aunt and uncle. It's our third episode of the week because, in book 3, Aunt Marge's presence shows us a slightly different shade (of purple) of Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia.   Listen in!   Check out our Potterweek posts here: 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen! 7/26 Hermione: Our Favorite Know it All GirlBoss with Amanda of Great Beer Adventure! -- Enjoyed this and want to be on a Potterweek ep? Just hit us up in the comments on social media or at hello@comrom.co!! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: All of International Women's Month Content here! Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South Africa Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC Michael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT) Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2 Amanda Palmer's Art of Asking Star Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games F3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the Woods F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite 

Oh, Hermione. We've definitely known a Hermione in our lives. We may even be one. Did Hermione ever grow up from being a know-it-all? Is that something she needs you to grow up from? Join me and my guest host, Amanda of Great Beer Adventure as we chat about our favorite girlboss and the brightest witch of her age.   How do you feel about the girl who slayed? Check out our Potterweek posts here: 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Katie Elhoffer of Elhoffer Designs. Big kudos to our podcasting intern Kristen! -- Enjoyed this and want to be on a Potterweek ep? Just hit us up in the comments on social media or at hello@comrom.co!! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: All of International Women's Month Content here! Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South Africa Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC Michael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT) Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2 Amanda Palmer's Art of Asking Star Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games F3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the Woods F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite 

What happens when you have a Gryffindor, Slytherin, and Hufflepuff rewatch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? For starters, a whole lot of different opinions about the Weasleys. So how does this work? Simply have you movie ready to press play at around 16-22 seconds. When we say press play, you should be right about where the Privet Drive sign is shown. You may be off a few seconds, but that won't be a problem. (Editor's note: Shout out to our podcast intern, Kristen, who not only edited this LONG Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary episode, but wrote the show notes as well. Check her out on YouTube!) Listen as Katie (Elhoffer Design), Megan (The Nerdy Girlie), and Hadas rewatch the first of the Harry Potter films.    What did you think of Sorcerer's Stone? Check out Megan discussing Military Brat life and blogging on our International Women's Month episode (also featuring Jamilla of Geek Girl Brunch, Straight Outta Gotham, and more). Check out Katie in her two-parter guest spot on the show discussing her creations, fandoms, and nerd life (part 1 and 2). Enjoyed this Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary and want to be on a Potterweek ep? Just hit us up in the comments on social media or at hello@comrom.co!! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: All of International Women's Month Content here! Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South Africa Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC Michael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT) Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2 Amanda Palmer's Art of Asking Star Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games F3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the Woods F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

Another oldie but a goodie. Back in November, we consumed a bit too much for Non-Fiction November*. One of the documentaries we watched and recorded about just didn't get edited in time. Listen in as Christine, Debbie, Margaux, and I (Hadas) talk about 20 Feet From Stardom. We look at the documentary in terms of presentation and content. We also indulge a bit and discuss which award we'd love to win. Where we'd put it. Who we'd love to sing back up for and our first concert experiences. Share your answers in the comments! For more information about the women mentioned in this documentary check out the official site.    What is your favorite music documentary? As mentioned on previous posts, we’ve been watching a few documentaries for our#NonFicNov event. Listen in as we discuss Tig, Good Hair, and The True Cost. Also for NonFicNov, Sewing 101! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: All of International Women's Month Content here! Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South Africa Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC Michael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT) Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2 Amanda Palmer's Art of Asking Star Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games F3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the Woods F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite     

The ladies are finally getting the flattering geeky threads they always wanted. But what about the guys, eh? Men's Fandom Fashion is the topic for our first episode back from a long hiatus (an explanation is on the episode). This episode was recorded a long time ago. Actually a long long time ago before SWVII was released... /sheepish. One of our friends from the Con Radio familia, Tony B Kim aka Crazy4ComicCon joined me to talk about a project he's been working on for quite a while. When I spoke to the Con Radio familia about collaborating on an episode together, Tony got very excited about F3.  Tony's project involves creating a line of presentable clothes for men who want to represent their fandoms. Listen in to us chat about the idea, the process, convention love, and more background about Tony. Check out Tony's podcast, website, and follow him on Twitter for great conversation starters. Let us know what you thought, here! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: All of International Women's Month Content here! Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South Africa Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC Michael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT) Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2 Amanda Palmer's Art of Asking Star Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games F3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the Woods F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

