When we started KMMA Media, we wanted to support, create, and encorage a certain type of podcast. It took us a bit of thinking, but we have settled on this: Podcasts that encourage curiosity and laughter. We also wanted to write down our ethos… the things that are important to us. This way, if otherContinue reading “Mission / Ethos”
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Getting started.
Once upon a time, a wannabe writer started writing. She liked it, but something was still missing. So, she started copy editing. She really liked that, but there was still something that made her feel not quite complete. So, she started podcasting. That was great! Especially the editing and producing part! Soon she was editingContinue reading “Getting started.”
36. The Mountain Between Us
Join us for a slightly truncated conversation about The Mountain Between Us. Book: Hey look, a perfect man shows off how stellar he is by taking care of an enfeebled woman while grieving for the totally unnecessary death of his wife and there is a lot of snow. Movie: Hey look, two well rounded charactersContinue reading “36. The Mountain Between Us”
0. Introduction
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35. From Lost To Found On The PCT aka Wild
Jennifer and Kaylia discuss Wild (From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail). Join us as we compare it to another White Woman on Walkabout novel and attempt to find the beauty and the flaws in the book and film adaptation. Spoilers: Kaylia hates nature and Jennifer hates when people sexually objectify others! Also,Continue reading “35. From Lost To Found On The PCT aka Wild”
34. Ella Enchanted
Jennifer and Kaylia discuss the 1997 book and 2004 film Ella Enchanted. Will we fall under its spell? Did we need the talking snake? Do the creepy moments outweigh the pure delight? Which curse breaking method was the best? All this plus the obligatory Star Trek reference and a Special Guest gives her take atContinue reading “34. Ella Enchanted”
33. King Solomon’s Mines
Join Kaylia and Matthew as they discuss the racism, classism, misogyny, and homo-eroticism of the 1885 novel and the 2004 miniseries. Yeah, we went full Hallmark channel on this one… and yes, we explain why. Plus the obligatory Star Trek shout out, an overabundance of ambushes, and Chekhov’s gun(shot wound). Enjoy! You might notice thatContinue reading “33. King Solomon’s Mines”
32. Born On The 4th Of July
Jennifer and Kaylia discuss the memoir and award winning film Born On The 4th Of July. This episode is light on jokes and heavy on themes. We talk about toxic masculinity, the acting chops of Tom Cruise, and how we are sort of still living the protests and social upheaval of the 1970s in 2020.Continue reading “32. Born On The 4th Of July”
31. Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins!. Spoiler alert: we both LOVE this movie. And we have complicated feelings about the books. Plus we strive to answer the burning questions: Was Winifred a joke? How many times will Kaylia tell the “cow story”? When is it ok to prank the actors? Just how vain was Mary Poppins? Is it everContinue reading “31. Mary Poppins”
30. Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda aka Love, Simon
Returning special guest Chris and Kaylia discuss the grossness of the added VP character, how the book dealt with race, the double standard of the default position (straight, white), the importance of Leah, “the tumbler,” and how this light fluffy book dealt with some big serious issues in such a delightful realistic way. Hooray forContinue reading “30. Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda aka Love, Simon”
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