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Raccoon Court

Welcome to Raccoon Court, the show where we go on trial for our trash pop culture opinions! It’s like jury duty, but more fun ✨

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    Case #0031 - Dads love Pitch Perfect because it is a Sports Movie

    Case #0031 -  Mel cannot think of a single sports movie plot to reference due to their brain being melted by work and insane shit happening in their personal life (not even surf’s up, the worlds best sports movie). Anti-counsel Ally dismisses the severity of Nodes. Judge Barbara Lynn reveals her chore song, and it’s NOT what you would expect. Angel of Death Ben Platt silently judges Mel through Zoom from behind Anti-Counsel Ally’s shoulder. NOTE - To save Mel's ass, here are some relevant sports movies to back up her argument: sports movie where people go to jail or are in jail: The Longest Yard With adam sandler, Mystery Alaska, Cars, that part in Riverdale when Archie says “the epic highs and lows of high school football” while in a prison yardsports movies where the coach and the new talent don’t get along: Cars, Remember the Titans, Rudy, Surf's Upsports movies where someone gets sidelined by an injury: Rocky 2, The Blind Side, Million Dollar Baby, The Might Ducks, Surfs Up, The Rookie, The Natural, Friday Night Lights, Any Given Sunday, Sea Biscuitsports movies with dad propaganda: The Blind Side (actually, its mom propaganda), The Mighty Ducks, The Rookie, The SandlotThank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session at the end of September!  TW: Matthew morrison, getting waterboarded, kidnapping, Mel accidentally forgetting Bologna Barb’s singing, bullying, mention of suicide Follow us on tumblr (https://raccooncourt.tumblr.com/) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Pitch Perfect (2012) and the TV shows Glee and Jessie. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIXthe article Mel quoted our Letterboxd accounts (Mel)RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)BL's plugs (going outside, Rose in Chains, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, a League of their Own, NADDPOD) Ally's plugs (Pentatonix, Benchwarmers, Duke's Pitchforks, Glee, Ben Platt) Mel's plugs (I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997, 2025), Audrey Hobert, Girl of Your Dreams) Aly and AJ playlist

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    Season 1 Reunion - Rules and Regulations

    Welcome back to Raccoon Court! After almost a full calendar year, we are back in the courtroom, but before we get into new cases, we have to lay some ground rules (which can be found here). Honorable Prosecuties, Judges, and Anti-counsels Ally, BL, Jess, and Ilsa join Mel for a reading and open comment session on the rules while updating the jury about shit they've been up to since last July. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session at the end of July!  TW: tyranny, the state of the world, breakups, astronaut Katy Perry, religion, mormonismNOTE: We joke a little bit about current affairs, fascism, and tyranny in this episode. Please note that this courtroom obviously condemns the many insane and illegal acts of hate currently executed by the US Government and the disregard for the people of Gaza. This court stands against hate, fascism,  discrimination, and the blatant disregard for rules and regulations in the justice system, even though we allow for all manner of silliness and lies in our own court.  Follow us on tumblr (https://raccooncourt.tumblr.com/) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrAPPENDIX- Jess's Music!- The Raccoon Rules of Civil Fuckery- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess, Ilsa)- our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)- Mormon YouTuber that Mel brought up but couldn't remember the name of- Ilsa's plugs (Listening to music that is outside your comfort zone, making a ball of fuzz or doing a craft) - Mel's plugs (Sophie Truax, Twisters, I Don't Understand You, Clown in a Cornfield, Hell of a Summer, One of Them Days, Freaky Tales, Street Signs by Ila Amiri, the MTA song) - Jess's plugs (Fallen Leaves) - BL's plugs (Going outside, Face Off)- Ally's plugs (Overcompensating)

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    Case #0030 - Gen Z were predisposed to be Pick Me Girls

    Case #0030 -  Can you tell all three of the people on the podcast are reading the Feminine Mystique together for book club? Mel acts as the resident internet historian on grave robbing and John Green. Judge Prosecutie Jess teaches us about otter mating rituals. Judge Ilsa is very brave. NOTE - the plot point about the gay boyfriend that Mel was hallucinating about is from Clueless, not 10 Things I Hate About YouThank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session at the end of August!  TW: trad wives, bullying, misogyny, revenge porn, possession of child pornography, pete wentz’s nudes, home wrecker Rory Gilmore, grooming, self-harmFollow us on tumblr (https://raccooncourt.tumblr.com/) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) and "Ain't No Love in Oklahoma" by Luke Combs. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's Music!- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess, Ilsa)- our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)- Ilsa's plugs (Have a Nice Life, Locrian, Planning for Burial) - Mel's plugs (Collective Rage, Sophie Truax, Fruits Basket 2019) - Jess's plugs (My Lady Jane) - the article Mel quoted ("Misogyny, Media, and Male Approval: The “I’m Not Like Other Girls” Phenomenon" by Sreesha Ghosh) seems to not exist because that website doesn't exist anymore??  - Mel's favorite Pick Me Girl Video Essays (1, 2)- uncarly John Green Video 

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    Cross Examination #0006 - Ranking our fictional crushes

    Cross Examination #0006 - Defendant Judge BL outs herself as the #1 Nick Miller hater? Judge Prosecutie Jess is foiled by the shackles of heterosexuality. Mel reveals what celebrities they would like to have dinner with in 2009. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session at the end of June!  TW: murder, familial abuse, sexual relationships with a phone booth, Nazi mention, death, Mel and Jess’s accounts on Polyvore from 2007, unhealthy relationships, screamingFollow us on tumblr (https://raccooncourt.tumblr.com/) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, and Howl's Moving Castle. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's Music!- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess)- our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)- inspiration for this episode! - BL's plugs (Going outside, Howl's Moving Castle, The Princess Bride, Captain America and the Winter Soldier) - Jess's plugs (Challengers) - Mel's plugs (Jujutsu Kaisen, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Attack on Titan, Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter, Cool! by Leanna Firestone, Losing My Mind by Montaigne) 

