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Masters of the Universe (2026) - Ep. 399 By the Power of Grayskull! This week on Normies Like Us, we're traveling to Eternia to tackle the latest big-screen adaptation of Masters of the Universe! From Prince Adam and He-Man to Skeletor, Battle Cat, and beyond, we're breaking down the film's biggest moments, wildest action sequences, deep-cut references, and what this new take means for one of pop culture's most enduring fantasy franchises. Did the movie finally capture the magic of the classic cartoon and toy line? How does it compare to previous adaptations? And can the power of Grayskull still inspire a new generation of fans? Grab your Power Sword, saddle up your Battle Cat, and join us as we defend Castle Grayskull from the forces of evil! This episode has the power! Insta @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Host Ben Sudderth, Jr. & Irene Sudderth will be discussing how we can't get overly concerned and caught up with our current world's situation. This is our temporary home. Paradise is our eternal home. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sudds-r-us-podcast--4574394/support.

The Boys Season 5 and Series Finale - Ep. 398 It's that time that all showrunners come to fear - sticking the landing. The Boys are back for one last bloody ride and on this episode of Normies Like Us, the hosts suit up for the explosive final season of The Boys! Do the viewers leave satisfied or has the show finally imploded? Tune in to find out only on Normies Like Us!

Host Ben Sudderth, Jr. & Irene Sudderth will be discussing significant, endearing, familiar, humorous and sometimes inappropriate nicknames we give to loved ones, friends and foes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sudds-r-us-podcast--4574394/support.

The Mandalorian and Grogu - Ep. 397 The galaxy's favorite space dad and his tiny green chaos goblin hit the big screen! Join Normies Like Us as we track the adventures of The Mandalorian & Grogu — from bounty hunting beginnings to beskar-clad blockbuster ambitions.This is the Way! Tune in, scrub your carbonite, and remember: Normies Like Us — Covering the Mandalorian so you don't have to! You can subscribe warm or you can subscribe cold. Insta @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Planned Parenthood has gone all-in on abortion pills in post-Roe America. But there's a weakness in this abortion pill offensive: Unlike surgical abortions, pill-induced abortions can be reversed. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, Abortion Pill Reversal creator Dr. George Delgado joins us to share the dramatic story of how he discovered the secret to reversing chemical abortions.

X-Men (2000) - Ep. 396 Mutants, magnetism, and black leather superhero suits - this week the Normies travel back to the year 2000 to revisit X‑Men, the film that launched a new era of blockbuster superhero cinema. From Hugh Jackman's star-making turn as Wolverine to Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen's legendary rivalry, the hosts break down the movie's legacy, its surprising influence on everything that followed, and whether the first cinematic mutant team-up still holds up over two decades later. So pop those claws, cue up the Cerebro helmet, and join the Normies as they ask the age-old question: what happens to a toad when it gets struck by lightning? To Me, My Normies Insta @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Host Ben Sudderth, Jr. & Irene Sudderth will be discussing the negative and the positive connotations of the phrase “The apple doesn't fall far from the tree”?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sudds-r-us-podcast--4574394/support.

Er galt als einer der wichtigsten Botschafter des US-Präsidenten. Auf Fox News und anderen Kanälen verbreitete er treu jede Botschaft des Präsidenten, heizte die Stimmung für ihn auf und rechtfertigte jede Handlung seines Freundes im Weißen Haus. Zumindest bis Donald Trump beschließt im Iran einen nicht enden wollenden Krieg zu beginnen. Die Rede ist vom Moderator und Meinungsmacher Tucker Carlson. Der hat sich binnen kürzester Zeit von Trumps liebsten Mann am Bildschirm zu einem seiner größten Feinde entwickelt. Wir sprechen heute darüber, wie das bekannteste Sprachrohr des Präsidenten plötzlich vom Glauben abgefallen ist, wie sehr das die MAGA-Bewegung belastet und ob Carlson gar selbst gerne Präsident werden möchte. Zu Gast ist Rieke Havertz. Sie ist internationale Korrespondentin bei der Zeit und moderiert gemeinsam mit Klaus Brinkbäumer den US-Podcast der deutschen Wochenzeitung Zeit, "Ok, America".

Mortal Kombat II - Ep. 395 GET OVER HERE listeners and get ready to FINISH HIM as we return to the netherrealm to discuss the king of violent video games and the latest film adaptation of the franchise - Mortal Kombat II on Normies Like Us! NORMIE KOMBAT! Insta @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Speed Racer - Ep. 394 Start your engines and hit the neon highway because the Normies are going full throttle for Speed Racer! This week the crew dives into Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski's hyper-stylized live-action adaptation of the classic anime, a movie that went from misunderstood flop to beloved cult classic. Join the gang as they discuss candy-colored visuals, family values, corporate corruption, ninja monkeys, and whether Speed Racer truly belongs in the pantheon of great sports movie heroes. Is this movie too fast for its own good, or was the world simply not ready? Buckle up for another turbo-charged episode of Normies Like Us! Podcaster X says subscribe Insta @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Euer Geschichtspodcast „Der Rest ist Geschichte“ macht diese Woche Pause. Aber wir empfehlen Euch "Amerika verstehen", den US-Podcast vom Deutschlandfunk. Und: Wir haben noch ein paar Freikarten für DRiG live beim ARD Sounds Festival am 9. Mai! Biesler, Jörg

The Boy and the Heron - Ep. 393 This week, Normies Like Us spreads its wings for The Boy and the Heron, Hayao Miyazaki's stunning return and conclusion to filmmaking. Join your hosts as they discuss grief, fantasy, war, talking birds, mysterious towers, and whether the master still has movie magic left in the tank. Is this a fitting swan song, a new classic, or one beautiful fever dream? Find out on this heartfelt, head-scratching, bird-brained episode of Normies Like Us! Insta @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

420 Stoner Movie Draft - Ep. 392 It's time to roll one up —Normies Like Us is hosting the ultimate Stoner Movie Draft! This week, the Normies are lighting up the board and taking turns drafting their all-time favorite haze-filled comedies, cult classics, and midnight masterpieces. From fast food runs to far-out adventures, no munchie-fueled moment is off-limits. Insta @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Ep. 391 Wahoo! Mama Mia! This week on Normies Like Us, we're blasting off into the cosmos to talk about the SMASH hit movie, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! Join us as we discuss all things inspired by Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2—from gravity-defying set pieces and dazzling worlds to the emotional story of Rosalina and her Lumas, only on Normies Like Us! Let's-a-Go! Click-a-Bellow! Insta @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Whatcha 390: This week on Normies Like Us, it's a laid-back “Whatcha” episode as the crew dives into everything they've been watching, playing, and obsessing over lately. From surprise streaming hits and nostalgic rewatches to new games and hidden gems, nothing is off the table. Whatcha 390! Insta @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

The Wind Rises 389: Airplanes are beautiful dreams. Cursed dreams… waiting for the sky to swallow them up. And we're waiting for you, dear listeners, to swallow this podcast up! We've had so much fun talking about Hayao Miyazaki this past year that it's a shame to see it coming to an end. Lucky for us, Miyazaki-san felt the same way and continued making films after this one! We discuss what it means to make a film you think will be your last as we head to the sky to discuss The Wind Rises, only on Normies Like Us. @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @JoeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/joehasinsta/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Project Hail Mary 388: Hail Mary, full of Dr. Ryland Grace, the podcast is with thee! On a very special episode we check in with the latest sci-fi adaptation of an Andy Weir book with the epic new blockbuster - Project Hail Mary! Can one Man (and one lil' Alien) really save all of humanity from extinction? Tune in to find out, only on Normies Like us! @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @JoeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/joehasinsta/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Host Ben Sudderth, Jr. & Irene Sudderth will be discussing The Truth, The Myths and The History behind the Quilts and how they affect the slaves route to freedom.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sudds-r-us-podcast--4574394/support.

Is your routine actually helping you, or is it the very thing wearing you down? In this week's episode, Rob and I get real about the dark side of consistency. We often lean on our daily habits to keep us on track, but sometimes those rigid schedules become the fastest path to burnout.We are diving into how to recognize when your routine has stopped serving your goals and started draining your energy. Whether you are building a business or pursuing a creative passion, finding the balance between structure and soul is everything. It is okay to pivot and it is okay to change the plan when it no longer feels right. Come join the conversation as we talk about how to protect your peace while still showing up for your dreams.

