XOXO Riverdale

E47: S3E10 The Stranger

January 29, 2019 20:54 - 56 minutes - 128 MB

Big reveals on this all new episode of XOXO Riverdale. Faves were absent and enemies were present. Does this episode Spark Joy? Listen to find out on XOXO Riverdale!

E46: S3E9 No Exit

January 22, 2019 17:58 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

Well, this was a weird way to come back from the mid-season break. Luckily you've got Kate and Louie to parse through it, pals and gals! Plus all the breaking Riverdale news and insight you would expect!

E45: S3E8 Outbreak

December 17, 2018 21:24 - 50 minutes - 117 MB

Kate and Louie close out the mid-season with this hot new episode of XOXO Riverdale! All your burning questions are answered, be they griffin, gargoyle or... disease related? Plus, your two fave fans cannot get enough of Jellybean. Give us more jellybean! Edited by Angely Mercado Theme Song by Louie Aranowitz

E44: S3E7 The Man In Black

December 11, 2018 03:38 - 41 minutes - 95.7 MB

There's no podcast format change here as Kate and Louie discuss the format-changey "Man in Black." Hopefully their conversation won't come off as one-dimensional as Hiram did in this episode! Hosted by Louie Pearlman and Kate Vatter Edited by Angely Mercado Theme Song by Louie Aranowitz

E43: S3E6 Manhunter

December 03, 2018 18:39 - 39 minutes - 91.1 MB

A LOT happened in this last episode of Riverdale, but Kate and Louie have you covered! They've borrowed Veronica's speakeasy and are taking those pesky parents of Riverdale to task! SPILL THE BEANS, PARENTS OF RIVERDALE! Edited by Angely Mercado Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E42: S3E5 The Great Escape

November 19, 2018 22:13 - 44 minutes - 101 MB

This was a big episode of Riverdale for blowing out the world of the show and taking big risks! Did Kate and Louie like it? The only way to find out is to listen! Also! ALERT: Kody Kearsley is looking very swole on Instagram. Edited by Angely Mercado Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E 41: S3E4 The Midnight Club

November 12, 2018 04:23 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Kate and Louie, the stereotypical geek and the stereotypical... geek... stuck in an eternal detention had no choice but to discuss this very special flashback episode of Riverdale! Get ready for anachronistic music, almost appropriate fashion and Mark Consuelos' cute kid! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

Episode 40: S3E3 As Above, So Below

October 29, 2018 23:21 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

The first rule of Riverdale is "we talk about Riverdale." Join Louie and Kate to talk about some bad decision making and a whole lot of shirtless teens.

E39 S2 E2: Fortune In Men's Eyes

October 18, 2018 21:49 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Two XOXO eps in one week? Is it too good to be true? Kate and Louie have fun dissecting every gruesome detail of an episode with (spoiler alert!) SO MANY DEATHS! Plus! Vintage Pinups! Needless musical numbers! Cute Bug Shirts! Edited By Louie Pearlman Theme Song by Louie Aronowitz #TooManyLouies

E38 S2E1: Labor Day

October 16, 2018 21:12 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

It's a new season of Riverdale and that means it's a new season of XOXO Riverdale, you little Gargoyle Kings, you! Get pumped as Kate and Louie dive into the ol' swimmin' hole that's Season 3, Episode 1: Labor Day! Plus, the return of our power rankings and crush list! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

Episode 37: Bonus Ep with Special Guest

September 11, 2018 17:25 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

A bonus episode is here! Hear Kate and Louie recap all the Riverdale and cast news you've missed then stay tuned for a bonus interview with Radhika who has worked as an extra on several episodes of Riverdale (and several other shows filming in the Vancouver area). Kate's New York accent is overpowered by the two Canadians! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E36 S2E22: Brave New World

May 23, 2018 20:54 - 1 hour - 65 MB

This is IT pals & gals! The final episode of Season Two of XOXO Riverdale! As loose ends got tied-up on the show, Kate and Louie have a criminally good time dissecting every last second of season two. Also included is a wrap-up of how we're feeling about the whole season, and hopes for season three. Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E35 S2E21: Judgement Night

May 15, 2018 15:35 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Life or death? On this episode of XOXO Riverdale, Kate Vatter and Louie Pearlman ask the questions: Will they or won't they? Is the Black Hood multiple people? Is Cheryl a Batman reference? Why are they doing this to us? Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz – Comedians Kate Vatter and Louie Pearlman are two grown-ass adults who are OBSESSED with all-things Riverdale. In this podcast, they’ll analyze every episode while discussing the intricacies and deep references that make...

