60 acast.com Happy Media https://shows.acast.com/happy-media en Thaddeus Danquah TV,Film,Movie,Happy,Media,Movies,TV shows Thaddeus Danquah A podcast all about the movies and TV shows that bring us comfort. Join host Thaddeus Danquah each episode as he interviews guests about the media they love, its impact on them and what makes something rewatchable.



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]]> A podcast all about the movies and TV shows that bring us comfort. Join host Thaddeus Danquah each episode as he interviews guests about the media they love, its impact on them and what makes something rewatchable.



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]]> true Thaddeus Danquah info+65d8cb520276f60016051dcf@mg-eu.acast.com 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf happy-media episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65d8cb520276f60016051dcf/1716859171045-e05d51347891b05b36a5d8a1e3956f87.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/happy-media Happy Media <![CDATA[Media of the Moment: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins & Paradise]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:01:19 GMT 15:15 69cea0dff57702d2d9130d82 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-the-fall-and-rise-of-reggie-dinkins-para 69cea0dff57702d2d9130d82 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-the-fall-and-rise-of-reggie-dinkins-para full 42 In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses NBC's The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins and season 2 of Hulu's Paradise.


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]]> In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses NBC's The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins and season 2 of Hulu's Paradise.


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]]> <![CDATA[Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (w/ Kassie Gibbons)]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 1:19:40 69bc5794007cdcf83f7fff25 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/zoeys-extraordinary-playlist-w-kassie-gibbons 69bc5794007cdcf83f7fff25 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf zoeys-extraordinary-playlist-w-kassie-gibbons full 41 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Kassie Gibbons (co-host of the podcast Skip or Scream), head to San Francisco to talk about Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. They recap 2 of Kassie's favorite episodes and discuss why the short-lived series is a favorite for her. Together, they talk about the musical moments, storylines, the shift between seasons 1 and 2 and more. Plus, Kassie's hot takes on the series.


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Kassie Gibbons (co-host of the podcast Skip or Scream), head to San Francisco to talk about Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. They recap 2 of Kassie's favorite episodes and discuss why the short-lived series is a favorite for her. Together, they talk about the musical moments, storylines, the shift between seasons 1 and 2 and more. Plus, Kassie's hot takes on the series.


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]]> The Traitors Part 2: The Joyful Heart Edition (w/ Jackie Payton) The Traitors Part 2: The Joyful Heart Edition (w/ Jackie Payton) Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1:27:01 69a9a7cd6ffdcd81883c5f56 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/the-traitors-part-2-the-joyful-heart-edition-w-jackie-payton 69a9a7cd6ffdcd81883c5f56 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf the-traitors-part-2-the-joyful-heart-edition-w-jackie-payton full 40 With joyful hearts, Thaddeus and Jackie Payton are back to recap the last half of season 4 of The Traitors! The duo discuss the players, their strategies, some of the challenges and the final outcome. Plus, they talk about where this season ranks for them and share their dream casts for an all-Black season of The Traitors.


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]]> With joyful hearts, Thaddeus and Jackie Payton are back to recap the last half of season 4 of The Traitors! The duo discuss the players, their strategies, some of the challenges and the final outcome. Plus, they talk about where this season ranks for them and share their dream casts for an all-Black season of The Traitors.


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]]> The Traitors Part 1 (w/ Jackie Payton) The Traitors Part 1 (w/ Jackie Payton) Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT 1:32:40 6996c1817012ce53768360c9 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/the-traitors-part-1-w-jackie-payton 6996c1817012ce53768360c9 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf the-traitors-part-1-w-jackie-payton full 39 In this episode, Jackie Payton is back as we hit the Scottish Highlands to talk about the first half of season 4 of The Traitors! She and Thaddeus recap the first 7 episodes, discuss everything, from the standout moments so far and give their takes on everything they've seen on and around the season. Plus the duo, share theories and what may be ahead.


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]]> In this episode, Jackie Payton is back as we hit the Scottish Highlands to talk about the first half of season 4 of The Traitors! She and Thaddeus recap the first 7 episodes, discuss everything, from the standout moments so far and give their takes on everything they've seen on and around the season. Plus the duo, share theories and what may be ahead.


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]]> Media of the Moment (w/ Jackie Payton) Media of the Moment (w/ Jackie Payton) Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:46 GMT 10:15 69842caa0aa794405302c986 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-w-jackie-payton 69842caa0aa794405302c986 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-w-jackie-payton full 38 In a special Media of the Moment episode, special guest Jackie Payton shares her current favorites.


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]]> In a special Media of the Moment episode, special guest Jackie Payton shares her current favorites.


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]]> Sex and the City (w/ Maggie Lind) Sex and the City (w/ Maggie Lind) Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT 2:17:33 69721417e6de9102d371adc6 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/sex-and-the-city-w-maggie-lind 69721417e6de9102d371adc6 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf sex-and-the-city-w-maggie-lind full 37 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Maggie Lind (co-host of the podcast Skip or Scream), put on their finest fits and grab a drink to talk about Sex and the City. They recap 2 of Maggie's favorite episodes and discuss why the series is such a popular comfort watch. Also, the duo talk about the friendship between the 4 women, their romances, fashions, the movies and more. Plus, Maggie's hot takes on the sequel series And Just Like That...


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Maggie Lind (co-host of the podcast Skip or Scream), put on their finest fits and grab a drink to talk about Sex and the City. They recap 2 of Maggie's favorite episodes and discuss why the series is such a popular comfort watch. Also, the duo talk about the friendship between the 4 women, their romances, fashions, the movies and more. Plus, Maggie's hot takes on the sequel series And Just Like That...


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]]> Replay: Ted Lasso (w/ Amy Kraft) Replay: Ted Lasso (w/ Amy Kraft) Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT 53:56 696059cad11f0c4fbb9aecd8 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/replay-ted-lasso-w-amy-kraft 696059cad11f0c4fbb9aecd8 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf replay-ted-lasso-w-amy-kraft full 36 To ring in 2026, revisit this episode, where Thaddeus and special guest, Amy Kraft take a trip across the pond, as they talk about Ted Lasso. Together, they break down 2 of Amy's favorite episodes, talk about the true meaning of the show and what she has learned from the series. Plus, Amy shares some hot takes and Thaddeus tests Amy with a game of trivia.


Originally Aired: 10/31/24


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]]> To ring in 2026, revisit this episode, where Thaddeus and special guest, Amy Kraft take a trip across the pond, as they talk about Ted Lasso. Together, they break down 2 of Amy's favorite episodes, talk about the true meaning of the show and what she has learned from the series. Plus, Amy shares some hot takes and Thaddeus tests Amy with a game of trivia.


Originally Aired: 10/31/24


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]]> <![CDATA[Thaddeus' Top 10 of 2025]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:30:00 GMT 51:50 694d7342c9578c8cda35ade1 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/thaddeus-top-10-of-2025 694d7342c9578c8cda35ade1 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf thaddeus-top-10-of-2025 full 35 In the last episode of 2025, Thaddeus shares his top 10 of the year! (5 shows and 5 movies)


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]]> In the last episode of 2025, Thaddeus shares his top 10 of the year! (5 shows and 5 movies)


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]]> Media of the Moment: Hallmark Holiday Movies Media of the Moment: Hallmark Holiday Movies Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT 20:59 693b2388e1890fb6cb87851d false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-hallmark-holiday-movies 693b2388e1890fb6cb87851d 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-hallmark-holiday-movies full 34 In this holiday edition of Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus talks about Hallmark holiday movies! He explores why they've become a staple of the season and talks about some of the standouts he's seen this year.


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]]> In this holiday edition of Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus talks about Hallmark holiday movies! He explores why they've become a staple of the season and talks about some of the standouts he's seen this year.