One Piece - Episode 387: When does a podcast die? When it's listenership falls? No! When they unsubscribe? No! When the hosts lose interest? No! When they run out of ideas for episodes? No! A podcast dies when you unsubscribe! So keep listening as we return to a very special series and talk One Piece Season 2! We enter the Grandline and discuss devil fruits as we cover the new Netflix series adapting the popular manga, only on Normies Like Us! Gum-Gum Subscribe! @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @JoeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/joehasinsta/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Scream 7 - Ep 386: Ghostface is back, and week the Normies dust off their voice changers and dive into Scream 7 — the latest entry in the legendary slasher franchise that asks the eternal question: how many times can you reboot terror before the killer reboots you? Grab your cordless phone, check the caller ID, and remember: in horror podcasts, anyone can be the host… or the victim. Scream 7 on Normies Like Us!

In this month's Get Rec'd episode, Jared is joined by Claire from Date with Us Podcast to swap video game recommendations and discuss Stray & Boyfriend Dungeon!! It's a long one folks so strap in, grab a snack, and enjoy this awesome episode. Find Claire and her streams here! Find Date with Us Podcast here! Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 am PST

Starting a business, making music, and navigating life all share one thing: the fear of the "worst-case scenario." In our very first episode, Rob and I dive into why that fear is often a lie. We share the origin story of our friendship and how we transitioned from facing major life adversities to realizing that those "worst" moments were actually the catalysts for our growth.We also discuss how we find balance and joy through the creative process of making music, and why entrepreneurship requires the same resilience as a difficult season in life. If you have ever felt stuck or afraid to take the next step, this conversation is for you.www.justusrobandbrandy.com

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Ep 385: Gather round, listeners, as your hosts put on their best puppet show to bring you the tale of Dunk and Egg and the new Game of Thrones spinoff “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms!” Aye, tho we may never see the end of the mainline Game of Thrones tale, and, yes, things don't look great for HBO either, but that won't hinder our love for this new show! So gather your army and prepare to dive in on Normies Like Us. @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Host Ben Sudderth, Jr. & Irene Sudderth will be discussing three significant areas of contribution to the African American experience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sudds-r-us-podcast--4574394/support.

Friend of Them Before Us, Katy Talento is a Harvard-trained epidemiologist, naturopathic doctor, and former Trump White House health policy advisor who spent two decades inside the DC healthcare machine — then left to help everyday people and employers outsmart it. She writes about health policy, natural medicine, and how to live like a human — from real food and hormonal health to how to cut your medical bills in half using rules she personally helped write. All of it's at KatyTalento.com.For some of her recent articles, check out:Infertile, her guest post for our TBU substack - https://thembeforeus.substack.com/p/infertileOutsmart the Medical Billing Trap — a free step-by-step playbook for patients to fight back against medical bills, using rules she personally helped write in the White House https://www.katytalento.com/p/outsmart-the-medical-billing-trap?r=158d0wHospitals are Soviet-style Hellscapes Unfit for Humans - A Patient, Caregiver and Policy Manifestohttps://www.katytalento.com/p/hospitals-are-soviet-style-hellscapesSee more from Katy at @katytalento for IG, X, LinkedIn and https://www.facebook.com/katytalento.nd/

Ponyo - Ep 384: Our long form series continues as your hosts have something "fishy" going on as we try and “sea” if it is possible for a little fish to transform into a little girl. We find out if Ponyo and Sosuke's dreams manage to stay afloat and whether or not their friendship will sink or swim on this nautical episode of Normies Like Us! WE LOVE HAM! @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Host Ben Sudderth, Jr. & Irene Sudderth will be celebrating Sir. Robert Smalls (April 1839 – February 1915) who was a slave, Union Navy Captain, Business Man and a Politician.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sudds-r-us-podcast--4574394/support.

What are we teaching our children about America, and what are we neglecting?Jenn is joined by Katie Broussard, founder of The Littlest Statesmen and author of The Great George Washington, the first book in a seven-part series that introduces young children to the lives and characters of America's Founders. A simple question from her three-year-old daughter about the Fourth of July led Katie to recognize how few resources exist to teach young children about the nation's history, ideals, and sacrifices. That realization became a calling.In this conversation, Katie explains why the early years matter in shaping a child's understanding of country, responsibility, and gratitude. She shares why stories of figures like George Washington and Betsy Ross belong alongside the fairy tales children already know. The discussion also examines why expressing appreciation for America's founding principles has become divisive and what that shift means for families.Find more from her at https://www.thelittleststatesmen.comMake sure you're following Them Before Us across all of our social media platforms, subscribe on thembeforeus.substack.com and consider joining our TBU Ambassador program!

