Re-releasing the Harry Potter Medium Project series we originally released on our other channel onto this one. In this episode, Sarah and Josh discuss the adaptation of Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban.  Listen in to hear Sarah and Josh consider everything from how job discrimination still happens in the magical world to the shifting fashion senses of the Golden Trio. They’ll also gush about the perfection that is Gary Oldman cast as Sirius Black. You don’t want to miss it! Sarah...

Re-releasing the Harry Potter Medium Project series we originally released on our other channel onto this one. In this episode Sarah and Josh discuss the adaptation of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets.  Listen in to hear Sarah and Josh wonder about why Fawkes in the movie looks so bad; consider whether or not Gollum would have won best cast for Dobby; and rave about the wholesomeness of Arthur Weasley. You don’t want to miss it! The episode highlights the significance of the book in...

Re-releasing the Harry Potter Medium Project series we originally released on our other channel onto this one. In this episode, Sarah and Josh discuss the adaptation of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone.  They share their initial and recent reading experiences, compare the book to the movie adaptation, and discuss key themes, favorite characters, and memorable moments. Sarah and Josh gripe about movie-Harry’s hair but not his eye color; to find out what Hogwarts houses we belong in;...

In this episode, Kelly, Eric, Sarah, and Josh engage in a discussion about the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us. They explore various aspects of the movie, including casting choices, portrayal of serious themes like domestic violence, and differences between the book and the film. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, humor, and candid moments that provide an entertaining yet critical analysis. Highlights include the technical and emotional challenges of...

This episode is a re-release from our other podcast, The Medium Project— a podcast that looks at different mediums that were adapted to the screen. Short stories, books, poems, comics, or even TV shows adapted to movies and vice versa. Discussed through conversation and categories. We are merging that podcast with this one. We will be releasing Medium Project episodes on the Sweet & Condensed Podcast feed. In this episode, Sarah and Josh discuss why they started The Medium Project and...

So sorry we didn't get to Kelly's Quiz or Mickey 17. Kelly and Eric were raptured. In this episode, hosts Josh, Drew, Eric, and Kelly engage in a spirited discussion about Ryan Gosling's acting range. They debate whether Ryan Gosling is a versatile actor or if he typically falls into two categories: 'hot, funny guy' and 'hot, broody guy.' The four explore his filmography from 'The Notebook' to 'La La Land,' discussing his performances in each. Additionally, the episode includes tangents...

In this episode, Kelly, Eric, and Josh dive into an unplanned yet emotional episode! A candid, unscripted conversation among the hosts about various topics, including upcoming streaming content, personal updates, and emotional themes explored through movies. They also chat about an upcoming futuristic gala, discuss the complexities of grief, and debate their differing views on movies like Beetlejuice and Manchester by the Sea. Get ready for laughs, tears, and everything in between, including...

In this episode, Eric, Josh, and New Mexico Drew discuss the movie The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) that is streaming on Peacock. They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ rubric—held in thought, laughed, and moved to tears—to argue that the movie/show/documentary is a full watch while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives. In this episode, Eric, Josh, and New Mexico Drew dive into The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, starring Nicolas Cage...

In this episode, Eric and Josh engage in a laid-back conversation covering various topics. They share insights on the importance of enjoying movies without overanalyzing them, discuss recommendations from listeners, and share their thoughts on current and upcoming films, including 'Watchmen,' 'Nosferatu,' and the now streaming on MAX 'Furiosa.' They also highlight the range and potential of actors like Timothée Chalamet and Florence Pugh and debate the impact of actors like Leonardo...

In this episode, Josh and Eric discuss the intriguing legal drama 'Presumed Innocent' and its captivating finale. They share their thoughts on the standout performances of the cast, especially by Bill Camp and Peter Sarsgaard. The duo also highlights several new and upcoming streaming releases, including 'Kingdom of Heaven,' 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' 'World War Z,' 'The Fall Guy,' 'The Bike Riders,' and anticipated shows like 'House of the Dragon' and 'Only Murders in the...

In this episode, New Mexico Drew makes his podcast debut! NMD and Eric delve into their passion for movies and music. They discuss their favorite movies of 2024, with highlights like 'Dune II,' 'Furiosa,' and 'Civil War,' while touching on the significance of various cinematic experiences. They debate the best needle drops in movies, including iconic scenes from 'XXX' starring Vin Diesel and 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.' The conversation ends with their eagerly anticipated films for the...

Kelly is back on the Sweet & Condensed podcast for another episode of ✨ Kelly’s Pick ✨ In this episode, Kelly and her co-hosts, Eric and Josh, discuss The Summer I Turned Pretty, a TV series streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The description reads: “Belly Conklin is about to turn 16, and she’s headed to her favorite place in the world, Cousins Beach, to spend the summer with her family and the fishers. Belly’s grown up a lot over the past year, and she feels that this summer will be...

In this episode, Josh and Eric are joined by guests Jeremy Torres, Skylar Neri, and Noah Monagle for a Living A Stream segment explore the wide-ranging filmography and lasting influence of Adam Sandler.  They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears — while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives.  The discussion spans from iconic comedies like 'Happy Gilmore' and 'Big Daddy' to...

In this episode, Josh and Eric discuss their caffeine habits and Apple TV, HBO Max, Hulu, and Netflix, focusing on new releases and what’s leaving soon.  They express their excitement for the upcoming season of 'The Bear' on Hulu and delve into their favorite horror directors. They also touch on their respective movie tastes, upcoming movie picks, and Kelly's distrust in Eric's movie selections. The episode wraps up with plans for future segments. 00:00 Coffee Addiction Confessions 00:14...

In this episode, Eric and Josh switch things up and announce podcast changes. The major one being this podcast feed will now be called The Sweet and Condensed Podcast! Like the newsletter, socials, and website. Eric and Josh dive into a wide range of topics including their personal experiences, humorous anecdotes, movie and TV recommendations, and exciting updates for their podcast. They discuss everything from weird drink concoctions, allergies, childhood favorites, and quirky personal...

In this episode, Eric and Josh discuss MoviePass, MovieCrash, a documentary on MAX. They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears — while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives. The description on MAX for MoviePass, MovieCrash reads: “A look behind the meteoric rise and stranger-than-fiction implosion of MoviePass, the infamous theatrical movie subscription service..” Eric Harrison...

In this episode, Eric and Josh discuss One Day, a limited TV series on Netflix. They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears — while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives. The description on Netflix for One Day reads: “A ‘flawless rom-com you’ll fall for, hard,’ this ‘highly bingeable’ love story features two ‘extraordinary’ lead performances, rave the Guardian.” In this episode,...

In this episode, Eric and Josh discuss One Day, a limited TV series on Netflix. They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears — while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives. The description on Netflix for One Day reads: “A ‘flawless rom-com you’ll fall for, hard,’ this ‘highly bingeable’ love story features two ‘extraordinary’ lead performances, rave the Guardian.” 00:00 Planet,...

We miss Kelly, too. In this episode, Eric and Josh discuss Sound of Metal, a movie streaming on Amazon Prime. They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears — while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives. The description on Amazon Prime for Sound of Metal reads: “Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career...

Ready to relive the sparkly magic (and teen angst) of Twilight? KELLY IS BACK!! By popular demand, and this time, she is the host as this is a special episode: ✨ Kelly’s Pick ✨ In this episode, Kelly and her guests Eric and Josh talk about Twilight (Saga kinda) a movie streaming on Hulu. They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears — while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives....

In this episode, Josh picks three movies/shows from each of the streaming platforms MAX, HULU, and Netflix that were added in April that will leave you thinking, make you laugh, and make you cry. The think, laugh, cry rubric is from the Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We had to push back our episode with our most requested guest but it is still happening! We will be chatting Twilight (2008), and whether you enjoy this movie or not, we promise to deliver a fun and entertaining episode. Stay...

In this episode, Eric and Josh talk about Dune, AND MISPRONOUNCE SO MANY NAMES WE’RE SO SORRY, a movie streaming on MAX & Hulu They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears — while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives. The description on MAX for Dune reads: “The son of a noble family travels to a dangerous planet to ensure the future of his people in this visually stunning...

In this episode, Eric and Josh talk about Past Lives, a movie streaming on Paramount+ (SHOWTIME). They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears — while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives. The description on Peacock TV for Past Lives reads: “Childhood sweethearts, after decades apart, reunite for one fateful week.”  What to expect: Fresh from the IMAX experience: Dune: Part...

In this episode, Eric and Josh talk about The Holdovers, a movie streaming on Peacock TV. They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears — while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives. The description on Peacock TV for The Holdovers reads: “Forced to spend Christmas break at his prep school, a curmudgeonly instructor develops an unlikely bond with a troubled student and the head...