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Taking TV Too Seriously
Have you ever been told you take TV shows and movies way too seriously? Join hosts Micky (he/him) and Michelle (she/they) in Taking TV Too Seriously every two weeks as they take a dive deep into the media of their childhoods and beyond. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s serious, and sometimes they tell you what characters should’ve been queer and which of your favorite children’s movies were racist all along. For business inquiries and fan rants, please email takingtvtooseriously@gmail.com. In between episodes, find them on Instagram @takingtvtooseriously.
Episodes
41 episodes
It's a Body Swap, but for Sisterhood!
When the world is on fire, sometimes you take a break from podcasting, while other times you make wishes on shooting stars to swap lives with your sister - because she's gotta have it better than you, right? In this episode, we discuss Wish Upo...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:08:46
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Bring It On Watch Along
WEEEEE'RE BACK! Did you miss us like we missed you? Listen, life be life-ing, so we're watching one of our go-to comfort movies, Bring It On (2000). Grab some popcorn or some pom-poms, queue up this classic, and watch along with us.This...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:46:13
How Come-Out Culture Almost Crucified the Cast of Heartstopper
Closing out the year, we're talking about the hit Netflix series, Heartstopper (2022 -), a wholesome show with a surprisingly toxic fandom! In this episode, we discuss the pitfalls of representation discourse, parasocial relationships, ident...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:16:33
Two Girls in Love Invented Romance
Today, we're talking about the tongue-twister, The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995) - try saying that five times fast! In addition to waxing poetic about lesbian love scenes and the sweetness of first loves, we discuss t...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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54:03
Recs & Anti-recs
Happy National Coming Out Day! Or, alternatively, Happy Do What's Right for You Day! Whether you're out and proud, semi-out or not at all, questioning or still coming to terms with what terms you even like, you matter and we're glad you're h...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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57:29
Erotic Painting with Better Than Chocolate
[Content warning: discussions of transphobic violence.]Today's topic is the underrated gem, Better Than Chocolate (1999), a movie infamous for one of the most iconic erotic painting scenes we've ever seen (seriously, Google it) - b...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:03:25
My Beautiful Laundrette: We Think We Liked It?
Ever wanted to see a British gay interracial romance in a laundrette with a young Daniel Day-Lewis? Look no further than the weirdly slow-paced yet sometimes hot and compelling film, My Beautiful Laundrette (1985). Stretching what's acceptab...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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58:34
Envisioning a Queer Utopia with Schitt's Creek
Today's episode is centered on one of our favorite sitcoms, Schitt's Creek (2015 - 2020). Listen in as we talk about mouth acting, an almost polyamorous plot, the importance of aesthetics, beards (the ones that grow outta your face), and the...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:00:10
Bend It Like Beckham Shoulda Been Gay(er)
Today, we're discussing one of our favorite lesbian rom-coms, Bend It Like Beckham (2002). ...okay, maybe it's not canon, but isn't it? In this episode, we get into misleading advertisements, the Spice Girls, Keira Knightley causing many gay...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:02:28
But I'm a Cheerleader: the Best Satire Known to Gay
Today, we're talking about the best satire known to gay, But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), a film chock full of camp aesthetics, in-jokes, and one of the best love stories ever filmed. Listen in as we discuss objectification vs attraction, bigot...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:00:00
Our Fave Queer & Trans Characters Pt. 2
[TW: gun violence & death] In this episode, we continue discussing our fave QTs on TV. Stay tuned for laments about wrongful character deaths, gender expression vs. identity, writing with intention, and more!This episode was ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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49:17
Our Fave Queer & Trans Characters Pt. 1
Today, we're talking about our favorite QTs on film & TV - some of them, anyway! Split into two parts for your convenience (and ours) because when it comes to our faves, we need more time to appreciate 'em, y'know? In this episode, we ge...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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59:46
I Can't Think Straight (and Neither Can You)
Today, we're taking a look at I Can't Think Straight (2008), a stand-out in the lesbian film canon for its cultural specificity and, lezbi honest, its punny title. In this episode, we talk about the mislabeling of romantic dramas as rom-coms...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:06:55
The Watermelon Woman: Creating Our Own History
Today, we're reviewing one of the staples of New Queer Cinema, The Watermelon Woman (1995). Listen in as we get into the rarely-seen Black lesbian gaze, DIY indie aesthetics, Pauli Murray, racist bingo, the quest for identity and community, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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59:12
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the Quintessential Cult Classic
When you hear "cult classic," do you think "Rocky Horror Picture Show"? Same! Time warp with us back to 1975 when the queers birthed cosplay and showed everyone how to do fandom right. In this episode, we talk about the sexual revolution, '7...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:05:20
Bring Back Noah's Arc
Today, we're revisiting the unfairly short-lived TV series, Noah's Arc (2005 - 2006), and its spin-off films, Jumping the Broom (2008) and The 'Rona Chronicles (2020). Listen in as we discuss living for the drama, ethical nonmonogamy, male f...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:05:56
D.E.B.S: Lesbians Deserve Spy Parodies, Too
In this episode, we're watching D.E.B.S. (2003). Who said spy parodies are just for straight people? Join us as we discuss how this movie holds up as "camp", the Token Black Friend, cheesy special effects, and why queer people are allo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:01:47
Moonlight Is a Masterpiece
In this episode, we take a look at Moonlight (2016). Stay tuned as we get into the consequences of bad graphic design, Black trauma porn, waking up and choosing violence, Black masculinity, intimacy, and more! [Trigger warning for discussion...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:02:36
In Praise of Pariah
In this episode, we're breaking out the tissues to discuss Pariah (2011), the pinnacle of coming out narratives, and a masterclass in writing and character development. This queer classic deserves all the praise, all the (belated) awards...a...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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56:51
A Crash Course in LGBT Film History
We're back for season 3! And today we're taking a deep dive into LGBT film history. Using The Celluloid Closet (1995) and Disclosure: Trans Lives On Screen (2020) as reference points, we get into the Hays Code, a timeline of queer tropes, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:01:00
The Wiz AKA the Unofficial Black Holiday Movie (BONUS!)
Whether your family threw this on every holiday after Labor Day or you're viewing it for the first time, The Wiz (1978) is worth revisiting. Closing out the year, we ease on down memory lane and discuss the nature of a...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:09:04
Be Your Own Dreamgirls
In this episode, we're joined by a special guest, Jelani (they/them), to review Dreamgirls (2006). Listen in as we go in on what qualifies as a Black classic, the unforgettable soundtrack, why this movie "isn't" about the Supremes, and so mu...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:25:07
Musical TV Medley
In this episode, we're reviewing several musical TV episodes from the series Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, Community, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Flash, and Daria. Should these episodes have happened? Debatable. Are we glad they did? Also debatable. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:03:50
The Best Cinderella: Brandy or Bust
In this episode, we reminisce and honor the best Cinderella film ever produced, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (1997). Disney and them still won't release a Brandy-as-Cinderella Barbie doll, and the official soundtrack is locked in a v...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:08:25
Chicago: Misandry Set to Music
Looking back at the classic film, Chicago (2002), we discuss crime as entertainment, fame and the culture of celebrity, and the racist history of clowns (it makes sense in context, trust). If you like misandry set to music, or hate when peop...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:04:06