We got a great mix of topics this week! First we start with a little Friendship Catch Up (0:49), before jumping into Survivor 45 (11:26). Then we recap the latest The Challenge 39 episodes (27:35) before moving on to films! We review Napoleon (37:44), Thanksgiving (49:48), and The Hunger Games Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (53:03). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:14:12).

It’s time for another movie review episode and the theme this week is high school hijinks movies. First we reminisce about our high school days and if we had any movie worthy moments. Then Kayla drives around Austin with a paddle in her hand with a review of Dazed and Confused (9:33). Then Justin plots his revenge with a twist with his review of Do Revenge (33:51). As always, we end with our Swarley Of The Week (52:30).

As Thanksgiving approaches , there can be a lot of challenges we may have to face…from googling how to roast a turkey to finding space to fit your uncle’s new girlfriend. And that’s why this week’s episode is all about our favorite reality show, The Challenge! Joined by fellow Challenge fan, Cayla, we catch up a little (0:24) before reminiscing about past seasons, missed contestants, and debate who could replace TJ as host (4:42). Then we dive into the latest season of The Challenge 39:...

“Nice to meet you, where you been? I could show you incredible things” This week is all about reviewing the latest music and film drops. We start by reviewing 1989 (Taylor's Version) (1:50) and how it fares in 2023. Then we chat about Killers of The Flower Moon (13:31), Priscilla (37:04), and The Marsh King's Daughter (44:48). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:03).

Another week, another round of reality tv talk! This week we wrap up The Challenge USA 2 (1:39), and Love Is Blind S5 (26:36). Then we chat about Survivor 45 (39:51) and Big Brother 25 ( 51:22). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:01:55).

Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion on sensitive topics including death, suicide, and addiction. This week Kayla and Chit reviewed Mike Flanagan’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” and why it was a great literary ode to Poe and end to his creative tenure at Netflix. Afterwards , they both sat down for a vulnerable and open discussion on grief, faith, and fear stemming from their own past experiences brought out by the genius of Mike Flanagan’s horror based tv...

It’s Kayla’s favorite time of the year, Halloween! Which means Justin is sitting out this week so the ladies can talk all things horror! Joined by special guests Chit and Cayla, we chat about how we first got into the horror genre, how its changed over the years, and when the last time we were scared watching a horror movie. Then we review The Nun 2 (25:02), M3gan (31:17), Talk To Me (38:00), Knock at the Cabin (44:36), Infinity Pool (47:19), Totally Killer (53:08), and Scream VI (56:58)....

“In war, if you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'.” This week we are covering the Paramount+ military drama Special Ops: Lioness (1:31). We talk about our overall thoughts on the relationships and absurd events of the season before giving a character breakdown and highs and lows of the season (25:33). As always we end with our SOTW (54:42). Oh, and listen to the end for a Chitlin Infiltration (1:00:29).

This week we return to Peridea to finish Ahsoka Ep-5-8. But before that, we get to an important discussion on the topic of…socks (3:10). Then we talk about how we felt about Ahsoka Season 1, where we felt it lacking and what we hope to see in the future for our rebels (7:15). Then we embrace spooky season by reviewing A Haunting In Venice (42:02). As always we end with our SOTW (49:42).

As we head into the fall season, we just aren’t ready to say goodbye to reality tv. Especially with new season premieres. We start you out this week catching up with The Challenge USA 2 (4:19), Love Is Blind S5 (20:59), Survivor 45 (1:08:33), andBig Brother 25 (1:18:08). Always, we end with our SOTW (1:28:41).

It’s time for our movie review episode and this week’s theme is Best Picture Oscar Winners! Justin evaluates class warfare in Korea with his review of Parasite (9:51). Kayla relates to her Sicilian heritage (minus the mob) with her review of The Godfather (36:04). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:13:47).

“When you pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too.” This week is all about the great Denzel Washington and his action franchise, The Equalizer. First we discuss the films that introduced us to Denzel and our favorite of his films. Then we unfold our napkins and grab a weapon as we break down The Equalizer 1 (11:09), The Equalizer 2 (24:52), and The Equalizer 3 (41:53). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:03:25).

“Sometimes even the right reasons have the wrong consequences.” This week we head join the rebels to save Ezra with our coverage of Ahsoka! First we discuss our familiarity with the Star Wars Animated Shows (1:30) before jumping into episodes 1-4 of Ahsoka (3:12). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:06:48).

When reality gets to be too much, we turn to television. And watch other people’s reality! This week we jump into The Challenge USA 2 (10:13) and who we are rooting for this season. Then Kayla breaks down the Below Deck: Down Under drama (33:20) and why job related shows are fun to watch. After, Justin leads into Big Brother 25 (39:47) and the baffling moves by players and Kayla grosses everyone out with My Strange Addiction: Still Addicted (1:03:54). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:09:22).

It’s time for another movie review episode and this week’s theme is Buddy Movies! Justin jumps in the car for a road-trip to Mexico with his review of Thelma & Louise (7:31). Then Kayla heads to Aspen with a briefcase to review Dumb & Dumber (32:02). As always, we end with our SOTW (47:23).

“YES, CHEF!” This week we catch-up on our latest happenings (1:00) before heading to Chicago to discuss The Bear S2! First we discuss the overall season and highlight special episodes “Honeydew”, “Forks”, and “Fishes” (10:02). Then we go character by character to discuss arcs, growth, and favorite moments (42:03). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:16:39).

“Hi, Barbie!” This week we attended the cinematic event of the year, Barbenheimer! A double feature of Barbie and Oppenheimer in one day! To start off, we catch-up and chat about the fun of seeing both films and why we picked the order we did. (0:31) Then we rollerblade to Barbieland to gab about all things Barbie, what we liked and didn’t like, the genius of Greta Gerwig, and so much more (12:45). After we have kenough, we head to our local physics lab to discuss Oppenheimer. We try describe...

Your mission, should you choose to accept it….IT’S THE MISSION IMPOSSIBLE EPISODE! We watched all seven films, including the latest Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One. First we talk about the franchise and its success, including a Tom Cruise corner (7:08). We also debate what components are necessary for a Mission Impossible movie (12:15). Finally, we each rank and review every Mission Impossible film and what we loved and laughed at (16:29). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:24:58).

To start the episode, Justin takes a minute to thank everyone who listened to the episode last week and your continuous support (0:18). Then we each dive into our Best Top 5 tv shows of 2023 (so far!) and what we have missed and are looking forward to later this year (5:10). As always, we end with our SOTW (56:32).

This week’s episode is different than our usual episodes as Justin is joined by his wife, Caitlin to share a personal update on their son, Sebastian “Bash” Robert Chiera, who was born an angel. They discuss their experience and how they have been navigating through this difficult loss together (0:19). Unsurprisingly, one way has been to get lost in the healing power of film and tv, so they discuss what they have watched recently (20:01). Finally, they share closing remarks on their beautiful...

This week is all about superhero movies, with a special guest, Craig aka Swarley. First we chat about the state of Superhero movies and what we like about them (0:27). Then we each draft 10 superhero movies, with a few surprises (11:23). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:13:30).

“Make it Work”, “That’s Hot”, “The Tribe has Spoken”, “Will You Accept This Rose?”, “Expect the Unexpected”, “GTL”…..can you guess what this week’s episode is about from these quotes? Reality tv! This week we are joined by returning guest, Cayla as we draft our favorite reality tv shows (5:44). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:02:08).

It’s time for another movie review and our theme is out of this world. Aliens! Justin grabs a horse, repressed monkey trauma, and a spare kite and heads to California with his review of Nope (8:15). Kayla gets drafted to Montana to defy gravity and learn another language with her review of Arrival (27:48). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:00:03).

“Change Isn’t About Trying To Be Perfect…Perfection Sucks. Perfect Is Boring.” We start today’s episode with a little chit chat (0:37) before it’s time to say goodbye to Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond. We recap the end of Ted Lasso S3 (8:34) and our favorite diamond dogs. Then we learn that it’s okay to be afraid, sometimes fear can be the best teacher! It’s time for our Fast X review (36:12)! Is the Fast and Furious series heading towards a deserving end or will it go down in flames? Actually,...

It’s the end of prestige tv for some of our favorite shows. We say goodbye to HBO’s Succession as we discuss the series finale and how the Roys ended up (0:47). Then we chat about the season 2 finale of Yellowjackets and if the mysteries of the woods still have us hooked (1:01:47). As always, we end with our SOTW (1:19:42).