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The Required Viewing Podcast
by Erin Mullane & Chloe Riggs
Just two chill gals talkin' movies! Join Erin and Chloe every Friday as they talk about three movies pre 2010. Plus plenty of Hollywood gossip, behind the scene's tidbits, guests and more! This comedic movie podcast is perfect for your next listen.
Episodes
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Episode 54- "That one where Sean Bean DOESN'T Die."
We're half way though our "Book It" season, and this week we have three cute critter classics Charlette's Web, Watership Down, and Black Beauty.
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Episode 53- Boyz in the Wood
This week the gals take their Book It journey outdoors to commune with the wilderness, and talk three classics of literature and film The Call of the Wild, A Cry in the Wild(Hatchet), and Where the Red Fern Grows.
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Episode 52- Dirt, Wind, and Fire with guest Because It Was On Podcast
This week the gals are joined by Zachary and Jessica from the Because It Was On Podcast to chat some good ol'-down home film adaptations. Join the gang to talk about our three dusty flicks this week: Sarah Plain and Tall, The Adventures of Huck Finn, and Holes!
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Episode 51- Roald n' with the Homies
This week the gals kick off a new season, Book It! Inspired by their favorite book to film adaptations of stories they grew up on. Coming in hot with Roald Dhal inspired films Willy Wonk and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches, and James and the Giant Peach.
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Episode 50- The Problem Episode
This week the two chill gals cap off their Pass to Get Cast season by flipping the scrip and discussing the overall problem with casting on race and white privilege in Hollywood. This weeks movies are prime examples of The Problem: The Mask of Fu Manchu, Short Circuit, and The Last Samurai.
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Episode 49- Keanu Reeves
This week the gals sit down to talk about a fave, Keanu Reeves! Join in as they chat his Asian heritage, wonderful career and terrific movies! Point Break, Johnny Mnemonic, and The Devil's Advocate.
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420 Bonus Episode 2023
This week the gals pause for the cause in our regular season, to watch some of their favorite stoner movies. This year picks Half Baked and Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.
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Episode 48- The Sheens with Mateo McCord
This week the gals are joined by Mateo McCord from the Punk Rock Horror Podcast, to talk about the Hollywood dynasty of....The Sheen's! Tune is as the chat Apocalypses Now, The Breakfast Club, and The Three Musketeers.
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Episode 47- The Prinzes
This week the gals talk The Prinze family as they continue their talk on race in Hollywood. Tune in for Freddie Prinze Jr faves I know What You Did Last Summer, She's All That, and Scooby Doo.
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Episode 46- Raquel Welch
This week the gals take a journey through the life and history of the legendary Raquel Welch. Tune in as they chat Fantastic Voyage, Bedazzled, and The Three Musketeers.
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Episode 45- Carol Channing with guest Brittany Scott Smith
This week the gals are joined by directory/producer Brittany Scott Smith to talk the legendary Carol Channing. Tune in as they chat Thoroughly Modern Millie, Skadoo, and Shinbone Alley!
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Erin's Birthday Bonus Episode!
Another trip around the sun for our fearless leader and that mean's its another Birthday Episode! The gals sit down for a chat about two of Erin's all time comedy faves, Drop Dead Gorgeous and Hamlet 2!
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Bonus Episode- The Sheik with Yesteryear Ballyhoo Review!
It's International Woman's day, (as well as Erin's birthday) and in this very special episode the gals collaborate with the Yesteryear Ballyhoo Review to talk The Sheik, as well as Rodolph Valentino, in this unique look at Hollywood's first heart throb!
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Episode 44- Rita Hayworth
The gals sit down this week to talk about Mrs. Bombshell herself Rita Hayworth. Join in as they talk You'll Never Get Rich, Cover Girl, and Glinda.
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Episode 43- John Gavin
This week the gals are taking a break from this seasons' estrogen extravaganza and getting into golden age heart throb territory with John Gavin! The movies? A Time to Live a Time to Die, Spartacus, and Psycho.
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Episode 42-Merle Oberon
The gals are back again this week to talk about more about race in Golden Age Hollywood with Merle Oberon and her films The Privet Life of Henry the VIII, Wuthering Heights, and Dark Waters.
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Filthy, Dirty, Nasty, Valentine's Day Special Special- with Zack Beins.
This week the gals get down right filthy with Zack Beins, host of the Talkn' Troma Podcast, in honor of Valentines Day! We are also bringing back one of our favorite directors, self proclaimed King of Filth John Waters! What are we watching you ask? Female Trouble, Desperate Living and Zack's…
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Episode 41- Fredi Washington
We are back! After a well needed unsponsored break the two chill gals are back at it! This season we dive into the actress and actors who had to pass in Hollywood to get cast. First up, Golden Age under dog Fredi Washington. The flicks? Black and Tan, The Emperor Jones, and Imitation of Life.
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Episode 40- Happy Baby New Year!
The two chill gals ring in the new year with the history of the white elephant gift exchange, their top movies from year one and BABIES. Talking babies that is, with Look Who's Talking, Look Who's Talking Too, and Look Who's Talking Now!
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Episode 39- Chloe's Rankin&Bass Birthday Bash!
This week it's Chloe's birthday and to celebrate we are taking a trip down holiday memory lane and watching some of our favorite stop motion productions ever! The Rankin and Bass Christmas classics Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty The Snowman, and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.
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Episode 38- Christmas Classics
This week the gals sit down for some classic Christmas flicks! Trading Places, Scrooged, and Jingle All The Way!
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Bonus Episode- Christmas Round Table of Horror!
On this very special bonus episode of The Required Viewing Podcast we honor the time old tradition of telling spooky storied at Christmas! Welcoming back Gary Miller, Zack Beins, Matt Merback, Matteo McCord, Gregg Ziemba, and first time guest Keith Garcia of Denver's own SIE film center; join the...
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Episode 37-Christmas Modern
Merry Moviemus continues this week with modern Christmas movies. Tune in as the gals talk Lethal Weapon, Batman Returns, and Elf!
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Episode 36- Christmas Animation with The Grinch!
This week the gals are joined by an extra special guest Christmas's own The Grinch, as well as actor Matt Merback! Tune in for a truly animated conversation about holiday classics Charlie Brown's Christmas, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and The Polar Express!
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Episode 35- The Devil
When you speak of the Devil... it can make for a great podcast. The gals are keeping a crucifix close and discussing; The Exorcist, The Omen and Prince of Darkness.
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Episode 34- Vampires
The spooky spectacular continues this week with a very sexy and equally unsexy vampire episode. Two gals are checking their necks for bits and adding extra garlic to dinner. Join them in drinking up these spooky movies; Salem's Lot, Interview with a Vampire and Shadow of a Vampire.
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Bonus Episode- The Thanksgiving Episode
The two chill gals sit down to chat mains, sides, dinner etiquette and Thanksgiving. Join Erin and Chloe in talking two classic Thanksgiving movies; Home for the Holidays and Son-in-Law.
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Bonus Episode- Halloween Spectacular
Better late then never! The two chill gals sit down to chat the history of Samhain/Halloween and watched two amazing spooky movies as well! The Wicker Man and Halloween III: Season of the Witch.
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Episode 33- Ghosts
The spooky spectacular continues this week with a ghostly episode. The two gals are sleeping with the lights on after watching House on Haunted Hill, The Changeling, and John Carpenter's The Fog.
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Episode 32- The Undead
This week the gals continue with their Merry Moviemus season with another ghoulish episode, this week featuring guest Mateo McCord from the Punk Rock Horror Podcast. Tune in as the gang dives deep into racial, cultural, and philosophical impact of the Zombie sub-genre. They really are way more…
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Rock and Roll Bonus Episode with Gregg Ziemba
A special break in your required viewing! Tune in with musician and artist Gregg Ziemba, while we chat 90's classics Airheads and Empire Records.
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Episode 31- Witches
This week the gals are finally in horror mode for the beginning of Merry Moviemus! Our year end season specular kicks things off with Witches. Women with of confidence or something supernatural? Tune in to find out as we talk Season of the Witch, Witches of Eastwick, and The Craft.
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Episode 30- Christopher Guest
This week the gals are joined again by Mary Jenifer Mitchell to talk about, her former colleague, Christopher Guest! Tune in while the gals dive deep in to the life of an incredible director and three of his best films. Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, and A Mighty Wind.
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Episode 29- Amy Heckerling
This week the gals are back on track with Amy Heckerling! This stellar female director has given us some of the most epic cultural hits. This weeks sit down takes a look at Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Johnny Dangerously, and National Lampoon's European Vacation.
