What We're Watching

Megan and Jeni are recapping Dirty Dancing, the low-budget summer romance that almost went straight to VHS but somehow became one of the most beloved movies of all time. And guess what? They’re BOTH first-time watchers, so you’ll get a fresh take on the classic. They unpack the real-life drama between Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, the inhumane conditions on set, and the wild behind-the-scenes...

Megan and Jeni are building the ultimate summer watch list. They share their top movies for the season – some nostalgic throwbacks, some underrated gems, and a few chaotic picks that just feel like summer. Plus, they talk about what’s new this summer, from movies to reality TV. Consider this your official guide to the movies and shows that deserve a spot in your hot girl summer rotation. Follow us...

Megan and Jeni are joined by a special guest – Megan’s husband, Brian – to talk about the musical Hamilton. They’re breaking down the creative team behind Hamilton, the surprising origin of the show (spoiler: it wasn’t even meant to be a musical at first), and all the cast romances and the wild career glow-ups this ensemble had after Broadway! Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠...

This is a throwback episode that was originally recorded in July 2024.  Warning: This episode might make you want a hot dog real bad! Megan and Jeni cover Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde. They chat all about the cast (Reese Witherspoon, Sally Field, Regina King, Jennifer Coolidge, and more), recap the movie, and cover everything that’s known so far about the new Legally Blonde prequel ser...

Megan and Jeni dive into 17 Again, the body-swap comedy starring Zac Efron and Matthew Perry. They talk about the wild web of connections in the cast, Zac’s on-set health scare, celebrity plastic surgery, and what the cast had to say after the passing of both Matthew Perry and Michelle Trachtenberg. Plus, find out why Zac Efron was the first pick to play Matthew Perry… more than once! Follow us on...

It’s the 100th episode (!!) and Megan and Jeni are celebrating the only way they know how: with a Q&A filled with unhinged hot takes, behind-the-scenes, and current pop culture obsessions. They answer your burning questions – from how they met and started the pod, to the rom-com wardrobes they’d steal and the movie universes they’d gladly live (and die) in.  Playlists we made for you: Nostalgi...

Megan and Jeni dive into the wedding comedy that made Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway on-screen frenemies. They talk about chaotic friendship dynamics, wild wedding industry pressures, and the teen version of this movie that almost made it to screen (starring two actors you know!) Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod

This is real, this is me… and this episode is all about Camp Rock! Megan and Jeni dive into the Disney Channel Original Movie that gave us Demi Lovato’s breakout role. They chat about Demi’s career, the Jonas Brothers’s past relationships, and the wild character backstory that never made it to screen. They also recap the movie, so you don’t have to rewatch it (unless you want to!) Follow us on soc...

Bueller? ...Bueller? In this episode, Megan and Jeni dive into the 80s classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. They chat about Matthew Broderick’s Broadway roots, Alan Ruck playing a teen at 29, and Jennifer Grey's nose job regret. Plus, the surprising connection between Ferris Bueller and High School Musical that you definitely didn’t see coming! Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchi...

Moo- ve over, other DCOMS, because this week, we’re milking Cow Belles for all it's worth! In this episode, Megan and Jeni talk about Aly & AJ’s rise to fame, whether they’re as close in real life as they are on screen, AJ’s first kiss to someone super famous, and a shocking role Aly turned down that could’ve changed Disney history.   Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠...

Remember how everyone used to quote The Proposal endlessly? Megan and Jeni sure do. Join them as they recap the movie, chat about Sandra Bullock’s and Ryan Reynolds’s real-life friendship, Betty White’s unscripted genius, and the iconic scene that was SO awkward to film. Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod

Ah, Shrek, the fever dream that shaped millennials everywhere (and our senses of humor). Join Megan and Jeni as they chat about how Shrek saved Dreamworks, the cast switch-ups that happened halfway through production, Mike Myers’s $4 million accent, who Cameron Diaz went to high school with, and the real-life Disney beef that inspired Lord Farquaad!   Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatc...

Everything is not what it seems… Let’s recap the first episode of the Disney show that launched Selena Gomez’s career: Wizards of Waverly Place! Megan and Jeni break down Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber’s relationship timeline,  which Jonas brother almost played Justin Russo, and Jennifer Stone (aka Harper)’s transition out of acting and into a normie job.  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwer...

High schoolers dressed in business casual and a quippy lead with cool parents – Easy A is a 2010s classic! The girls chat about Emma Stone’s claim to fame (and her real name), details and cameos you didn’t notice before, and why Amanda Bynes quit acting. Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod

Join Megan and Jeni to recap Sweet Home Alabama! The girls chat about Reese Witherspoon’s latest work, Patrick Dempsey’s cool wife and their story, and SO many fun facts about the script and behind-the-scenes of filming.  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod

This week, we’re diving deep into Megan’s favorite Disney Channel Original Movie: Stuck in the Suburbs! Jeni and Megan talk about the Panabaker sisters, Brenda Song’s marriage to Macaulay Culkin, Taran Killam’s rollercoaster career, and the duo that wrote the movie. The girls also discuss iconic teen pop stars and their favorite boy bands. Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   T...

It’s time to talk about Manhattan women in their 30s, Manolo Blahniks, and visible bra straps… with Sex and the City! Megan and Jeni dive into the first episode of the show. They chat about the real life inspirations for Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big, one cast member’s political career, and the public feud between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall (and why Kim didn’t want anything to do with the...

Spring has sprung, and the girls are talking about the most whimsical, floral, steamy show on Netflix… Bridgerton! Jeni and Megan recap the pilot episode and discuss the iconic cast from the first season. They talk about how the show normalized the need for intimacy coordinators, Phoebe Dynevor’s public relationship with Pete Davidson, and Regé-Jean Page’s quick exit from the franchise. Follow us...

It’s Jeni’s birthday episode and the girls are talking about their fav, Anne Hathaway (duh!!). In this chatty episode, Jeni and Megan discuss how Ella Enchanted became a cult classic despite bombing at the box office, Anne Hathaway’s mime training, and why the book’s author doesn’t stand by this adaptation. Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod   

Do you remember the Disney Channel Original Movie that stars a basketball-playing leprechaun? Jeni and Megan are here to talk about it, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! They discuss the fact that this movie is now recognized as the strangest DCOM ever. Plus, where the cast is now, how similar the movie is to High School Musical, and their new favorite Letterboxd review of all time.  Follow us o...

Megan and Jeni recap the first ever episode of Lizzie McGuire! They also chat about the reason there were only TWO seasons, the beef between Hilary Duff and Lalaine who played Miranda, and the cancelled reboot that was supposed to happen (and the spicy reasons why it didn’t)! Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod   

Megan is back from maternity leave to (very fittingly) chat about What to Expect When You’re Expecting! The girls chat about the star-studded cast – Cameron Diaz, Elizabeth Banks, JLo, Anna Kendrick, Chase Crawford… You get the picture. They also talk about what this movie got right, and what was a little toooo 2010s humor to hold up.  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTo...

This week’s episode is about one of the most successful rom coms of all time, Pretty Woman. Jeni is joined by her fiancé, Robert (who is notoriously picky about rom coms!) They talk about Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, fun facts from behind-the-scenes, and the dark turn this movie almost took. Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod   

This week’s episode is all about To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before! Jeni covers the Jenny Han comfort movie, including behind-the-scenes and what you need to know about Lana Condor and Noah Centineo! Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod   

Jeni covers a fave Disney Channel Original Movie, The Cheetah Girls! She discusses the cast and where they are now, the drama that went down behind-the-scenes, and why Raven-Symoné refused to be in Cheetah Girls 3.  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod