Still Buffering

Pride marches on this week on Still Buffering, as we discuss the incredibly important documentary Paris is Burning. Capturing the vibrant high days of the NYC ballroom scene, the birthplace for much of the queer culture we now enjoy. Pay your respects and learn your history, and of course, Protect the Dolls!

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2025

This week on Still Buffering, we start our Pride movie review limited series with The Birdcage. This gem from the mid 90's is a glittering diamond of drag and family values that for many young queers was the first glimpse at mainstream acceptance. Join us as we celebrate being your own special creation and HAPPY PRIDE.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Happy...Pride? Ok we didn't really think through having the Minecraft movie be our first offering for the month of gay, but there is a non-zero amount of dudely 69'ing in this film so you know what? We're good. And weirdly so is the movie. Do we fully understand the allure of a chicken jockey? Maybe not, but join us anyway!

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

It's summer vacation! Perfect time to hide behind your couch from awkward scenarios playing out on your tv. This week we watched the much discussed The Rehearsal, and give our 2 cents. So 4 cents total. Or maybe one cent each. In any case, it's ok to like and also not like things.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

What more can we say...? I mean, enough for a podcast episode. This week we're discussing the MF'ing Princess herself, Avril Lavigne. Punk or poseur, she dominated our youth and earned her props. And also ABSOLUTELY wasn't replaced by a clone.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

We got a new pope the same week we're talking about a movie about a new pope! Divine intervention? Definitely. Absolutely. Better listen. God said so. Basically.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2025

Sugar, spice, and everything nice, that's what this episode is made of! (Along with some chemical X, of course.) Join us as we discuss The Powerpuff Girls, the oft rebooted girl power trio from our childhood. Were you a Blossom, Buttercup, or a Bubbles? And why did we all grow up to be Hims, Seduca's, and Fuzzy Lumpkins? Join us as we contemplate this and more on this weeks Still Buffering.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

This week on Still Buffering we're sating our hunger for new Hunger Games content by watching the 2023 series installment, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. It's like a musical, with added death and class consciousness, but not Les Mis.

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2025

This week we're going back to school, which would be a bummer if it wasn't the School of Rock! (Cue air guitar solo.) Join us as we discuss the iconic film, and the even more iconic Jack Black.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

This week on Still Buffering, we're checking into the luxurious and mysterious White Lotus. Will we survive? Mix up your favorite protein shake and join us as we discover that rich people can have problems too.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

This week on Still Buffering, we discuss the history of a dominant musical force in the 90's as well as today; boy bands. Were you team Backstreet, or team NSync? Or one of the true outliers, team 98 Degrees? Join us as we trod through the frosted tip jungle, and and discover the archetypal building blocks of your favorite teen dreams.

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2025

Last week we looked at all the good millennials have brought to the world, and this week it's the..other stuff. Join us as we discuss the iconic Girls, and explore the limits of main character syndrome.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

Yes, we're cringe, we love doggos, we've destroyed big box stores and throw our house money away on avocado toast, but how bad are millennials really? This week, Still Buffering is making a top 5 list of millennial offerings to the world.

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2025

This week we're getting cool and spooky with the ultimate cool spooky band of the 90's, Garbage. Smudge your eyeliner, break out your pleather, and join us as we discuss the enduring impact of this iconic band.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

Have you ever dreamed of a better version of this podcast? (Probably) This week we're taking a joy ride through the body horror thriller that is The Substance. Also the Oscars happened. The world is on fire but it's fun to look at pretty people in nice dresses congratulate themselves all the same, yeah?

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2025

Times are strange, and it's doubtful they'll get any less strange any time soon. So the siblings are looking towards the one and only Kurt Vonnegut for some guidance by reading his unfortunately still so topical classic: Mother Night. We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2025

This week, Still Buffering goes there. And by there we mean Degrassi. The siblings are revisiting the iconic Canadian high school drama, as well as discussing Build a Bear birthday incidents and the complicated economics of heart cake. Whatever it takes, we know we will make it through. (This episode anyway. )

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

This week the siblings are discussing the one and only Mother Monster, Lady Gaga. Put on your favorite meat dress, gaga your oonana, and help us celebrate a once in a lifetime artist.

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2025

We lost a real one this year, so the siblings are rewatching some of David Lynch's most beloved work. Get your self a darn good cup of coffee and some psychic dread and join us as we discuss Fire Walk With Me.

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2025

This week on Still Buffering, we're watching a movie that we can't recommend highly enough, despite being unable to say its title. Join us as we explore the body horror that is motherhood and maybe turning into a dog.

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2025

This week on Still Buffering, we're watching the new horror movie Y2K. Did tamagotchis commit murder, and was ska really a whole thing? We were there, so we've got the answers.

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

Punch Lesbian! That's it! That's the show!

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

This week on Still Buffering, we're taking a look at DisneyTok, and the evolution of the original house of the mouse in Orlando, Disney World.

