The Life of a Fangirl Podcast

I had the chance to speak with Executive Producer Johanna Stein and Co-Executive Producer Dana Starfield about their new show, Madagascar: A Little Wild. Learn what makes them happiest when it comes to their creative processes, and what they hope kids watching today will remember about the show 10 years from now. It is coming to Hulu this week (September 7) and we're getting 6 episodes for your ki...

Fangirls and guys, I know what we're going to do today! The creators and voice talent of Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe sat down for a Q&A sesh.  Why did they decide to make a movie? Why did they focus on Candace? Do kids really love Tom Stoppard jokes?  Is Candace Against the Universe ok for kids ? And so much more. Bonus: you get a little Phineas and Doofenshmirtz sprin...

*This episode was recorded in early March but the fangirling of our celebrity crushes hasn't changed!  We all have them- those celebs we are simply OB-SESSED with. Some of them might not float your boat, but hey, that's the perks of being a fangirl.  We like what we like! Duckie and I chatted about our faves that we puffy heart love and shared a few confessions as to why and where the obsessions b...

We're all In the Room Where It Happened! Because Disney+ just dropped Hamilton, the film of the award-winning Broadway Musical for our viewing pleasure.  And this might have single-handedly saved 2020 from being a complete dumpster fire of a year. You gotta take your happy where you can find it, friends! On today's episode, Sally Bulavko from the Finding Finish Lines Podcast joins me to fangirl th...

Universal Orlando opened last week. So we packed up the car and went for a road trip.  Yes. A Theme Park during a pandemic. Sooooo 2020, amirite? Tania from LolaLambchops.com joins me today- and also on the trip. Here's what we thought about: The Universal Orlando resorts Temperature checks  Masks   Crowds Drinking Butterbeer again Team Members back at work Other park goers And getting Universal A...

I can talk about runDisney all day, every day. In fact, some days I actually do just that! If you're looking for a runDisney podcast that answers some of those 101 or FAQs that come up, then I've got the series for you. This is a multipart series talking about the basic runDisney FAQ's that come up before every race.  Want more about runDisney? Check out No-Guilt Disney for all the runDisney news...

Episode 1: Let's Go runDisney! This is a multipart series talking about one of my favorite fandoms: runDisney. We're answering all the FAQs you have before the big race weekend- and if we leave anything else, please let us know! Highlights of this episode include: Packing List for runDisney Races My Disney Experience (and why it matters) Everything runDisney Expo  MORE: Beginner's Guide to runDisn...

Episode 2: It's Race Day! This is a multipart series talking about one of my favorite fandoms: runDisney. We're answering all the FAQs you have before the big race weekend- and if we leave anything else, please let us know! Highlights of this episode include: What to wear How to get to the race What to expect on the course The runDisney Balloon Ladies   Want to runDisney? No-Guilt Travel is a trav...

Episode 3: Crossing That Finish Line! This is a multipart series talking about one of my favorite fandoms: runDisney. We're answering all the FAQs you have before the big race weekend- and if we leave anything else, please let us know! Highlights of this episode include: Photo-finish tips Navigating the finisher chute Getting back to the resort Celebrating your run.    Want to runDisney? No-Guilt...

This week is one of my most favorite episodes ever. Not only is my 8-year-old daughter, Lucy, cohosting with me but we interviewed one of her favorite TV personalities.  Publicly she was cool as a cucumber but behind the scenes she was dancing her little fangirl heart out over this opportunity. It was A-DORABLE. You don't have to play Blue's Clues to find out who that is- though that sure would ha...

The binging continues! SCOOB! Parent Review As a family, we all decided to sit down and give SCOOB! a try. And I gotta say- there were no regrets.  Is Scoob safe for kids? Parent Movie Guide I break it down and let you know just what to consider before buying or renting SCOOB! on video on demand now. Netflix Hollywood This one is not for kids- not even a little! But if you like Hollywood- especial...

We're binging like crazy over here- and I gotta say, I'm not mad about it! We're reviewing Never Have I Ever on Netflix.  It's got some of the best lines and sharp writing I've seen in a long time (thanks, Mindy Kaling!).  Be sure to check some of these Never Have I Ever quotes out- the John McEnroe ones are my Gen X favorites! I've got a parent guide for the Netflix series for you this week. Is N...

Are you the biggest Mouse Rat fan? Do you wish you could play Cones of Dunshire with Ben? And is Ann Perkins LITERALLY the most perfect best friend you could imagine?  If you said yes, then you are probably a citizen of Pawnee, Indiana.  Theresa joins the podcast today to talk about her favorite show of ALL time. Plus we talk about the NBC reunion special that aired on April 30, 2020.  How to Watc...

Hey y'all!  I'm back and I start off with a little explanation of where I've been and why. **If you want to skip the chit chat- TL:DL it's about schedules, extra people in the house, quarantine, blah blah blah...  (hey, you probably heard it all before and lived it yourself!) skip ahead to about the 7-minute mark.  Whatcha Watching this week? Community Darkest Timeline Podcast Ozark Sherlock Splas...

We laughed, we cried, and for these two fangirls, we thought the series was wrapped up perfectly.  Apparently a lot of the internet doesn't agree- but they're wrong. Ha!  We break down the series finale of Schitt's Creek and talk about how the show impacted us over seasons. 

Here Kitty, Kitty!  If you know, you know. If you haven't been down this road just yet- and need to know if you should dive in, this is the episode for you.  We're talking Tiger King with Linz and Julia- and man, we have some thoughts on this one.  Should your kids watch Tiger King ? (um, no) What should you know about it before you sit down? A- you'll need to block off your day and probably your...

START SPREADING THE NEWS Best. Episode. Everrrrrrr!!! (yes, all those rrrrs were earned). At least until next week. Look, y'all, this show has so much heart and it was totally on display. Daniel and Sarah Levy were brilliant and beautiful; I have never loved Emily Hampshire more than this episode.  What a way to lead us to the finale. We discuss it all here- oh, and you get to hear what podcasting...

The Pitch Roland, Roland, Roland. Man, this was a good and heartbreaking and exciting episode.  And Patrick's look at the end? We're weeping!  NEW Schitt's Creek Tour Dates How To Watch Schitt's Creek Season 6 Schitt's Creek Season 6 Best Quotes Want to talk about this week's episode? Find us on the Tweeters!  @noguiltife  and  @jaimesather  

The Bachelor Party We had important business meetings, sweatpant shaming, an escape room, matchy-matchy shirts and possibly a way forward for a few of the Roses? This episode had a little bit of everything- and almost everyone.  But again- ANNIE MURPHY for the win with that Moira Rose impression. This woman is just--- she's just so good this season and needs #alltheawards NEW Schitt's Creek Tour D...

Coronavirus should have kept my booty home- but I went to a movie.  And I feel pretty guilty about it. So you get a review and a bonus confession today!  Here's what I plan for the podcast going forward and what happened at the theater during the early days of this pandemic.  Oh- and box office and a review for parents on the movie Bloodshot.  TLDL: Bloodshot is fine, but don't take your kids- or...

Sunrise Sunset *one quick note: Patty was TOTALLY wrong. We have 14 episodes this season- not just 12! And Jaime knew it... so, listen to Jaime, Patty. Ahem...  The one where Eugene Levy shines. And can someone please give every. single. cast. member. a. dang. Emmy. already! Oh, this was another good episode! The one where Patty fangirls Johnny and Moira's growth- and seriously, can Annie Murphy b...

Happy Monday everyone! We gotta discuss what happened at the box office this weekend. Hey, anything to make Monday a little better- especially the Monday after we spring forward. What a beat down! Topics this week Box Office Coronavirus industry impact Review: Extra Ordinary Is Onward Safe For Kids?

Rebound Alexis, Alexis, Alexis... Lexi... Oh, this was another good episode! We take back every doubt and question we had about just a handful of shows and beg Dan Levy to forgive us. We've also got big news: Jaime and Patty are going to meet in DC for the Schitt's Creek Tour! NEW Schitt's Creek Tour Dates How To Watch Schitt's Creek Season 6 Schitt's Creek Season 6 Best Quotes Want to talk about...

We Can! We Will! We Must! Fangirling the squad from Navarro Cheer - with a little bit extra for Coach Monica. This episode is sponsored by Leaner Creamer . Use code FANGIRLS15 to score a discount. Patty is joined by Julia on the show to fangirl one of the most compelling docuseries on TV right now: Cheer on Netflix - oh and there's a side of Tom Hiddleston talk because if you've ever met Julia......

Happy Monday everyone! We gotta discuss what happened at the box office this weekend. Hey, anything to make Monday a little better! Thanks for joining the No-Guilt Fangirls Podcast Monday Movie Minute for March 2, 2020. This week we're talking about The Invisible Man including a parent movie review- gotta know if The Invisible Man is safe for kids, right? The Invisible Man Starring Elisabeth Moss,...