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Cherish or PerishEpisode 102- Cruel IntentionsHappy belated Pride! Check your hormones at the door, because this is an episode packed with handwritten love letters, Sarah Michelle Geller in silks and satins, Facebook marketplace treasures, and getting drunk on the water! Plus: Amanda’s sinuses and phone run amok, Desirae keeps the storyline (semi) straight, and so much more! You can email us your thoughts, opinions, movie suggestions, and more to cherishorperishpod@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! 2025-07-161h 08Cherish or PerishEpisode 101- The Sweetest ThingHappy New Year/Easter/420! We’re back baby, and we need you to give us $2! In this raunchy episode, we’re coming in HARD with the segues, demanding justice for ‘Hung’ victims, and making sure we’re all lubed up. Plus! Amanda screams, Desirae calls out the schemes, and seriously, fuck Grandma! Get at us with your thoughts, opinions, glamour shots, recipes, and love letters at cherishorperishpod@gmail.com. Tell us what movies you want to hear us talk about!2025-04-221h 32Cherish or PerishEpisode 100- Baby MamaWe made it to episode 100! In this golden episode, Desirae and Amanda leaned in and talked treating ourselves, breaking the glass ceiling, taking breaks, and Kiefer Sutherland?! Plus! One of you is the most special Cherishling of all and we love you very very much! Movie chat starts around 16:002024-12-311h 37Cherish or PerishEpisode 99- The Wedding SingerWe got 99 episodes, and all of them have audio problems! It’s a mega-episode folks: Desirae is shocked, Amanda loves the Big Banks, Drew Barrymore is getting a reassessment, and Adam Sandler is sending malevolent psychic energy (maybe)! PLUS! A terrible segue, another round of Let Us Rewrite Your Movie, and so. Many. CLIPS! We got lots of episode 100 business to discuss, so grab a snack and get comfy babes!Movie chat starts at 3:00 (that’s not a typo! really!) and episode 100 biz gets going around 55:00LINK TO THE POLL...2024-09-191h 36Cherish or PerishEpisode 98- 12 MonkeysIn this butterfly affected episode, Netflix is good again, Jeffrey Goines sucks, and lots of butts! Plus, Amanda makes a lot of big promises, Desirae sticks it to the Nepo Babies, and whatever you do, don’t lurk! Movie chat starts around 20:00.You can find a list of all our movies and judgments here: CHERISH OR PERISH MOVIE LISTAnd catch the next episode for your chance to vote on what movie you want us to give a second chance: whether a shot at redemption, or a consignment to...2024-08-091h 58Cherish or PerishEpisode 97- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindIn this HIPAA violating episode, Desirae and Amanda talk a suspicious amount about books for a movie podcast, going nuclear on exes, and how the body NEVER forgets. PLUS! Stop gamifying your life, a dissection of the manic pixie dream girl trope, and guess who is the Ice Princess and who is the Steam Queen?? Give us your thoughts and feelings at cherishorperishpod@gmail.com, we’d love to hear your judgments and movie suggestions!2024-07-261h 22Cherish or PerishEpisode 96- Office SpaceIn this completely baked episode, Amanda is in a Cage Rage, Desirae is all about PBS and the theater, and Jennifer Aniston is absolutely not a Joanna who loves Kung Fu. Plus! Lunch stealers are put on notice, deciding if you’re a Peter or a Samir, and the longest lightning round of all time! Happy belated 420! Check it out and let us know what you think at cherishorperishpod@gmail.com or on IG @cherishorperishpod. Thanks for listening! Movie chat starts around 09:002024-04-261h 33Cherish or PerishEpisode 95- Connie & CarlaIn this madcap and musical episode, Desirae and Amanda try their hardest to prioritize kindness, give good feedback, and be on their very best behavior. Plus, brain balms, Mary is a real Anne, and way too much Jeff! Movie chat starts at about 6:00 We’re switching up the format a little bit, let us know what you think at cherishorperishpod@gmail.com or on IG @cherishorperishpod!2024-04-181h 14Cherish or PerishEpisode 94- The PeacemakerIn this geopolitically thrilling episode, Desirae reports on a lesbian-free lesbian film, Amanda does an absolutely rotten segue, and our hosts show a little Kristen Stewart appreciation. Plus! An open invitation to George Clooney to come on the show to chat about stunt work, more evidence of the lackluster education provided by American public schools, and don't forget to take deep breaths!Let us know your thoughts, suggestions, recommendations, or whatever ol' thing is on your mind at cherishorperishpod@gmail.com 2024-03-261h 19Cherish or PerishEpisode 93- The Quick & the DeadIn this dusty n’ gritty episode, Desirae has an idea to save the cinema, Amanda finds a great bad movie, and everyone should start