Well, Here We Are

In 2025, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan reprised their roles from When Harry Met Sally for a Superbowl commercial and co-presented at the Academy Awards, also referencing their movie together. What makes the legacy of this almost 36-year old film endure and how do we look at that legacy differently in what some scholars refer to as a "post-romantic" age? Suzanne monologues, Hannah encourages, and they both get a little sad about the state of millennial romance. Suzanne's film recommendationsSleeping With Other People (2015) - aka WHMS where the attraction is explicitPlus One (2019) - aka WHMS with more millennial angst (and Meg Ryan's son!)Rye Lane (2023) - aka WHMS as strangersMax and Molli in the Future (2024) - aka WHMS in spaceWant to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

This year's According to Hallmark episode features 8-different cinematic masterpieces, all which incorporate magic and/or fantasy elements. We're talking snow globes. We're talking time travel. We're talking not one but TWO ice sculptures come to life. Is Christmas actually the most magical time of the year? And what does magic do for the women protagonists in these films? Movies we watched this year: A Snow Globe Christmas (2013)Christmas Perfection (2018, Lifetime)The Knight Before Christmas (2019, Netflix)A Christmas Movie Christmas (2019, Lifetime) A Timeless Christmas (2020, Hallmark)A Biltmore Christmas (2023, Hallmark) Hot Frosty (2024, Netflix) Enchanting Christmas (2024)Interested in our other According to Hallmark episodes? The Monarchy and ChristmasBeing a Christmas #GirlbossMerry Queer Christmas!Small Town Christmas BoysWant to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

It's spooky season! And we're reviewing the ghoulish tale of a woman with a decorative taste that doesn't align with the aesthetic of her vacation home. How terrrrrrrifying!If you'd like to donate towards a food and supply distribution center in Western North Carolina you can do so here: https://donate.mannafoodbank.org/ To find other ways to help or just learn what's going on you can go here: https://www.bpr.org/ Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website.Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Congratulations, Lord Elgin! You've won the prize of being a historical figure that Hannah would fight if she could.Listen to get on our scrappy side and learn how why most excuses institutions make for NOT repatriating artifacts (looking at you British Museum) are a whole bunch of bunk.Related episodes you may enjoy include Hansplaining: A Beginner's Guide to Provenance and Confronting Our Creative Industry FearsWant to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website.Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Warning! Consider yourself warned! Suzanne's audio sounds like she is talking through a tin can in a separate room maybe underwater on a submarine. But Hannah's dulcet tones come through loud and clear. Listen for Hannah! Tolerate Suzanne! (Suzanne is writing this just to be clear.)Gasp! What is this? Another episode? Hannah and Suzanne introduce a new series to the show that is guaranteed 80% more nonsense than previous episodes. Love you, miss you, and we'll talk to you in five minutes!Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Hannah's in Seattle! And Suzanne's never seen the 2005 Pride and Prejudice. So...let's drink sparkling rosé and watch it I guess? And if this episode sounds like two women hunched around one microphone...that's because that's what we did. Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

On this episode of the Well Here We Are Feminist Book Club, Hannah and Suzanne discuss Roxane Gay's book of essays Bad Feminist. Are Hannah and Suzanne bad feminists? Bad at being feminists? Or bad at being bad feminists? Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and come roast these small town boys with us!Hannah and Suzanne watched 11-Hallmark or Hallmark-adjacent films that featured small town boys. Are all these men condescending beige blobs whose primary goal appears to be antagonizing the women they love? Or can love truly be found in the small town? Make sure to listen to the end (or just skip there, we're not your mom) for our annual film awards: heaviest use of the 10 second skip, most watchable movie, the man we'd be most likely to move to a small town for, and couple most likely to get a divorce. Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Experts? Not quite. But two ladies that have done some solo traveling and have thoughts? Yes we are and yes we do. It's cold, wet, and rainy where Hannah and Suzanne live, so they take 30 minutes to reminisce about time spent solo traveling in warmer times. Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Please note: This podcast episode was originally recorded in July. And then the audio files proceeded to live on one of the hosts computers for several weeks, unperturbed. A long long time ago, Suzanne asked Hannah what she thought was a rhetorical question: Had Michelangelo ever seen a human woman? The joy of having a friend who is an expert in art history means that the rhetorical is made factual. In this episode of Hansplaining, Hannah not only answers that question, but provides some much needed context as to what might be driving Michelangelo's point of view. A must listen for anyone who enjoys museums, fine art, or listening to Suzanne describe a wild series of images which Hannah texted her. Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Two years ago, Hannah and Suzanne familiarized themselves with the central arguments of The 1619 Project and encouraged our listeners to do the same. In this episode, they continue that project and discuss the legacy of The 1619 Project by briefly discussing the Hulu series of the same name and then sharing two case studies connected to places they call home. Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

By George, they finally did it! Today Hannah & Suzanne conclude their first go of their Most Austentatious series by getting into Austen's first published work, Sense and Sensibility. They talk theme. They talk motif. They talk about Colonel Brandon being *gasp* 35-year old man!Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Friend of the pod Lucy (a woman so iconic she only needs one name) joins the pod to discuss food insecurity in the US. Hannah and Suzanne ask some questions, make some mistakes, and then learn from Lucy about what it means to ensure people have food today, tomorrow, and for a lifetime. Some of the resources we mention in today's episode: Feeding America - search for food banks and other resourcesSNAP benefits - learn more about the largest government food assistance programWhite House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and HealthWant to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

2022 was a dumb, dumb, year and there are certain things that need to stay in that year where they belong. Things get real at one point and Suzanne cries. Hannah provides some stellar metaphors. Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

In this very special According to Hallmark episode, we welcome friend and queer media expert Sarah Schab to the pod. Together, the Well Here We Are team watched 10 made for TV or streaming Christmas films that featured a queer couple. How do these films engage with queer identity and do any of them pass our newly established Schab Test? Movies Watched: The Christmas House (2020, Hallmark)Christmas at the Ranch (2021, Direct Release)The Christmas Setup (2020, Lifetime)Dashing in December (2020, Direct Release)Happiest Season (2020, Hulu)The Holiday Sitter (2022, Hallmark)A Jenkins Family Christmas (2020, BET)New York Christmas Wedding (2020, Direct Release)Single All the Way (2021, Netflix)Under the Christmas Tree (2021, Lifetime)Want to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): Twitter | InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

In recent weeks, several public figures including our 45th president, Kanye West, and NBA player Kyrie Irving, have made outright antisemitic statements or recommended antisemitic content in very public forums. It has sparked a national conversation about the present state of antisemitism in the United States. And! like most topics, fully understanding the contemporary issue requires that we step back in time. In today's edition of Hansplaining, Hannah introduces three key dates in the history of antisemitism that might help us better understand what is happening today.  Come say hello to us on our website and/or Twitter (while it still exists in this new Elon-musk I DECLARE THIS PARODY world), and/or Instagram. Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

