There Was A Sale
There Was A Sale
Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant: Media Reviewers and (Un)Successful Minimalist
There Was A Sale is an independent podcast and a unique opportunity to turn the shame of impulsive buying decisions into a rewarding, generative experience. Join hosts Kayla and Matt as they explore the items that make up Matt's various media collections and consider their artistic and cultural merits, as well as their right to remain on the shelf. Each episode features a particular media object of interest, a thematically paired alcoholic beverage, and an engaging conversation.
TWAS 49: The Walking Dead
In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Walking Dead, Vol. 1 (2003). They discuss exploring interpersonal dramas through zombie narratives, types of zombies, and Kayla's deleted note that could have solved all of humanity's problems while drinking Rogue Ale's Dead Guy Ale.
Apr 2, 2021
1 hr 8 min
TWAS 48: This One Summer
In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about This One Summer (2014). They discuss Kayla's almost accurate prediction, childhood summertime freedom, movie rentals, salt lakes, acceptable levels of tension, and finding enjoyment in every season while drinking Perth Brewery's Easy Amber.
Feb 14, 2021
56 min
TWAS 47: Hellboy
In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Hellboy (1994). They discuss Kayla's coffee drinking habits, information overload, mythology and folklore, Rasputin, Nazis, and the nature of confusion while drinking Clifford Brewing Company's Devil's Punchbowl India Session Lager.
Jan 17, 2021
57 min
TWAS 46: Sweet Tooth
In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Sweet Tooth. They discuss dodging people at the LCBO, Kayla's need to read Wikipedia entries about TV shows, art styles, what to eat during an apocalypse, and karate as an essential skill for the end of the world.
Oct 27, 2020
59 min
TWAS 45: Sandman
CW: Brief discussion of suicide and domestic violence. In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Sandman. They discuss reality in comics, Kayla's love of discussing her dreams, being scared vs. being horrified, and perceptions of dreams and death while drinking Pommies' Apple Cider. 
Jul 26, 2020
1 hr 20 min
TWAS 44: Marbles
Content Warning: we talk about suicide and suicidal ideation in this episode. We also use the term "commit suicide" and want to acknowledge that this language places undue blame on a person living with mental illness.  In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Marbles (2012). They discuss perceptions of mental illness, the intersection of creativity and mental health, life lessons, and the power of personal narratives while drinking Collective Arts Blueberry Sour with Cacao Nibs.
Jun 12, 2020
1 hr 11 min
TWAS 43: Watchmen
In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Watchmen (1987). They discuss old barcodes, comic-ception, owls, Kayla's inability to follow a plot, and moral obligations, while drinking Hometown Brewing Company's Blue County Blueberry Saison.
May 25, 2020
1 hr 35 min
TWAS 42: Locke & Key
In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Locke & Key Vol. 1. They discuss confusing plot devices, Kayla's surprising admission, ghosts, and all-purpose keys while drinking Skeleton Crew Brewing Company's Evil Genius Session IPA.
Apr 6, 2020
1 hr 8 min
TWAS 41: Calvin and Hobbes
In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Calvin and Hobbes. They discuss Matt's childhood, comic-induced existential dread, misbehaving children, stuffed animals, and tender moments while drinking Tiger Asian Lager.
Mar 23, 2020
1 hr 7 min
TWAS 40: Green River Killer
TW: We talk about true crime and violence against women a lot in this episode. If these things are triggers for you, you may want to skip this one. In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Green River Killer (2011). They discuss PAs (pale ales), Kayla's no-so-secret true crime obsession, honouring the stories of victims, and the impossibility of knowing everything while drinking Great Lakes Brewery's As Far Back as I Can Remember New England IPA.
Mar 9, 2020
57 min
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