A Really Good Podcast with Greg & Liz

Send us Fan Mail The Duggar family exploded onto the television scene in the mid 2000’s with an enormous brood of well-behaved children and an…interesting way of living. But behind the scenes was a much darker story. Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the family secrets, break down the cult-like “religion” and put the fun in fundamentalism! TW: This episode contains talk of sexual assault and chi...

Send us Fan Mail We all remember the scary movies that terrified us as a kid. But what about the things that weren't supposed to terrify us? Those movies, tv shows, music videos and books that were "for kids" but still creep us out to this day?  Buckle up because we are diving deep into unintentional horror and all the moments that still haunt the nightmares of every eighties kid. H...

Send us Fan Mail Prom season is here! Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the history, the traditions and all the pressure that goes along with the big dance. What's up with the drugs and sex of it all? Why do so many teens turn the dance into a deadline? And what part does Morgan Freeman play in the history of prom? Tune in to find out! Homework Full House - Prom Night - S6E22 (Hulu) Saved B...

Send us Fan Mail Punky Brewster was an 8-year-old girl who was abandoned by her parents and escapes her foster home only to be discovered while squatting in an abandoned apartment. This could easily be the synopsis of a horror movie, but instead it ended up being a heartwarming television show that dealt with horrifying topics in an humorous way and inspired a whole generation of independent young...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever said “Funky butt loving”, this one’s for you. On this weeks episode we are talking about baseball movie, specifically kids baseball movies. Learning your position on the field is a great metaphor for learning your role in life and these movies helped us do just that. Join us as we dive into the classics we grew up with, the real way to make an s’more and where “you’...

Send us Fan Mail Every teenager wants a cool mom. But how cool is it, really? Join Greg and Liz as they dive into what makes a mom cool, the different categories they fall under and what some of our favorite on-screen mother-daughter relationships would look like in the real world.  What does it mean when your mom makes you move every time she goes through a breakup? Are there long term effects of...

Send us Fan Mail Nowadays, anyone can become famous for almost anything but back in the 90s, sometimes you only had one chance in the form of a “one-hit wonder.” Join Liz and Greg as they pay homage to the flash in the pan hit, try to figure out what even qualifies as an one-hit wonder and attempt to break them down into a top ten list both Liz and Greg can agree on. Spoiler alert: they can’t and...

Send us Fan Mail Judy Blume has never been afraid to tell the truth.  Due to her frank discussions of sex, puberty, religion and relationships, she remains one of the most revered and also challenged authors of our time. Join Greg and Liz as they dive into her life, her simply complicated novel “Are you there, God? It’s me, Margaret”, the controversies surrounding her work and the movie that’s bee...

Send us Fan Mail Romeo and Juliet is considered to be one of the greatest love stories of all time but it wasn't one of the coolest until Baz Luhrmann put his spin on it. Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the history of the love story, how the 1996 movie was unlike anything anyone had ever seen and why it had such a huge impact on their generation.  Who is the real tragic hero (hint: it&apo...

Send us Fan Mail If you were to try and describe what the 80s were like you could always pop in a vhs of the neverending story and say “enough said”.  Through puppets, bullies, and unnecessary horse death we discover that not only is the main character reading a story, but the story is reading him. Join Liz and Greg as they break down this tale and discover it may be just one big metaphor for grie...

Send us Fan Mail The hunt is on but you won't find any chocolate in these easter eggs. Join Greg and Liz as they dive into the world of hidden messages in media. Where do they come from? What is the point?  What’s up with the Pixar theory? Did Jessica Rabbit invent the wardrobe malfunction? Can Liz convince Greg of the brilliance that is All Too Well? Tune in and find out! Some subject matter...

Send us Fan Mail Babysitting. Seems like a simple concept but there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Join Greg and Liz as they discuss the evolution of babysitting, the surprising role the women’s movement had on the industry, how society and horror movies turned babysitters into the perfect victim and whether or not The Babysitter’s Club is actually kind of a union.  Homework:  “Babysitter:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about “Big”, the 1988 classic tale of maintaining childhood innocence even if you accidentally turn into Tom Hanks overnight. Join Greg and Liz as they discuss the big ideas this movie brings up, the unforgettable scenes, the potential hidden horror movie, and the problematic sexual tension between a corporate women and what is essentially a 12 year old boy...

Send us Fan Mail Claire's, Abercrombie, the food court.....The mall was a place where you could get a pretzel, a pair of shoes and a pet but it wasn't just a place where you shopped. It was where you discovered who you were and found the uniform to fit, where you gathered with friends and made memories that have lasted you a lifetime. Join Greg and Liz as they discuss the origin, history...