"Problem with no name," you call it Betty? We know its name, and it's the patriarchy.  The long awaited (and long delayed) first episode of our Feminist Book Club series. Familiarity with the book is NOT required to glean all the Betty goodness (and do some good 'ol balanced critiquing of historical figures).  Come tell us you missed us via our socials! Twitter | Instagram Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Content note: There are a few audio clips from movies throughout the film. Some contain swears.  In Suzanne's neverending quest to analyze the rom-com to within an inch of its life, she has stumbled upon a subgenre of contemporary rom-coms she has dubbed the Sad-Millennial Rom-Com. She introduces Hannah to this subgenre (and really bums everyone out in the process) and offers her solution as to how these films can better reflect the nature of love for anxious millennials like us. Catchup on our past rom-com content where we offer reviews of "Persuasion" on Netflix, "Fire Island" on Hulu, dive into Hallmark Christmas movies (part 1 | part 2), and discuss the evolution from Screwball comedy to contemporary rom-coms.  Books we reference: The Hollywood Romantic Comedy: Conventions, History and Controversies by Leger Grindon From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy by Scott Meslow  Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Warning! One of the hosts was drinking an iced beverage and you can occassionally hear the clink of ice cubes. Just imagine you are listening to this pool side and drinking your own cold beverage.  In another much anticipated Most Austentatious/Stream or Skip? crossover event, Hannah & Suzanne turn their attention to Netflix's new adaptation of "Persuasion" and ... it's bad, friends. Real bad. One of the rare cases where maybe the critics got it right (31% on Rotten Tomatoes) and the general public is wrong (66% on Rotten Tomatoes). They shout into their microphones and  break the film down by sharing a list of grievances but pepper in a few select delights throughout.  Want to know about our thoughts on the book Persuasion? Check out our previous episode.  And be sure to visit us on our socials (instagram and twitter) to share your thoughts on the film. Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Warning! We recorded this podcast over the course of three different days (lol, we know) so our audio quality is ALL OVER THE PLACE but we find our way in the end.  It's the crossover event that all of you have waited for! "Stream or Skip?" meets "Most Austentatious" as we provide our review of "Fire Island," a new-ish Hulu film written by and starring Joel Kim Booster that is heavily inspired by "Pride and Prejudice." This movie is so much cooler than we are, but we still enjoyed it.  Come for the detailed story breakdown, stay for Hannah's thoughts on garlic. And, as a bonus, we end the pod by giving our prediction as to whether or not we'll enjoy Netflix's upcoming take on Jane Austen's "Persuasion." Come say hello or buy us a coffee via our website! 

Look. Fanny Price is rarely mentioned in the top-5 Austen heroines (a feat, seeing as Jane Austen only completed 6 novels) but in this ep we try to give her her due. Witness Hannah & Suzanne as they work hard not to scream "EDMUND BERTRAM CAN GET BENT" every 2-5 minutes.  Check out the other books we've covered in the "Most Austentatious" series: Pride and Prejudice || Emma || Northanger Abbey || Persuasion   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Hannah loves museums. Suzanne really likes them. So, does this mean that you have to like them to? Hannah says no. And Hannah is smart so we should all listen to what she says. MMMMMKAY?  Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Friend of the pod Elyse Creelman, personal trainer and founder of Train Resilient, discusses how her training philosophy has changed over the past decade and the questions she asks her clients to consider. What does it mean to stay curious about movement? Why does our motivation matter? And how do we keep carving out space for grace through it all? This episode contains a swear (just one...and it was well used)!   Say hello to Elyse at her website or over on Instagram.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

It's Oscar season, which means critics and movie fans are embroiled in debates about what makes a film (or performance) Oscar worthy. Hannah & Suzanne give you the definitive answer. NO NEED TO LISTEN TO ANYONE ELSE. Also, we fail to mention at any point that the Academy Awards are scheduled for March 27, 2022. WRITE THAT DOWN.  Close, But No Cigar: The Bimodal Rewards to Prize-Seeking  by Gabriel Rossman and Oliver Schilke Is There Even Such a Thing as 'Oscar Bait'? by Kyle Buchanan and Mark Harris Oscar Bait Fake Trailer by Seth Meyers Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Hannah & Suzanne are in search of a new trash movie favorite. Will their little racoon hands ferret out a golden trash nugget in the form of 1996 John Woo film (the most Nicolas Cage movie to *not* have Nicolas Cage in it) Broken Arrow? Can a movie be both deeply homoerotic and heteroerotic at the same time, all while not containing any nudity or smooches? And what is John Travolta's accent even doing?   Want to hear more of our trash movie favorites? Check out this previous episode! And be sure to visit us on our socials (instagram and twitter) to share your trash media favorites.  Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Hannah believes that "Persuasion" is the finest of Jane Austen's work. Can Suzanne be ... persuaded ... to also endorse that point of view? They discuss four major successful and attempted persuasions throughout the book and what Jane might be suggesting about the purpose and nature of influence. They also somehow manage to go almost the entire episode before discussing perhaps the most romantic declaration of love in any Austen novel.  Love the pod? You can send us some dollars!  Love Jane Austen? Be sure to listen to our episodes about Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Northanger Abbey!  Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

