Episodes
Friday Apr 21, 2017
22 - Back-in-the-Day Babes: The Lawrence Brothers
Friday Apr 21, 2017
Friday Apr 21, 2017
Is there a greater love than brotherly love? For the intro episode of their “Back in the Day Babes” series, Natalie and Maren focus on the lovely Lawrence brothers— Covering the siblings’ careers, Joey refusing to grow up on the Disney Channel, Matthew being a QT, Andrew’s questionable choice in hats, and most importantly: Does their heartthrob status hold up? And this week in fangirling: Maren returns from vacation with two new celebrity sightings and Natalie obsesses over Nickelodeon nostalgia with GreatBigStory.com.
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Friday Apr 07, 2017
Mini - Beaches & Babes
Friday Apr 07, 2017
Friday Apr 07, 2017
Sprriiiiing Brrreak! Natalie and Maren are taking a VERY short vacation, but they couldn't leave you without reminiscing about their favorite MTV Spring Break moments first! They also get into a heavy fangirling sesh — losing their minds over “Grace and Frankie”, “13 Reasons Why”, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, eyelash extensions, and the late Pop-Qwiz popcorn (RIP). Be sure to stay tuned for the next crushworthy series announcement!
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Friday Mar 31, 2017
21 - Not a Regular Mom: Cool Moms of TV (Today)
Friday Mar 31, 2017
Friday Mar 31, 2017
From boss babes (Lannister and Lyon) to delightfully weird women (Belcher and Baskets), Moms on modern television are basically unstoppable. Natalie and Maren discuss some of their favorite mothers on TV today and what the future holds for these characters. They also dream up their ultimate “Mom Squad,” and decide which fictional moms help represent their real-life moms … without offending them, hopefully. And this week in fangirling: Maren is riding a high over her own web series idea and Natalie is loving a “tale as old as time” for the second week in a row.
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Friday Mar 24, 2017
20 - Not a Regular Mom: Cool Moms of TV (90s/00s)
Friday Mar 24, 2017
Friday Mar 24, 2017
Flawed Moms are real Moms: Roseanne doesn’t give a shit, Lorelai is a lot to handle, and Lucille Bluth is so bad she’s good! Natalie and Maren get into their favorite television mothers of the '90s and 2000s. And this week in fangirling, Maren acquires a taste for “Peaky Blinders” and Natalie gets a ladyboner for a CGI-ed beast.
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Friday Mar 17, 2017
19 - Not a Regular Mom: Cool Moms of TV (70s/80s)
Friday Mar 17, 2017
Friday Mar 17, 2017
Natalie and Maren are moving on up in their “Cool Moms of TV” series with the 70s/80s. From Carol Brady to Sophia Petrillo, mothers on television were becoming unapologetic over their sexy nightgowns and sassy one-liners. And this week in fangirling: FX's "Feud" with the magical Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon, legendary Michael Westmore, and “Get Out” ... go see it ASAP! Listen to this episode and share it with five friends within twenty-four hours, or else you’ll inherit Edith Bunker’s bad luck.
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Friday Mar 10, 2017
18 - Not a Regular Mom: Cool Moms of TV (50s/60s)
Friday Mar 10, 2017
Friday Mar 10, 2017
What makes a great mother? Is it Kindness? Cleanliness? Pearls and capri pants? …Magic? From Donna Reed to Morticia Addams, Natalie and Maren kick off their “Cool Moms of TV” series by discussing the classic housewife model of the 1950s and how some of the greats began to break the mold in the 1960s. And this week in fangirling: Drew Barrymore eats her way back into our hearts in “Santa Clarita Diet” and Queens, Casey Wilson and Busy Philipps, are doing a show together?! Too good to be true.
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Friday Mar 03, 2017
Mini - 80s & Ladies
Friday Mar 03, 2017
Friday Mar 03, 2017
Since when is CNN worth fangirling over? Since Fangirl Fridays, apparently. Natalie and Maren explain their love for “The Eighties” and “The History of Comedy.” Plus, they reveal their next limited series topic!
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Friday Feb 24, 2017
17 - My So-Called Freaks: The Finale
Friday Feb 24, 2017
Friday Feb 24, 2017
Are you a geek or a freak? As My So-Called Freaks comes to a close, Natalie and Maren feel all the feelings, and try to squeeze every last drop out of ‘Freaks and Geeks’ and ‘My So-Called Life’. They get into hot topics: Which show had the biggest impact? Which actor has had the most successful career? Which squad do they belong to? Plus, some serious fangirling over FX’s new show, ‘Legion’, and the insanely intricate BarbieStyle Instagram account — Seriously, how does one put Barbie’s hair in a top knot?!
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Friday Feb 17, 2017
16 - My So-Called Freaks: Part 3
Friday Feb 17, 2017
Friday Feb 17, 2017
Tired of this yet?? Yes, My So-Called Freaks is still happening! In part 3, Natalie and Maren share how ‘My So-Called Life’ and ‘Freaks & Geeks’ came to be, their favorite musical moments, the hottest fashion, the stuff, the things, and of course, throw in some fun facts while doing so. Also this week, the ladies lose their minds over the latest Kimmy Schmidt promo, and Dylan McKay air-surfing into their hearts.
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Friday Feb 10, 2017
15 - My So-Called Freaks: Part 2
Friday Feb 10, 2017
Friday Feb 10, 2017
In Part 2 of of My So-Called Freaks, the ladies revisit some of their favorite episodes from “My So-Called Life” and “Freaks & Geeks,” while also discussing some “very special episodes.” Think guns, teen sex, peanut allergies...you know, the big issues of the day. Plus, Natalie confesses her “Nashville” addiction and Maren fangirls over #girlboss Ali Wong (@aliwong).
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Friday Feb 03, 2017
14 - My So-Called Freaks: Part 1
Friday Feb 03, 2017
Friday Feb 03, 2017
The fangirls are back!!! After some tweaking to the format, Natalie and Maren reveal their first theme...My So-Called Freaks! The ladies dive into the gone-too-soon, teen cult-classics of ‘My So-Called Life’ and ‘Freaks & Geeks’ and lay the groundwork for the rest of the series. Plus, they fangirl over the life-changing effects of a jade roller. Get yours now. Seriously.
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Friday Jan 20, 2017
Mini - Tweaks & Geeks
Friday Jan 20, 2017
Friday Jan 20, 2017
No, they didn’t chug any Red Bull or 5-Hour Energy — Natalie and Maren are just that pumped for 2017! The girls briefly discuss what they’ve been fangirling over during the break and what’s to come in the new year. If you take a shot every time Natalie says ‘like’, you will most LIKEly die. (The creators do not advise)
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Friday Dec 23, 2016
13 - The First Annual Bingies!
Friday Dec 23, 2016
Friday Dec 23, 2016
Need something new to watch, but can’t make such an important decision on your own? Don’t worry —the first annual Bingies are here! Natalie and Maren help you find the perfect show to binge watch over your holiday break. Also, Natalie freaks out over “La La Land’s” connection to “That Thing You Do” and the girls share some special gifts they’re fangirling over.
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Friday Dec 16, 2016
12 - The Podcast of Christmas Past
Friday Dec 16, 2016
Friday Dec 16, 2016
It’s okay if you don’t love the Holidays — there’s still a “Festivus for the rest of us!” Natalie prevents Maren from becoming a total Scrooge this season by recalling some of their favorite holiday TV moments. The girls also discuss a magical trip to Disneyland and why Brad Garrett deserves a Clio.
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Friday Dec 09, 2016
11 - Life Lessons from "Hey Arnold!"
Friday Dec 09, 2016
Friday Dec 09, 2016
“We saw ‘Hey Arnold’ … and wow!” Natalie and Maren discuss one of their favorite Nicktoons: the life lessons, Pigeon Man (too real!), the tears we all shed over Mr. Hyunh — and of course the genius that is Craig Bartlett!
Plus, the girls fangirl over Everything’s Coming Up Podcast and reminisce about the 2000’s with “The Hills.”
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Friday Dec 02, 2016
10 - Fangirl Feelings Forum: "Gilmore Girls" Edition (with Meredith Morris)
Friday Dec 02, 2016
Friday Dec 02, 2016
Why can’t Rory succeed? Was the Stars Hollow musical really necessary? How can anyone be on Team Logan?! Whether you loved or hated the return of Gilmore Girls, it definitely made you FEEL something. Maren plays moderator in this week’s fangirl forum with special guest, Meredith Morris (@ohmeredith) as the ladies discuss “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.”
Additionally, Maren would like to apologize to Ms. Lauren Graham for being a meany about her face. Fangirl foul.
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Friday Nov 25, 2016
9 - The One with All The "Friends" Thanksgivings
Friday Nov 25, 2016
Friday Nov 25, 2016
You gotta have "Friends"... Yes, the fangirls finally touch on the legendary sitcom because, let's face it - no other show did Thanksgiving quite like "Friends." This week, the ladies rank and discuss all ten Thanksgiving episodes. Plus, Natalie relives her Lady Gaga experience and can "Star" just be on TV already!?!
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Friday Nov 18, 2016
8 - Top 5 Musical Moments from "Saved by the Bell"
Friday Nov 18, 2016
Friday Nov 18, 2016
Maren can barely contain herself this week as the time has come to talk “Saved by the Bell.” From the School Song to Hot Sundae, the ladies count down to the best musical moment from the iconic ‘90s show. And in a SPIRITED game of Shag, Marry, Kill, fangirl friendships are tested once again.
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Friday Nov 11, 2016
7 - Stuck in the Middle: Jan Brady vs. Stephanie Tanner
Friday Nov 11, 2016
Friday Nov 11, 2016
Jan Brady has "George Glass," Stephanie Tanner has "Mr. Bear"... because someone has to pay attention to them! Things get heated this week as Natalie and Maren battle over who is TV's ultimate middle child: Jan Brady or Stephanie Tanner. The ladies debate and dive deep into their own only-child statuses and unite in their weekly fangirling.
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Friday Nov 04, 2016
6 - The Evolution of...David Silver
Friday Nov 04, 2016
Friday Nov 04, 2016
In this week’s episode, Natalie and Maren discuss the highs and lows of one of West Beverly’s most storied alumni. From suicide to drugs to cheating to white boy rap, David Silver experienced it all. The ladies debate his best and worst qualities as well as whether or not he’s a Back-in-the-Day Babe. Plus, they reveal what they’re fangirling over this week and Maren nearly dies of an excitement-induced stroke.
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