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Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers.
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Spooky Season Part 2 The spooky season talk continues…no we don’t care that spooky season over. Save this for next year or whenever. Toward the end of the show, we take a moment to say goodbye to horror legend, Tony Todd. Rest in Peace. Select discussed items for future reference Land of Confusion, Genesis Somebody’s Watching Me, Rockwell The Exorcist (1973), Review by James Baldwin Moment of Self Care Helder: Starting physical therapy Vivian: Walks Follow us on Instagram https:...
Spooky Season Part 1 We are back! And just in time for Spooky Season! Listen to us talk about our favorite scary movies, books, and other stuff. Please note that while this is the first episode that you are hearing, it is not the first episode that we recorded. Episodes will debut out of order for the next few weeks. Bear with us. Anyway, we missed all of you and hope that you are ready to get back on this weirdo ride with us. Select discussed items for future reference Taaqtumi, Horr...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 34: We are back-ish This is a hybrid episode. Kind of new and kind of a rebroadcast. Enjoy! See you in 2023! Sleeping On Helder: Great North - Fox; Andor - Disney Plus; Slow Horses - Apple TV Vivian: The Plot Thickens (season 3) - podcast; Celebrity Book Club - podcast; Vibe Check - podcast Moment in Self Care Helder: Using...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 33: Yadda Yadda Yadda with graphic novels Sleeping On Helder: Mythic Quest, Apple TV Vivian: Raised by Wolves, HBO Max Moment in Self Care Helder: Going to bed before 10, falafels, and listening to his body Vivian: Audiobooks and books Shout outs Helder: Connecticutting Vivian: Connecticutting, Aditee, Monica, and Rehema &nb...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 32, Blah, blah, blah: We are just talking. Our conversation is going somewhere, I think? But also... Helder did miss his dentist's appointment but he makes a cake that is soooooo... Sleeping On Helder: Ghosts, HBO Max Vivian: Yellowjackets, Showtime Moment in Self Care Helder: Closure Vivian: Hanging out with friends Shout out...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 31, Queen Butler: Today we discuss the legendary sci-fi writer, queen Octavia Butler with our special guest Taneisha Duggan. Sleeping On Helder: Superman '78 and Batman '89 Taneisha: Local talent Vivian: Only Murders in the Building Moment in Self Care Helder: Surviving and having space to do nothing Taneisha: Napping Vivian: Doing...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 30, Recommendations, please… : Looking for something to read, watch or listen to? Don’t worry. We got you! Shout outs Helder: Teams Vivian: Caregivers Social media Twitter SoPretentious2LivelyVivianHelderMira Instagram SoPretentiousPodcastLivelyVivianHelderMira
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 29: That 70’s Show, part 2 with special guest Frank Mitchell We are going to discuss one of our favorite decades, the 70’s. Yes, the 70’s. Join us as we go back. Way back, Back into time. Don’t forget to bring your bell bottoms, your vinyl records, and your roller skates. Wait, Farrah Fawcett is responsible for “Midnight Train to Georgia?” L...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 26: Catch-up Time So how have we been doing? What have we been up to? Listen to this episode and you’ll find out! Sleeping On Helder: Righteous Gemstones, HBO Max; the filmography of Miguel Arteta and Mike White Vivian: Back Issue, podcast Moment in Self Care Helder: Taking a day off Vivian: Love in Color, audiobook Shout outs...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 26: We’re BACK! For real this time…We promise! We sort of came back and then we left again. But after some much needed rest, the band is officially back together. Well, COVID is still COVID-ing so we asked Dr. Viana to join us.We need some advice to get through 2022. Let’s pray. Sleeping On Helder: Legends of Tomorrow, The CW; Hawkeye, Disney...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 26: That 70’s Show, part 1 with special guest Frank Mitchell We are going to discuss one of our favorite decades, the 70’s. Yes, the 70’s. Join us as we go back. Way back, Back into time. Don’t forget to bring your bell bottoms, your vinyl records, and your roller skates. Also, rest in peace Paul Mooney. Social media Twitter SoPr...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 25: We’re BACK! We took a break but now we are back! What have we been doing? What has been going on? Listen to the show to find out. Sleeping On Helder: Only Murders in the Building, Hulu Vivian: Sleep Moment in Self Care Helder: Books and audiobooks Vivian: Reading, particularly graphic novels Shout outs Helder: V...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 24: We’re Not Ready to Go Back to Normal with special guest Dr. Viana Turcio-Cotto Well, the US is opening back up...yay, I guess. Sleeping On Helder: Usagi Yojimbo Viana: Young Rock, on NBC Vivian: Bike riding Moment in Self Care Helder: Take a vacation...well, staycation Viana: Maternity leave Vivian: Gardening Sh...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 23, Sporty Spice: We are talking sports today, with special guest Carson... well... sports and politics. ARE YOU READY?! They say that at sporting events, right? Sleeping On Carson: DMX’s music Helder: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Vivian: Mini-humidifiers Moment in Self Care Carson: Taking care of himself Helder: Enjoying Veg...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 22, Here We Go Again: Helder and I were tired y’all. We didn’t plan to take a break but that is what we ended up doing. We are back now though! Want to know what we were up to? Want to know what we have planned? Yes? Well take a listen. Sleeping On Helder:The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Vivian: The Expanse (Yes, again. Because Hel...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 21, Dystopia Much?: This week we discuss women and their interpretations of dystopia in film, television, and novels. Do you have a favorite that you’d like to share with the class? Email us at sopretentiouspodcast@gmail.com. Don’t worry. We didn’t forget about one of the queens of dystopia, Octavia Butler. We have a very special episode all about her c...
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 20, Good Grief: Today we discuss grief. We are all grieving something or someone so lets do it together. If your grief is overwhelming you, please see the resources below. Don’t go through this alone. We also briefly discuss this year’s Academy Award Nominations. Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevent Lifeline 800-273-8255Text HELLO to 741741https://...
WandaVision, Part 2/Finale @heldermira and @edwardodell are joined for the finale recap by Courtney King (@connecticutting)! We dive into the finale, give our takes and share thoughts in the implications going forward. Spoilers, as always, so buckle up. Sleeping On: Courtney: Sleep and News not brought to you by twitter Helder: (totally slept on his own question) Ed: Les Blank's Documentary on Werner Herzog’s Fitzcarraldo: Burden of Dreams And Blue Anon Shout Outs...
WandaVision, Part 1 So Pretentious recaps are back! Sort of... @heldermira and @edwardodell are here to recap the new WandaVision series that just wrapped on Disney Plus. We’re jumping in head first as we build to the series finale, discussing the Marvel source material, the myriad connections within the extended MCU, casting/story choices, references and influences.
So Pretentious Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers. Episode 17 - Our Watchmen Finale: We (finally) close the loop on our Watchmen discussion. Topics include: Lady Trieu, Judd and white supremacy, further exploration of Hooded Justice, and the show’s finale. With special guest, Edward Odell. Sleeping On Ed: Thrice Upon a Time Helder: Lupin, Netflix Vivian: L Word Generation Q, Showtime Moment in Self ...
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