In this episode of Suzplaining, Suzanne introduces Hannah to the cultural analysis lens of a postfeminist sensibility. What makes Kelly Clarkson, in our eyes, a postfeminist icon? Are we postfeminist icons? And what do romantic comedies, plastic surgery, and Amy Coney Barrett have to do with any of this? Come for the clickbaity title and stay to count how many times Hannah & Suzanne say things make them annoyed, mad, or sad.  Listened to the ep and want more of that sweet sweet knowledge? Visit our website for links to select articles!   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

**This episode contains brief descriptions of violence that occurred on January 6, 2021.   On January 6, 2021, insurrectionists, many of them armed, stormed the US Capitol to interrupt the peaceful transfer of power as the 2020 presidential election results were in the process of being certified by Congress. Aaron Fritschner, deputy chief of staff for a Virgnian member of Congress, joins the pod to discuss the rising tide of political violence in the US. What happened in American politics to make the events of January 6th possible, and what has the fallout been for the US political landscape? Where are the 3-ish things you might ask? Well, they're found in the turducken of political violence, of course.   Follow Aaron on Twitter and be sure to visit our website for links to both the Atlantic and New York Times articles that he references in the pod.   Also, while you're on Twitter, follow us too!  Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Hannah & Suzanne watch 12, that's right! 12!, made for TV Christmas movies, because they love Christmas and all of you, but kind of hate themselves. In doing so they meet 12 Christmas busy business women who only like business (John Mulaney™). The business of these ladies might technically be baking or advertising but their real business is falling in love. In this episode, Hannah & Suzanne explore the journey of these women by introducing the (in either a very Dicekensian sort of way, or a very Super Mario Brothers sort of way) three ghosts they must face. What does a happy ending look like for these women? What place does work ultimately have in their lives? And just who are these men that capture their hearts?   (p.s. we're not joking about the glory and wonder of Kelly Clarkson's Christmas albums. Do yourself a favor and watch her Christmas special available on Hulu. Or just watch this video 700 times. This one's good, too.)  Visit our Twitter, Instagram, or website to see the full list of the movies we watched and peep the movie posters. All movies are currently available in the US on Netflix or Hulu streaming platforms.  Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

What do The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, The British Museum, and the clothing company Everlane all have in common? At one time or another, Hannah and/or Suzanne have added them to the "Well, Here We Are" enemies list. What is the state of this list? Who is actually on it? And does anyone deserve to be removed from said list?   We also welcome back to the pod Karen Feagin (from "The Complexities of Language Education" episode) and Julie Jones (from our "Defining Sustainable Fashion" episode) for updates about enemies introduced on their respective episodes.   Visit our website for links to all our episodes, including those mentioned through this one.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Can a challenge really be considered a failure if you learned things along the way? In the second installment of their 30 Day Challenge series, Hannah & Suzanne try to better their mental health in these cold, rainy months, and are unsurprisingly completely surprised by what they encounter during the challenge. Come for the tantalizing, snack sized podcast episode which only contains 2-ish things (a "Well, Here We Are" first!) and stay for two smart women in their 30's confronting their emotional stubborness. The over/under on references to "Legally Blonde" is set at 2.5   Come say hello on Twitter or Instagram.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

In a very spoooky episode of Hansplaining, Hannah takes Suzanne through the facts, figures, and fallacies of the European witch hunt craze. How is it that everything from storms, to the death of the elderly, to curdled milk began to be attributed to witches? And what are the 3-ish reasons that someone might confess to being a witch during this time period? Warning: Suzanne shares her friend's solution to prevent a hangover and if you follow her advice, it means you are also a witch.   Come send us a message on our website, or follow us on twitter and/or instagram.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

