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Wallowing in the Shallows

Welcome to Wallowing in the Shallows, the podcast that skirts the perilous drop-off of a deep dive into television and movies. We are two friends and academic nerds aspiring to become TV and movie geeks. We draw on our opinions and research to review television and movies, such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Shakespeare. We think of it as sitting around the dinner table bs-ing with friends about what we watched that week. Wallowing in the Shallows can be reached at witstvpod@gmail.com. New Episodes

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01:25:48

WITS re-releases Shakespeare | Richard III

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2025/09/25

Hello WITSy people, Rebecca and Tori have work and family obligations to take care of this week, so we are re-releasing our Richard III episode to wind up Shakespeare in September. In the second week of October, we'll be back with new episodes created especially for the month of October and in November and December, we'll be doing some Jane Austen and a few Christmas podcasts. We hope you'll join us!

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01:38:22

WITS chats Shakespeare | Hamlet

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2025/09/21

We're late posting our latest episode...life. What can we say. This week, Louise joins us again to chat about two productions of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' Grigori Kozintsev's 1964 and Gregory Doran's 2009 productions. We talk about the different approaches the directors and actors take, what our expectations are for productions of Hamlet, and relate Hamlet to 'Gilligan's Island' (iykyk).MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoRemember the way | by Mid-Air Machine;

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01:27:00

WITS chats Shakepeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"

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2025/09/11

Rebecca, Tori, and special guest, Louise, return to chat about the 1993 Kenneth Branaugh and 2013 Josh Whedon productions of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." We delve into some character analysis, performance comparisons, and Shakespearean themes. We discuss gender dynamics, visual aesthetics of the adaptations, and identify our spotlight scenes and shining stars. And, we have a lot of fun.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoRemember the way | Mid-Air

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01:28:25

WITS chats Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'

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2025/09/04

Rebecca, Tori, and special guest, Louise, chat about two different productions of Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar,' the 1953 Joseph Mankiewicz classic film and the 2019 Phyllida Lloyd all-female cast based on the 2012 adaptation. We compare the two productions, touching on what we identify as high and low points in each, character relationships, and production.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoRemember the way | Mid-Air Machine; from Free Music ArchiveSound

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01:08:41

WITS chats Chief of War | Season 1 Episodes 3-5

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2025/08/28

Rebecca and Tori continue their wallow in the Apple TV+ series, Chief of War. We chat about the politics, colonialism, cultural representation, and the various personal relationships. Rebecca continues to bring in the wisdom of the hosts of the podcast Feathers and Fire.MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.Sound EffectsShining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from PixabaySpotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by Dzianis Honczarow from PixabayPrint

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01:00:15

WITS chats Ironhearat | Season 1 Episodes 3-6

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2025/08/21

Rebecca and Tori finish Marvel's series, Ironheart, episodes 3-6. We discuss representation, moral choices, and the impact of father figures. We delve into our thoughts about criticism of the show, and we talk about Casey Kasem.MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on PixabaySound EffectsRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on PixabayShining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from PixabaySpotlight

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01:03:26

WITS chats Chief of War | Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2

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2025/08/14

Rebecca and Tori chat about AppleTV's 'Chief of War.' We apologize for butchering the Hawai'ian names. We're going to practice. We talk some of the buzz about the series, work on getting the characters' relationships and story lines straight, and discuss what is historically accurate and inaccurate based on our own research and that of the podcast, Feathers and Fire.MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.SourcesJason Momoa - WikipediaHawaii Star | Hawaii

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52:15

WITS chats Ironheart | Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2

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2025/08/07

Rebecca and Tori chat about Marvel's Ironheart, season 1, episodes 1 and 2. We do make a bit of social commentary so if that's not your jam, we understand. We discuss casting, characters, along with strong and weak points. Overall, we both enjoyed the first two episodes.MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on PixabayRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

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58:28

WITS chats Marvel | The Fantastic 4: First Steps

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2025/07/31

Rebecca and Tori chat about the newest Fantastic 4 flick, 'The Fantastic 4: First Steps.' We introduce a couple of new segments to the podcast (we experiment, what can we say). We do a little comparison with the older Fantastic 4 movies, discuss the character dynamics, and educate ourselves a little on the comics.MusicApache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo.The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on PixabayInterstitial music generated by Vozart.aiSound

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50:24

WITS chats Murderbot | Season 1 Episode 10

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2025/07/24

Rebecca and Tori wind up their wallow in Apple TV's Murderbot. We chat about how we feel about the final episode and spend some time doing a character arc review. We discuss what we hope to see in Season 2.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoSound EffectCrickets | Sound Effect by felix_quinol from PixabaySourcesAll Systems Red Summary And Themes By Martha Wells

