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WITS chats 'Off Campus' | Season 1 | created by Louisa Levy | 202604 juil. 202601:17:54

Rebecca and Tori chat about the smash hit 'Off Campus,' created by Louisa Levy. We actually recorded this about a month ago right before the end of the quarter and before vacation, but it took some time to get it edited and published. Like the rest of the internet, we love it!

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music by Denis-Pavlov-Music from Pixabay

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Explicit

Content Advisory

This episode of Wallowing in the Shallows contains discussions of sex and nudity, as well as sexual assault and domestic abuse. If you or someone you know needs help in the United States, please reach out to the National Child Abuse Hotline at 800.422.4453, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.4673, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.7233. For immediate assistance, call 911.

WITS chats 'Fire Island' | dir. Andrew Ahn | 202226 juin 202601:10:22

Rebecca and Tori chat 'Fire Island,' the 2022 film directed by Andrew Ahn. We got nothin' but praise for this Pride and Prejudice influenced flick set on Fire Island. Plus, 6-packs.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music by Denis-Pavlov on Pixabay

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Clips

Get a Yes! | Emile Ennis, Jr. | Instagram

Searchlight Pictures | May 24, 2022 | FIRE ISLAND "Head's Up" Clip | YouTube

Explicit

We swear and talk about sex

Sources


WITS chats 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' | dir. Jon Favreau | 202610 juin 202601:17:22

Rebecca and Tori are joined by Nancy and Jeff to chat their initial thoughts about Jon Favreau's, 'The Mandalorian & Grogu.' We recorded a few days after the movie was released, so we really do wallow in the shallows. We discuss our expectation and disappointments, but overall, we all enjoyed the movie.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Clip

Late Night with Seth Meyers | 17 Apr 2019 | Mark Hamill Does a Perfect Impression of Harrison Ford | YouTube

Explicit

We swear a little.

Sources


WITS chats 'Good Omens' S3 | dir. Rachel Talalay | 202630 mai 202600:53:14

Rebecca and Tori chat 'Good Omens' season 3, the final episode. It's a bit of a mixed bag for us. There are elements we enjoyed and other things not so much. Nonetheless, Michael Sheen and David Tennant shine.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Sound Effect

Yeah: Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay

Clip

Talalay, Rachel, dir. 2026. Good Omens. Season 3, Episode 1, 'The Finale.' May 13, 2026. On Amazon Prime Video. https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/.

Sources


WITS chats 'The Phoencian Scheme' | dir. Wes Anderson | 202508 mai 202600:58:41

Rebecca and Tori chat about Wes Anderson's 2025 film, 'The Phoenician Scheme.' We discuss what makes the movie Wes Andersony, the evolution of the relationship between the principle characters, and the actor performances. We experienced some technical difficulties right at the end, so the episode seems to end a bit abruptly.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Clip

Anderson, Wes and Roman Coppola. 2025. 'The Phoenician Scheme.' Directed by Wes Anderson. Universal City (CA): Focus Features, LLS. Streamed on Fandango.

Sound Effects

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Technical Difficulties: Sound Effect by Sound Instants

Explicit

We swear and discuss pornography.

Sources


WITS chats 'Some Like It Hot' | dir. Billy Wilder | 195930 avr. 202601:04:58

Rebecca and Tori chat Billy Wilder's 1954 classic, 'Some Like It Hot.' This is the next installment of our Recommended By series from the Criterion Closet. This week's picker is director, Elegance Bratton. We delve into the movie's themes, some production notes, and US culture at the time of the movie's release.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Movie Clip

YouTube Movies | Some Like It Hot | YouTube

Explicit

There is some swearing and we chat about sexuality and social norms.

Sources


WITS chats 'Macbeth' | dir. Justin Kurzel | 201520 avr. 202601:21:36

Louise joins Rebecca and Tori to chat about the 2015 production of 'Macbeth,' screenplay by Todd Louiso, Jacob Koskoff, and Michael Lesslie. We talk cinematography, pacing, and adaptation choices.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavlov-Music from Pixabay

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Macbeth clip: marcillo Jeronimo | 21 May 2022 | Macbeth 2015 | YouTube

Explicit

We get saucy at times.

