Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

The Couch with Mary Carver

Mar 29, 2022

Never mind the same plots and tropes. Have you ever noticed that Hallmark movies feature the same actors over and over? Well, my best friend and best friend of the show, Anna Rendell, and I decided to fix that. We’re here to make a list of actors we want to see in more Hallmark movies, and we’re sure (haha) that...


Mar 22, 2022

Anxiety. Immigration. Foster Care. Multi-generational families. Science fiction fandoms. Teen athletes. LGBTQ teens. Autism. Trauma. These are just a few of the things I’ve learned about in young adult books—and each reading experience has given me a wider perspective, deeper understanding, and so much more...


Mar 15, 2022

Have you seen the new Pixar movie, Turning Red? Even if you haven’t watched it yet, I’m guessing you may have heard about it—and some of what you heard might not have been good. Spoiler alert: I disagree with the criticism being thrown at this movie, and we are here to talk about the giant panda in the room...


Mar 8, 2022

A told B, and B told C, “I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree.” “Whee!” said D to E F G, “I’ll beat you to the top of the coconut tree.” Chicka chicka boom boom! Will there be enough room?

 

No, this isn’t bedtime stories with Mary. But if you did recognize those words, then you are going to...


Mar 1, 2022

Are you a theater nerd? A musical lover? A creative in any way? Or just a big fan of Andrew Garfield and/or Lin-Manuel Miranda? Then, as you may have already guessed from those questions, this episode is for you!

 

My friends and colleagues (and friends of the show), Anna Rendell and Grace Cho, are here to talk with me...