My Streaming Bubble

In today’s bubble, Laura and Eric join me to take a closer look into the world’s greatest detective, no, not Sherlock Holmes, but the Batman. We talk about the live action portrayals from a quick shout out to Lewis G. Wilson to our thoughts on Robert Pattinson’s casting as the broody one, and all the movies inbetween. We also talk about the Alfred’s because you can’t have a Batman without an Alfre...

**Spoilers for Dexter** SURPRISE MOTHERF*CKERS!  My long time friend and show talker, Holly, joins me today to go back to season 1 of Showtime’s original series and Dark Passenger, Dexter.  We revisit our favorite Miami murderer, and we hit them all from Dexter to the missed opportunities with Doakes. We cover season 1 specifically in this episode, but there are some spoilers for the series overal...

CALLING ALL FREAKS, WEIRDOS, AND DRAPES… IT’S PODCAST CROSSOVER DAY!!  Erin from It’s A Fandom Thing podcast joins me in the bubble to talk about the Baltimore loving, pencil mustache wearing, fabulously odd filmmaker, John Waters.     CW for the early movies, around 6m: Pink Flamingos, Multiple Maniacs, Female Trouble, Polyester. 80s & 90s movies, around 13m 15s: Hairspray, Cry-Baby, Serial M...

**Spoilers for Thelma & Louise** CW for discussion on sexual assault and its use in media.  In today’s bubble, Jill’s back in the podbasement to talk about the 1991, ultimate BFF road trip movie that I’ve only just watched for the podcast, Thelma & Louise.  We share our thoughts on this classic that I've only just watched and that Jill owns on DVD, and we of course ask ourselves, are we a...

**Spoilers for White Lotus** In today’s bubble, Laura joins me to chat about a listener suggestion, the HBO original series that was written and directed by Mike White, The White Lotus. And we get right down to the onion core of this amazing satirical series that has one of the best casts ever! It stars Connie Britton, Natasha Rothwell, Jennifer Coolidge, Steve Zahn, Murray Bartlett and more. Than...

**Spoilers for The Evil Deads and Army of Darkness ** CW for discussion on the use of sexual assault from 6:30-8:30, and 1:43:00-1:48:15. In today’s Bubble, Dozer and I compare Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead to the 2013 remake, Evil Dead.  We also talk about The Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness because Dozer dorks out about continuity. Then we chat a bit about time travel that includes some spoilers fo...

**Spoilers for The Marvelous Mrs Maisel** Eric joins me in the Podbasement to chat about the first season of Amazon's original series, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. Starring Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Tony Shalhoub, plus many others. I point out the Gilmore Girls similarities, we talk about representation, Lenny Bruce, and more! Thanks for listening and keep streaming!

IT’S THE NIC CAGE EPISODE! Laura, Eric, and newcomer Adam join me in the Podbasement to discuss a whole mess of Nic Flicks. Here’s the list of movies we discuss, some more spoilery than others, and a couple are brought up a few times.  Please note the times are “-ish”, and I'm sorry for the random thumping sounds in the background but... kids. Jiu Jitsu @ 4:20 Early Roles: Raising Arizona @ 11:00,...

**Spoilers for Shadow and Bone** In today’s bubble, Laura joins me in the Podbasement to summon the spoilers for the first season of Shadow and Bone. Laura’s read the books so she sheds some light on the differences between the source material and the Netflix original series, which stars Jesse Mei Li, Ben Barnes, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman and Kit Young, just to name a few. Thanks f...

**Spoilers for Killer Klowns from Outer Space** If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to watch a movie with Dozer and I, well, that’s… a bit specific, but today is your lucky day! Dozer visits the Podbasement and we talk (and drink) our way through the 1988 cult classic, Killer Klowns from Oooooouterrrrr Spaaaaaaaace!  We discuss the history of the PG-13 rating, Dozer’s feelings on the the...

** Spoilers for Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life ** In today's bubble, Meg and Carla of the Bed, Wed, or Behead podcast join me to top off our Gilmore Girls chat by digging into the revival, A Year in the Life.  We catch up to the Girls nearly 10 years later and we talk about the highs and lows of this season, the growth and lack thereof, and of course, those last four words.  And I survive a vic...

**Spoilers for the RoboCops** Hey Bubblers, I’m back! And today, Dozer and I have one main directive: Discuss the RoboCop movies. We talk about the changes that were made in the 2014 version and a whole bunch of stuff that I didn’t like.  We chat about free will, cows and stairs, and we rank the remakes we’ve covered so far. All I have to say for now is, I’m sorry. Kind of. Anyway, thanks for list...

