Welcome to Geek Girl Soup! This week, Susan, Kelly, and Cort take a deep dive into award season, a nostalgic yet cringeworthy revisit of the Rush Hour franchise, and our latest TV obsessions (Severance and Paradise).

🏆 Award Season Rundown

We break down the winners from the DGA, PGA, and Critics Choice Awards—shouting out our faves (Shogun! Ripley! Baby Reindeer! Hacks!) and side-eyeing some snubs.

🎬 Rush Hour Rewatch

In a fit of nostalgia, we revisited the Rush Hour trilogy, and… oof. We discuss what holds up, what really doesn’t, and whether a Rush Hour 4 can (or should) happen. Spoiler: we have thoughts.

📺 Severance & Paradise

In this week’s TV corner:

Severance Season 2, Episode 4: “Woe’s Hollow” – Betrayals, campfire revelations, and consent issues that made us all say, “Wait… what?”

Paradise Season 1, Episode 4 – Halfway through the season, and we are obsessed. Is there another underground city? Who can we trust? And how much do we love Billy? (Answer: A lot.)

⏳ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome! Marshmallows for team players, coffee for closers, and what’s on the menu today.

01:00 – Award Season Rundown 🏆 (DGA, PGA, Critics Choice highlights & reactions)

07:00 – Recommendations Corner 🍿 (Expats, Heart Eyes, Apple Cider Vinegar, and more!)

14:00 – What’s New in Theaters & Streaming 🎬 (Captain America: Brave New World, The Gorge, White Lotus S3, and more!)

18:00 – Rush Hour Rewatch: Nostalgia vs. Cringe 🚔 (Buddy cop fun or a problematic mess?)

29:00 – Severance S2E4 “Woe’s Hollow” 🔥 (Betrayals, drones, and ethical nightmares) SPOILERS

46:00 – Paradise S1E4 🌍 (Secret cities, shocking deaths, and WHO can we trust?) SPOILERS

57:00 – Wrapping up & what’s next! (White Lotus, upcoming guest Maria Semander, and more!)

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Love is in the air… or at least on our screens! (But really?) This week, we take a deep dive into the world of Turkish dramas, where romance meets melodrama in the most extravagant way possible. But before we get there, we’re serving up our usual mix of news, recommendations, and pop culture chatter. (See not just a few of our recommendations below.)

From Sundance film discoveries to Beyoncé making Grammy history, there’s plenty to discuss. And, of course, we had to dissect Lovers Anonymous—and why it didn’t quite steal our hearts.

Plus, we close out with a recap of Severance Season 2, Episode 3, and a sneak peek at next week’s episode. (Not the next episode of Severance. The next episode of Geek Girl Soup!)

So grab some Turkish delight (or maybe just a strong cup of coffee) and settle in for another fun episode of Geek Girl Soup!

Timestamps & Segment Breakdown

• [00:00:00] Intro – We kick things off with our usual silliness and joke that you won’t get unless you’ve seen Severance s2 e3. (Actually, the only one of us who got it was the one who told the “joke”! By the way, no Severance spoilers until the very end.)
• [00:02:00] News & Pop Culture – Covering everything from political protests to Sundance’s best documentaries, the Grammys’ big wins, and upcoming releases like Beyond the Gates. (Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Doechii!)
• [00:18:30] Recommendations – From must-watch Sundance films to Mo Season 2, Black Snow, and Paradise, we’ve got your watchlist covered. (Oh, the list is soooo long! Just like this episode!)
• [00:36:00] Turkish Film/TV Discussion – The main event! We explore the structure of Turkish dramas, their rise in global popularity, and how they differ from American soaps. (They are just a bit like telenovelas, however!)
• [00:52:00] Lovers Anonymous Review – Why this Netflix rom-com didn’t quite hit the mark for us. (We do love Turkish film/tv in general, though!)
• [00:55:30] Turkish Recommendations from Cort – If Lovers Anonymous didn’t do it for you, here are some better options! (Again, the list is looooong. Cort does know her Turkish tv!)
• [01:10:00] Next Week Preview – Next week is Rush Hour 1, 2, and 3, all on Netflix. (Apparently, this movie franchise has had massive viewership recently. So, we’re jumping on the bandwagon!)
• [01:15:00] Severance Season 2, Episode 3 Recap – We break down the latest developments in the mind-bending Apple TV+ series. (Y’all know that we share SPOILERS!)

