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Voiceover 101 with Daree Allen, Voiceover Artist and Life Coach
August 26, 2019 01:28 - 1 hour - 30 MBDaree Allen is a professional voice actor and a genuinely great conversationalist. I really enjoyed speaking to her about everything from being yourself to her detailed voiceover 101 tips. Get Daree's Voiceover 101 Dos and Don'ts on comrom.co. Daree was really a delight to chat with and I hope to do it again. If you want more of the voiceover 101 or would like to hire Daree, check out her official voiceover site. You know I like to go deep sometimes. We started this episode talking abo...
Game of Thrones Recap with Pat Sponaugle!
April 14, 2019 18:17 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBWe've made it easy for you, Pat Sponaugle and I (Hadas!) got together for a Game of Thrones recap chat to prepare for the final season. It's finally here! The last season of Game of Thrones is upon us. Literally, it starts tonight. Do you remember who's who? Who's alive and who's not so much? What open questions are left to answer? Pat and I get into it. If you feel lost, don't worry, I ask Pat so many questions you'll probably be a pro after listening. Check out comrom.co for a more tex...
The Best Harry Potter Meetup Group
February 25, 2019 04:20 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBJonathon Rosenthal is the lead organizer of the best Harry Potter Meetup group. This isn't an exaggeration. It's the best out there. The Group that Shall Not Be Named has been around for over a decade and has over 2000 members. I was lucky enough to enjoy an hour of chat with the man behind this community's magic. If you live in New York, or even if you're visiting, head here https://www.meetup.com/TGTSNBN/ and join the Meetup group for good discussions and to find out about cool events co...
Alejandro Montoya Marin from Rebel Without a Crew
December 30, 2018 18:40 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBAlejandro Montoya Marin is someone I've been hearing about for quite a while. I've been lucky enough to see many of his shorts (including the first version of Monday) and am so excited he was handpicked by Robert Rodriguez to take part in the show Rebel Without a Crew. Alejandro and I chatted about Monday, the RWaC show, movies in general, growing up with pop culture, and more. It was a blast. I can't wait to chat with again and am excited for all of his future projects. On January 6, th...
Chamber of Secrets Movie Commentary
November 18, 2018 18:31 - 2 hours - 72.7 MBAfter having a blast recording the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary episode for #Potterweek, we did it again! On this Chamber of Secrets movie commentary episode, you'll learn all about our Weasley crushes, our favorite books, our first impressions, and more. This is a long one, so listen to it whichever way you'd like: use it as a commentary track while you watch the film, enjoy our banter as you commute to work, school, or home for Thanksgiving, or just take it a bit at a time. Let ...
Wonder Woman Movie Review with Summer!
October 24, 2018 12:10 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBThis one's from the archives and not spoiler-free. Meet Summer Summer, my friend from the International Geek Girl Pen Pals club, is one of the biggest Wonder Woman fans I know. Summer poked me right away. She had to be on the episode of Common Room where we review the Wonder Woman movie, and so here we are. Show Notes Lots of spoilers. Did Wonder Woman meet everyone's expectations, hopes, and dreams? How did Gal Gadot, a relative unknown, do as this monumental heroine? W...
Welcome to Common Room: A Reintroduction
July 31, 2018 12:53 - 4 minutes - 2.03 MBWelcome! If you've never listened to the Common Room podcast or visited our site, you're probably asking "What's Common Room?" I hear you, and I'm trying to figure that out myself. Common Room is a place for the renaissance woman who loves pop culture and lifestyle equally. Where To Begin I won't be deleting the backlog or moving to another feed. So please check out some of our most downloaded Common Room podcast episodes and most read posts: Star Wars Rewatch- if you're the gee...
