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LadyGang
LG Quickie: JAC vs BECCA

LadyGang

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 26:59


It's time for another LadyGang Trivia Throwdown, and this round is Becca vs. Jac in a battle of brains, pop culture, and pure chaos. Can they name all the Harry Potter books in order? Do they know what Beyoncé really carries in her bag? And who can actually define what a “simp” is without sounding like someone's mom on TikTok? The stakes get higher when the ultimate question drops: which man is Taylor Swift's “All Too Well” really about? Will Becca's useless celebrity knowledge reign supreme, or will Jac's unhinged confidence finally pay off? With Keltie hosting (and judging) with her usual mix of bias and glitter, this trivia showdown might just go down in LadyGang history.Check out our fall deals!!Ollie: Your pet needs good food! Visit Ollie.com/ladygang for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThemApretude: Prevent HIV! Talk to your doctor and learn more at Apretude.com or call 1-888-240-0340Peloton: Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at OnePeloton.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Talk for BookTok
Heir of Fire (Ch. 21–25): Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks

Book Talk for BookTok

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 38:24


This Thursday, we dive into listener theories and full-series foreshadowing for Heir of Fire Ch. 21–25, where Aelin's wildfire erupts, Manon chooses Abraxos in the pit, and Dorian overhears the secret that shatters everything. Jac and Amy read through your thoughts on Aelin's near-death escape from the skinwalkers, Rowan's “you'd be more useful dead” comment, and the messy emotional undercurrent of their first real moment of trust. We dig into theories about what wildfire actually signals in SJM's magic system, the deeper significance of Rowan calling her Aelin, and whether the skinwalkers connect to later Wyrd-soldier lore. We also unpack your takes on Manon and Abraxos, their instant, furious, reluctant bond, and how this moment rewrites Manon's understanding of power, ownership, and partnership. And of course, we get into the catacombs scene: Chaol's confession, Aedion's hunger for the blood oath, and Dorian's icy heartbreak when he realizes everyone has been keeping Aelin's identity from him. Full spoilers through the end of Heir of Fire and light references to later Throne of Glass books. Send your theories for next week's chapters at booktalkforbooktok.com, and you may be featured in the next Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks. How to participate: Send your theories and spicy takes for Thursday's Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks—spoilers welcome there. Use our site form or DM us on Instagram. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Sponsor: Olive & June Visit Olive and June.com/BOOKTALK for 20% off your first GEL System! Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Heir of Fire analysis, Heir of Fire Ch. 8–13, Sarah J. Maas podcast, Throne of Glass podcast, Aelin Galathynius analysis, Rowan Whitethorn training, Queen Maeve analysis, Manon Blackbeak wyvern, Aedion Ashryver, Dorian and Sorscha, Feminist literary analysis, Marxist literary analysis, romantasy podcast, imagery and symbolism, Mistward, Doranelle, wyverns. Aelin/Celaena • Rowan Whitethorn • Queen Maeve • Chaol Westfall • Dorian Havilliard • Sorscha • Aedion Ashryver • Manon Blackbeak • The Thirteen • Wyverns • Mistward • Doranelle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Degree
Episode 378: Thirteen Years Later

The First Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 69:52


It began as a familiar face from high school, someone she once trusted. But over thirteen years, that connection twisted into something far darker. No matter how many times he was arrested or how long he was behind bars, he always came back. On episode 378 of The First Degree, Jac and Lex profile a harrowing story of an obsession without limits, and reveal what happens when the system can't stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LadyGang
Allegedly Wassa Happening?! (Becca's Carpet Controversy)

LadyGang

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 60:27


It's another round of Allegedly… What's Happening?! and the ladies are deep in the gossip trenches. This week, they're unpacking Katy Perry's mysterious new relationship, Jessica Simpson's unapologetic thirst for younger men, and the dark new season of Selling Sunset that has everyone wondering if the cast needs a group exorcism or just a better therapist.Meanwhile, Meghan Markle might be headed back to Hollywood, and Keltie has thoughts (and probably a spray tan) about it. Jac spills on her latest entrepreneurial adventure — launching her mail company (yes, actual mail, not male… though that's TBD). And in a shocking twist, Becca gets “cancelled” for a red carpet moment gone wrong — but was it really her fault, or just another day in the world of public scrutiny and polyester blends?It's pop culture chaos, LadyGang confessions, and just enough unhinged commentary to make you say, “Allegedly…”Check out our fall deals!!Willie's: Try Willie Nelson's THC Infused Social Tonic! Order at DrinkWillies.com and use code LG for 20% off of your first order! PLUS free shipping on orders over $95!Nutrafol: Want thicker hair? Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at Nutrafol.com and use code LGPODMacys: Schedule a FREE appointment with a Personal Stylist! Shop at Macys.com or in store!Progressive: Wanna save on car insurance? Visit Progressive.com to see how much you can save!Peloton: Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at OnePeloton.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Talk for BookTok
Heir of Fire (Ch. 21–25): Aelin's Wildfire Unleashed, Manon Claims Abraxos, Dorian Freezes Out Chaol

Book Talk for BookTok

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 91:29


Book Talk for BookTok with Jac & Amy treats your favorite BookTok novels, romance and romantasy, like literature. We bring real tools of analysis (themes, imagery, symbolism, character arcs) through two lenses: Feminist (gender roles, power, agency, archetypes) and Marxist (class, labor, capital, institutions). Same rigor as a lit class, more jokes, less homework. Two episodes weekly: Tuesday = Analysis • Thursday = Listener Thoughts on Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks. Spoilers: Today covers Heir of Fire Ch. 21–25 with context from earlier Throne of Glass books. Anything beyond these chapters (or other SJM works) is saved for Thursday. Chapters covered: 21–25 Episode summary Celaena finally shifts into her fae form, but Rowan's dominance doesn't sit well with her, and she leaves Mistward when he pushes her too far. Though she initially is grateful to have left, she finds herself hunted by skinwalkers and without proper weapons. Rowan swoops in to save her, but it's when Celaena unleashes her wildfire that they finally gain the upper hand.  It's the day Manon has been waiting for, but before she can claim Titus as her mount, she must face off with him in the pit. When she realizes that Titus only sees her as prey and realizes the bait beast wants to take Titus out with her, Manon joins forces with the bait beast to kill Titus, and she claims Abraxos as her own.  Chaol brings Aedion up to speed about the source of the King of Adarlan's dark power, unaware that Dorian overhears – and feels the sting of betrayal. Meanwhile, Rowan takes Celaena on a field trip to investigate murders in nearby villages, and they burn the body of the latest victim before returning home. This week's question Why are none of the characters honest with themselves or with each other—and what does that selective honesty reveal about power, ownership, and survival in Heir of Fire? How to participate: Send your theories and spicy takes for Thursday's Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks—spoilers welcome there. Use our site form or DM us on Instagram. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Sponsor: Olive & June Visit Olive and June.com/BOOKTALK for 20% off your first GEL System! Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Heir of Fire analysis, Heir of Fire Ch. 8–13, Sarah J. Maas podcast, Throne of Glass podcast, Aelin Galathynius analysis, Rowan Whitethorn training, Queen Maeve analysis, Manon Blackbeak wyvern, Aedion Ashryver, Dorian and Sorscha, Feminist literary analysis, Marxist literary analysis, romantasy podcast, imagery and symbolism, Mistward, Doranelle, wyverns. Aelin/Celaena • Rowan Whitethorn • Queen Maeve • Chaol Westfall • Dorian Havilliard • Sorscha • Aedion Ashryver • Manon Blackbeak • The Thirteen • Wyverns • Mistward • Doranelle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bubbles Mushrooms Podcast
Ep195: Hugga Ruxpin Viewmaster

