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PODCAST

Shocked & Applaud

Lydia, Naomi, and Jen

Shocked and Applaud is a Podcast devoted to an in-depth scene-by-scene analysis (spoilers) of some of the strangest film that is worth a double take. With hosts Naomi McQuade and Lydia Malcolm, co-hosted and produced by Jen McQuade. Movie facts and artwork by Sean Hall.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

64:26

Doom Patrol Part 2: Flex On, Flex Off

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/05/17

The first episode we're discussing is S1 E13, "Flex Patrol"! We'll take a few moments to catch you up on the season, discuss how the "Department of Normalization" reflects some current events, and find out which characters we relate to most. Also, laser cats! Cyborg's battles with inner software daemons! Burying our straights! It's the first time we've covered something front to back in one part, and we're excited to bring you something

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51:24

Doom Patrol Part 1: The Best X-Men Pageant Ever

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/05/10

Let's join forces (your ears and our opinions) for something amazing and peculiar! This part is so huge, we won't even discuss the plot for either episode we're reviewing this month.Lydia helps bring us into non-theatrical entertainment for the second time -- "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever", also her choice last December, was our very first. But this month is definitely something new, as we cover two great episodes from "Doom Patrol" season 1 -- our first

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57:39

Killer Klowns From Outer Space Part 3: The Klownening

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/04/19

It's time to land this mothership, hyuck yuck! We'll finish the plot with some discussion over the introspective thoughts from the cast while traversing the community theater-like expansive set of the klown's ship. Plus, Naomi lists all of the names she's given to the klowns; we'll tell you who played Klownzilla and reveal who or what a 'grenade' is.And, as always, our shocked and applaudable moments!Jen's recommendations this weekReview it YourselfCinematic

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51:30

Killer Klowns From Outer Space Part 2: Cotton Candy...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/04/12

Ready for a honk-honk-honkin' good time? We'll kick the invasion off with some discussion on door-to-door dine-and-dashing. Then, let's discuss the thrupple aspects of Dave, Debbie and Mike. And as it turns out, shooting an alien in the nose makes them sparkle like vampires before they asplode! Who knew?Jen's recommendations this week:Talkin' ShizI Drink Your PodcastHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web

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52:18

Killer Klowns From Outer Space Part 1: A Romantic Jester

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/04/05

Beep, beep, mothers! It's Sean's (from Shocked Talk) choice this month and look ... it was either this or Cabin Boy. So, trust us when we say, you got the best we're going to bring you this month!We'll start with Sean Facts so shocking to us that it nearly made us do a spit take. Then, as we dive into the plot, be ready for some quaint discussions on the "right" way to sell ice cream to sexed up teenagers, the unfortunate death of a beloved pet, and oh yeah ... KILLER

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21:01

Shocked Talk: Mirrormask

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/03/30

Sean and Maddie are back to discuss our review of Mirrormask! They'll geek out over some Neil Gaiman facts, discuss Laika studio and Zelda, and even give you a recipe you didn't know you didn't need!Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Become an Applauder with Patreon Facebook and Twitter updates Our HomepageWe're part of the Frolic Podcast Network! You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at

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50:43

Super Mario Bros Part 3: Mama Mia, Here We Go Again

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/03/22

Our speed run comes to its inevitable 8-4 end as we try to make sense of the rest of the plot, the fate of Iggy and Spike, and what the hell happens to the New York skyline. And as always, our shocked and applaudable moments!Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Facebook and Twitter updates Our HomepageWe're part of the Frolic Podcast Network! You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at

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54:22

Super Mario Bros Part 2: Sleestacks and the Stacks of...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/03/15

Let's do the Mario! Take one step and then again, fall not-so-gracefully through a wall of rock. We'll say "girl, get it!" to Big Bertha, introduce you to "The Evolution of Schmucks", pant heavily at the sight of John Leguizamo shirtless, spend some time with the only thing that aged well -- Yoshi -- and discuss the finer points of elevator music.Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Facebook and

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49:36

Super Mario Bros Part 1: A Dino Ain’t My Baby

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/03/08

Us: Laughs in 8bit! It's a speed run, y'all! Let's see how many times we can say we unironically love this horrible special effects sci-fi film from the early 90s.We'll start with how we came to this movie, go through some sad Sean Facts, and begin to somehow make the audio scrubber move from the left of your screen to the right side without us falling to our untimely deaths.Let's jump in!Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine

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19:59

Shocked Talk: Willow

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/03/01

Sean and Maddie are back, and they're Wilhelm Screaming about our review of Willow! Learn about the dangers of black licorice, hear Maddie's happy gerbil noise, and digest a minor argument over what the giant purple people eater actually eats. Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Facebook and Twitter updates Our HomepageWe're part of the Frolic Podcast Network! You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe

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56:30

Lady In The Water Part 3: Frodo’s Eagle Ex Machina

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/02/22

Let's finish with the only opinions that matter: our shocked and applaudable moments!The healer ain't healing and the interpreter ain't interpreting! Mister Heep is having a difficult time playing Guess Who. Someone amazing who we've discussed was a Tartutic! Reggie saves the day! Jen's recommendations this week:Cheap Seat ReviewsFilms in Black and WhiteHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Facebook and

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53:38

Lady In The Water Part 2: Nymph Narf Scrunt Scram

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/02/15

We go a bit overboard this week, with some deep discussions that will leave you feeling drained. Haha! Water.We'll finally get to discuss what a Narf is. So cross that off our bucket list. Plus, Naomi has the hots for people with a stutter. But who cares? No big deal. You want moooooore? Let's get to know who the people are.Jen's recommendations this week:Rebel Girls Book ClubBook Vs. MovieHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web

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53:07

Lady In The Water Part 1: Here’s The Story… She’s A...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/02/08

It's time to whet your appetite with a thriller nobody wanted or expected us to review ... 2006's "Lady In The Water"!We'll dive in with a quick discussion on how we came to this movie (...we don't really remember), list out the multitudes of sinful awards this fish out of water earned, and discuss the plot, up to the point where we see Bryce Dallas Howard's Nair Hair-removed Narf legs.Lap it up! We'll have a swimmingly good time.Jen's recommendations

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45:42

Blazing Saddles Part 3: Only Until the Bunker Scene

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/01/25

Our first episode of 2022 comes to a flaming end! We'll round up the last of the fourth wall breaks, finish any last Sean facts we can rope together, and herd our shocked and applaudable moments into the barn to finish off January as casually offended as we can be while still remaining American white women who watch movies for the Internet.Become an Applauder with Patreon in 2022! We'll give you a hoot an a holler for only a dollar!Jen's recommendations this week:That Song From That

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43:54

Blazing Saddles Part 2: You’re Sucking On My Elbow

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/01/18

We'll continue our plot walkthrough with an introduction to Jim, Bart's new ... left-hand man. Hedley and Governor Lepetomane make several failed plans to remove Bart from the office of sheriff, including a seduction from Lili Von Shtüpp. Naomi discusses two alternative versions of the beans song while introducing classic fart fest scene. And let's discuss the charming ... Mongo!We have one more part left, so stick around now, ya hear?!Jen's recommendations this week:Cinema

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46:23

Blazing Saddles Part 1: Excuse Us While We Whip This Out

Shocked & Applaud ·

2022/01/11

It's a new year, and there's a new sheriff in town! Join us for a hoot and a holler in Part 1 of 3 of our review of 1974's "Blazing Saddles"!We'll start as we normally do, discussing how we were introduced to the film, wrastle up about two pages of Sean Facts, and dive straight into the plot -- just about to the introduction of Bart to the town of Rock Ridge.Saddle up!Jen's recommendations this week:The After Movie DinerInvasion of the RemakeHave some feedback for

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44:35

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Part 2: Smokin’ In...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/12/21

It's about time to bring our gifts, and we're brinin' the ham, baby! Let's discuss the final scenes leading up to the night of the Nativity, Imogene's miraculous understanding of motherhood, our shocked and applaudable moments, and what we're grateful for this year.It's be quite a year, and we hope you'll join us for more fun and frolicking through peculiar and fan-favorite film in 2022!Happy holidays from Shocked & Applaud!Jen's recommendation this

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49:56

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Part 1: The Longest...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/12/15

Break out the cigars, it's time to celebrate the birth of Christ! Join us for a smaller two-part episode this month, as we cover 1983's "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" starring Faruza Balk and Loretta Swit. We'll discuss when we first came to this movie, a small helping of Sean Facts, and unwrap the plot of this 80's holiday family classic.Merry merry, Mary!Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web

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23:47

Shocked Talk: The 13th Warrior

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/12/07

Sean and Maddie are back! It's been a while, but they've got some fresh takes on our 13th Warrior episode. Like, is this a movie about genocide? What's an appropriate amount of mead for a Muslim to drink? Who the heck directed this movie? It's a fast yet epic take on a movie you may not even know we watched this year! Welcome to the after-show party you never knew you never needed. Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web

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40:50

Barbarella Part 3: Mathmos … Not Even Once

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/11/30

It's time to fly away! We'll introduce you to Duran Duran's organ-asm machine, the Great Tyrant's chamber of dreams, the viva, then less-so-viva revolution, and the rest of the machine-gun plot. Plus, as always, our shocked and applaudable moments!Let's finish this turkey!Jen's recommendations:Bigfoot For BreakfastLady Justice True CrimeHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Become an Applauder with

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