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We React PodcastIt’s All Good, ManWe watched “Better Call Saul” season 5 after we lost the recording we did about seasons 3 and 4. We talk about all three seasons and where we leave Kim, Mike, Nacho, Howard, and Saul at the end of season 5. Next stop, Breaking Bad and any movies we both watch and enjoy (but not ‘Cocaine Bear’, which Grams did not watch).
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We React PodcastPeople Who Live In Glass OnionsWe watched ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ on January 13, 2023. We briefly meander through the movie and speculate on why it was called “A Knives Out Mystery” instead of “A Benoit Blanc Mystery” plus our usual random nonsense.
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2023-01-1629 min
We React PodcastGrams’ Garret 2 - The Fool’s ChristmasWith Riley out sick, Grams spends a cold afternoon in the garret reading Christmas stories. This one, by Florence May Alt, was published in The St. Nicholas Christmas Book in 1899.
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2022-12-1903 min
We React PodcastSaulfooleryWe watched the first two seasons of Better Call Saul in October and November 2022. We may be a little late to this party, but we’re both really enjoying this standout show. We’ll react again after we’ve finished the next two seasons.
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2022-11-2825 min
We React PodcastDeep In the Heart of Lower DecksWe watched all of season 3 of Star Trek: Lower Decks in fall 2022. We enjoyed the character arcs, mysteries solved, and all the California cities’ victory over Ohio - I mean Texas.
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2022-11-0725 min
We React PodcastTotal DarknessWe watched the 1967 psychological thriller film “Wait Until Dark” in October 2022. We discussed the choice of Audrey Hepburn to play a blind woman; the Roach’s choice to go all in with disguises; and how the whole thing could have been avoided if it weren’t for the bratty neighbor girl. We will check out other classic movies from the time period in the future.
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We React PodcastGet Ready For the Big Day!We watched the British series “Don’t Hug Me .I’m Scared” in summer and September 2022. This is a dark comedy absurdist nonsensical show that parodies but also explores the ideas of young children’s shows, defying all expectations. So clear your mind and prepare yourself to not be ready for what you’re about to see.
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We React PodcastNot Your Typical Horror MovieWe watched the new Jordan Peele movie “Nope” in August 2022. We talk a bit about the horror elements and our favorite characters and come to the conclusion that balloons and animals don’t mix.
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2022-09-0533 min
We React PodcastA Family MovieWe watched the Jordan Peele movie “Get Out” in August 2022. We all learn some valuable lessons from this heartwarming family thriller, such as the importance of heeding the advice of someone who tells you to GET OUT! Also, smoking is bad.
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2022-08-1528 min
We React PodcastSort Of Sad, Sort Of FunnyWe watched the HBO original series “Sort Of” in July 2022. We didn’t realize until episode 7 or 8 that the show is set in Toronto; it could just as easily be a U.S. city. If you’re still on the fence about watching this show, it just won Best Comedy Series (Canadian Screen Awards), Bilal Baig won Best Writing in a Comedy Series (for the first episode), and Jessica Carter and Steve Newburn won Best Makeup (for the last episode); and others were nominated for many more.
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We React PodcastKnives Out the HouseWe watched the 2019 movie “Knives Out” in June 2022. With an all-star cast and some sharp decor, this mystery has more twists and turns than devious family members. Christopher Plummer plays expertly, Chris Evans rocks a sweater, Daniel Craig’s accent is ridiculous, and Ana de Armas wins the day in this delightful romp. And don’t forget Nana, who’s sharper than all of them. We eagerly look forward to the “sequel” later this year.
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We React PodcastWe Stan RussellWe watched the season finale of Doctor Who (series 4) some time ago. We appreciate RTD’s ability to write a smashing big finale and look forward to all the potential that comes with RTD as the showrunner again in the future. Rose gets everything she wants, Donna gets to be brilliant before her crushing exit, and we set off on the road to meeting the Next Doctor.
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We React PodcastWe Need to Talk About InvincibleWe watched the first season of the Amazon Prime series “Invincible” in spring 2022. This is an animated series based on the comic series by Robert Kirkman of The Walking Dead fame, with several characters voiced by Walking Dead alums. We enjoyed this series despite, or perhaps because of, the blood and gore and swearing, and the complete upending of standard superhero story expectations.
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We React PodcastThe Episode of the Podcast about The Woman - Okay, OkayWe watched the Netflix original series “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window” in April 2022 . This is a darkly humorous parody of mystery psychological thrillers which co-stars the incomparable Kristen Bell and a VERY full glass of red wine. In case you can’t tell, we greatly enjoyed this series!
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We React PodcastSpace Brooklyn ArrestedWe watched the first three episodes of Space Force, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Arrested Development in March 2022 for entertainment purposes only. Can you guess which show was whose favorite?
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2022-04-1140 min
We React PodcastSomething FunnyWe watched the first three episodes of ‘Community’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ for some lighter, more fun content, inspired by our rewatch of season 1 (and the end of season 4) of ‘The Good Place’. Schitt’s Creek was the clear winner, but Grams is willing to give Community a chance with some more episodes.
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We React PodcastAfter Midnight, Turn LeftWe watched two more episodes of Doctor Who (series 4), “Midnight” and “Turn Left” in January 2022. We finally got to talk about the darkest doctor-heavy and saddest companion-heavy episodes. Plus, Rose again!
We’re far from ready to say goodbye to the tenth Doctor and Donna.
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We React PodcastTime Lord CollarsWe finally finished watching the last five episodes of Doctor Who (series 12) in January 2022. We talk very little about microplastics and detachable fingers, and we have somewhat more to say about the haunting of (not that house), the Shelleys, an overly emotional Cyberman, and the Master.
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We React PodcastThe Haunting Sadness of Hill HouseWe watched “The Haunting of Hill House” in late December 2021. This is our third Mike Flanagan series and might be our favorite. It is a captivating and, indeed, haunting show.
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2022-01-1748 min
We React PodcastPerfectly SplendidWe watched all nine episodes of “The Haunting of Bly Manor” over one weekend in December 2021. This is more of a gothic romance than a horror show, with some really great performances from T’Nia Miller and Rahul Kohli that win our hearts and minds. We digress a bit in the middle and trail off at the end, but we hope you enjoy this extra-long and not at all Christmas-y episode!
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We React PodcastShe’s No AngelWe watched the Netflix limited series “Midnight Mass,” which is a supernatural horror series created and directed by Mike Flanagan. We loved the thought-provoking, dialogue- and monologue-heavy story and powerful performances by all the main actors. It’s well worth the investment of 14 or so hours (to watch it at least twice!).
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We React PodcastHello, River -- Goodbye, RiverWe watched the next two-part episodes “Silence in the Library” & “Forest of the Dead” of Doctor Who series 4 (2008) and shared our enjoyment of Donna, Anita, River and the Doctor in this intense and intimate adventure. These episodes might be the pinnacle of Steven Moffat’s outstanding writing, which has impressed us every season thus far.
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We React PodcastHer Name Is Beckett MarinerWe watched the first seven episodes of season 2 of Star Trek: Lower Decks and talked about them on Saturday, September 25, 2021. We’ve been enjoying this animated series of Star Trek, which is certainly not a children’s show. There are so many good episodes this season, it’s impossible to pick a favorite!
Yes, on posting of this episode, we’ve passed our third podiversary! Congrats to us!!
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We React PodcastThe Owl Shack Is a Little Old Place WhereWe watched season 1 and the first 10 episodes of season 2 of ‘The Owl House’ on Disney +. It’s a charming animated fantasy series created by Dana Terrace, who previously worked on Gravity Falls and Duck Tales.
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2021-10-0528 min
We React PodcastDonna, a Unicorn, and a Wasp Walk Into Agatha Christie’s HouseWe watched the next episode of Doctor Who series 4 (2008), “The Unicorn and the Wasp,” on September 11, 2021. This is a fun romp where Donna and the 10th Doctor get to do some flapping, admire Agatha Christie’s mind, and help solve not one, but two, mysteries.
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We React PodcastA Quieter PlaceWe watched A Quiet Place Part II on July 30, 2021. Does it hold up as a sequel? Do the remaining Abbots survive? Does the alien get an earful? Listen and find out!
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2021-08-2533 min
We React PodcastNo Naked People Were HarmedWe continue with the fourth episode of Star Trek (the original series), “The Naked Time.” Despite the episode title, there were no naked people, though we did get treated to a shirtless Sulu, and everyone was very sweaty. Kirk loves his ship, O’Riley loves to sing, and the conference room doors care about Spock’s feelings.
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We React PodcastThe Big ThreeWe jump into Star Trek (the original series) with the first three episodes from 1966: “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” “The Man Trap,” and “Charlie X.” We react to the show’s introduction of the big three (Kirk, Spock, and McCoy) and a noticeable pattern in these first three plotlines.
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We React PodcastThe Martha ArcWe watched the next three episodes of Doctor Who series 4 (2008), “The Sontaran Stratagem,” “The Poison Sky,” and “The Doctor’s Daughter,” which have Martha temporarily rejoining the 10th Doctor and Donna. The Sontarans are worthy adversaries; Donna’s mom saves the day with an ax; the Doctor has a daughter (/wife); and we don’t see nearly enough interaction between Martha and the other characters. Oh well, it was good to see Martha again anyway.
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We React PodcastForget the Ood, Remember the Train!We watched the next episode of Doctor Who series 4 (2008), “Planet of the Ood” with Donna Noble and the 10th Doctor, but we were far more interested in talking about the remaining seasons of Infinity Train and that series as a whole. Which was your favorite season? I mean, how ‘bout those Ood…?
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We React PodcastAll Aboard the Infinity TrainWe watched the first season of Infinity Train, an animated TV series created by Owen Dennis (who also voices Sad-One), currently available on HBO Max. This show has enough complexity to be interesting to adults as well as teens, but was likely cancelled because it didn’t have enough younger viewers. We enjoyed and highly recommend this gem of a show.
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We React PodcastFat and FireWe watched the first two episodes of Doctor Who series 4 (2008), “Partners in Crime” and “The Fires of Pompeii” with Donna Noble and the 10th Doctor. Donna waves at fat, learns about fixed points, and generally shows her fabulousness in these two episodes, and the Doctor learns that even when he can’t save everyone, he needs to save someone.
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We React PodcastSadness, Hope, and LoveWe recap the remaining five episodes of WandaVision and react to the series as a whole. It ended pretty much the way we expected, and we’re looking forward to much more new Marvel content in the future!
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2021-03-2932 min
We React PodcastWanda’s Disney VisionWe watched the first four episodes of Disney+’s WandaVision on Saturday, January 30, 2021. This is a fun new MCU series that kicks off “phase 4” (whatever that is) with a pseudo-sitcom style that hides its darker layers. The series is currently “airing” weekly on Fridays, to be followed by who knows how many more new series and movies.
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We React PodcastLeftovers of the DaleksWe watched the Doctor Who New Year’s Day special “Revolution of the Daleks” on January 2, 2021. We got two Jacks and too many Daleks in this romp of an episode that had nothing at all to do with New Year’s Day. It did whet our appetite for the next series though, whenever it comes out.
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We React PodcastJudoon Chameleon Watch Jack RuthWow, an extra long episode! We’re back talking about Doctor Who once again, this time covering five episodes at once: series 12’s “Fugitive of the Judoon” plus four episodes from series 3, “Human Nature,” “Family of Blood,” “Blink,” and “Utopia.” Grams wanted those elements in Fugitive of the Judoon that appeared in series 3 to be fresh in Riley’s mind before he watched the series 12 episode. (Plus we watched Blink just for the fun of it.) We neglected to give a spoiler alert (we tend to forget when it’s not a freshly aired episode), but we digress a lot about The Umbrella Acade...2020-12-0639 min
We React PodcastUs ReactWe watched the 2019 Jordan Peele horror film Us on Halloween night, 2020. We first briefly discussed the Twilight Zone episode “Mirror Image” that inspired the premise of the movie; then we launched into a longer discussion that wandered far enough afield to include mentions of Steven King’s books vs adaptations.
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We React PodcastHungry for HumansWe watched the season 3 episode of The Twilight Zone, “To Serve Man,” on Sunday, October 11. We forgot to give a spoiler alert for this 58-year-old episode, but it’s available on Hulu. This wasn’t creepy or scary enough for Spooky Sunday, but it did provide some food for thought. (See what I did there?) We also talk about our upcoming Halloween plans, or lack thereof.
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We React PodcastThe Scary SenseWe watched the 1999 movie “The Sixth Sense” for Spooky Sunday. This supernatural psychological thriller has some genuinely scary moments, outstanding performances by Haley Joel Osment (Cole), Toni Collette (Cole’s mom Lynn), and Bruce Willis (Malcolm), superlative directing by M. Night Shyamalan, and perhaps the most memorable twist of all time. If you haven’t watched this one in a while, pull out your VHS tape, dust off your VCR, and pop it in for an entertaining afternoon. Don’t forget to rewind!
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We React PodcastSwabbing the Lower DecksWe watched the first six episodes of the new animated series on CBS All Access, Star Trek: Lower Decks. It’s aimed more towards adults than children, but if you can get on its wavelength, it’s very funny, entertaining, and definitely Star Trek! We also take brief space walks to compare it to Adventure Time, SpongeBob, and Steven Universe.
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We React PodcastDon't Create Murder BotsWe watched the Doctor Who series 10 episode “Smile” on Sunday, August 2. We didn’t realize we’d never talked about series 10 before. We’ll get around to it eventually. Here’s hoping this episode helps you to keep smiling!
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2020-08-0317 min
We React PodcastLockes and KeysWe watched season 1 of the Netflix series Locke & Key, a supernatural horror drama based on the comic book series of the same name by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. (Neither of us has read the comic series.) We thoroughly enjoyed watching these episodes together.
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We React PodcastRhino Space PoliceWe completely forgot our spoiler warning before talking about the first episode of the third series of Doctor Who, “Smith and Jones,” but it is over thirteen years old as it aired in March of 2007. This episode was pretty busy with the introduction of fabulous new companion Martha, a plasmavore villain, plus the Judoon, plus it’s been a while since we’ve recorded together, so we talked a bit longer than usual. Also, Riley debuted his new singing recap segment!
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We React PodcastTribbles Everywhere!We watched the Star Trek (the Original Series) episode “The Trouble with Tribbles” and the CBS All Access Short Trek “The Trouble with Edward” on Wednesday, April 15. These were possibly the funniest pair of Star Trek episodes in any of the series. Indeed, they were so entertaining, that Riley might actually watch some Star Trek in the future, when he’s finished with all his other shows. ;)
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We React PodcastGrams' Garret 01 - Good Places and Better PeopleIn this first (and maybe only) episode of Grams’ Garret, Grams talks about The Good Place and the importance of human connection. This was recorded in a different location (the office instead of the living room), so that’s why the audio sounds a bit different.
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2020-05-0211 min
We React PodcastRiley's Room 01 - One GoosebumpWe are not back with We React, but Riley is flying solo in this first episode of Riley’s Room! He read and reacted to the first few pages of a Goosebumps book. Does he have a future in narrating audio books?
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2020-04-2511 min
We React PodcastJoan of Arc-adiaWe watched the first two episodes of the 2003 show “Joan of Arcadia” on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. We very briefly referenced the show’s namesake, Joan of Arc, (who?), though there is little resemblance to the modern-day teenage girl who is visited by God in the guise of various random people. We both thought these first two episodes were a solid foundation for a pretty good show.
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We React PodcastNikola and the DoctorWe watched the fourth episode of Doctor Who series 12, “Nikola Tesla’s Night of Terror” on Sunday, February 16. We learned that Nikola Tesla conceived of a great many modern inventions, such as alternating current (AC) (not air conditioning), x-rays, remote control, and wireless power. Not the car, although the Tesla, Inc. car company is named after him. And we learned that Thomas Edison was a terrible person.
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We React PodcastNo OrphansWe watched the third episode of Doctor Who series 12, “Orphan 55,” five times between us, so you don’t have to. There were a few bright moments among the dregs. :)
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2020-03-0210 min
We React PodcastThere Is No SpoonWe watched the 1999 movie “The Matrix” on Friday, February 14 (the perfect Valentine’s Day movie!). This movie holds up after over 20 years! If you take the red pill, you will hear us talk about Trinity, Morpheus, Neo, and most importantly, Agent Smith.
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2020-02-1722 min
We React PodcastThe Old Soft ShoeWe watched the first two episodes of Series 12 Doctor Who, “Spyfall, Part 1” and “Spyfall, Part 2” on January 18, 2020. Riley needs to learn about Ada Lovelace and Noor Inayat Khan and someday watch at least one James Bond movie. We enjoyed the big reveal, the cool gadgets, and the classic doctor-saves-the-day story.
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2020-01-1930 min
We React PodcastScroogeDuckWe watched the 1988 Christmas movie “Scrooged” (a “modern day” retelling of A Christmas Carol) on Saturday, December 21. Eddie Murphy Bill Murray is always funny, and the movie has a fabulous cast of well-known (but not to Riley) actors. Riley still has not read a single Dickens story, so we need to get on that!
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and hope you are enjoying a holiday break!
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We React PodcastPreparing for the Zombie ApocalypseWe watched the first season of AMC’s The Walking Dead (2010) and really enjoyed it. The first season is a real work of art. If you haven’t already, go watch it!
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2019-12-0817 min
We React PodcastThe Christmas BrideWe watched the 2006 Doctor Who Christmas special “The Runaway Bride” on Sunday, November 24. This wasn’t the most flattering introduction to Donna Noble, but we enjoyed parts of it. It makes for a good transition between series 2 and series 3.
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2019-12-0715 min
We React PodcastLove, Fear, and DoomWe slammed through the last four episodes of Doctor Who, series 2 (2006): “Love & Monsters,” “Fear Her,” “Army of Ghosts,” and “Doomsday” on Saturday, November 23 2019. Elton learns about love, and public schools are weird about the Kookaburra song lyrics. Rose is forcibly separated from the Doctor, and they both cry. We’re sad to say goodbye to Rose as a companion, even though we’ll see her again.
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We React PodcastThe Idiot's Guide to Series 2We watched three episodes of Doctor Who, series 2 (2006): “The Idiot’s Lantern,” “The Impossible Planet,” and “The Satan Pit,” plus the series 12 trailer that just came out today, Doctor Who day, November 23, 2019. These were not the best but also not the worst episodes. The Queen really did have the first fully televised coronation, and Satan is a tired old trope. The Ood are not really evil! Series 12 looks to be pretty exciting, though we’re sad about no Christmas special. On to watching more and more Doctor Who!
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We React PodcastCyberpeopleWe watched the two-part Cyberman story from Doctor Who series 2 (2006), “Rise of the Cybermen” and “Age of Steel” on Saturday, November 9. Rose gets to see her not-Dad Pete again, but not stay with him, again. Not-Mum Jackie is far less sympathetic, even with an adorable terrier. Mickey leaves the TARDIS already after only two adventures, but he’s ready to be more like Ricky instead of an idiot. The Doctor is… the Doctor.
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We React PodcastBohemian RhapsodyWe watched the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” on Saturday, October 12, 2019. The movie won four Oscars last year and was nominated for Best Picture.
Shoutout to Riley’s dad for introducing him to Queen. Grams was listening to “Another One Bites the Dust” from the album The Game every day at school in 1980. We both enjoyed the “Wayne’s World” rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
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2019-10-1327 min
We React PodcastNever Throw A Girl Into the FireplaceWe watched the fourth episode of Doctor Who series 2 (2006), “The Girl In the Fireplace” on September 28, 2019. This was the third episode of the new Who era written by Steven Moffat, whose writing we love. This episode has a beautiful story that tugs at the heartstrings (though not Riley’s). The episode was supposedly inspired by the novel The Time-Traveler’s Wife, though the Doctor always appears in chronological order for Reinette. The clockwork droids make a reappearance in a later episode - remember which one?
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We React PodcastBack to SchoolWe watched another episode from Doctor Who series 2 (2006), “School Reunion,” in which the Doctor plays a high school physics teacher, Rose serves lunch, and they solve a mystery with Mickey and Sarah Jane Smith and K-9! The Doctor gets to see what happened to Sarah Jane, Rose gets to see what’s likely to happen to her in her future, and Mickey realizes that he’s the tin dog. Mickey was quite useful in this episode and got invited in the TARDIS at the end.
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We React PodcastThe Numbers Nightmare BeginsWe watched an episode of Lost, season 1, episode 18, “Numbers” (2005) and the first episode of Invader Zim, “The Nightmare Begins” (2001) on August 31, 2019. Can you guess which was Riley’s favorite? If you haven’t watched these series, they’re worth checking out. Lost played out a complete story over six seasons, but Invader Zim was cancelled after two short seasons.
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We React PodcastNew WerewolfWe watched two episodes from Doctor Who series 2 (2006), “New Earth” and “Tooth and Claw,” on August 11, 2019. The blobfish that Riley talked about actually does look a bit like the Face of Boe! And this quote: “The sad face of the blobfish belies a kind and very wise little brain in there.” - just replace two words, and you could be talking about the Face of Boe. Also, Pauline Collins played Queen Victoria in “Tooth and Claw.”
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We React PodcastChristmas ReconWe watched the first Doctor Who Christmas special, “The Christmas Invasion,” on August 10, 2019. It really was more of a menacing recon than an actual invasion. We don’t get much time with the Doctor on his feet, but he’s impressive at the end.
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2019-08-1124 min
We React PodcastBad Wolf, Finally!We watched the final three episodes of Doctor Who Series 1 (2005): “Boomtown,” “Bad Wolf,” and “The Parting of the Ways.” We were happy to finally get to Bad Wolf, but sad to see the Ninth Doctor go. He was fantastic!
Music in this episode was played by Riley on a very old plastic toy.
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2019-08-0421 min
We React PodcastThe Past Is Another CountryWe watched three more Doctor Who episodes from Series 1 (2005): “Father’s Day,” “The Empty Child” and “The Doctor Dances.” The episodes originally aired on May 14, May 21, and May 28, 2005.
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2019-07-2122 min
We React PodcastEight + Nine = Doctor WhoWe watched “Doctor Who” (the 1996 movie), “The Night of the Doctor,” and two episodes from Series 1 (2005): “Dalek” and “The Long Game” on June 22, 2019.
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2019-07-0720 min
We React PodcastAppearances Can Be DeceivingWe watched “Spider-Man: Far From Home” on Friday, July 5, 2019. You should have also watched Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel before listening to this - well really, you should have watched all the Marvel movies up to this point. What have you been doing with your life?
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2019-07-0732 min
We React PodcastGassy AliensWe watched episodes 3, 4, and 5 of Doctor Who series 1, “The Unquiet Dead,” “Aliens of London,” and “World War Three.”
Having survived the adventure in the distant future, Rose is transported to the past to deal with the walking dead in 1869 Cardiff. Charles Dickens makes an entertaining appearance; although poor Gwyneth doesn’t make it out of the episode, it’s not the last we’ll see of the talented Eve Myles.
In “Aliens of London” and “World War Three,” we meet the Slitheen (ew) and Harriet Jones (MP for Flydale North); we will see both again in (different) future epis...2019-06-0917 min
We React PodcastFlip of the CoinWe watched “Mockingjay Part 2” on Saturday, May 25. Did you see that coming?
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2019-05-2619 min
We React PodcastWhite RosesWe watched “Catching Fire” a while ago and “Mockingjay Part 1” on May 11, 2019. When it was released in November 2014, it had the largest opening day of 2014. Jennifer Lawrence was criticized for not being skinny enough in “The Hunger Games.” Yikes.
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2019-05-1220 min
We React PodcastPaschaWhile Riley was away celebrating Pascha, Grams watched the short documentary “Religions Around the World - Eastern Orthodox.”
If you’re interested in the origins of the word Pascha, there’s an Orthodox Christianity website that has an article about it.
The Brittanica.com website Easter | Origin, Name, Facts, & Dates has a wealth of information.
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2019-04-2804 min
We React PodcastW.A.A.We watched the special edition (extended version) of the 1989 James Cameron movie “The Abyss” (the special edition DVD was made in 1993). The special edition is a half hour longer than the theatrical version, so you might want to plan for an intermission.
This movie is rated PG-13, but it has a LOT of swearing.
The breathing fluid is a real thing but not the way it was used in the movie.
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We React PodcastMay the Odds Be Ever In Your FavorWe watched “The Hunger Games,” the 2012 movie based on the book series by Suzanne Collins. Wikipedia claims it’s the best movie series ever.
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2019-03-3115 min
We React PodcastWe Feel FineWe watched the second episode of series 1 of Doctor Who, “The End of the World.” The Doctor takes Rose into the distant future, and she has a bit of a wobble. But she survives and still wants to travel with the Doctor.
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2019-03-1712 min
We React PodcastFive LessonsWe watched “Nanny McPhee” on DVD. (Hey that rhymes!)
The movie “Nanny McPhee” was released in 2006 (in the U.S.) and was based on the Nurse Matilda books by Christianna Brand. The original Nurse Matilda book was published in 1964, the same year as the “Mary Poppins” movie! “Nanny McPhee” was set in Victorian England in the 1880s; “Mary Poppins” was set in 1910.
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2019-03-0317 min
We React PodcastRun For Your Life!We watched the first episode of the first new series of Doctor Who from 2005, “Rose.” Rose is smart and funny, Mickey - not so much - and the Doctor is fantastic!
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2019-02-1714 min
We React PodcastLet's Go See Mary Poppins Again!We watched “Mary Poppins” (the original musical), “Saving Mr. Banks,” and “Mary Poppins Returns.” Emily Blunt was an excellent Mary, but Emily Mortimer was the one Grams was trying to remember. Also, great work, Lin! :)
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2019-01-2024 min
We React PodcastMissing the 13th Doctor AlreadyWe discussed the entire series 11 of Doctor Who, one episode at a time (including the New Year’s Day Special).
Riley’s favorite: Kerblam!
Grams’ favorite: Rosa
We will return in two weeks with new episodes for 2019!
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2019-01-0651 min
We React PodcastShe's Got SkillzWe watched the Doctor Who New Year’s Day Special "Resolution" on January 2, 2019.
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2019-01-0221 min
We React PodcastWow, It’s Teeth-Face AgainWe watched the tenth episode of Doctor Who, Series 11: “The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos” on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
The season’s over, and the show won’t come back for over a year. Outrageous!
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2018-12-2316 min
We React PodcastReally FastWe watched the ninth episode of Doctor Who, Series 11: “It Takes You Away” on Sunday, December 9, 2018. It seems like this season has gone by really fast!
A fjord is a long, narrow inlet (of water) with steep sides or cliffs, created by a glacier (or Slartibartfast).
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2018-12-0911 min
We React PodcastThere Was DunkingWe watched the eighth episode of Doctor Who, Series 11: “The Witchfinders” on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
King James I is known for, among other things, sponsoring the translation of the Bible into English (i.e., the King James Version), and his fascination with witchcraft.
Graham was right: he was quoting Tarantino (Samuel L. Jackson’s speech from Pulp Fiction)…
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We React PodcastPeople-PoweredWe watched the seventh episode of Doctor Who, Series 11: “Kerblam!” on Sunday, November 25, 2018. This one had some great twists!
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2018-11-2616 min
We React PodcastNo DemonsWe watched the sixth episode of Doctor Who, Series 11: “Demons of the Punjab” on Sunday, November 25, 2018
“The Deadly Assassin” was a fourth doctor story (four episodes) from the 14th season, which aired in October and November 1976. It’s available on Britbox!
The AV club wrote an article about this episode. The newly drawn boundary was called the Radcliffe Line.
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We React PodcastAdorable but UglyWe watched the fifth episode of Doctor Who, Series 11: “The Tsuranga Conundrum” on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
A man gave birth to a baby boy. Weird.
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2018-11-1113 min
We React PodcastNot So ScaryWe watched the fourth episode of Doctor Who, Series 11: “Arachnids in the U.K.” on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Special guest host for this episode was Christopher (Riley’s brother).
Read the article “How accurate is the spider science in Doctor Who: Arachnids in the UK?” by Huw Fullerton.
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We React PodcastRosaWe watched the third episode of Doctor Who, Series 11: “Rosa” on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
The actual Martin Luther King, Jr. quote is “Let us realize the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”
Read the Blogtor Who article “‘Rosa’ Vs Reality: Did Doctor Who Get It Right?” by Suman Kanchan.
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We React PodcastGary Come HomeWe watched the special episode of Spongebob Squarepants, Season 4: “Have You Seen This Snail?” on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
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2018-10-2110 min
We React PodcastYay, new TARDIS!We watched the second episode of Doctor Who, Series 11: “The Ghost Monument” on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
Blogtor Who has pictures of the new TARDIS!
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2018-10-2123 min
We React Podcast13 SpoonsWe watched the first episode of Doctor Who, Series 11: “The Woman Who Fell to Earth” on Friday, October 12, 2018.
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2018-10-1322 min