Maude - Maude's Dilemma -- Munchie

Parks and Recreation - Season 1 -- Couch Potato

Off to Pawnee, Indiana! For this Couch Potato, we are covering Parks and Recreation, season 1! We discuss the first season weirdness that mostly comes from it trying to be too much like The Office. We talk about Leslie being over zealous and that coming back to bite her as well as her need for her mother’s approval. We also chat about Andy’s character and how he is completely awful to Ann. Join us as we dive into this popular sitcom!  Trigger Warnings:  harassment; child endangerment; sexism; racism; indigenous depiction and mentions; alcohol use; nepotism; sexual predator mention; sexual imagery; nudity; acts of blackmail; familial/coworker/friendship strain

Maude - Maude's Dilemma -- Munchie

Time to talk about some TV history! This Munchie episode we are talking about season 1, episodes 9 and 10 of Maude, called “Maude’s Dilemma”. This sitcom two-parter is the first TV show to discuss abortion and it did so back in 1972 before Roe v. Wade became federal law (which has since been overturned). We chat about the many positions and opinions that are presented in these episodes. We also talk about how it is still a product of its time, especially with Bea Arthur’s character Maude’s mindset. Join us as we talk about this Norman Lear sitcom!

Sanctuary - Hangover -- Munchie

For our first Munchie episode, Braless Watch is covering a fun Sci-Fi TV show called Sanctuary, specifically Season 3’s Episode 12 called “Hangover”! We chat about why Lily chose this show and this particular episode for our first. Beth talks about her initial reaction since she hadn’t seen the show before now. Lastly, We discuss how this episode’s retracing steps of the team storyline is used in other Sci-Fi TV shows. Tune in our amusing discussion of this easy watching show!

1 Year Anniversary Special! (Bonus Episode)

It’s party time!! Braless Watch has been around for a whole year! In this 1st anniversary special episode, we celebrate ourselves as well as unveil our new format with shorter episodes called Munchies and the longer episodes called Couch Potatoes! We also play a surprise game with quotes over the year that only Lily knew about! Come celebrate with us!  Trigger warnings: None, we are talking about the podcast and playing a game!

Interview with the Vampire - Season 1 -- Couch Potato

Gothic Vampires! Drama Queens! This week we are discussing season 1, Interview with the Vampire! We chat about Louis’ duality with humanity and Lestat’s uses of humans as food or entertainment. We examine how Claudia was a distraction for both Louis and Lestat until she went on her own journey. Lastly, we talk about the fabulous sets, brilliant acting, and captivating writing in this AMC original. Join us for our analysis of this gothic horror show! Come to me… Trigger warnings: aging issues; racial constructs; racism; body excrement mentions; blood; violence; disability visibility; sex work; religious constructs; heteronormative constructs; mental health; smoking; grooming behaviors; lying/deception; LGBTQIA+ constructs; sexual content; suicide imagery; familial strain; graphic imagery/violence; fire imagery; warning for sounds; animal cruelty; intimate partner violence; impalement; child abuse depiction What is the artwork in Louis’ Dubai apartment? https://www.thepopverse.com/tv-interview-with-the-vampire-production-design-decor-amc-deep-dive [https://www.thepopverse.com/tv-interview-with-the-vampire-production-design-decor-amc-deep-dive]