Kingsman: Secret Spinach - show notes

The Lettuce Podcast is celebrating 3 years of podcasting with a special BONUS episode! The topic up for discussion was selected by The Lettuce Podcast listeners (aka Lettuceheads!): Kingsman: Secret Service! Charlotte and Laura discuss the star-studded cast, the films similarities to the James Bond franchise, favorite weapons, and more. Charlotte shares her opinion on the films cool henchwoman, Gazelle, and why she enjoyed the friendship between Eggsy and Roxy. Laura questions the story arch of Harry Hart, and shares which Kingsman Academy training scene she liked the most. Together the girls discuss whether Eggsy is a Mary Sue, reveal which character surprised them, and speculate on what happens next. Is Kingsman: Secret Service more violent than necessary? What's the deal with Valentine and Arthur? And where can we get a tailor that doubles as a quartermaster?? All this and more on this special 3 year anniversary episode of The Lettuce Podcast!

Charlotte and Laura started off the Fun & Games segment with the first and favorite TLP game: Kill, Marry, Pity Date! Their second game was Create-A-Weapon, where each host took her turn imagining a fashionable weapon for the Kingsman. Leave a comment to share what type of clothes-based weapon you would want.

For a podtail, Laura chose to sip on a Guinness just like Harry Hart!

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Thank you for an amazing 3 years, Lettuceheads! 

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!

Spinachman:Homecoming - Show Notes

On this episode, your friendly neighborhood Lettuce Podcast is all about the new Marvel film Spiderman: Homecoming! Charlotte moderates the conversation in which she and Laura discuss the film's place in the MCU story arc, how it measures up to previous Spiderman movies, and their hopes for the future of the character. Charlotte shares her excitement about Tom Holland's Peter Parker and her enjoyment of the film's villain, The Vulture. Laura discusses the film's portrayal of high school life, and how Holland captured the spirit of an excited teenager. The girls also discuss the inclusion of other Marvel characters in the film, what plot point surprised them the most, and what scene left them disappointed. How does Peter Parker's age help and hurt his goal of becoming an Avenger? Does Tony Stark interfere too much? And did Gwyneth Paltrow really deserve 4^th billing on the cast list? All these questions (and more!) are asked and answered in this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast!

After rating Spiderman:Homecoming out of 5 Chards and revealing the results of a Spiderman-centric twitter poll, the girls moved on to their favorite segment: Fun & Games! For this round, Charlotte and Laura took turns creating a special feature to add to Spiderman's super-suit. They also played 1, 2, 3... He's Yours using all characters/actors from the Spiderman films both old and new. Play along to tell us who you'd choose!

Listen to this episode now!

The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Satchel, 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 Charlotte and Laura returning to Stars Hollow to chat about Gilmore Girls Season 2!

Until then,
Arugulater! 

Watercress Woman - Show Notes

It is our sacred duty to save the world! The Lettuce Podcast teams up with Diana Prince in this week's episode about the 2017 DC film Wonder Woman! Charlotte takes the golden lasso on this topic where she and Laura discuss the female forward film's characters, plot, and themes. Charlotte talks about the presence of women within the film's large cast of characters and whether it was imbalanced throughout the film. Laura confesses a budding love for Robin Wright after her powerful performance as Antiope. Both hosts praise Gal Gadot's perfect balance of strength and sweetness, David Thewlis' surprising character twist, and the comedic elements of Etta. Does Wonder Woman do females justice in a film genre widely ruled by males? Is the film funny, and more importantly, does it need to be? And can The Lettuce Podcast determine once and for all if Wonder Woman is the best female superhero? And this and more on this week's new episode!

After the topic discussion, Charlotte and Laura reveal the result of their first ever Twitter poll. Be sure to check @TheLettucePod on Twitter every Monday for a themed poll! For Fun & Games, the girls take a quiz to find out which female superhero they are and play a round of 1, 2, 3... She's Yours!

This week's podtail was a special creation made by Laura called the Golden Lasso. To make a Golden Lasso: combine 2 oz. white rum, 1 oz. honey whiskey, and 1 oz. honey. Top off with Sprite or your favorite lemon-lime soda. 

Listen to this episode now!

The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Satchel, 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. Next time on The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be returning to 1960's Madison Avenue for Season 5 of Mad Men!

Until then,
Arugulater! 

The Dark Kelp - Show Notes

Why so serious? Because this week on The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte welcome guest Cory (of the Three Angry Nerds Podcast) to discuss Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. And there's no hiding it- they ALL love this movie! They talk about the impact this film had on the comic book movie industry, why it's never been matched despite the rise of incredible comic book films, and (of course) Heath Ledger's amazing performance as The Joker. Laura explains she feels why the moral quandaries presented in the film help to make the viewer more engaged in the story. Charlotte compares the performances of Katie Holmes' and Maggie Gyllenhaal's Rachel Dawes character, explaining why she appreciates both and who she ultimately enjoys more. Cory brings a new energy into the show with his knowledge of the comic book series to help the girls get a grasp on how this film relates, while also sharing an infectious excitement for the film. All three engage in a truly fun and exciting love-fest over this wonderful film- you won't want to skip this episode! Is Heath Ledger's the best on-screen portrayal of The Joker? Do we even need to put that question up for debate? Are you going to listen to our comments on it anyway? All these fun topics and more are discussed on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast!

Laura, Charlotte, and Cory had an extra fun Fun & Games segment, which they began by finding their Superhero Names. All three agreed that the quiz had a strange method with 100% awesome results! They closed our the segment with a Lettuce Podcast favorite: Madlibs. For this round, Laura used the plot summary on the back of The Dark Knight DVD which produced even more hilarious results than usual.

The Lettuceheads and guest Cory enjoyed 3 podtails this week: A Bruce Wayne approved glass of red wine for Charlotte, a purple-and-green cocktail called The Joker (make your own!) for Laura, and an appropraitely named cocktail called The Dark Knight (make your own!) for Cory.

Listen to this episode now!

The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Satchel, 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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Check out the Three Angry Nerds Podcast on iTunes and don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets! The next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast will continue Laura and Charlotte's journey through the Mad Men series as they'll be discussing Season 4.

Until then,
Arugulater!