A Lot More Nuanced

Andrew is a Method Actor!

There aren't any rap battles in this episode, but there is a whole lot of laughter when Lindsey & Brittany have an incredible guest: Andrew! Andrew is Brittany's younger brother, and in return for him graciously recording with the pod on his anniversary, this episode is released on his birthday :) Andrew, Brittany, & Lindsey review CXG S1E13: Josh and I Go to Los Angeles! They talk narrative arcs, the function of music in musicals, costume design as part of storytelling, acceptance, and go on just a few tangents. Please note: there are some audio glitches at times in this one. Stick with us! Show notes: * If Books Could Kill: Elon Musk [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elon-musk/id1651876897?i=1000740386838] * Stars on Ice: https://www.starsonice.com/ [https://www.starsonice.com/] * Sunrise on the Reaping trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CINFIAohu4U [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CINFIAohu4U] * Alyssa Liu Gold Medal Skate [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg0h9iZ1ZAg] * Reddit thread for episode; https://www.reddit.com/r/crazyexgirlfriend/comments/48czzi/josh_and_i_go_to_los_angeles_episode_13/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/crazyexgirlfriend/comments/48czzi/josh_and_i_go_to_los_angeles_episode_13/] * Interview with Aline Brosh McKenna: https://www.tvline.com/interviews/crazy-ex-girlfriend-season-1-episode-13-rebecca-josh-kiss-688925/ [https://www.tvline.com/interviews/crazy-ex-girlfriend-season-1-episode-13-rebecca-josh-kiss-688925/] * Danny Jolles on auditioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGprA8g6-Bs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGprA8g6-Bs] * Epic Rap Battles of History [https://www.youtube.com/EpicRapBattles/videos] * City of Bell scandal [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Bell_scandal] Rate & review us on your favorite podcast platform, and subscribe to never miss an episode! Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast [https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast] Follow us on Instagram: @alotmorenuanced Email us with questions or thoughts: alotmorenuanced@gmail.com [alotmorenuanced@gmail.com] Link to CXG YouTube Channel to watch music videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc]

There's A Lot Brittany Should Not Be Googling!

Brittany & Lindsey review CXG S1, E12: Josh and I Work on a Case! They talk about group hangs, the allure of free drinks & apps in your 20s, and how everybody in this episode be schemin'. Along the way they also consider all of the characters' lies & denial and/or they're attempts at impossible missions. Show notes: * Fake eyelid conversation on Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/crazyexgirlfriend/comments/1pdwyfw/fake_eyelids_were_these_a_thing_before_or_did_cxg] * Artemis II: https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-ii-multimedia/ [https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-ii-multimedia/] * One "Maintenance Phase" episode related to supplements [https://maintenancephase.buzzsprout.com/1411126/episodes/18666557-the-diet-crimes-of-metabolife] * What We Do in the Shadows [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.hulu.com/series/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-0b10c46a-12f0-4357-8a00-547057b49bac&ved=2ahUKEwjd1sXkkaCUAxX7F1kFHU3-B4kQFnoECDwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1etyo1reG1Utw606p-JW0B] * Shakira's Suerte: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Rwz6zBJSE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Rwz6zBJSE] * The "one bed" trope: https://sewhitebooks.com/2024/06/book-tropes-oh-no-looks-like-theres-only-one-bed/ [https://sewhitebooks.com/2024/06/book-tropes-oh-no-looks-like-theres-only-one-bed/] * "Trouble" from The Music Man film [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hk1KSxzfcg] * Schmigadoon! [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://tv.apple.com/us/show/schmigadoon/umc.cmc.1tqmf2znhr4oui4vo69ircyui&ved=2ahUKEwi0zoDikqCUAxWUMlkFHUEkCgYQFnoECFoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1ewyXHc94FyzlRj1jrzaM7] * Sesame Street "Bubble Fun": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxwwLV5DivU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxwwLV5DivU] Rate & review us on your favorite podcast platform, and subscribe to never miss an episode! Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast [https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast] Follow us on Instagram: @alotmorenuanced Email us with questions or thoughts: alotmorenuanced@gmail.com [alotmorenuanced@gmail.com] Link to CXG YouTube Channel to watch music videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc]

Carley Feels the Cringe!

Brittany & Lindsey bring their first guest, CARLEY, on the podcast to recap CXG Season 1, Episode 11: That Text Was Not Meant for Josh! They talk Carley & Brittany lore, clogging, locking yourself out or leaving the house unlocked, & all the pop culture! They also review themes of accountability, the lengths we go to to be seen, and whether Josh is an Android or iPhone user. Show notes: * Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast [https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510282/pop-culture-happy-hour] * Once On This Island [https://playbill.com/production/once-on-this-islandcircle-in-the-square-theatre-2017-2018] * Clogging [https://www.instagram.com/gardinerbrothers?igsh=MWMwbXlzODhsazZvcA%253D%253D] * Steve Monroe [https://stevenmonroe.net/] * Somebody Somewhere TV show [https://play.hbomax.com/show/f1e64d9c-cd12-4254-b980-7442ab8d82d3] * Fresh Air interview with Jeff Hiller [https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/g-s1-82256/fresh-air-for-aug-12-2025-jeff-hillers-big-break-came-in-his-40s] * Pluribus [https://tv.apple.com/us/show/pluribus/umc.cmc.37axgovs2yozlyh3c2cmwzlza] * SpongeBob Opposite Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-Iveaww5WM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-Iveaww5WM] * Phubbing: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12538237/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12538237/] * Info on parts work [https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/10/25/nx-s1-5055753/parts-work-therapy-internal-family-systems-anxiety] * Info on S2 of Jury Duty [https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/jury-duty-season-two-company-retreat-review] * Dropout TV [https://www.dropout.tv/] * Taskmaster [https://taskmaster.tv/] * The Traitors [https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/the-traitors] * Top Chef: Carolinas [https://www.bravotv.com/top-chef] * Slayers, Every One of Us book [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250286246/slayerseveryoneofus/] Rate & review us on your favorite podcast platform, and subscribe to never miss an episode! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast [https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast] Instagram: @alotmorenuanced Email us with questions or thoughts: alotmorenuanced@gmail.com [alotmorenuanced@gmail.com] Link to CXG YouTube Channel to watch music videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc]

Lindsey Should Get a Tattoo of the Infinity Sign!

Lindsey & Brittany recap and review CXG Season 1, Episode 10: I'm Back at Camp with Josh! After checking in on astrological influences, they explore themes around feminism, gender dynamics, and the awkward butterflies and vulnerability of adolescence. They also talk about their love of slang, etymology, innuendo, and the importance of a good party spread. *Please note, there are at times be some audio problems in this recording. Apologies! Show notes: * "Dive Bar" astrology podcast [https://inkblotastrology.com/inkblot-astrology-podcast] * Ms. Rachel potty training video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXKsou9UmfY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXKsou9UmfY] * Booby Moon weaning book: https://penguinbookshop.com/book/9780473581503 [https://penguinbookshop.com/book/9780473581503] * Amusement/water parks: Kings Island [https://www.sixflags.com/kingsisland], Emerald Pointe [https://emeraldpointe.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23355522943&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyr3OBhD0ARIsALlo-Olpb0D9xgtt8JKHmpWUwrn4DT9zlpqppIauvKBcE0w_zr4emAk-2LgaAmF-EALw_wcB] * Judy Blume interview on "Fresh Air", including conversation on Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret: https://www.npr.org/2023/04/24/1171654623/judy-blume [https://www.npr.org/2023/04/24/1171654623/judy-blume] * Tristan & Isolde film: https://www.amazon.com/Tristan-Isolde-Blu-ray-James-Franco/dp/B06WGRK9KT [https://www.amazon.com/Tristan-Isolde-Blu-ray-James-Franco/dp/B06WGRK9KT] * Murderbot: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/murderbot/umc.cmc.5owrzntj9v1gpg31wshflud03 [https://tv.apple.com/us/show/murderbot/umc.cmc.5owrzntj9v1gpg31wshflud03] * Sinners film: https://play.hbomax.com/movie/2a072173-2bac-43ba-9933-10eba021ed96 [https://play.hbomax.com/movie/2a072173-2bac-43ba-9933-10eba021ed96] * Mon Rovîa: https://www.instagram.com/monroviaboy/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/monroviaboy/?hl=en] Rate & review us on your favorite podcast platform, and subscribe to never miss an episode! Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast [https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast] Follow us on Instagram: @alotmorenuanced Email us with questions or thoughts: alotmorenuanced@gmail.com [alotmorenuanced@gmail.com] Link to CXG YouTube Channel to watch music videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc]

Brittany Gets Really Nerdy!

Brittany & Lindsey review CXG Season 1, Episode 9: I'm Going to the Beach with Josh and His Friends! (aka the Party Bus episode). Along the way they talk about Mercury retrograde, give hot takes about listening to music, the central relational paradox, and how it's painful to look at the painful stuff. Show notes: * Current Mercury Retrograde: https://www.almanac.com/content/mercury-retrograde-dates [https://www.almanac.com/content/mercury-retrograde-dates] * Reddit thread on difference between stockings, tights, & pantyhose [https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/17c9t53/whats_the_difference_between_pantyhose_stockings/] * Entertainment Weekly review of episode [https://ew.com/recap/crazy-ex-girlfriend-season-1-episode-9/] * Passive Progressive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AugZd7fvv_8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AugZd7fvv_8] * Quick info on the central relational paradox: https://www.bloomingtoncenterforconnection.org/2024/10/the-central-relational-paradox/ [https://www.bloomingtoncenterforconnection.org/2024/10/the-central-relational-paradox/] Other pop culture mentioned: Taylor Swift's You're on Your Own Kid; Def Leppard's Pour Some Sugar on Me; The Pitt; The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle; Fourth Wing; St. Denis Medical; and The Burbs Rate & review us on your favorite podcast platform, and subscribe to never miss an episode! Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast [https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast] Follow us on Instagram: @alotmorenuanced Email us with questions or thoughts: alotmorenuanced@gmail.com [alotmorenuanced@gmail.com] Link to CXG YouTube Channel to watch music videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc]