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 Episode 105 This week on KDTIME , I was joined by the insightful and always fun Sarah I. Fox to talk about something we all need from time to time — comfort shows and movies . These are the stories we return to when life is loud, overwhelming, or just a bit “meh.” They bring us joy, calm, nostalgia, or just the perfect distraction. Here’s what we discussed — along with a few more faves — to help you build your own comfort watchlist from the 2000s to today. 🎙️ Sarah I. Fox’s Comfort Picks 1.  Twilight & The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2008 - 2009) Whether you love it or love to laugh at it,  Twilight  is iconic. Sarah pointed out how the angst, the love triangle, and the  drama  of it all can feel like a nostalgic retreat to simpler (or spicier) times. She started with The Batman and wanted to see more of Robert Pattinson and here we are  2. Tangled  (2010) A radiant comfort movie if there ever was one! Sarah loves  Tangled  for its b...

 Episode 102 🎵 The Power of Music 🎶 Let’s be real—music isn't just background noise. It's the soundtrack to our lives, the emotional glue that binds our memories together. And if you grew up in the 90s o chances are you’ve got a mental jukebox full of unforgettable hits that still tug at your heartstrings today. From slow jams that made us feel all the feels to pump-up anthems that defined every party, the music of our youth carries a unique emotional power. But why does it still hit so hard? Let’s dive into the magic of music and how those throwback tracks continue to shape our emotions and experiences. 🎤 1. Emotional Time Travel Ever hear the opening chords of “No Scrubs” or “In the End” and suddenly you’re back in your childhood bedroom, blasting your boombox and scribbling in your diary? That’s not just nostalgia—it’s science. Music from our formative years tends to get hardwired into our memories, making those songs emotional time machines. Whether it’s a middle schoo...

Episode 93 It was the year of 2008. I was a wild teen who needed some clear guidance. I was sent to a summer camp to be a junior counselor that changed my life forever. I made new friend, fell in love, became a part of a new camp family and subsequently a community. A lot changed for me in 2008. A couple years prior in 2006 Ne-Yo came out with an album called "In My Own Words" and I remember writing a blog about it and how you could write a story with the song titles. And that's exactly what I did. I used the song titles as parts of an interesting story. Then fast forward to 2020 when I started my podcast journey. I thought back on that time of Ne-Yo and my growing love for his music and him as an artist. I was a teenager, there was Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Omarion the list went on but I had a special spot for Ne-Yo in my young teenage heart. So on KDTime I decided to create an episode analyzing his first album and it was so much fun. Then I did it again for his 2nd album ...

 Episode 84 Jonah and I tackled movies from 2013 that we deemed were our top ten movies. On one hand these we didn't see every single movie from that year, but when we thought about the movies that came to light during we knew which ones stuck out to us 10 years later.  The year 2013 was a pivotal one in cinema, with a slew of groundbreaking films that continue to influence the industry today. From thought-provoking dramas to pulse-pounding blockbusters, the top ten movies of 2013 left an indelible mark on audiences and filmmakers alike. "Gravity" revolutionized the way filmmakers approached visual effects, immersing viewers in the vastness of space like never before. Meanwhile, "12 Years a Slave" tackled themes of race and identity with unflinching honesty, sparking important conversations about systemic injustice. Other notable films of 2013, such as "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "American Hustle," redefined the crime genre with their sharp...

Episode 61 When I was growing up a bag of chips cost 25 cents, a bag of sunflower seeds was 25 cents, a drink was 50 cents and gum was 5 or 10 cents. A sandwich was maybe $3 dollars. I was able to go to the store with $5 and was able to get a large bag of "junk" food because it was so easy. If I ever came into a store with $20 I felt like a Queen among peasants. It was like I was rich and could do anything. These prices were are facing in this day and age are NOT the same. It is absolutely wild to me that $5 is like chump change. You can feel so broke with $20 in your pocket. Walking around with $100 was incredibly rare so I never really did that but still it doesn't feel like much nowadays. Even though it is a lot of money. It just doesn't feel that way anymore. I don't think I could fathom the amount of brain power it would take to restore order in the American economy but I feel like someone should do something. It shouldn't cost and arm and a leg to LIVE. ...