Disaster Girls: A Podcast About Disaster Movies
Amanda Smith believes that not every disaster movie is a disaster. Whether it’s an A-List actor trying to outrun a lava flow, or a C-List actor punching a mutant shark in the face, Amanda will find something to love - or to laugh about. Join her every Wednesday as she breaks down the highs and lows of a beloved (or under appreciated) entry in the disaster movie canon.
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Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
A movie where the description is definitely not what the movie is about! Join us as we watch the actual movie, which is about seeds from the Garden Of Eden wreaking havoc on Reno and Sacramento.
A giant underground root system begins spreading across America, causing devastating earthquakes in its path. A government agent, a botanist and two environmental activists discover the disaster has been deliberately created and try to trace the source of the monstrous plant before it reaches the ocean and causes a tsunami.
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Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Revisit our first episode with Van Lathan Jr. (@vanlathan)! Join us as we discuss the steely gaze of Dennis Quaid and why Emmy Rossum deserved more.
After climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) is largely ignored by U.N. officials when presenting his environmental concerns, his research proves true when an enormous "superstorm" develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is trapped in New York with his friend Laura (Emmy Rossum) and others, Jack and his crew must travel by foot from Philadelphia, braving the elements, to get to Sam before it's too late.
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Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Skyfire has it all: a Dr. Lady Scientist, a Disaster Dad, lava running faster than Tom Cruise, tactical driving that defies physics, and an underwater dream ballet sequence. What's not to love?
A young scientist invents a cutting-edge volcanic warning system and returns to the tropical island where her mother tragically died, hoping she can prevent future deaths. The island is now home to the world's only volcano theme park and resort, the brainchild of its reckless owner. Chaos soon erupts when the once-dormant volcano starts to rumble. It's a battle with nature to get off the island while fiery death and destruction rains down from the mountain.
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Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
We've reached the La Brea midseason finale, which means plans go wrong, mysterious characters with distinctive facial hair are introduced, questions are (sort of ) answered, and the Harris family jumps into a sinkhole yet again!
When plans to infiltrate the building go awry, Gavin comes face-to-face with its enigmatic leader; Eve, Levi, Sam and Izzy are forced to rely on a former adversary to lead a rescue attempt; Josh and Riley enjoy some fun before a startling turn. A reunited Harris family leads the effort to rescue Caroline and stop the sinkholes from happening, only to face forces that threaten to tear their family apart; with Lucas' life on the line, Ty accepts a challenge to win his friend a cure.
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Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
We're joined by Margo Donohue to talk about 2005's War of the Worlds. Join us as we talk about epically bad disaster dads, a Dakota Fanning Appreciation Sidebar, and Tom Cruise's action legacy.
An alien invasion threatens the future of humanity. The catastrophic nightmare is depicted through the eyes of one American family fighting for survival.
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Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Throw away your vape pens and join us as we discuss real-life Mary Sues, good disaster teens, and how we would convince someone in 1988 that an iPhone is real.
When a fog falls over the clearing, Eve leads a defense against a group of invaders, only to encounter a threat more dangerous than they've faced before; in 1988, Josh and Riley pursue a woman who holds the key to stopping the impending tidal wave. Eve, Gavin and others attempt to commandeer a shipment of black rock to gain access to the mysterious building, where they hope to find a way to bring Josh and Riley home; Josh and Riley must act swiftly to stop Caroline from altering the timeline.
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Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Eve and Levi's relationship is moving at the speed of La Brea but we're rooting for a prehistoric throuple.
Gavin enlists his grandfather's help to guide him to his missing wife; Eve and Levi navigate a horrifying new reality; in 1988, Josh and Riley discover they're being followed by a man who reveals information about the mystery behind the sinkholes. After an emotional reunion, Gavin and Eve attempt a daring escape from their unforgiving captors; Lucas leads a dangerous mission to the fort to reclaim the resources his friends so desperately need.
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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
A made for tv disaster movie more surprising than a previously undiscovered reservoir of natural gas! Jordan and Amanda discuss poorly chosen acronyms, unremarkable disaster dads, and the unexpected humor of "Earthfall."
When a massive asteroid pulls Earth out of orbit and wrecks chaos on the ground, one man uncovers the secret government plan that could save humanity.
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Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
La Brea returns and we could not be more ready! Will this be the season that gives us Zyra Gorecki riding a mammoth? What's the deal with the skyscraper in 10,000 BCE? Do we get any answers whatsoever? No, but the good news is, Mary Beth's been written off!
Desperate to reunite with her son, Eve follows a lead that brings her face-to-face with a ruthless prehistoric group; Gavin, Izzy and Ella question whether they're fit to survive in 10,000 B.C.; Josh and Riley wake up in an unfamiliar time.
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Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Life moves at the speed of "La Brea" which is why we didn't expect the show to be back so soon! With season 2 premiering on the 28th, we thought it'd be a good idea to revisit where we left our favorite time-travelers. Join us as we talk about the shocking revelations (Gavin is who??), unexpected twists (we're going to the 1980s?????), and stray cows (somehow this is the most shocking of all??????????) of episodes 9 & 10 of La Brea season 1!
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