I Hate Green Beans with Lincee Ray

You know I love my Mumford & Sons, and I'm excited to talk about their new album, Rushmere, with Todd! In this episode, we share our favorites from this new body of work, the songs from other albums that live rent-free in our hearts, and oddly enough, discuss which of the bourbons is the best of the bourbons. That's what happens when you record on the day of the Kentucky Derby. Some are in it for horses and jockeys. We are in it for the Weller 12. EPISODE NOTES: Rushmere favorites: Truth Surrender Carry On Malibu Caroline Rushmere SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

It's been a minute since we shared our favorite TV shows and movies, so I invited Lara to help me sift through what's good and what's not in our latest installment of "Now Playing." Here's a sentence you probably thought you'd never hear: I watched a psychological thriller and actually liked it! Of course, I chased it with a romantic comedy, but you should still be proud of me. EPISODE NOTES: Severance (Apple TV) The Residence (Netflix) Ransom Canyon (Netflix) The Life List (Netflix) Paradise - Hulu SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first off-season podcast of 2025! I took a little break after the season finale of The Bachelor, and now I'm back with my good friend Stephanie to discuss at length our thoughts and opinions about the live remake of Disney's Snow White. Let me tell you, dear listener, that we have lots of thoughts and lots of opinions about this controversial film. And one very big question: WHY? Why does Snow White forget to sing "Someday My Prince Will Come?" Why are the dwarves CGI? Why does Prince Charming wear a hoodie? We break down these answers and decide who is the fairest live Disney remake of them all in this episode. I hope you enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for the official Snow White trailer. Click HERE to listen to our previous podcast on Cinderella stories. SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Hello, everyone! Bachelor Grant's journey to find love has come to an end, and we are left with one very happy lady and one who is shocked and ready to get some answers from Uncle Jesse Palmer at the finale celebration. Spoiler alert: She still leaves dumbfounded. Some Guy in Austin and I break down everything you need to know about this episode, including: Was Litia's baby timeline the detail that left her without a very important ring on a very important finger? Did Julianna win because she was, and I quote, "More fun?" How much grease was in Clayton's hair, and was his segment necessary? Who among this season's cast will be invited to Bachelor in Paradise? How much ick did you have to swallow down when you heard that Golden rejects will be joining the PYTs in Paradise? Ten bucks says Leslie is grinding up on a twenty-something dude by episode three. You know I'm right. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Hello, everyone! It's Fantasy Suite week on The Bachelor, and we've got all the information for you, even though Some Guy in Austin and I knew exactly who was going home at the end of the night. That doesn't stop us from discussing very important details, such as: Is the Dominican Republic the perfect place to get engaged? Did Julianna hate her muddy four-wheeler date more than Zoe hated her silent yoga date? Will Litia be the last woman standing? And does anyone remember Kaity from Zack's season? Or maybe a better question is...does anyone remember Zack? EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Hello, everyone! Even though I practically had to beg him, Some Guy in Austin and I are back to discuss the Carolina Show! I mean, The Bickering Show! I mean, Grant's Women Tell All! So much was revealed in this episode, such as: What did Grant actually say to Rose that made her assume he was thinking of her while Carolina was grinding on him? Is Dina trying out for the part of Elle Woods for a theatrical debut in the stage production of Legally Blonde? And was Linda the Llama the biggest star of the night? Or was it Sarafeina's mom, Velma? How lame was the Magic Mirror, and why didn't Uncle Jesse Parlmer ask it who won was the fairest of them all? Based on early reviews, I know that the answer was NOT Snow White. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Hello, everyone! Well, our favorite week has finally arrived. Bachelor Grant is going on four exciting hometown dates and Some Guy in Austin, and I couldn't be happier. We break down everything you need to know about the episode, like: Julianna doesn't need a blouse or a pretty top. She'll just put on her shapewear and call it a day! Who cares if Zoe's aunt feels Zoe and Grant have more layers to peel back? They are totally going to get that done as they partake in a bridal photoshoot. It just makes sense. Will Litia's family accept Grant with all his tattoos, earrings, and propensity to drink on occasion? And how many layers of lip gloss did Dina's friend Erita slather on before her close-up? My guess is at least a dozen. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone! Grant is well on his way to finding his one true love, and this week, Some Guy in Austin and I discuss everything you need to know in case you missed the show. This includes, but is not limited to: Raise your hand if you sang the Outlander theme song in your head the entire time we were in Scotland. How incredibly handsome is Jamie Fraser? Did Carolina seal her own fate when she cried in front of Grant? Again. How shocked were you at the very last rose given out? I may have accidentally choked on all the air I sucked into my lungs as a result of the shock. I'm glad my friend Brooke was with me to help. By pointing and laughing. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to read my Outlander recaps! Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone! Well, Grant is well on his way to finding love in Madrid, and I am here for it. Some Guy in Austin and I break down everything you need to know from Episode 4, including but not limited to: Is Grant melting Dina's Ice Queen persona? The gift of a Spanish rock: Is this romantic, and what are the odds that Parisa has a rock tumbler at home? Did Rose self-eliminate because she saw the writing on the wall? Or was she over-tired? Or both? Is Carolina ready to take the role of official season villain? And is Sarafiena your new favorite like she is mine? I'm so glad she survived tandem bungee jumping in the rain. Of course, she will kiss Grant with the full force of her entire being. And the fact that she apologized to her mom afterward? She's awesome. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone! Well, Grant is well on his way to finding love, and I am here for it. Some Guy in Austin and I break down everything you need to know from Episode 3, including but not limited to: Our idea for a new and improved blanket - Someone get the sharks on the phone Did someone murder Beverly, and ABC is trying to cover it up? Did Rose lie to Grant? Did Grant lie to Carolina? Or did everyone hear what they thought they heard? I apologize in advance for the words Alexe wrote down on a dry-erase board that made me wheeze laughing two separate times during this podcast. It won't hurt my feelings if you hit the fast-forward button because it takes us a second to compose ourselves. And I think you know who says the crass thing. I just laughed. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone! Well, it's Episode 2 of Bachelor Grant's journey to find love, and he is off to an interesting start. Some Guy in Austin and I break it down for you and discuss the most important details, including: How do we feel about someone describing us as "juicy?" Who is Mario, and did anyone know he had become so popular after the Step Up dance movie? Was Carolina oblivious to the fact that the vibe was off after her cocktail party or was she faking it? And if I tell you that we are going to the mall, what song immediately plays in your head? If it's not Robin Sparkles, you don't know me at all. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone! We are excited to be back in another season of The Bachelor, where Some Guy in Austin and I try to help Grant on his journey to find love. He has a lot of contenders, a few potential crazies, and one llama-loving gal who, by my predictions, will go far. Here's hoping Linda EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Happy New Year! Some Guy in Austin and I are thrilled to share our picks for Season 29 of The Bachelor! You'll be happy to know that we have clear favorites, a few solid question marks, and a healthy debate on who we think is the villain. Spoiler: We believe there's more than one. Needless to say, we are excited for Grant and his journey to find love and wish him nothing but happiness. Bring on the crazies, and let's get this party started! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone! Well, Stephanie is back, and we are talking Hallmark Christmas movies. Then we dive into one of the most anticipated Hallmark Christmas movies if you are a Swiftie! We watched Holiday Touchdown and had so many thoughts that we had to podcast immediately. Let the record show I sipped one or two gingerbread martinis during the blessed event, so I may be a touch giggly. Go Chiefs! Go Taylor Nation! And message me if you want the gingerbread martini recipe. It was a yuletide delight! EPISODE NOTES: Holiday Touchdown (Hallmark) Hallmark+ Christmas in Notting Hill (Netflix) The Holidate (Netflix) Twas the Date Before Christmas (Hallmark) SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Hello everyone! Well, it's the most wonderful time of the year, and because so many of you have messaged me, I am excited to announce that Stephanie is joining me for a Christmas movie review we watched on Netflix. Don't worry! Hallmark Christmas movies are coming in our next episode, but we just had to report on our findings and give feedback in case you, too, were pulled in by the Yuletide marketing.  I think we can safely say that Chad Michael Murray is still dear to both of us. He can't dance worth a flip. But he's dear. And not too shabby in the physique department!  EPISODE NOTES: The Merry Gentlemen trailer Our Little Secret trailer Hot Frosty trailer SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Hello, everyone! I took a little break for Thanksgiving, and during that time, I went to see the movie Wicked with my friends Lara and Stephanie. I walked away from that experience with a lot of feelings, thoughts, opinions, and a piece of choreography that will live in my head forever as I try desperately to go to sleep at night. Wicked will do that to you, my friends. It's two green thumbs up for this reviewer. Give me a shout if you think the film is popular! LAR! EPISODE NOTES: Wicked movie trailer SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Hello, everyone! It's been eight weeks of golden goodness, and Joan's season finale did not disappoint. Some Guy in Austin and I break it down for you and discuss the important parts you need to know, such as: Joan's children and the one who has questionable eyewear Chock's casual gift of what we think is a townhouse in New York City And Guy's Golden Mesnick moment Each and every year, that move does not disappoint. I love it! EPISODE NOTES: SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Hello everyone! It's fantasy week, people, and Joan is taking the hanky panky out of the equation because she's a classy lady. I applaud Joan for her conviction! Some Guy in Austin wonders if that's why one of her suitors bailed. Per the usual, this makes for some great content on the podcast. Don't worry, Joan. I've got your back! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Hello, everyone! We have reached Joan's hometown dates. Can you believe it? It seems like yesterday Keith was comparing our golden bachelorette to a warm pair of sweatpants straight out of the dryer. And now Joan is galavanting all across the US, trying to memorize the names of her suitors, kids, and grandkids. Some Guy in Austin and I discuss all sorts of hometown details, including: Joan's choice of wardrobe in Lake Tahoe and if sunscreen was applied to the exposed parts of her boobs. The beauty of Pascal's children and how his son also wears friendship bracelets, just like his dad! How you could fit an entire person between Joan and Jordan when they were sitting on a couch meeting his family. And Chock's decision to invite all of Bachelor Nation to grieve his mother by planting a tree with the entire extended family. I call that a party foul. Do you? EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone! Some Guy in Austin is back, and we are ready to discuss this week's episode of Joan's golden journey. We have lots of thoughts, opinions, and questions, including the following: Do we want to see sixty-year-old men in tightie whities? No, thank you. Was Chock a jackwagon for acting like Joan was his girlfriend on the bowling date? Did Pascal recoil at the rented shoes on said bowling date? Is Mark the sweetest, kindest man on the planet? How shocked were you by the final four? I personally yelled at the television. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone! Well, Joan is well on her way to finding her one true love, letting him go for a few days, and then greeting him with a warm hug when he returns. My roommate Lara and I have various thoughts on this development, and we share them with you along with deep questions, like: Do we need to see sixty-year-old men as Chippendales? Do we need to see sixty-year-old men thrusting? Do we need to see the tongues of sixty-year-old men before a kiss has commenced? And is Mark the cutest thing ever in a fireman's costume? The answers can be found in Episode 359. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello everyone! Well, Some Guy in Austin and I had a delightful conversation about Joan's golden adventure to find love, and I learned a few things along the way. Number one: You should always stretch and have a nice warm bowl of Quaker Oats before a rigorous game of kickball. Number two: If you are over sixty years of age, nine times out of ten, no one should see your sternum when you are allegedly fully clothed. And number three: Wayne Newton, Mr. Las Vegas himself, is NOT dead! For some reason, I think that needs to be reported. Danke Schoen! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone! Well, I hope you are ready for an in-depth conversation about prom, because Some Guy in Austin and I circle that drain for about eight minutes. Yes, I need to know what he wore, and yes, I need to know what song was playing when he slow-danced with his date. We also talk a little bit about Joan and her golden suitors, who might be more interested in their lack of closet space than our fair-haired bachelorette. I'm looking at you, Pascal. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone! We have entered into our Golden Bachelorette era and Joan is ready to find love with some of the most adorable men you ever did see. Some Guy in Austin and I break it down for you in this episode and let you know who cried, who killed it, and who thinks Joan is like a warm pair of sweatpants straight out of the dryer. You're my boy, Keith! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