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]]> Replay: Spirited Away (w/ Ash Beecher) Replay: Spirited Away (w/ Ash Beecher) Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:30:00 GMT 1:05:03 6928899e8a4eb95749c30786 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/replay-spirited-away-w-ash-beecher 6928899e8a4eb95749c30786 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf replay-spirited-away-w-ash-beecher full 33 In the spirit of food and family, revisit this early episode where Thaddeus and guest Ash Beecher embark on a journey to another world as they discuss one of Ash's favorite films, Spirited Away. In this episode, they discuss the comforting aspects of the classic Miyazaki film, which character Ash identifies with and how the movie can relate to all ages. Plus they play a game of trivia. 


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]]> In the spirit of food and family, revisit this early episode where Thaddeus and guest Ash Beecher embark on a journey to another world as they discuss one of Ash's favorite films, Spirited Away. In this episode, they discuss the comforting aspects of the classic Miyazaki film, which character Ash identifies with and how the movie can relate to all ages. Plus they play a game of trivia. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Media of the Moment: Pluribus & Cold Case]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:00:00 GMT 24:06 6916569ec66f88b092eed9d5 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-pluribus-cold-case 6916569ec66f88b092eed9d5 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-pluribus-cold-case full 32 In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses Apple TV's Pluribus and revisits Cold Case on HBO Max. Plus, all about the British Comedy Keeping Up Appearances in the PBS Program Spotlight .


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]]> In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses Apple TV's Pluribus and revisits Cold Case on HBO Max. Plus, all about the British Comedy Keeping Up Appearances in the PBS Program Spotlight .


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]]> <![CDATA[Thaddeus' Top 10: Halloween Movies]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT 31:53 6903cecde030ed3cd5c52f7f true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/thaddeus-top-10-halloween-movies 6903cecde030ed3cd5c52f7f 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf thaddeus-top-10-halloween-movies full 31 In the spirit of Halloween, Thaddeus shares his top 10 horror movies. Plus, remembering Diane Keaton and D'Angelo.



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]]> In the spirit of Halloween, Thaddeus shares his top 10 horror movies. Plus, remembering Diane Keaton and D'Angelo.



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]]> Big Brother (w/ North) Big Brother (w/ North) Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT 1:57:02 68f16465ca0e7f75457a5fb3 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/big-brother-w-north 68f16465ca0e7f75457a5fb3 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf big-brother-w-north full 30 In a first for Happy Media, Thaddeus is joined by special guest North (host of the podcast Julie, Girl) to recap the latest season of Big Brother. The duo share their thoughts on the players, memorable moments, the 2 versions of the show and post-season antics. Plus, North reflects on how the show has evolved and shares his hot takes about the show.


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]]> In a first for Happy Media, Thaddeus is joined by special guest North (host of the podcast Julie, Girl) to recap the latest season of Big Brother. The duo share their thoughts on the players, memorable moments, the 2 versions of the show and post-season antics. Plus, North reflects on how the show has evolved and shares his hot takes about the show.


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]]> <![CDATA[Media of the Moment: The Paper & High Potential]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT 29:52 68def9ae5f95c3d4190cbdc6 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-the-paper-high-potential 68def9ae5f95c3d4190cbdc6 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-the-paper-high-potential full 29 In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses Peacock's The Paper and ABC's High Potential. Also, Reading Rainbow is the topic of the PBS Program Spotlight.


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]]> In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses Peacock's The Paper and ABC's High Potential. Also, Reading Rainbow is the topic of the PBS Program Spotlight.


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]]> <![CDATA[Happy Media turns 1! & Replay: The Parkers (w/ Ash Beecher)]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT 49:47 68cc3d7ecd0ac429fe586dd9 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/happy-media-turns-1-replay-the-parkers-w-ash-beecher 68cc3d7ecd0ac429fe586dd9 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf happy-media-turns-1-replay-the-parkers-w-ash-beecher full 28 In this episode, it's a celebration of Happy Media's one year anniversary (2 weeks late but better late than never)! To mark the occasion, Thaddeus reflects on the first year of the podcast and revisits the first episode of Happy Media about The Parkers with Ash Beecher.


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]]> In this episode, it's a celebration of Happy Media's one year anniversary (2 weeks late but better late than never)! To mark the occasion, Thaddeus reflects on the first year of the podcast and revisits the first episode of Happy Media about The Parkers with Ash Beecher.


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]]> <![CDATA[Thaddeus' Top 10: Back to School Edition]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT 29:38 68ba15c8f8dc6bde3819a527 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/thaddeus-top-10-back-to-school-edition 68ba15c8f8dc6bde3819a527 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf thaddeus-top-10-back-to-school-edition full 27 In this episode, Thaddeus shares his top 10 school-set movies.


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]]> <![CDATA[Media of the Moment: Gypsy & Last One Laughing]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:57:14 GMT 25:13 68a7ea9a3b6c865497baef8d false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-gypsy-last-one-laughing 68a7ea9a3b6c865497baef8d 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-gypsy-last-one-laughing full 26 In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses the latest Broadway production of Gypsy and Prime Video's global hit Last One Laughing. Also, Nature takes the stage in our PBS Program Spotlight.


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]]> <![CDATA[Media of the Moment: King of the Hill & Ballard]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT 19:16 68953ed9c6d7c56cda597e66 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-king-of-the-hill-ballard 68953ed9c6d7c56cda597e66 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-king-of-the-hill-ballard full 25 In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses Hulu's season 14 of King of the Hill and Amazon Prime Video's Ballard. Plus, an announcement.


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]]> <![CDATA[Media of the Moment: PBS & The Cowboy Carter Tour]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT 31:41 68827ea8e0a86cc3abc42424 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-pbs-the-cowboy-carter-tour 68827ea8e0a86cc3abc42424 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-pbs-the-cowboy-carter-tour full 24 In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus shares some of his favorite PBS shows from childhood and talks about the significance of the Cowboy Carter Tour.


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]]> Center Stage (w/ Korama Danquah) Center Stage (w/ Korama Danquah) Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT 1:31:51 68700d6aea74e132fba19d70 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/center-stage-w-korama-danquah 68700d6aea74e132fba19d70 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf center-stage-w-korama-danquah full 23 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Korama Danquah join the American Ballet Academy to discuss the 2000 film Center Stage. Together, the pair recap the movie, talk about why Korama considers it a "sick movie", why the soundtrack is vital to the movie and the importance of dance flicks. Plus, Thaddeus reveals a behind-the-scenes moment of a key scene, tangents about Wicked, Bring It On and Magic Mike, also, a game of trivia.


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Korama Danquah join the American Ballet Academy to discuss the 2000 film Center Stage. Together, the pair recap the movie, talk about why Korama considers it a "sick movie", why the soundtrack is vital to the movie and the importance of dance flicks. Plus, Thaddeus reveals a behind-the-scenes moment of a key scene, tangents about Wicked, Bring It On and Magic Mike, also, a game of trivia.


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]]> <![CDATA[Media of the Moment: Ironheart & The Gilded Age]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT 18:40 685dfb340904b52e460b8561 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-ironheart-the-gilded-age 685dfb340904b52e460b8561 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-ironheart-the-gilded-age full 22 In this episode, Thaddeus shares his latest Media of the Moment, Marvel's Ironheart and season 3 of HBO's The Gilded Age.


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]]> Arrested Development (w/ Laura Merli) Arrested Development (w/ Laura Merli) Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT 1:26:37 684add0f1c97ce2ed1f9f64a false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/arrested-development-w-laura-merli 684add0f1c97ce2ed1f9f64a 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf arrested-development-w-laura-merli full 21 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Laura Merli go to the Banana Stand to talk about Arrested Development. Together, they recap the pilot episode and discuss why it's Laura's favorite episode of the series, the Bluth family dynamics and what made the show such a standout. Also, the duo talk about the importance of the narrator in the show, the reboot and how it's impacted Laura and sitcoms today. Plus a game of trivia.