Potterweek: Race in Harry Potter
July 31, 2018 03:47 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBWhen Noma Dumezweni was cast as Hermione Granger in the stage play of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, many praised the casting choice. Fans around the world wondered if a black Hermione could possibly be canon. JK Rowling applauded the casting by saying "Canon: brown eyes, frizzy hair and very clever." But is this world capable of producing a black Hermione without ever commenting on her blackness? Is it capable of producing a main character of color with a rich story? My friends Mimi...
Terrace House: The Only Self Care You Need Right Now
July 31, 2018 02:10 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBListen to this quick 20-minute gab with me (Hadas) and Tony, aka Crazy for Comic Con and creator of the fabulous Hero Within fashion line. Fabulous isn't a word I use in my daily life. This line is designer level fandom gear. It simultaneously lets you flaunt your fandom while being subtle enough for your office. Check them out on Instagram! Tony and I bonded over our love for the mesmerizing and randomly uplifting Japanese reality show, Terrace House. If you have no idea what Terrace H...
#Potterweek: What is Harry Potter canon? Fantastic Beasts? The Cursed Child?
July 31, 2017 12:03 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBHappy Birthday, Harry + Jo! The first seven books of the series gave us all the story we needed. Or did they? With the additions of Pottermore, Twitter, The Cursed Child, and Fantastic Beasts, JK Rowling has many outlets to share more information about her universe. But does it all "count?" What is Canon? Is canon anything that comes from JK Rowling? Is it anything that was approved by JK Rowling? Books vs movies? First 7 or everything afterward? I'm joined by Elayna of SpeakBeasty and...
#Potterweek: Neville Longbottom: The Boy Who Could Have Been
July 30, 2017 18:57 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBHappy Birthday, Neville Longbottom! When we meet Neville in his first year at Hogwarts, we couldn't have imagined he'd turn out to be the hero we see at the end of the series. The biggest turning point came in Order of the Phoenix when Harry and Dumbledore discuss Sybill Trelawny's prophecy. What If? Melissa from Readerly Geek and I try to have fun by asking What If about each part of the series. We also try to explain the whys behind the plot points in the series. From did Voldemort p...
Veronica Mars Season 2 Rewatch with Geek Girl Pen Pals
January 15, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBA few months ago (read: over a year ago) I (Hadas) set out to do another tv show rematch with my Iggle pals. Rewatch Recap: We previously rewatched Roswell, the alien teenage romance drama from The WB. Then Freaks and Geeks, a very short-lived cult classic. Next up was Twin Peaks, which divided our hosts. Some were die-hards and others were apprehensive, or just down right angry at it. What's Next? The show we decided to watch and rewatch was Veronica Mars. On the panel, this time, w...
Veronica Mars Season 1 Rewatch with Geek Girl Pen Pals
November 21, 2016 01:04 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBA few months ago (read: over a year ago) I (Hadas) set out to do another tv show rematch with my Iggle pals. Rewatch Recap: We previously rewatched Roswell, the alien teenage romance drama from The WB. Then Freaks and Geeks, a very short-lived cult classic. Next up was Twin Peaks, which divided our hosts. Some were die-hards and others were apprehensive, or just down right angry at it. What's Next? The show we decided to watch and rewatch was Veronica Mars. On the panel, this time, w...
Talk with Travis the Grimm and a bit of Twin Peaks Season 2
August 26, 2016 03:29 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBInstead of an in-depth discussion on Twin Peaks listen in to Travis the Grimm and Hadas (that's me!) get nerdy. Sometimes not everything goes according to plan! When it came time to record our second episode of the Twin Peaks rewatch focusing on season two, one co-host had to miss the recording and the other didn't finish watching the season. Such is the life of podcasting. You really never know what will happen even if you try and plan well or you overcompensate with multiple prepared coh...
Religion in Potter
August 26, 2016 00:41 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBAs you know, on Common Room, we are religiously and politically neutral. We'll never post happy holidays for any holiday or support a political candidate as a site/podcast. So, when I asked friends and strangers to be on the show for #Potterweek and got a request to talk about religious allusions, I was a bit nervous. Stefani, a friend who I met through work suggested this for a reason that was pretty interesting. Stefani and her siblings were not allowed to have Harry Potter in the home. ...
We Have To Go Back! Lost Rewatch: Pilot 1 + 2
August 15, 2016 12:12 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBIt's finally here. The first episode of our Lost rewatch. These episodes will not be on the Common Room feed starting with the second episode. Frequency: twice a month. Format: Introduction of guests: First timer: Debbie of The Geeky Twin or Rewatchers: Dave of Pop Culture Case Study and Hadas (that's me!). Recap of the episode: In the pilot, we meet just a few characters but see glimpses of the larger ensemble cast. All we know is that Oceanic Flight 816 crash landed on an isl...
#Potterweek: Villains, Voldemort, Umbridge, and More!
August 01, 2016 12:31 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBVillains are always fun to discuss. What makes a good one? The Potter villains are pretty diverse. So diverse we sometimes have to ask "Is X a villain?" Listen in as Akua and Ashley, both officers of Geek Girl Brunch NYC (also of A Stylish Jedi and You Haven't Seen respectively) chat about Voldie, Umbry, Snapey Snape, and all the other guys. Here is the upcoming release schedule for Potterweek 2016: 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka Th...
Muggle vs Magic: Education, Journalism, and more!
July 31, 2016 15:57 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBJK Rowling created a very detailed and well-plotted story. Yet how come Hogwarts' students miss out on traditional problem solving and critical thinking lessons? Are most wizards idiots? Jada an officer of Geek Girl Brunch and Julia of our future Lost rewatch podcast episodes suggested we discuss more philosophical issues in Harry Potter. Like how the media works in the wizarding world and what aspects of the muggle world do Wizards actually care about and/or get involved in. This has be...
#Potterweek Relationships in Harry Potter, Ginny + Harry, Snape/Lily/James
July 28, 2016 13:18 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBRelationships in Harry Potter and fun and frustrating. Ginny and Harry make sense on paper, but some people can't stand their pairing. Lily and James together is confusing, but is Lily and Snape any better? On this fourth Potterweek episode of 2016, I'm joined by Alice aka Kangaru on the interwebs and Kayla of Epicfied from all over the net. Both ladies suggested discussing the romantic relationships in Harry Potter, that they cannot stand! Which Relationships in Harry Potter Do...
#Potterweek Dursley's Deal
July 26, 2016 11:51 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBYou know that family member you don't get along with? They've got nothing on the Dursleys. Imagine for yourself two humans who show absolutely no love towards an orphaned infant. On this #Potterweek episode, our guest co-host Kris of No Added Words, suggested we discuss Harry Potter's aunt and uncle. It's our third episode of the week because, in book 3, Aunt Marge's presence shows us a slightly different shade (of purple) of Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia. Listen in! Check out ...
#Potterweek: Hermione Granger, Our Favorite Know It All
July 26, 2016 01:24 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBOh, Hermione. We've definitely known a Hermione in our lives. We may even be one. Did Hermione ever grow up from being a know-it-all? Is that something she needs you to grow up from? Join me and my guest host, Amanda of Great Beer Adventure as we chat about our favorite girlboss and the brightest witch of her age. How do you feel about the girl who slayed? Check out our Potterweek posts here: 7/25 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie commentary with Megan Gotch aka The Ner...
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Movie Commentary #Potterweek
July 25, 2016 16:23 - 2 hours - 68 MBWhat happens when you have a Gryffindor, Slytherin, and Hufflepuff rewatch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? For starters, a whole lot of different opinions about the Weasleys. So how does this work? Simply have you movie ready to press play at around 16-22 seconds. When we say press play, you should be right about where the Privet Drive sign is shown. You may be off a few seconds, but that won't be a problem. (Editor's note: Shout out to our podcast intern, Kristen, who not only ed...
20 Feet From Stardom- Presentation, Content, and our Musical Dreams
June 16, 2016 23:51 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBAnother oldie but a goodie. Back in November, we consumed a bit too much for Non-Fiction November*. One of the documentaries we watched and recorded about just didn't get edited in time. Listen in as Christine, Debbie, Margaux, and I (Hadas) talk about 20 Feet From Stardom. We look at the documentary in terms of presentation and content. We also indulge a bit and discuss which award we'd love to win. Where we'd put it. Who we'd love to sing back up for and our first concert experiences. ...
Men's Fandom Fashion with Tony B Kim (Crazy 4 Comic Con)
May 15, 2016 15:24 - 45 minutes - 21 MBThe ladies are finally getting the flattering geeky threads they always wanted. But what about the guys, eh? Men's Fandom Fashion is the topic for our first episode back from a long hiatus (an explanation is on the episode). This episode was recorded a long time ago. Actually a long long time ago before SWVII was released... /sheepish. One of our friends from the Con Radio familia, Tony B Kim aka Crazy4ComicCon joined me to talk about a project he's been working on for quite a while. When ...
3 Ladies Review Batman v Superman
April 05, 2016 02:41 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBYep, the long awaited fight between the Bat of Gotham and the Son of Krypton was released in March. Reviewers were unkind, fans had mixed opinions, and the stars were defensive. Joining me (Hadas) were Meghan aka @mesulli on the interwebs and Summer aka @TheFinchery. Check them out on the following sites! Meghan on Girls on the Grid and Summer on The Charming Finch. SPOILERS ON THE EPISODE AND IN THIS POST!!! Here are the topics we discussed: Expectations for Batman v Superman The review...
Australian Aboriginals, Diversity, + Identity #IntWomensMonth
April 01, 2016 18:03 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBWhat do you think about when you hear the term indigenous people? I usually think of Native Americans, yet they aren't the only indigenous people on the planet. Only in the last five years did I learn about the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders of Australia. For International Women's Month, I wanted to make sure we featured as many different nations. I also wanted to create pieces that were a bit meatier so we could get something out of these posts. Luckily Ebony, aka The Travelling ...
Sonia Liao: Geekery, Art, + Asian American Life
March 30, 2016 02:20 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBSonia Liao is the wonderful artist behind Helena Rose which Debbie and I reviewed a few months ago. Read that here and please get the comic, it's beautiful both in art and story. Sonia and I talked about geekery at first. A bit of X-Men, Man of Steel, and Batman v Superman pre-release. We then talked about gaming, online communities, friendships, and what it was like for her grow up as someone of Asian-descent in America. Being part of a specific community is something we had in common eve...
Lynne Yoshii: Hawaii, Japanese Culture, + NYC
March 23, 2016 19:22 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBWe met Lynne Yoshii through Emet Comics. She is the artist behind Inside the Loop (our review is coming soon!). I had so much fun talking to her about nerd things we actually spoke for a bit after the ep as well. Hawaii Lynne Yoshii was born in Hawaii! I am very jealous of course for Lost reasons. Her family is Japanese and while she was in Hawaii they made sure she learned the language by enrolling her into a special Japanese-only supplementary school. In fact, she was one of if not the ...
Maytal Gilboa, Founder of Emet Comics #IntWomensMonth
March 11, 2016 01:48 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBOur 3rd International Women's Month episode is with the founder of female and diversity focused, Emet Comics. Maytal Gilboa joins us for about half an hour to chat about the idea behind the company, her upcoming plans, and some general chat. Maytal Gilboa transitioned from a successful career in film development. Currently, she is coaching a team of women to create stories true to them, without any established agenda. Check out our coverage of Emet Comics here on CR and their website to st...
Blogging as Therapy with Military Brats Megan Gotch + Jamila Rowser
March 04, 2016 16:52 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBSometime in 2015, I realized that some of the leaders of the large lady nerd communities I was part of were self-proclaimed military brats. I invited them on the episode and the conversation went in a direction I couldn't have predicted! Megan Gotch aka The Nerdy Girlie and Jamila Rowser co-founder of Geek Girl Brunch joined me to talk about what military brat-hood was like. Whether they were exposed to other cultures and how. How being an MB helped them create their websites and communitie...
Jean Barker: Stories, Idealism, + South Africa
March 01, 2016 21:25 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBJean Barker is a writer, director, and generally a storyteller. Zana, her first comic, is about a South Africa where Nelson Mandela has been killed and apartheid lives on. Jean and I talked about Zana, her upbringing in South Africa, her writings, her film work, and humanity in general. We also asked Jean Barker our five Common Room questions about pop culture, food, fitness, fashion, and my signature question. Listen in and leave us a comment! For more about the Lost Rewatch mentio...
Oscars 2016 Picks!
February 23, 2016 22:51 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBOscar, Oscar! Vote Now! Listen in to Charee, Margaux, and Hadas discuss their picks for the 2016 Oscars. We were a bit disappointed with some snubs, we had a hard time with the acting categories, and we learned (again) what sound editing and mixing actually are. (Timestamp breakdown at the bottom of this post!) For a deeper look at each Best Picture nominee, read Margaux's reviews by clicking here! We have a group chat on Facebook where we chat about what we've been watching lately and d...
Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC
February 09, 2016 01:51 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBSurprise! You might have noticed we already did an episode about The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker before. I wanted a do-over and a bit more of an in-depth discussion on the story. #AlltheTales was the perfect time to try again. A few of the questions we used to form our discussion were lifted straight out of the great online book club, NovelTea Book Club, run by our pal Kristin of My Life as a Tea Cup. Please check this thread out and the book club if you'd like great conversations ...
Stories, Design, and Being Yourself with Elhoffer Design (Part 2 of 2)
February 03, 2016 17:56 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBWe’re continuing our #ALLtheTales event with Catherine Elhoffer of Elhoffer Design! In Part 2 we talk more about stories and what it was like and now is like to be a geek. Our conversation lasted 3 hours, only half of which was intentionally recorded. So we broke down the 1 hour 45 minute recording into 2 episodes. In part 1, Catherine, Debbie, and Hadas talk inspiration, creativity, design and stories! Listen HERE! We’d love to hear from you, so leave your thoughts and comments on the po...
Michael Harle + The Town of Idiots (#OUAT- Once Upon a Time)
February 03, 2016 03:07 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBLong time listeners and readers probably know that this team LOVES Potter (Potterweek is proof). So it was obviously very fun to have Alohomora co-host and vocal wizard Michael Harle join us on an episode. We told Michael about #AlltheTales. We mentioned our idea for a Once Upon a Time which really sparked some passion from Mr. Harle. :) (Related: Kat from Alohomora on WWW: Friendship is Magic, our episode about internet communities.) Listen in as Estee, Hadas, and Michael discuss ABC's f...
Stories + Fashion with Elhoffer Design (part 1 of 2)
January 27, 2016 20:33 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBWe’re starting off our #ALLtheTales event with Catherine Elhoffer of Elhoffer Design! Our conversation lasted 3 hours, only half of which was intentionally recorded. So we broke down the 1 hour 45 minute recording into 2 episodes. In part 1, Catherine, Debbie, and Hadas talk inspiration, creativity, design and stories! SPOILER ALERTS Skip this episode if you haven’t seen The Force Awakens. To avoid Game of Thrones book spoilers skip from 53:43 to 1:03:34. We’d love to hear from you, so ...
THAT'S NOT HOW THE FORCE WORKS! #TheForceAwakens Podcast
December 22, 2015 21:04 - 2 hours - 63.9 MBFinally! After rewatching all six films, we have seen Star Wars episode VII!! Listen in to our The Force Awakens podcast episode featuring Dave, Fitz, Debbie, and me, the ever-constant interrupter! This The Force Awakens podcast ep is packed with analysis, comparisons to A New Hope, callbacks to previous films, fun cameos, and our love for Po Dameron. Want to catch up on our rewatches? Here are the links! Phantom Menace– Did CGI destroy it? Attack of the Clones– Why is the romance unbearab...
Star Wars The Force Awakens Instant Reactions- WITH SPOILERS
December 21, 2015 01:14 - 5 minutes - 2.46 MBAs my father likes to text me on Pizza Night, IT IS TIME! Star Wars The Force Awakens arrived. So the Common Roomies and friends of the Common Roomies recorded awesome instant reactions for your listening pleasure. Want to join us for the next Instant Reaction episode? You definitely should! Here's how we did it and how you can next time we call for your audio! (FYI, the Chris Revill on this episode was also on our Tig episode! Check out his show Let's Chat with Revill and Friends!!) ...
WWW: Friendship is Magic (Internet Communities)
December 13, 2015 23:29 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBIt was the Sunday where everything went wrong. 3 episodes were scheduled with 8 different guests and 6 had to back out at the last minute. It was just my luck that I found the most incredible co-hosts for our episode about Internet communities at the last minute: Kat from Mugglenet.com and Barb from Trendom.co. Join our conversation on comrom.co: What is your first memory of the internet? What was your first experience with an internet community? Are most of your friends made IRL (in real ...
Sewing 101 with Annie from The Enantiomer Project! #NonFicNov
December 03, 2015 19:54 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBLast week we released our episode about Fast Fashion and The True Cost movie. This week we're releasing our episode with Annie from The Enantiomer Project. Dr. Anne is a real-life scientist and a professor at a fancy university, but not one where there are galas every Friday. Her blog likes to present sewing patterns and projects as scientific experiments. And the results are almost always gorgeous. Annie says any noob can learn how to sew with some practice. Get inspired to make your own...
The True Cost (doc)- This Episode will Make You Feel Guilty
November 27, 2015 16:45 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBWhere do you shop? Do you know how your clothes were made? Where they were made? Who made them and how they were treated? Why are Forever 21, H&M, and other stores able to sell clothing at such low prices? The True Cost dives into the subject of Fast Fashion and how harmful it is for us. This documentary was an eye opener and cleverly done so. There is some optimism since we are now informed we can make changes in how we shop, where we shop, and what we support. We strongly recommend viewin...
Natural vs Nappy- Chris Rock's Good Hair Documentary
November 17, 2015 17:35 - 1 hour - 41 MBLet's delve into the beauty scene, specifically the ins and outs of natural hair for NonFicNov. What's natural hair? It basically means leaving your hair in it's natural state without heavily manipulating it with chemicals, heat, extensions, weaves, or anything else on a regular basis. For many African-American women, natural hair and hair, in general, has been a real sore point for a very long time. To prepare for our episode, we watched Chris Rock's Good Hair which educates the uninitiat...
Comedy, Cancer, and Children: Tig Notaro's Documentary
November 04, 2015 18:18 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBFor NonFicNov, Debbie suggested about 8* Netflix Documentaries to the team and the number one choice was Tig! What better way to see the real side of pop culture, food, fitness, and fashion than to go behind the scenes with documentaries? You may have heard of Tig Notaro because of her very personal and revolutionary stand up set just a few days after she was diagnosed with cancer. This Netflix special allows Tig, family, and friends to tell the story. Viewers also get to catch up with her ...
A Female Perspective on Asking for... Anything: Amanda Palmer's The Art of Asking
November 02, 2015 05:51 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBWhen you need to ask for help are you nervous? What about asking for a raise? Why or why not? We discuss Amanda Palmer's The Art of Asking as a book and as it applies to our lives and our approach to asking. Kristin of My Life as a Teacup joins us for a special NonFicNov episode! She recommended discussing Amanda Palmer's The Art of Asking, a memoir about how to allow your community to help you and more. ARE YOU TYPICALLY ANXIOUS WHEN ASKING FOR HELP, A RAISE, OR SOMETHING ELSE? TELL US...