It was three hours of straight-up humiliation during Jenn's finale, and I have to say I'm very disappointed in franchise showrunners. It's clear that they couldn't care less about the humans who have signed their lives over to the show. How many times did I ask, "IS THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENING RIGHT NOW?" About forty-seven. Coupled with a million eye rolls. Let's all pour one out for Jenn tonight and hope she finds love in the Dancing with the Stars ballroom. It's the least ABC can do. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for this season's bachelorette recap! Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter Audio Player

Hello there! Welcome to everyone's favorite episode...THE FANTASY SUITES! Some Guy in Austin and I break it all down and discuss the important pieces of information you need to know about the forego card dates, including: Is Molly Mesnick the new Trista? Did Jesse Palmer play golf the entire time he was in Hawaii? Could Marcus be any more precious? And how do we feel about matching shirts and bottoms as an outfit? Some say it's fine. Others say it's like wearing pajamas in public and is that really a bad thing? EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for this week's bachelorette recap! Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Hello everyone! If you've been around this podcast or even my recap for longer than a minute, you probably know the moment I checked out of Devin's hometown date. Let me give you a hint. It started with the word "Running" and ended with the word "Club." Some Guy in Austin and I break down all of the intricacies of each hometown date and share our thoughts about pounding coffee after a mile hike in the heat, pounding champagne after a friendly game of lacrosse, and pounding donuts in a grocery store full of animatronics. I'll take the dancing milk carton and JV Chick-fil-A cow please, and thank you. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for this week's bachelorette recap! Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Once upon a time, I saw the Broadway musical Wicked and was forever changed by the story of a green woman named Elphaba and her popular roommate Galinda (the “ga” is silent). As these two ladies introduced me to another side of Oz, launching their friendship at the University of Shiz and getting into trouble at the Emerald City, not once did I think about Seattle.  Not. Once.  EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for this week's bachelorette recap! Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Instagram and Twitter

Hello everyone! Well, Some Guy in Austin is back this week to talk about all the things surrounding Jenn's journey to find love. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including but not limited to: Aggressive turtlenecks. Is this a thing? Should we be worried that Jenn's ex-boyfriend looks nothing like her current crop of suitors? Was the rain on Jon-athon's date real or fake? And how hard is it to herd sheep? The answer is extremely difficult. Especially when you don't open the gate. Major foul, guys. Major foul.  EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for this week's bachelorette recap! Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

