We are safe-distance podcasting today! We have wine! And we are punchy! With all the time we have (no, we don’t entirely have a lot of time) we are watching ALL THE SERIES and laughing through this conversation today about our binge watching recos — what to watch as a family, what to watch alone, what to skip entirely. And why it really, really is okay. Scientifically proven, even.
We also answer that question on everyone’s minds these days: should you be watching Tiger King? And if you’re on the fence, Kristen has a brilliant suggestion for you.
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Topics we cover on this week’s podcast
– Give yourself permission! Read: Why now is not the time to obsess about productivity by Rainseford Stauffer, and This is Why You’re So Tired by Roxanna Sarmiento.
– Yes, Shakespeare wrote King Lear during the plague and we don’t plan on trying to do the same.
– Kristen prefers the lighter, fun series like Schitt’s Creek and Next in Fashion, while Liz likes darker shows like Hunters, I’m Not Okay with This, Peaky Blinders, and Umbrella Academy.
– We both agree on Killing Eve and Westworld. Also, Encore! on Disney Plus! And Self-Made is in our queues.
– A few of the best recommendations from our readers and IG fans, including some great older British sitcoms that are new to us.
– Why it’s nice to have some family shows, some me-time, shows…and to spend time to watch certain shows alone with just one kid, if you’ve got a few at home.
– Great episodic recaps and analysis: The Ringer’s series of Bingemode videos, or if you prefer reading, New York Magazine’s TV recaps on Vulture.com.
– Genius tip for watching shows like Derry Girls and Peaky Blinders.
– Liz tries to convince Kristen to watch one particular segment on one particular episode of Impractical Jokers but…she’s skeptical.
– Pssst… Film Theory : Call Liz!
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Our Cool Picks of the Week
Kristen: Check these ideas for little gifts “I miss you gifts” you can send to stay connected with far-away friends or family, like Homesick Candles.
Liz: Dance with Debbie Allen are the free Instagram Live dance classes with the famed Fame choreographer, and they’re giving Liz life! They’re one our picks for the best free classes, memberships and subscriptions you can find in this post here.
