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Hosted by Lauren Roberts, today's podcast welcomes Sally Holland, partner at PPS Chartered Accountancy as she discusses all things accountancy and PR.Sally joins Lauren to share with PR Not BS listeners the ins and outs of running an accountancy firm in their town of Swindon, Wiltshire. Plus, she dispels the myths and fables around what people think accountants to and shares the reality.“People often think it's this grey-haired old man telling them what to do with their business. It's not that!” says Sally.Lauren kicks off her chat with Sally by diving into her journey to becoming a partner at PPS and what it means to have worked for an organisation for 25 years.Sally shares with Lauren how her business has changed in the last 25 years and how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the accountancy firm. She discusses the integration of hybrid working and their unique business-focused mindset. She also discusses how working with owner-managed businesses means creating important and personable connections with clients.“Often owner-managed businesses work alone,” she says. “[By visiting businesses] it gives them someone to bounce ideas off of.”Community is at the heart of everything PPS does, Sally discusses how supporting local charities is essential to their ethos and shares the ins and outs of their tri-annual ‘PPS Charity Breakfasts' which highlights networking, speakers and a local charity which deserves a spotlight.When it comes to networking, Sally is a professional! Being the president of the BNI White Horse, she has been facilitating networking and business connections in her local area for years. Sally speaks candidly about the nerve-wrecking experience of starting networking and her journey to becoming president of a networking event.As many business owners know, particularly women, the work-life balance between family and work can be challenging. Lauren and Sally speak about motherhood and how Sally approaches this and how she balances work, parenthood, and her own wellbeing.Sally talks about her involvement in the world of PR, and how she honestly doesn't know much about it. She shares how through PR professional support, she's been able to take steps she wouldn't have known to take and are hopefully taking leaps in the right direction to sharing PPS with more people. Sally discusses what the future holds for her and PPS Chartered Accountancy and reaching more clients across the South West and the UK. She also shares that their next charity breakfast is coming up this June 2026.As Sally dispels the rumours around accountancy, listeners can expect to hear the reality of being an accountant, not the BS!Tune in now to hear all the details.To contact Sally at PPS Chartered Accountants, visit their website: https://www.ppsacc.co.uk/To get in touch with Fiona and the Scott Media team, visit www.scottmedia.ukJoin our free Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prtribe 

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.She wrote her debut novel at 18, self-published it, went viral on TikTok — and now she's a Simon & Schuster author with a dramatized audiobook. Lauren Roberts is living proof that passion plus scrappiness can take you very, very far.In this episode, Lauren breaks down the wild origin story behind Powerless — from pitching the idea live on TikTok to Googling her way through ISBN numbers and copyright filings. We talk about what makes the Powerless trilogy so addictive (enemies to lovers! forbidden romance! high-stakes trials!), the incredible new dramatized audiobook of Powerless, and the literary fiction authors who are quietly shaping Lauren's writing voice.Whether you're a romantasy superfan or just looking for your next unputdownable series, this one's for you.

Hosted by Lauren Roberts, today's podcast welcomes Rachel Bedgood, founder of CBS, trusted screening experts who help organisations stay compliant and reduce risks through screening processes.Rachel joins Lauren to share with PR Not BS listeners the ins and outs of running a background screening business and shines a light on this, often presumed boring, industry.Lauren kicks off her chat with Rachel by asking her about the journey to become a business owner and the story behind how background screening came into her life.“It was luck more than judgement,” said Rachel. “My partner said at the time that it's a myth that working for someone else provides job security.”Rachel shares how her business came from her paying £50 a week for a little office in her village in the South Wales Valleys, to becoming a successful UK and international business in Mountain Ash.Listeners will get to hear from Rachel about the range of businesses she works with and how the appetite for background screening has expanded over the past two decades CBS has been operating. She guides Lauren through the details of how and why businesses across the UK are raving about CBS's services.Rachel shares how the background screening landscape has changed since she started and how her business has taken on challenges and changes with gusto. From the slower and paper-based systems of the 2000s to the faster and digital world of now. Rachel discusses the pivotal role of technology in her business.Rachel also delves into the emotional complexities her business encounters on a daily basis and how there is a lot of shame, hiding, and embarrassment around background screening checks. She speaks about her experience of working with people to reduce stigma and provide support when it comes to sensitive information.Rachel discusses the importance of her staff and how the impact her industry has on people's lives is never lost on her or her employees.“There are people behind our service who really care,” she said. “In our DBS department, there are people who know that the faster they process a document, a foster carer will be able to take a child into their home.”Rachel dives into what 2026 is going to look like for CBS and reflects on the employment expansions in the past year and the upcoming months, commenting: “Oh, we're very ambitious!”She also chats about her ethos of ‘giving back' and the charitable focus of her staff and herself by sharing the details of her charity events and the impact it has on her outlook as a business owner and the people in her local area.“Businesses that are doing well should be giving back!”As always with PR Not BS, Lauren asks the important question of why visibility is important to Rachel and CBS.“Our industry is so white collar and lots don't want to talk about it,” she said. “They err on the side of caution as if it's a subject that shouldn't be discussed in a promotional context.”“We want to talk about CBS. One, because we think we're brilliant and our customer service is brilliant and two because we love what we do and our teams are brilliant.”Tune in now to get all the details of Rachel's professional journey and see the reality of building a background checks company, not the BS!To contact Rachel Bedgood at CBS, visit: https://cbscreening.co.uk/To get in touch with Lauren and the Scott Media team, visit www.scottmedia.ukJoin our free Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prtribe 

