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By: Zach Mellen and Sloane Steel

Mummy Dearest unwraps obscure pop culture moments from the 90's, 2000's, and today. 

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The Hills Have Eyes (Justice for Vinessa Shaw's Yabos!)
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This week Zach and Sloane unwrap the feel good family vacation flick "The Hills Have Eyes"! They discuss inbred freaks, anti-American sentiments surrounding the film, and of course, Allison's yabos from "Hocus Pocus"! All that and so much more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast!

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Gothika (Justice for John Carroll Lynch!)
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10/08/2026

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we unwrap 2003's supernatural mental hospital serial killer thriller Gothika! It is a completely non-sensical, terrible movie stuffed with every single 2000's scary movie trope. Obviously the conversation veers wildly from the movie to such topics as: Catherine Zeta-Jones's hotness, Bonnie Blue Lipsmackers, Teresa Guidice's daughter's fentanyl airport meltdown, and so much more! 

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House on Haunted Hill (Justice for Chris Kattan!)
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09/30/2026

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We're back! And spookier than ever! To kick off this Halloween season we're discussing 1999's "House on Haunted Hill". Zach of course shares his review of a recent meal (duck papardelle), Sloane's pet interrupts them 900 times, and both hosts wonder what it would be like to touch Famke Janssen's silk negligee clad body. 

All that and so much more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest! 

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Justice for Lucy Liu!)
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08/04/2026

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This week we are unwrapping the not timely and not classic "Devil Wears Prada 2". Zach has watched this movie twice in one week. Is he going through a mental health crisis? Yes, of course. Sloane watched this movie once and vows to never watch it again. Chock full of member berries, shoehorned cameos and a wild looking Justin Theroux, this film delivers almost none of the delightful pleasures of the first film. But you know what? Get that coin, ladies! I'm sure Annie, Emily, and Meryl got paid out the wazoo for this...


The Odyssey (Justice for Leonardo DiCaprio Who Wasn't Cast in This Film!)
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07/22/2026

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And we're baaaaaack! We're coming at you with almost an entire hour dedicated to "The Odyssey" and nothing BUT "The Odyssey"! We did it, Joe! We stayed on topic AND released a free episode! 

Did we check if our mics were properly connected before our glorious return to free podcasting? Of course not! The sound is terrible but the content is there! Will we get better next time? Almost certainly not!

Many spoilers in the episode but it's kind of like...the most famous story ever so if you d...


The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2 (It's Draining Men!)
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01/17/2026

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We're into the second hour of our shift at the Pitt and things are ramping up! This week's episode brought us gas station boner pills, a very juicy belly draining scene, hints of a romance between Dr. Robby and a gorgeous nurse, and of course, Dr. Robby cradling an infant which made ovaries across the world explode. How will Dr. Robby navigate a budding romance on top of what's sure to be a will they/ won't they storyline with Dr. Al-Hashimi? We have no choice but to stay tuned! All that and so...


The Pitt Season 2 Episode 1 (Justice for Dr. Robby's Hoodie!)
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01/09/2026

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we've got 100cc's of tender hearted, emotionally captivating, gory medical drama courtesy of HBO's "The Pitt"! It's the season 2 premiere and we're back at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center where the delicious Doctor Michael "Robby" Robinavitch and his rag tag crew of medical professionals patch up the broken citizens of the 'Burg. There's blood, there's guts, there's deaf women, there's abandoned babies, and of course, Dr. Robby's hoodie. It's shaping up to be another exciting shift over at the Pitt. Enjoy this week's episode and come back same...


Misery (Justice for Kathy Bates!)
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12/12/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we're unwrapping the dripping wet sensual author thriller: "Misery"! We loved watching the hottie with a body, Kathy Bates, slink around her sumptuously decorated love nest / prison with the timelessly gorgeous James Caan. The chemistry between these two was off the charts. We haven't seen a "will they / won't they" like this in a long time. Bonus points to the filmmakers for finding and casting an actual pig named Misery! We love to see a woman pig getting her flowers like that! As usual we also talk...


