Podcasts about erotic thrillers

Wren is a grid-stabilization engineer sent to a small town in week three of a killing heatwave, hunting the reason the lights keep failing in ways the models swear are impossible. Power doesn't drain into the ground like water. Except here it does — and the drain has a name. August stands where the streetlights die, apologizing for it, telling her to leave for her own good. When the whole county goes dark and there's nothing left but his voice and the heat and the current under his skin, she stops wanting to leave. He won't kiss her. People pay when the lights go out. She drives back out anyway.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

This week on the Erotic Thriller Club Garrett surprises Kit with an AI smut film from the director of Meridian! The movie itself is under an hour, features plenty of AI softcore and features a computer woman showing her bhole to a computer monitor. Plenty to talk about on this one. Do you like what you see?

Basic Instinct is known as the quintessential 90s erotic thriller... but is it the best one? Join us as we delve into this salacious romp from Dutch filmmaker, Paul Verhoeven, that launched Sharon Stone as a household name ("You're mother was no Sharon Stone"), and saw Michael Douglas continue to play sleazy curmudgeons. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die. If you would like to join our livestream recordings for The Cherry Picker, we would be thrilled to have you with us. Check out Zack's Patreon (Link below) to take part.● ● ●▶️ Watch the Video Podcast☑️ Vote in the Cherry Picker● ● ●

This week we're digging back into Papa G's Treasure Chest. This one has loan sharks, naked ladies and creepy dolls galore!

This week on the Erotic Thriller Club we dive into Razzie Award winning, Lindsey Lohan cult classic I Know Who Killed Me! Twins! Amputations! Neil McDonough not kissing anyone as usual!

Dueling Kevins! Fun in the sun! Questionable wife swapping? This week on the Erotic Thriller Club we find out how much negging Kevin Kline can take from Kevin Spacey before he commits a crime disguised as a goof.

Dave joins Adam to discuss the very popular film genre, exploring the reactions from different audiences when sex appeal meets dark subject matter.

This week the dads tackle Paul Verhoeven's infamous erotic thriller — the fourth highest-grossing film of 1992 and quite possibly the most rewound VHS tape in rental shop history. Basic Instinct turns 33 this year, and it's still just as wild as you remember.In this episode:The legendary interrogation scene and the great Wayne Knight sweating debateWhether Sharon Stone knew — and whether Paul Verhoeven is telling the truthNick Curran: the "anti-Columbo" and arguably cinema's least heroic heroWhy Michael Douglas was paid $14 million and Sharon Stone got half a millionVerhoeven's Hitchcock obsession and the Vertigo parallels hiding in plain sightThe ambiguous ending, the ice pick under the bed, and whether the sequel tells us anythingLGBTQ+ representation and the bisexual villain problemThe 2001 collector's edition DVD that came with a replica ice pickSharon Stone's Barbie film pitch, and why it never happenedVerdict: Strong recommend. Ludicrous, overwrought, problematic in places — and still absolutely compelling.Films mentioned: Basic Instinct (1992), Basic Instinct 2 (2006), Vertigo (1958)Cast & crew discussed: Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Wayne Knight, Paul Verhoeven, Jerry GoldsmithYou can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

This week on the Erotic Thriller Club we get to enjoy the scene chewing goodness of Anthony Perkins and his razor sharp vibrator! Also, find out what happens when a man is churned like butter...

Welcome back to Film Haven Reveiws! This week we are finishing up our "Art Theft" theme with the only fictional movie in the group The Best Offer (2013). This film was a big surprise for me. I was enraptured by the character building, the mix of genres like Erotic Thriller, Mystery, and Art Heist. There was romance and betrayal, crimes and coniving; what else could you want! I gave this film an 8/10 for the incredbile performance, excellent writing, and a awesome storyarch. I can't recommend enough!   For my full written review feel free to follow my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/film_haven_reviews/You can also go to find the video on my NEW youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@filmhavenreviews 

What more do you need to know about this movie other than it stars Gary Busey and has a title that once you say it you can't stop saying it?

This week on Myopia Movies, we continue our Erotic Thrillers month with the spiciest 27 year old high schoolers you have ever seen! We watched Wild Things, one of the most paused VHS tapes in history.  How did Wild Things hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Keiko, Alex, and Matthew Directed by John McNaughton Starring: Kevin Bacon, Neve Campbell, Matt Dillon, Theresa Russell, Denise Richards, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Robert Wagner, Bill Murray, Carrie Snodgress

This week we start a slew of Erotic Thrillers with the first name you think of when you think erotic and thriller, Jim Belushi. We watched Traces of Red! A trashy movie set in the swamps of Florida. How will Traces of Red hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Jeremy, Matt   Directed by Andy Wolk Starring Jim Belushi, Lorraine Bracco, Tony Goldwyn, Jim Piddock, William Russ, Faye Grant

This week on the Erotic Thriller Club we watch a sexy tale of magic and infidelity. Not only does Mark Hamill cheat on his girlfriend but ends up with a witches hex in the process! Poor buddy.

On the eve of 2026 come hang with the Erotic Thriller Club as the ball gag drops! We're ringing in the new year right with the Madonna/Willem Dafoe classic Body of Evidence. Finally we will know the answer to “is it illegal to bang a man to death?”

Adrian and Dion are joined by Scott Glover, a friend of the show (and "Cult Film School's Personal Deviant in Residence"), to discuss two of his favourite 1990's Erotic Thrillers: Sliver (1993) and The Crush (1993). They go back to revisit the high point of the Erotic Thriller genre in the wake of Fatal Attraction (1987) and Basic Instinct (1992), discussing how these later films played with those genre touchstones, for better and for worse (but more for worse). Come for promises of lurid sex-drenched thrilling escapades, stay for questionable writing and directing choices.   Chapters: 0:00:12 - Welcome to Cult Film School 0:00:32 - Introducing Scott Glover 0:10:49 - Early Memories of The Crush and Sliver 0:15:11 - Sliver (1993): IMDb Plot Summary 0:17:01 - What is an Erotic Thriller? 0:18:53 - We Kill for Love: The Lost World of the Erotic Thriller (2023) 0:23:16 - How is Sliver an Erotic Thriller? 0:26:16 - "This film is Sabrina but with two perverts, right?" 0:28:40 - Silver's Different Cuts and Original Ending… 0:37:57 - Colleen Camp 0:39:28 - … And The Ending of The Novel 0:40:27 - A Failed Romance 0:44:34 - Director Phillip Noyce 0:46:37 - Surveillance Subplot 0:49:18 - The Music Choices of Sliver 0:56:14 - Golden Raspberry Award Winner 0:57:41 - Sliver (1993): Tagline 0:59:56 - The Crush (1993): IMDb Plot Summary 1:00:35 - How is The Crush an Erotic Thriller? 1:09:14 - Not Far Enough 1:14:33 - The Crush's Inspiration and Clunky Dubbing 1:19:25 - The Climax of The Crush 1:24:48 - The Crush (1993): Tagline 1:25:31 - Conclusion and Favourite Erotic Thrillers   Connect with Adrian & Dion: Letterboxd ~ CultFilmSchool Instagram ~ @cultfilmschool  Threads ~ @cultfilmschool X ~ @cultfilmschool Facebook  ~ Follow Us! Send an Email ~ cultfilmschoolpodcast@gmail.com  Don't forget to leave a rating and review!

The Erotic Thriller Club couldn't get enough of Stephen Baldwin and had to go back for seconds. Have you ever thought that The Cable Guy would be better if it were about couples swinging and starred Stephen Baldwin & Kristy Swanson? Have we got the movie for you!

It's our November Movie of the Month Episode, as selected by our Patreon subscribers! This month, we are counter-programming No Nut November, by choosing to watch erotic thrillers in what we're calling "Go Nut November". This month's Patron poll wound up ending in a tie, so we decided to watch both movies and discuss them together. We're watching Angel Eyes starring Penthouse Pet Monique Gabrielle and Titanic 2000, starring green screen backgrounds. Join us as we discuss the thin line between erotic thriller and softcore pornography, the awful acting across the board, and the failed comedy of at least one of the movies. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

This Week on the Erotic Thriller Club Stephen Baldwin plays a simple farmer with religious trauma that gets suckered into a threesome with two myserteous blondes that are after his pappy's confederate coin collection.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/143420476?pr=true (*Unlock ad-free, early access & bonus content here!)Today we're going to hear Isaac's Top 20 countdown of horny movies from the 80s and 90s! We'll talk about and rank the most popular sexiest films, erotic thrillers, including some you may not have seen yet! From horny Dracula to the king of cunnilingus Mad Dog Michael Douglas to Kabbalah Queen Madonna to kinky James Spader to a Dr. Oz appearance; this episode will keep you on the edge of your seat!You can now sign up for our commercial-free version of the show with a Patreon exclusive bonus show called “Morning Coffee w/ the Weishaupts” at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms  OR subscribe on the Apple Podcasts app to get all the same bonus “Morning Coffee” episodes AD-FREE with early access! (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/r34zj)Want more?…Index of all previous episodes on free feed: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2021/03/22/index-of-archived-episodes/Leave a review or rating wherever you listen and we'll see what you've got to say!Follow us on the socials:instagram.com/theweishaupts2/Check out Isaac's conspiracy podcasts, merch, etc:AllMyLinks.com/IsaacWOccult Symbolism and Pop Culture (on all podcast platforms or IlluminatiWatcher.com)Isaac Weishaupt's book are all on Amazon and Audible; *author narrated audiobooks*STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's and Josie's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.

This week Garrett is joined by his old Predetermined co host Chris Migs to discuss the 2023 true crime Lifetime Original movie Amish Stud, the tale of a man who loved getting head so much he let it drive him to murder.

As October kicks into gear, we've got Mercedes Bryce Morgan, director of the new horror movie BONE LAKE. And not only is her own film spooky, but so is her chosen "feeling seen" subject: teen girlhood...er, we mean Sissy Spacek's CARRIE from the horror classic CARRIE. She and Jordan get into the blurry line between exploitation and representation in horror and erotic thrillers, especially when it comes to women's sexuality.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the future (or lack thereof...) of the FAST AND FURIOUS franchise. Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

This week on the Erotic Thriller Club we're sending our dear, sweet Kit into Titane blind! Kit requested something cozy or spooky and I think the serial killer, car pregnancy movie checks both boxes.

After writing Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark Lawrence Kasdan blessed us with one of the sweatiest, sexiest movies ever made! William Hurt plays a man who is not only moist and incompetent but the most confident man we've ever seen. Kathleen Turner rules in her big screen debut. AND MICKEY ROURKE IS AT HIS PEAK SEXINESS.

On this week's Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the legacy of Paul Newman, erotic thrillers from the ‘90s, strange burials, Netflix's Black Rabbit, and more. Join the party and get in touch with your recs, your reviews, and any insane story from Hollywood history that you want to tell us! Call or text (617) 906-6638, email disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or reach out on socials @disgracelandpod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the legacy of Paul Newman, erotic thrillers from the ‘90s, strange burials, Netflix's Black Rabbit, and more. Join the party and get in touch with your recs, your reviews, and any insane story from Hollywood history that you want to tell us! Call or text (617) 906-6638, email disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or reach out on socials @disgracelandpod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the GGtMC!!!This week Sammy and Will go back to the heyday of the 90s Erotic Thrillers and discuss Body Chemistry (1990) directed by Katherine Peterson!!!Emails to midnitecinema@gmail.comAdios!!!

This week on the Erotic Thriller Club we return to the world of Giallo! Lucio Fulci shows us things we've never seen on film. Have you ever been pleasured with a woodwind? Have you ever gone topless to a dog funeral? It's movies like this that make life worth living... You don't want to miss it!

Hello classmates!Hollywood turns on AI, Final Destination lives on, and Erotic Thrillers have disappeared because of WOKE.Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen!Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclassThis Episode:https://youtu.be/n8z1E2RgQN8http://www.MCFCpodcast.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFChttp://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclasshttp://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclassEmail: MCFCpodcast@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail at (209) 283-1716Merch store - https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/Join the Patreon:www.patreon.con/middleclassfilmclassPatrons:JavierJoel ShinnemanLinda McCalisterHeather Sachs https://twitter.com/DorkOfAllDorksChris GeigerDylanMitch Burns Robert Stewart JasonAndrew Martin Dallas Terry Jack Fitzpatrick Mackenzie MinerBinge Daddy DanAngry Otter (Michael)Trip AffleckJoseph Navarro     Pete Abeytaand Tyler NoeStreaming Picks:The Woman in the Yard - PeaockThe Killer - NetflixTriple Frontier - NetflixWar of the Worlds (2025) - Prime VideoKingdom of the Planet of the Apes - Prime Video Bring It On - Peacock, TubiJurassic Park 3 - NetflixRepo Man - $4 rental

He's a man almost synonymous with the Erotic Thriller genre - but he has a vast catalogue of producing and acting credits outside of that - the one and only Andrew Stevens! He might be responsible for some planes flying overhead as well...and what do Michael Madsen, Chad McQueen and Tone-Loc have in common? Maybe a certain producer! Who might it be? Press play and find out today!

