You Are Good

"Will you welcome to the stage, the one, the only... Magic Mike!" In which we talk about all of the things Magic Mike gets right with the fabulous Luna Luck. Mistress Luna: https://www.mistressluna.ca/ We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!   https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub   Alex’s zine !   https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture   You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here....

"The life of a repo man is always intense." In which we unpack our wayward youths, chow down on plates o' shrimp, and try to get to the soul of Repo Man. Ana Marie Cox: https://anamariecox.com We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!   https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub   Alex’s zine !   https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture   You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Cli...

"If you're gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough." In which we celebrate the arrival of a new Jackass movie by going deep on Jackass Forever (2022) with Niko Stratis! Niko online: https://www.nikostratis.com/ Our Jackass (2002) episode: https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good/jackass-w-niko-stratis/ Niko's piece "Jackass made me the trans woman I am today" https://www.anxietyshark.ca/jackass-made-me-the-...

"Yuck, what happened to you? You're all older, you're even uglier!" In which we go unbelievably deep on Drop Dead Fred with Lauren Adams. Check out Lauren's music right here: https://laurenadamsmusic.bandcamp.com/ We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!   https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub   Alex’s zine !   https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture   You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ...

"A hundred years from now there won't be one sad f*** to look at any of this. What keeps you going?" In which we discuss hope, despair and Children of Men with Josephine Riesman. Check out Josephine's work online: https://josie.zone/ We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!   https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub   Alex’s zine !   https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture   You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIG...

"Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate." In which Sela Shiloni joins us to discuss the Spike Jonze of it all. Check out Sela's work online: https://selashiloniphoto.com We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!   https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub   Alex’s zine !   https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture   You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (L...

"Today we are going to learn how to make plutonium from common household items." In which we dive into the Weird Al universe and UHF with Josaleigh Pollett. We also have a bonus episode about Weird: The Al Yankovic story up on Patreon and Apple podcast subscriptions! Check out Josaleigh (and their new record) online: https://josaleighpollett.bandcamp.com/ We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!   https://link...

"Men are rats, listen to me, they're fleas on rats, worse than that. They're amoebas on fleas on rats. I mean, they're too low for even the dogs to bite. The only man a girl can depend on is her daddy." In which Courtney Kocak introduces Alex to Grease. Check out Courtney (and Girl Gone Wild) online: https://www.courtneykocak.com/ We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!   https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub  ...

"The itsy-bitsy spider dropped acid at the park..." In which Bree Essrig joins Alex to discuss coming of age, menace, and Thirteen (2003). Check out Bree online: https://linktr.ee/planbree We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!   https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub   Alex’s zine !   https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture   You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo d...

"You'd think they'd never seen a girl and a cat on a broom before." In which we talk burnout, inspiration and Kiki's Delivery Service with the great Livia Tsang! Check out Livia online: https://www.liviatsang.com/links We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!   https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub   Alex’s zine !   https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture   You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREA...

"Admiral, there be whales here!" In which we discuss the Star Trek with the whales in it with Sandy Ernest Allen. This movie is SO GOOD! Check out Sandy online: https://www.sandyernestallen.com/ We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!   https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub   Alex’s zine !   https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture   You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz C...

"She looks better than a ten-inch d*** and you know it!" In which Crystal, Ariel Demure and Alex visit Nomi and the gang in 1990s Las Vegas. Sorry this episode is late. It's my birthday, so I have an excuse. CW: We discuss the portrayal of rape in Showgirls. Check out Crystal online: https://linktr.ee/crystalwillseeyounow Check out Ariel online:   https://www.instagram.com/arielsodemure/ We LOVE M...

"They're so posh and snobby, it's snoshy!" In which we Amanda Wong brings Alex back to 2018 to discuss the comedy and impact of Crazy Rich Asians. Check out Amanda online: https://www.amandadraw.com/ This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.   https://www.patreon.com/youaregood   We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club!   https://linktr.ee/ma...

When all you've got is nothing, there's a lot to go around. In which we talk family, religion, and The Prince of Egypt with Maya Williams and Max Wolpert. Check out Maya online: https://www.mayawilliamspoet.com/ Check out Max online: https://www.maxwolpertmusic.com/ This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.   https://www.patreon....

Let's talk about death, baby. Let's talk about you and me. In which we visit the Land of the Dead, and talk all things Coco, with the wonderful Héctor González. Check out Héctor on Instagram: https://linktr.ee/abuelitehector And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenicreads This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.   https:/...

"You can't reason your way out of this! Your mind is where the problem is in the first place!" In which Nathan Shuherk (aka schizophrenicreads)  shows Alex A Beautiful Mind for the very first time. Check out Nathan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schizophrenicreads And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenicreads This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who...

Multipass! The future is French! In which Sam Cole, Siri Dahl and Alex get tickets to the space opera that is The Fifth Element. Sam Cole / 404 Media: https://www.404media.co/author/samantha-cole/ Siri Dahl: https://www.instagram.com/thesiridahlagain/ Alex’s zine ! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture The OC Again online: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525 We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://link...

"Hacking is more than just a crime. It's a survival trait." In which we Hack the Planet! and talk electronic music, 90s fashion, and Hackers with the wonderful Ryan Keely. Ryan Keely : https://www.instagram.com/ryankeelytm/ Alex’s zine ! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture The OC Again online: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525 We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclub You c...

Oh gosh, Her is pretty wild to watch In These Times, don't you think? We do exactly that with Noelle Perdue and Nathan Shuherk. Noelle Perdue on the Internet: https://www.noelleperdue.com Noelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/all_day_breakfast_ Check out Nathan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schizophrenicreads And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenicreads This episode wa...

"People call each other the names their parents made up for them, but they won't believe in God." In which Carolyn and Alex make an announcement and talk Lady Bird. This is ONE OF TWO episodes about Lady Bird we're releasing this week. The other features a chat with Mara Wilson. Carolyn Kendrick online : https://www.carolynkendrick.com/ Carolyn's Don't Call Me Darlin' project online . Alex’s zine...

"The only thing exciting about 2002 is that it's a palindrome." In which Mara and Alex talk all things Lady Bird. This is ONE OF TWO episodes about Lady Bird we're releasing this week. The other features a chat with Carolyn Kendrick. Mara Wilson online : https://linkin.bio/marawilson/ Alex’s zine ! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture The OC Again online: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525 We LOV...

"But if there's love, dear... those are the ties that bind!" In which we discuss Mrs. Doubtfire with the fabulous Fifi Dosch and River Butcher! Fifi online : https://www.instagram.com/fifidosch River Butcher online ! https://www.riverbutcher.com/ Alex’s zine ! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture The OC Again online: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525 We LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! https://linktr.ee...

Our appearance is kind of a shock to everybody. In which we get to the bottom of what makes Elvira an icon with the wonderful Safe Slut. And! A message from Sarah! Find Tricia (Safe Slut) here: https://linktr.ee/triciawise River Butcher online ! https://www.riverbutcher.com/ Alex’s zine ! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture The OC Again online: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411525 We LOVE Magpie C...

"This is so bad it's gone past good and back to bad again." In which we revisit our old lady phases and unpack Ghost World with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. Find Lucé online here: https://linktr.ee/ltbcomedy Find Carolyn online here : https://www.carolynkendrick.com Support Carolyn's Don't Call Me Darlin' project here : https://www.womeninbluegrass.org Alex’s zine ! https://www.patreon.com/HighOcculture T...

"We like boys! We like loud music! We like gyrating! WE'RE 13, DEAL WITH IT!" In which we discuss coming of age and Turning Red with Livia Tsang and Carolyn Kendrick. Find Livia online here : https://www.liviatsang.com Find Carolyn online here : https://www.carolynkendrick.com Support Carolyn's Don't Call Me Darlin' project here : https://www.womeninbluegrass.org Alex’s zine ! https://www.patreon....