First the Thing Podcast

Suzy & Hadley
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Suzy and Hadley have conversations around pop culture and fan culture. Instagram: @firstthethingpodcast Twitter: @Firstthething

  1. 02/14/2021 ·  Bonus

    Valentine's Day Special: "Any com in that rom?"

    Surprise!!! Happy Valentine’s Day! Hadley and Suzy pop in for a chat about rom-coms, the Day of Love, and our cultural perceptions of comedy vs. drama. Enjoy!! We’ll be back with more in the spring.

  2. 11/17/2020

    Pop Culture Corner: All of the Flub-Ups

    Another special episode! Your hosts discuss what makes certain blooper reels so much funnier than others, and as usual, conversation veers into other realms, including the differences between subtitles and dubbing for films. This is the last episode of the season - thank you all for listening, and we'll be back in 2021!

  3. 11/03/2020

    #18: Everything is Spoilers

    Hadley and Suzy discuss the idea that we’re always retelling the same stories, as evidenced by the concept of the Hero’s Journey and its tropes and archetypes. The discussion leads to analysis of a wide range of media, from rom-coms to cartoons to Jordan Peele’s “Us.”

  4. 10/06/2020

    #17: Peter Parker is Hannah Montana

    Hadley and Suzy discuss their opinions on Hollywood's fascination with sequels and reboots, from A Star is Born to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and more!

  5. 09/22/2020

    #16: Pavlov-ing All of Us

    In a shocking turn of events, Hadley and Suzy do some speculating! This week is all about binge watching-- Is it bad for you? Does it change our expectations for the TV-watching experience? Have a listen and let us know what you think!

  6. 09/10/2020

    #15: We Happen to be Women

    Suzy and Hadley discuss one of their favourite podcasts, My Favorite Murder, and the recent demand for true-crime content, especially among women. CONTENT WARNING: Brief discussion of violent crimes such as sexual assault and murder.

  7. 08/25/2020

    Pop Culture Corner: "Does 'Glee' exist in 'Glee'?"

    Hadley brings up her mixed feelings about her once-favourite show, "Glee," and discusses it with Suzy. (Many points brought up in this episode are inspired or outright copied from YouTuber MicTheSnare's video "Here's What We Missed On Glee." Check it out!)

  8. 08/11/2020

    #14: Hodge-Podge of a Mess

    This week is all about the toxic parts of internet fandom- more specifically, fan hierarchy and confirmation bias. Come for the interesting conversation, stay for the subtle background noise! (Sorry about that).

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Suzy and Hadley have conversations around pop culture and fan culture. Instagram: @firstthethingpodcast Twitter: @Firstthething

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  • Creator
    Suzy & Hadley
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Suzy & Hadley
  • Show Website
    First the Thing Podcast