What's Up ATM?
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat's up ATM (What's Up At the Moment) is a podcast where three friends come together weekly to ask what's up at the moment with each other. Every week, these friends will be exploring a topic that one of them is feeling particularly passionate about that week. So, whether you're a nerd, a scholar, or just generally someone who enjoys people talking about things they love, join us as we delve into the depths of these weirdos' minds and ask “Hey, what's up at the moment?” For more about the show and it's hosts, please visit: https://whatsupatm.craftic.studio
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Episodes
What's Up At The Book Club?
April 16, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBThis week Alyssa, Tyler, and Meg dust off their favorite tomes, and plug in their headphones talking about the books they are reading! Why does Meg know SO much about Jane Austin, what is Alyssa stanning... besides Sarah Dessen... And Tyler's a slut for WHAT? Each crazy story will bring you along a journey to finally find out, yes THEY WERE ROOMMATES. Join us for the book club, and stan reading! Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Additional Music by Josh Woodward Josh ...
The Sci-Fi Power Hour
February 27, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBDid our hosts have a plan this week? NOT AT ALL. This week the hosts sit down with absolutely nothing to talk about and instead go off on a Sci-fi tangent. Is it a power hour? That's up for you to decide. Old men playing old men, Picard, Doctor who, the teaser to the Dirk Gently Holistic Detective Agency Stan Cast tm, why Meg is Claudia from Warehouse 13 and other essential Sci-Fi nonsense. Sit down, buckle up and make it so number one! Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodwa...
The Valentine's and Sarah Dessen Stan Cast
February 13, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBAlyssa loves Valentine's day and brings their love of Sarah Dessen to the table. Tyler wonders if there are evil twins involved, and Meg turns into the essence of a teenage girl. Why should you give men flowers? And is Valentine's just for lovers? You have to listen here to find out, what IS up at the moment, season 2! Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Additional Music by Josh Woodward Josh Woodward can be found at: www.joshwoodward.com Like what we do? Support us on...
Happy New Year, From Our Family to Yours!
December 31, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBHappy New Year! Theme music is “Auld Lang Syne” by Traditional Originally Sequenced by Unknown Edited and Produced by Tyler This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Regular Theme Music is "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Josh Woodward can be found at: www.joshwoodward.com For more about the show and it's hosts, please visit our website. Want to join us in meme-land? Join our Dis...
It's Christmas Y'all!
December 25, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBMerry Christmas, and Happy Holidays! Special Christmas Theme: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wish Background" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Josh Woodward can be found at: www.joshwoodward.com For more about the show and it's hosts, please visit our website. Want to join us in meme-land? Join our Discord! Want to start your own podcast? Transistor has the plan for you. Check it out here. Guest Hosts Ste...
Trans Day of Remembrance w/ Alex
November 23, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBThis episode discusses some heavy topics, such a suicide, and murder of Trans People. Alex, Tyler's roommate gives us an intimate look into what it means to be Trans. This episode is a heavy one talking about subject matter some may find triggering. Some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding Trans People. And we talk about porn a little? Resources: List of Trans People killed in 2019 - Click here Transgender research articles - Click here Are Traps Gay - Click here Theme mu...
Dracula w/ Steph the Bard
November 14, 2019 15:10 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week the gang found a Steph hiding in the shadows of London. She jumped out and regaled the story of Dracula, the original Bram Stoker novel. Steph gives us so much information we had trouble keeping this just one episode. This lengthy episode includes all of the hot takes, why Mina deserves better, and even why this method of story telling leaves the reader with a lot more questions than answers. This episode is perfect for those in love with literature, and Vampires, and bite...
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
November 08, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThis week Meg and Alyssa sit down and read some of the best stories from Alvin Schwartz’s amazing trilogy of horror; Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark! We talk about green ribbons, what makes Alyssa cry, censorship and casual cannibalism. We take some time to break down why freedom of choice is important for children and Alyssa gets a little too topical. Scary Stories Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Scary-Stories-R-L-Stine/dp/B07PGCBVZC Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh W...
Spoop-Tober: I Put a Spell On You...
