You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring? This time we're talking about those songs you learned to love only to discover they were IMPOSTORS! Undercover hits from decades past and updated favorites are fair game as we dig into some of the best second hand tunes our collapsing culture has to offer.  By the way, thanks for listening and rating! Find us on Twitter @desertislandsoc to weigh in on the Killers vs Panic at the Disco (!) debate. 

   You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring? You though we forgot about you, didn’t you? Fear not! We’ve rung in the new year and in 2019 we’re more controversial than ever. This week we’re bringing fashion back… in style. From windbreakers (???) to everything Madonna’s ever worn, we’re talking yesterday’s fashion trends that we want to take into tomorrow.  By the way, thanks for listening and rating! Find us on Twitter @desertislandsoc to praise or lament low rise jeans. 

You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring? The war on and for Christmas continues to rage and from the front lines we bring you a spectacular seasonal safari through yuletide cinema. Along the way we’ll discuss classics new and old, horrors from beyond the stars and the critical importance of the Schwarzenegger filmography to Christmas cheer. So throw on a log, grab a steaming mug of cocoa and pray for this horrible season to pass quickly and without leaving scars. Also why don’t people in Los Angeles believe in turn signals? I mean, its right there! I don’t want to kill you and you don’t want to die… Thank you so much for your kind reviews, please do keep them coming we’re both terribly addicted to positive reinforcement.

You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring? The dark times are upon us and the hated rituals of that loathsome winter holiday have already begun. As part of the unholy pact to produce the Halloween festivities we now present to you our penance, the first of our Christmas specials. This week we’re talking about that most ubiquitous of terrors, the first sign of the coming doom, Christmas music. From old standards to new favorites we dig through the muck and come up with only the finest in holiday tunes, rewarding them with our praise even while we banish the worst offenders to the hellish and bleak ISLAND OF SHAME! Also why do we need a new Grinch movie every decade? Like I have to imagine the return on investment would be the same if you just re-released the old one into theaters. Thank you so much for your kind reviews, please do keep them coming we’re both terribly addicted to positive reinforcement.

You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring? In keeping with the seasons continued parade of holiday episodes we present to you our top choices in the always contentious field of thanksgiving foods. From old favorites to exotic additions we cover all the bases and try to get to that one special dish that the holiday just wouldn’t feel right without. Along the way we remember thanksgivings past and try to pick through how the feelings of the day itself help enhance the flavor. Also while I excised a lengthy political diatribe from this episode I would like you all to know that you are loved. The world is not a kind place but it is better with you in it. You’re always welcome here. Thank you so much for your kind reviews, please do keep them coming we’re both terribly addicted to positive reinforcement.

You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring With the spooky season behind us we thought it was high time we got back to what made this show so much fun to begin with: food fights. We hop in the way back machine and lament, mourn, and fight over all those lovely snack foods that were snatched away from us too soon. We also are the first media outlet to link the Trump administration to the death of Mr. Pibb, the demotion of Captain Crunch from the admiralty and the suspicious disappearance of the fan favorite wonder ball. We are through the looking glass here people. Also is it freaking anyone else out that kids today talk about the 90’s like we talked about the 80s? I’m not ready to be old. Thank you so much for your kind reviews, please do keep them coming we’re both terribly addicted to positive reinforcement.

You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring? As we continue to stalk our way through the killing fields of the spooky season we decided to call an audible and instead of haunted places we chose to tackle the spine tingling soundtrack to this the best of months. We count down some of the graveyards hottest tracks and dig up a few classics guaranteed to reanimate even the ripest of corpses. We then take an extended detour to discuss the masterful new Halloween film in theaters now, if you want to skip the spoilers jump ahead to 43:15. So grab your headphones and your weapon of choice and head out onto the dancefloor…IF YOU DARE! Also what kind of idiot gets the date they lost their virginity as a tattoo? Rate and review us, or Michael Myers will get you too.

You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring? The spooky season continues and this time we're out for blood, discussing our picks for the greatest Vampires of all time. From moonlit crypts and crumbling castles to neon nightclubs and highschool dances we're covering all the bloodsucking, night stalking, shape-shifting monsters that fill our dreams...and our nightmares. Also why is it that Reeses pumpkins and Orange Oreos taste so much better than their less spooky brethren? Rate and review us, the suspense is killing us.

You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring? In the spine tingling sequel to Halloween Traditions we bring you a blood curdling series of spectacular sequels, panic inducing part twos, and frightening final chapters. All the classics make themselves known and even a few surprises for good measure. Grab your popcorn and get ready for a theatrical throw down like no other. That is... IF YOU DARE! Also we've already seen Christmas decorations in stores. What is this world coming to? Rate and review us, we'd do it for you!

You’re invited to the Desert Island Society, where Madeline and Xander ask and answer the classic question… If you were taken to a desert island, what would you bring? The spooky season has BEGUN and we are kicking off a whole month of spooky Halloween themed episodes with a highbrow discussion of Halloween traditions, a few of our favorite treats, and a lengthy aside regarding either the movement or total abolition of the Christmas Holiday. Also M&M's are objectively the best Halloween Candy. Fight me. Rate and review us, come on! Please! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/desertislandsoc Also Facebook