A mus-Star-d is Born - Show Notes

This week, Charlotte and Laura go rogue on their topic planning to see A Star is Born (2018)! They chat about the film's rich history and development in American culture over time, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's acting chops, the music, and more. Charlotte appreciates the complex character structures of both main roles in the film, Ally and Jack, while wondering why Ally didn't resist becoming a pop star. Laura lauds Bradley Cooper's ability to make Jackson Maine a sympathetic character, and shares which scene in the movie she disliked the most. The hosts also discuss the film's portrayal of drug addiction as a disease, which character angered them the most, and the film's somber end. Does Jack's alcoholism really threaten Ally's career? Is Ally's dad creepy or just enthusiastic? And who should win an Academy Award for their performance? All these topics and more are discuss on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast!

The Fun & Games segment brought a fun quiz for Charlotte and Laura as they used a Buzzfeed quiz to determine their pop star alter-egos. Play along and post your result in the comments!

Looking for a drink to enjoy while watching A Star is Born or listening to this episode? Inspired by old Hollywood stardom and Jackson Maine's demons, Laura suggests the Shirley Temple mocktail! Learn how to make one here.

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 the Halloween Spooktacular! Laura and Charlotte will welcome TLP BFF Cory to discuss the 1975 cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Until then,

Arugalater!

The Lettuce Beets: Rule, Britannia! - Show Notes

The Lettuce Beets is back! On this episode, Charlotte gets in touch with her inner Anglophile as she reviews the latest seasons of Victoria and The Great British Bake-Off. Laura enjoys some feel-good entertainment with Justin Willman's Netflix series Magic for Humans and Pixar's Coco. The girls also chat about expanding cooking repertoire, Charlotte's recent minor surgery, and Laura's guest appearance on the My First Gig podcast. Finally, the girls share their first impressions of the new season of Serial and find out which Disney princess 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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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura will be reviewing the new film  A Star is Born starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper! Don't miss it!

Until then,

Arugalater!

The Wise Man's Fern (The Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 2) - Show Notes

On this week's new episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte return to Patrick Rothfuss' The Kingkiller Chronicle series and discuss the series' second book A Wise Man's Fear. They chat about the incredible protagonist Kvothe and his studies at The University, his patronage to a wealthy aristocrat, sexual development with the famed faerie Felurian, training as a mercenary in the Adem style, and much more. Laura explains what writing techniques weren't a home run for her, and which aspects of Kvothe's journey kept her from putting the book down. Charlotte shares which section of the story put her to sleep(!), and which side characters delighted her the most. Together the girls wonder about the history and fate of the mysterious Denna, praise Rothfuss' vast display of strong female characters, wish the antagonistic Ambrose would get a life, and look forward to the final chapter in this wonderful series. Is Kvothe his best self when he's studying at The University? Are the Adem's views on sexuality and the human body fully progressive? And, are Sim and Fela the cutest couple in the world? All these topics are brought to the table on this week's episode!

The Fun & Games segment was partially inspired by Kvothe's time spent in the fae with Felurian. Laura and Charlotte used a name generator to discover their faerie name and personalities. They also took the opportunity to cast some predictions about what the final book in The Kingkiller Chronicle will deliver, including what the hope to see from the close of the series and a grim predicition for the future of Denna. Do you have thoughts about the third book in this series? Leave them in a comment!

Looking for something tasty to sip on while you read The Wise Man's Fear or listen to this episode? Take a cue from Kvothe as he sorts apples for his inn- have a nice cup of cider! Hot, cold, spiked with rum or caramel vodka - you can enjoy this perfect fall podtail any way you like.

Listen to this episode now!

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 and Laura will be reviewing the new film  A Star is Born starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper! Don't miss it!

Until then,

Arugalater!

Lettuce Who (Doctor Who S1)

On this all new episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura takes Charlotte aboard the TARDIS for her first adventure with Doctor Who! They invite their pal Cory on as a guest to chat about Christopher Eccleston's series as the Ninth Doctor. They discuss Eccleston's portrayal as the eponymous Doctor, Rose Tyler as the conduit for the viewer, the various aliens and monsters, and much more. Laura explains her struggle with Rose's boyfriend Mickey, and why the Autons feel scary. Charlotte shares her experience as a Doctor Who first-timer and whether she's interested in watching more. Cory helps explain the Bad Wolf storyline, and shares his history with the Doctor Who series. Together the Lettuceheads reveal their favorite episodes from Series 1, get creeped out by the Empty Children, and fawn over the charming Captain Jack Harkness. Is Christopher Eccleston's dark doctor persona a necessary character trait, or does he need to be a bigger nerd? Why are the Daleks so scary despite looking so silly? And what exactly is Jack Harkness' sexual identity? All these questions and more are on the table for debate in this week's episode!

For the Fun & Games segment Laura, Charlotte, and Cory took a quiz to find out which Doctor they are . They then played a round of “What Would You Do?” where Laura asked Charlotte and Cory questions about being a companion to Doctor Who and what they would do in each scenario. Play along and tell us what you would do as a companion in the comments!

Looking to mix a drink for your next Doctor Who binge-watch? Check out this website that has specialty cocktails for each Doctor up to the Eleventh. This week, Laura suggests having a strong and sweet Boom Town made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and sparkling wine.

Listen to this episode now!

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 returning to The Kingkiller Chronicle with the second book in the series, The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss.

Until then,

Arugalater!

The Handmaid's Tater (S2) - Show Notes

Blessed be the fruit! On this all new episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte team up to discuss the second season of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale. They discuss the expanded cast of characters, fictional Gilead's relationship to the current US political climate, whether they'd like the story to continue, and more. Charlotte recognizes Offred/June's new manipulative attitude, and feels for chaste Eden's sad story. Laura struggles to feel sympathy for Serena, while questioning Aunt Lydia's life before Gilead. Together they marvel at Emily's strength in the Colonies, wonder what Nick's fate in Gilead is, and celebrate Rita's expanded character and personality. Could the Republic of Gilead really happen? What's June next move? And is Fred Waterford the biggest jerk to have ever existed? All these subjects and more are up for debate on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast.

For the Fun & Games segment, Laura puts Charlotte to the test with a homemade quiz called “Ofbook or Oftv”. Laura lists a series of plot points from The Handmaid's Tale and Charlotte decides if they happen in the book or the tv show. They also play a round of a classic TLP game: Alphabet Sentence.

Looking for a drink to have while watching The Handmaid's Tale? Why not try the Margaret Atwood, a maple-buttered rum cocktail inspired by the famous author. You can find the recipe here!

Listen to this episode now!

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 will be taking Charlotte on a journey in the TARDIS as they begin watching Doctor Who. They'll be watching Series 1 of the moderm Who era with the 9^th Doctor. Don't miss it!

Until then,

Arugalater!