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Our guests today are Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, creators of one of the internet's longest-standing celebrity fashion blogs, Go Fug Yourself, as well as the bestselling Substack, Drinks With Broads. They're also authors of the best-selling novel The Royal We, and its sequel, The Heir Affair, as well as two young adult novels, Spoiled and Messy. You can find Heather and Jessica at: https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.comYou can find Jenn on her Substack: jennromolini.substack.comConcerns? Critiques? Suggestions? Just want to say "hi"? You can email us: everythingisfinethepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking about the books that changed our lives, and playing voicemails from listeners about their life-changing reads!    Listener life-changing books  The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Baby-Sitters Club Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Christina Lauren Betty by Tiffany McDaniel   Becca's life-changing books The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy The Rules of Inheritance by Claire Bidwell Smith The Magicians by Lev Grossman Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory The Idea of You by Robinne Lee Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi   Olivia's life-changing books The Awakening by Kate Chopin Gone GIrl by Gillian Flynn Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb The Push by Ashley Audrain Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Talking At Night by Claire Daverley  Long Bright River by Liz Moore Obsessions Olivia: “Tough” by Lana del Rey and Quavo Becca: La Roche Posay B5 Serum   This Month's Book Club Pick - Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)    Sponsors Prose - Get your free consultation and 50% off your first subscription order at PROSE.com/bop.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia's Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan from the celebrity fashion blog Go Fug Yourself join us to discuss fashion, stagewear, and all the lewks from Eurovision 2024. What designs worked, which were less successful, and will 2025 be an all-denim affair? A Lotta Look Summary Welcome, Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan! (1:16) The Turquoise Carpet (6:38) Favorite Looks from Eurovision 2024 (9:39) Less Successful Eurovision 2024 Looks (16:52) Outfit Rehearsals (25:27) Is Eurovision Fashion Second-Tier? (30:55) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email (mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com) or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social). Malmö 2024 Stay up to date on everything happening in the leadup to the Eurovision Song Contest on our page dedicated to Malmö 2024 (https://www.eurowhat.com/2024-malmo). You can keep tabs on the countries, artists, and songs, set your laundry folding schedule with our EuroWhat's On calendar, and futz with your Spotify algorithm with our Selection Season playlist (https://eurowhat.com/selection-season)! Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics. Special Guest: Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan.

Welcome to episode three of three in my royal fiction series, which we started with Katharine McGee, continued with Linda Keir, and are finishing with Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, authors of both The Royal We and The Heir Affair. I would argue that The Royal We released in 2015—actually kickstarted this trend of royal fiction that continues and continues today. In this book—which is inspired by the love story of Prince William and Kate Middleton—we meet an American girl, Bex Porter, who meets a dreamy guy named Nick while at Oxford, and finds herself accidentally in love with, casually, the heir to the British throne. Interestingly, the American aspect was introduced by Heather and Jessica in 2015, before Prince Harry ever met Meghan Markle the next year, in 2016. In 2020, the follow up to The Royal We, The Heir Affair, was released, and in this book, we find (slight spoiler alert here) Bex adjusting to royal life, including a scandalous secret that turned her wedding to Nick into a nightmare, leaving them in self-imposed exile. Trying so hard to not give spoilers here. In this book we get to know the character of Freddie more, and—you know what, you just need to add these two books to your summer beach bag, and you just need to read the books. Because if I keep going, I'm going to give plot points away, and I don't want to do that. I am so thrilled to have had the chance to chat with the dynamic Heather and Jessica, who, in addition to writing these two books, are the creators of the unparalleled celebrity fashion blog, Go Fug Yourself, and are known as such as The Fug Girls. In addition to The Royal We and The Heir Affair, they've also written two young adult novels, Spoiled and Messy, and have written everywhere from New York Magazine to Vanity Fair to Cosmopolitan, The New York Times, The Washington Post, W, Glamour, and more. One thing we actively and intentionally avoid in this conversation is the real-life happenings of the royal family—so if you're looking for dish and juice on that, you'll be disappointed—but you won't be disappointed in this chat, which is fantastic. In this conversation, we prefer to stay in the fictional world of Bex and Nick and Freddie, and I think you'll find that you'll enjoy it there with us. These two women are phenomenal.   The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: our children reading to the elderly and finally talking to authors Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Boss My TBR for two bookish friends The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  1:42 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 4:47 - All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby 5:30 - What the Dead Know by Barbara Butcher 6:09 - An Unlikely Story 8:34 - Currently Reading Patreon 9:01 - Our Current Reads 9:06 - Right at Home by Bobby Berk (Kaytee) 12:10 - Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz (Meredith) 16:54 - That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming (Kaytee) 20:13 - That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming  21:03 - The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo (Meredith) 26:01 - Game Changer by Neal Shusterman (Kaytee) 26:05 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 28:45 - 11/22/63 by Stephen King 28:49 - A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'engle 32:12 - Reef Road by Deborah Goodrich Royce (Meredith) 34:15 - 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard 37:12 - Deep Dive: Boss My TBR From Becca K. 39:18 - Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman (Arc of a Scythe #2) 39:24 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean #2) 39:30 - Us Against You by Fredrik Backman (Beartown #2) 39:36 - Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi (Legacy of Orisha #2) 39:43 - The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan (The Royal We #2) 39:57 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 39:58 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 39:59 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman 40:00 - The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan 40:37 - The Winners by Fredrick Backman From Rachel M. 43:45 - Coming Home by Rosamunde Pilcher 43:49 - Look Closer by David Ellis 43:52 - The7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 43:57 - The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez 44:01 - The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James 48:23 - Meet Us At The Fountain 48:30 - I wish to press The Guncle into your hands. (Kaytee) 48:45 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley 48:50 - The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley 51:12 - I wish when I am reading a book with a good “house” sense of place, I could go to that place and see, smell, touch, and hear all about it. (Meredith) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. April's IPL comes to us from A Room Of One's Own in Madison Wisconsin! Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Unlock the potential of your mortgage advising business with the insights from Heather Cocks of Utility Warehouse, who joined us to share her expertise on thriving during economic downturns. Our conversation peeled back the layers on how Heather's partnership with UW has empowered newly self-employed mortgage advisors, sparking an increase in leads and business growth. By merging utility cost savings with mortgage advice, Heather has carved out a unique niche that not only benefits clients but also creates lucrative, new revenue streams for advisors.Are you a mortgage advisor looking to expand your portfolio and offer more to your clients? Our latest episode delves into the adaptability of UW's business model, highlighting its appeal to advisors at various stages of their careers. We discuss how utility service integration can transform the mortgage process, providing clients with a seamless experience and advisors with an edge in a competitive market. Heather and I also explore practical financial strategies that can lead to significant savings and discuss the innovative promotional draw that could see your clients having their mortgage paid for two years.To all the go-getters in the mortgage industry, get ready for a masterclass in maximizing your earning potential. This episode is packed with actionable advice, from leveraging social media to capitalize on bill reviews to understanding how cashback cards can be a game-changer for your clients' financial management. We also provide a roadmap for new brokers, detailing the comprehensive training and mentorship available, and the opportunity to earn while getting your feet wet. Tune in to discover how you can transform your business approach, elevate client satisfaction, and sail to new heights of success with the strategies we discuss. Heather's success story is not just inspiring, but it could also be your future—so why wait? Join us and start charting your own course today!Listen To The Mortgage Broker Broadcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mortgage-broker-broadcast/id1560964722 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2FPLBPfyUoTlgZiIp4Zau8 ---------------------------------------------------Work With Me I Help & Support Self Employed Mortgage Brokers So They Can Accelerate Their Business Growth.1-1 Coaching https://craigskelton.co.uk/coaching/#mortgagebroker #mortgagebrokers #mortgagebrokeruk #mortgagebrokercoaching #coaching #mortgagebrokerage #mortgagebrokerbusiness #mortgagebrokermarketing#mortgagebrokertips ...

