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  Mailbag 55: Yet More Skins and Teenage Listener 02.10.2026 4min

  Brenna and Joe respond to mail from listeners Jorge - who makes a pitch for Skins Series 4 & 5 - and Eliza - an(other) actual teenage listener!Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected] Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Finding Emily (2026) 29.09.2026 25min

  Brenna and Joe return to rom com territory with Finding Emily (2026).Starring podcasts regulars Angourie Rice and Minnie Driver, the film is your typical "boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy meets another girl trying to find the first girl."And yet...by virtue of great casting, an awareness of the subgenre's tropes, and a predominantly female focus, this is an utter delight!Plus: more fun credits!Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Sunny Dancer (2026) 22.09.2026 22min

  Thanks to listener Chloe, Brenna and Joe check out George Jacques' Sunny Dancer (2026) which stars Bella Ramsey and Neil Patrick Harris.The cast is great, though the film relies a little too heavily on montage and familiar (cancer kid) tropes. Then comes the disastrous ending that torpedos all of the movie's goodwill. Can we forgive the unearned emotional manipulation?Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Mailbag 54: The Future of Skins 18.09.2026 3min

  Listener Foxy writes in to describe their experience with Skins series and make a possible recommendation about coverage if Brenna and Joe decide to take another stab at the series.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Film: Girls Like Girls (2026) 15.09.2026 27min

  Brenna and Joe circle back on Hayley Kiyoko's Girls Like Girls to check out the 2026 film.We're disappointed. Great chemistry between the two leads and music video visual aesthetic don't make up for even less character development than the book!Plus: Zach Braff; losing backstories; and pondering the changes in the queer female media landscape over the last ~10 yearsWanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Mailbag 53: Alana Book 2 11.09.2026 5min

  Following our episode on The Song of the Lioness, we immediately heard from 'Tea, Books & Chocolate' as well as Emma who wrote in to reassure us about the subversive nature of the rest of the quartet, new love interests, and how the series intersects with queerness in unexpected ways.Plus: an apology from Joe and a reassurance that we will continue with plans to read Book 3!Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Elle Season 1 (2026) 08.09.2026 31min

  Brenna and Joe catch up on Prime's Legally Blonde prequel with season one of Elle.Starring a perfectly cast Lexi Minetree, we have a lot of pros and cons with the series. The model is not binge-friendly and the relationships are inconsistent across episodes. Plus: Tom Everett Scott as Elle's dad; needle drops; a final James Van Der Beek performance; and disagreement about the love triangleWanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution"! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Skins Series 3: Episode 10 04.09.2026 24min

  Skins series three ends by sidelining most of its characters in order to focus on the Effy, Freddie, and Cook love triangle and WE DON'T CARE!Plus: Cook's extremely predictable father; a granny race; the grimness of the finale; and we finally figure out what's missing from/wrong with this season.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Book: In the Hand of the Goddess (1984) 01.09.2026 23min

  Brenna and Joe return to discuss 1984's In the Hand of the Goddess, book two of Tamora Pierce's The Song of the Lioness.This is an interesting one because the book is much more YA than MA (Alanna is having sex!) and also jumps around in time.Plus: wrapping up Duke Roger; a plot detail stolen by Veronica Roth for Divergent; and our fears about where the quadrilogy may goWanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected] Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Skins Series 3: Episode 9 28.08.2026 19min

  It's the penultimate episode of Skins series three and Brenna and Joe are getting real mad at Katie. If you were hoping to feel some kind of sympathy for the injured twin, look elsewhere because as everyone prepares for prom, Katie proves she's absolutely terrible to Emily.Plus: absent Effy & Cook, happy endings (?) for Pandora & Thomas and Emily and Naomi, and where we think the finale will go.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Theater Camp 25.08.2026 28min