May is abloom thanks to these books with flowers on the cover, our latest prompt from the Spring Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge.This prompt is more versatile than you might think, with plenty of options beyond gardening books. (Yes, there's even horror, as Michael shows!)Our PicksWolf Worm by T. Kingfisher paired with North Carolina Style Pulled PorkInciting Joy by Ross Gay paired with Lemon Balm and Mint TeaPowerless by Lauren Roberts paired with Lemon Tarts

In 2024, measles claimed an estimated 95,000 lives around the world – despite the fact that we have an effective, affordable vaccine. In Australia, at least 80 cases have been recorded this year. So is measles back?

This week we have a MASSIVE episode filled with lame powers, daddy issues, and a whole lotta YA yearning. This week we read Powerless by Lauren Roberts and despite it's best efforts, it's not The Hunger Games.Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 21 reading list:Rose in Chains by Julie SotoHeated Rivalry by Rachel ReidNinth House by Leigh BardugoPowerless by Lauren RobertsThe Secret of Secrets by Dan BwonRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltSometimes I Lie by Alice FeeneyQuicksilver by Callie HartBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.

Hosted by Lauren Roberts, today's podcast welcomes Ashlea Fisher, founder of iRecruit4.Recruitment business based in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, iRecruit4 supplies businesses with their recruitment needs all across the M4 corridor servicing Basingstoke, Andover, Swindon, all the way down to Bath and Bristol. Specialising in the blue collar industry and temp contracts, Ashlea dives listeners into the world of recruitment.Firstly, Ashlea shares her journey into the industry. From starting as a fledgling recruitment officer provided with no training to a thriving, successful and envied recruitment manager.Commenting on how recruitment is such a diverse industry, where you work with a variety of people and you get to work with all types of people in the business, from business owners all the way to the factory workers.Ashlea tells all about the trials of tribulations of working for other companies, sharing the people who've inspired her along the way. She also delves into the circumstances which led her to start up her own business. Going from strength to strength as she climbed the corporate ladder of recruitment, Ashlea found herself in a situation where she had to start her own business and has thrived ever since. Particularly crediting Megan, her ‘right arm', for supporting her from the very start. “It was a case of now or never,” said Ashlea. “[I said to her] I'm just going to jump into my own business.”Ashlea discusses her personal and professional growth whilst starting IRecruit4 and the heavy job of supporting people into employment. Divulging how the ethos of her business centres around putting people first as she highlights the importance of building relationships with businesses caveating that whilst iRecruit4's fees are higher; they provide loyalty and quality to clients.“A lot of these people are living paycheck to paycheck Lauren,” she says. “These are people's livelihoods.”Ashlea touches on her need to work within a community and how her active decision to engage with charities has been a priority from the start. She shares her goal to collaborate with her community, calling iRecruit4's charity work “We Share Because We Care” where a percentage of their invoice value goes to a charity of the client's choice. She stresses how this initiative is about working together to support those in need.In her conversation with Lauren, Ashlea expresses the role and importance of PR in her business. Sharing how she doesn't have the relationships in the local area and getting to know people and their community stories makes a massive difference, how going to networking events and sharing your stories and your business is essential, especially when you don't have the longevity in the area. People feel like they know you when you walk through the door.“One of the things we've learnt in recruitment is that ‘people buy from people' and it's important to let our personalities shine and you want to be trusted and working on your PR is great for that,” she said.Ashlea also plunges into the world of AI in recruitment and how it's impacting the sector along with iRecruit4's responses to try and put people first. Supporting clients through interview and CV skills.“You have to be very careful in our industry because our industry is very people focused and what you don't want is to lose that personal touch,” she said.To contact Ashlea Fisher, visit IRecruit4's website: www.irecruit4.co.uk or email her ashlea@irecruit4.co.uk To get in touch with Lauren and the Scott Media team, visit www.scottmedia.ukJoin our free Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prtribe

Hosted by Lauren Roberts, today's podcast welcomes Anita Jaynes, founder of The Business Exchange magazines which distributes its two editions, Swindon and Wiltshire and Bath and Somerset.Anita joins Lauren to catch up PR Not BS listeners on her business since her last appearance in 2021. Five years on Anita shares how her businesses have developed over half a decade and kicks off this episode by sharing about the expansion of her online magazine, networking events and the introduction of The Business Exchange Awards.Anita shares how the media landscape has changed in the last 5 years and how content marketing is king and stresses the importance of having your business move through the times to stay profitable and relevant. Anita exemplifies this with her introduction of The Business Exchange VIP membership and how the subscription changed the game for the magazine, enabling her to tell the stories which are integral to the business community. Anita discusses her growth and journey of starting The Business Exchange Show and Magazines and her focus of supporting SMEs in the region. She talks about what it takes to create two quarterly magazines and how she juggles the world of everyday life with this mammoth job.“I don't think people realise how labour intensive a media business is,” said Anita. “You're only as good as your last magazine.”2026 marks 13 years of ‘The Business Exchange: Swindon and Wiltshire' and 10 years of ‘The Business Exchange: Bath and Somerset'.Anita dives into her relationship with the charity sector in the South West and shares South West has a vast wealth of charities and has heard how businesses are struggling to connect with the sector in an affordable way. Therefore, she created free and cheap events to do just that. What started off as listening, became a thriving annual event which draws over 700 people to the region.She shares her tips for business leaders and how her successful media business lies with her attention to detail, by listening and looking after people and their stories, something Anita believes has somewhat been lost.“We're Bath, Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire's only dedicated business to business magazine and online outlet,” she said. “It's sad.”Her goal is to bring eyes to these counties and bring them together. To bring sustainable business and collaboration within the South West, particularly with the vastness of Wiltshire and its many small businesses. Anita discusses how the relationship with the media has changed through time and how the personal, not the artificial, wins out for businesses who want coverage.In their third year, The Business Exchange Awards for Bath, Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are launching on 13th April 2026. Ready for businesses across these regions to be in the running for this award which puts community and collaboration first. Tune in now to get all the details of Anita's professional media journey and see the reality of building a magazine company, not the BS!To contact Anita Jaynes at The Business Exchange:Email: anita@tbesw.co.ukTo get in touch with Lauren and the Scott Media team, visit www.scottmedia.ukJoin our free Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prtribe 

Send a textJoin Rachel Hill and Liz Wilson on Two Babes and a Book as we have some book Fearless, and the novellas Fearful and Powerful by Lauren Roberts.**We have a new content ratings system! It involves 3 tiers for each category (sex, violence, drugs and alcohol, language). It's similar to G/PG, Pg-13, and R ratings in movies. Check out our instagram page for the breakdown.Follow us on instagram @twobabesandabook. Make a comment there and tell us if you read this book. Make sure to leave us a review!  Thanks to those friends who have already shared the podcast!! It means the WORLD to us! As Holbrook Jackson said, "Never put off till tomorrow the book you can read today."Now go stick your nose in a book!Support the show

Trump spoke to the nation. What did he say? This is how the Islamists win, Australia-style.Jews playing Christmas Tunes.Lauren Roberts is seeking $50,000 in damages from IndianapolisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump spoke to the nation. What did he say? This is how the Islamists win, Australia-style.Jews playing Christmas Tunes.Lauren Roberts is seeking $50,000 in damages from Indianapolis Good Lord. How many more claims are people going to make against AG Rokita? Inability to find Ella Cook murder suspect demonstrates of how DEI fails $100,00 Shuffleboard Table. Trump brags about accomplishments on primetime address The Indiana Bears. Dan Bongino leaving the FBI. Silver prices through the roof, November CPI less than expected. Diversity is not our strength. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A state-mandated task force led by Mayor Joe Hogsett has recommended a major shakeup for Indianapolis schools. Lauren Roberts is seeking damages from the City of Indianapolis after she was forcibly removed from a City-County Council meeting earlier this year. Indiana University is expanding its emergency opioid response. After Indiana cut preschool scholarships, communities are looking for ways to fill the gap. Parkview Health and the University of Notre Dame are partnering together, with help from a development fund, to create an AI-enabled solution to improve health care in rural communities. An Indianapolis tutoring program to address K through third-grade literacy gaps at public schools says it has improved reading for over 750 at-risk students. If you shop for holiday décor this year, experts say to expect higher prices and less inventory. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A state-mandated task force led by Mayor Joe Hogsett has recommended a major shakeup for Indianapolis schools. Lauren Roberts is seeking damages from the City of Indianapolis after she was forcibly removed from a City-County Council meeting earlier this year. Indiana University is expanding its emergency opioid response. After Indiana cut preschool scholarships, communities are looking for ways to fill the gap. Parkview Health and the University of Notre Dame are partnering together, with help from a development fund, to create an AI-enabled solution to improve health care in rural communities. An Indianapolis tutoring program to address K through third-grade literacy gaps at public schools says it has improved reading for over 750 at-risk students. If you shop for holiday décor this year, experts say to expect higher prices and less inventory.

Though the Revolutionary War didn't officially end until September 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, a key turning point in the war for independence occurred six years earlier in a small corner of today's New York state. The Battle of Saratoga stretched out from September 19 until October 7, 1777, and marked the first time the British Empire had been forced to surrender. British General John Burgoyne had stretched his forces too thin in marching down from Canada with the intent of capturing Albany and wound up with huge losses in his army of nearly 7,000. His defeat at the hands of Major General Horatio Gates and General Benedict Arnold greatly raised American hopes to gain independence and convinced France to come to the colonials' aid. The story of how the British surrender came about is told at Saratoga National Historical Park near today's Stillwater, New York. To help us better understand the battles, we're joined today by Lauren Roberts, the historian at Saratoga County, New York, and Traveler Contributing Editor Kim O'Connell, who recently visited the historical park.

In this episode, we tune into the unfiltered voices of patients and caregivers navigating life with rare conditions.Through the power of social listening, we uncover the hidden struggles around mental health—stories often left unsaid in clinics but shared openly online. Joined by Lauren Roberts from Rareminds, we explore what these conversations reveal, why they matter, and how they can reshape support for rare disease communities.

Tim Flynn is the Principal Solicitor at Land Law Co and also owns and runs his family’s farm, ‘Strathallyn’, north of Mudgee. ‘Strathallyn’ is a 50/50 fine wool and cattle operation that is in the process of transitioning to a straight cattle trading operation. In this episode, Tim discusses the importance of succession planning, how his legal background helped him navigate his family's succession process fairly, and the lessons he has learned through these experiences. He also discusses the challenges of an off-farm business and a working farm, the role of agritourism, and the rise of renewable energy companies pitching "alternative income streams" to farmers, with the reminder to any farmers considering a renewables proposal to seek professional advice before signing anything. Local Land Services Senior Ag Advisor, Lauren Roberts, caught up with Tim at his office in Mudgee for this chat. Resources and links: Land Law Co website Young Farmer Business Program website Nominate a Mate: If you'd like to nominate a mate (or yourself) as a potential future guest on the podcast, you can do so here: Nominate a Mate for 'Seeds for Success'. Connect: Central West LLS website Central West LLS on Facebook Central West LLS on X Central West LLS on YouTube The views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Freeform reveals lineup for '31 Nights of Halloween'; New study on Wegovy and heart disease; Lauren Roberts talks new book, 'Fearful' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freeform reveals lineup for '31 Nights of Halloween'; New study on Wegovy and heart disease; Lauren Roberts talks new book, 'Fearful' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join New York Times bestselling author Lauren Roberts in her exclusive Melbourne appearance to celebrate Fearless, the highly anticipated third and final book in the Powerless series. Romance, fantasy and intrigue collide in this runaway BookTok success known for its fierce heroine, witty banter and deliciously fraught enemies-to-lovers plot. After the shocking cliff-hanger ending of Reckless, Fearless sees Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya where Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate – and the fate of those around her – forever. In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins? Joined by Amie Kaufman, Roberts discusses writing slow-burn romance, gripping plot twists and bringing her smash hit, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy to its thrilling conclusion. This event was recorded on Wednesday 25 June 2025 at Melbourne Town Hall. The official bookseller was Readings. Featured music is ‘Golden Hour’ by Sarah the Illstrumentalist.Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey everyone, and welcome back to My Sister's TBR! We're Stacey and Rebecca, and we're BACK from our little summer hiatus—tanned, caffeinated, and bookishly overachieving (well, we're trying at least). We hope your June was full of iced lattes, shady reading spots, and at least one swoony fictional man who ruined real-life dating forever.In this episode, we're wrapping up all the reads from June: the hits, the flops, the age gap cowboys, and one very controversial YA tearjerker. Plus, we're spilling some bookish tea with adaptation news and announcing our July featured read! Buckle up: it's a long one.Bookish News!* People We Meet on Vacation is getting a movie adaptation starring Tom Blythe and Emily Batterer (screaming!).* The Mindfck Series* by S.T. Abbey is getting a TV adaptation (!!!)* Tom Felton is BACK as Draco Malfoy in the Cursed Child Broadway production.* Elsie Silver's Rose Hill series and Lauren Roberts' Powerless are getting the screen treatment.* Aaaaand we're about to live in a golden age of Emily Henry adaptations. Bring it on.What We Read in JuneStacey's Stack (9 Books!)* The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins – 5 stars across the board. Reading this as a 30-something hits way harder than it did at 16. Still obsessed with Peeta. Still ready to fight President Snow in the street.* Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins – Another 5 stars. Haymitch's story broke our hearts and then broke them again. Best in the series? Possibly.* Death Row by Freida McFadden – 2 stars. Frida, babe, go to bed.* A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole – 3 stars. Religious trauma triggers, but beautifully written. Just... rough waters emotionally.* Better Luck Next Time by Cara Bastone – 3 stars. Time-traveling romance with emotional damage. Not her best, but still enjoyable.* Chasing the Wild by Elliot Rose – 3 stars. Age-gap cowboy romance. Spicy and dramatic, but the writing felt a bit green.* I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry – 2 stars. Too many POVs, too many timelines, too many headaches.* Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood – 4 stars. Age-gap summer fling in Sicily. Sweet, smart, and a little bit sizzling.Rebecca's Stack (5 Books)* Death Row by Freida McFadden – 2 stars. "What the hell did I just read?" —Rebecca* The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren – 5 stars. Email banter romance PERFECTION.* The Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez – 5 stars. Anonymous Valentine's Day notes. Grandma wisdom. Neti pot revenge.* Rosie and the Dreamboat by Sally Thorne – 5 stars. Float pod disaster turns firefighter flirtfest. We approve.* Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - we'll discuss this one soon ;)July Featured Read ✨ We're back on our Emily Henry bullsh*t. This month's pick is Great Big Beautiful Life – a summer-set contemporary romance featuring rival biographers, secret NDAs, and a whole lot of slow-burn energy. It's giving enemies-to-lovers at an island writing retreat. Let's gooooo. That's a wrap on June! Don't forget to leave us a comment on Spotify, follow us on Instagram, and read along with our July book club pick. We'll be back in two weeks with more chaotic updates and some July new release chatter.Toodles! Get full access to My Sister's TBR at www.mysisterstbr.com/subscribe

Team Kitt stays losing.Powerless, Reckless, and Fearless make up a young adult trilogy full of love triangles, enemies to lovers, and absolutely unintelligible plot twists. J and Andrew lose their minds as we try to tackle the last two parts of this trilogy, giving you a deep dive into both books and then an analysis of the books' and the series's strengths and weaknesses, in the hopes of saving aspiring writers with actionable, grounded advice.

Thousands gathered at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend, part of the "No Kings" protests that took place nationwide. A new partnership on Indianapolis's near north side is trying to make healthcare more accessible for formerly incarcerated people. A group responsible for shaping the future of public schools in Indianapolis will be holding meetings throughout the summer. Last Monday night the Indianapolis City-County Council meeting erupted into chaos as Lauren Roberts was forcibly removed from the chambers while attempting to speak about her experiences inside Mayor Hogsett's campaign – WFYI's Jill Sheridan sat down with Roberts to find out what she wanted to say.

Thousands gathered at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend, part of the "No Kings" protests that took place nationwide. A new partnership on Indianapolis's near north side is trying to make healthcare more accessible for formerly incarcerated people. A group responsible for shaping the future of public schools in Indianapolis will be holding meetings throughout the summer. Last Monday night the Indianapolis City-County Council meeting erupted into chaos as Lauren Roberts was forcibly removed from the chambers while attempting to speak about her experiences inside Mayor Hogsett's campaign – WFYI's Jill Sheridan sat down with Roberts to find out what she wanted to say. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Pacers win! Pacers voice Mark Boyle is a class act, Impending conflict with Iran? RIP Brian Wilson, Pacers win was full team effort, Beckwith Morales besties, David Hogg gets the boot. Tony and Tara need to be courtside on Friday in order for the Pacers to go up 3-1! Full team effort from the Pacers last night, Trump takes credit for quelling the violence in LA. Mr President it's spreading, Vop Osili says he failed Lauren Roberts, Early 1900's Ice Cream Advertising, Skip Bayless is the Jim Cramer of sports, Not as wrong as the communist protesters outside of Gainbridge Tara Hastings needs to go to Slawfest this weekend at Sullivan's, Karoline Leavitt on target AGAIN, Every DOGE cut is a good cut, All eyes on Iran, Horrifying India Airplane Crash, Mrs Katz guesses TV Theme Song right See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony and Tara need to be courtside on Friday in order for the Pacers to go up 3-1! Full team effort from the Pacers last night, Trump takes credit for quelling the violence in LA. Mr President it's spreading, Vop Osili says he failed Lauren Roberts, Early 1900's Ice Cream Advertising, Skip Bayless is the Jim Cramer of sports, Not as wrong as the communist protesters outside of Gainbridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 Segment 1 Kendall & Casey start the second hour of the show talking with Josh Bane, a Republican member of the City-County Council. Bane speaks on the incident last night with Lauren Roberts at the meeting + more on the Joe Hogsett/Thomas Cook debacle. Hour 2 Segment 2 Kendall & Casey spend this segment reading a certified letter sent to Rob from a member of the community. Hour 2 Segment 3 Kendall & Casey talk about a conflict between a pair of internet streamers, ultimately resulting in a deadly shooting in the middle of the Las Vegas strip- live on YouTube. Hour 2 Segment 4 Kendall & Casey wrap up the second hour talking about the President Trump-California Governor Gavin Newsom feud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Kendall & Casey starts the show in disarray as the technology in the studio decided not to wake up this morning. Topic No. 1 revolves around last night’s Brownsburg School Board meeting, where schools are dancing aroud the new law to take your money. Hour 1 Segment 2 Kendall & Casey stay on the topic of school board’s siphoning money from your pocket, then talk about the incident last night at the Indy City Council meeting as Lauren Roberts was thrown out while trying to argue her point against Thomas Cook & Mayor Joe Hogsett. Hour 1 Segment 3 Kendall & Casey reveal some concerning audio from the Avon school board, neighbors with Brownsburg obviously, proving Rob’s point about how schools are taking your money. Hour 1 Segment 4 Kendall & Casey wrap up the first hour talking about everything wrong with the tax system in Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kendall & Casey start the second hour of the show talking with Josh Bane, a Republican member of the City-County Council. Bane speaks on the incident last night with Lauren Roberts at the meeting + more on the Joe Hogsett/Thomas Cook debacle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chaos erupted at the City-County council meeting as Lauren Roberts got up to speak. She has accused Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former chief of staff of sexual harassment. Deputies removed her and others from the room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vop Osili ordered sheriff to remove Hogsett accuser Lauren Roberts, RFK Jr removes all members of the CDC panel advising US on vaccines, China's navy has been busy, Colts announce ownership transfer, Fetterman is the rational one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Hogsett should resign and so should communist Jesse Brown, Report smells like a coverup, And why isn't there a travel ban from China, RIP Sly, Brouhaha at the City-County Council yesterday Why aren't feminists defending Lauren Roberts, They're gaslighting us about the LA Riots, Vintage MCM Hoptimist, Trump polling numbers remain high despite what the press says, Left applauds the "return" of Maryland man. What will they do when he's jailed and deported again? Vop Osili ordered sheriff to remove Hogsett accuser Lauren Roberts, RFK Jr removes all members of the CDC panel advising US on vaccines, China's navy has been busy, Colts announce ownership transfer, Fetterman is the rational one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why aren't feminists defending Lauren Roberts, They're gaslighting us about the LA Riots, Vintage MCM Hoptimist, Trump polling numbers remain high despite what the press says, Left applauds the "return" of Maryland man. What will they do when he's jailed and deported again? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about a new fantasy book club and dive headfirst into worlds of magic. Check out what we talked about: "One Dark Window" by Rachel Gillig with readalike "The Serpent and the Wings of Night" by Carissa Broadbent. "Return of the Thief" by Megan Whalen-Turner with readalike series "The Song of the Lioness" by Tamora Pierce. "Powerless" by Lauren Roberts with readalike "Lightlark" by Alex Aster. "The Inheritance Cycle" by Christopher Paolini. "When the Moon Hatched" by Sarah A. Parker with readalike "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros. "The Goblin Wood" by Hilari Bell. Register for "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Book Club" @ oakcreeklibrary.org/events To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Welcome to Spring Book Club, a weekly literary analysis podcast focused on today's most popular romantasy and fantasy romance books by women authors. In this episode, best friends Jac and Amy dive into Powerless by Lauren Roberts, breaking down key themes, character development, and why this BookTok favorite has taken the romantasy world by storm. This is Part 2 of this week's episode. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, Jac and Amy analyze modern fantasy and romance novels through a critical lens, treating them with the same thoughtfulness and depth as any classic literary text. Whether you love or hate a book, they'll help you understand why. Books featured in this Spring Book Club season include: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana Quicksilver by Cali Hart Nine Tailed by Jayci Lee A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal Powerless by Lauren Roberts The Vampire's Bargain by Jasmine Walt Coming Soon: After Book Club, join us for a 10-part deep-dive literary analysis of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, continuing our popular series on the Throne of Glass saga. Perfect for fans of: Romantasy podcast analysis Fantasy romance book clubs BookTok and Bookstagram favorites Women-authored fantasy fiction Critical deep-dives into bestselling series like ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and more Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://booktalkforbooktok.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out our merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all other information, visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Spring Book Club, a weekly literary analysis podcast focused on today's most popular romantasy and fantasy romance books by women authors. In this episode, best friends Jac and Amy dive into Powerless by Lauren Roberts, breaking down key themes, character development, and why this BookTok favorite has taken the romantasy world by storm. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, Jac and Amy analyze modern fantasy and romance novels through a critical lens—treating them with the same thoughtfulness and depth as any classic literary text. Whether you love or hate a book, they'll help you understand why. Books featured in this Spring Book Club season include: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana Quicksilver by Cali Hart Nine Tailed by Jayci Lee A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal Powerless by Lauren Roberts The Vampire's Bargain by Jasmine Walt Coming Soon: After Book Club, join us for a 10-part deep-dive literary analysis of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, continuing our popular series on the Throne of Glass saga. Perfect for fans of: Romantasy podcast analysis Fantasy romance book clubs BookTok and Bookstagram favorites Women-authored fantasy fiction Critical deep-dives into bestselling series like ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and more Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://booktalkforbooktok.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or check out our merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all other information, visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this emotionally charged and unfiltered episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli revisit the Powerless trilogy by Lauren Roberts, a series that famously divided them as readers. What started as a five-star experience for Cheli quickly unraveled into heartbreak and disillusionment—"I lived, I laughed, I loved, I cried... and then you told me it sucked." From drunk filming confessions ("We had to start over—we were just going on tangents!") to cringing over Kai's tragic one-liners ("I guess the beast doesn't get the beauty"), the duo reflects on how the series spiraled from promise to confusion.They break down the books from Powerless to Fearless, questioning the purpose of the trials, the ever-shifting love triangle, and the disappearance of key characters like Mac. Whether you're a #PowerlessStan or just here for the drama, this episode promises hot takes, unresolved feelings, and the occasional poppy field meltdown.Support the showOur Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_sharebecome our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFixbuy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfixBusiness Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.comfollow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix

The banter queen has done it again! In this week's episode, Kennedy, Reggie, and Mikayla dive headfirst into the pulse-pounding world of Fearless, the latest installment in Lauren Roberts' Powerless series. The trio breaks down their overall ratings, unpacking the high-stakes drama, sizzling tension, and shocking twists that kept them flipping pages. Expect deep (and occasionally chaotic) discussions about what they loved, what didn't quite land, and the emotional rollercoaster that is Fearless. And of course, no episode is complete without a bit of dream-casting: who do they see bringing these fierce characters to life on screen? This episode is packed with spoilers! Clean Simple Eats is our go-to protein! We love that they have so many options in the type of protein and flavors. Use our code READ20 for 20% off your first order at cleansimpleeats.com Prioritize your sleep! Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code READERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from our podcast. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of all being books that are Tiny and Cute.  Each of these titles are treasures that come in under 300 pages. These little gems pack a big punch!Featured Books:Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito (LH) (208 pages)Normal Rules Don't Apply by Kate Atkinson (LH) (224 pages)Lark Ascending by Silas House (LP) (288 pages)Three Days in June by Anne Tyler (LP) (176 pages)Book in Hand: Not Tiny and Cute ;)Reckless by Lauren Roberts (#2 in the Powerless Trilogy)Books Mentioned in This Episode:The Accidental Tourist by Anne TylerThe Beginner's Goodbye by Anne TylerLife After Life by Kate AtkinsonA God In Ruins by Kate AtkinsonThe Jackson Brodie Series by Kate AtkinsonAdditional Books That Go Along with Our Stack:Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong (208 pages)My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout (208 pages)The Mothers by Brit Bennett (288 pages)The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (224 pages)Ways to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

Just finished Fearless by Lauren Roberts and surprise surprise — I've got things to say. In this episode, I walk you through all my pre-reading theories (some solid, some embarrassingly wrong), and how this book did the most when it came to plot twists.Let's talk about Kitt. Did I hope for the best? Sure. Did I believe in him? Kinda. Did I like him in book one? Absolutely not. So when he pulled that ending… I wasn't shocked. I didn't like it — but it did make sense. His villain arc? Foreshadowed. We just didn't wanna see it.Also, let's not ignore how everyone in this series keeps using the word “pretend” like it's a coping mechanism. Kai and Paedyn pretended their way through a whole romance. But Kitt? He's the true pretend game winner. I also touch on the romance, the things I did like, and why this book somehow manages to make me mad and impressed at the same time.Come yell with me.

Round 2 of guessing Taylor Swift lyrics but this time it is all about Powerless! With the release of Fearless by Lauren Roberts, Tatum tests how well the girls remember the first 2 (.5) books in the series. Play along and see how well you do! Don't forget to listen next week when we actually discuss Fearless! You can also check out our episode about Powerless, Reckless, and the first game: Taylor Swift in the ACOTAR universe.Don't forget to follow us on TikTok and Instagram!

