Episodes
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Original Sin - Chapter Five: The Night He Came Home
In this episode, we're hosting a Halloween party with The Night He Came Home. We talk Imogen's not exactly well thought-out plan to buy her house, Mouse finally getting a storyline that is truly bonkers banana pants, Tabby unleashing some necessary rage on the Douchebag Smurfs, Faran going on a...
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Original Sin - Chapter Four: The (Fe)male Gaze
In this episode, we're making a movie with The (Fe)male Gaze. We talk Imogen as the Sparia love child, Faran trying to date a boy who's clearly gay, Tabby needing to specify her media diet (or at least her references), Noa's mom getting the "evil addict" treatment, Greg giving us Noel Kahn vibes,...
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Original Sin - Chapter Three: Aftermath
In this episode, we're experiencing the aftermath with episode 3 of Original Sin. We talk Noa rising the ranks in terms of intrigue, Tabby narrowing escaping a Prezra Fitz apartment date, Faran's parents' confusing relationship status, Karen being irredeemable, whether the theme of "original sin"...
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The Tortured Podcasters Department w/ Kelsey
In this episode, we’re joined by Kelsey to do a deep dive on The Tortured Poets Department. We ponder lots of questions, such as: are there too many songs here? Does Taylor need to stop talking about Kim? Would this work better as a book of poetry? Can art be “too” personal? Which songs have gay...
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Original Sin - Chapter Two: The Spirit Queen
In this episode, we’re diving into episode 2 of Original Sin: The Spirit Queen. We have lots of questions, such as: was the video of Karen a set up (and more importantly, was it even embarrassing?)? If Tabby doesn’t make a film reference every other line, will she die? Why was Imogen ever friends...
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Original Sin - Chapter One: Spirit Week
In this episode, we’re finally taking the plunge into PLL: Original Sin! We talk the pilot’s breakneck pace, the main girls’ original PLL avatars, who all might be gay here, whether this school is progressive or not, the familiar badness of all the men, and where we draw the line between rip-off...
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Reboots! Getting ready for "Original Sin"
In this episode, we’re dipping our toes into the PLL: Original Sin waters by discussing reboots: the good, the bad and the ugly! We chat about the things we do and don’t want to see on this new version of our old show, including OTP check-ins, a clearer direction for the mystery, time with the...
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Merry Christmas, Bitches! How the 'A' Stole Christmas: Redux
In this episode, we're taking another look at PLL's one and only Christmas episode, How the 'A' Stole Christmas. We talk the weirdness of this ep taking place post-Mona's death, what an It's a Wonderful Life homage would look like, the bizarre mechanics of Ali's Ice Ball, where the parents…
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The Surprising Depth of Lifetime's "You're Not Supposed to Be Here"
In this episode, we're taking a long drive with Lifetime's gay thriller, You're Not Supposed to Be Here. Despite a low budget and at-times shoddy script, this TV movie has a surprisingly amount to say about queer micro-aggressions and paranoia, while the two real-life queer leads make a…
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Celebrating the Queer Fight Club of "Bottoms"
In this episode, we're fighting it out (but not really, we're pretty much in agreement on this one) with Bottoms. We talk the joy of queer dirtbags, the age old question of "do I want to kiss her, kill her, or be her?", whether this movie is heartfelt, Hazel as a Paige McCullers-type, the…
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Red, White and Royal Blue: Book to Screen
In this episode, we're joined by special guest (and resident hater) Kelsey to discuss the book-to-film adaptation of Red, White and Royal Blue. We talk the high stakes of the book, whether a fairytale can/should exist within the existing monarchy, the film's (lack of) sex scenes, whether the…
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Everybody Knows What You Did Last Summer
In this episode, we’re putting on our galoshes with I Know What You Did Last Summer. We talk this movie’s Rosewood-like relationship with time and space, why Scream is a far superior Kevin Williamson script, how The Jenna Thing compares to this film’s hit and run (and dump), Freddie Prinze Jr as…
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Everything Pink, Everybody Think: The Barbie Movie
In this episode, we’re hopping in our pink convertible to take a trip to Barbieland! We talk our respective personal histories with Barbie, “weird” as a metaphor for queer, the power of Gloria’s speech, whether Ken is Ryan Gosling’s best role, why this film is so perfect for our current moment in...
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Everybody A, Everyday Tay Part 2: Eras Tour! w/ Kelsey
In this episode, we're talking the Eras Tour with special guest, Kelsey. Vena and Kelsey saw the show in Seattle, and along with Joanna we discuss the gayest Taylor lyrics, her hottest costumes, our queer guardian angels, what it means to be a Gaylor, our show's secret songs, and the meaning of…
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Ringing in Pride with "But I'm a Cheerleader"
In this episode, we're shaking our pom poms with But I'm a Cheerleader. We talk our favorite micro moments, whether this movie could be made today, the joy of queers getting to be horny, how satire can bolster authenticity, and who we would cast in a modern remake. Send us an email at...
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BONUS EP: The Ultimatum: Queer Love
In this episode, we’re breaking down the wacky, ridiculous “reality” dating show, The Ultimatum: Queer Love. We talk the bonkers premise, the power of eliminating heterosexuality from the equation, who this season’s true villain is, how New Relationship Energy impacts the trial marriages, better...
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BONUS EP! Partners Part 2 - Kristen
In this episode, we're joined by a special guest--Joanna's partner, Kristen! We talk Ghost Whisperer, PLL vs Riverdale, Mona's queerness, mystery writing, bad murder weapons, and Kristen's many questions about this ridiculous show. Check out Kristen's work here! Send us an email at...
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BONUS EP! Partners Part 1 - Kelsey
In this episode, we’re joined by a very special guest—Vena’s girlfriend, Kelsey! We play PLL True or False, find out Kelsey’s history with the show, cover Vena and Kelsey’s relationship origin story, analyzed PLL’s femme-butch spectrum, contemplated whether Taylor Swift’s new boyfriend is a…
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BONUS EP! All About Antagonists
In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive on the villains of PLL. We talk about what makes a good antagonist, who gets a redemption arc (and who doesn’t), the way that queerness and villainy are connected in Rosewood, which category of antagonist is the most compelling, whether any PLL villains...
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BONUS EP! Pretty Little Men
In this episode, we're diving into the muck with the men of PLL! We decide once and for all who the worst man is, discuss which men we headcanon as queer, ponder what it would be like if a single man in Rosewood was held accountable, count down the worst moments of each of the boyfriends…
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BONUS EP! Everybody A, Vanderjesus Gay
In this episode, we’re finally getting to discuss one of our favorite topics: our beloved Vanderjesus! We talk Mona as a queer character, who we ship her with, our favorite Mona quotes and moments, why her canon ending isn’t a happy one, what we want for her future, and, yes, her brief time on…
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Season 7, Episode 20: Till DeAth Do Us PArt [Finale Part 2 - The Analysis]
In this episode, we’re diving deeper into the muck that is Till DeAth Do Us PArt. We talk the show’s bizarre messaging that redemption is impossible, what we want for each of the Liars in the future, why Alex Drake makes a terrible A, Mona’s ending as a tragedy, the joylessness of the OTPs, our...
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Season 7, Episode 20: Till DeAth Do Us Part [Finale Part 1 - The Recap]
In this episode, it’s the end of the road, guv’nor, with Till Death Do Us Part. We talk Aria’s hideous wedding dress, a Clue-style version of the Emison pugprosal, Haleb’s marriage clearly being on the brink of divorce, Prezra’s alter-skipping not seeming out of character, everyone hopping back…
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Season 7, Episode 19: Farewell, My Lovely
In this episode, we’re talking to dead bodies with Farewell, My Lovely. We discuss Aria’s off-screen speed-therapy, Caleb proving to be an even worse husband than he was boyfriend, Ali receiving a couple more rounds of blame for literally everything, Charlotte’s murder being solved in a supremely...
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Season 7, Episode 18: Choose or Lose
In this episode, we’re running down the clock with Choose or Lose. We talk Emison’s not-so-steamy woods hookup, the audacity of Caleb to spring a surprise wedding on Hanna, whether Spencer and Mona got to have sex off-screen, the horror that is this Alex/Toby situation, Aria’s eventful phone…
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Season 7, Episode 17: Driving Miss Crazy
In this episode, we’re hunting for shovels with Driving Miss Crazy. We talk Mona and Emily’s fake couple antics, Veronica cleaning up Peter’s messes, Haleb’s tent sex redux, Spencer’s Mary Drake connection, Ashley’s sassy new haircut, and the campy musical glory of Aria’s dream space. Content...
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Season 7, Episode 16: The Glove That Rocks the Cradle
In this episode, we’re flooding tiny rooms with The Glove That Rocks the Cradle. We talk Aria’s dramatic descent into delightful destruction, Spencer getting noir-y with Marco, Lucas teaching us the difference between a comic book and a graphic novel, Emison finally achieving #Endgame status…
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Season 7, Episode 15: In the Eye Abides the Heart
In this episode, we’re reading comic books with In the Eye Abides the Heart. We talk the sheer delight of everything Avataria, Paige McCullers getting the send-off she deserves, Mona getting hot and heavy with the game, Aria finally standing up to Prezra, the adventures of the Not Fishing Bros…
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Season 7, Episode 14: Power Play
In this episode, we’re shopping for baby clothes with Power Play. We talk Emily and Paige’s bizarre method of decision-making, Prezra’s apartment regaining its second story, the incredible laziness of the Pastor Ted and Sydney “reveals,” Peter Hastings proving to be an even worse parent than...
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Season 7, Episode 13: Hold Your Piece
In this episode, we’re playing pingpong with Hold Your Piece. We talk the horrifying return of the Hannakin, Spencer getting a heaping pile of needless Marco backstory, Toby and Yvonne’s quickie deathbed wedding, Aria learning how to hack in a day, Sydney’s gay muppet voice, and Caleb losing...
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Season 7, Episode 12: These Boots Were Made for Stalking
In this episode, we’re seeing red discussing These Boots Were Made for Stalking. We talk the absolute garbage fire that is this Addison plot, what might be included in a Mary Drake character description, Aria’s coming out cooking show, whether Spencer’s been face-napped by Alex Drake, who Sydney...
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Season 7, Episode 11: Playtime
In this episode, we’re walking up some surprise stairs with Playtime. We talk the hats on hats nature of Liars’ Lament, Aria getting terrible advice to plan a wedding sans groom, Spencer’s 1940s birth flashback, Vandermarin starring in their own delightful fashion romcom, poor Mrs. Horowitz…
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A note from us
Regarding our last episode, a quick but important retraction. Thank you all for your listenership and grace. We take this platform seriously and are sorry for not doing more thorough research.
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BONUS EP! What Brought Us Joy in 2022
In this episode, we’re rounding up our various—and mostly queer—highlights of 2022. We talk our favorite shows, books, movies and music, as well as some pop culture moments, YouTubers, essays, personal victories, and, of course, our beloved listeners. See you in 2023! And please send us your...
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BONUS EP! The Siblings of PLL
In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive on the sibling relationships of PLL. We talk Jason as a cautionary tale, Melissa as Spencer’s mirror, Aria as Mike’s third parent, Charlotte searching for family connection, which set of PLL brothers are the worst, and (sigh) Alex Drake, innit. Content...
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BONUS EP! Headcanon Roundup
In this episode, we’re talking headcanons: the silly, the sad and the nonsensical. Which of the OTPs will be first to divorce? Who does Ashley Marin have sex dreams about? What are the Liars’ favorite TV shows? How many people has Noel Kahn hooked up with? What is the darkest timeline? And which...
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BONUS EP! Everybody Gay, Everybody Tay
In this episode, we're talking Taylor Swift! We discuss our personal histories with the music of Ms. Swift, which albums match which Liars, the Taylor lyrics that remind us of PLL, Gaylor thoughts and theories, and the inherent queerness of Taylor songs. Send us an email at...
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BONUS EP! All About Costumes
In this episode, we’re talking Liar costumes! We study lewks from various dances, funerals, Halloweens and other Rosewood events to determine the best, worst and queerest outfits worn by our favorite PLLs. Follow along on our instagram to check out the pictures for yourself and see if you agree...
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BONUS EP! Bitch Can See: The Jenna Episode
In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive on all things Jenna Marshall. We talk about Jenna’s various queer dalliances, how the show completely fails her as a character with a disability, why the Toby abuse plot doesn’t serve either of them, whether the Liars ever atone for blinding her, our...
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BONUS EP! Do Revenge
SPOILERS FOR DO REVENGE! In this episode, we’re taking a neon trip to Miami with the film Do Revenge. We talk the leads’ incredible chemistry, what makes this movie a love story, the delightful inclusion of Sarah Michelle Gellar, which PLL characters we’re reminded of, the revenge plots we’d…
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Season 7, Episode 10: The Darkest Knight
In this episode, we’re getting beheaded with The Darkest Knight. We talk Paige saying the quiet part loud, Alex Drake throwing a kiss-shaped wrench in Toby’s life, Jenna going full Wait Until Dark, Mona once again proving her eternal devotion to Hanna, the confounding use of police scanners and...
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Season 7, Episode 9: The Wrath of Kahn
In this episode, we’re playing Clue with The Wrath of Kahn. We talk the disappointing choice to involve Noel in the Dollhouse, Aria and Jason being tasked with tracking down yet another file, Paige still carrying an obvious torch for Emily, Sara’s baffling phone wallpaper choice, Spencer having...
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Season 7, Episode 8: Exes and OMGs
In this episode, we’re getting nosebleeds with Exes and OMGs. We talk the “may or may not” nature of Nicole’s imminent rescue, The Radley’s potential Hanna Protocol, Emily lacking main character energy as she navigates a possible new job and the return of Paige, the way-too-involved backstories…
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Season 7, Episode 7: Original G'A'ngsters
In this episode, we’re drinking copiously with Original G’A’ngsters. We talk the mean-spirited treatment of Jenna, Aunt Carol’s secret storm cellar, Jason returning as White Jesus, Pam’s bizarre Bride Pride birthday, Prezra trying to bundle Aria off to Italy, and the Liars being terrible at…
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Season 7, Episode 6: Wanted: Dead or Alive
In this episode, we’re storming out of rooms with Wanted: Dead or Alive. We talk Aria’s terrifying pond scum sweater, Jenna’s confounding Charlotte flashback, Spanna’s nighttime park rendezvous, Mary Drake continuing to do the most, Emily and Ali as the most confounding OTP, and Sara Harvey...
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Season 7, Episode 5: Along Comes Mary
In this episode, we’re losing all our money with Along Came Mary. We talk Jenna and Sara as Sour Girls, Hanna being weirdly trapped at the Brew, Emily and Sabrina’s horrid overnight date, Caleb leveling up his bad boyfriend-ing by hiding out at a state park, Ali and Mary living out a Baby...
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Season 7, Episode 4: Hit and Run, Run, Run!
In this episode, we’re badly covering up a murder scene with Hit and Run, Run, Run! We talk the welcome return of an engaged Ashley Benson, Spencer fully hitting the self-destruct button, Aria and Ali as fractured mirrors of one another, the Liars’ division of labor post-car crash, Vanderjesus…
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BONUS EP! Stanning Stepril with Special Guest Jamie/Kidfish
In this episode, Vena is joined by special guest Jamie (Kidfish on AO3) for a spirited discussion about Teenage Bounty Hunters and specifically Stepril. We talk our favorite moments from canon, what we would’ve loved to see in season 2, why Stepril has such staying power, some our favorite fics…
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Podcast Update!
Brief update about where we've been. Hope to connect with you all again soon! Send us an email at [email protected], check out our Instagram @everybodyapodcast, check out our Spotify, and please rate/review us on iTunes. Thanks for listening!
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Season 7, Episode 3: The Talented Mr. Rollins
In this episode, we’re playing script doctor with The Talented Mr. Rollins. We talk Hanna and Aria’s nonsensical trip to Amish country, Yvonne and her cute outfits getting zero attention from Toby, Spencer giving Caleb a million outs that he doesn’t take, Emily’s suspenders making everyone a…
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