Skipping the June 1990 Slumber Party means we're doubling up on the quizzes this time, which is just as well since they're both about half as compelling as usual. Rate Your Sassy Staff IQ? Rate Your Prejudices? Is...everyone okay? Fortunately, everyone who's left us messages since the last time we heard from you is doing great: we're delighted to hear your stories of life in Phoenix during the rodeo, how to use a pot lip balm without greasing up your finger, which smutty book compromised the integrity of your toys, and so much more. Grab a cocktail -- maybe NOT from South Of The Border -- and listen! QUICK LINKS

Kate is joined by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan from Go Fug Yourself, which covers the good, the bad, and the fugly of celebrity fashion, to discuss The Traitors on Peacock TV. Heather and Jessica are also the authors of Drinks With Broads (drinkswithbroads.substack.com). Reality Life with Kate CaseyTickets to Live Show 2/28: https://improv.com/irvine/event/reality+life+with+kate+casey/12128905/Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reading The Custom of the Country this winter has felt like stepping into the most lush, dramatic, and marathon-worthy period piece–so today we're sharing some of our favorite period dramas and pairing them with excellent books for cozy winter reading. We discuss the appeal of watching historical fiction versus reading it, the throughline from reading Dear America books to watching Downton Abbey as a comfort show, and the complex nature of colorblind casting. We hope you find a new, or old, TV series or novel to enjoy after listening to today's episode.  PS: if you hear some odd background noises in this episode, just imagine little toddler feet stomping above Chelsey's head!    For more pairings, classes, and nerdy conversation join our Patreon community! Go to patreon.com/novelpairings to sign up today.   Don't miss our FREE weekly newsletter at novelpairings.substack.com.    Shows Mentioned: Downton Abbey Poldark Miss Scarlet and the Duke Gentleman Jack The Gilded Age Bridgerton Queen Charlotte The Crown Outlander The Empress The Great The Good Lord Bird  The Underground Railroad Reign   Books Mentioned: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin Longbourn by Jo Baker Poldark series by Winston Graham Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybourn Knockout by Sarah Maclean Lady Sherlock series by Sherry Thomas Sarah Waters The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton The Age of Witches by Louisa Morgan The Davenports by Krystal Marquis Fiona Davis Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin Jane Austen The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan The Countess by Sophie Jordan Victoria by Daisy Godwin Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan Shakespeare's history plays  Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett The Lost Queen by Signe Pike Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller Margaret the First by Danielle Dutton James McBride John Brown by W.E.B. DuBois The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Beloved by Toni Morrison  Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward The Water Dancer by Ta Nehisi Coates Royal Diaries series My Lady Jane by Brodi Ashton, et al Alison Weir Philippa Gregory Margaret George  

We discuss The Royal We by the Fug Girls, Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan.  This royal romance is loosely based on Will and Kate.  It's an Erica pick, and we definitely had some mixed reviews!

The Crown is back with the first half (or so) of its final season; as it sends off Princess Diana, Heather Cocks joins us to discuss whether the season had to happen at all. Around The Dial takes us through The Real Housewives Of New York, Killing It, the second season of Julia, and the latest episode of Opera Wars, aka The Gilded Age. Heather makes the case for For All Mankind's "Hi Bob" to be inducted into The Canon. Then, after naming the week's Winner and Loser, it's on to a Game Time you and all your nieces can enjoy. Shoo out any palace mice and listen! GUESTS

For Episode 148, as the podcast takes a brief break, we revisit a backlist episode…the Best Books of 2020 with Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits). Re-listening to this one is a unique opportunity to get a look back on a strange year. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been with us for a while, everyone loves a TBR filled with backlist gems! Library holds should be easy and paperbacks editions have been released! So, let's take a look back at our favorite 2020 books (overall and by genre) and our picks for tons of bookish superlatives. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). This is a backlist episode. It features a new introduction and has been cut for content, but first aired on November 25, 2020, in its entirety, as Ep. 71: Best Books of 2020 and Bookish Superlatives with Susie from @NovelVisits. Highlights 2020 Podcast Overview (including favorite and most downloaded episodes)  Overview of our reading years (including the impact of COVID-19) Favorite books of 2020 (trends, overall, and by genre) 2020 Bookish Superlative Awards Our Favorite Books of 2020 (Overall and by Genre) [18:25] Sarah Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:56] Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:28] The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:15] The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:39] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:13] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:30] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:06] Long Bright River by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:19] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:24] Craigslist Confessional by Helena Dea Bala | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:50] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:00] Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethewey | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:55] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:11] This is My America by Kim Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:25] Susie The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab | Amazon | Bookshop.org[19:34] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:20] The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:41] Godshot by Chelsea Bieker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:15] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:52] Writers & Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:40] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org[30:12] Long Bright River by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:48] Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:52] Open Book by Jessica Simpson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:41] American Royals II: Majesty by Katharine McGee | Amazon | Bookshop.org[41:00] A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:52] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:37] 2020 Superlatives [43:54] Sarah The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:18] Running by Natalia Sylvester | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:58] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:02] Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:13] The Searcher by Tana French | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:59] Sea Wife by Amity Gaige | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:28] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:18] This is My America by Kim Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:29] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:29] Deacon King Kong by James McBride | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:25] Anxious People by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:58] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:59] A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler | Amazon | Bookshop.org[54:00] Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:02] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:17] Eat a Peach by David Chang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:25] Stray by Stephanie Danler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:33] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:45] The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon| Bookshop.org [57:40] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:46] The Boys' Club by Erica Katz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:59] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:54] The Office by Andy Greene | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:19] Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:56] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:10] The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim | Amazon| Bookshop.org[1:05:20] Caste by Isabel Wilkerson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:37] Susie Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:22] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:18] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:26] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:22] Anxious People by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:34] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:41] A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:43] Last Couple Standing by Matthew Norman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:47] Want by Lynn Steger Strong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:14] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:21] Writers & Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:10] The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:20] The Guest List by Lucy Foley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:23] Pretty Things by Janelle Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:25] When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:27] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:57] Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:56] Memorial by Bryan Washington | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:17] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:23] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:38] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:40] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org[1:01:55] A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:15] Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:43] Other Books Mentioned Beach Read by Emily Henry [15:57] The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel [23:19] The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan [24:46] The Mothers by Brit Bennett [27:23] The Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen [35:13]  In Cold Blood by Truman Capote [35:15] Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt [35:18]  Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi [36:03] American Royals by Katharine McGee [40:54] The Witch Elm by Tana French [48:01] Beartown by Fredrik Backman [48:59] The Girls of Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe [52:50] Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight [1:02:28] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi [1:02:41] Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle [1:03:42] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [1:04:34] Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell [1:04:42] Other Links Ep. 116: Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 145: 2023 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 43: Jordan Moblo (@jordys.book.club) on Growing a #Bookstagram Account Ep. 63: Helena Dea Bala (Author of Craigslist Confessional) Mini Ep. 59: Reviving Your Reading Life + Ann Patchett Deep Dive with Alyssa Hertzig (@alyssaisbooked) Ep. 56: Holly Root (Literary Agent) on the Rise of Rom-Coms & Publishing in the Coronavirus Era Ep. 66: Kate Stayman-London (Author of One to Watch) Ep. 64: Catherine Adel West (Author of Saving Ruby King) From Novel Visits: Reading in the Midst of a Global Pandemic | Musings From Novel Visits: The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | [Spoiler] Discussion About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend's blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.

Jessica Morgan and Heather Cocks, also known as The Fug Girls, have been blogging since 2004, and, like me, have seen a lot of changes in the business world online. We talk about how it seems like there's yet another media contraction happening, and how that affects us, and about their new Substack, Drinks with Broads.But of course, we also talk about fashion, stylists, and current trends, too. If you're still looking at pictures from the Oscars, this episode will be a treat....Music: purple-planet.com Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Morgan and Heather Cocks, also known as The Fug Girls, have been blogging since 2004, and, like me, have seen a lot of changes in the business world online. We talk about how it seems like there's yet another media contraction happening, and how that affects us, and about their new Substack, Drinks with Broads.But of course, we also talk about fashion, stylists, and current trends, too. If you're still looking at pictures from the Oscars, this episode will be a treat....Music: purple-planet.com Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking about backlist books! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.  Literally Reading: Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau (Ellie) Babel by R.F. Kuang (Traci) Open the Book: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler  The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver  Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate  The Romanov Empress by C.W. Gortner  Wreckage by Emily Bleeker  The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine  City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong  A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie  Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger  Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman  Beginners Luck by Kate Clayborn The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan  Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham We Were Liars by E. Lockhart   

Abby's got notes on Firefly Lane, My Unorthodox Life, and the premiere date for Daisy Jones & the Six. Then she's joined by her friends Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan of Go Fug Yourself to dive into their shared lifetime love of soap operas and melodrama in general. In what they've now decided will be the first of a series (complete with a cliffhanger!), they get into the ways ‘80s and ‘90s daytime and nighttime soaps shaped the culture—and their minds. Think Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, All My Children, One Life to Live, Dallas, Dynasty, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, and more.

