Lyndsey McPherson

Epilogues and Epiphanies – Good Movies Make Good Humans

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A smart, funny pop culture podcast that blends movie reviews, TV recaps, and cultural commentary into conversations about what it really means to be human. Host Lyndsey McPherson and her guests dig into blockbuster films, streaming series, and cult classics to uncover life lessons, storytelling patterns, and social themes hiding in plain sight. Expect sharp humor, unfiltered opinions, and surprising takeaways as episodes connect entertainment to bigger questions—about relationships, morality, creativity, and the messy patterns we keep repeating. Whether it’s breaking down a new release or rev

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Lyndsey McPherson

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"for the liveliness of your mind I did." Pride and Prejudice with Hillary Scholz 05.09.2023 1:03:08

Lyndsey and special guest Hillary Scholz, discuss the movie Pride & Prejudice, the female plight in regency era England, being wrong about your first impressions and the power of love.

Legally Blonde with Sarah Keller 12.08.2023 1:02:21

Lyndsey and special guest Sarah Keller, discuss the movie Legally Blonde and the contradictory nature of being female in the modern era along with the value of being true to oneself.

"My God, Are We Gonna Be Like Our Parents?" The Breakfast Club with Krystal Shipps 14.07.2023 47:25

Lyndsey in special guest Krystal, discuss the breakfast club societal expectations of women, dance equals life, and much more

"Are You Going to Go Into Battle Dressed Like a Cool Youth Pastor?," Spider-Man: No Way Home with Rick Lee James 18.05.2023 57:28

Lyndsey and special guest Rick Lee James discuss the Spider-Man saga in modern culture as well as grief and what it means to love our enemies.

Hold onto Your Butts, "Jurassic Park" with Jordan Kennedy 04.05.2023 57:46

Host Lyndsey McPherson and guest Jordan Kennedy discuss the Spielberg classic "Jurassic Park," could vs. should, and how Jurassic Park and TikTok/Twitter are essentially the same.

I Just Have a Lot of Feelings, "Mean Girls" with Abbey Truslow 19.04.2023 1:02:16

Host Lyndsey McPherson and guest Abbey Truslow discuss the millennial Tina Fey classic "Mean Girls," the value of being uniquely you, and surviving adolescence in the early 2000s.

Murderer of Love, "Dan in Real Life" with Justin Nowicki 05.04.2023 1:00:04

Host Lyndsey McPherson and guest Justin Nowicki discuss the 2007 film "Dan in Real Life" and the highs and lows of the human experience.

Sensible Jackets and Haircuts, "About Time" with Samantha Thomas 19.02.2023 33:29

Host Lyndsey McPherson and returning guest Samantha Thomas discuss the 2013 film "About Time" and the beauty in the ordinary.

Who's your friend who likes to play?: Inside Out with Ryan Hammond 29.01.2023 43:41

Lyndsey and special guest Ryan Hammond (lyndsey's younger brother) discuss Pixar's Inside Out, self-awarenes, and looking for the pockets of good.

A New Kind of Resolution: Why Storytelling and Art Matter | Epilogues & Epiphanies 05.01.2023 29:07

What if your resolution this year wasn't about doing more — but about seeing more clearly? Lyndsey kicks off 2023 with a solo episode about why storytelling and art aren't luxuries — they're how we make sense of being alive. She talks about the role stories play in helping us process, connect, and grow, and makes the case for a different kind of new year's resolution: one built around meaning inst...

What else can I do?: Encanto with Samantha Thomas 01.08.2022 43:44

In this very first episode, Lyndsey talks with friend Samantha Thomas (Enneagram 9 and mental health counselor) about Disney's Encanto. Before listening: Watch Encanto - or this will definitely not make sense :) Learn about the Enneagram personality typing system https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions