Sinopsis
There Was A Sale is an independent podcast and a unique opportunity to turn the shame of impulsive buying decisions into a rewarding, generative experience. Join hosts Kayla and Matt as they explore the items that make up Matt's various media collections and consider their artistic and cultural merits, as well as their right to remain on the shelf. Each episode features a particular media object of interest, a thematically paired alcoholic beverage, and an engaging conversation.
Episodios
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TWAS 29: The Day of the Triffids
10/03/2019 Duración: 01h19minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Day of the Triffids (1951). They discuss large print books, human reactions to trauma, strong survival instincts, and finding true love while drinking Trailer Park Boys Green Bastard IPA.
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TWAS 28: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
24/02/2019 Duración: 01h16minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1985) by Douglas Adams. They discuss the best away to avoid scary situations, Kayla's inability to grasp things greater than humanity, and Matt's love of sad but funny things while drinking Flying Monkey Brewing Co. Sparklepuff Triple IPA.
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TWAS 27: Geek Love
11/02/2019 Duración: 01h19minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt read Geek Love (1989) by Katherine Dunn. They discuss family dynamics and legacies, Fabulon politics, power and control, and how to form a cult, while drinking Bell City Brewing Company's Eureka Amber Cream Ale
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TWAS 26: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
27/01/2019 Duración: 01h05sIn this episode, Kayla and Matt read Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling. They discuss Harry's Awakening, the comedic talents of J.K. Rowling, Dumbledore's infinite wisdom, and Matt's inability to remember basic plot details.
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TWAS 25: 2018 Recap
14/01/2019 Duración: 30minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt take a walk down 2018 memory lane. They discuss their top three films (in no particular order), their least favourite film (or films), and Kayla's most accurate/entertaining official predictions.
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TWAS 24: The Third Man
26/11/2018 Duración: 01h11minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The Third Man (1949). They discuss zany openings, white men causing problems, white men solving problems, and white men as the problem while drinking Nickelbrook Brewing's Duplicitous Citra Dry-Hopped Sour.
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TWAS 23: All That Heaven Allows
05/11/2018 Duración: 53minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about All That Heaven Allows (1955). They discuss the film that started Matt's Criterion Collection, melodrama, trick endings, minimalism, the intersections of being a mother, widow, lover, and woman, and the colours while drinking North Ontario Brewing Co. Tree Topper Red Ale.
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TWAS 22: Valerie and Her Week of Wonders
21/10/2018 Duración: 48minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970). They discuss surrealist horror, how to become a vampire, predatory men, symbolic imagery, describing dreams to friends, and first world problems while drinking Czechvar Dark Lager.
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TWAS 21: A Man Escaped
08/10/2018 Duración: 58minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about A Man Escaped (1956). They discuss the nature of relationships in prison, Kayla's pen name, the intricacies of planning an escape, minimalism, vampires, and self-determination while drinking Beau's Three Knocks Sticke At.
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TWAS 20: Dazed and Confused
24/09/2018 Duración: 01h15minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Dazed and Confused (1993). They discuss the empty promises of high school in movies, how to be cool, concert band, tradition vs. progress, and the responsibility of adult role models while drinking Hometown Brew Co. Southern Ale.
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TWAS 19: The 39 Steps
10/09/2018 Duración: 49minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The 39 Steps (1935). They discuss Hitchcock's proficiency at books, overt vs covert misogyny, the impossibility of being found in the Highlands, and the location of the first Airbnb while drinking Innis & Gunn's Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale.
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TWAS 18: The Devil's Backbone
19/08/2018 Duración: 01h02minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The Devil's Backbone (2001). They discuss complex characters, subterranean pools, murder misdirection, and the rules of being a ghost while drinking Beau's Blood Simple Blood Orange Witbier.
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TWAS 17: The 400 Blows
05/08/2018 Duración: 57minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The 400 Blows (1959). They discuss Kids Bikers: The Movie, the advent of location shooting, why art imitates life, secret milk, and Matt's dream of living in Paris as a 10-year old child while drinking Hop City's 8th Sin Black Lager AND Mad & Noisy's Orange Pale Ale.
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TWAS 16: Paths of Glory
22/07/2018 Duración: 01h03minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Paths of Glory (1957). They discuss the proper way to address a General, the line between cowardice and common sense, when you can show emotion in wartime, and the need to fight injustice (and the patriarchy) while drinking Collective Arts Brewing Saint of Circumstance Citrus Blonde Ale.
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TWAS 15: The Rules of the Game
09/07/2018 Duración: 53minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt watch The Rules of the Game (1939). They discuss what rich, white people do in their spare time, how a movie becomes "The Best Movie", real animal death in movies, and the need for evening lipstick while drinking Elora Brewing Company's Lady Friend IPA.
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TWAS 14: Bicycle Thieves
24/06/2018 Duración: 59minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Bicycle Thieves (1948). They discuss post-war employment practices, the necessity of bicycle locks, expectations of "the man of the house", and the unconditional love between a father and son while drinking Amsterdam Brewery 3 Speed Lager.
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TWAS 13: Sword of the Beast
11/06/2018 Duración: 01h08minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Sword of the Beast (1965). They discuss competition in nature, the continual assault of women in film, unrealistic fight scenes, and 1800s Japanese currency conversion while drinking Big Rig Brewery Gold Lagered Ale.
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TWAS 12: Do the Right Thing
27/05/2018 Duración: 01h10minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Do the Right Thing (1989). They discuss racial tensions in New York, cactus shirts, and methods of cooling down on a hot day while drinking Miller High Life.
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TWAS 11: Port of Shadows
14/05/2018 Duración: 01h11minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Port of Shadows (1938). They discuss the outcome of loose lips, best dogs in film, what gets lost in translation, and representations of masculinity in pre-war France while drinking Longslice Brewery Loose Lips Lager.
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TWAS 10: Stagecoach
29/04/2018 Duración: 01h17minIn this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Stagecoach (1939). They discuss Indigenous politics and representation in media, the American Dream, and answer the question: "what is a stagecoach?" while drinking Cameron's Brewing Co. Where the Buffalo Roam.