Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #271: Igniting The Fire Part 1


What do former US presidents, Hollywood starlets, and other notable events in history have in common? They are all part of the lyrics of Billy Joel's hit song "We Didn't Start The Fire." But what do you really know about the headlines Joel lists in his song? Join us as we start a new series, taking a dive into what exactly Joel is referring to with the over 100 unique people/places/things from 1949 to 1989. Plus a little bit of news and your feedback!


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Clips Used In This Episode:
We Didn't Start The Fire - Billy Joel Lyrics Video
Harry Truman inaugural address: Jan. 20, 1949
Doris Day - It's Magic - Romance on the High Seas (1949) - Classic Movies - Cine Clásico
Come On Eileen
Cry
I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair from South Pacific, 1949
WWII Radio News May 6, 1945 - Walter Winchell
Winchell Trailer 1999
Simon & Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson (Audio)

Dresden Files book trailer
Emily Cook of Doctor Who Magazine
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #270: You, And Me, And Quarantine


We may be "social distancing" right now, but that won't stop us from podcasting. This week we share a bit how we're dealing with being stuck inside, and give some websites and resources you can use to help pass the time. Plus news, some tangents, and maybe a rant or two as well.



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Crossover country superstar Kenny Rogers dies at 81
The Mandalorian Season 2 Casts Rosario Dawson As Ahsoka Tano

Neil Gaiman offers tons of cool stuff for free for you to kill your time with

THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL HAS CELEBRITIES THAT READ ALOUD TO KIDS

75+ Entertaining and Educational Activities for When You’re Stuck Indoors

Emily Cook of Doctor Who Magazine
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 Clips used:
Styx - Too Much Time On My Hands
Kenny Rogers - The Gambler
Islands In the Stream
Earth is Closed Today!One Week of COVID 19 - Barenaked Ladies parody - Lyrics by @daniAWESOME


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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #269: A Man With a Plan, a Camel, and Some Sand


We've finally been subjected to our punishment as assigned by the guys from the Spark of Madness after loosing this year's Oscars challenge. After seemingly hours and hours of staring at our respective screens, we're here with our review of the epic film "Lawrence of Arabia". Were we thoroughly punished as hoped or did we actually enjoy ourselves? Our answers may surprise you.


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Clips used in this episode:
Lawrence Of Arabia | Soundtrack Suite (Maurice Jarre)
Lawrence Of Arabia - Official® Trailer [HD]
Steven Spielberg on LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
Peter O'Toole on Acting and the Real Lawrence of Arabia - 1962

Are You Being Served S09E04 Calling All Customers

Billy Joel - We Didn't Start the Fire (Official Video)

Istanbul - They Might Be Giants - lyrics

SABATON - Seven Pillars Of Wisdom (Official Music Video)


Resources

T.E. Lawrence And How He Became Lawrence Of Arabia I WHO DID WHAT IN WW1?

History Buffs: Lawrence of Arabia

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA 1920s NEWSREEL by LOWELL THOMAS WORLD WAR ONE DESERT CAMPAIGN 34694

Peter O'Toole Revisits "Lawrence of Arabia" (Lawrence of Arabia Behind the Scenes)

Seven Pillars of Wisdom – T. E. Lawrence of Arabia – Sabaton History 046 [Official]

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #268: Bureaucratic Fallout


What is the cost of lies? For those involved and affected by the disaster at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station, the cost was immeasurable. Join us as we review and discuss the HBO miniseries Chernobyl, from its historical accuracy to why "disaster movies" seem to grasp our attention. Plus some news and Rachel gives a quick recap of her visit to the Gal's Guide to the Galaxy Library and Who North America for Hitchhiker Day.



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Max Von Sydow: The Exorcist and The Seventh Seal actor dies aged 90
Gal's Guide Library
Who North America

Clips used in this episode:
Chernobyl (2019) | Official Trailer | HBO

Video recommendations:
How has the Chernobyl disaster changed lives? (Foreign Correspondent)
Chernobyl's Heritage: the Zone
The story of Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement
HBO's Chernobyl & Personal Responsibility | Philosophy Tube
Chernobyl – How The World Became A Risk Society
Why Chernobyl Exploded - The Real Physics Behind The Reactor
The Chernobyl Podcast
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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #267: The Timeless Child


Season 12 of Doctor Who has come to a close. And this season was full of surprises, controversy, and left us with a lot of questions. Join us in our review of the season as we try to make sense of what revelations and possible changes to cannon (or not?) occurred. Plus the news and your feedback!



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'HEROES AND VILLAINS: THE ART OF THE DISNEY COSTUME' EXHIBITION COMING TO MOPOP IN OCTOBER

Marvel Universe of Superheros at the Henry Ford Museum

Marvel Universe of Superheros at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago

Vote for Russell McGee’s production of “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein”

 

Clips used in this episode:
Super Mario Brothers Trailer
Marble Arch! On Ravalox? | Doctor Who | Trial of a Timelord | BBC
Nikola Tesla Meets the Doctor | Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror | Doctor Who

"You Missed Me, Right?" #JackIsBack | Fugitive of the Judoon | Doctor Who: Series 12

"Hello, I'm the Doctor" | Fugitive of the Judoon | Doctor Who

Tenth Doctor Says What

The FINAL Challenge | Jodie vs Mandip | Doctor Who

Doctor Who in The Matrix

The Original Matrix | The Trial of a Timelord | Doctor Who

Doctor Who v Morbius

 


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