Older & Wiser
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn Older & Wiser, two authors lovingly snark on all things publishing in Younger, as they are more familiar with the ins-and-outs of the industry than seemingly anyone who works on the show. It is co-hosted by Marisa Kanter and Kelsey Rodkey and releases every Wednesday! Follow us @olderwisercast on Twitter and Instagram.
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Episodes
Episode 65: The Crown Season 6, Episode 1 Persona Non Grata Recap - Crowning Around
November 22, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 1: Persona Non Grata. Together, they break down the shift that The Crown has taken away from Queen Elizabeth, and speculate as to what a more Queen Elizabeth-focused final season would look like. Plus, sponsors?
Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap - Crowning Around
October 01, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn remembers her time at cotillion. Plus, the bar has never been lower to finally abolish the Kinky Crown Award.
Episode 63: Diana (2013) Recap - Crowning Around
September 01, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 114 MBSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch the garden of love that is Oliver Hirschbiegel's 2013 film Diana, starring Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Charles Edwards, and Geraldine James. The film boasts a 7% Rotten Tomatoes score, but it can't be that bad, right? Plus, some Razzie Award trivia.
Episode 62: The Young Victoria (2009) Recap - Crowning Around
August 01, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBWhile waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, or a pseudo-thriller? Why not all three! Plus, Ivan shares which movie has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score that he still enjoyed.
Episode 118: How I Met Your Father 212 Not a Mama Mia Recap - The Outfit Repeaters
May 26, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 212: Not a Mama Mia, which premiered on May 23, 2023. Has the show finally found its groove? And what are the odds that three people from the first Lollapalooza all end up in the New York metropolitan area. Plus, will Taylor return?
Episode 108: How I Met Your Father 201 Cool and Chill Recap - The Outfit Repeaters
January 27, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 201: Cool and Chill, which premiered January 24, 2023. Sam wonders why Sid picked literally the worst line dance as his favorite, and Marisa is fully on board for the chaos to come that this episode teases. Plus, how likely are we to see more Sex and the City alumni show up on How I Met Your Father?
Episode 52: The Crown Season 5, Episode 1 Queen Victoria Syndrome Recap - Crowning Around
November 17, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 1: Queen Victoria Syndrome, along the way, providing their first impressions of the new cast and breaking down the transition from Season 4 into Season 5. Plus, Ivan provides his HMS Britannia expertise once again.
Episode 41: The Crown Season 4, Episode 1 Gold Stick Recap - Crowning Around
September 01, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 1: Gold Stick, in the process answering the very important question: would you rather find a nickel on the ground, or have your local hunter-rider team win a championship?
Episode 97: How I Met Your Father Episode 110 Timing is Everything Recap - The Outfit Repeaters
March 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 210 MBMarisa and Sam are joined once again by Jermaine Fletcher to discuss the Season 1 finale of Hulu's How I Met Your Father, Timing is Everything, which premiered March 15, 2022. Together, they break down Robin's cameo, Jesse and Meredith's kiss, and the return of an early father candidate. Plus, updated father predictions now that Season 1 is in the books.
Episode 96: How I Met Your Father Episode 109 Jay Street Recap - The Outfit Repeaters
March 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 109: Jay Street, which premiered March 8, 2022. Marisa officially has a complaint to file regarding the show's representation, and Sam doesn't understand how Drew (who went to FYRE Festival) remains so chill. Plus, what happened to Drew's dog, Rue McClanahan?
Episode 95: How I Met Your Father Episode 108 The Perfect Shot Recap - The Outfit Repeaters
March 04, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 108: The Perfect Shot, which premiered March 1, 2022. More importantly, they break down the budding conflict between the writers of the show and BTS fans, who are out for blood thanks to a joke that landed terribly. Plus, The Lumineers' Brightside or The Killers' Mr. Brightside?
Episode 94: How I Met Your Father Episode 107 Rivka Rebel Recap - The Outfit Repeaters
February 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 107: Rivka Rebel, which premiered February 22, 2022. Marisa decides to read off of Sam's note instead of taking notes of her own, and for a brief moment, it seems like Sam's wish for a Charlie/Ellen feud might come true. Plus, what is the perfect photo to represent Sophie?
Episode 93: How I Met Your Father Episode 106 Stacey Recap - The Outfit Repeaters
February 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 106: Stacey, which premiered February 15, 2022. Marisa and Sam learn some alarming things about these characters pasts that they need to be explained further. Is Charlie a serial killer? Will there be a standalone Drew-at-Fyre-Festival Episode? Plus, Marisa and Sam choose the episode's cringiest line.
