Baby's First Watchlist

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For first time parents-to-be, there are existential questions: how do we instill positive values? How do we discuss difficult topics? At what age can we show our kid Die Hard? While hosts Tom and Erin are clueless on most of these questions, they are determined to at least figure out that last one. On Baby’s First Watchlist, the couple break down a movie, ultimately deciding whether it belongs in their future son’s Netflix queue. They don’t claim to be experts in film OR child rearing—they’re just two movie lovers hoping to create a checklist of great movies to watch as a family.

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Episode 7 - Gladiator 24.07.2022 1:06:33

Erin and Tom take on their very first Best Picture winner for the podcast - Ridley Scott's Gladiator! But as always, the hosts consistently veer off topic: there's talk about what brands Maximus would represent if he were alive today, more Masked Singer talk, Erin talks about her three least favorite movie settings, and the hosts rank their favorite Dad Movies! As always, BFW is all over the place...

Episode 6 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 17.07.2022 1:12:17

It’s no secret that your Baby’s First Watchlist hosts will be watching lots of cartoons over the next few years. Why not get a head start with Academy Award winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse? This episode includes a disagreement from our hosts on the best Spider-Man in the movie, followed by an impromptu meeting of the Nicolas Cage fan club. It’s a fun one! PLOT SUMMARY ENDS AT 23:50 STREA...

Episode 5 - Easy A 10.07.2022 57:51

Baby’s First Watchlist covers Easy A, the first time the hosts are covering a movie that was released when they actually knew each other! After a brief mention of the horrors of late pregnancy, Tom and Erin jump right into the incredible casting of this 2010 classic, evaluate the old literature to teen movie pipeline, and discuss Grease: You’re the One That I Want winner Max Crumm. Don’t ask, just...

Episode 4 - The Secret of Kells 03.07.2022 53:16

In this episode of Baby’s First Watchlist, Erin and Tom are discussing 2009’s The Secret of Kells. Haven’t seen or heard of this Irish animated film before? No problem! Tune in to learn why you should check out this Oscar nominee, and stick around to hear Erin’s rendition of “Danny Boy,” Tom’s always excellent plot summaries, and a winding, confusing discussion on former U.S. vice presidential nom...

Episode 3 - Pan's Labyrinth 26.06.2022 1:03:34

In a major vibe switch, Erin and Tom discuss Guillermo del Toro’s dark fantasy masterpiece, 2006’s Pan’s Labyrinth . This episode has it all: symbolism analysis, a discussion on what food would tempt us in the underworld, and even a shout-out to former Alabama senator Doug Jones. Will this one make it onto Baby’s First Watchlist? Tune in and find out! STREAMING GUIDE: Our next movie, The Secret of...

Episode 2 - School of Rock 19.06.2022 54:41

With a significantly improved audio setup this time, Tom and Erin are back to talk about one of their favorite movies ever - Richard Linklater's 2003 classic, School of Rock, starring Jack Black, Joan Cusack, and Mike White. This includes a plot summary as well as some questions and discussion points, including which of the characters was most relatable, and Erin makes up an ideal fake band made o...

Episode 1 - Toy Story 19.06.2022 44:37

Erin and Tom welcome you to Baby's First Watchlist, a podcast where they will pick a movie, discuss it, and determine whether they will recommend it to their future son! These uncultured swine take their first shot at Pixar's 1995 animated classic Toy Story , starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. DISCLAIMER: This episode was a test episode recorded on extremely basic audio equipment. We did as best we...