At 19, Michigan writer Lauren Roberts self-published her debut YA novel Powerless. Now, a few years later, Roberts is one of romantasy's biggest stars. We talked to Roberts about how she turned her passion for reading romantasy into a full-fledged literary career writing it. GUEST: Lauren Roberts, author of the Powerless series. The third and final installment in the series--titled Fearless--hit shelves April 8. Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive into the world of fan-made book trailers on YouTube, reacting to creative takes on some of these books they have reviewed before. From swoon-worthy moments in The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood to the dark, edgy vibes of Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton, and to the epic fantasy feel of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. They discussed the dramatic twists of Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, and whether or not Powerless by Lauren Roberts was similar. Another book trailer was Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover, Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, and the magical mischief of The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. Tune in for their candid reactions and which trailers they think deserve more recognition! Let us know which book trailer we should react to next! Videos we reacted to: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UbsNfwkZwkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS8f8-yyoUsPowerless by Lauren Roberts - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWKsG8CwXK0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ufj3nsEebcFourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcybDwT6Ia4Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm8A_DvKUNwHaunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVcD9O4ERAkThe Cruel Prince by Holly Black - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlxEWh_GQ-AIcebreaker by Hannah Grace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5zKiPUCPmkThe Invocations by Krystal Sutherland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrFMdE8yr20It Ends with us by Colleen Hoover - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmtnVk5nEEIUgly Love by Colleen Hoover - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5907fzevP4The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ-StNTIBdsSupport the showOur Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_sharebecome our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFixbuy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfixBusiness Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.comfollow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix

Norah and Lena discuss fantasy and mystery! Hear their takes on: Powerless & Reckless by Lauren Roberts, Friday Barnes by R. A. Spratt, The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson, and The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

Norah and Lena discuss nonfiction and fantasy!  Hear their takes on: Hey Hun by Emily Lynn Paulson, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, and Powerless by Lauren Roberts.

2025's book releases are set to change everything! Dive into our engaging discussion about the most anticipated titles and shocking revelations coming your way. From hopefully ACOTAR's next installment to Onyx Storm's dragon secrets, we're dishing out our hottest predictions. Join us for a lively chat about Sarah J. Maas, Lauren Roberts' Fearless, and Alex Aster's expanded Lightlark series. We're also introducing the Valkyrie Challenge – are you ready to read and move for 30 days straight? Get the inside scoop on upcoming releases, character dynamics, and plot twists that'll have you buzzing. Whether you're Team Grim or Team Oro, there's something for every book lover here. Don't miss our fresh perspectives and hilarious takes on the literary journey ahead. Connect with us, share your own 2025 predictions, and let's make this the year of the reader together!   Website→ https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/ Merch → https://www.lamebookclubpod.com/category/all-products Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/lamebcpod IG → https://www.instagram.com/lamebookclubpod/ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2exV4FVCLeN7mYfxcNs9cB?si=36805589642e442c Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-m-e-book-club-podcast/id1703598706 PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRIES → lamebcpodcast@gmail.com

 This week we are diving into our favorite books of 2024! Throughout the episode we share why these books really hit home for us, and why a few might be complete surprises to anyone that knows our usual tastes. There are some classics on the list that you may already know of, but if you are looking for good recommendations to start the new year off with some amazing reads, then this is the episode for you!  Check below for the links to the books mentioned!  --------------------------------- https://theheartuniversity.com/imposter --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Primally Pure https://primallypure.com/?rfsn=5649435.725fd3 Use HEARTANDHUSTLE for 10% OFF. --------------------------------- Check Out The Books Mentioned In The Episode: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/4ft8Obu All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot: https://amzn.to/41PwAv5 Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez: https://amzn.to/407HOcY Project Hail Mary (Audiobook version specifically) by Andy Weir: https://amzn.to/4gSzDXL Little Women by Louisa May Alcott: https://amzn.to/4gQTTJ6 Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler Rose: https://amzn.to/4iTbeD2 Powerless by Lauren Roberts: https://amzn.to/3DpG3is Glory on Your House by Jack Hayford: https://amzn.to/4iO27Ud Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiwosaki: https://amzn.to/3Dr0XOq The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom: https://amzn.to/49STALG --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity  

We are back with Powerless Part 2!! This book roughly covers the second half of the book, but obviously spoilers for the entire book! There is SO MUCH to cover in this part, wow!! Patreon IG/TikTok Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flightsoffantasypodcast/support

Hello book besties! We are ✨ BACK✨ with another new book! Kristina & Kim are covering Powerless by Lauren Roberts & we are SO excited to giggle, swoon & scream over our newest book boyfriend Kai Pai

Lauren Roberts talks new book 'Reckless'; 'GMA' visits Ann Arbor, Michigan; Sunscreens to 'Try Before You Buy'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices