13.45: Christmas in July 2024

Welcome to another festive and fun-filled episode of Geek Girl Soup! It's Christmas in July, and we're here to spread some cheer with discussions on holiday movies, hot summer blockbusters, and some unexpected news tidbits.

[00:00:00] Introduction and Christmas in July

Opening chatter about the joy of Christmas in July, Santa's busy schedule, and elf working conditions.

[00:03:00] News Highlights

• Cocaine Shark: A wild tale of sharks ingesting residual cocaine in Brazil. Is this the start of a new movie franchise?

• Olympics Talk: Controversies, drag queens recreating Dionysian art, and the amazing feats of athletes.

• Comic Con: Kamala Harris's appearance with the Simpsons group, her love for the show, and the future-predicting power of the Simpsons.

[00:19:00] TV and Movie Reviews

House of the Dragon Recap: Episode 7

• The Red Sowing: A tense episode with dragon feasts and political maneuvering.

• Character arcs and dragon rider trials.

• Predictions for the season finale.

Christmas Movies and Shows

• "Five Star Christmas"

• "The Best Man Holiday" – weddings, secrets, and holiday drama.

• A discussion of cheesy Hallmark movies and nostalgic TV episodes like "Full House" and "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."

[00:52:00] Voting PSA

• The importance of registering to vote and checking registration status.

• Tips for early voting and mail-in ballots.

[00:53:00] Next Week’s Preview

• The Good Place Season 3: Discussion plans with Amelia.

• House of the Dragon season finale predictions and review schedule.

Listener Email

A cheeky inquiry from a listener who “stole Christmas” to find peace and quiet but ended up returning everything. Is he the asshole?

Call to Action:

Register to vote and ensure your voice is heard. Check your registration status and prepare for the upcoming elections. Your vote matters!

Thank you for tuning in, and happy Christmas in July from all of us at Geek Girl Soup!