Xandra Robinson-Burns and Junie Burns talk female-centric and feel-good films and tv, because there is wisdom and something to learn in everything we watch for fun. A Heroine Training Podcast.
Xandra Robinson-Burns, Junie Burns
We're done with opening night - and the Menkies? - on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS)! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 12: Second Chances, including …boooo lily or do we love lily?Kourtney's mom!!one of the most refreshing moments of television Junie has ever seen!how this production team had to work around Covid restrictionsgina's first kiss??sooooo who got nominated for the Menkies!starstruck Kourtney and Howie!!CHORUS COW CALLED IT PREDICTIONSJunie gets this show. Junie knows all.has Lily redeemed herself?? Jannik's theory…are Nini's moms ok?Did Troy's Dad take Nini's place at YAC?Are Natalie and DJ Antoine a thing?feat. Junie's dog bean chewing a stick in the background; see if you can hear the wolf…SHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comA Heroine Training PodcastXandra is on YouTube: http://heroinetraining.com/youtubeOur HSMTMTS Playlist is on SpotifyOur music is ‘Singing & Silence' by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
It's opening night again on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS)! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 11: Showtime, including...Nini the Fork!!Natalie schools us on supporting the artssooo they're not that injured?we can't believe they watched the other show!so Jamie is a music producer HMMMuh oh Miss Jenn CHORUS COW CALLED IT PREDICTIONSWho called Mazzara?Who will win the Menkies?What's up with Howie?Will North High get disqualified?WHERE IS TROY'S DAD AND IS HE PLAYING MAURICESHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comA Heroine Training PodcastXandra is on YouTube: http://heroinetraining.com/youtubeOur HSMTMTS Playlist is on SpotifyOur music is ‘Singing & Silence' by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
Grab your risotto — It's time to talk High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS). Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 10: Transformation, including …there's only two episodes left??Carlos growth!how this episode is like Greasethese characters are so mature; we love itRemember how EJ and Nini were dating?Howie is A Billion Sorrieswe love when Joshua Bassett does bad acting on purposeCHORUS COW CALLED IT PREDICTIONS:What is Lily doing???Do we suspect foul play with the rope situation?Is Todd Lily's dad?So how broken is Ricky and can he perform?Is somebody else going to have to play the Beast, such as Miss Jenn? OR TROY'S DAD?Will Asher Angel come back?Alan Menken cameo?SHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comA Heroine Training PodcastXandra is on YouTube: http://heroinetraining.com/youtubeOur HSMTMTS Playlist is on SpotifyOur music is ‘Singing & Silence' by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
SHOW DESCRIPTION:We're back after taking an episode off! We catch up (briefly) on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS) Season 2 Episode 8: Most Likely To, including…Howie Howie Howiecasual egg jugglingXandra's new favourite coffee songNini and Ricky
Gooood morning East High! It's time for a double dance-off in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS). Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 7: The Field Trip, including …Ashlyn…or should we say DIANEBelle has a top knotWe love happy GinaSo Nini is a famous songwriter now…Or should we say NINA?!HOWIE!Zach is NO LONGER Zachy.We're rivals! But are we? Maybe! We'll see!Gina's improv skills have improved!CHORUS COW CALLED IT PREDICTIONS:Is Antoine fake French?What is Howie's explanation?Jenn vs Zach showdown reprise please!We'll be back in two weeks!SHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comA Heroine Training PodcastXandra is on YouTube: http://heroinetraining.com/youtubeOur HSMTMTS Playlist is on SpotifyOur music is ‘Singing & Silence' by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
