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Do you hear the people sing? Singing the song of the 2012 film adaptation of Les Mis! Formally apologizing for the amount of singing you'll have to endure this episode.  Who let Marius wear his hair like that? Who told Russel Crowe he could sing? Much to consider this week.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter @theswamppod TikTok@theswamppodcast our official website is theswamppodcast.com or eve...

Musical month continues, and this week we're joined by the lovely, fabulous, and Hairspray superfan Alyssa (a.k.a. Emily's twin). She chose the iconic 2008 remake of the musical/movie Hairspray! We love John Travolta in drag, so how could we resist.  Be sure to hit us up on Instagram and Twitter @theswamppod TikTok @theswamppodcast let us know what your thoughts are on potential merch? O...

My, my, how could we resist doing a musical-themed month?! Kicking it off with the ABBA soundtracked greek phenomenon, Mamma Mia! Who's the father? Who cares? Find out this week on the swamp, and join us all month for some musical themed madness.  Lay All Your Love On Us on Twitter and Instagram @theswamppod TikTok @theswamppodcast our website theswamppodcast.com or shoot us an email at thesw...

We're ending our listener-requested movie month with this psychological thriller classic, Silence of the Lambs! Be sure to slide into our DMs or leave us a comment on what you think Clarice's zodiac sign is (no cheating, we know the real answer is googleable and we don't care) to be entered in our giveaway this month!  Check out our Twitter and Instagram @theswamppod our TikTok @the...

Our next episode for listener-requested month is Lady Bird! Are you a Lady Bird or are you a Lady Bird's mom? Or maybe you just like to watch Timothee Chalamet read pretentious books and smoke hand-rolled cigs, we don't blame you. Grab a personal serving of poultry and join us for some deep (or maybe not) discussion! We love to hear from y'all! Slide into our DMs or give us a follow...

We can not believe yall requested this abomination of a movie... yet alas here we are. This week we cover the 2015 fanfiction turned novel turned movie, Fifty Shades of Grey. This whole month we will cover all the movies you listeners have requested the most! So this one's on you... Make sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram @theswamppod TikTok @theswaamppodcast our website where you...

"Droughts are for poor people, you think J-Lo has a brown lawn? People who use extra water have extra class." Join us this week where our special guest Erin chose the iconic 2004 film A Cinderella Story to cover! Arguably some of Jennifer Coolidge's best work, this movie is truly a work of fine cinema.  Make sure to check us out on TikTok @theswamppodcast, Instagram and Twitter @the...

Rounding off pride month with the Oscar-nominated queer period piece Carol starring the phenomenal actresses Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. Huge thanks to all of you who listen! We celebrate 10k downloads this episode and we look forward to many more, you all rock! And be sure to send us a DM or comment this week telling us what you think 'Harge' is short for for a chance to win our pri...

This week we tackled the 1999 cult classic 'But I'm A Cheerleader' starring personal favorites Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, and Dante Basco (Prince Zuko!!)  ALSO! this movie contains themes about LGBTQ conversion therapy, so if you feel so inclined, please consider donating or checking out these cool anti-conversion therapy charities!  https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://www.s...

Hear us out: even though San Junipero isn't TECHNICALLY a movie... we covered it anyways. Join us this week for a discussion about the 2016 BlackMirror episode featuring a wlw romance that couldn't be overlooked this pride month.  Check out our Instagram and Twitter @theswamppod our TikTok @theswamppodcast or send us an email at theswamppod@gmail.com or our website theswamppodcast.com wh...

Pride month wouldn't be complete without the film that caused 97% of gay awakenings in teenage girls on tumblr: Jennifrer's Body! This 2009 cult classic is the perfect blend of fruity and bloody. Fire up the grill and make yourself a rack of ribs this week, or maybe just a nice fruity cocktail.  Feel free to hit us up any time with comments or movie suggestions on our social media! Twitt...

Kicking off pride month with a mutual favorite LGBTQ movie, it's fancy, it's french, it's fruity, it's A Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Get down with a whole loaf of bread and some red wine right from the bottle this week and join us in our discussion of this phenomenal film.   We're always looking for suggestions, and we love to hear from you! Hit us up on Instagram or Twitt...

In our final installment of Ewan MAYgregor, this week we cover the DC Superhero Villain Girlboss Spinoff Egg Sandwich Drama Action Comedy film Birds of Prey. With this much glitter, mob drama, breakfast food, and screeching, there's certainly a lot to talk about. Catch us in the nearest Hot Topic trying to find some taxidermy beaver in a tutu merch.  Check us out on Instagram and Twitter @the...

