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Sinister and SarcasticEpisode 159 : Amber Hagerman and the AMBER alertIn early 1996, Amber Hagerman was abducted while riding her bike. A neighbor witnessed the crime, called 911 immediately, and provided police with crucial details about the suspect and his vehicle. The response was fast and thorough: officers, volunteers, and neighbors worked side by side to search nearly 100 square miles in the area, leaving no stone unturned. Media outlets and federal investigators were quickly brought in, helping to coordinate the massive effort. Despite their efforts, the case ended in tragedy. At the time, there were weather alerts and civil defense alerts, but no alerts for abducted children. The Amber Alert system...
2025-12-2130 min
Build a Better Agency PodcastEpisode 531 Reducing Agency Chaos with Amber De La GarzaWelcome to another engaging episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan turns the spotlight inward to tackle a challenge many agency owners face but rarely confront: the chaos we unintentionally create within our own shops. Joined by productivity expert and business coach Amber De La Garza, this episode dives deep into the subtle ways agency leaders can become the source of their business's dysfunction—and, most importantly, how they can flip the script to become the calming force their teams need. Amber De La Garza brings years of hands-on coaching across diverse service in...
2025-12-0750 min
Love With a TwistStars to MarsDrew and Amber finish season 5 with an old friend and a new one, as they have an epic full swap night under the stars with Zac and Mars. Then they celebrate their 9 year wedding anniversary in Vegas where they eat, play, and love their way into a new chapter of life
2025-07-221h 11
Love With a TwistNights like thisDrew and Amber continue to embrace the triple pineapple community. They go out to a bar and have a perfect night out, and then to a club to have another perfect night out.
2025-07-0144 min
Love With a TwistPlayin with TripleDrew and Amber make a hard dive back into the lifestyle. They get invited to multiple parties, make a ton of new friends, and allow themselves to have a blast together
2025-06-0953 min
Love With a TwistStone Cold Cat HairDrew and Amber spend Swingers Christmas (AKA Halloween) at their local lifestyle club; Club Sapphire, for a sold out event. Then they attend a Pre-Thanksgiving sexy party, where girl on girl action, strap-ons, and uncontrollable laughs become amazing memories.
2025-05-1238 min
Love With a TwistNice & sAlohaDrew and Amber talk about lessons they learn in therapy before they take a getaway trip out to Hawaii. There, they laugh, cry, and celebrate love together, with a heart pineapple twist.
2025-04-1450 min
Love With a TwistSoupDrew and Amber work through their emotions in the ensuing week after the life altering experience. They go on a cabin getaway with their friends to help cope and reconnect.
2025-03-3158 min
Love With a TwistEnoughAmber puts herself in a difficult situation as she builds a relationship with Ben, and things unravel as Drew finds out. They share their perspectives.
2025-03-0336 min
Love With a TwistConfessions Part 1Drew and Amber have always held back their lifestyle from their vanilla friends. In this episode, they chat with their long time friend Sara after recently revealing their secret to her. As they communicate their initial reactions, thoughts, and feelings, they also build on their friendship through the depth of conversation.
2025-01-1350 min
Love With a TwistAthlifestyleDrew and Amber get back to the roots of their mission and introduce the next phase to inspiring happy and healthier relationships. Through the Athlifestyle apparel line and a commitment to better health, we can all have better sex and more fun together!
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2024-12-3036 min
Love With a TwistSo Here’s the ThingSeason 5 kicks off with Drew and Amber setting the stage for their new direction. They meet an insanely sexy couple, Vin and Mariah, who re-inspire them with their perspectives. Which then leads them to the bedroom where even more inspiration happens between all of them.
2024-12-1652 min
Love With a TwistRed Light NightThe season 4 finale finishes under the red lights of Drew and Amber’s bedroom as they get to full swap with new friends Renee and Bradley. They go from a great first date, to a great play session, and eventually a great LS experience to put into the books. These are the kind of nights that the LS is all about!
2024-08-1258 min
Love With a TwistRed Light NightThe season 4 finale finishes under the red lights of Drew and Amber’s bedroom as they get to full swap with new friends Renee and Bradley. They go from a great first date, to a great play session, and eventually a great LS experience to put into the books. These are the kind of nights that the LS is all about!
