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Join Aaron and Anansa, two film nerds on a quest to dissect, discuss, fangirl and fan the flames of unrest for all things media. Their humorous approach to talking TV, film, and things on Tumblr will help you laugh through tears of joy for your faves and smile through the pain of all the wrong choic…

Media Realness

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Episode 130- WTF JARED

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 54:03


This week in His Girl Friday Realness we deal with the effects of the rona on the industry as many a project gets pushed back. In You Got Me! Realness we talk about the ways we're coping with the anxiety. In Netflix and Chill Realness we go back to party one last time in high school with Olivia Wilde's Booksmart.

Episode 129- Catch Me I'm Falling

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 82:07


We're back at it again in the time of the 'rona. In His Girl Friday Realness we talk about Disney+ getting it's shit together, Marvel bringing in the Dark Knight and Taika taking on the world of Roald Dahl. In You Got Me! Realness we mix in a little bit of musical inspo. This week in Primetime Realness it's all about going full full and tumbling like the boys, we're talking the Netflix Docu-series Cheer.

Episode 128 - It's Cute Or Whatever

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 67:45


As we get back to our regularly scheduled programming we decided to mix it up! This week we debut our new format which includes a new segment! We get back on our superhero ish with His Girl Friday Realness as we catch up with all the DC news including our first look at RPatz as The Batman. As part of our new format we're starting to rotate between Netflix and Chill Realness and PrimeTime Realness each week! This week we're starting it off with Netflix and Chill and opening it up with To All The Boyz: PS I Still Love You! Come and listen!

Episode 127- WAR! What Is It Good For? (Oscars 2020 Part 5)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 68:55


After a long hiatus we are back in action! As is our yearly tradition we are taking on the Best Picture Nominees! Each day leading up to the Oscars we will be releasing an episode covering this years "cream of the crop" as it were. This episode covers Sam Mendes’ 1917, the struggle of two soldiers to relay life saving info to an otherwise doomed squad, and Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit, the tale of a young boy confronting his nazism and nationalism after finding a Jewish girl hiding in the attic. Come Listen!

Episode 126- Eat The Rich (Oscars 2020 Part 4)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 68:27


After a long hiatus we are back in action! As is our yearly tradition we are taking on the Best Picture Nominees! Each day leading up to the Oscars we will be releasing an episode covering this years "cream of the crop" as it were. This episode covers Joker, Todd Philips's take on how Gotham made the iconic clown, and Parasite, Bong Joon-Ho's tale of the tangled lives of the upper class and lower class. Come and listen!

Episode 125- The Bromance (Oscars 2020 Part 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 32:29


After a long hiatus we are back in action! As is our yearly tradition we are taking on the Best Picture Nominees! Each day leading up to the Oscars we will be releasing an episode covering this years "cream of the crop" as it were. Because there is an odd number of nominees this episode only features one of them. This episode covers Ford V. Ferrari, an epic struggle about cars and dad stuff. Come listen!

Episode 124- Old Hollywood (Oscars 2020 Part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 63:50


After a long hiatus we are back in action! As is our yearly tradition we are taking on the Best Picture Nominees! Each day leading up to the Oscars we will be releasing an episode covering this years "cream of the crop" as it were. The first half of part two covers The Irishman, Martin Scorsese's epic mob story with a hefty run time. The second half covers Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino's exploration of decline of Hollywood's Golden Age. Come listen!

Episode 123- WOMEN (Oscars 2020 Part 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 62:22


Guess who's back? That's right! After a long hiatus we are back in action! As is our yearly tradition we are taking on the Best Picture Nominees! Each day leading up to the Oscars we will be releasing an episode covering this years "cream of the crop" as it were. This first half of the episode covers Noah Baumbach's Marriage Story, the tale of ending of a marriage. In the second half we discuss Greta Gerwig's Little Women, an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel! Come and listen!

Episode 122- That's America's Ass (Avenger's Endgame Special)

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 84:51


This week we survive the Endgame and we have feelings about how it all went down! Come and join us for all the Avengers: Endgame Feels!

Episode 121- Winter Is Here

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 56:47


This week we were supposed to get witchy with Sabrina but that is gonna have to wait! Game of Thrones premiered and it gave us life so we decided to give you that life too! Come and catch up on those Winterfell feels!

