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Stuff About A Different Man (not an actual man, a movie by that title) | Episode 45

Spoiler Alert:  We discuss the movie A Different Man.
🎭 This one’s a little weird...
We’re diving into A Different Man, where identity, transformation, and uncomfortable truths take center stage. Sebastian Stan does a lot 😳 and we’re here to unpack the strange, cringey, and thought-provoking moments.
Expect deep takes, awkward laughs, and the usual chaos as we explore what it really means to reinvent yourself—and how far is too far? 🤯🌀
🍿 So grab your snack, brace yourself for some layered convo, and come hang with us as we try to make sense of this offbeat psychological ride.
You might walk away seeing yourself (and others) a little differently... or just be really confused. Either way, we got thoughts! 
Oh, and this is part of a doubleheader release, the other episode that was dropped is our thoughts about the movie Sinners.  
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(The Last Bit of) Stuff About Hunger Games | Episode 44

Spoiler Alert: We talk about... well, all the Hunger Games movies again, to some extent but specifically about Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. We recorded this in January so forgive outdated references.
🎬 We’re back in Panem, y’all to wrap up our commentary on the Hunger Games movies—and this time with Aurie joins us for a bit 😍
We’re diving deep into The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes—talkin’ all things Coriolanus Snow (yes, that guy 😒), the mysterious Lucy Gray 🎤🐍, and the wild world of the early Hunger Games.
Expect chaotic takes, character debates, Aurie's coughing and maybe a few “huh?” moments as we try to figure out what actually makes Snow tick 🧠💀 and where Lucy Gray really stands in all this.
🍿 So grab your snack stash, settle in, and get ready for some fun convo, fresh perspectives, and a few laughs along the way.
You might even see the Hunger Games universe a little differently by the end… or not. Either way—we got thoughts! 😆
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(Some More) Stuff About The Hunger Games | Episode 43

Spoiler Alert:  We talk about...well, all the Hunger Games movies to some extent.
After a long break, we’ve got so much to catch up on! 🤗 Don’t forget, you can always see what we’re up to on Threads and Instagram 👉🏿 DumbDialogueWithDadPodcast. 
This time, we’re diving headfirst into the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2! Spoiler alert: Part 1? Yeah... kinda snoozy 😴 (too gloomy, not enough action). But we do...fine talking about it. Part 2 is much better.  
Dad mentions Star Wars because...well, he's a bit of a Blerd (Black Nerd).  
So grab your favorite snack 🍿, hit play 🎧🏿, and come hang out with us here on Dumb Dialogue with Dad! 💙
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Stuff About Our Christmas 2023 Disney Cruise Reloaded and Remastered | Bonus Episode

✌🏿 Hey friends, and happy holidays again! 🎄✨
We're feeling festive and generous so here's another reloaded and remastered episode of our Christmas 2023 vacation aboard the Disney Wish 🛳️
Special shoutout to our travel agent and Mom’s friend Linzi Felan for booking this trip.  Check her out on Instagram @linzi_destinationstoexplore and Facebook @Destinations to Explore with Linzi! 
In this episode we talk about:  
Our first-ever cruise experience 🌊Aurie's negotiation for early exams on the day we flew to Florida 📚Attempted to use Holiday Parties at Disney World for shorter lines 🎢Rain foiled plans at Hollywood Studios; saw Cirque De Soleil at Disney Springs instead 🎪Managed to enjoy short lines for rides at Magic Kingdom's Holiday Party the next day 🎠We even managed to get a boarding group for Tron 🏍️, the newest ride at Magic Kingdom 🏰Aurie was getting motion sickness on the ship 😵The food was great; Dad and Mom ate pizza with grapes on it🍽️Dad liked trivia, Mom liked the décor, and the girls liked the teen club, Vibe 🤓Spiderman called Mom Pretty Young Thing at dinner the first night 😄The girls wandered around the ship freely 🚢Watched some movies at the theaters 🎬🍿🎦Played some bingo and won exactly nothing 😅🎱We made some crew friends and Yani made friends with other teens at Vibe. Aurie did not. 🤷🏿‍♀️Shoutout to all the crew members, including our state room attendant, servers, and store attendants for taking care of us with exceptional service! 🌟
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads: @dumbdialoguewithdad. And since this is a replay, ignore the part where we mention Twitter (or whatever it’s called now)—we’re not there anymore. ✌🏿
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Stuff About That One Airline That Had Issues in December 2022 Reloaded and Remastered | Bonus Episode

