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Do you and your friends speak in movie quotes? Do you trade Spongebob memes back and forth with your loved ones? Do you have to rely on the ”Are You Still Watching?” message to let you know it’s time to bathe and stop procrastinating? If you answered yes to any (or all) of these questions, come hang out with us every other week! Media can play a huge role in shaping who we are. Sometimes it makes us idolize Jeff Goldblum as a sex symbol. Sometimes a lack of representation makes you feel invisible

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01:14:54

The Iron Giant or: How I Learned to Choose My Own Path

Kicking & Streaming ·

2021/07/26

Y'ALL THE BIG BABY TEARS ARE WELLIN'!!! Carie and Ross break down an early childhood favorite, Brad Bird's The Iron Giant. The siblings are aghast at the movie's conceptual depth, Ross lusts after more than one animated character, and Carie actually sobs at the end. Full on tears streaming out of her eyes. But then again, haven't we all? Related Media: If you'd like to hear our buddies, The Equelizers take a stab at an Iron Giant sequel, don't miss their episode entitled: The Iron Army (With

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01:21:50

Holes or: How I Fell in Love with Sigourney Weaver

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2021/07/19

This week the siblings dig up an old favorite, Disney's Holes (2003). Carie fangirls over the majesty of Sigourney Weaver, Ross makes a realization about lizard juice, and the siblings revist the lowkey banger of the soundtrack, Dig It Up. Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

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01:04:12

The Sandlot or: How I Learned Who Babe Ruth Was

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2021/07/12

This week, the siblings break down a classic American summer film, The Sandlot (1993). The siblings revisit their own histories of playing baseball. Ross remarks on his fondess for professional baseball players. Carie elaborates on her plan in case of a dog attack, and the siblings propose a drinking game. Copyright Sorry Mom Productions 2021

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01:15:38

The Patriot or: How I Came to Resent Mel Gibson

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2021/07/06

This week the siblings break down a truly traumatic movie from young adulthood, The Patriot (2000). Carie and Ross roll their eyes at Mel Gibson and his scene chewing, Ross cannot with the historical inaccuracies, and Carie is in love with Heath Ledger's ghost. Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

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01:20:10

Hairspray or: How I Learned I Deserve toTake Up Space

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2021/06/28

To finish off Pride Month the siblings rehash Ross's all-time favorite musical, Hairspray (2007). Ross geeks out over the music, Carie calls out Christopher Walken, and a gay time is had by all. Related Links: OPEN YOUR PURSE: Queer Charities/Nonprofits Supporting BLM & Communities of Color Indianapolis No Questions Asked Food Pantry Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

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01:14:15

But I'm a Cheerleader or: How I Learned About the...

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2021/06/21

On this week's Kicking & Streaming, the siblings take a look at a cult classic that's been called "the queer Clueless" with fresh, contemporary eyes. The siblings gag over the concept of conversion therapy, create headcannons about the quickly forgotten background characters, and Carie has an unhealthy attraction to Cathy Moriarty. Copyright Sorry Mom Productions 2021

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01:19:25

The Favourite or: How I Learned Queen Anne Was Queer

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2021/06/14

This week, the siblings unpack the TURBULENT rollercoaster of The Favourite (2017). Ross applauds Olivia Coleman's stunning performance as Queen Anne of the House of Stewart, which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Carie can't stand her conniving, abusive lover, portrayed by Rachel Weisz. Emma Stone's accent is fine, but her character is unforgivable in this story of queer relationships run amok in 18th century England. Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

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01:18:52

The Wizard of Oz or: How I Fell in Love with Judy...

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2021/06/07

TAP YOUR HEELS TOGETHER THREE TIMES, ladies and theydies. Today the siblings are unpacking a beloved childhood favorite, Victor Fleming's The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland. Ross gives us some detailed backstory on the story's populist allegory, and the origin stories of the gay pride rainbow flag. Carie gets weepy over Judy Garland's earnest performance, and the siblings highlight the story's timeless message of self-worth and endless pursuit of getting over the rainbow. Related Media: The

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01:20:15

Howl's Moving Castle or: How I Learned About Pacifism

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2021/05/24

The siblings are bookending their coverage of Ani-May with another Ghibli classic, Howl's Moving Castle (2004). Carie and Ross break down Hayao Miyazaki's adaptation of a book by Diana Wynne Jones, about a young witch, ignorant of her power, who must embark on a journey of growth and empowerment in order to save the wizard she loves from doom. Ross gets real sick of Howl real quick, and Carie falls in love all over again with the marvelous performances of the voice cast, including the legendary

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01:21:26

Sailor Moon R: The Promise of the Rose or: How I Fell...

