One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure

As Christmas draws nearer, Rachel and Jen celebrate by torturing themselves with a Christmas movie neither of them enjoyed very much at all: Netflix’s A Christmas Prince. Amidst their discussion of scattered plots and poorly executed romance, Rachel has a break down about the implausible politics of the film. In their frustration, the two discuss … Continue reading "Episode 25 – You Gotta Have that D*ck to Rule a Country: a Critique of A Christmas Prince" The post Episode 25 – You Gotta Have that D*ck to Rule a Country: a Critique of A Christmas Prince appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Rachel and Jen are back just in time for the holiday season! Listen to Jen, a genuine fan of the genre, recount three holiday romance movies she’s watched this year (A Christmas Inheritance, The Holiday Calendar, and Christmas in the Smokies). While Rachel remains in a constant state of horror, they discuss alternative plot points, … Continue reading "Episode 24 – It’s Almost Worse Hearing Them: Detailing Three Holiday Romance Movies" The post Episode 24 – It’s Almost Worse Hearing Them: Detailing Three Holiday Romance Movies appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Rachel ropes Jen into watching a modernized version of their favorite play of all time. While comparing the 80s movie Roxanne to Cyrano de Bergerac (the play on which it was based), they touch on the perceived shallowness of a female lead, villainous behavior, modernized story beats, and 17th century horn-doggedness. As always, spoilers to … Continue reading "Episode 23 – Naked for No Reason: A Comparison of Cyrano de Bergerac and Roxanne" The post Episode 23 – Naked for No Reason: A Comparison of Cyrano de Bergerac and Roxanne appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

After years and years of asking and asking, Rachel finally managed to guilt Jen into watching one of her all-time favorite shows: The Legend of the Seeker. Amidst their discussion of the lack of high fantasy television shows, the higher rate of feminist depictions in the fantasy genre vs. sci-fi, as well as the show’s … Continue reading "Episode 22 – It Makes Sense in the Show. Kind of. Maybe: A Discussion of Legend of the Seeker" The post Episode 22 – It Makes Sense in the Show. Kind of. Maybe: A Discussion of Legend of the Seeker appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

With news breaking of a possible Legally Blonde 3, Rachel and Jen discuss the differences between Legally Blonde, and Legally Blonde the Musical. They talk the feminism of both versions, and wander into topics of character development vs relationship development, differing mediums, and the perceived weakness of the color pink. The post Episode 21 – Like Us, But Smarter: A Comparison of Legally Blonde and the Musical Adaptation appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Jen and Rachel return from their hiatus, and are ready to usher in a new era of peace and chillness with a conversation about one of their all-time favorite books, The Last Hour of Gann by R. Lee Smith. They get back into the swing of things by discussing alien romance vs erotic horror, Chekov’s … Continue reading "Episode 20 – They Don’t Have Lips!: A Discusson About The Last Hour of Gann by R. Lee Smith" The post Episode 20 – They Don’t Have Lips!: A Discusson About The Last Hour of Gann by R. Lee Smith appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

With the release of the Ready Player One movie quickly approaching, Rachel and Jen take a look at media involving video games. They discuss common themes surrounding gaming culture, mmorpgs/virtual reality as a setting, and the “you die in the game, you die for real” trope. This is our last episode before we go on … Continue reading "Episode 19 – Watching Other People Play" The post Episode 19 – Watching Other People Play appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

After seeing Annihilation (starring Natalie Portman and directed by Alex Garland) in theaters, Rachel and Jen are left scratching their heads. While Jen discusses the movie’s failings both thematically and within the genre of sci-fi, Rachel attempts to pull an analysis out of what was unfortunately a very vague and confusing resolution to the film. … Continue reading "Episode 18 – Weird Tentacle Hole: Attempting to Make Sense of Annihilation" The post Episode 18 – Weird Tentacle Hole: Attempting to Make Sense of Annihilation appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Unwind from Valentine’s Day with Rachel and Jen as they discuss fictional pairings they find unromantic, and why they feel that way. In doing so, they jump to and from topics including underdeveloped relationships, unlikable heroes, realizing a pairing is toxic, and identical vampire jaws. The post Episode 17 – It is a Romance, But… appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

February is here, and love is in the air! Jen and Rachel celebrate this most romantic of seasons by discussing things that aren’t intended to be romantic, (whether due to the genre, writers’ intentions, or fact that the characters have never met!) and share their favorite non-canonical, non-romance-genre, and sometimes completely ridiculous ships.     The post Episode 16 – It’s Not a Romance, But… appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

