Put Your Books Down

Natalie Sanderson & Angela Bingham

Natalie Sanderson and Angela Bingham invite you to take a break from your week and enjoy some meditation...pop culture meditation. We know you're smart, we get it. But right now it's time to take deep breath...and put your books down. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @putyourbooksdown.

  1. 5일 전

    Were '80s & '90s Kids Emotionally Prepared by Childhood Trauma Movies?

    Pop culture nostalgia hit different when your "kids' movies" casually handed you lifelong emotional damage.     Natalie and Angela revisit the devastating films and TV episodes that somehow became comfort rewatches for an entire generation. From My Girl and The NeverEnding Story to Little House on the Prairie, they unpack why children of the '80s and '90s willingly returned to stories that left them sobbing.     Along the way, they dive into humorous commentary about Macaulay Culkin crushes, Michael Landon obsessions, and whether emotional resilience was secretly built through fictional trauma.     Was it character development... or collective generational conditioning? Either way, we're laughing through the tears.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

    48분
  2. 6월 23일

    Did Fire in the Sky Traumatize an Entire Generation?

    Nothing says pop culture nostalgia quite like revisiting the movie that accidentally traumatized half of Generation X and Millennials.     This week on Put Your Books Down, Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham revisit the 1993 cult classic Fire in the Sky—the "based on a true story" alien abduction thriller that left viewers sleeping with one eye open. The duo unpacks the infamous Travis Walton case, debates whether they would actually believe a loved one claiming to have encountered extraterrestrials, and revisits the horrifying abduction scene that still ranks among the most disturbing moments in TV and film analysis.     As if UFOs weren't enough, Natalie launches an impromptu Unsolved Mysteries segment featuring the bizarre "Rain Man" case involving spontaneous indoor downpours, demon theories, and Robert Stack nostalgia.     Join Natalie and Angela for humorous commentary, generational perspective, and the kind of viral-culture rabbit holes that remind us why sometimes the smartest thing you can do is put your books down.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

    49분
  3. 6월 16일

    Could a Squatter Really Take Your House? We Watched Hulu's Wildest New Series

    If viral culture has taught us anything, it's that the real horror isn't ghosts—it's someone changing your locks while you're out buying groceries.     Natalie and Angela unpack Hulu's shocking new docuseries Squatters: Get the F** Out of My House* and discover that reality can be stranger than fiction. From forged leases and nightmare tenants to a skeleton-filled true crime twist no one sees coming, this episode blends TV and film analysis with the humorous commentary listeners love.     The duo shares personal stories, generational perspective, and plenty of disbelief as they debate squatter rights, outrageous scams, and whether documentaries accidentally teach people how to commit crimes. Equal parts hilarious and horrifying, this conversation will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about homeownership—and double-checking your locks.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

    39분
  4. 6월 9일

    Was Kindergarten Cop Actually Terrible… and We Just Forgot?

    Pop culture nostalgia can be a dangerous thing—especially when a childhood favorite turns out to be complete cinematic chaos.     This week on Put Your Books Down, Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham revisit the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic Kindergarten Cop and discover that memory may have been doing a lot of heavy lifting. What starts as a beloved family comedy quickly spirals into action-movie mayhem, bizarre plot twists, questionable police work, and some truly wild parenting decisions.     The hosts break down the movie's most unforgettable moments, debate whether Arnold was the right casting choice, revisit one of the most famous movie quotes of the 1990s, and share hilarious personal stories along the way. From celebrity culture gossip to nostalgic movie memories, this episode delivers the humorous commentary and TV & film analysis listeners love.     If you've ever rewatched a favorite movie and wondered, "Wait… was it always this bad?" this episode is for you.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

    43분
  5. 6월 2일

    Was Being John Malkovich the Weirdest Genius Movie of the '90s?

    Pop culture nostalgia hits hard when you realize the movie you pretended to understand in high school might actually be a masterpiece.     Natalie and Angela revisit the cult classic Being John Malkovich and discover that Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman's bizarre brain-bending comedy is even better than they remembered. From the infamous 7½ floor to celebrity satire, puppetry, portals, and existential crises, the hosts unpack why this unforgettable film became one of the most talked-about movies of the late '90s.     Along the way, they share hilarious personal stories, debate the art of puppeteering, discuss Cameron Diaz's shocking transformation, celebrate John Malkovich's fearless performance, and explore why the movie's commentary on fame and identity feels more relevant than ever.     If you love nostalgic media, TV and film analysis, and humorous commentary on pop culture classics, this episode is for you.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

    45분
  6. 5월 26일

    What Happens When Two Sea Hags Play Two Truths and a Lie?

    Humorous commentary meets pure millennial fever dream energy in this wildly chaotic episode of Put Your Books Down.     Natalie and Angela go head-to-head in a hilarious game of "Two Truths and a Lie," leading to stories involving Nicolas Cage, Joan Osborne, panic attacks on stage, Mafia neighbors, Timothée Chalamet discourse, and an alarming amount of Muppet references.     Natalie recaps her surreal hyperbaric chamber experience — complete with Netflix true crime, oxygen masks, and "science, but don't explain it to me" vibes — before the conversation launches into nostalgic media, celebrity culture, and some truly questionable childhood theater choices.     From Pulp Fiction trivia to viral internet slang like "fridge cigarette," this episode is packed with pop culture references, improvisational comedy, and the kind of friendship banter that feels like hanging out with your funniest friends after midnight.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

    53분
  7. 5월 20일

    Did Martin Short Just Make the Best Celebrity Documentary Ever?

    Pop culture nostalgia, celebrity chaos, and emotional damage? Yep — this Martin Short documentary episode has it all.     Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive into Netflix's Marty: Life is Short and unpack why Martin Short may secretly be one of the greatest comedic performers of all time. From SCTV and Saturday Night Live to Jiminy Glick, Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, and the legendary comedy friendships that shaped Hollywood, the hosts celebrate the humor, heartbreak, and humanity behind the laughs.     The conversation spirals into hilarious family stories, celebrity culture, emotional survival through comedy, and why "being weird" might actually save your life. Along the way, the hosts discuss grief, joyful memories, awkward office personalities, internet trolls, and the emotional power of nostalgia-driven comedy.     If you love TV & film analysis, humorous commentary, and classic comedy legends, this episode will absolutely wreck you—in the best way possible.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

    40분
  8. 5월 12일

    Can Hidden Figures Convert a Certified Space-Movie Hater?

    Pop culture chaos, NASA math, and one extremely suspicious "Not a Lesbian" bumper sticker collide in this hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt episode of Put Your Books Down.     Natalie and Angela dive into Hidden Figures and unpack why this powerful film hits so much harder than your average space movie. From NASA history and civil rights to Kevin Costner discourse and accidental feminist manifestos, the hosts balance humorous commentary with real conversations about racism, women's contributions, and the genius of the women behind America's space program.     Along the way, they debate whether Kevin Costner is secretly a rom-com actor, confess their confusion about Star Wars timelines, and give flowers to Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe for delivering unforgettable performances.     If you love TV & film analysis, shared personal stories, and unfiltered pop culture conversations, this episode belongs in your queue immediately.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

    45분
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Natalie Sanderson and Angela Bingham invite you to take a break from your week and enjoy some meditation...pop culture meditation. We know you're smart, we get it. But right now it's time to take deep breath...and put your books down. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @putyourbooksdown.

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