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Wistful Thinking077 Safe (1995)In week three of quarantine, Cara makes Jordan watch one of her favorite unsettling movies, Todd Haynes’s environmental illness thriller, Safe (1995).2020-03-301h 01
Wistful Thinking076 28 Days Later (2002)In week two of quarantine, Jordan and Cara talk about 28 Days Later, quarantine depression, supply chains, and finding out who they are in times of crisis.2020-03-231h 05
Wistful Thinking075 Wistful PandemicJordan and Cara take a break from nostalgia to have a conversation about Covid 19. Dear everyone: STAY HOME!2020-03-161h 39
Wistful Thinking074 Now That's What I Call Wistful ThinkingJordan and Cara go where they’ve never gone before: music! They kick off their music series with their top five childhood songs, which includes tracks by The Beach Boys, Queen, Fiona Apple, Rilo Kiley, Blink 182, MSI, Alanis Morisette, Saves the Day, and The Smashing Pumpkins.2020-03-051h 34
Wistful Thinking073 Frida KahloCara and Jordan continue Surrealist February with a discussion about one of Cara’s biggest influences, Frida Kahlo, the 2002 biopic about her produced by and starring Salma Hayek, the dirty business of being a professional artist, and making art about illness and disability.2020-02-201h 06
Wistful Thinking072 Luis BunuelJordan and Cara start surreal February with a slew of Luis Bunuel films. They talk about The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Un Chien Andalou, Land Without Bread, and one very important toilet scene from The Phantom of Liberty. Cara gives a brief history of surrealism while Jordan remembers her NYU days and talks about why Bunuel stuck with her since then.2020-02-0658 min
Wistful Thinking071 Little Women (2019)Jordan and Cara discuss the new adaptation of Little Women and think back on the 2010s to excavate some of the triumphs, traumas, adventures, and bodily turmoil in the past 10 years of their own lives.2020-01-092h 19
Wistful Thinking070 Point Break (1991)Jordan and Cara continue Surf Month with a look back at 1991's Point Break. Among other things, they discuss the film's unique blend of action comedy and art film, Kathryn Bigelow's female gaze, and Keanu's range, and they wonder if they hadn't previously paid enough attention to Patrick Swayze.2019-12-261h 13
Wistful Thinking069 Blue Crush (2002)Jordan and Cara kick off beach month with the 2002 movie Blue Crush. They talk about how much they love the surfing and Michelle Rodriguez, then veer into Fast and Furious land (where they find out they both love Han the most), and finish with more than you ever want to know about their bathing suit preferences.2019-12-1253 min
Wistful Thinking068 Jawbreaker (1999)On this week’s episode of Wistful Thinking, Jordan and Cara revisit Jawbreaker as they try to unpack this weird, dark movie, ponder whether its world is a bizarro Clueless, and talk about other recent watches.2019-11-281h 07
Wistful Thinking067 Can't Hardly Wait (1998)In this episode, Jordan and Cara watch Can't Hardly Wait, a movie they've talked about many times but somehow never covered until now. Much to their delight, they both enjoyed it! Much to Jordan's delight, Cara finally understands Ethan Embry's appeal. They talk about what makes this re-watchable, the fashion and how it compares to Clueless, and what a joy the entire cast is.2019-11-1451 min
Wistful Thinking066 Idle Hands (1999)In this episode, Jordan and Cara talk about 1999's Idle Hands, their shared longtime love of Seth Green, and some other recent watching.2019-10-3145 min
Wistful Thinking065 I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)Jordan and Cara watch the 1997 teen horror classic I Know What You Did Last Summer and talk about how flat the movie is, layered necklaces, sweaters, bangs, and what the cast is up to now. Then they move on to other things they've watched and try really hard not to talk about 2 Fast 2 Furious.2019-10-1757 min
