Pop Culture Period Piece

The Trident Network

Julie and Laura, Orlando-based pop-culture & history aficionados, talk through the best and worst pop culture period pieces. If you love movies and television shows with fancy dresses, rules of propriety, and spectacular set design, this is the podcast for you. read less
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Introducing: Pop Culture Period Piece
Sep 10 2021
Introducing: Pop Culture Period Piece
Julie and Laura, Pittsburgh-based pop-culture & history aficionados, talk through the best and worst pop culture period pieces. If you love movies and television shows with fancy dresses, rules of propriety, and spectacular set design, this is the podcast for you.

Season 3

A Small Light
Jul 13 2023
A Small Light
We are back with a season full of changes! Laura and Julie discuss the new mini series A Small Light. Laura and Julie discuss the up-side of being laid off, the cones of dunshire, and the beginning of the Zelda wormhole.
Don't Worry Darling
Jul 27 2023
Don't Worry Darling
We are back with a season full of changes! Laura and Julie discuss the highly anticipated Don't Worry Darling. Laura and Julie discuss the difference between a "snack movie theater" vs. "food movie theater," when blackouts make sense, and therapist recommendations
The Wonder
Dec 4 2023
The Wonder
Laura and Julie continue their Florence Pugh binge by discussing Netflix's original movie The Wonder.
Persuasion
Dec 18 2023
Persuasion
Laura and Julie decide to pay homage to Jane Austen by watching the recent Netflix original Persuasion.
Julie and Julia
Jan 1 2024
Julie and Julia
Laura and Julie watch the "I am in a major life transition" comfort movie Julie and Julia.
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
Jan 15 2024
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
Laura and Julie try to watch a quirky movie about cats but get a different experience by watching The Electrical Life of Louis Wain.

Season 2

The Dig
Jul 14 2022
The Dig
Laura and Julie discuss Netflix's The Dig, unnecessary love stories, and their need for better gardening accessories.
Dunkirk
Jul 21 2022
Dunkirk
Laura and Julie discuss Dunkirk, the typical war narrative, and Laura's version of a horror film.
Operation Mincemeat
Jul 28 2022
Operation Mincemeat
Laura and Julie discuss Operation Mincemeat, the trends they are seeing in Netflix produced shows, and what self care means to them.
The Imitation Game
Aug 4 2022
The Imitation Game
Laura and Julie discuss Imitation Game, their drive to finish projects, and how their dogs communicate.
Anastasia
Aug 11 2022
Anastasia
It's Animation August! Laura and Julie discuss Anastasia, the possible writers room and conversations, and the hotness of Dimitri.
An American Tale
Aug 18 2022
An American Tale
It's Animation August! Laura and Julie discuss An American Tail, the Don Bluth Animation era, and the hot debate of pizza versus sandwich.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Aug 25 2022
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
It's Animation August! Laura and Julie discuss Bedknobs and Broomsticks, its sexy fish, and the Walt Disney leftovers that made it in.
Turning Red
Sep 1 2022
Turning Red
It's Animation August/ September! We just don't want summer to end! Laura and Julie discuss Turning Red, our troublemaking friends, and Julie's illegal pre-teen activities.
Enola Holmes
Sep 8 2022
Enola Holmes
It's Spy and Detective September! Laura and Julie discuss Enola Holmes, the need to create and find your own work, and which is the perfect Sherlock Holmes depending on the need.
The Wasp Network
Sep 15 2022
The Wasp Network
It's Spy and Detective September! Laura and Julie discuss The Wasp Network, the whiplash of its tone, and Julie's fat pads.
A Call to Spy
Sep 22 2022
A Call to Spy
It's Spy and Detective September! Laura and Julie discuss A Call to Spy, the costumes, the wigs, and the need for a fall wedding.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Sep 29 2022
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
It's Spy and Detective September! Laura and Julie discuss Who Framed Roger Rabbit, the special effects, the heartbreak of the shoe, and how Laura has a small tolerance for noise.
Hocus Pocus
Oct 6 2022
Hocus Pocus
It's Paranormal October and the 13th episode!! Recorded in early September, Laura and Julie discuss Hocus Pocus, their love of touring Salem, their hopes for the sequel, and Julie's pressure to pee.
Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical
Oct 13 2022
Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical
It's Paranormal October and 420 somewhere. Laura and Julie discuss the Showtime musical Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical,  the origin of the show, the preferred medium for viewing, and the unfortunate timing.