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This week's pod is a conversation about the boogeyman of nuclear war and how it's represented in media. We explore why our entertainment no longer focuses on the threat of nuclear war, but instead often involves the wastelands left behind. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca recommends the wonderful video game Uncharted 4. Shannon maybe doesn't recommend The Bodyguard movie and then decides you should all watch the HBO miniseries Angels in America instead. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud.

In this episode, your bespectacled hosts discuss the newest batch of shows and season to appear on Netflix. We fret over the never ending list of shows we want to try, bemoan the end of Sense8 (we recorded just a few hours before they announced the wrap-up movie!) and other niche shows on the streaming service, and take time to dote on Orange Is The New Black, which has continued to be spectacular season after season. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca puts forward the movie "Hello, My Name is Doris" which is streaming on Amazon Prime. Shannon forgets that Becca already recommended the movie "Man Up" and does it anyway. It's streaming on Netflix. Also, let us know if you like our new intro?? We're hemming and hawing over it... Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast Please rate and review on iTunes!

After our little hiatus, we're back with a full discussion on everyone's favorite movie of the summer - Wonder Woman! We fawn over Gal Gadot, talk about THAT Amazon scene, harp on about DC's misuse of CGI, and end up asking for more more more! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Shannon recommends the Broadway Cast recording of Groundhog Day. Becca recommends the new comedy special from Hasan Minhaj "Homecoming King." Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast Rate and review us on iTunes!

During a brief hiatus in which Becca married two of our biggest fans and Shannon got a job, we both had some time to see F8 - the movie we flat out predicted over a year ago! We revel in our rightness, bemoan Charlize Theron's hair and place our bets on where F9 will go from here. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

Continuing in the vein of Mental Health May, this episode focuses on our queer identities and how we balance it in our everyday life. We discuss weddings and relationships, including friends and listeners that are paving the way for us. We talk about feeling out of place in different situations and where we find refuge in the media we seek out. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca recommends Season 2 of "Master of None" on Netflix. Shannon recommends the mental health centered podcast "The Hilarious World of Depression." Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

We're focusing on our mental health for the month of May. So, we take the opportunity to check in with each other about how we're doing, what our current coping mechanisms are, and if pop culture plays a significant role in it all. Becca shares her dentist drama with us and Shannon brings up the second screen debate. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca heartily recommends Sense8 now that Season 2 is up on Netflix. Shannon wants everyone to listen to the new Broadway cast recording, Come From Away. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

This week's podcast revolves around Hulu's new interpretation of Margaret Atwood's feminist classic - The Handmaid's Tale. We rave about the production, debate its annoying release schedule, and discuss shows that refuse to label themselves as feminist. Mainly, we're looking forward to more! So, bring it on Hulu!! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca wants everyone to watch the 20th Anniversary celebration of Ellen Degeneres coming out on her talk show. Shannon needs you all to see The Fate of the Furious so we can discuss it on an upcoming episode! Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

This week's podcast is all about where we started - Doctor Who. We both watched the new episode ("The Pilot") and, unsurprisingly, have many opinions about the whole thing. We discuss Bill Potts, the Steven Moffat effect, where the show is headed, and much more. We are both very hopeful for what this season has to offer and will keep this conversation going as new episodes arrive. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Shannon offers up the Lego Hobbit video game as a great way to pass the time. And Becca gives us the Netflix docu-series "Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On" which, despite the unfortunate name, has a great story to tell about sex, technology, and modern relationships. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

This week Shannon is on sabbatical and Becca brings on returning guests Julie and Zach. They discuss the Netflix show The OA starring Brit Marling. They all enjoyed the compelling mystery and discussed the metaphysical elements of the show, what worked and what didn't. Zach recommended the revival of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Julie has been loving the second season of Chewing Gum, and Becca thinks everyone would enjoy the show Crazyhead.

In this week's podcast, we try to decode TV puzzles. Why do so called "prestige shows" require us to slog through a whole season when all they really develop are the twists and unexpected gut-punches? Why can't more shows use their puzzle-like plots to explore characters? Basically, why aren't there shows on like Battlestar Galactica anymore???? And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca recommends the Seeso comedy Harmonquest and Shannon recommends the book Treasure Island!!! by Sara Levine. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

This week's episode is devoted to Amy Sherman-Palladino's new Amazon pilot, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. We discuss the new show in detail and surprise each other with actual dissenting opinions! (That's akin to a unicorn spotted in the wild for us here at BWG.) We get an April Fools' Day prank pulled on us by a phone and Shannon learns that Transparent is a half hour show - which comes as an Earth shattering realization. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca reminds us all to tune into NWSL games on Lifetime, starting later this month. Shannon recommends the new season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