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2021/05/17

Sorry in advance for the movie audio folx! This movie is mixed very poorly. The siblings are at their peak this week when they dissect a long-time childhood favorite, Sailor Moon R: The Promise of the Rose (1993). Carie is in rare form today, discussing the anime genre that gives her life, the magical girl genre. Ross is full of questions about the impossibly complex Sailor Moon universe, as well as speculation over whether Sailor Venus is an ideal captain for the Sailor Senshi. Carie attains her

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01:10:30

Pokemon, the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back or: How...

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2021/05/10

This week the siblings scratch the surface of the international multi-media franchise, Pokemon. Carie shares stories of how she experienced Pokemon in childhood, Ross gives his own descriptions of the Pokemon he can't name--yielding hilarious results. It gets weepy there at the end, but it picks up once we get to the Gospel According to Mewtwo. Please don't forget to subscribe, recommend us to your friends, and practice the three R's, RATE REVIEW RETWEET! Have a weeb or casual anime fan in your

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01:32:30

Spirited Away or: How I Fell in Love with Miyazaki

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2021/05/03

This week's special extended episode kicks off "AniMay" month! The siblings break down a golden childhood favorite, Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away (2001). Ross learns a great deal about Japanese Shinto folklore, Carie cries at the end, and the siblings reflect on how Miyazaki's movies are one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Related Media: The Folklore of Spirited Away; Hayao Miyazaki: The Mind of a Master; Spirited Away Sound & Music Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

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01:14:15

The 40-Year-Old Virgin or: How I Realized Virginity...

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2021/04/26

To end our month on fool-ass films, the siblings take on the feature length innuendo known as The 40-Year-Old Virgin. The sibling break down the early oughts comedy vehicle that launched so many careers and the formation of the Judd Apatow mafia. Ross gets sick of the supporting cast real fast, and Carie recalls juvenile feelings of acceptance from an otherwise often discordant comedy. Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions.

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01:17:51

Dodgeball or: How I Learned the 5 D's of Dodgeball

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2021/04/19

On this week’s episode, Gavin once again guest-hosts for a sports movie unlike any other, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. Gavin gets fired up about the overdone male energy in the movie, and Carie struggles with having to look at Ben Stiller’s handlebar mustache for 90 minutes. Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

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01:15:44

The Hangover or How I Learned I Can't Handle Vegas...

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2021/04/12

This week we have a special guest host, Carie's better half, Gavin Pehler (@Big_G_Man1). While Ross is out sick, Gavin steps in to dissect a needlessly stressful movie about a group of men who lose big time in Las Vegas. Carie can't handle the toxic male energy, Gavin howls at the abusurd antics of the Wolfpack, and the pair are not too impressed with how an early phenomenon aged poorly. Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

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01:10:21

Horrible Bosses or: How I Learned About Hostile Work...

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2021/04/05

This week, the siblings break down the new-age American dream--killing your abusive boss. Horrible Bosses is a film about three friends who fumble at the opportunity to eliminate their three problematic bosses from their lives. The siblings cringe at some of the movie's worst-aged moments, bust a gut over Charlie Day, and resent the presence of one "Kebin Spaceface." Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

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01:14:07

BIlly Elliot or: How I Learned Boys Can Do Balley

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2021/03/29

On this week's episode, the siblings rehash the very emotional and pivotal Billy Elliot, the story of a lad who found a way to express his emotions through the art of dance. The siblings explroe the subversion of gender roles, Ross fangirls over T-Rex, and Carie cries. Related Media: Billy Elliot Live Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

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01:19:03

Elizabeth or: How I Learned About the Reformation

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2021/03/22

On this week's episode of Kicking & Streaming we rehash the 1998 historical drama, Elizabeth. Ross addresses his toxic fascination with the British monarchy, Carie can't handle the fascination over Lord Robert Dudley, the original fuckboi, and the siblings rehash a very violent period of history in which the Commonwealth of Great Britain entered its first Golden Age of prosperity. Related Media: Thomas Wyatt the Younger, Rebel Leader of the Protestant Rebellion Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom

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01:35:49

Contagion or: How I Learned How Diseases Spread

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2021/03/15

This week's special extended episode is dedicated to the memory of the +2.65M people who have suffered and died worldwide as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though this is a comedy podcast, today we keep those people in mind as we break down the film, and we encourage you to take a moment and reflect on that loss of life, as it is a world event too tragic and immense to forget. TRIGGER WARNING for art imitating life in this week's episode covering the pandemic movie, Contagion (2011). If you

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01:14:21

Space Jam or: How I Learned the Legend of Michael Jordan

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2021/03/08

This week's episode is full of basketball trivia, praise for voice actors, and bad character impressions. This week the siblings break down Space Jam (1996). Carie divulges the tea on the ad campaign that inspired the movie, Ross questions what it would be like to be Tune-ified, and the siblings get lost in the mire of basketball fundementals. Related Media: Hare Jordan Commercial Copyright 2021 Sorry Mom Productions

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