Join New York Times Bestselling Author Beth Harbison and her daughter Paige Harbison, also an author, whom the Cleveland Fox 8 morning news show once called a Social Media Star! Every episode we discuss one Hallmark movie, some reality TV, or another insipid delight! Join Patreon for ad-free episodes and secrets. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Another movie based on simple misunderstandings and people who could have used their words right from the beginning and avoided all the confusion. If that's your thing, you're in for a treat - there was a LOT of confusion. There was a mildly interesting story with the parents, and a couple of funny moments, but if this is how the FBI works, we're a…
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Hallmark Movie - "Operation Nutcracker"
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Well, well, well. Not their finest effort, perhaps. The lack of logic in this one was a real challenge for us but we soldiered on and this? This is the result. At least it was pretty! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hallmark Movie - "Scouting for Christmas"
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We ddi NOT predict well on this one, mostly because we thought it was going to be a bit more progressive. Like when Peter Brady decided to become a Sunflower Girl to make a point. But no, this was an all-girls troop of Sunny Scouts with an evil Den Mother with nothing better to do than reject the best damn muffins they could ever have at the Sunny …
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Hallmark Movie - "Holiday Crashers"
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We predicted this one! Not that you had to be Karnac to see what was coming - they're party crashers! During the holidays! Will they get caught lying about who they are? Of course they will! Cute idea, We had fun with it. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Hallmark Movie - "Twas the Date before Christmas"
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Robert Buckley and Amy Groening need to be in FAR more movies. Together, not together, it doesn't matter, but these two are gold. As is stepdad Marcus. Actually pretty much the whole cast was great and that elevated this problematic plot into a sparkling little gem, with all the "pretty" you want in a Hallmark Christmas movie and some witty reparte…
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Disney Plus movie - "Hocus Pocus" part 2
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We are so excited to have writer and comedian Blythe Roberson join us for this episode! Blythe is a grown up who had never seen HOCUS POCUS before, and we open with some meandering about books and publishing but then we do get into the plot and some extra fun film facts. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Disney Plus movie - "Hocus Pocus" part 1
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We are so excited to have writer and comedian Blythe Roberson join us for this episode! Blythe is a grown up who had never seen HOCUS POCUS before, and we open with some meandering about books and publishing but then we do get into the plot and some extra fun film facts. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Hallmark Movie - "Haunted Wedding"
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Is this movie perfect? No. Would it make it into the top ten 2024 Hallmark movies? Probably not. Is it fun and delightful? Yes. Should Rod Spence, who created this story, be king of Hallmark? Yes. Rod Spence also created Good Witch and this movie has the same Good Witch sensibility. There were some plot holes, yes. Some things that needed explanati…
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Hallmark Movie - "Pumpkin Everything"
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We're going to give it to you straight right up front: the cranky old man in this movie is the lead's grandfather, not her father. Her mom's in the movie too, sort of, but since she's taking zero responsibility for her failing father's wellbeing. Also, the actor playing the grandfather is only 34 years older than the lead, and 13 years older than t…
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With virtually no information beyond the movie titles, Beth and Paige predict whether each of the 31 movies in Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas will be Good, mid, bad, or good-bad. We're really getting in the mood for the holidays now! And it's a good thing because the Christmas Countdown begins on October 18! Also, Paige is trying to make, "I hat…
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Hallmark Movie - "Autumn at Apple Hill"
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We sure couldn't stay on subject for this one! Do they save the inn? They sure do. A good autumn yule log. Here is the pigeon article Paige referenced. Interestingly, "Pigeon" is Beth's nickname for Paige (Lady and the Tramp fans get it). That's about as relevant as anything else here. https://clickhole.com/can-you-match-the-pigeons-to-the-way-they…
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Hallmark Movie - "The Real West"
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We go west, with beautiful scenery and NO GHOSTS (disappointed!) in this one. Kimberly Susted is brilliant, as always, and plays a widowed professor who takes her boys to meet her sister and aunt on a dude ranch. Or a working ranch where they let randoms stay. We just couldn't figure that out. Anyway, James Denton is there (yay!) but he's not the h…
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SEASON 3 PREMIERE: When Harry Met Sally
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Yessss, it's FALL! That means it's time for Hallmark, Nora Ephron, and Nancy Meyers! Or if you're Beth, Norepinephrine. Please like, subscribe, share with a friend, and give us five stars!!!! Join Patreon for ad-free, and check out our instagram for our limited DON'T F*CK WITH MR ZERO shirt! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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Hallmark Movie - "A Very Vermont Christmas"
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This was a very pretty movie. The idea was good. But it was s l o w. Not much of a bang to go out of Christmas in July on, but maybe they're saving their best stuff for the real holiday season! A point of clarification regarding our brief chat on Marcus Rosner. Obviously he's handsome. Beth just finds him more appealing when he's having fun with th…
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Group Chat - BOOK CLUB! (Summer Reading List)
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We are writers so of course we are readers. We have always been readers. So why haven't we been talking books now and then? Well, now we are! Please tune in, share, like, download, and tell us YOUR favorite reads! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Hallmark Movie - "Rescuing Christmas"
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We take a few detours, as usual, but we really liked this movie overall! Hallmark has made a couple of supernatural/speculative clunkers but overall this is something they usually have a lot of fun with. Rachel Leigh Cooke displayed her excellent comic timing, and Sam Page's character, Sam, was refreshingly real and smart. The story was created by …
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Hallmark Movie - "Three Wise Men and a Baby"
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"Okay, Dungeons and Dragons", "Okay, Pet Detective." This movie is chock full of hilarious lines and asides that elevate it way above most of the offerings we've been seeing lately. We don't usually know the names of the lead actors unless we've seen them a lot and either love or hate them. In this case we can confidently say Andrew Walker, Paul Ca…
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This is a good Bad Movie. It's not trying to be world-changing, it's just fun. But we can't pretend the leads don't each look very different than how we're used to seeing them. But they're both excellent actors and Zac in particular has perfect comic timing. But the shining star of this one is Joey King. The world needs more Joey King! All in all, …
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Hallmark Movie - "Falling Like Snowflakes"
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There are some real treat in this episode - text dings, dogs barking, squeaky toy activity, and occasionally Beth confirms a movie fact with Adam, who nods wordlessly and therefore makes her sound like a crazy person! But it was super fun to get back to Christmas episodes, even if this was the sunniest movie Hallmark ever filmed. Remember to like, …
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Are you attracted to Rodent Men? Are they the new Hot? Will Rodent Women be in style soon? (Don't hold your breath) Maybe the world is finally getting sick of Instagram Face and we all just want to see real people. Here's hoping! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Hallmark Movie - "Savoring Paris"
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We loved this movie! Yes, we had a LOT of detours, but with a movie this good we just didn't have that many notes. If you haven't seen it yet, make yourself a little plate of cheese (make sure it reaches room temp before eating) and enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Disney Plus movie - "Teen Beach Movie"
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You know how sometimes there are two actors that you consistently get mixed up? For Beth those actors are Treat Williams and Barry Bostwick. So, no, Barry wasn’t on When Calls the Heart and he isn’t dead. Treat Williams was on Chesapeake Shores and, sadly, he is no longer with us. We’re letting you know this right up front so you don’t lose your mi…
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Netflix Movie - "Mother of the Bride"
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Brooke Shields is back on Netflix, in another movie with delicious scenery. And we don't just mean Benjamin Bratt, who is most definitely looking excellent - but Thailand is on dreamy display here. And if you love the environment and cinematography over good writing and acting, this might be exactly the movie for you! Get bonus content on Patreon H…
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We'll tell you right up front - there aren't enough puppies in this movie. And if you're already familiar with Milk Bones, you won't be bowled over by our heroine's invention. Nevertheless, this was a cute movie, if not really that good. Can't wait for Christmas in July! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Amazon Prime Movie - "The Idea of You" part two
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Welcome to part two of our coverage of the movie Paige deemed "Ageism: the Musical." Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amazon Prime Movie - "The Idea of You" part one
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Lordy, lordy, look who's forty! What a shame she marked it with this terrible movie about falling for a toddler-man with whom she has nothing in common. Except the fact that they're both exceptionally wealthy, that is. Warning: no matter what they say, this movie is a musical. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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Hallmark Movie - Falling in Love in Niagara
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Falling in love in Niagara…Falls. If you’re looking for romance and sizzling chemistry, look elsewhere. But if you want a tourism reel for Things to Do in Niagara, look no further! But Hallmark’s here to tell you, you’re gonna need a bitter tour guide. Thanks, Niagara Tourism Board. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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Hallmark Movie - Legend of the Lost Locket
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We're back! Why didn't anyone come looking for us? We left an embroidered map to a trail of carved flowers pointing the way up the stairs and into the gift wrapping room, into the wall behind the smoked out clown portrait of Emmett Kelley! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 11
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We're back! Paige took a week off to go to SXSW where Richie's project won the "audience choice" award! HUGE deal! They also took some time to get Covid on the way back. Meanwhile, here on the 'cast, we break down the finale of Traitors. We enjoyed it but...question if the show is really as good as it could be. Maybe the rules should be tweaked a l…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 12
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Taryn joins us again for a look at the weddings that were and the weddings that weren't, and all the players involved. Was Johnny trying his hardest not to say "my wife" like Borat? Did some of the Mother of the Bride dresses (we're not saying who) come from Party City? And, hey, do you think Chelsea looks a little like Megan Fox? It's all here! Ge…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 11
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Emily joins us for a second episode and tells us that Raya isn't as great as it's reputed. Then on to Love is Blind: we watch the women pick wedding trips, have dates of varying amounts of romance (our vote: campfire). Is this show a game or is it an earnest attempt to find soul mates? If it's a game, Chelsea's doing a great job, what with two prop…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 10
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Jeramey's mom knows what she has wrought. Chelsea and Jimmy continue to fight, making the rest of us uncomfy even though Chelsea simply calls it a "hiccup." Johnny and Amy are doing great, he asks for her hand in marriage and her father consents. No surprises there. AD's mom distributes some wisdom, making us wish she could go talk to some people f…
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 10
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It's almost over! We say goodbye to Phaedra in what was called "a shocking twist" online but which was visible ten miles away. Somehow Sandra continues to lurch through unnoticed and no one is paying attention to Trishelle, even though she's been right a LOT at this point. And she's pissed. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 9
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It’s Hometown Visit Week here on The Bach- I mean, Love is Blind, and it’s every bit as awkward as you might hope. Couples snipe in front of friends and family and there is a general feeling of “this isn’t gonna work” brewing among everyone but Johnny and Amy. Yet. Who knows what the future holds for them? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Aca…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 8
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The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here: we talk caftans and flowy clothes. Oh yeah, and episode 8 of Love is Blind, where Jimmy is a dick about Chelsea’s roommate, who seems like a really nice person. He also stalks Jessica’s Instagram. Kenneth is addicted to his phone and apparently unashamed of that. Brittany deserves SO much better. Als…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 7
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Bean Dip. WTF? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 9
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We begin today with a lesson in international vocational opportunities, specifically Polish Wood Hookers. After mentally filing that, we move on to The Traitors, where Parvati is still gone. Alas. Kate is recruited to replace her and OF COURSE she accepts. Kate and Phaedra are a delightfully irreverent pair but that might be in danger as we end the…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 6
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Well, well, well, true colors are already beginning to show. We're in the Dominican Republic and Laura wants Jeramey to slap AD's boobs and call it "bean dip" because it will be hilarious. Everyone disagrees. Looks like things are about to get good. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 5
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 4
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In this episode, Paige and Beth discuss episode 4 of season 6 Love is Blind--these episodes are getting WILD Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hallmark Movie - An American in Austen
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Beth declares this the best Hallmark movie ever, but Paige wants more stakes and story. Everyone agrees Jane and the scenery are beautiful. Everyone also agrees that it's weird that Jane Austen named a character "Jane." Not even the main character. All in all, a stellar movie. Also, Paige still doesn't have Global Entry. Get bonus content on Patreo…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 3 - feat. Sarah Mitchell!
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JIMMY. LADY. LEGS. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 2- feat. Sarah Mitchell!
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Guest Sarah joins us for a deep dive into episode 2, much of which Beth already discussed on the episode one coverage because they blur. But some things on this episode were clear: Matthew is a horrible, horrible person and “all of America” is NOT on his side; whoever ends up with Jimmy is going to be disappointed; and thick garlands of false lashe…
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Reality Check - Love is Blind (S6, Netflix) - Episode 1- feat. Richie Costales!
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Love may or may not be blind, but it’s definitely dumb. The Mad Matthew roller coaster is a wild ride. Chelsea doesn’t look like Megan Fox and shouldn’t tell a (literally) blind date that because he can ONLY be disappointed. We’re rooting for Jessica’s happiness. And one of our favorite guests RICHIE is back with us! Get bonus content on Patreon Ho…
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 8
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In this episode: Knives Out indeed. Parvati is gone. Long live Parvati. Peter isn’t nearly as clever as he thinks he is. The challenge is visually confusing. Beth doesn’t enjoy dog treats. Dr. Will makes a welcome appearance. And Phaedra makes a poor choice in recruiting a new traitor. Word to the wise: Don’t waste “join me or die” on someone who i…
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Hallmark Movie - "Love and Jane"
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In LOVE AND JANE we take a delightful stroll down a Boston(ish) street, into a world of warm shops, gleaming wood, books, ghosts, and meek but nice lil storylines. Oh, and romance. And a fabulous nameless best friend with her own excellent storyline. What a romp! An absolute winner. Beth, on the other hand, has realized she is a wizened old woman d…
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 7
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In this episode, Paige doesn’t know what pilgrims are, Beth is wrong about almost everything else, everyone hates Peter’s Pocket Pals, and we wonder does Phaedra deserve an Academy Award or a Razzie? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hallmark Movie - "Paging Mr. Darcy"
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Some program notes: we are not obsessed with Paul Campbell, he need not contact the authorities. We are not anti-LARPer or judgmental of people who enjoy cosplaying. We can't help but talk a little Vanderpump, we touch on vintage 90 Day Fiance. Also, Hallmark’s movie this week was about some Cosplayers at a conference and the movie completely lacke…
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Reality Check - The Traitors (S2, Peacock) - Episode 6
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Spoilers contained in this episode! About this episode! Watch The Traitors every Thursday on Peacock! In this episode Paige gives Beth a mean compliment, they kick Dan Gheesling while he’s down and leave Pilot Pete’s hand without the high five he’s expecting for “trapping” a traitor because he just got lucky. There’s also a little tentative excitem…
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Hallmark Movie - "Romance with a Twist"
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MY GOD DID WE HATE THIS MOVIE Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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