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45:46

WITS chats Murderbot | Season 1 Episodes 8-9

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2025/07/17

Rebecca and Tori chat episodes 8 and 9 of the Apple TV series, Murderbot. We discuss the differences between the two episodes and the novella and touch on what we consider the high points. We also try to figure out when Murderbot began to obtain his humanity.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

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01:32:56

WITS chats Star Wars Rogue One & Andor Season 2 Wrap-Up

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2025/07/10

Tori is joined by Nancy and Jeff to chat about Rogue One post-Andor and wrap-up their discussion of Andor season 2. We go off the rails a couple of times, but manage to convey our thoughts about how Rogue One was different after the Andor series.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoStar Wars Style March & Battle Music | Humanoide Media Music by Luis Humanoide from PixabaySound EffectRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

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48:32

WITS chats Murderbot | Season 1 Episodes 5-7

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2025/07/02

Rebecca and Tori continue their wallow in the Apple+ series, Murderbot. We chat about differences between the series and the novella, especially Leebeebee. We dive into a discussion about Arada's and Ratthi's character development.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoSources

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46:44

WITS chats Murderbot | Season 1 Episodes 3-4

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2025/06/05

Rebecca and Tori chat Murderbot season one, episodes 3 and 4. We discuss how the TV adaptation expands upon the original novella, adding depth to the characters and themes. We begin a discussion of the ethics of the fabrication of sentient units and broach the philosophical question about what it means to be human. Tori would like to mention that she is aware that "indentured servitudes" is not a thing and that she should have said servants.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed

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40:38

WITS chats MurderBot | Season 1 Episodes 1-2

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2025/05/29

Rebecca is back from vacation and we talk about Apple TV's MurderBot, starring Alexander Skarsgård. We discuss the series in comparison to Martha Wells' novella, All Systems Red, the source material for the series. We delve into some key character elements that are rarely seen on television: neurodivergence and polyamory. MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoSourcesMurderbot (TV series) - WikipediaAlexander Skarsgård - WikipediaMartha Wells: I Didn't Know How

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01:30:29

WITS chats Andor | Season 2 Episodes 10-12

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2025/05/24

Tori, Nancy, and Jeff wrap up their chat about Andor. In this episode, we discuss the final episodes of Andor Season 2, focusing on the weight of choices and the impact of loss. We also get into discussions about loyalty, power dynamics, and the consequences of character actions and decisions. We chat about the use of humor, tension, and production choices that enhance the depth of the narrative, and the new standards that Andor season 2 set in TV storytelling.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by

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01:34:27

WITS chats Star Wars' Andor | Season 2 Episodes 7-9

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2025/05/18

Tori, Nancy, and Jeff continue their chat about Andor season 2, episodes 7-9. We discuss the World War II references, and vibes from movies such as 'Casablanca and 'Close Encounters.' We spend a bit of time talking about the amazing performances and the excellent production. This arc made us have all the feels.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoStar Wars Style March & Battle Music | Humanoide Media Music by Luis Humanoide from PixabaySound EffectRecord

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01:12:22

WITS chats Star Wars Andor | Season 2 Episodes 4-6

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2025/05/08

Tori, Nancy, and Jeff chat episodes 4-6 of Andor. We delve into the moral ambiguities of the characters, the rising tensions within the galaxy, and the consequences of characters' actions. We are into the intricate character dynamics and brilliant directing in these latest episodes.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoStar Wars Style March & Battle Music | Humanoide Media Music by Luis Humanoide from PixabaySound EffectRecord Scratch: Sound Effect free on

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23:02

WITS chats Star Wars Day

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2025/05/04

Jeff, Nancy, and Tori commemorate Star Wars Day while Rebecca is on vacation. We play a version of bang, marry, kill and chat a little about the recent Star Wars Celebration.May the 4th be with you!MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoStar Wars Style March & Battle Music | Humanoide Media Music by Luis Humanoide from PixabayBaa Baa Black Sheep-Star Wars Mash Up | editingsithlord | YouTube

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01:13:28

WITS chats Star Wars Andor | Season 2 Episodes 1-3

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2025/05/01

Rebecca is on vacation, but Tori, Jeff, and Nancy chat about Andor season 2, episodes 1-3. We discuss the strength of the character arcs in the episodes and ponder if anyone will change sides during the season. Shakespearean influence is identified as are some vibes from other science fiction properties like 'BSG,' 'Independence Day,' and 'Star Trek.' We work on getting the timeline straight--what events are happening in these episodes in comparison to other events that are happening in other Star

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