The Miss Independent Podcast

The Miss Independent Podcast

The Miss Independent is a fun, thought provoking and engaging podcast that revolves around independent films and the questions they pose. Join us for a glass of wine, selectively paired with each episode, and expand your podcast palette!

  1. Sep 1

    4.3 - Theater Camp: Comedy, thespians, and our ideal musical numbers.

    Next stop…Broadway! This week we’re diving into the 2023 mockumentary comedy Theater Camp. The movie is a massive love letter to theater nerds, adapted from a 2020 short film by the same core creative team: Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman, Ben Platt, and Noah Galvin. The story takes place in Upstate New York at AdirondACTS, a rundown summer camp for kids. Right before the session kicks off, the camp’s iconic founder, Joan, accidentally falls into a coma thanks to a strobe light mishap at a middle school production of Bye Bye Birdie. What follows is a hilarious, chaotic, and incredibly heartwarming story about finding your people, embracing your weirdness, and the pure magic of artistic communities.  For this segment, we’ve paired Theater Camp with HER Rosé. The HER Wine Collection features a phenomenal, Black, all-female women-led team. Rosé is obviously the ultimate summer drink, so since this movie takes place at a summer camp, it’s already a match made in heaven. But the pairing goes even deeper than that. Straight from their website, they say: “HER wines are made for people who, like us, are filled with optimism and are determinedly chasing their dreams.” If that doesn’t perfectly describe a bunch of chaotic theater kids, what does? As for the tasting notes, it’s a unique blend of two grapes: Chenin Blanc and Pinotage. You’ll get some ripe pear and white peach flavors from the Chenin Blanc, lifted by a hint of fresh strawberry and candy floss notes from the Pinotage. Cheers, thespians!

    4.3 - Theater Camp: Comedy, thespians, and our ideal musical numbers.
  2. May 5

    3.30 - Sentimental Value: Processing emotions and closure through art.

    And here we are, our season 3 finale! This week, we’re closing out the season with Sentimental Value (Affeksjonsverdi), a 2025 Norwegian drama directed by Joachim Trier. The film follows two sisters, Nora and Agnes, as they navigate the sudden return of their filmmaker father, Gustav, who abandoned them years prior. Starring Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, Renate Reinsve, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, the film is a powerhouse that earned 9 nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.  To toast the finale, we’ve paired the film with The Pale Rose by Sacha Lichine. We were immediately drawn to the label, which evokes the elegance of Golden Age Hollywood. Just as there is so much complexity behind the scenes of a movie, there is a deep, emotional "sentimental value" beneath the surface of this story. And, a message for our listeners: We are eternally grateful to you for carving out time in your busy lives for our chaotic thoughts. We’re already buzzing for next season: new films, new interviews, new ideas, and, of course, new wines. We’ve been pushing ourselves creatively on and off the mic, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next. We’re taking some time this summer for vacations and family trips, but while we’re away, it would mean the world if you shared the podcast with your friends and family. We’ll see you in August for the Season 4 premiere. Until the next season (and sip!)

    3.30 - Sentimental Value: Processing emotions and closure through art.
  3. Apr 21

    3.28 - Good Grief: Cursed, Chaotic, and Finally Recorded

    Join us in celebrating our 50th episode!  Good Grief from 2023, written and directed by Dan Levy, was the very first indie film we experienced together in theaters three years ago - and it will forever hold a special place in our podcast history as the film that started it all. Good Grief is an intimate story about love, loss, and the messy process of moving forward. It follows Marc as he navigates the sudden loss of his husband and travels to Paris with friends, uncovering truths about his relationship, his identity, and the life he thought he knew.  It’s a film that sits in the uncomfortable spaces: unanswered questions, evolving identities, and the quiet, often complicated reality of being human.Guys…we’ve recorded this episode multiple times, and at this point, we’re convinced it’s a little cursed. Between lost audio, scheduling chaos, and everything in between, this film really put us through it. But for our 50th recording, we made it! To celebrate this milestone, we went all out with not one, but TWO, beverages.  The first: La Gioiosa Treviso Prosecco, our sparkling, celebratory pick that truly sets the bar with its crisp, refreshing, and festive profile. And for a non-alcoholic counterpart: Mionetto Prosecco, offering the same light, bubbly experience so everyone can join in on the celebration. Lastly, we want to thank all of you, our incredible listeners, for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been here since day one, joined us halfway through, or are just tuning in now, your support means everything to us. Here’s to many more episodes, more stories, and to finally, breaking the curse!

    3.28 - Good Grief: Cursed, Chaotic, and Finally Recorded

Ratings & Reviews

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The Miss Independent is a fun, thought provoking and engaging podcast that revolves around independent films and the questions they pose. Join us for a glass of wine, selectively paired with each episode, and expand your podcast palette!