And Here's Why
Two best friends, Paige and Lauren, share their love for fiction(books, movies, television). Every episode is a different topic, and will certainly be discussed with major spoilers all over the place. & they're usually joined by a special guest! Come bless your ears and enjoy the chaos.
Episodes
February 6, 2023 • 45 mins
Lauren and Paige take the Addams Family limo to Nevermore Academy! Come poke along these gothic school grounds to our misunderstood outcasts as it's decided who is Team Xavier, or Team Tyler. Some lost homies are remembered for their mark made on hearts across the world, and expectations for the highly anticipated Season 2 are shared. There's a lot to unpack, so come follow Bianca's siren song, and enjoy our favorite dead-pan girly...
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December 23, 2022 • 71 mins
Paige and Lauren are hopping in a sleigh that's headed north, and it's not just Santa's reindeer coming for the ride! With it being the most wonderful time of the year, it just felt right to discuss something festive alongside Christian and Alejandro, who co-host their podcast 'It Can't Be That Bad'. Rather than choosing just one Christmas film to share some real, raw opinions on... They decided to cover 40. Each movie was invited ...
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December 13, 2022 • 45 mins
Lauren and Paige officially kick off Season 3 by visiting their favorite mussel farmer in the marshlands of Barkley Cove, North Carolina. Poor Kya goes on trial for the murder of her old flame, and we have opinions about it. This episode ventures into a tale as old as time... being loved in secret, horrible shell necklaces, and our Shrek girl trying to kick Tate out of her swamp. Come on down to meet the Clarks while they're all st...
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November 13, 2021 • 48 mins
Paige and Lauren gamble their lives by entering in the global success that is Squid Game(오징어 게임) with Author, Axie Oh. With a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and characters that got a 100% in our hearts, this #1 ranking Netflix original gave us a whole charcuterie board of emotions to deal with. From games that we could have won, to the debate on bad english subtitles, and Lauren's nose bleed, come listen in for a chance at that glowing pi...
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October 15, 2021 • 76 mins
Lauren and Paige join the fight to gain each infinity stone alongside their homies Christian and Alejandro from, 'It Can't Be That Bad'. We talk gatekeeping, rotten tomato scores, and there's even a surprise bracket to find out who the hottest Avenger of all time is. Come join in on the MARVELous content—see what we did there—and whatever you do, don't @ us on any of our hot takes.
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June 8, 2021 • 40 mins
Paige and Lauren dive high heel first into the fashion world with Actress and Producer, Megan McGown. Listen in on the fun to get our hot takes judging the life decisions of Andy, a woman from the midwest who got way more than she bargained for in moving to New York. This 2006 rom-com is filled with iconic, timeless quotes and a few tropes we'd rather leave in the past. Try not to get sick like Emily, because we take you on a bette...
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February 17, 2021 • 59 mins
Lauren and Paige create what is far from your average bracket. This special edition episode will determine the HAM: hottest animated male. If you haven’t ever been attracted to an animated character, then just pack up your rocks, paper, and scissors, and stop lying to yourself. Warning: things get more than a little wild, uncomfortable, tense, and certainly emotional, but as they say in the theater business… the show must go on. Wh...
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December 9, 2020 • 35 mins
Paige and Lauren talk with Author, Sarah Henning, deep diving on a beloved Family/Adventure film. We walk through the mythical kingdom of Florin from The Princess Bride(1987), disclosing our favorite things, or even bones to pick! Although we don't find any masked lovers, we definitely dish our takes on retellings, remakes, and everything in between! The thought of someone not enjoying this classic is utterly inconceivable. Now, pl...
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October 29, 2020 • 43 mins
Lauren and Paige get together with TV/Film/Voice Actress, Ashley Bornancin to spill some hot takes on the classic romance/drama, You've Got Mail(1998). Yes, we finally got Lauren to watch a Tom Hanks film all the way through. Come roam the streets of New York with us while 'Dreams' by The Cranberries plays in the background, and take a trip to an organic cleaners that once was a charming bookstore, The Shop Around The Corner. You d...
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September 29, 2020 • 41 mins
Paige and Lauren check-in to stay at the Rosebud Motel with Author, Julian Winters! That's right, Twyla better get our orders ready, because we're talking about Schitt's Creek. Our little trio goes through favorite moments, relatable characters, and much more, so come live a little bit Alexis with us. There are spoilers all throughout the episode, but if you haven't seen this Emmy sweeping show yet... 'ewwww, David'.