2024-08-1246 min
Love With a TwistEden CherriesDrew and Amber take a trip to Vancouver, BC to visit a final lifestyle party of the season, Club Eden. They also bring their good friends Dre and Aria along, and pop their sex club cherries. The crew meets a cute couple, Ross and Jing, and an awesome evening ensues.
2024-07-2946 min
Love With a TwistTexassAfter a LONG time of dreaming about BBQ, cowboys, southern belle’s and big booty latinas, Drew and Amber make the journey to Texas to make their dreams come true. They visit Colette (one of the biggest LS clubs in the nation), they meet Sofia and Javier, and have an absolutely epic weekend together.
2024-07-0848 min
The Successful Failures PodcastChurch Hurt, Love, and Failures in Leadership with Amber Jackson: THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST EP2Send us a textTHE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, EPISODE 2: Church hurt, love, and failures in leadership with Amber Jackson.Intro Music: https://youtu.be/ZcHwaezuZ-Q?si=Ib90fHlfAXir7kyu____________________________________________Hey there! Thanks for checking out this podcast! This podcast is dedicated to showing how some of our biggest successes come off the back of our biggest failures. Me and my guest, Amber Jackson, have an honest conversation about church hurt and how to move forward with that. We also talk about what it means to love someone that doesn’t agree with you...
2024-07-071h 08
Love With a TwistThe Idea of ThemIf you're going to be in the Lifestyle, communication is everything. Drew and Amber connect with Erzabel and Chad who seem to have the perfect look and the dynamics to match. But when communication goes bad, sometimes just the idea of them is all you need to still make the best of the situation.
2024-06-1040 min
Love With a TwistBooty CallFriends with benefits relationships are usually built around good friends doing booty calls every now and then, right? Drew and Amber hang with Tom and Cameron for a night of sexual release and some other fun stuff too. They also touch base on the aftermath, and how certain thoughts might come to mind after a play date.
2024-05-2147 min
Love With a TwistpdXXXDrew & Amber take a weekend road trip to visit the top lifestyle club in the Pacific Northwest, Club Privata. The experience lives up to all the hype as they dance, explore, and put on a great show (twice) for Nicholas, Liv, and the rest of the sexy guests of the evening.
2024-05-0653 min
Love With a TwistAmsterdaaaamnFata Morgana. The Red Light District. The sex Capital of Europe. Drew and Amber cross the Atlantic to visit the city of Amsterdam, where sex work, marijuana, and psychedelics are 100% legal and available. Perfect ingredients for an amazing experience.
2024-04-151h 03
Love With a TwistLove and Other DrugsIt’s a party in the clouds as Drew and Amber attend Tom and Cameron’s first Valentine’s Day party at their new place. They meet a very sexy cast of new pineapple people, do some recreational drugs with them, and make love to a view that they’ll never forget
2024-04-0138 min
Love With a TwistBae AreaDrew and Amber answer a handful of great fan questions and go over their views on subjects like solo play, hot wife / husbanding, and how to handle “one in and one out” situations. Then they visit San Francisco and talk about their experience visiting the popular sex club; Power Exchange.
2024-03-1846 min
Love With a TwistDesiredDrew and Amber open season 4 in sunny Cancun visiting Desire Riviera Maya. They enjoy the 2023 holidays exploring the illustrious lifestyle resort and all it has to offer. They make ton of great memories together, and with their new friends, Luke and Vanessa.
2024-03-011h 04
Love With a TwistFlights & FantasiesThanksgiving surprise! Drew and Amber express what a blessing it’s been to run 3 seasons of love with a twist. They map out plans for season 4, and then share a fun fantasy-football-like game as they traverse the LS world in 2024
2023-11-2344 min
Love With a TwistWhat We WantIn the season 3 finale, Drew & Amber reconnect with their past friend Cameron, and meet her new partner Tom. Hanging out with them turns into exactly the kind of friendship they are looking for. A few nights out lead to an epic night in and a finish that they’ll never forget.
2023-10-1650 min
Love With a TwistNever Get the Same Moment TwiceMaking the most of every moment has been a theme lately for Drew and Amber. You can’t chase the past, so appreciate what’s in front of you. They certainly make the most of an eventful night with recent guest stars Dre and Arya AND with new friends from out of town, Ken and Michelle.
