Don't Forget the Chickpeas

Episode 3.13: "Sometimes Scary Things Are Fun"

The long awaited train episode (3.13, “This is A Dark Ride”) is here, and so are our besties, Ellis, KC, and Dylan! We mention sanism, discuss bisexuality, and revisit Cameron’s cast for Deepa’s PLL birthday party. We reminisce about some of our past Halloween costumes and once again remember that Pastor Ted is a parent. Post-feminism is bad, Spencer! We massively fail at coming up with catchy public health slogans, but we make up for it with one about police abolition instead. It’s a good thing Adam Lambert didn’t join us because two of our friends raise some major red flags. Happy ghost train! 👻🚂 READ THE FULL SHOW NOTES HERE! [https://chickpeaspod.com/episode-3-13-sometimes-scary-things-are-fun/] Theme song by Ashok R. Chandran [https://ashokrchandran.com/] and website by Rainbow Forge [https://rainbowforge.dev/]. If you enjoyed this podcast (or even if you didn't), please consider donating to help Rozan and Aboud, two young people in Gaza, to survive and rebuild their lives with their families. You can donate here [https://linktr.ee/rozan_and_aboud].

Episodes 3.10, 3.11, & 3.12: "B Is For Bad"

Today we take on the mighty task of discussing three episodes: 3.10, “What Lies Beneath”, 3.11, “Single Fright Female”, and 3.12, “The Lady Killer”. The vibes between Aria and Ezra are not successfully tense, just sad and weird and boring (per usual). We don’t have interesting things to say about Nate, we just reiterate the anti-Blackness of the plotline. Ali’s bullying is SOOO gay, but we are pro-Paige in these episodes for her suffering, maturity, and baby butch moments. Deepa recounts our previous feelings of betrayal around Toby joining the A team, and we share more thoughts about reality television. Cameron has a thing for uniforms and Deepa is surprisingly the one who brings up Buffy. We keep a secret from you, our dear listeners. READ THE REST OF THE SHOW NOTES HERE [https://chickpeaspod.com/episodes-3-10-3-11-3-12-b-is-for-bad/] Theme song by Ashok R. Chandran [https://ashokrchandran.com/] and website by Rainbow Forge [https://rainbowforge.dev/]. If you enjoyed this podcast (or even if you didn't), please consider donating to help Rozan and Aboud, two young people in Gaza, to survive and rebuild their lives with their families. You can donate here [https://linktr.ee/rozan_and_aboud].

Episodes 3.08 & 3.09: "Beware – This Site Is Cursed"

In this episode we discuss 3.08, “Stolen Kisses”, and 3.09, “The Kahn Game”, with recurring guest, Dylan! Dylan surprises us with musical analysis, we report on Toby wolf watch, and Cameron makes us play another ridiculous PLL game. We apologize for talking so much about Ezra and his boring problems. Deepa discusses Deepa's internalized racism fanfiction, and Dylan pulls a tarot card to answer a very important question. Maybe Meredith could just move out of Rosewood? Or commute to work? We decide that symmetry is inherently gay and that gossip is an important community building activity. You can’t trust cops, Bart. READ THE FULL SHOW NOTES ON OUR WEBSITE [https://chickpeaspod.com/episodes-3-08-3-09-beware-this-site-is-cursed/] Theme song by Ashok R. Chandran [https://ashokrchandran.com/] and website by Rainbow Forge [https://rainbowforge.dev/]. If you enjoyed this podcast (or even if you didn't), please consider donating to help Rozan and Aboud, two young people in Gaza, to survive and rebuild their lives with their families. You can donate here [https://linktr.ee/rozan_and_aboud].

Episodes 3.06 & 3.07: "I Missed My Dolls"

Hi friends! In today’s pod we discuss episodes 3.06, “Remains of the A”, and 3.07, “Crazy”. Season three remains a struggle as the show demonstrates its typical ableism, anti-Blackness, and transphobia. We attempt to reckon with our past as Jason apologists. This episode introduces us to Charlotte and Ken, and the Liars continue to be terrible at placing memorabilia in Ali’s grave. We ponder if the Zack storyline is a deflection from all the other abusers in this show. Deepa thinks about Radley in the horror context, and Cameron is uncharacteristically wrong about more than one thing. It's important to remember that the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards bisexuality!  READ THE REST OF THE SHOW NOTES ON OUR WEBSITE [https://chickpeaspod.com/episodes-3-06-3-07-i-missed-my-dolls/] Theme song by Ashok R. Chandran [https://ashokrchandran.com/] and website by Rainbow Forge [https://rainbowforge.dev/]. If you enjoyed this podcast (or even if you didn't), please consider donating to help Rozan and Aboud, two young people in Gaza, to survive and rebuild their lives with their families. You can donate here [https://linktr.ee/rozan_and_aboud].

Episodes 3.04 & 3.05: "I'm Too Depressed to Work a Zipper"

We are joined by special guest Leslie to talk about 3.04, “Birds of a Feather”, and 3.05, “That Girl Is Poison”! We discuss unrealistically fast party preparation, how horrible and racist the Nate storyline is, and whether the wine moms should just date each other (yes). Leslie educates us on the past and present of psychiatric incarceration in Pennsylvania, which is full of infuriating facts, and we struggle to figure out how Mona got into Radley in the first place. Cameron tries to sell us on her yacht doctor show, and Deepa shares ideas for PLL fanvids that will never be made. Shout out to Leslie’s friend Riley, one of our favorite DFTC fans!  READ THE REST OF THE SHOW NOTES AT OUR WEBSITE [https://chickpeaspod.com/episodes-3-04-3-05-im-too-depressed-to-work-a-zipper/] Theme song by Ashok R. Chandran [https://ashokrchandran.com/] and website by Rainbow Forge [https://rainbowforge.dev/]. If you enjoyed this podcast (or even if you didn't), please consider donating to help Rozan and Aboud, two young people in Gaza, to survive and rebuild their lives with their families. You can donate here [https://linktr.ee/rozan_and_aboud].