Dangerous Liaisons (Justice for Glenn Close!)
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12/01/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we're unwrapping 1988's gorgeously frothy deliciously camp period masterpiece: "Dangerous Liaisons"! This movie has everything from Glenn Close's powdered breasts to John Malkovich's rotting teeth. It's got style, it's got flair, it's got wigs, it's got Uma Thurman topless...it truly has it all. As always we delve into side topics like hit men for dogs, sea warts, spina bifida on a pirate ship, and Rachel Zoe's never evolving style. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast!

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The Crucible (Justice for Liar Girls!)
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11/21/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we're unwrapping 1996's Puritanical liar girl rom-com "The Crucible"! We discuss everything from getting water sign revenge on those who have wronged us to getting drunk at a Chinese family reunion! We also discuss the film, but like, you know, briefly. The AI component of our podcast that we cannot turn off recommended we name this episode "Uncle Zach's Tickle Tales" and just wait til you find out why! Zach also calls Daniel Day-Lewis one to watch, a true star on the rise. We can't wait to...


Frankenstein (Justice for The Creature!)
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11/10/2025

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Guess who's back? Back again? Zach and Sloane. Tell a friend. 

That's right you little freaks, we're back and better than ever because we are super charged with the erotic Freudian energy of Guillermo Del Toro's monster masterpiece "Frankenstein". 

What better way to welcome ourselves back to business than with a steampunk coded gothic horror tale featuring everyone's favorite long boi Jacob Elordi. The sensual tension between Jacob and Oscar Isaac was almost as compelling as the sensual tension between Christoph Waltz and his golden shoes. 

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The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 8, The Finale (Justice for Bertha Russell Again!)
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08/11/2025

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"Take a bow, the night is over, this masquerade is getting older, the lights are low, the curtains down..." 

Well, thats a wrap for season 3 of The Gilded Age. Thank you all so much for joining us on this ride. We hope you'll stay with us while we continue to be completely deranged and sentimental while discussing horny period drama moments. Here's one Gilded episode until next time.

"...this show is over, say goodbye"

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The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 7 (Justice for Bertha Russell!)
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08/04/2025

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Julian Fellowes... you sick son of a bitch, we love you so much. Wow another week, another audible reaction from the viewers of this low stakes but also now high stakes period drama. From a team of zany servants solving a mystery to a murder attempt, this episode did not disappoint. So clock in and lock in for our penultimate episode of our Gilded Age recaps! 

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The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 6 (Justice for Maude Beaton!)
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07/28/2025

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Back again for our weekly period drama and boy, did they not disappoint. From using children as collateral in card games to gruesome street accidents a la Meet Joe Black this episode had us locked in. So copper your shaft and look both ways because we only have two episodes left!

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A Gilded Conversation with Luke Harlan (Justice for George's Nameless Valet!)
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07/27/2025

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Welcome to a BONUS Gilded Age episode! This time we're chatting with The Gilded Age producer and friend of the pod, Luke Harlan. We ask Luke all of our burning questions, give him our predictions, and talk about what's beneath the britches of Manhattan's high society. So wind up your bushy clock and board a train for Morenci because this season is only 5 episodes in!

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The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 5 (Justice for Oscar Van Rhijn!)
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07/21/2025

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It's another week of impeccable TV from the creators of The Gilded Age. As usual we scream MAUDE BEATON and talk about George and Bertha's missing sex life. This episode could have easily been a filler episode after 4 episodes of drama but it was far from it. The Gilded Age gives us full drama every scene of every episode and we couldn't be more grateful. So lace up your corsets and get ready as we head into the back half of The Gilded Age season 3.

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The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 4 (Justice for Gladys Russell!)
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07/14/2025

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Wow you guys, what an episode. We raced to our microphones and recorded this episode while still vibrating from the period drama earthquake that is The Gilded Age. 

Every episode is better than the last and it looks like things are just starting to ramp up! 

We don't have an interview for you this week, but we will have our dear friend and Gilded Age producer, Luke Harlan, next week!

Love you all!

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The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 3 (Justice for Bertha Russell!)
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07/07/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we're unwrapping Season 3 Episode 3 of the greatest show on television: "The Gilded Age". It's another week of defending the indefensible Bertha Russell as she tries to marry of her daughter to a Duke for social clout. Respect! The entire Russell household is going through it right now. Gladys is betrothed, betrayed, and bedecked in the best costumes we've seen her wear. Larry is caught canoodling in the study with Ms. Brook. And George is about to bankrupt his family with another railroad through the Wild West. And...


The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 2 (Justice for Aurora Fane Again!)
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06/30/2025

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Another week, another perfect episode of HBO's The Gilded Age. Join us as we unwrap this week's episode and it's 1000 story lines. From tailor shop homoeroticism to French kisses in the drawing, this show gives the fans nothing short of everything. 

Stay after the recap for an interview with Mr. Bannister himself, Simon Jones! Simon spills behind the scenes tea while sharing incredible stories and beautiful memories from stage and screen. 

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The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 1 (Justice for Aurora Fane!)
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06/23/2025

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Oh baby we are sooooooo back!!! We can't think of a better premier episode of any show, ever. It's season 3, episode 1 of "The Gilded Age" and the gentle drama has already begun! There's snowball fights, coughing fits, fights over whether or not to use the good silver, and surprise divorce! The show has truly found its footing and the relationships are so deep and beautiful. We cannot wait to see what happens this season when Bertha can't control her run away daughter! Will Gladys marry for love or will she be forced to...


"And Just Like That..." Season 3 Episode 3 (Justice for Us Viewers!)
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06/14/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we're unwrapping Season 3, Episode 3 of "And Just Like That...". Ya'll, I don't know how much we have left in us for this show. And we're using the word show loosely. Between Harry wetting his raw selvedge Japanese denim, Charlotte's traumatic brain injury, and Carrie's truly demonic relationship with Aiden it's beginning to feel like we jumped the shark. Or the laptop. How much longer are we going to have to wait for Carrie to be invited into Aiden's house? Who is the Adderall really for? Will the...


"And Just Like That..." Season 3 Episodes 1 and 2 (Justice for Rosie O'Donnell!)
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06/06/2025

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Wow you guys and gays and girls, we're back! It's been a long month since we've given you any free content but here we are, feeding you with the sweet mana from heaven that is "And Just Like That...". We dive deep into episodes 1 and 2 and discuss everything from lesbian nuns to secret rendezvous at the M&Ms store to the vile feeling of table side guacamole being prepared while you maintain eye contact with the waiter. It's an absolute blast and we're so happy to be back with you all during this...


Titanic (Justice for Ruth Dewitt Bukater!)
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04/14/2025

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This week Zach and Sloane along with Donny and Chelsea, of I Am the Cute One podcast, unwrap the 1997 action-adventure/romantic epic TITANIC. In this episode we will unwrap the first VHS of this masterpiece before we move over to I Am the Cute On to discuss the second VHS with Donny and Chelsea! 

This cross-over event will bring you endless laughs, reciting of lines, next-level-insane tangent stories, and of course the nostalgia that is Titanic. 

So celebrate the 113th anniversary of this tragedy with four unhinged and mentally qu...


Rock Star (Justice for Riverdance!)
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04/10/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast Zach and Sloane unwrap 2001's pre-9/11 floptina: "Rock Star". The duo discuss everything from 90's square hole gel deodorant to child performances of Riverdance. Zach insults Sloane multiple times but she honestly deserves it and they discuss what bin Laden was doing while "Rock Star" was getting ready for its release date. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast! 

