Release Date Rewind

In this special episode - let's call it Premiere Date Rewind - Mark welcomes longtime friends Sarah Menaquale and Kit Sheehan back on the show to row their boats to Dawson's Creek for the 25th anniversary of its series premiere! The hit Kevin Williamson show premiered on The WB on January 20, 1998, and was a staple of our generation. A hurricane, a Saturday detention, a killer, and Katie Holmes singing! Since February is the month of love, it's time to discuss all the sweet, sappy, surprising romance with these sex-crazed teens (and parents! and teachers!) of Capeside. After you're finished with this audio episode about the pilot, head to YouTube to continue the marathon in Parts 2 and 3 where they break down each episode of Season 1, then touch on favorite moments from the rest of the series: https://www.youtube.com/@releasedaterewind

Mark welcomes his friend and coworker from Ogunquit Playhouse Michael Stailey to nerd out over a movie musical that stands the test of time: Singin' in the Rain! The iconic Gene Kelly film is now 70 years old after being released on April 11, 1952, but its meta storytelling and commentary on Hollywood and filmmaking, plus its perfect cinematography, editing, and choreography, make it still feel fresh. Michael shares lots of old Hollywood knowledge and Mark wonders if Tom Cruise is/was the modern day Don Lockwood?

For the first time, Mark's husband (and logo designer) Greg Clements joins the podcast! The husbands share a love for the Whoopi Goldberg hit Sister Act, which came out in theaters on May 29, 1992 - 30 years ago this month. Who knew little Greg in the woods of Maine was so obsessed with Sister Act as a kid that he's seen the movie about a hundred times so far?! Sister Mary Clarence superfan over here. They talk about favorite lines, favorite songs, wonder how all those nuns could fit in that helicopter, and come up with ideas for Sister Act 3.

Mark is joined by returning guest from the west O'tilia Garcia a.k.a. OT to worship Jonathan Brandis and the comedy Ladybugs for its 30th anniversary. While OT shares her love for the young actor, Mark shares a memory of when he said sassy lines from this movie as a kid on the soccer field to distract his opponents. Sure, some of Rodney Dangerfield's jokes don't land and don't work so well, especially with a 2022 perspective, but it's a movie that deserves some of the "respect" that other 90s drag comedies got. Plus, hidden identities and bad athletes bring us joy!

This episode is a total "businesswoman special" as Mark welcomes special guest Mona May! From the iconic yellow plaid in Clueless, to the Time After Time dresses in Romy and Michele, to the fairy tale gowns in Enchanted - and much more - this super talented costume designer and her teams have created memorable, head-turning fashion on camera for decades, prompting many to copy and honor her looks. Mona talks about her career and inspirations, her frequent collaborations with leading ladies, plus tells some fun behind-the-scenes stories. Does she want a Romy and Michele reunion? Listen!