A Couple of Brain Cells

6. The Rise and Fall and Rise (?) of Game of Thrones

This week Kyle and Amelia go full nerd to discuss the legacy of the television show, Game of Thrones. See more from this week on our social media: https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells Sources: “A Game of Thrones.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Game_of_Thrones [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Game_of_Thrones] “George R.R. Martin.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_R._R._Martin [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_R._R._Martin] Macdonald, Fiona. “Who inspired the Game of Thrones Creator?” BBC, https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20140826-who-inspired-george-rr-martin [https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20140826-who-inspired-george-rr-martin] “Game of Thrones.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones#cite_note-54 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones#cite_note-54] Grossman, Lev. “The American Tolkien,” TIME, https://web.archive.org/web/20081229125934/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0%2C9171%2C1129596%2C00.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20081229125934/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0%2C9171%2C1129596%2C00.html] Grubbs, Jefferson. “‘Game of Thrones’ Had a Tough Path To The Screen.” Bustle, https://www.bustle.com/articles/138322-how-did-game-of-thrones-become-a-tv-show-george-rr-martin-tried-to-write-an [https://www.bustle.com/articles/138322-how-did-game-of-thrones-become-a-tv-show-george-rr-martin-tried-to-write-an]  “Pilot (Game of Thrones).” Game of Thrones Wiki, Fandom.com [http://fandom.com/], https://gameofthrones.fandom.com/wiki/Pilot_(Game_of_Thrones) [https://gameofthrones.fandom.com/wiki/Pilot_(Game_of_Thrones)] “How the Game of Thrones Ending Forces the Viewer to Re-contextualize the Entire Story,” Medium.com [http://medium.com/], https://wethrones.medium.com/how-the-game-of-thrones-ending-forces-the-viewer-to-re-contextualize-the-entire-story-d63bf11cab3e [https://wethrones.medium.com/how-the-game-of-thrones-ending-forces-the-viewer-to-re-contextualize-the-entire-story-d63bf11cab3e] Wired Staff, “Game of Thrones’ Biggest Losers Were the Fans.” Wired, https://www.wired.com/story/game-of-thrones-finale-disappointment/ [https://www.wired.com/story/game-of-thrones-finale-disappointment/]

5. Scandals of The Bachelor Franchise

In this longer episode, Kyle and Amelia discuss some of the biggest scandals to come out of The Bachelor and what those scandals say about the franchise as a whole. Follow us on our social media! https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells Sources: Strause, Jackie. "The Bachelor Franchise Controversies: A Timeline of Bad Behavior and Scandal." The Hollywood Reporter, https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bachelor-scandals-a-timeline-paradise-lincoln-adim-1120729/ Jacob, Arushi, Turkeltaub, Payton, and French, Kennedy. "Biggest Bachelor Nation Scandals: From Taylor Frankie Paul's Domestic Violence Video to Firing Chris Harrison Over Racist Remarks." Variety, https://variety.com/lists/bachelor-bachelorette-scandals-taylor-frankie-paul-chris-harrison/abc-cancels-taylor-frankie-pauls-bachelorette-season-after-domestic-violence-video-surfaces/ Konopka Alonzo, Michelle. "Scandals and Controversies That Hit Bachelor Nation Like a Wrecking Ball." The List, https://www.thelist.com/2135659/scandals-controversies-hit-bachelor-nation-hard/ "The Bachelor (American TV series)." Wikipedia, Wikimedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bachelor_(American_TV_series) Russian, Ale and Beard, Lanford. "Bachelor in Paradise Suspends Production Over Alleged 'Misconduct' - Find Out What Happened." People Magazine, https://people.com/tv/bachelor-in-paradise-suspends-production-over-alleged-misconduct/ Strause, Jackie. "Bachelor in Paradise Star Says Scandal Wouldn't Have Happened If He Were White." The Hollywood Reporter, https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/demario-jackson-interview-what-happened-at-bachelor-paradise-1030267/ TMZ Staff. "The Bachelorette Star DeMario Jackson; 2 Women Sue For Sexual Assault." TMZ, https://www.tmz.com/2022/09/20/bachelorette-demario-jackson-sue-sexual-assault-bachelor-in-paradise/?adid=social-twa "Bachelor Arie Luyendyk Jr. Breaks Up With Becca." Youtube, Uploaded by tvtymes, March 6, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qJG9FPxw14 Schmidt, Mackenzie and Tracy, Brianne. "Bachelor Nation Dans Buy Hilarious Anti-Arie Billboards That Say What Viewers Are Thinking." People Magazine, https://people.com/home/bachelor-fans-buy-hilarious-anti-arie-luyendyk-jr-billboards/ "Tha Bachelorette (Season 14)." Bachelor Nation Wiki, Fandom.com. https://bachelor-nation.fandom.com/wiki/The_Bachelorette_(Season_14) "Colton Underwood." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colton_Underwood Wagmeister, Elizabeth. "Inside 'Bachelorette' Star Hannah Brown's N-Word Controversy." Variety, https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/hannah-brown-n-word-controversy-1234609829/ "The Bachelor (American TV series) season 25." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bachelor_(American_TV_series)_season_25 "Chris Harrison & Rachel Lindsay Talk 'Bachelor' Contestant Rachael Kirkconnell." Youtube, Uploaded by extratv, February 9, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hmY1gSAuRk Patten, Dominic. "Chris Harrison Exits 'Bachelor' Franchise; Rose Withers on 19-Year Run As Hose After Racism Controversy." Deadline, https://deadline.com/2021/06/chris-harrison-leaving-the-bachelor-franchise-controversy-1234771200/

