First the Thing Podcast

Valentine's Day Special: "Any com in that rom?"

Surprise!!! Happy Valentine’s Day! Hadley and Suzy pop in for a chat about rom-coms, the Day of Love, and our cultural perceptions of comedy vs. drama. Enjoy!! We’ll be back with more in the spring.

Pop Culture Corner: All of the Flub-Ups

Another special episode! Your hosts discuss what makes certain blooper reels so much funnier than others, and as usual, conversation veers into other realms, including the differences between subtitles and dubbing for films. This is the last episode of the season - thank you all for listening, and we'll be back in 2021!

#18: Everything is Spoilers

Hadley and Suzy discuss the idea that we’re always retelling the same stories, as evidenced by the concept of the Hero’s Journey and its tropes and archetypes. The discussion leads to analysis of a wide range of media, from rom-coms to cartoons to Jordan Peele’s “Us.”

#17: Peter Parker is Hannah Montana

Hadley and Suzy discuss their opinions on Hollywood's fascination with sequels and reboots, from A Star is Born to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and more!

#16: Pavlov-ing All of Us

In a shocking turn of events, Hadley and Suzy do some speculating! This week is all about binge watching-- Is it bad for you? Does it change our expectations for the TV-watching experience? Have a listen and let us know what you think!