Sources


WITS chats 'Project Hail Mary' | dir. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller | 202609 avr. 202600:48:48

Rebecca and Tori chat about 'Project Hail Mary.' If the audio is weird, we apologize but we recorded right after we left the theater and have done minimal editing to keep it real, i.e., like you're listening to us talk about the movie live. We still manage to include spoilers.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Brothers in Arms clip | Dire Straits | Brothers in Arms (Official Music Video) | 23 Feb 2010 | YouTube

Project Hail Mary clip

Amazon MGM Studios | Project Hail Mary | “Roommates” - Official Clip | 12 Mar 2026 | YouTube

Sources


WITS chat 'Dogma' | dir. Kevin Smith | 199904 avr. 202601:16:18

Rebecca and Tori chat the 1999 film, 'Dogma,' directed by Kevin Smith. We talk the impact of the movie on us, our thoughts about beliefs and organized religion (don't come for us--it's our opinions based on our personal experiences). We tangent, so be prepared.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavlov-Music from Pixabay

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Explicit

It's a Kevin Smith film. We cuss. We talk about some controversial things.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome

00:36 Overview of Dogma and Its Significance

01:17 Cast and Characters: Angels, Humans, and Mythology

03:08 Kevin Smith's Inspiration and Creative Process

07:01 Kevin Smith's Personal Connection to Dogma

07:47 Favorite Scenes and Character Highlights

11:54 Casting Choices and Actor Insights

16:26 Symbolism: Loki as Angel of Death

19:57 Humor, Homages, and Cultural References

23:17 Themes of Faith, Doubt, and Organized Religion

34:36 Visual and Symbolic Elements in the Film

40:18 Metatron and Divine Representation

46:09 Philosophical Questions and Ethical Dilemmas

51:06 Final Thoughts and Personal Reflections

02:21 Kevin Smith's Approach to Religious Themes

04:41 Character Deep Dive: Bethany and Serendipity

09:41 Symbolism and Easter Eggs in the Film

14:19 Social Issues and Cultural Commentary

19:07 Behind-the-Scenes Insights and Anecdotes

23:43 The Impact of 'Dogma' on Pop Culture

26:28 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Sources


WITS chats 'pina' | dir. Wim Wenders | 201127 mars 202601:14:48

Rebecca and Tori continue their Recommended By series, Picks from the Criterion Closet, with the 2011 documentary, 'pina.' Recommended by Katya Zamolodchikova, we venture on a journey to interpret contemporary dance. As self-professed dance Luddites, we can only discuss our interpretations using our meager knowledge of the language of dance. Forgive us if we get it entirely wrong.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis Pavlov music on Pixabay

Sound Effects

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Clip

Katya Zamolodchikova name pronunciation | RuPaul’s Drag Race | Best of Katya | 9 Feb 2021 | YouTube

Print Source

Climenhaga, Royd. 2018. Pina Bausch. 2nd edition. New York: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.

Explicit

Some of our dance interpretation touches on various types of physical and sexual abuse.

Sources


WITS chats 'Waking Ned Devine' | dir. Kirk Jones | 199819 mars 202600:52:20

Rebecca and Tori chat the 1998 Kirk Jones film, 'Waking Ned Devine." We discuss community, morality, and our mutual love of Maurice.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavlov-Music on Pixabay

Clip

Kev Walsh | Waking Ned Devine (1998) BluRay | 17 Dec 2024 | YouTube

Sound Effects

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Explicit

We somehow wander into a discussion of Vladimir Nabokov's novel, Lolita. By default, adult topics are addressed.

Sources


WITS chats 'The Watermelon Woman' | dir. Cheryl Dunye | 199613 mars 202601:12:12

Rebecca and Tori chat their next Recommended By flick from the Criterion Collection, 'The Watermelon Woman.' We discuss issues related to the social construct of 'race,' queerness, identity, and white privilege and gatekeeping.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Sound Effects

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Clips

Minnie Riperton clip: Minnie Riperton - Topic | 7 Aug 2018 | ‘Lovin’ You’ | YouTube

'The Watermelon Woman' | Criterion Channel

Explicit

We talk about sex, bay-bee.

Sources


WITS chats 'Hamnet' | dir. Chloe Zhao | 202505 mars 202601:15:12

Rebecca and Tori chat about the recent Golden Globe winner for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Oscar Best Picture nominee, 'Hamnet.' Spoiler alert: we love it!

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis Pavlov Music from on Pixabay

Sound Effects

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Leaves Rustling in Wind: Sound Effect by storegraphic from Pixabay

Hamnet Clip

Zhao, Chloé and Maggie O'Farrell. 2025. Hamnet. Directed by Chloé Zhao. Los Angeles: Focus Features. Streaming on Fandango, February 2026. [1:03.45-1:05.04]

Sources


WITS chats 'Black Girl' (1966)26 févr. 202601:04:39

Rebecca and Tori don't chat, we dive deep into Ousmane Sembene's 1966 classic, 'Black Girl.' This is the next installment of our Recommended By series based on the Criterion Collection Closet Picks. In this podcast, we get political as we discuss colonialism, post-colonialism, economic slavery, racism, and abuse.

For the first time, we are spoiler-free for the first 25-ish minutes because we encourage you to listen to us for the spoiler-free segment, go watch the film if you haven't seen it, then come back and listen to the rest of the podcast. We were so engrossed in our conversation that we forgot to pick both our Shining Star and Spotlight Scene.

PS: We mention in the podcast that two of the characters don't have names. It was only in editing the podcast that we found out they do. Our bad.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Movie Clips

Benjamin James | 21 Feb 2020 | Black Girl (1966) | YouTube

Sound Effect

Countdown | by freesound_community from Pixabay

Restricted Sources

"Senegal." In Political Handbook of the World 2022-2023, edited by Tom Lansford, Jorge Brown, Jack Covarrubias, David Harms Holt, and Robert J. Pauly, Jr., 1523-1535. Vol. 2. Thousand Oaks, CA: CQ Press, 2023. Gale eBooks (accessed February 16, 2026). https://link-gale-com.offcampus.lib.washington.edu/apps/doc/CX8521500175/GVRL?u=wash_main&sid=bookmark-GVRL&xid=bd4c4fb9.

Klein, Martin. "France's African Colonies." In Encyclopedia of Western Colonialism since 1450, edited by Thomas Benjamin, 490-493. Vol. 2. Detroit, MI: Macmillan Reference USA, 2007. Gale eBooks (accessed February 16, 2026). https://link-gale-com.offcampus.lib.washington.edu/apps/doc/CX2587300177/GVRL?u=wash_main&sid=bookmark-GVRL&xid=757682b4.

"Senegal." In New Encyclopedia of Africa, 2nd ed., edited by John Middleton and Joseph C. Miller, 383-395. Vol. 4. Detroit, MI: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2008. Gale eBooks (accessed February 16, 2026). https://link-gale-com.offcampus.lib.washington.edu/apps/doc/CX3049000597/GVRL?u=wash_main&sid=bookmark-GVRL&xid=39b4b36d.


WITS chats a Double Feature | The Pink Panther (1963) & A Shot in the Dark (1964)19 févr. 202601:03:46

Rebecca and Tori chat about Blake Edwards' 1963 classic, 'The Pink Panther,' and its follow-up, the 1964, 'A Shot in the Dark.' In our most spoiler-free episode to date, we discuss Peter Sellers' life, scenes that made us laugh the most, what didn't age well, and what was ludicrous. We kind of sing too.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music by Denis-Pavlov-Music on Pixabay

Movie Clip

ctpatant | A Shot in the Dark | 27 Jan 2012 | YouTube

Sources


WITS chats 'Evolution' | dir. Ivan Reitman (2001)12 févr. 202601:09:03

Rebecca and Tori celebrate the anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth by chatting about the 2001 flick, 'Evolution.' We discuss some high points and some low points, overuse a couple of catch-phrases, and question some of the science.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Smooth Criminal clip: Michael Jackson | Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal (Official Video - Shortened Version) | 2 October 2009 | YouTube

Evolution clip: UltraScheiben | EVOLUTION Seann William Scott Bird Calling | 27 Aug 2012 | YouTube

Sources


WITS chats 'Best in Show' | REPLAY05 févr. 202601:07:38

We're re-releasing our episode for 'Best in Show' in honor of Catherine O'Hara.

We'll be back next week with a new episode!

WITS chats 'Black Narcissus' (1947)01 févr. 202601:17:03

Rebecca and Tori chat about their second recommendation from the Criterion Closet Picks, 'Black Narcissus.' Recommended by director Edgar Wright, we discuss British colonialism, emotional repression, and the many mirror representations between characters.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavlov-Music | Pixabay

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star | by Maksym Dudchyk Music | Pixabay

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Movie Clip

Shout! Studios | Black Narcissus Full Movie | 13 Nov 2025 | YouTube

Sources


WITS chats 'Casablanca'22 janv. 202601:02:26

Rebecca and Tori chat the 1942 classic film, 'Casablanca.' We cover some production history as well as character development and plot points. We chat some about the continuing relevance of the film.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Sound Effect

Typing: from Pixabay

Movie Clip

Raindog's House of Oddities | Shocked that Gambling Is Happening - Casablanca (1942) | 16 Jun 2022 | YouTube

Sources

Casablanca Documentary. Warner Bros. Pictures, presenter, Julius J Epstein, Philip G Epstein, Howard Koch, Hal B Wallis, Michael Curtiz, Humphrey Bogart, et al. 1942. Casablanca. Burbank, CA: Warner Bros. Pictures. http://digitalcampus.swank.com/0011026.


WITS chats Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' | 199515 janv. 202601:05:12

Rebecca, Tori, and returning guest host, Louise, chat the 1995 movie, 'Persuasion.' We can't believe it took us this long to get around to Austen!

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

'Persuasion' clip

Mistress of Pemberley | "Frederick Wentworth's Letter (full scene) - Persuasion (1995) ES/PT-BR | 15 Dec 2024 | YouTube


WITS chats The Criterion Collection | 'Room with a View' (1995)09 janv. 202601:34:56

Rebecca and Tori begin a new series: Recommended By: Recommendations from the Criterion Closet. This week, our movie, "Room with a View,' is recommended by Nick Offerman. We rave about characters, performances, and production.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Sound Effects

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Sources

Clip Source: Dwyer, Elizabeth | ‘Room with a View Clip’ | 19 Sep 2012 | YouTube | https://youtu.be/8eE7FR8q8tg?si=BMWElU1NQ0TjHQ_z


WITS chat Diner (1982)01 janv. 202600:57:06

Rebecca and Tori ring in the New Year chatting about the 1982 movie, Diner, written and directed by Barry Levinson. We discuss gender dynamics and the transition into adulthood, while Tori waxes nostalgic about how the movie relates to her family. We get into some character development, the portrayal of women, and the cultural context of the 1950s.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay

Typing: Sound Effect from Pixabay

Sources


WITS chats Scrooge-Off 2025 | Round 425 déc. 202501:24:07

Rebecca and Tori along with guest host, Debra, wind up Scrooge-Off 2025. This final round finds us discussing the 1984 'A Christmas Carol,' starring George C. Scott and the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim. Who will take the crown?

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.

A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on Pixabay

Sound Effects

Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

WITS chats Scrooge-Off 2025 | Round 318 déc. 202501:20:56

Rebecca and Tori are joined by Debra to delve into Round 3 of the 2025 Scrooge-Off. This episode's contenders are the Patrick Stewart and George C. Scott. And, the winner is...

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.

A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on Pixabay

Sound Effects

Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

WITS chats Scrooge-Off 2025 | Round 211 déc. 202501:20:48

Rebecca and Tori are joined again by Debra to continue with Scrooge-Off 2025. Guy Pearce returns after trouncing Reginald Owens in Round 1. Pearce is up against Patrick Stewart. Who will emerge the winner of Round 2?

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.

A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin on Pixabay

Sound Effects

Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

WITS chats Scrooge-Off 2025 | Round 104 déc. 202501:27:27

Rebecca and Tori are joined by Christmas movie aficionado, Debra, in our first ever Scrooge-Off. We pit a couple of versions of "A Christmas Carol" in a head-to-head competition. Round 1 finds the 1938 Reginald Owens version against the 2019 Guy Pearce version. The 2019 version takes us to some unexpected, dark places. Merry Christmas?

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music

A Christmas Tale by Aleksey Voronin available on Pixabay

Sound Effect

Record Scratch available on Pixabay

Sources


WITS chat the Star Wars Holiday Special 197827 nov. 202500:39:31

Rebecca and Tori are joined by Nancy and Jeff to watch and chat about the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. The first part of the podcast has some of our live reactions and the last part is our discussion. If you want to skip the reaction, the discussion starts at 22:00.

1978 Star Wars Holiday Special clips

Star Wars Coffee | The Star Wars Holiday Special 1978 (Full) (No Commercials)| 9 Oct 2021 | YouTube

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.

A Christmas Tale by Amaksi free on Pixabay

Sound Effect

Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

Sources


WITS chats Marvel Zombies | S1 E3-423 nov. 202500:59:27

Rebecca and Tori wrap up their chat about Marvel Zombies season 1. We discuss the animation style, character connections, and the intense themes of hope and despair. We love it.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.

The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on Pixabay

Sound Effects

Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

Celebratory Music: #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) | Upbeat.io

B’Max | Thor Ragnarok | It's my birthday | 23 Jan 2018 | YouTube

Sources


WITS chats Marvel Zombies | S1 E1-220 nov. 202500:56:20

Rebecca and Tori chat about Marvel Zombies, season 1, episodes 1 and 2. We mispronounce several names and get on a tangent about Mahershala Ali. We skim the major themes, ponder the various characters, discuss the animation design, and school ourselves on zombie lore.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.

The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on Pixabay

Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

WITS chats Mocktober | Spinal Tap II06 nov. 202500:54:55

Rebecca and Tori chat about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. We compare it to the original and talk about the scenes and cameos that we liked. We bring in some information from a number of interviews with the cast.

WITS chats Mocktober | This Is Spinal Tap

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Sources


WITS chats Mocktober | What We Do in the Shadows30 oct. 202501:04:34

Rebecca and Tori chat about the mockumentary, "What We Do in the Shadows." We discuss the origins of the movie, chose a word to describe each of the main characters, vampire tropes, and production style. Throughout the podcast we talk about what we loved about the production style and revel in the mundanity.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Sound Effects

Flight of the Conchords clip: Kenneth Lloyd | Flight of the Conchords - The Most Beautiful Girl (in the Room) | Jan 30, 2011 | YouTube

Sources


WITS chats Mocktober | Incident at Loch Ness23 oct. 202500:43:28

Rebecca and Tori chat the 2003 mockumentary, 'Incident at Loch Ness.' We discuss cameos, characters, the funny, and we tangent. We land on "...it's a movie."

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Sound Effect

'We Interrupt' by Otto from Pixabay

News clip: Alaska’s New Source | The Winner of Fat Bear Week 2025 Has Been Chosen | Sep 30, 2025 | YouTube

Sources


WITS chats Mocktober | This Is Spinal Tap16 oct. 202501:07:12

Rebecca and Tori continue Mocktober with a chat about the iconic mockumentary, 'This Is Spinal Tap.' We discuss each of the band members and highlight our favorite lines. We also manage a tangent about David Hasselhoff. In general, we laugh a lot.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo


WITS chats Best in Show | Mocktober 202509 oct. 202501:07:38

WITS starts off Season 3 with Mocktober, a series of chats about mockumentaries. Rebecca and Tori begin with the classic 'Best in Show.' We take a wee dive into each of the main characters (including the dogs) and rave about Fred Willard's performance.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Sources


WITS re-releases Shakespeare | Richard III25 sept. 202501:25:48

Hello WITSy people, Rebecca and Tori have work and family obligations to take care of this week, so we are re-releasing our Richard III episode to wind up Shakespeare in September. In the second week of October, we'll be back with new episodes created especially for the month of October and in November and December, we'll be doing some Jane Austen and a few Christmas podcasts. We hope you'll join us!

WITS chats Shakespeare | Hamlet21 sept. 202501:38:22

We're late posting our latest episode...life. What can we say. This week, Louise joins us again to chat about two productions of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' Grigori Kozintsev's 1964 and Gregory Doran's 2009 productions. We talk about the different approaches the directors and actors take, what our expectations are for productions of Hamlet, and relate Hamlet to 'Gilligan's Island' (iykyk).

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Remember the way | by Mid-Air Machine; licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License available on Free Music Archive

Sound Effect

Record Scratch: free on Pixabay

Sources


WITS chats Shakepeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"11 sept. 202501:27:00

Rebecca, Tori, and special guest, Louise, return to chat about the 1993 Kenneth Branaugh and 2013 Josh Whedon productions of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." We delve into some character analysis, performance comparisons, and Shakespearean themes. We discuss gender dynamics, visual aesthetics of the adaptations, and identify our spotlight scenes and shining stars. And, we have a lot of fun.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Remember the way | Mid-Air Machine | licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License at Free Music Archive

Sound Effects

Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

Orchestral win | Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Cinematic Logo-DHcz | Sound Effect by Dzianis Honczarow from Pixabay

Sources


WITS chats Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'04 sept. 202501:28:25

Rebecca, Tori, and special guest, Louise, chat about two different productions of Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar,' the 1953 Joseph Mankiewicz classic film and the 2019 Phyllida Lloyd all-female cast based on the 2012 adaptation. We compare the two productions, touching on what we identify as high and low points in each, character relationships, and production.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Remember the way | Mid-Air Machine; from Free Music Archive

Sound Effect

Record Scratch: free on Pixabay

Sources


WITS chats Chief of War | Season 1 Episodes 3-528 août 202501:08:41

Rebecca and Tori continue their wallow in the Apple TV+ series, Chief of War. We chat about the politics, colonialism, cultural representation, and the various personal relationships. Rebecca continues to bring in the wisdom of the hosts of the podcast Feathers and Fire.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.

Sound Effects

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by Dzianis Honczarow from Pixabay

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Linnekin, Jocelyn. "Hawaiians." In Oceania, 95-97. Vol. 2 of Encyclopedia of World Cultures. New York, NY: Macmillan Reference USA, 1996. Gale eBooks (accessed August 24, 2025).

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WITS chats Ironhearat | Season 1 Episodes 3-621 août 202501:00:15

Rebecca and Tori finish Marvel's series, Ironheart, episodes 3-6. We discuss representation, moral choices, and the impact of father figures. We delve into our thoughts about criticism of the show, and we talk about Casey Kasem.

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Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.

The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on Pixabay

Sound Effects

Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay

Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by Dzianis Honczarow from Pixabay

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WITS chats Chief of War | Season 1 Episodes 1 & 214 août 202501:03:26

Rebecca and Tori chat about AppleTV's 'Chief of War.' We apologize for butchering the Hawai'ian names. We're going to practice. We talk some of the buzz about the series, work on getting the characters' relationships and story lines straight, and discuss what is historically accurate and inaccurate based on our own research and that of the podcast, Feathers and Fire.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.

