A Really Good Podcast with Greg & Liz

Send us Fan Mail This week, we feel the need...the need for speed (jk, Liz gets stressed out when she drives above 70). Regardless, we're talking Top Gun! We discuss both the original and the sequel, what Maverick's psychological issues may be and why these movies might be the most genius marketing ploy of all time. We also get a firsthand account of whether or not the sailors played top...

Send us Fan Mail Grab your mitt and join us to break down one of the greatest sports movies of all time, A League of Their Own . We explore the true story behind the all-women's baseball league that inspired the movie, the casting decisions that made it such an incredible experience and why it makes us nostalgic for a time that we never experienced. 

Send us Fan Mail Happiness is a strange thing. Everyone wants it, but no one seems to agree on what it actually is. Is it a feeling, a mindset, a choice, or something else entirely? Join us as we explore the many faces of happiness, why it can be so difficult to achieve, and what it means to us personally.

Send us Fan Mail For nearly 90 years, The Wizard of Oz has been a beloved American classic. But beneath the flying monkeys, ruby slippers, and yellow brick road lies a story that many people believe contains political and economic themes that still spark debate today. Join us today as we discuss how the movie was made, the reasons we love it and why it’s more relevant than ever. 

Send us Fan Mail We are taking the week off to celebrate with our families but check out our 2023 Thanksgiving special to get in the festive mood!

Send us Fan Mail Finding the perfect pop song isn't easy. Honestly, narrowing all the great pop songs of our lifetime into brackets was even tougher but we did it! Join us this week as we pit some of our favorite pop classics against each other to determine which comes out on top. 

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re talking Gremlins—the movie that taught us three very important rules: keep them out of the light, don’t let them get wet, and absolutely never feed them after midnight. We dive into behind-the-scenes secrets, the film’s unhinged moments and discuss whether it will work nowadays.

Send us Fan Mail No but seriously...wtf is going on in the world right now? Our resident political expert Guy Dufault is back to help Liz break down the insanity that is politics today. From the shutdown to the ballroom and everything else we don't entirely understand.

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we head back to 1983 and step inside the creative madness behind one of the most iconic music videos of all time — Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” From its groundbreaking special effects to the unforgettable choreography, we uncover how a 14-minute short film changed the music industry forever. We also dive in to Halloween music, discuss the classics and why we don...

Send us Fan Mail In this eerie episode, we ride through the misty woods of Sleepy Hollow and uncover the chilling legend that has haunted generations. Written by Washington Irving in 1820, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow tells the tale of Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher, and his fateful encounter with the mysterious Headless Horseman. Join us as we discuss the town, the legend and decide...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week as we dive into Liz's dream concert aka Lilith Fair! From the humble beginnings to an event that changed the face of music (at least for a little while), Lilith Fair took everything we knew about music and turned it on its head in the late 90s. We discuss the biblical origin of Lilith, why it was so impactful and our thoughts on the new documentary Lilith Fa...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week as we dive into the 1997 classic Good Will Hunting. We discuss the Ben and Matt lore, how the film got made, whether it holds up and why Greg wouldn't recommend assaulting your patients during therapy. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into The Biggest Loser , the hit reality TV show that turned weight loss into primetime entertainment, for good or for bad. We get into the truth about the diet industry, some of our favorite moments in messed up diet culture, how we have fallen victim ourselves and our gym routines (lol). Finally, we discuss the new documentary, which is pretty mid i...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back!! In our season 3 premiere, we tackle a subject that is very applicable to both of us: being old parents! We discuss exactly what it means to be geriatric when it comes to having kids, why it's a big deal and why it's actually not always that big of a deal. We also get into our experiences with having kids both young and old and break down one of the greates...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for our season 2 finale, where we break down the quirky and thought-provoking 2004 romantic drama  Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.  film We dive into the making of the movie, the heartache it flawlessly portrays and explore all the ways it exposes human nature. 

Send us Fan Mail Let's all welcome Greg back to the podcast as we dive into the world of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Othello and its modern cinematic adaptation, O . Join us as we explore the powerful themes of jealousy, manipulation, and betrayal that transcend time and media. We'll discuss the original play, its complex characters, and the intense emotional journey it takes us on. Th...

Send us Fan Mail Bands don’t need to be real to be great and we have the list to prove it. Join Liz and her bestie Brigid as they discuss their favorite fictional bands. From Powerline to The Wonders, Alexis Rose to Daisy Jones, 2gether to Zack Attack, we cover all the hits (and misses.) 

Send us Fan Mail The Princess Bride bwings Meg McMahon and Liz back togetha today to take this trip down memory lane. This movie has something for everyone: romance, adventure, quippy dialogue and an incredible knack for dialogue. From the rats of unusual size to the incredible cast, we get into it all!

Send us Fan Mail Bekah Berger joins the pod this week to discuss one of the most-watched events in entertainment: the Superbowl Halftime Show! In this episode, we dive into the humble beginnings with college marching bands to the high-energy, star-studded performances we see today. We talk about the most asked questions, the controversies and our thoughts on some of the biggest acts in the last 30...

Send us Fan Mail On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States and it feels like we haven’t had a minute to breathe since then. Join us this week with our resident political expert (and Liz’s dad) Guy Dufault as he helps break down what is really going on in American politics. From executive orders to tariffs, DEI to disaster aid, cabinet picks to who is really r...

Send us Fan Mail She's baaack! Meg joins as co-host to help Liz dive into the emotional whirlwind that is My So-Called Life , the iconic 90s teen drama that captivated hearts and minds. From Angela Chase’s journey of self-discovery to the complex relationships that define adolescence, we explore why this show still resonates with viewers decades after it aired. We discuss the brilliant perfor...

Send us Fan Mail Hold on tight, spider monkies because there's a new cohost in town! While Greg is off on official work business, Liz's very best friend Meg is here to help her dive into the hauntingly awful vampire saga that shaped an entire generation. Join them as they debate whether this is a good movie, why Kristen Stewart has such a hard time existing as Bella Swan, explain why the...

Send us Fan Mail And with that, the 2024 season comes to an end. We're closing out the year with a roundup of the news that gripped the nation this year. From plane crashes to attempted assassinations, the solar eclipse to PDiddy's legal troubles and the Lively/Baldoni situation, we break it down and try to figure out what the hell happened this year??? Hope you had a great New Year!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the two beloved versions of Miracle on 34th Street —the 1947 original and the 1994 remake. We explore how each film captures the magic of Christmas, with a special focus on the evolution of its characters, the deal with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and how each one succeeded in a variety of ways.  Trigger Warning: LOTS of Santa talk, this e...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes life doesn't go your way. Or in George Bailey's case, it almost always goes the polar opposite of your way and you end up being a huge curmudgeon but that's showbiz baby! In this weeks episode, we dive into the 1946 holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life , exploring why it's so beloved, what messages it really sends and why they need to get Uncle...