Happy Ever After Party

Sam's cat, Puck, is recovering from surgery, which gave way for a great opportunity to discuss a show we were going to talk about... but it wasn't worth getting through. Where does the name Puck come from? Who does Orlando Bloom's character remind me of? What should we discuss next...? If you want to cast your vote on Patreon, go here: https://www.patreon.com/happyeverafterparty

Hi. We are once again asking you to stop listening to us and get into a few of our recommended BIPOC- produced content. Movies, Music, Make Up, and a few internet folks. We're also going to be listing links throughout the year, starting with the go-to 90 Day Fiancé commentator, Wahima "Just Call Me Wah" Lino. Link here: https://www.youtube.com/user/darkskinneddivas   Want to show us some love and vote on future topics? Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/happyeverafterparty  

We return to one of our favorite characters in a fun, but messy episode. While mouse propaganda won't allow there to be an openly bisexual character, we acknowledge that our favorite she-wolf deserves a better show. Still want in on the polls for Black History Month? You can cast your vote on our Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/happyeverafterparty

Amanda and Sam reunite after drudging through not one, but two heists in a single episode of Once Upon a Time. Giants, opium, watches, and a special appearance from a character we haven't seen in a while make for a dull ride. We're looking for input on some upcoming episodes too, so Patrons, keep an eye out for a poll! 

Since the Dreadful Pennies site is currently down, here's a throwback to when Sam and Amanda dove into the world of objectivity and subjectivity in film. There is also sidetracking about boobs. Special thanks to the Patrons at Patreon who keep supporting Dreadful Pennies (even though we mainly use HEAP). Want to join in discussions and support? Support us at https://www.patreon.com/happyeverafterparty  

WE ARE BACK, BABY! Brett Harrison, from Brother's Pimm and Deep Space X Podcasts, joins Sam for an in depth discussion of queer coding and the history of queer mythology and folk lore. Not all that is queer was originally vilified, but we take a look at how femininity and transness went from revered to reviled to reclaimed!

