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If you want to see profound growth, you need to go deeper. Today's episode is a small peek into what my current growth journey looks like and the unexpected places it's taken me. I talk about how old wounds, triggers, and challenges are actually what give you your growth edge, and how to realign when your core motivation changes. Plus, I share tangible tips to deepen your self-trust and sense of safety even when you're in a season of dismantling and rebuilding. Here's how to transform your triggers into fuel and operate at a higher level!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 A peek into what my current growth journey looks like. 03:40 How to deepen self-trust in yourself (even when you're being rebuilt). 05:15 What does it mean to be driven by old wounds? 08:05 How to shift away from wounded energy and operate at a higher level. 12:20 How I create my own validation after the motivation has changed. 17:45 Where my next expansion is taking me + Powerhouse Women. 18:50 Why we need to confront our biggest challenges if we want profound growth.   RESOURCES + LINKS Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Are you ready to make an investment in yourself? Today, I talk about the power of mentorship through a different lens, taking you through my thought process on investing in a mentor. A good mentorship will guide you, but a great mentorship will trigger and expand you in ways you never thought possible. I share how to tell when an investment is for you or not, how to transform the way you show up for expansion, and how to plan a 2x, 5x, or even 10x return. Consider this your invitation to go all-in on yourself by finding the mentor that'll take you to the next level!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What makes mentorship so powerful? 04:40 The first thing I check for when making an investment. 08:50 How to transform the way you show up for mentorship. 12:45 How I plan to 2x to 10x my return on investment. 15:15 What is the mark of a great mentor?   RESOURCES + LINKS Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Do you want to make and hold more money in your life? In this episode, I sit down with money mentor and astrologer, Natalia Benson, to unpack your energetic relationship to money! We talk about how astrology can be used as a practical tool to reveal your most aligned ways to earn, save, invest, and multiply your wealth. Natalia reveals how women can empower themselves through financial organization and how to read your personal money blueprint using your natal chart. Join us to not only heal your relationship with money, but become a magnet for more abundance!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Say hello to spiritual money mentor, Natalia Benson! 03:20 What astrology can tell us about how to make money. 07:20 The power of astrology + how it can optimize your life. 15:10 How can astrology validate what we know about ourselves? 18:30 How do we grow into our charts as we get older? 21:20 When to use AI tools vs. when to work with an astrologer. 27:05 The biggest indicator if you're aligned with your purpose or not. 32:15 What has been your process of grief and transformation? 40:10 The first steps for better financial organization. 44:45 Why is it important for money to feel safe? 49:20 3 ways to improve your energetic relationship with money. 59:20 ChatGPT prompts for planning your money blueprint. 1:03:50 How ChatGPT can find your gifts using your chart. 1:07:50 Where can women empower themselves through their finances? 1:10:55 Celebrating Natalia's Powerhouse moment of pruning down.   RESOURCES + LINKS Learn more about Natalia HERE! Become a Magical Women & Money member HERE! Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Natalia: @natalia_benson Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

When the police show up at your doorstep with a warrant, there are plenty of desperate survival tactics, but one absolute genius decided to rely on a hand-written sign. This episode breaks down the hilarious and completely true story of a fugitive who genuinely thought a piece of paper declaring "I Don't Live Here" would send the cops packing. Tune in to hear how law enforcement reacted to this legendary criminal mastermind who managed to turn a standard arrest into a viral comedy routine.