Ep 34 S2E20: Shadow of a Doubt

May 08, 2018 19:03 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Without a shadow of a doubt (heheheh) this is one of the best episodes of Riverdale in a while! Kate, Louie, and special guest comedian Perri Gross (Caroline's, Reductress, Everyone Is Sad) pour over all the details of this literally killer ep. Edited by Alicia Camden Theme song by Louie Aronowitz

Ep 33 S2E19: Prisoners

May 01, 2018 16:14 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Kate and Louie mostly dug this thrilling Riverdale ep, Kate has a "Love, Simon" hot-take and brand-new-thrilling-character Freshman Year Louie was... pretentious!

Ep 32 S2E18: A Night To Remember

April 23, 2018 17:13 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

NEW EPISODE: Kate and Louie are the only two Riverdale fans in existence that thought this episode needed less singing, so this might be a hate-listen for some of you? That being said, proceed with caution. Also - get ready for a TREAT (depending on your definition of what a treat is) when this podcast goes musical itself!!! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz Beautiful ukulele playing and singing by Louie Pearlman and not Kate Vatter

Ep 31 S2E17: The Noose Tightens / Love, Simon

April 05, 2018 16:19 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

Get ready for THE GREAT BOOB WINDOW DEBATE OF 2018. Will Kate or Louie emerge victorious when it comes to discussing this pressing issue? Also, at the end of the podcast, they delve into the Riverdale-related movie Love, Simon! So you're basically getting two podcasts for the price of one! And that price is free. This podcast is free. -- Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

Ep 30 S2E16: Primary Colors

March 27, 2018 20:42 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

It's a big one! Our 30th episode was filled with all the mystery and intrigue that season 2 episode 16 had to offer! Riverdale's mayoral race is ON and Kate & Louie had a lot to say about needless TV personality cameos, hunger strikes and why we just love Cheryl. -- Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

Ep 29 S2E15: There Will Be Blood

March 21, 2018 18:38 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

This episode is a revelation! Join Kate and Louie to discuss the twists and turns of an all new episode of Riverdale while they drink each other's milkshakes. They drink them up! Twins and strangers and prisons, oh my! -- Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

Ep 28 S2E14: The Hills Have Eyes

March 14, 2018 04:43 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Kate and Louie want you to bark them by their names in this new episode of XOXO Riverdale! Join the team and explore the waste of good shirtless scenes, the return of podcast favorite Moose, and how Love, Simon is the new COVERGIRL. Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz – Comedians Kate Vatter and Louie Pearlman are two grown-ass adults who are OBSESSED with all-things Riverdale. In this podcast, they’ll analyze every episode while discussing the intricacies and deep referenc...

E27: S2E13 The Tell-Tale Heart

February 12, 2018 21:35 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

New Episode: After special guest, Canadian Screen Award-nominated comedian and all around good guy Pat Thornton (@PatThornton), regales Kate & Louie with the tale of what it was like to audition for the coveted role of Papa Poutine, they all bust into the sewers to retrieve a cell phone that none of them have any business having! Yup! It's another XOXO Riverdale! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song by Louie Aranowitz

E26: S2E12 The Wicked & The Divine

February 06, 2018 21:01 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

This is the episode of XOXO Riverdale in which Kate, Louie, and special guest Alicia Camden (of the Invitation to Love podcast) puzzle the eternal question: when did Archie decide he wanted to become a gangster??? I mean... what?? Also, Papa Poutine: an in-depth analysis.

E25: S2E11 The Wrestler

January 30, 2018 19:59 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

Put on your skimpy singlets and contemplate the youthfulness of the male form (ew), it's time for... you guessed it... XOXO Riverdale! This week Louie and special guest host, The UCB's Glo Taverez delve into this fun, weird messy episode.

E23: (BONUS EP!) Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

January 23, 2018 20:35 - 1 hour - 82.3 MB

It took six whole hours and five long days to record this episode of XOXO Riverdale! Spin around with joy, because Kate and Louie pretend to be nice to each other while discussing the 2001 cult-classic film "Josie and the Pussycats!" This film was formative for both of us, so roll on rolly wheel, let's give this one a listen!

