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We Are Not Amused

Hi, we’re Tressa & Taylor! Two land-locked Kansas girls who love anything and everything UK. Join us every other week for lively discussions about things we love and places we’ve never been.

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01:12:59

I Want To Hold Your Dead Hand

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2022/07/10

See ya later Middlemarch! In this episode of We Are Not Amused, Tressa and Taylor FINALLY discuss the last two books of “Middlemarch.” Listen along as we say farewell to those characters we’ve gotten to know over the past year, sum up their stories, and try to decide how we felt about the book as a whole.

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01:02:06

Skoo-er

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2022/06/26

On today’s episode of We Are Not Amused, we're diving into the history of Indian food in the UK. Cozy up with some chai tea and tune in for a very (very) brief summary of the historic ties between the UK and India and our review of some local (aka Americanized) Anglo-Indian dishes.

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01:13:05

Mysteries, Murder, Trains

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2022/06/12

The newest episode of We Are Not Amused is live! This week Tressa and Taylor watch and discuss “The Lady Vanishes” by Alfred Hitchcock. Listen along as we piece together the film, discuss the interesting tone, and try to remember all the character’s names (a common theme here).

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00:53:07

We Are Not…Anything Besides European

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2022/05/29

This week on We Are Not Amused, we’re discussing our Ancestry DNA results! Tune in to hear our predictions, most surprising results (there aren’t that many 😂), family tales that definitely didn’t reflect our results, and more.

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01:09:29

The Nick Jonas Effect

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2022/05/15

Today on We Are Not Amused, Tressa and Taylor discuss the play, “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. Join us as we attempt to summarize the play, figure out what the heck in chancery means, and try to solve the mystery behind those darn disappearing soldiers. Grab a cup of Naughty Vicar or Gunpowder Green tea, cozy up, and join us on this exciting 1930s mystery.

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01:17:06

It war good foon, I'd be bound

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2022/05/01

In this week's episode of We Are Not Amused, we're discussing book 6 (and only book 6) of Middlemarch! Join us for a couple corrections (there are a lot characters and we get confused sometimes, okay?), strange dialects, and riddles that really aren't that funny.

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01:53:25

Fantastic Beasts: Grindelwald Loses the Election

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2022/04/17

This week on We Are Not Amused, we’re reviewing the latest movie in the Fantastic Beasts series: The Secrets of Dumbledore, and OH BOY did we have a LOT to talk about. Buckle up because this episode is a long one where we complain about the pacing of this movie (much like the pacing of this episode 😂 ) And of course, MAJOR spoilers ahead–you’ve been warned!!

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00:54:30

Dr. James Barry & Erica Rutherford

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2022/04/03

Today on We Are Not Amused, we're bringing you the stories of Dr. James Barry and Erica Rutherford. Join us as we discuss Dr. James Barry's many accomplishments as a high-ranking surgeon in the British army and Erica Rutherford's incredible achievements in theatre design, film, and the fine arts!

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00:56:35

So Far From Delightful

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2022/03/20

Episode 29 of We Are Not Amused is now live! In this episode Tressa and Taylor try new British snacks including, but not limited to, Truffle and Rosemary crisps, Steak and Kidney pie, Jaffa Cakes, and Turkish Delights. Join us as we review all the different foods, decide which ones we like best, and have our childhood dreams crushed. Grab your favorite cup of tea and snack and enjoy!

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01:08:07

The Original OG

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2022/03/06

Today on We Are Not Amused, we’re reviewing the 25th anniversary performance of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Join us as we discuss our favorite songs, some pretty amazing costumes, and try to figure out just exactly what the Phantom’s “powers” are. GO NOW AND LIIIIISTEEEEN!!

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01:03:48

Ding Dong Casaubon Is Dead

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2022/02/20

Welcome back to Middlemarch! In this episode, Tressa and Taylor discuss book 5 and only book 5. Turns out a lot more happened in this book than either of us realized and we’re still trying to figure it all out. Join us as we discuss Casaubon, Dorothea, Will, Lydgate, and Rosamund while all we really want to talk about are the Garths and the Vincys.

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01:00:38

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary (aka "Are We Old Now?")

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2022/02/06

Welcome to Season 2 of We Are Not Amused! We're kicking off this year with (you guessed it) another Harry Potter episode! Today we're covering the fantastic HBO special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. Join us as we discuss noteworthy moments, featured guests, and all those fuzzy feelings of nostalgia.

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01:18:54

Our Longest Episode Yet Because CHRISTMAS

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2021/12/19

Today on We Are Not Amused, Tressa and Taylor discuss the most wonderful time of year…CHRISTMAS! Join us as we compare UK traditions to US traditions including food, carols, ocean swims, and church services. We also talk about our own personal Christmas traditions and sing way too much during this episode. Enjoy!!

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01:12:57

Big Kitties & Lots of Storylines

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2021/12/05

This week on We Are Not Amused, Tressa and Taylor share their thoughts on Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald! Join us as we discuss our favorite new creatures (you can probably guess one of them) and characters (helloooo Theseus), try to figure out where seemingly important characters went (Bunty? Are you okay?), and try to work out the many (many) storylines that take place in the film.

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00:57:47

KC Ren Fest 2k21

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2021/11/07

Hear ye, hear ye! This week’s episode features our (mis)adventures at this year’s Kansas City Renaissance Festival! Join us as we discuss the fun alcohol-filled events we attended, new friends we made, and the struggle to get Tressa a turkey leg.

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00:51:52

Let's Talk About The Baby

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2021/10/24

During the newest episode of We Are Not Amused, Tressa and Taylor discuss The Great British Baking Show. This time we narrowed it down to one specific episode (for the most part). The week we both look forward to the most - Bread Week! Listen along as we talk about our favorite and least favorite contestants, Paul Hollywood’s budget, the disturbing image of the infamous bread baby, and why bread week may just be the hardest week. And, as always, SPOILERS!!!

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00:45:09

Yes, Queens: Outtake Edition

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2021/10/11

In today's episode, we bring you the stories of two brilliant scientists: Joan Curran and Jocelyn Bell Burnell! Join us as we celebrate their accomplishments and discuss their challenges as women in male-dominated industries. (Please excuse our technical difficulties in this episode...it was a bit of a struggle to get this one recorded!) Grab yourself a glass of Bigelow French Vanilla wine (or tea...whatever you prefer) and enjoy the stories of these strong female scientists!

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01:01:35

Good Luck Not Marrying Your Cousin In This Town

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2021/09/26

Episode 19 of We Are Not Amused is live! In this episode, Tressa and Taylor discuss books 3 and 4 of "Middlemarch” by George Eliot. Listen along as we complain about clueless Dorothea, debate on if these relationships are healthy, say the word “will'' way too much, and spend most of the episode attempting to discover how everyone is related. Grab a nice cup of tea and come along to the town of Middlemarch!

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01:05:41

Thunderbird and Bowtruckle and Niffler, oh my!

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2021/09/12

In episode 18 of We Are Not Amused, Tressa and Taylor discuss "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" - the movie, not the textbook. Join us as we try to figure out what Grindelwald/Graves was after, where on earth that obscurus came from, and who we think Eddie Redmayne may have taken some inspiration from for his role as Newt Scamander. If you're looking for a deep dive into the four main characters, this episode is not for you. Also, Taylor couldn't be more thrilled to finally have her

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00:57:49

Myths, Legends, Tales, Folklore

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2021/08/29

Episode 17 of We Are Not Amused is live! In this episode Tressa and Taylor discuss Scottish mythology, urban legends, and more. Ranging from selkies to vampires come join us as we talk about 4 different tales from Scotland!

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