About this episode

The hosts and guest Bridget Todd discuss the 1985 film Weird Science.

On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Bridget Todd boot up their 80s desktop, hack the mainframe, and create the perfect podcast about Weird Science (1985). Grab tickets to our upcoming tour at  linktr.ee/bechdelcast Follow Bridget on instagram at @bridgetmarieindc and check out her audiobook, Love at First Prompt at loveatfirstprompt.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jamie, Caitlin

Guest: Bridget Todd

Topics covered

• 80s film
• comedy
• podcast reviews
• Weird Science
• guest interview

Keywords

• Weird Science
• Bridget Todd
• 80s movies
• podcast
• film review

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: iHeartPodcasts

Books & works: Weird Science, Love at First Prompt

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