March 15, 2019
The '00s gave Natalie a real reason to stock up on movie soundtracks! From Josie and the Pussycats (yes, again) to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, fictional bands were at the top of their game. And we all know lives were changed by the unbuttoned shirts of Stillwater's Russel Hammond. And this week in fangirling: Pen15.
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March 8, 2019
The '90s were jam packed with fictional jams. From the perfect covers of Crucial Taunt to the GIFT that is "That Thing You Do," we truly were not worthy. And this week in fangirling: The LA Municipal Dance Group's guided dance party and pantry organization (yeah. for real.)
Also, RIP Luke Perry. We're still not ready to talk about it.
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March 1, 2019
The '80s were an eclectic time for fictional bands. Jem and The Holograms gave us many a bop, Sexual Chocolate gave us the mic drop and Spinal Tap gave us an icon. And this week in fangirling: Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes and Dr. Jart+ rubber masks.
Side note: The Fangirls do NOT know anything about Star Wars, but we have learned that The Cantina Band is called Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes. Additionally, we now realize it's a pageant in Coming to America and the song performed in the pod is actually "Rock 'N' Roll Creation." SIGH.
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February 22, 2019
The Fangirls are BACK! Are they healthy? Maybe. Are they rusty AF? Definitely. But nothing could get in the way of the great fictional bands from the '60s and '70s. From the bubblegum pop of The Monkees and The Archies to the phenomenon of The Blues Brothers, music made-for-the-screen was topping all the charts. And this week in fangirling: Ash vs. Evil Dead, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman and Amal Clooney.
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February 15, 2019
Sometimes life gets in the way and Fangirls get left alone on Valentine's Day. Maren had too much fun for Natalie's birthday and came down with the plague, so please enjoy this throwback to one of the first episodes of FGF. And stay tuned for the next series on fictional bands!
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February 8, 2019
The Fangirls were too excited about Natalie's 30th birthday to pick a topic for next week, so stay tuned. But Happy Birthday, Natalie! May your gifts be Mo Rocca's new podcast and a raven delicately landing on your arm.
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February 1, 2019
1999 was a wild ride - one that ended in a dead goose to be exact! Natalie and Maren discuss all the crazy things that made '99 great. From Y2K to Lil Kim's pastie, the end of the millennium had us all asking, "Does having a triangle on your head make you gay?" And this week in fangirling: Conan O'Brien (in general) and his new podcast Conan Needs a Friend, plus candy trivia!
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January 25, 2019
Woof. 1999 had some... stuff. From plane crashes to psycho teens, '99 wasn't (She's) all that. But we did get the theme to Wild Wild West and Natalie had one helluva time at the doctor, so it wasn't all bad. And this week in fangirling: June Diane Raphael in Grace and Frankie and documenting the pure perfection of Rice Krispie Treats cereal.
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January 18, 2019
The Fangirls have a new contender for greatest year in history - 1999! From the plethora of classic teen movies to the pop domination that swept the nation, the ladies freak out over the cultural high points from the end of the millennium. And this week in fangirling: "cool" planners and fangirl fitness!
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January 11, 2019
The Fangirls are really dropping the ball in 2019 ... Natalie and Maren continue their mini-sode escapades with a holiday wrap up, even more fangirling, and a preview of next week's series!
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January 7, 2019
Happy 2019! Natalie and Maren are back to talk about what they watched over the holidays, and of course, The Golden Globes! And this week in fangirling: Amazon's "Forever," "The Haunting of Hill House," and "Eli Roth's History of Horror."
December 21, 2018
Third time's a charm - The Bingies are here again! For their annual tradition, Natalie and Maren share some of their favorite 2018 shows (but not all, let's be honest, they watch a lot of TV) and provide some helpful tips on when and what to watch during the Holidays (Natalie would like everyone to know that she knows it's actually Will Forte in Last Man on Earth and NOT Will Arnett). And this week in fangirling: Netflix's Dumplin' (sort of) and Saltines.
And as a programming note: The ladies will return in January 2019. Happy New Year Fangirls and Boys!
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December 14, 2018
This mini episode is officially brought to you by Kellogg's Pop Tarts Splitz. Thanks to the generosity of a few faithful fans, Natalie and Maren test the treats, plus finally try frozen Pop Tarts! Plus, they close out the series on the long term impact of The Adventures of Pete and Pete (Scrubs, you're welcome). And this week in fangirling: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 2 and the mid-season finale of This Is Us.
December 7, 2018
From Iggy Pop to Bebe Neuwirth to LL Cool J, The Adventures of Pete and Pete really knew how to stunt cast. Natalie and Maren break down all of the amazing guest stars and dive into some of their favorite episodes. And this week in fangirling: Ralph Breaks the Internet, Pixi Glow Peel Pads (aka adult Stridex) and the amazing power of La Mer.
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November 30, 2018
Natalie and Maren revisit one of the greatest Nickelodeon shows of all time, The Adventures of Pete and Pete! They're discussing how the show came about, what made it special right out the gate, and of course, the most perfect '90s theme song and its controversial third lyric. And this week in fangirling: Sweaty Lekfit classes, Origins podcast Sex and the City series, and Maren finally watches A Star is Born.
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November 23, 2018
For the first time in a while, Natalie and Maren got their sh*t together and announce their next series! And this week in fangirling: Big Mouth (finally) and the teen movies of 1999.
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November 16, 2018
The day has come where Natalie and Maren dedicate an entire episode to sugar - but not without self-inflicted rules! They answer the tough questions like, "What snack pairs perfectly with a Sex and the City binge-watch?" and "Is candy a snack or a treat?" Plus! The ladies discover a mutual love for Fig Newtons. And this week in fangirling: Biossance, new listeners and the finale of American Horror Story: Apocalypse
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November 9, 2018
Hot Tip: TV without the perfect snack is kind of garbage. Natalie and Maren finally dedicate an entire series to their second favorite topic - snacks! From saltines (yes, saltines!) to Gardetto's, the ladies pair their favorite salty treats with the perfect viewing experience. And this week in fangirling: The Backstreet Boys in Vegas and free stuff!
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November 2, 2018
The ladies come dressed in a work appropriate couples costume for this theme song themed mini. From Solange ft. Destiny's Child to Macy Gray, cartoons in the 2000s had us saying "Call me, beep me." And this week in fangirling: pop star Kim Petras, fan emails and This Is Us.
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October 26, 2018
From simple catchy melodies to full blown orchestras, the '90s brought a full range of quality theme songs --and boy were they good! After serious debate, Natalie and Maren are finally ready to count down the best cartoon themes of the '90s! Hopefully it won't cause a riot... And this week in fangirling: Halloween (2018), Chilling Adventures of Sabrina POP UP MAGIC, and the second season of Making a Murderer. // NOTE: Natalie KNOWS and UNDERSTANDS that she sang "Vengabus" instead of "Cotton-Eyed Joe."
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