I don't know if you know this, but New Zealand is the perfect place to fall in love. It's also the perfect place to hate on Devin, pressure Jenn into jumping off a building, escort a wannabe bad boy directly to the awaiting rejection SUV, and rekindle a romance that you thought was smack dab in the Friend Zone.  Who's Matthew? No one knows! And I can't wait to find out! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for this week's bachelorette recap! Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Hello, everyone! I am a professional, and I think that it is only fair that I apologize to Double N Jenn for poking fun at the way she pronounced Melbourne, Australia when she lifted her flute of champagne to “cheers” that her boys would be foregoing any stateside nonsense in lieu of an adventure down under. Apparently, the locals do pronounce it “Mel-bun.”  Jenn, you have my sincerest apologies. I'll never doubt you again. Instead, I'll pose a serious question: How many beige ostriches had to be plucked to make your sleeved pashmina? I'm guessing twelve.  EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for this week's bachelorette recap! Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Hello, everyone! I don't know about you, but I'm excited to see where Double N Jenn's journey to find love takes her. Some Guy in Austin...not so much. But he does have a few questions about a particular love-sick gentleman and others who randomly spray fire extinguishers in the general direction of our bachelorette. Me? I'm all for Austin. His unfortunate mullet? Not so much. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for this week's bachelorette recap! Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Hello, everyone! Some Guy in Austin and I are thrilled to share our picks for this season of The Bachelorette! You'll be happy to know that we have unconventional favorites and a few solid question marks, including one suitor who we think could be a pirate. Truth talk: I had to Google this season's Bachelorette because I couldn't remember that her name is Jenn. Yes, that makes me an unprofessional podcaster, but shouldn't I receive some sort of reward points for remembering Daisy, Maria, and Kelsey's names? I think I should. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to see a picture of Scott Valentine. Click HERE to see one of the best TV kisses of all time! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Hello, everyone! This week, Some Guy in Austin is back, and we travel back to 1986 to discuss one of our favorite movies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It's one of THE BEST! Just listen to this synopsis: "Ferris Bueller has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, 'borrows' a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney, determined to catch him in the act." Ferris taught us that we should have at least three fake accents in our repertoire, that it is okay to covet Sloane's hair, and that a black and brown vest paired with a leather jacket and white patent shoes sounds like a fashionable nightmare, but actually withstands the test of time. But most importantly, Ferris taught us that life moves pretty fast. If we don't stop and look around once in a while, we could miss it. EPISODE NOTES Here's the trailer for Ferris Bueller's Day Off. And here's a link to the amazing parade scene! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram and Twitter Buy My Books: It's a Love Story and Why I Hate Green Beans Enjoy the show!

Hello everyone! I've finally sort of recovered from our Scandinavian trip to see Taylor Swift! And let me tell you, dear listener, it was an absolute delight. In this episode, Lara and I discuss everything, including the concert, the people, how all the bicycles in the world currently reside in Copenhagen, and the possibility of moving to Norway if it was summer weather all year around. SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram and Twitter Buy My Books: It's a Love Story and Why I Hate Green Beans

Hello everyone! Today's podcast is another in my “It's a Love Story” series, sponsored by my book of the same name, which just celebrated five years of existence. I can't believe how time flies and how this is my twenty-fifth podcast about my favorite love stories! What's even weirder is that I have never podcasted about one of my favorite movies: Ever After! Just listen to this synopsis! This updated adaptation of the classic fairytale tells the story of Danielle, a vibrant young woman who is forced into servitude after her father's death. Danielle's stepmother is a heartless woman who forces Danielle to do the cooking and cleaning while she tries to marry off her own two daughters. But Danielle's life takes a wonderful turn when she meets the charming Prince Henry. Ever After taught us that strong, feisty women know how to throw an apple and hit a moving target, have no problem climbing trees, and can learn to expertly use a sword by the age of eight. We also learned that you should always help an elderly artist who is being robbed by gypsies in the woods. And that a lady's voice should not be louder that the gentle hum of whispering wind. I love this movie with my whole heart. It's not about magic wands or fairy godmothers. It's about true love. Sure, the prince and his bride did live happily ever after. But the point, dear listener, is that they LIVED! EPISODE NOTES: HERE is the trailer to Ever After! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram and Twitter Buy My Books: It's a Love Story and Why I Hate Green Beans

