131 Amy Salvini Swanson & Beth Salvini – Things That Go Bang in the Night

It’s so exciting for us to finally be joined by Beth and Amy, the sisters behind longtime supporter of the podcast, Greenwich Letterpress! It’s such a delight to discuss the Halloween episode of Beverly Hills 90210 season five with them. Discussed on this episode: the Día de los Muertos movie Coco, the podcast Running From Cops, and Courtney Stodden’s sexy pumpkin patch photoshoot, about which the Daily Mail notes, “The pair were eventually asked to leave the patch by security after they received several complaints from members of the public who found Courtney's attire offensive and her behaviour of a sexual nature.”

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103 Christine Elise McCarthy - Radar Love

We’re thrilled to welcome writer, actress, and blogger Christine Elise McCarthy back to our podcast to talk about her return to Beverly Hills, 90210 as Brandon’s true love Emily Valentine. Christine first joined us for our “U4EA” live show, but this time it’s just the three of us. Subscribe to Christine’s incredible food porn site Delightful-Delicious-Delovely, and don’t miss her hilarious novel Bathing and the Single Girl.

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092 John Biersmith - The Girl from New York City

This week on “The Blaze with Lizzie & Kat” podcast, we welcome listener John Biersmith, one of the generous donors to our fundraising campaign benefiting the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, LIVE VIA SATELLITE (or something) all the way from Kansas City! We talk all about Beverly Hills, 90210 - and the world of toys - with him!

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091 Shelley Reinstein & Liza Okun - So Long, Farewell, Auf Weidersehen, Goodbye

We’re ready to kick off season four of Beverly Hills, 90210 with “nine-oh” superfans and good friends Shelley Reinstein and Liza Okun. As the gang wraps up the summer before college, we’re excited to premiere a new Spotify playlist for freshman year at California University, which you can subscribe to at tinyurl.com/CalUfrosh. Also, don’t forget you can share your 90210 journey with us at our teen hotline: (802) 55-90210!

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085 Jason Priestley - She Came in Through the Bathroom Window

Who better to discuss this episode of Beverly Hills 90210 than its director … oh, and the series star Jason Priestley! His new film Zoom is in theaters now, and of course we’ve loved him since first seeing him onscreen as Brandon Walsh in 1990. Jason is also currently starring in the series Private Eyes and Raising Expectations, with Molly Ringwald.

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082 Billy Vera - Duke’s Bad Boy

While you may know him as the actor portraying Nat and Brandon’s bookie Duke on Beverly Hills 90210, listeners to KJAZZ 88.1 will know Billy Vera from his extensive career as a musician and bandleader! You can buy Billy’s new photography book Vintage Neon and his latest album Big Band Jazz through our Amazon link!

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057 Jay Martel - Rolling Stone Magazine

We had a chance to meet with writer and producer Jay Martel, who wrote the 1992 Rolling Stone cover story heralding Beverly Hills 90210′s place in the spotlight. Tune in for answers to all your questions about Douglas Emerson, and much more! You can buy Jay’s novel Channel Bluethrough our Amazon link.

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Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the season to shower your friends, your family, your lovers, and yourself, with presents! Looking for the ultimate gift for the podcast lover, Blazer, or West Bev addict in your life? The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat’s Holiday Gift Guide is here to help!

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Course Materials

Want to introduce someone to the wild, wonderful world of West Beverly Hills High School? Get them the DVDs of the original series, or the tell-all memoirs written by the cast that we’ve discussed in detail on our show!

Beverly Hills, 90210: The Complete Series

Beverly Hills, 90210: The First Season

Jason Priestley: A Memoir by Jason Priestley

sTORI Telling by Tori Spelling

Books

We’ve had so many talented authors on our podcast; here are all their books linked in one place. Where possible, the links are to our podcast’s Amazon affiliate site, which helps support our podcast while you shop!

“Party of One (preorder),” Dave Holmes (episode 19)

“Slaughterhouse 90210,” Maris Kreizman (episode 28)

“The Royal We,” Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan (episode 29)

“Does This Bible Belt Make Me Look Gay?” Krista Doyle (episode 38)

“Text/Chat/Email,” Erin Mallory Long (episode 38)

“20-Nothings” and “Dead Ringer,” Jessie Rosen (episode 39)

“Bathing and the Single Girl,” Christine Elise McCarthy (episode 41)

“Bastards,” Mary Anna King (episode 43) 

“Fishing on the Edge,” Andy Kamenetzky (episode 46)

“Super You,” Emily V. Gordon (episode 51)

“Lyme Light,” Natalie London (episode 53)

Merchandise

What better way to share the podcast love than with some swag that represents your favorite podcast? All our merch can be found at zazzle.com/theblazelizziekat but we recommend starting with the following:

Flask, $24.95

“Gay for McKay” shirt, $31.95

Mug, $17.95

Watch, $49.00

Wine stopper, $19.95

Accessories

One of our favorite places to buy gifts online is at greenwichletterpress.com, which boasts a selection of gifts for lovers of Beverly Hills 90210 and all pop culture. Here, among others, are some of their must-haves:

Peach Pit After Dark keychain, Greenwich Letterpress

Beverly Hills pencils, Greenwich Letterpress

Brandon and Dylan notecards, Greenwich Letterpress

Brandon’s 1965 Mustang, Hot Wheels

“The ‘90s Were Hotter” canvas tote bag, Rainbow Alternative

Spring Dance card, Tay Ham

Donna Graduates pin, Laser Kitten

90210 print infinity scarf, Candypants Clothing

Albums

We’ve gotten to feature some wonderful comics and musicians on our podcast, and if you want to hear more of their work, check out their albums!

“Sorry,” Meg Myers, produced by Andy Rosen (episode 8)

“Live from an Old Prison,” Ryan Conner (episode 31)

“Impregnated with Wonder,” Pete Holmes (episode 40)

“Midnight Veil,” Prom Queen (featured on episode 41)

Shows and more!

Looking for something to share with your family over the holidays?

Tickets to Tonya Harding: The Musical on Dec. 11 in Los Angeles, starring Tony Rodriguez (episode 14) and Meghan Parks (episode 32)

Walhburgers DVDs and merchandise, produced by Archie Gips (episode 16)

Hindsight: Season One on iTunes, created by Emily Fox (episode 18)

Catering from Wexler’s Deli for your LA-based holiday party, owned by Mike Kassar and Ben Lyons (episode 20)

Tickets to an upcoming Literary Death Match in a city near you, hosted by Adrian Todd Zuniga (episode 25)

That’s all for now, Blazers! If you have any questions about specific gift recommendations from the list (”what book should I get for my niece who’s in college,” etc.), make sure to hit us up on Twitter! Happy holidays, everyone!

035 Frangela - Ashes to Ashes

The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat is joined by Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton, a.k.a. Frangela, to talk about racial politics on Beverly Hills 90210. In this episode, “Ashes to Ashes,” Brandon confronts racial prejudice and profiling when a black family moves in to the neighborhood. Guest stars include Richard Roundtree (Shaft) and Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day).

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025 Adrian Todd Zuniga - Literary Death Match

Writer and stand-up comedian Adrian Todd Zuniga joins us for this special 90210 edition of his worldwide show Literary Death Match. Lizzie and Kat face off, reading selections from Jason Priestley’s memoir, Shannen Doherty’s Badass, Tori Spelling’s sTORI Telling, and Candy Spelling’s Stories from Candyland. It’s up to Adrian to judge a champion based on literary merit, performance, and “intangibles.” This is just a sample of what you’ll get when you check out a Literary Death Match in a city near you!

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