In what is definitely their most self-indulgent episode yet, Rachel and Jen use their podcast as an excuse to talk about Dungeons & Dragons for an hour. While discussing the first arc (episodes 1-16) of the Geek and Sundry web series Critical Role, they wander into discussions about D&D as a storytelling tool, the impact … Continue reading "Episode 15 – Lovable Tentacle Face: A Discussion of the First Arc of Critical Role" The post Episode 15 – Lovable Tentacle Face: A Discussion of the First Arc of Critical Role appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Jen and Rachel compare and contrast the 1912 novel Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster with its 2015 Off-Broadway musical adaptation by the same name. In their discussion, they touch upon the epistolary format, how a character’s portrayal influences readers’ interpretations, Broadway accessibility, and whether Jen’s fave is problematic or not.  Spoilers ahead for the … Continue reading "Episode 14 – Literally Nothing About Spiders: A Comparison of the Daddy Long Legs Novel and the Musical Adaptation" The post Episode 14 – Literally Nothing About Spiders: A Comparison of the Daddy Long Legs Novel and the Musical Adaptation appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Rachel and Jen round out this holiday season with their last episode of the year. While sharing their love for this diamond in the rough, they delve into topics such as handsome Igor, “strong” female heroines, the patriarchy, toxic masculinity, and handsome dragons. Plus, a special surprise for Rachel at the end. Caution: Here be … Continue reading "Episode 13 – He’s A Dragon!: A Conversation About I Am Dragon" The post Episode 13 – He’s A Dragon!: A Conversation About I Am Dragon appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Jen and Rachel prepare for winter by reading an icy sci-fi alien romance novel that they both genuinely love. As they summarize the story, they focus on some of the things that make the book so great such as heroic heroines, respectful heroes, audiobook sex scenes, and of course… blue alien anatomy. Extra nsfw warning … Continue reading "Episode 12 – Some Other Fun Anatomy: A Discussion About Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixion" The post Episode 12 – Some Other Fun Anatomy: A Discussion About Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixion appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Rachel and Jen venture once more into the world of romance, and discuss a book by Fabio, the pinnacle of all romance heroes. They get distracted by the purpose of fantasy elements, misogynist alpha-hole heroes, Jen’s love of gnomes, the decay of heroine characterization, lust over love, and the classic romance novel formula before circling … Continue reading "Episode 11 – First Sexing: A Conversation About Champion by Fabio" The post Episode 11 – First Sexing: A Conversation About Champion by Fabio appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Jen and Rachel enjoy some nostalgia while discussing something from the early days of their friendship: the NBC mini-series The 10th Kingdom. As they struggle to stay on their topic of world-building, they also diverge into discussions of awesome female villains, the problem with media portrayals of mental illness, and Rachel’s inability to understand how … Continue reading "Episode 10 – You Don’t Try to Kill Seven-Year-Olds If You’re a Good Person: Analyzing the World of The 10th Kingdom" The post Episode 10 – You Don’t Try to Kill Seven-Year-Olds If You’re a Good Person: Analyzing the World of The 10th Kingdom appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Rachel and Jen celebrate Halloween by comparing two horror movies: the classic Rosemary’s Baby and Blumhouse’s Annabelle. Topics discussed include the isolation of being a housewife, how cinematic framing affects tone, the dismissal of women in the 1960’s, and efficient ways to ruin your friends. Beware of spooky spoilers. As always, a spoiler warning appears … Continue reading "Episode 9 – It Was a Rough Saturday: A Comparison of Rosemary’s Baby and Annabelle" The post Episode 9 – It Was a Rough Saturday: A Comparison of Rosemary’s Baby and Annabelle appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Jen and Rachel sit down for a very fall-themed episode to talk about the Cartoon Network miniseries, Over the Garden Wall. Topics of discussion include subverted expectations, themes of identity, and wild gorilla attacks. As always, spoilers ahead. The post Episode 8 – Constant What-the-F*ckery: A Discussion of Over the Garden Wall appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Rachel and Jen talk about Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson Peak, and analyze the major inspiration it took from Gothic literature. Topics discussed include Gothic character archetypes, the idea of the “sublime”, terror vs horror, and revelations that break Jen’s brain. The first half is spoiler free, the second half is spoiler-filled! The post Episode 7 – They’re All Dead, Jen: From Gothic Novels to Crimson Peak appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Jen and Rachel talk about the novel 14 by Peter Clines, and note how refreshing it is to take a step outside their comfort zone with a new genre. Topics mentioned include the existentialism of cosmic horror, the impact a good audio book narrator can have on a story, and how annoying it (usually) is when … Continue reading "Episode 6 – To the Naughty Zone: A Discussion About 14 by Peter Clines" The post Episode 6 – To the Naughty Zone: A Discussion About 14 by Peter Clines appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Rachel and Jen talk about the similarities between The Lego Batman Movie and Holy Musical B@man. Topics include the best logical way to parody a character, how fans’ opinions can affect media, low-hanging fruit… and trying their best not to just sing the entire time. The post Episode 5 – Dark, Sad, Lonely: A Comparison of The Lego Batman Movie and Holy Musical B@man appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

They’re back with a new name, and some mild technical difficulties with the intro and outro audio! Jen and Rachel discuss the supernatural romance novel Fire in His Blood, which happens to be written by one of Rachel’s favorite authors, Ruby Dixon! Topics include the role of women in post-apocalyptic media, new interpretations of old tropes, … Continue reading "Episode 4 – We Still Gotta Talk About His P*nis: A Discussion About “Fire in His Blood” by Ruby Dixon" The post Episode 4 – We Still Gotta Talk About His P*nis: A Discussion About “Fire in His Blood” by Ruby Dixon appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Rachel and Jen compare the heroes, the heroines, and the mummies from the 1932, 1999, and 2017 versions of The Mummy. Including discussions of villains with complex motives, inaccurate depictions of ancient Egypt, sexist portrayals of female characters, dumpster fires, and shitty interns. Includes spoilers for all three movies. The post Episode 3 – Three Mummies Walk Into a Bar: A Cross-Analysis of all Three Universal Mummy Movies appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Jen and Rachel talk about the first season of the Hulu original series, Harlots. Topics include (but are not limited to) the role of women in history, the fight for power, regaining agency, and eating pomegranate seeds. First half is spoiler free, second half is spoiler filled. The post Episode 2 – Regular Old Finger Sucking: A Conversation About “Harlots” appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.

Rachel and Jen discuss Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold from Once Upon a Time regarding themes of possession and character alignment, and try to get to the root of the most pressing question of all: Why are they so attracted to him? Mild spoilers for season one. The post Episode 1: This Guy’s Got Magic: An Analysis of Rumpelstiltskin From Once Upon a Time appeared first on One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure.