And Let Me Tell You This with Daniel Ryan

Class is back in session—yes, I know, I disappeared for two weeks. Apologies, life was life-ing. But I’m back and so is the chaos. In this episode, I launch straight into a necessary rant about the tragedy that is Katy Perry’s career arc… and let’s be real, it’s kind of her own fault. We’re talking missteps, missed eras, and whatever “Smile” was supposed to be. Then, in true speed round fashion, I...

Step into the classroom of pop‑culture with this week’s episode of “Lecture Hall Lowdown”! Professor Daniel Ryan is on the syllabus: Screen Studies Lecture We’ll be unpacking the emotional wreckage (and occasional laughs) of The Last of Us , from Ellie’s fierce loyalty to Joel’s bittersweet redemption, then pivot to the razor‑sharp wit of Hacks —examining how Deborah Vance schools life’s punchline...

Class is officially in session. In this week's episode, I step up to the front of the classroom to give my weekly "what I've been reading" update—yes, I did the homework, and yes, I have thoughts. Then we take a sweet detour (literally) to discuss the Kardashian x Crumbl collab… and listen, I hate to admit it, but those cookies kinda smacked. I'm not proud, but I am honest. R...

Alright class, take your seats—homeroom is in session. In this episode, I'm dishing on the books I’ve actually finished (yes, miracles do happen), the current state of my TBR that’s looking more like a crisis than a list, and my ever-shifting reading goals that may or may not be based on vibes alone. Then—we need to talk about Yellowjackets . I had high hopes, but some of these girls are testi...

In this episode, I’m absolutely spiraling over Starbucks discontinuing the Double Chocolate Chip Brownie—like, why would they do this to me?? I get into my feelings about it and demand justice. Then, I shift gears to something much sweeter: Ariana Grande’s deluxe album release! I break down my thoughts, my favorite tracks, and what this era means to me. I also update you guys on my reading journey...

We’ve got a packed episode today! First up, I dive into Brittany Broski’s unexpected (but iconic) leap into music—breaking down her sound, her influences, and whether this is just for fun or the start of something major. Then, I share my thoughts on two books I recently finished: The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden and Kiss the Villain by Rina Kent—spoiler-free, of course! Plus, I’m recappin...

In this chaotic yet oh-so-entertaining episode, I fully admit to crashing out at the mere mention of Nikki Blonsky (you already know!). But that’s just the beginning—I'm diving deep into my current reads, with a special spotlight on God of Fury by Rina Kent because, honestly, I’m obsessed. We’ll explore the worlds of both Rina Kent and Freida McFadden, so if you love dark, twisty, and slightly...

In this episode, I admit defeat with Normal People and proudly dive headfirst into the chaotic brilliance of God of Fury — and y’all, I am OBSESSED. I celebrate the well-deserved winners of The Traitors and break down every twisty, messy, glorious moment of the finale. Then, it’s time for TV talk: I recap the latest drama from Yellowjackets and The White Lotus , spilling all my love (and plenty of...

Okay, y’all — this episode is a whole vibe. First, we need to talk about my (tragically) spot-on Oscar predictions. I hate being right sometimes, but here we are. Also, I PROMISE this is the last time I’m bringing up Emilia Perez ... unless it’s not. I have a problem, and I own it. Then, we dive into the absolute madness of Yellowjackets and the rich people shenanigans of The White Lotus . I’m rec...

I’ve HAD IT! In this episode, I rant about the absolute injustice of Tate McRae not getting the recognition she so rightfully deserves — and yes, I’m taking it personally. Then, I dive into this year’s Oscar nominations, where I lose my mind fangirling over Wicked and share my very strong (and not so flattering) feelings about Emilia Perez . Plus, I recap the absolute chaos and brilliance of shows...