This is Rating Descending, where we watch IMDb’s Worst 250 movies so you don’t have to. Michelle St Claire and Abigail Ward descend through the “Worst 250” list, and fill you in on the horrors and tragedies they witness along the way. Bad jokes, cheap beer, and shared trauma incoming. Follow us on twitter @Rate.Descend.Pod
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Weaving the threads of this human experience together to find truth, sovereignty & solid ground to rise from. I’m Lisa Hillyer - My path has taken me from swimming in a sea of alcohol as an Interior Designer, to a yogi practicing on the banks of the Ganges in India, to a Priestess holding new moon ceremonies & rituals with the turns of the wheel, to returning to Christ, wild crafting, making nutrient dense tallow products & living on a beautiful piece of land stewarding bees & chickens. I sh ...
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NOW PLAYING: Descendants, The Janus Descending Sequel: Book One - Inheritance JANUS DESCENDING is limited series, science fiction/horror audio drama podcast, follows the arrival of two xenoarcheologists on a small world orbiting a binary star. But what starts off as an expedition to survey the planet and the remains of a lost alien civilization, turns into a monstrous game of cat and mouse, as the two scientists are left to face the creatures that killed the planet in the first place. Told f ...
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The intention for this podcast is to excavate all that is hidden within us and transmute into healing energy. To provide our souls a safe space to gather and honor our oneness. In order to collectively ascend, we need to first descend into our shadows, our wounds, with the goal of collectively stepping out of our victim-hood and rise up together.Most of this work occurs within the space of relationships. Relationships with self, other people, our communities, our families and ultimately the ...
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EP 134: Chickens, Compost, and Close Encounters: Life on the Wild Side with Lisa Hillyer
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Welcome back to the Phoenix Rising podcast. I'm thrilled to reconnect with you all after an unintended hiatus. Life on the homestead has been a whirlwind since my move in February, filled with exciting projects and unexpected adventures. One silver lining of this busy period has been the chance to unplug and immerse myself in nature. While I've bee…
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A short announcement regarding our upcoming schedule. See you in May!Av Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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078: Dungeons & Dragons (with Abby’s Husband)
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Huge wife guys, mutiny people, and being xanied. This week Michelle, Abigail, and 100% real husband of the podcast Claude watch this fantasy disaster so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films performances, shoddy CGI, and D&D tropesAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Madonna’s biceps, 135 day cruises, and “Sweetdaddy” reviews. This week Abigail and Michelle watched this Guy Ritchie disaster so you don’t have to. They take a quick look into the films leading lady, lack of subtext, and questionable takes on intimacyAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Loving space, hating Cars, and being for anti. This week Michelle and Abigail watched this flop comedy so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s comedian lead, strong supporting cast, and funnier momentsAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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EP 133: From Trauma to Ecstasy: The Sexual Sovereignty Journey with Dr. Saida Desilets
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Join me on a transformative journey with Dr. Saida Desilets, an advocate for sexual sovereignty and the author of several pivotal works on sexuality and personal empowerment. Dive deep into the themes that will invigorate your mind and stir your soul: The Lifelong Journey of Sexual Sovereignty: Unpack the concept of sexual sovereignty as Dr. Desile…
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Free teeth, teen stigmata, and inappropriate theme songs. This week Abigail and Michelle watched another Lohan film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films leading lady, ambitious decisions, and crappy dialogueAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 132: Echoes in the Cave: Finding Brotherhood in the Shadows with Sam Adams
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In this episode, I’m joined by Sam Adams, a leader and guide in the modern men’s movement who’s on a mission to redefine what it means to be a man through embracing both masculinity and femininity. Sam shares his journey of going from church pastor to corporate work, and eventually, to finding what feels the most true to his soul. After living in A…
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Nutty nut, cornholes, and Michelle Stepping In™️. This week Michelle and Abigail watched another so-called comedy so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films cast, good and bad jokes, and the talentless jerk who made itAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 131: Trusting God’s Will and Timing In My Search For Land with Lisa Hillyer
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In this special solo episode, I’m sharing my testimony on trusting God’s timing as he brought a new piece of property into my life that I have recently moved on to. God is moving in my life and has me submitting and surrendering to him in a lot of different ways, and this is just the start. How I’ve been planting the seed for a piece of land that I…
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Ep 130: Restoring and Deepening the Relationship with God As a Woman with Katharina Grace
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In this episode, I’m joined by Katharina Grace, a mentor for women devoted to guiding them to return home though restoring and deepening their relationship to God. She teaches on the path of Union and Oracular Feminine Wisdom and leads women in business through devotion and maturity. She shares her experience of being a seeker of God and the differ…
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Gala fornu, gossipgail, and Jeremy Glasses. This week Abigail and Michelle watched the unofficial Donnie Darko sequel so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s silly plot, weird dialogue, and mega-fan directorAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 129: The Christ Pill: Embracing Ancient Faith in the Modern World with David Patrick Harry
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In this episode, I’m joined by David Patrick Harry, a PhD Religious Studies Scholar and Orthodox Christian, as he shares about the work he offers the world today utilizing his academic research skills. David’s PhD is in new religious movements and he focuses on the differences between concepts of deification, transhumanism, and Orthodox Christianit…
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Sleep hygiene, busting a gut, and Abby On The Edge™️. This week Michelle and Abigail watched this absolute waste of time so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films overt sexism, homophobia, and cast of nobodiesAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Tarocash shirts, CGI bulls, and dick snips. This week Abigail and Michelle watched this Bollywood slog so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s luscious costuming, notable actors, and melodramatic reaction shotsAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 128: Exposing the Truth About New Age Deception with Doreen Virtue
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In this episode, I’m joined by Doreen Virtue, a former top-selling new age author turned whistleblower who exposes new age deception through her social media, YouTube, and interviews. She shares about her journey in going from the new age and being a top-selling new age author to being saved by God in 2017 and exposing the new age deception now as …
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Seaman monologues, no-fat February, and Cocaine Quaid. This week Michelle and Abigail watched the third Jaws film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into shark attacks, the original Jaws film, and the film’s lack of goreAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 126: The Sacred Union of Marriage with Ryan and Christina Louise McBoyle
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In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan and Christina Louise McBoyle as they share their story of rebirth and refinement and coming together in Union. This is an exciting interview as Christina has been on the show two times now and it is an honour to be able to have her here, joined by her beloved, Ryan, to share their story of marriage, Sacred Union,…
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Ep 127: Biblical Polarity and Polarized Communication with Alison Helena
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In this episode, I’m joined by Alison Helena, an Orthodox Christian, wife of 20 years, and Femininity Mentor who specializes in feminine communication and Christ-centered polarity. Alison’s journey of moving away from the New Age and into Christianity in 2020. How the Bible gave Alison spiritual peace and love and led her to Jesus Christ.Christiani…
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087: Superman IV: The Quest For Peace
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Energy modules, r/horses, and jelly suns. This week Abigail and Michelle watched the last Reeve Superman film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s leading man, shocking CGI, and camp villainAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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088: Batman & Robin (with Shane Anderson)
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Batnipples, rubber lips, and toyetics. This week Michelle, Abigail, and special returning guest Shane Anderson watched this camp Batman instalment and you should too! They take a long look into the film’s hammy puns, notable cast members, and delightful directorAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 125: Taking Responsibility for Your Life, Health, and Future with Shyanne Pilch
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In this episode, I’m joined by Shyanne Pilch, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner that helps women master the foundations of health. How Shyanne’s first birth experience led her to this work. Primal eating and the optimal human diet. Why Shyanne started eating meat again and how that impacted her health. Vegan and vegetarian agendas. Decomplicating …
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Ep 124: The Revival of Strong & Empathetic Men with Ross Blake
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In this episode, I’m joined by Ross Blake, a Men’s leadership and relationship coach. We dive into the revival of strong and empathetic men and how he helps men get back to their innate nature. Grounding in your masculine frame. The pivotal moment that led Ross to come back to the true masculine. Defining your values and code of ethics. Why men nee…
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089: Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (with Mel Killingsworth)
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Kicking TVs, loving Joe Dirt, and validating Mel. This week Abigail, Michelle, and special guest Mel Killingsworth watched another video game adaptation so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s casting, combat, and campinessAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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EP:111 Natural Ways of Supporting Women’s Health and Well-Being
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In this special episode of the Phoenix Rising Podcast, we’re diving into the topic of women’s health as I share parts of my past conversations with Madeline MacKinnon (ep: 86), Dr. Bradley Campbell (ep: 80), Dr. Jenny Schmidt (ep: 84), and Georgie Collinson (ep: 92). Menopause and hormonal health. Supporting your hormones with food. The importance …
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090: Ballistic: Ecks vs Sever
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Mindpussies, scream burping, and long The Runaways tangents. This week Michelle and Abigail watched this action movie so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films leading couple, soundtrack, and unknown directorAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 123: From Cult to Reconnecting and Deeply Trusting Yourself with Demetra Gray
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In this episode, I’m joined by Demetra Gray, a wife, writer, and podcast host as she shares the complete shift she’s experienced in her life over the past year and a half, as she realized she was in a spiritual cult and left the cult. How Demetra realized the community she was in was a cult. The manipulation Demetra felt every time she got close to…
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091: The Room (Part 2) (with Gaden Sousa)
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Birds, vampires, and America; the holy trinity for Tommy Wiseau. This week Abigail, Michelle, and Gaden finish their ode to this spectacular film. They take a long look into the film’s production history, abundant trivia, and biased IMDb reviewsAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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091: The Room (Part 1) (with Gaden Sousa)
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Play-dough backs, Korean jackets, and trying cinema. This week Abigail, Michelle, and Gaden watched this Wiseau masterpiece and you should too. They take a long dive into the film’s famous lines, worst performers, and unresolved plot mysteriesAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 122: The Union and Soul Contract of Husband and Wife with Christina McBoyle
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In this episode, I’m joined by Christina McBoyle, a devotional Feminine Arts and polarity-focused Union mentor who supports women in restoring their relationship to their feminine core on all levels. Christina joined me on the podcast back in Episode 59: The Power of Union, which has been our most listened to episode to date. Over the past year, a …
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K dramas, Smallville returners, and bra pad weaponry. This week Michelle, Abigail, and special guest Esther Fwati watched this Carpenter remake so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the flat cast, good atmosphere, and inexplicable dangerAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 121: The Queen Space and Bringing out the Best in Men with Alison Armstrong
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In this episode, I’m joined by Alison Armstrong, a sought-after speaker and thought leader amongst people with the desire to live empowered lives. Her exploration of human behavior began in 1991 when she decided to study men and the connections between men and women’s behavior. She shares all about the journey she went on to get curious about men a…
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Bees, bears, and Assigned Marple at Birth. This week Abigail and Michelle watched the Wicker Man remake so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the classic memes, unexpected comedy, and chaotic leading man Nic CageAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 120: From Plant Medicine to Re-Mineralization with Sena Maria
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In this episode, I’m joined by Sena Maria, a Re-Mineralizer and Wellness Explorer who helps women become radiantly nourished through Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis. In this episode we dive into all things nutrition, minerals, plant medicine, holistic healing, and more. Sena’s experience with plant medicine, ceremony, and microdosing and how that led …
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Ep 119: My Journey to Healing and Coming Back to Nature, God, and Myself
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In this special episode of the Phoenix Rising Podcast, we’re switching things up as I am being interviewed by Lisa Piluschak, the host of the “Healed” Now What? Podcast. This is a vulnerable conversation as I share my journey into CPTSD and what happened to my nervous system when I was faced with trauma. We dive into menopause, finding a new normal…
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Croc mind palaces, taking off, and fuckin’ Lincoln. This week Michelle and Abigail watched another “[X] Movie”. They take a quick dive into the films cast members, different skits, and the stand out jokesAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 118: The Polarity Practice of a Dominant/Submissive Relationship with Andrew & Dawn of Infinite Devotion
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In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew and Dawn, a married, 24/7 Dominant/submissive couple who helps individuals and couples integrate D/s into their lives in a healthy, loving way. They share all about how they approach the D/s lifestyle and what it means for their polarity as a couple. What Dominant/submissive really means. The emotional, spiritu…
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Ep 113: The Masculine Christianity Movement with Mike Pantile
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In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Pantile as we dive into the masculine Christianity movement and the Union of men and women working together to be co-creative. What it looks like to be a man in today’s landscape. The masculine revival movement and influencing men to become more virtuous. What the roots of manhood looks like in scripture. What br…
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Ep 117: The Rise of Masculinity
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In this special episode of the Phoenix Rising Podcast, we’re diving into the topic of men and masculinity as I share parts of my past conversations with Jaguar Heart (ep: 61), Jakal Malik (ep: 77), and Mike Pantile (ep: 113). Core things that hold men back from stepping on the path of rising in their masculinity. Breaking away from cultural program…
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095: Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
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Endless popcorn, small bobbies, and the milk of my business. This week Abigail and Michelle watched another Street Fighter adaptation so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films convoluted plot, lead actress, and source materialAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Levelling up, lotsa tits, and Hasselhoff cameos. This week Michelle and Abigail watched another horror film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films franchise, disturbing gore, and female objectificationAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 116: Healing Our Relationship With Men and God with Jen Porteous
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In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Porteous as she shares her multifaceted journey of suffering from burnout in her corporate career, having a failed marriage, and balancing working and being a mother. She fell victim to the narratives of not needing a man in her life, which sent negative messages to her boys, who would grow up to be men. She went …
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Levelling up to HF, spiritually dying, and talking Robin Hobb. This week Abigail and Michelle watched ANOTHER of these so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s leading man, sparse jokes, and absolute lack of triviaAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 115: Embracing the Simple, Intentional Way of Life with Kalle Flodin
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In this episode, I’m joined by Kalle Flodin as he shares his journey of leaving the city to live a more meaningful life in the northern parts of Sweden. There is a part of us that yearns for a simpler life that is much more connected to nature, to the seasons, and to our true nature, and that is exactly what Kalle and his girlfriend are living. Wha…
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Tap dancing, The "Synchroniser", and $80 bottles of coke. This week Michelle and Abigail watched the Exorcist sequel so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the infamous reputation, confusing plot, and the scariest thing of all; DeceptionAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Ep 114: Are 15 Minute Cities REALLY Sustainable? with Geoff Snicer
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In this episode, I’m joined by Geoff Snicer as he shares his journey of traveling across Canada in a Save Canada truck representing the Smart Cities seminars. He shares the challenges he faced during Covid and the price he had to pay after having his business closed down and being discriminated against. The dangerous idea of giving up our individua…
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Golfing Bonanza, Tom Cruise’s body double, and COD not being real. This week Abigail and Michelle watched the Caddyshack sequel so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films cast highlights, ethical improvements, and production issuesAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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EP:112 Seeking Healing and Truth in a Time of Chaos with Corrie Bignell
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In this episode, I’m joined by Corrie Bignell as she shares the truth and illuminates some of the underworkings that are going on in the world today, especially in Canada. After losing her nursing career in November 2021 due to mandates and taking a leap of faith to leave everything she’s ever known to move to Nicaragua with her son, she saw the oc…
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New Angeles, stolen burp valour, and spotty mimes with alien fingers. This week Michelle and Abigail watched this video game adaptation so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the arcade game, Alyssa Milano, and why Billy Is whiteAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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Robot bees, antidepressant polls, and forgotten hot air balloons. This week Abigail and Michelle watched this 90s adaptation film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the original series, lack of charm, and confusing plotAv Michelle St Claire & Abigail Ward
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