Episode 28: The Crown Season 3, Episode 1 Olding Recap - Crowning Around
February 17, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBSam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 1: Olding, and in the process meet a brand new cast of characters including Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, and Helena Bonham Carter. Oh, and Winston is back, too. Plus, a surprise Crown cameo from a former Kinky Crown Award winner!
Episode 92: How I Met Your Father Episode 105 The Good Mom Recap - The Outfit Repeaters
February 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 105: The Good Mom, which premiered February 8, 2022. Marisa learns on the podcast that one of her favorite Love, Victor actors has a famous father, and Sam breaks down why this episode almost made him quit the podcast. Plus, Marisa uncovers where we know Sid from.
Episode 91: How I Met Your Father Episode 104 Dirrty Thirty Recap - The Outfit Repeaters
February 04, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 104: Dirrty Thirty, which premiered February 1, 2022. Looking at all the empirical evidence, Marisa and Sam attempt to deduce if Drew is indeed a sociopath. He thinks walking in on people having sex on the shower is a good thing, so not off to a great start. Plus, a deep dive into the USPTO database to find out if "mangagement ring" is available.
Episode 90: How I Met Your Father Episode 103 The Fixer Recap - The Outfit Repeaters
January 28, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBMarisa and Sam discuss Hulu's How I Met Your Father Episode 103: The Fixer, which premiered January 25, 2022. Sam has a theory about Valentina and a suggestion for the Ellen/Charlie subplot, while Marisa sheds light on the "Sad Guy" trope and how Jesse fits right into it. Plus, is Drew actually a father contender?
Episode 89: How I Met Your Father Episodes 101 Pilot and 102 FOMO Recap - The Outfit Repeaters
January 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBMarisa and Sam discuss the first two episodes of Hulu's How I Met Your Father, Pilot and FOMO. Is this a fill-in for the Lizzie McGuire reboot that they have been craving? And how does it compare to the original How I Met Your Mother franchise. And what is their favorite entry level sedan? Plus, early guesses on who the father is.
Episode 12: There's No Crying in Publishing (Younger Ep. 112)
July 14, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBMarisa and Kelsey are joined by fellow author Kaitlyn Hill to unpack the season one finale of Younger—and get particularly hung up, as romance authors, on grand gestures in the form of PowerPoint slideshows. They discuss auctions as depicted in Younger, and Liza’s experience being blackmailed by the worst white-collar criminal in publishing. And at long last, they give some credit to Kelsey after her mess of an acquisition, for finally being friendship goals. Season one of Younger is a wrap!...
Episode 11: L'Chaim Bitches! (Younger Ep. 111)
June 16, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 80.9 MBMarisa and Kelsey attend Lauren's hot mitzvah, an event filled with guilt gifts, manischewitz, molly...and the truth! Marisa bows down to Lauren and the inclusion of casual Jewish rep on Younger and asks, once again, why Kelsey (the character!) is seemingly unable to do her job. Kelsey (the co-host!) discusses Liza's "Book Doctor" audition, a gig that neither Marisa nor Kelsey are familiar with. And, of course, they discuss Liza's big reveal to Josh! Follow Older & Wiser on Twitter & Insta...
Episode 10: The Suburban Pulse Ft. Shelly Romero (Younger Ep. 110)
June 09, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 128 MBEvery week, Marisa and Kelsey question the choices that Kelsey (Peters) makes as an editor. This week, their guest is Shelly Romero, an Assistant Editor that works in children's publishing--and she is here to unpack the scandal that is The Scarf and confirm that Kelsey is, in fact, the worst at her job. Shelly shares her insights as an editor and shines some light on the acquisitions process, which no, is not as simple as, "make an offer." With the reveal that Kelsey lives with Lauren's rich...
Episode 9: Rabid Hipsters (Younger Ep. 109)
June 02, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MBMarisa and Kelsey learn that (gasp!) Josh doesn't read in Younger Episode 109: I'm With Stupid, where Liza is searching through the slush pile -- and for reasons to self-sabotage her relationship. Kelsey imagines a world where there are still physical slush-piles for editors to peruse, then asks why Liza is even doing this when she works in marketing? Marisa waxes poetic at the ethics surrounding bringing an unrepresented, unpublished manuscript to a suburban book club! And setting up a Good...
Episode 8: Is He Watching? Ft. Jess Dallow (Younger Ep. 108)
May 26, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBThis week, Marisa and Kelsey are going to the PEN Awards, and are joined by the lovely Jess Dallow, a literary agent at Brower Literary & Management, who is here just in time for substantial Charles content (FINALLY!). Marisa is at a loss as to why Liza, a marketing assistant, is so involved in the publicity responsibilities of Empirical's PEN planning. Kelsey explores what a fun dynamic we could have had if Diana was Kelsey's boss... because WHO is Kelsey's boss? Jess shares her thoughts on...
Episode 7: Sniffed & Stiffed (Younger Ep. 107)
May 12, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBMarisa and Kelsey discuss Liza's various creative side hustles in Younger Episode 107: Broke and Pantyless, as no one is in (entry level) publishing for the money! Marisa loved that Charles' is finally introduced as a love interest... but not so much the way introduction went. Kelsey gives an ode to Lauren, a supportive queen. And of course, they have to talk about Anton (ugh) and Kelsey's full commitment to an affair with her client. That's going to end well... Follow Older & Wiser on Twit...
Episode 6: A Terrible Party Ft. Annette Christie (Younger 106)
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBMarisa and Kelsey are joined by author and Mean Girls extra, Annette Christie, and they're going to a book launch! At a bar! With champagne and peacocks! Marisa is stressed by the conflation of marketing and publicity and emphasizes that planning a launch event is NOT Liza's job. Kelsey asks a truly ridiculous question: if it's a launch event, where are the books? And Annette declares Marisa and Kelsey 'earnest millennials' and gives the behind-the-scenes scoop (as a celebrity background act...
Episode 5: Poison My Ensure (Younger Ep. 105)
April 28, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 74.2 MBMarisa and Kelsey discuss all things menstrual cups and female friendship in Younger Episode 105: Girl Code, a publishing-lite episode in which Liza becomes part of Kelsey's inner circle and CHARLES BROOKS IS IN THE BUILDING! Marisa and Kelsey are extremely underwhelmed by his entrance! They will also try to guess what in the world the latest empirical repackaging project is about. Wrong answers only. Follow Older & Wiser on Twitter & Instagram Follow Marisa: Website | Twitter | Instagram...
Episode 4: Pound Town (Younger Ep. 104)
April 21, 2021 14:45 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBMarisa and Kelsey are joined by Auriane Desombre, author of I Think I Love You, to verify Josh's himbo status and discuss Kelsey's messy, unprofessional behavior toward her very first acquisition. Featuring: Who in the world DOESN'T BELIEVE IN MARKETING THEIR BOOK? Drunk tattoos Marisa, Kelsey, and Auriane would get for their debuts! More airtime for Charles than he has received on the show up to this point, as there has been NONE. Links to follow Auriane Desombre: Website | Twitter ...
Episode 3: Cleavage Wrinkle (Younger Ep. 103)
April 14, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MBMarisa and Kelsey are back to discuss Younger Episode 103: IRL, a publishing-lite episode in which Liza and Josh get intimate and Kelsey is determined to acquire The Swede's book. They appreciate Kelsey's hustle... but not the incredibly unprofessional editor / author relationship that develops. They also ask, once again, who is Kelsey's boss? Where is the editorial team? Where is CHARLES? Follow Older & Wiser on Twitter & Instagram Follow Marisa: Website | Twitter | Instagram Follow Kel...
Episode 2: That Bitch Was My Daughter Ft. Rachel Lynn Solomon (Younger Ep. 102)
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 82.3 MBMarisa and Kelsey are joined by Rachel Lynn Solomon, bestselling author of The Ex Talk and Today Tonight Tomorrow, to discuss how Liza revolutionizes the publishing industry but the mere suggestion that a book should be published on Tuesday (gasp!). Marisa concedes to Josh's himbo charm, Kelsey has a fantastic AU Charles introduction, and Rachel reacts to the concept of a book's pub date changing a week before its release! We also get into the Joyce of it all... and realize that we really nee...
Episode 1: I Got Arrested Like Every Weekend (Younger Ep. 101)
March 31, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MBWelcome to the first episode of Older & Wiser! In this episode, Marisa and Kelsey break down all things publishing in the pilot episode of Younger. Marisa has a lot of feelings about Jane Austen's Twitter account. Kelsey has a lot of feelings about Josh, a certified himbo. Both are more than willing to consult on shows about publishing. (Hollywood! If you're listening!)