Ellory Smith, Emmy nominated writer and comedian, joins to discuss the global teen vampire phenomenon, Twilight. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. 

We talk about how Edward Cullen was more of a mirror for us than Bella Swan, how vampirism in Twilight mirrors the repression of teenage girls, and the idea of collective suffering. Tangents include how media can help us through grief, how as adults we romanticize childhood, and how creating an escape through media is an important endeavor. 

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Ellory Smith, Emmy nominated writer and comedian, joins to discuss the global teen vampire phenomenon, Twilight. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode.&nbsp;
We talk about how Edward Cullen was more of a mirror for us than Bella Swan, how vampirism in Twilight mirrors the repression of teenage girls, and the idea of collective suffering. Tangents include how media can help us through grief, how as adults we romanticize childhood, and how creating an escape through media is an important endeavor.&nbsp;
<a href="https://marissatandon.substack.com">Sign up for my newsletter</a> at our website, <a href="https://tandonproductions.com/you-are-what-you-love/">tandonproductions.com</a>, and let me know what you thought of the episode by finding me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok @marissakumari.&nbsp;
Join our Discord server to connect with other listeners, chat with Marissa, and find out about watch parties!&nbsp;<a href="https://discord.gg/VNtVCMDxEK">https://discord.gg/VNtVCMDxEK</a>&nbsp;

Every Wednesday, Host Marissa Tandon sits down with a new guest to answer one question:  what piece of media changed who you are as a person forever?  each guest brings a new answer, and over the course of the conversation, tries to do something we forget how to do as adults.  Be honest and passionate about the one deeply nerdy thing at the core of themselves.  Whether it's a billionaire trapped in a cave building a suit of armor, or a teenage girl who finds out she's supposed to stake the undead after class, everyone has a character that made them feel seen for the first time.  Each conversation, we try to get to the heart of the piece of media you love so much, because ultimately, you are what you love.

New episodes every Wednesday.  You can follow us on social media at tandonshows, and visit our website at tandonproductions.com

Every Wednesday, Host Marissa Tandon sits down with a new guest to answer one question:  what piece of media changed who you are as a person forever?  each guest brings a new answer, and over the course of the conversation, tries to do something we forget how to do as adults.  Be honest and passionate about the one deeply nerdy thing at the core of themselves.  Whether it's a billionaire trapped in a cave building a suit of armor, or a teenage girl who finds out she's supposed to stake the undead after class, everyone has a character that made them feel seen for the first time.  Each conversation, we try to get to the heart of the piece of media you love so much, because ultimately, you are what you love.
New episodes every Wednesday.  You can follow us on social media at tandonshows, and visit our website at <a href="https://www.tandonproductions.com">tandonproductions.com</a>

You Are What You Love

Every Wednesday, Host Marissa Tandon sits down with a new guest to answer one question:  what piece of media changed who you are as a person forever?  each guest brings a new answer, and over the course of the conversation, tries to do something we forget how to do as adults.  Be honest and passionate about the one deeply nerdy thing at the core of themselves.  Whether it's a billionaire trapped in a cave building a suit of armor, or a teenage girl who finds out she's supposed to stake the undead after class, everyone has a character that made them feel seen for the first time.  Each conversation, we try to get to the heart of the piece of media you love so much, because ultimately, you are what you love.
New episodes every Wednesday.  You can follow us on social media at tandonshows, and visit our website at <a href="https://www.tandonproductions.com">tandonproductions.com</a>