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For The Watercooler
For The Watercooler is a podcast about all things pop culture, past, present and future! Caroline Darney and Matt Scalici of For The Win discuss the latest pop culture news and give their thoughts on the hottest movies, TV shows and more and bring in fun guests to discuss the pop culture that they’re obsessing over lately. New episodes each Wednesday. Leave us a voicemail to possibly have your comment or question heard on the show! (802) 432-8308 Send us an email at: forthewatercooler@gmail.com
Episodes
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House on Haunted Hill with Andrew Farmer
It's Halloween Week! We're joined by writer, comedian, and podcaster Andrew Farmer (Scary Stories to Tell on the Pod) to discuss House on Haunted Hill (1959)…
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You Can See Everything and Sense & Sensibility
Caroline saw Sense & Sensibility! Matt saw You Can See Everything! Can they convince each other to see their movie? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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Jennifer's Body with Bloody Broads
Jamie Howard and Bhavna Sharma, hosts of the Bloody Broads podcast, join Matt and Caroline to discuss the 2009 horror-comedy Jennifer's Body! Hosted by…
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Nothing But Trouble with Ryan Nanni
Ryan Nanni returns to kickoff our October Horror Month with a horror comedy that is neither scary nor funny! It's Dan Akroyd's bizarre box office bomb Nothing…
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College Football with Quentin Plair
Actor Quentin Plair (Chad Powers) joins us to talk about the most melodramatic, unpredictable, emotionally-wrought show on television - college football…
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150th Episode Spectacular with Michael Waldron
It's our 150th Episode! Matt and Caroline talk TV, movies, and Costco pies before welcoming screenwriter Michael Waldron (Avengers: Doomsday, Loki, Chad…
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Emmys and Fall Movie Preview
Matt and Caroline take a look back at the 2026 Emmys and look ahead to a very busy fall movie season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Prestige Documentaries & the 2005 Fantastic Four Movie with Ryan Nanni
Matt was at the Sidewalk Film Festival over the weekend and saw some incredible, moving documentaries that will probably be showing up on your favorite…
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Escape to LA - Caroline Meet's Glen Powell!
Caroline is back from Hollywood after doing a group interview with the cast of Chad Powers and boy does she have a story to tell! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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The End of Oak Street and Elle with Francesca Scalici
Mulder, It's Me co-host Francesca Scalici joins us to talk The End of Oak Street and the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day with Blake Schuster
Matt and Caroline are joined by our old friend Blake Schuster to talk about THE BIGGEST MOVIE OF 2026, Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Marvel news and Beyonce's Lemonade with Abbey Crain and Kelsey Ianuzzi
Big new Marvel announcements this week! Later, we're joined by filmmakers Kelsey Ianuzzi and Abbey Crain (Show Me the Line) to talk music videos and Beyonce's…
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The King (Christopher Nolan) Has Returned with Liam Crowley
It's Christopher Nolan's world and we're all happy to be living in it! This week Matt and Caroline bask in the triumph of Odysseus with Screenrant's Liam…
For The WatercoolerBONUS - Instant Reactions to The Odyssey
It's a special bonus episode! Matt and Caroline are both fresh out of seeing The Odyssey and give their instant reactions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
For The WatercoolerHaving a Great Summer
Matt and Caroline talk about how summer 2026 is going now that we've hit the mid-point. Caroline's playing videogames and re-watching the MCU (again) while…
For The WatercoolerYesteryear with author Caro Claire Burke
This week we are joined by Caro Claire Burke, author of NYT Bestselling novel Yesteryear, to talk about what it's like to write a book that instantly becomes…
For The WatercoolerJackass with Jason Roche
Caroline gives her review of Toy Story 5! Later, we're joined by Matt's childhood best friend Jason Roche to talk about the profound cultural impact of…
For The WatercoolerDisclosure Day and Olivia Rodrigo
Matt and Caroline break down Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day and Olivia Rodrigo's new album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love Hosted by Simplecast…
For The WatercoolerWidow's Bay with Nicole Auerbach
Matt and Caroline talk Obsession and Love Island. Later, NBC Sports' Nicole Auerbach joins us to talk about Widow's Bay! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
For The WatercoolerThe Backrooms with Patrick Thomley
Who knew May would be so terrifying at the box office?! Patrick Thomley joins the show as we explore The Backrooms! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
For The WatercoolerMandalorian & Grogu and Summer Heights High with Will Duncan
"BIIIIG PIPE!" Caroline and Matt talk about why Mandalorian & Grogu is actually really fun! Later, we're joined by Will Duncan to discuss Chris Lilley's…
For The WatercoolerCaroline's Disney Upfront Adventure!
We missed a week but fear not! Caroline has returned with tales of her pop culture adventures at Disney Upfronts in New York! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
For The WatercoolerPredator 2 with Ryan Nanni
Matt and Caroline discuss Callum Turner, Mother Mary, and Colin From Accounts! Later, Ryan Nanni joins to discuss Predator 2 because why the hell not?! Hosted…
For The WatercoolerThe Devil Wears Prada with Best Friend Helen
Matt and Caroline talk The Drama now that Matt has seen it! Matt needs a new TV show! Best Friend Helen returns to talk about the original The Devil Wears…
For The WatercoolerScarface with Wes Sinor
Coachella! Caroline has seen The Drama! Wes Sinor joins us to PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT with a discussion of the 1983 classic Scarface! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
For The Watercooler2026 Summer Movie Preview
No guest this week but Matt and Caroline take a look ahead at the summer to see which movies they think will be the blockbusters of 2026! Hosted by Simplecast…
For The WatercoolerThe Godfather with Kyle Bandujo
We made her an offer she couldn't refuse...Caroline finally watched The Godfather and Kyle Bandujo joins us to dig into the greatest American crime film!…
For The WatercoolerProject Hail Mary & Dance Moms
We finally get to talk about Project Hail Mary, our most anticipated movie of the year! Later, Matt's kids drop in to talk about their favorite show, the…
For The Watercooler2026 Oscars with Ben Flanagan
One Battle After Another and Sinners went toe-to-toe on Hollywood's biggest night! Ben Flanagan joins us to break down this year's Oscars and take a look ahead…
For The WatercoolerMulder, It's Me Crossover Event!
Francesca Scalici, co-host of Mulder, It's Me with Caroline, joins the show to recap Season 1 of The X-Files on their rewatch journey! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
For The WatercoolerThe Pitt Season 2 with Darcie Yount
BABY JANE DOE! It's time to give Season 2 of The Pitt the time on our show it so richly deserves! Darcie Yount joins us as we dig into The Pitt! Hosted by…
For The WatercoolerForeign Correspondent with Craig Hamilton
Caroline has more puppies than ever! Later, we're joined by Craig Hamilton of The Wizard of Oscar to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Foreign Correspondent! Hosted…
For The WatercoolerThe Winter Olympics with Blake Schuster
Our good friend Blake Schuster returns to talk Winter Olympics! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
For The WatercoolerCatherine O'Hara Tribute with Morgan Smith
Matt and Caroline recap the Grammys! Later we're joined by actress Morgan Smith (Veep, 9-1-1) to remember the magnificent Catherine O'Hara. Hosted by…
For The WatercoolerEurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga with Hannah Kuykendall
The Oscar nominations are out and Matt and Caroline are making their to-watch lists! Later, Hannah Kuykendall (SEC Shorts) joins us to hit the Speorg note as…
For The WatercoolerThe Rip with Michael Zimmermann
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are back and they're gonna rip the stash! Or jack the rip! Or whatever the terminology is! Collider's Michael Zimmermann joins us to…
For The WatercoolerThe Mighty Ducks/The Winter Olympics
It's Golden Globes season! Matt watched the movie about a chimp with rabies! Kyle Bandujo joins to celebrate the upcoming Winter Olympics with a look back at…
For The WatercoolerStranger Things Finale with Collyn (aka makoandkonasmom)
Ten years later, the Stranger Things finale has finally arrived and good luck meeting somebody who doesn't have a strong opinion about it! Our friend Collyn…
For The WatercoolerThe Christmas Song Draft (For the Watercooler/Big Screen Sports Crossover Part 2)
It's the ultimate Christmas song draft featuring For The Watercooler and Big Screen Sports! Alex McDaniel and Ryan Nanni join Matt, Caroline, and Kyle to draft…
For The WatercoolerFor The Watercooler/Big Screen Sports Crossover Event! Part 1
We're combining feeds with our sister podcast Big Screen Sports for the month of December and in our first installment, Matt and Kyle talk Pluribus and A…
For The WatercoolerJulie & Julia with Alex McDaniel
The Big Meal has arrived and we're here to chow down! Alex McDaniel joins us to talk about Julie & Julia, a delicious rom-com with great looking food and…
For The WatercoolerHannibal with Ryan Nanni
Food Month continues on For The Watercooler as we dive into 2001's Hannibal with Ryan Nanni! Listen to Caroline see THAT SCENE for the first time live and hear…
For The WatercoolerChef with Kyle Bandujo
November is Food Month on For The Watercooler! As we get ready for the most important meal of the year, we're asking our guests this month to pick movies based…
For The WatercoolerChad Powers with Quentin Plair
Caroline rounds the home stretch of her spookiest month yet! Actor Quentin Plair joins us to talk about his role in Chad Powers and his upcoming film Not…
For The WatercoolerThe Black Phone (1 & 2) with Francesca Scalici
Caroline is in Spooky Mode! We talk about the latest horror movies she's sampled, including both films in The Black Phone series with Francesca Scalici. Hosted…
For The WatercoolerAddams Family Values with Andrew Farmer
Caroline binged the entire Insidious franchise! Plus, Andrew Farmer (Scary Stories to Tell on the Pod) joins us to talk Addams Family Values! Hosted by…
For The WatercoolerThe Life of a Showgirl with Mike Golic Jr
It's here and everyone has BIG feelings! Mike Golic Jr. joins Matt and Caroline to discuss the new Taylor Swift album, The Life of a Showgirl! Hosted by…
For The WatercoolerBarbarian & Weapons with The Bloody Broads
Caroline has some new TV recs and Matt has seen One Battle After Another! Later, we're joined by The Bloody Broads (aka Jamie and Bhavna) to discuss Zach…
For The WatercoolerTwilight with Tasha Coryell
Matt and Caroline break down the big winners of this year's Emmys! Later, author Tasha Coryell joins us to talk about the Twilight franchise! Hosted by…
For The WatercoolerMetallica with Patrick Thomley
Caroline has seen the new A24 film The Smashing Machine and gives her thoughts on this movie that's already getting major awards buzz! Later, comedian Patrick…
For The WatercoolerSabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend' with Best Friend Helen
Matt and Caroline break down Sabrina Carpenter's new album "Man's Best Friend" with Caroline's best friend Helen! Also, Matt and Caroline discuss the Netflix…
For The WatercoolerBluey with Kyle Bandujo and Alex McDaniel
Everyone's crying this week! Caroline sheds tears of joy over Taylor & Travis' engagement. Later, everyone cries talking about children's television…
For The WatercoolerMatt and Caroline Do LEGO Sets
No new movies to look forward to this week so Matt and Caroline are looking backwards! Join us for a nostalgic look back at the movies, albums, and TV shows…
For The WatercoolerWeapons with Corey Craft
Everything's coming up Caroline! We talk Taylor Swift's new album, Alien: Earth, and Highest 2 Lowest. Later, Corey Craft from the Sidewalk Cinema joins us to…
For The WatercoolerThe Naked Gun and Billy Joel with Charles Curtis
Summer 2025 has delivered once again with a genuinely great comedy! Matt and Caroline try not to laugh the entire time they talk about The Naked Gun. Later…
For The WatercoolerEpisode 100! Fantastic Four and Zodiac with John Hammontree
It's our 100th episode! We celebrate by reviewing The Fantastic Four and rewatching David Fincher's Zodiac with our friend John Hammontree! Hosted by…
For The WatercoolerSuperman and American Girls with Elizabeth Lowder
This week's show is all about American heroes! Matt and Caroline weigh in on the latest iteration of Superman! Later, Elizabeth Lowder joins the show to talk…
For The WatercoolerJurassic World: Rebirth and The Mask with Kyle Bandujo
Summer 2025 rolls on with another huge blockbuster in Jurassic World: Rebirth! Matt and Caroline give us their takes on the latest dino flick. Later Kyle…
For The WatercoolerCon Air with Ben Flanagan
Matt and Caroline review F1 and talk about some of the new trailers they're excited about! Later, Ben Flanagan joins us to talk about the 1997 over-the-top…
For The Watercooler28 Years Later and Love Island with Nicole Auerbach
We review two new movies - 28 Years Later and The Ballad of Wallis Island! Later, Nicole Auerbach joins us to talk Love Island USA! Hosted by Simplecast, an…