Bubbles Mushrooms Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 68:39


Welcome back to Monday morning, where Bubbles' Mushrooms reigns supreme. This week's special surprise guest host is Anthony who's never guest hosted before. We start off talking about Katie's love of tentacles (as always), gauge Anthony's viewership of the show, selling drugs, Fox News and the world of Information Technology. We remember that Renee orders peanuts on the computer, Edward teaches us about piracy, we delve back into the terrifying world of the demonic Hugga Bunch, Jac talks about being afraid of Teddy Ruxpin, Maggie got sprayed by a skunk again, Edward gives us the South Dakota hot babe report and Anthony tells us a great computer story about dead people. This week's sweet game starts with a softball - and that means Edward is hosting! We talk about triangle boobs and cannibalism and explosions. What kind of game could this be? It's video games or action movies or serial killers. See how smart we are this week only on Bubbles' Mushrooms. Email the show at bubbmush@gmail.com / Follow us on all the socials @bubbmush

Rotten Couch Potatoes
Secret Lives of Rotting Wives

Rotten Couch Potatoes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 48:27


Send us a textIt's Ellie and Jac!! Back to our regular rotting and we have a LOT to talk about this episode. This episode we chatted about Ellie finishing college, Jacqueline's trip to Disney, and everything we've been watching, reading, and listening to. (Including the new season of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, obvi)Link to Big Booty Mix:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wsuDHADJ9CCZ5egeXUeIy?si=9e06ef782019483bJacqueline's instagram: @jacquelinefugattSupport the show

Juanribe
Por Que Não o Deus de Naor, Ismael e Esaú? (Êx 03 13)

Juanribe

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 62:35


The Jira Life
Hitting the JACpot: Navigating New Atlassian Features with Jens Schumacher

The Jira Life

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 62:54


HOW MUCH DIRECTION TO NEW ATLASSIAN FEATURES SHOULD COME FROM THE USER POPULATION? - Joining us to discuss this topic is Jens Schumacher, former Atlassian and CEO of Released. Jens has a long history of working with "JAC" (jira.atlassian.com) and feels while it may have served its purpose long ago, there are other ways of balancing user desires with Atlassian priorities for better apps.Thank you to Revyz for backing us up and making The Jira Life possible. https://www.revyz.io/The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://lnkd.in/g5834KixOr Follow us on LinkedIn!https://lnkd.in/epszdbRjBecome a member on YouTube to get access to perks:https://lnkd.in/gzDWDAzNHosts:- Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://lnkd.in/eP2TQHcE https://lnkd.in/ewxmQs2s- Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://lnkd.in/exhJAMVm https://thejiraguy.com- Sarah Wright https://lnkd.in/gA6vNvmX Producer:- "King Bob" Robert Wen https://lnkd.in/gTpSr7_vExecutive Producer: - Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codeshttps://lnkd.in/eZp7w7ieOutro: Fractal - Atriumhttps://lnkd.in/eMpcN8rf

OneRule
The Force of Conversation 3

OneRule

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 68:15


On this forceful episode, Kenny hosts us as we talk Star Wars. He's joined by Julian, Daniel, Scott, Jac, Bobby, Tim, Alvin, Sabryna, Yenn, Alyssa, and Caleb. This marks the largest cast on any OneRule episode yet.

LadyGang
LG Quickie: The Lucky Girl Acitvation

LadyGang

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 39:32


This week, the LadyGang is getting activated. Keltie and Jac are joined by the ever-glowing Mimi Bouchard to talk about her life-changing app, Activations, and how a little guided visualization can quite literally change your life (and your bank account). We're talking body confidence, social media detoxes, and the kind of self-love that makes you magnetic. Oh, and did we mention Keltie listened to one activation and then closed a six-figure deal the same day? Yeah, it's giving “main-character energy with a side of abundance.” Tune in, visualize your dream life, and get ready to activate like a Lady.Check out our fall deals!!Ollie: Your pet needs good food! Visit Ollie.com/ladygang for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThemHers: Are you dealing with perimenopause? Visit ForHers.com/lady for a personalized treatment plan!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Talk for BookTok
Heir of Fire (Ch. 14–20): Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks

Book Talk for BookTok

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 32:36


Our Thursday episode is where analysis turns to speculation. In this week's Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks, Jac and Amy read listener thoughts and spiral (responsibly) through Heir of Fire theories, foreshadowing, and SJM's long-game craft. We unpack the moment Rowan's bite forces Aelin's shift, asking what it reveals about mating bonds, fae dominance, and the anatomy of power. We track how SJM mirrors predator imagery between Rowan, Aedion, and Manon, and how that mirroring hints at future alliances. Listener theories dive into: Whether the barrows creature connects to Erawan's shadow army The bite as a precursor to the blood oath Aedion's loyalty vs Chaol's betrayal, and what each says about class and honor How Manon's first flight parallels Aelin's awakening Why the Sword of Orynth might carry more than ancestral weight Full spoilers through the end of Heir of Fire, and light talk of later Throne of Glass books. Send us your next-week theories at booktalkforbooktok.com or DM us on Instagram to be featured in future Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks episodes. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Sponsor: Factor Eat smart at FactorMeals.com SLASH BOOKTALK50OFF and use code BOOKTALK50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Sponsor: Olive & June Visit Olive and June.com/BOOKTALK for 20% off your first GEL System! Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok SEO Keywords Heir of Fire theories • Aelin Rowan bite • Aelin first shift • Sarah J. Maas spoilers • Throne of Glass podcast • Rowan Whitethorn bond • Aedion Ashryver rebel theory • Manon Blackbeak wyvern • Heir of Fire foreshadowing • romantasy podcast • Book Talk for BookTok analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Degree
Episode 377: Taken Back

The First Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 42:31


On October 12, 2023, a 25-year-old nursing student goes missing while on her lunch break in Macomb Township, Michigan. Her co-workers then receive a series of strange text messages from her cell phone. Less than 12 hours after the abduction, she's  found at a gas station in Illinois, shot to death. The following day, law enforcement receives a tip from a couple. Their 26-year-old son admits to the shocking murder before telling his parents he intends to commit one final act of violence. Authorities locate the killer and close in, hoping to take him into custody before anyone else is hurt. In episode 377, Jac and Alexis detail the tragic murder of Gina N. Bryant at the hands of her ex-boyfriend Justin Wendling, and try to make sense of the out of control freight train that is the epidemic of women losing their lives to intimate partner violence. Please visit the foundation her family established in her memory here:  https://www.journey4gina.com

Courtside Financial Podcast
NIO Battery Swap Alliance Delayed: Is CATL Taking Over

Courtside Financial Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 17:17


NIO announced battery swap partnerships with 8 major automakers between November 2023 and September 2024: Changan, Geely, Chery, JAC, Lotus, GAC, FAW, and Jiyue. William Li compared it to Amazon Web Services, promising to build the world's largest battery swap ecosystem with unified standards and shared infrastructure.But as of November 2025, production vehicles from the battery swap alliance have been significantly delayed. Chery's Exeed models were expected in Q3 2025 and haven't arrived yet, though testing has been confirmed at NIO swap stations. Meanwhile, CATL announced their Choco-Swap ecosystem with nearly 100 partners and aggressive expansion goals: 1,000 stations by end of 2025, 10,000 mid-term, and 30,000 stations long-term. NIO currently operates 3,562 stations after building since 2018.In March 2025, NIO and CATL signed a strategic partnership where CATL would invest up to 2.5 billion yuan in NIO Power and integrate Choco-Swap technology into future Firefly models. But in April 2025, Reuters reported CATL was in talks to acquire a controlling stake in NIO Power, valued at over 10 billion yuan. William Li denied the rumors in a WeChat group, but NIO's official statement only confirmed they're working with multiple investors including CATL.Then in November 2025, William Li said Firefly will NOT integrate with CATL's battery swap network, contradicting the March partnership announcement. Li explained that CATL uses air-cooled battery packs targeting ride-hailing markets, while Firefly uses liquid-cooled packs for better safety and temperature performance.This episode breaks down what's causing the battery swap alliance delays, why automakers haven't launched compatible vehicles on schedule, and whether CATL is positioning to dominate battery swapping alongside or in competition with NIO. We cover the standardization challenges, the BaaS pricing dilemmas, the stratification of cooperation levels between alliance members, and CATL's open platform approach that's attracting more partners.GAC Aion just launched the first mainstream passenger car using CATL's Choco-Swap technology in November 2025. CATL plans to expand internationally to Europe, directly competing with NIO in overseas markets. With CATL controlling 44.3% of China's battery market share and having deeper capital resources, this analysis explores whether the partnership could evolve into competition.For NIO bulls and EV investors, this is the objective analysis of where the battery swap alliance stands today, what the delays mean, and how CATL's parallel ecosystem changes the competitive landscape.

LadyGang
Like, Love, Loathe

LadyGang

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 52:19


This week, it's a full-blown LadyGang group chat as Keltie, Becca, and Jac dive into their current obsessions—and icks. From the mystery of why sailor hats are suddenly a thing, to the chaos of parent groups, to the drama erupting in The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, nothing is off-limits. The ladies also air out the little things that make them irrationally ragey (looking at you, men) and keltie reads a poem. It's brutally honest, slightly unhinged, and very, very LadyGang.Check out our fall deals!!Boll & Branch: Give the gift of SLEEP! Get 25% off sitewide PLUS free shipping & extended returns at BollAndBranch.com/ladygang with code LADYGANGCornbread: Need some relief? Get 30% off your first order at CornbreadHemp.com/lady and use code LADYProgressive: Wanna save on car insurance? Visit Progressive.com to see how much you can save!Macys: Schedule a FREE appointment with a Personal Stylist! Shop at Macys.com or in store!Peloton: Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at OnePeloton.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Talk for BookTok
Heir of Fire (Ch. 14–20): Aelin's First Fae Shift, Rowan's Bite, Chaol & Aedion Collide

Book Talk for BookTok

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 109:18


Book Talk for BookTok with Jac & Amy treats your favorite BookTok novels, romance and romantasy, like literature. We bring real tools of analysis (themes, imagery, symbolism, character arcs) through two lenses: Feminist (gender roles, power, agency, archetypes) and Marxist (class, labor, capital, institutions). Same rigor as a lit class, more jokes, less homework. Season format & spoiler policy: Two episodes weekly: Tuesday = Analysis • Thursday = Listener Thoughts on Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks. Spoilers: Today covers Heir of Fire Ch. 14–20 with context from earlier books. Anything beyond these chapters (or other SJM works) is saved for Thursday. Chapters covered: 14–20 Episode summary: Celaena walks into the barrows thinking she can muscle through Rowan's latest torment—but the darkness waiting inside rips her open and drags her back into her most catastrophic memories. Rowan pushes, taunts, pins…and she finally breaks toward the thing she's fought hardest against: revelation. The bite → the roar → the shift. Aelin Galathynius finally emerges. In Rifthold, Chaol bargains, barters, and falls into rebel jaws, revealing Aelin's truth to survive his father's power and Aedion's blade. Dorian's magic ruptures in front of Sorscha, binding them together in a dangerous secret neither of them can afford. And in the mountains, Manon and the Thirteen take flight on wyverns for the first time, finding the piece of themselves that has been missing since the slaughter ten years ago. This week's guiding question: Have we already crossed the inciting incident line in HOF, or is the inciting incident the moment Aelin stops choosing death and finally chooses power? How to participate: Send your theories and spicy takes for Thursday's Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks—spoilers welcome there. Use our site form or DM us on Instagram. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Sponsor: Factor Eat smart at FactorMeals.com SLASH BOOKTALK50OFF and use code BOOKTALK50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Sponsor: Olive & June Visit Olive and June.com/BOOKTALK for 20% off your first GEL System! Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Heir of Fire analysis, Heir of Fire Ch. 8–13, Sarah J. Maas podcast, Throne of Glass podcast, Aelin Galathynius analysis, Rowan Whitethorn training, Queen Maeve analysis, Manon Blackbeak wyvern, Aedion Ashryver, Dorian and Sorscha, Feminist literary analysis, Marxist literary analysis, romantasy podcast, imagery and symbolism, Mistward, Doranelle, wyverns. Aelin/Celaena • Rowan Whitethorn • Queen Maeve • Chaol Westfall • Dorian Havilliard • Sorscha • Aedion Ashryver • Manon Blackbeak • The Thirteen • Wyverns • Mistward • Doranelle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral
Aging with Strength

Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 20:57


Emotional intelligence used to be call soft skills, however the future just made EI the power skills.As AI gets smarter, the leaders who can sense emotion, read the room, and stay regulated under pressure will be the ones still standing. Tech will expose emotional blind spots faster than you can say “feedback” the question is, will we use it to connect and influence… or to manipulate?In this episode, Jac & Ral dive into the future of EQ: boundaried empathy (caring without carrying everything), emotionally intelligent organisations (not just leaders), and why EQ + adaptability is the new leadership currency.If you think emotional intelligence is fluffy, you're already behind. It's time to learn more or get automated out of relevance.---------------------------------------------------------Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Book Talk for BookTok
Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks: Heir of Fire Ch. 8-13 (Spoiler Discussion + Listener Theories)

Book Talk for BookTok

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 29:48


Welcome back to Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks, the Thursday companion to our Heir of Fire season. This is where we step out of the strict chapter-bound analysis, and step into the theory pit. In this spoiler-friendly episode, Jac and Amy read listener submissions and talk through the biggest discourse moment of these chapters: Rowan punching Aelin. We expand on reader reactions, unpack whether this moment earns its place in the arc, and dig into the foreshadowing this scene plants for their future dynamic, trust, and eventual reversal of power. We also chase down theories tied to: Maeve's manipulation & long game (who benefits from restraint?) the symbolism of mist / cold / the moon-white imagery Manon's wyvern introduction + what that unlocks later Dorian, Sorscha, Chaol, and the political fuse that's already quietly smoldering This is where your thoughts get center stage — from “Rowan was unforgivable here” to “this is deliberate low point arc engineering,” to “SJM is mirroring Aelin/Rowan with Manon/wyverns on purpose.” Full spoilers are allowed for all future Heir of Fire chapters and the rest of the Throne of Glass series. If Tuesday is about what the text is doing, Thursday is where we ask what it's setting up. Send us your theories for next week's chapters at booktalkforbooktok.com we'll be reading them here every Thursday. How to participate: Send your theories and spicy takes for Thursday's Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks—spoilers welcome there. Use our site form or DM us on Instagram. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Send theories and chapter-bound observations for Thursday's Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks—spoilers welcome there. Use our site form or DM us on Instagram. Content guidance (SPILT): Spoilers: Ch. 8–13 only today (+ prior books). Later-book spoilers saved for Thursday. Perspective & Interpretation: Our readings, not the author's intent—bring yours. Language: Explicit. Headphones recommended. Themes: May include sex, violence, abuse, depression, self-harm, death. Heir of Fire analysis, Heir of Fire Ch. 8–13, Sarah J. Maas podcast, Throne of Glass podcast, Aelin Galathynius analysis, Rowan Whitethorn training, Queen Maeve analysis, Manon Blackbeak wyvern, Aedion Ashryver, Dorian and Sorscha, Feminist literary analysis, Marxist literary analysis, romantasy podcast, imagery and symbolism, Mistward, Doranelle, wyverns. Aelin/Celaena • Rowan Whitethorn • Queen Maeve • Chaol Westfall • Dorian Havilliard • Sorscha • Aedion Ashryver • Manon Blackbeak • The Thirteen • Wyverns • Mistward • Doranelle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Degree
Episode 376: Kelly Bergh Dove

The First Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 38:48


In the early morning hours of June 18, 1982, a 20-year-old mother vanishes from her night shift at a Harrisonburg, Virginia gas station, just moments after calling 911 for help. Police arrive within minutes, but she has already been taken. With no signs of struggle and no suspect identified, her case goes cold for decades. Then in 2023, a suspect emerges, bringing the investigation closer to answers than ever before. In episode 376, Jac and Alexis dive into the tragic abduction of Kelly Bergh Dove and the unwavering determination of her family, who refuses to stop fighting for the truth.

LadyGang
People's Sexiest Man Alive is....

LadyGang

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 54:43


This week, the LadyGang welcomes Charlotte Triggs, Editor-in-Chief of PEOPLE magazine, for an exclusive inside look at how the legendary Sexiest Man Alive issue comes together — from the steamy photo shoots to the impossible debates over Hollywood's hottest.

Book Talk for BookTok
Heir of Fire 8–13: Aelin & Rowan, Training Begins, and The Punch

Book Talk for BookTok

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 105:23


Heir of Fire (Ch. 8–13): Maeve's power games, Rowan's brutal training, wyverns on the horizon, and restraint as craft and character engine. Book Talk for BookTok with Jac & Amy treats your favorite BookTok novels, romance and romantasy, like literature. We bring real tools of analysis (themes, imagery, symbolism, character arcs) through two lenses: Feminist (gender roles, power, agency, archetypes) and Marxist (class, labor, capital, institutions). Same rigor as a lit class, more jokes, less homework. Season format & spoiler policy: Two episodes weekly: Tuesday = Analysis • Thursday = Listener Thoughts on Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks. Spoilers: Today covers Heir of Fire Ch. 8–13 with context from earlier books. Anything beyond these chapters (or other SJM works) is saved for Thursday. Chapters covered: 8–13 Episode summary: Celaena stands before Queen Maeve and finds herself small in the shadow of ancient Fae power. Branded “half-breed” and ordered to master her fire or be discarded, she's thrust into a punishing training pact with Rowan Whitethorn—a partnership born of resentment, sharpened by pride, and, yes, sealed with a well-aimed punch. In Rifthold, Chaol hunts leverage on Aedion Ashryver as Dorian drifts toward quiet refuge with Sorscha. In the mountains, Manon Blackbeak and the Thirteen stalk toward wyverns and the skies that might remake their power. As Celaena's fire stirs, so does the darkness she's tried to bury—testing the line between discipline and self-destruction. This week's guiding question:What role does restraint play in Heir of Fire—both in Celaena's suppressed power and in SJM's narrative pacing—and how does that tension drive reader anticipation? How to participate: Send your theories and spicy takes for Thursday's Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks—spoilers welcome there. Use our site form or DM us on Instagram. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Send theories and chapter-bound observations for Thursday's Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks—spoilers welcome there. Use our site form or DM us on Instagram. Content guidance (SPILT): Spoilers: Ch. 8–13 only today (+ prior books). Later-book spoilers saved for Thursday. Perspective & Interpretation: Our readings, not the author's intent—bring yours. Language: Explicit. Headphones recommended. Themes: May include sex, violence, abuse, depression, self-harm, death. Heir of Fire analysis, Heir of Fire Ch. 8–13, Sarah J. Maas podcast, Throne of Glass podcast, Aelin Galathynius analysis, Rowan Whitethorn training, Queen Maeve analysis, Manon Blackbeak wyvern, Aedion Ashryver, Dorian and Sorscha, Feminist literary analysis, Marxist literary analysis, romantasy podcast, imagery and symbolism, Mistward, Doranelle, wyverns. Aelin/Celaena • Rowan Whitethorn • Queen Maeve • Chaol Westfall • Dorian Havilliard • Sorscha • Aedion Ashryver • Manon Blackbeak • The Thirteen • Wyverns • Mistward • Doranelle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Studio North Podcast
Jac Valiquette on Saying Yes to Opportunities, Leading with Gratitude, and Finding Confidence in Dance

The Studio North Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 59:01


Episode 18: In this episode, we sit down with powerhouse dancer and choreographer Jac Valiquette to talk about her journey from her first dance class to becoming an inspiring leader in the industry. Jac opens up about teaching, growth, humility, and what it means to build confidence while staying true to yourself.(This episode was recorded on November 21, 2024)0:00 - Intro01:06 - Welcome Jac Valiquette02:18 - Jac's introduction to dance10:20 - Opportunities now vs then13:32 - Jac's teaching journey17:26 - Scott's advice: Take any opportunity you get22:58 - Gratitude 24:38 - Jac's advice: New to teaching 28:31 - The perfect dance: Humility and confidence31:04 - Views don't equal value34:06 - Promotion tools37:02 - The evolution of Kode Red47:04 - Women in dance: Growing and inspiring51:40 - What's next for Jac?54:32 - What to expect in a class with Jac?57:14 - Where to find Jac onlineFOLLOW JACInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacvaliquette/Kode Red Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodered_to/LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEYouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5⁠⁠Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812⁠⁠FOLLOWInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.thestudionorth.com/⁠⁠HOSTED BYCarmen Forsyth ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/carmen4syth/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Carmen4syth⁠⁠Scott Forsyth ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/scott4syth/⁠⁠  ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ScottForsyth⁠⁠ABOUT USJoin Scott & Carmen Forsyth every week as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America's most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers.STUDIO NORTH TVLearn from Canada's best dancers from your own home⁠⁠https://www.thestudionorth.tv/⁠⁠STUDIO NORTHVancouver⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp/⁠⁠Toronto⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

A Cup of Gratitude
Season 10 - Episode 19 - Finding Gratitude in Seasons of Change

A Cup of Gratitude

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 65:49


This week, I speak with Jac Filer, a lifelong resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who presently lives with his family and dog. Since 2020, he has been enjoying a second career as a writer. Jac's books include the Advent devotional Preparing for Jesus, the Biblical novel Coin and Dagger, and his new memoir, The Widower and the Washer. We look at his childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in his life. You won't want to miss this encouraging episode!Links:Website: https://jacfiler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacfilerauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacfilerauthor/Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/26377965.Jac_Filer*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Bubbles Mushrooms Podcast
Ep193: PeeJay or BeeJay

Bubbles Mushrooms Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 67:03


Welcome back to Bubbles' Mushrooms - a podcast for the ages. This week's guest host is Marty from Back to the Future! We start off talking about some old racist songs and talk about Marty's recent trip to Japan. We have a slide show, hear about meeting different kinds of people at the Disneyworld Nintendo Store, Katie almost spits out her coffee, we all spank our monkeys and everyone gets presents from Tokyo! We also read some viewer mail from Renee about Steven Seagull, Edward presents his Weekly Update Corner featuring Sinead O'Connor, Jac has a What's Happening in Greenville corner and we all have a Yoshi bath bomb by our nads. This week's game in a super fun one and we all love it! It's one of Edward's quality educational games for learning... about Anime stuff!! See if you can remember what Ghost in the Shell and Akira are about. Can you guess along with us about talking cats and weird pillows with cartoon chicks on them? Wanna hear about tentacle porn? Tune in today to listen to all of this crap! Follow the show on all the socials @bubbmush and email us at bubbmush@gmail.com - Tell your friends that you like Bubbles' Mushrooms!

Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral
The Future Belongs to Emotionally Intelligent Humans

Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 24:31


Emotional intelligence used to be call soft skills, however the future just made EI the power skills.As AI gets smarter, the leaders who can sense emotion, read the room, and stay regulated under pressure will be the ones still standing. Tech will expose emotional blind spots faster than you can say “feedback” the question is, will we use it to connect and influence… or to manipulate?In this episode, Jac & Ral dive into the future of EQ: boundaried empathy (caring without carrying everything), emotionally intelligent organisations (not just leaders), and why EQ + adaptability is the new leadership currency.If you think emotional intelligence is fluffy, you're already behind. It's time to learn more or get automated out of relevance.---------------------------------------------------------Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

The Climbing Doctor Podcast
Youth Climbing Fitness Testing - Jac Brown

The Climbing Doctor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 42:35


In this conversation, Jared VAgy and Jack Brown discuss the necessity of developing a climbing-specific fitness battery for youth climbers. They explore the metabolic and biomechanical demands of climbing, the importance of assessing injury resilience, and the components of a comprehensive fitness assessment. The discussion includes a detailed breakdown of a two-day testing schedule, focusing on strength, power, and climbing-specific movements, while emphasizing the importance of strength training in preventing injuries and enhancing performance. Jac Brown's Bio Jac Brown is a physical therapist and avid climber, blending a passion for movement with a commitment to helping others stay active. After earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Jac moved to New England, where she began working with youth climbers and supporting local youth climbing teams as a clinical resource. When not on the wall, Jac can be found juggling or geocaching around her neighborhood. Reach out at jac.brwndpt@gmail.com or via Instagram @dr.jac_dpt if you'd like to chat about injury prevention, rehab, or strength training for climbing Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Climbing-Specific Fitness   03:08 The Need for a Fitness Battery in Youth Climbing   06:00 Understanding Energy Demands in Climbing   08:58 Assessing Biomechanical and Injury Risks   12:00 Components of a Climbing Fitness Assessment   15:12 Importance of Strength Training for Resilience   18:12 Designing a Standardized Testing Protocol   21:04 Day One: Flexibility and Strength Testing   23:52 Day Two: Climbing-Specific Movement Assessment   26:57 Final Thoughts and Future Directions Links and Resources for This Episode:

OneRule
The Force of Conversation 2

OneRule

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 58:46


On this forceful episode, Kenny hosts us as we talk Star Wars. He's joined by Julian, Daniel, Scott, Jac, Bobby, Tim, Alvin, Sabryna, Yenn, Alyssa, and Caleb. This marks the largest cast on any OneRule episode yet.

Book Talk for BookTok
Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks: Heir of Fire Ch. 1–7 (Spoiler Discussion + Listener Theories)

Book Talk for BookTok

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 33:44


Welcome to Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks, the Thursday companion to our Heir of Fire analysis! This week, we dive into listener thoughts, spoiler theories, and deep-cut foreshadowing across the Throne of Glass series. In this spoiler-friendly episode, Jac and Amy read your submissions and explore the hidden threads in Heir of Fire chapters 1–7. From Celaena's descent into despair in Wendlyn to Manon's bloody debut, we uncover early clues pointing toward Aelin's transformation, Rowan's purpose, and the shifting power dynamics across Terrasen and Rifthold. We revisit key moments that seemed small on first read—the mist, the ring, the sword of Orynth, the word “coward”—and ask what they really foreshadow about the fates of Celaena, Dorian, Chaol, and Manon. Through the Feminist and Marxist lenses, we analyze how grief, class, and power converge in these opening chapters, setting the stage for one of Sarah J. Maas's most pivotal character metamorphoses. What we discuss: Listener insights and predictions from Instagram and booktalkforbooktok.com Hidden symbols and early foreshadowing that pay off later in Heir of Fire and beyond Theories on Maeve's manipulation, Rowan's role, and Celaena's “monster” identity How Dorian's magic and Aedion's loyalty mirror Marxist ideas of rebellion and labor Manon's introduction as the Feminist subversion of power and violence Spoilers: Full spoilers for Heir of Fire (all chapters), Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and light discussion of future books in the Throne of Glass series. AND all SJM works. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Sponsor: HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/BOOKTALK10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok SEO keyword bank (already woven above; keep here if helpful): Heir of Fire analysis, Sarah J. Maas podcast, Throne of Glass podcast, Aelin Galathynius, Rowan Whitethorn, Chaol Westfall, Dorian Havilliard, Manon Blackbeak, Aedion Ashryver, Wendlyn, Rifthold, Ironteeth witches, feminist literary analysis, Marxist literary analysis, romantasy podcast, BookTok book analysis, imagery and symbolism, character arcs. SEO Keywords: Heir of Fire spoilers, Heir of Fire theories, Throne of Glass podcast, Sarah J. Maas podcast, BookTok books, Aelin Galathynius analysis, Rowan Whitethorn theories, Manon Blackbeak analysis, Dorian Havilliard magic, Marxist literary analysis, feminist literary analysis, romantasy podcast, Heir of Fire foreshadowing, Throne of Glass deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Degree
Episode 375: Sarah & Kayla Anderson

The First Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 50:08


On August 5, 2022, the peacefulness of a close-knit neighborhood is shattered in Butler Township, Ohio. A 39-year-old man goes on an armed rampage, killing a 41-year-old woman and her 15-year-old daughter before shooting dead an older couple. The most terrifying part of the senseless quadruple murder is that the victims were all shot somewhere they should have felt safe - in their own homes. The killer is not only swiftly apprehended, but confesses to the crimes. Everyone hopes for a speedy trial given the overwhelming evidence against him. Perhaps he'll even plead guilty. But it's not to be. In episode 375, Jac and Alexis detail the heartbreaking murders of Sarah and Kayla Anderson, and Clyde and Sally Knox, in a case that demands an answer to the deeply troubling question: how does society deal with someone so self-serving that they persist in hiding behind the system in refusing to face the consequences of their actions? Visit: https://www.sarahandkayla.org/

Book Talk for BookTok
Natasha Siegel on "As Many Souls as Stars": Sapphic Romantasy, Faustian Bargains, and the Meaning of Humanity

Book Talk for BookTok

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 45:32


In this week's episode of Book Talk for BookTok, Jac and Amy sit down with Natasha Siegel, author of As Many Souls as Stars, a hauntingly beautiful sapphic romantasy inspired by the Faustus legend. Together, they explore how Natasha's background in historical fiction, romance, and Jewish-Danish heritage shaped her richly imagined world of love, loss, and the meaning of the soul. Through the lenses of literary analysis and character psychology, we unpack: How Natasha's research for Solomon's Crown and The Faithless informed her fantasy world-building The subversion of the Faustian Bargain trope and why Cybil's resistance makes the story unforgettable Why sapphic romance was essential—not optional—for the emotional truth of Miriam and Cybil's journey The book's exploration of humanity, identity, and transformation Which side characters Natasha wishes she could have written more of (and what might come next) If you love sapphic fantasy, queer romance, and emotionally charged romantasy with literary depth, this conversation is for you. As Many Souls as Stars combines feminine power, moral complexity, and lush romantic tension, making it a must-read for fans of T. Kingfisher, Samantha Shannon, and Alix E. Harrow. About the Guest: Natasha Siegel is a London-based author of historical fiction, fantasy, and romance. Her debut, Solomon's Crown, was a New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice. Her latest, As Many Souls as Stars, reimagines the Faustus myth through a sapphic lens, blending moral temptation with tender humanity. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Sponsor: HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/BOOKTALK10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok SEO keyword bank (already woven above; keep here if helpful): Heir of Fire analysis, Sarah J. Maas podcast, Throne of Glass podcast, Aelin Galathynius, Rowan Whitethorn, Chaol Westfall, Dorian Havilliard, Manon Blackbeak, Aedion Ashryver, Wendlyn, Rifthold, Ironteeth witches, feminist literary analysis, Marxist literary analysis, romantasy podcast, BookTok book analysis, imagery and symbolism, character arcs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KE Report
AbraSilver Resource – Next Batch Of Gold Assays Returned From Phase 5 Drilling At Oculto East, Expanding Mineralization At The Diablillos Project

The KE Report

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 24:09


John Miniotis, President and CEO of AbraSilver Resource Corp (TSX: ABRA) (OTCQX: ABBRF), joins us to review the next batch of gold and silver drill assays announced October 28th, from the ongoing Phase V exploration program; which has been mostly focused on the Oculto East and JAC zones at their wholly-owned Diablillos property in Salta Province, Argentina.      We review how these results continue to expand oxide-hosted gold mineralization to the east of the Oculto deposit, extending the high-grade gold zone and highlighting the continued strong exploration upside potential across the Diablillos system.   At Oculto East, numerous broad zones of gold and silver mineralization were intercepted, including: DDH 25-073: 10.0 metres ("m") grading 59 g/t silver (from 117 m downhole) & 20.0 m grading 0.66 g/t gold (223 m downhole) DDH 25-074: 31.0 m grading 0.59 g/t gold (from 255 m) DDH 25-075A: 73.0 m grading 0.55 g/t gold (from 277 m), including 13.5 m at 0.83 g/t gold & 16.5 m grading 0.75 g/t gold DDH 25-076: 12 m grading 62 g/t silver (from 128 m downhole) & a very broad, well-mineralized intercept of 180.0 m grading 0.65 g/t gold (from 170 m), including 15.0 m at 1.36 g/t gold DDH 25-077: A high-grade interval of 13.81 g/t gold over 8.5 m from 317 m, and a separate interval of 44.0 m at 0.65 g/t gold from 368 m   The exploration team now believes these higher-grade gold intercepts are just the top of a porphyry deposit at depth, and John highlights that some deeper holes will be testing this in the future, as well as the deeper hole targeting a different porphyry target at Cerro Viejo.   Additionally, we circle back to the Sombra target identified in the Phase IV drill program last year, and how it is possible that there is a parallel trend that could extend from Sombra up to Oculto East, and that more drilling will focus on that thesis in the future.   John takes us through the busy year the company has in front of them due to a series of upcoming catalysts all the way though the end of 2026. There are still thousands of meters of ongoing drilling, testing new areas and stepping out from known mineralization. The Company is doing all the derisking work all building towards their ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study due out in early 2026, which in tandem with permits expected to be received, will be the triggers for a construction decision next year.   Wrapping up John reiterates why the limited RIGI laws are so economically advantageous to the Company, relaxing currency controls, reducing export duties to 0% over a couple years, and reducing taxation over a 30 year period.    We also review the positive business and permitting tailwinds in place in Argentina as a jurisdiction for mining, which were just strengthened in recent elections last week.     If you have any follow up questions for John regarding at AbraSilver, then please email them into us at Fleck@kereport.com  at  Shad@kereport.com .     In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of AbraSilver Resource Corp at the time of this recording and may choose to buy or sell more shares at any time.   Click here to visit the AbraSilver website and read over the most recent news releases.   For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.    

Skønlitteratur på P1
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Skønlitteratur på P1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 57:03


Forfatter, oversætter og journalist Bo Green Jensen (f. 1955) er alvorligt syg af kræft. Derfor prøver han at afslutte sine sidste projekter - og få styr på sin enorme samling af bøger, plader og film. Vært Nanna Mogensen er taget på hjemmebesøg hos forfatteren i Snekkersten for at tale med ham om begyndelser, slutninger og tiden lige nu. Undervejs kommer de ind på værker som 'Fluernes Herre', 'Dansen gennem sommeren' og 'Requiem og Messe', og de runder Bo Green Jensens venskaber med Michael Strunge, F. P. Jac og Dan Turèll. David Bowie lægger det musikalske grundspor i udsendelsen. Redaktør: Hanne Barslund

LadyGang
When We Were (Still) Young

LadyGang

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 58:14


Jac and Keltie have officially lived out every Hot Topic teen's fantasy, they went to the When We Were Young festival and saw their entire emo adolescence come alive on stage. From eyeliner nostalgia to screaming along with their old crushes in studded belts, it's pure scene-kid serotonin. But of course, it wouldn't be a LadyGang episode without Keltie managing to humiliate herself both on the internet and in person (yes, there's photographic evidence). Meanwhile,a brand-new LadyGang baby is on the way!We have SPOOKY deals for YOU!!Hers: Are you dealing with perimenopause? Visit ForHers.com/lady for a personalized treatment plan!Origins: Discover the butter way to cleanse with Origins Youthtopia™ Apple Butter Cleansing Balm! Available now at Origins.com and ULTA!Macys: Check out Macy's Friends and Family Sale from 10/27 thru 11/3! Shop at Macys.com or in-store!Peloton: Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at OnePeloton.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Talk for BookTok
Heir of Fire Ch. 1–7 — Aelin/Celaena, Rowan, Chaol, Dorian, Manon (Analysis

