Groundlings
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe uneducated peasants who watched Shakespeare‘s plays were referred to as groundlings. And, while we don‘t use chamberpots or wear corsets, we too are ”unqualified” lovers of art. Join us each episode as we thoroughly talk through books, albums, and movies in a way suitable for the riff-raff.
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Episodes
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
November 27, 2023 21:52 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBWe live the skux life. We cover gore and haikus. And Brad is there too. (In other words, Matthew and Olivia watched Hunt for the Wilderpeople with their buddy Bradley and talked about sad hiccups, unspoken love, rights to the birthday song, their ignorance of New Zealand child guardianship laws, Brad’s livestream, dead dogs, fungus, bad New Zealand accent attempts, and the worst possible hat.) Recorded on July 21, 2022.
Folklore
July 09, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBOink Oink! It’s dinner time, Swifties! Because on this episode, Matthew and Olivia, with the help of their friend Brynn, cook up some thoughts about Taylor Swift’s Folklore. This discussion is served alongside bad car-jamming memories, South Africa, a background lawnmower, a special message to the Brits, Christmas trees, and so much pee! Enjoy! Recorded on July 21, 2022.
Nothing Happens
February 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBAs Matthew, Olivia, and their friend Maddy discuss Wallows’ Nothing Happens, they also touch on Olivia’s inherited taste, implosion, nostalgia, Joe Biden’s bathing habits, repetitive lyrics, Stranger Things, and 1917. Recorded on July 21, 2022.
La La Land
January 09, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBJoin Matthew, Olivia, and their friend Ilona as they attempt to discuss Damien Chazelle’s La La Land while also touching on fashion, steak knives, Mickey Mouse, Hollywood’s dance and music shortcomings, quarter ghosts, an homage to Dora, Romanticism, and the origin of avian surnames. Recorded on July 21, 2022.
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May 04, 2022 01:32 - 1 hour - 33 MBCrusty white dogs, rat torture, whirlpool lessons, books within books, a perfectly harmless older brother, and so much corruption are all found in Groundlings' 1984 episode in which Matthew and Olivia are joined by their friend Lydia Marshall. Lydia's Art: https://www.instagram.com/lycamalll/
Punisher
February 25, 2022 00:42 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBOn this month's episode of groundlings: the podcast baby, new hobbies, car crashes, an overuse of the word "nostalgic," and some really good needles. Matthew, Olivia, and their friend Michael Weilbacher listen to and discuss Phoebe Bridgers' masterful album, Punisher.
It’s a Wonderful Life
December 24, 2021 14:47 - 1 hour - 29 MBIn the first Yuletide episode of Groundlings: jingle bells, Jimmy Stewart impressions, some life-changing self-help recommendations, ugly kids that Olivia does NOT feel sorry for, and a bunch of dead dogs. Join Matthew and Olivia as they discuss the good and the weird of It's a Wonderful Life. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
The Stranger
November 24, 2021 02:07 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBIn this month's episode of Groundlings: scary movie trailer noises, lots of coughing, Jeff Bezos, and some controversial opinions. Olivia, Matthew, and their friend Ashlyn evaluate the brilliant, the bad, and the boring of Billy Joel's The Stranger. Ashlyn's Singing: https://www.instagram.com/ashlynrose.music/
The Haunting of Hill House
October 30, 2021 14:21 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBWitch mini-vans, a grown man afraid of ghosts, a cup of stars, some distorted transitional music, mental illness, and much more are discussed as Olivia and Matthew talk through Shirley Jackson's classic thriller novel, The Haunting of Hill House.
The Truman Show
July 30, 2021 00:51 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBThis episode features poor imitations of British celebrities, some unnecessary censorship, and a whole lot of hidden cameras. Join Matthew, Olivia, and their friend Kyle Jury as they dissect The Truman Show along with its skewed ethics and excellent fashion choices. Kyle's art: https://www.instagram.com/art.of.kyle.jury/ Improvised Mockumentary: https://youtu.be/frXlYeflkt4
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
June 05, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBOn this episode, Matthew and Olivia discuss Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Is Carroll Jack the Ripper? Is Alice a mathematical Metaphor? Why does the Baby turn into a pig? They answer all of these questions (except the last one) and more in this episode of Groundlings!