Wistful Thinking064 Disturbing Behavior (1998)Wistful Thinking kicks off Spooky Season with a look at 1998's Disturbing Behavior. They talk about the movie's failures and potential, its similarities with The Stepford Wives, Cara goes on a tangent about the dark history of medical research, and Jordan explains how circus performers could learn a lot from wrestlers. They also discuss some other recent watches including The Cured, Hustlers, and Showtime’s On Becoming a God in Central Florida.2019-10-031h 06
Wistful Thinking063 Bio-Dome (1996)In this episode of Wistful Thinking, Jordan and Cara disagree about the merits of Bio-Dome and veer off into topics including the past, present, and future of streaming media, the frustration of poor user experience design, and other recent watching.2019-09-1954 min
Wistful Thinking062 FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)In this episode of Wistful Thinking, Jordan and Cara talk about one of Cara's favorite movies from her childhood, FernGully: The Last Rainforest. They also discuss the frustration with seeing so many of the same issues persist nearly 30 years later, as well as some escapist viewing including 90 Day Fiancé, Designing Women, Jordan’s ongoing rewatch of The OC, The Beach Bum, and Ready or Not.2019-09-051h 00
Wistful Thinking061 Wet Hot American Summer (2001)On the final episode of Camp Wistful Thinking, Cara and Jordan talk about Wet Hot American Summer. They discuss its silliness, its joy, and how one Paul Rudd scene gave Jordan one of her favorite terms.2019-08-2258 min
Wistful Thinking060 Heavyweights (1995) and Camp Nowhere (1994)This week, Jordan and Cara revisit two 90s kid classics: Camp Nowhere and Heavyweights. They discuss which is a better movie and add to the camp tropes list.2019-08-081h 04
Wistful Thinking059 Friday the 13th (1980)Camp Wistful Thinking continues as Jordan and Cara take a look at another horror classic, Friday the 13th. They talk about the gender dynamics in the film and continue their quest of tracking camp tropes featured in this and the other camp movies they’ve covered so far.2019-07-251h 26
Wistful Thinking058 Meatballs (1979)Jordan and Cara talk about Meatballs, a largely plotless movie that mostly left their brains by the time they hit record. They talk about what little they do remember, then discuss what it's like to be a weirdo when you're surrounded by normals, and then they add to the camp tropes list.2019-07-111h 26
Wistful Thinking057 Little Darlings (1980)Wistful Thinking goes back to camp this week with 1980's Little Darlings, starring Kristy McNichol and Tatum O'Neal. Jordan and Cara talk about the film's unexpected take on the sexuality of young women, tracking camp tropes, camp hair, and then check in on Jordan's OC rewatch.2019-06-271h 17
Wistful Thinking056 Sleepaway Camp (1983)Jordan and Cara kick off a summer of camp movies with the classic movie Sleepaway Camp, which has everything a 1980s horror film should have (and more): great hair, short shorts, crop tops, creative murders, heavy New York accents, jazz hands, a baseball game for no reason, and gross practical effects. But is that enough to overlook the problematic third act plot twist?2019-06-131h 27
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Is it Time Sensitive?In this episode of What Am I Chewing, Jordan and Cara are joined by Joey Lewandowski for a debate on what constitutes a salad.2019-06-0618 min
Wistful ThinkingThe CageClub Podcast Network Celebrates its 1000th Episode!In August 2015, we released our very first podcast and proceeded to tear through Nicolas Cage’s filmography at a breakneck pace. We had no idea that we'd continue after we finished Cage’s filmography, but we asked, “What’s next?” and went from there. After nearly four years, we are releasing our 1,000th episode.