Happy Ever After PartyAn unspeakable act has unspeakable consequences. A dark secret is revealed, and we witness a creation of a monster. The producers ran out of Disney material for an episode and dipped their paws into the Public Domain.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyThat’s right baby! Amanda and Sam are back from a three-week depression nap. We finally get to talk about the eyeliner dream boat Captain and… tbh, we’re not impressed.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyParker Gibson joins Sam for a thorough discussion about non-monogamous and kink coding villains in fairy tale and fantasy media. Similar to queer coding, they discuss how diviation from social norms becomes short-hand for immorality. CONTENT WARNING: sex and kink, power dynamics with abuse, DDLG, mention of trans/bi/homo phobiaOnly on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyWhile Sam is away, Amanda is joined by the one and only Denis! The couple watch an episode that revolves around consequences for disobedience, the purpose of womanhood, and wonderful characters we’ll never see again Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyAmanda weighs in on our continuing conversation about how to handle revered work from a revolting author. Sadly, you can’t always separate the two. Disclaimer, there were some technical issues on both our ends, so mic quality varies from some previous episodes, but don’t worry. The quality of our humor is still trash.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyHave you come to the realization that the author of your favorite series of books is a bigot? Want to leave the fandom but you don’t know how? Follow this handy 4-step guide and you’ll be enjoying fantasy, scifi, or whatever your favorite genre is cruelty-free! Bowties and Books- https://www.youtube.com/c/BowtiesBooks Lindsay Ellis’ video on She-Who-Is-Not-To-Be-Named and Death of the Author- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NViZYL-U8s0Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyWe trudge our way through Season 2 with an episode written by our girl Jane. Family trauma, nuance, and character development grace our presence… and we are enjoying it while it lasts.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyBubzbeauty- https://www.youtube.com/user/bubzbeautyPONY - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT-_4GqC-yLY1xtTHhwY0hAJaleesa Moses- https://www.youtube.com/user/LeesBeans924Jackie Aina- https://www.youtube.com/user/lilpumpkinpie05Kat Blaque- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kat+blaqueBlack Nerd Comedy- https://www.youtube.com/user/BlackNerdComedyBowties and Books- https://www.youtube.com/c/BowtiesBooksIG: @malikakeepsmiling, @facedbykareemSisTers PGH- https://www.sisterspgh.org/Campaign Zero-https://www.joincampaignzero.org/Innocence Project-https://www.innocenceproject.org/End the Backlog- http://www.endthebacklog.org/Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyOh no! We’re at it again… We get to talk about Mulan, Sleeping Beauty, and I-Can’t-Believe-It’s-Not-Dementors! Wanted to know about Asian Literature and History AND Deadly Women?! Well Boy howdy, this episode is for you!Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyA very worn out Sam takes some time away from bitching about ABC, negativity, and TV in general and discusses Tim Burton’s macabre book of poems. You people deserve a shorter episode, and more time to read books that make you happy…. You’re welcome.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyGushing over Robert Carlyle? Talking about production for 18 minutes? Critiquing sexism and white supremacy? Taking half a minute to make a fart joke? It must be Season Two of Happy Ever After Party! Join Sam and Amanda as they talk about one of their favorite movies!Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyThis week, we look at the Netflix adaptation of beloved book and video game series, The Witcher. Special Guest Parker joins in and talks about what works and what doesn’t… it’s the ovariesOnly on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartySam and Amanda have discussion about queer representation vs queer driven narratives, how gender hegemony shaped folk lore and fairy tales, and what queer fairy tales would look like now that representation matters more than ever.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartySo many questions get answered! What’s in the building with the Town’s clock? How did Charming reunite with Snow? Do we get an official number for Regina’s Morality Tally Chart? Find out how Once Upon a Time ends it’s first season. As we get ready for some future palette cleansers.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyWe are one episode away from the season finale of Once Upon a Time and two episodes away from HEAP’s season finale. There’s drama, psychological trauma, and feminist commentary…. when we get sidetracked. The episode just has forbidden fruit, fire outfits, and Henry’s best moment. We are still donating to SisTers Pgh, feel free to visit our new merch outlet or donate directly. New Merch site: https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-network . To donate directly or learn more, please visit https://www.sisterspgh.org/.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Amanda and Sam discuss yet another Father’s Day appropriate episode! Who was that mysterious writer all this time? Why is he so on board with Henry’s book? And most importantly - why are the writers still trying to convince the audience adoptive and foster parents are so dang evil?! We are still donating to SisTers Pgh, feel free to visit our new merch outlet or donate directly. New Merch site: https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-network To donate directly or learn more, please visit https://www.sisterspgh.org/.

