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Midday Movies

Laura Fones and Stephen Frothingham

Welcome to the Midday Movies podcast, provider of fun, funny, and thoughtful media reviews 2-3x a week. Streaming on @radiotacoma101.9 every Tues/Thurs/Sat at 3pm.

tv & film

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00:23:06

Ep 48: The Tudor Dynasty & Consequences of Jousting

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2024/01/30

We’re talking the dangers of jousting and the Tudor dynasty in England. Rising up after the War of the Roses, Tudor kings and queens provide England one its most iconic eras of strength and strife. Did a jousting accident turn Henry VIII from a uniquely good monarch into a head-chopping monster? Was it really necessary to burn all those Protestants, Queen “Bloody” Mary? Was Queen Elizabeth I a lot more of a despot than is popularly imagined? And how does Shakespeare fit into it? All this and more in

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00:20:55

Ep 47: Adventures of the Rental Person Who Does...

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2024/01/26

Today we’re talking about the sharp social insights of Shoji Morimoto by way of his memoir, “Rental Person Who Does Nothing.” Does a human being have inherent value, even when they do nothing? Is it easier to talk to a stranger than it is to talk to a friend? Speaking of strangers, we share some of our favorite stranger encounters from a wild trip to Nevada ghost town, Virginia City — the silver mining town that funded the Union side of America’s Civil War & the birthplace of Mark Twain’s famously

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00:21:29

Ep 46: Adult Friendship and R.F. Kuang's "Yellowface"

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2024/01/25

Have you ever read a book cover-to-cover in 24 hours and allowed it to disrupt your whole internal equilibrium? Us too! In this case, it was R. F. Kuang’s recent book, “Yellowface,” whose sharp examination of anxiety, competition, and the strange toxic alchemy of old friendships had Laura all in knots. We talk about adult friendships, the unique challenges of time and unequal status that sometimes disrupt them, and how we can confront these emotionally fraught connections with grace. Join

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00:23:01

Ep 45: Libraries and Artificial Intelligence

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2024/01/24

Bibliophiles and technophiles unite in this episode! We chat at length about the awesome power of having access to both a library card and free-to-use generative AI technology. No gatekeeping here — we’ll share resources, favorite tools, and our hopes for the future of books and multimedia. Take your lunch break with us! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠@middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: ⁠https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod⁠ --- Send in a voice

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00:25:03

Ep 44: Mean Girls (2024) and the Gen Z Effect

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2024/01/23

We’re talking about the new Mean Girls movie-musical, starring Renee Rapp, Angourie Rice, and Auli'i Cravalho. Updated and innovated for the Broadway and Gen Z audience, we share what we liked, what we loved, and how far society has come in 20 years — all through the lens of Mean Girls 2004 & Mean Girls 2024. Join us! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠@middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: ⁠https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod⁠ --- Send in a voice

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00:35:03

Ep 43: Interpreting Dreams and the Power of Social Media

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2024/01/19

Today we talk about our (literal) dreams and how they are interpreted in light of our life experience. Additionally, we explore the past, present, and future of a world saturated in social media. Join us! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠@middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: ⁠https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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00:27:54

Ep 42: International Customs that You Wish We Had in...

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2024/01/18

Living in the USA is a unique cultural experience — but don’t you wish we did things a little more like the Europeans or the Japanese? Today we discuss aspects of society that are common in other cultures but not the US, and why we wish we had them. Reddit users, BuzzFeed writers, and our co-hosts share their favorite international customs and why they should be adopted by Americans. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠:

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00:20:39

Ep 41: Mother / Daughter Dynamics in Mildred Pierce...

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2024/01/17

We talk about Mildred Pierce — the book, the classic film, and specifically the 2011 HBO miniseries from Todd Haynes starring Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce and Evan Rachel Wood. Devastating and beautiful, this work reminds us all to more regularly call our mothers. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod --- Send in a voice message:

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00:28:16

Ep 40: 90 Day Fiancé UK (Season 2)

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2024/01/16

We chat about the most interesting couples from 90 Day Fiancé UK season 2 and whether or not these intercultural relationships will survive a second season. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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00:20:50

Ep 39: Astrology & Ancient Calendars

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2024/01/12

This episode we chat about our favorite (and not so favorite) zodiac signs and calendars in the ancient world. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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00:23:58

Ep 38: Best First Date Questions

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2024/01/11

This episode we talk about the best questions to ask on a first date. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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00:27:43

Ep 37: 20 Best First Date Ideas (according to...

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2024/01/10

We talk about Today Magazine's 20 best first date ideas Brought to you by relationship experts Elizabeth Earnshaw (co-founder of OURS premarital counseling), Julia Storm (author of "5 Simple Steps to Manifesting Your Life Partner"), and Rachel Zar (couple therapist and ScarletSociety.com expert panelist). Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod --- Send in a voice message:

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00:22:19

Ep 36: Vibing with Vulnerability

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2024/01/09

We discuss mental health, birthday expectations and change. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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00:23:41

Ep 35: Reality TV, Ghost Fashion, and Pets with Jobs

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2024/01/05

We talk old timey reality TV, ghost apparel and dogs with jobs. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linktree⁠: https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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00:26:47

Ep 34: Red Flags Card Game Unboxed

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2024/01/04

We open up the Red Flags card game and share our thoughts on this super fun relationship game. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linktree⁠: https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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00:26:16

Ep 33: Top 10 Obsessively Rewatched Christmas Movies 🎥

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2024/01/03

We review Letterboxd's list of top 10 obsessively rewatched Christmas movies and share our thoughts. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linktree⁠: https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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00:21:49

Ep 32: Looking Forward to 2024, Looking Back on 2023

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2024/01/02

We talk about what we enjoyed in 2023 and what we're looking forward to in 2024. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠ ⁠Linktree⁠: https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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00:23:17

Ep 31: The Boy and the Heron (dir. Miyazaki)

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2023/12/29

We talk about Studio Ghibli's latest (and potentially Hayao Miyazaki's last) film. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠⁠ ⁠Linktree⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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00:20:53

Ep 30: Cozy Christmas Movies from Hallmark

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2023/12/28

We chat about Christmas in Rome featuring Greg from Mad Men and Gretchen from Mean Girls. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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00:32:17

Ep 29: Survivalism and the Zombie Apocalypse

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2023/12/27

We dive into survival in urban and rural landscapes as well as zombie movies and the zombie apocalypse. Follow us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more! ⁠Instagram: @middaymusingspod⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midday-musings/message

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