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01:28:56

The Intern, The Dreamers & The Gamers

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2025/07/04

Ashley's back! But this time she's here as a co-host along with Aubry as they talk about Nintendo games, Disney games, and Disney games made for the Nintendo!After she was asked to pick her topic for her first return engagement as co-host, Ashley decided the topic could be the smash-hit game Dreamlight Valley! Come and listen as these to gamer-girls discuss various games and how they intermingle with the real-world aspects of their lives. What makes a game worth the time invested? How much do the

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01:44:58

Ohana Means My Dad

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2025/06/21

This week's guest host goes by many titles: Retired Army Major, Esteemed collegiate professor, best grandpa ever (to name a few), our host knows him best by the title of Dad.That's right! The man mentioned in nearly every episode of this podcast since it's beginning, Nick Cillo joins Aubry on the week of Father's Day to talk about family, love and acceptance in the people that you define as family. With all the new excitement about the new 2025 live-action Lilo & Stitch movie, Aubry shares both

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01:11:59

Having Three Friends Kidnapped Is WAY More Affordable...

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2025/06/06

There was a time when stress might have gotten the better of our regular host. But now, facing fears and accusations Aubry returns to Breakout Games with the fearless team of Carri (The Sims), Michael (Legend of Zelda) and Jacob (Sofa Chronicles) for... The Kidnapping!!!Come hear what happened with this group take on the sadistic games of a psychotic doctor hell-bent on adding four new names into his book of death.... Or listen to how this team worked to crack the code, solve the puzzles and

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00:49:10

Ashley Again!!!

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2025/05/31

(Que the Death Star music) Recent-grad-Ashley is back, putting Aubry in the hot-seat once again, with a new batch of your emails!How are episodes picked? What's the best way to traumatize a child? and when is Aubry's niece's birthday, really?Find out the answers to these and many other questions on this week's Bonus Friday episode of Recommended To Me A By A Friend with special host Ashely the Intern!!!

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01:27:32

A Boozy Candy Quiz Off

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2025/05/16

Returning co-hosts Katelyn (Mean Girls) and Nicholas (Clue) return to join Aubry in a fun night of Candy Inspired Cocktails!See what happens when two academics face off in an alcohol sodden candy quiz off of Aubry's design. Come hear this odd history and trivia of some of your favorite (and not so favorite) childhood candies!Why was Dubble Bubble invented? What is a Bitter Sling? Was Who can take the sunrise and sprinkle it with dew? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this

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02:35:10

Twists, Turns & Puppets!

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2025/05/02

This week Aubry is joined by first-time co-host and actual former Jim Henson puppeteer David Stephens for a conversation about the 1986 masterpiece of puppeteering: Jim Henson’s Labrinth! Listen in as Aubry and David go through the plot of Labyrinthand break down, not only Sarah’s bad decisions but also the various puppets used in the film and how they worked. David explains the ins and outs of the puppet world and Aubry accidentally finds and identifies with a subreddit of persons with an upsetting

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00:54:45

It'll Never Work!

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2025/04/18

What do you do when your plans run aground? You think on your feet! That's what solo host Aubry Cillo had to do this week when several tech malfunctions caused a complete lack of episode!The week Aubry goes through a list of top 10 episode ideas that you'll never hear about. Listen to find out things this show's creator highly recommends for you... but not for the show. Come see what happens when show creator's back is up against the wall and deadlines must be met, this week on

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02:05:35

How Pretend People Fostered A Real Friendship!

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2025/04/06

Co-host Carri Migas returns a second time as she and Aubry talk about global computer game franchise dynamo... The Sims!When game-creator Will Wright set out to create his newest game, he had no idea the heights it would reach ! Giving simmers the ability to play god is one thing, but Carri and Aubry discuss their separate histories with the game as well as how it became a solid cornerstone in their friendship!Hear for yourself the tales of epic mansions, fanciful romances from unrequited crushes,

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02:43:01

Kidnapping Either Is or Isn't A Valid Form of Courtship!

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2025/03/21

The week Aubry is joined by her big sister Gaylan, to discuss Gaylan's favorite movie of all time: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers!Listen in as these sisters "tell you 'bout those sobbin' women" and get into just how much they have each over-analyzed this 1954 MGM musical. It's 1850 in Oregon Territory and Jane Powell and Howard Keel have sung their way into Aubry and Gaylan's hearts! But this discussion leads down a multitude of topics and leads to a great many questions: Is love actually just the

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02:51:16

Three Catherines, two Annes and a Jane walk into...

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2025/03/07

Welcome to the show, to the histo-REMIX when Aubry travels to Huntsville to see the Broadway musical Six with friend and first-time co-host Trix! Listen and find out what these two make of the lives of the SIX wives of the infamous Henry VIII after seeing the play that pits these historical women against one another to try to find out who had the worst fate! This one-act musical provided a phenomenal stage to spark a conversation that that goes through the twists and turns of England 1509 – 1548 and

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02:05:39

Dedicated to Sam Chew Jr... because he IS real person!

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2025/02/21

With only a few days before an unprecedented snow storm, Aubry travels to Florida to co-host with Bennett Traylor for his 4th episode! This week, two old friends discuss the 1991 masterpiece: Oscar, staring Sylvester Stallone, Marisa Tomei and Tim Curry! On a day meant to bring peace and security, a soon-to-be ex-gangster has his life turned upside down with hilarious results. Meanwhile, as our hosts discuss the stellar cast and impeccable writing, the conversation shifts to everything from how

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01:58:25

Jessica & Aubry & Beetlejuice & Beetlejuice &...

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2025/02/07

What’s the meaning of life? How seriously should we takedeath? Are all millennials doomed, or do we just suck? This week Aubry and first-time co-host Jessica McLean take on these and many other questions as they discuss Beetlejuice The Musical, The Musical, The Musical! When nobody expected a musical about the ever-crude bio-exorcist to make such an impact, it wound up sparking a conversation between these two friends as they talk about what actually qualifies as “important” in this life. From

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00:46:10

The Email Episode!!!

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2025/02/06

After four years of not being used on this podcast Ashely the intern is back hosting this special episode where she makes Aubry answer emails from past listeners! Let's face it, this podcast has had some weird stuff going on behind the scenes. After taking over the show's correspondence, Ashely endeavors to get answers that you, the listeners, have sent in... What's been happening? Will this sarcastic teen finally bring order? Did any of YOUR questions get answered? Find out on this special bonus

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01:55:17

Saving the People of Hyrule, One Side Quest At A Time

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2025/01/17

Yes, we’re back and we're here to save the world... Of Zelda! After finally deciding to move past the games of the N64 console, Aubry took the recommendation of first-time-guest Michael Migas and played through The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild! Listen as these old friend discuss their experiences with Breath of The Wild and Tears Of the Kingdom, as well as previous games from this franchise. How did the world of Hyrule enter their lives? Just how important is it to get ALL the Korok

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01:58:13

Remember When Murder Was A Children's Game?

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2025/01/04

We're baaaaack! Coming back with solid goals this time, Recommended To Me By A Friend kicks off 2025 with a new episode featuring your ever-present host Aubry, joined by her her big brother and guest host, Nicholas Cillo! The week the discussion turns to Clue, the 1985 film, the new live stage show, the board game.... and what it was like growing up in a world wihere murder was a fun comedy for the whole family! Listen as Aubry and Nicholas delve into their memories of this movie and how the live

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01:21:01

The Surprisingly Profound Meaning of Mean Girls

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2024/05/03

Why do we tear each other down? Why are we so afraid to make mistakes? And are the Spice Girls to blame? Find out in this shockingly profound episode where Aubry is joined by Katelyn Ramey in the episode forever known as that time "Recommended" accidently became a case study on intrapersonal communications between women.

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01:17:58

Making Fetch Happen!

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2024/04/19

This week Aubry is joined by new co-host Katelyn Ramey for a discussion on how accurate a view of Mean Girls' characters actually provide. Why are women trained early on see each other as threats and look for weaknesses, rather than build each other up? Why are women so afraid of making mistakes? Learn more about "girl world" from the advice of Rosalind Wiesman, the wit of Tiny Fey, and why their message is something everyone should here. This and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By

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00:38:43

Just Who Are These "Mean Girls"?

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2024/04/18

In this episode, Aubry is joined by fellow color-guard survivor Katelyn Ramey to explain to listeners what Mean Girls is, was, and are. Join these two as they lay the groundwork for a deep and introspective look into what Mean Girls is, and why you should know about it. Please enjoy this primer episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

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00:56:45

Oh, Toodles!

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2024/04/05

Aubry and Carri Migas are joined by hosts of The Sofa Chronicles, Jacob Giles and Josh Odom. Together, these four make a team to take on the Runaway Train escape room at Breakout Games!When faced with the stressors of a looming time crunch and an omnipresent, disembodied voice of a watching game proctor, what exactly happened in that room? Was the group able to take the hints, work the problems, and solve the puzzle in time? And just what happened on the way to to escape room to begin with? Is this

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00:55:20

Oscar is taller in person!

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2024/03/15

In this final episode covering the LA adventure, Dan and Aubry discuss the time an eyeball was eaten, the time Dan and Aubry were inside Mario cart, and the time Sarah was abandoned... doesn't matter by who. Also, a trip to the Academy Museum covers an exhibit about the impressively interesting career of John Waters and then it all ends with steak! All this and more in this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

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