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If pop culture had a midlife crisis, this movie would be its therapist—and its worst nightmare.     This week, Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive headfirst into The Substance , the wildly disturbing, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional film starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. What starts as a movie review quickly becomes a candid conversation about aging, beauty...

Pop culture nostalgia hit different when your "kids' movies" casually handed you lifelong emotional damage.     Natalie and Angela revisit the devastating films and TV episodes that somehow became comfort rewatches for an entire generation. From My Girl and The NeverEnding Story to Little House on the Prairie , they unpack why children of the '80s and '90s willingly returned to stories that left t...

Nothing says pop culture nostalgia quite like revisiting the movie that accidentally traumatized half of Generation X and Millennials.     This week on Put Your Books Down , Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham revisit the 1993 cult classic Fire in the Sky —the "based on a true story" alien abduction thriller that left viewers sleeping with one eye open. The duo unpacks the infamous Travis W...

If viral culture has taught us anything, it's that the real horror isn't ghosts—it's someone changing your locks while you're out buying groceries.     Natalie and Angela unpack Hulu's shocking new docuseries Squatters: Get the F ** Out of My House* and discover that reality can be stranger than fiction. From forged leases and nightmare tenants to a skeleton-filled true crime twist no one sees com...

Pop culture nostalgia can be a dangerous thing—especially when a childhood favorite turns out to be complete cinematic chaos.     This week on Put Your Books Down, Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham revisit the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic Kindergarten Cop and discover that memory may have been doing a lot of heavy lifting. What starts as a beloved family comedy quickly spirals into actio...

Pop culture nostalgia hits hard when you realize the movie you pretended to understand in high school might actually be a masterpiece.     Natalie and Angela revisit the cult classic Being John Malkovich and discover that Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman's bizarre brain-bending comedy is even better than they remembered. From the infamous 7½ floor to celebrity satire, puppetry, portals, and existen...

Humorous commentary meets pure millennial fever dream energy in this wildly chaotic episode of Put Your Books Down .     Natalie and Angela go head-to-head in a hilarious game of "Two Truths and a Lie," leading to stories involving Nicolas Cage, Joan Osborne, panic attacks on stage, Mafia neighbors, Timothée Chalamet discourse, and an alarming amount of Muppet references.     Natalie recaps her su...

Pop culture nostalgia, celebrity chaos, and emotional damage? Yep — this Martin Short documentary episode has it all.     Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive into Netflix's Marty: Life is Short and unpack why Martin Short may secretly be one of the greatest comedic performers of all time. From SCTV and Saturday Night Live to Jiminy Glick, Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, and the legenda...

Pop culture chaos, NASA math, and one extremely suspicious "Not a Lesbian" bumper sticker collide in this hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt episode of Put Your Books Down .     Natalie and Angela dive into Hidden Figures and unpack why this powerful film hits so much harder than your average space movie. From NASA history and civil rights to Kevin Costner discourse and accidental feminist manif...

Pop culture nostalgia hits HARD when a "rom-com" turns into chaotic, potion-fueled madness.     Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive into the 1992 cult classic Love Potion #9 —and quickly realize this isn't your average romantic comedy. From bizarre makeover tropes to wildly questionable "science," they unpack everything that makes this film unforgettable.     The duo explores the film'...

Pop culture hot take: what if the funniest guy in the room is secretly the most talented?     This week on Put Your Books Down , Natalie and Angela dive into the surprisingly brilliant evolution of Sean Hayes—from sitcom icon to powerhouse dramatic performer. After watching his one-man thriller The Unknown , the hosts unpack his range, discipline, and why his latest work might be his best yet.    ...

Pop culture chaos meets nostalgic media as we revisit the most unhinged jungle thriller of the 90s.     Natalie and Angela dive headfirst into Anaconda (1997), breaking down everything from Jennifer Lopez's iconic moments to Jon Voight's absolutely feral performance. What starts as a film crew's Amazon adventure quickly spirals into snake-fueled madness, questionable accents, and some of the wilde...

This week the gals take a deep dive that might just sink your love for Titanic permanently.     From the "draw me like one of your French girls" moment to the ultimate door debate, Natalie tells us why she walked out on Titanic and why she thinks that old lady should be ashamed of herself.     Come for the opinions, stay for the Celine Dion impersonations.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down...

Pop culture chaos meets hilarious commentary as we revisit one of the wildest 80s movies ever made.     In this episode, Natalie and Angela dive into Just One of the Guys —a nostalgic cult classic that somehow manages to be both deeply problematic and weirdly ahead of its time. From outrageous sexism to questionable plot choices (and acting choices…), the duo breaks down what still works, what abs...

Ever wondered how far grief can go when mixed with unfiltered commentary and wild viral culture energy? Buckle up.     In this jaw-dropping episode, Natalie and Angela unpack one of the most bizarre true crime stories ever: a 91-year-old woman who kept her deceased loved ones… at home . From tea parties with corpses to a town that just looked the other way, this story spirals into a mix of shockin...

Pop culture chaos, unfiltered opinions, and zero regrets—welcome to your new favorite group chat.     Natalie and Angela are catching up on everything they're watching right now—from addictive weekly TV drops to movies that almost put them to sleep (but not quite). They break down must-watch series, surprising performances, and the shows that have them emotionally spiraling (in a fun way… mostly)....

Nothing fuels humorous, unfiltered commentary like being forced to react instantly to wildly awkward situations.     In this episode of Put Your Books Down , Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham play a hilarious round of "Well, That Was Awkward," a fast-paced game where they throw ridiculous scenarios at each other and the best gut reaction wins.     From cringe-worthy social encounters to l...

From chilled monkey brains to chaotic mine cart chases, this pop culture classic proves nostalgic media was way wilder than we remembered.     Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive headfirst into Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom with hilarious, unfiltered commentary and a whole lot of nostalgia. From the glamorous Shanghai nightclub opening to the infamous dinner scene and terrifying...

Is your brain on books, or is it just running a marathon without your permission? In this unfiltered edition of Put Your Books Down , Angela opens up about her recent adult ADHD diagnosis and how it has completely shifted her perspective on productivity and self-worth. Natalie and Angela also dive into a deep film analysis of the 1982 Martin Scorsese classic The King of Comedy , exploring its eeri...

What happens when a transit strike cab ride turns into a lifelong friendship… and that friend grows up to write a Mormon musical, reunite with her birth parents, launch a songwriting podcast, and casually sing about having a nervous breakdown in IKEA?     This week on Put Your Books Down hosted by Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham , we sit down with pianist, singer-songwriter, and human b...

Natalie Sanderson Jones is fresh off emergency gallbladder surgery , Angela Bingham is emotionally bracing for house-party chaos, and together they ask the real question: why does this comedy feel like a horror movie for adults with anxiety?     This week on Put Your Books Down , we revisit the 2015 cult comedy Sisters , starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler , and unpack why nostalgia hits harder when...

What if we told you Hollywood has been operating on a completely different rulebook this entire time?     In this episode of Put Your Books Down , hosts Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive headfirst into the wildest, messiest, most jaw-dropping celebrity stories you probably should know — but somehow don't. From cult-adjacent beginnings and extreme method acting, to legendary breakups,...

What happens when a Netflix documentary is so good it ruins your entire emotional stability?   Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham hit record and immediately spiral.     In this episode of Put Your Books Down , the hosts unpack Netflix's Elizabeth Smart documentary—why it hits differently than every true-crime special before it, how the media failed a family in real time, and why believing...

Why does The Great British Baking Show feel soothing while Hell's Kitchen activates our nervous systems?     In this episode of Put Your Books Down , Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive into the psychology of cooking shows, celebrity chefs, and why watching adults scream over risotto is somehow considered entertainment. From Gordon Ramsay's public persona versus his real-life charm, to...

January is fake, Michael Douglas is way too calm about child kidnapping, and Brittany Murphy deserved the world.     This week on Put Your Books Down , Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham spiral joyfully through seasonal despair, unearned cinematic confidence, long leather coats, emotionally unavailable therapists, dry lips, and the absolutely BONKERS ending of Don't Say a Word now that it'...