Episode 8: Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia

We can't believe you're still listening to the podcast! This episode wraps up the era of Barbie movies we watched as children - from now on, we venture into the unknown. This classic tale of magic and romance dares to remind us that if you have a lot of kids, some of them are bound to be duds. Join us for a deep dive into Greek pop icons, himbo appreciation, and far more interesting headcanons about our cast of characters. Featuring old-timey drug dealers, too many children to remember, and a kingdom with a suspicious lack of eligible men. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-like-you/support

Dear Yellow Legal Pad:  In this week's installment of Girls Like You, the multiverse theorizing comes full circle for your favorite girls in the garage in front of a crowd of thousands. We learn that, in fact, Barbie and her friends do wash their clothes. Featuring inadequate teachers, faceless extras, and one creepy boy who was obviously the love interest. Girl hugs, nice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-like-you/support

It's time to put down Bridgerton and pick up Bibbleton! Join us this week for a deep dive (literally) into Barbie Mermaidia, the best Fairytopia movie. Stop wondering why people are so against you and realize that dolphins are basically giant necks. Featuring forbidden foods, old people video calls, and a cabal of weird little side characters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-like-you/support

Fly away to the Cloud Kingdom, a place of beauty, light, and undefined rules for magic. Join our hosts as we dive into Barbie's attempted murder and ogre representation on the silver screen. Featuring troll harems, creepy polar bears, and a theme song by Oscar-winner Brie Larson. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-like-you/support

First in the Fairytopia saga, this movie put us on the edge of our seats with high stakes and frightening sidekicks. Listen as our hosts divide on the morality of Bibble and the attractiveness of Prince Nalu. Featuring guardian lessons, evil cacti, and happy trolls that made us unhappy.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-like-you/support

Snaps to Barbie movies! This may in fact be the best Barbie movie of all time. Join us as we embark on a feminist discussion of Barbie movies as a whole, plan a stage musical, and Gelsey advocates for both adultery and child marriage. Featuring first world problems, bizarre dog stereotypes, and the true protagonist - Preminger. How can you refuse (Reprise)? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-like-you/support

Who's the real Black Swan? Do things get physical in the London Symphony Orchestra? Is Barbie full of it? How does Daniel feel about being in love with a bird-woman? Find out in this installment of Girls Like you as we dive into 2004 Barbie of Swan Lake. Featuring 90s comedy stars, sexy skunks, and a well meaning troll. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-like-you/support

Do you want to hear the story of a girl whose painting saved her life? If so, don't watch this movie.  Join Barbie in a swashbuckling adventure and attempt to solve some mysteries, including: What did they do with Kelly? Will the Baker's buns ever not get knocked over? What is King Wilhelm's plan? Featuring the grossest looking animals, too many tunnels, and HAIR DOESN'T WORK LIKE THAT.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-like-you/support

Happy Saturnalia Barbie! Join us as we journey into the mythical and 2-Dimensional land of Parthenia in her FIRST EVER 'cough cough second' MOVIE. Call Tim Curry because it's going to be an interesting ride. Featuring cinnamon roll hair, hunky utensils, and Barbie as The Chosen One. (BTW, this comes out on Lily's 20th birthday so her statements regarding her age in this episode are patently untrue). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-like-you/support

Barbie's first movie? Or pure Mattel propaganda? You decide as we dive into this 1987 2 part TV movie SENSATION. Featuring time travel theories, autocracies, WHAM! hair, and the Barbie multiverse. Note: our email is actually [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-like-you/support