SHOW DESCRIPTION:Time for some awkward improv on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS)! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 6: Yes, And, including …Why are they using so many props?Being forced to do improv is so stressfulThe Robinsons are back aka Xandra's cameoFriendship!Ashlyn is a fantastic scene partnerYAC who??Antoine is here!Andrew Barth Feldman's socksNini googled writers blockDoes Nini even want to spend time with Ricky??How does The Rose Song fit into the musical?So Kourtney is a Ravenclaw?!Miss Jenn's a cute ladyCHORUS COW CALLED IT PREDICTIONS:What's a dream role for Gina?Newsies???ALSO MENTIONED:The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins ReidNational TreasurePhineas Nigellus SHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comA Heroine Training PodcastXandra is on YouTube: http://heroinetraining.com/youtubeOur HSMTMTS Playlist is on SpotifyOur music is ‘Singing & Silence' by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
SHOW DESCRIPTION:In case you didn't get the hints, it's Carlos's birthday in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS)! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 5: The Quinceañero, including … how North High took the puppies!Wanting to celebrate your birthday without telling peopleNini is SO excited to be back… and is also having a mid-high school crisisGINA'S STORY ARC IS SO GREAT!Her duet with Little Carlos!EJ and Gina!!Gina's private vs public personasWho is more realistic: Lily or Rachel Berry?Is Zack competitive or kooky? Does Zack want to win over Miss Jenn or show that he's better than her? They TOOK the PUPPIES!So the dancers were just standing in for the puppies?SEB SINGS THE CLIMB! Country pop Sharpay crossover!The most high school romances are with the adultsHooray for a seasonally synced episode during Pride month!CHORUS COW CALLED IT PREDICTIONS:Who will do the recap next week? Why IS Zack back teaching at North High if he's such a successful Broadway Miley and Joe duet pleaseDid North High recruit a Beauxbatons carriage of French performers? Does North High even exist? Will the North High Robotics Team built Cogsworth? A Lumiere-offIs Howie a student at North High?How will Miss Jenn's love triangle play out?Gina is not leaving right???Gina needs a Miss Jenn momentWhat is Nini's new role in the show?SHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comA Heroine Training PodcastXandra is on YouTube: http://heroinetraining.com/youtubeOur HSMTMTS Playlist is on SpotifyOur music is ‘Singing & Silence' by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
SHOW DESCRIPTION:Are we taking High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS) for Granted? Never! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 4: The Storm, including …Mr. Mazzara popping inTeachers are people too!Miss Jenn is frazzled chicAshlyn is peak theatre kidRotating through the ensemble castGood job, show!why Miss Jenn became a teacherGina and Ricky's running jokeGina learning how to let people inKourtney gets good gradesTold you Howie is smart!!Are we done with YAC?Nina is quiet, even when she's not on vocal restWhat's the point of “Granted”? CHORUS COW CALLED-IT PREDICTIONS:Season 3 is a Frozen faculty performanceGina and Ashlyn meditation circleIs Howie Mr. Mazzara's nephew?Nini comes back as a fork!Where are you Andrew Barth FeldmanWill there be a double cast?Will EJ win a scholarship to NYU?Who will do the recap next episode?SHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comListen to Xandra's other show, The Art Life: http://theartlife.showA Heroine Training PodcastOur music is ‘Singing & Silence' by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
SHOW DESCRIPTION:Happy V-Day on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 3: Valentine's Day, including …Big Red & Ashlyn being afraid together!and how their relationship is refreshingly like real lifeCarlos, Seb, and gift-giving overwhelm!Is the Holiday Special canon?Awkward Mr. Mazzara and Miss Jenn are little high schoolersKourtney sings “Beauty and the Beast”!Seb and Kourtney are the cutest family!Big Red feels the Red pressure on Valentine's DayOur new character of the episode, Howie!Xandra had a cameo on the show! (Uhhh not really though)more on Ashlyn typecasting herselfGina reminds us that Belle is a cartoon!!once again, Sofia Wylie is amazingWe hope Mama Carol is okayLily out-drama'd Miss JennPrayers for EJ on Valentine's Day CHORUS COW CALLED-IT PREDICTIONS:When will we see The Little Mermaid?What Beauty and the Beast song will we hear next?Potential Frozen/Frozen II crossoverSHOW NOTES:Xandra's other podcast, The Art Life: http://theartlife.showXandra's website, Heroine Training: heroinetraining.com Send us and email and let us know: What's Your Favorite Part? favoritepart@heroinetraining.comSHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comListen to Xandra's other show, The Art Life: http://theartlife.showA Heroine Training PodcastOur music is ‘Singing & Silence' by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
