Not Couple Goals: ‘Savages’ (2012)

An episode of the Pop Break Today podcast, hosted by Pop Break Today, titled "Not Couple Goals: ‘Savages’ (2012)" was published on June 29, 2023 and runs 93 minutes.

June 29, 2023 ·93m · Pop Break Today

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Summary

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard. In this episode, Allie and Tyler are joined by the man who helped get them this podcast, Pop Break All Star Al Manarino, to discuss the rarely seen action/romantic thriller. They cover “Savages,” starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively (as well as others) and directed by Oliver Stone. Tag along as Allie and Al pitch much better versions of this movie and Tyler struggles to pronounce the name “Chon.” Can a movie with a throuple, explosions and the word “wargasm” possibly be bad? Listen and find out. Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music. To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider! And don't forget to follow us on social media — Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok Tyler: Twitter Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter

Episode Description

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.

Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.

In this episode, Allie and Tyler are joined by the man who helped get them this podcast, Pop Break All Star Al Manarino, to discuss the rarely seen action/romantic thriller. They cover “Savages,” starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively (as well as others) and directed by Oliver Stone. Tag along as Allie and Al pitch much better versions of this movie and Tyler struggles to pronounce the name “Chon.” Can a movie with a throuple, explosions and the word “wargasm” possibly be bad? Listen and find out.

Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.

To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!

And don't forget to follow us on social media —

Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok

Tyler: Twitter

Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter