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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

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42:46

Barbarella Part 2: A Good Many Dramatic Situations

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/11/23

This is what it sounds like ... when ornithanthropes cry ... after sex! We'll meet Pygar, the blind hairy winged angel, Professor Ping (The Galactic Fonz), The (horny?) Great Tyrant, and Dildano, the accident-prone revolutionist. There's probably some plot somewhere in there? Let's find out together, shall we, Pretty Pretty?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

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46:06

Barbarella Part 1: Bewbs in space … in space!

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/11/16

Sorry this is a bit late, Applauder! Naomi and Jen were out of town for Brucefest, and can't wait to share some great photos at the Stanley Hotel in Colorado on our socials!This week, we'll cover how we came to this movie, a ton of Sean fact goodness, and take you through the first few dumb ways Barbarella almost dies!Jen's recommendations this week:SWAT: The Society of the Weird And TerrifyingThe Shipping RoomHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or

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24:08

This Week on a Very Special Shocked & Applaud

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/11/09

Hi Applauders! We were delayed a week in our recording of this month's episode, but we had enough time before next week to give you a short, conversational non-episody episode!We'll read an email from one of our newest Applauders, Logan, reveal what our movie is for this month, and then have a short chat. "About what?!" we hear you almost asking, but then waiting for someone else to raise their hand. About stuff! Just click on the thing, already!Happy turkey month!Have some

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50:08

House Part 3: House This Even a Movie?!

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/10/26

Psycho kitty ... meow ke se! The house is on a rampage, and no virgin is safe from its horribly animated antics. We'll walk you through the rest of the poorly transitioned plot, tell you just how many bewbs this unrated foreign film throws our way, and of course, let the smackdown commence in our shocked and applaudable moments!You won't want to miss our final hot takes on this haunted house horror comedy.Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these

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43:24

House Part 2: Beachball Watermelon Jack-o-lanterns...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/10/19

What ever happened to predictability?! It's a full house now that the seven schoolgirls have accepted the invite from Gorgeous' aunt.Listen in terror as a watermelon salesman sells his beach-balls colored to be jackomelons. Exhibition station pulls up just in time to reveal how only witch cats can close doors, who the hottest guy in the movie is, and how the destructive force of H Bombs look like cotton candy. The house is hungry! Let's find it a Mac to chomp on.Have some feedback for

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45:27

House Part 1: Housenpfeffer Incorporated

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/10/12

It's a horribly horrible Horror October, Applauders! After a hyped suggestion by Sean (from SeanFasts®), Lydia has chosen the Japanese 1977 horror film directed and produced by Nobuhiko Obayashi, "House" .If you're a sadist and would like to follow along, this movie is currently streaming on HBO Max. But, we guarantee this movie is more fun to chat about with friends than it is to actually try and sit through alone.We'll let you know some production details, courtesy of

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54:19

Mirrormask Part 3: Mothers, Don’t Let Your Children...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/09/21

Oh wow, it turns it out was all a dream! Who would have guessed? /sarcasmHelena gets caught by the dark queen, transforming her into zombie who likes ice cream. Why do birds suddenly appear? They don't, but some creepy dolls do!That dang mcguffin we know as the Mirrormask is finally found. Valentine takes a magic shroom-peach and discovers the awful truth: he'd be a normy in our world.Plus our shocked and applaudable moments!Jen's recommendations:Chick LitNot Just Any Book ClubHave

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45:29

Mirrormask Part 2: You Have To Understand We Don’t...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/09/21

Let's cover quite a bit of dreamland ground! We'll find out who David Bowie was supposed to play. Helena get's her quest. Some Ent-like rock people get eaten by the Not-Nothing. Our travelers visit a mask shop full of sphynxes. Also! Part 3 is ready when you're done! What is this time traveling magic window weirdness?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

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52:44

Mirrormask Part 1: So … You Gave Your Mom a Tumor

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/09/14

This is one of our all-time favorite films, and can't wait to share it all in excruciating detail, Applauder!We'll start by discussing how we all came to this film, go through some fun Sean Facts, then move on to some deep family drama, which tends be our only form of therapy these days.Put on your light and dark sock puppets, it's going to be a schlumpy ride!Jen's recommendations this week:Spice WorldThe Island Library PodcastHave some feedback for us? Email us at

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49:11

The Cell Part 4: Like a Movie Scene In the Sweetest...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/08/31

Our dreams have run out! Let's finish this thing.We'll finish the plot with some serious questioning about how easy it would be to make this a 30 minute movie, if police procedure was truly followed. Then, it's on to our shocked and applaudable moments! Was this a good movie?! Let's find out!Jen's recommendations this week:Meditation for WomenInside Mental HealthHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments: Become

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48:50

The Cell Part 3: Like a Freak on a Leash

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/08/24

Dream a little dream for us, Applauder! We'll take you through the last bit of JLo's first encounter with Vincent ... Dinosauralfredo? Whatever his name is. Then, we'll walk you through that tiny bit of character building this movie does. And, we'll finish this part with the beginning of the dream-scene that's so amazing, it's Sean's inspiration for this month's cover art.We still have one more week to go! See you next time for our shocked and applaudable

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49:09

The Cell Part 2: Hangin’ Round Downtown By Myself

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/08/17

**INTRO FIXED 8/18 -- Re-download the episode to fix the first couple minutes of bad audio**Carl hangs around, doing unmentionable things, while watching his victims drown on tape. The FBI does police ... stuff? We finally get to see inside Carl's mind, and it's basically a high class restaurant serving horse meat.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

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54:28

The Cell Part 1: Wake Up! Grab a Brush’n Put On a Lil...

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/08/13

August's episode is 2000's "The Cell"! Join us as we discuss the oddity of a movie that tries to be "The Silence of the Lambs" but ends up being more like ... if Salvador Dali directed "The Room".We'll start by how we first watched this movie, get into some awesome Sean Facts, and get roughly 8 minutes into the plot! Fasten you hanging harnesses! It's going to be a goosebumpy ride!Jen's recommendations this week:Not Before CoffeeCapes on the

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1:00

Trailer: Who Are We and Why Did They Allow Us To Speak?

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/08/03

Get to know what you're getting yourself into, with a brief introduction to our show!Have some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become an Applauder with PatreonFacebook and Twitter updatesOur HomepageSupport the show

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51:20

Clue Part 3: Four Endings And a Fun-For-All

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/07/27

Let's solve some murders!We'll finish the plot, including Sean Facts' discovery of a (surprise) fourth ending! That's one plus two plus one!Also, we'll have a really great chat about how we'd recast Clue today, average a swear every one and a half seconds, and discuss our Shocked and Applaudable moments.Jen's recommendations this week:Wine Dine and StorytimeLet's Start A CultHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these

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59:01

Clue Part 2: Shoot First And Search Kitchens Later

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/07/20

And now ... for the meat of our murder mystery!We'll discuss why everyone's at Murder House, kill off a few characters, and ram some butts together in search for ... clues (roooooll credits).Plus, let's talk about just how badly we want a Madeline Kahn and Tim Curry action comedy meet cute. Jen's Recommendations This Week: Riddle Me That! True CrimeLady Justice PodcastHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web

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46:08

Clue Part 1: Welcome to Murder House

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/07/13

July's episode is 1985's "Clue"! This week, we'll discuss how we first saw the movie, run through a few Sean facts, and take you through the plot, as far as everyone finally about to discover why each character was called to the mansion.This is another one of our favorite 80's movies, and can't wait to share everything we've got!Jen's recommendations this week:Reverie True CrimeNopevilleHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com

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43:51

Willow Part 4: I Find Your Lack of Pigs Disturbing

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/06/29

We finish the plot! FINALLY! Powerful old ladies do some really funny violence to each other. Madmartigan gets dreamy hair in a final farewell party for Willow. Burglecut gets poop porridge in the mouth. Also our shocked and applaudable moments!Jen's recommendations this week:Screenplay Rewind: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ArkAll 80's Movie Podcast: DragonslayerHave some feedback for us? Email us at shockedandapplaud@gmail.com or visit these fine Web establishments:Become an

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55:11

Willow Part 3: Troll the Respawn, Madmartigan

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/06/22

If there's one thing that really speeds up our walkthroughs, it's action! We blast through about half of the plot in record time, but STILL have one more part left to this epic walkthrough.Fin Raziel joins the party. Dummies and stunt doubles make a glaring appearance in the snow. Madmartigan defends a castle with the brilliance of Kevin McCallister. The baby gets stolen (AGAIN)! And two badass ladies begin an epic showdown for the ages.Jen's recommendations this week:The Heritage

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58:35

Willow Part 2: Don’t Eat the Brownies

Shocked & Applaud ·

2021/06/15

The bones tell us nothing! Naomi explains why she keeps cutting off pieces of her hair and giving them to Jen. We meet matted-hair Mad Dog Madmartigan (not a woman). Zee French brown-eeez steel the bay-bee (huh huh huh). And, we do our best to understand why a two-horse chariot with two broken wheels can outrun solo-horsed soldiers.Jen's recommendations this week:The Everything Sequel Podcast: Halloween III Talking Back: Lost in Space (1998)Have some feedback for us? Email us at

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