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Deep Thoughts About Stupid Sh*t: A Pop-Culture Podcast
Ever had something you love dismissed because it’s “just” pop culture? What others might deem stupid shit, you know matters. You know it’s worth talking and thinking about. So do we. We're Tracie and Emily, two sisters who think a lot about a lot of things. From Twilight to Ghostbusters, Harry Potter to the Muppets, and wherever pop culture takes us, come overthink with us as we delve into our deep thoughts about stupid shit.
Podcasting since 2023 • 92 episodes
Deep Thoughts About Stupid Sh*t: A Pop-Culture Podcast
Latest Episodes
Stand By Me: Deep Thoughts About Nostalgia, Mental Health, and Cherry-Flavored Pez
Mickey's a mouse, Donald's a duck, Pluto's a dog. What's Goofy?Emily and Tracie always assumed their father loved the 1986 Rob Reiner film Stand By Me because the music and pop culture references were a delightful reminder of hi...
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Episode 84
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Avalon: Deep Thoughts About Family, Money Psychology, and Waiting to Cut the Turkey
"Where are the people who know where the people are?"On today's episode, Tracie introduces Emily to the 1990 Barry Levinson film Avalon, the director's love letter to Baltimore and his own Jewish immigrant family. The movie foll...
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Episode 83
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Pretty Woman: Deep Thoughts About Bodily Autonomy, Realism, and Who Gets to be Human
“We say who; we say when; we say how much.”This week, Emily takes a deep dive into Pretty Woman, the 1990 blockbuster romantic comedy that catapulted Julia Roberts to stardom. The film was originally written as a tragic story ab...
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Episode 82
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Galaxy Quest: Deep Thoughts About Fandom, Tropes, and Science Fiction Storytelling
By Grabthar’s hammer, you shall be avenged!The 1999 film Galaxy Quest was almost tailor made for the Guy sisters and their dad–all lifelong Trekkers. The sci-fi satire pokes gentle fun at Star Trek, lightly skewering ev...
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Episode 81
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Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure: Deep Thoughts About Destiny, Work, and How to Engage with History
Strange things are afoot at the Circle K.In 1989, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure introduced Emily to a baby-faced Keanu Reeves–and to the idea that two easy-going dopes could change the world by encouraging us all to be ex...
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Episode 80
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