So many of us forget how powerful we really are. Today's conversation dives into how to unlock and reconnect to your inherent power, even during tough or challenging seasons. I share actual examples from my journey that will help you let go of control, stop reinforcing the same loops that keep you stuck, and set yourself free. Forgetting your power doesn't mean the end of a journey, it signals the beginning of a new one. That's why we have to disconnect from our power, so that we can find it again and understand that it was in us the whole time.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How to remember how powerful you truly are. 04:15 The moment I had to let go of control. 08:40 One question to ask yourself when old wounds resurface. 12:00 How can you set yourself free? 18:20 Why we need to allow ourselves to feel our emotions. 24:20 Where does our power actually come from? 28:05 Why Powerhouse Women is the best place to plug back into your power.   RESOURCES + LINKS Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig into Willie Nelson's vast catalog of 150+ albums. Along with author Geoffrey Himes, they highlight the “five essential” albums people should hear. They also review the latest album from Kacey Musgraves.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Willie Nelson, "Stardust," Stardust, Columbia, 1978The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Kacey Musgraves, "Dry Spell," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026Kacey Musgraves, "Middle of Nowhere," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026Kacey Musgraves, "Horses and Divorces (featuring Miranda Lambert)," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026Kacey Musgraves, "Uncertain, TX (featuring Willie Nelson)," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026Willie Nelson, "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," Red Headed Stranger, Columbia, 1975Willie Nelson, "Phases and Stages (Theme) / Washing the Dishes," Phases and Stages, Atlantic, 1974Willie Nelson, "Bloody Mary Morning," Phases and Stages, Atlantic, 1974Willie Nelson, "Help Me Make It Through the Night," Sings Kristofferson, Columbia, 1979Willie Nelson, "Georgia On My Mind," Stardust, Columbia, 1978Willie Nelson, "I Guess I've Come to Live Here in Your Eyes," Spirit, Island, 1996Willie Nelson, "On the Road Again (Live)," Live! At The US Festival (June 4, 1983), Shout! Factory, 1983Willie Nelson, "Last Man Standing," Last Man Standing, Legacy, 2018Willie Nelson, "Always on My Mind," Always on My Mind, Columbia, 1982Gary Stewart, "She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)," Out of Hand, RCA Victor, 1975See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are the same patterns keeping you stuck? Today's guest is Vienna Pharaon, the best-selling author of The Origins of You and one of the most sought-after Marriage and Family Therapists with nearly twenty years of experience. Our conversation pulls back the curtain on Vienna's book about the 5 origin wounds, what they are, how they manifest during childhood, and the sneaky ways they show up in life, business, and relationships. Vienna walks us through inner healing practices to break old patterns and heal activated wounds at the root. By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools you need to not just expand your healing capacity, but transform your relationships.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Say hello to best-selling author and marriage + family therapy, Vienna Pharaon! 04:20 What are origin wounds + how do they impact the way we show up in life? 09:20 Why we need to address the root of the wound if we want true freedom.  13:15 How the worthiness wound forms during childhood. 21:55 The biggest sign a wound is being reactivated in you. 27:15 What are the symptoms of a belonging wound? 33:10 How to turn a source of pain into a gift. 37:00 What is the prioritization wound? 43:15 How to process + heal childhood wounds as an adult. 49:10 Where do trust and safety wounds come from? 53:40 The benefits of slowing down for high achievers. 58:45 What does deep inner healing actually require from us? 1:05:00 The role of origin wound healing in parenthood. 1:11:20 Celebrating Vienna's Powerhouse moment sharing emotional depth with her 5-year-old son.   RESOURCES + LINKS Learn more about Vienna HERE! Work with Vienna HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Vienna: @mindfulmft Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Growth always requires some level of risk. If you know you're close to your next big uplevel, but can feel yourself resisting it, that's because we instinctively want to protect ourselves from the unknown. Today, I talk about how to take the leap, take bigger risks, and take one step closer to becoming the woman of your dreams! If you're navigating your own growth journey, these simple daily practices will help you reframe fear in the face of the unknown and stop yourself from avoiding your untapped potential. Tune in to make more bold choices and call in the higher version of you!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What to do when you're close to the next level (but are resisting it)? 03:05 How can we reframe fear in the face of a big leap? 07:55 Why do we talk ourselves out of growing? 10:05 How to take the first step into the unknown. 13:45 Daily practices to get unstuck + take bigger risks. 15:45 The power of community in the growth journey (+ the future of Powerhouse Women). 20:35 How to go deeper into your expansion this summer.   RESOURCES + LINKS Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

What if the depth of your relationships became unlimited? Back on the podcast is Krista Williams, co-host of Almost 30 and Morning Microdose podcasts, an internationally recognized speaker, coach, and author, dedicated to guiding individuals through life's biggest transitions! Today's conversation is a masterclass in effective communication that deepens connections and heals your relationship with yourself. We talk about the unspoken parallels between money and our relationships, how to navigate conflict in a way that actually deepens your bonds, and sneaky ways old wounds show up as patterns in dating, business, and life. Tune in to discover what it takes to call in relationships that expand you to your next level!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome back to the podcast, Krista Williams! 03:45 How dating is a reflection of spiritual growth. 08:30 What do our dating patterns reveal about what our bodies need? 13:00 Ways to turn your biggest triggers into opportunities for growth. 18:15 How living in your fullest expression actually deepens your relationships. 25:15 How do you navigate conflict in friendships? 31:40 Effective communication tips for calling in deeper connections. 35:55 The hidden parallels between money, business, and relationships. 42:00 How to take the initiative and save yourself. 47:50 What is the best way to reconnect to your body? 54:00 Why authenticity matters even more in an age of AI. 58:35 Celebrating Krista's Powerhouse moment of doing less and prioritizing herself.   RESOURCES + LINKS Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Krista: @itskrista Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