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WITS chats Ironheart | Season 1 Episodes 1 & 207 août 202500:52:15

Rebecca and Tori chat about Marvel's Ironheart, season 1, episodes 1 and 2. We do make a bit of social commentary so if that's not your jam, we understand. We discuss casting, characters, along with strong and weak points. Overall, we both enjoyed the first two episodes.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo Music.

The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on Pixabay

Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

WITS chats Marvel | The Fantastic 4: First Steps31 juil. 202500:58:28

Rebecca and Tori chat about the newest Fantastic 4 flick, 'The Fantastic 4: First Steps.' We introduce a couple of new segments to the podcast (we experiment, what can we say). We do a little comparison with the older Fantastic 4 movies, discuss the character dynamics, and educate ourselves a little on the comics.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental by Sound Atelier licensed through Jamendo.

The Epical Trailer: Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov free on Pixabay

Interstitial music generated by Vozart.ai

Sound Effects

Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

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WITS chats Murderbot | Season 1 Episode 1024 juil. 202500:50:24

Rebecca and Tori wind up their wallow in Apple TV's Murderbot. We chat about how we feel about the final episode and spend some time doing a character arc review. We discuss what we hope to see in Season 2.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Sound Effect

Crickets | Sound Effect by felix_quinol from Pixabay

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WITS chats Murderbot | Season 1 Episodes 8-917 juil. 202500:45:46

Rebecca and Tori chat episodes 8 and 9 of the Apple TV series, Murderbot. We discuss the differences between the two episodes and the novella and touch on what we consider the high points. We also try to figure out when Murderbot began to obtain his humanity.

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Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

WITS chats Star Wars Rogue One & Andor Season 2 Wrap-Up10 juil. 202501:32:56

Tori is joined by Nancy and Jeff to chat about Rogue One post-Andor and wrap-up their discussion of Andor season 2. We go off the rails a couple of times, but manage to convey our thoughts about how Rogue One was different after the Andor series.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Star Wars Style March & Battle Music | Humanoide Media Music by Luis Humanoide from Pixabay

Sound Effect

Record Scratch: Sound Effect free on Pixabay

WITS chats Murderbot | Season 1 Episodes 5-702 juil. 202500:48:32

Rebecca and Tori continue their wallow in the Apple+ series, Murderbot. We chat about differences between the series and the novella, especially Leebeebee. We dive into a discussion about Arada's and Ratthi's character development.

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Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

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WITS chats Murderbot | Season 1 Episodes 3-405 juin 202500:46:44

Rebecca and Tori chat Murderbot season one, episodes 3 and 4. We discuss how the TV adaptation expands upon the original novella, adding depth to the characters and themes. We begin a discussion of the ethics of the fabrication of sentient units and broach the philosophical question about what it means to be human. Tori would like to mention that she is aware that "indentured servitudes" is not a thing and that she should have said servants.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Sound Effect

A Few Moments Later | Ms Nonette | Oct. 4, 2020 | YouTube

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WITS chats MurderBot | Season 1 Episodes 1-229 mai 202500:40:38

Rebecca is back from vacation and we talk about Apple TV's MurderBot, starring Alexander Skarsgård. We discuss the series in comparison to Martha Wells' novella, All Systems Red, the source material for the series. We delve into some key character elements that are rarely seen on television: neurodivergence and polyamory.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

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WITS chats Andor | Season 2 Episodes 10-1224 mai 202501:30:29

Tori, Nancy, and Jeff wrap up their chat about Andor. In this episode, we discuss the final episodes of Andor Season 2, focusing on the weight of choices and the impact of loss. We also get into discussions about loyalty, power dynamics, and the consequences of character actions and decisions. We chat about the use of humor, tension, and production choices that enhance the depth of the narrative, and the new standards that Andor season 2 set in TV storytelling.

Music

Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from Jamendo

Star Wars Style March & Battle Music | Humanoide Media Music by Luis Humanoide from Pixabay

Sound Effect

Record Scratch: free on Pixabay

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