Episodes

Yellowjackets: Doomcoming
April 1, 2022

Yellowjackets: Doomcoming

This week we're discussing Yellowjackets episode 9 "Doomcoming". Remember, although we focus primarily on episode 9, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover THE FINALE "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi" and that drops Friday 4/8 Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com . Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!
Feminist Crumbs (10 Things I Hate About You)
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March 30, 2022

Feminist Crumbs (10 Things I Hate About You)

This week we talk about the 1999 10 Things I Hate About You. As Avery so aptly puts it, “These were the feminist crumbs we subsisted on.” That pretty much sums up how we feel about the plot, but we adore the characters and get into why. We also talk about new and old content from Amy Schumer. Avery talks about the“horrifying” and “visceral” movie Fresh and Rosey updates us on the disappointing How I Met Your Father finale. And we wrap it up with Netflix’s top 10. Next week we’ll cover the origin...
Yellowjackets: Flight of the Bumblebee
March 25, 2022

Yellowjackets: Flight of the Bumblebee

This week we're discussing Yellowjackets episode 8 "Flight of the Bumblebee". Remember, although we focus primarily on episode 8, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode nine "Doomcoming" and that drops Friday 4/1 Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com . Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!
You Can Be Both (Miss Congeniality)
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March 23, 2022

You Can Be Both (Miss Congeniality)

This week we talk about the 2000 Sandra Bullock classic Miss Congeniality . We're very confused and conflicted and go on quite a journey. Before that, Avery and Rosey can barely remember what they've been doing but still give updates on soccer and The Bachelor . And we top it off with more Sandra by looking at Oprah Daily's list: 32 Sandra Bullock Movies, Ranked from Worst to Best . Next week we’ll cover the 1999 10 Things I Hate About You Some topics covered: Chelsea League Sanctions Languishin...
Yellowjackets: No Compass
March 18, 2022

Yellowjackets: No Compass

This week we're discussing Yellowjackets episode 7 "No Compass". Remember, although we focus primarily on episode 7, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode eight "Flight of the Bumblebee" and that drops Friday 3/25 Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com . Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!
FROTH feat. a Lovable Rake (Bridgerton)
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March 16, 2022

FROTH feat. a Lovable Rake (Bridgerton)

This week our friend and Bridgerton expert Laura joins us to chat about the shows froth, costumes, takes on race and sex, and possibilities for next season. For what we watched, Rosey gives an update on Abbott Elementary and Avery was busy skiing but still managed to watch Harry Potter again. Anna Delvey and roommate horror stories feature on the Netflix Top 10. Next week we’ll cover the Sandra Bullock absolute classic Miss Congeniality. Some topics covered: Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey talks...
Yellowjackets: Saints
March 11, 2022

Yellowjackets: Saints

This week we tackle Yellowjackets episode 6 "Saints". Remember, although we focus primarily on episode 6, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode seven "No Compass" and that drops Friday 3/18 Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com . Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!
Consumed by Ego (Birdman)
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March 9, 2022

Consumed by Ego (Birdman)

This week we’re diving into the 2015 Oscar winner Birdman. It’s a look at male ego and we dive into why and if that matters. We also get to flex our film school muscles and talk about the camera work, the score, and the acting. Spoiler alert, Rosey didn’t enjoy it and isn’t good at pretending she did. (This is a shorter episode as Avery was both sick and virtual.) Next week we’ll be talking about the Netflix’s Bridgerton (season 1). Some topics covered: Roger Ebert’s Review of Birdman Reddit: Bi...
Yellowjackets: Blood Hive
March 4, 2022

Yellowjackets: Blood Hive

This week we tackle Yellowjackets episode 5 "Blood Hive". Remember, although we focus primarily on episode 5, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode six "Saints" and that drops Friday 3/11 Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com . Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!
Irish Dolphins (Titanic)
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March 3, 2022

Irish Dolphins (Titanic)

This week we’re taking on the truly giant Titanic, a creation of the giant personality (and ego) of James Cameron. (1:38) Rosey is watching Love is Blind. (2:50) Mild Spoilers: Why is everyone into Euphoria? (8:54) Avery's watch updates. (16:45) Rosey has more intel on In From The Cold. (22:20) Diving deep into JC's Titanic . (1:22:40) A History of "Shut Up". (1:25:10) The real people of the Titanic. Next week we’ll analyze the Oscar-winner mind-bending (but is it?) Birdman. Some topics covered:...
Yellowjackets: Bear Down
Feb. 25, 2022

Yellowjackets: Bear Down

And our journey through Yellowjackets continues with episode 4 "Bear Down". Remember, although we focus primarily on the fourth episode, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode five "Blood Hive" and that drops Friday 3/4 Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com . Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!
Everyone is So Teen (Lady Bird)
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Feb. 23, 2022

Everyone is So Teen (Lady Bird)

Avery talks about her newest obsession (hint: not what you’d expect) and Rosey talks about the hidden gem Dollface . Then we dive into Greta Gerwig's Oscar nominated Lady Bird . We look at the ever complicated mother/daughter relationship, the balance between empathy for others and yourself, and the impact adolescent relationships have on you. We wrap up with The 100 Best Romances of All Time according to Entertainment Weekly. Next week we’ll analyze the epic 1998 Oscar winner Titanic. Some top...
Yellowjackets: The Dollhouse
Feb. 18, 2022

Yellowjackets: The Dollhouse

Our rewatch-along of Yellowjackets continues with episode 3 "The Dollhouse." Remember, although we focus primarily on the third episode, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode four "Bear Down" and that drops Friday 2/25 Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com . Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!
Everyone's Pissed About Riff (Jumping the Shark)
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Feb. 16, 2022

Everyone's Pissed About Riff (Jumping the Shark)