In this episode, Joey Lewandowski talked many of your favorite CageClub Podcast Network hosts: Mike Manzi of Third Time’s A Charm, Joe Two of 2 Fast 2 Forever, Chris Podcasts of Now and Again, Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party, Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films, Jordan Polan-Clarke...2019-06-042h 42
Wistful Thinking055 Lost Highway (1997)Jordan and Cara are joined by CageClub co-founder, Joey Lewandowski, to discuss David Lynch’s Lost Highway. Jordan talks about the impact the the film had on her the first time she saw it and everyone stumbles through making sense of what they just watched.2019-05-301h 05
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – The Sound Made a Certain Shape in my BrainIn this episode of What Am I Chewing, Jordan struggles to think of things you can buy at a bakery and Cara makes assumptions about the shape of Jordan’s snack.2019-05-2317 min
Wistful Thinking054 The Wedding Singer (1998) and Punch-Drunk Love (2002)Jordan and Cara explore a different side of Adam Sandler with The Wedding Singer and Punch-Drunk Love. They talk about the charm of The Wedding Singer, how they probably hate Paul Thomas Anderson, and realize that pudding is the new underlying theme of the podcast.2019-05-161h 16
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Primary ColorsIn this episode of What Am I Chewing, Jordan chews something that doesnít actually need chewing and Cara teaches Jordan about colors.2019-05-0916 min
Wistful Thinking053 Billy Madison (1995) and Happy Gilmore (1996)Commence Adam Sandler month! Jordan and Cara begin with the two movies that started it all: Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore. They talk about Adam Sandler’s rise to fame and the surprising surrealism of Billy Madison.2019-05-021h 09
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Man BrandingIn this episode, Jordan and Cara chew and discuss action movies and Clueless lines they never heard before.2019-04-2527 min
Wistful Thinking052 Kirsten Dunst MegamixCara and Jordan blow through nearly all of the later career of Kirsten Dunst, including Drop Dead Gorgeous, Melancholia, and All Good Things. Tangents include Noah Hawley and Minnesota accents.2019-04-181h 15
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Jell-Oh No!In this episode of What Am I Chewing, no one actually eats any Jell-O, but Jordan and Cara learn about the bizarre 20th century trend of the Jell-O Mold, as well as how pudding works!2019-04-1147 min
Wistful Thinking051 The Virgin Suicides (1999)We're kicking off Kirsten Dunst Month on Wistful Thinking with Jordan and Cara discussing 1999's The Virgin Suicides. They also talk about Sofia Coppola’s work and some other stuff they've been reading and watching, including Jordan’s recently-started rewatch of The O.C.2019-04-041h 29
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – I'd Never Guess ThatJordan and Cara chew some sweet snacks while they discuss Jo Firestone, Matt Berry, and Bring It On.2019-03-2817 min
Wistful Thinking050 Jim Carrey MegamixIt's Wistful Thinking's 50th episode! Jim Carrey month continues with this Jim Carrey Megamix, and things take an emotional turn as Cara gets way more into his work than she thought she would, and Jordan cries about The Truman Show.2019-03-211h 04
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Stress EatingIn this episode of What Am I Chewing, Jordan and Cara discuss some Jim Carrey things, talk about stress eating, and take some guesses about what the other person is chewing on.2019-03-1416 min
Wistful Thinking049 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)On this week’s episode of Wistful Thinking, Jordan and Cara kick off Jim Carey month with a big old No Thank You to Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. They dive into his filmography, discuss some other recent watching, and cover some awards show nonsense.2019-03-0747 min
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Natural WrapperJordan and Cara are back with more snacks. They chew and reminisce about school science experiments.2019-02-2819 min
Wistful Thinking048 SLC Punk! (1998)Matthew Lillard month continues with SLC Punk!, which Cara loved but Jordan didn’t. They talk about selling out, the underused female characters, and the movie’s portrayal of male relationships.2019-02-2156 min
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Speed Chew: Chews ControlJordan and Cara chew some sweet treats and set some new records, then discuss the wide world of breakfast foods.2019-02-1410 min