This week's podcast starts off with a correction and omission, but that springboards us off into the world of Beauty and The Beast's "Exclusively Gay Moment." We explore what that term even implies and how they majorly goofed trying to execute it. We discuss other shows and movies that have tried to push the envelope and some that have happily succeeded. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Shannon re-recommends the Gilmore Guys podcast for their new episodes focusing on Bunheads as well as the new NBC comedy Trial & Error. Becca is mid-binge of The Americans as wants everyone to join her. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

In this week's pod, we discuss the pros and cons of being a henchman. Is there any man we would considering henching for? What are the moral implications for us when we view so many faceless characters in movies, television, and video games get mowed down again and again. We also crown the number one henchman of all time - a surprisingly simple task. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca offers the new to Netflix show, Grand Designs. Shannon encourages everyone to start listening to the Crimetown Podcast. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

This week, we try to cobble together a sequel for one of the classic DCOMs, Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off. Our idea takes Eddie to college where he meets Zeke, another secret baker from the High School Musical universe. Shannon is honestly surprised that there aren't already fanfics out there dedicated to this duo. And Becca is mostly concerned with why more people didn't apply to be in the Million Dollar Cook-Off with Bobby Flay in the first movie! And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Shannon reminds everyone that Big Brother Canada is starting up again and encourages people to go see Logan in cinemas. Becca reminds everyone to watch season 2 of Underground. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

This week's episode starts off with a fawning review of the ABC miniseries, When We Rise. Honestly, we're both so stunned that such a groundbreaking show even exists. It's all smiles from us. But, our main topic is the delicate balance of tone on TV. Inspired by Netflix's very bleak A Series of Unfortunate Events, we discuss how shows get it right and how some get it very very wrong. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca continues telling the world to watch When We Rise (if you haven't yet done it!) and Shannon brings Roxanne Gay's book of essays, Bad Feminist, to the table. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

It's finally here! The Oscars are now upon us so we sat down to do our annual round up of all things nominated. We go through all the Best Picture noms, discuss the Critics Choice winners and categories we wish existed elsewhere, settle the difference between Sound Editing and Sound Mixing, and take one last swipe at La La Land before it inevitably wins a crap load of awards tonight. And, for this special Oscar episode, we finish with whether or not we would recommend all the Best Picture noms. (Bonus update from Shannon, who watched Arrival after recording this episode: It was amazing! Two thumbs up! Best first contact film she's ever seen! Would certainly watch again.) Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

After a short tangent from Becca about the wonders of the Disney classic Newsies, we continue to tackle the Oscar nominees for 2017. This week we try to sort through the more difficult noms that have troubled us. We debate how to measure art while divorcing it from the artist. Can we reward the work of people like Mel Gibson and Casey Affleck without letting them back into the Hollywood fold? How can we enjoy pop culture when it is so easily tarnished? Is it ever possible to forgive and forget? It's complicated and multifaceted and a question we will continue to struggle with probably ad infinitum. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca harps on about Newsies (again!) and Shannon recommends the reality competition Face Off. Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

Continuing our lead up to the Oscars, we sit down to discuss two of our highlights from this year - Hidden Figures and Moonlight. Both featuring Mahershala Ali and Janelle Monáe, these fantastic films make up for us having to sit through La La Land last week. We talk about directors that work with purpose, why the Oscars seem allergic to crowd pleasing movies, and cross our fingers that this year will be the first of many that rewards movies featuring actors of color. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca picks another Oscar nom, "20th Century Women" and Shannon picks Monáe's 2013 album "The Electric Lady." Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

We're working our way through Oscar season by tackling some of the big movies that are in the running before the big night. This week we take on La La Land, the film we both really, really, really did not care for. Sorry Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone! You're both charming but this movie was garbage for so many reasons. And, don't worry, we list them all! And, as always we finish with recommendations for each other. Becca picks two: the topical Frontline documentary "Divided States of America" and the new TV incarnation of one of her favorite podcasts, "Throwing Shade." Shannon recommends Ta-Nehisi Coates' book "Between The World and Me." Follow us on Twitter @BWGPodcast

Another episode recorded together! Just after the Women's March on Washington, we wanted to watch a Carrie Fisher movie. We chose Heartbreakers (which we realized later, only features her prowess in one scene...) and decided that it really really needs a reboot. We explain the movie for, like Shannon, those of you who have never heard of it. And Becca tells us why this movie scarred her for life when she was a child. So, tune in for our pitch of con-women movies and their endless charm. And, as always, we finish with recommendations for each other.