Join Kelcee and Spencer for part one of their conversation about the hidden “John Hughes” gem from 1983: Mr. Mom. Discussion topics include ruminations on the Detroit Lions, Bad Boss Behavior, and a moment-by-moment breakdown of the most egregious child theft in cinema history. Join us again in two weeks for part two!

Also sorry we hit the microphone a million times in this one.

Recommended Reading: Spencer says to watch Rocky 3 (1982).

Content Warnings for discussion of sexism (including workplace sexual harassment and an attempted assault) and mental health issues.

New to the Show? Start at the beginning with Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads

Credits:

Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD

Sound Effect from Pixabay

Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram)

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Hi Everyone! A Safe Place for Boys is going on summer vacation!

Thank you all so much for the feedback and suggestions you've given us so far. We're really looking forward to bringing you even more compassionate conversations about masculinity in media starting Saturday, August 10th.

If you want to watch/play along with us, here is a preview of what we'll be talking about in "season two" (order TBD):

• Mr. Mom (1983)
• Alien (1979)/Aliens (1986)
• The Karate Kid (1984)
• The Last Dragon (1985)
• Cool Runnings (1993)
• Hades (2019)
• South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut (1999) (Just...trust us)

Thank you all again for listening! Have a great summer, and we'll see you again on August 10th.

Join Kelcee and Spencer for part TWO of their conversation about the 1946 holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Discussion topics include watching movies for the FBI, the failures of armchair psychology diagnoses, and what to do when the wallpaper starts talking to you.

Content Warnings for discussions of PTSD and trauma, suicide and suicidal ideation, and child abuse.

Works Cited:

• “The Weird Story of the FBI and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’” by Kat Eschner, Smithsonian Magazine
• “How Jimmy Stewart’s war service affected ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’” by Nina Metz, The Chicago Tribune
• “How World War II shaped ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’” by Rachael Scott, CNN
• “Did Jimmy Stewart Suffer PTSD from World War II Bombing Missions?” by Dan MacGuill, Snopes
• “Guideposts Classics: James Stewart on ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’” by James Stewart, Guideposts
• “Mary Bailey is the True Hero of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’” by Monica Hesse, Washington Post

Credits:

Theme Music: Break Through_Narrative by INOD

Sound Effect from Pixabay

Logo Design: Geoff Sykes (find him on Instagram)

Connect with us!

Suggestions for episode topics? Email us at: safeplaceforboys@gmail.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/safeplaceforboys/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WbGP4gg9CXxLvYU5/