2023-09-2551 min
Love With a TwistHow We RollDrew and Amber celebrate their 36th and 37th birthday’s the best way they know how.. with love, and on a roll! They enjoy deep connections with each other and with their old friend Jeanine. They also search for answers as they prepare for their futures as podcasters and relationship influencers.
2023-09-0544 min
Love With a TwistKnow Me, or No MeDrew and Amber introduce their first guests to ever join in on the podcast, Dre and Arya. Although they are a traditional vanilla couple, they happen to be the first 2 people to ever hear a Love with a Twist episode, and played a monumental role in putting the show out into the world. They ask great questions, share their experiences and perspectives, and continue to build on an awesome friendship (And they’re pretty damn hot, too)
2023-08-1554 min
Love With a TwistGym QTDrew and Amber discuss how big fitness plays a role in all aspects of their life, including and especially the pineapple LS. But with gym culture, comes gym crushes. They discuss their dynamics with Sohee and Ben, and how these 2 have impacted them both long term, and on a day to day basis.
2023-07-1836 min
Love With a TwistF*cking FriendsZac and Emma part 2! Another (extra) spicy meetup with these two leave Drew and Amber feeling sexually satisfied, but also extremely grateful for such a great connection and friendship. Relationships like this is truly what the lifestyle is all about :)
2023-07-0446 min
Love With a TwistKaraoke with a TwistPart 1 of Drew & Amber’s mid season special! After matching with a couple that look like long time celebrity crushes, they find awesome friendship and chemistry with Zac and Emma. Mini golf, chicken strips, sex, and cuddles make for a great start to a great relationship
2023-06-2043 min
Love With a TwistPeanut Butter FireDrew and Amber move into a new home and are excited to make their first pineapple memory with the right couple. They meet Barney and Hillary, who are new to the area but make for an awesome connection. Amber gets a fire fighter, Drew gets a thiccie, and everyone gets a sexy story to hear
2023-06-0645 min
Love With a TwistKas -> SDAfter a year of no new hookups, Drew and Amber discover a lifestyle website called Kasidie. The new dating pool leads them to a whole new world of pineapple people, and a trip to San Diego where they celebrate their 6 year wedding anniversary and meet new friends Dwyane and Lea.
2023-05-2258 min
Love With a TwistTulum Tu TemptationThe season 3 premiere features Drew and Amber taking an absolutely EPIC trip to Cancun. They’ll set the stage for the upcoming season, take you through their journey exploring the jungles and beaches of Tulum, and finish it all off with a weekend at Temptation. Among the many friends they make, they cap the trip off with a fun and sexy experience with Ryan and Taylor.
2023-05-081h 00
Love With a TwistFirst, LoveIn the season 2 finale, Drew and Amber introduce their first serious relationships, and how certain events in those relationships may have led future them into the lifestyle. Meet Sanna (aka Monica), Manti, and young Drew and Amber.
2023-01-2346 min
Love With a TwistMonogamishDrew and Amber discuss concepts about monogamy, polyamory, and themselves being somewhere in between. They also introduce their new and spicy play partners, Jay and Jeanine.
2023-01-0940 min
Love With a TwistParty at the PenthouseDrew and Amber connect with new friends Craig and Cameron for some great laughs and some even greater sex. They get together to attend a swanky and exclusive swinger party located in an upscale Seattle high-rise, and of course... an epic night is made out of it!
2022-12-2643 min
Back To The Review-tureThe BTTR 2022 Christmas Special: National Lampoon’s Christmas VacationIn this special festive episode, we work hard to create The Unofficial Official BTTR Christmas Movie Tier List (subject to opinion), look on in awe as Amber assumes her form of a Plant Mum and longs for a dream sitcom role, accidentally stumble upon the most successful child star, and revisit our yearly tradition of our True-Life Christmas stories looking back at our biggest holiday disasters.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2022-12-231h 22
Love With a TwistOne Hit WonderPlanned one nighters aren’t normally their thing, but Drew and Amber get to hook up with Mike and Elizabeth for a single night that they won’t forget, nor regret. They also field a few questions from listeners and have a great time talking through some fun and spicy topics.
2022-12-1940 min
Love With a TwistSize and SubsDoes size matter? Drew and Amber tackle the age old question along with a few others. They go on a date with Margaret and Travis, who are an unlikely match for them. They end up having a great time, but are also reminded to never judge a book by its cover.
2022-12-0548 min
Love With a TwistNo Expectations, No DisappointmentsDrew and Amber meet another "virgin" lifestyle couple, Sean and Samantha. They decide to take it slow and get some really fun dates as a result. Drinks lead to strip beer pong which then leads to bedroom activities. They reflect on lessons like not having expectations, and just enjoying all the different moments with the humans that they meet.
2022-11-2135 min
Love With a TwistSuper Soaker ExNew friends Lana and Alan cum over to play. They have an awesome foursome, and things get WET. Drew and Amber then open up a good discussion about the female orgasm and some of its intricacies.
2022-10-3138 minBack To The Review-tureEpisode 48: The Next Karate Kid (& Cobra Kai Season 5)In this episode, we complete our first franchise of the podcast, debate which Iron Man films Amber has definitely seen, question how much Karate is actually learned in a film about a Karate Kid, check in on our friend Johnny Lawrence, and figure out if history will repeat itself once again in the future of Karate in the valley.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2022-10-231h 49
Love With a TwistCatfishDrew gets catfished, Amber gets Anal, but they walk away with an epic story to tell. Meet Sheldon and Christina... For the first, and definitely last time.
2022-10-1745 min
Love With a Twist2's and 3'sAmber develops a liking to Josh and maintains a long distance relationship with him. She walks a thin line in her and Drew's relationship in order to eventually draw a solid one. Then they meet Scarlett, who turns out to be a great unicorn and their best threesome experience yet.
2022-10-0342 min
Love With a TwistGreat White BuffaloDrew and Amber are back for Season 2! They start by addressing commonly asked questions including ones on jealousy, marriage, and how to introduce lifestyle fantasies to a partner. The Jeremy and Sophie chapter comes to an end as everyone adjusts to life in 2020. They also introduce the proverbial "Great White Buffalo" couple, Sebastian and Liane aka "the ones that got away."
2022-09-1947 minBack To The Review-tureEpisode 45: Raising ArizonaIn this episode, we ponder the lengths we will go to in order to generate content, ask how many hashtags is TOO many hashtags, totally blow our chances of watching The Rock any time soon, check back in with Amber’s Movie Database and its “interesting trivia”, and the saga of Steven Baldwin continues.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2022-08-211h 12Back To The Review-tureEpisode 44: Kung Pow – Enter The FistIn this episode, we start to test the waters for some possible merchandise ideas, try to figure out the winning formula for films Amber will like, recall the early days of internet culture, check in on the progress of “The Official Unofficial Lizzie McGuire Podcast”, and continue to try to keep our sweating to a minimum.
Intro Music by Matt Javanshir.
2022-08-071h 21Back To The Review-tureEpisode 40: Brokeback MountainIn this episode, we get caught up in Oscars drama, establish what makes a proper musical, Amber hangs out with her new bestie Emma Stone at a Spice Girls show, how to get a pet kangaroo, and conclude that we are definitely not cut out for the wilderness.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2022-06-121h 16
Ask Dr. DrewJohnny Depp & Amber Heard: How Men & Women Are Judged Differently w/ Dr. Robi LudwigJohnny Depp won his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. who was ordered to pay the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star more than $10 million in damages. How will the case's outcome affect people who are in abusive relationships, and will the jury's decision stifle rights to free speech? Dr. Robi Ludwig is a nationally known psychotherapist and award-winning reporter. She received the 2020 and 2021 Best of Manhattan Award in the Mental Health Practitioner category in the Manhattan Award Program. She has been appearing on broadcast media since the late 90s and is sought after for her psychological...
2022-06-101h 17
Love With a TwistLovers and FriendsIn the Season 1 Finale, Drew and Amber finally find the couple they've been searching for in their lifestyle journey in Jeremy and Sophie. After slowly developing a strong bond over consistent chatting online, they begin to hang out. Genuine connections are formed both in and out of the bedroom, and the group of 4 experience a series of mind blowing sex, along with a long lasting friendship. Foursomes, spit roasts, creampies, double penetration, and much much more ensue as a result.
2022-04-251h 01
Love With a TwistFriends Before BenefitsYou can really enjoy sex AND spending time with people that you aren’t in love with. Drew and Amber realize that a key aspect to this concept is building lasting friendships first. They look way back into their pasts to find the best personal examples of this in Ken and Kristin.
2022-04-1145 min
Love With a TwistSweet TemptationThe lifestyle is a playground, and Drew and Amber are having a ton of fun playing in it. They share a soft swap experience with new friends John and Jenn, and then recount how their new recent partners have led to even more passion in their own relationship. THEN, they visit the official “playground for grown ups” where they discover their new favorite vacation spot.
2022-03-2846 min
Love With a TwistNot Sure, but... SureIn an effort to meet more people in the lifestyle, Dru and Amber reluctantly explore their first local swingers club around Seattle for a New Years Eve party. Around the same time, they also match online with new friends; Jeff and Marissa. A fun date night leads to a night of partying. Some play ensues, along with more lessons learned.
2022-03-1454 min
Love With a TwistWE Cum FirstDrew and Amber recap lessons they learned from cheating on each other. After hearing the details of each story, Amber questions Drew about what pushed him to jeopardize their relationship. Then, Drew questions Amber about why he wasn't included in the plans to bring Julian into their bedroom. Deep conversations and 100% transparency ultimately bring clarity to the direction of their relationship. They find a deeper connection and make love like they never have before. To finish off, they share a little bit of that love with you ;)
2022-02-2844 min
Love With a TwistCheating isn't sex. Sex isn't cheating.Drew and Amber talk about two "make or break" points in their relationship when they cheat on each other in very different ways. Temptation takes over Drew as he tells his story with Morgan, and Amber neglects her partner to pursue her fantasy with Julian. To be continued...
2022-02-1445 min
Love With a TwistPopping Our PineappleIt finally happens! Drew and Amber share all the hot details of their first (sorta) soft swap ever. Amber finds out what a Hitachi feels like, Drew gets to have sex with a crush, and through the experience; they learn more about the importance of chemistry before sex with new people. Then, they get invited to their first lifestyle party. From there, the pineapple gets fully popped as they have their first full swap experience with new friends Ethan and Tia!
2022-01-3159 min
Love With a TwistSwiping RightIn this episode, Drew and Amber start to really dive into the lifestyle and meet the community. It starts with an old friend and long time swinger Asa, and her husband Henry. From there, Drew and Amber start to explore online and find apps to meet like-minded others. This leads to a ton of fun, lessons learned, and real boundaries made that would shape the future of their lifestyle journey moving forward.
2022-01-1742 min
Love With a TwistWhat happens in VegasWhat happened in Vegas... made it into this episode of Love with a twist! Drew and Amber discuss their first time ever having sex in the same room as another couple and how it opened the door to more. Their next trip to Vegas together did just that, as they experience their first 3some and share the tale with you!
2022-01-0339 min
Love With a TwistFind your loveThis is Drew & Amber's introduction to the Love with a twist podcast. You'll hear about how they built their relationship on friendship, honesty, communication, teamwork... and a whole lot of sex. As marriage and going into the swinger lifestyle soon follow, you'll get to learn why the podcast exists and what to expect as you take the journey with them.
2022-01-0351 minBack To The Review-tureThe BTTR 2021 Christmas Special: A Christmas StoryIn this special festive episode, we consider whether cloning technology exists in the form of Hallmark movies, venture back to our childhood and our best Christmas presents, the quandary of Mall Santa, the best ways of dropping hints for Christmas, and get a shocking “Life Exclusive” reveal from Amber!
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-12-241h 13
THE TAPESTRYCRITICAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE - AMBER SIMSAmber currently serves as the Executive Director of Young Leaders Strong City, a nonprofit focused on youth development, leadership, and racial equity. She was formerly the Director of Regional Impact for Leadership for Educational Equity, an educational nonprofit focused on leadership pathways in civic engagement. Previously, Amber led workforce development at Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas Opportunity Center. Her theory of change was to emphasize the connection between education, workforce, and dual generation impact. Her background includes work in racial equity, public relations, community advocacy, partnerships, and program expansion. Amber has served as Board Member and Chair of the Communications...
