Talking with your friends in the school cafeteria is always something to look forward to. Join a group of teens, tweens, and adults as they gather around a virtual lunch table for a weekly discussion. If you like books, TV, movies, and games that skew toward the YA crowd, then this is the show you’ve been waiting for.

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NASA scientists said that the evening of Friday, May 10th would be a spectacular night to head outdoors and view the Northern Lights. We did just that, and discuss our adventure on the show this week. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Northern Lights

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This week we return to the animated kids series Bluey, and specifically talk about the extended episode called The Sign. There has been a lot of buzz on the internet about this episode, so we wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bluey - The Sign

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<a href="https://teenlitcon.org/" rel="nofollow">Teen Lit Con</a> is a celebration of YA books and graphic novels held each year in Minnesota. This year, the convention&#39;s headline authors were <a href="https://www.thenickbrooks.com/" rel="nofollow">Nick Brooks</a> (Promise Boys), <a href="https://www.studiojjk.com/" rel="nofollow">Jarrett Krosoczka</a> (Sunshine), <a href="https://marielu.com/books" rel="nofollow">Marie Lu</a> (Stars and Smoke) and <a href="https://krystalmarquis.com/" rel="nofollow">Krystal Marquis</a> (The Davenports). Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Teen Lit Con 2024

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Your Name is a 2016 anime movie by writer/director Makoto Shinkai. The story follows the lives of Mitsuha, a high-school student from rural Japan, and Taki, a student from Tokyo. Their lives become entangled when they mysteriously keep switching places with one another, but have trouble remembering what actually happens during the switches because when they wake up, it all feels like a dream. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Your Name

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Mantis is a card game for 2-6 people ages 7 and up. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Mantis

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Holes is a 2003 film that tells the story of Stanley Yelnats, a teen accused of stealing a pair of shoes and sent to a juvenile detention camp in the middle of the desert. As the movie progresses, many disparate storylines from past and present collide and resolve in this fun movie. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Holes

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This week we discuss the third and final season of the Netflix animated series Hilda. Unlike the previous seasons which were mostly episodic, the final 8 episodes tell more of a continuing story that revolve around the mysterious past of Hilda&#39;s family. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Hilda, Season 3

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The Netflix live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender is divided into 8 episodes. Two weeks ago we discussed episodes 1 through 4, and now we&#39;re ready to talk about episodes 5 through 8. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Avatar: The Last Airbender (Live Action) Season 1, Episodes 5-8

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This week, we try out a family puzzle game called Uzzle. It is a pattern matching game for 1-4 players ages 4 and up. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Uzzle

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The Netflix live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender premiered on February 22, 2024, and is based on the popular Nickelodeon animated series of the same name.The story follows Aang, the last surviving Air Nomad and the Avatar, a being with the power to bend all four elements. Awakened from a hundred-year slumber, Aang must master all the elements to bring balance to a world ravaged by war. Alongside him are the resourceful Waterbender Katara and her brother Sokka.This week we talk about the first half of season 1, plus our usual pop-culture news and fortune cookies. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Avatar: The Last Airbender (Live Action) Season 1, Episodes 1-4

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The Lego Movie is an animated comedy film produced by Warner Bros., and was a critical success when it premiered in 2014. It tells the story of average people-pleasing construction worker Emmet, who stumbles on the fabled Piece of Resistance, an item that has been foretold to save the world from evil Lord Business and his mysterious item, the Kragle. Brimming with both humor and heart, The Lego Movie is a great film for the entire family. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Lego Movie

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18-year old Jess wants to play soccer, but her Indian family would rather she stay home and focus more on her culture. She meets Jules, a member of a local women&#39;s soccer team, and joins the team behind her parent&#39;s backs. This is the basic plot of the 2002 dramedy Bend It Like Beckham, which was a surprise hit, and launched the career of Keira Knightley.This week we give our thoughts about this movie, plus our usual pop-culture news and fortune cookies! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bend It Like Beckham

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This week we cover the ads that aired during the second half of the Superbowl. We also add our usual pop-culture references, fortunes, and announce that we&#39;ve signed up for Bluesky! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Superbowl Ads, Part 2

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This week, we try something totally new. We ditch our usual format, and instead do a running commentary on the ads that aired during the Super Bowl. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Superbowl Ads, Part 1

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This week we check in with Linnea and Evan about current events in middle- and high-school, and talk about things like dances, class projects, and the like. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

School Life

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Dixit is a fun game that comes with 84 beautifully illustrated cards depicting dreamlike scenes. Each round, one person, called the story-teller, chooses one card from their hand, describes a word or phrase about that card, and places it on the table face down. The remaining players also get to choose a card from their hand that they think would match the word or phrase, and also place the card face down on the table. The cards are shuffled, revealed, and each is assigned a number. Players then secretly vote on which card they think the storyteller played. Points are awarded to those whose cards get votes, but watch out! If too many people vote for your card, you will get no points, which is why the storyteller wants to give only vague or subtle hints about their card rather than outright revealing it. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Dixit

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Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is a 2023 stop-motion animated film by Aardman Animations, and serves as a sequel to the hit movie Chicken Run from 2000 (Not 2002, like Brian guessed on the show!) The film features the voices for Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, and Bella Ramsey, and follows the story of our main chickens, Ginger and Rocky, as they try to save their daughter Molly from a high security poultry processing plant/prison.The movie is currently available on Netflix. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

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The four episode Netflix series Pokémon Concierge is a gentle and relaxing stop-motion animated show for families with young kids. It&#39;s cute, a bit silly, and makes us all want to visit a tropical island. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Pokémon Concierge

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This week, Linnea and Brian discuss the 2-player board game called Patchwork. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Patchwork

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Happy New Year! This week, we talk about new year&#39;s resolutions. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

New Year's Resolutions

Pop-culture cafeteria talk for the YA crowd

Talking with your friends in the school cafeteria is always something to look forward to. Join a group of teens, tweens, and adults as they gather around a virtual lunch table for a weekly discussion. If you like books, TV, movies, and games that skew toward the YA crowd, then this is the show you’ve been waiting for.