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Two friends unpack the media you loved as a child and talk about its history and development.

Kirsten Ellis and Sarah Hanna


    • Feb 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Tuck Everlasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 68:26


    Kirsten and Sarah discuss the wild age difference between Winnie Foster and Jesse Tuck and explore the striking similarities between Tuck Everlasting and Twilight. Content warning: from 44:00 on, we discuss grooming and abuse.

    Animaniacs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 47:12


    In a short but sweet episode, Sarah and Kirsten talk Steven Spielberg, the Children's Television Act of 1990, and Animaniacs fanfiction. Also discussed is pandemic media and which cereals are the best. Email us at RYCpod@gmail.com!

    Star Wars Extended Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 66:55


    In our final (bonus) episode on the Star Wars universe, Kirsten and Sarah talk Rogue One, the Mandalorian, Solo, and the infamous Star Wars Christmas Special. We ask the important questions, such as: Is Rogue One appropriate for kids? Do droids feel pain? Is Chewie an absentee father? Why was Jefferson Starship in the Christmas Special? Tune in as we attempt to figure it out.

    Star Wars Episodes VII-IX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 104:23


    In our final installment of the Skywalker Saga, Sarah and Kirsten discuss the very recent history of racist fans, disappointing plot lines, and Reylo fanfiction. Please send all complaints, arguments, praise, and Reylo fan art to RYCpod@gmail.com or on Facebook and Twitter!

    Star Wars Episodes I-III

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 81:08


    Sarah and Kirsten dive into the Star Wars prequels and discuss bad dialogue, racial stereotypes, and of course Jar Jar Binks. Other topics include: Hayden Christiansen's acting, George Lucas' ex-wife, and the awkward age difference between Padme and Anakin.

    Star Wars Episodes IV-VI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 69:38


    In the inaugural episode of our four-part Star Wars series, Kirsten and Sarah discuss George Lucas' roots as a filmmaker, real life political inspirations for the story, and issues of representation in the original Star Wars trilogy.

    Annie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 59:31


    Sarah and Kirsten dive deep into the origins of Little Orphan Annie and discuss its transformation into the Broadway musical we know today.

    Home Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 71:36


    Sarah and Kirsten discuss the overwhelming suburban whiteness of John Hughes movies and how horrible Kevin's parents are. Sarah defends the forgotten third Home Alone movie.

    Santa Claus, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 53:01


    In part two of our series on Santa Claus, Kirsten and Sarah discuss how 20th century commercialism plays into our modern understanding of Christmas. Also discussed: Elf on the Shelf, dental hygiene, and Christmas in 2020.

    Santa Claus, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 54:38


    Kirsten and Sarah discuss the early history of Santa Claus, from Saint Nicholas in 3rd Century Turkey to the first department store Santas in the United States. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

    A Wrinkle in Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 73:05


    Sarah and Kirsten unpack religious controversy, neurodiversity, and dystopian worlds in a Wrinkle in Time. They also spend entirely too long laughing at bad special effects and trying to understand physics. Email us at rycpod@gmail.com. Theme music by TheSocials.

    The Hardy Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 48:52


    Kirsten and Sarah unpack racism, fatphobia, and bland female characters in the Hardy Boys series and brainstorm their ideal CW reboot. Email us at rycpod@gmail.com with questions, comments, and suggestions. Theme music by TheSocials.

    Nancy Drew

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 78:13


    Sarah and Kirsten explore the history of American literacy, dime novels, and Nancy Drew's racist past. We're now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more. Be sure to subscribe and rate us 5 stars! Email us at rycpod@gmail.com with questions or suggestions for future episodes.

    Casper the Friendly Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 82:13


    In the inaugural episode, Kirsten and Sarah unpack Casper the Friendly Ghost and talk about how the character evolved from the 1945 animated movie to the 1995 live-action movie. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at rycpod@gmail.com. If you like the show, be sure to subscribe and give us 5 stars!

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