Welcome to episode 39 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!

Today, we took a look at Pixar’s newest movie, Inside Out 2! Inside Out 2 follows the events of the first movie 2 years later. Riley is now entering high school and all of the emotions from Inside Out 1 are there - but this time there are new emotions that have shown up as Riley continues to get older. These new emotions are Envy, Ennui, Anxiety, and Embarrassment. Sit back and enjoy as we break down Inside Out 2 and what makes it stand out alongside its original movie.

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Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).

Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️

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Welcome to episode 38 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!

Today, we took a look at the 3rd episode of the 2024 British miniseries, ‘Mary & George.’ ‘Mary & George’ is a historical drama based on the 2017 book “The King’s Assassin” which follows the affair between James VI and I & George Villiers, First Duke of Buckingham. On today’s episode, we broke down episode 3, ‘Not So Much as Love as by Awe,’ and let us tell you, we are really starting to get into the meat of this series… We can't wait to watch the rest and share our thoughts with all of you!

Your Hosts:

Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).

Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️

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Welcome to episode 37 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!

Today, we took a look at the 2nd episode of the 2024 British miniseries, ‘Mary & George.’ ‘Mary & George’ is a historical drama based on the 2017 book “The King’s Assassin” which follows the affair between James VI and I & George Villiers, First Duke of Buckingham. Today is just a look at the 2nd episode alone, but make sure you subscribe because you DO NOT want to miss the breakdown of the rest of this series… it gets wild and we have some thoughts!

Your Hosts:

Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).

Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW us for more!

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Welcome to episode 36 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot!

A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!

Today, we took a look at the first episode of the 2024 British miniseries, ‘Mary & George.’ ‘Mary & George’ is a historical drama based on the 2017 book “The King’s Assassin” which follows the affair between James VI and I & George Villiers, First Duke of Buckingham. In this episode, we are just breaking down the first episode of the series, but stay tuned as we will be releasing a podcast for each episode of ‘Mary & George’!

Your Hosts:

Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).

Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW us for more!

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Welcome to episode 35 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories! Today, we took a look at the hit Netflix mini-series 'Baby Reindeer! Baby Reindeer was created by Richard Gadd, and also stars him. The show follows a dramatized version of Richard's real life experience being stalked by a woman named "Martha", who follows him around online and in real life. The show stars Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, and Tom Goodman-Hill. The show has received a lot of positive feedback so far from critics and is currently up for 4 awards at the TCA Awards. Your Hosts:

Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum's Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D). Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

"With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn't? And the magic moments of story!"

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW us for more!

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Welcome to episode 34 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!

Happy Pride! In honor of Pride, today we took a look at a very interesting film, ‘All Of Us Strangers.’ All Of Us Strangers stars Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, and Claire Foy. The film follows a screenwriter named Adam (Scott) who has a chance encounter with mysterious neighbor Harry (Mescal), puncturing the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam finds himself drawn back to his childhood home, where his parents appear to be living just as they were on the day they died 30 years ago. All Of Us Strangers premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in 2023 and went on to win 7 awards at the 2023 British Independent Film Awards.

Your Hosts:

Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).

Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW us for more!

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Welcome to episode 33 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot!

A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!
Today we took a look at the musical, ‘Death Becomes Her.’ DBH is a brand new musical currently playing at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace. The musical stars Meghan Hilty (Madeline Ashton), Jennifer Simard (Helen Sharp), and Michelle Williams (Viola Van Horn). The musical follows the same story as the original 1992 film in which Madeline, the self-proclaimed most beautiful actress, lives a glamorous life, while author Helen Sharp endures in her shadow. Their rivalry intensifies when Madeline steals Helen's fiancé, leading Helen to plot revenge. The arrival of the mysterious Viola Van Horn and her magical potion rejuvenates them both, reigniting an eternal grudge with their youth and beauty restored.
Your Hosts:
Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).
Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).
“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”
Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️
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Welcome to episode 32 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!

Today we broke down one of our FAVORITE movies, ‘A Mighty Wind.’ A Mighty Wind is a 2003 comedy film that is produced as a mockumentary. The story follows three fictional folk bands as they reunite for their first television performance in decades. A Mighty Wind stars Bob Balaban, Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, and many more. The soundtrack for the film also peaked at no. 20 on the Billboard charts upon its release.

Your Hosts:

Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).

Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW us for more!

@2Grooms1Plot