Happy Ever After PartyWith father’s day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to talk about Daddy issues in Storybrooke. We gush over Robert Carlysle’s acting and why it’s important to have good writers towards the end of the season. For Pride and in support of Black Lives, Happy Ever After Party will be donating the avenue earned from ads and merch to SisTers Pgh. To donate directly or learn more, please visit https://www.sisterspgh.org/.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyWe almost talk about an episode we’ve all been waiting for, where we figure out why Regina hates Snow White…. It’s not a very good story. Want to contribute to something more interesting? Become a Patron and tell us what to talk about on our side cast! https://www.patreon.com/dreadfulpenniesproductions Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyGo ask Alice, she loves this episode! Sam and Amanda discuss an episode with kidnapping, decapitation, and a whole lot of hats.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyHow can an episode have nothing happen, yet have too many plot threads? How can lazy writing result in reinforcing stereotypes? How can a wedding survive a fart contest? All these questions and more are answered in this week’s episodes!Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyAmanda and Sam talk about what is probably the best episode of the season. It’s got girls, gore, and good dogs! Oh, and we may be on several angry fan mob lists in the process.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartySam takes a few minutes to catch everyone up on a few important updates, initial thoughts on The Lighthouse, and just what is deal with Jessica Fletcher…. Link to Kween Tees: https://www.facebook.com/KweenTees/ Link to Dreadful Pennies Productions: https://dreadfulpenniesproductions.com/Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyWe take some detours but eventually talk about a good episode about the forbidden love between a character actor and a ditzy nun… I mean, a fairy and a dwarf. Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://teespring.com/stores/insensitive-networkCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyAmidst conversations about much more interesting shows, Amanda and Sam eventually talk about a boring but necessary episode. We learn what happened to Fredrick 10 episodes ago, talk about Greek literary themes, and marvel at a long awaited smack across the cheek.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/InsensitiveNet/portfolio?asc=uCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartySam and Amanda get to talk about a fairy tale written by a woman, which inspired this episode written by a woman! Plenty of laughing fits, trivia, and another mark on the Morality Tally Chart!Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/InsensitiveNet/portfolio?asc=uCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyAt long last, a very happy Amanda and a very toasted Sam talk about Ever After. How does this Cinderella story hold up after two decades, post-90’s feminism? How does it compare to other fairy tales? Another quarantine length show to pass the time, just for you!Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/InsensitiveNet/portfolio?asc=uCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyIt’s a special episode, why? 1) We made it to our 10th episode! 2) With so many people stuck at home, we decided to make a longer episode to get you through quarantine. 3) This episode of Once Upon a Time is actually GOOD!!!!!! Listen to Amanda and Sam talk about Giancarlo Esposito, pre-Islamic folklore, and the cinematic importance of costume and makeup design. We may go on a tangent or two. Or three.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/InsensitiveNet/portfolio?asc=uCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyWe are quarantined just like everyone else, so what is there to do? Give you a double dose of Once Upon a Time! (or at least the best we can do with back to back episodes of padding). This is our first episode recording over Skype, so please excuse the drop in audio quality - but don’t worry, our content quality has in no way, shape, or form improved.Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/InsensitiveNet/portfolio?asc=uCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyWe understand Rumplestiltskin’s backstory, and we understand Storybrooke’s policy regarding elected officials better than most people in Storybrooke! Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/InsensitiveNet/portfolio?asc=uCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyDiving right in and wasting no time, Sam and Amanda start down the long, winding road that answers the question, “How evil is Regina?”Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/InsensitiveNet/portfolio?asc=uCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartyWith the 5th episode gone under mysterious circumstances, Amanda and Sam press on with an episode with jokes, dragons, and actors that remind us of better actors. Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/InsensitiveNet/portfolio?asc=uCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Happy Ever After PartySam takes a look at two different adaptations of Hansel and Gretel. The first is Tommy Wirkola’s 2013 film, “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters”. The second is Matthew Bright’s 1999 film “Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trickbaby”. So what makes a good adaptation anyway?Only on Insensitive Networkwww.insensitivenetwork.comMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/InsensitiveNet/portfolio?asc=uCopyright 2020 Totally Insensitive Network, LLC

Amanda and Sam do a back to back review of the worst and best of the first four episodes. What fairy tale princess gets to have agency? How did Snow White and the Prince meet? Does anyone want to get that comb out of Amanda’s hair?

Sam and Amanda discuss the second episode of OUAT, talk about the Evil Queen and why people in fairy tales hate step moms. https://www.insensitivenetwork.com/happy-ever-after-partyOnly on Insensitive Network

Amanda joins Sam for initial reactions for Once Upon a Time, and what better place to start than from the beginning?

Sam talks about the second installment of the new It movies, breaking down tales of eating children, creepy crawlies, and… turtles.Only on Insensitive Network

Host Sam Logsdon sets the scene for our new podcast. They discuss their background, talk about their love of fairy tales, and dives into the history of ABC’s Once Upon a TimeOnly on Insensitive Network