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We Wanna Make A Podcast

We Wanna Make A Podcast

By Ella Hill

Love podcasts? So do we! We also love television, movies and other forms of media. Join us (Ella and Kristen) as we discuss what movies, TV and podcasts (and other media) we’re getting into every other week.
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Episode 40: How's it going, shorty

We Wanna Make A PodcastJan 10, 2022

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Episode 40: How's it going, shorty

Episode 40: How's it going, shorty

Happy New Year! The girls are back having survived the holidays and are ready and raring to detail their media diets from last year and in the new year. They discuss whats going on in their lives including some changes going on for both of them and then jump right into the episode, discussing some of the films they are looking forward to seeing soon, and the media they have been consuming recently. Topics include Search Party, Landscapers, The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story and Spirited Away among other things. Go forth and listen!

Jan 10, 202201:23:20
Episode 39: Time To Shine

Episode 39: Time To Shine

The girls are back this episode after a short break for the holidays. Kristen was having a rough day at the time of recording but Ella was celebrating their new job dog walking. The girls jump right on into the flow of things and start discussing their media diet, which this week includes Arcane, Pig, It's Always Sunny and the podcasts and audio media they've been consuming. 

Dec 13, 202101:17:49
Episode 38: Right Out The Gate

Episode 38: Right Out The Gate

This episode the girls are back from their trip to Salem, MA for Halloween. After experiencing what was essentially Christmas on Halloween by celebrating spooky times in Salem, the girls are in good spirits and ready to discuss their media diets for the time they were away. They discuss a particularly emotional episode of Grey's Anatomy, Brand New Cherry Flavor, Dune, and No Time To Die among the many topics they cover.

Nov 15, 202101:09:17
Episode 37: This Ain't Heaven

Episode 37: This Ain't Heaven

They're BaaAAAck! After taking a short break the girls are feeling refreshed and pumped for both Halloween and their trip to Salem. They jump right into things by talking honorable mentions, such as Midnight Mass, Lamb and the book Under The Whispering Door before they get into their main event show: Squid Game. They discuss the popular Korean show and their thoughts on the first season, characters and important themes.
Oct 18, 202101:16:59
Episode 36: Get Your Kicks

Episode 36: Get Your Kicks

This episode, the girls run through their honorable mentions to discuss the main film that they watched together, Candyman (2021). They discuss the film and what they thought of the new take on the story of the film verses the old series.

Sep 12, 202101:12:04
Episode 35: Go For A Dive

Episode 35: Go For A Dive

The girls are doing okay this week. Not bad, but not great either. Ella received some surprising news and might require a surgery down the road, though they have some time to decide whether they want to pursue that route. Kristen discusses a rumor about a possible COVID infection in her school, but is otherwise not concerned. The girls then jump right into their honorable mentions/shout outs before they discuss their main topic, The Suicide Squad.

Aug 23, 202101:03:00
Minisode 5

Minisode 5

This minisode comes after the girls decided to take a week off so Ella could prepare for their camping trip. Deciding to do a mixed episode, the girls discuss things going on in their lives, birthdays and some of the shows they've been watching or media they've been consuming. 

Aug 08, 202129:39
Minisode 4

Minisode 4

The girls discuss beach days, tattoos and hair on this minisode.

Jul 25, 202128:53
Episode 34: Looking For More

Episode 34: Looking For More

This episode the girls dive right in, and get to their honorary mentions before they cover their top three for the week. Ella surprises Kristen by not choosing completely dark media to consume this time, even choosing to watch Summer of Soul. Meanwhile Kristen continues to discuss her journey with the tome that is Stephen King's IT, and her new obsession with the 2003 Peter Pan movie. Minisodes resume this week so be ready to go forth and listen! 

Jul 19, 202101:09:03
Episode 33: Just A Memory

Episode 33: Just A Memory

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

This episode, the girls have had it with everything and everybody, but are happy to dive right in to the show instead of taking about it. They discuss Loki again, since Ella has watched it, the Disney movie Luca, the literal tome that is the book IT, and Ella gives a special shout out to a certain new song by Megan Thee Stallion. This episode has been delayed in posting  due to the Independence Day holiday in the U.S. The girls were partying too hard.

Jul 07, 202101:13:28
Minisode 3

Minisode 3

This minisode, the girls discuss the Britney Spears situation concerning her conservatorship and her reproductive rights, as well as general reproductive rights, birth control, the Duggars and the cult they are apart of as well as the girls' own family plans. They also decide to call the minisodes "minnesodas" after Minnesota. No, they were not drunk.

Jun 28, 202130:22
Episode 32: Shades of Blue

Episode 32: Shades of Blue

This week finds the girls dealing with some challenges in their personal lives, but doing their best. Ella takes a moment to talk about mental health before the girls dive right in to their media consumption for the week. Both have honorable mentions that they discuss then get into their respective top threes, which include Loki, Into The Night, Disney shorts and the podcast The Butterfly Effect.

Jun 21, 202101:02:31
Minisode 2

Minisode 2

This minisode, Kristen and Ella discuss working stuff out in therapy, Kristen's new job, finishing Fargo and vision board planning.

Jun 14, 202130:58
Episode 31: Not Quite Done

Episode 31: Not Quite Done

This episode the girls waste no time and get into their top threes of media they've been consuming. Kristen talks Amphibia, Cruella and Pink's documentary film All I Know So Far. Meanwhile Ella discusses the documentaries Why Did You Kill Me?, Sons of Sam and the Even The Rich podcast episodes on the Getty family. 

Jun 07, 202101:02:29
Minisode 1

Minisode 1

Welcome to the first We Wanna Make A Podcast minisode! An easy goin', short conversation with hosts Ella and Kristen where they chat about whatever they're thinking about this week. Topics include experimenting with micro-dosing, family weddings and trips, as well as the upcoming Pride festivities.
May 30, 202129:18
Episode 30: Feeling Kinda Flirty

Episode 30: Feeling Kinda Flirty

This episode the girls start off by celebrating Ella officially graduating and finishing her Masters (as well as Kristen getting her Masters from last year). Things go a bit differently this episode as the girls have decided to shake things up a bit by changing the format of the show slightly. Ella reverts back to the old format by discussing her media for this week; Moonlight, Scanners and another movie they were less than thrilled to watch. Meanwhile Kristen sticks to the assignment and gives her top three media of the week which includes a Rick and Morty re-watch (since season 5 is coming soon) and the old HBO show In Treatment. Next week the girls will be debuting their minisode episode - which will be a shorter, loosey goosey version of these longer episodes. Be sure to tune in when it drops next Sunday. 

May 24, 202101:12:47
Episode 29: Feelin' Divine

Episode 29: Feelin' Divine

This episode finds the girls very salty about how the Oscars ended.  Beyond discussing that particular disaster, the girls are in good moods and ready to dive right into their media and podcasts for the week. Kristen discusses The Mitchells VS. The Machines and Shadow and Bone while Ella talks about their experience watching Sound of Metal as a Hard of Hearing person as well as an old trashy reality tv show named Bad Girls Club. They discuss their top 3 (or top 2 in Kristen's case) podcasts, which feature some new shows for Ella. 

May 10, 202101:26:29
Episode 28: Feeling Great

Episode 28: Feeling Great

This episode finds the girls doing well, and ready to get into things. After an attempt to pop some bubbly to celebrate being a podcast for a year, Ella describes some of the new-ish things going on in their life, such as her car and washer/dryer machine. Kristen has been watching a lot of Oscar related media like Minari and Sound of Metal, while Ella discusses, Nomadland, the Oscar nominated movies they have seen as well as the ones they want to see. For their top 3 podcasts, Kristen sticks to her theme and Ella branches out of their usual listens for a few new shows. There's an important Irish-related correction corner this episode and Ella talks about deleting their Facebook account. If you like the show, please support us by following us on Patreon and the usual social media places, as well as by rating us on Apple Podcasts.

Apr 26, 202101:34:46
Episode 27: Volume At Eleven

Episode 27: Volume At Eleven

This episode the girls are ready and raring to go. Ella decides to do something special for Kristen regarding the media they consumed for this week, while Kristen revisits some old favorites. They discuss, Promising Young Woman now that Ella has watched it, as well as Soul, Orphan Black and Infinity Train among other media. The show is coming up on its first anniversary! Let the girls know you want them to continue the good work by leaving them a review in honor of their first anniversary as a podcast! Don't forget to like/follow the show on your podcast platform of choice and on social media.

Apr 12, 202101:58:51
Episode 26: Get Your Fix

Episode 26: Get Your Fix

This episode the girls are both excited to share what they've been watching and consuming media-wise. The one year anniversary of the podcast is coming up and the girls are working on how they can celebrate. In the meantime, they discuss Malcolm and Marie, the ending of WandaVision and what the future holds for the series, the documentaries Allen v Farrow and Seaspiracy, Yes Day, as well as their top three podcasts for this episode.

Mar 29, 202101:29:40
Episode 25: Springtime Drive

Episode 25: Springtime Drive

This episode the girls have spring fever (even if it's only false spring in NY), Ella is enjoying driving in their family's new car and ordering her cap and gown for graduation while Kristen is getting ready to get vaccinated (Ella already got their first dose). Kristen and Ella discuss WandaVision now that Ella started watching it, Judas and The Black Messiah, and Raya And The Last Dragon as well as both their top 3 podcasts for this episode.

Mar 15, 202101:38:43
Episode 24: Hit The Floor

Episode 24: Hit The Floor

This episode the girls (having nothing major happening in their lives at the moment to discuss), are eager to jump into the media they've been consuming, such as WandaVision, Infinity Train, Silence of the Lambs and Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. Kristen's podcasts and media are related to a theme this week while Ella did their usual round of random media. The podcast has a new website available (https://wewannamakeapodcastsite.wordpress.com/) where you can listen to the latest episodes and interact with the hosts, check it out today!

Mar 01, 202101:13:60
Episode 23: Come and See

Episode 23: Come and See

This episode, the girls dive right in and discuss some of the media they've been watching (Fargo, Groundhog Day, Russian Doll and Palms Springs) and the podcasts they've been listening to. For Kristen this means a theme is involved, meanwhile Ella discusses some podcasts she hasn't mentioned in a while as well as some recommendations for Black History Month. Don't forget to join the Patreon and follow us on all the socials.

Feb 15, 202101:33:00
Episode 22: What Are You Gonna Do

Episode 22: What Are You Gonna Do

This episode, the girls waste no time and dive right into their shows, movies, and podcasts, but not before Ella drops some big news. They discuss WandaVision, the movie Gretel & Hansel, Bridgerton, and Fargo (which means the girls both bust out their best Minnesotan accents). Then they launch into their top 3 podcasts, which involves the usual round up of shows. Don't forget to join Ella's Patreon (Elle Diablo) which helps support the show. Also, follow us on the socials (FB, IG, Twitter, etc).

Feb 01, 202101:05:01
Episode 21: Lots of Fun

Episode 21: Lots of Fun

This episode was cut short due to an issue with editing, but the girls made do and posted what they could. Kristen and Ella discuss the films they've seen - Promising Young Woman and Tenet respectively - as well as some of the shows they've been watching the past week. There is some acknowledgement of the recent event at the capitol by the girls and the general political state of the country, but they don't linger on the darkness. This week's episode will not be available on Patreon, but previous episodes are available for listening once you subscribe as a patron.
Jan 20, 202101:02:19
Episode 20: New Years Eve

Episode 20: New Years Eve

Happy New Year, Pod-people! Kristen and Ella celebrate by popping a (small) bottle of Moët on air and talk about how glad they are to wave bye to 2020. The girls go on to discuss how their holidays went, the media they've been watching (a few things they both watched) and the top three podcasts for this episode. Don't forget to follow Ella on Patreon (Patreon.com/Ellediablo) to get access to the girls'  honorary podcast mentions that drop with every new episode! 

Jan 04, 202101:28:11
Episode 19: Penultimate Episode

Episode 19: Penultimate Episode

This episode, Kristen and Ella discuss the media they've been consuming, much of which is holiday themed or adjacent. The girls also discuss their top three podcasts, Body by Megan Thee Stallion and missing Myspace. This episode has bonus content available only through Patreon, so become a patron today!

Dec 21, 202001:20:11
Episode 18: Living The Dream

Episode 18: Living The Dream

Kristen and Ella discuss the shows and media they've been watching for the past few weeks. Ella discusses Infinity Train, Fargo and NOS4A2 while Kristen discusses Schitt's Creek, and some of the holiday movies she's been watching. This episode is a little different from previous episodes in terms of editing, but everything else is the same. Enjoy!