4. Colleen Ballinger and the Ukulele Incident

This week Kyle and Amelia talk all things Colleen Ballinger and of course the mess that is her famous ukulele video. Keep up with us and see visuals from the episodes here: https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells Sources: Jones, CT. "Fans Built Her An Internet Empire. Now They're Tearing It Down." Rolling Stone, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/colleen-ballinger-miranda-sings-youtube-fans-allegations-1234774947/ Mendez, Moises "What to Know About the Controversy Around YouTuber Colleen Ballinger." Time Magazine, https://time.com/6286635/colleen-ballinger-allegations-controversy/ Korto Quioh, April. "on 'cancel culture,' accountability, and being in the writers' room with Miranda Sings." You Owe Me An Apology, Substack.com, https://youowemeanapology.substack.com/p/on-cancel-culture-accountability "Miranda Sings First Video." YouTube, Uploaded by First Vids, May 7, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGw-hHsxgsc "HOW TO USE A DADDY SADDLE!" YouTube, Uploaded by Miranda Sings, February 17, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVfm-oynNyA "Adele - Hello (by Miranda Sings)." YouTube, Uploaded by Miranda Sings, October 29, 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Tfq1hfkP0 "colleen ballinger, stop lying" YouTube, Uploaded by Adam McIntyre, April 28, 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=969KK_Kj38A&t=58s "addressing everything." YouTube, Uploaded by Colleen Vlogs, May 12, 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5AsmKUSaQg&t=456s "colleen." YouTube, Uploaded by blndsundoll4mj, July 23, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj3D_XRowC8&t=49s "I was right about colleen ballinger." YouTube, Uploaded by Adam McIntyre, June 4, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC88nVkj-2U&t=2830s "JAMES BREAKS MIRANDA." YouTube, Uploaded by CheeseyBabyLoue, August 20, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5GMvWzH2IY&t=428s "hi." YouTube, Uploaded by Colleen Vlogs, June 28, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceKMnyMYIMo (THE UKULELE VIDEO) "fall vlog." YouTube, Uploaded by Colleen Vlogs, November 18, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y68rdlC0bls "EXCLUSIVE: Colleen Ballinger tells her side." YouTube, Uploaded by Tea Time w/ Raven & Miranda, November 13, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtBiQn3L_M0&t=1469s Thank you for listening <3

3. Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, and Sabrina Carpenter

This week Kyle and Amelia cover the drama between Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, and Sabrina Carpenter! Keep up with us and see visuals from the episodes here: https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells [https://linktr.ee/acoupleofbraincells] Sources: Dodd, Sophie. "Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett's Relationship Timeline." People Magazine, https://people.com/music/olivia-rodrigo-joshua-bassett-relationship-timeline/ Gulla, Emily . "Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett's rumored relationship timeline." Cosmopolitan Magazine, https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a40752395/olivia-rodrigo-joshua-bassett-relationship-timeline/ "chronically online girl explains Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, & Joshua Bassett lore." Youtube, Uploaded by Nicole Rafiee, January 22, 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB7AlgEEOFY "Joshua Bassett Opens Up About Music, Life, and His 2021..." Youtube, Uploaded by Zach Sang Show, December 22, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu9qMVIOAlQ "Olivia Rodrigo." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Rodrigo "Sabrina Carpenter." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabrina_Carpenter "Joshua Bassett" Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Bassett

2. Don't Worry Darling

This week Kyle and Amelia cover the drama surrounding the production of the film Don't Worry Darling! Follow us on socials! Sources: Bendlin, Karli. “A Complete Timeline of the ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Drama.” People Magazine, people.com/movies/dont-worry-darling-drama-timeline/ Logan, Elizabeth. "Don't Worry Darling: A Timeline of All the Drama." Glamour Magazine, https://www.glamour.com/story/dont-worry-darling-a-timeline-of-all-the-drama D'Alessandro, Anthony and Patten, Dominic. "Olivia Wilde CinemaCon Envelope Mystery: It Was Jason Sudeikis Legal Documents." Deadline, https://deadline.com/2022/04/olivia-wilde-cinemacon-jason-sudeikis-legal-documents-ted-lasso-1235011446/ Lee, Chris. "Don't Worry, Darling, It's Judgement Day." Vulture, https://www.vulture.com/2022/09/can-dont-worry-darling-recover-from-the-bad-press.html Lavietes, Matt. "Shia LaBeouf says 'gay people are scary to me' while claiming homophobia led to Mardi Gras arrest." NBC News, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/shia-labeouf-says-gay-people-are-scary-rcna261156 Gacute, Angilene. "Shia LeBeouf and FKA Twigs' Relationship: What to Know After They Settled Sexual Abuse Lawsuit." OK! Magazine, https://okmagazine.com/p/shia-labeouf-fka-twigs-relationship-timeline/ Fleming Jr, Mike. "Hot Auction Update: 18 Offers On 'Don't Worry Darling' With 'Booksmart's' Olivia Wilde to Star, Direct." Deadline, https://deadline.com/2019/07/olivia-wilde-booksmart-dont-worry-darling-auction-hot-spec-script-1202657914/ "The moment Olivia Wilde was served custody papers at CinemaCon (full video)." Youtube, Uploaded by MovieClips and Mashups, May 2, 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSndGZDgCus