May The Sweeps Be With You

While Kelly is away on assignment this week, Susan and Cort dish on recent entertainment news and the start of May Sweeps.

Weeks after premiering, Sinners continúes to do its big thing at the box office.

Susan traveled to Las Vegas and met podcaster Chris of The VHS Strikes Back & Chris and Dave's Reality TV Cast.

Also, it’s the moment that Cort has been waiting for since Beyond The Gates first premiered in February. Family betrayals, mysterious paternity, and a full-scale anniversary party ambush: now that’s how you set up an epic climax.

Original music by Garrett Thompson

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🪐 [00:00] Intro

📰 [02:00] News, Nerds, and Nods

- Shout-out to Ryan Coogler for his badass women cinematographers.

- A “Siri moment” with *The Andromeda Strain* = pure retro AI comedy gold.

- *The Pitt* fandom wants a spin-off already?! Hold your scalpels, people!

- Minecraft movie: Not just for tweens... or is it? Chaos in the theaters and kids throwing popcorn like it’s confetti.

- Coogler + Michael B. Jordan = box office gold again with *Sinners*. $61M and rising, baby!

🎬 [12:00] Film & TV Recommendations

- Cort gushes about *Sinners* and drags her horror-fearing sister along.

- Susan gives love to *The Wedding Banquet* remake in theaters now.

- Kelly goes Dutch with *iHostage* on Netflix (it’s not what you think).

- Plus: *Daredevil: Born Again*, *Havoc* (Netflix), and *The Shrouds*.

📺 [32:00] Beyond the Gates: Soapland Drama

- The soap tea is *scalding*.

- Twins? Maybe. Stolen embryos? Possibly. Leslie’s wigs? Always.

- DNA swaps, shady casinos, and a bottle-hugging ex-wife… we’re hooked.

📚 [33:00] Main Dish: The History of Sitcoms

- Susan discovers CNN’s *History of the Sitcom* (Max), and it’s a nostalgia avalanche.

- Evolution from *I Love Lucy* to *Ted Lasso*.

- Norman Lear = sitcom MVP?

- Can we love *The Cosby Show* but hate Cosby? Yup.

- Who’s the Boss, Growing Pains, Golden Girls, Murphy Brown, and other sitcoms that *raised us*.

- Streaming’s impact, and why *Abbott Elementary* is the chosen one.

👀 [01:13:00] What’s Next?

Next week: *Mr. Robot* rewatch! Get ready for psychological twists, cryptic tech hacks, and hoodie realness. 🖥️

💌 **Got sitcom faves or juicy recs?**

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Original music by Garrett Thompson

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It’s a two-host ride with Susan and Cort this week while Kelly is on assignment. With no adult supervision, things get a little chaotic (in the best way). From cultural commentary and media clapbacks to in-depth TV talk and soap obsession, we’ve got it all. Come for the rants, stay for the joy—and a healthy dose of fun bullshit. Here’s what’s cookin’:

News & Commentary

[00:00:00] – We get real about American international travel vibes, selfish individualism vs. the collective “we”, and the importance of joy in dark times. Plus, Cort drops wisdom about emotional survival online.

Recommendations

[00:05:00] – Mike White’s spicy White Lotus quotes, Coffee Mate conspiracy, and Reality Gays explain edging (we’ll let them handle that one). Plus, a shoutout to the genius White POTUS SNL sketch.

Main Topic: Soaps & Storylines

[00:28:00] – Soap Corner takes center stage as Cort and Susan go deep into Beyond the Gates. We’re talking unhinged villains, legacy casting, wild wig reveals, and shady secrets. Danny’s redemption, Ted’s downfall, and May Sweeps predictions? It’s all here. Plus, a side of General Hospital nostalgia and a dash of Midnight Mass appreciation.

Coming Next Week

[01:02:00] – Maybe we’ll (finally) get into Midnight Mass when Kelly’s back. Expect more resurrection, repentance, and maybe a haunted White Lotus pitch?

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Original music by Garrett Thompson

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Geek on!