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    Case #0029 - Do Revenge is a gay Heathers retelling

    Case #0029 -  ITS OUR SECOND ANNIVERSARY EPISODE!! Judge Ilsa did NOT watch either of the movies we talk about today. Prosecutie Jess dedicates herself to keeping good white people sayings alive via  oral tradition. Mel teaches her friends the differences between 🫰🏼and🫶🏼 and 🤌🏻. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session at the end of May!  TW: murder, attempted murder, suicide, death, bitchy teenagers, rehab, drugs and drug related crimes, homophobia, misogyny, sexual assault, leaked nudes of minors, Straight Men (evil), thirsting over a psychopath murder, Mel saying the word fag when quoting from Heathers Follow us on tumblr (https://raccooncourt.tumblr.com/) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Do Revenge (2022) and Heathers (1988). This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's Music!- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess)- our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)- Ilsa's plugs (Project Pat) - Mel's plugs (Sherlock JR, The Tortured Poets Department) - Jess's plugs (Sublime) - Do Revenge soundtrack - Riff Raff vine- Mel's favorite Gossip Girl Video Essays (Mike's Mic, Shay A)

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    Case #0028 - Outer Banks (Season 1) is Teen Drama Perfection

    Case #0028 - Defendant Prosecutie Jess is making moves in silence. Judge BL gives us a much needed geography lesson. Mel “Sound Design is my passion” Bee provides original vocals in more than one segment of the podcast.  Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session at the end of April!  TW: Niall Horan in your ear, abuse, murder, assault, cops, endangering minors, anti-social personality disorderFollow us on tumblr (https://raccooncourt.tumblr.com/) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from "Someday Soon" by Harlem, "Populonia" by Mattiel, and "Things Fall Apart" by The Nude Party. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's Music!- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess)- our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)- BL's plugs (going outside, Along for the Ride movie) - Mel's plugs (Drive-Away Dolls, the PWHL, Obsessed with Brooke Averick) - Jess's plugs (Dune 2, Dune 2 soundtrack) - Mel's tween playlist 

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    Case #0027 - fan edits to "I Know the End" by Phoebe Bridgers always hit because the bridge follows the hero's journey

    Case #0027 - Judge Gardiner tells tales from the Nest in the Hatchback. Prosecutie Jess pulls the most poetic fucking quotes out of her ass multiple times. Mel forces a stop in hyper fixation station by bringing up the Magnus Archives, again. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session at the end of March!  CORRECTIONS: At time of recording, Lionsgate had 5.6 million tiktok followers. Also, when discussing the Dead Poets Society edit, Mel repeatedly refers to Neil as Todd because they haven’t seen this movie in quite some time. Apologies! TW: referencing the Pandemic, death, fear, religion, climate crises, suicideFollow us on tumblr (https://raccooncourt.tumblr.com/) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from "I Know the End" by Phoebe Bridgers, "Starstruck" by Sterling Knight, "The Girl is Mine" by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, and the Han Solo Ridin Solo Parody song. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's Music!- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess)- our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)- references (1, 2, 3) - plugs (Mel's 13 top songs,  I Kept These Old Blues) - I Know the End Tiktok Edits are posted on our instagram! 

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    Cross Examination #0005 - Stoptify Us (Wrapped 2016 Bracket)

    Cross Examination #0005 - Jess declares the first man to ever eat. Mel regales her trials during the Big Time Rush Hiatus. The court discusses the many triumphs of Dr. Bridget Mendler. We discover that we may have been regressing to our 2010 selves in 2016. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session IN THE NEW YEAR!!! TW: R. Kelly, Sean Kingston’s jet ski accident, mental health, sex, death, prison Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from "Stockholm Syndrome"/"Girl Almighty" by One Direction, "Boyfriend" by Justin Bieber, "Pillow Talk" by Zayn, "Eenie Meanie" by Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber, "Big Night" by Big Time Rush, "Ignition - Remix" by R. Kelly (ew), "Push it to the Limit" by Corbin Bleu, "Guns for Hands"/"Stressed Out"/"Ride" by Twenty One Pilots, "You'll Be Back" from Hamilton, "After Today"/"I2I" from the Goofy Movie, "Hurricane" by Misterwives, "I Know It's Today" from Shrek: The Musical, "Wouldn't Change a Thing" by Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas, "Barbara Ann" by The Beach Boys, "Downtown Girl" by Hot Chelle Rae, "You're Welcome" from Moana and a sound clip from Lemonade Mouth (2011). This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's Music!- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess)- our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)- plugs (Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes soundtrack, Within the Wires, Thirteen Storeys, Comedown Machine by the Strokes) 

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    Case #0026 - In Defense of Owl City

    Case #0026 - Mel says “If I’m going down, everyone else on the ship is going down with me” as justification for sending Ilsa and Jess the Josh Hutcherson Whistle edit multiple times a day. Prosecutie Jess tells us about how she used to explore Professor Leighton’s Diabolical Box ;) Judge Ilsa considers the rapture. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session ✨during that christmas creep✨ (end of December).  NOTE: Mel forgot to mention that her favorite sticker on her car was one that said “this car brakes for short kings” with pictures of Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan on both sidesTW: sexual assault/harassment of a minor, religion in general, child labor, Pick Me Boy sentiments, cyberbullying, giving an angel head, the Challenger Explosion, the Rapture / End Times, death, heaven, discussions of a camel being forced through a needle, talking about balding in the negative, dentistry Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from "Meteor Shower"/ "Angels"/"January 28, 1986"/"Deer in the Headlights"/"Sunburn"/"Lonely Lullaby"/"If My Heart was a House"/"Vanilla Twilight"/"Enchanted (Cover)"/"Rugs from Me to You"/"Cave In"/"Rainbow Veins"/"Kamikaze"/"Tidal Wave"/"Alligator Sky"/"Fireflies"/"Umbrella Beach"/"On the Wing"/"Strawberry Avalanche"/"Hot Air Balloon"/"Beautiful Times"/"Up All Night"/"Vitamin Sea"  by Owl City, "Gold" by Britt Nicole, "I am Denmark" by Aquarium, and "Kamikaze" by Carly Rae Jepsen. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's Music!- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess)- our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)- plugs (Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, The Southern Reach Trilogy) - Mel's Owl City Playlist- Music with hard stereo (Ghost Stories by the Narcissist Cookbook, Northern Downpour by Panic! at the Disco) - Songs that run into each other (De Selby Part 1 and 2 by Hozier, 20 Dollar Nose Bleed and West Coast Smoker by Fall Out Boy)

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    Case #0025 - The Magnus Archives is just Spooky Gossip Girl

    Case #0025 - Mel gets Trump’s IMDB credits incorrect (only Ivanka was actually seen on Gossip Girl, ugh). Judge Gardiner secret knits throughout the entire podcast. Prosecutie Jess and Judge Gardiner deliver killing blows to Mel’s ego. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session ✨during that christmas creep✨ (maybe end of November).  TW: sexual assault, murder, surveillance states, child loss, white men abusing power, general horror, Donald TrumpFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), Gossip Girl (2007), Avatar the Last Airbender (2005), and The Magnus Archives podcast. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- the magnus archives <3 - Mel's episode of Tiny Terrors!- Jess's Music!!! - TMA youtube videos (1, 2)- Gossip Girl youtube videos (Mike's Mic, Dylan is in Trouble) - our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess)- our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- Mel's TMA character playlists (Martin, Jon)- Jess's TMA character playlist (Martin) - RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)- Recommendations (The Owl House, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess)

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    Case #0024 - Twilight is a Stockholm Syndrome Horror Franchise

    Case #0024 - Prosecutie Jess “I’m Still Growing” Harkness says that Harry Potter is “just a sassy little guy.” Judge Gabby gets sad thinking about girls leaving home with their man husbands. Mel has a totally normal reaction to seeing noted magician and professional dnd player Freddie Wong on stage in San Francisco. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session ✨when the moon is high ✨ (maybe end of October).  TW: age gap relationships, vampires, birth, blood, virginity, werewolves, murder, death, assault, Mormonism, Stockholm Syndrome, PTSD, general mental health issues, stalking, eating disorders, drug usage, suicidal ideations, abortion, discussion of a cop in a hot way (ACAB tho)Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Twilight (2008) and Breaking Dawn Part 1 and 2 (2011 and 2012) as well as the songs "Supermassive Black Hole" by Muse and "Stockholm Syndrome" by One Direction. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Mel's episode of Tiny Terrors!- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess)- our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)- Twilight woman on TikTok- Recommendations (Jujutsu Kaisen, Unreal Unearth by Hozier, Vampire Empire by Big Thief, Drummer by G Flip, Girl of My Dreams by Fletcher, Pitch Perfect 1, Pitch Perfect 2, Pitch Perfect 3)

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    Case #0023 - Judge BL Ranks Things: Pride and Prejudice Adaptations

    Case #0023 - Judge Jess outs herself as an Empath. Judge BL discusses the implications of AI knowing about the Omegaverse. Prosecutie Mel never forgets a  duster. Also, towards the end, there is union busting. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session ✨when the stars align ✨ (maybe end of July).  TW: mention of the Seattle Space Needle, Twilight/Vampires, knotting, the Omegaverse in fanfiction at large, child marriages, sexism, fatphobia, general jokes about other marginalized communities (Thanks Bridget Jones’ Diary)Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Pride and Prejudice  (2005). This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Mel's episode of Tiny Terrors!!!! - our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess)- our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess, BL)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY (we now have unhinged bumper stickers)- Fire Island comparisons to P&P (Slate.com, Movieweb.com)- P&P 2005 required watching - P&P 2005 extended ending- Our plugs (Kiki's Delivery Service, It Devours! , It Happened One Night, Nanny McPhee) - Warrior Cat Names <3  

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    Case #0022 - Naked Old Women aren't scary

    Case #0022 -  Defendant Jess brings up the gay undertones of the movie Shark Tale. Mel earns her herpetology and ichthyology badges on the podcast today. I had to cut out 6 extra minutes of gator talk. Judge Sarah asks the age old question, “ if you had half a baby, which half would you want?” Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session  on (maybe!) May 31st, 2023. TW: mention of Moulin Rouge, Mongo’s death from Shrek 2, murder, violence, blood, nudity, incest, sexual assault, suicide, body horror, half babies, anti-semitism, ageism, misogyny, blood libel and harmful stereotypes Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Peter Pan (1956). This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess, Sarah)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY - Dropout (Specifically Game Changer & Dimension 20) - Mongo Death Scene from Shrek 2- Captain Hook Scene - Electric Eel information - How to tell Alligators and Crocodiles apart - Shorsey Simp Compilation- Crash Course Mythology episode about women in myths - Anti-semitism in Disney Movies - LPOTL Black Plague - Our plugs (First Wives Club, Being Funny in a Foreign Language by the 1975, Sweeney Todd, the band Cake, The Guy Who Doesn't Like Musicals) 

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    Case #0021 - DND Honor Among Thieves: why the strength of DND is breaking the rules

    Case #0021 -  Mel is forced to defend James Corden, something she swore she would never do. Jury Member Alex forgets what character he plays in our DND campaign and refers to Hugh Grant as “that old fucker.” Prosecutor Sarah refuses to let old cases die. Supreme Jury Member Jess gets especially zilly this episode, and Jury Member Gabbie has to talk about her DND character’s awful hookups.Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session  on May 17th, 2023 . TW: Retching sounds around 2:30, Biffany, fighting, death, suicide (and 13 Reasons Why)Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Um Actually, a gameshow on the Dropout streaming service. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess, Sarah,  Alex)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY - DND Beyond Honor Among Thieves- Dropout (Specifically Um, Actually & Dimension 20) - Additional Plugs (Shrek 1 & 2, Code Red Mountain Dew, The Silmarillion) - Mel's Favorite DND Content (NADDPOD, The Adventure Zone, Unprepared Casters, Sitcom D&D, & Dungeons and Daddies) if you’re reading this John Francis Daley, I love you and all of your work please come on the podcast 

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    Case #0020 - After and 50 Shades of Grey are the same movie

    Case #0020 - Anti-counsel Ally says “It’s not a creative level of shit throwing.” Mel says “This dick too good… will kill. ” Judge Barbara Lynn says “I am … one of the foremost fanfiction academics in Spanish.” Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session (MAYBE) on April 15th, 2023 . Also, we discuss the setting of After for quite some time in this episode. In reality, it was filmed in Georgia and then set in Seattle (which is a similarity with 50 Shades!!!). Read more about it here at the illustrious Cosmo.com TW: Mel laughs so loud she blows out the audio in a way she couldn’t repair during the edit (4:50 time stamp), cheating, abusive relationships, BDSM related activities, dramatic reading of My Immortal, sex, sexual assaultFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), After (2019), After We Collided (2020), After Ever Happy (2022), Next from MTV, as well as "Fireflies" by Owl City and "Stockholm Syndrome" by One Direction. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- our goodreads accounts (Mel, BL)- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel)- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY - Archive of Our Own (for fan-fiction) - The Button dating show - My Immortal (the awful fanfiction) - After Everything teaser - Mel's Recs (Good on Paper, Cocaine Bear, Scream 6) 

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    Cross Examination #0004 - The 2023 Disney DILF/MILF/GILF Draft

    Cross Examination #0004 - Mel manages to bring up three separate obscure PC games relating to this draft. Prosecutie Jess and Mel get derailed talking about Mongo from Shrek 2. We also pop into Hyperfixation Station to talk about The Magnus Archives for absolutely no reason. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session (DEFINITELY) on March 29th, 2023 . TW: speculation about the gender identity of Pleakley (the alien from Lilo and Stitch), dead parents, general objectification of cartoon characters, discussion of women as hags (and in their pre-hag era)Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrAPPENDIX- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY - our goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess)- the Lilo and Stitch Sandwich Stacking Game - the Barbie Hairdresser Game - Timone and Pumba game from Lion King 1.5 - Crush the Turtle chats - our hyperspecific Spotify playlists (Jonathan Sims TMA, Martin Blackwood TMA, Annihilation) - Podcast Recs (Hello from the Magic Tavern, Nerd Soup) 

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    Case #0019 - Valentine's Day (2010) has the best romcom format

    Case #0019 - Prosecutie Jess pitches Moonstruck, the Nicholas Cage and Cher romcom, a couple of times over the course of the episode. Judge Barbara Lynn expands our understanding of Melissa’s Rules of Civil Fuckery and dubs this movie the McDonald’s Dollar Menu of romcoms. Mel cries over cheese. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session (MAYBE) on March 1st, 2023 . TW: ASMR with Tarot Cards, cheating, Sarah Brown Slander, romantic step-sibling relationships, Mel calls herself a crackhead despite trying to take it out of her vocabulary, Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Valentine's Day (2010), Euphoria Season 2, and 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) as well as the theme song  from the show America's Next Top Model and the song "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by Anju Ramapriyam. I also do not own the clips from this Late Show interview or the AMC Nicole Kidman ad. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- our goodreads accounts (Mel, BL, Jess)- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess)- the Modern Witch Tarot Deck- ROMCOMS TO WATCH (Moonstruck, Your Place or Mine) - Season 1 of Dungeons and Daddies- the Great Backyard Bird Count- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY - Trin Lovell's excellent review of Valentine's Day 

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    Case #0018 - Moulin Rouge (2001) is the best jukebox movie musical

    Case #0018 - Judge Jess puts beta males in their place. Prosecutie Sarah tries to come for our ankles while still in an ankle brace herself and breaks the record for the most times “thats the thing though” has ever been say on the podcast. Prosecutor Mel outs herself as an Elton John enthusiast. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on February 8th, 2023 . TW: broken bones, falling down stairs, lung cancer? TB? generally having a weak constitution?, mamma mia slander, pretend alpha male content / fake misogynyFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from the movies Moulin Rouge (2001), Pitch Perfect (2012), and Mamma Mia (2008), as well as the song "Remember" from the show Danny Phantom. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess, Sarah)- the new Fall Out Boy song- Sarah's Rec (Moulin Rouge Canadian Ice Dancing) - Mel's Rec (Kaleidoscope) - Jess's Rec (Prisioners) - RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY 

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    Case #0017 - The Matrix Trilogy is criminally underrated

    Case #0017 - Today, we find out if Veggie Tales or Twilight: Breaking Dawn is more similar to the Matrix trilogy. Defendant Alex is the first man on the podcast EVER and fights back against the 21st century’s greatest threat - the cultural mainstream. Prosecutie Jess and Defendant Alex turn this into a Sopranos podcast. Judge Mel revisits the PTSD she has from going to the Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on January 25th, 2023 . TW: body horror, slime, crime, death, retching sounds (around 1 hour 43 minutes)  Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from the movies Do Revenge (2022), Real Housewives of Atlanta, and the Ellen Show. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess, Alex)- Crab Man from Thunderforce Movie - Do Revenge, Bullet Train, The Lake House- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY 

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    Cross Examination #0003 - Stoptify Us (Wrapped 2022 Bracket)

    Cross Examination #0003 - despite coming up with the bracket, Mel cannot remember what the bracket actually is sorting the songs by. Is it which song is worse? Which song is more embarrassing to have on your Spotify Wrapped? NO ONE KNOWS! Mel takes a stand against classical music. Ally takes a stand against Lin Manuel Miranda. BL takes a stand against the establishment of the court. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on January 11th, 2023. TW: mention of embarassment/humiliation, climate change, eating pussy Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from the 5SOS interview on the Zach Sang Show (2022) as well as "Don't Stop" by 5 Seconds of Summer, "Eat Your Salad" by Citi Zeni, "Cough Syrup (Glee Cast Version)" by Darren Chris,  Glee Cast, "Dead Mom" by Sophia Anne Caruso, Beetlejuice OBC Ensemble, "Mr. Roboto / Counting Stars (Glee Cast Version)" by Skylar Astin, Glee Cast, "Shiny" by Jermaine Clement, "Cinema" by Harry Styles, "Keep Driving" by Harry Styles, "Get This Right (Outtake)" by Jonathan Groff, Kristen Bell, "On My Own" by Ross Lynch, "Dawn from Pride and Prejudice" by Dario Marianelli, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker, "Wagon Wheel" by Old Crow Medicine Show, "Welcome to Mountport" By CollegeHumor's Drop Out, Zach Rieno, Jess McKenna, Zeke Nicholson, Scott Passarella, "Ridin' Solo" by Jason Derulo, and "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from Disney's Encanto. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY - Playlist for the bracket - Mel's 2016-2022 Spotify Wrapped Playlist- Ally's 2022 Spotify Wrapped Playlist- BL's 2022 Spotify Wrapped Playlist- College Humor's Dropout (https://www.dropout.tv)- Ally's go to study playlist (Hopeless Romantic) - Ally's recommendations (Omar from Young Royal's music, Chant by Macklemore, Be Alive by Beyonce, Angel Baby by Troye Sivan) - BL's recommendations (The One That Got Away by Katy Perry, Paprika by Japanese Breakfast) - Mel's recommendations (Be Sweet (Korean) by Japanese Breakfast, Adult Movies by Litany, Touch Tank by Quinine, Because I Love You by Montaigne) (I ran out of characters to link the last two!!)

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    Case #0016 - He's All That is an incredible remake of She's All That

    Case #0016 - Mel and Prosecutie Jess revisit their favorite M. Night Shamalan movie. Mel doesn’t finish her summary of the movie until an hour into the podcast. Prosecutie Jess learns new things about the movie Flubber. NOTE: Mel says that Cameron develops film in a black room like 100 times in this episode. That is not a thing. She meant to say a darkroom. Please excuse her.  Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on December 28th, 2022 . TW: mention of bullying, misogyny, cheating Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from the movies He's All That (2021), She's All That (1999), and Easy A (2010). This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- NEGATIVE REVIEWS (Danny Gonzales, Dylan is in trouble, Trin Lovell, Trixie and Katya) - Favorite longform video essay channels (Quinton Reviews, Mike's Mic, Jenny Nicholson)- Reneé Rapp's EP - Jess's music - The Menu 

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    Case #0015 - High School Musical 3 is the best of the franchise

    Case #0015 - Judge Barbara Lynn discovers that she is the only non-mathlete in the court. Mel convinces the members of the court to quit their jobs and work at Dairy Queen with her. Anti-counsel Ally tries to enter a Buzzfeed quiz into evidence. Pets of the pod Maizie (Ally’s cat) and Rue (BL’s dog) make silent appearances.  Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on December 14th,, 2022 . TW: mention of bullying, public sex, and inappropriate age gap relationships Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from the movie High School Musical (2006) as well as the songs "Gotta Go My Own Way (Non-Stop Dance Party Version)" by Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Disney, "Unsaid Emily (feat. Charlie Gillespie)" by Julie and the Phantoms Cast, "A Night to Remember" by High School Musical Cast, Disney, "Get'cha Head In The Game" by Troy, Disney, "Now or Never" by High School Musical Cast, Disney, "Bet on It" by Troy, Disney, "Scream" by High School Musical Cast, Disney, Zac Efron, "I Want It All" by by High School Musical Cast, Disney, Lucas Gabreel, Ashley Tisdale, and "Everyday" by Troy, Gabriella, Disney (credited here as they appear on Spotify). This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY - High School Musical on Ice- High School Musical 2 Non-Stop Dance Party- Julie and the Phantoms soundtrack- Mel's recs from the episode (Booksmart, The French Dispatch, Love on the Brain)- Ally's recs from the episode (AERIE Down to Earth Crew Sweatshirt,  Call Me By Your Name)- Lin Manuel Miranda "Bet On It" parody- Taylor Swift Raccoon Court episode - Camp Rock Raccoon Court episode 

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    Case #0014 - why The Middle was the perfect party song and why Josh by Peach PRC is even better

    Case #0014 - Mel does the Naked Mole Rap. Anti-counsel Ally convinces herself that the court case is actually about Closer by the Chain Smokers. Judge Juj launches an Anti-Halsey campaign.   Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on November 30th, 2022 . I KNOW I SAID THE WRONG DATE AGAIN IM SO SORRY! TW: misogyny, homophobia, frat houses, pre-covid clubs, CovidFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from "Kill The Lights (Audien Remix)" by  Alex Newell ft Jess Glynne, DJ Cassidy & Nile Rodgers, "Caroline" by Aminé, "No Promises" by Cheat Codes ft. Demi Lovato, " Rockabye" by Clean Bandits feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie, "All Time Low" by Jon Bellion, "body" by Loud Luxury ft. brando, "Final Song" by Mø, "The Naked Mole Rap" from Kim Possible, "Sexual" by NEIKED ft. Dyo, "Josh" by Peach PRC, "UCLA" by RL Grime ft. 24hrs, "Closer" by The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston, "Stay" by Zedd ft. Alessia Cara, and "The Middle" by Zedd, Grey, and Marren Morris. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY - Peach PRC's tiktok- Mel's recs from the episode (MUNA, CRJ, Kasey Musgraves)- Midnights club anthem?? - Stream  Alex Strangelove and Love, Simon for cute gay movies! 

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    Cross Examination #0002 - Horror Movie Roundup

    Cross Examination #0002 - We learn that Jess, Sarah, and Mel all say “horror” with different accents, despite growing up on the same island. Prosecutie Sarah talks about her favorite pubes-based horror movie. Mel reminisces about King Bach’s spaghetti in the pocket vine. Prosecutie Jess talks about how hot the Scary Godmother is. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on November 16th, 2022 .TW: horror, body horror, cults, murder, suicide, grief, vampires, mention of Johnny Depp, Spoiler Warning: Midsommar, Hereditary, Alien, Ready or Not, The Invitation (2015), The Babysitter, Cabin in the Woods, Rubber, The Thing, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Donnie Darko, Jennifer’s Body, Scream 1-5, Halloween (all 19 of them), Texas Chainsaw Massacre, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Scream Queens (season 1), Signs, The Village, What We Do in the Shadows, Dark Shadows, Annihilation (the movie) and The Southern Reach Trilogy (the books), The Blair Witch Project, The Visit, Paranormal Activity, Sweeney Todd, Moulin Rouge, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Mulholland Drive, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Fly, The Witch, It Comes at Night, Children of Men, Black Swan, Rear Window, Black Christmas, The Silence of the Lambs, The Birds, Twin Peaks, Fire Walk With Me, Jeepers Creepers, Blue Velvet, Under the Skin, Jaws, In the Mouth of Madness,  The Lost Boys, We Need to Talk About Kevin, 28 Days Later, Men, The Craft, Anna and the Apocalypse, Krampus, Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, Monster House, Franken-weinie, Scary Godmother: Halloween Spooktacular, Us, Nope, Get Out, It Follows, Saw (the whole franchise), Final Destination (the whole franchise), Orphan, Rosemary’s Baby, It, Pet Cemetery, Children of the Corn, The Shining, Carrie,  E.T.Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrAPPENDIX- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY - Don't Worry Darling reviews (Mel, Sarah, Jess) - The Magnus Archives - King Bach spaghetti in the pocket Vine - Good 4 You music video - Mad World (original, piano)- Jess's Lost Boys playlist - Riverdale Carrie cover - Michael's Art - Jess's music - The Monster Mash 

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    Case #0013 - why every generation needs a Taylor Swift and why for gen z it is Olivia Rodrigo

    Case #0013 - Mel relives her days as a Opti sailor. Co-counsel Ally details Sam Hunt’s crazy stalker behavior. Co-counsel Bisan gets excited about bowling. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on October 26th, 2022 .TW: Ally mentions being a fan of Kanye West’s old music in this episode. She does not support Kanye’s actions or beliefs, especially the comments he made about the Jewish community after this episode was recorded (and neither does anyone else on the podcast - Fuck That Guy). Additional TW include misogyny, sexual harassment, and mental health. Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from “Much Better” by The Jonas Brothers, “Enchanted” by Owl City, “Forever and Always (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift, “Deja Vu” by Olivia Rodrigo, and  “Driver’s License” by Olivia Rodrigo. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY - TSwift sexual assault lawsuit  - TSwift re-records - TSwift news articles that Mel cited (The Atlantic, Fox News, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan,  The U.S. Sun) - TSwift in the hannah montana movie- Bend the Rules by Niall Horan - Midnights by Taylor Swift- Message in a Bottle remix- i heart ? 

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    Case #0012 - In Defense of Scream 5 (2022)

    Case #0012 - Prosecutie Jess debates whether Star Wars or Marvel is a stronger franchise.  Mel gives us a brief history lesson on the hit TV show Bones. Prosecutie Sarah talks about how hot Jenny from My Life as a Teenage Robot was. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on October 19th, 2022 (whoops I said it wrong in the episode plz don't be mad).TW: sexualizing minors / cartoon characters, abuse, murder, sexual assault, body horror, various mentions of mutilation, retching soundsFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Scream 2 and Scream 5. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess, Sarah)- our Goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- Jeremy Jahns Scream 5 review - Zack Cherry's Scream videos playlist- Dead Meat Scream interviews- stream Wallows - RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY 

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    Case #0011 - why I want the women of Jurassic Park 2 and 3 to be eaten by dinosaurs

    Case #0011 - Prosecutor Jess flexes her knowledge of Iron Man 3. Mel relives her many dangerous encounters in the field, including a time she almost shit her pants in an elephant encounter. Prosecutor Jess and Mel recreate the Elijah Wood interview. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on October 5th, 2022.TW: misogyny, death, dinosaurs, rape, mental health, Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Jurassic Park (1993). This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Mel's The Magnus Archives themed playlists (Jon & Martin)- Jess's The Magnus Archives themed playlist (Martin) - Jess's music - our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess) - our Goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess) - cold crash pictures "Saurian Cinema: Gender & Jurassic Park" - RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY 

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    Case #0010 - why Emily is the best of the Gilmore Girls

    Case #0010 - Judge BL isn’t introduced until 10 minutes into the podcast. We butcher the Gilmore Girls theme song THREE TIMES, and for half the show, we write townie fanfiction instead of talking about the Gilmores. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on September 21st, 2022.TW: teen pregnancy, cheating, manipulation, disordered eating / food habits, racism, death, grief, mention of the Titans from Attack on Titan eating peopleFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Gilmore Girls, “Sara Lee” sketch from SNL, Harry Potter, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (2008), and "Pride and Prejudice" (2005). This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's music- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess, Sarah)- our Goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)- the Gilmore Guys podcast- RACCOON COURT MERCH BABY 

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    Case #0009 - The Village (2004) Is Good, Actually

    Case #0009 - This episode is an accidental free sponsored episode for College Humor’s streaming service Dropout (Sam Reich please contact us we love everything you make). Prosecutie Jess tries desperately to deliver an incredibly well written argument while Judge Mel and Prosecutor Sarah derail the conversation at every possible turn to discuss DnD, Star Wars, Sarah’s smut preferences (not magicians), and Mel’s smut preferences (magicians). This episode also devolves into an episode of Story Break while we try to fix “The Village” which we also apologize for. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on September 7th, 2022.TW: mention of grief, death, cults, attempted murder, violent depictions of people with neurological diversities, horrorFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from “The Village (2004)” and “Gamechangers(2022)”. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's music  - "were the magicians in Now You See Me wizards or what?"- Dropout, the College Humor streaming service- Jess's playlist for The Village- our Letterboxd accounts (Mel, Jess, Sarah)- our Goodreads accounts (Mel, Jess)

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    Case #0008 - Glee Covers that are better than the originals

    Case #0008 - Mel uses her Jonas Brother’s knowledge to actually share correct information this time. Prosecutor Ally pioneers the field of Melissa Rules of Civil Fuckery (MRCFology). Judge Bisan says “carport no sorry camper no sorry carport no sorry oh time is up”. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on August 10th, 2020.TW: mention of healthcare/diabetes, eating disorders, death, genitalia, suicide attempts, homophobia, racism, Matthew MorrisonFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from the following songs: “Hello (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast and Jonathan Groff, “Bills, Bills Bills (Glee Cast Version) (feat. Darren Criss)” by Glee Cast and Darren Criss, “Cold Hearted (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “The Scientist” by Coldplay, “Hungry Like The Wolf” by Duran Duran, “Rio” by Duran Duran, “Faithfully  (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Halo / Walking on Sunshine  (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Trouty Mouth” by Glee Cast, “AnyWay You Want It / Loving’ Touchin’ Squeezin’  (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Cough Syrup (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Don’t Rain On My Parade” by Glee Cast, “Don’t Stop Believin’ (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Dream On (Glee Cast Version) (feat. Neil Patrick Harris)” by Glee Cast and Neil Patrick Harris, “Teenage Dream (feat. Darren Criss)” by Glee Cast and Darren Criss, “Thriller / Heads Will Roll” by Glee Cast, “Rumour Has It / Someone Like You” by Glee Cast, “Nutbush City Limits (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “I Feel Pretty / Unpretty” by Glee Cast, “Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Light Up The World” by Glee Cast, “Smooth Criminal (Glee Cast Version) (feat. 2CELLOS)” by Glee Cast and 2CELLOS, “Somebody to Love - Cover of Queen Song” by Glee Cast, “Take Me to Church (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “The Scientist (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Uptown Girl” by Glee Cast, “Valerie (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Bust Your Windows (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Run, Joey Run (Glee Cast Version)(feat. Jonathan Groff)” by Glee Cast and Jonathan Groff, “Sweet Transvestite” by Glee Cast, “Survivor / I Will Survive” by Glee Cast, “Get It Right” by Glee Cast, “Loser Like Me” by Glee Cast, “Mr. Roboto / Counting Stars (Glee Cast Version)(feat. Skylar Astin)” by Glee Cast and Skylar Astin,  “The Only Exception” by Glee Cast, “Born This Way” by Glee Cast, “Holding Out For A Hero (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Say My Name (Cover)” by Hozier Live @ KCRW Radio, “The Humours of Whiskey (Traditional A Capella)” by Hozier, “Hungry Like The Wolf / Rio (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Nutbush City Limits” by Ike and Tina Turner, “Your Biggest Fan” by the Jonas Brothers, “Like a Prayer (Glee Cast Version)(feat. Jonathan Groff)” by Glee Cast and Jonathan Groff, “The Bones” by Maren Morris and Hozier, “My Life Would Suck Without You” by Glee Cast, “Paradise By The Dashboard Lights (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Rose’s Turn (Glee Cast Version)” by Glee Cast, “Somewhere Only We Know (feat. Darren Criss)” by Glee Cast and Darren Criss, “Total Eclipse of the Heart (Glee Cast Version)(feat. Jonathan Groff)” by Glee Cast and Jonathan Groff, “You Can’t Stop The Beat” by Glee Cast, “ON HOLD” by Scam Likely from Dungeons and Daddies Season 1. Additional sound bites from the show Glee and the Glee Chevy commercial. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.

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    Case #0007 - Camp Rock is a highly sophisticated commentary on class struggles in the music industry

    Case #0007 - Mel confidently uses her expertise to give a Jonas Brothers history lesson that ends up being totally false. Judge Barbara Lynn reveals her food fight horror stories. Prosecutor Jess doesn't actually disagree with Mel on this one. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on July 27th, 2022.TW: mention of blood, food, socioeconomic classes and struggles,  and celebrity. Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Camp Rock (2008), Riverdale, and The Masked Singer. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's music - Jess's Wirt Playlist - Young Justice Fan Edit that gave Mel war flashbacks in the Planet Fitness- Miley Cyrus speaks out about playing Hannah Montana as an adult

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    Cross Examination #0001 - Exposing our 2021 Spotify Wrapped

    Cross Examination #0001 - Mel, Jess, and Ilsa defend themselves (if you can call cry laughing a "defense"). Ilsa shows and does not tell about the popsicle stick house she made. Mel has even worse taste than previously thought possible. Jess may be receiving an unrelated wellness check this week. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on July 13th, 2022.TW: mention of suicide, treatment of mental illness, and Big Bang Theory (TV Show)Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites the following songs: “Kyoto” by Phoebe Bridgers, “Live Forever” by Oasis, “Don’t Call Me Peanut” by Bayside, “Riding Solo” by Jason Derulo, “Lost in the Supermarket” by The Clash, “I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy And All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me” by Fall Out Boy, “That’s When” (feat. Keith Urban) (From The Vault) (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift, “Gold Rush” by Taylor Swift, “I Hate Everything About You” by Three Days Grace, “I Know The End” by Phoebe Bridgers, “So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings” by Caroline Polachek, “Should’ve Known Better” by Sufjan Stevens, “You Keep Me Hanging On” by Vanilla Fudge, “Technicolour” by Montaigne, “Be Sweet” by Japanese Breakfast, “Cursive” by The Recluse, “Pink Pony Club” by Chapel Roan, “Wear” by The Weather Station, “7 Minutes In Heaven (Atavan Halen)” by Fall Out Boy, “Good 4 U” by Olivia Rodrigo, “Triple Dog Dare” by Lucy Dacus, “Headlock” by Imogen Heat, “Overdrive” by Conan Gray, “Hot & Heavy” by Lucy Dacus, “The Best Of All Possible Worlds” by Kris Kristofferson, “Because I Love You” by Montaigne, “No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross” by Sufjan Stevens, “Army Dreamers” by Kate Bush, “Josh” by Peach PRC, “Death With Dignity” by Sufjan Stevens, “Alison” by Elvis Costello, “Much Better” by The Jonas Brothers, “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer, “Can't Get You Out Of My Head” by Kylie Minogue, “Daddy (feat. Quinn XCII)” by Tiny Meat Gang, “Sofia” by Tiny Meat Gang, “Content” by Bo Burnham, “I’m Just A Kid” by Simple Plan, “Just A Girl” by No Doubt, “Dangerous (feat. Joywave)” by Big Data, “The Oogum Boogum Song” by Brenton Woods, “Gloria (Glee Cast Version)” by The Glee Cast, Adam Lambert, “Just One Day” by 2winz², “Boba Manifesto” by Chris Fleming, “Unfriend You” by Greyson Chance, “Ultimate (From "Freaky Friday"/Soundtrack Version)” by Lindsay Lohan, “Hurricane” by Bridgit Mendler, “Honky Cat” by Elton John, “Come Down With Love” by Allstar Weekend, “Whatever” by Hot Chelle Rae, “Radio (feat. Maejor)” by Hot Chelle Rae, “Last Hope (LIVE)” by Paramore, “Love Like Woe” by The Ready Set, “Stay” by The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber, “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey, “Paranoid” by Jonas Brothers, “Me, Myself and Time” by Demi Lovato, “Save You Tonight” by One Direction, “Stop The World” by Demi Lovato, “What a Feeling” by One Direction, “Dicked Down In Dallas” by Trey Lewis, “Are You Happy Now?” by Michelle Branch, “Bulletproof Love” by Pierce The Veil, “Pieces of Me” by Ashlee Simpson, “Zanzibar” by Billy Joel, “One & Only (feat. Fall Out Boy) by Timbaland, “Find Me Here” by Hayley Williams, “My Life Is Better With You (My Brother, My Brother and Me Podcast Theme Song)” by MontaigneThis is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.

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    Case #0006 - Wet Hot American Summer is the most accurate representation of what it feels like as a kid at sleep away camp

    Case #0006 - Mel roasts Jess's taste in men. Judge BL roasts Mel's taste in men. Prosecutor Jess argues a completely different case than Mel because Mel bamboozled her. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on June 29th, 2022.TW: mention of pedophilia, child endangerment, confederate flagsFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Wet Hot American Summer (2001) and Valentine's Day (2010). This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's music 

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    Case #0005 - why The Thirteenth Year is the best cinematic portrayal of puberty to ever exist (UNHINGED)

    Case #0005 - Mel shows off her Lego Muppet Mini-figure collection, Prosecutor Jess does karaoke, and Judge Ilsa delivers some post-hiatus Fall Out Boy slander.Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on June 15th, 2022.TW: mention of domestic abuse, religion, cults, body horror, COVID treatment conspiracy theories, and anti-vax sentiments Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Scream Queens and "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's music 

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    Case #0004 - why Bridgerton Season 2 is best

    Case #0004 - Mel gets horny on main, Prosecutor Randy teaches us how to cut carrots without a knife, and Judge BL complains about the ecological disaster that Bridgerton created.Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on June 1st, 2022.TW: sexual assault, deathFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Bridgerton season 1 and 2. All content is the property of Shondaland and Netflix. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.

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    Case #0003 - In Defense of Star Wars Episodes 3 and 7

    Case #0003 - Prosecutor Jess writes fanfiction for episodes 3 and 6 while Mel forces the audience to learn that Jar Jar Binks has a girlfriend. TW: We discuss pedophilia and wars/death in a general sense in this episode. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on May 18th.Follow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from the Star Wars movies. All content is owned by Lucasfilms and Disney. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's music 

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    Case #0002 - why Teen Beach Movie should replace Grease as a cultural touchstone

    Case #0002 - Mel defends her opinion that Teen Beach Movie should replace Grease as our cultural touchstone. The Honorable Judge Jess explains the Supernatural Tumblr Fandom and Prosecutor Ilsa warns against eating granola bars while driving. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on May 4th, 2022.TW: sexual harassment, misogyny, 9/11, the American Justice System, Mel's amnesia, racismFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Teen Beach Movie, as well as a cover of "Hopelessly Devoted to You" originally by Olivia Newton John, covered by Jess Harkness. This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's music 

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    Case #0001 - why Legally Blonde is better as a musical

    Case #0001 - Mel defends her belief that Legally Blonde is better as a musical. The Honorable Judge Barbara Lynn is incredibly biased and Prosecutor Jess reminds us that Santa is not real. Thank’s for showing up to jury duty! Court will be back in session on April 20th, 2022.TW: bullying, sexual assault, misogyny, mental illness, suicide, Mel's amnesiaFollow us on twitter (@raccooncourt) and instagram (@raccooncourtpod), or you can send a long form memo to our email ([email protected]).Album art by @sansh_pixel on FiverrToday’s podcast includes soundbites from Legally Blonde (2001 film) and Legally Blonde, the Musical (2007 MTV Pro-shot). This is not my content, and I am utilizing it under fair use for comment and criticism.APPENDIX- Jess's music 

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Raccoon Court, the show where we go on trial for our trash pop culture opinions! It’s like jury duty, but more fun ✨

HOSTED BY

Mel Bee

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