Yep, the long awaited fight between the Bat of Gotham and the Son of Krypton was released in March. Reviewers were unkind, fans had mixed opinions, and the stars were defensive. Joining me (Hadas) were Meghan aka @mesulli on the interwebs and Summer aka @TheFinchery. Check them out on the following sites! Meghan on Girls on the Grid and Summer on The Charming Finch. SPOILERS ON THE EPISODEAND IN THIS POST!!! Here are the topics we discussed: Expectations for Batman v SupermanThe reviews for this film were very opinionated. Did they scare you about the movie before or during your viewing? -- Diving into Batman v Superman, we discussed the plotlines. As I mentioned on the ep, even while writing this list down I was confused, which is telling about this film. Questions About Batman v Superman: Is Lois damsel-ed here? Or is it refreshing to see her jump into all aspects of her job, be brave, and do whatever she wants? Superhero movies are formulated to lead up to the next film rather than stand alone. Do you think superhero movies are ruined by Hollywood because there's not a lot of room to play with that format? Share Your Thoughts on Batman v Superman with Us on ComRom.co!   -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes:All of International Women's Month Content here! Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy GirlieJean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South AfricaFolklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYCMichael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT)Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

What do you think about when you hear the term indigenous people? I usually think of Native Americans, yet they aren't the only indigenous people on the planet. Only in the last five years did I learn about the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders of Australia. For International Women's Month, I wanted to make sure we featured as many different nations. I also wanted to create pieces that were a bit meatier so we could get something out of these posts. Luckily Ebony, aka The Travelling Unicorn, was able to help me get to know a group of people I knew just 1 thing about.   Ebony and I discuss Australia's treatment of the aboriginal people, the distinction between the terms indigenous and aboriginal, the reasons behind the mistreatment, how society is changing, and how representation is very slowing improving.  The Stolen Children issue and Further Reading on comrom.co.Check Out More International Women's Month Content here! -- Let us know what you think of the episode here. -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy GirlieJean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South AfricaFolklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYCMichael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT)Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

Sonia Liao is the wonderful artist behind Helena Rose which Debbie and I reviewed a few months ago. Read that here and please get the comic, it's beautiful both in art and story. Sonia and I talked about geekery at first. A bit of X-Men, Man of Steel, and Batman v Superman pre-release. We then talked about gaming, online communities, friendships, and what it was like for her grow up as someone of Asian-descent in America. Being part of a specific community is something we had in common even though we come from very different backgrounds. There are limitations, benefits, and a learning curve. Where to Find Sonia Liao: Facebook, Twitter, DeviantArt, Instagram, Her Site Check Out More Emet Comics related Content here! Check Out More International Women's Month Content here! -- Let us know what you think of the episode here. -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy GirlieJean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South AfricaFolklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYCMichael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT)Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

We met Lynne Yoshii through Emet Comics. She is the artist behind Inside the Loop (our review is coming soon!). I had so much fun talking to her about nerd things we actually spoke for a bit after the ep as well. Hawaii Lynne Yoshii was born in Hawaii! I am very jealous of course for Lost reasons. Her family is Japanese and while she was in Hawaii they made sure she learned the language by enrolling her into a special Japanese-only supplementary school. In fact, she was one of if not the only American residents there. (Related: Have opinions about Lost? Click here.) Japanese Culture To help her connect with the Japanese culture and language, her parents happily indulged any request to buy comics. So Lynne has been very familiar with many types of manga and anime since she was a child and discovered western art as she grew up. New York We also discussed what it's like to live in New York. Where to Find Lynne Yoshii: Emet Comics, DeviantArt, Facebook, Her Site Let us know what you think of the episode here. -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy GirlieJean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South AfricaFolklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYCMichael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT)Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite 

Our 3rd International Women's Month episode is with the founder of female and diversity focused, Emet Comics. Maytal Gilboa joins us for about half an hour to chat about the idea behind the company, her upcoming plans, and some general chat. Maytal Gilboa transitioned from a successful career in film development. Currently, she is coaching a team of women to create stories true to them, without any established agenda. Check out our coverage of Emet Comics here on CR and their website to stay Inside the Loop. (See what I did there?) Share your thoughts on this episode here.   -- For more about the Lost Rewatch mentioned on the episode, click here! For more about how to join International Women's Month, click here!-- -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Blogging as Therapy with Jamila Rowser of Geek Girl Brunch and Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy GirlieJean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South AfricaFolklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYCMichael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT)Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite 

Sometime in 2015, I realized that some of the leaders of the large lady nerd communities I was part of were self-proclaimed military brats. I invited them on the episode and the conversation went in a direction I couldn't have predicted! Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Jamila Rowser co-founder of Geek Girl Brunch joined me to talk about what military brat-hood was like. Whether they were exposed to other cultures and how. How being an MB helped them create their websites and communities, and help them help themselves. See more from Megan Gotch: The Nerdy Girlie (Megan's blog about life, SDCC, and fandom), Female Geek Bloggers (a supportive community for female bloggers Megan started), Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. See more from Jamila Rowser: Geek Girl Brunch (where women can hang out IRL), Girl Gone Geek (Jamila's nerdy site), Straight Outta Gotham (Jamila's tumblr blog displaying geekery found in hip hop lyrics), Lovers Brock (a more personal tumblr blog), Twitter, and Instagram. Listen in and leave us a comment! For more about the Lost Rewatch mentioned on the episode, click here! For more about how to join International Women's Month, click here! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South AfricaFolklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYCMichael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT)Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

Jean Barker is a writer, director, and generally a storyteller. Zana, her first comic, is about a South Africa where Nelson Mandela has been killed and apartheid lives on.  Jean and I talked about Zana, her upbringing in South Africa, her writings, her film work, and humanity in general.    We also asked Jean Barker our five Common Room questions about pop culture, food, fitness, fashion, and my signature question. Listen in and leave us a comment! For more about the Lost Rewatch mentioned on the episode, click here! For more about how to join International Women's Month, click here! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYCMichael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT)Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

Oscar, Oscar! Vote Now! Listen in to Charee, Margaux, and Hadas discuss their picks for the 2016 Oscars. We were a bit disappointed with some snubs, we had a hard time with the acting categories, and we learned (again) what sound editing and mixing actually are. (Timestamp breakdown at the bottom of this post!) For a deeper look at each Best Picture nominee, read Margaux's reviews by clicking here! We have a group chat on Facebook where we chat about what we've been watching lately and decided to discuss the #OscarsSoWhite issue. Click on to comrom to read the discussion! Join our live tweet chat on twitter on 2/28/16 at 7PM Eastern. We're @commonroomlive! Timestamp Breakdown:Best Film Editing 00:02:03Best Cinematography 00:07:34Best Visual Effects 00:11:30Best Production Design 00:13:45Best Costume Design 00:17:06Best Makeup and Hairstyling 00:19:03-Best Foreign Language Film 00:21:38Best Documentary Short Subject (skipped)Best Documentary Feature 00:28:47Best Live Action Short Film (skipped)Best Animated Short Film 00:33:12Best Animated Feature 00:35:54Best Original Song 00:38:09Best Original Score 00:40:39-Best Sound Mixing 00:43:49Best Sound Editing 00:48:10Best Original Screenplay 00:49:43Best Adapted Screenplay 00:52:25Best Supporting Actor 00:54:34Best Supporting Actress 00:59:11Best Actor 01:03:25Best Actress 01:05:30Best Director 01:09:43Best Picture 01:10:48

Surprise! You might have noticed we already did an episode about The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker before. I wanted a do-over and a bit more of an in-depth discussion on the story. #AlltheTales was the perfect time to try again. A few of the questions we used to form our discussion were lifted straight out of the great online book club, NovelTea Book Club, run by our pal Kristin of My Life as a Tea Cup. Please check this thread out and the book club if you'd like great conversations and book recommendations. (Related: Kristin was on our episode discussing Amanda Palmer's The Art of Asking!) Find out more about Golems and Jinnis in pop culture and join our conversation on comrom.co!   What Did You Think of The Golem and the Jinni? -- Check out more All the Tales content and find out about our next event International Women's MONTH. -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes:Michael Harle and the Town of Idiots (OUAT)Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

We’re continuing our #ALLtheTales event with Catherine Elhoffer of Elhoffer Design! In Part 2 we talk more about stories and what it was like and now is like to be a geek. Our conversation lasted 3 hours, only half of which was intentionally recorded. So we broke down the 1 hour 45 minute recording into 2 episodes. In part 1, Catherine, Debbie, and Hadas talk inspiration, creativity, design and stories! Listen HERE! We’d love to hear from you, so leave your thoughts and comments on the post or @comromco on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Where to find our co-hosts! Debbie – on Common Room or on her site The Geeky Twin!Catherine Elhoffer - on her site Elhoffer Design and on Twitter @elhofferdesign! -- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes:Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingSpecial Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIIMad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite 

Long time listeners and readers probably know that this team LOVES Potter (Potterweek is proof). So it was obviously very fun to have Alohomora co-host and vocal wizard Michael Harle join us on an episode. We told Michael about #AlltheTales. We mentioned our idea for a Once Upon a Time which really sparked some passion from Mr. Harle. :) (Related: Kat from Alohomora on WWW: Friendship is Magic, our episode about internet communities.) Listen in as Estee, Hadas, and Michael discuss ABC's fairy tale adaptation soap opera, Once Upon a Time. Some spoilers for seasons 1-5 and for the film Maleficent. Fun Facts:Michael mentioned two predecessors and the probable influences for Once Upon a Time. Fables, a comic series by Vertigo. A game adaptation of Fables from Tell Tale Games. And The 10th Kingdom which was on NBC.  Find Michael here:Alohomora, Mugglenet Audiofictions, Twitter Other titles Estee and I came up with for this ep:Year 1: Michael Harley + the #OUAT DetestYear 2: Michael Harley + the Repetitive CurseYear 3: Michael Harley + the Need for Hair ProductYear 4: Michael Harley + the ...Submit yours!!-- On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes:Elhoffer Design Part 1 and 2 (coming soon)Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingSpecial Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIIMad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite 

We’re starting off our #ALLtheTales event with Catherine Elhoffer of Elhoffer Design! Our conversation lasted 3 hours, only half of which was intentionally recorded. So we broke down the 1 hour 45 minute recording into 2 episodes. In part 1, Catherine, Debbie, and Hadas talk inspiration, creativity, design and stories! SPOILER ALERTS Skip this episode if you haven’t seen The Force Awakens.To avoid Game of Thrones book spoilers skip from 53:43 to 1:03:34. We’d love to hear from you, so leave your thoughts and comments on the post or @comromco on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Where to find our co-hosts! Debbie – on Common Room or on her site The Geeky Twin!Catherine Elhoffer - on her site Elhoffer Design and on Twitter @elhofferdesign! --  On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: THAT'S NOT HOW THE FORCE WORKS! #TheForceAwakens Podcast Amanda Palmer's Art of Asking Special Edition Comic Con Jurassic World Long and Short Star Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VI Mad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study   Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion): F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games F3: Episode 28: Larissa's Picks F3: Episode 27: #Worklife F3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the Woods F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite  

Finally! After rewatching all six films, we have seen Star Wars episode VII!! Listen in to our The Force Awakens podcast episode featuring Dave, Fitz, Debbie, and me, the ever-constant interrupter! This The Force Awakens podcast ep is packed with analysis, comparisons to A New Hope, callbacks to previous films, fun cameos, and our love for Po Dameron. Want to catch up on our rewatches? Here are the links!Phantom Menace– Did CGI destroy it?Attack of the Clones– Why is the romance unbearable? Is Padme a Strong Female Character?Revenge of the Sith– The second best in the trilogy?A New Hope– As good as we remember?Empire Strikes Back– Is it really the BEST one?Return of the Jedi- The cutest Star Wars? SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT We started our episode by discussing what we had known about the film prior to watching. Did you watch the trailers or read up on theories and speculation? Let us know in the comments! Just like our previous rewatch episodes there will be acting and writing scores and the super fun quote review. Though we were so excited we forgot to do our impressions. Next time! ;) Where to find our co-hosts!Debbie – right here or on her blog The Geeky Twin!Dave – Pop Culture Case Study and on twitter @pccasestudyFitz- Healertrek, BigOT.com and on twitter @buckeyefitzy There are spoilers from the start of this episode! Check out our comprehensive guide to the characters, comparisons, call backs, and cameos here!  On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) ON DECEMBER 27TH, FOR ONE DAY ONLY, WE WILL BE SELLING OUR STAR WARS MERCHANDISE! YAY! Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends!

