A Riverdale Flows In You

Ugly Ass Locket From Claire's (S2E9)

Ho ho ho, and a Merry Riverdale Christmas to all as we dive into Chapter Twenty-two: Silent Night, Deadly Night! At long last, this show is talking about class, to... mixed success. Join us for discussion of Glamerge Eggs, scooby doo revelations, and a whole lot of absolutely top tier Nana Rose content.
CW: brief discussion of lynching and police violence.
(Also, I accidentally call Joseph Conway "Joseph Conrad" at one point. I'm not apologizing to Joseph Conrad, I just think it was funny.)
Twin Peaks scene we reference
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A Mad, Mad World (S2E8)

Join us for another banger episode as we talk through Chapter Twenty-One: House of the Devil. Topics today include carnal defiance, things that are weird but not a sin, and Betty's absolutely iconic Serpent Dance. Archie even touches a guitar in this one!
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Greenwich Village Fantasies (S2E7)

"This is peak Riverdale. The characters are being gay, spooky shit is happening, crazy things are happening... Cheryl is there. A milf is there." Join us for a very spooooky episode as we discuss Chapter Twenty: Tales From the Darkside. Dang, this show is really good sometimes!
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I'm a Kinsey Five Now (S2E6)

Get ready for the high octane thrills of Chapter Nineteen: Death Proof! This week, we discuss: the silliness of the Sugarman, the sluttiest gang leader of all time, and the let-down of Betty's relationship conflicts. We also have a more serious talk about gang politics and the history of policing. It turns out this show is simultaneously very good and very bad. Who'd have thunk it???
CW: continued discussion of Cheryl's sexual assault plotline; discussion of real-life racial & police violence
Readings/Resources Used (highly recommended!!!):
You're Wrong About: Gangs (podcast with transcript)
New York Schools Gang Unit Pushes the Criminalization of Children 
He Drew His School Mascot — and ICE Labeled Him a Gang Member
Myths and Realities of Youth Gangs

Serpent Thesis Defense (S2E5)

This week, Riverdale D.A.R.E.s to ask... are drugs bad? Join us for Chapter Eighteen: When A Stranger Calls as we watch Jughead navigate some deeply silly Serpent trials, try to figure out whether Taylor Swift's Reputation had any impact on Alice Cooper's fashion (or vice versa), and go on multiple tangents about Heathers: the Musical.
Content warning: plotline and discussion of roofies & attempted date rape/sexual assault.
FAQ: The "Snake Fight" Portion of Your Thesis Defense
"Riverdale" Showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa on Cheryl's Sexual Assault Storyline
 
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The Punicher (S2E4)

Join us for Chapter Seventeen: The Town That Dreaded Sundown as we once again ask the big questions: what's the deal with the Southside? What even is the political climate in Riverdale? WHO IS THIS ARCHIE GUY, ANYWAYS? Let's see if we can find out (or not)!
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Back In Our Salad Days (S2E3)

Join us at the $CHOOL OF LIE$ for Chapter Sixteen: The Watcher in the Woods.  Today we discuss Kevin's absolutely baffling cruising plotline for about half the episode, and then discuss the baffling politics of the Southside once again for the other half.  Also, stupid sexy Hiram is there.
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Man Hook Hand Car Jinglejangle (S2E2)

Join us at the DEATH DINER as we continue Season 2 with Chapter Fifteen: Nighthawks.  This week, we discuss the fate of Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe, the first appearance of Milf Supreme Penny Peabody, and Archie get a gun!!!!  Grab your milkshakes and settle in!
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Jinglin’ and Janglin’ (S2E1)

Welcome to Season 2, baby!!! This week, join us as we watch Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss Before Dying and discuss some choice Cheryl moments, the debut of the iconic jingle jangle, and observe a prime example of the show walking the line between being a crime drama and a place where maybe literal magic exists???
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Sugar! Aw, Honey Honey! (The 1990 Movie Special)

After taking a pause in solidarity with the WGA and SAG strikes, we're back with a between-the-seasons look at the classic (?) made-for-TV movie, To Riverdale And Back Again (1990) starring our favorite Archie characters.  Sadly, this movie's greatest crime is being... so, so boring.  Featuring classic 90s movie sex pest behavior, Hiram Lodge villainy, and the infamous Jughead Rap.  Please don't watch this movie.
 
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