We Are Not Amused

Welcome back to Middlemarch! In this episode Tressa and Taylor discuss the first two episodes in the six part BBC “Middlemarch” series. Join us as we attempt to compare the show to the book, describe if the actors matched the images we created in our minds, and continue to struggle with keeping events in order.

The final installment of our 5-part series on The Beatles is LIVE! Join us as we discuss the albums Abbey Road and Let It Be and the bittersweet ending to one of the most legendary bands of our time. 

The newest episode of We Are Not Amused is live! This week Tressa and Taylor dive into Era 3 of The Beatles. Join us as we review “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," “The Beatles” (a.k.a The White Album), and "Yellow Submarine." We'll discuss and struggle to explain some songs off each album, talk about a little bit of drama behind the recording of "The Beatles," and sing (again). Everything’...

Today on We Are Not Amused, we're covering The Beatles' albums Rubber Soul and Revolver! Join us as we discuss this revolutionary era of Beatles music and try to figure out where exactly George Martin was in all of this. 

A new episode of We Are Not Amused is live! This week Tressa and Taylor continue to discuss The Beatles Era 1. Join us as we review “Beatles for Sale” and “Help!” - the final two albums in Era 1, dive a little bit into some of their songs, talk about the very beginning of some major changes, and sing (of course). Stop “What You’re Doing,” grab your “Ticket to Ride,” and enjoy The Beatles Era 1 Par...

It's happening, everyone!!! We are finally tackling one of our heftiest subjects yet: The Beatles! Join us as we discuss their first 3 studio albums--Please Please Me, With The Beatles, A Hard Day's Night. 

The newest episode of We Are Not Amused is now live! This week Tressa and Taylor take on the topic of serial killers…and yes, we are aware how unique this topic is. Join us as we discuss serial killers from Scotland and England, if a button is sufficient evidence, and the difference between arson and pyromania.

This week on We Are Not Amused, we're covering everything about the musical sensation SIX! Join us for a discussion on the unusual history of the show, our favorite (and least favorite) songs, and a few clips of us singing those addictive lyrics. 

We Are Not Amused is back with a new episode. This week Tressa and Taylor discuss Welsh mythology! Join us as we discuss many different creatures and beasts of the Welsh world, struggle through the incredibly difficult Welsh language, and deal with cat fights. Grab a cup of delicious tea or wine (whichever you prefer) and join us on this extremely entertaining journey.

This week on We Are Not Amused, we're tackling another great work of English literature! Okay...kind of...we actually just watched the movie version and compared it to what (little) we know about the book. But we're busy people, okay?! Anyway, we hope you enjoy our take on the 1983 TV adaptation of To The Lighthouse by Virginia Wolf! 

See ya later Middlemarch! In this episode of We Are Not Amused, Tressa and Taylor FINALLY discuss the last two books of “Middlemarch.” Listen along as we say farewell to those characters we’ve gotten to know over the past year, sum up their stories, and try to decide how we felt about the book as a whole.

On today’s episode of We Are Not Amused, we're diving into the history of Indian food in the UK. Cozy up with some chai tea and tune in for a very (very) brief summary of the historic ties between the UK and India and our review of some local (aka Americanized) Anglo-Indian dishes. 

The newest episode of We Are Not Amused is live! This week Tressa and Taylor watch and discuss “The Lady Vanishes” by Alfred Hitchcock. Listen along as we piece together the film, discuss the interesting tone, and try to remember all the character’s names (a common theme here).

This week on We Are Not Amused, we’re discussing our Ancestry DNA results! Tune in to hear our predictions, most surprising results (there aren’t that many 😂), family tales that definitely didn’t reflect our results, and more.

Today on We Are Not Amused, Tressa and Taylor discuss the play, “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. Join us as we attempt to summarize the play, figure out what the heck in chancery means, and try to solve the mystery behind those darn disappearing soldiers. Grab a cup of Naughty Vicar or Gunpowder Green tea, cozy up, and join us on this exciting 1930s mystery.

In this week's episode of We Are Not Amused, we're discussing book 6 (and only book 6) of Middlemarch! Join us for a couple corrections (there are a lot characters and we get confused sometimes, okay?), strange dialects, and riddles that really aren't that funny. 

This week on We Are Not Amused, we’re reviewing the latest movie in the Fantastic Beasts series: The Secrets of Dumbledore, and OH BOY did we have a LOT to talk about. Buckle up because this episode is a long one where we complain about the pacing of this movie (much like the pacing of this episode 😂 ) And of course, MAJOR spoilers ahead–you’ve been warned!!

Today on We Are Not Amused, we're bringing you the stories of Dr. James Barry and Erica Rutherford. Join us as we discuss Dr. James Barry's many accomplishments as a high-ranking surgeon in the British army and Erica Rutherford's incredible achievements in theatre design, film, and the fine arts!

Episode 29 of We Are Not Amused is now live! In this episode Tressa and Taylor try new British snacks including, but not limited to, Truffle and Rosemary crisps, Steak and Kidney pie, Jaffa Cakes, and Turkish Delights. Join us as we review all the different foods, decide which ones we like best, and have our childhood dreams crushed. Grab your favorite cup of tea and snack and enjoy!

Today on We Are Not Amused, we’re reviewing the 25th anniversary performance of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Join us as we discuss our favorite songs, some pretty amazing costumes, and try to figure out just exactly what the Phantom’s “powers” are. GO NOW AND LIIIIISTEEEEN!!

Welcome back to Middlemarch! In this episode, Tressa and Taylor discuss book 5 and only book 5. Turns out a lot more happened in this book than either of us realized and we’re still trying to figure it all out. Join us as we discuss Casaubon, Dorothea, Will, Lydgate, and Rosamund while all we really want to talk about are the Garths and the Vincys.

Welcome to Season 2 of We Are Not Amused! We're kicking off this year with (you guessed it) another Harry Potter episode! Today we're covering the fantastic HBO special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. Join us as we discuss noteworthy moments, featured guests, and all those fuzzy feelings of nostalgia. 

Today on We Are Not Amused, Tressa and Taylor discuss the most wonderful time of year…CHRISTMAS! Join us as we compare UK traditions to US traditions including food, carols, ocean swims, and church services. We also talk about our own personal Christmas traditions and sing way too much during this episode. Enjoy!!

This week on We Are Not Amused, Tressa and Taylor share their thoughts on Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald ! Join us as we discuss our favorite new creatures (you can probably guess one of them) and characters (helloooo Theseus), try to figure out where seemingly important characters went (Bunty? Are you okay?), and try to work out the many (many) storylines that take place in the film.

Hear ye, hear ye! This week’s episode features our (mis)adventures at this year’s Kansas City Renaissance Festival! Join us as we discuss the fun alcohol-filled events we attended, new friends we made, and the struggle to get Tressa a turkey leg.