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Happy Media
A podcast all about the movies and TV shows that bring us comfort. Join host Thaddeus Danquah each episode as he interviews guests about the media they love, its impact on them and what makes something rewatchable.
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Episodes
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Replay: Glee (w/ Andrew McGuire)
Given recent Glee-boot news, we're replaying our Glee episode with special guest Andrew McGuire (host of the podcast Gleek of the Week)! In this episode, he…
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Media of the Moment: A Different World and The Marlow Murder Club
In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses the continuation of A Different World and the PBS series The Marlow Murder Club. For more Happy Media…
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Grey's Anatomy (w/ Danielle)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Danielle (co-host of the podcast No More Late Fees), scrub in to talk about Grey's Anatomy. The duo recap 3 of…
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Voyage of the Rock Aliens (w/ Jon Reilly)
Get ready for a musical like no other! In this episode, Jon Reilly (host of the podcast Life's But A Song) is back to talk all about the 80's musical Voyage of…
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Cartoons (w/ Ari Karim)
We're celebrating 2 years of Happy Media with a very special episode all about cartoons with Ari Karim! Thaddeus and Ari talk about their favorite shows, the…
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The Proud Family (w/ North)
In this episode, North (host of the podcast Julie, Girl) is back to talk all things The Proud Family with Thaddeus! The duo recap 3 of his favorite episodes…
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Media of the Moment: Diarra From Detroit, The Polygamist and X-Men '97
In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses the sophomore seasons of the mysterious dark comedy Diarra From Detroit and X-Men '97. Plus, the…
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Riverdale (w/ Emily)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Emily (co-host of the podcast River-Deep: A Riverdale Podcast), take a trip to Riverdale to talk about the teen…
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My Favorite Media: Sister Act 2
In this episode, Thaddeus talks about why Sister Act 2 is one of his all-time favorite movies and how it shaped his childhood. If you have a question or would…
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Furious 7 (w/ Jon Reilly)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Jon Reilly (host of the podcast Life's But A Song), get behind the wheel to talk all about Furious 7. The duo recap…
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Q&A: Childhood Favorites
In this episode, Thaddeus answers listener questions about his childhood favorites and shares his thoughts on the most quotable movie. If you have a question…
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Survivor 50 (w/ Chappell)
Grab your torch and Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol, because Thaddeus and special guest Chappell (Host of the podcast Recap Kickback) are recapping Survivor 50…
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Somebody Somewhere (w/ Anne Richards)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Anne Richards, take on Manhattan (Kansas), as they talk about Somebody Somewhere. The pair recap 3 of Anne's…
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The X-Files (w/ Carly Ciarrocchi)
Is the truth out there? In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Carly Ciarrocchi, find out as they discuss The X-Files. The duo recaps the pilot episode…
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Mama's Family (w/ Blair Peyton)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Blair Peyton, go to Raytown to talk about Mama's Family. They recap 3 of Blair's favorite episodes, explore why the…
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Media of the Moment: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins & Paradise
In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses NBC's The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins and season 2 of Hulu's Paradise. If you'd like to share your…
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Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (w/ Kassie Gibbons)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Kassie Gibbons (co-host of the podcast Skip or Scream), head to San Francisco to talk about Zoey's Extraordinary…
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The Traitors Part 2: The Joyful Heart Edition (w/ Jackie Payton)
With joyful hearts, Thaddeus and Jackie Payton are back to recap the last half of season 4 of The Traitors! The duo discuss the players, their strategies, some…
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The Traitors Part 1 (w/ Jackie Payton)
In this episode, Jackie Payton is back as we hit the Scottish Highlands to talk about the first half of season 4 of The Traitors! She and Thaddeus recap the…
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Media of the Moment (w/ Jackie Payton)
In a special Media of the Moment episode, special guest Jackie Payton shares her current favorites. For more Happy Media Follow on Instagram: @happymediapod If…
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Sex and the City (w/ Maggie Lind)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Maggie Lind (co-host of the podcast Skip or Scream), put on their finest fits and grab a drink to talk about Sex…
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Replay: Ted Lasso (w/ Amy Kraft)
To ring in 2026, revisit this episode, where Thaddeus and special guest, Amy Kraft take a trip across the pond, as they talk about Ted Lasso. Together, they…
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Thaddeus' Top 10 of 2025
In the last episode of 2025, Thaddeus shares his top 10 of the year! (5 shows and 5 movies) If you'd like to share your own media of the moment that you're…
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Media of the Moment: Hallmark Holiday Movies
In this holiday edition of Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus talks about Hallmark holiday movies! He explores why they've become a staple of the season and…
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Replay: Spirited Away (w/ Ash Beecher)
In the spirit of food and family, revisit this early episode where Thaddeus and guest Ash Beecher embark on a journey to another world as they discuss one of…
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Media of the Moment: Pluribus & Cold Case
In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses Apple TV's Pluribus and revisits Cold Case on HBO Max. Plus, all about the British Comedy Keeping Up…
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Thaddeus' Top 10: Halloween Movies
In the spirit of Halloween, Thaddeus shares his top 10 horror movies. Plus, remembering Diane Keaton and D'Angelo. For more Happy Media Follow on Instagram…
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Big Brother (w/ North)
In a first for Happy Media, Thaddeus is joined by special guest North (host of the podcast Julie, Girl) to recap the latest season of Big Brother. The duo…
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Media of the Moment: The Paper & High Potential
In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses Peacock's The Paper and ABC's High Potential. Also, Reading Rainbow is the topic of the PBS Program…
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Happy Media turns 1! & Replay: The Parkers (w/ Ash Beecher)
In this episode, it's a celebration of Happy Media's one year anniversary (2 weeks late but better late than never)! To mark the occasion, Thaddeus reflects on…
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Thaddeus' Top 10: Back to School Edition
In this episode, Thaddeus shares his top 10 school-set movies. If you'd like to share your favorite school-set movies or any other media hot takes: Email…
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Media of the Moment: Gypsy & Last One Laughing
In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses the latest Broadway production of Gypsy and Prime Video's global hit Last One Laughing. Also, Nature…
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Media of the Moment: King of the Hill & Ballard
In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus discusses Hulu's season 14 of King of the Hill and Amazon Prime Video's Ballard. Plus, an announcement. To…
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Media of the Moment: PBS & The Cowboy Carter Tour
In this Media of the Moment episode, Thaddeus shares some of his favorite PBS shows from childhood and talks about the significance of the Cowboy Carter Tour…
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Center Stage (w/ Korama Danquah)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Korama Danquah join the American Ballet Academy to discuss the 2000 film Center Stage. Together, the pair recap the…
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Media of the Moment: Ironheart & The Gilded Age
In this episode, Thaddeus shares his latest Media of the Moment, Marvel's Ironheart and season 3 of HBO's The Gilded Age. For more Happy Media Follow on…
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Arrested Development (w/ Laura Merli)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Laura Merli go to the Banana Stand to talk about Arrested Development. Together, they recap the pilot episode and…
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Media of the Moment: ReLiving Single & Taskmaster
It's the 20th episode of Happy Media! To celebrate, Thaddeus is sharing his latest media of the moment, the podcast ReLiving Single and the game show…
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Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (w/ Stephanie Stender)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Stephanie Stender go on a journey to retrieve a lost red bike as they discuss the 1985 classic Pee-Wee's Big…
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Media of the Moment: Sinners & G20
In this episode, Thaddeus shares his latest Media of the Moment, Ryan Coogler's horror film Sinners and the Viola Davis action film G20. For more Happy Media…
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Glee (w/ Andrew McGuire)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Andrew McGuire (host of the podcast Gleek of the Week) hit the stage to cover songs and talk about the hit series…
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Media of the Moment: The Residence / Shondaland Top 5
In this episode, we're celebrating 20 years of Shondaland! In honor of this milestone, Thaddeus is discussing their latest release, The Residence and sharing…
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Wallace & Gromit (w/ Sharon Bilman)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Sharon Bilman travel across the pond as they discuss Wallace & Gromit. Together, they recap the first 3 short films…
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Media of the Moment: Clean Slate & Beyond the Gates
In this episode, Thaddeus shares his latest Media of the Moment, Amazon Prime's Clean Slate and CBS' Beyond the Gates For more Happy Media Follow on Instagram…
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Waiting for Guffman (w/ Kaitlin Becker)
"It's the day of the show y'all." In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest Kaitlin Becker put together the performance of a lifetime as they discuss the…
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Q&A: The Traitors
Happy Black History Month! In this episode, Thaddeus shares a listener's top 10 list and responds to their question: Is The Traitors a comfort watch? For more…
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Thaddeus' Top 10
In this episode, Thaddeus shares his top 5 movies and shows of the moment and what makes them standouts. For more Happy Media Follow on Instagram…
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (w/ Torran Wakefield Thompson)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Torran Wakefield Thompson take a trip to the 90's as they discuss The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Together they recap…
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Ocean's Eleven (w/ Matt Fornwald)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Matt Fornwald pull off the heist of a lifetime as they discuss 2001's Ocean's Eleven. Together, they recap the…
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Holiday Classics?
It's the holiday season! A time for classic seasonal favorites and some unofficial ones. In this episode, Thaddeus is determining whether Die Hard, Harry…
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Starlight Hotel (w/ Paula Gammon Wilson)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Paula Gammon Wilson journey through Depression-era New Zealand, as they discuss the 1987 film Starlight Hotel…
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Comfort Watches
Instead of a new episode, a brief message on how tv shows and films can be part of self care in trying times. Happy Media will be back with new episodes…
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Ted Lasso (w/ Amy Kraft)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, Amy Kraft take a trip across the pond, as they talk about Ted Lasso. Together, they break down 2 of Amy's favorite…
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Pokémon (w/ Kevin Cutliffe)
In this episode, Thaddeus and special guest, actor Kevin Cutliffe go on a journey to be the very best, like no one ever was as they talk about Pokémon…
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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (w/ Marion Toro)
Take a trip to the Lower East Side with Thaddeus and special guest, actress Marion Toro, as they talk about Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Together, they…
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Spirited Away (w/ Ash Beecher)
Join Thaddeus and guest co-host Ash Beecher as they embark on a journey to another world to discuss one of Ash's favorite films, Spirited Away. In this…
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The Parkers (w/ Ash Beecher)
Join Thaddeus and guest co-host Ash Beecher as they talk about one of Thaddeus' favorite shows, The Parkers. Together the duo discuss the hilarious yet…
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Introducing Happy Media
Welcome to Happy Media! The podcast all about the tv shows and movies that we love to comfort-watch. Starting September 5th, join host Thaddeus Danquah, as he…