On October 5th, 2021, approximately 60,000 film and television crew members, as part of their labor union IATSE, authorized a labor strike in the event that contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers broke down. A strike date was set but the strike never came as IATSE reached a tentative deal with the industry this past weekend. Why did IATSE authorize a strike in the first place? Is the tentative deal a good one? And what happens next? Together Hannah & Suzanne, two people very much NOT members of IATSE, try and break it down.   Links mentioned in the episode: tentative IATSE agreement, fact sheet from IATSE on the tentative agreement, Hollywood Reporter article referenced in the introduction.   For additional resources, visit our website, or come say hello on Twitter and/or Instagram.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.  

"We all need a blanket. Me, and you, and Stinkpot." It's cozy season aka fall (in the northern hemisphere) so Hannah & Suzanne introduce you to their three autumnal alter egos: the nostalgic self, the Instagram self, and their By Myself. What is it about fall that inspires so much delight and so much ire? Come for their semi-nuanced take on how nostalgia is commodified and stay for their pitch for a modern day, fall themed, "Pride and Prejudice" remake.  Visit our website for links to recommended articles. And while you're on the interwebs, maybe head over to Apple Podcasts and drop us a 5* review? Oh yeah! And we have a Twitter and Instagram, too. Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual violence, harassment, intimate partner violence, and domestic abuse.   Hannah & Suzanne share yet another SUPER FUN PODCAST EPISODE, GUYS™, this time examining an administrative policy of one of America's most powerful corporations: the NFL and their personal conduct policy. What is the 1-ish thing that rules all other things for the NFL? In what way does the terrible mismanagement of these cases show us that the call is coming from inside the house? And what does Andrew Cuomo have to do with any of this? Also, DO NOT SUE US NFL. We say 'allegedly' like 6,000 times.   Visit our website for a list of articles, podcasts, and other resources if you would like to learn more about the NFL's personal conduct policy.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

It's a celebration of female friendship EXTRAVAGANZA. Hannah & Suzanne celebrate two years of friendship by reminiscing about how they met, what their friendship means to them, and then, before things get too sentimental, they shift to discuss one of their favorite fictional friendships: Twyla and Alexis from Schitt's Creek.  What do Hannah & Suzanne remember about the day they met and their decision to be friends? Who is Gary the Celtic Ginger? What draws them to Alexis and Twyla's friendship? And what do they need to do to get $46 million?   If you want to support female friendship monetarily, specifically Hannah & Suzanne's, consider a little donation by visiting our website! You can also support us emotionally by visiting said website and sending us a message.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

It's Christmas in August! A totally legitimate and real holiday which Hannah & Suzanne have chosen to celebrate by watching nine-royalty-themed made for TV/streaming Christmas movies. Together they discuss the dating profile of these monarchs, why American women are the best matches for these pseudo-European princes, and why sick children play such a central role to the narratives. At the end they give their awards for the most watchable movie, most unwatchable movie, and most bangable prince. Cozy on up with some mulled wine, give it a listen, and then head over to wellherepod.com to find out where you can stream the movies.   Oh! And help us get to 50+ followers on Twitter. Pretty please with a terribly designed Christmas ballgown on top?   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

An episode marked by three things: 1) utter chaos, 2) our fascination with the flirtiest Austen hero in existence, and 3) more chaos. This is what happens when we go into a podcast sans detailed outline.   In today's pod, we look at Austen's first written novel (though not her first novel to be published) and discuss the cinematic elements of the book that lend itself well to, what we would consider to be, a delightful film adaptation. Which character(s) do Hannah and Suzanne think kind of sucks? Is Suzanne casting aside Colonel Fitzwilliam for Henry Tilney? And what book has Hannah added to her reading list?   Follow us on Instagram for memes, sneak peeks, and behind the scenes snaps.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

