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You are soooo good

Sarah and Alex are so generous with their vulnerability and empathetic lens. They are also incredibly intellectual in ways that don’t make you feel like a college dropout. Movies are a force that drive a lot of our cultural identities and having interesting humans break down their stories and structures is healing and humorous work. I will forever listen every week!

(Jo_G)
July 12, 2021

One of my favorites

I fell in love with Sarah on You’re Wrong About. Now I’m in love with Alex, too. They are thoughtful and insightful. If you feel things when you watch movies, you owe it to yourself to listen to this podcast.

j b nimble
July 11, 2021

Great format

I get excited every week when a new episode drops. Excellent guests. Witty banter.

Rachel from WA
July 11, 2021

They are good

I look forward every week to this podcast that can make me happy on many fronts.

buddyannie
July 11, 2021

A peach of a podcast

Came to this podcast by way of You’re Wrong About and what I love about both is that it looks at movies and cultural events in a more compassionate light than they may have been initially presented to me. This podcast also inspired me to watch Moonstruck and Terminator 2 for the first time and I thoroughly enjoyed both that much more because I heard the podcast first 💕

DerVivos
July 11, 2021

Exceptional

One of the best hours of my week when I get to join Sarah and Alex on a journey exploring these films and my own feeling about them. I love the recent change — happy to see the show evolve! Shout out to the Pretty Woman episode which I used to be a bit embarrassed was one of my favorite films— now I have this show’s stamp of approval when I tell people about how great it is!

JO-archives1
July 11, 2021

One of my all time favorites

If you like movies and feelings this podcast is for you

AlexisSvetlana
July 11, 2021

Even If You Haven’t Seen It!

I adore this podcast. Every discussion about a film is an opportunity to talk about why we love what we love, how we became who we are, and how maybe when we forgive flaws (in movies, in our parents) we gain access to not being so hard on ourselves. All of this with tons of laughter, plus a movie! Sometimes I want to skip episodes about films I haven't seen, but when I go ahead and listen, I'm always glad I did. You get what you need to know about the movie to benefit from the discussion, because it's never about the movie anyway, it's really just about love. But also, it’s fun to talk about movies.

Roberta Lipp
July 11, 2021

So soothing

This is absolutely one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. Even when they discuss movies I haven’t seen before or don’t have a deep connection to, their conversations are still captivating and thought-provoking. Listening to the show is comforting and I highly recommend it when you’re driving and are itching to feel nostalgic about movies you may have forgotten you loved.

M_T_stargel13
July 11, 2021

A real treat

I love all the shows in the You're Wrong About extended universe and this one is no exception! This show has really found its footing as a feelings podcast about movies and has quickly become one of my favorites. I love that they pick “popular” movies as well as movies they have strong feelings about. This is definitely a great show to listen to while doing things around the house you don’t want to be alone with your own thoughts - it’ll feel like you’re hanging out with friends having a meaningful conversation and time will fly by.

Magster925
July 11, 2021

I love movie feelings

Sarah Marshall and Alex Steed are total dreamboats in this series that dives deeps into cinematic feelings. Sarah is otherworldly and Alex’s observations on film themes and characters are emotionally stirring. Alex pointed out once that movies emotionally resonate with us so much that it’s weird we mostly talk about how they are made versus how they make us feel. There is also great humor in this pod! Sarah and Alex are basically angelic clowns with perfect comedic timing. It’s amazing. It feels like listening in on a conversation with good friends (the guest also is made to feel like a good friend!) that moves along (great editing!!) and leaves me anticipating the next episode. A must listen!

Cindycast
July 11, 2021

All the Feelings

A couple of friends (and a guest?) talk about movies and all the feeling they make us feel. Not just another “some white folks talk about movies” podcast. Just…just listen to it and you’ll get it.

Tcherkassky
July 11, 2021

Thoughtful approach to movies and our relationship to them

Both hosts have a kind way of approaching difficult topics and teasing out some of the reasons why people really resonate with movies, and not just the high brow ones that get critical acclaim but movies that are usually presented and consumed as light hearted. I’ve really had a great time going back to some of these movies and really think about why I love or hate them the way that I do. Give it shot, it’s a great podcast.

T_KP
July 11, 2021

Much beloved

These are really unique and sometimes magical conversations— you cannot predict where the journey will go when you listen, but you can trust that it will be fun to listen, and that listening will take you to interesting places that will help you to better understand our culture, politics, and relationships. From the perspective of Gen X listener who tests positive for Millennial identification, this show is very special.