Episode 120- Superhero But Make It Fascist

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 85:21


This week it's all about that comic book shit. We catch up on the latest updates in His Girl Friday Realness and Beyonce has also blessed us with news! In Netflix and Chill Realness we go to the dark side of being a hero in Watchmen. In Primetime we feel the effects of daddy issues on super powered kids in The Umbrella Academy.

Episode 119- I Got Five On It (Us Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 61:32


This week we GOT FIVE ON IT! That's right we're talking Jordan Peele's latest movie Us! Hold our hands together across American metaphorically and come and join the discussion!

Episode 118- Reign Of The Not-So Supermen

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 65:24


This week we play catch up on the news in His Girl Friday Realness! Come and catch up with us! We get in our feelings about how not in our feelings we were about The Reign of the Supermen in Netflix and Chill Realness. In Primetime Realness we talk about how Young Justice is so far and spoiler alert, we are pleased. Come and join us!

Episode 117- Higher, Further, Faster, Baby (Captain Marvel Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 41:53


This week we check in with the MCU and review it's latest addition, Captain Marvel! Come and check us out! Let us know if you have any thoughts on Captain Marvel or anything you think we should know!

Episode 116- The Good With The Bad

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 66:38


With a little delay we bring you the last installment of our Oscar's special! This week we chat about the last 4 movies on our list including Vice, Bohemian Rhapsody, Roma, and Green Book. At the end we discuss our thoughts on the winners and the losers and the losers who think they're winners. Come and join us!

Episode 115- There Can Be 99 People...

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 68:47


The first of our Oscars coverage, we’re talking A Star is Born and The Favourite. Do they deserve Best Picture?

Episode 114- Batman In JAPAN

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 73:22


This week we catch up with the news in His Girl Friday Realness! In Netflix and Chill Realness we're watching Batman Ninja and it truly is a wild ride. In Primetime Realness we're talking Titans season 1 and we have a lot of feelings!

Episode 113- The Lost Episode (Part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 86:46


This week we roll out another of our lost episodes! In Netflix and Chill Realness we chat about The VVitch and living our most delish life. In Primetime Realness we talk the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and see how our fave teen witch is doing! Come get magical with us!

Episode 112- The Lost Episodes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 72:35


We dust off an episode we did a little while ago but haven’t posted yet. In His Girl Friday Realness we serve you the tea on Disney Plus and more! In Netflix and Chill Realness we get raunchy with Sausage Party! We keep the laughs rolling when we cover Big Mouth for Primetime Realness! Come check it out! His Girl Friday Realness- 2:40 Netflix and Chill- 15:20 Primetime- 33:15

Episode 111- No Kill, Not Dead

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 82:32


Surprise! We are alive! Apologies for going MIA on you. We missed you! This week during His Girl Friday Realness we catch up with the news! In Netflix and Chill Realness we watch Jason Momoa be wet for a couple hours, that’s right we’re talking Aquaman! In Primetime Realness, Today’s the day! We finally get new episodes of Young Justice and we are just so happy. Come and listen!

Episode 110- The Not So Immortal Iron Fist

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 67:52


This week we talk Ruby Rose as Batwoman, James Gunn directing Suicide Squad 2, a Birds of Prey movie and more in His Girl Friday Realness. In Netflix and Chill Realness we serve up To All The Boys I've Loved Before, so get ready to fall in love. In Primetime Realness we talk the last season of Iron Fist. Come join and discuss!

Episode 109- We're BACK!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 80:40


This week we jump back into the swing of things! In His Girl Friday Realness we discuss the Dark Phoenix, Captain Marvel, DC Titans and Mary Poppins Trailers all that and more! In Netflix and Chill Realness we get spooky with the horror movie Let Me In! In Primetime Realness we travel the world looking for the macabre in Dark Tourist!

Episode 108- DC All Day

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 85:30


This week as we come back from our moving hiatus we go full on DC! In Netflix and Chill Realness we watch The Death of Superman and get real in our feelings. In Primetime Realness we check in with all the Arrowverse shows, we’re talking Arrow, Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow. Let us know your thoughts!

Episode 107- AmeriKKKa (BlacKkKlansman Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 59:14


This week, after a long moving hiatus, we're back! We go to the movies and see BlackkKlansman! Give it a listen and tell us what you think!

Episode 106- Lust And Love

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2018 73:26


This week, the only news is that Anansa was on vacay and had a great time in LA! In Netflix and Chill Realness we watch love and lust change the lives of people in Lust Stories. In Primetime Realness we check in with our local madam in Harlots!

Episode 105- Live...Work...POSE

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 85:04


This week in we give it up for your Trans brothers and sisters! In His Girl Friday Realness we talk San Diego Comic Con and the lack of news. We discuss Teen Angst and the Teen Titans and how there is a difference. We talk Young Justice and Shazam and more! In Netflix and Chill Realness, we stalk the streets of LA with Tangerine! In Primetime Realness, category is...Live...Work...POSE! We're talking Pose FX. Come and listen and discuss!

Episode 104 - The Life Of An Assistant

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 81:22


This week we go to work! In His Girl Friday Realness we discuss Scarlett Johansson's bad decisions and how the trans community deserves better. We talk about the Watchmen series to come and more! In Netflix and Chill Realness we watch Miranda Priestly run this shit in The Devil Wears Prada. In Primetime Realness we fall in love with work life in The Bold Type. Come and listen! Don't forget to rate and review!

Episode 103- Where's The Doctor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 70:09


This week in His Girl Friday Reslness we continually get let down by news of upcoming Joker movies and the DCEU. We talk about Keri Russell joining the Star Wars universe, that and more! We break out our student code of conduct and trip back to high school and a tale as old as time in #realityhigh for Netflix and Chill Realness. In Primetime Realness we get a taste of that Dr. Who Realness in spinoff series, Class!

Episode 102- About Damn Time (Ant - Man And The Wasp Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 57:02


This week we get larger than life with Ant-Man and The Wasp! Paul Rudd shows us his Paul Rudd Realness and Evangeline Lily serves up that I-Should-Have-Gotten-The-Suit-To-Begin-With Realness! Come and discuss with us!

Episode 101- Paris Burned

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 83:12


This week as we say goodbye to this year’s Pride month, we do something a little crazy and serve up a Netflix and Chill Realness double feature! We get in our feelings about the iconic documentary Paris is Burning and a follow up called How Do I Look?!!! In Primetime Realness we look at the present of Drag Culture and talk about our feelings about season 10 of RuPaul's Drag Race. Category is....stars, statements, legends and Realness. Come listen! Don't forget to like rate and review!

Episode 100- ICONIC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 59:52


Part three of our Pride Ball Extravaganza! Category is...Iconic Queer Realness! This week we celebrate our 100th episode! (Hold for applause). We discuss Iconic moments in our queerness and in pop culture! Come and listen and rejoice as we celebrate 100 episodes of serving realness and loving every minute of it!

Episode 99- #PRIDE

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 74:46


This marks week two of our pride extravaganza! In His Girl Friday Realness we cover Chris Hardwick, the former poster child for nerds, and how he is no longer invited, to anything. We also discuss the set photos from Wonder Woman 1984, all that and more! In Netflix and Chill realness we pay tribute to the mothers of the Gay Pride movement with The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson. In Primetime Realness we check back in with the fab five and fall in love with Queer Eye all over again! Come listen, download, rate, and review! Don't forget to like!

Episode 98- Be Kind

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 69:02


This week we bring our gay to the forefront in honor of pride month! This is the first of 4 episodes with queer themed content and we are living! In His Girl Friday Realness we discuss Tom Hollands psychic powers as Jake Gyllenhaal joins as Mysterio! We discuss everyone's beloved Taika Waititi and his latest gifts to the world, that and more! In Netflix and Chill Realness we serve up the finale of Sense8 and say goodbye to one of the most beautiful shows in existence. In Primetime Realness we discuss Rebecca Sugar's Steven Universe, but don't worry your straight head, they're just galz being palz (MAKE IT GAYERRRR)! Come and join us! Don't forget to rate, review, like, comment and download! Share us with your friends, Thank you for being our family! Ps, check out Aaron book, Reasons Hidden By Leaves!

Episode 97- Food Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 75:45


CAUTION! PLEASE ORDER FOOD BEFORE WATCHING THE SHOWS OR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE. YOU WILL BE HUNGRY. This week we get back to our regularly scheduled programming! In His Girl Friday Realness we discuss Roseanne's major fuck up and the hilarity that ensued. We discuss the Spawn revival, and much more! In Netflix and Chill Realness we discuss Jiro Dreams of Sushi and gush over a man following his dreams. In Primetime Realness we get into the discussion of how food culture can change with the Docu-series Ugly Delicious! Come listen, download, like, and all that good stuff! Also be sure to buy Aaron's book, Reasons Hidden By Leaves on iBooks, Nook, Kindle, and Lulu.com! Beginning of episode: 01:38 His Girl Friday Realness: 03:16 Netflix and Chill Realness (Jiro Dreams of Sushi): 26:26 Primetime Realness (Ugly Delicious): 46:38

Episode 96- Hi Wade! (Deadpool 2 Special)

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 66:03


This week we revisit Wade Wilson in his little slice of mutant heaven in Deadpool 2! Come and join us as we discuss what worked and what didn't and the hilarity that ensued regardless! Come listen, download, comment, like, rate and review!

Episode 95- Can You Believe

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 65:42


This week in His Girl Friday Realness we discuss the Venom Trailer, which grosses Anansa out and that makes me, Aaron, giggle. We discuss TJ Miller's dismissal from the Deadpool franchise, all that and more! In Netflix and Chill Realness we take a trip to Bergen Town to help save the happiness in Dreamwork's Trolls! In Primetime Realness, we strut with the new fab five and laugh and cry as they change the lives of these lucky men! Come and Listen! Don't forget to rate, review. subscribe, follow and like! Don't forget to pick up your copy of Aaron's Book, Reasons Hidden by Leaves, available on Lulu, iBooks, Kindle, and Nook!

Episode 94- Well That Still Hurt (Avengers: Infinity War Follow-Up)

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 46:12


Anansa and I felt we may have fangirled just a little too much, so this week we revisit our review of Avengers: Infinity War. Come and listen to our thoughts after the five stages of grief! Don't forget to download rate and review!

Episode 93- Well That Hurt (Avengers Infinity War Special)

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 75:08


This week we test our "Don't Look Good, Fam" theories with the latest installment in the Marvel Universe, Avengers: Infinity War. We get real in our feelings and fangirl and cry and laugh and cry some more. Come and join us! Dont forget to rate and review! PS! Aaron's book, Reasons Hidden By Leaves is now available on Lulu, iBooks, Kindle, and Nook! http://www.lulu.com/shop/aaron-jordan-gabaldon/reasons-hidden-by-leaves/ebook/product-23525464.html

Episode 92- It's Not Right But It's Okay

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 68:34


This week in His Girl Friday Realness we gush over Beychella, check in with a Smallville girl, and more! In Netflix and Chill Realness we see the darkside of social media with Ingrid Goes West on Hulu and whats not to like! In PrimeTime Realness we go into the fucked up minds of two young delinquents and their journey in The End of The F***IMG World. Come listen and download and rate and review!

Episode 91- The Original Mr. Grey

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 70:51


This week we get back to our regularly scheduled programming for like two weeks until Infinity War, but here we are. In His Girl Friday Realness we talk about the possibility of a Lord of the Rings show, how Black Panther is still so lit and more! In Netflix and Chill Realness we offer our rears to the original Mr. Grey in 2002's Secretary! In PrimeTime Realness we do some detective work and follow the plots of Jessica Jones season 2! Come listen, download, rate, and review!

Episode 90- It's F**king Chucky (Ready Player One Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 56:32


This week we log into the Oasis as we jump into the digital paradise of Ready Player One. Spielberg takes us on a journey into the mind of a genius who's dying wish is to teach us a lesson by hiding a hidden Easter egg. Come and join us as we chug all the references and marvel at the visuals of this movie. Don't forget to download, like, comment, rate, and review! PS! Aaron's book, Reasons Hidden By Leaves is now available on Lulu and iBooks, and Nook! http://www.lulu.com/shop/aaron-jordan-gabaldon/reasons-hidden-by-leaves/ebook/product-23525464.html

Episode 89- Emotional Labor (Pacific Rim Uprising Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 56:25


This week we suit up in our Jaeger (Amazon-Witchboy) and drift our way through Pacific Rim Uprising! We dive back into the world Guillermo built and see what's what and how it holds up! Come and join us! Don't forget to like us, rate, and review! And follow us on social media @mediarealness! PS! Aaron's book, Reasons Hidden By Leaves is now available on Lulu and iBooks, and Nook! http://www.lulu.com/shop/aaron-jordan-gabaldon/reasons-hidden-by-leaves/ebook/product-23525464.html

Episode 88- The Homo Sapiens Agenda (Love, Simon Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 52:15


This week we come out to see the little gay romance that could, Love, Simon. Come and fall in love with yourself with us as we discuss what this movie means to our little queer hearts! PS! Aaron's book, Reasons Hidden By Leaves is now available on Lulu and iBooks http://www.lulu.com/shop/aaron-jordan-gabaldon/reasons-hidden-by-leaves/ebook/product-23525464.html

Episode 87- Just Take Oprah's Hand (A Wrinkle In Time Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 46:08


"Damn" - Tucker, American This week we get together with our favorite Mrs.' and travel through time and space. The amazing Ava DuVernay takes on A Wrinkle in Time and takes us on a journey to loving ourselves. Come and join us as we discuss this epic tale! PS! Aaron's book, Reasons Hidden By Leaves is now available on Lulu, iBooks and nook! http://www.lulu.com/shop/aaron-jordan-gabaldon/reasons-hidden-by-leaves/ebook/product-23525464.html

Episode 86- 'Strong Female Characters'

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 61:09


This year we decided to make a new Oscar's tradition! We will be reviewing the nominees for Best Picture to determine which ones we feel deserve the ultimate recognition this year. We will be reviewing them 2 at a time except for Get Out as we already made a whole episode about it! This week we cover Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri and Lady Bird! PS! Aaron's book, Reasons Hidden By Leaves is now available on Lulu, iBooks and nook! http://www.lulu.com/shop/aaron-jordan-gabaldon/reasons-hidden-by-leaves/ebook/product-23525464.html

Episode 85- The Muse And The Peach

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 64:11


This year we decided to make a new Oscar's tradition! We will be reviewing the nominees for Best Picture to determine which ones we feel deserve the ultimate recognition this year. We will be reviewing them 2 at a time except for Get Out as we already made a whole episode about it! This week we cover Phantom Thread & Call Me By Your Name! PS! Aaron's book, Reasons Hidden By Leaves is now available on Lulu, iBooks and nook! http://www.lulu.com/shop/aaron-jordan-gabaldon/reasons-hidden-by-leaves/ebook/product-23525464.html

Episode 84- Another Broken White Boy (Black Panther Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 65:36


We travel to Wakanda and see all the wonders it has to offer! From the heart shaped herb to the women who stole our hearts, we fall in love with a king and kingdom on the rise. #BlackPantherSoLit PS! Aaron's book, Reasons Hidden By Leaves is now available on Lulu, iBooks and nook! http://www.lulu.com/shop/aaron-jordan-gabaldon/reasons-hidden-by-leaves/ebook/product-23525464.html

Episode 83- Disagree

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 62:03


This year we decided to make a new Oscar's tradition! We will be reviewing the nominees for Best Picture to determine which ones we feel deserve the ultimate recognition this year. We will be reviewing them 2 at a time except for Get Out as we already made a whole episode about it! This week we cover Darkest Hour and Dunkirk PS! Aaron's book, Reasons Hidden By Leaves is now available on Lulu, iBooks and nook! http://www.lulu.com/shop/aaron-jordan-gabaldon/reasons-hidden-by-leaves/ebook/product-23525464.html

Episode 82- Eau De Nominees

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2018 67:13


This year we decided to make a new Oscar's tradition! We will be reviewing the nominees for Best Picture to determine which ones we feel deserve the ultimate recognition this year. We will be reviewing them 2 at a time except for Get Out as we already made a whole episode about it! This week we are reviewing The Post and The Shape of Water!

Episode 81- Black Superheroes Matter (Black Lightning Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 42:40


This week lightning strikes twice on Media Realness as we discuss the first episode of Black Lightning. A hero gets pulled out of retirement after his daughters get caught up in gang drama. We discuss the tone set by the premiere and what impressions this black superhero left us with! Come and join! *Disclaimer: Throughout this episode we confused the two daughters name's. When we're talking about Jennifer it's actually Anissa and vice versa. Our apologies for the confusion.

Episode 80- Your Royal Highness

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 94:48


This week we remember Carrie Fisher and look forward to Young Justice. We deal with the ain't shitness of Aziz Ansari and open up the discussion on where do we go from here. We bow down to Helen Mirren in the The Queen in Netflix and Chill Realness and go back in time to watch her become the Elizabeth we know and love in The Crown Season 2.

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