In this edition of Suzplaining, Suzanne draws connections between the screwball comedies of the 1930s/40s, long believed to be the pinnacle of the romantic comedy, and more contemporary romantic comedies. What is the foundation of the screwball comedy, and how have the rom-coms of the 2000s/10s adapted those elements to our contemporary courtship context? The conversation is a little funny, a little sexy, and a little bit about the patriarchy.   Drink each time Suzanne recommends that Hannah watch Palm Springs.  Visit wellherepod.com for a long long list of movies from both the screwball era and the 2000s/10s as well as additional articles and videos.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Please note: This episode contains discussion of abusive practices in the film/tv industry. Though nothing explicit is shared, reports of abuse by both Scott Rudin and Harvey Weinstein are mentioned. Please refer to the time stamps to skip this discussion as needed.   The hard stuff always goes down easier with a chaser. Which is why in this episode, Hannah & Suzanne dive into the 3-ish fears they have about trying to break into the creative industries. They discuss the ethical (or not so ethical) behaviors of institutions and workplace harassment. BUT! they also share cute animal facts.   Come for a mention of sea otters and stay for the discussion as to whether or not Hannah & Suzanne's desire to work in their respective fields makes them complicit in upholding predatory practices. SUPER CHILL PODCAST EPISODE!  Visit wellherepod.com for episode resources and for our "Buy Us a Coffee" page.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

This time around the 'To Fan or Not to Fan' block, Hannah & Suzanne contemplate the wide world of comic books and determine if this universe (and all its sub universes) might be home to their newest hobby. The journey begins by cracking open Book 1 of Ta-Nehesi Coate's contribution to the Black Panther series. They then ask three questions as they consider whether future visits to their neighborhood comic book stores might appear on the horizon.    Also! How many predatory famous men can they name drop in a single episode? It's like a depressing drinking game where no one wins!  Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Hannah & Suzanne welcome Julie Jones - arts librarian, lover of dogs, and slow fashion enthusiast - to the pod to break down the complicated system of both slow and sustainable fashion. What does it mean to approach fashion and how we clothes ourselves in a sustainable manner? Does it require us to wear linen? Julie's 3-ish things (which bloom sneakily and were maybe there the whole time?) broaden our understanding of the concept of 'sustainable fashion' and invite us to consider the wider capitalistic mechanism of which sustainable/slow fashion is simply a part.   For this episode especially, we highly recommend visiting wellherepod.com to access a slew of extra resources - from videos to articles to influencer accounts - that explore the nuance of sustainable fashion.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

In this edition of "Stream or Skip?," Hannah & Suzanne tackle the new AMC dark comey starring Annie Murphy (aka Alexis Rose), Kevin Can F**k Himself. Their 3-ish things start with the micro (the show itself) and move out to the macro (are women okay?).   At the end, they provide their assessment as to whether or not the show is streamable or skippable.   Visit us on Twitter or Instagram. Or come visit our website for all sorts of good bonus articles and videos.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

In our second Hansplaining episode, Hannah answers a question she's routinely asked by her friends, colleagues, and students: why do babies in medieval and renaissance era look less like babies and more like little men who are about to flee the country for tax evasion? Hannah gives 3-ish reasons why those babies look like that, and along the way Suzanne gives her very spontaneous, very uninformed reactions to some very odd looking little babies.   On a scale from 1 to 10, this episode rates a 6.5 on the "might be sacreligious" scale.   To check out the images referenced in the episode, visit the pod on twitter, instagram, or the Well, Here We Are website.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

  In August 2019, the New York Times magazine published a special issue called "The 1619 Project." In the two years since the project's publication, discourse has moved beyond discussion of the triumphs of the project (and its creator Nikole Hannah-Jones)  and instead focused on perceived failures. And! We don't like that! Hannah & Suzanne highlight four individuals with ties to the 1619 Project and discuss the nature of history, who has and does not have the right to frame history, and the ways events of the past continue to shape the present.   Also! Senator Tom Cotton assumes his rightful place beside the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the No Child Left Behind Act. Congratulations, Senator Cotton!  Visit our website for links to all of the 1619 Project's source material as well as supplemental resources.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Big things are happening on the pod! Based on the sound quality, Suzanne is recording from a submarine or something, and Hannah and Suzanne are finally talking about Schitt's Creek!   In a very special episode, they give you 18-ish things they love about Schitt's Creek (both the town and the show). Topics range from excellence in accents from one Moira Rose to the upbeat tragedies of Twyla Sands' life. They wrap up the episode by discussing what it is that makes them return to Schitt's Creek time and time again (three rewatches each, and counting!).    Join the discussion and let us know what you love about the Schitt's Creek by checking us out on Twitter, or visiting wellherepod.com.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

In 2017, Robyn Rihanna Fenty (aka Rihanna, aka Bad Girl Riri) launched Fenty Beauty with 40 diverse shades of foundation. The launch of Fenty Beauty, and the 40 shades of foundation specifically, are often pointed to by the beauty industry as game changers for diversity/representation in the beauty space. In this episode, Hannah & Suzanne (and their 3-ish things) examine the makeup landscape in a post-Fenty Beauty world. What has changed since 2017, what has remained the same, and where should the beauty industry go next?   For links to articles and videos mentioned in the episode, visit wellherepod.com.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

How do you define a trash movie favorite? Is it a movie so bad it's good? Is it a movie  the world collectively loathes but you have an ironic love of? Or, is it simply a moving starring Nicolas Cage?   Hannah & Suzanne get into all that and share their 3-ish trash movie favorites.   This episode also contains copious references to the podcast "How Did This Get Made" and flirts with fair use policy. Be cool, guys. Be cool.  Follow the ladies on Instagram or Twitter.   Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Hannah & Suzanne take advantage of a once in a pandemic opportunity and attend a virtual taping of the Kelly Clarkson Show. Their 3-ish things are a little awkward and probably too long, but so was the amount of clapping they had to do as virtual guests.  If you're listening to this podcast, then you can watch this episode of the Kelly Clarkson Show, which aired on April 29, 2021! Discussion includes whether Anna Kendrick now dreams of Hannah, if Suzanne has torpedoed her friendship chances with Kelly Clarkson, and their utter delight in free things and prizes.   Kelly Clarkson Show Clips:  Anna Kendrick (Part 1) (Part 2)   Justin Baldoni (Part 1) (Part 2)  Aaron "Showtime" Taylor and Tobias Tubbs  Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

In the second episode of Most Austentatious!, Hannah & Suzanne dive into the novel which is arguably Jane Austen's most sophisticated and features her most complicated heroine: Emma. Is Suzanne a giant Austen hipster? What is a Frank Churchill and why can Hannah & Suzanne take or leave him? Perhaps most importantly, what is the deal with gruel?   Also, did y'all know the 2020 Emma has BUTTS in it?! BUTTS! They answer these questions and more as they discuss their 3-ish things: three of Emma's most significant relationships and what those relationships tell us about Emma.  Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Hannah & Suzanne welcome PhD candidate Karen Feagin. Her research specialty is educational language policy and she helps us pull apart the racist turducken of the US education system's policies for students who are English learner classified. Her 3-ish things (*sparkle emojis*) take us through policies and laws at the federal/national level which have had (and continue to have) long-lasting impact on English learner classified students. We also meet a new villain: the No Child Left Behind Act.   References and ResourcesLook up information about your state's Board of EducationOn Lau v. Nichols (1974) Supreme Court Case On the Every Student Succeeds Act (2015)Eve L. Ewing, Ghosts in the SchoolyardOn the impact of Brown v. Board on Black schools, teachers, and administratorsVanessa Siddle Walker, Lost Education of Horace Tate (Note: We cited the incorrect book, Hello, Professor, in the episode.)Fact sheet on English learner classified studentsRAND study of dual-language education (demonstrating academic benefits of bilingual education) Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.