SHOW DESCRIPTION:We have a Beauty and the Beast cast on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts, the events of Season 2 Episode 2: Typecasting, including how…EJ’s signature wink returnsAshlyn just is BelleLily is the worst!Ricky is a realistic straight guy in high school theatre It’s nice to see Miss Jenn being a good leader!We love Troy’s Dad!!! What is your name???Babette ze fezzerdusterrDabbling in Disneybounding We are your biggest fans, Spencer McConnell!YAC gets the Order of the Phoenix blue filter Trust the Outcome??? Seriously?Did Emily sabotage Nini? Is vocal rest as a punishment the best lesson?The villain of this season is THE INSTITUTION!Every moment IS an audition tho Welcome back to social media, EJ!CHORUS COW CALLED-IT PREDICTIONS:How long will Nini stick it out at this stupid school? Who sent Gina the heart?We don’t want to see Big Red sadCan Ricky be there for his castmates??Will Lily be North High’s sneaky informant? PLUS:Xandra’s Mrs. Potts Disneybound: https://www.heroinetraining.com/beauty-beast-review-mrs-potts-outfit/Send us and email and let us know: What’s Your Favorite Part? favoritepart@heroinetraining.com SHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comListen to The Art Life, Xandra’s podcast on trusting the process as an artist: http://theartlife.showA Heroine Training PodcastOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
SHOW DESCRIPTION:High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is back! And so are Xandra and Junie to discuss their favorite parts, and Beauty and the Beast casting predictions for Season 2. They discuss the events of Season 2 Episode 1: New Year’s Eve, including:What will the spring musical be? That classic period piece, High School Musical 2?Ricky’s love for “Bet On It”Second semester senior EJSeb’s homecoming selfie drawingKourtney’s empowering dream board and New Year’s Resolution gameStage manager Natalie keeping everyone on timeIs Big Red’s last name actually Red?Big Red and Ashlyn!Nini’s fork costumeWhat’s up with Nini’s drama thing?Who will go for the Menkies scholarship? Send us and email and let us know: What’s Your Favorite Part? favoritepart@heroinetraining.com SHOW NOTES:Xandra’s other podcast, The Art Life: http://theartlife.showXandra’s website, Heroine Training: heroinetraining.com
SHOW DESCRIPTION:Xandra and Junie will miss Lara Jean!! In this recap of To All The Boys: Always And Forever (Netflix), they celebrate character development, discuss changes from the book, question whether there should be a TATB 4, and feel bad for Peter Kavinsky, who got recruited to play for a fake lacrosse team. Send us and email and let us know: What’s Your Favorite Part? Also… Best date? Best bake? Best look? Tell us: favoritepart@heroinetraining.com SHOW NOTES:Xandra loves Kara’s CupcakesRead Jane Austen with Xandra: LettersFromJaneAusten.com MENTIONED:Gilmore girlsGossip GirlPretty Little LiarsThe Baby-Sitters ClubToy Story 4SHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comHeroine Training is on Patreon : Patreon.com/heroinetraining Listen to Xandra’s other show, The Art Life: http://theartlife.showA Heroine Training PodcastOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
Xandra and Junie enjoy High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special (DisneyPlus). They share favorite moments from this festive selection of holiday songs, their American Girl wish lists of Christmases past, and some Chorus Cow Called It predictions for HSMTMTS Season 2.EDIT: Junie and I would like to add that while we forgot to mention this on the podcast itself, we are fully in support of Dara Reneé's New Year's Resolution to meet Beyoncé, and wish her all the best on this endeavour, on Zoom or otherwise.SHOW NOTES:Our guest appearance on #WizardTeam Podcast: Episode 258: What if the Triwizard Tournament wasn't Dangerous?MENTIONED:Frozen IILove ActuallyGreat British Bake Off: Festive SpecialThe Happiest SeasonDash & LilySHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comHeroine Training is on Patreon: Patreon.com/heroinetrainingListen to Xandra’s other show, The Art Life: http://theartlife.showA Heroine Training PodcastOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
