Dire Desires

Molly Wizenberg, Matthew Amster-Burton, and Abby Cerquitella
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Matthew Amster-Burton and Molly Wizenberg, co-hosts of the hit comedy podcast Spilled Milk, team up with movie buff/producer Abby Cerquitella to scour Hollywood’s sexiest—and usually stupidest—movies for lessons in how to live, love, and get laid as much as Michael Douglas did in the 90s.

Episodes

  1. 06/22/2020

    S1E6: Sliver

    Today we encounter more doppelgängers, salacious gossip and a ton of mirrors as we discuss Sliver. Fly into a volcano, strip in the Truffle House and hack computers to discover why everyone owns a telescope and what the real point of sex is.

    52 min

  2. 06/15/2020

    S1E5: Body Heat

    Today we brave sweat, wind chimes and stupid men as we discuss Body Heat. We aren't prepared to see Mickey Rooney, clowns or black tubs, but are at least wearing our own bodies. We find out why murders are like babies and what to do about overly moral detectives.

    49 min

  3. 06/08/2020

    S1E4: Indecent Proposal

    This episode sums up everything about podcasting that matters to us so get ready. As we discuss Indecent Proposal, we learn that bricks have aspirations and wigs are great at de-aging. Be sure to BYOG (Bring Your Own Globe) when you pickup your new hippo, and beware the cuckoo!

    50 min

  4. 06/01/2020

    S1E3: 9 1/2 Weeks

    Today we find out that love isn't all ferris wheels and balloons as we discuss 9.5 Weeks, the gum of erotic thrillers. We learn about giant fantasies, mattress sales and get more etymology than we bargained for. Tip: don't watch this movie.

    51 min

  5. 05/25/2020

    S1E2: Disclosure

    Today we meet Sex Symbol Donald Sutherland and Father of the Year Michael Douglas as we discuss the "erotic thriller" Disclosure. We learn about databases and Disneyland, syringes and VR, but never what Arcamax is. Enjoy this "slight mystery in an office setting" - sincerely A. Friend Note: This episode has a few audio hiccups due to remote recording logistics. Forgive us!

    52 min

  6. 05/18/2020

    S1E1: Body of Evidence

    Join us on a journey to that most erotic of cities, Portland Oregon, as we discuss Body of Evidence. Today we learn about VCR settings, how to use nipple clamps, the recipe for funky sex, and much more.

    44 min

  7. 05/06/2020

    Introducing Dire Desires

    Dire Desires: Life Lessons from Classic Erotic Thrillers. Coming soon from the creators of Spilled Milk. Matthew Amster-Burton and Molly Wizenberg, co-hosts of the hit comedy podcast Spilled Milk, team up with movie buff/producer Abby Cerquitella to scour Hollywood’s sexiest—and usually stupidest—movies for lessons in how to live, love, and get laid as much as Michael Douglas did in the 90s. Season 1 covers six erotic classics, including Indecent Proposal, Body Heat, and Disclosure.

    2 min

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Matthew Amster-Burton and Molly Wizenberg, co-hosts of the hit comedy podcast Spilled Milk, team up with movie buff/producer Abby Cerquitella to scour Hollywood’s sexiest—and usually stupidest—movies for lessons in how to live, love, and get laid as much as Michael Douglas did in the 90s.

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  • Creator
    Molly Wizenberg, Matthew Amster-Burton, and Abby Cerquitella
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Molly Wizenberg, Matthew Amster-Burton, and Abby Cerquitella
  • Show Website
    Dire Desires