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Dessert Before BreakfastThe Final Lil SnackTHE EPILOGUE episode! Mike, Melanie, and Callyn get together for one last Lil' Snack before we go to the Big Breakfast Joint in the Sky. We answer some emails and reflect on the fun times had by all!
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Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action.
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2022-04-1238 minDessert Before BreakfastThe Final Dessert: Breaking Bad (with Denis Moric)We have reached the end! The epic conclusion! The grand finale of Dessert Before Breakfast! Resident artist, animator, and local legend Denis Moric joins us one last time to walk us through the dark and gritty world of Breaking Bad! You asked for it, so here it is! (no really, we could fill an FAQ with just "Have you done Breaking Bad yet??) So sit back, relax, and enjoy our FINAL DESSERT!
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2022-01-251h 32Dessert Before BreakfastFargo S3 (with Jeff Porter)Oh hi there! Just when ya thought this here little podcast couldn't get any more excitin' we go right on ahead and bring back our good friend Jeff Porter, don'tcha know! He's comin' on ta talk to ya all about a show called Fargo! (season three anyway!) ANYHOO, we hope ya enjoy a wide variety of Minnesotan accent attempts, and heated discussion about what does and does not constitute a salad!
This is the second last episode of Dessert Before Breakfast, so send us a voice message or send us an email for the last ever Lil...
2022-01-111h 13Dessert Before BreakfastThe Americans (with Danielle Lee)Have you ever wanted to be an.... international.... SUPERSPY??? Well, as our good friend and recurring special guest star Danielle Lee points out, it's not all as glamorous as it's made out to be! In fact, Melanie herself uses the word HEARTBREAKING many times! What tear-jerking moments does the finale of The Americans have in store?? Join us and find out!
This is the third last episode of Dessert Before Breakfast, so send us a voice message or send us an email for the last ever Lil' Snack at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
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2021-12-281h 11Dessert Before BreakfastGolden GirlsTHANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND. And thank you for listening to our podcast! Mike and Melanie go back to their roots with no special guest star in this episode as Melanie catches Mike up on one of her favorite comfort shows since she was a kid. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, maybe a dessert, and get cozy! Cause your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidante!
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2021-12-1448 minDessert Before BreakfastMob Psycho 100 (with Emily Neumann)Ahhhh Mob Psycho. The touching tale of a young man in his journey to become less mediocre. That's something we all can relate to right?? (Ok just me then). Thankfully Emily Neumann is here to flex her organizational stage management skills to succinctly take us through this wild ride of an anime! I remember high school being tough, but there weren't quite as many high stakes fights (with well-dressed businessmen anyway!)
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2021-11-301h 09Dessert Before BreakfastGurren Lagann (with Madeleine Suddaby)Stop me if you've heard this one: what do a drill and a giant universe-eating mech have in common? WE DON'T KNOW. The most hilariously heartwarming part of that punchline is expert and newb alike will be joined in confusion over the show that is Gurren Lagann. Join local superstar Madeleine Suddaby as she attempts to fill us in on this wild world!!
See Maddie on stage in Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol!
Watch her amazing makeup videos on YouTube!
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2021-11-161h 10Dessert Before BreakfastGiri/Haji (with Nic Germain)Giri. Haji. Duty. Shame. Family. Honor. Adorable Babies. Dance Fighting. Wait, where are we?? We've got one foot in London and the other in Tokyo with BBC's Giri/Haji! But fear not, our DUTIFUL tour guide Nic Germain will SHAMELESSLY guide us through these dangerous streets of crime, drama, and tragedy.
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Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action.
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2021-11-021h 15Dessert Before BreakfastiZombie (with Michelle Simard)ZOMBIES. You know 'em, you love 'em! Limbs dangling, moaning, shamblin- what's that? ohhh they're CW zombies. Scratch all that then. They're just regular good looking humans with white hair, GOT IT. Please welcome our resident expert Michelle Simard as she shambles- er WALKS us through the finale of iZombie, be careful not to get dizzy with all the loopholes in the plot!!!
Check out StaticGrassCreations on Twitch!
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2021-10-191h 19Dessert Before BreakfastThe Haunting of Bly Manor (with Michelle del Mundo)SPOOKY GHOSTS. CREEPY CHILDREN. THIRSTY NANNIES. Everything you could ever want in a haunted halloween hor-ror! Scream with our special guest Michelle del Mundo as she helps shed some light on the shadowy past of Bly Manor, and scream even louder at the CUTEST PROPOSAL EVER???
Listen to Michelle's podcast School of Love! And see some of her sound design work here!
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Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action.
2021-10-051h 06Dessert Before BreakfastPsych (with Jenney Lin)Juuust when you think the finale of Psych is coming to an end... PSYCH! It's not over. Okay now it MUST be over! PSYCH AGAIN! It's the episode that never seems to end! We are joined by Jenney Lin to give us the juicy deets on how Shawn Spencer wound up in this position!
You can watch the Storyhive project that Jenney worked on here!
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Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the...
2021-09-211h 05Dessert Before BreakfastBattlestar Galactica (with Jen Newman)JEN NEWMAN IS BACK AND BATTLE READY to fill us in on the DRAMA of Battlestar Galactica! Find out Jen's OTP, the divine origins of "All Along the Watchtower", and what the heck is up with all these frackin' toasters!
What is your favorite invented sci-fi curse word? Send us a voice message or send us an email at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action.
You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook!
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2021-09-071h 10
Dessert Before BreakfastAlias (with Danielle Gannon)Melanie's very own cousin Danielle Gannon takes us along for the wild ride that is Alias - the heartfelt family drama disguised as a super spy thriller, all wrapped up in one of JJ Abrams' famous mystery boxes! Will we ever find out what's inside the box?? WHO KNOWS.
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Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action.
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2021-08-2452 minDessert Before BreakfastShort Poppies (with Krystyna Kozlowski)Wait, what even IS short Poppies?? Well, its Kiwi slang for- oh you mean the SHOW? Well, never fear, because stand up comic Krystyna Kozlowski is here to introduce you to the hilarious, beautiful world of "The Bay" where this mockumentary series is sure to tickle your love for Rhys Darby. (cause who DOESN'T love Rhys Darby??)
Be sure to follow Krystyna's Instagram for updates on her next stand up comedy performance!
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2021-08-1053 minDessert Before BreakfastBoy Meets World (with Denis Moric)Ahhhh Boy Meets World. Chances are your first on screen crush was Topanga (unless you're Melanie - who was her first crush?? Listen and find out!) We are joined by Boy Meets World expert Denis Moric to shed some light on the reasons behind interesting character choices, the wholesome content of the family unit, and whether it's okay for a ghost to grab someone's butt without their permission! (Spoiler alert, it's not! Be better, ghosts!)
See more of Denis and what he's up to on his website: https://denismoricmedia.com/ Watch the trailer for his short film...
2021-07-271h 15Dessert Before BreakfastFLCL (with Casey Por)If you thought Neon Genesis was wild, strap in for another BAFFLING anime finale! Casey Por (actor, podcaster, director, producer, and swordfighter extraordinaire) walks us through FLCL! Say, what the heck does Fooly-Cooly even mean anyway?? Don't worry, Casey will explain everything!
Keep an eye out for Casey's upcoming podcast, Tales From The Lost Galaxy!
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Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action.
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2021-07-131h 00Dessert Before BreakfastThe Wonder Years (with Sam Shin)We look back on 20 years ago... and 20 years from 20 years ago - As we dive into The Wonder Years! Sam Shin joins us as we discuss irresponsible parents, people who desperately need therapy, and a surprise horse or two. How well would you say The Wonder Years has aged? Send us a voice message or send us an email at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action.
You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook! Watch Sam's Sleight of Hand videos on...
2021-06-291h 08Dessert Before BreakfastLodge 49 (with Jeremy Obach)Are you ready for your favorite TV show that you just haven't seen yet?! Join us in welcoming Jeremy Obach, podcaster extraordinare and our very own Melanie Germain's cousin as he breaks down Lodge 49's secrets, reminisces about his favorite moments, and speculates on what the show could have been, had it continued. Have you seen Lodge 49? Do you have any theories as to what it all means? Send us a voice message or send us an email at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
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2021-06-151h 04Dessert Before BreakfastGame of Thrones (with Danielle Lee)WELCOME BACK to our special guest Danielle Lee, who by some miracle managed to avoid watching any Game of Thrones at all! So she knows just about as much as Jon Snow does. In this twist of an episode, we put Danielle in the newbie seat, while Mike and Melanie attempt to fill her in on all the drama, treachery, and steamy Pedro Pascal moments.
Who do you think should have been king? Send us a voice message or send us an email at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com! (especially if you can fulfil Melanie's fan art request!)
2021-06-011h 14Dessert Before BreakfastSupernatural (with Ty Dempsey)When a TV show runs as long as Supernatural (FIFTEEN YEARS!!) there's always mixed feelings when it finally comes to an end. Ty Dempsey, drummer of local rock n roll legends Indications walks us through the wild storylines and at times nonsensical decisions of Sam and Dean over the years, AND Ty reveals which of the Winchester brothers he thinks is a SPECIMEN
Hear more Indications here: https://indications.bandcamp.com/ and on Spotify
And check out Ty's list of essential Supernatural episodes: https://bit.ly/2Qpocjx
Are you team Sam, or team...
2021-05-181h 16Dessert Before BreakfastStar Wars Rebels (with Michael Cohen)MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! Crack open some blue milk and join us in this bantha-sized special! Michael Cohen shows us the way as we geek out and discuss how the Star Wars Rebels finale connects to the sprawling Star Wars timeline. We also ask the classic question: are the animated Star Wars shows required viewing for Mandalorian fans?
Hear more of Michael on The Rebel Cels! facebook.com/rebelcelspodcast
And ThunderQuack! facebook.com/thunderquack
Which Star Wars Rebels crewmate is your favorite?? Let us know by dropping us a voice message or send us an email at dessertbeforebreakfast@g...
2021-05-041h 43Dessert Before BreakfastLil Snack - Did Someone Say Emails?!We're bacc with another Lil' Snacc Attacc where we delve into YOUR QUESTIONS (and comments, and a healthy dose of SASS).
Read more about Infant development here: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/abo8756
Take that cool fictional couples quiz here: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/characters/couples/
Follow the Baby Bird Updates here: https://www.instagram.com/callyndorval/
Did you miss your chance to ask us a question? Share your opinion? Tell us that we don't know what the F we're doing? Let us know by dropping us a voice message or send us an email at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
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2021-04-2742 minDessert Before BreakfastSeinfeld (with Ryan Clare)NO SOUP FOR YOU. So how about a podcast episode instead?
Ryan Clare of The Brass Action joins us to explain the ins and outs of Seinfeld, so that we can understand all the references that have been going over our heads for the past 20 years. If The Brass Action sounds familiar to you, that's because their music is on every episode! Awesome!
More Brass Action here: https://thebrassaction.com/
Pacific Sound System: https://pacificsoundsystem.bandcamp.com/
Very relevant important link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMG1Nl7uWko
2021-04-1351 minDessert Before BreakfastAce Attorney (with Josh Pendlebury)OBJECTION!
In this episode we are joined by Josh Pendlebury, from the Vancouver VGM sensation The Runaway Four to talk about Ace Attorney (the game AND the show!) Solve the murder with us as we try to piece together the anime series, and Melanie tries to tell all the characters apart!
Check out Runaway Four's new album The Fast, out now! The full album is available to purchase on Bandcamp: https://therunawayfour.bandcamp.com/album/the-fast and a portion is available to stream on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6SeEqnhCS4PPIpvlQWXAnJ?si=LPErIzoMSySe8Mcf8vu4...
2021-03-3048 minDessert Before BreakfastChilling Adventures of Sabrina (with Melody Copeman)Today we are joined by Melody Copeman, Mike's co-worker and Sabrina expert who will help guide us through the underworld of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina! In this episode we will discuss such controversial topics as "which is better: Sabrina or Riverdale?" And "Should the cat have been a puppet?" You can see Melody's artwork on Instagram @catquarkz and you can find out more about eatART and their super cool robots here! https://eatart.org/projects/
What did you think of the ending of Sabrina? Let us know by dropping us a voice message or an email at...
2021-03-1650 minDessert Before BreakfastSamurai Jack (with Chris Nyarady)If you've been waiting patiently to hear an animator absolutely GUSH over a cartoon, this is the episode for you! Join animator Chris Nyarady as he takes us on a journey through the epic world of Samurai Jack!
Check out Chris's James Bond through a woke alcoholic lens podcast Boozing and Bonding!
Are you inspired by the works of Genndy Tartakovsky? School us by dropping us a voice message or an email at us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass...
2021-03-0245 minDessert Before BreakfastLost (with Jen Newman)If the ending of Lost left you scratching your head, fear not! Geek knowledge expert extraordinaire Jen Newman is here to school us on what the heck was even going on on that island!
Were you a die hard Lost fan who was shocked by the finale? Share your tale with us by dropping us a voice message or an email at us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action.
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2021-02-161h 06Dessert Before BreakfastNeon Genesis Evangelion (with Callyn Dorval)Neon Genesis Evangelion just might be the great equalizer - where the terms "expert" and "novice" hold absolutely no meaning. Join us as our producer Callyn Dorval attempts to bring us up to speed on the history of Adam and Lilith, mommy and daddy issues, and why Shinji won't get into the goddamn robot.
Does the plot of NGE make sense to you? Please help us understand by dropping us a voice message or an email at us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
Find more about Callyn's voiceover work on her website! www.callyndorval.com
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie...
2021-02-0248 minDessert Before BreakfastBuffy The Vampire Slayer (with Sarah Ball)Into every generation, a Slayer is born! One girl in all the- er, two girls... I mean three. Wait, how many slayers ARE there?? Listen to Super Buffy Fan Sarah Ball dissect her favorite series of all time as she and Mike go head to head to see who is the bigger Buffy nerd!
Are you team Spuffy or team Bangel? Let us know who your OTP is by dropping us a voice message or an email at us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by...
2021-01-191h 06Dessert Before BreakfastDexter (with Jeff Porter)Today we are joined by Jeff Porter: Dexter Dex-pert (and absolutely not a doctor) to discuss just what the heck was going on in the series finale of Dexter! We discuss missed opportunities to get actual therapy for tiny child Dexter as well as how The Code is really more like guidelines...
For more Jeff Porter goodness, check out his podcast, The Fear of Science!
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. Email us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
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2021-01-0546 minDessert Before BreakfastLil Snack - TV show obsessionsWe have a little snack episode for you today to talk about some emails we received and our biggest TV show obsessions, some extra tidbits on Twin Peaks, plus what we've been watching lately (including Christmas specials).
Follow us on Instagram (@dessert.before.breakfast) and Facebook. Email us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com.
With Mike Dorval, Melanie Germain and Callyn Dorval. Music by The Brass Action. Edited by Melanie Germain.
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2020-12-2920 min
Dessert Before BreakfastThe Timeless Miracle of Christmas ChallengeTHE TIMELESS MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE!
Hop in a time machine with us and let’s GET OUT OF 2020! Guests Janessa Michelle and Greg Livingstone join our fearless co-host Melanie Germain on this game show style competition for the series finale of Timeless. Expect laughs, tears, winter-themed insults, and maybe a Christmas Miracle or two along the way!
To play along with the Miracle Of Christmas Challenge, click here! https://bit.ly/38fv488
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. Email us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram (@dessert.be...
2020-12-221h 03Dessert Before BreakfastDessert Before Breakfast: The Trailer!The podcast where we watch the last episode of a series with someone who's never seen it before!
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2020-12-1600 minDessert Before BreakfastThe X-Files (with Danielle Lee)In today's episode, we are joined by Melanie's Honorary Cousin™ Danielle Lee to seek the TRUTH in the original series finale of The X-Files. We want to believe! Do you??
Check out Danielle's list of must-watch episodes here: https://bit.ly/33VehG9. Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. Email us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
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2020-12-0859 minDessert Before BreakfastFlipped: A Eulogy for QuibiToday we have an extra bonus mini episode for Flipped as we mourn the end of the kinda-awful but kinda-great streaming service Quibi! Find out if we're able to review this show using the Quibi standard of a quick-bite episode under 10-minutes (don't look at the episode length - spoiler!) Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. Email us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
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2020-12-0110 minDessert Before BreakfastTwin Peaks (with Bradley Duffy)In today's episode, we are joined by our friend actor Bradley Duffy to dive in to the original finale of David Lynch's bizarre show Twin Peaks. We ask the questions like huh? What? and WHAT?
See more of special guest star Bradley Duffy at facebook.com/BradleyJamesDuffy, @bradley.duffy (Insta), @bradleyjduffy (Twitter) Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. Email us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
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2020-11-2449 minDessert Before BreakfastHigh Score GirlIn today's episode of Dessert Before Breakfast, we ROAST the Netflix Original Anime about a love triangle in the Arcade! Join us as we discuss poor communication skills and crushes on less-than-desirable protagonists!
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. Email us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
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2020-11-1027 minDessert Before BreakfastDawson's Creek (with Denis Moric)In this episode, we are joined by our friend Denis Moric to discuss the finale of Dawson's Creek! We ask the hard-hitting questions like "Why is the creek so big??" and "Are you Team Pacey or Team Dawson?"
See more of Special Guest Star Denis Moric at his website here!
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. Email us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
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2020-10-2747 minDessert Before BreakfastFarscapeIn this episode, Melanie gives Mike a crash course on the Jim Henson production Farscape through its final episode, and we ask the important questions, like what's with all the Frelling sex and drugs?
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by the Brass Action. Email us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
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2020-10-1336 minDessert Before BreakfastAngelFor our first episode we watch the last episode of Angel - which Melanie has never seen before! Join us as we explore the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff about the vampire with a soul.
Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by The Brass Action. Email us at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!
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2020-09-2932 min