Baby-Sitters Club, Sisters Speaking! Xandra and Junie discuss The Baby-Sitters Club (Netflix, 2020) Season 1 Episode 1: Kristy’s Great Idea. Featuring their own BSC origin story, meeting Ann M. Martin, and being Claudia Rising. It’s time for some serious nostalgia.SHOW NOTES:What’s Your Favorite Part? Episode 23: Emily in ParisXandra's essay, Only the Best Cake: http://heroinetraining.com/only-the-best-cakeOur Baby-Sitters Club on Spotify (Or search the profile 'Xandra Robinson-Burns')MENTIONED:Lizzie McGuireMean Girls (The Musical)Gossip GirlSHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comHeroine Training is on Patreon: @heroinetrainingListen to Xandra’s other show, The Art Life: http://theartlife.showA Heroine Training PodcastOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
Xandra and Junie talk outfits, authenticity, and (of course) character development in Season One of Emily in Paris (Netflix). With suggested notes (and hope) for Season Two. Is it fantasy or is it FOMO? Junie breaks down the complications of this show’s production history, and explains the evolutionary nuances of being a ‘basic bitch’ to her expat sister. This episode is also secretly our Gossip Girl coverage, so XOXO.Mentioned:Mean Girls (The Musical)YoungerGossip GirlLove ActuallyLegally BlondeThe Devil Wears PradaDear White PeopleJunie Recommends:The Great British Bake-OffBlackpink: Light Up the SkySchitt’s CreekDolly Parton's HeartstringsSHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comHeroine Training is on Patreon: @heroinetrainingListen to Xandra’s other show, The Art Life: http://theartlife.showA Heroine Training PodcastOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
Xandra and Junie love 'Feel the Beat’ (Netflix, 2020)! This family friendly, feel-good dance competition movie is reassuringly predictable, with a fantastic cast. They discuss April’s journey as a dancer and a person, and this film’s loving balance of strength and vulnerability. Are you a carrot or a banana?SHOW DETAILS:Tell us your Favorite Part: favoritepart@heroinetraining.comHeroine Training is on Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie’s puppy Bean is on Instagram: @good.little.beanListen to The Art Life: http://theartlife.showA Heroine Training PodcastOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com
Xandra and Junie revisit a classic, 'The Princess Diaries'! They discuss new favourite parts they never noticed as kids, what holds up, and just how San Francisco this movie is. Featuring Junie’s ‘You Are Good People’ shout-outs to especially kind characters.SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comListen to The Art Life: http://theartlife.showXandra’s membership programme, Everyday Wonderland: http://everydaywonder.landA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie recap 'To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’, based on the book by Jenny Han. They discuss how this film measures up to the first, Lara Jean living in the fantasy of her life, Korean New Year nostalgia, and the state of Asian representation in film. Plus Junie gives some baking tips. This episode is also an open invitation to Jenny Han and Lulu Wang to have pizza with us in a treehouse any time. SHOW NOTES:Our essays on Heroine Training: We Love You Lara Jean: Why My Family is So Excited for ’To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before'Junie’s Chicago-viral tweet on the CTA Red LineGo look up bingsoo!‘The Farewell’, written and directed by Lulu Wang, starring Awkwafina SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comListen to The Art Life: http://theartlife.showXandra’s free audiobook, A Play in Three Acts: http://heroinetraining.com/playA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie recap the latest film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 'Little Women’ (2019, directed by Greta Gerwig). They discuss one of Xandra’s all-time favourite stories, the effects of the shuffled chronology, capes, comfort, and changing minds about Amy March. Writing stories makes them important!SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comListen to The Art Life: http://theartlife.showXandra’s free audiobook, A Play in Three Acts: http://heroinetraining.com/playA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie recap the season finale of Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Episode 10: Act II. They discuss their favorite parts and favorite parents, and make Chorus Cow Called It predictions for season 2!SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comOur HSMTMTS Playlist on Spotify: http://heroinetraining.com/hsmtmtsListen to The Art Life: http://theartlife.showXandra’s free audiobook, A Play in Three Acts: http://heroinetraining.com/playA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie recap Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Episode 9: Opening Night.They discuss opening night rituals, Big Red appreciation, Ricky’s mom’s boyfriend (UGH), and predictions that are relevant Just For a Moment because the finale is next episode!SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comOur HSMTMTS Playlist on Spotify: http://heroinetraining.com/hsmtmtsListen to The Art Life: http://theartlife.showXandra’s free audiobook, A Play in Three Acts: http://heroinetraining.com/playA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie recap Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Episode 8: The Tech Rehearsal.They discuss characters asserting confidence, uplifting compliments, and the difference between site specific and immersive theatre. This show is our contractually obligated dream sequence!SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie recap Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Episode 7: Thanksgiving. They discuss crossover between the arts and sciences, fresh starts, and fabulous homemade games. *Podcasting about this show is right where we’re supposed to be!*SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie recap Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Episode 6: What Team?. They discuss jumping photo tips, the value of theatre, and staging debates. They love to podcast about Truth, Justice, and shows on Disney.SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie recap Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Episode 5: Homecoming. . The discuss how personal insecurities are sometimes just in our heads, and the importance of theatre buddies. Even if we’re Born to be Brave, we could use the reminder!SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie recap Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (HSMTMTS), Episode 4: Blocking. They discuss how to be a supportive friend, processing drama through song, and the thoughtfulness of folding your clothes. All we want is for this show to last forever.SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie recap Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (HSMTMTS), Episode 3: The Wonderstudies. They discuss how everyone is the protagonist of their own story on this show, and share their Buzzfeed character results. Mr. Mazzara better have a billion sorrys for Carlos!SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie are back to recap Episode 2 of their favorite Disney+ show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (HSMTMTS): The Read-Through! They talk transfer student troubles, praise for live singing, joy for supportive parents, and another round of Chorus Cow Called-It Moments. They’re not “Wondering" - Ashlyn is a boss.SHOW DETAILS:Email: xandra@heroinetraining.comXandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comA Heroine Training Podcast
Xandra and Junie have a new favorite tv show: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (HSMTMTS) on Disney+! The character development sisters talk metatheatricality, intersectional feminism, and nostalgia for the golden age of Disney Channel. Guess we're saying we don't not love you, this show this show this show.SHOW DETAILS:Xandra Robinson-Burns is on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon: @heroinetrainingJunie Burns is on Twitter: @junieburnsieOur music is ‘Singing & Silence’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comA Heroine Training Podcast
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Xandra Robinson-Burns and Junie Burns discuss the Friends Thanksgiving episodes. Discussion Qs: Ross’s mom made mashed potatoes with lumps, Phoebe’s mom made them whipped with peas and onions, and Joey’s mom made tater tots. How does your mom make Thanksgiving potatoes? Chandler gets a computer with ‘Full spreadsheet capabilities’, so they make a pro/con spreadsheet when Ross is deciding between Julie and Rachel. What spreadsheets have you created for personal use? Monica and Ross aren’t allowed to play football. What makes you so competitive it shouldn’t be allowed? Rachel always exchanges her presents. When is it okay to exchange a gift you have received? Season 5 flashes back to ‘all the Thanksgivings’. How have your Thanksgiving celebrations changed through the years? Rachel makes a traditional English trifle (with meat). What’s your signature Thanksgiving dessert? Chandler doesn’t like dogs. Ross doesn’t like ice cream. What popular thing do you dislike? Joey challenges himself to eat the entire Thanksgiving turkey on his own. What is the most you’ve ever eaten? Monica doesn’t want to use the fancy wedding china because she’s afraid of breaking it. What do you own that is so fancy you’re saving it, or are afraid to use it? Joey adds ‘Fire’ to Rock Paper Scissors. Phoebe adds ‘Water Balloon’. What would you add to Rock Paper Scissors? Junie and Morgan's workout Instagram: @trainingcampcandidates Heroinetraining.com @heroinetraining on Twitter and Instagram #FavoritePartPodcast
Xandra Robinson-Burns and Junie Burns discuss Happy Death Day - something a bit spookier in time for Halloween. Discussion Qs: What was your school mascot, and was it as creepy as the Bayfield baby? Have you ever kept your birthday a secret? Why? Teresa goes by Tree. What nicknames do you go by? Every morning Tree wakes up to her birthday ringtone. What’s your favourite birthday song? In one of the reboots, Tree doesn’t bother putting on clothes. If you knew you were going to die, what would you care less about? Carter has a bumper sticker that says ‘Today is the first day of the rest of your life’. What inspires you to be a better person? Tree says, ‘If you relive the same day over and over, you start to see who you really are’. What details would you notice if you relived today? Heroinetraining.com @heroinetraining on Twitter and Instagram #FavoritePartPodcast
Xandra Robinson-Burns and Junie Burns continue the 'crazy' theme to discuss Crazy Stupid Love. Discussion Qs: Robbie says 'All my life I wanted to be older so people would take me seriously'. Did you ever think this as a kid? Robbie raises the seat of his chair to make him physically taller than David Lindhagen. When you were a kid, what made you feel more grown up? Are you better than The Gap? Is love crazy and stupid? Jacob has perfected a system. What social ‘lines’ and systems work for you? What systems doesn’t work? In Crazy Stupid Love, the characters are concerned with how to get people to like them, but when they connect, it’s over simple things like caring for the garden. What is a mundane topic that has made you feel closer to someone? Do you believe in soulmates? Heroinetraining.com @heroinetraining on Twitter and Instagram #FavoritePartPodcast
Xandra Robinson-Burns and Junie Burns celebrate Crazy Rich Asians, which is now in cinemas in the US and UK. Go see it :) Discussion Qs: With unlimited funds, how would you throw a party? Do you ever hide your successes to make others feel better about themselves? Peik Lin keeps three emergency outfits in her car. What would your garment bags say? What family tradition have you learned from birth? If someone just got off the plane in your city, where would you take them for the most amazing dinner? What is the most lavish first class experience you have had? When has the right outfit given you confidence? Heroinetraining.com @heroinetraining on Twitter and Instagram #FavoritePartPodcast
In preparation for The Good Place Season 3 premiering this week, Episode 2 of 'What’s Your Favorite Part?' is on The Good Place Seasons 1 and 2. It’s hard to talk about this show without spoilers, so, go watch the whole thing before tuning in ;) What would be your good place? When have you thought, without doubt, ‘I’m not supposed to be here’? What is the worst form of torture we see in Season 1? Unsolicited advice? Hearing that your life’s work is garbage? Constantly being compared to people who are ‘better’ than you? What is your ideal flavour of frozen yogurt? Full cell phone battery? When is it okay to lie? What would you Ask Janet? Jason believes that the best way to get to know him is to hear his rankings of the Fast and Furious movies. What movie franchise rankings would help people get to know you? HeroineTraining.com @heroinetraining on Twitter and Instagram #FavoritePartPodcast
We are so excited about To All the Boys I've Loved Before, the Netflix adaptation of the book by Jenny Han. Our lives as Lara Jean and Margot, chocolate chip cookie recipes, scrunchies, and of course: our favorite parts. Salon Discussion Questions: Lara Jean writes letters to figure out her feelings. How do you figure out your feelings? Lara Jean, Peter, and Kitty have different ideas of an ideal Friday night. What’s yours? Cupcakes, brownies, or chocolate chip cookies? What song would you play on the jukebox over and over? What was your high school hangout, and what would it be now? Lara Jean received love letters without realising it. What non-literal love letters have you received? Favourite Lara Jean outfit? @heroinetraining on Twitter and Instagram #FavoritePartPodcast