Who The Hell Are We?

In their 60th episode, Ed and Melanie talk about vaccines, snow, meal delivery, and Melanie announces a big career change!  Our movie-addicts discuss BALL OF FIRE (1941) starring Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, and the Gene Krupa Band.   Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Our NYT Bestselling authors are back after a short break...Melanie was on back-to-back-to-back virtual events for her latest novel, THE CHILDREN"S BLIZZARD.  Fruit hats, trippy Busby Berkeley productions, and Benny Goodman...Ed and Melanie discuss 1943's THE GANG'S ALL HERE.  Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Back from a holiday break, Ed and Melanie discuss Melanie's latest novel, THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD, which goes on sale January 12th, 2021. This week's movie is, appropriately, Dr. Zhivago from 1965, starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie.  Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

While Melanie and Ed take a short holiday break, here is a replay of one of their most popular episodes of all time....recorded on location in December of 2019 at the iconic Miller's Pub in downtown Chicago.  Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In their last episode of 2020, Ed and Melanie discuss the iconic  MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS from 1944 starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, and Mary Astor. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed describe recent household maintenance adventures and their first automobiles. This week's movie is THE BISHOP'S WIFE from 1947, starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed talk about their Thanksgiving feasts and upcoming holiday gift-giving (including regifting!); This week's movie is REMEMBER THE NIGHT from 1940, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Beulah Bondi. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

After their usually smooth intro goes off the rails, Ed and Melanie discuss GILDA starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford from 1946. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed wonder if they will have forgotten how to act in public post-Covid; SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961) with Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty is discussed. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In the middle of "the count", Melanie and Ed discuss HIGH SOCIETY from 1956.  Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong! Both authors recommend books with a high society theme.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!  

Election nerves; pandemic holiday plans; Ed and Melanie discuss HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE from 1953.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie considers divorce over this week's movie suggestion.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1967) was a box office hit but received largely negative reviews from critics upon release. In this episode, Ed and Melanie reenact a pivotal scene. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Unpacking in Williamsburg, gardening in Chicago; Peyton Place...the movie and the book! Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

First Chicago-Williamsburg podcast and the team can't remember their lines; Ed visits his mom, Melanie lands in Virginia; Hitchcock's 1948 film ROPE is discussed. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie's final podcast from Chicago; Ed and Melanie discuss THE BEST of EVERYTHING from 1959 and provide related book recommendations. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Updates on Melanie's move and Ed's latest novel; Ed and Melaine discuss THE MOVIE LOVERS from 1971. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie phones in on a circa nineteen-ought-six laptop; Ed and Melanie discuss 1936's MY MAN GODFREY. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed talk with special guest Christina Baker Kline about her new novel, THE EXILES, which is out today! Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Updates on Melanie's upcoming move; Ed and Melanie discuss 1954's bold and stylized film, JOHNNY GUITAR. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Chicago. Williamsburg. Pillow Talk. 

Ed talks about his celebrity stalking days, Melanie shares some NEWS.  Ed and Melanie discuss TOP HAT (1935) with Fred and Ginger! Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!  

The roof falls in on Melanie; Ed makes a Koren fried chicken run; TO EACH HIS OWN starring Olivia de Havilland from 1946 receives the Mel & Ed treatment. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed are back after taking last week off.  Melanie drove to see her Covidboy in Colorado, Ed wrote and practiced his cello! Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Still recording from home, Melanie and Ed talk house porn, discuss 1949's White Heat starring James Cagney, and books about mother issues.  Also, COVID strikes close to home. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!