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The Cherokee Word for Movies

The Cherokee Word for Movies

By ᏕᎭᎷᏱ ᎠᎴ ᎨᎳᏗ

A podcast about movies and television. Hosted by 2 ᏣᎳᎩ folks. This podcast is rated R. Parental discretion is advised.
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Our First Guest, Shea Vassar!

The Cherokee Word for MoviesFeb 20, 2021

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The Cherokee Word for Reboot

The Cherokee Word for Reboot

Siyo y’all! We’re back.. we still don’t have good mics, so sorry the audio isn’t the best… glad to be back. Wado!
Feb 03, 202331:10
Sterlin Harjo & Brit Hensel

Sterlin Harjo & Brit Hensel

Step into the time machine with us as we sit down with filmmakers Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/Muskogee Creek) & Brit Hensel (ᏣᎳᎩ). We talk about Reservation Dogs, the Game of Shitass, and what the show means to Indian Country.
Aug 22, 202101:22:09
Ryker Sixkiller

Ryker Sixkiller

In this episode, we interview our friend Ryker Sixkiller. He is an actor and stunt person who has lots of advice to give and great stories to tell. Lots of laughing and good conversations in this one! Hope y’all like it!
Jun 25, 202101:16:26
Frasier

Frasier

We discuss the tv show that has been referred to as “the whitest show on television”.... FRASIER! Please listen! Especially if you’ve never seen Frasier. Maybe it will peak your interest.
Jun 09, 202126:34
May Day Episode

May Day Episode

In this episode we discuss similarly themed, folk horror movies 🌸 *SPOILERS*! We spoil The Wicker Man(1973), The Wicker Man(2006), and Midsommar(2019).
May 11, 202101:08:07
LAW&ORDER! *DUN DUN* (pt. 2 of 2)

LAW&ORDER! *DUN DUN* (pt. 2 of 2)

In this episode we discuss Law & Order and also talk about Cultural Appropriation
Mar 30, 202125:04
Bite (pt. 1 of 2)

Bite (pt. 1 of 2)

In this episode we discuss and spoil a movie called Bite (2015), we talk about Steven Yeun and The Walking Dead, we also sort of spoil a part from American Horror Story: Freakshow.
Mar 30, 202134:22
The Lobster!

The Lobster!

In this episode we talk about the 2015 film, The Lobster and what we’ve watching lately. We also really rip on goatees so sorry if you have one. SPOILERS: The Lobster (2015) and Eyes Without a Face (1960)
Mar 06, 202139:51
Our First Guest, Shea Vassar!

Our First Guest, Shea Vassar!

Shea Vassar talks to Kayli about her work and her experience at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. 🙌🏽✨
Feb 20, 202144:03
Aaaand.. We’re Back

Aaaand.. We’re Back

It’s been a while but we’re back again! We discuss what y’all have been watching and what we’ve been watching lately. SPOILERS: Vivarium (2019), Aliens (1979), Aliens (1986), Prometheus (2012), Alien: Covenant (2017)
Jan 19, 202142:13
Drunktown’s Finest

Drunktown’s Finest

*weird scratching sound in this episode, sorry! Might be loud with headphones* On this episode, we discuss the Sydney Freeland film “Drunktown’s Finest.” We also talk about the current anime shows we are watching and the Price is Right.
Dec 05, 202032:58
Documentaries & Mockumentaries

Documentaries & Mockumentaries

In this week’s episode we discuss the new Sterlin Harjo documentary “Love and Fury”, we also talk about documentaries in general. We also spoil the movie “The Lodge”... sorry. Hope y’all like it! ᏩᏙ!
Nov 15, 202046:11
Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month

On this episode we talk about what Native American Heritage Month means to us and we spoil Silver Bullet (1985) & Black Christmas (1974, 2006, & 2019).. I think that’s all. We’re trying to stop spoiling movies... ᏩᏙ!✨
Nov 08, 202027:04
Go-to Halloween Movies/ Blood Quantum Film

Go-to Halloween Movies/ Blood Quantum Film

Listen while we ramble about our favorite scary movies and stay tuned for our convo about the film “Blood Quantum,” the 2020 film by Jeff Barnaby. We also encourage you to read this piece by Shea Vassar (Cherokee Nation) about the ol’ Indian Burial Ground trope in horror movies (https://filmschoolrejects.com/indian-burial-ground-trope/) SPOILERS are as follows: Blood Quantum (2019), Zodiac (2007), Se7en (1995), Legends of the Fall (1994), Hocus Pocus (1993),Midsommar(2019), Hereditary (2018), Silence of the Lambs (1991), The Witch (2015), The Sixth Sense (1999), The Village (2004), and the fate of Rafael Barba from Law & Order: SVU is revealed.
Oct 31, 202001:19:27
Treehouse of Horror/Favorite Scary Movies

Treehouse of Horror/Favorite Scary Movies

Join us as we discuss our favorite Treehouse of Horror episodes from the Simpsons. We talk specifically about the first 7 Treehouse of Horror episodes, so we apologize for seeming like Simpsons snobs. If you hate the Simpsons, you can skip ahead to where we discuss our Instagram followers’ favorite scary movies. ✨ The movies/series we discuss are (in no particular order): Strangers (2008)*, Teeth (2007), Hush (2016)*, The Haunting of Hill House (2018), IT: Chapter 1 (2017)*, IT (1990)*, Green Inferno (2013), Shutter (2004), Sinister (2012), It Follows (2014)*, The Ring (2002), Carrie (1976)*, Twin Peaks (1990)*, Get Out (2017)* The ones with an asterisk are ones that have spoilers in this episode.
Oct 24, 202045:31
PILOT (ᏌᏊ)

PILOT (ᏌᏊ)

Who are Kayli & Keli Gonzales? Why did they make a podcast? Why is it about movies? Listen & find out!
Oct 13, 202017:41