Afterthought

Rachel Carlson and Taylor Peristy

Afterthought is a podcast where we revisit media we enjoyed when we were younger. We’ll be exploring our favourite movies, TV shows, music, and more with our new adult eyes. We’ll try and figure out why we liked these things when we were kids and see how times and ourselves have changed.

  • Afterthought Episode #10 – Natural Born Killers/Pulp Fiction

    This week on the Season 1 finale of Afterthought, we watched Rachel’s ppodcast logo 3ick Natural Born Killers (1994) and Taylor’s pick Pulp Fiction (1994). They are a pair of violent movies and extremely influential. We talk about violence and our threshold for it.

    We also have Twitter and a Facebook page now. You can follow us there to receive updates and some other funny stuff.

    Hope you enjoy it,

    Taylor and Rachel

    https://ia601503.us.archive.org/23/items/AfterthoughtEpisode10/Afterthought%20Episode%2010.mp3
    20 November 2015, 9:50 pm
  • Afterthought Episode #9 – Pretty on the Inside/American Idiot

    This week on Afterthought, we listened to some teenaged tunes. Rachel’s pick was Pretty on the Inside by Hole (1991) and Taylor’s was American Idiot by Green Day (2004). We discuss how much our music influenced us growing up and gettingpodcast logo 3 older.

    We also have Twitter and a Facebook page now. You can follow us there to receive updates and some other funny stuff.

    Hope you enjoy it,

    Taylor and Rachel

    https://ia601509.us.archive.org/27/items/AfterthoughtEpisode9Mixdown/Afterthought%20Episode%209_mixdown.mp3
    6 November 2015, 9:35 pm
  • Afterthought Episode #8 – The Legend of Sleepy Hollow/Halloweentown

    This week for Halloween, we watched Halloween specials. Rachel chose the classic short, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949), whereas Taylor chose the not-so-classic, Halloweentown (1998). We talk good animation and just the worst visual effects.podcast logo 3

    We also have Twitter and a Facebook page now. You can follow us there to receive updates and some other funny stuff.

    Hope you enjoy it,

    Taylor and Rachel

    https://ia601502.us.archive.org/34/items/AfterthoughtEpisode8Mixdown/Afterthought%20Episode%208_mixdown.mp3
    30 October 2015, 3:00 pm
  • Afterthought Episode #7 – Bubble Bobble/Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages

    We played a pair of video games on the show this week. We played Bubble Bobble (1986) and Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (2001). We talk about why humans like games so much and the lengths we went to as child when playing them.

    podcast logo 3We also have Twitter and a Facebook page now. You can follow us there to receive updates and some other funny stuff.

    Hope you enjoy it,

    Taylor and Rachel

    https://ia601507.us.archive.org/11/items/AfterthoughtEpisode7/Afterthought%20Episode%207.mp3
    23 October 2015, 6:35 pm
  • Afterthought Episode #6 – True Romance/Juno

    We got a little lovey dovey and watched a pair of romance movies this week. We saw True Romance (1993) and Juno (2007). We talk about Tarantino’s writing and the potential bias of Juno.

    podcast logo 3We also have Twitter and a Facebook page. You can follow us there to receive updates and some other funny stuff.

    Also, be sure to subscribe for more updates.

    Talk at you next week,

    Rachel and Taylor

    https://ia601502.us.archive.org/19/items/AfterthoughtEpisode6/Afterthought%20Episode%206.mp3
    16 October 2015, 8:31 pm
  • Afterthought Episode #5 – Total Recall/Zathura: A Space Adventure

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    Afterthought is a podcast where we revisit media we enjoyed when we were younger. We’ll be exploring our favourite movies, TV shows, etc. with our new adult eyes. We’ll try and figure out why we liked these things when we were kids and see how times and ourselves have changed.

    This week we watched Total Recall (1990) and Zathura: A Space Adventure (2oo5). We talk about sexism and the science of sci-fi.

    We also have Twitter and a Facebook page now. You can follow us there to receive updates and some other funny stuff.

    Hope you enjoy the episode,

    Taylor and Rachel

    https://ia601500.us.archive.org/21/items/AfterthoughtEpisode5/Afterthought%20Episode%205.mp3
    9 October 2015, 7:17 pm
  • Afterthought Episode #4 – Rainbow Brite/The Weekenders

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    Afterthought is a podcast where we revisit media we enjoyed when we were younger. We’ll be exploring our favourite movies, TV shows, music, etc. with our new adult eyes. We’ll try and figure out why we liked these things when we were kids and see how times and ourselves have changed.

    This week we watched Rainbow Brite (1984)and The Weekenders (2000).We talk about how much we hate Brian and how boring real life can be.

    Hope you enjoy it,

    Taylor and Rachel

    https://ia601509.us.archive.org/18/items/AfterthoughtEpisode4/Afterthought%20Episode%204.mp3
    2 October 2015, 8:50 pm
  • Afterthought Episode #3 – The Beastmaster/Indian Jones and the Last Crusade

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    Afterthought is a podcast where we revisit media we enjoyed when we were younger. We’ll be exploring our favourite movies, TV shows, music, etc. with our new adult eyes. We’ll try and figure out why we liked these things when we were kids and see how times and ourselves have changed.

    This week we watched The Beastmaster (1982) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). We talk about revenge fantasies and how much 80s movies could get away.

    TRIGGER WARNING: We talk about sexual assault in this episode.

    Hope you enjoy it,

    Taylor and Rachel

    https://ia601508.us.archive.org/13/items/AfterthoughtEpisode3/Afterthought%20Episode%203.mp3
    25 September 2015, 4:21 pm
  • Afterthought Episode #2 – My Little Pony: The Movie/Toy Story

    podcast logoAfterthought is a podcast where we revisit media we enjoyed when we were younger. We’ll be exploring our favourite movies, TV shows, music, etc. with our new adult eyes. We’ll try and figure out why we liked these things when we were kids and see how times and ourselves have changed.

    This week we watched My Little Pony: The Movie (1986) and Toy Story (1995). We talk about the good, the bad, and the racist.

    Hope you enjoy it,

    Taylor and Rachel

    https://ia601504.us.archive.org/34/items/AfterthoughtPodcast2CorrectVersion_201509/Afterthought%20Episode%202.mp3
    23 September 2015, 1:19 pm
  • Afterthought Episode #1 – The Last Unicorn/Spirited Away

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    Afterthought is a podcast where we revisit media we enjoyed when we were younger. We’ll be exploring our favourite movies, TV shows, music, etc. with our new adult eyes. We’ll try and figure out why we liked these things when we were kids and see how times and ourselves have changed.

    This episode we’ll be exploring two favourite childhood movies, The Last Unicorn (1982) and Spirited Away (2003). We discuss some of the funny and poignant moments, like a pirate cat and a stink spirit.

    Hope you enjoy it,

    Rachel and Taylor

    https://ia601502.us.archive.org/14/items/Afterthought-Episode1_20150909/Afterthought%20%E2%80%93%20Episode%201.mp3
    9 September 2015, 11:51 pm
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