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Hayley and Kayli are covering Ryan Coogler's newest film, Sinners! Not only do we get twice as many Michael Bs, but this is a two-for-one podcast too! The girlies are also continuing their conversation from the Oscars about how Black trauma is portrayed in Oscar picks and in movies in general. https://youtu.be/cF15L7KyZJ8?si=u7rYbNyf0DUPzmai Visit our Instagram:ContinueContinue reading "S5, Ep4: Sinners (2025) | Michael B. Jordan at His Best!"

Hayley and Kayli are ranking the Oscar nominees for best picture once again! Was this years line up better than last years?? Let us know what you think down below! https://youtu.be/Op1Be94MANY Visit our Instagram: HayleyandKayli Pressed about something? Email us at pressedpodcast@gmail.com!

This week, Hayley and Kayli have been featured in an article that you can find here: https://www.chilltownblues.com/p/yout... Shoutout to Chilltown Blues for the interview! The girls are also discussing the new sci-fi comedy, Mickey17! Did Bong Joon Ho drop another banger or was this one a flop? Let us know what you think down below!ContinueContinue reading "S5, Ep2: Mickey17 | The Trouble With Doubles"

We are back, back, back again! February was the month of love and tech issues for the girlies! This recap, Hayley and Kayli discuss episodes 3 through 5 of Severance, Companion, and The Gorge. Kayli also recaps a steamy romance novella called Unhinged. And in other news, the girls have been featured in an articleContinueContinue reading "S5, Ep1: February Recap | Severance, Companion and More"

This week, we’re taking another dip into the multiverse with Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! Following the aftermath of Endgame, Strange isn't sure if he made the right call when it came to saving the world from Thanos. With the arrival of America, Strange gets the opportunity to see how his other selvesContinue reading "S4, Ep7: Things Are Getting Strange!"

This month, Hayley and Kayli are exploring the magnitude of the multiverse with our movie picks. First up, is Everything Everywhere All At Once. Our mediocre hero, Evelyn, has given up on all of her dreams and settled for a life she doesn't really want. On her way to get audited, her “husband” tells herContinue reading "S4, Ep6: Everything Everywhere All At Once"

This week, we decided that it was time to sprinkle in some positivity with our movie choices by watching some of our faves! Hayley’s pick is the twisty, mind-bending dark comedy, Donnie Darko. We follow our hero and resident emo boy, Donnie Darko, who recently escaped being crushed to death by a jet engine andContinue reading "S4, Ep5: Our Lord and Savior, Donnie Darko"

This week, Hayley and Kayli are uncovering their mommy issues with the hidden gem Umma. This psychological thriller follows Amanda who lives out in the middle of nowhere with her daughter, Chrissy. After an estranged uncle comes to visit, Amanda learns that her mother has passed away. In the wake of this news, Amanda becomesContinue reading "S4, Ep4: Let Me Be Your Umma"

This month we are kicking things off with the gritty noir known as The Batman. This film follows our batty detective, Bruce Wayne. Gotham's most prominent figures are being targeted in a string of murders, with the killer leaving behind riddles address to Batman himself. Were we on the edge of our seats during thisContinue reading "S4, Ep3: To The Batman…"

As February comes to a close, Hayley and Kayli decided to end the month with Bel Air. This remix of an old favorite is a Peacock exclusive where the comedy has been swapped out for all of the drama! The first episode brings a little spice to the iconic line “I got in one littleContinue reading "S4, Ep2: The Not So Fresh Prince of Bel Air"

Happy Black History Month everyone! This month, Hayley and Kayli are prioritizing movies and shows that highlight black voices. Our first pick is The Meteor Man, the first black superhero movie! This action comedy follows Jefferson Reed’s transformation from substitute teacher to Meteor Man. This hero can do it all! He can fly, talk toContinue reading "S4, Ep1: Meteor Man Saves the Day!"

Hello 2022! Is there a better way to celebrate the New Year than by releasing an episode that was supposed to come out back in October? Probably! But Hayley and Kayli didn't want to leave this one behind. This week we are reviewing Lamb, a dreamy farming simulation gone wrong. We follow Maria and IngvarContinue reading "S3, Ep24: We’ll Be Baaaack"

Hey y’all! We know it’s been a while, but we’re back with this banger of a movie. This week, Hayley and Kayli are ready to cut out the cancer of Malignant. We are following Madison, a recent victim of a home invasion where she lost not only her unborn child, but also her abusive husband.Continue reading "S3, Ep23: Gabriel Sends His Best!"

Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyma… Come on, you didn’t really think we were gonna say it right? This week, Hayley and Kayli are getting ready to give some sweets to the sweet as they dive into Candyman 2021. This followup to the original Candyman follows our couple: Tony and Brianna. When the couple learns aboutContinue reading "S3, Ep22: Say His Name!"

Don’t make a noise, don’t move, and don’t breathe! This week, Hayley and Kayli are talking about the fascinating “sequel” of Don’t Breathe 2. This time, Norman traded in his turkey baster for some random kid he found on the street. Unfortunately, good things don't last long for this guy as once again some badContinue reading "S3, Ep21: Norman’s Comeback"

“The truth will be your curse.” This week we are finally wrapping shit up with the Fear Street trilogy. This time, we follow Deena as she steps into Sara Fier's shoes to relive what happened in Union in 1666. As the town descends into blight and chaos, the townspeople find their perfect scapegoat: Sara Fier.Continue reading "S3, Ep20: Finally Wrapping Shit Up"

“In Shadyside, the past is never really past.” This week, we're checking up on our favorite witch, Sara Fier in Fear Street 1978. This time we're at Camp Nightwing following sisters, Cindy and Ziggy. Camp is usually filled with fun, games, and friendship, but this year it’s all about murder, murder, and more murder! WasContinue reading "S3, Ep19: Summer Camp Was Killer!"

High school is all fun and games until your ex gets cursed! This week, Hayley and Kayli are discussing the 90s nostalgic galore that is Fear Street Part 1: 1994. Shadyside has been plagued for centuries by killers and tragedies. Some say that Shadyside is cursed by the evil witch Sara Fier, but is thatContinue reading "S3, Ep 18: Deena’s Crazy Ass"

Blockbusters are back and John Krasinski waited patiently to unveil A Quiet Place Part II for when theaters returned. Hayley and Kayli braved the close confinements of the movies to bring you their review of this long awaited sequel. Tune in to find out how they felt the second part compared to the first and how they viewed the expanded apocalyptical world where making any noise is life or death.

I’m sure you have heard of Peeping Tom but I would like to introduce you to his female counterpart: Peeping Anna. This week Hayley And Kayli review the novel and new Netflix movie, Woman in the Window. Tune in to find out how well the movie stayed true to its original story and what theyContinue reading "S3, Ep16: Anna, Get Your Ass Out the Window!"

This week, Hayley and Kayli are looking for the truths of life. Are we living in a simulation? What happens when we die? As you can see this week’s movie, St. Maud, brought some intense conversations about our time here on Earth. The psychological thriller half of this movie had the girls pondering just howContinue reading "S3, Ep15: Was It Maud or Was It God?"

Hayley and Kayli are back this week with a special episode featuring not one but two movies. That’s right, they suffered through the original Justice League and Zach Snyder’s Justice League just to see what all the hype was about. From Wonder Woman to Batman these girls spare no feelings on what they thought aboutContinue reading "S3, Ep14: We’re All Sheep and Justice League Was Just Okay."

Here’s a deadly illusion for you: Hayley and Kayli didn’t waste 2 hours watching another Netflix Top 10 movie! This week, we are parsing through Deadly Illusions trying to figure out what was real and what was an iLlUsIoN. This would be a lot easier to do if the movie didn’t feature every overdone tropeContinue reading "S3, Ep13: A Deadly Illusion"

This week, Hayley and Kayli tackle a girl boss film about elder abuse. That's right, we're talking about I Care A Lot. If you're looking for a movie that defies all reality - this one's for you! Listen in as Hayley and Kayli try to understand how characters manage to evade death and why this movie features the worst Russian Mob in history.

Looks like Hayley and Kayli's book club finally paid off! Their previous book of the month, Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough, has been turned into a Netflix limited series. Known for it's huge plot twist ending this show is undoubtedly one you don't want to miss. Tune in to find out how the show compared to the original story and listen in on the conspiracy theory the girls have about the so called "good" and "wholesome" David.