October 31, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBHappy All Hallows Eve! This week we talk the best Halloween movie ever (don't @ us) Disney's Halloween classic: Hocus Pocus. We sit down to talk about why this movie has embedded itself into our memories so deeply among other things. How long did it take us to figure out it's Thackery, not Zachary? Was it really necessary to highlight virginity like that? Probably not, but they did it anyway. Discover why Hocus Pocus is THE millennial movie, why Doug Jones is the REAL star of this f...
Spoop-Tober: Once More With Feeling
October 24, 2019 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBWe’re going straight to hell this week as Tyler talks “Once More With Feeling” from his favorite tv show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Join Tyler and Meg as they summon a demon, sing about their feelings and discuss whether or not anyone has actually tried to get out of a parking ticket using the line “I’m not wearing any underwear.” Is the show great? Will Meg love it as much as she wants to? Will she lose her mind over it or just lose her mind? Either way join us for the inevitable s...
Spoop-tober: Erik of the Opera (w/ Joe Frankovitch)
October 17, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBThis week join the gang, and Joe again, as we discuss Phantom of the Opera. The musical that changed the landscape of musicals forever! The good the bad, and the #Problematic get talked about here. We discuss why this musical means so much to Meg, why the mammories end at the chest, and why Erik (aka the Phantom), just needs a cat! Theme music is “Mysteries That Are Unsolved” by Teknoaxe Additional Music by Teknoaxe & Josh Woodward All songs used, as well as many others can be dow...
Spoop-Tober: The Craft (w/ Joe Frankovitch)
October 10, 2019 14:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBThis week we are back with more spooky media, and a new friend! Join us along with our special guest, Joe Frankovitch, while we talk about the 1996 teen thriller classic, The Craft. What is it about this movie that makes it so great? Was this movie unintentionally impactful on little babby Meg? How accurate is this movie in general? We’ll talk about all of that as well as ur assorted vampire phases, who Alyssa’s favorites will be and how would we all rate this movie in the end. The...
Spoop-Tober: Repo! The Genetic Opera (w/ Steph the Bard)
October 02, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBHappy Spooky month y’all! This week kicks off a series of very special spooky themed episodes as we talk Repo! The Genetic Opera with our lovely friend Steph the Bard! What exactly is Repo? One of the best campy musical movies to ever gain a cult following of course. Why are we so attached to it? What is Zydrate? Is this just a cheap musical rip off of Repo Men? We’ll answer all of these questions, give Tyler yet another English lesson, discuss the deeper meanings in the themes of t...
Bioshock Infinite and Quantum Mechanics
September 26, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBLaugh, cry, send a murder of crows, to literally murder your enemies, and join us in this spoiler free episode. We talk the story, the impact, the Southern Gothic of it all, and the reason Songbird is BEST bird. We touch on the franchise as a whole and why Columbia, in theory, can float. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Additional Music by Josh Woodward All songs used, as well as many others can be downloaded for free at:...
A NEW HAND TOUCHES THE PODCAST: Skyrim Revisited
September 19, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBEver wonder why we never included a run down of Skyrim in the Thieves Guild episode? Well, then this episode holds the answer to all. Why did the description get cut? Who is the Dragonborn? Does Our Unseen Producer ™ have too many MODs? Does Meg really roast Tyler every episode? Can you still be lawful good and be a vampire? We answer all of these, and then some this week as we deep dive into Skyrim. Pull up a chair, grab some mead and join us for some hot takes, Fus Ro Dah-ing, and...
Happy Birthday, Darling! We Love You Very (x7) Much!
September 12, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis week we celebrate our favorite host! (shhhhhh don’t tell Tyler & Meg). Join us as Alyssa tells us all about her absolute, all time, this is it, favorite band ever: Bright Eyes! Does Alyssa remember when she was born? Does Meg use far too many voices for one episode? Who was the edgiest teenager? We answer all of these questions and then some with some really amazing music, aggressive birthday songs, memes, and a whole lot of fun. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward...
Matt Fishel: QUILTBAG Artist of the New Generation
September 07, 2019 16:00 - 44 minutes - 46.7 MBWE’RE GAY AS FUCK this week as Tyler talks to us about a new favorite artist: Matt Fishel. Want to talk about some amazing Gay Anthems ™? Need to know what all of the terminology in the QUILTBAG community is? Want to know why Meg is talking about Hostess Twinkies in booty shorts? Join us this week as we talk about all of this and more as we talk M/F and all things Matt Fishel. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Additional M...
The Interlude
September 05, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MBHey guys! We needed to take some extra time with our next few episodes. We didn't want to leave you with nothing though. Here is some of the best Cutting Room Floor moments. These are just plain silly moments, moments you normally don't get to hear, and a LOT of singing. We love each and every one of our listeners and we hope you enjoy our little interlude. The next episode will be soon! Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodwar...
Bioshock: The Illusion of Choice and Being a Father
August 29, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBJoin us as Alyssa drags us into the nearest bathosphere and shows us Rapture, the Art Deco city of Bioshock. There's choices to make, little sisters to save, and find out if Alyssa is ready to become a father. The messed up, twisted world of Rapture comes to life in this episode. So, would you kindly, grab your wrench, get some Adam, and join us in killing not one, but two fathers? Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Addition...
The "Stardew Valley" Effect
August 22, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBAugust, the month of games for What’s up ATM? Join us this week as Meg talks about the popular farming sim, Stardew Valley. What exactly is Stardew Valley? Is it just spicy FarmVille? Is there more than meets the eye? And why is it so dang relaxing? She answers all of this and more, so pull up a chair, give your animals some pats and join us as we unpack what we like to call The Stardew Valley Effect. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Jo...
Fable (the video game) and Its Unspoken Representation
August 15, 2019 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThis game was one of the first console games Tyler ever played. There's bandits, a dead father, a dead mother, a Darth Vader moment, and you get to chose, EVERY choice. Being Good or Bad is what this game is about and so much more. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Additional Music by Josh Woodward All songs used, as well as many others can be downloaded for free at: www.joshwoodward.com For more about the show and it's h...
Fallout New Vegas ft. Kevin...just Kevin
August 08, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBWelcome to a very special episode of What’s Up ATM with guest host Kevin. Join us as friend of the show and fellow nerd, Kevin gives us his hot takes on Fallout New Vegas. Want to know what made New Vegas great? Why do we hate Todd? Do we hate Todd? What is New Vegas in Space? How many other games have sequels that shouldn’t exist? Sit and listen awhile as Kevin walks us through the wastelands and discusses it all. Oh, and yes, he really does say “Shucks” in real life too. Theme m...
Conventions 101 ft. Purrpul Cosplay
August 01, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBWelcome to a very special episode of What’s Up ATM with guest host Angela (Purrpul Cosplay). Join us as friend of the show and fellow nerd Angela takes us to school with Conventions 101. Ever wonder what a convention is like? Want to know how to plan your day? Need to know proper cosplayer and con etiquette? Ang has got you! Sit down with us as Meg takes a step back, literally, so her best friend can share the mic and talk all things conventions with us. Theme music is “Airplane Mo...
In Your Own Sweet Time and Everything Great About the 60s
July 25, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBWell it was bound to happen, this week Meg talks about her OTHER all time favorite band: The Fratellis. Who are The Fratellis? Is their name a reference? Why go by Mince? Join us as we talk about the band, their most notable songs and rise to fame, how did Meg find them, and specifically “In Your Own Sweet Time” and why the 60’s were a great era for music. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Both songs, as well as many other...
Doctor Whom?
July 19, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBThis week Tyler, our resident sci-fi guy, talks all things who. Doctor Who that is. What is an abzorbaloff? Why can’t Tyler say Christopher Eccelston’s name the same way twice? Where do we stand on the Russell T. Davies v. Stephen Moffat debate? Join us as we answer all of these questions, Tyler walks us through a brief history of the 50+yr old show, who the Doctor is, notable baddies, and live reenactment of what dial-up sounded like. We’re sorry about that one in advance. Theme ...
Good Omens: The Perfect Adaptation?
