The Madames Podcast

In their unexpected final episode, the Madames, Kris & Amy, give thanks to all those who supported their podcasting journey.  The Madames episode archive will be available through the end of the year. 

To continue Monster Month, The Madames are discussing the second of a two-part series on Jurassic Park, released in 1993. They chat about the following:   The lovely relationship between Alan & Ellie How Jeff Goldblum managed to make Ian Malcolm charming Feminist victories for Ellie & Lex The hubris of John Hammond   Jurassic Park is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Samuel L. Jackson, Wayne Knight, Richard Attenborough, Ariana Richards, and Joseph Mazello. This episode is also available on our website.

To kick off Monster Month, The Madames are discussing the first of a two-part series on Jurassic Park, released in 1993. They chat about the following:   What makes Jurassic Park such a true classic film Why there never should’ve been a sequel The movie’s many parallels to Jaws Kris’s general love for Steven Spielberg    Jurassic Park is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Samuel L. Jackson, Wayne Knight, Richard Attenborough, Ariana Richards, and Joseph Mazello.   This episode is also available on our website.

To finish off Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing Hocus Pocus 2, released on Disney+ in October 2022. And they have nothing but praise for all the wonderful aspects of this movie:   Genuine, seamless diversity & representation A tight, hilarious script that improves upon the original movie The beautiful stories of sisterhood & women’s empowerment Kids we’re rooting for all the way   Hocus Pocus 2 is directed by Anne Fletcher and stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Doug Jones, Sam Richardson, Tony Hale, Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Lilia Buckingham, and Froy Gutierrez.    Social media can get glitchy. So to ensure you can always stay in touch with us even if Twitter or Instagram goes haywire, join our email list.    Donate to or share Kris’s GoFundMe campaign here.   Get a 15-day free trial of Backblaze: https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup.html#af9xp9   This episode is also available on our website.   We always want to hear YOUR thoughts on the movies we cover, so email us at [email protected] if you have THINGS TO SAY.   Or come chat with us on social media @TheMadamesPod   Twitter      Instagram   Ways to Support the Show: Tell your friends to check us out wherever they get their podcasts Leave us a 5-star rating & review on iTunes SUBSCRIBE!!!   Want access to VIP content? Head over to our Patreon to unlock more episodes & goodies.

As part of Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames continue their discussion of Psycho, released in 1960. And there’s plenty more to talk about in Part 2:   2022 perspectives on the characters vs. the attitudes of the 1960 audience The feminist icon that is Marion Crane Norman’s pathology brought to life by the brilliant Anthony Perkins Kris’s general thirst for Sam Loomis   Psycho is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin, & Martin Balsam.   Social media can get glitchy. So to ensure you can always stay in touch with us even if Twitter or Instagram goes haywire, join our email list.    Donate to or share Kris’s GoFundMe campaign here.   Scary Savannah & Beyond   Get a 15-day free trial of Backblaze: https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup.html#af9xp9   This episode is also available on our website.   We always want to hear YOUR thoughts on the movies we cover, so email us at [email protected] if you have THINGS TO SAY.   Or come chat with us on social media @TheMadamesPod   Twitter      Instagram   Ways to Support the Show: Tell your friends to check us out wherever they get their podcasts Leave us a 5-star rating & review on iTunes SUBSCRIBE!!!   Want access to VIP content? Head over to our Patreon to unlock more episodes & goodies.  

Kris & Amy share a preview of this month’s Patreon content.    At the $5 level, this month’s Gump Files episode is a fun look at the history of Halloween.   At the $10 level, this month’s installment of Tea with the Madames includes topics like Margot Robbie’s Barbie confusion, the new Jeffrey Dahmer series, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.    And for $2/month you’ll get a one-time bonus episode where The Madames chat about their favorite movies.    BECOME A PATRON here for access to these eps & more! 