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The Devil Wears Prada (Justice for Andy Sachs!)
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04/02/2025

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In this week's episode Zach and Sloane unwrap the 2006 fashion girly, anti-rom-com, The Devil Wears Prada! In this movie we realize that all men really are trash? and so are your friends? We've surely never seen worse friends than the ones in this movie. 

We dive head first into this movie and the time period that made us all Fashion Merchandising majors that really meant we would just work at retail stores as free labor masking as an internship. 

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Denise Richards and Her Wild Things (Justice for Brooke Mueller!)
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03/26/2025

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This week Zach and Sloane saw what Bravo was handing us on an eco friendly platter and had to consume all of it and then share it with you. The 30-minute, return-to-form reality program about Denise Richards and her family is a true masterpiece and work of art you all need to get your eyes on. It's 21 minutes on Peacock! 

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Atonement (Justice for James McAvoy!)
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03/19/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast, Zach and Sloane unwrap 2007's  rom-com-cum-war-drama: Atonement. This episode is filled with thought provoking questions like: should Kiera Knightly be doing Netflix action films or should she have died tragically in her late 20's? Zach waxes poetic about Kiera's gorgeous cankles and lithe body and Sloane has some harsh words for Benedict Cumberbatch. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest!

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Atonement (Justice for James McAvoy!)
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03/19/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast, Zach and Sloane unwrap 2007's  rom-com-cum-war-drama: Atonement. This episode is filled with thought provoking questions like: should Kiera Knightly be doing Netflix action films or should she have died tragically in her late 20's? Zach waxes poetic about Kiera's gorgeous cankles and lithe body and Sloane has some harsh words for Benedict Cumberbatch. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest!

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Contact (Justice for Aliens!)
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03/10/2025

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Hey sweet babies, this week Zach and Sloane are unwrapping the hyper-realistic/completely unrealistic 90's alien think piece, Contact! For those of you who have seen this, I'm assuming we're all on the same page regarding Jodie's hair and wardrobe during the black tie gala scene...? 

You guys know what happens when you give Zach and Sloane a space movie with existential dread as a theme and we really dive in, so buckle up for this wild ride into deep space... or Jodie Foster's subconscious? 

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The Prestige (Justice for Piper Perabo!)
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03/06/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast, Zach and Sloane unwrap 2006's magical sci-fi prank war rom-com: "The Prestige". This movie has it all: rival magicians, steampunk inventions, bird death, Michael Caine's indecipherable accent, Piper Perabo drowning, Hugh Jackman and a legion of clones, Nikola Tesla played by David Bowie and Scarlett Johansson as a sexy magician assistant / spy. Listen to Zach and Sloane try with all their might to decipher the meaning of this film. Will they ever understand what a prestige is? Find out by tuning into this week's episode of Mummy...


101 Dalmatians (Justice for Glenn Close!)
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02/24/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast Zach and Sloane unwrap 1996's heartwarming tale of animal cruelty: "101 Dalmatians". The duo discuss everything from Glenn's incredible style to the sheer hotness of the two main dogs: Pongo and Perdie. Truly, how can two animals be so beautiful and stoic and good at acting? Incredible work that deserved to be recognized by the Academy! Zach wonders why anyone would ever want to own a dog and touches on the time he saw the Bodies exhibit in a casino. Sloane tells a story about her grandfather's soul...


Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Justice for Mark Darcy!)
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02/17/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast, Zach and Sloane unwrap 2025's straight-to-Peacock widow rom-com: "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"! This is the 4th installment in the Bridget Jones series so you probably know what to expect: sweet but bumbling Bridget squints her way into the hearts of everyone she encounters with her messy hair, sloppy outfits, and pouty little lips. What Zach and Sloane neglected to mention was her friend Tom's concerning health guru / cult leader hair, so please excuse them for not discussing that at length. The movie is predictable but...