1981's Tattoo, the lone feature effort of commercial director/co-writer Bob Brooks, was fraught with pre and post production problems.  The film, about a tatto artist (Bruce Dern) unnaturally obsessed with a fashion model (Maud Adams), had it's release date pushed back after Brooks protested the edit producer Joseph Levine created without his input or approval.  Transit authorities in NY took down pre-release posters for the film in response to complaints about the images presented - a woman's bare bound legs covered in tattoos.  And Dern insinuated on the press tour that he and Adams had had actual sex in the film - a claim Adams disputed. But the publicity didn't seem to help the film find an audience.  It pretty much came and went in theaters and is currently out of print.  Dan and Vicky discuss the controversial erotic thriller along with lots of recently seen including the new Superman, Jurrasic World: Rebirth, Oh Hi, Disney+'s Behind the Attraction documentary, Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story and And Just Like That.  Our socials:  hotdatepod.com FB:  Hot Date Podcast Twitter: @HotDate726 Insta:  hotdatepod

We're hitting August, and it's all about the FEMALES: which means we're covering films with "FEMALE" in the title. And if you couldn't get enough of individuals assuming someone else's identity in one episode, wait until you get your eyes on SINGLE WHITE FEMALE. Following in the footsteps of THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY, we replace opulence and popularity with questionable haircuts. They really test the limits of Bridget Fonda's attraction factor by giving her a haircut similar to Guy Gardner's from SUPERMAN, but you will be surprised how well this hair performs. There's very little to say about this film that hasn't been said already as one of the prime examples of the Erotic Thriller genre. This is a good one!

Welcome to week 2 of Alicia Silverstone fest! A kid detective! A definitely not guilty Johnny Drama (he's very guilty)! Carny folk! Join us in discussing a movie that thinks you're dumb enough to think for a moment that Kevin Dillon isn't the murderer.

This week on the Erotic Thriller Club Alicia Silverstone just wants to do her job and every man in the tristate area won't stop bothering her.

Stallone, James Woods, Eric Roberts, and Sharon friggin' Stone star in this 90's action thriller that seems to not quite understand if it wants to be an erotic one as well. Get ready for an explosive good time where anything could be the bomb... DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!THE SPECIALISTdir. Luis Llosastarring: Sylvester Stallone; Sharon Stone; James Woods

69 weeks ago the Erotic Thriller Club covered Dance With Death on episode 8 and for 69 weeks we've said we need to cover the movie it stole from. Today's the day kids! How does it compare? Is the dancing better? Is there still twirling? Do we still see Martin Mull's hog?

Anna Nicole Smith plays an ex CIA agent out for revenge in this erotic action movie written by John Travolta's older brother. What more could we possibly have to say to convince you to go on this dumb journey with us?

After all the fan fare regarding Baby Girl, we decided WE too wanted to a part of it. This 2024 Erotic Thriller stars Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas, Harris Dickinson and Sophie Wilde. The cinematography, the acting A+, 10/10. The storyline? Didn't hit the way we thought it would. At the end of the day, he's STILL AN INTERN and YOU'RE STILL HIS BOSS... Like yeah, he's a snack and half. But... perhaps there were better options out there babes. 

On Erotic Thriller Club we have seen our fair share of men who are bad at their jobs but nothing like Harry Hamlin in Save Me. Can a man with too much time on his hands, too much denim on his body and a pocket rubber help save a damsel in distress from Michael Ironside?

Send Us an Email to Chat!This week we continue 90's Erotic Thriller month with Night Eyes! Bon Appetité!  You can watch Scorned on YouTube !!Follow us on Instagram:@Gaspatchojones@Homewreckingwhore@The_Miseducation_of_DandG_Pod@QualityHoegramming@MullhollanddazeCheck Out Our Website

This week on the Erotic Thriller Club it's our bi queen Kit's birthday so we're revisiting an important movie from her own coming of age tale! Is it an erotic thriller? Debatable... We're talking God's loophole, a killer soundtrack, and for some reason a lot of Thomas Kinkade. Please join us in a celebrating both our lovely cohost and this horny teen classic!

Send Us an Email to Chat!This week we continue 90's Erotic Thriller month with Shannon Tweed in Scorned! Yes the movie Gary watched on the bus to Atlantic City with his mom. Tons of nudity and bird death! Bon Appetité!  

Send Us an Email to Chat!This week begins 90's Erotic Thriller month with one of the best Single, White Female! What else will happen? We don't know we are Chaos!!

This week on the Erotic Thriller Club we jump back into the world of Brian De Palma! We're also giving Antonio Banderas a third and final chance to play a cool guy in an erotic thriller... Can he succeed? Rebecca Romijn-Stamos! Sexy jewel heists! Asexual henchmen!

I'm so very excited to talk to the person behind one of my fav accounts on instagram, @90svalley. Most of the time I feel like what they post is right on my wavelength at the time. We both love the erotic thriller movies of the 80s and 90s. Of course we had to get straight into our faves and what we think of where the genre is now and what it needs to do going forward. The topics of Sam Levinson, Gen Z and Millennials, and the directors that we love among tons of other things! Enjoy!—Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s culture documentaries, and more…) and to support the show join the  Patreon! GIVE US A 5 STAR RATING & SUBSCRIBE!Guest: 90svalley | @90svalley  | Twitter | LetterboxdHost: Lauren @lauren_melanieFollow Fashion Grunge PodcastFind more Fashion Grunge on LinktreeJoin me on Substack:  The Lo Down: a Fashion Grunge blog/newsletter☕️ Support Fashion Grunge on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fashiongrunge

Ahh, the 90s. Such a perfect time for the erotic thriller genre. It only felt right to pay homage to one of the greats, James Spader. I stumbled across this one from deep in the vault and I'm glad to experience Dream Lover from 1993. I get into the mystery of why this wasn't a box office hit, the minimalist fashion, and bitch about why they just can't make 'em like this anymore. ---Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s culture documentaries, and more...) and to support the show join the  Patreon! Hosts: Lauren @lauren_melanie Follow Fashion Grunge PodcastFind more Fashion Grunge on LinktreeJoin me on Substack:  The Lo Down: a Fashion Grunge blog/newsletter☕️ Support Fashion Grunge on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fashiongrunge

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PUBLIC VERSION. Writer/star Amanda Stern (THE INCOHERENTS, A BROOKLYN LOVE STORY) joins Joe to discuss her career journey and the making of her latest feature PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT (available now on Tubi). From the way she approaches the mechanics of writing… to what it's like performing in an erotic story when her husband is one of the producers… to how she and director Lauren Greenhall started their collaboration… to a conversation abut the glorious, sometimes graphic work of porn-turned-music video-turned-horror director Gregory Dark… to their mutual favorite films in the erotic thriller genre… to what its like making a film in 10 days in sweltering NYC heat and how her critically acclaimed “erotic thriller with a twist” played to a crowd of older patrons on the festival circuit… Amanda shares her perspective on how to boldly succeed at independent story telling while holding on to your own unique voice.

It's Maximum Horny on today's Maximum Film. We are looking at the 2024 erotic thriller(?), Babygirl, starring Nicole Kidman, written and directed by Halina Reijn. Our returning guest today is filmmaker, writer, comedian, and the host of the It's Always Halloween Podcast, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner.What's Good:Alonso - Squid GamesDrea - The 2024 Hater's Guide To The Williams-Sonoma CatalogLucé - Keeping Letterboxd Clean in 2025Kevin - The Bob Bakker Maronite theaterThis Week's ITIDICs:1. Melania Trump Documentary Directed By Brett Ratner Bound For Prime Video2. Netflix Is Telling Writers to Dumb Down Shows Since Viewers Are on Their Phones3. If you cry while watching movies, it is probably a sign of your emotional strengthStaff Picks:Drea - Good Luck To You Leo GrandAlonso - Hope SpringsLucé - Secret CeremonyKevin - The LookoutPlugs!Listen to It's Always Halloween!Check out more of Lucè!Have Yourself A Movie Little ChristmasI'll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

With the Food Network program “Barefoot Contessa,” Ina Garten became a beloved household name. An essential element of her success is her confiding, authentic warmth—her encouragement for even the most novice home cook. Garten is “the real deal,” in the opinion of David Remnick, who has known her and her husband for many years. Although she is a gregarious teacher and presence on television, Garten prefers to do her actual cooking alone. “Cooking's hard for me. I mean, I do it a lot, but it's really hard and I just love having the space to concentrate on what I'm doing, so I make sure it comes out well,” she says. Garten joins Remnick to reflect on her early days in the kitchen, and to answer listener questions about holiday meals and more. Her latest book is “Be Ready When the Luck Happens,” a memoir.This segment originally aired on December 16, 2022.Plus, Alex Barasch picks three of the best erotic thrillers after being inspired to study the genre by his recent Profile of the director of the new film, “Babygirl.”