Star Wars: The Lettuce Jedi - Show Notes

**NOTE: This episode CONTAINS SPOILERS and these show notes may also CONTAIN SPOILERS. Please do not continue unless you have watched Star Wars:The Last Jedi.**

This week on The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura become one with the Force while they talk about the new film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi! The hosts navigate this latest installment in the quest for galactic good with Charlotte at the helm. She and Laura talk about the wealth of badass female characters (and some males, too!), how Disney has affected the franchise, how cute Porgs are, and so much more. Charlotte applauds Carrie Fischer's performance as General Organa, but disapproves of the budding relationship between Finn and Rose. Laura expresses frustration with the films villains, but satisfaction with Luke Skywalker's story arc. Together, the girls argue about the likeability of Poe Dameron, discuss which plot points surprised them, and wonder what's next for the franchise. Does Rey have character flaws or is she a Mary Sue? Has the identity of Rey parents been truly revealed? And are Adam Driver's lips distracting?? All these very important questions and more are up for debate on this week's episode.

In the Fun & Games segment, Charlotte and Laura play the original TLP game: Kill, Marry, Pity Date. They also take a quiz to find out which character from The Last Jedi they are. and reveal the results of their weekly Twitter poll. Which of the original Star Wars trilogy films is the favorite among TLP listeners? You'll have to listen to find out!

This week's podtail was the fun and customizable Lightsaber cocktail. Laura used melon liquer to make a green lightsaber. You can use grenadine for a red lightsaber and blue curacao for a blue lightsaber. Get the recipe here.

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We'll be taking next week off for the holidays. We wish all of our Lettuce Heads a safe and happy holiday. We'll see you for the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, which will be about the new Amazon series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!

Until then,

Arugalator!

The Lettuce Beets: Happy Holidays!

This week on The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura talks about holiday work parties, concerts, and more. They also review Patton Oswalt's Netflix comedy specials, Murder on the Orient Express, The Crown S2, and Punisher! For Fun & Games, the girls have a cosmic time finding out which phase of the moon they are.


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Don't forget to join us next week for another episode of The Lettuce Beets. Charlotte will be taking over the moderator spot for the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast. She and Laura will travel to a galaxy far, far away to cover the new film Star Wars: The Last Jedi!

Until then,
Arugulater!

The Girl Who Played With Ficus

Laura and Charlotte return to the Millennium series in this week's new episode of The Lettuce Podcast. They're talking about the second in Steig Larsson's original trilogy, The Girl Who Played With Fire. The conversation covers the book's rich and complicated cast of characters, the role of women in Sweden's society, Stieg Larsson's writing style, and more. Laura draws some similarities between main character Lisbeth Salander and the book's foremost villain, Zala. Charlotte shares appreciation for the novel's primary focus on Lisbeth as opposed to the prior book's focus on Mikael Blomkvist. Together the girls outline the problematic police force in Stockholm, wonder about Erika Berger's unique marriage, and make predictions about what a true romantic relationship between Lisbeth and Mikael would look like. Can Lisbeth come out of a triple murder accusation unscathed? Will Mikael be able to rekindle his friendship with Listbeth? And what the hell does a professional boxed have to do with this crime thriller story? All these questions and more are discussed on this week's new episode!

After a long and spirited conversation about The Girl Who Played With Fire's long list of complex characters, Laura and Charlotte only had time for one game in the Fun & Games segment. They used a name generator to find out what their Swedish names would be!

This week's podtails were inspired by events in the book! Charlotte sipped on wine just like Mikael at his sister's birthday party. Laura enjoyed a fruity cocktail called Tropical Temptation in honor of Lisbeth's vacation (and love affair!) in the Caribbean.  


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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!

  
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Don't forget to join us next week for another episode of The Lettuce Beets. Charlotte will be taking over the moderator spot for the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast. She and Laura will travel to a galaxy far, far away to cover the new film Star Wars: The Last Jedi!

Until then,
Arugulater!

The Lettuce Beets: Lettuce Leaves & Tree-Vee

This episode of The Lettuce Beets finds Charlotte and Laura sharing their recent travel adventures, Thanksgiving celebrations, and new job experiences. They also review some books (The Book of Lost Things, Origin) and TV (Dancing With the Stars, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend). They close out the show by revealing the results of their weekly Twitter poll and taking a quiz to find out how stubborn they are. 

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!

  
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On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura will be taking Charlotte back to Steig Larrson's Millenium series with the second book, The Girl Who Played with Fire!

Until then,
Arugulater!

Justice Lettuce - Show Notes

The Lettuce Podcast is sticking with comic book movies for this week's episode about the DCEU's Justice League. Charlotte hosts this topic where she and Laura discuss the mismatched superheros, Danny Elfman's score, how the movie measures up to its DCEU counterparts, the resurrection of Superman, and much more. Charlotte is excited to see her favorite superheroes in action and the addition of Jason Mamoa's Aquaman. Laura comments on film-making details that affected her experience and wonders where the DCEU will go from here. The girls also appreciated Ezra Miller's portrayal of Barry Allen/The Flash, wondered what's the deal with Cyborg, and wished for more Wonder Woman. Did Charlotte like Ben Affleck's Batman more in Justice League than in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice? Was Steppenwolf's demise satisfying or underwhelming? And does the film leave its audience with more questions than answer? All these subjects and more on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast!

For the Fun & Games segment, Charlotte challenges Laura to a game of Madlibs with a hilarious result. They also take a zimbio quiz to find out which Justice League member they are.

Laura's pick for a podtail had dual purpose: The Superman Shot! Not only does this drink tie into the DCEU, but is also a popular cocktail in her husband's home state of Michigan. 

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura will be taking Charlotte back to Steig Larrson's Millenium series with the second book, The Girl Who Played with Fire!

Until then,
Arugulater!

The Lettuce Beets: Ragnarok - Show Notes

On this episode of The Lettuce Beets, Charlotte and Laura try something a little different. They put life updates and entertainment consumption on hold to talk about Thor:Ragnarok. They have a casual and short conversation where the critique the film, it's characters, and the plot. They also give ratings and wrap up this Thor-themed Lettuce Beets episode with a quiz to find out who their Norse god parent is. Lettuce know what you think of this new type of episode!


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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. The next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast will be DC's new film Justice League. Charlotte will moderate this episode and hopes to prove that DC films are just as good as Marvel films!

Until then,
Arugulater!

Man With A Plant (Mad Men S6) - Show Notes

The Lettuce Podcast is back from vacation and visiting their favorite advertising agency. Laura and Charlotte return to AMC's Mad Men to discuss season 6. They chat about Don's alcoholism, Peggy's career changes, and the mysterious Bob Benson. They also discuss various character relationships, how the show portrayed the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, and so much more. For Fun & Games, the girls test their knowledge of Mad Men ad campaigns and sort their favorite characters into their appropriate Hogwarts Houses.



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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. The next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast will be DC's new film Justice League. Charlotte will moderate this episode and hopes to prove that DC films are just as good as Marvel films!

Until then,
Arugulater!

The Nightmare Before Chamomile - Show Notes

This is Halloween, this is Halloween! It’s The Lettuce Podcast Halloween special! Laura and Charlotte welcome Cory to the show to chat about a Halloween classic: The Nightmare Before Christmas. They hat about the characters, music, animation, and so much more. Plus, Laura challenges Charlotte and Cory to  Halloween costume quiz and they all find out which Nightmare Before Christmas song they are. Happy Halloween, Lettuceheads!!


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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. The next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast will find Laura and Charlotte returning to Madison Avenue to chat about Season 6 of Mad Men!

Until then,
Arugulater!

The Lettuce Beets: Reunited

Laura and Charlotte are REUNITED in Maryland on this week's episode of The Lettuce Beets. They talk about their weekend together, flower planning for Charlotte's wedding, and the board game Ticket to Ride. They also review the new season of The Good Place, Charlotte finishes watching Parks and Recreation, and Kesha's album Rainbow is discussed further. The girls wraps it up with a fun wedding-themed tarot reading!





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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. The next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast will be a Halloween special! Laura and Charlotte will be welcoming their friend Cory to the show to discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas!

Until then,
Arugulater!

A Sassafras of Swords - Show Notes

Charlotte and Laura head back to Westeros to chat about A Storm of Swords, the third book in George R.R. Martin's epic A Song of Ice and Fire series. They chat about the state of the major houses, Westeros' many kings, surprising plot points, and so much more. Charlotte talks about the incredible growth in Samwell Tarly's character, and how she feels about Sansa Stark's sad life. Laura gets frustrated with Arya and Bran, but loves Stannis' choice to aide in the fight against the White Walkers. They also discuss a controversial scene between Cercei and Jaime, whether or not the book should have featured Deanerys more, and take time to compare the book to Season 3 of HBO's Game of Thrones. Of the many deaths of major characters, which one was the most surprising? Does Tyrion's expectation of appreciation for his actions cause his demise? And does Tywin Lannister really shit gold? All of these subjects and many more are discussed in this week's supersized episode of The Lettuce Podcast!

For the Fun & Games segment, the girls bolster some family pride by creating their own banners, sigils, and house words. Then Charlotte challenges Laura to a game of Predictions, where she asks questions about what will happen next in the series. 

Inspired by the heightened activity of the Others, Laura mixed up a White Walker to sip on as her podtail. Learn how to make your own here!

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. The next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast will be a Halloween special! Laura and Charlotte will be welcoming their friend Cory to the show to discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas!

Until then,
Arugulater!

The Lettuce Beets: Fall TV is Coming - Show Notes

This week on The Lettuce Beets, Charlotte and Laura celebrate the official start of the fall season! Charlotte talks about her wedding plans thus far and makes a somber announcement; Laura basks in the glory of the new season and shares her new Twitter feed. For entertainment, the girls talk about the return of some favorite fall TV (Dancing with the Stars, Will and Grace), share a new podcast (Good Christian Fun), and review the Nintendo Switch. This week's Fun & Games segment features a quiz perfectly suited to The Lettuce Beets: What Type of Vegetable Were You in a Past Life?

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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On the next episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura will be returning to Westeros! They'll be covering A Storm of Swords and Game of Thrones Season 3.

Until then,
Arugulater!

The Handmaid's Tater - Show Notes

Laura and Charlotte are checking out the militaristic dystopian society known as Gilead in this week's episode about the Hulu Original The Handmaid's Tale. They discuss this Emmy Award winning drama, its relationship to the current political climate, and whether the events in the series could happen today. Laura wonders about the structural roles of women and why none of Gilead's wives are fertile. Charlotte has a surprising favorite character, whose psychological trauma made the show more real. The girls also discuss the entrancing characters played by Elisabeth Moss (Offred) and Alexis Bledel (Ofglen), whether Serena Joy is guilty of her own misery, and much more. What happens to June at the end of the series? What's Nick's true role in the story? And what will happen in Season 2? All of these questions and more are discussed on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast.

For the Fun & Games segment, Laura and Charlotte play a TLP Classic: Alphabet sentence! They also do a variation on a character quiz to find out what role they would have in Gilead.

Inspired by Gilead's old-fashioned values, Charlotte enjoyed a cream soda as her podtail. Laura crafted a homemade cocktail called The Handmaid. Combine 2oz Canadian whiskey and 1 oz. tripel sec into a rocks glass. Fill with cherry juice. Add a splash of club soda for some bubbles!

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets! On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte will take Laura back to Westeros as they discuss A Storm of Swords and Game of Thrones Season 3!

Until then,
Arugulater!

The Lettuce Beets: House Stark-Slytherin - Show Notes

On this week's episode of The Lettuce Beets, Charlotte talks about her engagement and wedding plans. Laura shares her experiences with vegan brunch. The girls also review some movies (The Big Sick, Dunkirk), talk about rereading the Harry Potter series, and prepping for their upcoming episode about the A Song of Ice and Fire series. For the Fun & Games section, they take a perfectly themed quiz: Which Game of Thrones/Harry Potter Hybrid House Should You Be In?

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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On the next episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be sharing moderating duties while discussing the Emmy Award Winning Hulu Original The Handmaid's Tale.

Until then,
Arugulater!

Plum Island, a John Cabbage Novel - Show Notes

Charlotte and Laura are solving a mystery with John Corey on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast. They're discussing Nelson DeMille's Plum Island, the first in the John Corey mystery series. Charlotte moderates this episode and helps Laura understand John Corey's bold personality, which leads to their most heated debate yet! They discuss John's non-PC attitude, his detective skills, how his various relationships affect him, and much more. In addition to discussing the main character, Charlotte shares why she loves both Detective Beth Penrose and the treasure hunting aspect of the novel. Laura wonders how many of the book's characters will change over the course of the series, and shares whether she's excited for more. The girls also discuss how Plum Island measures up as a murder mystery, which plot points left them confused, and what left them wanting more. Does John Corey's abrasive personality make him charming or offensive? Is the attraction between John and Beth believable? And how the hell did John drive a speed boat through a hurricane and survive? All these questions and more are discussed in this week's brand new episode!

Charlotte starts out the Fun & Games segment with a set of Madlibs she made especially for Laura. Next, the girls do a little Dream Casting where they discuss which actors should play the characters in Plum Island.

 This week's podtails were truly inspired by the topic. Charlotte followed in the footsteps of the vintner Frederick Tobin and enjoyed a glass of wine. Laura celebrated the novel's setting with a Long Island Iced Tea!

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be sharing moderating duties while discussing the Emmy Award Winning Hulu Original The Handmaid's Tale.

Until then,
Arugulater!

The Lettuce Beets: Runway & Rainbow - Show Notes

On this week's episode of The Lettuce Beets, Charlotte celebrates her anniversary, Laura tries a new nail polish technique, and the hosts share their thoughts on S7 of Game of Thrones. They also chat about the new season of Project Runway, Kesha's Rainbow, and much more. For the Fun & Games segment, they reveal the results of a Defenders themed Twitter poll and find out which crystal they're vibrating! 



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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte will be sharing the first book in one of her and her dad's favorite series: Plum Island by Nelson Demille.

Until then,
Arugulater!

Daredandelion, Jessica Juniper, Luke Sage, The Iron Frisee (The Defenders)

Charlotte and Laura are teaming up with the Defenders on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast. They review Netflix's latest installment in the richly textured Marvel Cinematic Universe and discuss its unlikely band of superheroes, the threat of an organization called The Hand, and where the story goes from here. Charlotte comes to the subject with a full knowledge of the events from previous characters' series. She shares why the Iron Fist is such a frustrating character and why she hopes Luke Cage questions his morals in the future. Laura, a novice fan of the Marvel characters, explains why the series was still enjoyable for someone with limited information and how she way able to keep up. They girls together discuss the production value, whether the plot made a compelling story, who they want know more about, and so much more. Can Daredevil find normalcy in his double life? What changes could be made to the Iron Fist that would produce a positive result? And are Jessica Jones and Luke Cafe destined to be together? All these subjects are discussed on this week's new episode!

For the Fun & Games segment, Charlotte and Laura challenge each other to a round of 1, 2, 3... S/He's yours with some surprising results. They also take a quiz to find out which Defender they are. Play along with the girls and comment with your result!

Inspired by their favorite Defender, Jessica Jones, and limited by a morning record time, both Charlotte and Laura enjoyed a nice cup of coffee spiked with whiskey.

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte will be sharing the first book in one of her and her dad's favorite series: Plum Island by Nelson Demille.

Until then,
Arugulater!

The Lettuce Beets: Total Eclipse of the Chard

This week on The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura chat about winning contests, birthdays, and the eclipse! They also review some movies (Sing, Baby Driver), TV Shows (Parks & Rec, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later) and the new EP You by Dodie. The end the show with a Fun & Games segment inspired by the solar eclipse: Are You the Sun or the Moon?

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Charlotte will be taking the reigns for the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast where she'll be guiding Laura through a conversation about Netflix' The Defenders! Don't miss it!

Until then,
Arugulater!

Fennel Fronted Music - Show Notes

The Lettuce Podcast is celebrating its 100th episode! Laura and Charlotte chose a very special topic for this momentous occasion: Female Fronted Music. The girls sit down to share their favorite female solo artists and bands including Lorde, Rilo Kiley, TLC, and more. Laura shares how her experience with the supremely talented Regina Spektor changed with each listen. Charlotte explained why Hole's music is not her favorite style, but she still appreciated Courtney Love's vocals. Both hosts reminisce about their middle school days with TLC, learn about self-love with Lizzo, and so much more. They also discuss their favorite (and unfavorite!) tracks and award a rating out of 5 chards for each album. Has Lorde grown up in her sophomore album? What elements make up Rilo Kiley's unique sound? And where the hell is Lizzo's phone? All these subjects are presented on this very special 100th episode of The Lettuce Podcast!

Charlotte and Laura began the Fun & Games segment with their standard music episode game: haiku.  Each shared a haiku written with their female artists in mind. The girls then took some time to reflect on the past 100 episodes of The Lettuce Podcast and share their hopes for the future of the show.

This week's podtails where chosen in the spirit of celebration and girls' nights: the kamikaze and champagne!

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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!
  
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Charlotte will be taking the reigns for the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast where she'll be guiding Laura through a conversation about Netflix' The Defenders! Don't miss it!

Until then,
Arugulater!