Star Wars Episode 2 baby! Rounding out our Ewan MAYgregor month with this whacky classic Star Wars prequel film. Who knew picnics and pears could be so awkward. Resident Star Wars fan Henry joins us this week to discuss all things Obi Wan and bad CGI.  Hit us up any time with questions or movie suggestions, we love hearing from all of you! Instagram and Twitter @theswamppod TikTok @theswamppodcast...

In our second installment of Ewan MAYgregor, we covered the 2005 animated film Robots. This movie tackles issues of class struggle, capitalism, murder in the streets, but most importantly: Rube Goldberg Machines. Join us while we talk about the blasphemy of Bigweld, and mostly our favorite movie snacks.  Comment or follow on our Insta and Twitter @theswamppod, our TikTok @theswamppodcast check our...

We're kicking off Ewan MAYgregor (get it?) with this 2001 jukebox musical romp. The costumes, the music, the coughing blood into a rag to signify terminal illness... it's all here. Join us for this week's discussion about Moulin Rouge, and be sure to tune in all month for our Ewan Mcgregor movie picks.  Be sure to follow us and leave your movie suggestions in our DMs on Twitter and...

We switched things up this week and did a live overage of our viewing of the 93rd Academy Awards! New episodes usually come out Wednesday's but we figured a prompt response to last night's awards was in need. Joined by the always lovely and knowledgeable Jen, we watched the Oscars, drank some wine, and ate some onion-flavored cheese. Let us know what you thought of the winners! Follow us...

This week we cover the 2011 Muppets film starring Oscar snub legend, Amy Adams.  Potentially our most fun movie coverage to date, we dive in and ask some of the hard-hitting questions. What muppet do you identify with? Why does this movie have an Oscar? Why is Emily Blunt here? And so much more.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter @theswamppod TikTok @theswamppodcast Our website theswamppodcast.com...

Get wired in this week with us as we discuss the 2010 Oscar snub The Social Network directed by David Fincher with iconic dialogue written by Aaron Sorkin. It sure is a toxic masculinity week with this film, a hoard of trash men featuring precious baby angel Andrew Garfield. Friend us on Facebook (jk, we don't have one of those) but do check out our Twitter and Instagram @theswamppod and our...

On what planet does this movie fit into our "Oscar Snub April" theme??? Listen to find out! Special guest Jen joins hosts Dara and Emily to talk about this Marvel romp. A star-studded cast, blue eyeliner, intergalactic booze, flashing lights, and also maybe genocide?  Make sure to check us out on social media (@theswamppod for Instagram and Twitter and @theswamppodcast on TikTok) and our...

Join our cult! Just kidding, but join us this week where we discuss the 2019 oscar snub Midsommar. Lots to unpack here between communal euthanasia, meat pies, flower crowns, and vape pens. We both love this movie and thought it deserved way more recognition than it received from the academy, so to kick off our Oscar Snub-themed April come listen to us talk about Midsommar! Be sure to check us out...

Join us this week along with extra special guest Henry while we talk about the 2009 claymation masterpiece Fantastic Mr. Fox! Would you eat a donut felled with goose liver? Or maybe just befriend a southern rat who rocks some skinny jeans.   Find us on Instagram and Twitter @theswamppod And check out our website and our merch at theswamppodcast.com We would love to hear your thoughts on all things...

Who allowed you to take my breath away? Join us this week where we talk about the 2019 high school coming of age comedy film Booksmart. As two people who would have never abandoned Lisa Kudrow and her stuffed mushrooms, we have a lot to say about this movie. Pop a few funky strawberries and get in the mood to dissect some coming of age movie troupes with us.  Send a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @thes...

Are you team Mormon or team cultural appropriation? This week Dara and Emily talk about the 2008 vampire banger, the first installment of the saga, Twilight. A romp and a half with a blue Instagram filter that will leave you crosseyed, twisted values of teen romance, paired best with ravioli and a stiff drink, wear some converse to the prom and make sure everyone knows that you're not like mo...

DIG IN to the 2003 Disney classic Holes with us! Get your peaches and onions together, dismantle the prison industrial complex, and hand paint some lizards.  Send us your love! Follow and message us on Instagram and Twitter @theswamppod, or if you're off the grid like Camp Greenlake, shoot us an email theswamppod@gmail.com Send a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamp...