Episode 54: Joy Ride

11/06/22 • 51 min

Not-So-Giant Women: A Podcast About Steven Universe

Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Joy Ride and cover such topics as Peridot's probable proximity, what the Gems might do with the escape pod, the Cool Kids' desire to hang out with Steven, each Cool Kid's relationship with their family, Sour Cream's DJ aspirations and the future of the Onion family, the heavy thoughts Steven shares with the Cool Kids, the concept of Steven being his own mom and the Gems blaming him for Rose's disappearance, Garnet calling Earth "my planet," British PSAs, the Crystal Gems' roles on the team, Steven's super strength, why the pod's liquid was breathable, what Peridot would think of Malachite, and Daria's Yellowtail impression.

Probing Question: How would the plot have gone differently if Peridot had been inside the escape pod?
Today's recipes: No new ones, but you can revisit Fish Stew Pizza if you want to throw your pizza at a window for Pizza Rain. https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/171330660917/fish-stew-pizza-fish-stew-pizza-is-one-of-the
Today's merchandise: McFarlane Builder Set: Peridot Jailbreak.
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Video edition of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b10aC2KM13A

Probing Question: How would the plot have gone differently if Peridot had been inside the escape pod?
Today's recipes: No new ones, but you can revisit Fish Stew Pizza if you want to throw your pizza at a window for Pizza Rain. https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/171330660917/fish-stew-pizza-fish-stew-pizza-is-one-of-the
Today's merchandise: McFarlane Builder Set: Peridot Jailbreak.
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Video edition of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b10aC2KM13A

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Episode 53: Full Disclosure

Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Full Disclosure and cover such topics as the intimidating future events bearing down on the Crystal Gems, the ambiance of a wrecked town after the battle, Steven's hero's burden vibe and why he does NOT have to be 90s Batman, Ronaldo's brooding encouragement, the effect of Gem catastrophes on the Beach City residents, Connie's determination to provide support and continue the friendship, the Gems' perspective on isolation from humans, Steven's lasting injury, the threat Peridot poses, and Amethyst's refusal to commit to life as a moat crocodile.

Probing Question: Is there a good way forward for Connie or Greg to do more to support Steven's Gem missions?
Today's recipe: None.
Today's merchandise: Two Steven Universe phone cases--one official, one not.
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Episode 55: Say Uncle

Join Ivy and Dari as they watch and talk about Say Uncle and cover such topics as whether Daria plans to seek out and watch Uncle Grandpa, the lol-random humor, the best joke in the episode, the one-Steve limit, the Crystal Gems' desire to murder Uncle Grandpa, our opinion of crossovers in general, the fan reception of the episode, background for why the crossover was made, Pearl's freakouts, and shipping Lion with Giant Realistic Flying Tiger.