Mike and Vonia Can't Not

Mike and Vonia can't not talk about what happened at the Capitol Building last week, but they also go on to share the movies on streaming they're loving, the projects they're working on, thoughts on camping, and the act of staying positive. 

Mike and Vonia discuss quiet New Year celebrations, a walk that goes wrong, the latest Pixar, Broadway musical numbers, the filthiest TV show that Mike loves, a bit of politics, experiences in the education system, and perhaps most importantly, Save Britney. Oh, and Mike had the chicken pox three times. 

Mike and Vonia say farewell to 2020, but first Mike tells the story of the most dangerous bridge crossing ever (it isn't), then onto some Hoppy Refresher, The Stand in both book and mini-series form, and eventually talk about motivation and some hopes and goals for 2021.

Mike and Vonia talk about the ongoing drama involving his stove, and a quick trip Vonia is making with her family. Then it's a Netflix movie, a cookbook, and the ongoing battle Vonia is facing to feed her children, including her 5AM letter to Santa. 

Mike and Vonia catch up on the week and then get into Award  Season films, bubble baths, house sales in the midst of a pandemic, gratitude, music memories, and random film trivia. Plus, the sounds of happy children in the background. 

From the things they're missing during this strange and challenging time, to the movies that are helping them through it, Vonia and Mike talk about Frida Kahlo, Selma Hayek, Julie Taymor, Jennifer Aniston, Kathryn Hahn, Oprah Winfrey, Jodie Foster, Angela Basset, Marielle Heller, Greta Gerwig, women making art, women's sexuality, and they even talk about some guys. 

In the midst of the most unusual Holliday season in memory, Mike and Vonia talk about the sadness of not being with family and the joyous memories of time spent in the past. They also talk about the art that is currently inspiring them and an amazing coincidence regarding the topic from last week.

We have more stories of waiting tables outdoor in New York City during a pandemic, and Vonia's family has already put up the Christmas Tree. Mike has a new TV show he's watching, and Vonia loves a new animated film. Plus, could-live-withouts, random facts, and a discussion of favorite books.

Mike and Vonia talk a bit less about politics (but still a bit about politics), but also share stories from their week, like the time Mike cut his finger at work, and... well, it was complicated. There's also catch up on things they dig, discussion of Vonia's Armenian heritage, and a startling discovery about the ice in Antarctica. 

It's exactly one week after the election of 2020, and Mike and Vonia are less stressed. This week they talk about how they got through this very unusual week, and give a little backstory to their friendship. They talk spicy food, MSNBC, playgrounds, and how they first met.

It's election day, 2020, and Mike and Vonia are recording the first episode of their new podcast. They are stressed. Discussions include voting, predictions that will make Mike face palm while editing, and how the ongoing pandemic is affecting their lives. They also laugh about kids, work, and what's making them happy these days.