The SWAMP

Ginormous thank you and virtual popping of champagne to all you lovely listeners for our second Swampaversary (i.e. we've been doing this silly podcast for two years, who would have thought). Celebrate with us as we talk about the controversial whiplash of a film that is mother! and make sure to listen to us as guests over on the amazing You've Got To See This podcast (link below!) where...

How the heck did these hipster kids know The Smiths but not David Bowie? Rounding off JanuYAry with this angsty YA classic starring White Boy of the Century: Logan Lerman. Content warning, this book/movie deal with some pretty heavy topics that could potentially be upsetting or triggering.  Our website: https://theswamppodcast.com/ Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppod...

Would you join the sisterhood EVEN if it meant wearing pants that haven't been washed in three months? They do make miracles happen so... worth it? This week we cover the equally cringeworthy and tear jerking 2005 film Sisterhood of the Traveling pants. Our website: https://theswamppodcast.com/ Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcast Our Letterboxd Accounts: @ok...

How could we possibly do a YA book turned movie month without the teen romance that shattered every 7th grade girls heart... The Fault in Our Stars. Much to discuss regarding kissing locations, casting choices, and 2014 throwback memories. Our website: https://theswamppodcast.com/ Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcast Our Letterboxd Accounts (yes I did start the &a...

Happy New Year and Happy Hunger Games, may the odds be ever in your favor. Blasting off into JanuYAry... YA January... Young Adultuary? With the pinnacle of dystopian teen fiction, The Hunger Games (2012). Our website: https://theswamppodcast.com/ Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/RWXTHJzMUu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

Cadet Ellie joins us this week to discuss Cadet Kelly! Is it possible for a 2002 Hillary Duff Disney Channel Original Movie to be gay and homophobic at the same time? Much to discuss about this deeply intelectual and timeless piece of cinema. Check out actual-real-life-comedian Ellie on TikTok: @edecaprio Instagram: @edecaprio Website: https://elliedecaprio.com/ And us too Our website: https://the...

Happy holidays to all who celebrate! We're celebrating the only way we know how... by covering a Muppet film, specifically the iconic muppified rendition of A Christmas Carol.  Our website: https://theswamppodcast.com/ Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/RWXTHJzMUu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZwIQ...

The only part of Sky High (2005) that holds up is Nicholas Braun's bleached hair. Power up and join us this week while we dissect the chaos that is Sky High. Our website: https://theswamppodcast.com/ Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/RWXTHJzMUu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZwIQ Email: theswamppod@...

Starting Disney December with everyone's favorite animated rodent chef! Let a small furry creature pull your hair and make some delicious soup, and join us for the 2007 film Ratatouille. Our website: https://theswamppodcast.com/ Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/RWXTHJzMUu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBT...

Bringing in yet another guest this week, Dara's husband Henry, to discuss the never-before-seen-by-Emily 1979 film Alien. Was this just an excuse to talk about Sigourney Weaver? You already know the answer to that... Keep sending us your suggestions, comments, and movie recommendations! Our website: https://theswamppodcast.com/ Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppo...

Come on and SLAM and welcome to the JAM, just kidding, welcome to the SWAMP! Where Dara forces Emily to watch a cultural artifact better known as Space Jam (1996) . Please continue to send us your thoughts, feelings, and movie suggestions! Our website: https://theswamppodcast.com/ Instagram: @theswamppod Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/RWXTHJzMUu YouTube:...

We are delighted this week to have extra special guests Julia and Andrew from the awesome podcast You've Got To See This, covering the pinnacle of cinema: Paddington. Did we talk about Graham Norton and British vs. American food just as much as the movie? Yes. Was this episode still a blast and a half? Also yes. Make sure to give their show a follow, and check out their newest episode coverin...

We're back! Kicking off "I can't believe you've never seen this" month, Emily forces Dara to watch The Sound of Music.  Is Christopher Plummer sexy? Yes. Is this movie too long? Also yes. We love to hear Julie Andrews sing, but god at what cost. Keep dropping suggestions for themes, chocolate or vanilla, or movie recommendations in our DMs! Official website: www.theswamppo...

Finishing slasher month with THEE slasher movie, 1996's Scream. Drew Barrymore, it doesn't matter if the killer gets you, YOUR HOUSE IS ABOUT TO BURN DOWN GIRLFRIEND. Get into the Halloween spirit and continue to send us your costumes!  Official website: www.theswamppodcast.com Instagram/Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/CQG6xFTP8v Merch: https://...

Well... it certainly still is slasher month, isn't it. Covering this genre critique film written in less than 72 hours opinions formed in less than 12 minutes. (No hate to the TCITW lovers out there, We see you, but we are not joining you). As we roll into peak Halloween costume season please continue to share your awesome costumes with us! Official website: www.theswamppodcast.com Instagram/...

A double header this week! Covering both X and Pearl (2022) by brilliant horror filmmaker Ti West. Are you going to accept a life you don't deserve? Or are you going to join us this week (in full costume (available for viewing on our YouTube channel)) as we cover these awesome films as our next installment of Slasher Month.  The buzzfeed quiz we took during the episode: https://www.buzzfeed.c...

We couldn't possibly start Slasher month off with any movie OTHER than John Carpenter's genre defining Halloween. Please continue to send us your Halloween costumes, both this year's and years past! Also check out our discord and maybe we can all be one big swampy family??? Discord: https://discord.gg/CQG6xFTP8v YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZwIQ Insta...

If you need a hero, look no further. Ending sequel September with an exclamation point and fireworks, aka Shrek 2. We're doing Spooky Spooky Spooky for October so hit us with your favorite horror/Halloween movies! (Also Dara apologizes that her laptop was overheating and the fan was really popping off this episode...) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZwIQ Instagram...

Tag yourself, I'm the swishing sfx of Pai Mei's beard. Join us this week for sequel September where we cover not a sequel, but a second volume.  Here is the link to Uma Therman's NYT article referenced at the beginning of the episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/03/opinion/sunday/this-is-why-uma-thurman-is-angry.html YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZ...

Little old Coolsville can solve it's problems without us... or maybe not considering the real pterodactyl ghost just came through this hatch. Continuing sequel September with this iconic piece of sequel cinema, Scooby Doo 2 (2004) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZwIQ Instagram/Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcast Our Website: www.theswamppodcast.com Merc...

Chris Pine enemies-to-lovers love triangle arranged marriage scenario? Yes please. Dame Julie Andrews mattress surfing down the Genovia palace stairs? YES PLEASE. Kicking off an exciting month of sequels with the iconic piece of cinema that is Princess Diaries 2.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZwIQ Instagram/Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcast Our Website:...

Is Brokeback Mountain named after the location, or named after the action of having your back broke on a mountain? up for debate. Ending Aaaah It's Our Podcast August with Dara's favorite christmas movie. As always please slide into our DMs for literally any reason!!! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZwIQ Instagram/Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcas...

Finally covering the greatest film ever? Yes. Embracing our inner stink spirit this week and pigging out while discussing the phenomenal 2001 animated masterpiece, Spirited Away. As always please slide into our DMs for literally any reason!!! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZwIQ Instagram/Twitter: @theswamppod TikTok: @theswamppodcast Our Website: www.theswamppodcast.c...

The secret lies with Charlotte... the secret being if Nicholas Cage is a good actor or not. Continuing AAAAH It's Our Podcast August! with returning guest Erin (Dara's awesome lawyer cousin who is the only living person more unhinged about National Treasure than Dara) to cover this iconic treasure hunting expedition film, National Treasure. As always please slide into our DMs for literal...

The extraordinary Joey joins us again to seek revenge for us making him cover the live action Cat in the Hat back in January, by cursing us to watch this dumpster fire of a movie... Shallow Hal. Why does George Costanza have a tail, and more importantly, why is Boston called Bean Town??? Join us this week to find out.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv794Q8FKCMaBThxuWIZwIQ Instagram/Twi...