July 11, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThis week Alyssa blesses us with another Neil Gaiman-esque episode. Did you love her take on Sandman and really want more? Well, buckle up because this week she takes on Terry Pratchett and Good Omens. Ever wonder what makes a good adaptation? Then join us as we talk “Alyssa’s Rules for a Good Adaptation”, Terry Prachett, more Neil Gaiman, and besides being about angsty gay demons and angels, why Good Omens is, at its core, about friendship. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh W...
When You Witch You Begin with The Power of Three
July 05, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBThis week Meg talks beloved witch show Charmed and it’s recent reboot. Join us for Tyler’s exuberant recount of episodes, why Sex and the City has the worst main character, what we loved about the original, the reboot, and where the reboot fell flat. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Both songs, as well as many others can be downloaded for free at: www.joshwoodward.com For more about the show and it's hosts, please visit...
Mob Psycho and the Subversion of Expectations
June 28, 2019 14:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week Alyssa talks to us about Mob Psycho 100. Join us at our highest energy levels as we discuss where to get our emotions uninstalled, anime, being the chosen one with no childhood, and the subversion of expectations. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Both songs, as well as many others can be downloaded for free at: www.joshwoodward.com For more about the show and it's hosts, please visit our website. Want to join...
50 years on: Gay Rights Aren't just Gay's Rights
June 20, 2019 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBJoin us as we learn the history of the Stonewall riots, what is QUILT BAG and why does it sound so cozy and adorable, and where exactly is the QUILT BAG community 50 years post riots. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Both songs, as well as many others can be downloaded for free at: www.joshwoodward.com For more about the show and it's hosts, please visit our website. Want to join us in meme-land? Join our Discord! Wan...
The Art of Doubt: A Metric Guide to Change
June 15, 2019 22:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week Meg talks about one of her favorite bands, Metric. Join us as she takes us through their music, how you’d recognize them, what they mean to her and overall how they can guide you through change. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Both songs, as well as many others can be downloaded for free at: www.joshwoodward.com For more about the show and it's hosts, please visit our website. Want to join us in meme-land? Jo...
Mr. Sandman Bring Me A... Dream?
June 07, 2019 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week Alyssa takes us into the world of Neil Gaiman’s “Sandman” series. Join us as we talk about the man, the myth, the legend Neil Gaiman himself. Who is Dream and why is he a dick? And we all enroll in the Death fan club. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Both songs, as well as many others can be downloaded for free at: www.joshwoodward.com For more about the show and it's hosts, please visit our website. Want to ...
Artemisia Gentileschi: Feminist Icon of the 17th Century
June 01, 2019 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB**Please note this week’s episode does contain discussion of some sensitive topics** This week we will be discussing one of Meg’s favorite historical figures, Artemisia Gentileschi. Join us as she guides us through a brief art history lesson in the Baroque art movement, what chiaroscuro is and how to say it, Artemisia’s life and art as well as several badass moments in her life that made us go “DAMN!” in the end highlighting an incredible woman and why she deserves more recognition...
Star Trek Discovery: It's Trek F***Boi's!
May 23, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBJoin us as he takes us down through the history of Star Trek, it’s impact on the world and our hosts, but most importantly as we ask is Discovery good Trek? Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Both songs, as well as many others can be downloaded for free at: www.joshwoodward.com For more about the show and it's hosts, please visit our website. Want to join us in meme-land? Join our Discord! Want to start your own podcast...
The Tragedy of Plastic Beach
May 16, 2019 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWe will be discussing a brief history of the band itself from it’s real life inception and the masterminds behind it, to the history of the animated band mates we have grown to know and love, as well as doing a deep dive into the tragedy of the album “Plastic Beach.” Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Both songs, as well as many others can be downloaded for free at: www.joshwoodward.com For more about the show and it's ho...
Why the Skyrim Thieves Guild Deserves More Cred
May 08, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week we will be discussing one of Meg's obsessions: Skyrim, and more specifically why her favorite quest line is so great. We will be hitting on several points that Meg insists make this quest line better than the rest, what we are doing with our Fine Arts degrees and whether or not Brynjolf makes it onto Skyrim's hot or not list. Theme music is “Airplane Mode” by Josh Woodward Interlude music is “Coffee” by Josh Woodward Both songs, as well as many others can be downloaded f...