What do you do when you've already done it all, but still feel like you're meant for more? Today, I talk about what it's like to give yourself permission to dream bigger, even when you're already accomplished. I unpack the subconscious ways we try to keep ourselves small, how to identify what's fear vs. what's desire, and guilt-free ways to operate at a higher level when you know you're meant for more. If you're ready to step into your most expanded self, this is your episode!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What to do when you have a lot, but know you're still meant for more. 05:00 How does victim mode keep us from growing? 11:45 Why your deepest desires are a part of your expansion journey. 16:20 How to discern the motivation behind your desires. 19:20 Where do our inner wounds + patterns come from? 22:50 How our fears show us where we're meant to expand. 25:20 How to step into the version that's already connected to your vision.   RESOURCES + LINKS Get your copy of The Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Morter HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

New York Times bestselling author, Marcus Kliewer, discusses his chilling new release, THE CARETAKER. A young woman and her teenaged sister are about to be evicted when she lands an easy caretaking gig that will solve all their financial problems. The list of duties is small but specific, and the penalty for failure is an ever deepening descent into horror. "For those who like their thrillers bowstring taut and their endings pitch black."—Booklist, (starred review) Listen in as we chat about the pros and cons of rituals, unexpected forms of privilege, and find out how Marcus spooked me so much that I chickened out of doing something really cool! https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Marcus Kliewer is a writer and stop-motion animator. His debut novel We Used to Live Here began life as a serialized short story on Reddit. Film rights were snapped up by Netflix, and it was acquired by Simon & Schuster in the US for publication even before it had been extended into a full-length novel. He lives in Vancouver, Canada.

New York Times bestselling author, Marcus Kliewer, discusses his chilling new release, THE CARETAKER. A young woman and her teenaged sister are about to be evicted when she lands an easy caretaking gig that will solve all their financial problems. The list of duties is small but specific, and the penalty for failure is an ever deepening descent into horror. "For those who like their thrillers bowstring taut and their endings pitch black."—Booklist, (starred review) Listen in as we chat about the pros and cons of rituals, unexpected forms of privilege, and find out how Marcus spooked me so much that I chickened out of doing something really cool! https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Marcus Kliewer is a writer and stop-motion animator. His debut novel We Used to Live Here began life as a serialized short story on Reddit. Film rights were snapped up by Netflix, and it was acquired by Simon & Schuster in the US for publication even before it had been extended into a full-length novel. He lives in Vancouver, Canada.

Feel like you've lost your spark? I'm so excited to have Drew Ginsburg, founder of DYLANLEX, back on the podcast! Drew has evolved DYLANLEX from a vision into a celebrity-worn brand, as seen on Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Madonna, Gigi Hadid, Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, Usher, Jessica Alba, Dua Lipa, Cardi B, and Lady Gaga. Today, we uncover the power of creativity, authenticity, and finding what truly lights you up as a business owner. You'll learn what it looks like to navigate a season of reinvention without losing the core of who you are, how to stop outsourcing your power, and why protecting your peace is essential to build the exact business you want. Plus, we share tangible ways to instantly shift your energy and show up differently, just by tapping into your version of creativity.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome back to the podcast, Drew Ginsburg, founder of DYLANLEX! 04:30 When was the moment you knew you were being called for major change? 10:50 Tangible ways to stop outsourcing your power. 14:05 How to find the areas you still need to grow in. 16:30 How to connect into your intuition + body. 21:05 What made the energy of your organic collaboration different? 24:15 Ways to tap back into your creativity (even if you feel uninspired.) 27:10 How do you reinvent yourself without losing your authenticity? 34:20 Why is style so important to the way you show up? 38:40 The hidden power of personal style (+ how to find your own.) 44:15 Simple practices to step into your creative energy. 46:55 How would we title this season of our lives if it were a movie? 52:00 Celebrating Drew's Powerhouse moment of showing up and being present.   RESOURCES + LINKS Shop DYLANLEX HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Drew: @drewdylanlex Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

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50 isn't the finish line–it's only the beginning. Today, my guest is human design expert and author, Julie Ciardi. Our conversation is proof that it's never too late to connect to your true purpose, whether it's creating the life you've always desired or building the business of your dreams! Julie's work is a masterclass in how women at or over 50 can go faster to call in their life's work, and why midlife doesn't have to mean the end of the world. We talk about how powerful tools like human design can help you tune into your intuition, strengthen your clarity muscle, and find your conviction at any age. If you're ready to redefine what aging means to you and unlock your purpose, you're in the right place!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How Julie curated a thriving community of ambitious women over 50. 04:10 Why does community matter as you age? 06:25 How has the conversation around aging changed? 11:00 How to move forward when you don't know your path yet. 18:25 When is the right time to follow your vision? 26:25 The 3 elements of human design + gene keys. 30:45 How human design acts as a tool to connect with your purpose. 35:20 What are the most powerful components of human design? 42:00 The best way to balance your human design profile. 45:25 How to prepare your nervous system for the new era. 50:25 What does the new era require from us? 54:00 Why Julie pivoted her marketing strategy to Substack. 58:25 How is Substack changing the energy of modern social media? 1:03:20 How to navigate through seasons of intense change. 1:06:20 Why women 50+ are meant to lead in the new era. 1:14:55 Celebrating Julie's Powerhouse moment of raising adult kids + navigating an empty nest.   RESOURCES + LINKS Learn more about Julie HERE! Take the FREE Human Design Report HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Julie: @julieciardi Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer follows a young woman's unusual new job in a house that creaks with a lurking dread. Marcus joins us to talk about opening lines, relatable horror, humor, Morse code, Reddit and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer The Gunslinger by Stephen King House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker The Devils by Joe Abercrombie Featured Books (TBR Top Off): The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix The Grip of It by Jac Jemc