Today in the business of podcasting: how Apple Podcasts embracing video widens one of the biggest on-ramps for podcasting, Triton Digital releases the 2025 U.S. Podcast Report, and a pitch for new standards to make programmatic tools report faster and with more clarity.Click here to find the links to every article mentioned on Sounds Profitable's website.

Today in the business of podcasting: how Apple Podcasts embracing video widens one of the biggest on-ramps for podcasting, Triton Digital releases the 2025 U.S. Podcast Report, and a pitch for new standards to make programmatic tools report faster and with more clarity.Click here to find the links to every article mentioned on Sounds Profitable's website.

Episode 383: ARC Raiders - We "Embark" from Speranza and head topside to battle it out with the Arc and our fellow raiders over a little bit of goop. We are talking the 2025 game awards "best multiplayer" winning "Arc Raiders" on Normies Like Us Hey, Raider! Don't shoot! @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Fallout Season 2 - Ep 382: We head back into the Wasteland to talk Fallout Season 2 on Normies Like Us. After Season 1 proved a video game adaptation could actually stick the landing, we break down the characters, factions, and lore threads that feel primed for expansion, plus the big questions Season 2 needs to answer. From Vault mysteries to Brotherhood politics and the tone-balancing act between bleak apocalypse and pitch-black humor, we speculate wildly, argue passionately, and absolutely overthink everything. Grab your RadAway and tune in—war never changes, but Normies gonna norm. @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

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Howl's Moving Castle - Ep 381: Our long form series continues as your hosts exit their dimensional door and wander into the whimsical, war-torn world of Howl's Moving Castle and ask the important question: Is Howl the most dramatic wizard of all time? We leak goo and grow feathers as we try to contain our excitement and break the curse that recording this podcast has become with another episode of Normies Like Us! We all have Billy Crystal in our hearts. @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Host Ben Sudderth, Jr. & Irene Sudderth will be celebrating Mary Ellen Pleasant (1814-1904) a silent housemaid, a strategic investor and a supporter of abolitionist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sudds-r-us-podcast--4574394/support.

Katy and Jenn talk about the #GreaterThan launch, a coalition of most major Christian and conservative groups and thought leaders, to retake marriage and restore it to the institution that best protects children in society. Learn more at greaterthancampaign.comThen Jenn has a conversation with Emilee Carpenter, an NY photographer who took the state to court over her objections to using her creative voice in violation of her conscience regarding marriage. Learn more about her and see her work at https://www.emileecarpenter.com/

About This Episode: 2025 Top 10 Films - Ep 380: New Year, New Normies, Last Year's Best of Lists! We count down our Top 10 Films of 2025, the movies that lived rent-free in our heads long after the credits rolled. We're breaking down what made 2025 such a memorable year at the movies, and it's certainly not the other theater goers that keep us showing up to the theater. Grab some popcorn and argue along with our hot takes and last ditch efforts at recommending hidden gems. Agree with us? Probably not—and that's half the fun! Somehow heartbreak feels good in a Normie like this. @Normies_Like_Us https://www.instagram.com/normies_like_us/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/_j__a___c___o__b_/ @Mike_Has_Insta https://www.instagram.com/mike_has_insta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Host Ben Sudderth, Jr. & Irene Sudderth reflects on celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. week and entering into Black History Month.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sudds-r-us-podcast--4574394/support.

28 Years Later The Bone Temple: Episode 379 - The Alpha becomes a Beta as the rage virus fights for survival in infected London and your hosts fight to pull off bleach blonde wigs as they discuss the new movie 28 Years Later The Bone Temple, only on Normies Like Us! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

How can governments incentivize couples to have more babies? What do you do when your fun mom group turns exclusive and "toxic"? And, in case you missed it, a "Here for the Comments" conversation about all the hate Katy got on her post about overturning Obergefell.