Does loyalty in relationships exist anymore? This week, Hayley and Kayli explore the topic of loyalty in relationships through the lens of the film Black Bear. They also discuss this film’s unique two part story structure and try to decipher the author’s message (hint: it’s not easy). Listen in to hear Hayley and Kayli’s thoughtsContinue reading "S3, Ep10: Is Loyalty Dead?"

Hayley and Kayli are slowly learning just because a movie is in Netflix’s Top 10, doesn’t mean it’s any good. This week the girls review The Vanished: a tale of two parents in search of their daughter who went missing on a Thanksgiving camping trip. A classic thriller – should be pretty good right? TuneContinue reading "S3 Ep9: Our Time Vanished"

This week, Hayley and Kayli grabbed some popcorn and watched Promising Young Woman. This sugary revenge tale follows Cassie, who is haunted by her past and decides to teach some “good guys” a lesson. Is this a “man-hating, girl boss” type of film or is this a dark comedy, thriller masterpiece? Grab your candy ofContinue reading "S3, Ep8: A Candy-Coated Revenge Story"

New Year, New Pressed! This month, Hayley and Kayli are talkin about movies! Since we’re still stuck inside for this neverending quarantine, we thought it would be nice to let you know what movies are worth your time. We’re kicking off this month with 2020’s Soul, starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. Is this filmContinue reading "S3, Ep7: We Got Soul!"

We hope your Holiday Season was as good as it could be given the difficult past year. Hayley and Kayli give a life update and go over Christmas shopping and what it could mean for your personal data. The girls also talk a little about Covid-19 and the upcoming vaccine everyone is so excited toContinue reading "S3, Ep6: Corona Christmas"

We know – last week’s episode must have had you all worried for Hayley’s fate but no worries, its all the magic of storytelling. Hayley and Kayli worked hard to produce their first ever audio skit just in time for Halloween night. Join us this episode for a behind the scenes look at what itContinue reading "S3, Ep5: What You’ve All Been Waiting For"

Happy Halloween! Since we’re all stuck at home this year for Halloween, Hayley and Kayli decided to spend this last episode of Hallowpressed by talking about some movies they watched this spooky season! Hayley was very disgusted to learn that Kayli’s childhood wasn’t spent watching some of the Halloween classics like Hocus Pocus and HalloweenContinue reading "S3, Ep4: Spooktacular Times!"

Hey there you spooky cats and kittens! We hope you’re ready to get scary because Hayley and Kayli found an app that is going to take them on a wild ride. “Your Destination” is an app designed to take you somewhere new and all you have to do is have an intention. But what ifContinue reading "Your Destination"

Don’t be scared, but this week’s episode is all about ghosts! That’s right, this episode is all about the history of ghosts and why we may be so open to believing in them. With shows like Ghost Adventures and plenty of ghostly Tik Toks, it can be easy to dismiss these transparent fiends but maybeContinue reading "S3, Ep3: We’re Here for the Boos!"

Do you find yourself sitting at home, sad, because you have no idea what you’re doing this Halloween? Look no further ghouls and goblins, Hayley and Kayli discuss what Halloween is going to look like during the middle of a pandemic. From CDC Halloween guidelines all the way to Haunted Houses with a side ofContinue reading "Happy HalloPRESSED!"

Hayley and Kayli are back! You’re favs give a much needed update and also discuss a few current events. They also mention a few things pressing on their minds and introduce our favorite time of year: Hallowpressed! Pressed about something? Gmail us at pressedpodcast@gmail.com! Don’t forget to check us out on Instagram: PressedPodcast

This week Hayley and Kayli shift to a more serious tone and talk about the recent developments within the Black Community and the protests across America to fight against police brutality. We know this topic is hard but it is one that needs to be had in order to create a better future for those who have been generationally oppressed. Stay tuned to also hear their thoughts on the Doja Catt and Lana del Rey situations as well as "cancel" culture.

What do Adele, OnlyFans, and Tik Tok all have in common? They’re the topics of this week’s episode! With every day seeming the exact same, thanks to us never leaving the house, we decided to turn our attention to what the Internet had lost their minds on as of late. Like is the mass celebrationContinue reading "S2, Ep29: Leave Adele ALONE!"