E24: S2E10 Blackboard Jungle

January 22, 2018 21:42 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

We're BACK from the break and better than ever! Louie and guest host Mariko McDonald (fresh off her appearance in the documentary Geek Girls)discuss Blackboard Jungle, sweaty Charles Melton notwithstanding!

E22: S2E9 Silent Night Deadly Night

December 18, 2017 15:16 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

It's the mid-season finale pals and gals and Kate and Louie are on the case! They debate if the reveals of this episode will stick, what a CUTE ANIMALS spinoff of Riverdale would look like and if Moose is dreamy or not (spoiler alert, he is)!

E21: S2E8 House of the Devil

December 11, 2017 02:04 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

On this week's XOXO Riverdale, Kate talks to special guest Glo about what may be the most bonkers episode yet. It's a Mad World here in Riverdale, with heavy self-petting and weirdly helpful adult advice to boot!

E20: S2E7 Tales From The Darkside

December 02, 2017 17:40 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

We really loved the innovative format change of this episode and it showed in our lively discussion. Kate's Harry Potter-mythos comparisons are dead-on and Louie reminds us that YES - SVENSON IS FROM THE COMICS!! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E19: S2E6 Death Proof

November 21, 2017 20:13 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MB

It's a short one this week, pals and gals! Sorry, we had some technical issues, but we'll be back full force after Turkey Day! In the meantime, join Louie for his analysis of S2E6 Death Proof in all it's Ghouly, Sugarmanny glory. Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E18: S2E5: When a Stranger Calls

November 11, 2017 17:48 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

From North to South, everyone's talking about Riverdale, especially Kate and Louie. Listen to them fawn about sleeveless Jughead, pantsless Alice, and the Pussycats taking down the patriarchy. It's like Riverdale is Jingle Jangle: too good to quit! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E17: S2E4 The Town That Dreaded Sundown

November 04, 2017 01:14 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

Kate and Louie will do anything to talk about Riverdale! Listen to these two talk about serial killers, monorails, and what life is like as gay icons! You won't dread this one! __ Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E16: S2E3 Watcher In The Woods

October 27, 2017 18:03 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Watcher In The Woods was a tense and fast-paced episode of Riverdale, right pals & gals? Luckily, we've got Louie and special guest, one of his besties, comedian Rosemary Stevens to suss it all out. Also, learn about Betty & Veronica's weird and wild connection to the New Jersey 90's punk scene and the origin of this whole, weird Red Circle thing that is just so creepy on the show! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz – Comedians Kate Vatter and Louie Pearlman are two grown...

Ep 15: S2E2 Nighthawks

October 21, 2017 19:38 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Zounds, Rivervixens! A lot happened in town this week, and luckily Kate has special guest Meredith Avery to chat about it with her over a milkshake at Pops... maybe the LAST MILKSHAKE EVER? It definitely was for one of our fave characters! – Comedians Kate Vatter and Louie Pearlman are two grown-ass adults who are OBSESSED with all-things Riverdale. In this podcast, they’ll analyze every episode while discussing the intricacies and deep references that make the show so unique and fun. Every e...

Ep 14: S2E1: A Kiss Before Dying

October 13, 2017 19:36 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

SEASON 2 IS HERE! Hear Kate and Louie discuss emergency medicine protocol, grounded arguments, loose ends, and bad parenting. You know! Riverdale! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E13: S1 E13: The Sweet Hereafter

October 11, 2017 18:25 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

We finally know who murdered Jason. Now what? Join Kate and Louie to discuss who FINALLY shows his good side, how the kids truly never learn, and a new face in the power rankings. -- Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E12: S1E12: Anatomy of a Murder

October 11, 2017 03:16 - 1 hour - 74 MB

You may need to book a trip to San Junipero after everything that goes down in episode 12 of XOXO Riverdale. Kate and Louie are joined by Scott Interrante to talk about incest, murder, gross misunderstandings of the criminal justice system, The Rock, AND MORE! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E12: S1E12: Anatomy of a Murder

October 11, 2017 03:16 - 1 hour - 74 MB

You may need to book a trip to San Junipero after everything that goes down in episode 12 of XOXO Riverdale. Kate and Louie are joined by Scott Interrante to talk about incest, murder, gross misunderstandings of the criminal justice system, The Rock, AND MORE! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E11: S1E11: To Riverdale and Back Again

