In Hindsight

Grab a hat and a mic and follow us - hopefully you can keep up. In this week’s episode, we dissect Camp Rock, a DCOM that premiered on June 20, 2008 and starred Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas. Join us (and our special guest Imani) as we discuss ‘00s drama, wasted talent, campfire-flavored jams, morning carbs, Ugg boots, purity rings, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: The Wizards...

In this episode of Foresight, we’re discussing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse which premieres in theaters on June 2, 2023.  Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | First Look Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | Official Trailer #1 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | Official Trailer #2 Spiderman: No Way Home Don’t Look Under the Bed (Episode 01...

It’s time to find your inner princess. In this week’s episode, we dissect Princess Protection Program, a DCOM that premiered on June 26, 2009, and starred Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. Join us as we discuss gentle political coups, clumsy exposition, makeovers, flipsy-flopsy plans, gender coding, CGI worms, smarmy love interests, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Only Murders...

In this episode of Foresight, we’re discussing The Little Mermaid live-action movie, which premieres in theaters on May 26, 2023.  Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: The Little Mermaid | Official Teaser Trailer The Little Mermaid | Official Trailer   Poor Unfortunate Souls - The Little Mermaid (animated) Connect with us: Instagram: @in_hindsight_pod Twitter: @in_hindsightpod  Want us t...

In this week’s episode, we say goodbye to the East High crew and dissect High School Musical 3, a Disney film that premiered in theaters on October 24, 2008, and starred Monique Coleman, Corbin Bleu, Lucas Grabeel, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, and Zac Efron. Join us (and our special guest Nicholas) as we discuss school spirit, duets, mediocrity, prom, parental advice, Julliard, and more! Notab...

In this week’s episode, we dissect Twitches Too, a DCOM that premiered on October 12, 2007, and starred Tia and Tamera Mowry. Join us (and our special guest Elaina) as we discuss shadowy figures, creepy ex-boyfriends, eyeliner, cosmic gift ramifications, snickerdoodles, low-budget weddings, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Radio Free Roscoe Degrassi: The Next Generation Sis...

T for Troy. T for Trash. T for Traitor. In this week’s episode, we dissect High School Musical 2, a DCOM that premiered on August 17, 2007 an,d starred Monique Coleman, Corbin Bleu, Lucas Grabeel, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, and Zac Efron. Join us (and our special guest Imani) as we discuss sports jargon, boy disease, footwork, Italian leather shoes, golf course picnics, and more! Notable Men...

In this week’s episode, we dissect Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board, a DCOM that premiered on June 8, 2007, and starred Brandon Baker, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Jake T. Austin. Join us as we discuss actor swaps, hula lessons, the “devil’s supply”, sacred land, Hawaiian escapes, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Degrassi: The Next Generation The Lost Boys Theory Brink! (Episode...

In this week’s episode, we dissect Jump In!, a DCOM that premiered on January 12, 2007, and starred Corbin Bleu and Keke Palmer. Join us as we discuss urban cosplay, double dutch, fire escapes, awful dialogue, soul steppers, golden gloves, stunt doubles, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Disney's Jump In: The Making Of The Movie Macy Gray - Sweet Baby ft. Erykah Badu Sco...

You gotta strut like you mean it, free your mind! In this week’s episode, we dissect The Cheetah Girls 2, a DCOM that premiered on August 25, 2006 and starred Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton. Join us (and our special guest Jesus) as we discuss Barcelona, wigs, guitar stalking, proposals, ancestry, costume design, singing apologies, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:...

In this week’s episode, we dissect Read It and Weep, a DCOM that premiered on July 21, 2006 and starred Kay Panabaker and Danielle Panabaker. Join us as we discuss gym ropes, journals, seaweed pizza, skinny scarves, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: TTYL  Amelia’s Notebook Doug - Liver and Onions Moon Knight The Breakfast Club Pixel Perfect (Episode 056) Kim Possible (Episod...

In this week’s episode, we dissect Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior, a DCOM that premiered on June 16, 2006 and starred Brenda Song and Shin Koyamada. Join us as we discuss moon cakes, fonts, Power Rangers, Bermuda shorts, possession, cousins, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: The Cultural Context of Wendy Wu Wendy Wu Review - Disney Plus Diversity Ethnically Incorrect Daughter...

In this week’s episode, we dissect High School Musical, a DCOM that premiered on January 20, 2006, and starred Monique Coleman, Corbin Bleu, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, and Lucas Grabeel. Join us (and our special guest Nicholas) as we discuss the outside J, the status quo, Twinkle Town, jazz squares, academic decathlons, crème brûlée, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This...

In this week’s episode, we dissect Cow Belles, a DCOM that premiered on March 24, 2006 and starred Aly & AJ Milchalka. Join us as we discuss driving lessons, class division, butterfly collections, cotillions, professional capris, French accents, homemade jams, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: The Simple Life  Lucy and Ethel at the Chocolate Factory Reba Animal Plan...

Go twitches, go twitches! In this week’s episode, we dissect Twitches, a DCOM that premiered on October 14, 2005, and starred Tia and Tamera Mowry. Join us (and our special guest Elaina) as we discuss magical representation, separated twins, the darkness, musty gloves, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Animorphs Plotlines (Twitter thread) I’m Going Down - Sister, Sister Rush...

In this week’s episode, we dissect The Proud Family Movie, a DCOM that premiered on August 19, 2005 and starred  Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, and Arsenio Hall Join us as we discuss dance battles, Black history, driving lessons, talking peanuts, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Island Girl Sketch - All That The Proud Family Theme Song Looking for the Perfect Beat - Afrik...

In this week’s episode, we dissect Life is Ruff, a DCOM that premiered on July 15, 2005 and starred Kyle Massey, Mitchel Musso, and Kay Panabaker. Join us as we discuss comic books, hijinks, dog shows, “urban youth”, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Ed, Edd n Eddy Degrassi: The Next Generation Vanessa and The Wretched Kyle Massey - It’s a Dog Brink! (Episode 007) Hounded (E...

In this week’s episode, we dissect Go Figure, a DCOM that premiered on June 10, 2005 and starred Jordan Hinson, Cristine Rose, and Whitney Sloan. Join us as we discuss figure skating scandals, Russian stereotypes, twirl girls, parental jealousy, “hip-hop”, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Everlife - Go Figure Junk - Life is Good Tonya Harding / Nancy Kerrigan Scandal Michel...

In this week’s episode, we dissect Kim Possible: So The Drama, a DCOM that premiered on April 8, 2005 and starred Christy Carlson Romano and Will Friedle. Join us (and our special guest Nicholas) as we discuss bendy straws, evil toys, prom, “Monique speak", and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Kim Possible - Call Me, Beep Me (Christina Milian) Kim Possible - Call Me, Beep Me (M...

Welcome to our fourth and final season of DCOMs! In this week’s episode, we dissect Now You See It...,a DCOM that premiered on January 14, 2005 and starred Aly Michalka, Johnny Pacar, and Frank Langella. Join us as we discuss magic tricks, brooding outcasts, ESP, puzzles, Harvard, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Linking Rings Do You Believe in Magic - Aly & AJ The Real...

‘Cause the square root of impossible is me! In our last special episode, we dissect the movie we needed as kids - Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, starring Madalen Mills, Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, and Anika Noni Rose. Join us as we discuss belief, multigenerational families, sentient toys, representation, Afro-Victorian steampunk, magical math, snowball fights, and more. See you in 2...

I wanna sing, ma! In this week's episode, we discuss This Christmas, starring Idris Elba, Chris Brown, Loretta Devine, and Regina King. Join us (and our special guest Elaina) as we discuss family secrets, “acting”, tired jokes, HBCUs, Chris Brown, baby oil, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Santa Baby (This Christmas) Bury Me in the Ocean (Black Panther) Soul Food Tyler Perr...

Grandma is coming to Christmas dinner! In this week's episode, we discuss Almost Christmas, starring Danny Glover, Mo’Nique, Kimberly Elise, and Gabrielle Union. Join us as we discuss sibling rivalry, Skype, shotguns, produce, authentic writing, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: World Star Chekhov’s Gun Lethal Weapon  Connect with us: Instagram: @in_hindsight_pod Twitte...

Who would imagine a king?  In this week's episode, we discuss The Preacher’s Wife, starring Whitney “The Voice” Houston, Denzel Washington, and Courtney B. Vance. Join us as we discuss angels, robberies, church, adlibs, Lion King sheets, the cocoa man, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: The Bishop's Wife Penny Marshall Behind the Scenes footage Georgia Mass Choir Joy to...

Happy Holidays! For the rest of this year, we’re bringing the Christmas cheer with some bonus nostalgia. In this week’s episode, we dissect A Diva Christmas Carol, starring Vanessa L. Williams, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, Brian McNamara, Kathy Griffin. Join us as we discuss washed greens, CPS, Charles Dickens, heart quakes, divas, Celine Dion, Gucci coats, and more! Notable Mentions + References in T...