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2024

You knew it was coming; Hot Frosty. He's hot, he's cool, he's really naked for this to be a family film. Join the siblings as they explore this new entry into the Netflix Christmas Extended Universe, and learn the true reason for the season: strategically placed scarves.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2024

Ahoy! Join the sibs as they book passage on the cruise ship of Sydnee's dreams and watch the new high seas medical drama Doctor Odyssey. Is it a fantasy, is it the afterlife, is it just Ryan Murphy doing Ryan Murphy things? Who knows, or cares, as long as Pacey's scrubbed in.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2024

This week on Still Buffering, the siblings need a little r&r, in the form of Sailor Moon R, the movie. Never forget, love and friendship always wins, even against alien twinks and hot flower ladies.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2024

This week the siblings do a really great job of remembering they do not say bad words on their podcast. I think all things considered that's a very admirable accomplishment.

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2024

This week on Still Buffering, we're rounding out spooky season with one more scary movie; the recently released It's What's Inside. However you celebrate the Halloweekend, please body snatch responsibly.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2024

In my restless dreams, I hear that podcast... This week on Still Buffering, the siblings are discussing an iconic classic in survival horror, Silent Hill 2. What's scarier than fighting a ghoulish flesh mound with a 2x4? Fighting a ghoulish flesh mound with a 2x4 from a slightly inconvenient camera angle. Turn up your radio static and charge your flashlights, it's time to explore Silent Hill.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

Alright alright, hear us out...this week on Still Buffering the siblings are discussing their unique choices for the Hear Me Out cake trend. Disembodied evil, household appliances, various animals; join us, but don't judge us.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

This week we're discussing the Japanese horror cult cinema classic, Hausu. What's the line between horror and comedy? And why does it involve getting eaten by a piano? We're asking the big questions on another Spooky Season themed episode of Still Buffering!

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2024

Finally some good food! This week on Still Buffering, the siblings discuss Agatha All Along. Do witches have to be a little gay? Maybe not. But we all agree it's better when they are.

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2024

This week the siblings take a look at the original Buffy movie, and discuss the general pros and cons of submitting to vampirism. Strong arguments on both sides really.

Transcribed - Published: 28 September 2024

This week on Still Buffering, we're rounding up some strange and current trends and internet oddities. In personal news, Sydnee's ouija board is definitely haunted, and Teylor can maybe summon spiders.

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2024

It's September, which rounds up to October, which is entirely Halloween. In celebration, the siblings are discussing the 2001 classic live action film; Scooby-Doo.

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024

Aries Syd and Capricorn Tey are entering their "villain era" according to tiktok, and what better way to start then a light discussion of check fraud. Join us as we look for ourselves in the stars, and try to get a handle on Pluto's beef with us.

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024

As Teylor prepares to travel to Japan, we follow along with Anthony Bourdain in "No Reservations" episodes featuring Tokyo and Osaka (with a bonus layover in West Virginia).

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2024

Oh no, the old siblings are now unsupervised and left to decipher current tiktoks all by themselves. Are we cutesy? Are we demure? Should we eat this entire cucumber? Send help.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2024

This week Still Buffering gets REAL, as in the groundbreaking 90's MTV reality show The Real World. Also our sweet baby sis has a bittersweet announcement.

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2024

You know we HAAAAD to get into Chappell Roan's music here on Still Buffering, I mean c'mon, how could we NOT?

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2024

It's the perfect movie to blend both of our generations and it just so happens to be an ooky spooky movie that just came out this year AND is a little gay. Come watch it with us!

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2024

This MIGHT seem like an odd choice for Pride Month but...the real ones will understand.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2024

y'all already know we had to pull this superstar out this close to pride month...it's CHAPPELL BAYBEE

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2024

This movie is 100% accurate when it comes to what hacking is really like and what computers actually do, and we will not accept any debate on that topic.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2024

If you can't tell by now, the Smirl siblings are quite the competitive bunch who are CONVINCED they could win like 98% of reality shows out there, apparently including this one. Also, someone finally broke the no cursing rule this week, place your bets now who it was!!!

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2024

Well, you all saw this coming. Taylor Swift released not only a new album but a secret DOUBLE ALBUM with 31 SONGS, so you know Rileigh had to force her siblings to listen to all 2 hours and talk about it with her.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2024

If there's one area where these siblings have a WIDE variety of tastes, it's music, and that's definitely true this week when Rileigh is not so patiently awaiting the newest Taylor Swift album while learning all about the Barenaked Ladies.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2024

So...Sydnee made us watch this movie this week, and for SOME OF US it was their first time, and they maybe didn't know what to expect because SOMEONE didn't warn them. So, enjoy us talking about Jojo Siwa for way too long to avoid the inevitable uncomfortable conversations in this episode.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2024

If there's a cheese reality game show on TV that includes "murder," amazing fashion, silly games, AND other reality tv stars...you already know Rileigh is going to be fully invested and forcing her siblings to watch with her.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2024

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Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2024