Wistful Thinking047 Scream (1996)Jordan and Cara kick off their Matthew Lillard month wondering if he is the best actor of his generation, and talk about the brilliance of Scream and its legacy in the late 90s/early 00s horror boom. They also discuss murder and violence in the media and get distracted by the siren call of the Delia*s catalogue.2019-02-071h 21
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Did You Buy it at a Car Dealer?This week, Jordan and Cara are joined by CageClub co-founder Joey Lewandowski for some sugary chewing. After the game, they get Joey’s nostalgia-free thoughts on Wayne’s World.2019-01-3141 min
Wistful Thinking046 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)Jordan and Cara continue Mike Myers month with the 1997 movie Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. To quote Cara: boy oh boy... yikes. They talk about its problems, their love for Seth Green, and wonder where all the comedies have gone. Then, they move on to discuss The Faculty, a much better movie from the same era, and finish the episode with some shoe nostalgia.2019-01-2450 min
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Help From a FriendIn this week's episode of What Am I Chewing, Jordan and Cara get a little help (in absentia) from their friend, Desiree (of Wooden Spoon Studios), involving a clandestine pie handoff in a mall parking lot in the dead of night. Follow Desiree on Instagram @whatsinseasonwithdes and @woodenspoonstudio.2019-01-1711 min
Wistful Thinking045 Wayne's World (1992)Jordan and Cara kick off Mike Myers Month with the 1991 classic, Wayne's World. They discuss the iconic scene set to Bohemian Rhapsody, the difficulty Penelope Spheeris had directing the film, and Mike Myers pointing his dick at things. They also play a crossover game from The Contenders and Cara really commits to her Wayne Campbell impression.2019-01-101h 16
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – New Year, New ChewCara and Jordan chew their way into 2019!2019-01-0329 min
Wistful Thinking044 SNICKThis week, Jordan and Cara watch some of the classic Nickelodeon shows featured on SNICK. They are surprised to find they have few feelings about anything they watched, but the episode is saved when Jordan uncovers a slime-related memory from her past.2018-12-2757 min
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Give Peas a ChanceCara eats something scraped together with random ingredients while Jordan enjoys a delicious frozen treat.2018-12-2013 min
Wistful Thinking043 A Very Special Episode About Very Special EpisodesJordan and Cara take a look back at some Very Special Episodes of sitcoms past. They cover the iconic Jessie Spano Drug Freakout Episode of Saved by the Bell, Kimmy’s drinking problem on Full House, gun violence on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Family Matters, and get their minds blown by an early 70's abortion storyline on Maude. This is a Very Special Episode About Very Special Episodes.2018-12-131h 34
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Shame FoodsCara snacks solo on some shame foods in this short and sweet (or should we say salty?) episode of What Am I Chewing?2018-12-0609 min
Wistful Thinking042 Black Sheep (1996)This week, Jordan and Cara watch the 1996 Chris Farley and David Spade movie Black Sheep. They try their best to remember anything that happened in the movie and talk about the effect that 90s male comedians may have had on them.2018-11-291h 12
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Wistful Thinking Chews, Thanks! or: Happy Chewsgiving!On this week's episode, Jordan and Cara play a quick round of What Am I Chewing, then talk about what they're thankful for (and also Vermonter cosplay). Happy Chewsgiving!2018-11-2224 min
Wistful Thinking041 Dick (1999)On this week’s episode, Jordan and Cara revisit Dick, the 1999 alternate history comedy about the Watergate era of the Nixon administration. They talk about the perfection of Dick and its wonderful cast, its presidential portraiture, and get personal about nostalgia and learning to be their truest selves.2018-11-151h 23
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – Questionable Breakfast FoodsOn this week’s What Am I Chewing? Cara has the most elaborate snack to date and Jordan eats another questionable breakfast food.2018-11-0823 min
Wistful Thinking040 Election (1999)Jordan and Cara ring in political season with the aptly titled Election, the 1999 Alexander Payne film starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick. They talk about unreliable narrators, how driven women are perceived, and their love of Tracy Flick.2018-11-0144 min
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – The Game of LifeOn this week’s What Am I Chewing?, Jordan and Cara are joined by Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party to guess What Am I Chewing?2018-10-2523 min
Wistful Thinking039 The Craft (1996)Jordan and Cara are joined once again by High School Slumber Party’s Brian Rodriguez as they revisit the iconic high school witch movie The Craft. They discuss the enduring allure of these witches and the enduring allure of Skeet Ulrich, while Cara recaps some of the many horror movies she’s been watching in anticipation of Halloween.2018-10-181h 25
Wistful ThinkingWhat Am I Chewing? – It's Not Ice CreamWelcome to What Am I Chewing?, a very self-explanatory off-air game that Jordan and Cara like to play, now recorded for your listening pleasure. Play along as we eat snacks and try to guess what they are! It's harder and more fun than it sounds. Folks with misophonia beware: we are as unoffensive with our chewing as possible, but there are some mouth noises.2018-10-1118 min
Wistful Thinking038 Hocus Pocus (1993)This week, Cara and Jordan dive into Halloween season with the early 90s classic Hocus Pocus and learn that it probably shouldn't be considered a classic. They discuss the movie's weird obsession with virginity, its problematic witches, and then take a long detour into current events.2018-10-0450 min
Wistful Thinking037 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)On this week’s episode of Wistful Thinking, Jordan and Cara wrap up their musical series with the 1975 cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Joined by CageClub co-founder and host of Third Time's A Charm, Mike Manzi, they do the time warp again and talk about revisiting this teenage rite of passage as adults in what is now a very different world.2018-09-201h 37
Wistful Thinking035 Dead Calm (1989)Wistful Thinking’s Boatcast maiden voyage pulls into port this week as Jordan and Cara talk about the 1989 sailing thriller, Dead Calm. Hear a pure reaction of enthusiasm to this week’s Reboot Roundup, a meditation on having curly hair on a sailboat, and a discussion on women’s trauma in film.2018-08-231h 17
Wistful Thinking034 Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)Wistful Thinking's Boatcast summer sails along with another failed blockbuster, the 1997 flop Speed 2: Cruise Control. Why does this movie exist? Cara and Jordan can't figure it out. But where else can you see Willem Dafoe covered in leeches and an imitation Keanu Reeves hitting on a 14-year-old deaf girl? Plus, we try a new reboot segment!2018-08-091h 09
Wistful Thinking033 Waterworld (1995)Jordan and Cara kick of their summer theme series, BOATCAST, with the notorious Kevin Costner flop from 1995, Waterworld. They discuss whether the movie is actually as bad as people remember, the many missed opportunities to make it better, how many people almost died while filming it, and pitch a Waterworld reboot as a live circus/dance show!2018-07-261h 32
Wistful Thinking032 An American Tail (1986)Inspired by recent real world events, Jordan and Cara revisit An American Tail. While discussing the 1986 animated classic, they talk about immigration, the terrifying realities of 2018, and sunshine sparkle.2018-07-121h 21
Wistful Thinking031 Wistful Thinking Goes to a Party!In this episode, Jordan and Cara find themselves in the same room for the first time in six years, and marked the occasion by podcasting in each other's faces. They talked to CageClub's Joey Lewandowski and the host of High School Slumber Party, Brian Rodriguez, about childhood memories and the year 2008.2018-06-281h 20
Wistful Thinking030 Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990-1996)This week, Cara and Jordan watched the 90s Nickelodeon classic, Are You Afraid of the Dark? They talk about what scared them when they were young (and what scares them now), 90s fashion, and terrible children's television writing.2018-06-141h 19
Wistful Thinking029 The Princess Bride (1987)It's a royal wedding episode of Wistful Thinking this week as Jordan and Cara talk to Anthony about The Princess Bride. They discuss the film, how many times it almost became many other movies, its many terrible mustaches (and eyebrow extensions!) and they attempt another rousing game of Sequel MASH.2018-05-311h 15
Wistful Thinking028 Titanic (1997)CageClub co-founder Joey Lewandowski is back to talk to Jordan and Cara about the 1997 classic, Titanic, which to nobody's surprise definitely holds up. They dig into why it's still so good, obsess about the beauty of Kate and Leo, and Cara brings all (or, at least most) of the boat facts.2018-05-171h 46