Book Talk for BookTok

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 106:35


A chapter-bound, spoiler-controlled deep dive into Heir of Fire (Ch. 1–7): grief, avoidance, broken bonds, and a first look at Rowan, Aedion, Sorscha, and Manon through Feminist and Marxist lenses. Book Talk for BookTok with Jac & Amy treats your favorite BookTok novels—romance and romantasy—like literature. We bring real tools of analysis (themes, imagery, symbolism, character arcs) through two lenses: Feminist (gender roles, power, agency, archetypes) and Marxist (class, labor, material conditions, institutions). Same rigor as a lit class, more jokes, less homework. Season format & spoiler policy: Two episodes weekly: Tuesday = Analysis • Thursday = Listener Thoughts on Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks. Spoilers: Today covers Heir of Fire Ch. 1–7 with context from Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight. Anything beyond these (or other SJM works) is saved for Thursday. Anything involving other book in the series or other SJM works will be saved for Thursday's episode. Episode summary: Celaena Sardothien spirals in Wendlyn—narrow POV, heat, hunger, and wine—dodging the King's order to assassinate Galan Ashryver until a tattooed warrior (Rowan Whitethorn) drags her toward Maeve. In Rifthold, the Dorian–Chaol bond fractures under secrets as Aedion Ashryver arrives, all teeth and swagger, while Dorian finds uneasy shelter with healer Sorscha. Elsewhere, Manon Blackbeak prowls into view, a predator whose iron smile reframes the series' power food chain. Themes of depression, avoidance, and broken bonds surface immediately, setting up destiny vs. agency for Aelin Galathynius. Focus characters/threads: Aelin/Celaena • Rowan Whitethorn • Chaol Westfall • Dorian Havilliard • Manon Blackbeak • Aedion Ashryver • Sorscha • Galan Ashryver • Queen Maeve This week's guiding questions: Series arc: Do we believe Celaena's metamorphosis into Aelin Galathynius? Chapter focus: Does the opening of Heir of Fire feel adequately set up by Crown of Midnight's ending and the current status of every relationship? How to participate: Send your theories and spicy takes for Thursday's Breadcrumbs & Broomsticks—spoilers welcome there. Use our site form or DM us on Instagram. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Sponsor: HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/BOOKTALK10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok SEO keyword bank (already woven above; keep here if helpful): Heir of Fire analysis, Sarah J. Maas podcast, Throne of Glass podcast, Aelin Galathynius, Rowan Whitethorn, Chaol Westfall, Dorian Havilliard, Manon Blackbeak, Aedion Ashryver, Wendlyn, Rifthold, Ironteeth witches, feminist literary analysis, Marxist literary analysis, romantasy podcast, BookTok book analysis, imagery and symbolism, character arcs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bubbles Mushrooms Podcast
Ep192: School Lunch Huzz

Bubbles Mushrooms Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 59:32


Welcome back to the Bubbles' Mushrooms Podcast, the number one podcast west of the Mississip'. This week, Luke is enjoying some crunchy goodness, Katie got to hang out with someone's weird yard creatures AND got Final Destinationed, we do some Goonies impressions and talk about some kid who eats lunch. We also learn some new GenZ slang terms, look at some merch on the internet and Luke and Jac share a story about a surprise parcel they received. This week's supergame is presented by Jac! We are gonna review and rate original songs vs cover songs. We traverse the genres from disco to alternative rock and chamber music and... all of the genres! We love cover tunes and originals here on Bubbles' Mushrooms. Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @bubbmush and email us at bubbmush@gmail.com - Thanks for checking out the show!

Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral
What's Your Leadership Style?

Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 29:58


Have you ever been asked what your leadership style is? And were you clear, confident and articulate in your response? Most of us either don't know it, or if we do, don't communicate it well.In this episode, Jac and Ral discuss the 10 traditional leader styles – what we think is relevant for today and what we think isn't. Ral even comes up with a new style (watch this one take off!) and Jac shares 3 new leader archetypes for those leaders who need to be future focused… which is all of us!Enjoy.---------------------------------------------------------Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

The First Degree
Episode 374: Meghan Kiefer

The First Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 46:43


In October 2021, a 27-year-old woman is rebuilding her life on Long Island after leaving an abusive relationship. She has a new job, a safe place to stay, and plans for the future. But when her ex-boyfriend shows up and refuses to leave, her attempt to start over ends in tragedy. In episode 374, Jac and Alexis examine the murder of Meghan Kiefer, and how her mother Bevin has dedicated her life to advocating for domestic violence survivors across the country.

LadyGang
A DM from Jennifer Lopez

LadyGang

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 47:15


Why the hell are we buying so many special-event dresses?!

Bubbles Mushrooms Podcast
Ep191: Trader Joe Apple Chips

Bubbles Mushrooms Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 56:02


Hey gang - looks like we're back again for another exciting episode of Bubbles' Mushrooms. Chad joins us for a very special day and you won't believe your ears this week as we finally get to hear Chuck E. Cheese for my birfday because it's Luke's birfday again! Luke opens his gifts and clips some coupons while everyone else sings to him. Edward explains what he meant last week when he was talking about some Kelsey Grammer movie, Katie and Leonard were on the news again, we discuss some older women from the local news, we talk about Tylenol and Tesler, a deer bites us in the neck and read a viewer email from Renee about porn. This week's game time is all about Luke. Since it's Luke's special day, Jac made a fun time game about learning all about the crap that Luke likes. Can you guess where Luke likes to vacation? What did Luke's asshole friends call him when he was a kid? Find out this week only on Bubbles' Mushrooms! Follow us on all the socials @bubbmush and email the show at bubbmush@gmail.com

OneRule
The Force of Conversation

OneRule

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 63:01


On this forceful episode, Kenny hosts us as we talk Star Wars. He's joined by Julian, Daniel, Scott, Jac, Bobby, Tim, Alvin, Sabryna, Yenn, Alyssa, and Caleb. This marks the largest cast yet on any OneRule episode.

The First Degree
Episode 373: Joseph "Joby" Palczynski

The First Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 45:11


On March 7, 2000, a terrifying crime spree unfolds in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland. A 31-year-old man goes on a rampage, killing four people before holding a family of three hostage in a standoff lasting almost four days. Almost two weeks after the fuse was lit, the ordeal finally comes to an end. But it's not without controversy and not before another life is lost in the process. In the aftermath, fingers are pointed and unanswered questions hang in the air as people wonder if the tragedy was entirely foreseeable, if not preventable. In episode 373, Jac and Alexis detail the disturbing case of Joseph Chester Palczynski, who held a community in the grip of terror, leaving a path of devastation and destruction in his wake that continues to impact scores of lives today, raising questions about the effectiveness of the systems meant to protect the lives of the innocent, and what happens when these fail.

20th Century Geek
Episode 233 Bride of Chucky 1998

20th Century Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 105:24


Sorry Chucky Jac is back! Jac joins Scott to discuss the first franchise reboot with Bride of Chucky.If you like what we do please check out more exclusive content on our Patreon www.patreon.com/20cgmedia

LadyGang
The Life of a LadyGang

LadyGang

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 49:27


This week, we're catching you up on everything happening in LadyLand. From The Maine's epic performance opening for the Jonas Brothers (yes, we screamed) to our latest round of airport blunders that prove we are, in fact, still not “carry-on only” girls. ✈️Keltie debuts her new Taylor Swift merch haul and gives a dramatic track-by-track review of The Life of A Showgirl, while Jac and Becca try to stage an intervention. Plus, we're spilling the untold secrets from the LadyWorld rainstorm—who melted down, who thrived, and what really happened backstage when the skies opened up. ☔

Book Talk for BookTok
Love, Laughter, and Second Chances: In Bloom Bookery Author Panel with Mazey Eddings, Zen Cho, and Amanda Sellet

Book Talk for BookTok

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 55:23


Description: Thank you to In Bloom Bookery of Temecula, California for inviting Book Talk for BookTok to moderate this special author event celebrating love, laughter, and second chances in romance fiction. In this lively conversation, hosts Jac and Amy sit down with three acclaimed authors, Mazey Eddings (Well, Actually), Zen Cho (Behind Frenemy Lines), and Amanda Sellet (The Odds of Getting Even), to explore the craft of modern romantic comedies and the universal appeal of second-chance love stories. We discuss how these writers blend humor with heartfelt vulnerability, craft imperfect yet deeply relatable characters, and navigate the balance between romantic escapism and emotional realism. From favorite romance tropes and dream casting to the funniest real-life meet-cutes, this event dives into the heart of what makes contemporary rom-coms resonate with today's readers. Whether you're a fan of cozy rom-coms, smart second-chance romances, or diverse love stories with cultural depth, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and plenty of laughs. Featuring: Mazey Eddings, bestselling author and mental-health advocate Zen Cho, award-winning fantasy and romance author Amanda Sellet, author of witty and heartfelt romantic comedies This episode is a must-listen for fans of romance author interviews and romcom authors. Featuring Mazey Eddings discussing Well, Actually, Zen Cho on Behind Frenemy Lines, and Amanda Sellet on The Odds of Getting Even, this lively conversation dives into the craft of romantic comedy books and the enduring appeal of second-chance romance. Hosted by Book Talk for BookTok, this contemporary romance podcast captures the warmth and wit of the genre while celebrating the creative voices shaping it today. Recorded live at the In Bloom Bookery event in Temecula, this author panel brings together laughter, insight, and love stories that remind us why we keep coming back for more. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Degree
Episode 372: The Hillside Stranglers, Part 2

The First Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 52:21


The call from Washington changed everything. When Los Angeles detectives learned Kenneth Bianchi had been arrested for a double murder hundreds of miles away, the truth about the Hillside Strangler finally began to surface. But uncovering the killers was only the beginning. In episode 372, Jac and Lex take you inside the longest murder trial in American history.  A case marked by manipulations, bizarre side shows, and near-collapse,  as Bianchi turned on his cousin Angelo Buono, and prosecutors fought to hold the case together. This is the story of how the Hillside Strangler murders ended in conviction, and how Los Angeles was forever changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The First Degree
Episode 371: The Hillside Strangers, Part 1

The First Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 43:33


In late 1977, Los Angeles was terrorized by a string of brutal murders that the press dubbed the work of the “Hillside Strangler.” Victims were found in public places, bound and strangled, their bodies eerily posed. A witness spotted two men with one of the victims, sparking theories that the crimes were a coordinated effort. In episode 371, Jac and Lex delve into the story of the Hillside Stranglers, a case that stumped law enforcement until a phone call from Washington broke the investigation wide open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The First Degree
Episode 370: Brown's Chicken Massacre, Part 2

The First Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 55:47


For nearly ten years, investigators had no clue who killed seven people in the Palatine Brown's Chicken on January 8th of 1993. They followed more than 4,800 leads and arrested several potential suspects, but nothing came of these efforts. The murders of Brown's Chicken employees 16-year-old Michael Castro, 17-year-old Rico Solis, 31-year-old Tom Mennes, 32-year-old Marcus Nellsen, and 47-year-old Lupe Maldonado and owners 49-year-old Lynn Ehlenfeldt and 50-year-old Dick Ehlenfeldt were a tragic mystery. The case remained cold until April of 2002, when Anne Lockette spoke to the authorities. At the time of the crime, her boyfriend, 20-year-old Jim Degorski, and his friend, 18-year-old Juan Luna, robbed the Brown's Chicken, stole $1,800, and told her every detail—but not before threatening Anne's own life. In episode 370, Jac and Alexis dive into how a confounding case was solved with Anne's key testimony and  DNA technology advancments that allowed better testing of saliva samples gathered from a half-eaten chicken bone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The First Degree
DEEP DIVE: DEEP IN OUR EELINGS

The First Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 45:35


Move over octopuses, eels are the REAL alien in town. Jac accidentally fell into the Bermuda Triangle and she's sharing all of her eel facts with the class (spoiler alert….we don't know ANYTHING about them???). Plus Dancing with the Sharks and a quick Blake vs Justin update!

The First Degree
Episode 369: Brown's Chicken Massacre, Part 1

The First Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 56:12


Shortly after 9 p.m. on January 8th of 1993, seven people begin the closing routine for the Brown's Chicken & Pasta restaurant located in Palatine, Illinois. Of the seven people, five are employees: 16-year-old Michael Castro, 17-year-old Rico Solis, 31-year-old Tom Mennes, 32-year-old Marcus Nellsen, and 47-year-old Lupe Maldonado. The other two individuals are the owners: 49-year-old Lynn Ehlenfeldt and her 50-year-old husband, Dick Ehlenfeldt. When two men approach the Brown's Chicken's locked doors after closing, no one is alarmed. Instead, the men are welcomed into the Brown's Chicken. One man orders food, eats a few bites, and discards the rest. Then, that same man pulls out a knife, and his companion reveals a .38 snub-nosed revolver. The men proceed to murder all seven Brown's Chicken workers. For nearly 10 years, investigators searched high and low for these killers. But it wasn't until Anne Lockette spoke up about her violent ex-boyfriend that 20-year-old Jim Degorski, and his friend, 18-year-old Juan Luna, were put away for their crimes. In episode 369, Jac and Alexis work with author and lawyer Patrick Wohl to explain how this needless massacre changed the Palatine community forever and nearly ended the Brown's Chicken franchise. This is part one of a two-part series.

LadyGang
Colons, Crafts and Chaos

LadyGang

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 59:18


On this week's episode of LadyGang, Jac overshares (in the most horrifyingly hilarious way) about her recent colonoscopy experience and why she may never eat Jell-O the same again. Meanwhile, Becca takes little Ford on his first big adventure to the craft store—and lives to tell the tale of glitter explosions, aisle tantrums, and the true cost of googly eyes. And in breaking news, Keltie has… a new friend! But will the gang approve, or is this relationship destined for the group chat roast?We have deals for YOU!!Willie's: Try Willie Nelson's THC Infused Social Tonic! Order at DrinkWillies.com and use code LG for 20% off of your first order! PLUS free shipping on orders over $95!Nutrafol: Got thinning hair? Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at to Nutrafol.com and use code LGPODOllie: Your pet needs good food! Visit Ollie.com/ladygang for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThemBoll & Branch: Need fresh sheets? Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set at BollAndBranch.com/ladygangLadyGang is sponsored by BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/ladygangMacys: Get 50 to 75% off at Macy's Suit Sale from September 4th to the 23rd! Shop at Macys.com OR in store!Apretude: Prevent HIV! Talk to your doctor and learn more at Apretude.com or call 1-888-240-0340See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.