Cafe Flamingo
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsCafe Flamingo is a fan-made podcast dedicated to discussing Academy Award Winner Allison Janney's multitude of film, television, and theater projects. Sometimes, we get off topic, but that's just the nature of the beast *shrugs*Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@ajscafeflamingo) for updates throughout the week!
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Episodes
The West Wing Special
January 17, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.1 MBRecorded last year, join Fran and I as we discuss The West Wing Special from October 2020, Allison Janney, and a special connection that Fran and her group chat made with a West Wing cast member! It's Fran's first time here at Cafe Flamingo, so let's show her some love!!
The West Wing Special
January 17, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.1 MBRecorded last year, join Fran and I as we discuss The West Wing Special from October 2020, Allison Janney, and a special connection that Fran and her group chat made with a West Wing cast member! It's Fran's first time here at Cafe Flamingo, so let's show her some love!!
Bombshell
December 20, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBJoin Evan and I as we chat this week about Bombshell. Content warning on this one: discusses issues of sexual and workplace harassment consistent with the film!
The West Wing, Season 6
November 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBJoin me, along with my special guest this week, to discuss all things The West Wing Season 6, including CJ's level up...with a background guest appearance from my nephew ;)
Ma
October 25, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBPlease join Steff and me as we discuss the film Ma, along with some of our other favorite Spooky Seasons traditions and horror films!
Allison Janney (Roles) in Politics
October 12, 2020 22:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBJoin me and Kristin as we talk about some of Allison's roles in political shows and movies, as well as some of her own activism around voting. If you're in the USA, please remember (1) The West Wing special is coming to HBO Max on October 16, and (2) make sure you vote on or before November 3!!
Mom Season 5
September 27, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBJoin me and Ellen as we chat about Mom S5 and other things Janney related!
Bad Education
September 13, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBJoin Steff & me as we catch up and chat about Bad Education (2020)!
Summer Fun!
May 31, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThis week, I describe a few Allison Janney projects I'd recommend watching this summer! It's a short one with a brief announcement at the end. Stay safe, everyone!
Big Night
May 17, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBJoin me and Bobbie this week as we talk about the film Big Night (1996). It's a nice feel good film for the times, and if you like happy, smiling, and laughing Janney, you will love this flick. Check out our evaluation of this film...and our digression into the use of high heels in the film industry.
The West Wing, Season 5
May 03, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWe're back this week with another episode about The West Wing! Join Geraldine and I as we chat about Allison Janney in yet another Emmy-winning appearance in The West Wing, Season 5. TW: mentions of sexual assault.
How to Deal
April 19, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBJoin me and Steff as we re-live our teenage years and discuss How to Deal!
Mom, Season 4
March 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBFor this week's episode, Evan and I sat down in much simpler times to discuss our thoughts on Mom Season 4...maybe with a few detours involved!
Allison Janney & Women's History Month
March 15, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBJoin me and Stacy as we chat about Allison Janney's participation in the reading of Winnie Holzman's play Choice on February 29, 2020. We chat about some other things, including Allison's activism for women's groups and how she inspires our ideas of feminism and womanhood.
Troop Zero
March 08, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBI caught up with Kristin this week to chat about how Troop Zero touched the inner weird girl we both have inside of us--and also how great Allison Janney is as the Nasty Ms. Massey. Spoiler alert: we loved this film!
A Conversation with Ilana Levine
February 23, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBJoin me this week as I chat with another of Allison Janney's long-time friends, Podcaster & Actor Ilana Levine!
I, Tonya
February 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBJust two girls (me and returning guest Bobbie), watching I, Tonya and chatting about the artistry of this film, the independent film industry, and Allison Janney's portrayal of LaVona Golden on this fine Oscar Sunday! Content warning: mentions of child abuse and domestic violence consistent with this film.
Mr. Sunshine
January 26, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBJoin me and Thea (@teddysnaps) as we chat about why Allison Janney rocks, going to L.A., and Mr. Sunshine!
The West Wing, Season 4
January 12, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBWelcome back!! Join Ellen and me as we sit down to chat about The West Wing, Season 4. We talk about why we love Allison Janney in this role, why CJ is our girl, and why this season is so important to CJ's arc! Bonus: we talk about my favorite mushy gushy scene of the series too :)
A Very Janney Holiday Special
December 08, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBLooking for that special Allison Janney project to watch this holiday season? Be sure to join Stacy and I this week as we cover Allison’s holiday season tv, film, and interview appearances. We also chat a little about our plans this holiday season. Happy holidays, everyone!
Bonus Episode: Birthday Edition Part 2
November 19, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 26.4 MBHAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALLISON JANNEY!!! Did it seem like Stacy and I left some things out last we spoke? Well, we did--on purpose. On this very special day & special time, join us for another round of geeking out over Allison Janney as we talk about the ways she inspires us. Later in the episode, a few extra special guest stars drop in to tell us what Allison means to them, so be sure to stick around for that!
Bonus Episode: Birthday Edition!
November 10, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 25.4 MBJoin me as I sit down with Stacy (Insta: @allisonjanneystyle). This time, we chat about some of our favorite Allison Janney moments in true chat show format, ahead of Allison's birthday on November 19. After you listen, be sure head over to the Allison Janney Style Blog to read our full list! It's kinda like Bronx Beat, but with Neoshia and Stacy instead of Maya and Amy...
Producers Cameron Watson and Steve Cubine Talk Allison Janney!
October 27, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBJoin us this week as I sit down and chat with Producers Cameron Watson and Steve Cubine as we talk Our Very Own, Break a Hip, and their very good friend Allison Janney. Trust me: you don't want to miss the things they have to say about Allison as a professional and as their friend!
Spy
October 13, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 36 MBJoin Cara and me as we sit down and chat about Spy (2015). Honestly, it's just two girls gabbing about a comedy film that we treasure. In the spirit of Allison Janney, we're sending one up for Paul Feig and how he believes in and writes for funny women. NSFW language abounds! (I mean, have you seen this film? So many NSFW things lying around here lol.)
American Beauty
September 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBRachel joins me again this week as we chat all things Allison Janney (including a little bit about Bad Education) and the film American Beauty. We had quite a bit of fun talking about the film and its context. I may have nerded out a bit. Content warning for sexual themes involving minors.
Mom, Season 3
September 15, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBJoin Kristin and me as we chat about our love of Bonnie Plunkett, Allison Janney, and Mom Season 3. Seasons 1-6 now streaming on Hulu! If you're all caught up, be sure to check out the Season 7 premiere on CBS on September 26!
The West Wing, Season 3
September 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBThey were all Americans when I left!! Join Steff and I as we chat about why season 3 of The West Wing is our favorite and what C.J. Cregg still means to us in 2019.
The Re-Write
August 18, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBBack to school, back to school! As folks head back to school (or not), join Bobbie and me as we chat about Allison Janney, The Re-Write, and rom coms.
Intro to Allison Janney Style and Theater!
August 04, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBHalf live from New York, it's Sunday morning(ish)! Join me as I chat with Stacy from the Allison Janney Style File (@allisonjanneystyle) in this special episode dedicated to Allison Janney's style and theater. Believe me: it's a fun one! Also, after you listen, be sure to check out Stacy's new blog. She has posted lots of goodies about Allison on stage over there!
Drop Dead Gorgeous
July 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBJoin the most smartest (Steff and me) as we geek out over Allison Janney and Drop Dead Gorgeous just ahead of its 20th anniversary on July 23. Really, we're just two girls...talking about our favorite actress, in one of our favorite movies...asking why it's not the 90s anymore...
Our Very Own (with Producer Shannon McMahon Lichte)
July 14, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBJoin us this week as I chat with Producer Shannon McMahon Lichte about her long-time friend Allison Janney and the film Our Very Own. Find out what Shannon wants the world to know about her friend, Allison Janney, and how this film was made. Trust me: you won't want to miss this one!
Ask Me Anything!
July 07, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBYou asked, and I answered! This week’s episode is a special in which I answer the questions you asked me about the podcast & more! Not interested? Cool! Please be sure to catch up on some of our previous episodes ;)
Ask Me Anything!
July 07, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBYou asked, and I answered! This week’s episode is a special in which I answer the questions you asked me about the podcast & more! Not interested? Cool! Please be sure to catch up on some of our previous episodes ;)
Mom, Season 2
June 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBJoin me and Rachel as we chat about all things Mom Season 2 and all things Allison Janney, both of which we love with our entire, but somehow still separate, hearts. Lots of joy in this episode!
Liberal Arts
June 23, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBJoin me this week as I discuss the film Liberal Arts (2012), Allison Janney, and how I am also an adult child with zero qualms about it but loads of regrets.
Tallulah
June 16, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBJoin Mo & me as we discuss everything we love about Tallulah. Hint: it's a lot!
The West Wing: Season 2, Part 2
June 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBPART 2: Join Cara and me as we sit down and flail (chat) about the second season of The West Wing. Soooooo much West Wing Season 2 content to discuss that we had to break this one into two episodes. Part 2 covers the back-half of season 2 and blends into some of season 3. Even more Allison Janney content in this one!!
The West Wing: Season 2, Part 1
June 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBPART 1: Join Cara and me as we sit down and flail (chat) about the second season of The West Wing. Soooooo much West Wing Season 2 content to discuss that we had to break this one into two episodes! Part 1 covers mostly everything up until the middle of season 2 of The West Wing. Don't worry: there's plenty of Allison Janney goodness in both parts!
The Help
June 02, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBJoin me as I discuss a little film you might have heard of: The Help. No real hijinks in this one because I'm riding solo, but I do gush a lot about Allison Janney. Stay tuned for some important announcements at the end!
Masters of Sex
May 19, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBJoin Rachel (@ms_rachel_moody) and me as we chat about why we absolutely adore Allison Janney as Margaret Scully in Masters of Sex (and everything else)! Also, this episode really does contain NSFW content (language and sexual themes), so beware!
Bonus Episode 1: Film Studies & Creating Projects
May 15, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.74 MBTaken from our chat on Mom, Season 1, Bobbie and I chat a bit about what it means to study film and how understanding the history of film translates into creating and making projects.
Hairspray
May 12, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBMy real-life Leo McGarry (Alisha) returns to chat with us about Hairspray...and reminisce about our glory days and Allison Janney. Really, we are just here, being pals. Also: don't forget to tell the Prudy Pingleton in your life "Happy Mother's Day."
The Oranges
May 05, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBKristin is back to chat with us about The Oranges! Join us as we talk about what we love about this movie, and obviously, Allison Janney's role in it!
Mom, Season 1
April 28, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBJoin Bobbie and I as we discuss our love of Allison Janney and her role as Bonnie Plunkett in the first season of Mom (and why this is a great comedy that just works)!
Sun Dogs
April 21, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBRidin' solo this week and bringing you a discussion of a movie I love! Just remember: be the change you want to see in the world!
The West Wing: Season 1
April 14, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBJoin Kristin (@KristinSusanL) and I as we chat about how much we love Allison Janney as the legend herself, C.J. Cregg, the inspiration of generation (points if you get the reference)! This episode is mostly specific to C.J. in Season 1, but there are some light spoilers for future seasons, so beware!
Juno
April 07, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBJoin Zayna (@zaybaybayeh) and me as we chat about Juno, motherhood, a ton of Midwestern "yeah" and "you know," and why we love Allison Janney in this movie--and every other thing she has ever done. Apologies in advance for the quality of the interview audio!
Episode 1: 10 Things I Hate About You
March 31, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBOn this, the day of the 20th anniversary of 10 Things I Hate About You, Alisha (@alerancodex) joins me to reminisce about some of our residual teenage angst, while we evaluate the film and Allison's role as the VERY mature adults we are now. In this film, Allison plays Ms. Perky, a(n) (iconic) high school guidance counselor.
Intro to Cafe Flamingo
March 30, 2019 22:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBJoin us to learn about me, this podcast, and the vision for this project! Spoiler alert: Allison Janney fan rambles a lot and dedicates way too many hours of her life to nerding out over her "passion project." But I regret nothing.