Behind the Pod | Aliens Are Real and Men Are Still the Problem

Have you ever finished an alien movie, cried through the final twenty minutes, and immediately texted everyone you know about the emotional weight of disclosure?No? Just Jessie, apparently...This week’s Behind the Pod starts with Jessie finally watching Disclosure Day after missing out on the original movie discussion with Kiki and Josh.In a nutshell... Jessie cried, Kiki was annoyed by the news anchor.So... basically the same experience.The sisters break down the movie’s biggest plot holes and strangest choices, from the confusing opening and questionable accents to alien communication, faith, empathy, and Emily Blunt’s deeply unhelpful boyfriend.They also have questions about the ending.Why does Colin Firth spend decades trying to stop disclosure only to suddenly give up? Why is the alien on live television approximately seven feet tall? And why tell humanity to “listen” if we never actually get to hear the message?Then, naturally, the conversation spirals into House of the Dragon, impossible Targaryen names, dragon confusion, and why watching that show requires a family tree, a flow chart, and possibly professional assistance.In this episode:Disclosure Day reactionsWhy Jessie cried at the endingAlien communication and empathyReligion, faith, and disclosureThe movie’s biggest plot holesEmily Blunt’s terrible boyfriendThe giant “grandpa alien”House of the Dragon confusionTargaryens, dragons, and Sheepstealer Whether you loved Disclosure Day, spent the entire movie wondering what was happening, or still cannot tell one Targaryen from another, this episode is for you. Because aliens may be easier to understand than House of the Dragon. New episodes every Wednesday with Behind the Pod every Friday! The conversation doesn’t stop here! Head over to our website for show notes, bonus content, recommendations, and all the links from today’s episode. Then join our growing community on social media @TwoGirlsOneHaircut for even more laughs, behind-the-scenes moments, and all the things we couldn’t fit into the podcast.