Screen Spiral
Screen Spiral is a pop culture podcast about the shows, movies, and internet moments we love, and can’t stop thinking about. From reality TV contestants making choices, to deep dives into our favorite films (yes, including The Hunger Games), we analyze, obsess, judge lovingly, and spiral just a little.
We thought about it, maybe too much. And we said what we said.
Episodes
Jul 3, 2026
Jul 3, 2026
56 min
This episode has a little bit of everything - how we felt about Heated Rivalry, Nicole braving a "scary" show, Magen finishing Outlander, and our analysis of Traitors season 1, because it wouldn't be Screen Spiral without some reality TV!
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
1hr 29 min
On this episode, we dissect Ozzy and Cirie's last episodes, and really dive into the finale of this historic season. We discuss Jeff's huge live TV blunder, what we think of the winner, how we felt the season landed with viewers overall and much more!
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
1hr 1 min
In this episode, we tear apart Episode 8 of Survivor 50. Coach is finally gone, Rick Devens creates chaos, and Cirie turns over thousands of coconuts to save the game.
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
46 min
In this week's episode, we talk about The Pitt, compare it to Grey's Anatomy, and wonder if we can claim to be doctors by proxy.
Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
57 min
Nicole and Magen are at it again! In this episode, we break down Episodes 2–7 of Survivor 50, digging into the ever-shifting alliances and messy gameplay, but not without calling out some major missteps in editing decisions. We get into the baffling celebrity appearances and product placement (seriously, what was that?) and why they felt more distracting than entertaining. Plus, we vent our frustration and confusion about the “Blood Moon” episode and twist, which just didn’t land for us.
Despite our complaints, there’s still plenty to unpack as the season takes shape, and we’ll be keeping a close eye on how these choices impact the game moving forward. Tune in as we sort through the chaos, question the direction, and look ahead to what’s next.
Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
39 min
A bonus spiral! Nicole and Magen nerd out over The Hunger Games, Panem politics, and why Suzanne Collins’ world still hits differ
Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
51 min
Welcome to our first episode! We discuss celebrities being body snatched, and the first episode of Survivor 50 (plus lots of tangents about our own personal history with Survivor.) Even if you've never seen Survivor, this is sure to be an entertaining hour for anyone!