Brokeback Mountain (Justice for Anne Hathaway!)
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02/10/2025

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Happy Valentines Week! What says romance like repressed sexuality and total devastation? Nothing! This week we're unwrapping the 2005, award winning, too-sad-to-even-cry film, Brokeback Mountain! It's a heart wrenching tale of two shepherds who meet one summer in 1960's Wyoming and spend the next 20 years twisted in a web of passion, desire, and despair. Which is why Zach and Sloane love it so much. So lock in and listen to this emotional and vulgar unwrapping of the classic queer film.

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Goodfellas (Justice for Ray Liotta's Ghost!)
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02/03/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast Zach and Sloane unwrap every Italian-American man's favorite film: "Goodfellas"! Sloane accidentally took a melatonin and an Ambien and a Percocet and some pills she found on the body of Michael Jackson before taping this show so she's a tad slow on the uptake this episode. But don't worry, the duo spend plenty of time talking about cannolis, Strombolis and Zach's plans for his chain of Copacabana nightclubs. The pair are joined by a very special guest: Crawlie Paulie Tall Socks who regales listeners with an off-color...


Taken (Justice for Jay Leno!)
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01/27/2025

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast, Zach and Sloane unwrap 2008's zany human trafficking classic: "Taken". Travel back to a simpler time where a soft-yet-tough Liam Neeson strong arms his way across Europe to find his missing 25-year-old 17-year-old daughter. Listen to Zach regale listeners with tales of his time as an audience member for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". Then indulge your senses with a thorough walkthrough of a sit down dinner at Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's Mediterranean style house (for the 20th time.) Sit back and relax and enjoy...


Pay It Forward (Justice for Helen Hunt!) with Hannah Brown
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01/20/2025

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This week Zach and Sloane are joined by fan favorite Hannah Brown to discuss 2000's mismarketed family feel good film: "Pay It Forward". The trio discuss everything from Patrick Bateman wedding wear to the Le Labo dupe soap that's having a moment in everyone's shopping carts. Hannah also graces our ears with a stellar Holly Hunter in "Thirteen" impression that you truly cannot miss. All that and so much more on this week's Mummy Dearest Podcast!

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Rush Hour (Justice for Jackie Chan's Estranged, Homeless Lesbian Daughter!)
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01/13/2025

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In this week's episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast, Zach and Sloane unwrap 1998's will they won't they romantic comedy "Rush Hour". Sloane ponders if Jackie Chan was #MeToo'd and whether or not she'd look good with his hair from the 1970's. Zach has questions about Sloane's parenting skills and regales listeners with a horrifying tale of a time he could have saved someone's life and didn't. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast!

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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (Justice for Alotta Fagina!)
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01/06/2025

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Happy New Year! 

This week is all about Austin Powers! Today we're unwrapping the 1997 Comedic masterpiece, International Man of Mystery and Wednesday over on the Patreon we're giving you a look into The Spy Who Shagged me! 

This episode brings Zach and Sloane way back to a time where kids said really inappropriate things they saw in movies they shouldn't have seen. Or when our parents would make us all say "watchu talking' 'bout Willis" to make other adults laugh. So come with us, back to the lawless land of...


Nosferatu (Justice for Zach Mellen!)
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12/30/2024

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This week we are unwrapping 2024's Transylvanian classic meet-cute rom-com: "Nosferatu"! Instead of writing about the review here we will just let the AI generated catchphrases from our show serve as the episode description and you just have to mark all these off on a little sheet while you're listening. It'll be like Mummy Dearest Podcast bingo. Catch 'em all!


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Die Hard (Justice for Carl Winslow!)
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12/23/2024

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This week on Mummy Dearest Podcast Zach and Sloane unwrap the hotly debated is it or isn't it Christmas classic: "Die Hard". The duo discuss the need to unwind after a long day and "mentally goon" in lieu of social interaction. Sloane defends the right for "Die Hard" to be a Christmas movie and then moments later debates herself in a dizzying feat of mental gymnastics. But the real treat this episode is Zach's tale of getting airlifted out of an elevator by a team of Rhode Island's finest EMTs and firefighters. It's...