Briseis27
June 30, 2021

Hooray for You Are Good

You’re both the best and also more Fangirl Jeanne please!

giorgiojacobs
June 28, 2021

the great American podcast

I would recommend this show to anyone with a passing interest in families, friendships, emotions or American culture. To choose just one episode - you may think you’ve watched / understood Dirty Dancing, but you only truly Get It once you hear it lovingly dissected by the hosts of You Are Good. Sarah Marshall’s take on liberalism vs leftism in this movie is as incisive as her obsession with Jerry Orbach’s nipples is joyfully perverted. Alex Steed’s analysis of the subtleties of class struggle in the film, as well as his reflections on the meaning of money earned by chance and that earned by work are shrewd and unsparing. Steed tells a personal anecdote to illustrate his points, exploring the corrosive pressure exerted by families when their children date outside their social milieu. His observations are hilarious, biting and relatable. This show is just getting started, and it’s already one of the greats.

scepticalmarshmallow
June 25, 2021

Yeah, I think I ~am~ good

I found this show entertaining for a while, but I think it’s time to move on and devote my time to shows I enjoy more. I agree that the multiple intros thing is weird and they need better editing. I really liked the original song interludes. Really dislike the name change. It sounds like a self-help show title…

listener_kc
June 22, 2021

“Lovely Alex and hilarious Sarah with the great laugh”

I find this show to be deeply soothing and thoughtful in the very best way. I shared it with my mom and we discuss episodes together now as so many of these movies were huge for both of us. She found the name change discussion so lovely and meaningful for two women with complicated dad feelings. (The title quote is hers). Keep on keeping on ❤️

Andrewfio
June 9, 2021

Love the Show, Want the Full Episode!

I absolutely love this show! I was wondering, though, if anyone else only got a 2 minute snip of the Dazed and Confused episode in their feed? Was this an upload error? Would love to hear the full thing!

Katherine M. D.
June 9, 2021

Empathetic, funny, & thoughtful

A wonderful way to breathe new life into movies I know & love. Sarah & Alex have great chemistry and I appreciate their honest dialogue. This show is a gem. Love the name change and can’t wait to see how the show blossoms from here <3

Julezzzzzz22
June 8, 2021

Name change was a good move

I loved Sarah’s metaphor of the show as a growing plant that needed to be repotted into a bigger pot. I know that talk of dads and masculinity isn’t disappearing, but that the new title better encompasses the huge range of things y’all discuss in the context of these movies. Good on you for being brave enough to make a change! Love the show, excited to see y’all continue to grow.

KMS832
June 7, 2021

They are GOOD

I’ve been listening since the beginning and cried as they discussed the name change. Alex and Sarah have the best conversations and I LOVE the conversation before the episode. It’s like a little table of contents and editors note. I love hearing two friends reflect on their previous conversation and the thoughts they have since. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

sjsbeans
June 6, 2021

Great podcast

Love this podcast. Especially love Sarah Marshall from You’re Wrong About and this one doesn’t disappoint. They changed the name and I think it’s for the best. There is so much more to dissect in film besides the concept of dads. Great selection of movies and great discussion. Also love the third person they usually have on how the LOTR episode had a very big Tolkien fan. One criticism- didn’t talk about the alternative ending to pretty woman. Other than that I love the podcast and they do a great job.

KatieJor
June 4, 2021

Name Change = Huge Bummer

I love this show, but unfortunately I think it’s ending. I loved the format of using films to dissect relationships we have with fathers and the idea of fathers—but now they’re nixing that format and that makes me sad.

hydrochloricLowe
May 28, 2021

Do more Disney!!

Just started listening. I love Sarah in YWB and her unique humor and empathy. Excited for the rebranding, but I hope to still hear your biting critique of movie dads and masculinity! Please tackle more dads from the Disney Renaissance (especially Hunchback and Hercules!)

Hel-raiser
May 27, 2021

Such a smart, funny, insightful show

Love Sarah and Alex; their jokes, banter and laughter create beautiful conversations about often fraught topics. Thank you for this little aural gem in my life!

shakespeareprof
May 14, 2021

Love it!

This is my current favorite Podcast. I love the conversations and the guests and I especially love the movies they choose to watch and talk about. There’s always a dad theme in any movie and it’s really refreshing to dive into all the things I missed on first watching these films. Only thing I wish was that there was a sister podcast called “Because Moms”.

SweetBoiMagic
May 13, 2021

pls

do love story

caropazrivera
May 10, 2021

I love it

It’s amazing

I Love STM
May 5, 2021

Great podcast!

Sarah and Alex are so good together, esp when the subject has such a wide scope. I love all the many ways popular culture reflects the mood of the country and mimics the family dynamic, and these two really cover a lot of ground. Always interesting, always insightful, and always funny.

misssally123
May 4, 2021