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Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic

Join two friends who used to watch Felicity in college as we rediscover Felicity as adults! Melissa - your favorite optimist - makes you smile. Fish - your resident cynic, tells it like it is.

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01:35:30

S1 E10 - Finally

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/04/28

It is time for Felicity's first college finals, so of course we are covering an episode that involves as little studying as possible! "Finally" is one of Melissa's top 2 favorite episodes of the show, so we had a blast talking about the fast-paced scenes, the many vignettes, and the absolutely epic use of all caps subtitles and Santa Swings by the Swingtips. In "Finally," we are introduced to Richard by way of his indoor barbecue, Meghan's smart powder, and creative ways to cure hiccups. We

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01:34:58

S1 E9 - Thanksgiving

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/04/21

It's the first Thanksgiving for Felicity and friends, and we are talking all about it! This episode is about readjusting and that first Thanksgiving with new friends, away from home. We loved every second of detailing the awkwardness of Noel and Hannah's reunion and Noel watching Felicity and Hannah meet. We also take some important issues head on, like whether Magic 8 Balls are an appropriate way to make life decisions, unfortunate words you can hear instead of “candles” or Immanuel “Kant," and

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01:21:59

S1 E8 - Drawing the Line - part 2

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/04/14

Trigger Warning: Theme of Sexual Violence / Rape discussed. We're taking on part 2 of Drawing the Line, the first two-part episode of Felicity. This was a heavy episode - and thus, a heavy podcast - dealing with the events that immediately followed the date rape from part 1. We're talking about the reporting process, confidentiality, and what the aftermath of sexual assault may entail for survivors and those who love them. Through the characters in the show, we also have a chance to examine ways

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01:27:30

S1 E7 - Drawing the Line - part 1

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/04/07

Trigger Warning: Theme of Sexual Violence / Rape discussed. Drawing the Line (part 1) is our first two-part episode of Felicity we are tackling, and it gave us some major topics to unpack. This episode introduces a date rape story line at the very end, showing a lead-up of complexity and gray area that so often happens in the real world. Through that backdrop, we explore what consent looked like in the 90s. We also have a lot to say about what it's really like to set boundaries in healthy

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01:19:48

S1 E6 - Cheating

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/03/31

This episode was a fun exploration of the serious and the not-so-serious. We talk about the crushing feeling of discovering your limits and the perils of cheating in an academic setting. "Cheating" also gave us the blessing of talking about Ben's slow motion eating of a marzipan boxer, how to properly tell someone that there is something in their teeth, and the realities of submitting an assignment in college in the late 90s. Couples are fighting and forming in Felicity world, but how hard should

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01:12:33

S1 E5 - Spooked

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/03/24

In this not-so-Halloweenish Halloween episode, we unpack some major topics: The meaning of being triggered, coping with trauma, and setting boundaries while coping. Fish talks about shame, guilt, and Brene Brown (see a couple of resources below!). We also have some lighthearted elements of the show that make us smile, including the introduction to Sean "Bull in a China Shop" Blumberg, Blair, and Javier. Bonus points to anyone who writes in and guesses what Melissa thought was the absolute most

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01:09:38

S1 E4 - Boggled

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/03/17

We're talking about the kiss heard 'round New York, gender roles - and dating - in the 90s, and what it meant to be a "good guy" in this decade. We reminisce about the process of becoming independent in college and drop some key laundry tips to avoid turning your clothes pink, like Zach. This episode had good behavior, bad behavior, and a whole lot of slow motion to unpack, and we are here for all of it! Sign up for our newsletter for updates:

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01:15:30

S1 E3 - Hot Objects

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/03/10

In this very educational episode, Fish tells us what college parties are REALLY like and sheds light for younger listeners on the wonders of cassette tapes. We're talking about the exploration of discomfort that is Hot Objects, complete with all our many thoughts about Ben's acting class and what it reveals about his tense family life. We revel in the symbolism that buying a simple spoon can have, and we lay into ugly sweaters. And you don't want to miss this latest installment of "What Sally

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59:48

S1 E2 - The Last Stand

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/03/03

There isn't an actual blaze, and we aren't taking our mail back. Melissa and Fish dive into a heavy episode of FELICITY with only the mask in Meghan's closet to protect them! New podcast episodes come out on Thursdays. Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://mailchi.mp/e73780cdd4ef/felicity-podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicitypodcast/ Find everywhere you can listen: https://linktr.ee/themelissafish Share your feedback or Felicity fan art:

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01:04:12

S1 E1 - Pilot

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/02/24

We didn't make any colossal mistakes, and our hair isn't on backwards. Melissa and Fish talk about the pilot episode of FELICITY in all its awkward glory! New podcast episodes come out on Thursdays. Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://mailchi.mp/e73780cdd4ef/felicity-podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicitypodcast/ Find everywhere you can listen: https://linktr.ee/themelissafish Share your feedback or Felicity fan art: themelissafish@gmail.com

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28:04

Welcome!

Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic ·

2022/02/15

Hello, Felicity fans! Before we start on our Felicity rewatch journey, join us for this Welcome episode. Learn all about your hosts, Melissa and Fish, and find out what to expect from the Felicity: Optimist vs. Cynic podcast. New episodes come out on Thursdays! Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://mailchi.mp/e73780cdd4ef/felicity-podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicitypodcast/ Find everywhere you can listen: https://linktr.ee/themelissafish Share your feedback

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