As my father likes to text me on Pizza Night, IT IS TIME! Star Wars The Force Awakens arrived. So the Common Roomies and friends of the Common Roomies recorded awesome instant reactions for your listening pleasure. Want to join us for the next Instant Reaction episode? You definitely should! Here's how we did it and how you can next time we call for your audio! (FYI, the Chris Revill on this episode was also on our Tig episode! Check out his show Let's Chat with Revill and Friends!!)   As mentioned on previous posts, we’ve been watching a few documentaries for our#NonFicNov event. Listen in as we discuss Tig, Good Hair, and The True Cost.Also for NonFicNov, Sewing 101 and WWW: Friendship is Magic.     On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes:Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingSpecial Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VIMad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

It was the Sunday where everything went wrong. 3 episodes were scheduled with 8 different guests and 6 had to back out at the last minute. It was just my luck that I found the most incredible co-hosts for our episode about Internet communities at the last minute: Kat from Mugglenet.com and Barb from Trendom.co. Join our conversation on comrom.co: What is your first memory of the internet?What was your first experience with an internet community?Are most of your friends made IRL (in real life) or online? As mentioned on previous posts, we’ve been watching a few documentaries for our#NonFicNov event. Listen in as we discuss Tig, Good Hair, and The True Cost.Also for NonFicNov, Sewing 101! On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes:Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingSpecial Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VIMad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite 

Last week we released our episode about Fast Fashion and The True Cost movie. This week we're releasing our episode with Annie from The Enantiomer Project. Dr. Anne is a real-life scientist and a professor at a fancy university, but not one where there are galas every Friday. Her blog likes to present sewing patterns and projects as scientific experiments. And the results are almost always gorgeous. Annie says any noob can learn how to sew with some practice. Get inspired to make your own clothes on our latest episode! Listen in!   Have You Ever Made Your Own Clothes?(Teach Us!!!!) As mentioned on previous posts, we’ve been watching a few documentaries for our#NonFicNov event. Listen in as we discuss Tig, Good Hair, and The True Cost. On Common Room we don’t have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you’d like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends!-- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes:Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingSpecial Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VIMad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite  

Where do you shop? Do you know how your clothes were made? Where they were made? Who made them and how they were treated? Why are Forever 21, H&M, and other stores able to sell clothing at such low prices? The True Cost dives into the subject of Fast Fashion and how harmful it is for us. This documentary was an eye opener and cleverly done so. There is some optimism since we are now informed we can make changes in how we shop, where we shop, and what we support. We strongly recommend viewing The True Cost. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT FAST FASHION? TELL US ON COMROM.CO! -- As mentioned on previous posts, we've been watching a few documentaries for our#NonFicNov event. Listen in as we discuss Tig and Good Hair.   On Common Room we don't have ads. We use affiliate links and sell merchandise from the art we commission on Redbubble. If you'd like to support us and our artists financially, click it up. :) Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory!   Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Nappy vs Natural: Chris Rock's Good HairComedy, Cancer, and Children: Tig Notaro's DocumentaryAmanda Palmer's Art of AskingSpecial Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VIMad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite  

Let's delve into the beauty scene, specifically the ins and outs of natural hair for NonFicNov. What's natural hair? It basically means leaving your hair in it's natural state without heavily manipulating it with chemicals, heat, extensions, weaves, or anything else on a regular basis. For many African-American women, natural hair and hair, in general, has been a real sore point for a very long time. To prepare for our episode, we watched Chris Rock's Good Hair which educates the uninitiated and provides an outsider's view for those in the know. We will update you on the app's progress! If you'd like to be involved contact Tiffany on LinkedIn! Tiffany also wants to shine some light on the Carlito's Wish Foundation! Join our discussion in the comments on comrom.co! If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear check out our store on Redbubble. Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Comedy, Cancer, and Children: Tig Notaro's DocumentaryAmanda Palmer's Art of AskingSpecial Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VIMad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite  

For NonFicNov, Debbie suggested about 8* Netflix Documentaries to the team and the number one choice was Tig! What better way to see the real side of pop culture, food, fitness, and fashion than to go behind the scenes with documentaries? You may have heard of Tig Notaro because of her very personal and revolutionary stand up set just a few days after she was diagnosed with cancer. This Netflix special allows Tig, family, and friends to tell the story. Viewers also get to catch up with her after treatment and her burst into broader popularity. Join us and guest Chris from the Let's Chat with Revill and Friends podcast! Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and his network's site! Have you heard of Tig Notaro and her story? Join the Conversation in the Comments! *Other winners were The True Cost and 20 Feet From Stardom which we watched and podcasted about too. If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear check out our store on Redbubble. Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Amanda Palmer's Art of AskingSpecial Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortTopical Dish and Obsessions 2: Food, Fitness, and TVStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VIMad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite  

