Sum of Our Parts

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  Bring It On 28.09.2026 2h 7min

  Lindsay is taking us to the 2000s with this week's pick, Bring It On. We're talking about cheerleading, cultural appropriation, and the good and bad of the early aughts. Plus we chat about our teenage years and high school memories.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  October Sky 21.09.2026 1h 58min

  This week we're taking on a true story out of Jim's home state of West Virginia. Listen as we discuss how the movie differs from the real story, the parent/child dynamics, and Lindsay's experience at NASA.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  School of Rock 14.09.2026 2h 10min

  We're still in back to school mode with Lindsay's pick, but this time it's the School of Rock! We're talking about the talented Jack Black, the timelessness of classic rock, and how a great song is made. And of course, Lindsay sings.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  Zero Dark Thirty 07.09.2026 2h 4min

  This week Jim picked a film to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. We discuss our memories of that day and what came after, the deliberate slowness of the movie, and some of the controversy that surrounded it.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod.
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  Lean On Me 31.08.2026 2h 2min

  To celebrate back to school time, we're heading to Eastside High with Lindsay's pick. We're talking about our own high school experiences, Morgan Freeman, appropriate discipline, and graduation gowns. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  The Way We Were 24.08.2026 1h 59min

  This week Jim was feeling romantic and nostalgic with this pick. Listen as we discuss the beauty of Barbra and Robert, the iconic song, and how we were not rooting for the couple in this romance.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  Little Miss Sunshine 17.08.2026 2h 21min

  This week Lindsay picked one of her favorites, which was also a critical and commercial success. Listen as we discuss child actors, kiddie pageants, and how a darkly comic tone makes family drama feel real. (As a warning, there is some talk about suicide). Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod.
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  The Verdict 10.08.2026 1h 52min

  This week Jim is taking us to the courtroom with his pick. Listen as we discuss Paul Newman's performance, finding redemption, and James Mason's accent. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  My Big Fat Greek Wedding 03.08.2026 2h 7min

  Opa! This week Lindsay picked a favorite of hers. We're talking romantic comedy, memorable quotes, and the amazing support cast. Plus Jim shares his proposal story and Lindsay talks about a bunch of tv shows!Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  Jurassic Park 27.07.2026 2h 15min

  Hold on to your butts! This week we're taking on another summer blockbuster that Jim picked. We're talking about the special effects, music, themes, performance, and how it all still holds up.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  Bend It Like Beckham 20.07.2026 2h 17min

  If you're sad the World Cup is over (YAY SPAIN!), this is the episode for you! It's packed full of World Cup commentary, soccer terms, Indian wedding memories, and discussion of generational and cultural differences. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  Airplane! 13.07.2026 1h 32min

  This week, Jim picked one of the best comedies of all time and we're talking about the word play and sight gags and cameos! Plus the legacy of this movie, movies on planes, and the importance of a dumb comedy. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  Independence Day 06.07.2026 2h 4min

  Happy belated 4th of July! We're celebrating by talking about the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day. Listen as we discuss the stakes that matter, if we believe in aliens, and how this might play out in real life.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  The Odd Couple 29.06.2026 1h 29min

  We're back with Jim's pick, The Odd Couple. Listen as we chat about the many adaptations of this classic comedy, New York apartments, and mixing friendship with roommates. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  The Birdcage 08.06.2026 1h 54min

  For Pride Month, we're talking about a movie we both love. Listen as we discuss the great cast (especially Robin Williams!), how relevant it still feels today, and the real meaning of family values. Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  Grosse Pointe Blank 01.06.2026 1h 41min

  This week we're going to a high school reunion with Jim's pick. We're talking about our own high schools and reunions, dark comedy, and fun 80s music. Plus weird looking assassins and the office setup of a contract killer.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  10 Things I Hate About You 25.05.2026 2h 24min

  We're still in high school this week with Lindsay's pick. Listen as we discuss high school memories, Shakespeare, and the late, great Heath Ledger. Adapt classic literature and bring back good rom coms!Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  American Graffiti 18.05.2026 1h 56min

  This week Jim picked a movie from his high school days, American Graffiti. Listen as we discuss the cars, music (Lindsay sings, of course) and what kids did for fun. We also touch on the timelessness of coming of age stories and also of Harrison Ford.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod.
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  She's All That 11.05.2026 2h 12min

  Lindsay is commemorating prom season with She's All That, a teen classic of the late 90s. We're talking at length about our own prom experiences, the cast and performances in the movie, and how maybe it isn't too bad.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!
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  Bullitt 04.05.2026 1h 45min

  This week Jim picked Bullitt, a classic Steve McQueen movie from 1968. We're talking about car chases, San Francisco, the Organization, and more.Follow us on instagram at sumofourpartspod!