Episodes
We’re done with opening night - and the Menkies? - on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS)! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 12: Second Chances.
Published 07/31/21
It’s opening night again on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS)! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 11: Showtime.
Published 07/27/21
Grab your risotto — It’s time to talk High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS). Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 10: Transformation.
Published 07/17/21
We’re back after taking an episode off! Xandra and Junie catch up (briefly) on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS) Season 2 Episode 8: Most Likely To, and then discuss favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 9: Spring Break.
Published 07/13/21
Gooood morning East High! It’s time for a double dance-off in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS). Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 7: The Field Trip.
Published 06/26/21
Time for some awkward improv on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS)! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 6: Yes, And.
Published 06/19/21
In case you didn’t get the hints, it’s Carlos’s birthday in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS)! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 5: The Quinceañero.
Published 06/12/21
Are we taking High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (aka HSMTMTS) for Granted? Never! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts of Season 2 Episode 4: The Storm.
Published 06/06/21
We have a Beauty and the Beast cast on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series! Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts, the events of Season 2 Episode 2: Typecasting.
Published 05/24/21
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is back! And so are Xandra and Junie to discuss their favorite parts, and Beauty and the Beast casting predictions for Season 2. They discuss the events of Season 2 Episode 1: New Year’s Eve.
Published 05/19/21
Xandra and Junie will miss Lara Jean!! In this recap of To All The Boys: Always And Forever (Netflix), they celebrate character development, discuss changes from the book, question whether there should be a TATB 4, and feel bad for Peter Kavinsky, who got recruited to play for a fake lacrosse team.
Published 02/14/21
Xandra and Junie enjoy High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special (DisneyPlus). They share favorite moments from this festive selection of holiday songs, their American Girl wish lists of Christmases past, and some Chorus Cow Called It predictions for HSMTMTS Season 2.
Published 12/22/20
Baby-Sitters Club, Sisters Speaking! Xandra and Junie discuss The Baby-Sitters Club (Netflix, 2020) Season 1 Episode 1: Kristy’s Great Idea. Featuring their own BSC origin story, meeting Ann M. Martin, and being Claudia Rising. It’s time for some serious nostalgia.
Published 11/14/20
Xandra and Junie talk outfits, authenticity, and (of course) character development in Season One of Emily in Paris (Netflix). With suggested notes (and hope) for Season Two. Is it fantasy or is it FOMO? Junie breaks down the complications of this show’s production history, and explains the evolutionary nuances of being a ‘basic bitch’ to her expat sister. This episode is also secretly our Gossip Girl coverage, so XOXO.
Published 10/26/20
Xandra and Junie love 'Feel the Beat’ (Netflix, 2020)! This family friendly, feel-good dance competition movie is reassuringly predictable, with a fantastic cast. They discuss April’s journey as a dancer and a person, and this film’s loving balance of strength and vulnerability. Are you a carrot or a banana?
Published 07/31/20
Xandra and Junie revisit a classic! They discuss new favourite parts they never noticed as kids, what holds up, and just how San Francisco this movie is. Featuring Junie’s ‘You Are Good People’ shout-outs to especially kind characters.
Published 04/08/20
Xandra and Junie recap 'To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’, based on the book by Jenny Han. They discuss how this film measures up to the first, Lara Jean living in the fantasy of her life, Korean New Year nostalgia, and the state of Asian representation in film. Plus Junie gives some baking tips. This episode is also an open invitation to Jenny Han and Lulu Wang to have pizza with us in a treehouse any time.
Published 03/07/20
Xandra and Junie recap the latest film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 'Little Women’ (2019, directed by Greta Gerwig). They discuss one of Xandra’s all-time favourite stories, the effects of the shuffled chronology, capes, comfort, and changing minds about Amy March. Writing stories makes them important!
Published 02/07/20
Xandra and Junie discuss their favorite parts and favorite parents of the season finale, and make Chorus Cow Called It predictions for season 2!
Published 01/18/20
Xandra and Junie recap Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Episode 9: Opening Night. They discuss opening night rituals, Big Red appreciation, Ricky’s mom’s boyfriend (UGH), and predictions that are relevant Just For a Moment because the finale is next episode!
Published 01/07/20
Xandra and Junie recap Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Episode 8: The Tech Rehearsal. They discuss characters asserting confidence, uplifting compliments, and the difference between site specific and immersive theatre. This show is our contractually obligated dream sequence!
Published 01/01/20
Xandra and Junie recap Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Episode 7: Thanksgiving. They discuss crossover between the arts and sciences, fresh starts, and fabulous homemade games. *Podcasting about this show is right where we’re supposed to be!*
Published 12/25/19
Xandra and Junie recap Disney+ tv show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Episode 6: What Team?. They discuss jumping photo tips, the value of theatre, and debates about staging. They love to podcast about Truth, Justice, and shows on Disney.
Published 12/18/19