A Gal & A Gay: Pop Culture Connoisseurs

Episode 77

Mick changes his name after a weekend in St. Louis. 

In TV News: The webisode of 'Fear The Walking Dead' on a plane. Lots of talk of 'The Walking Dead' before the new season premiered. New Game of Thrones rumors. Bob's Burgers is renewed for two more seasons. 'Serial' moves from podcast to your TV. Black Mirror is coming back for another crazy season. 

In Movie News: Has Marvel shelved plans for 'The Inhumans?' Ant-Man gets a sequel and he has to share top billing. Another 'Pitch Perfect' is coming to theaters in 2017. 

In Kitty's Korner: How many episodes does it take to get you hooked on a show? Netflix figured it out. 

Host: Kitty & Mick

Episode 76

In this episode we're talking about some of new Fall Shows we are watching and those returning shows we can't give up on yet. 

New Shows: The Muppets, Quantico, Scream Queens, American Horror Story: Hotel.

Returning Shows: Nashville, Gotham, Fresh Off The Boat, 

Movie Talk: The Martian and Where is the publicity for Jem & The Holograms? 

Hosts: Kitty & Mick

Episode 75

Hi everyone! We have so much to talk about in this episode! Here’s the rundown.

TV NEWS:

The Oscars will have two hosts next year! We talk about some of the names being thrown out as hosts. NBC benches its plans to bring back “Coach” (not surprised). The makers of “Fear TWD” and “The Walking Dead” are working on a one-time special —ZOMBIES ON A PLANE. We also diss Hulu a lot for not streaming “Fear TWD” as promised! (we still love u though, Hulu). We’re getting a new look at Ryan Murphy’s “Scream Queens” and the new season of “Mindy Project” (thank you, Hulu). FOX gets major props from GLAAD and “Daredevil” reveals the big villain in Season 2.

MOVIE NEWS:

Benicio Del Toro joins the “Star Wars” universe and we discuss how badly we want "Orphan Black’s” Tatiana Maslany to join in. Bill Murray confirms his cameo in the upcoming all-female “Ghostbusters”.

Kitty talks about her love of Netflix’s “Sense 8” and why you should watch it. We also talk about the shows/actors/actresses who are constantly passed over for Emmy nominations and what needs to change in the Emmy voting process.

And of course, Mick nerds out on “Force Friday” and talks all about the toys he wants under the Christmas tree this year.

We also talk about this hilarious Twitter account that lampoons the whole crazy-county-clerk lady Kim Davis, who is refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses.

Oh, and JEM THE MOVIE!!! (it looks so awful)

Episode 74

 We're back! After a short hiatus, we are back to tell you all about the latest pop culture news! Here's a rundown of what we discuss in this episode.

TV News:

"Fear the Walking Dead", "American Horror Story: Hotel", A familiar face is return to season 6 of "Game of Thrones" and more rumors swirl of a possible appearance from an important character in the books. "The Mindy Project" sets a premiere date for its debut on Hulu and a "Happy Endings" alum joins the cast. We also talk about a couple of new CW series, one based on a beloved rom-com and Mick confesses his love for Dolly Parton, as NBC works to produce a TV movie on her life.

Movie News:

The newest "Jem and the Holograms" trailer is out, and it looks awful. We talk about all the ways this movie is wrong, just based on the trailer. "Beetlejuice 2" is officially happening and we talk about our hopes for the sequel.

Kitty talks about her latest binge-watch, "Parenthood" and Mick talks about the animated role Chris Farley was set to play, before his untimely death.

We also talk about the movies that were number one at the box office when we were born.

Episode 73

We're back! We have so much to talk about, including our trip to San Diego Comic-Con!

TV News:

Aubrey Peeples is upgraded to a series regular on "Nashville. ABC releases footage of "The Muppets" we weren't supposed to see (spoiler: it will make you really want to watch the show). 

Lily Rabe is making her return to "American Horror Story" and we're learning more about "AHS: Hotel". 

Michael Chiklis joins "Gotham". 

Is Jon Snow really dead? A recent sighting reveals new details and we're learning more about a possible happy ending for "The Walking Dead".

Movie News:

Disney enlists a GOT writer to help make the classic cartoon, "The Sword in the Stone", into a live-action movie.

We also talk about our fun trip to San Diego Comic Con, all the panels we saw and the celebrity sightings! 

Hosts: Kitty & Mick

Episode 72

Hi everyone! We have another great podcast for you this week. So much to talk about! 

Here's a list of what's in this episode:

We begin with some San Diego Comic-con news. We are going to the event and we will let you know all about it. In this episode, we talk about some of the panels we are looking forward to and what we can't wait to see in San Diego. It's our first time, so if you have any tips for us, email us at agalandagay@gmail.com

TV News:

We discuss the Game of Thrones season finale and our theories surrounding the death of a very popular character. (Warning: SPOILERS). We talk about the Simpsons getting separated, casting news for "Fear the Walking Dead", season two of "Empire", what shows could be hits next season and Winona Ryder makes a comeback!

Kitty talks about her new obsession, "Gilmore Girls" and Mick talks about his love of "Big Brother" and tries to convince Kitty to watch it (she won't).

We also talk to Kansas Filmmaker Steve Balderson. He's got a new film coming out called "El Ganzo", and it's screening at film festival in Lawrence, KS.

Episode 71

We have a lot to talk about in this episode! Sorry it's a little long, Mick wouldn't shut-up about Game of Thrones.

TV News:

ABC is already making changes to its new fall line-up, just two weeks after announcing their shows for the 2015-2016 season. Schmidt from "New Girl" is joining an already huge cast on "American Horror Story: Hotel", "Arrested Development" is returning to Netflix for a fifth season, "Grace & Frankie" gets renewed for season two, HULU saves "The Mindy Project", "Once Upon a Time" fans can visit Storybook IRL, and we talk about the latest episode of "Game of Thrones" and our theories for the finale.

TV Talk:

Kitty obsesses over the CW's "The 100" and tells us why you should really give it a chance. We also talk about "iZombie" and why "Veronica Mars" fans should watch it. 

Mick also gives us a quick review of the film "Spy", and we talk about Maroon Five's new song and why you should really watch the video.

We also gush about "The Last Man Standing", Chris Hardwick and how we plan to meet him at San Diego Comicon.

Hosts: Kitty & Mick

Episode 70: TV Fall 2015 Upfronts

It's the time of the year when TV networks tout their new shows, what's known in the biz as "the upfronts".  We take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly. We'll discuss all the new shows coming to the major networks, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW. All of these shows are slated to premiere sometime during the 2015-2016 TV season. 

Hosts: Kitty & Mick

Episode 69

nfxvw2js Hi Everyone! So much to talk about in this episode! Here's the breakdown:

TV News:

NBC orders three new pilots for next season, and we discuss some of the pilots many are hoping do get picked up. 'Revenge' gets cancelled, American Horror Story: Hotel adds more cast members and there are A LOT of them. Hulu plans to stream the 'Walking Dead' spin-off, 'Fear the Walking Dead' and Ellen is producing a 'Green Eggs & Ham" animated series for Netflix.

TV Talk:

Nashville continues to drive us crazy, but also still manages to keep us hooked. we discuss. We also talk about "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and we talk about how much we love Robin Lord Taylor from "Gotham".

Movie News:

"The Kingsmen" gets a sequel and we're getting our first look at Stephen Amell as Casey Jones in the next "Ninja Turtles" movie.

Kitty and Mick also talk about Avengers: Age of Ultron and what movies they are looking to seeing this summer.

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Episode 68: Russell Crowe Interview

Hi everyone! We have so much to talk about this week, including an interview with Russell Crowe about his new film, 'The Water Diviner'. Hosts: Kitty & Mick. We also got new microphones, so tell us what you think!

TV NEWS:

American Horror Story: Hotel adds Evan Peters to the cast, The new Muppets show will be an "Office"-style mockumentary, Full House is coming back to Netflix and Grey's Anatomy kills off a major character.

TV TALK:

Nashville gets better, but there are so many things driving us crazy. We finally watched the "Empire" finale and we discuss how great "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" is .

MOVIE NEWS:

We get our first look at Jared Leto as The Joker in the upcoming "Suicide Squad", We discuss the new "Jurassic World" trailer and the "50 Shades of Grey" sequel in the works.

Mick also talks about meeting Russell Crowe on the red carpet premiere for his new film "The Water Diviner", and Kitty talks about meeting Kevin Bacon!