Best Bridget and Pete Podcasts (2025)

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Bridget and Pete - Our Story 1:19:08

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This episode presents a deep dive into the remarkable outdoor adventure moments of your fabulous hosts. Whilst there will be many more stories in the future, this episode begins explaining why we have both have developed life long relationships with the natural world ! The conversation then transcends through colourful wearables, mountains, to ping…

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The Wedding Singer: The Ends Justify The Bits (with Allie Goertz) 1:19:07

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CATEGORY: ENGAGED TO THE WRONG DUDE We're kicking off our new rom-com theme Engaged To The Wrong Dude with the Adam Sandler Drew Barrymore 1998 classic 'The Wedding Singer.' Allie Goertz (Mad Magazine, MST3K) joins us to talk about why we love all the butt grabbing, the pros and cons of blue eye shadow, the insane chemistry between Adam and Drew, f…

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About Time: But Really About Dads (with Jordan Morris) 1:33:15

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CATEGORY: LOVEY DOVEY TIMEY WIMEY Our final movie in the collection of time travel rom-coms is the 2013 gentle charmer, About Time, starring Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams. And for this sweet but meandering movie, we're joined by writer and podcaster Jordan Morris (Jordan, Jesse, Go!, Free With Ads, Bubble, Youth Group) who brings up PG-13 Sex…

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Meet Cutie Bonus Episode: Palm Springs 15:45

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SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE BONUS EPISODE Listen to the beginning of an exclusive bonus episode for our Podstruck Patreon subscribers AKA our Meet Cuties covering the 2020 time loop rom-com, Palm Springs. Chelsea and Elena discuss how this Hulu movie builds on Groundhog Day and yet finds ways to make the time loop feel completely fresh. It's a movie jam-p…

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Groundhog Day: The Devil Sells Insurance 1:33:57

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CATEGORY: LOVEY DOVEY TIMEY WIMEY The time travel rom-coms venture into time loops this week with the groundbreaking philosophical masterpiece, Groundhog Day, a movie that destroyed the friendship of Bill Murray and Harold Ramis but made America fall in love. Chelsea and Elena talk about the days they wish they could repeat forever, whether Ned Rye…

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Kate & Leopold: Meg Ryan Meets The Matrix (with Demi Adejuyigbe) 1:23:48

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CATEGORY: LOVEY DOVEY TIMEY WIMEY To kick off our new collection of time travel rom-coms, we're joined by comedian Demi Adejuyigbe (The Good Place, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Gilmore Guys) to cover our third Meg Ryan movie - 'Kate & Leopold.' We rewatch this underrated movie about a Duke in the 1870s (Hugh Jackman) falling through a port…

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#068 - Nate Peters - Did You Try to Be Straight? 45:38

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Send us a text Nate Peters is a gay Christian and the co-host of the itriedtobestraight podcast. I went on their podcast last year and wanted to hear his story on mine. In this episode, we discuss his journey coming out in the church, how he has come to accept himself today, and his experience at Bethel School of Ministry. Find Nate here: https://w…

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Just Friends: In 2005 Everyone Hated Women 1:26:23

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CATEGORY: BFFS WHO ARE DTF For the final rom-com in our friends-to-lovers theme BFF's Who Are DTF, we watch the 2005 Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris movie 'Just Friends.' This movie is a throwback to a time where the worst thing that could happen to a guy was getting "friendzoned" since apparently women were only suitable as friends if you got…

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Always Be My Maybe: All Hail Keanu (with Alex Song-Xia) 1:15:51

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CATEGORY: BFFS WHO ARE DTF This week we are joined by comedian Alex Song-Xia (The Tonight Show, Rick & Morty, Praise Petey) to cover the next rom-com in our BFFs Who Are DTF bucket, "Always Be My Maybe." This movie has an all-star cast with Ali Wong, Randall Park, Michelle Buteau, and an Oscar worthy cameo by Keanu Reeves! We cover whether Randall …

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Meet Cutie Bonus Episode: Upcoming Rom-Com Sequels, Reboots, & Adaptations We Can't Wait To Watch! 21:06

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SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE BONUS EPISODE Listen to the first 20 minutes of an exclusive bonus episode for our Podstruck Patreon subscribers AKA our Meet Cuties where we talk about all the upcoming rom-com sequels, reboots, adaptations, and more that we can't wait to watch! We pitch the stories that we want to see in the sequel to My Best Friend's Wedding…

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#067 - Pete Enns - Rethinking How We Read the Bible 1:11:35

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Send us a text Pete Enns is an American biblical scholar and theologian. He has written several books and hosts The Bible for Normal People podcast. In this episode, we talk about what led him to reevaluate his understanding of the Bible, why some Christians feel the need to “defend Scripture,” and how viewing the Bible as a rulebook can limit peop…

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When Harry Met Sally: Call Nora Ephron Your Daddy (with Julius Sharpe) 1:12:38

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CATEGORY: BFFS WHO ARE DTF Today is the 50th episode of Podstruck! And to celebrate, Elena and Chelsea are rewatching arguably the best rom-com of all time, 'When Harry Met Sally.' We are joined by writer Julius Sharpe (Family Guy, Ted, Making History) to discuss the magic of Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal and why movie studio execs might have been ner…

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Clueless: Just Make Them Not Siblings (with Lily Sullivan) 1:17:52

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SUBCATEGORY: STRIKE A MATCH We close out our collection of matchmaker rom-coms with a film that has inspired fashion and passion for three decades: Clueless! We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Clueless with guest Lily Sullivan (Comedy Bang Bang, The Righteous Gemstones) who talks with Elena and Chelsea about why the Alicia Silverstone Paul Rudd 1…

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#066 - Jack Jewell - LGBT Culture Isn’t What It Used to Be 1:00:46

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Send us a text Jack Jewell is a YouTuber and podcaster exploring politics, society, and LGBT culture. In this episode, we discuss: How Jack started his YouTube channel, the shift in LGBT culture, Queer theory, what led Jack to believe the things he does, and much more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XPR7qBA4gU8?si=BY9yVtuv5SykrFVd Get in touch …

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Crossing Delancey: Brined & Dined (with Jo Firestone) 1:11:39

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SUBCATEGORY: STRIKE A MATCH This week we continue our Strike a Match subcategory with the 1988 indie rom-com, Crossing Delancey! If you've ever dreamed of a man whose hands are brined in pickle juice every day, like Elena does, then this move is for you! And joining us is special guest Jo Firestone (After Midnight, The Tonight Show, The Great North…

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Set It Up: A Sexy Parent Trap 1:16:53

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SUBCATEGORY: STRIKE A MATCH This week we kick off our brand new subcategory STRIKE A MATCH with rom-coms all about matchmakers, set-ups, and people playing Cupid. And we start off with one of Chelsea's favorite modern rom-coms that Elena is watching for the first time, the 2018 Netflix original 'Set It Up.' This Cyrano-meets-the-Parent-Trap movie f…

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Dave: What If Criminals Couldn't Be President (with Nick Wiger) 1:18:23

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SUBCATEGORY: CODEPENDENCE DAY Today's episode is the final movie in our White House themed rom-com bucket covering the Ivan Reitman classic comedy, 'Dave,' starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. And the Podstruck hosts are joined by special guest Nick Wiger (Doughboys podcast, Get Played, Comedy Bang Bang, @midnight). We talk about Nick's child…

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Meet Cutie Bonus Episode: The Truth About Cats & Dogs 23:05

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MEET CUTIE BONUS EPISODE: THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS & DOGS This is a preview of a bonus episode exclusively for our Patreon subscribers, AKA our Meet Cuties. To listen to the full episode join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/Podstruckpod and try a week for free on us! Today we cover the 1996 Uma Thurman and Janeane Garofalo rom-com, The Truth A…

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Long Shot: The Most Romantic Jerk-Off Ever 1:09:21

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SUBCATEGORY: CODEPENDENCE DAY Today's episode looks back at the Charlize Theron Seth Rogen rom-com 'Long Shot,' about an ambitious, brilliant, gorgeous Secretary of State and the schlubby speech writer she falls for. It's a movie packed with jokes and a surprising amount of tenderness, considering a major plot point involves watching a guy jerk off…

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Magic of Munge 40:20

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In this episode we speak to Brendan Munge (Munge) who has taught outdoor education in universities for the past 17 years. Munge currently shares his knowledge and wisdom with the students and staff at the University of the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia Munge chats candidly about: how growing up on a farm was the catalyst for his path into Out…

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Chasing Liberty: Petulant In Prague (with Korama Danquah) 1:13:58

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SUBCATEGORY: CODEPENDENCE DAY On today's episode we launch our new subcategory: Codependence Day, which highlights movies about someone from the White House falling in love. And while Chelsea is away, Elena is joined by Korama Danquah (iCarly, Raven's Home, Reboot, American Auto) to deep dive into the Mandy Moore and Matthew Goode 2004 rom-com, Cha…

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Imagine Me & You: Oops I Married A Man! (with Margaret Kaminski & Alex Levy) 1:09:58

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SUBCATEGORY: LGBTCUTIES Today we are looking back at the 2006 rom-com Imagine Me & You starring Lena Headey and Piper Perabo! While Chelsea is on maternity leave, TV writers Margaret Kaminski and Alex Levy join Elena to co-host the podcast and we delve into everything from the fruit punch meet-cute, Sharon Horgan's glow up, Heck's incel of a best f…

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#065 - Cade Bradley - From Catholic Guilt to Queer Freedom 51:28

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Send us a text Cade Bradley is a gay ex-Traditional Catholic, YouTuber, and host of the Intrinsically Ordered podcast. He now devotes his work to challenging Catholic fundamentalism. In this episode, we discuss what it was like for Cade to come out as gay within the Catholic Church, what initially drew him to Catholicism, how people become radicali…

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The Broken Hearts Club: Bottoms Of The Ninth (with Drew Droege) 1:16:52

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SUBCATEGORY: LGBTCUTIES Today we revisit WeHo circa 2000 via The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy. And joining us is actor, writer, comedian, and creator of everyone's favorite Chloë Sevigny parody videos, Drew Droege (Heathers, Search Party, Bob's Burgers)! This movie has pretty much every TV star from the 90's and early aughts in it: Zach Br…

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Meet Cutie Bonus Episode: Return To Me 10:56

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MEET CUTIE BONUS EPISODE: RETURN TO ME This is a preview of a bonus episode exclusively for our Patreon subscribers, AKA our Meet Cuties. Today we cover the 2000 Minnie Driver and David Duchovny rom-com, Return To Me! Recommended to us in our Patreon chat! In this episode we discuss why Chelsea has NEVER been to a funeral, how to properly store you…

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Kissing Jessica Stein: Erotic Meets Neurotic (with Catherine McCafferty) 1:17:17

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SUBCATEGORY: LGBTCUTIES Happy Pride y'all! We kick off this subcategory with an OG queer rom-com that turns out to be every gay person's nightmare: Kissing Jessica Stein! And joining us today is comedian Catherine McCafferty, host of "Pretty Gay" on Patreon! In this episode we discuss queer panic, Jon Hamm's cameo, and the issues some of us had wit…

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Red, White & Royal Blue: God Save The Peen (with Joshua Lee Kirby) 1:16:37

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SUBCATEGORY: LOVE IS IN THE HEIR This week we dive crown first into the campy rom-com revelation that is Red, White & Royal Blue! We are joined by special guest, and television writer, Joshua Lee Kirby (Fresh Off The Boat, The Real O'Neals) to discuss everything from Uma Thurman's "southern" accent, to dick puns, to our feelings on Meghan Markle of…

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#064 - Helen Joyce - Women’s Rights, Trans Rights & the Line Between 1:08:26

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Send us a text Helen Joyce is a journalist and gender-critical voice, best known for her work on gender identity ideology and the tensions she sees between women's rights and trans rights. And she’s the author of the book Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality, which is how I found out about her work. In this episode, we explore the tensions Helen sees…

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Coming To America: Just Take The Earrings (with Jonathan Braylock) 52:13

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SUBCATEGORY: LOVE IS IN THE HEIR In this episode Elena and Chelsea cover an 80's classic, Coming To America, starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Eriq La Salle, Shari Headley, John Amos, and James Earl Jones! We are joined by our very first MALE guest, Jonathan Braylock (Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood], Grown-ish, Astronomy Club) to cover our f…

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Roman Holiday: Princesses Gone Wild 1:12:46

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SUBCATEGORY: LOVE IS IN THE HEIR Time for Podstruck to look back at a new subgroup of movies, this time all celebrating the Royal We, AKA rom-coms featuring Royalty. And what better film to start off with than 3x Oscar winning film 'Roman Holiday.; Not only does this 1953 love story make us want to visit Italy (with all of our Meet Cuties of course…

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Magic Mike: Dry Humping Gets Sad (with Jordan Myrick) 1:11:55

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SUBCATEGORY: SHALL WE DANCE? Podstruck takes one last dance in this subcategory to rewatch Steven Soderbergh's surprisingly bleak take on male strippers, 'Magic Mike.' Chelsea and Elena are joined by Jordan Myrick (Gastronauts on Dropout, Happy Wife Happy Life podcast) to argue over whether Channing Tatum is hot, which of the other male dancers cap…

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#063 - Bridget Eileen Rivera - Following Jesus Without Shame 53:08

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Send us a text Bridget Eileen Rivera is a sociologist, writer, and committed Christ-follower. She is the author of a book titled Heavy Burdens, and her work explores orthodox theology and LGBTQ issues in the church. In this episode, we discuss Bridget’s journey of coming out in the church, confronting shame, and embracing a faith that doesn't deman…

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Meet Cutie Bonus Episode: Chelsea Has Big News, Elena Has A Murder Obsession 9:58

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SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE BONUS EPISODE Listen to the first ten minutes of our very first Patreon exclusive bonus episode, available only to our wonderful paying Podstruck subscribers AKA our Meet Cuties. In the episode we share some huge personal news, talk about the games/books/TV shows that are bringing us joy, share some of our worst date stories, a…

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Center Stage: Competing For Hearts And Parts (with Kathryn Burns) 1:06:59

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SUBCATEGORY: SHALL WE DANCE? Elena and Chelsea pirouette back in time to revisit the beloved 2000 ensemble rom-com, 'Center Stage,' just in time for its 25 year anniversary! We welcome choreographer Kat Burns (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Dancing with the Stars) to talk about the realities of a life in dance, Chelsea gushes on how this movie shaped her pre…

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Dirty Dancing: Some Babies Dance, Some Babies Die (with Maria Thayer) 1:16:29

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SUBCATEGORY: SHALL WE DANCE? Podstruck waltzes into a brand new rom-com subcategory all about dancing, starting with the iconic 1987 film 'Dirty Dancing', starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. Joining Chelsea Davison and Elena Crevello is Maria Thayer ('Forgetting Sarah Marshall,' 'Accepted,' 'Those Who Can't') who shares how this VHS tape was…

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13 Going On 30: It's 'Big' for Girls 1:21:36

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SUBCATEGORY: NEW BODY, WHO DIS? We keep the body transformation theme going with a classic from the aughts, '13 Going On 30', starring Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer and Andy Serkis! This 2004 movie is a reimagining of the 1988 Tom Hanks runaway hit, 'Big' - but was this movie as successful in its execution? We'll discuss this, middle sc…

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#062 - Storm Hassett - Faith & Identity 41:55

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Send us a text Storm is a Queer Christian and the founder of The Identity Clinic—Australia’s first mental health organisation exclusively supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. We met at my very first gay wedding and immediately started talking about God, so I knew I had to bring them on the show. In this episode, we dive into navigating the intersecti…

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Splash: What if E.T. Were A Horny Mermaid? (with Aparna Nancherla) 1:15:09

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SUBCATEGORY: NEW BODY, WHO DIS? Continuing the rom-com trope of magical transformations, this week Podstruck dives into the Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah classic 'Splash,' along with our special guest Aparna Nancherla (The Great North, A Simple Favor). This 1984 mermaid love story directed by Ron Howard was so iconic it inspired an entire generation o…

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Enchanted: Everyone Looks Better As A Cartoon 1:16:40

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SUBCATEGORY: NEW BODY, WHO DIS? We're kicking off a new rom-com subcategory all about magical transformation, starting with the Disney musical Enchanted. Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Susan Sarandon, and James Marsden star in this 2007 New York City fairy tale that leaves Chelsea and Elena on opposite ends of the fandom spectrum. Is the movie a struc…

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How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days: Do You Need That Long? 1:11:03

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ONE-OFF CATEGORY: MCCONAUGHEY GIRL HEYYY Instead of kicking off a new month of movies, Chelsea and Elena instead look back at the movie they covered as their original Podstruck pilot episode - "How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days." Having just read Matthew McConaughey's memoir 'Greenlights' for the Glamorous Trash Podcast, they're armed with new insight …

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Pretty in Pink: How Old Are These Teens? (with Lily Du) 1:12:23

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SUBCATEGORY: TOTALLY 80S TEENS! Ending our run of 80s classics is the John Hughes Molly Ringwald rom-com 'Pretty in Pink,' a movie that makes us question our own sense of fashion, wonder what is romantic vs. just being a sex pest, and think back to our high school delusions of people being in love with us. Our special guest is Lily Du (Dirty Laundr…

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Risky Business: One Long Wet Dream (with Emily Fleming) 1:08:30

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SUBCATEGORY: TOTALLY 80S TEENS! Our horniest episode ever is about the Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay 1983 classic 'Risky Business.' It's got intimidating boss babes, big nosed rat boys, an overhyped crystal egg, and Chekhov's sports car. Emily Fleming (Good Mythical Morning, Free With Ads Podcast) joins Chelsea and Elena to discuss accidental se…

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Can't Buy Me Love: The Pete Davidson Story 1:01:35

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SUBCATEGORY: TOTALLY 80S TEENS! Time to revisit another 1980s rom-com with 'Can't Buy Me Love,' the Patrick Dempsey flick filled with bolo ties, cowboy hats, inappropriate propositions, and of course an African Anteater Ritual Dance. Is dating one popular girl enough to catapult you to popularity? Do cotton sleeves really rip that easily? Are prank…

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Say Anything: Don't Tell Your Dad You Had Sex 1:13:25

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SUBCATEGORY: TOTALLY 80S TEENS! In honor of Ione Skye's new memoir "Say Everything," Podstruck is kicking off a whole month of romantic comedies from the 1980s starting with the highly influential 'Say Anything.' John Cusack plays the endearingly lost Lloyd who isn't sure of anything except his love for Diane Court, which he iconically professes vi…

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Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy: Grief Gets Horny 1:07:16

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SUBCATEGORY: JONESING FOR BRIDGET JONES Our Podstruck Bridget Jones movie marathon culminates with the brand new rom-com, "Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy." The 4th installment stars Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall, with juicy cameos from an older but still sexy Hugh Grant, the ghost of Colin Firth, always hilarious Emma Thompso…

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#061 - MaryB Safrit - Queer, Christian & Unlearning Shame 59:52

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Send us a text MaryB. Safrit is a NYC-based relationship coach, author, host of the Found Family podcast, and maker of slightly unhinged merch. MaryB is also bisexual and Christian—so I wanted to get her on the podcast to talk about her journey with faith, how she accepts herself as a queer Christian and what her deconstruction journey looked like.…

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Bridget Jones’s Baby: Pregnancy Won’t Stop The Fat Shaming 1:18:00

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SUBCATEGORY: JONESING FOR BRIDGET JONES Elena Crevello and Chelsea Davison continue the Renée Zellweger franchise with "Bridget Jones's Baby." Bridget isn't sure whether Colin Firth or Patrick Dempsey is the daddy and we aren't sure why Matthew McConaughey or Ed Sheeran weren't cast as the love interest. We also discuss Fire Fog, the parallels betw…

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#060 - Salomé Sibonex - Has Wokeness Peaked? 1:07:35

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Send us a text Salomé Sibonex is an artist, speaker, and advisor who advocates for individual freedom and freedom of expression in the arts. In this episode, we explore her political shift, the divisive aspects of the social justice movement, her passion for individualism and how to foster dialogue with those we disagree with. Watch this episode on…

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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason: Smooth Brain Good Feel (with Margaret Kaminski) 58:41

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SUBCATEGORY: JONESING FOR BRIDGET JONES Our Bridget Jones binge watch continues with the 2nd movie in the franchise, "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason." While Elena is gone, Margaret Kaminski returns to guest host with Chelsea Davison and talk about why we think people should hook up with their exes, whether Colin Firth can redeem Mark Darcy slash…

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Bridget Jones’s Diary: You Should Hate Your Soulmate (with Lizzie Bassett Boman) 1:12:15

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SUBCATEGORY: JONESING FOR BRIDGET JONES This week we kick off a whole month dedicated to one of our favorite rom-com leading ladies: Bridget Jones. Special guest Lizzie Bassett Boman (host of the What Went Wrong podcast) joins us to look back at the 2001 Renée Zellweger movie that started it all: 'Bridget Jones's Diary.' Join us as we debate whethe…

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