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Murdur Durdur
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Two accent-challenged Pennsylvanians, Gretchen and Dennis, search for their next favourite thing, inspired by their mutual love of "Mare of Easttown." Grab an Iron City and a Wawa Hoagie and press play to discover it along with them.
Episodes
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047 A Maple Valley Christmas TV Movie 2022 Review
Folks, it's that time of year again when the Hallmark movie channel really shines. The rest of the year they try to bring it with other seasonal-themed, predictable plot-lined love stories, but many of us just scroll on by as we flip around for something else to watch. But it takes a real Scrooge...
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046 The Guardians of the Galaxy 2022 Holiday Special Review
If you're one of those people currently hating on James Gunn over some of the puzzling moves he's making at Warner Brothers (specifically that big one regarding Henry Cavill) set aside your feelings for a moment and let your holiday spirit shine. Join Gretchen and Dennis as they break down "The...
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045 A Christmas Story Christmas 2022 Movie Review
Just as Gretchen and Dennis have given up hope on "A Christmas Story" sequels, they finally get to the one that inspired them to embark on this deep dive -- "A Christmas Story Christmas", starring Peter Billingsley as Ralphie, now available to stream on HBOMax. And wonder of all wonders, you…
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044 A Christmas Story 2 2012 Movie Review
HBOMax has recently released a sequel to "A Christmas Story", called "A Christmas Story Christmas." Did you know that there was already a sequel to "A Christmas Story"? Well, if you've been listening to MurdurDurdur Pod, you know that there have actually been a few. But there was legitimately a...
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043 Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss 1988 Movie Review
Ralphie Parker is back in a second sequel to "A Christmas Story" - "Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss." If you've never heard of this little gem, you are not alone! Some time has passed and Ralphie has grown into a teenager and is no longer played by Peter Billingsley (or Kieran Culkin-- he's…
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042 My Summer Story 1994 Movie Review
In "My Summer Story", the first sequel to "A Christmas Story", Ralphie Parker dreams of finding a killer top to take on new school bully, Lug, while his Dad wars with his nextdoor neighbors and his mom overcomes a dish debacle. Ralphie also experiences the ups and downs of fishing for the first...
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041 A Christmas Story 1983 Movie Review
Many years ago, Dennis declared that as soon as Santa makes his appearance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade the Christmas celebration officially commences (at least in our living quarters). We're going to apply that same rule to the podcast. Although this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day…
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040 The Turkey Bowl 2019 Movie Review
Other than the Pilgrim Sandwich, the annual Turkey Bowl might just be the best Thanksgiving tradition ever, so we couldn't pass up the chance to watch and review a movie called "The Turkey Bowl", right? Especially once we found out that it stars some of our favorite actors, one from a show that...
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039 A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 1973 Special Review
It's Thanksgiving, it's a classic and it's streaming on Apple TV. If you haven't seen it before, what are you waiting for? You should be watching it every year! Take a stroll down memory lane with Gretchen and Dennis or enjoy it for the first time -- you can't go wrong with "A Charlie Brown...
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038 Morbius 2022 Movie Review
Murdur Durdur Pod has been on a bit of hiatus due to some technical difficulties, but we're back. This review of "Morbius" was meant to be part of a series of darker movies for Halloween, but as it's being released as an after Halloween Halloween movie review, think of it as more of a…
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037 The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power Episode 8 Recap
It's the final episode of Season 1 of Amazon Prime's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power", Episode 8 "Alloyed", and Gretchen and Dennis still don't understand all of the hate. Join them as they recap all of the final moments and plead their case as to why this was a solid season finale.
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036 The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power Episode 7 Recap
What happens after Cheeto dust pours down over Middle Earth? Not a whole lot. In an episode where arguably very little happens to progress the story, our hosts have quite a lot to say about the direction the characters are headed and what might happen in the final episode. Tune in as Gretchen and...
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035 The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power Episode 6 Recap
The Battle Begins! And Ends! And Begins? Join Gretchen and Dennis as they discuss the ups and downs of the action-packed Episode 6, "Udun" of Amazon Prime's "The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power", Season 1. After a slow build in episodes 1-5, the action in this one moves at a frantic pace.…
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034 The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power Episode 5 Recap
In this episode of Murdur Durdur Pod, Gretchen and Dennis recap S1E5 of AmazonPrime's "The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power", "Partings", in which the new power team finally assembles and prepares to leave Numenor, half of the watchtower gang parts ways to team up with the enemy, and Nori...
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033 The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power Episode 4 Recap
We've reached the halfway point of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" on Amazon Prime with S1E4, "The Great Wave". Gretchen and Dennis attempt to accurately keep up with all the action, while correcting one pretty big blunder from the previous episode.