This episode contains minor spoilers for Parks and Recreation, One Tree Hill, Friday Night Lights, The Mindy Project, and major spoilers for Archive 81 and Sweet Magnolias (timecode links below) Spoiler alert, Rosey and Avery do a mini deep dive on Archive 81 because there's just so much to SAY. We gotta talk about doubles luge. Rosey watched the absurd Sweet Magnolias. Deep dive into jumping the shark covering shows that fail at it, some shows that pull it off and why. Netflix Top 10 for this ...
Yellowjackets: F Sharp
Feb. 11, 2022

Yellowjackets: F Sharp

Here we go! Our rewatch-along of Yellowjackets continues and this week, we talk about episode 2 called "F Sharp". Although we focus primarily on the second episode, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode three "The Dollhouse" and that drops Friday 2/18. Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com . Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first week of Sandra month!
The Patriarchy is Very Withholding (Female Friendship on Screen)
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Feb. 9, 2022

The Patriarchy is Very Withholding (Female Friendship on Screen)

This week we dive into female friendships on screen. But first we update you on what we watched, Avery has a random one for ya and Rosey is still apathetically watching How I Met Your Father . Then Rosey brings us through the history (spoiler alert: the patriarchy sucks) and then she and Avery share their friendship picks for a few categories: Odd Couple, Unexpected, BFFLs, Ride or Die, and Frenemies. Next week we’ll be looking at shows that aged gracefully compared to those that jump the shark....
Yellowjackets: The Pilot
Feb. 4, 2022

Yellowjackets: The Pilot

BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ! We're pumped to bring you our first watch-along minisode of Yellowjackets’ season premier. Although we focus primarily on the first episode, this contains spoilers for the entirety of season one. Next we cover episode two "F Sharp" and that drops Friday 2/11. Here is the article we mention about trauma response (also major spoilers for the whole season). Sign up for our newsletter at theriftpod.com . Find us on instagram and twitter @theriftpod. See you next week for our first we...
Loose Children (Licorice Pizza)
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Feb. 2, 2022

Loose Children (Licorice Pizza)

On this week’s episode we’re diving into the PT Anderson instant classic Licorice Pizza, only in theaters folks! Only mild spoilers, but we still recommend you go see the movie before you listen to this one. First we catch up on what we’ve been watching, which includes MAJOR spoilers for the new Aubrey Plaza flick Black Bear, but we’ve got chapters now so feel free to skip on ahead. At the end instead of a Netflix Top 10 we look at Slate’s 25 most important characters from the last 25 years (cav...
Find Your People (Web Series)
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Jan. 26, 2022

Find Your People (Web Series)

This week we give an update on what we watched last week (it’s a funky mix), dive into the creation and wonder that is web series from the mid 2000s, and then look at the newest movies added to all streaming services. The web series we chat about are The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo , Quarterlife , Broad City , Awkward Black Girl . Next week, we’re going to be talking about Licorice Pizza. It’s in theaters now if you want to see it (we recommend the theater experience for this one if you...
Pooh Is Kind Of Dumb (Legally Blonde)
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Jan. 19, 2022

Pooh Is Kind Of Dumb (Legally Blonde)

This week we check in on what we’re watching including our obsession with Yellowjackets. Then we dive deep into the 2001 classic Legally Blonde, talking funny things, cringey things, and how fictional stuff ages to become problematic or not. Then we look at Esquire’s top shows of 2021. Listen to the episode here. Next week, we’ll chat about web series, a few of our favorites and the concept in general. If you want, check them out ahead of time: The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo , Quarterl...
We Want a Warm Embrace (Finales)
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Jan. 12, 2022

We Want a Warm Embrace (Finales)

Our deep dive brings us down a winding road of which TV show finales make us feel warm and fuzzy and which ones send us into a rage. We talk about everything from How I Met Your Mother to Supernatural to New Girl to Mad Men . But first, we kick it off with Rosey’s experience crying through Queer Eye Season 6 , then we share all our thoughts about the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special (we have a lot of thoughts), and Avery tells us about her experience watching Philly DA. ...
Lord Above (The Sex Lives of College Girls)
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Jan. 5, 2022

Lord Above (The Sex Lives of College Girls)

Instead of letting Omicron’s presence completely drain your mental energy, listen to us light-heartedly discuss our new favorite show The Sex Lives of College Girls . We mix college nostalgia with contemplations of how seeing these situations on TV provides scripts for how to deal with serious stuff IRL — without letting it break you. We also discuss how The Morning Show is incorporating COVID into their storyline, Harry Potter, and a NOT NETFLIX top ten situation for 2021. Listen to the episode...
I Cancel Toxic (Feel Good)
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Dec. 22, 2021

I Cancel Toxic (Feel Good)

For our last episode of 2021, we dive deep into Feel Good but somehow barely scratch the surface. It’s a joyous emotional rollercoaster that we never want to get off. But before we get there, Avery gives an update on The Power of the Dog and School of Chocolate (she was impressed) and Rosey talks about Single All the Way (she was not impressed) . Some topics covered: The Power of the Dog School of Chocolate Please Like Me Comedians of the World — Mae Martin’s episode Amazing Esquire article abou...
Take the Baby to Ikea (Dave)
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Dec. 15, 2021

Take the Baby to Ikea (Dave)

Welcome back to another episode! First, Rosey discusses her thoughts on the silly Netflix movie A Castle for Christmas , then Avery talks about the very intellectual, nonfictional book Four Lost Cities . But the real focus is Hulu’s Dave ! It’s fun, it’s rowdy, and it’s making us think about cultural appropriation, mental health, and weird dick stuff. Some topics covered: Brooke Shields on Armchair Expert Dave ( season 3 deets ) Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas Four Lost Cities Six Feet Under Tick...