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Common Room: Passionate Discussion of Pop Culture, Food, Fitness, & Fashion!

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48:14

The True Cost (doc)- This Episode will Make You Feel...

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2015/11/27

Where do you shop? Do you know how your clothes were made? Where they were made? Who made them and how they were treated? Why are Forever 21, H&M, and other stores able to sell clothing at such low prices? The True Cost dives into the subject of Fast Fashion and how harmful it is for us. This documentary was an eye opener and cleverly done so. There is some optimism since we are now informed we can make changes in how we shop, where we shop, and what we support. We strongly recommend viewing The

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01:29:34

Natural vs Nappy- Chris Rock's Good Hair Documentary

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2015/11/17

Let's delve into the beauty scene, specifically the ins and outs of natural hair for NonFicNov. What's natural hair? It basically means leaving your hair in it's natural state without heavily manipulating it with chemicals, heat, extensions, weaves, or anything else on a regular basis. For many African-American women, natural hair and hair, in general, has been a real sore point for a very long time. To prepare for our episode, we watched Chris Rock's Good Hair which educates the uninitiated and

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45:14

Comedy, Cancer, and Children: Tig Notaro's Documentary

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2015/11/04

For NonFicNov, Debbie suggested about 8* Netflix Documentaries to the team and the number one choice was Tig! What better way to see the real side of pop culture, food, fitness, and fashion than to go behind the scenes with documentaries? You may have heard of Tig Notaro because of her very personal and revolutionary stand up set just a few days after she was diagnosed with cancer. This Netflix special allows Tig, family, and friends to tell the story. Viewers also get to catch up with her after

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01:00:21

A Female Perspective on Asking for... Anything:...

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2015/11/02

When you need to ask for help are you nervous? What about asking for a raise? Why or why not? We discuss Amanda Palmer's The Art of Asking as a book and as it applies to our lives and our approach to asking. Kristin of My Life as a Teacup joins us for a special NonFicNov episode! She recommended discussing Amanda Palmer's The Art of Asking, a memoir about how to allow your community to help you and more. ARE YOU TYPICALLY ANXIOUS WHEN ASKING FOR HELP, A RAISE, OR SOMETHING ELSE? TELL US YOUR STORY

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01:05:09

The Cutest #StarWarsRewatch Ever? Return of the Jedi!

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2015/11/02

Cuteness overload? Here's our Episode VI: RETURN OF THE JEDI #StarWarsRewatch episode. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS #STARWARSREWATCH EPISODE Nostalgia: The FinaleWho is the Audience? Kids More Than Adults?Observations After Seeing the Entire SeriesWhy Did Star Wars Become So Popular?Effects and Changes Since ReleaseWriting/Acting ScoresFavorite Quotes Share Your Thoughts in the Comments! Where to find our co-hosts!Dave – Pop Culture Case Study and on twitter @pccasestudyFitz- Healertrek, BigOT.com and

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52:41

F3 29: How to Survive the Hunger Games with Food,...

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2015/10/14

We were inspired by our discussions on the Rise of the Dystopian (political and environmental) to try a Dystopian themed F3 episode. The theme was basically How to Survive the Hunger Games with food, fitness, and fashion! How to Survive the Hunger Games with Food: Katniss Everdeen ate some pretty good meals at the Capitol, so we made a few Hunger Games Inspired Meals for this episode's Customizable Cooking. Listen as Estee teaches Hadas what shortbread cookies are and find out which dish Lindsey's

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01:21:54

The Best Around? Empire Strikes Back Star Wars Rewatch

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2015/10/04

The BEST around apparently. Here's our Star Wars Episode V: EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Rewatch episode. TOPICS DISCUSSEDNostalgia: The RevealAnalyzing Darth Vader and Palpatine's RolesQuestioning the ActingWhy is this THE Favorite?Effects and Changes Since ReleaseWriting/Acting ScoresFavorite Quotes Share Your Thoughts in the Comments! Where to find our co-hosts!Pat – Lindsey’s section on CR, BodySpiritBrainDave – Pop Culture Case Study and on twitter @pccasestudyFitz- Healertrek, BigOT.com and on

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01:24:53

Viewing Star Wars's A NEW HOPE with a Critical Eye

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2015/08/31

The one that started it all! Does it hold up? Debatable. Here's our Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Rewatch episode. TOPICS DISCUSSEDNostalgia: First Time WatchingAnalyzing Darth VaderQuestioning Mark Hamill's ActingStrong Female Character: Leia EditionEffects and Changes Since ReleaseWriting/Acting ScoresFavorite Quotes Share Your Thoughts in the Comments! Where to find our co-hosts!Pat – Lindsey’s section on CR, BodySpiritBrainDave – Pop Culture Case Study and on

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51:48

Tom Shadyac's Documentary I AM, on making the world a...

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2015/08/23

For Lindsey's first Culture Club, she chose three options that discuss Body Spirit Brain. Body: DESERT RUNNERSSpirit: I AMBrain: FOOD, INC. The winning vote was for Spirit, filmmaker Tom Shadyac's documentary I AM. Pat and Hadas joined Lindsey to discuss having too much stuff, connecting in an internet world, how education could solve all problems, and more! Join the Conversation by Commenting on comrom.co! -- Where do you find your favorite Marvel, Disney, or fandom gear? Check out our store

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49:56

Iggle Rewatch: Twin Peaks. Love it or Loathe

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2015/08/16

We're back with Iggle Rosa aka Camp Counselor Timon, and Lulu who joined us for Freaks and Geeks. Check out the full post on the IGGPPC site! The questions changed slightly this time: 00:01:43 First Timers00:06:04 Rewatchers00:09:04 Topical References00:19:58 Nostalgia/Feels00:24:47 Favorite or Least Favorite Characters00:41:14 Favorite Quotes00:58:35 Side Notes Have you ever watched Twin Peaks? Rosa watched it a few times before and really loves the series while Lulu and I have never watched the

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01:43:46

Anakin Skywalker- Psychology of a Villain- Star Wars...

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2015/08/02

The 2nd best movie in the Star Wars franchise? Debatable. Best prequel? Absolutely. Here's our Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Rewatch episode. TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Psychology of a VillainDiagnosing Anakin SkywalkerEffective VillainsMain Character of the PrequelsStar Wars FormulaWriting/Acting ScoresFavorite Quotes Share Your Thoughts in the Comments! Dave mentioned psychologist Philip Zimbardo, here's more information on his study and a link to the recent film based on it!TED Talk, Recent

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37:30

Potterweek: Dragons, House Elves, and Fan Fiction

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2015/07/31

Lindsey and Mr. Lindsey (Pat) join us to talk about Harry Potter for our last day of Potterweek! ON THIS EPISODEDragon OpportunitiesMissing Film ElementsFan Fiction FumblesHogwarts Houses Let us know what you think our ponderings in the comments! If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear on Redbubble. CHECK IT OUT! Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World's Con Radio podcast network. Check it out! For

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51:05

#Potterweek: Sorting Surprising, Park Problems, and...

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2015/07/30

You may know these ladies from their fantastic podcast YHS, or as Geek Girl Brunch officers (Ashley- NYC represent!), or as writers on the IGGPPC +5 Charisma Blog (Debbie aka Bad Rolf). IN THIS EPISODESorting Surprises, Disappointments, and AcceptancePotter Park Nostalgia, Fear, and EmotionsRapid Fire and Casual Fire Question TimeGeneral Magical Chat Answer our Rapid Fire Questions in the comments! -- If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear on Redbubble. CHECK IT OUT! Subscribe

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35:30

Potterweek PotterPonderings: What did Harry Potter...

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2015/07/27

We're joined by Steph (Feisty Little Woman/Paper Droids) and Shawna (Hello Quirky) to ponder about what Harry might have learned from Dumbledore, Snape, Voldemort, and James. What lessons do you think he learned? CHECK OUT OUR GUESTS!!! FEISTY LITTLE WOMAN and HELLO QUIRKY If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear on Redbubble. CHECK IT OUT! Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World's Con Radio podcast

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32:47

Potterweek: PotterPeeps: Is Severus Snape a Hero?

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2015/07/26

Spoiler alert: Snape was not what he seemed, but does that mean he was a hero? Lydia, Margaux, and Hadas talk about the Half-Blood Prince himself and try to make sense of what label to give the Potions Master. What do you think about Severus Snape? -- If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear on Redbubble. CHECK IT OUT! Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World's Con Radio podcast network. Check it out! For

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36:09

#Potterweek with The Modern Geek Show: An Attempt

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2015/07/23

Ooh boy was this a fun ride! Meet Matt and Dan from Wizard World's Con Radio podcast network show The Modern Geek Show. Enjoy Hadas's attempts at completing one sentence without laughing. Here's the Buzzfeed quiz we took.Let us know your thoughts in the comments. :) -- If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear on Redbubble. CHECK IT OUT! Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast directory! Follow Common Room with Bloglovin We are now part of Wizard World's Con Radio podcast network

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42:20

Special Edition New York Comic Con 2015 with Debbie...

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2015/07/22

Last year the inaugural Special Edition Comic-Con, debuted in NYC taking up a very small part of the Javitz Center. This year they moved the convention to Pier 94 and added a show floor! Join Hadas and Debbie from the IGGPPC and her podcast You Haven't Seen?! as we discuss the con. Debbie went on both days and Hadas went on Sunday. Highlights include: meeting Katie Cook and Jill Pantozzi, and the panel called Creating Comics: The Real Stories which featured the two women previously mentioned

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01:17:10

Star Wars REWATCH Ep II: Attack of the Clones

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2015/07/02

Ahhh, true love and epic lightsaber fights, right? /groan. Here is our second rewatch episode all about Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones! We announced on May the 4th that we'd be doing a Star Wars rewatch just in time for the release of The Force Awakens! Our intro music on this episode is by Whiteveil Harpist. Check her out on her site and below on YouTube! Thanks Rosa for letting us use it! INTROS & GENERAL FEELINGS: Is AoTC the worst Star Wars film? STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS

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01:08:37

Jurassic World

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2015/06/28

You got our quick bits earlier and here is our full analysis! Some highlights: Dave is a Mazrani Truther and he will be writing Jurassic Park 7. Charee and Hadas are ready to visit the park NOW! Spoilers at 32 minutes. Random Celeb Psychoanalysis at the end and our Summer Movie picks. Check out War Machine War Horse's ep on JW as well for the origin of DINO ACTION. What Did YOU Think of Jurassic World? -- If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear on Redbubble. CHECK IT OUT Subscribe

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44:19

TDO: GMO-Free Fast Food

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2015/06/25

Join Lindsey, Pat, and Hadas in our Common Room! Topical Dish and Obsessions are now together in their own episode! This time Lindsey and Pat gave us a food and fitness related ep, as only they can. Some of the things we discussed: TD: No GMO! TV Show Renewals and Cancellations! MyFitnessPal!O: Essential Oils, Bike Building, and The Body Book!Henry Cavill body envy, World of Warcraft diet, Pizza troubles, and Coconut Oil love. -- If you want Common Room, Marvel, Disney or more gear

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