drinking more to save the world! Plus, You can take the Gene Hackman out of Metropolis, but you can’t take the Lex Luthor out of Gene Hackman and BABY LEO!! Awww! UwUMovie chat starts around 13:302024-02-231h 17Cherish or PerishEpisode 92- My Best Friend's WeddingIn this pick-me-girl of an episode, we got TRAITOR TALK! Amanda and Desirae still can’t get Dylan McDermott Mulroney Everett right, love Cameron Diaz, and do the math on age gap relationships. Plus! Gay best friends need to unionize, Sports magazine, Chicago love, and we predict the future!We’d love to hear from you! Email us at cherishorperishpod@gmail.com, with your thoughts, judgments, movie suggestions, or any ol’ thing!2024-02-091h 16Cherish or PerishEpisode 91- 10 Things I Hate About YouHappy 2024, Cherishlings! Amanda & Desirae are back and bursting with energy, ready to take to task the movies of yesteryear and truly decide: shall they remain cherished, or shall they PERISH?!In this Seattle-centric Y2K-era episode, our hosts ask: Who would win Survivor? (spoiler: neither of us); Is this Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s worst character? And should we have read the play? (Another spoiler: no).PLUS! A scorching hot segue, a secret inspiration of Tommy Wiseau, crazy extra hair, and so many digressions! 2024-01-221h 36Cherish or PerishEpisode 90- Skeleton KeyIn this long-delayed episode, Amanda and Desirae discuss incenstuous dating shows, disasters to befall New Orleans, main character footwear, and the belovedness of the Getting Ready Montage. Plus! Pre-release thoughts on ‘Barbie’ (precious!), Amanda mispronounces Gena Rowlands one thousand times, and Criss Angel appreciation! (Recorded 06/26/23)AND! We have a special bonus episode out now: A Skeleton Key Watch Along! Kick back with Amanda, Desirae, their very patient spouses, and a mountain of snacks to watch the movie before listening to the episode- it’s just like being there, complete with TumTum making a racket! Find it wherever you fo...2023-11-081h 14Cherish or PerishEpisode 90.5- BONUS! Skeleton Key Watch AlongSkeleton Key Watch Along! Kick back with Amanda, Desirae, their very patient spouses, and a mountain of snacks to watch the movie before listening to the episode- it’s just like being there, complete with TumTum making a racket! 2023-11-081h 43Cherish or PerishJosie & The PussycatsOn this rockin’ episode, Amanda and Desirae take a whirlwind tour through audio vogueing, badvertising, what reality shows they would thrive on, and the unparalleled cringe of Facebook Memories. PLUS! Take the Evil Dead Rise Challenge: are you Team Desirae or Team Amanda? Movie chat starts at 15:002023-06-121h 15Cherish or PerishEpisode 88- Kill Bill Vol. I & IIOn this vengeance tale of an episode, Desirae and Amanda go deep on all the gossip, conjecture, and bloodshed of Quentin Tarantino's early aughts double header Kill Bill. Plus! Amanda is obsessed with Mamma Mia!, Desirae has some theories, and welcome back Spotify listeners!2023-05-121h 53Cherish or PerishEpisode 87- Fallen & John QOn this otolaryngological episode, Amanda’s sinuses are a mess, Desirae can listen faster than a normal human, and it’s the Denzel-aissance! We give a shout out to our stalkers, talk AT LENGTH about the Oscars (so timely!), and provide confusing cat advice. PLUS Steve’s movie picks, which also star Denzel Washington! We can’t get enough of the guy!2023-04-131h 47Cherish or PerishEpisode 86- Primal FearIn this episode of many personalities, Desirae and Amanda drop some Bible spoilers, make an impassioned plea to media companies, and identify some murderous dickmatization. Plus IMDB gets it right for a change, 90s lawyers go hard, and some Gregory Hoblit appreciation! 2023-02-161h 23Cherish or PerishEpisode 84- Vampire's KissIn this bloody and confusing episode, Desirae loves bad girls, Amanda spoils 1899 (literally, skip 13:45-17:45 to avoid spoilers for the show ‘1899’), vampire narratives form a foundation for worker unionization, and it’s the final episode of the 2022 Halloween Horror Extravaganza- Christmas Edition!Movie chat starts around 20:002022-12-211h 21Cherish or PerishEpisode 83- The Faculty & Jeepers CreepersHalloween may be in the rear view mirror much like a murderous gargoyle in an old truck, but the Extravaganza will go on! In this heavily researched episode, Amanda and Desirae tell Hugh Laurie to watch out for creeps, get to the source of public school budget woes, experience some technical difficulties, and celebrate a hero of the service industry! 