✌🏿 Hey everyone, and happy holidays—whatever you celebrate this time of year! 🎄✨
Life has been life-ing, so no new episode this week. Instead, we’re bringing you a remastered re-release of the episode about our whirlwind travel chaos from December 2022. 🌀✈️ You might remember a certain airline (we won’t name names, but y’all know who we mean) having some major issues around that time... yep, we got caught in that mess. 😤
Our travel experience included:👉🏿 Multiple canceled flights 🚫✈️👉🏿 Standing in endless lines 🛑⏳👉🏿 Multiple rental cars 🚗💨👉🏿 Driving over 1,200 miles in just 2 days 🛣️💪🏿👉🏿 Disney World magic to top it all off 🏰✨
And, of course, this trip included Dad’s parents and brother, so we were extra motivated to salvage the journey. 💪🏿💼
In this episode, we also:🎭 Dive into Aurie’s hilarious version of the Seven Dwarfs.😵 Talk about both girls’ tired eyes playing tricks on them during the late-night drive from Palm Beach to Disney World.🕒 At 14:38, hear the girls groan about how long it felt like we had been recording.
Big shoutout to United Airlines ✈️ for coming through in the clutch to get four exhausted people to the happiest place on Earth. 🙌🏿And another shoutout to Enterprise Car Rental 🚗 for saving the day with those rental cars!
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads: @dumbdialoguewithdad. And since this is a replay, ignore the part where we mention Twitter (or whatever it’s called now)—we’re not there anymore. ✌🏿
 
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(Some) Stuff About The Walking Dead Reloaded and Remastered | Bonus Episode

🎄 Hey everyone, and happy holidays! 🎅🏾 We’ll be back with a new episode soon, but we’re feeling nostalgic, so here’s an oldie-but-goodie 📼 where Aurie and Dad dive into the first 3 seasons of The Walking Dead. 🧟‍♂️ Spoiler alert if you haven’t watched yet! 👀
A quick heads-up 🛎️—this episode was originally recorded back in December 2022, so if you catch something outdated (like us mentioning our old Twitter handle 🐦), just roll with it. 😉 Enjoy! 🎧

(Some) Stuff About the Hunger Games | Episode 42

Spoiler Alert:  We talk about the Hunger Games movies and the first book.  
🎬 Welcome back to another thrilling episode of "Dumb Dialogue with Dad"! This time, Dad and Yani are diving headfirst into the action-packed world of Panem and revisit the first two Hunger Games movies, and trust us, it’s a wild ride! 🏹🔥
Join us as we chat about all sorts of stuff— from Katniss’s rebellious spirit 💥 to Peeta’s clever media tactics 🎙️. And of course, we can’t forget the unforgettable moments in the Capitol, the emotional twists, and those unique character names (we see you, Effie! 😉). We’ll share our thoughts, favorite characters, and the parts that truly tugged at our heartstrings (RIP Rue 😢).
So, grab your bow and arrow, and let’s explore the captivating world of the Hunger Games together. You won’t want to miss it! 🎧🎤
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(The Rest of the) Stuff About Summer 2024 | Episode 41

Part 2 of our summer shenanigans is here! 
We’re catching up on some Japan details we missed in Part 1, giving you the highlights from our Hawaii trip 🌺, and sharing Yani’s first gymnastics qualification for Nationals in Minneapolis (aka Gymnastics City 2024)!  Yani also recounts her hilarious battle with what she swears was food poisoning. 😂 Plus, with Aurie stepping into a guest star role, Yani and Dad drop some hints about the next episode—let’s just say, an Academy of Umbrellas might be involved! ☂️🎓 But don’t worry—you haven’t heard the last of Aurie! 😉
 
And for the details about Hawaii that we didn't get into in this episode, check out our classic episode about The Aloha State here: Stuff About Hawaii | Season 3 | Episode 21 | Dumb Dialogue with Dad
 
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