Wistful Thinking027 Birthday Slumber Party!To celebrate the first anniversary of the Wistful Thinking podcast, Jordan and Cara throw a birthday slumber party to celebrate! They talk about their favorite episodes so far, what they've learned doing the show, and engage in the grand slumber party traditions of skincare, talk of celebrity crushes, and finally figure out how to play a rousing game of MASH.2018-05-031h 17
Wistful Thinking026 Hook (1991)This week, Jordan, Cara, and their guest, Rob, talk about the widely panned (but much loved) Steven Spielberg movie, Hook. They ask the important questions like what is Captain Hook’s self care routine? How did Peter Pan become a business dad? And why is Tinkerbell the worst?2018-04-191h 13
Wistful Thinking025 The Sound of Music (1965)The hills are alive with the sound of this week's Wistful Thinking podcast! Jordan, Cara, and their guest, Sasha, talk about the 1965 musical classic, The Sound of Music.2018-04-051h 15
Wistful Thinking024 Spice World (1997)Jordan and Cara are joined by Allie Polan-Clarke to talk about the 1997 movie Spice World starring none other than the Spice Girls. They talk about which Spice they’d be and look for important themes in this silly movie.2018-03-221h 09
Wistful Thinking023 Wistful Thinking Takes a DumpIn this week's episode, Jordan and Cara catch up about some movies they watched, but didn't get a chance to podcast about for various reasons. They cover Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Empire Records (1995), and Death Becomes Her (1992).2018-03-081h 10
Wistful Thinking021 Ice Princess (2005)This week’s episode of Wistful Thinking continues the show’s winter sports programming as Cara, Jordan, and special guest Joey discuss Ice Princess, the Michelle Trachtenberg sleeper hit of ice rinks around the world.2018-02-081h 33
Wistful Thinking020 The Cutting Edge (1992)In this week's episode, Cara is joined by CageClub Podcast Network co-founder Joey Lewandowski for a backdoor pilot to their figure skating movie podcast that will never be, We're With Weir. They talk about their biggest problematic fave (the Olympics), figure skating, I, Tonya, and the upcoming 2018 winter games in Pyeongchang. They also talk about The Cutting Edge, a movie that's got something for everyone: physical comedy, romance, high stakes competition, TRAINING MONTAGES, and even -- perhaps -- a Grand Unifying Theory of the CageClub Podcast Network Universe.2018-01-251h 37
Wistful Thinking019 Things We Liked in 2017In today’s Wistful Thinking, Jordan and Cara look back at some of the things they thought were most memorable about 2017, including lady power, an overwhelming news cycle, and nature being awesome.2018-01-111h 25
Wistful Thinking015 Growing Pains (1985-1992)In this episode, Jordan and Cara are joined by Desiree to revisit the Seaver family! We watched Growing Pains and had a lot to say about it. We discuss everything from the effects of perfect TV families to the real life drama of the actors. Listen all the way to the end to hear us test out theme song ideas!2017-11-161h 33
Wistful Thinking013 The Addams Family (1991)Jordan, Cara, and guest Jenna Zee continue spooky October with The Addams Family (1991), a movie that could have been cheesy but is held together by an incredible cast and great cinematography. Plus, Jordan and Cara get to continue the Christina Ricci love-fest that started with Casper!2017-10-191h 05
Wistful Thinking012 A Very Special EpisodeWe'll be back later in the week with our regularly scheduled episode of Wistful Thinking, but in this mini episode, Jordan and Cara do some not-so-wistful thinking about Harvey Weinstein and being women in the workforce.2017-10-1723 min
Wistful Thinking011 Practical Magic (1998)In this episode of Wistful Thinking, Jordan and Cara warm up for Halloween and revisit 1998's Practical Magic. They talk about all the things going on in this movie (there's a lot of things), witch stuff, domestic violence, and fantasize about having practical magic powers.2017-10-051h 13
Wistful Thinking010 Puff the Magic Dragon (1978)On this Wistful Thinking, Cara and Jordan talk to Dan Colon about Puff the Magic Dragon, the oldest thing we’ve talked about so far! We also play an inaugural nostalgia-based game, dream of segments we might do one day, and wish hard that someone would make a really weird kids movie.2017-09-2157 min
Wistful Thinking008 The Adventures of Pete and Pete (Part One!) (1992)This #tbt, Jordan and Cara talk amongst themselves about their shared love of Nickelodeon's first live action show, The Adventures of Pete and Pete. Through the lens of three Little Pete-centric episodes, they discuss the Petes Wrigley, the familiar landscapes of Wellsville, and the jam packed cast of weirdos, bullies, and adults.2017-08-241h 22
Wistful Thinking007 King Cole's Party (1987)In episode seven, Allie Polan-Clarke joins us to watch the 1987 children’s video King Cole’s Party. We learn that it is hard to watch a video for toddlers for fun as an adult because as it turns out, it’s not fun! Hear us delve into all the different levels of bad acting and creepy characters and, as a special bonus, Cara tells us how to entertain babies even if you don’t like kids.2017-08-1029 min
Wistful Thinking006 The Little Mermaid (1989)Cara and Jordan talk to Sophie about the 1989 animated film The Little Mermaid. They discuss their deep emotional ties to the movie, the pitfalls of the Disney princess genre, and wonder why Disney decided to change so many details from the original Hans Christian Anderson text.2017-07-2259 min
Wistful Thinking005 Ren and Stimpy (1991-1996)Jordan and Cara talk to Zack DeZon about the classic Nicktoon Ren and Stimpy, a show that Cara describes as "an animated version of hairy gak" and that two out of three of us weren't really allowed to watch as children.2017-07-0858 min
Wistful Thinking004 The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Stories (1992)On this episode, Cara and Jordan talk to Cortney about the illustrated children's book from 1992, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Stories. They discuss the book's unique approach to book design and classic fairy tales, as well as its beautiful illustrations by Lane Smith. Then, they take a detour into talking about other pieces of classic children's literature they loved. Plus: a dramatic reading of the book's eponymous story.2017-06-2252 min
Wistful Thinking003 Hey Arnold! (1994-2004)Cara and Jordan talk to writer Abby Norman about Hey Arnold!, including classic episodes like Stoop Kid, Pigeon Man, and Helga on the Couch. 2017-06-081h 22
Wistful Thinking002 The Net (1995)Cara and Jordan talk to co-founder of the CageClub Podcast Network Mike Manzi about 1995's The Net, starring Sandra Bullock as a computer programmer who stumbles upon a conspiracy, putting her life and the lives of those around her in great danger. 2017-05-221h 08
Wistful Thinking001 Casper (1995)Jordan, Cara, and CageClub Podcast Network co-founder Joey Lewandowski watch the 1995 movie Casper and learn that watching Christina Ricci is still awesome and sometimes there are sex jokes in movies that kids don't notice.2017-05-0849 min
In Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness PodcastProject UterX: MedX Special EpisodeCW: discussion of suicide rates and transphobia.
UterX (pronounced you-ter-EX) is a collaboration about issues in inclusive gynecological healthcare for trans and gender nonconforming individuals. It was produced by In Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast with Ask Me About My Uterus and MedX Student Advisor + ePatient Delegate, Charlie Blotner, for the 2016 Stanford Medicine X ePatient Storyteller Track.
2016 MedX Student Advisor, ePatient Delegate, and In Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast Junior Uterus Correspondent, Charlie Blotner, joins Cara to discuss issues related to accessing gynecological healthcare for transmasculine individuals. They talk about coverage exclusions for transition-related care, gynecological...2016-09-1600 minIn Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast23 When Sustainability + Accessibility CollideIn this week’s episode Cara talks to PhD candidate in Disability Studies, Kim Sauder, about #OrangeGate, the collision of sustainability and accessibility, and her blog post about the kerfuffle sparked by a single snarky tweet.
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Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram: @insicknesspod2016-03-0800 minIn Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast21 One Thing After AnotherIn this week’s episode, Cara talks to Heather about developing post traumatic stress symptoms after the medical experiences related to their chronic illnesses.
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Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram: @insicknesspod2016-02-2300 minIn Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast15 Am I Dying Or Just Getting My Period?This week’s episode is a solo show; Cara talks about her period problems, but don’t let that discourage you from listening to this one, she doesn’t even get too graphic about it! She talks about the stigma surrounding menstrual health, and why we need to talk about this stuff more. Cara also explains the difference between PMS and PMDD, and what living with PMDD has been like for her. So grab your snacks and your heating pad, and curl up and listen.
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Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram: @insicknesspod2016-01-1200 minIn Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast14 Let's Get PhysicalThis week’s episode is part two of Cara's conversation with Kirsten Schultz, the guest from episode ten. They talk about how and why Kirsten started the Twitter hashtag #ChronicSex as a safe space to talk more openly about self-care, self-love, sexuality, and intimacy in the context of chronic illness. Cara talks about what she hopes to do with the show in the coming year, and a bit about the difference between gender and sexual orientation. They also talk about their own experience with these topics, and touch on physical therapy and more patient advocacy.
See insicknesspod.com for more in...2016-01-0400 minIn Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast13 Why Stop At One?In this week’s episode, Cara talks to former med student and current PhD candidate Cyrena about her experience pursuing higher education in the biomedical sciences, other ways to pursue related interests, what it’s been like to deal with both Bipolar Disorder and Lupus along the way, and the systemic ableism baked in to medicine and medical education.
Cyrena will be on another upcoming episode in the new year that contains the second part of their conversation about how our bodies respond to stress, and her research in that area. She is studying inflammatory markers in adults who experienced earl...2015-12-2900 minIn Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast12 A Festive Holiday Episode About Depression w/ Dior VargasContent Warning: Suicide
On this week’s episode, Cara talks to Dior Vargas, Latina feminist mental health activist, about her experiences with depression, suicide rates, and her People of Color with Mental Illness photo project. In honor of Festivus, Cara airs some grievances about medication and its place in our culture, and the false division between mental illness and physical illness. She talks about the Feats of Strength required to make it through the holiday while living with chronic illness, and they discuss getting help, media representation, and how Dior got invited to the White House.
See insicknesspod.com for mo...2015-12-2200 minIn Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast11 What a Pain w/ Jill Fancher PhDOn this week’s episode, Cara talks to Jill Fancher PhD, a pain psychologist who lives with chronic pain herself. They talk about how she came to study pain, the devastation of being stuck in diagnostic limbo, stigma, existing in the liminal space between patient and provider, and the feedback loop between chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.
Content Warning: we do briefly discuss suicide toward the end of the interview. If you are in crisis, or know someone who is, there are a list of crisis hotlines on the resources page linked to below.
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Fo...2015-12-1500 minIn Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast10 Not Standing Still's Disease W: Kirsten SchultzIn this week’s episode, Cara talks to Kirsten Schultz of the blog Not Standing Still’s Disease about her rare condition, Still’s Disease, and where it fits into the picture of autoimmune arthritis. They both make statements in response to last week’s Planned Parenthood attack, and they talk about growing up sick, blogging, what Kirsten hopes to do when she finishes her masters degree in Healthcare Administration, learning to be nice to ourselves, and PTSD.
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Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram: @insicknesspod2015-12-0100 minIn Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast09 Complex Paitents Across The BorderOn this week’s episode of the podcast, In Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast goes international! I talk to Ariane, an artist and crafter from Vancouver, Canada. She has a number of longterm, complex symptoms, but has yet to get a meaningful diagnosis. Cara describes some of the differences between the American and Canadian healthcare systems, and they talk about the challenges Ariane has faced in the Canadian system, trying to find answers to her long term symptoms, patient burnout, and figuring out how to live life beyond just coping.
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Follow us on...2015-11-2200 minIn Sickness + In Health: A Chronic Illness Podcast07 My Disease Secret W: Christopher SniderThis week Cara finally talks to someone with a disease people have actually heard of: Type 1 diabetes. Christopher Snider is creator of the My Disease Secret communities, ePatient advisor for Stanford’s MedicineX conference, blogger at tobesugarfree.com, and host of the Just Talking podcast. He also has Type 1 diabetes. In this week’s episode, he talks about living with Type 1 Diabetes, the divides within the diabetes community, getting involved in the community himself, and launching the My Disease Secret platforms.
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