Stranger Things Series Finale: Episode 378 - It all comes down to this. On this episode of Normies Like Us, we're heading back to Hawkins one last time to talk about the final stretch of Season 5 and the series finale of Stranger Things. The bikes are parked, the gates are closing, and a show that defined a decade of genre TV has officially come to an end. We dig into the biggest moments from the last part of the season, the emotional hits, the character send-offs, and whether the finale delivered on all those years of buildup. Who stuck the landing? Which arcs paid off? What surprised us, disappointed us, or completely wrecked us? We break down the themes, the nostalgia, the horror, and the spectacle—without pretending we aren't a little sad to leave this world behind. Did Stranger Things finish strong? Did it give the Party the ending they deserved? And where does the whole series land now that the Upside Down is (finally) behind us? Light the Christmas lights one more time and join Normies Like Us as we say goodbye to Hawkins.

Send us a Question!QUARTERLY CATCH-UP: Movies & Us: Podcast, Instagram TV & Us: Podcast, Instagram Quarterly Catch-Up is a co-production between Cinematic Doctrine & Movies & Us! While answering a few questions about watching habits, we also talk about what else we've been up to this quarter, as well as our enjoyment over completing this lil' series. We hope you had a wonderful 2025, and we look forward to what 2026 will bring!Things Mentioned:A Man on the Inside (2024-X) (Series)Hedda (2025) (Movie)Jane Austen's Period Drama (2024) (Short Film)Sorry, Baby (2025) (Movie)Train Dreams (2025) (Movie)Mr. Scorsese (2025) (Series)It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This (2023) (Movie)Occult (2009) (Movie)Good Boy (2025) (Movie)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group

Avatar Fire and Ash: Episode 377 - We've mastered the other elements, but now Avatar has to master FIRE as we discuss the third entry in the global phenomenon Avatar: Fire and Ash on Normies Like Us! I see you! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/

Spirited Away: Episode 376 - This week on Normies Like Us, we finally step through the tunnel and into the bathhouse as we cover Hayao Miyazaki's beloved animated masterpiece, Spirited Away. For many, it's a childhood classic; for others, it's their first trip into the wonderfully strange world of Studio Ghibli. Either way, we're watching it with fresh eyes and very normal expectations. Grab your herbal tokens, don't forget your real name, and join us as Normies Like Us gets swept away. Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

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Special Guest Dirk Marshall of the VH US Podcast joins us this week to explore two lower budget Die Hard-inspired movies, both of which have women in the leading roles. IRRESISTIBLE FORCE (1993) features Cynthia Rothrock as a rookie cop partnered with Stacey Keach, who becomes trapped inside a mall taken over by terrorists.  Then Shannon Tweed, Robert Davi and Andrew Dice Clay star in NO CONTEST (1995) in which terrorists seize control of the “Miss Galaxy” beauty pageant.       VH US Podcast: https://www.vh-us.com   VH US Twitter: https://x.com/VHUS_Podcast   VH US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vhus_podcast/    VH US Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/vhuspodcast.bsky.social    Marshall's Haute Sauce: https://marshallshautesauce.com   Meaningful Marketplace Podcast: https://meaningful-marketplace-podcast.simplecast.com   Joy of Cooking Podcast: https://the-joy-of-cooking-podcast.simplecast.com      

Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1: Episode 373 - It's all been building to this. 10 years. 5 seasons. The number 1 Netflix original is finally coming to an end! We open portals, run from Monsters, and fight for our lives as we talk the totally tubular 80's classic Stranger Things! The 5th season has had its first few episodes released so we'll be hitting rewind to recap all the strange happenings on Normies Like Us! Leggo my Eggo Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

In this episode, Jenn talks with Aimee Huber of First Choice Women's Resource Centers and ADF attorney Gabriella McIntyre about how the New Jersey Attorney General has used his power to target a pro-life ministry that has never had a single complaint. First Choice has spent decades walking with women in their most vulnerable moments by offering real support, real resources, and real hope at no cost. Now the state is demanding years of private records, including donor names and addresses, while partnering with Planned Parenthood to undermine the work of those who actually help moms choose life.We look at what this kind of government intimidation means for women, for children, and for every nonprofit that depends on donor privacy and freedom from retaliation. And we talk about why ADF is taking this case to the Supreme Court to protect the rights of groups who refuse to bend to political pressure.Learn more at adflegal.org and join us in praying for Aimee and her team as they stand firm for the most vulnerable.https://adflegal.org/campaign/first-choice-womens-resource-centers-v-platkin/?sourcecode=11037542_r200