The Cutest #StarWarsRewatch Ever? Return of the Jedi!
November 02, 2015 00:17 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBCuteness overload? Here's our Episode VI: RETURN OF THE JEDI #StarWarsRewatch episode. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS #STARWARSREWATCH EPISODE Nostalgia: The Finale Who is the Audience? Kids More Than Adults? Observations After Seeing the Entire Series Why Did Star Wars Become So Popular? Effects and Changes Since Release Writing/Acting Scores Favorite Quotes Share Your Thoughts in the Comments! Where to find our co-hosts! Dave – Pop Culture Case Study and on twitter @pccasestudy Fitz- Heal...
F3 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games with Food, Fitness, and Fashion
October 14, 2015 21:51 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBWe were inspired by our discussions on the Rise of the Dystopian (political and environmental) to try a Dystopian themed F3 episode. The theme was basically How to Survive the Hunger Games with food, fitness, and fashion! How to Survive the Hunger Games with Food: Katniss Everdeen ate some pretty good meals at the Capitol, so we made a few Hunger Games Inspired Meals for this episode's Customizable Cooking. Listen as Estee teaches Hadas what shortbread cookies are and find out which dis...
The Best Around? Empire Strikes Back Star Wars Rewatch
October 04, 2015 03:49 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBThe BEST around apparently. Here's our Star Wars Episode V: EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Rewatch episode. TOPICS DISCUSSED Nostalgia: The Reveal Analyzing Darth Vader and Palpatine's Roles Questioning the Acting Why is this THE Favorite? Effects and Changes Since Release Writing/Acting Scores Favorite Quotes Share Your Thoughts in the Comments! Where to find our co-hosts! Pat – Lindsey’s section on CR, BodySpiritBrain Dave – Pop Culture Case Study and on twitter @pccasestudy Fitz- Healertrek, BigO...
Viewing Star Wars's A NEW HOPE with a Critical Eye
August 31, 2015 00:51 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBThe one that started it all! Does it hold up? Debatable. Here's our Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Rewatch episode. TOPICS DISCUSSED Nostalgia: First Time Watching Analyzing Darth Vader Questioning Mark Hamill's Acting Strong Female Character: Leia Edition Effects and Changes Since Release Writing/Acting Scores Favorite Quotes Share Your Thoughts in the Comments! Where to find our co-hosts! Pat – Lindsey’s section on CR, BodySpiritBrain Dave – Pop Culture Case Study and on twitter @pcca...
Tom Shadyac's Documentary I AM, on making the world a better place
August 23, 2015 22:14 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBFor Lindsey's first Culture Club, she chose three options that discuss Body Spirit Brain. Body: DESERT RUNNERS Spirit: I AM Brain: FOOD, INC. The winning vote was for Spirit, filmmaker Tom Shadyac's documentary I AM. Pat and Hadas joined Lindsey to discuss having too much stuff, connecting in an internet world, how education could solve all problems, and more! Join the Conversation by Commenting on comrom.co! -- Where do you find your favorite Marvel, Disney, or fandom gear? Check out o...
Iggle Rewatch: Twin Peaks. Love it or Loathe
August 16, 2015 20:44 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBWe're back with Iggle Rosa aka Camp Counselor Timon, and Lulu who joined us for Freaks and Geeks. Check out the full post on the IGGPPC site! The questions changed slightly this time: 00:01:43 First Timers 00:06:04 Rewatchers 00:09:04 Topical References 00:19:58 Nostalgia/Feels 00:24:47 Favorite or Least Favorite Characters 00:41:14 Favorite Quotes 00:58:35 Side Notes Have you ever watched Twin Peaks? Rosa watched it a few times before and really loves the series while Lulu and I have ne...