The Afternoon Special

A year ago, I made the bold claim that the teen comedy as a genre was on the decline. However, my mind has since changed. Following in the tradition of films like Heathers, Jawbreaker, and Mean Girls, Netflix's latest release "Do Revenge" has since revived a declining genre and reminded audience how the genre can be again. So get in loser, because we're revisiting how the teen comedy came to be, w...

Within pop culture, there are rarely whole years where you can pinpoint a shift in the cultural landscape, but 1999 is undoubtedly one of those years. The new millennium was knocking and that meant a year chock full of groundbreaking new filmmakers, the introduction of prestige TV, an incredibly colorful musical scene, and a pinch of political scandal for good measure. So spike those frosted tips...

"Nope."  This week, we're wrapping up season 2 of the Hi! I'm Bobbi podcast with a bang and discussing all things Comic Con and Nope! In this episode, I'm going to be giving all my thoughts on Jordan Peele's summer blockbuster, Nope, starring Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya, Brandon Perea, and Steven Yeun. We even help to clarify some of the interesting critiques that the film has received (I'm lookin...

This week, we're taking a look at the reception from Jordan Peele's NOPE, The Russo Brothers and their thoughts on movie theatres, and saying goodbye to the show that was revolutionizing late night television, Desus & Mero.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~~ Afternoon Special...

The second most wonderful time of the year is here: Emmy nominations are out! Join me as we go over my nominations favorites, including Abbott Elementary, Ted Lasso, and Only Murder in the Building, as well as some snubs and surprises from this year's nomination class.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theaft...

After a week away, I return to you having seen Top Gun: Maverick more times that I thought I would and I'm taking you to the danger zone. We're chatting about why I think it's the movie of the summer and why the nostalgia of it works so well.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~...

With Emmy nomination voting closing next week, I'm taking you through a few of my favorite Emmy hopefuls, including Ted Lasso, Abbott Elementary, and Only Murders in the Building, and I'm sharing the show that is my absolute favorite to win.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~~...

"I got a call for a Mr. Doo?" "Uhh...Melvin Doo?" "Nah, Scooby."  One of the greatest films in American history turned 20 this week. That's right, the live action Scooby Doo movie turned 20 and we're taking a brief deep dive into the movie, discussing the casting, the immaculate soundtrack, and the version of the movie we never got!  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok:...

"Life..uh, finds a way." It's Dino Week at The Hi! I'm Bobbi Podcast! In celebration of the release of Jurassic World: Dominion, we're taking a deep dive into the film that started it all, 1993's Jurassic Park. We'll be taking a look into the performances, the music, and some of my favorite moments from the film. Listen if you need a healthy dose of Dino DNA.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @th...

"Flintstones, meet the Flintstones! They're a modern Stone Age family! From the town of Bedrock. They're a page right out of history" After a very brief hiatus, we're back this week and we're taking a deep dive into the history of adult animated televisions shows, including The Flintstones, The Simpsons, and Adult Swim. As I mentioned, I'll be a doing a special bonus episode to make up for the wee...

"Maybe I am just a big, stupid, ugly ogre." This week, we're taking a deep dive into the production history of America's favorite ogre, Shrek. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a surprise project that I can't wait for y'all to see! ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~~...

"We're all in this together!..."  This week, I'm taking you on a pop culture deep dive of Disney Channel's golden age. In this episode, you're going to get a brief history on the channel up until the late 2000s/early 2010s and A LOT of (maybe embarrassing) stories from me since I was in the prime audience for this channel.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theaftern...

"Life in plastic...it's fantastic."  This episode is for my Barbie girls and my girls with a passion for fashion. We're taking a look at the ages old war between Bratz and Barbie and the mechanics of how we view them. Yes, this episode was inspired by the news of the new Barbie movie, which I have endless opinions about (and I share them in great detail too).  The W Magazine Bratz article I mentio...

"I'm green and it'll do fine. It's beautiful, and I think it's what I want to be."  This week, we're talking about one of television's best songs, "Bein' Green" by Kermit The Frog. We're gonna take a look at the very brief history of the song, it's deeper meaning, and one of it's best (and most heartbreaking) performances of it.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @the...

"No, I'm killing boys. Boys are just placeholders. They come and they go."  This week, we're taking a look into the poorly handled marketing campaign of the horror cult classic, Jennifer's Body. We're going to look into how it happened, why it happened, and also one insane marketing tactic that was almost used for the film.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafter...

Get in besties, because we're heading to the mall! We got into the rich history of the American mall and how it came to be the one of the biggest, most tangible pieces of pop culture ever. I also share a quick rundown of The Grammys and my spoiler-free review of Everything Everywhere All at Once! ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbob...

The Oscars were last week and The Slap Heard 'Round the World has taken over everything, but this isn't even Hollywood at its messiest. This week, we're hopping in the time machine and take a quick walk through some of the strangest things that came from Old Hollywood.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theaft...

Everybody!! Yeahhhh...Rock your body to this week's episode where we are talking about all things boy bands, including their history, their marketing, and most importantly, their fandom.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~~ Afternoon Special is brought to you by QCODE.  To adve...

We're back and better than ever, besties. Season 2 of The Hi! I'm Bobbi Podcast opens with a retrospective of all things about Pixar's newest coming of age film, Turning Red and the complicated world of pop culture geared towards teen girls.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~~...

Oooh the turkey looks great!  Happy Turkey Day everyone! In this week's episode, we're talking about the Thanksgiving episodes of Bob's Burgers and why they're the best pieces of Thanksgiving related content, as well as some fun facts about Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at the...

This week's episode is bit a somber one, because we're talking about some pretty tragic things, which include the AstroWorld tragedy. I hope that you'll join me for this conversation, and if not, I'll see you next week, friends.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~~ Afternoon Sp...

Happy birthday week to me! This week, I'm sharing some thoughts and personal stories about one of my favorite shows of all time, The Good Place.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~~ Afternoon Special is brought to you by QCODE.  To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more...

Happy Halloween week! This week, we're exploring horror (both intentional and not intentional) in kids/family friendly films through the lens of Coraline and E.T. The Extra Terrestrial.  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~~ Afternoon Special is brought to you by QCODE.  To adver...

Halloween time is right around the corner so this week, I'm sharing 3 Halloween TV specials that always get me in the spooky spirit!  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~~ Afternoon Special is brought to you by QCODE.  To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your a...

With news of more releases from Marvel, we're going to be discussing the concept of franchise fatigue and all the fun bits that come with it!  ~~ Follow the show on  Instagram: @theafternoonspecial Tik Tok: @theafternoonspecial Twitter: @hiimbobbi Email the show at theafternoonspecialtv@gmail.com ~~ Afternoon Special is brought to you by QCODE.  To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more abo...