October 09, 2017 23:15 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

It's homecoming (again), and much like Polly, Kate and Louie are getting to the bottom of things, followed by a nap. We're dancing, we're scheming, we're playing dress up, and we're charging the innocent with MURDER. Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E10: S1E10: The Lost Weekend

October 06, 2017 22:32 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

This episode is weird. It's a weirdo. It doesn't fit in, and it doesn't want to fit in. Have you ever heard Kate and Louie talk about The Lost Weekend? That's weird. Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz – Comedians Kate Vatter and Louie Pearlman are two grown-ass adults who are OBSESSED with all-things Riverdale. In this podcast, they’ll analyze every episode while discussing the intricacies and deep references that make the show so unique and fun. Every episode ends with a ...

E09: S1E9: La Grande Illusion

October 04, 2017 18:21 - 1 hour - 75 MB

In what is perhaps La Grandest of Illusions, Louie and Kate talk to special guest Deneece Berg about what makes a good friend (not Veronica), is maple syrup really that important (YES), and Alice getting her big moment in the moonlight. -- Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz – Comedians Kate Vatter and Louie Pearlman are two grown-ass adults who are OBSESSED with all-things Riverdale. In this podcast, they’ll analyze every episode while discussing the intricacies and deep re...

S1 E8: The Outsiders

September 26, 2017 00:11 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

This episode may be called The Outsiders, but it's not about socs and greasers. It's about Vixens and Serpents. Kate (vixen) and Louie (an outsider?) lay everything they know about construction and baby showers out on the table (nothing. They know nothing). Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E07: S1E07 In a Lonely Place

September 15, 2017 15:51 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

This episode may take place In a Lonely Place, but we're never lonely on XOXO RIVERDALE! Kate and Louie come in hot on episode 7: how big is Riverdale and who exactly makes up The Press? A blast to the past on this episode of XOXO Riverdale! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

XOXO Riverdale Ep 6

September 04, 2017 15:08 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Faster Pussycats, Kill! Kill! Kate and Louie sure do KILL! it covering Riverdale episode 6! Get ready for some hot takes with special guests: another adult with a lot of feelings and a REAL LIVE TEEN! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E5: S1E5 Heart of Darkness

August 29, 2017 01:12 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

The Teen Choice Award results are IN and it's Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale! And Jake Paul...barf... but we don't talk about him too much! What we do talk about is getting to the heart of Episode 5, Heart of Darkness. And, as a bonus, we discuss the fanfic phenomenon known as Deaf Jughead. And yeah, look it up, it's a real thing! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E4: S1E4 The Last Picture Show

August 07, 2017 20:34 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

This episode might be called The Last Picture Show, but we promise, it won't be the last podcast show (HAH!)! Get ready for Kate & Louie to do an in-depth analysis of Riverdale E4 aaaaaand for a brief Archie Comics history of that temptress/spinster Ms. Grundy! Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz -- Comedians Kate Vatter and Louie Pearlman are two grown-ass adults who are OBSESSED with all-things Riverdale. In this podcast, they’ll analyze every episode while discussing t...

E3: S1E3 Body Double

July 31, 2017 20:35 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Kate & Louie uncover the deep complexities of what it means to get a "Sticky Maple," in this ep and debate if Luke Perry will make his ONLY appearance of Season Two in S2E1 or for the WHOLE SEASON? What will it be, folks?? Edited by Alicia Camden Theme Song By Louie Aronowitz

E2: S1E2 A Touch of Evil

July 24, 2017 19:25 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

Kate and Louie touch on the second episode of Riverdale, "Touch of Evil," (see what we did there???) and chat about what's going on in Archie comics and the secret history of The Archies' classic 1969 single "Sugar Sugar!"

E1: S1E1 The River's Edge

July 17, 2017 15:41 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Comedians Kate Vatter and Louie Pearlman are two grown-ass adults who are OBSESSED with all-things Riverdale. In this podcast, they'll analyze every episode while discussing the intricacies and deep references that make the show so unique and fun. Every episode ends with a power ranking, a crush-list and a special segment exploring the world of the Riverdale fandom. So grab a milkshake from Pop's and join us for XOXO Riverdale! In this episode: Kate and Louie delve into the pilot that starte...

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