{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Director's Chair Network","title":"She's Having a Baby","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f7238add\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5573,"description":"Join Katie for a deep dive into John Hughes’ 1988 film **She’s Having a Baby** starring Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern! This more personal, semi-autobiographical entry from Hughes explores marriage, suburban life, growing up, and the pressures of starting a family — with plenty of his signature humor and anxiety mixed in.\nSpecial guest Scott Murphy (host of Bloody Sam: A Peckinpah Fan Podcast and All 90s Action) joins for a fun 1988 time capsule (top movies, boombox bangers, fashion trends), insightful discussion on the film’s fantasy sequences, tonal shifts, Hughes’ conservative streak, and more. We also talk Kevin Bacon’s golden era, Alec Baldwin’s sleazy best friend energy, and that powerful Kate Bush hospital scene.\n0:00 – Intro & welcome to guest Scott Murphy  \n2:19 – 1988 Time Capsule: Top movies at the box office  \n13:11 – Retro Runway: 1980s fashion trends (acid wash jeans, fanny packs & more)  \n17:41 – Boombox Bangers: Iconic 1988 hits (George Michael, INXS, Rick Astley & more)  \n23:06 – She’s Having a Baby discussion begins  \n25:54 – Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth McGovern & the cast  \n37:30 – Fantasy sequences, suburban life & Hughes’ conservatism  \n43:14 – The emotional hospital scene & Kate Bush song  \n59:49 – Alec Baldwin’s role & gender tropes in Hughes films  \n1:08:04 – Final thoughts, rating & wrap-up  ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LBAEYblG9PZVYwjdm61Rf1UWRUyUQfQtnArxhuaMpYw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MmRi/NTM1ZThmYjRiZDZj/ODBkMDc3Y2ZhNmEx/NmU0Mi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}