Ruining Your Childhood

Kirsten Ellis and Sarah Hanna

Two friends unpack the media you loved as a child and talk about its history and development.

14 Episodes

Tuck Everlasting
2/24/2021
1:08:26
Kirsten and Sarah discuss the wild age difference between Winnie Foster and Jesse Tuck and explore the striking similarities between Tuck Everlasting and Twilight. Content warning: from 44:00 on, we discuss grooming and abuse.
Animaniacs
2/3/2021
47:12
In a short but sweet episode, Sarah and Kirsten talk Steven Spielberg, the Children's Television Act of 1990, and Animaniacs fanfiction. Also discussed is pandemic media and which cereals are the best. Email us at [email protected]!
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Star Wars Extended Universe
1/29/2021
1:06:55
In our final (bonus) episode on the Star Wars universe, Kirsten and Sarah talk Rogue One, the Mandalorian, Solo, and the infamous Star Wars Christmas Special. We ask the important questions, such as: Is Rogue One appropriate for kids? Do droids feel pain? Is Chewie an absentee father? Why was Jefferson Starship in the Christmas Special? Tune in as we attempt to figure it out.
Star Wars Episodes VII-IX
1/27/2021
1:44:23
In our final installment of the Skywalker Saga, Sarah and Kirsten discuss the very recent history of racist fans, disappointing plot lines, and Reylo fanfiction. Please send all complaints, arguments, praise, and Reylo fan art to [email protected] or on Facebook and Twitter!
Star Wars Episodes I-III
1/13/2021
1:21:08
Sarah and Kirsten dive into the Star Wars prequels and discuss bad dialogue, racial stereotypes, and of course Jar Jar Binks. Other topics include: Hayden Christiansen's acting, George Lucas' ex-wife, and the awkward age difference between Padme and Anakin.
Star Wars Episodes IV-VI
1/6/2021
1:09:38
In the inaugural episode of our four-part Star Wars series, Kirsten and Sarah discuss George Lucas' roots as a filmmaker, real life political inspirations for the story, and issues of representation in the original Star Wars trilogy.
Annie
12/28/2020
59:31
Sarah and Kirsten dive deep into the origins of Little Orphan Annie and discuss its transformation into the Broadway musical we know today.
Home Alone
12/14/2020
1:11:36
Sarah and Kirsten discuss the overwhelming suburban whiteness of John Hughes movies and how horrible Kevin's parents are. Sarah defends the forgotten third Home Alone movie.
Santa Claus, Pt. 2
12/7/2020
53:01
In part two of our series on Santa Claus, Kirsten and Sarah discuss how 20th century commercialism plays into our modern understanding of Christmas. Also discussed: Elf on the Shelf, dental hygiene, and Christmas in 2020.
Santa Claus, Pt. 1
11/30/2020
54:38
Kirsten and Sarah discuss the early history of Santa Claus, from Saint Nicholas in 3rd Century Turkey to the first department store Santas in the United States. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Ruining Your Childhood

Kirsten Ellis and Sarah Hanna

14 Episodes

Tuck Everlasting

Animaniacs

Star Wars Extended Universe

Star Wars Episodes VII-IX

Star Wars Episodes I-III

Star Wars Episodes IV-VI

Annie

Home Alone

Santa Claus, Pt. 2

Santa Claus, Pt. 1