The Crown is back for a new season, with a whole carriage load of new actors; Go Fug Yourself's Jessica Morgan returns to talk about whether its late 20th century setting has made it less compelling. Around The Dial takes us through Weird, Jersey Shore, Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty, and a current TV ad that's really boiling Dave's potatoes. Sarah presents The Sopranos episode "Christopher" for induction into The Nonac. Then, after we name the week's Winner and Loser, we wrap up with a Game Time that has us questioning everything. Have your valet serve you high tea, then join us! GUESTS

Show notes: When was the last time you read a book series? Did you love it? Hate it? Somewhere in between? In this episode, we're talking about how we feel about book series, the ones we love, the ones we will NEVER read, and the ones we're excited to check out. Your TBR is already a million books long, what's a few more?   Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Bookish Goodies: [4:26] S - RTL Phone Case [5:01] M - Book blog: Pages and Paw Prints by Stephanie   [14:08] Book Series We Have No Interest in Reading   [15:54] Books That We Wish Would Become a Series   Book Series We Absolutely Love: [18:48] M - Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton | Amazon // Bookshop [20:40] S - The Thousandth Floor series by Katharine McGee | Amazon // Bookshop [21:42] M - The Dark Tower series by Stephen King | Amazon // Bookshop   [23:16] S - Love in the City series by Jen Morris | Amazon // Bookshop   [24:00] M - Shadow and Bone series by Leigh Bardugo | Amazon // Bookshop  [24:49] S - American Royals series by Katharine McGee | Amazon // Bookshop   [25:34] M - Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon | Amazon // Bookshop  [26:17] S - Practical Magic series by Alice Hoffman | Amazon // Bookshop   [27:32] M - Borrowed World series by Franklin Horton | Amazon  [28:33] S - The Royal We series by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan | Amazon // Bookshop     Book Series We Haven't Read Yet But Want To: [29:32] M - The Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang | Amazon // Bookshop   [30:20] S - Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante | Amazon // Bookshop   [30:55] M - Brooklyn Brujas series by Zoraida Córdova | Amazon // Bookshop   [31:43] S - Amari + the Night Brothers by BB Alston | Amazon // Bookshop   [32:27] M - Three Dark Crowns series by Kendare Blake | Amazon // Bookshop   [33:05] S - The Arthur Less series by Andrew Sean Greer | Amazon // Bookshop     Let's Take a Trip: [35:39] S - Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan | Amazon // Bookshop  [37:01] M - The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson | Amazon // Bookshop       Follow us on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah: @tkvcommunity  Follow Mia: @miasutton55   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Like nearly everyone else in the world, I am watching the funeral preparations for Queen Elizabeth II, and the transition to the new King, with great interest. I thought you might like a compilation of my favorite books about the royals, and royally-adjacent fiction that I return to again and again. In addition to what I have already read, I am also very fascinated by all of the work that writers and activists from colonized countries are providing, and I look forward to broadening my understanding of the points of view of People of the Global Majority. I would love to hear any book recommendations you have, fiction or nonfiction.   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram   Want to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast? Go here!   Discussed in this episode: HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style by Elizabeth Holmes. Our Rainbow Queen: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Her Colorful Wardrobe by Sali Hughes. The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser, and the Wardrobe by Angela Kelly. The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown  The Palace Papers by Tina Brown Diana, Her True Story by Andrew Morton Elizabeth and Margaret: The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters by Andrew Morton. Prince Charles: the Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life by Sally Bedell Smith Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of the Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett The Madness of King George The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan. The Fug Girls Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. BBE episode 068 – Lauren Regenhardt on Red, White and Royal Blue The Secret Guests by Benjamin Black The Rose Code by Kate Quinn   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you shop using my affiliate link on Bookshop, a portion of your purchase will go to me, at no extra expense to you. Thank you for supporting indie bookstores and for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

The 12th anniversary celebration doesn't stop!  Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan from gofugyourself.com became members of our 12-Timers Club when they called in for a chat about fashion and their origin story!

On Live Well Anyway this week, it's time to chat about our summer reading! MacKenzie and Katie share some of the books they have recently enjoyed as well as several titles they are looking forward to reading over the summer months. They also discuss reading challenges and their different approaches to reading. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Live Well Planned Cohort Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie's newsletter “Well, anyway…” Subscribe to MacKenzie's YouTube Channel Live Well Anyway Facebook Group Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie's newsletter “Moving Into Light” KatieDuckett.com Follow Katie's new biz on Instagram @FeastCustomCookies WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to hellobonafide.com and use code livewell. Acorn TV - Try Acorn FREE for 30 days when you go to Acorn.tv and use promo code livewell. Beam - Head to ShopBeam.com/livewell to get $20 OFF your order when you use code livewell. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our Amazon affiliate links to support the show! Inheritance by Katherine McGee American Royals by Katherine McGee Majesty by Katherine McGee Rivals by Katherine McGee The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe Book Lovers by Emily Henry Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave Aggressively Happy by Joy Clarkson Barbara O'neal Kristin Hannah Beth O'Leary Kate Clayborn The Switch by Beth O'Leary The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin The Creative Habit by Twila Tharp Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace

So thrilled to have Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, the brilliant creators behind the iconic Go Fug Yourself on the podcast! So many of us have been reading the site since it started in 2004, and it continues to be an OG pop culture staple. What began as a fun side hobby between two friends has spanned nearly 20 years and 25 million page views a month, where they continue to make us laugh while covering red carpet style like no other.We get into so much in this interview; from their days writing recaps at Mighty Big TV/Television Without Pity, to the inception of Go Fug Yourself, their growth as writers, the loyal community they've built, and lots more. I seriously could have talked to them forever, and can attest that they are as witty and whip smart in person as they are online.Talented writers, they are co-authors of several books including Messy, Spoiled, the Royal We, and the Heir Affair. They're generously giving away a few signed copies of the Royal We and the Heir Affair to some lucky listeners, details below!To Enter the Giveaway:Follow the Fug Girls on InstagramFollow the Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to the podcast site (find the subscribe form on your right on desktop, scroll down for mobile)Canadian and US entries only at this time. Good luck! If you enjoy the show, make sure you're subscribed!  please share, and give us 5 stars on Apple podcasts or Spotify and write a review, it goes a long way with helping the podcast reach more listeners.  xo Mahsa

Book Besties Season 2, Episode 18- The Royal WeOn today's episode the Besties talk about The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan. Join us as we discuss British tabloids, the Royal Family, amazing cliffhangers, and April finally gives a book five stars. Things talked about in this episode:Interview with Authors: https://pagesix.com/2020/07/07/fug-girls-jessica-morgan-and-heather-cocks-have-royal-esp/People Magazine's Dream Casting: https://people.com/royals/the-royal-we-movie-dream-cast/ Adam Henry Instagram (April's pick for Gaz): instagram.com/thisbe_adamhenry/?hl=en Meet Molly and April, they bonded over books and became Book Besties. So, what do you do when you find your book bestie? Start a podcast of course. Hang out with April and Molly as they talk about everything they love and hate about books.

On today's episode, Emma, Jill, and Joe spill the royalTEA on their favorite monarchy-inspired reads. Their suggestions cover all topics, from the Tudors all the way to the House of Windsor, and mention some great fiction titles simply inspired by royalty. They also chat Diana's iconic style, the notion of "heir and a spare", and America's fascination with the royal family over the centuries. Titles mentioned in this episode: Emma's Picks: HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style by Elizabeth Holmes The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan The Windsor Diaries by Alathea Fitzalan Howard The Other Windsor Girl by Georgie Blalock Finding Freedom by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand Jill's picks: The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory Before the Crown by Flora Harding A Queen from the North by Erin Mcrae and Racheline Maltese The Gown by Jennifer Robson The Lady in the Tower by Alison Weir Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconnor Royal Sisters by Anne Edwards Joe's Picks: Elizabeth the Queen – Sally Bedell Smith The Queen Mother – William Shawcross Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret – Craig Brown The Windsor Knot – SJ Bennett Elizabeth & Margaret – Andrew Morton The Duke – Ian Lloyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Wakeup Call says goodbye to 2021 with interviews from some of our favorite guests!Scott Aukerman from Comedy Bang! Bang! makes his 17th appearance on our show, as we chat about Comedy Bang! Bang! World, an unlicensed CBB coloring book, an 8-hour documentary, and the show's original host.Jill Twiss joins us for the 3rd time as we discuss her career as an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, best-selling author of children's books, and joke writer for the national spelling bee.Dylan Brody breaks through into the 10-timers club with a special performance of his monologue "A Child's Christmas in  Brief," destined to be an annual holiday tradition on our show.Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, the nation's top fashion bloggers from gofugyourself.com, call in for the 11th time.  We chat about the year in fashion, Jessica's appearance on Jeopardy, and trends for 2022, which may or may not include capes and velvet.Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy trend expert and a judge on NBC's "Making It" with Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler,  joins our 7-timers club as we discuss what's hip and happening in design for 2022.And Bill McCormick calls in for what must be at least the 500th time as he makes another weekly appearance.Thanks for listening all year long, and let's have a better 2022.

While Sarah takes one more week away, we are thrilled that Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan of GoFugYourself.com can join us once again.... As Brooke's life rapidly unravels, no one cares except her mortal enemy Alison, who encourages Billy to help Brooke out financially (he does; she refuses) before finding Brooke living in her car and ordering her to come live with Alison instead. Brooke repays this kindness exactly the way you'd expect: by acting entitled to it and taking advantage of her restored proximity to mess with Billy. Peter is now scheming against Bobby on two fronts: in addition to trying to mooch information out of Alycia by dating her, he also hires Sydney for a side gig in sexspionage. Michael and Kimberly find themselves drawn back together by an extremely unlikely plot device. Jane complicates her relationship with Jo by setting up her new design studio in Jake's garage (???), depriving Jo of a parking space for her car. And Matt continues bristling at the restrictions that come with dating a closeted actor. Dive in to our podcast on "No Lifegard On Duty"! JOIN THE AWT CLUB

Your co-hosts weren't feeling that psyched about any of this week's TV premieres -- sorry, Judy Justice on IMDbTV -- so we invited our Patreon supporters to pitch and then vote on TV episodes for us to discuss under the rubric Fall Forcenings. Thus we are going in on L.A. Law's "Good To The Last Drop" with guest Adam Grosswirth, who originally watched it as a pre-teen and...learned a lot about hysterectomies and their possible side effects? Around The Dial takes us through Insecure, Queens, The Big Leap, The Good Wife, and The Good Fight. Adam makes the case for Max Headroom's series premiere, "Blipverts," to be inducted into The Canon. Then after an extra-spooky Winner and Loser, it's on to a Game Time that doesn't overstay its welcome. Look out: it's a new episode of Extra Hot Great! GUESTS

Sarah is out this week spending time with family, so we welcome Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan -- authors, fashion bloggers, and longtime Melrose Place fans -- as our guest co-hosts.... It's pretty wild how Sydney's choice to abandon a partially paralyzed woman on the beach and leave her at the mercy of the tides has really sent everyone in their orbit into a tizz! Sydney herself is worried that people think she purposely tried to kill Jane and desperately doing damage control. Michael, still not convinced by any of Sydney's stories, contrives a scheme to force Kimberly to tell him the truth about the incident. And Jake is just as attracted to the partially incapacitated Jane as Michael was. But fortunately, Jane is determined never to be as helpless as she was on that beach: she doubles her PT sessions, and even pitches in at the studio to help Richard and his designs land a deal with a distributor! Now that she's on top of the world, what's left for Jane but to start making terrible decisions?! Bobby's father Vincent gets sick of waiting for Bobby to avenge Jack's death and orders Bobby back to Miami. Not only doesn't Bobby comply, but he pre-emptively hustles Amanda out of town in case Vincent hires anyone else to do the job. At the same time, Peter is still working Alycia for information on Bobby's business...or just for the usual sexy reasons. Brooke begs Alison for help getting Billy to talk to her, trading on their temporary step-relationship. And seeing Alan at work is the first time it's ever occurred to Matt that Alan might be closeted for the sake of his career. Will Matt hang with Alan's choice, or strike something up with the hospital's new gay social worker? Don't try to get out of our podcast on "The Bobby Trap"! JOIN THE AWT CLUB

