What We're Watching

Let’s dig into the movie that launched Greta Gerwig’s career as a director – Lady Bird! Jeni covers all things Greta Gerwig (before Barbie), how this movie came to be, and all of its best scenes. She also talks about the talented cast, including Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Timothée Chalamet, Beanie Feldstein, and more.  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerew...

Today’s episode is all about the 1997 animated movie, Anastasia! While Megan is on maternity leave, Jeni does a deep dive on the cast, the real stories of Anastasia and Rasputin, and the drama that surrounded the film!   Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod   

Megan and Jeni are back this week to cover a highly requested fave in the Nora Ephron/Meg Ryan trifecta: Sleepless in Seattle! They discuss why this feels like a New Year’s movie, fun facts about Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, and Nora Ephron’s propensity for romanticizing emotional cheating. Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod   

Happy New Year! It’s only fitting that Megan and Jeni kick off 2025 with Bridget Jones’s Diary. They deep dive on Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, and Hugh Grant, and give you all the fun facts on the making of the movie.  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod  

Merry Christmas, besties! Megan and Jeni are covering How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), starring Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen. Learn more about the life of the cast, the nightmare Jim Carrey had to endure on set, and fun Easter eggs in the movie. Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod   

Megan and Jeni are back to recap everyone’s fave Christmas classic: Home Alone! They let you in on fun facts about Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O’Hara, and Joe Pesci, and chat about the best parts of the movie and how it was made.  Check out the gift guide we did with Beyond My Byline here: 15 Gifts for Movie Lovers Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpo...

Megan and Jeni think Dash & Lily is the cutest lil Christmas show there ever was, so here’s a lil pod all about the pilot! The girls chat about the two leads, Midori Francis and Austin Abrams, and they recap the first episode, which is all from Dash’s perspective.  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod  

Megan and Jeni are kicking off the holiday season with a Christmas classic: Love Actually! The girls chat about their first impressions, the making of the movie, and of course, the STACKED cast: Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley, and more. Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod   

It’s the perfect time to watch Dan in Real Life, the coziest fall movie that gives Thanksgiving vibes! Megan and Jeni are joined by friend of the pod, Julie Dumas Rose, who is (quite possibly) Dan in Real Life’s #1 fan. Julie drops all the fun facts about the real life movie sets and locations, and the girls discuss the cast (especially the star, Steve Carell!) Follow Julie on social! Instagram: @...

Jeni and Megan dive into a long awaited episode, Pride & Prejudice! The girls discuss how the movie deviates from the book and popular TV series. They also dive into key costume design choices and why Keira Knightly and Matthew McFayden were nervous about their roles. Plus, the girls discuss the rest of the very famous cast, what they’re known for, and how they broke into the film industry. En...

Jeni and Megan cover one of the ultimate fall classics: You’ve Got Mail. The girls talk about how iconic Nora Ephron movies are, what makes 90’s and 2000’s rom com houses so appealing, and the various inspirations for this movie. They also discuss why Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan almost turned this movie down (hint: they were afraid it would tank their careers, but for different reasons!). Plus, lots of...

First up, Megan gives a very special personal life update! Later in the episode, Megan and Jeni dive into the new Netflix show that has captured everyone’s heart. They chat about the new era of rom coms and how refreshing it is to see this type of adult romance on screen. Plus, they dive into Kristen Bell’s and Adam Brody’s personal lives, the real love story that inspired the show, and more! List...

Happy Halloween! Megan and Jeni cover everyone’s favorite friendly ghost: Casper! They chat about the cast, including Christina Ricci and Bill Pullman, along with fun behind-the-scenes facts, heartwarming moments, and (of course!) how they feel about Casper’s love story. Listen to our Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist !  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerew...

Megan and Jeni explore their first animated film for the podcast, Coraline! They chat all about the making of the movie (which had more Easter eggs than a Taylor Swift music video) and what Dakota Fanning, the voice of Coraline, is up to now. They also recap the movie, so you can get in the spooky season mood! Listen to our Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist !  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@w...

Let’s dive into the MOST aesthetic Halloween movie, Practical Magic! Megan and Jeni break down the beloved witchy classic that stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman – two magical sisters navigating love, loss, and a family curse. The girls share facts about the making of the movie (like the real-life curse that was involved!), and recap your favorite parts of the movie.  Listen to our Nostalgic M...

Ready to sink your teeth into Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the series? Specifically, the pilot episode of the show, Welcome to the Hellmouth. Megan and Jeni discuss the making of the show, how the cast feels about it after 20+ years, and fun facts about the Buffyverse. This episode is spoiler-free, so you can enjoy it whether you’re new to the show like Megan or a long-time fan like Jeni.  Listen to...

Kick off a month of Halloween episodes with one of the very best Disney Channel Original Movies: Twitches! Megan and Jeni chat about Tia and Tamera Mowry, share behind-the-scenes, and remind you of all of your favorite scenes in the movie!  Listen to our Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist !  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod  

Uglies is the beloved YA book series turned 2024 dystopian movie, starring Joey King, Keith Powers, Brianne Tsu, Laverne Cox, and Chase Stokes. The girls chat about the making of the movie, changes they made from the book, and Megan’s beef with one of the actors! Listen to our Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist !  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingp...

Megan and Jeni cover the movie that started the beloved cheerleading franchise: Bring It On! Learn how the movie got made, what iconic moment almost got cut, and more about Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Gabrielle Union, and Jesse Bradford.   Listen to our Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist !  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod  

Megan and Jeni unpack the emotional and oh so nostalgic Hilary Duff movie, Raise Your Voice! They deep dive and uncover waaay more bizarre facts about the cast than they thought possible. Then they recap your fave parts, including THAT iconic singing scene we all remember.  Listen to our Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist !  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwe...

Megan and Jeni take on the iconic teen revenge comedy, John Tucker Must Die! The girls chat all about the making of the movie and cover your favorite scenes. They also discuss what Jesse Metcalfe, Brittany Snow, Sophia Bush, Arielle Kebbel, Ashanti, and Penn Badgley are up to now. Listen to our Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist !  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok:...

Join Megan and Jeni as they kick off their Back to School episodes with Love, Simon! They talk all about the cast and share surprising tidbits about the making of the movie – including behind-the-scenes facts that brought them (and the cast!) to tears.  Listen to WWW’s Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist !  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod  

Join Megan and Jeni as they both watch My Big Fat Greek Wedding for the first time! They talk all about the real life events that inspired Nia Vardalos to write the story, the WILD coincidence that got John Corbett the role of Ian, and all of your favorite funny parts of the movie.  Listen to WWW’s Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist !  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikT...

Megan and Jeni cover a sleepover fave: 27 Dresses! Learn all about Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, and Malin Ackerman — plus fun facts from the making of the movie (like what the original ending was going to be!)  Listen to WWW’s Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist !  Follow us on social! Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠   TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod  

It’s What We’re Watching’s 1 year podiversary! To celebrate, Megan and Jeni recorded a BONUS episode answering all of your questions — like how they became friends, what made them start a podcast, their favorite episodes to record, and what movie sequels were *cough* unnecessary. Listen to WWW’s Nostalgic Movie Soundtrack Playlist ! This playlist includes the most iconic songs from every movie and...