Dec 07, 202001:25:51
Episode 17: Life Can Be Mean

Episode 17: Life Can Be Mean

The girls discuss the election results with some sense of relief. They talk about their plans for the upcoming holidays - which involves staying home and being safe - and discuss the media they’ve been watching such as Euphoria, Infinity Train, and king of the Hill. Finally the girls discuss their usual round up of shows, as well as a few new shows they’ve gotten into.
Nov 24, 202002:16:48
Episode 16: Sweet Sixteen

Episode 16: Sweet Sixteen

*Due to an editing error, this episode was cut short. Rather than dump the whole episode, we decided to post what we had.

 This episode, the girls discuss their election jitters, and the media they've been watching to combat it. Subjects covered include Halloween movies watched, The Undoing on HBO, the film The Devil All The Time as well as the podcasts the girls listened to. 

Nov 09, 202001:36:15
Episode 15: Quinceañera Episode

Episode 15: Quinceañera Episode

This episode (our quinceañera episode!), the girls discuss the final episodes of Lovecraft Country, the various media they've been consuming in time for Halloween, their voting plans (GO Vote!) and what's going on in their lives.

Oct 26, 202002:16:44
Episode 14: Peachy Keen

Episode 14: Peachy Keen

The girls discuss Lovecraft country along with the other media they are listening to and watching this week.
Oct 12, 202001:51:56
Episode 13: Lucky 13

Episode 13: Lucky 13

This episode was delayed due to an editing error, but better late than never, right? The girls discuss their round up of media they consumed over the past two weeks.
Sep 29, 202002:23:11
Episode 12: Depths To Delve

Episode 12: Depths To Delve

The girls discuss the shows, movies, and other media they’ve been consuming the past two weeks.
Sep 14, 202001:36:50
Episode 11: It Rhymes With Seven

Episode 11: It Rhymes With Seven

Kristen and Ella, fresh off their tenth episode, come back for another one. The girls discuss the media they’ve been consuming as well as the podcast episodes they’ve listened to.
Aug 31, 202001:56:03
Episode 10: Here We Go Again

Episode 10: Here We Go Again

Kristen and Ella swap podcasts for this episode and discuss what they listened to. Also happy belated birthday to the hosts (they turned 30)!
Aug 17, 202001:57:48
Episode 9: Feelin’ Fine

Episode 9: Feelin’ Fine

The girls discuss their usual viewing and listening habits for their favorite media. Both Kristen and Ella have surprise aspects related to their favorite podcasts this episode. Slight content warning for discussions of sexual assault.
Aug 03, 202002:00:50
Episode Eight: Doing Great

Episode Eight: Doing Great

This episode the girls discuss a show they have in common. Kristen does a special dive into Amy Schumer’s podcast while Ella sticks to her usual podcast routine.
Jul 19, 202001:15:51
Episode 7 - Halfway to heaven

Episode 7 - Halfway to heaven

The girls discuss the various types of media they’ve been consuming this week.
Jul 09, 202001:31:26
Black Lives Still Matter (Episode 6)

Black Lives Still Matter (Episode 6)

This episode Kristen and Ella continue discussing the current events in the world, getting the covid test, as well as the media they’ve been consuming to forget how awful the world is.
Jun 25, 202001:25:36
Episode Five: Black Lives Matter (Obvi)

Episode Five: Black Lives Matter (Obvi)

This episode the girls do something a little differently, that is, they discuss the current events around George Floyd and Black Lives Matter rather than focusing on podcasts this week.
Jun 10, 202057:42
Episode 4

Episode 4

This week, the girls discuss the media they’ve consumed as well as the podcasts they’ve been listening to for the past two weeks. It’s episode four, you kinda know the deal by now.
May 29, 202001:12:37
Episode 2: Electric Boogaloo

Episode 2: Electric Boogaloo

It’s the second episode! This week, Kristen and I talk more about what our favorite podcasts are up to, as well as other media we’ve been consuming of late. There are some audio issues this episode but what do you expect when you’re recording during the apocalypse?
Apr 27, 202053:25
Episode 1: Inaugural Episode

Episode 1: Inaugural Episode

Welcome to We Wanna Make A Podcast! This episode Kristen and I (Ella) introduce ourselves, talk about our background with podcasts and list our top 3 favorite podcasts.
Apr 14, 202001:02:29