2022-11-211h 56Cherish or PerishEpisode 82- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyIn this classy episode, Amanda makes a bold pronouncement and Desirae knows what men want: bears talking to dogs. Plus: offensive cameos, shilling for corporations, and a very haunting tune! Movie chat starts: 6:00 (we got right into it on this one!)2022-09-291h 20Cherish or PerishEpisode 81- FreewayIn this tonally confusing episode, Amanda has a flashback, Desirae knows where to find teen action, Brittney Murphy is unhinged, Reese Witherspoon is evolving, and romance is dead. PLUS! More frightening kissing, fraught racial reckonings, and we forgot how the movie ends! Movie chat starts around 10:302022-08-231h 18Cherish or PerishEpisode 80- Drowning MonaIn this Covid positive episode, Desirae and Amanda are talking the best Spice Girls and way to watch TV, service industry entitlements to public fornication, more Disney junk, and potato salad- America’s scourge! PLUS The Circle is back and so is LIGHTNING ROUND! Movie chat starts around 8:302022-07-141h 08Cherish or PerishEpisode 79- Working GirlIn this career-minded episode, the Cherishlings write a hit romantic comedy, Amanda does a masterful impression, Desirae reveals her interesting cleaning technique, and special guest Jess coins a delightfully alliterative but sadly necessary catchphrase. Plus! Fashion montages, cinematography tips, and friendship!Movie chat starts around 11:002022-06-091h 42Cherish or PerishEpisode 78- A Fish Called WandaOn this caper of an episode we’re talking Brits, fish, Euphoria, bad decisions, and so much more! Plus Desirae doesn’t remember plots, Amanda doesn’t remember anything, and our website is going away! Be sure to follow us on IG @cherishorperishpod and wherever you get your podcasts!Movie chat starts at 15:152022-04-291h 06Cherish or PerishEpisode 77- MimicOn this sticky, clicky episode, Amanda and Desirae are risk assessing, discussing international lifestyles, deciding whether they should become a Yellowjackets podcast, and play a round of “Mira Sorvino, Mena Suvari, Brittany Murphy or Natasha Lyonne?”!2022-03-171h 13Cherish or PerishEpisode 76- Miss CongenialityWe're back baby! Desirae and Amanda kick off Season 3 of Cherish or Perish with Y2K classic Miss Congeniality! Feminism is defined, Sandy's back, wrinkles are embossed, napkins get in the mix, it's a madness- PLUS! Get out of the house!2022-02-1752 minCherish or PerishEpisode 75- The Truth About Cats & DogsIn this rollerskating dog of an episode, Desirae gets hot, Amanda goes ape, women are falling over, and there are SO MANY psychologists! Plus, beauty tips and how to make egg foo young on your head!Movie chat starts at 13:002021-11-111h 19Cherish or PerishEpisode 74- Halloween Horror Extravaganza 2021In this bonkers episode, Desirae and Amanda are putting the EXTRA in Extravaganza! Our intrepid hosts put TWENTY EIGHT horror movies up for ultimate judgment: which shall be cherished, and which shall be PERISHED?! Don’t miss this epic holiday episode!2021-10-311h 56
Cherish or PerishEpisode 73- Dead Alive & Shaun of the DeadIn this undead episode, our hosts do more Disney schilling, Desirae has a message about road safety, we cover all the types of gore, and Amanda pities the fools. Plus a very triggering Halloween Horror Extravaganza announcement!Dead Alive chat: 13:00Shaun of the Dead: 42:452021-10-211h 17
Cherish or PerishEpisode 72- Scream 2 & Serial Mom (w/ Anything Bones)In this skeletal episode we dive further into Desirae’s intense superfandom, Amanda’s suspicion timeline, and gauche murders. Plus podcast pals Anything Bones join in asking: did you just hock a loogie on my baby? Find Anything Bones podcast on all the steaming apps, IG, FB, and on the web!Scream 2 chat: 10:10Serial Mom chat: 54:002021-10-141h 45
Cherish or PerishEpisode 71- The Lost BoysIn this photophobic episode, Amanda and Desirae talk about the failed war on drugs, the terror and inaccuracy of stranger danger, and SAX MAN! Plus 80s fashion, California geography, peanut butter boppers, and so much more!Movie chat starts at 8:002021-10-081h 00
Cherish or PerishEpisode 69- The Howling & Ginger SnapsIt’s Halloween Horror Extravaganza and on this hair-raising episode Amanda and Desirae would still happily take that HBO money, determine that Fandan-gone, and do the hard work so you don’t have to. PLUS! Mixed up metaphors, more Marvel mess, and so many mangled dogs!Movie chat:The Howling: 12:00Ginger Snaps: 44:002021-09-231h 35
Cherish or PerishEpisode 68 - The NotebookThe final episode of Basic Girl Autumn is here! This week Amanda & Desirae watch The Notebook and express their disgust of plantation weddings. Lots of excitement for the Halloween Horror Extravaganza, which starts next week!2021-09-171h 16
