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Paid in Puke S2E6: Bring it On

On this episode of Paid in Puke, we've got s-loads of spirit for Peyton Reed's ahead-of-its-time (a few Hot Probs aside) anti-appropriation film, Bring it On, starring Kirstin Dunst and Gabrielle Union.

We also reveal the songs we would use for our floor routine and there's a lengthy plug for Baxter's band, No Refundz. 

Paid in Puke S2E5: Like a Boss

On this episode of Paid in Puke, we discuss the myriad ways we were disappointed by Miguel Arteta's 2020 comedy, Like a Boss, despite the stellar cast. There are some redeeming qualities, including the Lunchtime Poll question it inspired: What small business would you start with your bestie? It wouldn't be a novelty product makeup boutique, that's for sure. 

At least Tiffany Haddish* and Rose Byrne are delights, no matter what terrible scripts they are handed. 

 

*This episode was recorded in a simpler time before Tiffany Haddish's abuse revelations surfaced.

Paid in Puke S2E4: Dick

In this episode, we go through the looking glass to discuss Andrew Fleming's (The Craft) 1999 political teen comedy, Dick! This genre-inventing film exposed Kirstin Dunst and Michelle Williams as premiere talents but they have still been woefully underutilized all these years. 

We might break a record with tangents on this episode, because we somehow manage to get all the way to The Wizard starring Fred Savage and Jenny Lewis. We also have a real bummer of a conversation about our first celebrity crushes who disappointed us. 

Also, Amy has an announcement! 

Paid in Puke S2E3: Bombshell

In this episode, we defuse Jay Roach's perplexing 2019 sexual harassment drama, Bombshell, a film that attempts to explain the #metoo movement to white CIS men. Does it succeed? Not particularly! The Hot Probs never end. 

Also: In Kent's Two Cents, Amy's dad spills some Hot Goss about Gretchen Carlson via their shared personal trainer. 

Recorded on the day after Amy's Rockin' New Years' Eve party (hence our outdated Oscar talk), we aren't at full strength here. Regardless, we manage to find a couple of laughs in an otherwise vomit-inducing film. Speaking of vomit, Bombshell contains a scene in which a woman throws up but isn't pregnant. Could Baxter's most-hated female-centric cinematic trope be on the wane? 

Paid in Puke S2E2: Bound

It's no joke how well Bound holds up. Released in the golden year of American cinema, 1996, Lana and Lilly Wachowski's lesbian crime thriller is a refreshing gem in a sea of films about women who get punished for standing up to men. With a (mostly) smart script, some fun scenery chewing from Joey Pants and Chris Meloni, and of course, the goddesses that are Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon, we give Bound 0 Pukes (on a scale of 0-5, 5 being the worst). 

PLUS: We all try our hand at Jennifer Tilly impressions and we reveal our personal skills that Violet could exploit to lure us into her apartment (if we were lucky enough to garner her attention in the elevator).

Paid in Puke S2E1: Muriel’s Wedding

On our Series Two opener, we gush about P.J. Hogan's 1994 very Aussie, ABBA-tastic comedy, Muriel's Wedding, starring Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths. It's the perfect way to celebrate the Time of Valens (aka Galentine's Day). Amy and Cristina count the film among their very favorites, and Baxter had never seen it.

Regardless, this viewing brought up some stuff for all three of us! We touch on such topics as philandering fathers, emotionally battered mothers, body image issues, early adulthood besties, and inspirational musicians. It's a lot more fun than it sounds? We also attempt Australian accents with varying degrees of success.  

Paid in Puke S1.5E0: Oscars 2020 Special!

It's the off season but we HAD to do an Oscars Special! Hear our picks for who we think SHOULD grab the gold, who we think we get it instead, and who we think got snubbed for the big 6 categories (Best Pic, Acting, and Directing). 

Lots of sh*t-talking Joaquin Phoenix in this episode, if you're into that. 

 

Paid in Puke S1E8: Black Christmas

Sofia Takal's reimagining of the beloved 1974 horror film keeps our yuletides dark (but in a good way)! Black Christmas responds well to a modern social justice revamp, but you'll never guess who DIDN'T like it (hint: #notallmen). Sure, there are some Hot Probs, but it's nothing that hasn't befallen a million dude-helmed horror movies before it. Black Christmas stars Imogen Poots and the absolutely dee-lightful Alesye Shannon. 

We also ask: What holiday object would be your weapon of choice when battling a group of enrobed misogynists? 

Paid in Puke S1E7: The Craft

We're back in that golden year of cinema, 1996, to discuss Andrew Fleming's one-of-a-kind teenage witch (not to be confused with Teen Witch) escapade, The Craft! It's rife with Hot Probs, but Fairuza Balk's performance cannot be denied.

Logan Green* is back in Keggers With Kids, and we also reveal what we would have used witchcraft for in high school (or, in Logan's case, middle school). 

And finally, Amy tells a HILARIOUS story about the famous murderer who hails from her home town. 

 

*Logan went by a different name and pronouns at this time.

Paid in Puke S1E6: Carrie

We dive head-first into Brian De Palma's 1976 horror classic, Carrie, starring Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie! It's Keggers With Kids all episode long as we're joined by 12-year-old Logan Green* to discuss public school sex ed, detail-oriented bullies, and Piper Laurie's one-of-a-kind line readings. 

On the Lunchtime Poll, we reveal what we would do with telekinesis. And, for a special treat, check out our Facebook page to see who wore it (pig's blood) best: Carrie or Amy!

*Logan (they/them) went by a different name and pronouns at this time.