When you need to ask for help are you nervous? What about asking for a raise? Why or why not? We discuss Amanda Palmer's The Art of Asking as a book and as it applies to our lives and our approach to asking. Kristin of My Life as a Teacup joins us for a special NonFicNov episode! She recommended discussing Amanda Palmer's The Art of Asking, a memoir about how to allow your community to help you and more.   ARE YOU TYPICALLY ANXIOUS WHEN ASKING FOR HELP, A RAISE, OR SOMETHING ELSE? TELL US YOUR STORY IN THE COMMENTS!!    If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear check out our store on Redbubble. Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Special Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortTopical Dish and Obsessions 2: Food, Fitness, and TVStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III, IV, V, VIMad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 29: How to Survive the Hunger GamesF3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite  

Cuteness overload? Here's our Episode VI: RETURN OF THE JEDI #StarWarsRewatch episode. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS #STARWARSREWATCH EPISODE Nostalgia: The FinaleWho is the Audience? Kids More Than Adults?Observations After Seeing the Entire SeriesWhy Did Star Wars Become So Popular?Effects and Changes Since ReleaseWriting/Acting ScoresFavorite Quotes Share Your Thoughts in the Comments!   Where to find our co-hosts!Dave – Pop Culture Case Study and on twitter @pccasestudyFitz- Healertrek, BigOT.com and on twitter @buckeyefitzy Catch more of our #StarWarsRewatch episodes: Phantom Menace- Did CGI destroy it?Attack of the Clones- Why is the romance unbearable? Is Padme a Strong Female Character?Revenge of the Sith- The second best in the trilogy?A New Hope- As good as we remember?Empire Strikes Back- Is it really the BEST one? If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear check out our store on Redbubble. Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World's Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends!

We were inspired by our discussions on the Rise of the Dystopian (political and environmental) to try a Dystopian themed F3 episode. The theme was basically How to Survive the Hunger Games with food, fitness, and fashion!   How to Survive the Hunger Games with Food: Katniss Everdeen ate some pretty good meals at the Capitol, so we made a few Hunger Games Inspired Meals for this episode's Customizable Cooking. Listen as Estee teaches Hadas what shortbread cookies are and find out which dish Lindsey's husband said is one of her best ever meals.   How to Survive the Hunger Games with Fitness: We want to be prepared in case the Hunger Games start soon. We would not survive, but now that we got our themed workouts we are going to...last a little while longer. Hey, not everyone can Katniss it up! Thanks to Blogilates and Neila Rey we might just stand a chance to get some sponsors with our Dystopian Survival Workout.   How to Survive the Hunger Games with Fashion: What Would Katniss Wear? We created our own Panem and Capitol-inspired outfits using Polyvore, discuss the pros and cons of flat shoes and high heels, and analyze a few complicated pieces of clothing. How DO you wear that Effie Trinket-esque bra? HOW WOULD YOU USE F3 TO SURVIVE THE HUNGER GAMES?   If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear check out our store on Redbubble. Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World’s Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: The Best Around? Our Empire Strikes Back RewatchViewing A New Hope with a Critical EyeTom Shadyac's I AM- Making the World a Better PlaceIGGPPC Rewatch: Twin Peaks Season 1Special Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortTopical Dish and Obsessions 2: Food, Fitness, and TVStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III (Psychology of a Villain)Mad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 25: New Year's!F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite  

The BEST around apparently. Here's our Star Wars Episode V: EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Rewatch episode. TOPICS DISCUSSEDNostalgia: The RevealAnalyzing Darth Vader and Palpatine's RolesQuestioning the ActingWhy is this THE Favorite?Effects and Changes Since ReleaseWriting/Acting ScoresFavorite Quotes Share Your Thoughts in the Comments! Where to find our co-hosts!Pat – Lindsey’s section on CR, BodySpiritBrainDave – Pop Culture Case Study and on twitter @pccasestudyFitz- Healertrek, BigOT.com and on twitter @buckeyefitzy If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear check out our store on Redbubble. Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World's Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends!-- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Viewing A New Hope with a Critical EyeTom Shadyac's I AM- Making the World a Better PlaceIGGPPC Rewatch: Twin Peaks Season 1Special Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortTopical Dish and Obsessions 2: Food, Fitness, and TVStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III (Psychology of a Villain)Mad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 25: New Year's!F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite  

The one that started it all! Does it hold up? Debatable. Here's our Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Rewatch episode. TOPICS DISCUSSEDNostalgia: First Time WatchingAnalyzing Darth VaderQuestioning Mark Hamill's ActingStrong Female Character: Leia EditionEffects and Changes Since ReleaseWriting/Acting ScoresFavorite Quotes Share Your Thoughts in the Comments! Where to find our co-hosts!Pat – Lindsey’s section on CR, BodySpiritBrainDave – Pop Culture Case Study and on twitter @pccasestudyFitz- Healertrek, BigOT.com and on twitter @buckeyefitzy If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear check out our store on Redbubble. Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World's Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends!-- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Tom Shadyac's I AM- Making the World a Better PlaceIGGPPC Rewatch: Twin Peaks Season 1Special Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortTopical Dish and Obsessions 2: Food, Fitness, and TVStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III (Psychology of a Villain)Mad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 25: New Year's!F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite  

For Lindsey's first Culture Club, she chose three options that discuss Body Spirit Brain. Body: DESERT RUNNERSSpirit: I AMBrain: FOOD, INC. The winning vote was for Spirit, filmmaker Tom Shadyac's documentary I AM. Pat and Hadas joined Lindsey to discuss having too much stuff, connecting in an internet world, how education could solve all problems, and more! Join the Conversation by Commenting on comrom.co! -- Where do you find your favorite Marvel, Disney, or fandom gear? Check out our store on Redbubble! Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World's Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends!--If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: IGGPPC Rewatch: Twin Peaks Season 1Special Edition Comic ConJurassic World Long and ShortTopical Dish and Obsessions 2: Food, Fitness, and TVStar Wars Rewatch Ep I, II, III (Psychology of a Villain)Mad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 25: New Year's!F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

We're back with Iggle Rosa aka Camp Counselor Timon, and Lulu who joined us for Freaks and Geeks. Check out the full post on the IGGPPC site! The questions changed slightly this time: 00:01:43 First Timers00:06:04 Rewatchers00:09:04 Topical References00:19:58 Nostalgia/Feels00:24:47 Favorite or Least Favorite Characters00:41:14 Favorite Quotes00:58:35 Side Notes Have you ever watched Twin Peaks? Rosa watched it a few times before and really loves the series while Lulu and I have never watched the show and had mixed feelings. (Lulu HATED it and I'm a bit lukewarm.) Twin Peaks: Awesome or Awful? Sound off on comrom.co! If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear check out our store on Redbubble. Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World's Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends!-- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Anakin Skywalker: Psychology of a Villain (Revenge of the Sith rewatch)Special Edition Comic ConAttack of the Clones: Star Wars RewatchJurassic World Long and ShortTopical Dish and Obsessions 2: Food, Fitness, and TVPhantom Menace: Star Wars RewatchMad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 25: New Year's!F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite   

The 2nd best movie in the Star Wars franchise? Debatable. Best prequel? Absolutely. Here's our Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Rewatch episode. TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Psychology of a VillainDiagnosing Anakin SkywalkerEffective VillainsMain Character of the PrequelsStar Wars FormulaWriting/Acting ScoresFavorite Quotes Share Your Thoughts in the Comments! Dave mentioned psychologist Philip Zimbardo, here's more information on his study and a link to the recent film based on it!TED Talk, Recent NYT Interview, Stanford Experiment Film If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear check out our store on Redbubble. Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World's Con Radio podcast network. Listen to some of our friends! -- If you enjoyed this episode, check out our most recent main episodes: Special Edition Comic ConAttack of the Clones: Star Wars RewatchJurassic World Long and ShortTopical Dish and Obsessions 2: Food, Fitness, and TVPhantom Menace: Star Wars RewatchMad Men Series Chat with Dave from Pop Culture Case Study Or more F3 (Food, Fitness, Fashion):  F3: Episode 28: Larissa's PicksF3: Episode 27: #WorklifeF3: Episode 26: Fairy Tales/Into the WoodsF3: Episode 25: New Year's!F3: Episode 23: 2/3 Yemenite