Cherish or PerishEpisode 66- How to Lose a Guy in 10 DaysIt may be Basic Girl Autumn, but Cherish or Perish still gettin’ nasty! In this week’s clit-centric episode, Desirae and Amanda decide ‘are you a pumpkin ho or a cinnamon ho?’, lay down some tips for CWBs, and demand that you take your hands off sex workers’ internet business! Plus more IMDB fuckery, “sell out” existentialism, and SOMEBODY FLIP FLOPS!Movie chat starts around 17:302021-09-021h 14Cherish or PerishEpisode 65- Coyote Ugly & Magic MikeIt’s the final episode of Sleazy Summer! It’s time to decide if you can’t fight the moonlight, or if riding the pony is the way to go. In this episode, Amanda is enraged by Violet’s lack of passion and Desirae fails to hide her attraction to Channing Tatum's dance moves.2021-08-271h 36
Cherish or PerishEpisode 64- Zack and Miri Make a PornoSummer continues to sizzzzzzle and we got SPORTS FEVER! Desirae and Amanda offer up a lesson on being happy with the werewolves you have, call in a favor to Kevin Smith, and make some casting decisions for Game of Thrones.2021-08-191h 06
Cherish or PerishEpisode 63- Basic Instinct & ShowgirlsIt’s Sleazy Summer on Cherish or Perish! Amanda and Desirae get salacious n’ sultry with a Paul Verhoeven double feature: surprising murders, shocking looks, and literally unbelievable sex scenes, plus so much more! Grab your ice pick and chicken tenders, this is a wild one!2021-08-121h 21
Cherish or PerishEpisode 62-Airplane! & The BeastmasterIn this blissfully wedded episode, our hosts get into 2 movies picked by their beautiful (and patient) spouses: one is the MOST CHERISHED MOVIE in the history of the podcast...and the other is also a movie that is discussed! Plus: Amanda reveals the moment she realized she was straight, Desirae reveals her love of beaks, another horror movie poll, and is it getting HORNY in here?! Airplane chat starts at 5:00The Beastmaster chat starts at 27:002021-08-051h 20
Cherish or PerishEpisode 61 - Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Wayne's WorldOur last Summer Blockbuster episode is full of dumb dudes and good times. Amanda and Desirae continue discussing their love for Nicholas Cage, and they also consider making the podcast all about The ButterCream Gang.If you’d like to jump ahead to the movie talk, starting times are listed below.00:16:15 - Bill & Teds00:36:56 - Waynes World2021-07-301h 10
Cherish or PerishEpisode 60- SpeedOn this 50mph episode, Desirae and Amanda talk EVEN MORE Marvel garbage, decide that this is an ASMR podcast now, and celebrate Beth Grant: cinema’s greatest That Lady! PLUS! More movie polls, havoc on the subways, and death to romance!2021-07-2253 min
Cherish or PerishEpisode 59 - The Fast & the Furious and Ocean's ElevenThis week we have a Summer Blockbuster DOUBLE FEATURE! Amanda discovers that she's obsessed with The Fast and Furious franchise, and for some reason, Desirae stands up for George Clooney in Ocean's Eleven.If you'd like to jump ahead to the movie talk, starting times are listed below.10:40 - The Fast and The Furious35:50 - Ocean's Eleven2021-07-151h 07
Cherish or PerishEpisode 58- Minority ReportIn this time crime of an episode, Desirae is calling out all the partiers, Amanda is advocating for Hot Vaxx Summer, everyone’s being irresponsible with eyeballs, and nihilists are popping up EVERYWHERE! Plus: Outsider vs. Outlander, bad security, and CONFUSION!Movie chat starts at 10:002021-07-061h 01
Cherish or PerishEpisode 57- Jurassic ParkWe’re kicking off our Summer Blockbusters theme this week with Dinosaur Fever! In this episode, Desirae and Amanda take a majestical trip to Jurassic Park and recall the childhood wonder of watching it for the first time.Jurassic Park talk starts at 00:05:502021-07-0144 min
Cherish or PerishEpisode 55- Big TroubleThis week we celebrate Desirae’s birthday by watching one of her favorites, Big Trouble. They talk about the sexiness of Rene Russo, get into the dangers of public water gun shootings, and are confused by the lack of Cuban’s in Miami. The movie introduction is at 00:09:372021-06-1751 min
Cherish or PerishEpisode 54- 500 Days of SummerIn this heartbreaking episode, Desirae can’t contain her excitement, Amanda deeply connects with a precocious child, and everyone wants you to get out of the damn HOV lane! Plus: roughing it, the parameters of a Romantic Comedy, being a Tom, and just send a card already!Movie chat starts around 13:302021-06-101h 01
Cherish or PerishEpisode 53- My Blue Heaven and Sugar & SpiceOne year later and we’re still having a blast revisiting these movies with all of you. THANK YOU for listening through our journey of various audio quality and horrible name pronunciations. In this anniversary episode, we celebrate our dedication to consistent podcast posting and discuss whether rich people are allowed to rob grocery stores.08:40 - My Blue Heaven36:03 - Sugar & Spice2021-06-031h 05
Cherish or PerishEpisode 52- I Know What You Did Last Summer Movie & MusicSummer’s here and we’re vaxxed n’ wild! In this darkly secretive episode, wizard fights, Amanda’s screenplay ‘I Know What You Did Already’, what’s up with cap sleeves, and yet again fixing Hollywood’s mistakes. Plus so much 90s music you’ll grow jncos where your legs used to be!Movie talk 9:00Soundtrack talk 40:002021-05-2757 min
Cherish or PerishEpisode 51- Twister Movie & MusicIn this heavily researched episode, summer predictions are made (forecast: poppin’ off), the formula for horror is revealed, another Pullman/Paxton Situation occurs, and we learn about the lifestyle of sharing a birthday with Helen Hunt. Plus! Cruise Ship Shania!Twister talk: 9:30Soundtrack talk: 46:002021-05-201h 04
Cherish or PerishEpisode 50- Lost Highway Movie & MusicOn this dark and confusing episode, Desirae and Amanda discuss the film and soundtrack of David Lynch’s “Lost Highway”! Our intrepid hosts reveal the dangers of silk on silk, the origins of vibes, an obscure Rizzoli and Isles connection, and a general indifference to male sexual dysfunction. Plus JAZZ, BABY!Movie talk starts around 10:30Soundtrack talk starts around 42:002021-05-131h 17
Cherish or PerishEpisode 49- Reality Bites Movie & MusicWe’re kicking off Movies & Music month with a Generation X classic!! Amanda and Desirae express their deep dissatisfaction with Lelaina’s choice of Troy, then revisit their first movie soundtrack! Also, if you don’t love the new Mortal Kombat movie, you’re dumb.Reality Bites discussion starts at 14:202021-05-061h 23
Cherish or PerishEpisode 48- Overboard and Captain Ron w/ special guest Jess DunganIt’s our “Kurt Russell on Boats” episode! In this naughtily nautical spectacular, Amanda and Desirae welcome special guest Jess Dungan to discuss/emotionally process some childhood favorites. PLUS! Amanda needs a vacation, Desirae is Catfishing, Jess brings some fascinating trivia, and EVERYONE IS FIRED!Overboard discussion begins about 11:45Captain Ron discussion begins about 41:002021-04-291h 22
Cherish or PerishEpisode 47- Dazed & Confused and The Big LebowskiIn the wake of 420, Amanda and Desirae revisit two stoner classics. They get into the absurdness of Maude wanting to have a baby with The Dude in The Big Lebowski and decide if Wooderson from Dazed & Confused is creepy enough.2021-04-221h 23
Cherish or PerishEpisode 46- SuperbadIn this episode, Amanda and Desirae reflect on classic films starring Joan Crawford and discuss one of the most disturbing conspiracy theories of our time before diving into Superbad and all the female objectification and toxic masculinity throughout it.Superbad discussion begins at 10:212021-04-1558 min
Cherish or PerishEpisode 45- Empire RecordsIn this Dishwalla of an episode, Amanda and Desirae get nostalgic over white guy scatting, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and teen cruelty. Plus they reveal The Cardinal Rule of Drama and play a rousing game of “what’s the overhead of this small business?!” (Movie chat starts at about the 9:50 mark)2021-04-081h 11
Cherish or PerishEpisode 44- April Fool’s DayIn this foolish episode, the hosts talk good vs. bad pranks, grapple with problematic faves of the past, and discover the greatest song OF ALL TIME! Plus Desirae makes potions and Amanda wants everyone dead! If you want to get straight to the movie chat:April Fool’s Day ‘86: 09:30April Fool’s Day ‘08: 37:152021-04-011h 24
Cherish or PerishEpisode 43- Thelma and LouiseIn the final Women's History month episode, Amanda and Desirae discuss the relatability of both Thelma & Louise, especially when it comes to the bad decisions that they make. They also encourage you to swing your big vaccine energy and go ahead and take those COVID-19 vaccine selfies! Thelma & Louise begins at 00:09:20.2021-03-2555 min
Cherish or PerishEpisode 42- Heathers and Jawbreaker (w/ guest Michael Castillo)Our first guest, Michael Castillo, joins Desirae and Amanda as they get totally gagged with chainsaws! They get into it on Nicolas Cage’s remarriage, the bullshit that is the term “date rape”, hidden foot fetish content, and thick loafer energy! (note: we had some audio issues on this one particularly in the intro. We start talking Heathers at 9:35 and the issue is mostly resolved by 11:10)2021-03-181h 39
Cherish or PerishEpisode 41- Steel Magnolias and Fried Green TomatoesIn this rathuh suthuhn episode, Amanda and Desirae determine that HOAs suck, Investigation Discovery is shady, not everything is caused by hormones, and cannibalism is not the answer!2021-03-111h 33
Cherish or PerishEpisode 40- A League of Their OwnIn this All-American episode, Desirae and Amanda explore the cinematic universe of Glenn Danzig, are yet again are stymied by time, determine their dream roles, and make MANY surprising reveals!2021-03-041h 12
Cherish or PerishEpisode 39- Shakespeare in Love and A Knight’s TaleIn this Olde Tymey episode Amanda and Desirae talk horses, hair, heartthrobs, and history! Plus a detailed guide on playing wingman, the cheapest place to drink in Orlando in 2004, and of course Nicolas Cage comes up because, duh?2021-02-251h 29
Cherish or PerishEpisode 38- High FidelityIn this episode, Desirae and Amanda battle technology, talk about body hair, take a trip through time, and welcome yet another John Cusack character into The Worst Dudes Hall of Fame!2021-02-181h 02
Cherish or PerishEpisode 37- AmélieIn this VERY FRONCH episode, Desirae goes rogue on the showbook, Amanda wants to know who that lusty skeleton is, a primer on mosh pit etiquette, and tips for culling your social herd. Sacré bleu!2021-02-111h 07
Cherish or PerishEpisode 36- Cry Baby and Down With LoveIt’s a very tear-soaked and chocolate-stained episode of Cherish or Perish! Desirae wants to know: where all the serial killers at? Amanda fails at feminism and dives into regrettable choices in kids’ room decor. And the debate rages on: Is Renee Zellweger any good?2021-02-041h 43
Cherish or PerishEpisode 35- Face/OffIt’s the final week of Nicolas Cage Month 2021 and Amanda and Desirae take on listeners’ number one Cage Flick Pick: Face/Off! In this episode our intrepid hosts talk about how we talk about serial killers too much, the worst ways to deal with loss, complicated sibling relationships, and face touching (don’t do it!)2021-01-281h 12
Cherish or PerishEpisode 34- Adaptation.It’s week 3 of Nicolas Cage Month 2021 and Desirae and Amanda get real deep on this one! They talk narcissism of self-loathing, breath control, narrative reality, and decide who’s real and who’s fake. Plus check out cherishorperishpod.com for a special treat for our cherished listeners!2021-01-211h 00
Cherish or PerishEpisode 33- The Rock and National TreasureIt’s the second installment of Nicolas Cage Month 2021! In this episode, Amanda and Desirae talk fireworks, goo goo eyes, and big TVs; get a little lesson in UK geography; and make one thing absolutely clear: do not tell them to shut up!2021-01-141h 36
Cherish or PerishEpisode 32- Con AirCherish or Perish kicks off 2021 with Nicolas Cage Month! In this episode Desirae further enrages Christopher Nolan, and Amanda has disturbing urges. Plus the hosts uncover a wild country music controversy, reveal the secret to fame, determine what kind of man is your type of guy, and expose The Creator of the Heart of the Internet! 2021-01-071h 14
Cherish or PerishBonus Episode #1- 2020 Year End ReviewAmanda and Desirae take a look back at this ridiculous year and talk about their favorite episodes, movies, characters, and more from the first season of Cherish or Perish! Which movies did our intrepid hosts find the scariest, funniest, most surprising, and...horniest? Plus the winners of the Nicolas Cage Month 2021 poll and so much more in this bonus episode!2021-01-0158 min
Cherish or PerishEpisode 31- Four RoomsLike a demented Ryan Seacrest, Cherish or Perish ushers in the New Year with a regifting masterclass, Lily Taylor Tomlin, a reigniting of the phone wars, and repeatedly breaking the rule of toplessness on the podcast. Plus! How do you identify Madonna? (Recorded 12/20/20)2020-12-311h 07
Cherish or PerishEpisode 30- A Christmas Story and National Lampoon's Christmas VacationMerry Christmas from Cherish or Perish! Warm yourself in the glow of these roasted Christmas classics- In this episode Desirae reveals the root of her weird relationship to hot sauce, Amanda puts her liberal arts degree to questionable use, it’s determined which ‘A Christmas Story’ cast member grew up to be hot (spoiler: it’s Farkus), and should we have started gift shopping already? (recorded 12/13/20)2020-12-241h 11
Cherish or PerishEpisode 29- Die Hard and The Long Kiss GoodnightIn this action-packed holiday episode, Amanda and Desirae declare death to Christmas, celebrate Alan Rickman, wish for amnesia-skills, and advocate for something wildly unexpected. Plus! Do you have the detonators? Because, TBH? We really need those detonators. (Recorded 12/06/20)2020-12-171h 32
Cherish or PerishEpisode 28- GremlinsIn this horrifyingly holiday-tastic episode, Desirae and Amanda ask: Who would get kicked off the island first in ‘Cherish or Perish Survivor’? What is the gestational cycle of Mogwais? At what point does Customer Service go too far? And what about the dog?!?! (recorded 12/3/20)2020-12-1048 min
Cherish or PerishEpisode 27- Home AloneBreak out the twinkle lights and blowtorches, it’s Christmas Movie Season! Amanda and Desirae kick it off with a 90s fave and discuss Christmas Hair, Butt Attention, and Kevin McAllister as the original American Psycho. Plus! A shout out to Matthew Lillard's sister and should Quentin Tarantino be allowed to laugh? (Recorded 11/22/20)2020-12-031h 05
