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Episode 136 - Dirty Dancing
Category: TV & Film
Duration: 03:41:17
Publish Date: 2022-08-23 00:00:00
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We had the time of our lives - and we owe it all to you.  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia as we're heading to Kellerman's for summer camp in Dirty Dancing, a film with magical powers over women (and some men) for its 35th anniversary. We're hoping to avoid chickening out of the big lift in our 136th anniversary as we discuss:

  • Who almost played Johnny Castle but screen tested terribly against Jennifer Grey
  • Why we think Jennifer Grey didn't have the career of Sarah Jessica Parker
  • How much does this film line up with Marvelous Mrs Maisel (season 2) and why might that actually not be an accident
  • Is there a religious subplot in this film that no-one talks about regarding Baby's father's disapproval of Johnny Castle
  • How good a job does this film do using the theatre of the mind to shock us in the abortion subplot
  • Is this the best Patrick Swayze film ever?
  • What other film do we know Baby's father from on the pod?  How about the social convener?
  • We need your help to settle a 3 way disagreement on the film?
  • Whether or not Dirty Dancing is the Best Film Ever

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Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song.  You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter 8:00 - Reflections & Corrections 21:05 - Shoutouts 35:30 - Deep Dive 2:35:45 - Endgame
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