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    Cherish or Perish

    Two female comedians from Seattle revisit nostalgic movie favorites and pass ultimate judgment on their worthiness. Shall they remain cherished, or shall they PERISH?! Interact and find out more at www.cherishorperishpod.com
    en-usAmanda Gemmill-Strauss & Desirae Grosbost97 Episodes

    Episodes (97)

    Episode 56- Memento and The Machinist

    Episode 56- Memento and The Machinist

    In this twisty and confusing episode, we’ve got a double dose of Nightmare Men, a hot Hollywood scoop, and demon possession!  Plus: Did Christian Bale waste his time? And take the quiz!: Which of our hosts will not go through airport security for you?

    Memento talk starts at 12:10

    The Machinist talk starts at 35:20



    Episode 54- 500 Days of Summer

    Episode 54- 500 Days of Summer

    In this heartbreaking episode, Desirae can’t contain her excitement, Amanda deeply connects with a precocious child, and everyone wants you to get out of the damn HOV lane!  Plus: roughing it, the parameters of a Romantic Comedy, being a Tom, and just send a card already!

    Movie chat starts around 13:30

    Episode 53- My Blue Heaven and Sugar & Spice

    Episode 53- My Blue Heaven and Sugar & Spice

    One year later and we’re still having a blast revisiting these movies with all of you.  THANK YOU for listening through our journey of various audio quality and horrible name pronunciations. In this anniversary episode, we celebrate our dedication to consistent podcast posting and discuss whether rich people are allowed to rob grocery stores.

    08:40 - My Blue Heaven

    36:03 - Sugar & Spice

    Episode 52- I Know What You Did Last Summer Movie & Music

    Episode 52- I Know What You Did Last Summer Movie & Music

    Summer’s here and we’re vaxxed n’ wild!  In this darkly secretive episode, wizard fights, Amanda’s screenplay ‘I Know What You Did Already’, what’s up with cap sleeves, and yet again fixing Hollywood’s mistakes.  Plus so much 90s music you’ll grow jncos where your legs used to be!
    Movie talk 9:00
    Soundtrack talk 40:00



    Episode 50- Lost Highway Movie & Music

    Episode 50- Lost Highway Movie & Music

    On this dark and confusing episode, Desirae and Amanda discuss the film and soundtrack of David Lynch’s “Lost Highway”! Our intrepid hosts reveal the dangers of silk on silk, the origins of vibes, an obscure Rizzoli and Isles connection, and a general indifference to male sexual dysfunction. Plus JAZZ, BABY!

    Movie talk starts around 10:30

    Soundtrack talk starts around 42:00



    Episode 48- Overboard and Captain Ron w/ special guest Jess Dungan

    Episode 48- Overboard and Captain Ron w/ special guest Jess Dungan

    It’s our “Kurt Russell on Boats” episode!  In this naughtily nautical spectacular, Amanda and Desirae welcome special guest Jess Dungan to discuss/emotionally process some childhood favorites.  PLUS!  Amanda needs a vacation, Desirae is Catfishing, Jess brings some fascinating trivia, and EVERYONE IS FIRED!

    Overboard discussion begins about 11:45

    Captain Ron discussion begins about 41:00



    Episode 43- Thelma and Louise

    Episode 43- Thelma and Louise

    In the final Women's History month episode, Amanda and Desirae discuss the relatability of both Thelma & Louise, especially when it comes to the bad decisions that they make.  They also encourage you to swing your big vaccine energy and go ahead and take those COVID-19 vaccine selfies!  Thelma & Louise begins at 00:09:20.

    Episode 42- Heathers and Jawbreaker (w/ guest Michael Castillo)

    Episode 42- Heathers and Jawbreaker (w/ guest Michael Castillo)

    Our first guest, Michael Castillo, joins Desirae and Amanda as they get totally gagged with chainsaws!  They get into it on Nicolas Cage’s remarriage, the bullshit that is the term “date rape”, hidden foot fetish content, and thick loafer energy!  (note: we had some audio issues on this one particularly in the intro.  We start talking Heathers at 9:35 and the issue is mostly resolved by 11:10)