Guess who's back (for a moment, at least)?! In this latest installment of Retrospection Connection, I chat with my friend (and former boss *shrieks*) Sam about a lovely film by the name of "Spirited Away". Maybe you've heard of it? It's a story of a young girl learning to stand on her own two feet for the first time, taking the fate of her family, friends, and herself into her own hands. I had an amazing time unpacking this movie with Sam, and I hope you get some enjoyment out of it too :)

Theme music creator: Rummel Requerme

"Ad Break" segment music creator: HoliznaCC0

In this episode of RC, I dove headfirst into HBO miniseries "Station Eleven" with my new friend, Gracie. For the uninitiated, "Station Eleven", based on a popular book of the same name, chronicles the immediate and long-term aftermath of a world-ravaging pandemic (which I’m sure no one can draw any parallels to in our reality). Seriously though, through watching the show, I was reminded that it’s sometimes important to confront ideas that make you uncomfortable; that’s where processing and healing can be found more often than not. Together, Gracie and I discussed themes of grief and loss, forging community in the face of struggle, and appreciating the beautiful, finite nature of the present moment. Theme music creator: Rummel Requerme. “Ad Break” segment music creator: HoliznaCC0.

Long ago, in the late 1900s, the world changed forever when a new human classification system dropped. All of a sudden, everyone had to know: were they a Carrie, a Samantha, a Miranda, or a Charlotte? That’s right, today’s piece of media is none other than the 1998 HBO juggernaut, Sex & the City. This episode holds an extra special place in my heart, not only because it allowed me to channel my inner New Yorker, but also because of today’s guest, fellow pop culture fanatic (and my friend) Carolina. In this episode, we engage in something of a deep dive into friendships, romance, and personal development, both in the context of Sex & the City and our own experiences as so-called adults. Without further ado, be sure to grab your favorite mixed drink or mocktail and listen in on our conversation! Theme music creator: Rummel Requerme. “Ad Break” segment music creator: HoliznaCC0.