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Laura Merli go to the Banana Stand to talk about Arrested Development. Together, they recap the pilot episode and discuss why it's Laura's favorite episode of the series, the Bluth family dynamics and what made the show such a standout. Also, the duo talk about the importance of the narrator in the show, the reboot and how it's impacted Laura and sitcoms today. Plus a game of trivia.


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]]> <![CDATA[Media of the Moment: ReLiving Single & Taskmaster]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 22:00:00 GMT 12:12 683912245b56407fa4cac5e1 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-reliving-single-taskmaster 683912245b56407fa4cac5e1 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-reliving-single-taskmaster full 20 It's the 20th episode of Happy Media! To celebrate, Thaddeus is sharing his latest media of the moment, the podcast ReLiving Single and the game show Taskmaster.


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]]> It's the 20th episode of Happy Media! To celebrate, Thaddeus is sharing his latest media of the moment, the podcast ReLiving Single and the game show Taskmaster.


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]]> <![CDATA[Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (w/ Stephanie Stender)]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:25 GMT 1:57:02 68268019e8a66fad6db7f1f4 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/pee-wees-big-adventure-w-stephanie-stender 68268019e8a66fad6db7f1f4 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf pee-wees-big-adventure-w-stephanie-stender full 19 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Stephanie Stender go on a journey to retrieve a lost red bike as they discuss the 1985 classic Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. Together, they talk about the impact of the film, what makes it a comfort watch for Stephanie and how it influences her professionally and personally. Plus, the duo discuss Paul Reubens' creative legacy, Stephanie reveals how the film came to be Tim Burton's first feature, and a game of trivia.


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Stephanie Stender go on a journey to retrieve a lost red bike as they discuss the 1985 classic Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. Together, they talk about the impact of the film, what makes it a comfort watch for Stephanie and how it influences her professionally and personally. Plus, the duo discuss Paul Reubens' creative legacy, Stephanie reveals how the film came to be Tim Burton's first feature, and a game of trivia.


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]]> <![CDATA[Media of the Moment: Sinners & G20]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 28:53 68132d339704d99f849dd9c1 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-sinners-g20 68132d339704d99f849dd9c1 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-sinners-g20 full 18 In this episode, Thaddeus shares his latest Media of the Moment, Ryan Coogler's horror film Sinners and the Viola Davis action film G20.


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]]> Glee (w/ Andrew McGuire) Glee (w/ Andrew McGuire) Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 1:25:15 68009e0bedf0112e5c0fb3e4 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/glee-w-andrew-mcguire 68009e0bedf0112e5c0fb3e4 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf glee-w-andrew-mcguire full 17 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Andrew McGuire hit the stage to cover songs and talk about the hit series Glee. Together, they talk about Andrew's 3 favorite episodes ("Wheels", "Duets" and "Asian F"), the impact of the show and characters and the stories that landed (and the ones that didn't). Also, they discuss the music, including one of the most underrated performances and the latest songs Andrew would want to hear the cast of Glee cover. Plus, Andrew's thoughts on a Glee-boot and a game of trivia.


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Andrew McGuire hit the stage to cover songs and talk about the hit series Glee. Together, they talk about Andrew's 3 favorite episodes ("Wheels", "Duets" and "Asian F"), the impact of the show and characters and the stories that landed (and the ones that didn't). Also, they discuss the music, including one of the most underrated performances and the latest songs Andrew would want to hear the cast of Glee cover. Plus, Andrew's thoughts on a Glee-boot and a game of trivia.


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]]> Media of the Moment: The Residence / Shondaland Top 5 Media of the Moment: The Residence / Shondaland Top 5 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 37:57 67eee676da5ebf876452d571 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-the-residence-shondaland-top-5 67eee676da5ebf876452d571 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-the-residence-shondaland-top-5 full 16 In this episode, we're celebrating 20 years of Shondaland! In honor of this milestone, Thaddeus is discussing their latest release, The Residence and sharing his top 5 Shondaland shows.


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]]> <![CDATA[Wallace & Gromit (w/ Sharon Bilman)]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT 1:16:29 67dbe9c1d1a5740aebd414fa false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/wallace-gromit-w-sharon-bilman 67dbe9c1d1a5740aebd414fa 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf wallace-gromit-w-sharon-bilman full 15 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Sharon Bilman travel across the pond as they discuss Wallace & Gromit. Together, they recap the first 3 short films (A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave), talk about the way the short films tell a story without much dialogue and what makes the franchise comforting for Sharon. Plus, Sharon shares some of her favorite moments from the franchise and a game of trivia.


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Sharon Bilman travel across the pond as they discuss Wallace & Gromit. Together, they recap the first 3 short films (A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave), talk about the way the short films tell a story without much dialogue and what makes the franchise comforting for Sharon. Plus, Sharon shares some of her favorite moments from the franchise and a game of trivia.


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]]> <![CDATA[Media of the Moment: Clean Slate & Beyond the Gates]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:05:00 GMT 12:02 67c980d13384591a38e27d6e false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/media-of-the-moment-clean-slate-beyond-the-gates 67c980d13384591a38e27d6e 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf media-of-the-moment-clean-slate-beyond-the-gates full 14 In this episode, Thaddeus shares his latest Media of the Moment, Amazon Prime's Clean Slate and CBS' Beyond the Gates


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]]> Waiting for Guffman (w/ Kaitlin Becker) Waiting for Guffman (w/ Kaitlin Becker) Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT 1:14:41 67b6e65b9708c87f80f90819 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/waiting-for-guffman-w-kaitlin-becker 67b6e65b9708c87f80f90819 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf waiting-for-guffman-w-kaitlin-becker full 13 "It's the day of the show y'all."


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]]> "It's the day of the show y'all."


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]]> <![CDATA[Q&A: The Traitors]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT 24:51 67a4696d3e56448eb3786394 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/qa-the-traitors 67a4696d3e56448eb3786394 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf qa-the-traitors full 12 Happy Black History Month!

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]]> Happy Black History Month!

In this episode, Thaddeus shares a listener's top 10 list and responds to their question: Is The Traitors a comfort watch?


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]]> <![CDATA[Thaddeus' Top 10]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:05:00 GMT 32:11 67926a52d50dd45655d5d767 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/thaddeus-top-10 67926a52d50dd45655d5d767 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf thaddeus-top-10 full 11 In this episode, Thaddeus shares his top 5 movies and shows of the moment and what makes them standouts.


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus shares his top 5 movies and shows of the moment and what makes them standouts.


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]]> The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (w/ Torran Wakefield Thompson) The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (w/ Torran Wakefield Thompson) Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:15:44 GMT 1:41:15 677f8491f48b51537cd11fff true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-w-torran-wakefield-thompson 677f8491f48b51537cd11fff 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-w-torran-wakefield-thompson full 10 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Torran Wakefield Thompson take a trip to the 90's as they discuss The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Together they recap 2 of Torran's favorite episodes, talk about some of the funniest moments in the series and explore how the show balanced humor with deeper themes. Plus, the duo discuss Quincy Jones' impact on the show and reveal behind the scenes details during trivia.


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Torran Wakefield Thompson take a trip to the 90's as they discuss The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Together they recap 2 of Torran's favorite episodes, talk about some of the funniest moments in the series and explore how the show balanced humor with deeper themes. Plus, the duo discuss Quincy Jones' impact on the show and reveal behind the scenes details during trivia.


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]]> <![CDATA[Ocean's Eleven (w/ Matt Fornwald)]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:05:47 GMT 1:23:52 676be38625a0b820a28aec9a true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/oceans-eleven-w-matt-fornwald 676be38625a0b820a28aec9a 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf oceans-eleven-w-matt-fornwald full 9 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Matt Fornwald pull off the heist of a lifetime as they discuss 2001's Ocean's Eleven. Together, they recap the movie, discuss the comfort and warmth in a heist movie, the incredibly stacked cast and how this movie is a time capsule. Plus, they talk about the Ocean sequels (and possible prequel?) and there's trivia.


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Matt Fornwald pull off the heist of a lifetime as they discuss 2001's Ocean's Eleven. Together, they recap the movie, discuss the comfort and warmth in a heist movie, the incredibly stacked cast and how this movie is a time capsule. Plus, they talk about the Ocean sequels (and possible prequel?) and there's trivia.


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]]> Holiday Classics? Holiday Classics? Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:05:35 GMT 15:26 675a63b11bbbedeb4159b077 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/holiday-classics 675a63b11bbbedeb4159b077 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf holiday-classics full 8 It's the holiday season! A time for classic seasonal favorites and some unofficial ones. In this episode, Thaddeus is determining whether Die Hard, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Batman Returns and Last Holiday, hold spots in the holiday movie hall of fame.


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]]> It's the holiday season! A time for classic seasonal favorites and some unofficial ones. In this episode, Thaddeus is determining whether Die Hard, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Batman Returns and Last Holiday, hold spots in the holiday movie hall of fame.


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]]> Starlight Hotel (w/ Paula Gammon Wilson) Starlight Hotel (w/ Paula Gammon Wilson) Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:05:00 GMT 1:00:44 6748080a87df9e7063dc7508 true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/starlight-hotel-w-paula-gammon-wilson 6748080a87df9e7063dc7508 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf starlight-hotel-w-paula-gammon-wilson full 7 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Paula Gammon Wilson journey through Depression-era New Zealand, as they discuss the 1987 film Starlight Hotel. They recap the movie, talk about Paula's connection to the film, what made it heartwarming, and why the movie never became a famous blockbuster. Plus, there's a game of trivia.


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Paula Gammon Wilson journey through Depression-era New Zealand, as they discuss the 1987 film Starlight Hotel. They recap the movie, talk about Paula's connection to the film, what made it heartwarming, and why the movie never became a famous blockbuster. Plus, there's a game of trivia.


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]]> Comfort Watches Comfort Watches Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:05:06 GMT 9:57 67354c905b81168b13b7a27f false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/comfort-watches 67354c905b81168b13b7a27f 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf comfort-watches full 6

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]]> Ted Lasso (w/ Amy Kraft) Ted Lasso (w/ Amy Kraft) Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:05:00 GMT 53:56 6722f6802dbbcfa22d0cd39e true https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/ted-lasso-w-amy-kraft 6722f6802dbbcfa22d0cd39e 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf ted-lasso-w-amy-kraft full 5 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Amy Kraft take a trip across the pond, as they talk about Ted Lasso. Together, they break down 2 of Amy's favorite episodes, talk about the true meaning of the show and what she has learned from the series. Plus, Amy shares some hot takes and Thaddeus tests Amy with a game of trivia.


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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Amy Kraft take a trip across the pond, as they talk about Ted Lasso. Together, they break down 2 of Amy's favorite episodes, talk about the true meaning of the show and what she has learned from the series. Plus, Amy shares some hot takes and Thaddeus tests Amy with a game of trivia.


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]]> Pokémon (w/ Kevin Cutliffe) Pokémon (w/ Kevin Cutliffe) Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:05:22 GMT 42:58 6709ca1b092cc24098a34788 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/pokemon-w-kevin-cutliffe 6709ca1b092cc24098a34788 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf pokemon-w-kevin-cutliffe full 4 In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, actor Kevin Cutliffe go on a journey to be the very best, like no one ever was as they talk about Pokémon. Together, they discuss the different variations of the show, how it inspired Kevin's career and his favorite moments in the series. Plus, Thaddeus tests Kevin's Pokémon knowledge in a game of trivia.



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]]> In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, actor Kevin Cutliffe go on a journey to be the very best, like no one ever was as they talk about Pokémon. Together, they discuss the different variations of the show, how it inspired Kevin's career and his favorite moments in the series. Plus, Thaddeus tests Kevin's Pokémon knowledge in a game of trivia.



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]]> Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (w/ Marion Toro) Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (w/ Marion Toro) Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:05:58 GMT 1:06:11 66fdeed44f98175c75434531 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur-w-marion-toro 66fdeed44f98175c75434531 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur-w-marion-toro full 3 Take a trip to the Lower East Side with Thaddeus and special guest, actress Marion Toro, as they talk about Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Together, they discuss the comfort of feeling seen in media, the star-studded cast and the incredibly catchy soundtrack to the series (shout out to Raphael Saadiq). Plus they play a game of trivia.


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]]> Take a trip to the Lower East Side with Thaddeus and special guest, actress Marion Toro, as they talk about Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Together, they discuss the comfort of feeling seen in media, the star-studded cast and the incredibly catchy soundtrack to the series (shout out to Raphael Saadiq). Plus they play a game of trivia.


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]]> Spirited Away (w/ Ash Beecher) Spirited Away (w/ Ash Beecher) Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:05:45 GMT 1:05:03 66eb6fddac1794db1122bdf8 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/spirited-away-w-ash-beecher 66eb6fddac1794db1122bdf8 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf spirited-away-w-ash-beecher full 2 Join Thaddeus and guest co-host Ash Beecher as they embark on a journey to another world to discuss one of Ash's favorite films, Spirited Away. In this episode, they discuss the comforting aspects of the classic Miyazaki film, which character Ash identifies with and how the movie can relate to all ages. Plus they play a game of trivia.


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]]> Join Thaddeus and guest co-host Ash Beecher as they embark on a journey to another world to discuss one of Ash's favorite films, Spirited Away. In this episode, they discuss the comforting aspects of the classic Miyazaki film, which character Ash identifies with and how the movie can relate to all ages. Plus they play a game of trivia.


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]]> The Parkers (w/ Ash Beecher) The Parkers (w/ Ash Beecher) Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:05:05 GMT 41:41 66d8b2a3202da66c8dad9ab0 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/the-parkers-w-ash-beecher 66d8b2a3202da66c8dad9ab0 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf the-parkers-w-ash-beecher full 1 Join Thaddeus and guest co-host Ash Beecher as they talk about one of Thaddeus' favorite shows, The Parkers. Together the duo discuss the hilarious yet authentic nature of the sitcom, the undeniable cast chemistry and the ways the show was of and ahead of its time.


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]]> Join Thaddeus and guest co-host Ash Beecher as they talk about one of Thaddeus' favorite shows, The Parkers. Together the duo discuss the hilarious yet authentic nature of the sitcom, the undeniable cast chemistry and the ways the show was of and ahead of its time.


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]]> Introducing Happy Media Introducing Happy Media Thu, 29 Aug 2024 23:09:23 GMT 1:33 66d0ffa31b25128b67892c85 false https://shows.acast.com/happy-media/episodes/introducing-happy-media 66d0ffa31b25128b67892c85 65d8cb520276f60016051dcf introducing-happy-media trailer Welcome to Happy Media! The podcast all about the tv shows and movies that we love to comfort-watch.


Starting September 5th, join host Thaddeus Danquah, as he talks to guests about their favorite comfort-watches and they discuss the impact of the media we love.


New episodes release every other Thursday.


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]]> Welcome to Happy Media! The podcast all about the tv shows and movies that we love to comfort-watch.


Starting September 5th, join host Thaddeus Danquah, as he talks to guests about their favorite comfort-watches and they discuss the impact of the media we love.


New episodes release every other Thursday.


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