601: What to Watch, Read, or Listen to In April
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This podcast episode begins with the hosts expressing their dislike for April, citing taxes, unpredictable weather, and April Fool's Day. The bulk of the episode focuses on a "smooch, marry, kill" segment reviewing various movies, TV shows, and books released in April. They then discuss Morgan Wallen's exhausted appearance on SNL, revealed through lip-reading on TikTok. The hosts critique a celebrity's strange behavior, including an abrupt departure from a show and a trip to Nashville, questioning his actions and the meaning of "God's country." They also critique a poorly executed television appearance, noting technical issues and awkwardness. The podcast shifts to a more empathetic tone, expressing concern for the celebrity's well-being. Finally, the hosts offer positive reviews of Netflix's "The Residence," the indie band Paradigm, and Steven Soderbergh's "Black Bag," highlighting their enjoyment and recommending them to listeners.
Outlines
April's Annoyances & Pop Culture Review
The podcast introduces itself and its hosts' negative feelings towards April. This leads into a "smooch, marry, kill" segment reviewing April's pop culture offerings (movies, TV shows, books).
Celebrity Shenanigans & Television Critiques
Discussion of Morgan Wallen's SNL appearance, a celebrity's abrupt exit and Nashville trip, and a critique of an awkward television appearance. Concerns for the celebrity's well-being are also expressed.
Green Light Recommendations: Entertainment & Music
Positive reviews of Netflix's "The Residence," the indie band Paradigm, and Steven Soderbergh's "Black Bag." The hosts encourage listeners to support independent artists.
Keywords
Smooch, Marry, Kill
A framework for evaluating and categorizing media (movies, TV shows, books, etc.).
April Fool's Day
An annual tradition celebrated on April 1st, characterized by playful pranks and hoaxes.
Morgan Wallen
Country music singer whose SNL appearance is discussed.
Netflix
A popular streaming service.
Celebrity Critique
Analysis of a celebrity's behavior and public appearances.
Indie Band Support
Encouraging listeners to support independent musicians.
Steven Soderbergh
Acclaimed American filmmaker.
Television Review
Critique of a recent television broadcast.
"The Residence" (Netflix)
A Netflix series positively reviewed in the podcast.
"Black Bag" (Film)
A Steven Soderbergh film positively reviewed in the podcast.
Q&A
What are the hosts' overall feelings about the month of April?
They find April to be a generally negative month due to taxes, unpredictable weather, and April Fool's Day.
What are the hosts' "Smooch, Marry, Kill" picks for April and why?
Their choices vary widely, reflecting their individual tastes and providing detailed justifications.
What is the significance of Morgan Wallen's lip-reading on SNL?
Lip-readers revealed Wallen's exhaustion during the show's goodbyes.
What are the hosts' main criticisms of the celebrity's recent behavior and television appearance?
The hosts criticize erratic behavior, lack of professionalism, and contrast between self-image and actions.
What makes "The Residence" and "Black Bag" stand out to the hosts?
"The Residence" is praised for its easy-to-watch format, while "Black Bag" is lauded for its clever plot and intimate setting.
Why do the hosts encourage listeners to support the band Paradigm?
They have a personal connection to the band and believe they deserve wider recognition.
Show Notes
In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of April. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should commit to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) during the most foolish month of the year. Join us as we share what shows we’ll be bingeing as we hide away from all the pollen and which movies are worth taking an allergy shot for. Plus, we discuss whether we’ve reached peak Pedro Pascalasance.
Relevant links:
- Full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/601
- Listen to our 600th episode in full and ad-free at knoxandjamie.com/qtnas
- April Aries Energy: Weather Woes | “Twisters: Missouri on Netflix”
- SMOOCH // {J} TV: Dying for Sex {K} Movie: The Luckiest Man in America | Book: Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones
- MARRY // {J} Books: Sky Daddy by Kate Folk | Enchantra by Kaylie Smith | No More Tears by Gardiner Harris {K} TV: Hacks | Black Mirror
- KILL // {J} TV: Yes Chef! | Ransom Canyon {K} Movies: The Amateur | The Accountant 2 | Havoc
- Red Lights mentions: Where is “God’s Country”? | Aaron Rodgers | The Pope’s health status
Green lights:
- Jamie: tv - The Residence (see also: Terrance’s #BlackBirder Art) | music - The Bi Polar EP by PARADIGM
- Knox: movie - Black Bag
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