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August 31, 2020 • 44 mins
Lauren and Paige brave a trip into the crime-ridden city of Gotham with Actor, Joe Dinicol, so we hope your Batmobile is ready for some action. You'll find some pretty hot takes on Harvey Dent, also known as Two-Face, along with the fan question of Iron Man vs Batman(should be a no-brainer, but we address it). Even Bane makes a guest appearance, so come find out how we got these scars.
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August 12, 2020 • 58 mins
Paige and Lauren adventure into Middle Earth with Actor/Musician/Speaker, Devon Werkheiser, whom our throwback babies will know as Ned Bigby from Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He's a wonderful addition to our nerd-cake bakery, so come hang out with us. We've got a lot of feelings for this magnificent trilogy, but Paige's first-timer reactions can only be described as something special. Actually, it nearly killed Lauren....
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July 26, 2020 • 31 mins
Lauren and Paige visit Serenity, South Carolina for little hoedown about the Netflix series 'Sweet Magnolias'. If you don't think gossip runs through this town like grease through a goose, then bless your heart. Paige is completely in her beautiful, hick element for this episode, so come hang with us for random country sayings, trashing on a few characters, and season 2 predictions. If you haven't watched the show yet, who cares? L...
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July 15, 2020 • 43 mins
Paige and Lauren have the pleasure in talking with the brother/sister duo, Amanda and David, of Adapted For Your Viewing(it's a great Podcast, so go have a listen)! Nothing beats this Netflix original 'Traumedy', Dead to Me, unless it's Steve's head and Jen's got a ceramic bird. Spoilers by the way, but y'all should know that by now. Even if you've got no urges to see this compelling, overall great show, then don't worry about not ...
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June 21, 2020 • 26 mins
Lauren and Paige tackle the wonderful Fox television show, New Girl, which ran from 2011 to 2018. Unfortunately, neither one of us we able to play True American on set, alongside our faves from 4D, but constantly binge watching curbs that appetite for fun. Take a seat, be as quiet as Tran, and have a listen to our hot takes ranging from best kiss and favorite couples, to most irksome or underrated. Sing it with us... Who's that gir...
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May 25, 2020 • 29 mins
Paige and Lauren completely nerd out with Content Creator, Joell Melendez! We speed alongside A-Train and dive with The Deep into an Amazon Prime TV Show, The Boys(2019)! If you love superheroes that are made corrupt by fame and power, enjoy blood and gore, then you should probably just go watch the 8 episodes and come back. Even if you have absolutely no interest in the show that's okay, because lucky for you the three of us are h...
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May 14, 2020 • 31 mins
Lauren and Paige talk with New York Times Bestselling Author of Five Feet Apart, Rachael Lippincott, about the ridiculous and wonderful 2008 musical/comedy film, Mamma Mia! Well, and we couldn't leave out the 2018 sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. You'd be correct in assuming that the musical stylings of ABBA make an honorable appearance. We had so much fun chatting with Rachael, so come listen "for one night! And one night only...
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May 5, 2020 • 35 mins
Paige and Lauren get together with Actor and Comedian, Stephen Glickman, best known for his roles in 'Big Time Rush' & the animated film 'Storks'. Things sort of go off the rails a few times(in the best of ways), but you definitely get our thoughts and feelings for the Mystery/Crime Fiction novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time! If you have't read this by now, then just be honest with yourself. You probably never...
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April 29, 2020 • 31 mins
Lauren and Paige talk all things Gilmore Girls in this newest episode of, And Here's Why. Actually, not really *all things*, but if you're a returning listener, then you could have probably guessed that. You'll find our hot takes on 'A Year In The Life', our favorite Stars Hollow characters, quite a bit of sweet, sweet melodies & more! Come along for the ride, because... Where you lead, I will follow.
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April 21, 2020 • 46 mins
Paige and Lauren sit down with Actor/Director/Writer/Producer, Chad Smathers, diving into the 2004 film, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It was such a hoot getting a filmmakers perspective on such a creative, weird, beautiful, and heart wrenching movie. You can also hear our take on replacing the dog in John Wick with an earthworm... Remember to leave us comments/reviews & of course, s u b s c r i b e !
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