To continue Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing Psycho, released in 1960. There’s so much to say that they have to do it in two parts, with Part 1 covering a number of fascinating topics:   How Psycho changed the way people watched movies The ridiculousness of the old Hays Code Ed Gein’s ghoulish inspirations for Norman Bates What audiences must have thought of this shocking film in 1960   Psycho is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles,  John Gavin, & Martin Balsam.   Information on the Hays Code courtesy of Cold Crash Pictures on Tumblr.   Social media can get glitchy. So to ensure you can always stay in touch with us even if Twitter or Instagram goes haywire, join our email list.    Donate to or share Kris’s GoFundMe campaign here.   Haven’t Scene It Podcast   This episode is also available on our website.   We always want to hear YOUR thoughts on the movies we cover, so email us at [email protected] if you have THINGS TO SAY.   Or come chat with us on social media @TheMadamesPod   Twitter      Instagram   Ways to Support the Show: Tell your friends to check us out wherever they get their podcasts Leave us a 5-star rating & review on iTunes SUBSCRIBE!!!   Want access to VIP content? Head over to our Patreon to unlock more episodes & goodies.

To continue Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing Halloween, released in 1978. And they have a lot to discuss when it comes to this horror classic: The incredible heroine that is Laurie Strode John Carpenter’s feminist sensibilities The nature of Michael Myers Teenage shenanigans in the 1970s Halloween is directed by John Carpenter & stars Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Keyes, PJ Soles, Charles Cyphers, & Nick Castle. Social media can get glitchy. So to ensure you can always stay in touch with us even if Twitter or Instagram goes haywire, join our email list.  Donate to or share Kris’s GoFundMe campaign here. Eye for an Eye Podcast Get a 15-day free trial of Backblaze: https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup.html#af9xp9 This episode is also available on our website. We always want to hear YOUR thoughts on the movies we cover, so email us at [email protected] if you have THINGS TO SAY. Or come chat with us on social media @TheMadamesPod Twitter      Instagram Ways to Support the Show: Tell your friends to check us out wherever they get their podcasts Leave us a 5-star rating & review on iTunes SUBSCRIBE!!! Want access to VIP content? Head over to our Patreon to unlock more episodes & goodies.

To kick off Fraidy Amy Month, The Madames are discussing the Hocus Pocus, released in 1993. And there’s plenty to discuss for this cult classic: The real Salem witch trials An ensemble performance for the ages Kids we actually like The genuine feel of New England in the fall Hocus Pocus is directed by Kenny Ortega & stars Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker.  Social media can get glitchy. So to ensure you can always stay in touch with us even if Twitter or Instagram goes haywire, join our email list.  Donate to or share Kris’s GoFundMe campaign here. Get a 15-day free trial of Backblaze: https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup.html#af9xp9 This episode is also available on our website. We always want to hear YOUR thoughts on the movies we cover, so email us at [email protected] if you have THINGS TO SAY. Or come chat with us on social media @TheMadamesPod Twitter      Instagram Ways to Support the Show: Tell your friends to check us out wherever they get their podcasts Leave us a 5-star rating & review on iTunes SUBSCRIBE!!! Want access to VIP content? Head over to our Patreon to unlock more episodes & goodies.

To end Back to School Month, The Madames are discussing 10 Things I Hate About You, released in 1999. Kris & Amy cover a number of topics: The millennial teen comedy phase in Hollywood Cultural context of the 1990s Misogyny & devotion to source material The 90s palooza that is the cast of this film 10 Things I Hate About You is directed by Gil Junger and stars Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Larissa Oleynik, Andrew Keegan, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larry Miller, Gabrielle Union, and David Krumholz. Social media can get glitchy. So to ensure you can always stay in touch with us even if Twitter or Instagram goes haywire, join our email list.  Donate to or share Kris’s GoFundMe campaign here. Military members, get your absentee ballots here.  Get a 15-day free trial of Backblaze: https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup.html#af9xp9 This episode is also available on our website. We always want to hear YOUR thoughts on the movies we cover, so email us at [email protected] if you have THINGS TO SAY. Or come chat with us on social media @TheMadamesPod Twitter      Instagram Ways to Support the Show: Tell your friends to check us out wherever they get their podcasts Leave us a 5-star rating & review on iTunes SUBSCRIBE!!! Want access to VIP content? Head over to our Patreon to unlock more episodes & goodies.