Is it a good idea to talk about creepy things during a time of a worldwide pandemic? Probably not! But that’s not going to stop Hayley and Kayli. This week, the girls decided to find something other than the current state of the world to talk about and naturally they stumbled across something spooky. KayliContinue reading "S2, Ep28: Scary Stories to Tell During Quarantine"

Quarantine has us doing things we wouldn’t normally do, but we can’t tell if that’s a bad thing or not. With all of this free time on our hands it’s hard not to fall into the black hole of entertainment: Tik Tok. That’s right, this week Hayley and Kayli have some hot takes on everyone’sContinue reading "S2, Ep27: Stir Crazy"

These are strange times we live in, y’all. At first, it was so exciting. Not just a new year, but a new decade! Things were going to change in a big way, but I’m pretty sure this isn’t what any of us had in mind. First came the memes of WW3, now you can’t swipeContinue reading "S2, Ep26: Ms. Rona Has Entered the Chat"

We’re all hoping to find our one true love, our soulmate, the person that truly completes us. But are we looking in the wrong places for this mystical match? They always say to date your best friend, but maybe we have it all wrong. This week, Hayley and Kayli find a hot take about thisContinue reading "S2, Ep25: Is Your BFF Actually Your SO?"

Happy Valentine’s Day! This month, Hayley and Kayli are in loooooove. That’s right! Pressed in Love is back and the first stop is arguing. With today being the day of love, why not celebrate it by getting into a fight about something that doesn’t reflect how you actually feel? We’ve all been there, right? WhereContinue reading "S2, Ep24: Why Farting is the Key to a Happy Relationship"

Have you ever submitted a resume that took you days to perfect, only to never hear anything back? Have you ever left an interview feeling like you nailed that shit, only to get that dreaded, generic rejection email? You are not alone! This week, Hayley and Kayli tackle the issue that has plagued many: applyingContinue reading "S2, Ep23: Getting Ghosted in Corporate America"

Just as the caterpillar from “Alice and Wonderland” asked, Hayley and Kayli dive into answering that very question this week. If you are familiar with this podcast, you know that Hayley and Kayli tend to complain. To be fair, it is in the tagline! But this week, they decided to tackle the job issue theyContinue reading "S2, Ep22: Who Are You?"

It’s the new year and a new decade, but has anything really changed? This week, Hayley and Kayli catch you up to speed about where they’ve been and discuss how the new year is going so far. Has anything really changed? Have the girls finally figured out how to be adults? Find out in thisContinue reading "S2, Ep21: New Year, New Who?"

It’s Fall y’all! With Halloween behind us and Christmas peering around the corner, the only thing on our radar is Thanksgiving. Yeah, she might be the ugly, problematic step-sister of the holiday season, but she deserves some love too, right? Well, this week Hayley and Kayli give their hot takes on this turkey lovin’ holiday.Continue reading "S2, Ep20: Thanks, I Guess?"

This week, Hayley and Kayli aren’t giving up on the truth! After beginning their journey during Hallowpressed, Hayley and Kayli have uncovered even more conspiracy theories to share. This time, Hayley has lizards on the brain! Researching into the insane topic of lizard people, Hayley and Kayli stumbled into some predictions that may have moreContinue reading "S2, Ep19: Pass the Tin Foil"

Spooky Szn never ends! This week, Hayley and Kayli are shrouded in mystery as they unearth two unsolved cases. Hayley gives us the details of the case of the boy in the box, dubbed as “America’s Unknown Child.” Kayli shares the bizarre case of the Dyatlov Pass, which was previously closed and blamed by theContinue reading "S2, Ep18: The Mysterious Cases of Human Nature"

Braaaaiiiinnnnssssssss. I mean, welcome back! This week, Hayley and Kayli are gathering supplies and meeting at the quarantine zone to escape zombieland! That’s right, we are diving right on into Zombieland and Zombieland 2: Double Tap. Is it worth fighting off the hordes to watch or should you give up and get ready to eatContinue reading "S2, Ep17: The Zombies Are Coming!"

This week, Hayley and Kayli are getting hit with a wave of nostalgia. They are reviewing the first episode of “American Horror Story: 1984” and the first episode of “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” Are these shows spooktacular or are they relying too hard on the nostalgic factor? Tune in to find out! CheckContinue reading "S2, Ep16: Haven’t We Seen This Before?"