Wallowing in the Shallows

In this bonus holiday edition of 'Wallowing in the Shallows', Rebecca and Tori dive into a review of the 2024 movie 'Red One', featuring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. We discuss our initial impressions, character performances, and the film's entertainment value, while also exploring the thematic elements of Christmas and the lore surrounding figures like Krampus and Grýlla. We chat about the fil...

Rebecca and Tori review season 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We discuss character arcs, Jungian archetypes, award some best of thingies, and say farewell to Principal Snyder. Sad Music by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay Award Music by Denis Maksimov from Pixabay Positive Psychology | Jungian Archetypes Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3 - Wikipedia

Rebecca and Tori chat Graduation Day. Remarkably, we do not go off on tangents about our own high school graduations. We do engage in debate on icees vs slushies, and rapiers vs sabers vs epeés, and whether the arrow Faith shot into Angel was wooden or not. Sound Effects Kitchen timer from Pixabay SpongeBob Time Cards. 2017. A Few Moments Later | SpongeBob Time Card #8 | YouTube Sources K Morgan....

Hey, hello peeps. A short announcement from Wallowing in the Shallows. Our Buffy episode will be late this week. We had the mother of all windstorms here in the Pacific Northwest and we lost power and internet a couple of days ago. Of course, that meant we couldn’t get the episode edited and uploaded. Now that power and internet are restored (thanks Seattle Power and Light for busting a##!), and o...

Rebecca and Tori chat The Prom. We discuss The Break-Up while Rebecca rails against Angel and Tori goes off on Joyce. Winking Girl's friend-watch pays off as she shows up at the prom. Snaps to SGM and David Boreanaz for their acting chops during the break-up scene. Sources ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’: Every Episode Ranked From Worst to Best Hellhound - Wikipedia Do Werewolves Age? | Werewolves

Rebecca and Tori chat about the final three episodes of Agatha All Along. We rave about episode 7 and discuss if what happened on the road was all Billy or did the women have some agency. We also speculate about the future of Billy and Agatha. Music Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music . The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on Pixabay Record Scra...

Rebecca and Tori chat Choices. We discuss the many choices made in the episode and choose to go on a few tangents about important things such as hard candy and child development theory. Print Source Field, Mark. 2017. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Myth, Metaphor & Morality. Independently published. Other Sources Storytelling song created by Tori using ChatGPT and Suno AI. Christmas Tale by Amaksi...

Rebecca and Tori chat about Agatha All Along episodes 4-6. We speculate about what is going on with the story while saying "I don't know" a lot. We identify various vibes we get about other properties like ET and Harry Potter, and agree that we're both enjoying the show. Sources Tarot Explained | Three of Swords Tarot Explained | Knight of Wands Go Ask Alice - Wikipedia

Content Advisory: This episode of Wallowing in the Shallows includes discussion of mass shootings and attempted murder. Listener discretion is advised. If you need help, you can contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, by dialing 988. Calls are free and confidential. Rebecca and Tori chat about Earshot. We do have a longish discussion about school violence, including some history into the 18...

Rebecca and Tori chat the first three episodes of Marvel Television's 'Agatha All Along.' We make some connections to 'Wandavision' and educate ourselves about comic book Agatha. We explore the trials faced by Agatha's coven and speculate about Teen. Both of us dig the nods to other pop culture properties like the 'Wizard of Oz' and Japanese horror. We're hooked on this show that "nobody knew they...

Rebecca and Tori chat about Enemies. We once again get into some Jungian theory of personality while discussing Faith's slide into the dark side and debate whether Angel and Faith had sex. Sources Retrobox | Dec 10 2012 | YouTube | Kibbles and Bits and Bits (80s) Waiting for Godot - Wikipedia

Rebecca and Tori chat Doppelgangland. We get Jungian about Willow's identity crisis and rhapsodize about all of the great quotes in the episode. Sources The Passion of the Nerd | Doppelgangland S03E16 - TPN's Buffy Guide | YouTube ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’: Every Episode Ranked From Worst to Best Simply Psychology | Carl Jung K's Choice - Wikipedia Buffy the Vampire Slayer Rewatch: Doppelgangland...