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032 The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power Episode 3 Recap
"Adar", S1E3 of the AmazonPrime LOTR Series "The Rings of Power" introduces us to Numenor. Gretchen and Dennis break down all of the details of Galadriel and Halbrand's arrival there, as well as their meeting with Elendil. We learn the truth about Halbrand's history, the mark of the owl/Sauron…
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031 The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power Episode 2 Recap
In this recap of "Adrift", Season 1 Episode 2 of Amazon Prime's "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" series, Gretchen and Dennis follow along as Galadriel takes a dive in the ocean, Nori tries to talk to a stranger, Elrond endures some Dwarven hazing ritual and Arondir's tolerance of tight...
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030 The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power Episode 1 Recap
Gretchen and Dennis boldly tackle the long-awaited Amazon Prime series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power". Whether you loved it or hated it, you'll want to listen in as these two break it down, scene by scene, starting here with episode 1, "A Shadow of the Past".
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029 HBO Max's The Staircase Episode 8 Recap
Gretchen and Dennis discuss the final episode, "America's Sweethearts or Time Over Time", of HBO Max's THE STAIRCASE series. They both reveal their ultimate verdict of where they land on Michael Peterson's guilt or innocence. You might be surprised by what you hear.
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028 HBO Max's The Staircase Episode 7 Recap
In this episode of HBO Max's The Staircase, "Seek and Ye Shall Find", Dennis goes off on a few tangents, Gretchen confuses Martha and Margaret, and Gretchen and Dennis argue about the sexual details of the case (once again).
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027 HBO Max's The Staircase Episode 6 Recap
Gretchen and Dennis break down Episode 6 of HBO Max's The Staircase, "Red in Tooth and Claw". Finally, Dennis gets to see the owl theory re-enacted and Gretchen gets some closure on her open/un-used condom theory.
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026 HBO Max's The Staircase Episode 5 Recap
It's Sophie vs. Denis vs. Jean in Episode 5, "The Beating Heart" of HBO Max's The Staircase. Gretchen and our Dennis take their own sides in the debate as to whether or not Sophie's role should have been included in The Staircase documentary. Plus, the Owl Theory is mentioned for the first time!
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025 HBO Max's The Staircase Episode 4 Recap
Just back from their family vacation, Gretchen and Dennis pick up where they left off with Episode 4, "Common Sense", of the HBO Max Staircase series. The verdict of the Michael Peterson case is revealed and although neither of them necessarily comes right out and makes a guilty/not-guilty vote…
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024 HBO Max's The Staircase Episode 3 Recap
It's Episode 3 of The Staircase, "The Great Dissembler" and Gretchen and Dennis are back to discuss it in great detail. Join them as the prosecution builds the case against Peterson. This is also the episode where a little detail in Germany that Michael forgot to mention to his lawyer surfaces…
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023 HBO Max's The Staircase Episode 2 Recap
In this recap of episode 2 of HBO Max's The Staircase, "Chiroptera", Gretchen and Dennis continue to detail the events of Kathleen Peterson's death and the events that followed, as depicted in the dramatised version, as well as sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have amassed from other...
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022 HBO Max's The Staircase Episode 1 Recap
After a brief break, Gretchen and Dennis are back and they are talking about MURDUR. Or are they? In this episode of Murdur Durdur, our hosts recap Episode 1, "911" of HBO Max's dramatisation of the Kathleen and Michael Peterson story.
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021 The Lost City 2022 Movie Review
In this episode of Murdur Durdur Pod, Gretchen and Dennis tackle a romantic comedy for the first time on the pod. It promises to offer something for both of them - Indiana Jones type adventure for Dennis; trashy romance novel goodness for Gretchen - plus an all-star cast. It's sure to be an…
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020 Jack Reacher: Never Go Back 2016 Movie Review
Gretchen and Dennis complete their Jack Reacher marathon with a viewing of the second Tom Cruise Reacher film, "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back". It's safe to say that they're ready to move on from Reacher to something else by the time that this one is over.
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019 Jack Reacher 2012 Movie Review
Now that they've finished Season 1 of the REACHER TV series on PrimeVideo, Gretchen and Dennis decided to check out the Tom Cruise movie versions of the Jack Reacher character to see how they compare. First up is 2012's "Jack Reacher". Once Gretchen recovers from her initial shock that the movie…
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018 Reacher Episode 8 Recap
It's a wrap on Season 1 of Reacher! In the final episode, called "Pie", Reacher finally gets his long awaited slice of peach. Sadly, it was not all he hoped it would be. Too bad there are no EatnParks in Margrave. Similarly disappointed is the ever-hard-to-please Dennis, since the series turned…
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017 Reacher Episode 7 Recap
Please join us for this recap of Reacher, Season 1 Episode 7, "Reacher Said Nothing." We get things started with, as usual, a completely unrelated update on the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial. Dennis refuses to give his final opinion on the case even after Gretchen threatens him Margrave White...
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016 Reacher Episode 6 Recap
Gretchen and Dennis struggle through a recap of Season 1, Episode 6, "Papier" of Reacher. Things get off to a bit of a rough start when they can't even agree on how to pronounce papier.
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015 Reacher Episode 5 Recap
In this recap of Season 1, Episode 5 "No Apologies" of REACHER, Gretchen is not apologising for how much she is loving the show.
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014 Reacher Episode 4 Recap
In this recap of Episode 4, "In a Tree", we reach the halfway point of the first season of Reacher. Gretchen and Dennis try to make sense of their feelings about the series so far.
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013 Reacher Episode 3 Recap
In this recap of "Spoonful", Season 1, Episode 3 of Reacher, Gretchen and Dennis break down the team's lunch order in detail. There's a good deal of talk about BBQ sauce.
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012 Reacher Episode 2 Recap
Recapping Reacher Season 1, Episode 2 "First Dance", the body count builds as does Gretchen's interest in the amount of rain in Margrave. Reacher's charm and special skills are discussed and the important question of, "Does it make you a bad bartender if you serve a beer with the cap still on?"…
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011 Reacher Episode 1 Recap
It's time for a new series! Gretchen and Dennis launch into the Amazon Prime Original, Reacher, with Episode 1, "Welcome to Margrave". Break out your southern accents and get ready for another murdur, because this one is going to be full of twists, turns and twang. CORRECTION: Dennis starts…
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010 The Eyes of Tammy Faye Review
Things get a little lighter as Gretchen and Dennis break down "The Eyes of Tammy Faye".
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009 THE Batman Review
Gretchen and Dennis debate whether or not Edward Cullen beats out hometown hero Michael Keaton as the best batman ever. They surprise themselves with how much they need to brush up on their Batman knowledge as Dennis, who has Star Wars on his mind, confuses Burgess Meredith with Alec Guinness…
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008 SNL Mare of Easttown Spoof
In this bonus episode, Gretchen and Dennis pay homage to the SNL skit that changed the way they say the word "daughter" forever.
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007 Mare of Easttown Episode 7 Rewatch
It's Episode 7 of Murdur Durdur Pod and the final episode of Mare of Easttown is being discussed. The title is "Sacrament" and we've got confessions, sermons, and more general confusion on the difference between priests and deacons. Also, we wrap up Mare with our final thoughts on the series...
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006 Mare of Easttown Episode 6 Rewatch
Gretchen and Dennis recap episode 6 of Mare of Easttown, "Sore Must Be the Storm". Dennis makes his case for the redemption of Brianna and Gretchen tries to make the color red be a thing. SPOILER ALERT: there are some major spoilers about the conclusion of Mare of Easttown from 17:30-21:10!!
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005 Mare of Easttown Episode 5 Rewatch
In this rewatch/recap of Episode 5 of Mare of Easttown "Illusions", things get emotional when a beloved main character is killed. Will our hosts be able to go on?
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004 Mare of Easttown Episode 4 Rewatch
Gretchen and Dennis rewatch and recap Episode 4 of Mare of Easttown, "Poor Sisyphus". The plot thickens, as does Dennis's suspicion of the Deacon and maybe Deacons in general.
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003 Mare of Easttown Episode 3 Rewatch
There's a lot more love for Zabel flying around as the rewatch of Mare of Easttown continues with Episode 3, "Enter #2". Deacon Mark emerges as a new suspect but Gretchen insists that Richard should not be ignored. **Note from Gretchen and Dennis: Hi Everyone! Thanks for giving our podcast a...
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002 Mare of Easttown Episode 2 Rewatch
Gretchen and Dennis continue their rewatch of Mare of Easttown with Episode 2, "Fathers". Zabel enters and Dennis's man crush begins. **Note from Gretchen and Dennis: Hi Everyone! Thanks for giving our podcast a listen! We're new to this game, so the audio on the first few episodes is a little...
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001 Mare of Easttown Episode 1 Rewatch
Gretchen and Dennis kick off their re-watch of Mare of Easttown with Episode 1, "Miss Lady Hawk Herself." They try to figure out how to pronounce the word "Hawk". **Note from Gretchen and Dennis: Hi Everyone! Thanks for giving our podcast a listen! We're new to this game, so the audio on the…
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000 Welcome to Murdur Durdur Podcast
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