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Bonus Episode- Lupino Pt 2 - Back in the Habit
The gals just couldn't get enough of Ida Lupino so this week is a bonus double feature of two more of her amazing stories. The Hitch-Hicker and The Bigamist. Tune in for more on this Hollywood pioneer.
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Episode 28- Ida Lupino
This week the gals are back in the Golden Age of Hollywood to talk about, arguably, the first female director in Hollywood. Ida Lupino, best know as an actress, her short directing career was an impactful one. Join us as we talk Outrage; Hard, Fast, and Beautiful, and The Trouble with Angels.
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Episode 27- Roman Polanski
This week the gals sit down to talk about a director with a problematic personal life. Roman Polanski. The movies this week are Rosemary's Baby, The Tennant, The Ninth Gate.
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Episode 26- Tim Burton
This week the gals are joined by guest Zack Beins,(actor, director, and host of the Talkin' Troma Podcast) to talk about Hollywood's goth movie daddy Tim Burton! So break out your black eye liner and ladies underwear this weeks movies are Ed Wood, Mars Attacks!, and Big Fish.
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Episode 25- Frances Ford Coppola
The week the gals visit the head of a Hollywood dynasty, Frances Ford Coppola, to talk some of his most under rated works. The Outsiders, The Cotton Club, and Bram Stoker's Dracula.
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Bonus Episode Back 2 Skool- John Hughes
This week the gals are joined by comedian and actor Gary Miller for a nice little chat about the king of 80's teen movies, John Hughes! So grab a can of Tab and your leg warmers for the Sixteen Candles, Weird Science double feature!
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Episode 24- Mel Brooks
This week the gals are joined by 2 or the 3 the hosts of Surrounded by A**holes a Mel Brooks podcast, Zach Eastman and Tyler Maybee, to chat about the comedy legend. Our flicks for the week Young Frankenstein, To Be or Not To Be, and Dracula Dead and Loving It!
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Episode 23- John Carpenter
This week this gals made sure the lights were on and and there was salt on the door while they sit down to chat John Carpenter. Join in as the ladies talk about some of the best works of the famed horror director; The Thing, Big Trouble in Little China, and In the Mouth of Madness.
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Episode 22- John Waters
This week the gals get down right down right dirty, and fantastically filthy with the Duke of Depravity himself John Waters. Join us for a dive into the work of a man always pushing boundaries and censorship. Pink Flamingos, Serial Mom, and A Dirty Shame are the flicks for the week!
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Episode 21- Alfred Hitchcock
The gals kick of season three Director's Cut with, the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock and watch three of his best pics! Rope(1948), Rear Window(1954), The Trouble with Harry (1955).
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Bonus Episode- The Pride Episode
Yaaassss Queens! The gals take a break from our regularly scheduled programing for The Pride Episode. Featuring two 90's greats To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything- Julie Newmar, and The Birdcage.
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Episode 20- "What's in the Locker?"
We're back for the last episode of the season! And boy did we save the best for last. This week the gals are joined by actress Mary Jenifer Mitchell to have a candid chat about comedies. They also touch on MJ's time at the National Lampoon, the first season of Lemmings, and some nasty John…
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Episode 19- "Hot and Horrific."
This week the gals get spooky with some tales of horror and suspense. Todd Browning's Freaks, Gaslight, and The Haunting.
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Episode 18- "Ray Harryhausen & Friends"
This week the gals have found themselves in the land of fantasy. Tune in as they have talk Jason and The Argonauts, Time Bandits, and FernGully The Last Rainforest!
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Episode 17- "These Movies Didn't Age Well, But Barry Manilow Did!"
This week the gals sat down for a trip down animation memory lane with some childhood favorites. Gulliver's Travels, The Brave Little Toaster, and Thumbelina.
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Episode 16- "Rick Casablanca"
This week the gals get a little spicy when they sit down to have a chat about romance movies. Tune in this week to Casablanca, The Apartment, and The English Patient.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Just two chill gals talkin' movies! Join Erin and Chloe every Friday as they talk about three movies pre 2010. Plus plenty of Hollywood gossip, behind the scene's tidbits, guests and more! This comedic movie podcast is perfect for your next listen.
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Erin Mullane & Chloe Riggs
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Just two chill gals talkin' movies! Join Erin and Chloe every Friday as they talk about three movies pre 2010. Plus plenty of Hollywood gossip, behind the scene's tidbits, guests and more! This comedic movie podcast is perfect for your next listen.
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