It's been a minute since we shared our favorite TV shows and movies, so I invited Todd to help me sift through what's good and what's not. Remember, Todd is my friend who will watch the dark and twisty shows, so if you're looking for murder or scary or think pieces, he's your guy. On the other hand, I talk about Pretty Little Liars for way too long. We make a great team. EPISODE NOTES: The Regime on (HBO) MAX Silo on Apple TV Pretty Little Liars on Hulu/Disney Plus Palm Royale on Apple TV Love on the Spectrum on Netflix Masters of the Air on Apple TV The New Look on Apple TV Ripley on Netflix Baby Reindeer on Netflix Hacks on (HBO) MAX Bridgerton Season 3 on Netflix House of the Dragon on (HBO) Max The Idea of You on Amazon Prime Anyone But You on Netflix Fall Guy in theaters NOW! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter Audio Player

Hello, everyone! Well, it's Tortured Poets Department time. Lara and I took a few days to digest Taylor Swift's new double album and are ready to share our initial thoughts. If I had to describe the piece in a few words, I would choose "raw" and "brooding." So, if you're looking for a 1989-ish sing-a-long, I'm afraid this isn't the era for you. With that said, Lara and I are intrigued by this album and the 31 glimpses we have into the soul of a tortured poet. SHOW NOTES: EPISODE NOTES: MIDNIGHTS review LOVER review FOLKLORE review (I never reviewed Evermore!) REPUTATION review Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter Audio Player Audio Player

Hello, everyone! If you are a reader, this is the episode for you! I am with two of my book-loving friends and I made them sit around a darling kitchen table to share what they are devouring lately. From my research, the list is pretty good. Please know that I provide nothing other than an occasional question of verification or a hearty laugh. It was the best decision, trust me. These women are pros, and they didn't really need to know that I'm currently reading the Selection series. For the third time. EPISODE NOTES: PAULA'S CHOICES All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore (biography) Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See (historical fiction) How To Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key (memoir) The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (murder/mystery) Taste by Stanley Tucci (food/memoir) The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn (cooking/food) RANELLE'S CHOICES The Local by Joey Hartstone (thriller) First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston (thriller) Something Bad Wrong by Eryk Pruitt (thriller) The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (murder/mystery) The Women by Kristin Hannah (historical fiction) Tea Shop Mystery Book Series by Laura Childs (murder/mystery) Blind Date with a Book Books as TV Series A Gentleman in Moscow (Amazon Prime) Lessons in Chemistry (Apple Plus) We Were the Lucky Ones (Hulu) SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter Audio Player

I'm sure you have heard that an upcoming total eclipse will wrap Texas in darkness for several minutes. It's very exciting! In the spirit of the event, Lara and I gathered together to visit about the things that are giving us light, the things that are dark, and a few things in that weird moment between where we don't know where they land yet. Are you thoroughly confused? Don't worry. It will all make sense. Just keep listening! EPISODE NOTES: LIGHT SIDE OF THE ECLIPSE Disney Plus (AKA: Where you can watch Taylor's ERAS TOUR concert) Flight of the Navigator Owala water bottle I used in Zambia Fairlife protein shakes (tastes like chocolate milk!) Reese's Dipped Animal Crackers (Costco link) Texas A&M Equestrian team and facilities Contact me for my Christmas margarita recipe! DARK SIDE OF THE ECLIPSE March Madness bracket = busted The New Look on Apple TV WE DON'T KNOW YET It's postcard time at The Lost Kitchen! Mr. & Mrs. Smith on Amazon Prime Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Y'all, the showrunners got me. I'll hand it to ABC, the sneaky little buggers, and admit that they tricked me into looking at Joey's Home Depot proposal pedestal for all the drama when I should have been looking at the white Chevy Tahoe! Daisy and Kelsey in the same vehicle? WHAT IS HAPPENING!? Some Guy in Austin and I break down the finale for you and discuss all the important things, such as: Are Joey and Kelsey really into each other or are they faking it for the cameras? Will the golden bachelorettes follow around our new bachelorette on her journey to find love? Did Daisy choose her After the Final Rose outfit and hair style from my sister's prom in 1992? Based on the maroon sequins and whimsical bang tendrils, my answer is yes. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to read the recap! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Hello, everyone! Can you believe we have finally reached Joey's Women Tell All episode? I'll tell you, Some Guy in Austin and I couldn't care less what all the women said, but we did care about how Joey narrowed his roster down to two women. Let me tell you, dear listener, we have some thoughts. Such as: Was that the sweetest little breakup you ever did see? Should "We Need To Talk" be the name of Kelsey's podcast after this thing goes south? Should Some Guy in Austin treat the upcoming solar eclipse like a dry run for the apocalypse? When watching The Notebook, who do you think deserved Allie's hand in marriage? And why does my podcast co-host infuriate me with such nonsensical answers like James Marsden? Did he declare, "If you're a bird, I'm a bird!" I think not. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to read the recap! Click HERE to read my post on The Notebook. Click HERE to download the Bracketology app and join our Bachelor bracket with Last Night's Game! Our league name is “Love For The Win.” Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Hello everyone! Don't you just love those Golden Bachelor ladies? What a treat to have them fly all the way to Mexico to sit down and give (two of) our girls a pep talk about life, love, and other mysteries. I'm sure Susan, Sandra, and (not) Leslie thought long and hard about this delicate situation and how their words of wisdom would impact the young women sitting before them. Susan to Rachel: “Have no fear!”Sandra to Daisy: “Tell him what you're feeling!”Leslie to Kelsey: “Don't get excited because he's probably not going to pick you even if you think you're a shoo-in!” Bless all their hearts. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to read the recap! Click HERE to check out my handy roster cheat sheet! Click HERE to download the Bracketology app and join our Bachelor bracket with Last Night's Game! Our league name is “Love For The Win.” Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Hello, everyone! I can't believe we are one week away from hometowns. Joey has the most eclectic group of women heading into next week, right? Some Guy in Austin and I sifted through the details of episode seven to try and figure out what was going to happen in the coming weeks. Be warned that we wander from the topic of conversation a few times, and that leads to me giggling uncontrollably. Is Some Guy in Austin that funny? Or was I so tired from insomnia from the night before? Listen to how I respond to the phrase "Han Solo from the waist down," and you be the judge! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to read the recap! Click HERE to check out my handy roster cheat sheet! Click HERE to download the Bracketology app and join our Bachelor bracket with Last Night's Game! Our league name is “Love For The Win.” Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Hello, everyone! Je m'appelle Claude and I have officially reached the nervous status of our boy Joey. Has the Bachelor ever cried this early in a season because of all the feels he's feeling? I know I'm the one who has been recapping this show for twenty-plus seasons, but I think that the forlorn pending angst typically hits our lead right around hometowns. This is TOO EARLY! Poor Joey has to take a beat. He's forced to sit down on a bench in the middle of a gorgeous park somewhere in Canada and think about his future, since he's falling for multiple women. He's his biggest critic and is deathly afraid of someone not accepting him for who he is as a person. Welcome to being a human, Joey. We've all been there! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to read the recap! Click HERE to check out my handy roster cheat sheet! Click HERE to download the Bracketology app and join our Bachelor bracket with Last Night's Game! Our league name is “Love For The Win.” Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Hello, everyone! Well, after two nights and four hours of Bachelor Joey, I've finally figured out that our boy loves all women and would gladly marry anyone. In this episode, Some Guy in Austin and I try to figure out how we can help Joey navigate this journey. Should extra points be given to: Women who can paint somewhat concentric circles Women who paint their bodies and roll around on a canvas Women who get zits from the stress of a two-on-one date Women who aren't afraid of sausages flying at their face Poor Autumn. Here's hoping the ABC Intern offered her a refreshing breath mint before her alone time with Joey! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to read the recap! Click HERE to check out my handy roster cheat sheet! Click HERE to download the Bracketology app and join our Bachelor bracket with Last Night's Game! Our league name is “Love For The Win.” Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Hello everyone! It's episode 3 of The Bachelor, and Joey is already having to navigate a mean girl situation. The bad news is that the villain is extra spicy and a whole lotta clueless. The good news is that Maria was able to shut the nonsense down with one sentence.  Some Guy in Austin and I marvel at Maria's line and discuss several other important matters, such as: Can the art of kissing be considered a talent? What are the odds those women ate the KFC at the pool party? How mad was Jenn upon learning her one-on-one date was surfing and she spent all that time curling her hair? Does confessing the fact that the women in your family are all single imply that y'all are a band of merry murderesses, and exactly what shade of red is that flag? The answer is deep, deep crimson. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to read the recap! Click HERE to check out my handy roster cheat sheet! Click HERE to download the Bracketology app and join our Bachelor bracket with Last Night's Game! Our league name is “Love For The Win.” Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter

Hello, everyone! It's a great time to be covering The Bachelor! I've had so many listeners, readers, and friends approach me about Joey and how they are fully on board with his season! And I couldn't be more delighted. Some Guy in Austin and I break the second episode down with lots of laughs and lots of questions. For example: Is the official wardrobe of the season distressed mom jeans and neutral tops? Did Evalin suffer a concussion when she landed on her face after jumping over that table? Why did a bra-less Maria put on a bra and then claim to be more comfortable? Some Guy in Austin opted out of that discussion. Understandable. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to read this week's recap! Click HERE to check out my handy roster cheat sheet! Click HERE to download the Bracketology app and join our Bachelor bracket with Last Night's Game! Our league name is “Love For The Win.” Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter Audio Player

Hello everyone! Can you believe that we are kicking off Season 28 of The Bachelor? Gone are the days of twenty women nervously exiting a limo and giggling at their chance to find love with a stranger. Nowadays, there are so many cringy icebreakers that we have to edit it down from thirty to the top fifteen most embarrassing mishaps. Some Guy in Austin and I discussed how many times I hid behind my couch cushion, and let me tell you, dear listener, it was a lot. There were balls, and bananas, and disappointing chemistry experiments. Not to mention the fact that one problematic girl actually waved her own red flag. Run, Joey. RUN! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to check out my handy roster cheat sheet! Click HERE to download the Bracketology app and join our Bachelor bracket with Last Night's Game! Our league name is "Love For The Win." Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter Audio Player

Hello everyone! I'm so happy to have my roommate Lara with me this episode to discuss the two shows we recently binged upon our return from Zambia. It was one of those situations where the show would end, we'd look at each other, and both agreed, without using words, that we were invested enough to move along to the next episode, even though it was way past our bedtime. Let me tell you: The Crown and The Lost Kitchen are worth your time.  We are committed individuals, dear listeners, and it is our job to trudge through hours of content so you don't have to. I've built my podcast on this fact alone. And I will continue to devote my time to watching way more TV than normal people because I am a professional, and I love you dearly.  You, my friend, are worth it! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to watch The Crown trailer. Click HERE to learn more about Erin French and The Lost Kitchen. SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter Audio Player

Hello everyone! Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of 2024, which should technically be the second podcast of 2024, because your girl forgot to hit record a week ago when Some Guy in Austin and I sat down to discuss Gerry Gary's wedding.  Never fear. We shallow dive into the golden nuptials for a few minutes before we get into the ins and outs of Bachelor Joey's cast of characters! That's right. The new season starts on January 22, so mark your calendars. We've got all sorts of fun ladies vying for the tennis pro's heart. Who will find love? Will it be the one who reads by candlelight? One of the sisters? Or the lovely lady who thinks aliens are real? I can't wait to find out! Game, Set, MATCH! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to check out my handy roster cheat sheet! Want to hear my Alexander Hamilton intro knock-off? Click HERE! Scroll down to "Amazing Collection | Year 3 Introduction and fast forward to 2:21. Prepare to be amazed. THIS is Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello at the 2019 AMAs singing Señorita. Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter