Jordan Canning and Sarah Hillier are here to tell you what you HAVE to be watching! Whether its brilliant, bizarre, or just plain unbelievable - it’s definitely Mandatory Viewing! The shows, movies, nostalgia and viral chaos best consumed socially with your comrades, a gummy (encouraged) and snacks (required)! Your one stop shop to catch up on what everyone is talking about!
Episode 18 : WE'RE BACK BABY!!! (Stairway to Stardom)
Sarah and Jordan are BACK! And with a real doozy! Have you seen Stairway to Stardom? Well, this week Jordan and Sarah watch this wild ride and let you know if it is indeed mandatory viewing. They also fill you in on the almost past year of their lives and some new fun ideas for the pod. It's that time! Grab your favourite friend and yummiest snacks and LISTEN! WE'RE BACK!
17 Oct 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 17 The Summer I Turned Pretty : Season One Finale
Hosts Jordan and Sarah discuss the season finale of "The Summer I Turned Pretty," exploring its viral appeal and whether it earns the title of mandatory viewing in this interview episode.
11 Sept 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 16 : Star Trek Strange New Worlds, Four and a Half Vulcans
Host Sarah and director Jordan explore Star Trek Strange New Worlds' "Four and a Half Vulcans," revealing behind-the-scenes insights and childhood Trek memories.
29 Aug 2025
Mandatory Viewin Ep. 15 The Ultimatum : Queer Love
Hosts Sarah and Jordan dissect "The Ultimatum: Queer Love," exploring its impact and whether it earns "Mandatory Viewing" status.
31 Jul 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 14 Mixed Bag
Hosts Sarah and Jordan share recent personal recommendations, highlighting what they are currently enjoying and providing listeners with fresh insights into their preferences.
20 Jun 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 13 Rejected by Don Hertzfeldt
Hosts Sarah and Jordan discuss Don Hertzfeldt's animated short film Rejected, exploring its unexpected and bizarre narrative turns in this episode.
12 Jun 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep. 12 Finding Magic Mike
Hosts Jordan and Sarah discuss the reality show "Finding Magic Mike," exploring the competition to discover the next star, and share their opinions on the abundance of shirtless contestants.
6 Jun 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep. 11 Kid Nation
Hosts Jordan and Sarah analyze the reality show Kid Nation, exploring the challenges and outcomes of children creating a society while subsisting primarily on hashbrowns in this episode.
22 May 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 10 One Tree Hill : Dog Eats Dan's Heart
Wow, what did we just watch? Is what Jordan and Sarah asked themselves after they watched this specific episode of One Tree Hill. It's time to see a dog run away with a heart and wonder "What the hell?" loudly to your friend. We recommend that you read this Oral history of this historic episode of television to help you understand the nonsense, just click the link and change your life forever. Dog Eats Dan's Heart - The Oral History
16 May 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 9 MILF Manor
This week Sarah and Jordan get WEIRD and check out the one, the only, MILF Manor! That's right it's time to watch some MILFs go after some younger men and there's a twist! Did we think the twist was good? FIND OUT and listen because there ARE opinions! Definitely watch this one with friends and snacks!
8 May 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 8 I Kissed A Girl
Hello and welcome back to Mandatory Viewing. Sarah and Jordan took a wee break and now they are back and raring to go. This week they watched the British dating show, I Kissed a Girl and wowee do they have some thoughts. Isn't it great when a show you didn't even know existed fully takes over your life? Well it did to one of our hosts! Get your fav munchy and bevvy and listen with your best mate!
17 Apr 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 7 The Battle at Kruger and more!
We are back at Mandatory Viewing and we're watching some of the wildest and most classic big cat videos! This week we watched The Battle at Kruger, Christian The Lion and from our very own listener Pinky the Cat! We also talk current must see TV! JUMP IN AND BE CAREFUL OF THE CROCODILES!
10 Apr 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 6 Release The Hounds
Are you into being chased by a group of rabid dogs? Well there’s apparently a whole show about it! This week Jordan and Sarah cover Release the Hounds. You have to hear it to believe it. IT IS A REAL SHOW! Listen, be shocked and find out if it’s Mandatory Viewing
3 Apr 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 5 Hell in the Cell : The Undertaker vs Mankind
This week we jump head first into the WWE! Is the iconic Hell in the Cell match between The Undertaker and Mankind mandatory viewing? Adam Christie thinks it is. We make our own decision on this week's episode. We also talk all about the recent, very touching, big moment on Survivor that everyone is talking about. AND we have our first mini guest moment with Andy Hull! LISTEN TO THIS ONE!
27 Mar 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 4 The Perfection
It's episode 4!!! In this week's episode Jordan and Sarah do a DEEP dive into the movie The Perfection! You may want to do a watch of the movie before this episode to get the full experience on this truly wild ride or go for it and listen and experience it through the pod for the first time. No matter what you won't believe what you're hearing!
TW: Talk of sexual violence
20 Mar 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 3 The Traitors
It's the third episode of Mandatory Viewing and we're doing The Traitors baby! This week, we cover the first few episodes of the most recent season of this iconic show. Grab your sweet treats and listen in, we talk about the cast, the game play and some big personal reveals from us!
13 Mar 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 2 Doctor Odyssey
Jordan and Sarah are back for episode 2 and WOW is it a good one! They jump right into the chaotic show that is Doctor Odyssey and they have some THOUGHTS! So get your bestie and grab the chips, it's time for Mandatory Viewing!
6 Mar 2025
Mandatory Viewing Ep 1 Naked Attraction
Jordan Canning and Sarah Hillier are here for their very first episode of Mandatory Viewing! WELCOME! This week they talk ALL about one of the most wild shows on TV, Naked Attraction! Grab your favourite snack and your favourite buddy and get ready for the first episode!
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100
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Quality
15
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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