Happenstance with Jyo and Sam

In which we face the end of days… TikTok says it’s the Rapture today, and when the gals heard that, they knew it was their duty to chime in. But what are the steps of the Rapture? Who even in society is Christ/the Antichrist? Will there be any surprises with who gets sucked up? What was Jesus’ body like?  Plus, the Jimmy Kimmel saga, our post-apocalypse plans, and dragon-therapy for frigid people....

In which we drop the ball. Blumhouse is back at it again with a new thriller movie that asks a compelling and prescient question: would you kill your app date? What’s the big deal anyway? How much can you even care about a first date? On the other hand, what if he’s super good at texting?  Plus, Irish racism, some really tempting spam texts, and a mini happenstance on the movie Night Swim . In our...

In which it's oil in a day's work (thank you to puns.co for this pun)!! Today we're talking about Paul Thomas Anderson, his other movies, and his love life. But wait, is this the one with Javier Bardem in a bob? Is the Boogie Nights famous penis big enough? What if our podcast was number 2 or 3 on the New York Times 100 best movies list? That would be cool :D Plus, Jyo recounts the sho...

In which we did not do the reading. It's Shakespeare summer school, and on the syllabus are four of ole Willy's most esteemed works: Othello , The Tempest , As You Like It , and Macbeth . And as usual we have a lot of questions. Who did Sam play in her high school Shakespeare productions? What even happens in "The Boy Who Cried Wolf?" And finally, who ends class, the teacher or t...

In which we are super on topic. Recorded a few months back after the White Lotus season 3 finale, we come at you today with a summer ep exploring our ideas for season 4. Can Mike White do it again? But where this time? How did his recent real life trip to Colombia go? And how can he one-up the incest storyline? Plus, the gals come up with a bunch of creative vacay-style murders, surprise themselve...

In which we are Megan (makin’) a lot of sense… Guys, she’s back, and she’s taller than ever. It’s Megan’s world and we’re all just living in it. This week, we give our best guesses on what the Megan sequel should be, and then watch the trailer live to see if we were right. And as usual, we learn that using your imagination is better than actually watching movies. But first, which one of the girls...

In which we animay know a thing or two… After our victorious episode on Flow, the gals are finally tackling anime, starting with Naruto. And? They're taking the assignment seriously, by running and dressing the part, though ultimately they’re left with more questions than answers. Does Jyo eff with anime guys on dating apps? Why was Yugioh allowed to change from being a small child to a sexy adult...

In which we are purr-fect guessers… This episode, we’re wearing cat ears and giving our stance on the brand new Oscar winner for best animated feature. But let's be real, what is a silent cat going to do for 2 hours? Can dogs and cats really be friends? Which animal character is most likely to die in this movie (the capybara, duh)? Plus, a dark beta fish story, how to sneak frogs into Hawaii,...

In which we are hard-boiled eggs-perts... with special guest, We Improv founder Jake Jabbour!! In this one, we're threatening Jake with gotcha-journalism on topics such as running for office, Jay-Z and Beyonce, physical media, and Funko Pops (we hate those here). Have any of us seen a movie this old? Is the Maltese Falcon a bird, a person, or just a MacGuffin? How many times will we bring up M...

In which we rise from the dead…Just like a sexy  vampire, Happenstance is back, baby. In the season 3 premiere, the gals guess what happens in Sinners and ask some big, fundamental questions: Can a movie even be good anymore? Would you eat a gin-soaked raisin? Is it important that one of the Michael B. Jordans on the poster is wearing a hat?  First, Sam shares some personal Mississippi history, th...

In which we’re back with an extra-long special episode for 4/20 Easter! On this blessed Sunday, we’re celebrating Hemp Fest 2025 by talking about four classic stoner movies: Cheech & Chong’s Up in Smoke , Harold & Kumar , How High , and Smiley Face . We’re plugged into the Matrix for this one and asking some big questions. Does Elon Musk even inhale? Is White Castle even a real place? Are...

In which we Knows-feratu. In preparation for 2025, the Year of Bald, we are hairless all over, and it’s making us smarter and full of ideas. And just like real estate mogul Count Orlock himself, we’re covering a lot of ground in this one. Like, what kind of guy does Jyo keep dating? Does the Home Depot skeleton imply the existence of Biblical angels? What does owning a cyber truck say about your b...

In which we put the if in Spotify Wrapped and the más in Christmas...by giving our happenstances on every Christmas movie ever!!! Kicking off, we cover the emergence of Spotify Wrapped as its own winter holiday and the futility of holding corporations to artistic standards. Then, we review the pod's Spotify Creator Wrapped LIVE and learn that Happenstance is part of the Manosphere?? Next, we get i...

In which we do an Oz-some job!!! This episode is all about the pop culture phenomenon on everyone’s minds, the marketing push taking over social media, the one thing that can get all of America to tune in… Hawk Tuah! JK, we talk about the new Wicked movie too. So, is Elphaba-green a continuation of brat summer? How is Ariana Grande really doing? And tbh, can we all agree that we NEED Hawk Tuah rig...

In which we meander the stream of consciousness (this makes sense if you listen to the episode...) Featuring special guest, comedian, restauranteur and Joker type guy, Danny Tee!  Yes, it's Halloween Eve, but it's also the day after Joker 2 dropped on streaming. And this ep is giving folie à trois. We cover male workplace sexual harassment, what Sam has in common with JD Vance, and The Day Danny T...

In which we eat crow...with special guest Chrystale Davis!!! Improviser, spooky things expert, and mother to Norman Bates (her small, White dog.) It's the Halloween ep, and we're addressing all the scariest topics, from true crime to phone scams to admitting you've never seen a classic film. But does the Crow do his own makeup? Has Bigfoot ever killed anyone? Why are twins so creepy? Plus, woman v...

In which we interview special correspondent, 60+ man and Bachelor watcher, Joe Gibson, aka Sam's Dad...What was his Happenstance going into the first episode? Were ~any of the men up to standard? Do old people hook up on the first date? Plus, we review the first episode of the season, covering our old crushes, Charles L., and an argument for Bachelor in Hospice.

In which we feel Burton-ed by franchise reboots… with special guests, Little Treat!!! (Clown and streaming duo @heyKipp and @ezonlinebanking) The hosts are sharing a mic in this one, and everyone’s sharing their hot takes on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (yes...we watched it!) But first, are the Teletubbies a natural evolution of humanity? How would we wanna die in a Tim Burton way? And most importantly...

In which we (betel)guese what happens in Beetlejuice...with special guest, clown, streamer, and friend, heyKipp! Welcome to a formerly LIVE episode of Happenstance! Kipp got the gals on Twitch just in time for Halloween Summer and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (why not BeetleTwose?) In this one, we cover everything from color theory to storing stuff in tanks. What did Kipp recently burn on the grill? Wh...

In which we don't give a knuck, tu vois? We didn't think we could do an hour on each of these, but here we are. In this one, we cover a wider range of topics than Emily and Knuckles, even—from truck nuts and woman wish fulfillment, to treating everybody with respect no matter how they look. But, do nudists wear shoes? Does Knuckles drink? F*ck? Gamble? How many accessories did Coco Chanel...

In which we ain't a-lien ("a-lyin?" Have I used this one before?)...We're back, just when you least expected it, like the Alien herself (adult form is canonically a girl.) It's scary movie summer, and once again we actually saw it. In this special episode, we break down what happenED in Alien: Romulus. ***Major spoilers ahead.*** Plus, Laci Peterson, what Jacob Elordi and the...

In which we are over the moon to talk about the Alien movies for an hour. Look, we'll admit it, we think xenomorphs are cute, and have great teeth, and we wish we could be them. But do the aliens get lonely? What if we could domesticate them? Is going on a deep space mission secretly the best way to get over a breakup? Plus, some hot takes about Chandler Bing, seeing yourself on Dateline, and...

In which we give our Trappenstance...this summer's all about serial killer movies and so are we. In this one, we talk our familial love for M. Night Shyamalan, the injustice of childhood Sixth Sense spoilers, and the Boy Mom to Girl Dad pipeline. Plus, why it's easier to have sex in New York than LA, and an argument for The Cat in the Hat being hot (it's all about confidence, people.)...

In which we don't (serial) kill it...In this one, we talk Longlegs, Shortlegs, Face/Off and a lot of Silence of the Lambs. But which of the gals had childhood stilts? Should FBI agents get to smoke weed? How's your relationship with your Mom's boyfriend? Plus, a variety of Longlegs comps —Mrs. Doubtfire, Michael Jackson, Old Greg , Jigsaw with just foundation on? That's right we ac...

In which we are Gru-ving out... with very special guest: improviser, Game Master, and guy who talks like a carnival barker, Walter Marion!! In this one, we're taking a stand against war, fascism, and the sexualization of Little Guys. But more importantly, who's whiter, Eminem or Macklemore? Who are the Minions going to vote for in the 2024 election? Did Gru get baby trapped?? By the Minion...