We're late (sickness and technical problems), but we're finally able to upload this week's episode. Rebecca and Tori chat about Bad Girls and Consequences. We touch on the introduction of a new Watcher, how Faith leads Buffy astray, Scooby dynamics gone off kilter, and how the main differences between the Slayers is clear by the end of the two episodes. Other References Chemical Party | addyson99...

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Rebecca and Tori chat about The Zeppo. We talk a bit of history about Zeppo Marx, Xander's spiral, and the undead crew. We cover everything we loved about the structure of the episode. Resources Suspense music sound effect from Pixabay Kitchen timer Sound Effect from Pixabay ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’: Every Episode Ranked From Worst to Best Collider | Zeppo Marx Brothers History Explained Buffy t...

Rebecca and Tori chat about Helpless. We get into some weighty subjects like toxic masculinity, character relationships, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and laundry chutes. Sources YouTube: Polaroid Camera Sound Effects | needed short | Mar 1 2022 Elizabeth Barrett Browning - Wikipedia

Rebecca and Tori chat Gingerbread. Fairy tales and witch trials come to Sunnydale. Interesting Literature | A Summary and Analysis of Hansel and Gretel Buffy the Vampire Slayer Rewatch: Gingerbread - TV Fanatic

Rebecca and Tori are back from their hiatus and chat Amends to start their second season of WITS. We're trying out something new this season, Storytelling. We'll see how it goes! Sound Effects Kitchen timer from Pixabay Danny Boy - Wikipedia Buffy The Vampire Slayer: “Amends” / “Gingerbread” / “Helpless” - AV Club Reddit | SMG Explains the Amends Tiny Bangs The Nerdist | Buffy's 'Amends' Tackles t...

Rebecca and Tori chat about The Acolyte with Nancy and Jeff Tatarek. We cover all the things we liked and didn't like about this Star Wars series.

Rebecca and Tori chat about "The Wish." We welcome Anyanka and the return of The Master. We discuss the differences between a wish-granting vengeance demon and a genie, and animal attraction. We make a connection to vintage Saturday night Live, and have a confusing conversation about Cordelia. Print Sources Field, Mark. 2017. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Myth, Metaphor & Morality. Independently p...

Rebecca and Tori chat Lovers Walk. We are stoked that Spike returns! We chat about philosophy and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) while making up some of our own head canon. Print Resources Field, Mark. 2017. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Myth, Metaphor & Morality. Independently published. South, James B., ed. 2003. Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy: Fear and Trembling in Sunnydale. Chicago (IL...

Rebecca and Tori chat Revelations. We discuss important things such as if anyone can go to the bathroom again if they put on the glove of Myneghon and Buffy and Faith's relationship. We also wander into the Olympics, Sir Robert Kane, Koumpounophobia, and Scientomony. Print Sources Field, Mark. 2017. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Myth, Metaphor & Morality. Independently published. Sound Effects We...

Rebecca and Tori chat about their impressions of Deadpool and Wolverine. It is spoiler enriched, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, you might want to wait to listen to us. MSN | What's Going On with Marvel's Blade Reboot Deadpool & Wolverine: Every Easter Egg, Cameo and Marvel Reference (That We Spotted) - IGN Every Cameo In Deadpool & Wolverine Explained Deadpool & Wolverine: The Biggest Deadp...

Rebecca and Tori chat about Band Candy. In short, we have a lot of fun with this episode. We discuss Billy Joel, Lycra pants, and the plethora of quotable lines. We debate who is a better choice, Burt Reynolds vs. Tom Selleck? Resources Ticking clock and cell phone message sound effects from Pixabay Rolling Stone Buffy the Vampire Slayer episodes ratings Juice Newton - Wikipedia Willy Loman - Wiki...

Rebecca and Tori chat about the final episode of The Acolyte Season 1. We get into the biology of multiple births, the Book of Sith, Darth Plagueis, and all the things left hanging. We end by agreeing that we want a second season. eBook Wallace, Daniel. 2013. Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side . San Francisco (CA): Chronicle Books.