On the twenty-third day of the month of September, in the middle of the year of a decade just like our own, the human race suddenly encountered a deadly threat to its very existence. (No, it's not Covid). And this terrifying enemy surfaced, as such enemies often do, in the seemingly most innocent and unlikely of places… The Podbasement. #KeepStreaming

Hey and welcome to My Streaming Bubble! My name's Jenn and I'm the host of this lil old podcast where I talk about the shows I looooove with the people I tolerate.  Each episode, I tolerate someone so that we can chat about a recent binge whether it’s a new favorite, a rage watch or a cherished classic. It might be a show, which we cover season by season, or a movie. So join me and my beloved Tole...

**Spoilers for Doom Patrol and Titans** In today’s bubble, I’m tolerating Eric IN PERSON for the first time in over a year!  And we’ve gathered today to chat about Doom Patrol Season 2.  But not before I go off for 8 mins on The Titans.  After that, we get to talking about the shortened 2nd season and I share loud thoughts on Niles Caulder, then we veer off into DC Land for a bit.  Thanks for list...

**Spoilers for Lovecraft Country** It’s the Purple Shirt episode!  In today’s bubble, my brother Bryan and I talk about historical horror/sci-fi series, Lovecraft Country.  We talk about how this show packed in all the facts that are definitely worth a google.  And, since this was recorded before the announcement of the show’s cancellation, we talk about what could work for a second season, (awkwa...

**Spoilers for The Boys** HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! To celebrate, Jill and I are chatting about The Boys Season 2.  So just for you, America, we bring you our take on the Fresca Cult, Stormfront, Homelander and him getting weird on some milk. We do talk about some of the differences between the graphic novels to show, but not that much. We’re not that far.  SPOILERS for Breaking Bad.   Thanks for l...

**Spoilers for Special** HEY MISTERS! Laura joins me once again and we chat about the second and final season of Special.  We talk about the handful of new characters we got this season, Crip Prom, the fetishization of disabled people and how hard the word ‘fetishization’ is to say. Thank you, Ryan O'Connell, for this amazing series! Thanks for listening and Keep Streaming!

**Spoilers for Friday the 13th ** In today’s bubble, Dozer and I continue our Original Vs Remake series, this time slashing our way through Friday the 13th, 1980 vs the stupendous 2009 version, starring Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Derek Mears and a handful of other people. Thanks for listening and keep streaming!

**Spoilers for Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Star Wars** In today’s bubble, Laura and I decided to just sit down, have a chat and see what comes of it.  After we talk about being a bit hungover, cheese fries, and air fryer love, we get to Avatar: The Last Airbender vs Legend of Korra, then we “Space Wizard” our way to the classic: Star Wars vs Star Trek.  Long story short, the k...

In today’s episode, Laura and I are back in the pod-basement! WOO-HOO!!  And we sit and chat about the documentary, Crip Camp featuring James LeBrecht, Judy Heumann, Lionel Je’Woodyard, Denise Sherer Jacobson, Neil Jacobson, and so many more.  Laura shares her opinions on this film and Sia’s ‘Music’, Dr. Phil’s BS take on interabled relationships, and RIP to Drunk History, whose episode ‘Civil Rig...

**Spoilers for Doom Patrol ** In today’s bubble, Eric and I are back and bringing the BOOYAH, loose butts, and so much DOOM.  Doom Patrol S1 is now playing in the Bubble and we talk about the characters of Doom Patrol, from Niles “Chief”Caulder (Timothy Dalton) to Ezekiel (Curtis Armstrong) and everyone in between. Thanks for listening and Keep Streaming! CW for sexual assault. Minor Spoilers for...

**Spoilers for A Nightmare on Elm Street** In today’s bubble, Dozer and I start the first of several recordings where we’re comparing original horror movies to the remakes, starting with A Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984 vs 2010.  First, Dozer and I define the differences between a remake, reboot, and a reimagining. Then we tear the remake apart like its name was Tina, and discuss which version of N...

**Spoilers for Grounded for Life** Dozer’s back to wrap up our chat on Grounded For Life, covering the 5th and final season.  We talk about how final seasons are judged harder than other seasons, which seasons tend to be the best and worst, and a Steel Panther #NotAnAdButCouldBe shoutout. Thanks for listening and Keep Streaming!

**Spoilers for Mr. Robot** In today’s bubble, Laura and I are so excited to FIIIIIIINALLY get to season 4 of Mr. Robot that we get right to it.  Well, not before we dunk on other finales for a bit, (looking your way Game of Thrones, and Dexter). But we start off with the finale and the big reveal of the series, then we work our way towards whether a Clue style ending could have worked, to our favo...