Here are just a few of our recommendations for this week. (I wrote them down so you don’t have to. You’ve got a cat on your lap right now, don’t you?!)

FROM SUNDANCE (Since these were just at Sundance, you probably won’t see them for a while. So, be on the lookout!)

• Andre is an Idiot
• Prime Minister
• How to Build a Library
• Seeds
• Atropia
• Didn’t Die

OTHERS

• Ladies and Gentlemen: 50 Years of SNL Music
• Companion
• Paradise (We cannot recommend this Hulu enough. Do NOT read anything about it. Just watch. Please.)

TURKISH DRAMAS

• Yakamoz S-245 (“Spin-off”/companion to the fabulous Into the Night, both on Netflix)
• Cesur ve Guzel
• In Good Hands (parts 1 and 2) on Netflix
• Graveyard

RANDOM

Jahanne Sacreblu (directed by Camila Aurora) —

Welcome to Geek Girl Soup, where Susan, Kelly, and Cort dive deep into a devilishly good episode! In this our 666th episode, we’re discussing movies and tv shows that feature Lucifer himself.

🔮 What’s Inside This Episode?

📽️ Oscars Chat: Snubs, surprises, and why didn’t Reznor and Ross make the cut.

😈 Hell on Earth: Shows, movies, and pop culture moments that bring the devil to life.

🌨️ Houston Snow Day: A rare winter wonderland visit and why we made the most of it.

🖥️ Streaming Spotlight: From Angel Heart and The Prophecy to Superstition and Lucifer, our favorite devilish binges.

🎬 New Movie Hype: Mickey 17 and Presence—what’s worth seeing?

💡 Episode Highlights:

• 00:05:00 - Was this the week from hell? Gulf renaming, politics, and maps we’re not updating.
• 00:23:00 - Oscar snubs and surprises—did your favorites make the cut?
• 00:38:00 - Film/TV deep dive: Who’s the best devil—Lucifer Morningstar or Needful Things’ Leland Gaunt?
• 01:02:00 - Recommendations: What we’re watching, reading, and enjoying.

📢 Got your own picks for devilish media? Email us at geekgirlsoup@gmail.com or share your thoughts in our Facebook group.

List of 2025 nominees and where to watch:

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Susan, Kelly, and Cort are back, diving deep into the thrilling mysteries of Silo Season 2 and teasing out the twists of Severance Season 2’s premiere. From shocking revelations and wild fan theories to pondering just what the algorithm might be hiding, we break it all down (spoilers included!).

Of course, it wouldn’t be Geek Girl Soup without detours into pop culture gems like the Barbie Aaliyah doll, Netflix’s Back in Action, and the generational quirks of slang (are we raw dogging this Sunday morning? 🤔). Plus, we share some killer recommendations for your watchlist this week and speculate on where Silo and Severance might take us next.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & Pop Culture Chat: The “raw dogging” phenomenon, Barbie’s Aaliyah doll, and Gen Z slang.

12:00 – Silo Season 2: Bernard’s secrets, Jimmy’s past, and THAT post-credit scene.

50:00 – What powers the Silo? Plus, wild Season 3 predictions.

1:16:00 – Severance Season 2 Premiere: Who’s back at Lumen, and what’s up with Heli?

This week’s recs:

Back in Action (Netflix)

Wolf Man (in theaters)

Prime Target (Apple TV)

The Night Agent Season 2 (Netflix)

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In our latest Hidden Gems exploration, the Geek Girl Soup team delves into apocalypse-themed films (and TV)—lesser-known or long-forgotten films and series focusing on the apocalypse. We discuss hard-hitting oldies, such as “Testament” and “The Day After,” peak-80s “Night of the Comet,” and new films such as “Once Upon a Time in the Apocalypse” and “Pulse.” We share the latest entertainment news, a few recommendations, a preview of next week’s episode (hello, Silo!), and a few essential tips for surviving the apocalypse.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Episode Intro

[00:01:00] 80s Classics & Nostalgia

[00:02:00] News: Wildfires in Los Angeles, insurance struggles, and celebrity reactions.

[00:16:24] Recommendations

[00:17:00] Modern Apocalyptic Indie Films, such as “Once Upon a Time in the Apocalypse” and “After the End.”

[00:19:18] Zombie Subgenre, such as “The Night Eats the World” and the cultural fascination with the undead in apocalypse storytelling.

[00:28:50] Comparing Perspectives: Contrasts between UK and US takes on apocalyptic cinema, with mentions of “Threads,” “The Day After,” and “Testament.”

[00:46:00] Practical Survival Skills: A light-hearted discussion about necessary apocalypse skills: firing weapons, riding motorcycles, and navigating without tech.

[01:03:00] Upcoming Apocalyptic Media: Hype around upcoming media, including sequels to “Greenland” and speculative projects like “The Day After Tomorrow 2.”

[01:05:51] Silo Teaser & Sign-Off

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🎉 Welcome to Geek Girl Soup, where Susan, Kelly, and Cort dive headfirst into the glitz, glamour, and gossip of the 2025 Golden Globes! Awards season is officially here, and we’re recapping it all: the wins, the losses, the speeches, and, of course, the red carpet fashion hits and misses.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

[00:00] Kicking off awards season and gearing up for the Soupies!

[00:10] Zendaya’s engagement, Presidential Medal of Freedom winners, and breaking news updates (Enron is back?!)

[00:30] A deep dive into red carpet fashion: from Zendaya’s rust gown perfection to Morris Chestnut’s bold orange suit—who nailed it and who failed it?

[00:50] The standout Golden Globes speeches, from Demi Moore’s emotional moment to Colin Farrell’s craft services shout-out.

[01:10] Why “Shogun” ruled the night with multiple wins and how Emilia Pérez surprised us all in the comedy category.

[01:20] What to watch before next week’s episode.

🎥 Behind the Scenes Drama:

• The controversial Baby Reindeer win over The Penguin—do you agree?
• Mispronunciations and fun facts gone wrong during the broadcast.
• Netflix vs. Hulu: which streaming service celebrated its wins the fastest?

💬 Have thoughts on the winners or favorite moments from the show? Hit us up at geekgirlsoup@gmail.com or find us on BlueSky, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook. Let’s geek out together!

Stay tuned for next week’s episode as we tackle the Hidden Gems: Apocalypse Edition—just in time for the real-world drama of inauguration season. 🌍

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Happy New Year from Geek Girl Soup! Join Susan, Kelly, and Cort as we kick off 2025 with a nostalgic dive into movies, resolutions, and the best (and worst) of what we’ve been watching.

Here’s what we geeked out about this week:

• 🌀 The Poseidon Adventure and its disaster-movie legacy
• 🍿 Revisiting classics like When Harry Met Sally, Trading Places, and The Apartment
• 💀 A bittersweet New Year’s Eve episode from Natasha Rothwell’s How to Die Alone
• 🎬 Nostalgia with Ghostbusters and Dead Calm
• 📚 Reading goals and library love – Cort’s aiming for 150 books this year!
• ✏️ Setting intentions, Duolingo streaks, and random worms (yes, worms!)

💡 Geeky highlights:

• Updates on Wicked’s box office domination
• The latest Golden Globes buzz and prep
• A touch of smut in your reading list (we said it!)

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro and New Year’s vibes
• 10:00 Movie nostalgia: Poseidon Adventure and When Harry Met Sally
• 25:00 Recommendations: How to Die Alone and Concrete Utopia
• 30:00 Resolutions, reading goals, and learning languages

Let’s celebrate another year of geekdom together. Tune in, laugh with us, and don’t forget to geek on!

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Pack your bags (and double-check your boarding pass) because Susan and Cort are wrapping up their New Zealand adventure in this episode of Geek Girl Soup! From last-minute museum visits to Uber drivers with surprising political questions, we share the highs, lows, and in-betweens of travel life.

We’re talking Kiwi hospitality, cultural experiences, and even the struggle of hauling heavy luggage uphill. Plus, TSA tales, airport lounge snacks, and the importance of AirPods placement in your carry-on. Trust us, you’ll feel like you’re in the middle seat with us!

Highlights:

• [00:02:00] Cort’s Uber ride and Kiwi hospitality 101.
• [00:09:00] Susan’s museum adventure, complete with a vampire exhibit and cultural performances.
• [00:24:00] The art of navigating New Zealand’s airport lines—and why Express Check-In is a lifesaver.
• [00:33:00] Long-haul flight survival tips, from snacks to sleep masks.
• [00:49:00] Coming home: DFW’s labyrinth and Susan’s COVID surprise.

Join us as we relive the trip’s most memorable moments, laugh through the lessons learned, and dream about our next big adventure (with fewer hills this time).

🎧 Listen now and share your favorite travel tales with us!