Cherish or PerishEpisode 26- VibesIt’s Amanda’s birthday! In this episode, Desirae and Amanda talk turkey, literally. Plus! They parse out comments from compliments, celebrate Peter Falk, share a fun holiday anecdote, and have the final word on “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. Stay home and listen while gorging yourself on pie! (Recorded 11/15/20)2020-11-2653 min
Cherish or PerishEpisode 25- The Truman Show and Being John MalkovichIn this episode we have a new president and a GHOST! Amanda and Desirae ask the tough questions: are Kylie and Kendall living in the Matrix? What’s up with puppets? Who’s in all these old people bodies? And an exciting announcement for 2021! (recorded 11/08/20)2020-11-191h 26
Cherish or PerishEpisode 24- Dave and Wag the DogIn this patriotic episode Desirae and Amanda decide that Hitchcock is pretty good and Chelsea Peretti is definitely great, discuss the fantasy of morally competent politicians, and debate the best soundtrack for undermining global democracy. Plus! Why does evil have such bad hair? (recorded 11/01/20)2020-11-121h 28
Cherish or PerishEpisode 23- Jennifer's Body and The WitchIn the final episode of Halloween Horror Extravaganza 2020, Amanda and Desirae defend bad girls, get down with the Olde Tyme Religion, figure out what kind of witches they want to be, and deliver a message from Big Candy. (Recorded 10/18/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com!2020-11-051h 46
Cherish or PerishEpisode 22- House on Haunted Hill and Stir of EchoesIt’s the penultimate episode of Halloween Horror Extravaganza 2020! Amanda continues to deny the horror of the leather scene, Desirae can spot a hairpiece from fifty yards, the rise of the Cheperish, nosy neighbors and their uses, PLUS the reveal of the final Halloween Horror Extravaganza movies! (Recorded 10/11/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com!2020-10-291h 31
Cherish or PerishEpisode 21- The Witches and Hocus PocusIt’s week 6 of Halloween Horror Extravaganza! In this episode Amanda and Desirae get into late night internet research, the ironic terror instilled by ‘Stranger Danger’, inflatable cats, and of course Nicolas Cage. (recorded 10/4/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com !2020-10-221h 47
Cherish or PerishEpisode 20- Final Destination and Paranormal ActivityIt’s week 5 of Halloween Horror Extravaganza! In this episode Amanda broadcasts from her bunker, Desirae finds logistical flaws in Death’s design, and time makes fools of us all. Plus, find out which celebrity looks like a Jeremy Renner Time Traveler! (Recorded 09/27/20)Join the Cherish or Perish Podcast community at cherishorperishpod.com2020-10-151h 11
Cherish or PerishEpisode 19- Flatliners and In the Mouth of MadnessIt’s week 4 of Halloween Horror Extravaganza! In this psychologically horrifying episode, Amanda and Desirae prove there is no afterlife, explore the allure of Sam Neill and garbage disposals, debate flaps and their uses, and discuss Kevin Bacon’s ‘Heart and Souls’ moment. It’s a callback! (Recorded 09/20/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com2020-10-081h 22
Cherish or PerishEpisode 18- The Ring and The GrudgeIt’s week 3 of Cherish or Perish Halloween Horror Extravaganza 2020! In this episode the record is set straight on Seattle rain, Amanda gets very passionate about horse privacy, Desirae explains Lighthouse Town People, and what’s up with straight men calling their partners ‘kiddo’? PLUS BONUS HHE SECRET EPISODE ANNOUNCEMENT! (recorded 9/13/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com2020-10-011h 22
Cherish or PerishEpisode 17- The Witches of Eastwick and Practical MagicIt’s week 2 of the Cherish or Perish Halloween Horror Extravaganza 2020! In this episode Amanda and Desirae play Would You Rather: vampires vs. witches, investigate the death of John Updike, and discuss two movies about women that still fail the Bechdel test. Plus, Amanda becomes obsessed and Desirae channels Cher! (recorded 9/6/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com2020-09-241h 35
Cherish or PerishEpisode 16- Alien and Event HorizonIt’s the Cherish or Perish Halloween Horror Extravaganza 2020 kick off! We’re getting the party started with a pair of Space Horror classics! Plus, Desirae shares her opinions on hentai and pumpkin spice lattes, Amanda takes a trip in a rave maze, and A SPECIAL SPOOKY THEME SONG! We didn’t even know! (recorded 8/30/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-09-171h 38
Cherish or PerishEpisode 15- Hook and JumanjiIn this episode Amanda and Desirae discuss quarantine beauty, death in children’s movies, time travel failures, and a BIG FUN ANNOUNCEMENT! (recorded 8/23/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-09-101h 24
Cherish or PerishEpisode 14- Raising Arizona and Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsIn this episode Amanda and Desirae are trapped in a ‘Groundhog’s Day’ of media consumption, go hard on Ellen, get into debate #2 regarding the attractiveness of Nicolas Cage, and get drawn into the underworld. (Recorded 8/16/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-09-031h 31
Cherish or PerishEpisode 13- Adventures in Babysitting and Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s DeadIn this episode Amanda and Desirae talk about Rizzoli and Isles (again), the scam that is college, Amanda has her mind blown by not-Paul Rudd, and Desirae has her mind blown by Keith Coogan (Recorded 08/09/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-08-271h 48
Cherish or PerishEpisode 12- Hello Again and Death Becomes HerIn this episode Desirae and Amanda talk letting go of anger, the expectations of women, proper skin care, and SPORTS! Also, still working on that theme song! (Recorded 08/02/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-08-201h 44
Cherish or PerishEpisode 11- Single White Female and Wild ThingsIn this episode Amanda and Desirae are pleasantly surprised and discuss clip-on earrings, skepticism over the circumstances of Kevin Bacon’s nudity, overlong sex scenes making movie night awkward, and protest safety. PLUS! We’re still working on a theme song. Still. (recorded 7/25/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-08-131h 23
Cherish or PerishEpisode 10- Valley Girl and Peggy Sue Got MarriedIn this episode Desirae falls into the dark web, Amanda gets hot n’ bothered, plus the odyssey of Nicolas Cage’s teeth and the failures of nepotism. (recorded 7/21/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-08-061h 31
Cherish or PerishEpisode 9- Bandits and Quick ChangeIn this episode Desirae is capable but not arrogant, Amanda is shamed by Bonnie Tyler, and the battle continues in Kathleen Turner vs. Cybil Shepherd with contenders Cate Blanchett vs. Rene Russo! (recorded 7/9/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-07-301h 32
Cherish or PerishEpisode 8- Poltergeist and The People Under the StairsIn this episode Amanda and Desirae talk arts n’ crafts, the versatility of #girlboss Samara of ‘The Ring’, the American dream of a TV in every room, and the “So Funny” drinking game! (recorded 6/30/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-07-231h 12
Cherish or PerishEpisode 7- What About Bob? and The Great OutdoorsEpisode 7- What About Bob? & The Great OutdoorsThis summertime episode is all about MEN! And the toxic stew in which they’re trapped! PLUS! Vacation FOMO, a new microphone (but same old Wifi) and Desirae and Amanda investigate whether a bear has been sexualized. (recorded 6/28/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-07-161h 16
Cherish or PerishEpisode 6- Splash and MannequinIn this episode Amanda and Desirae talk about gross men, the history of the PG-13 rating, Amanda’s internet still sucks, and Desirae’s computer EXPLODES WITH ANGER! Also a correction: the next episode (ep 7) movies will be What About Bob? and The Great Outdoors (recorded 6/14/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-07-091h 08
Cherish or PerishEpisode 5- Heart & Souls and Chances AreAmanda and Desirae get into it in this MEGA episode! They talk activism, love, relationships, marriage, write an award winning reboot, oh, and discuss a couple early-career Robert Downey Jr. movies. Buckle up, babies! (recorded 6/7/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-03-101h 32
Cherish or PerishEpisode 4- Buffalo '66 and The House of YesIn this episode Amanda and Desirae talk about their introductions to independent movies, The Birth of a Karen, Amanda says “cinema” for the 629th time, and continues to await a new microphone (sorry for the audio quality!) (recorded 05/31/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-03-061h 20
Cherish or PerishEpisode 3- Bram Stoker's Dracula and Buffy the Vampire SlayerIn this episode Desirae and Amanda discuss women’s sexual liberation according to men, the history of the Valley Girl, Saved By the Bell as an avoidance tactic, proper break-up etiquette, and David Arquette is back! (Recorded 5/31/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-03-031h 07
Cherish or PerishEpisode 2- Pulp Fiction and Boogie NightsDesirae and Amanda talk about teen punk documentarians, how much milkshakes cost, well-established CROW, and Amanda reveals a shocking secret. (recorded 5/12/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-03-021h 14
Cherish or PerishEpisode 1- Clueless and ScreamIn the inaugural episode of Cherish or Perish, Amanda and Desirae talk Carole Baskin, 90’s fashion, the tragedy of swing revival, and their complex feelings about David Arquette . (recorded 05/09/20)Join the Cherish or Perish community at cherishorperishpod.com - Comment on the episodes, send us movie suggestions, exclusive blog content, and more all for free!2020-02-2657 min