On the Live Well Anyway podcast this week, host MacKenzie Koppa gives some tips for refreshing your reading life as we head into the home stretch of this year. She encourages you to track your progress, embrace the small wins, be realistic about your goals, and find someone to talk with about what you are reading. This episode is also jam-packed with book recommendations, so scroll down to check out the links to all the books MacKenzie mentions. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Find MacKenzie on Goodreads Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie's newsletter “Well, anyway…” Subscribe to MacKenzie's YouTube Channel Live Well Anyway Facebook Group What Should I Read Next podcast Check out #Bookstagram Kendra Adachi's Episode The Lazy Letter Newsletter by Kendra Adachi Robyn Conley Downs' Episode The Swipe Up Newsletter by Erin Moon Anne Bogel at Modern Mrs. Darcy WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Thrive Causemetics- Visit thrivecausemetics.com/livewell for 15% OFF your first order. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our Amazon affiliate links to support the show! Kindle Paperwhite Kindle Unlimited The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan American Royals Series by Katerine McGee Reluctant Royals Series by Alyssa Cole The Winston Brothers Series by Penny Reid London Celebrities Series by Lucy Parker Katherine Reay Kate Clayborn Beth O'Leary The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel Surprised by Oxford by Carolyn Weber Paris Letters by Janice Macleod A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself by Sarah Bragg Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Clanlands by Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish The Basoon King by Rainn Wilson The Actors Life by Jenna Fisher Melanie Shankle Sophie Hudson Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco Whatever You Do, Don't Run by Peter Allison As You Wish by Cary Elwes Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi Atomic Habits by James Clear The Feel Good Effect by Robyn Conley Downs

Abby's friends Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, creators of Go Fug Yourself and authors of books like "The Royal We" and "The Heir Affair", join her this week to talk all things red carpet fashion—including the Emmys, The Met Gala, the most recent New York Fashion Week, and what a Golden Globes-less awards season might look like. Plus, a dash of Ted Lasso, Grey's Anatomy, Bennifer, and sports. Oh, and Abby's got notes on the Netflix show Midnight Mass and the trailer for the new Paul Thomas Anderson movie, Licorice Pizza.

Honestly I can't believe I was able to wait two months to make this podcast in the first place. The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan is the long awaited sequel of The Royal We that came out last year and we need to talk about it because...well, a lot of people didn't like it. Which, I GET IT. BUT - the writing. It's real. It's raw. It's what it needed to be after where we left off in The Royal We. This book was everything it needed to be and when I say I CRIED at the end for Freddie. Whew boy. The emotional rollercoaster! Come back tomorrow for part 2 of this series with the full rundown of the new Christina Lauren book The Soulmate Equation and why I cried all the happy tears at the end. But now - to The Heir Affair. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, Katie is bewitched with the polio epidemic and vaccines.As the U.S. takes its first tentative steps toward post-COVID life with the massive roll-out of vaccines, Katie takes time to reflect on another virus that changed our world: polio. For decades, parents lived in fear of summer- time polio outbreaks. Children went from happy and healthy to iron lungs in a matter of days. As a result, public pools closed. Adolescents were banned from movie theaters, and parents everywhere hoped and prayed for a vaccine that would keep their children safe. The Polio vaccines continue to provide relief from this debilitating virus all over the world. Will we allow the COVID vaccines to do their work, too?Recommended books (all can be found in our bookshop):A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul TremblayGrowing Things by Paul TremblayThe Royal We series by Heather Cocks and Jessica MorganPolio: An American Story by David M. OshinskyThe Cutter Incident: How America's First Polio Vaccine Led to the Growing Vaccine Crisis by Paul A. OffitThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca SklootThree Minutes for a Dog: My Life in an Iron Lung by Paul R. AlexanderNemesis by Philip RothThe Stolen Marriage by Diane ChamberlainSeverance by Ling MaLinks: History Does Repeat Itself: Lessons from the Polio VaccineParents PACK Personal Stories-PolioWhy 'New' COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Are Totally ExpectedThe Cutter Incident: How America's First Polio Vaccine Led to a Growing Vaccine CrisisHistory of PolioPolio TimelineHow We Know the COVID Vaccine Won't Have Long Term Side EffectsOur Progress Against PolioPolio Survivor StoriesPolio Survivor Stories IIPolio through HistoryThe Man in the Iron LungRace and the Politics of Polio: Warm Springs, Tuskegee, and the March of DimesVaccine TypesSupport the show