  It's another Brenna pick as we continue to explore the shorts-> feature pipeline with 2020's Theater Camp and its 2023 feature adaptation.Created by husband pair Noah Galvin and Ben Platt, as well as Molly Gordon and director Nick Lieberman, these improv heavy texts are perfect for folks who know theater...and find it a little ridiculous.Plus: Joe's appreciation of the film's expanded runtime; our favourite jokes; and a discussion of "actor" archetypes. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Skins Series 3: Episode 8 21.08.2026 12min

  It's time for a party in the woods and Brenna and Joe are becoming increasingly worried about Effy.Obviously the rock fight at episode's end will have some big ramifications, but the looming mental health crisis of pairing Effy and Cook has us terrified for the young girl.Plus: rural horror vibes; Brenna's burgeoning interest in Katie; and predictions for the penultimate episode.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trevor: The Musical (2022) 18.08.2026 19min

  On the heels of the 1994 short, Brenna and Joe check out Trevor: The Musical, the Off Broadway adaptation that is a full blown musical! Written by Dan Collins and directed by Robin Abrams, the nearly two hour version of the story unfortunately doesn't add content so much as stretch it out. Still, there's some good to be found here, including the Diana Ross performance, and the staging. But what about that changed (C/W) suicide attempt?!Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected] Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Skins Series 3: Episode 7 14.08.2026 20min

  Brenna and Joe finally reach the JJ episode of Skins series 3 and...we're divided.On one hand, the show finally gives JJ a diagnosis and allows him agency, but we find Skins' handling of mental health treatment so grim and one-sided.Plus: different readings on JJ's mom; disappointment about the handling of Emily; a completely different episode soundtrack; and JJ as a truth teller.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trevor (1994) 11.08.2026 18min

  Brenna has programmed us an Oscar-winning short Trevor (1994) that also led to the creation of The Trevor Project. Directed by Peggy Rajski and written by Celeste Lecesne, the ~18 minute short is clever and slightly surreal, though C/W for suicide attempt.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected] Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Skins Series 3: Episode 6 07.08.2026 13min

  Brenna and Joe are in love with Naomi's episode, which feels like a series three high. Sure it's a struggle to watch her try to deny her feelings for Emily, but she's getting there!Plus: school elections; Katie being the worst; and Brenna's cheer for dressing down a pervy teacher.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  TV: A Good Girl's Guide To Murder S02 (2026) 04.08.2026 25min

  Brenna and Joe return to discuss the six episode S02 of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, which shifts the focus prominently to Max Hastings. This definitely changes the messaging of the book, though TV-only viewers likely won't notice.Plus: struggling to connect to Stanley Forbes; praising the casting of Max's cousin; and pondering what the third and final series will look like.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Skins Series 3: Episode 5 31.07.2026 17min

  Prep your sexual euphemism because we're auditioning for Sexxbomb in the latest episode of Skins series 3.Episode 5 "Freddie" tells us as much about the title character as it does his love interest, but our patience with JJ is running thin.Plus: Cook's lack of verbal skills; debate about Freddie's father; and the moment that had us screaming "Oh Effy!"Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Book: Good Girl, Bad Blood (2020) 28.07.2026 23min

  Pip is back for another mystery in Holly Jackson's Good Girl, Bad Blood (2020) AKA A Good Girl's Guide to Murder book two.There's plenty to admire about this entry, which finds Pip growing up and discovering the world isn't fair in a pretty devastating way.Plus: hating Ant & Lauren; admiring the dark ending; and Max Hasting's trial reminding us of real life Canadian scandals involving the World Junior hockey players and Jian Ghomeshi. Ick.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Skins Series 3: Episode 4 24.07.2026 13min

  Skins series 3 delivers another strong episode as we zero in on Pandora's birthday, which ends in the most typical Skins fashion ever.Plus: the heated exchange between Effy and Panda; another bad parental model; and what kind of adult crashes a party at a teenager's house?!Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at [email protected]  Theme music: Rewind Kid "Rhythm Revolution" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.