2021-12-0629 minBack To The Review-tureEpisode 28: The Fifth ElementIn this episode, we settle back into the ’90s for vest action, figure out the future of product placements, the pitfalls of film syndication on ITV2 aiding Amber’s love of Rango, realise a crucially overlooked element of the podcast, and begin to wonder how radio has survived for so long.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-11-281h 15Back To The Review-tureBTTR Frightfest Spooktacular 2021: A Nightmare on Elm Street (Part 2)In this extra special spooky episode, we continue our horrific path of mayhem through the shared movie-verse, investigate the origin story of Johnny Depp, try to figure out whether everything is still a dream, and try our hand at hosting a game show before eating all the leftover Halloween candy we can!
YouTube footage of our Halloween Horror Nights Experience: https://youtu.be/Y5Vipbt1ePY
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-10-311h 17Back To The Review-tureBTTR Frightfest Spooktacular 2021: Friday the 13th (Part 1)In this extra special spooky episode, we look at not one, not three, but TWO Titans of Terror that have been frightening the world for decades, become a Theme Park Review podcast for a while, talk about close encounters of the Freddie kind, and have a Horror movie plot twist ending you must hear to believe!
YouTube video of our HHN Experience: https://youtu.be/Y5Vipbt1ePY
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-10-181h 32Back To The Review-tureEpisode 26: The Lost BoysIn this episode, we find ourselves back in the best year of the ’80s, realise we may actually be telepathic with film rankings, delve into vampire lore and what their feet are like, almost argue about the best '80s movie soundtrack, and become obsessed with Shirtless Saxophone Guys.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-10-041h 16Back To The Review-tureEpisode 25: Pretty in PinkIn this episode, we once again go back to our comfort wheelhouse of the ’80s, work out the first ever shared cinematic universe, attempt to pinpoint the first on-screen instance of the “Friendzone”, have disappointing reactions to High School exteriors, and take the long way around to get to the subject of Camel Straddling.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-09-201h 14Back To The Review-tureEpisode 24: WarGamesIn this episode, we lament on our past of not watching Rainbow as a kid, get righteously indignant about our past crimes against film, discuss the benefits of the “Amish Spirit”, and try to recount how much money we have collectively spent on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir. Ads at 28:44
2021-09-061h 11Back To The Review-tureEpisode 23: The GodfatherIn this episode, we celebrate one whole year of podding together, discuss film viewing sins, ponder on Brando’s love of cake, get way too frustrated about not knowing what time it is, and see through James Caan’s miserable façade, all while looking at what could be deemed the “classic to end all classics”.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-08-231h 22Back To The Review-tureEpisode 22: The Shawshank RedemptionIn this episode, we go massively off the rails about fandom discussions, work out ways that we can develop and market Amber’s Movie Data Base, ponder on who we would have narrate our day to day lives, and discuss what we would willingly crawl through in the name of freedom.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-08-091h 12Back To The Review-tureEpisode 21: Police AcademyIn this episode, we deal with the heat in more ways than one, get side-tracked by tiny harmonicas, decide what should and should not be left behind in the ’80s, realise that a better remake has probably already happened, and have some real trouble remembering who “Jones” is.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-07-261h 11Back To The Review-tureEpisode 20: Face/OffIn this episode, we pick a side and firmly stick to it, set the bar high for implausibility, try to figure out the Cagiest Cage that ever Caged, what you can and cannot call a “flip” in an action scene, and practically haemorrhage while resisting the urge to do impersonations for a whole episode.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-07-121h 17Back To The Review-tureEpisode 19: Top GunIn this episode, we try to channel our inner machismo, get off-topic in the first five minutes about how good Hot Shots is, make some stunning revelations about Jurassic Park, discover the origins of Mansplaining, and get entirely too distracted by Tom Cruise's middle tooth.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-06-281h 08Back To The Review-tureEpisode 18: The Blues BrothersIn this episode, we get distracted by starting a theme park talk podcast within a podcast, explore the far reaches of our long term memories for year-old knowledge, release our inner theatre kids, recall the plight of PeeWee Herman, and rekindle our love of the HMV 3 for £20 DVD sale.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-06-141h 12Back To The Review-tureEpisode 17: Saturday Night FeverIn this episode, we try to figure out an appropriate age range for a movie about more than just dancing, our personal worst bug-bears about film details, whether it's better to know more or less about the world of Scientology, and look into the dangers of smoking and dancing at the same time.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir. Ads at 20:37
2021-05-301h 10Back To The Review-tureEpisode 16: To Wong Foo...In this episode, we carry on our role switch and settle into the new status quo, find out the benefits of keeping a corn on the cob handy, marvel in the agelessness of Ru Paul, consider the benefits of theming everything as Red and Wild, and try to work out what constitutes being a “BatMan”.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-05-161h 11Back To The Review-tureEpisode 15: RockyIn this episode, we finally find out what its like to switch roles, come up with another new segment for the show which probably won’t last, spend way too long figuring out Stallone’s height, get amazed at the lifespan of the average turtle, and are convinced that Sly is still listening.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-05-021h 20Back To The Review-tureEpisode 14: The Big LebowskiIn this episode, we have another attempt at defining what makes a “classic” with new information, start a new segment of the show called “Sandwich Talk”, attempt to draw some comparisons to "I Love You, Man" in a futile attempt to end a dispute, and induct ourselves into the Church of Dudeism.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-04-181h 03Back To The Review-tureEpisode 13: The MatrixIn this episode, we take a look at what gave 2000’s cyberpunk goths their whole aesthetic, realise why Cobra Kai must be outside the Matrix, think about the first thing we would program ourselves with if we had the chance, and the benefits of having Snake on your phone.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-04-041h 09Back To The Review-tureEpisode 12: Demolition ManIn this episode, we run slow-motion into the action-packed ’90s, go off-topic ranking the Blade movies, ponder a future world where everything is a shared RoboCop universe, try to figure out the seashell complex, and consider whether a post-COVID19 world was actually predicted by Sly Stallone.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-03-221h 10Back To The Review-tureEpisode 11: ClueIn this episode, we break through double digits in bold fashion, bask in the greatness of the voice of Tim Curry, ponder what happens on “Butlers on Tour”, and question how much of a “classic” a film can be if it is ripe for a modern-day reboot.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-03-071h 17Back To The Review-tureEpisode 10: Weird ScienceIn this episode, we try to work out who the 2021 equivalent of a computer-generated woman would be, whether a memory of a film is sometimes better than the reality, and discover the secret origins of Robert Downey (Sort Of) Jr.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-02-211h 11Back To The Review-tureEpisode 9: The Karate Kid Part 2 (& Cobra Kai S3)In this episode, we journey back to revisit a franchise for our first sequel of the podcast, explore how history repeats itself, discuss the world’s smallest clipboard, explore how history repeats itself, check in with Jo “Supernanny” Frost, and explore how history repeats itself.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-02-071h 24
NOW WE'RE TALKING with Drew GaspariniAmber Ardolino: "I Think That's How I'm Going to Thirst Trap"As if we needed more reasons to love Amber Ardolino! Turns out she’s not only talented, beautiful, successful, and kind- SHE’S AN INTERIOR DECORATOR TOO! It’s like, enough already! We get it. You’re rad. And our conversation only cemented that fact. It’s like, sure, you were on Broadway right out of the gate in teensy weensy shows like Head Over Heels, and Moulin Rouge, but why is no one talking about you have dreams of one day having a job where she can one day get day-drunk! Also, okay, YES, Amber has established an online ARM...
2021-02-0550 minBack To The Review-tureEpisode 8: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?In this episode, we question whether there is any comedy that doesn’t get old, the benefit of practical effects over computer effects, try to figure out where we know Bob Hoskins from, and wonder how this film could be so great and yet Space Jam was so terrible.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
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2021-01-2554 minBack To The Review-tureEpisode 7: RoboCopIn this episode, we figure out the order of “greatest things of 1987”, whether this film could be a prequel to any other franchises, what the best time is for a crime to happen, work out who the real MVP of the film is and the importance of branding with your taglines.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2021-01-101h 11Back To The Review-tureBTTR Series Special: Cobra Kai Season 1 & 2In this special episode, we take a brief break from our usual structure to revisit an 80’s world brought into modern-day, ponder about father figures that could have been, consider the far-reaching effects Supernanny could have on Karate, and pour our hearts out for Johnny’s hash-browns.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2020-12-291h 27Back To The Review-tureThe BTTR 2020 Christmas Special: GremlinsIn our first ever Festive Special episode, we question how hard it is to follow 3 simple rules, the flavour of Mogwai, the plight of the “odd-one-out” Gremlin, reminisce about the nightmares of 90’s toy crazes, and attempt to pin down the criteria of an ideal Christmas movie.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2020-12-121h 18
Contrary To The Bullshit PodcastRhythm & Revue Dance & GiveOneFoundation w/ Richae, Amber, Brielle (11/29/20)In this episode we are joined by three lovely guest Richae, Amber, & Brielle. To start it off we discuss Richae's dance studio located in Madison, TN Rhythm & Revue Dance Theatre. They offer Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Liturgical, and Theatre lessons for young girls between the ages of 2-18. She explains where her interest in dance came from, and how she got into playwriting. Next Amber talks to us about her Non Profit Organization The Give One Foundation. Give One Foundation focuses on Youth Development in the Nashville Community. They offer different volunteering opportunities for people around the city t...
2020-11-302h 39Back To The Review-tureEpisode 6: Teen WolfIn this episode, we question whether we would our namesake if it weren’t for this movie, how Michael J. Fox can get so sweaty, exactly what constitutes the correct ratio of Teen to Wolf, make some pretty damning comparisons to other films, and ponder what the actual definition of “attempted armed robbery” is.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2020-11-281h 00Back To The Review-tureEpisode 5: Planes, Trains and AutomobilesIn this episode, we ponder on the sinister side of John Hughes movies and how long you can carry a corpse for, debate over the genius to annoying ratio of Steve Martin, and wonder if cameo stars get paid by the line.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir
2020-11-1457 minBack To The Review-tureThe 2020 Frightfest Spooktacular Episode: HalloweenIn this spooky special episode, we take a look at the film that wrote the rules of horror, figure out the crossover potential of Halloween Shared Universe, come to shocking revelations about a show we thought we knew, and discuss how we can get better stranglin’ hands.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2020-10-311h 12Back To The Review-tureEpisode 4: PredatorIn this episode, we ask how much macho is too much macho, how much shaving is too much shaving, how many sequels is too many sequels, and the importance of paying attention to the first thirty seconds of a film.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir
2020-10-1851 minBack To The Review-tureEpisode 3: Big Trouble in Little ChinaIn this episode, we question what “the rules” in Chinatown are, whether true comedy comes from the size of a wheelchair, what the connotations of a “Pork Chop Express” could be, and discover why some things just don’t make for very good sequels.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2020-10-0351 minBack To The Review-tureEpisode 2: The Karate KidIn this episode, we question who the real Karate Kid is, discuss what makes a good montage sequence, think up some “better” sequel storylines, and wonder exactly how much of a con artist Miyagi might be.
Intro music by Matt Javanshir.
2020-10-0346 minBack To The Review-tureEpisode 1: The GooniesIn our first ever episode, we introduce ourselves, get accustomed to the format of a show we have created, contemplate what might be in “Troy’s bucket”, and finally get around to watching one of the all-time greats of the ’80s which inspired our favourite current day show. It’s about time, really…
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2020-10-0358 minBack To The Review-tureEpisode 0: TrailerWelcome to Back To The Review-ture - the podcast show in which we take a classic movie that one, or both, of us might not have seen before and take a look at it now!
In each episode, your hosts Drew Bridger and Amber Insch will take a close look at a different "classic" movie, it's tropes, it's highs and lows, maybe even poke some fun at it, but ultimately decide if it is still worth to be called a classic.
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2020-09-2301 min
Less Than PopularEp. 18 - Khaki Cuffs (Khaki Cuffs) [feat. Brody and Drew]hi. today we talked about Khaki Cuffs by Khaki Cuffs and talked to Brody and Drew from the band about guitar tunings and hot takes! you can find this album at https://faultrecords.bandcamp.com/ and other streaming services.
thanks for listening! if you have any questions, dm/tweet us at @LTPpod on twitter or email us at lessthanpopularpodcast@gmail.com. love u.
2020-04-2534 min
One Story93. Letter of Forgiveness w/ Amber & Tony MatosAmber and Tony come on to share their testimony. It is a complicated story with infidelity and forgiveness. They give background to before their meeting and then their story together as a couple. There was trouble along the way, but God had a plan all along. Hear the amazing grace of God and the power of Forgiveness. We hope you enjoy!Support the podcast and look good doing it! One Story T-shirts are available now – follow the link https://www.allgracedup.blog/new-products/ ---- NOW FREE SHIPPING >> use promo code ONESTORYLike and Follow our fa...
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