It's already that time again! Where is 2021 going?! I dig into the rest of 2021's Hallmark Spring Fling movie lineup: One Perfect Wedding (ugh), As Luck Would Have It (meh), Right In Front of Me (cute), and a Bonus Original - Hearts Down Under (SO CUTE I BETTER GET A SEQUEL!) Then it was time to move into all the books I read in April (I actually didn't talk about 4 of them) including our April Book Club pick - The Cul-De-Sac War by Melissa Ferguson, and a look ahead at May's pick, The UnHoneymooners by Christina Lauren. Hear me absolutely gush over two of the best written books (in my opinion) of all time, The Royal We and it's sequel The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, a new author I would read again, Sophie Sullivan with Ten Rules For Faking It, and a quick extra book I somehow snuck in, Shipped by Angie Hockman. Rounding it out, I officially finished the Bridgerton children stories by reading Hyacinth and Gregory's stories - spoiler alert - I now feel very bereft to be done with a 27 year span of family stories! So, what are you waiting for? Get those book lists out and the popcorn ready - this is a good one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Amber is joined by guest Phoebe Wright to tackle the topic of toxic positivity and the wild mental health ride that's been the past 12 months. And of course, there's no way to tackle this topic without also touching on the interview heard around the world — Oprah's interview with the Sussex's. Mentioned in this Episode:Act Your Age Eve Brown by Talia HibbertThe Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica MorganKnow My Name by Chanel MillerThe Great Alone by Kristin HannahYou Had Me at Hola by Alexis DariaKeep up with PhoebeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/readandwright/ Website: readandwright.com  Phoebe & Ashley's Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/readitorlistitpod/ Keep up with Thank You For Asking & AmberInstagram: www.instagram.com/tyfapodcast Website: www.tyfapodcast.com Amber's Instagram: www.instagram.com/byamberburns Got questions? Want to comment on today's episode? Send us all your thoughts to tyfapodcast@gmail.com

On today's episode of the Live Well Anyway podcast, MacKenzie Koppa and Chelle Bruzas have a lighthearted chat about what they are loving as we head into spring. MacKenzie talks about looking forward to flowers blooming, spring cleaning and organizing, and changing up indoor decor. Chelle shares about her “coffee dates with Jesus,” spending time outdoors, getting back into writing and figuring out gluten-free baking. She also talks about her excitement leading up to the Easter season after a long, hard year. They also chat about what they are currently reading and watching. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Blossom App Subscribe to MacKenzie's YouTube Channel Sign up for MacKenzie's newsletter “Well, anyway…” Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Find Chelle on Instagram @chelle_bruzas Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Apostrophe- visit Apostrophe.com/LIVEWELL, click Begin Visit, and use code LIVEWELL for $15 OFF your dermatology visit NuCalm- Go to livewellnucalm.com to get 50% OFF your 30-day subscription Plan to Eat- Free 60-day trial when you visit plantoeat.com/lovely SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our Amazon affiliate links to support the show! Our Spring Favorites Amazon List The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys Stars Over Sunset Boulevard by Susan Meissner American Royals II: Majesty by Katherine McGee The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan Free Burma Rangers Men in Kilts

The season 2 playoffs have arrived! Hot off their previous victories, Alan Sepinwall, Jeff Cannata, and Heather Cocks return for the Joy Luck Division Finals! After a sweet game of "My Champion," our players will name movies and tv shows based on their gross health and safety violations. OSHA is always watching! Then, you'll find yourself exclaiming "jinkies!" as we pivot to the realm of celebrity cameos and guest stars from the world of Scooby-Doo. Then, a tense lightning round caps off the game. Make sure to join us next week for the returns of Grierson & Leitch's Tim Grierson, Chris Sims from War Rocket Ajax, and Pop Culture Happy Hour's Linda Holmes! Support Us On Patreon

The season 2 playoffs have arrived! Hot off their previous victories, Alan Sepinwall, Jeff Cannata, and Heather Cocks return for the Joy Luck Division Finals! After a sweet game of "My Champion," our players will name movies and tv shows based on their gross health and safety violations. OSHA is always watching! Then, you'll find yourself exclaiming "jinkies!" as we pivot to the realm of celebrity cameos and guest stars from the world of Scooby Doo. Then, a tense Lightning Round caps off the game. Make sure to join us next week for the returns of Grierson & Leitch's Tim Grierson, Chris Sims from War Rocket Ajax, and Pop Culture Happy Hour's Linda Holmes! NOTES ⚠️ Inline notes below may be truncated due to podcast feed character limits. Full notes are always on the episode page.

The season 2 playoffs have arrived! Hot off their previous victories, Alan Sepinwall, Jeff Cannata, and Heather Cocks return for the Joy Luck Division Finals! After a sweet game of "My Champion," our players will name movies and tv shows based on their gross health and safety violations. OSHA is always watching! Then, you'll find yourself exclaiming "jinkies!" as we pivot to the realm of celebrity cameos and guest stars from the world of Scooby-Doo. Then, a tense lightning round caps off the game. Make sure to join us next week for the returns of Grierson & Leitch's Tim Grierson, Chris Sims from War Rocket Ajax, and Pop Culture Happy Hour's Linda Holmes!Support Us On Patreon

When you're lucky enough to have The Fug Girls on your show, it only makes sense that you quiz your players on iconic movie fashions. So that's exactly what we did on this week's episode when GoFugYourself.com's Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan joined Ralph Breaks the Internet co-writer Pamela Ribon. After the fashion show, they'll pick out their favorite stars from teen movies from the last 30 years, and parse them out from what characters played by those actors have been up to in the intervening years. Support Us On Patreon

When you're lucky enough to have The Fug Girls on your show, it only makes sense that you quiz your players on iconic movie fashions. So that's exactly what we did on this week's episode when GoFugYourself.com's Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan joined Ralph Breaks the Internet co-writer Pamela Ribon. After the fashion show, they'll pick out their favorite stars from teen movies from the last 30 years, and parse them out from what characters played by those actors have been up to in the intervening years.Support Us On Patreon

When you're lucky enough to have The Fug Girls on your show, it only makes sense that you quiz your players on iconic movie fashions. So that's exactly what we did on this week's episode when GoFugYourself.com's Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan joined Ralph Breaks the Internet co-writer Pamela Ribon. After the fashion show, they'll pick out their favorite stars from teen movies from the last 30 years, and parse them out from what characters played by those actors have been up to in the intervening years. NOTES ⚠️ Inline notes below may be truncated due to podcast feed character limits. Full notes are always on the episode page.

Disha Mistry Mazepa, host of the But What Will People Say podcast, joins me to chat about a quarantine guilty pleasure read, The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan. Along the way we talk about which countries are truly romantic, whether you can be any more American than a Cubs fan from Iowa, and whether I need to read the sequel to this book (I probably do). Don't worry, this (and every) episode is spoiler free!

One half of the GFY brain trust, Heather Cocks, came back to discuss Amazon's Project Runway with a big-budget twist: Making The Cut. As much as we love Naomi Campbell's sugar-free approach to, well, life, the panel agreed that Making The Cut has some structural problems (too long; dumb Tim 'n' Heidi "friend dates"), and too tight a focus on NOT being a sewing competition. Will any of us keep watching? You'll find out before we decide whether Emily Is Not A Crackpot for wanting period shows to air period commercials. We'll go Around The Dial with Call The Midwife content warning, the return of One Day At A Time, Barry, homemade Lego Masters spinoffs, Top Chef, and a Better Call Saul sound drop; later, we'll feel relieved that the Sherlock episode we all THOUGHT Erica presented as a Canon contender is actually for the Nonac. Kate McKinnon won, celebrity quarantine-busters lost, and Game Time stretched those family ties (sha la la laaaaa). Tick tock: it's an all-new Extra Hot Great. GUESTS

The Crown has returned for Season 3 with new actors in all the key roles, and who better to talk about it than semi-professional royal watchers Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan of Go Fug Yourself? Around The Dial takes us through Dollface, All Rise, Evil, and Harlots. Sarah makes the case for American Crime Story S02.E04, titled "House By The Lake," to The Canon. Then it's on to the week's Winner and Loser. Get all your mates from the polo team over to the house and join us! GUESTS

Project Runway returns to Bravo for its 17th season (the spread-eagle), and Fug Girls Jessica Morgan and Heather Cocks return to the podcast to talk about new judges, new mentor Christian Siriano, a new challenge "twist" we all dislike, and the same old reliable show structure. We make some shot-in-the-dark guesses about the season's eventual winner, too, while feeling relieved the show has a proper budget again. Then it's a super-size Around The Dial discussing Shrill, Instant Hotel, the return of Hoarders, Summer House, and Mental Samurai before we tucked into some wine and cheese with Caroline's Extra Credit on our favorite shows to snack in front of. Spring was in the air for Heather's presentation of a first-season Beverly Hills, 90210 for the Canon; Great British Bake Off won, and Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin lost, some more; and we had our Phil of "Easy Lover," Jacqueline's love-triangle Game Time. Where's Andre? He's listening to an all-new Extra Hot Great. GUESTS

We couldn't decide which was the week's most important TV premiere -- the second season of Netflix's QEII drama The Crown, or Syfy's dark Chris Meloni comedy Happy! -- so we decided to cover both! Joining us from Go Fug Yourself are our official purveyors of Epic Old School Recaps of The Crown, Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan! Around The Dial takes us to quick mentions of Married At First Sight: Jamie & Doug Plus One, Encore!, The Mindy Project, Vanderpump Rules, American Vandal, and Norsemen. We consider inducting into The Canon Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's fourth episode, "I'm Going On A Date With Josh's Friend!" Then after discussing the week's Winner and Loser, we close things up with 2017's star-crossed final Game Time. Gather your corgis and listen! TOPICS Lead Topic:

Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan are self-proclaimed “authors, bloggers, and fashion assassins.” Creators of so many people's favorite celebrity fashion blog, Go Fug Yourself, and authors of bestsellers like the fortune-telling The Royal We (about an American who falls in love with and marries a British prince), Heather and Jessica share with us their collaborative process, their intentions to make the blog communal and someplace people want to come. “You always want the site, as your baby, to be something you're proud to share with people.” For links to some of the things we talk about: http://bedrosian.usc.edu/lahashtags/

This week, I got to sit down with Jessica Morgan and Heather Cocks, the writers behind Go Fug Yourself and one of my favorite books The Royal We, for Raise Your Hand Say Yes.  In this episode, we go behind the scenes of what it's really like to run a super glam celebrity fashion website and write an amazing novel. (Hint: there's a lot of hard work involved. And diet cokes! And compression socks!) (Hint #2: Laughter helps a lot.)  You'll hear how Heather and Jessica have evolved their voices on Go Fug Yourself through the years, how they got The Royal We written collaboratively, what they learned from the earlier books they wrote, and their tips for anyone who's feeling shy about putting their work out into the world.  And, of course, we talk about Hamilton. Heather and Jessica, thank you so much for making the time to share your stories!!    Show Notes: Go Fug Yourself The Royal We Spoiled Messy  The Fug Awards  BrandCrush Join the RYHSY fb group & Get your Cheat Sheet

Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan joined the gang this week to take a closer look at Project Runway as it returns for a fourteenth season. Liv trolled us in her Face Off report, Tara recharged the amethysts Under The Dome with rage, and we went around the dial with Jon Stewart, Cait Jenner, Becoming Us, Nic Pizzicato Five, the resurgence of Big Brother, and the lies Saturday-morning ads tell -- before Heather wigged us out with a Melrose Place Canon submission. We declared a winner and loser, then scaled a traditional Egyptian burial structure for 25 Dave points in this week's Game Time. Work wives, dead wives, crying and cutting: we've got it all (plus a ton of TV Republicans for some reason?) on an all-new Extra Hot Great. GUESTS

The women behind the amazing fashion blog Go Fug Yourself, and authors of the recent hit novel The Royal We, the Fug Girls themselves Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan are on The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat podcast this week! The four of us discovered that we're all basically identical spirits, and we break into one of the most emotionally tortured Dylan McKay episodes of the series. Special thanks to Shaun of the No, Totally! podcast. You can listen to Kat's guest appearance on his show here, and you can continue listening to our Beverly Hills Beach Club Summer of ‘91 Spotify playlist here! What we were drinking: Princesa Cava BrutWhat we were eating: orange cool whip pie