Do you feel called to take your business to the next level, but don't know how? Today, I answer your questions on how to build the business of your dreams! I walk you through pricing, offers, launches, and more, whether you're starting from scratch or a seasoned entrepreneur. I share strategies on how to raise your rates, actionable tips to help you attract your first-ever clients, and a roadmap to refine your offers (or know when to pivot.) If you want to stretch your business goals and break through limits, this is your episode!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How do you navigate pricing after a career transition? 04:30 The hidden strategy behind pricing rates. 07:55 Tangible tips to raise your pricing. 12:00 How has being a woman changed in business? 14:10 How to attract your first client when starting a new business. 19:10 When is the right time to experiment with your offers? 23:20 What to do when an offer isn't working.   RESOURCES + LINKS Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Cognitohazards abound this week, as Marcus Kliewer joins me for a conversation about the reality-shredding We Used to Live Here and his new novel of obsessional rules, The Caretaker.   In both books, there are things that should not be known, and certainly not questioned. Yet questioning is my job – so we get into the expansive and weird universe Marcus is building, and the process of playing games and leaving clues for the reader. We talk about how his own terrors and neurodivergence informs his fiction, and I pass on a lecture from my wife that these books should come with an OCD trigger warning.   Plus – you get not one but TWO recommendations for true existential horror reads.   Enjoy!   Other books mentioned: We Used to Live Here (2025), by Marcus Kliewer House of Leaves (2000), by Mark Z. Danielewski The Denial of Death (1973), by Ernest Becker A Short Stay in Hell (2009), by Steven L. Peck The Divine Farce (2009), by Michael Graziano Japanese Gothic (2026), by Kylie Lee Baker   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you struggle with feeling safe, seen, or heard in your relationships, you're not alone! This week, I'm joined by Sabrina Zohar, expert dating coach and entrepreneur, to talk about the connection between our relationship patterns and how they show up in business and in life. Sabrina breaks down the neuroscience behind our relationship patterns, why we fall back into and get stuck in toxic cycles, and how our relationships act as a mirror for the patterns we still need to break. We explore the 4 attachment styles and why they matter if we want to better understand how we show up in love, friendship, and family. Most of all, we share tangible tools to heal deeper wounds and childhood scars in order to create + embody real, lasting security in yourself and in your relationships.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Say hello to dating coach, Sabrina Zohar! 03:40 What are the parallels between how we show up for business and for love? 07:50 The neuroscience behind our relationship patterns. 16:45 Signs of emotional unavailability (+ how to reprogram). 22:35 What are the 4 attachment styles? 28:05 How understanding attachment styles help us navigate interpersonal relationships. 33:25 How to build a partnership that doesn't diminish you. 38:50 3 tools to create + embody real security in yourself. 45:20 Proof you have what it takes to rebuild when everything seems to fall apart. 50:15 The most powerful lessons we can gain from loss. 54:50 Celebrating Sabrina's Powerhouse moment of breaking 6-figures on her course.   RESOURCES + LINKS Learn how to work with Sabrina HERE! Listen to The Sabrina Zohar Show on Apple HERE!   Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Sabrina: @sabrina.zohar The Sabrina Zohar Show: @thesabrinazoharshow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Do you want friendships that feel real, supportive, and go beyond surface-level? Today, I answer your questions about one of the most requested topics: how to develop friendships as an adult! If you're struggling with loneliness or feel like you just aren't connecting, I share simple ways to find your people, expand your circle, and nurture the relationships you want to go deeper with. I talk about what to do when a friendship is no longer a fit for you, and how to get vulnerable & open about what you need in your relationships. Get ready to connect on a deeper level and create friendships that expand, not shrink, you!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How to meet and make new friends as an adult. 07:20 The 2 phases of friendship + what they each need.  10:35 What to do when you're not feeling supported in a friendship. 15:10 Why do we need vulnerability if we want to connect deeper? 18:30 How do you know when it's time to break up a friendship? 21:35 How our relationships act as a mirror for our growth.   RESOURCES + LINKS Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Do you feel like you're going through the motions of growth, but aren't seeing actual change? Today's guest is none other than Aisha Marshall, the owner of BUTTERFLY SZN, a transformation company that helps people stop repeating the patterns keeping them stuck! Our conversation unpacks the intersection between intellectualizing healing and actually embodying it, and the inner work it takes to honor the journey, no matter where you're at. We talk about the self-abandonment wound that runs deep in many high achievers, how to repair relationships not only with others but also with yourself, and the first step to actual embodiment after years of intellectualizing growth. This episode invites you to build up your self-worth and explore embodiment with a new lens!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome back to the podcast, Aisha Marshall of BUTTERFLY SZN! 05:20 How our relationships act as mirrors. 08:40 What does it take to repair relationships with others (+ with yourself)? 13:20 How our inner wounds externalize into our actions. 18:15 Hidden signs you're self-abandoning. 22:10 The difference between intellectualizing healing versus embodying it. 26:05 Where does true embodiment begin after years of intellectualizing? 30:35 How money creates a sense of safety and structure. 34:55 What made you change your launch strategy? 42:40 How to honor your current journey in your business. 48:00 The biggest lessons and tests from going viral. 58:20 What is the breakthrough on the other side of being tested?   RESOURCES + LINKS Get your copy of The Self-Worth Journal HERE!   Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW BUTTERFLY SZN: @itsbutterflyszn Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Today's episode is a special Q&A where I answer your questions about the gap, the space in between growing from one version to another, and the uncertainty that comes with it! I share powerful ways to navigate growth seasons, like what to do when you're putting in the work but you're not seeing results, what happens when you surrender to the process and let go of control, and how you can find certainty even in the unknown. By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools to face fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty in order to come out on the other side stronger. Because if you don't give up, your growth becomes inevitable.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What is today's Q&A theme and why? 03:20 How do you stay positive over a period of change? 07:10 Ways to overcome self-doubt and self-criticism. 13:10 How to handle growth while navigating grief. 18:55 How to stay consistent when you're putting in the work, but not seeing results. 23:10 Why do we need to release control if we want to grow faster?   RESOURCES + LINKS Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

This week, we are joined by Kat Schneider, Founder & CEO of Ritual, a health company that is setting a new standard in the supplement industry. Today's conversation is a deep dive into women's health & wellness, and how we can make more mindful decisions about what we're putting into our bodies. Kat breaks down her journey building a supplement company by women, for women, including the challenges + struggles she faced while making a vision that had never been done before come to life. We also unpack the truth about the supplement industry no one talks about, like the differences between clinical research and which studies actually mean what. This is your sign that it's never too late to empower yourself with the tools to make healthier choices!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introducing Kat Schneider, Founder & CEO of Ritual! 04:10 Why is it important for women to be represented in the health landscape? 06:20 When + how to take an idea to launch. 11:50 How to cultivate a strong female-led culture from the top-down. 17:15 Practical ways to connect back to a vision that's never been done before. 21:20 How do challenges shape the business you build? 24:05 The truth about the supplement industry's regulation. 29:00 How to navigate the intersection between motherhood, CEO, and founder. 34:50 What does it look like to build a company that supports values first? 37:25 The hidden differences in clinical studies no one talks about. 42:00 Why peer-reviewed journals are the gold standard of clinical studies. 45:05 How can women make more informed decisions for themselves and their families? 49:10 Kat's top favorites + recommended products for daily health rituals. 56:20 Celebrating Kat's Powerhouse moment of scaling a category-of-one company.   RESOURCES + LINKS Shop Ritual HERE!   Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Kat: @katandkale Ritual: @ritual Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Are old fears resurfacing? It doesn't mean you're going backward. It means you're getting closer. In this episode, I talk about limitations and how they act as a mirror for your next expansion. I share empowering ways to create momentum through fear & discomfort, shed old patterns to operate on a higher level, and gain insight on where your next opportunity for transformation will come from. Most of all, I reveal the true importance of surrounding yourself with expanders, and why your biggest limitations are actually the key to breaking through your ceiling. If you're being asked to step into something new, this is your sign it's time to lean into that resistance and expand beyond your comfort zone!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why you need to surround yourself with expanders. 03:30 How fear and uncertainty test you when you're shedding old patterns. 08:45 Empowering ways to interrupt patterns and operate in a new way. 14:15 What is the one thing that moves the needle forward faster? 18:40 How to gain insight on your next opportunity for transformation. 21:05 How do you fight against the voice trying to keep you small? 23:50 Where in your life can you create moments of expansion?   RESOURCES + LINKS Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do in the moment is surrender. Joining me back on the podcast is Karly Ashworth, gifted psychic and spiritual coach, to dive into the intersection of trust and surrender! She is here to share how to tap into + refine your intuition, follow the signs and synchronicities leading you to your destiny, and unlock the best version of yourself using your spiritual gifts. We unpack what makes surrender the ultimate unlock to embodiment and navigating the unknown during seasons of fear or uncertainty. We also explore practical ways to build up your self-trust muscle alongside your inner knowing, so that when the universe comes knocking, you'll be ready to answer.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome back to the podcast, Karly Ashworth, psychic and spiritual teacher! 04:35 How surrender helps you navigate the unknown. 08:15 How did your intuition guide you to your husband? 12:50 When is the right time to follow your inner knowing? 17:45 Ways to deepen your connection to your spiritual gifts. 23:15 Where do you see spirituality shifts happening in the world? 26:40 My breakthrough transformation when writing my book. 34:10 How to navigate fear energy to reach embodiment. 38:30 Signs from your inner knowing (the nudge, the knock, the rhino.) 42:30 How do you build self-trust during moments of fear or decision? 46:05 What did you have to let go of to expand into your current version? 49:00 How to open the path for miracles to happen by releasing judgment. 54:50 Celebrating Karly's Powerhouse moment of giving birth to her son.   RESOURCES + LINKS Learn how to work with Karly HERE!   Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Karly: @thepsychicoach Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

The real growth edge doesn't just happen from visibility, but from exposure to rejection. In this episode, I talk about the idea of increasing the surface area for success to find you. This means putting yourself in a position where more opportunities you desire will find you, even when you've been avoiding it. I share tangible ways to increase your surface area, embrace rejection and fear, and take the initiative to move the needle forward. Get ready to push your edge and create momentum for actual expansion to happen!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What does it mean to increase your surface area for success? 05:10 Why actual expansion doesn't happen in visibility alone. 11:05 How exposing yourself to rejection becomes your growth edge. 14:40 What does it look like to expose yourself to rejection in your relationships? 17:00 Ways to increase your surface area in your daily life. 21:35 How to take the first step towards more vulnerability.   RESOURCES + LINKS Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Today, I sit down with Mastin Kipp, creator of Functional Life Coaching, to unpack how high achievers like you can work with your nervous system to achieve your biggest dreams. We go deep into the role our nervous system plays, and how it sets the ceiling for success, for connection, for expansion, and so much more. Mastin reveals how nervous system regulation is not only a tool for healing, but also a tool for activation and optimizing your performance output. We also talk about the science behind the mind-body connection when it comes to breaking old patterns, healing trauma wounds, and expanding your capacity to hold more!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Can nervous system work be a tool for healing and for activation? 04:40 What has been your journey with nervous system work? 11:05 How your nervous system protects you during growth seasons. 13:40 How do our nervous systems set a ceiling for success? 16:05 What to do when you know you need to show up, but just aren't. 23:05 The process to expand your nervous system regulation. 27:35 How to heal trauma wounds in order to expand your capacity to hold more visibility. 31:40 Why do we attract patterns we actually want to break? 33:30 Common cycles of self-sabotage for high achievers. 39:10 The science behind the mind-body connection. 45:10 Which innate superpowers do we cut off through dissociation? 51:30 The #1 thing high performing women need to learn how to do. 58:35 Celebrating Mastin's Powerhouse moment of using AI to make his vision real.   RESOURCES + LINKS Learn how to work with Mastin HERE!   Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Mastin: @mastinkipp Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Episode 216 continues the Best of… series with a deep dive into the horror genre. Meredith Monday Schwartz of the Currently Reading podcast joins the show to discuss her all-time Top Ten favorite horror books, along with a few buzzy titles that didn't quite work for her. Meredith also talks about how she came to the genre and the wide range of reading experiences horror has to offer. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How Meredith defines the horror genre — and where she draws the lines Subgenres of horror that don't get talked about as much Meredith's personal relationship with reading horror What draws her to the genre and how she approaches her horror TBR The role of women in horror, both as authors and within its themes Meredith's All-Time Top Ten Horror: Ranked [18:47] 10) Daphne by Josh Malerman (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [19:33] 9) How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:10] 8) The Ruins by Scott Smith (2006) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [24:42] 7) Near the Bone by Christina Henry (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [27:02] 6) Diavola by Jennifer Thorne (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [29:19] 5) We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [31:44] 4) Slewfoot by Brom (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [34:01] 3) The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [37:40] 2) The Stand by Stephen King (1978) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:46] 1) I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [44:50] High-Profile Horror She Didn't Love [49:39]  The September House by Carissa Orlando (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:03] The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:55] Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [52:34]  Other Books Mentioned The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson (1977) [9:57] 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann (2023) [13:25]  Feral and Hysterical by Sadie Hartmann (2025) [13:37]  Sandwich by Catherine Newman (2024) [22:47]  The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Philip Fracassi (2025) [28:33]  Psycho by Robert Bloch (1959) [31:01]  The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer (April 21, 2026) [33:29]  Krampus by Brom (2012) [36:42]  The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James (2012) [39:07]  The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James (2022) [39:23]  11/22/63 by Stephen King (2011) [43:13]  Foe by Iain Reid (2018) [49:00]  Bird Box by Josh Malerman (2014) [52:39]  Other Links Sadie Hartmann (@Mother.Horror) on Instagram Talking Scared with Neil McRobert Slow Read: The Stand with Sarah Stewart Holland & Laura Tremaine

It's cats, cats, and more cats on this week's edition of the Talking Comics podcast! In this episode, Joey holds down the fort along with some help from Mr. Bob Reyer and Steve! After the group catches up on birthday shenanigans, they discuss everything from Luna Snow to The Toxic Avenger, to murderous bears, exciting creator collabs, and much more!Books: Wonder Woman: Black & Gold Special 2026, Luna Snow: World Tour (One-Shot), DC K.O. #3, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #5, Die: Loaded #3, Sai: Dimensional Rivals #1, We Used to Live Here (novel), Tough Guy (novel), King Sorrow (novel), Star Trek: Starfield Academy Episodes #1-2, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (movie), The Toxic Avenger (movie)The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at [podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com].

It's our first episode of 2026 and we're talking about what our favorite books were in 2025! We love doing our yearly wrap up, it's fun to look back at all the books we read and loved throughout the year. While this past year was a weird reading year for all of us, we still came up with our top 10 (or 6) reads and also shared our Goodreads stats for the year!   If you didn't hear, we're trying something new with our book club and trying a Thriller this month. We're reading The Last One Left by Riley Sager and there's still time to join us!!   Currently Reading: The Everlasting by Alix E Harrow We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer When in Rome by Sarah Adams The Will of the Many by James Islington  

We are wrapping up the final month of the year talking about all of our books this month! It was a busy reading month for all. We also dive into some thought on the movie The Housemaid and hint at some of our plans for reading a lot of books that are coming out as movies next year. Come hang out on Instagram! Currently Reading: We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand  

Notes and Links to Amber Sparks' Work   Amber Sparks is the author of the short story collections And I Do Not Forgive You and The Unfinished World. Her writing has appeared in The Paris Review, Granta, Slate, and elsewhere. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, daughter, and cats. Happy People Don't Live Here was published in October 2025. Buy Happy People Don't Live Here   Amber's Website   Kirkus Reviews of Happy People Don't Live Here At about 1:20, Amber describes the “weird” time about a month after the book's publication, an in-between time At about 2:25, Amber talks about the feedback she has received since the book was published, including surprising thoughts shared about the child narrator and the “other” narrator, Alice At about 5:25, Amber talks about her influences growing up, including fantasy and writers like Dean Koontz  At about 7:40, Amber talks about her inclination to write a book featuring multiple genres, with the result being Happy People Don't Live Here  At about 9:20, Amber responds to Pete asking about plot and allegory and their balance At about 11:35, Amber shouts out Kelly Link, Rion Amicar-Scott, Stephen Graham-Jones, and Matt Bell as a few of many contemporary writers she loves At about 14:35, Amber and Pete discuss the book's resonant epigraphs, and Amber talks about her interest in ghosts  At about 18:00, Pete shouts out the classic story “Someone Has Been Disarranging these Roses” At about 19:15, Amber explains her chapters and the rationale in making the book “episodic” At about 20:50, The book's beginning and connections to real-life events is discussed  At about 24:35, The two discuss one of the book's main character, Fern At about 27:10, Pete compliments the book's setting, and Amber provides background for the place At about 30:00, the two discuss the book's inciting incident, a body discovered by Fern, and Amber expands on the ways she went about populating the book At about 35:40, some key characters are discussed, including a possible love interest for Alice At about 36:40, Amber responds to Pete's question about Alice's ex-husband as a sort of flat character-she calls him a “cipher” At about 40:10, Amber reflects on Alice's ways of avoiding the past and running from this past, and Amber shouts out William H. Macy in Magnolia At about 43:50, the two discuss the “banal” ghost At about 47:00, parent-child relationships are discussed At about 51:20, Pete asks Amber about writing in second-person, as she does for part of her book-shout out to Lorrie Moore! At about 55:40, Amber talks about exciting new projects  You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 313 with Jackie Domenus, a queer writer from South Jersey and the author of NO OFFENSE: A MEMOIR IN ESSAYS (2025), published with ELJ Editions. A 2021 Tin House Winter Workshop graduate, Jackie's essays have appeared in The HuffPost, The Offing Mag, The Normal School, Pidgeonholes, Foglifter Journal, Variant Lit, Entropy, and many more. Their poetry has appeared in Hooligan Mag and Giving Room Mag. Her short story “Mirror Image” published in So To Speak, as well as her essay “Two Truths and a Lie” published in Identity Theory, were both nominated for a Pushcart Prize. The episode airs on December 2. Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

Notes and Links to Kurt Baumeister's Work   Kurt Baumeister's writing has appeared in Salon, Guernica, Electric Literature, Rain Taxi, The Brooklyn Rail, The Rumpus, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, The Nervous Breakdown, The Weeklings, and other outlets. An acquisitions editor with 7.13 Books, Baumeister holds an MFA in creative writing from Emerson College, and is a member of The National Book Critics Circle and The Authors Guild. Twilight of the Gods is his second novel. Buy Twilight of the Gods   Kurt's Website   Chicago Review of Books Interview Re: Twilight of the Gods  At about 2:45, Kurt talks about the book's original publication date falling around the 2024 elections At about 6:15, Kurt reflects on the vagaries of publishing, and interesting and complimentary feedback from readers on the book At about 11:30, Pete shares a wonderful quote about Kurt's writing, and Kurt discusses Martin Amis and other influences on his writing At about 15:45, The two discuss the book's “Dramatis Personae” to start the book and some tongue-in-cheek descriptions of some Norse gods At about 17:30, Kurt responds to Pete's questions about Loki's historical and mythical evolutions At about 20:30, Kurt reflects on metafiction and gives background on why he names a main character in the book “Kurt” At about 23:50, Kurt talks about media representations of Loki in connection to his own At about 25:30, Kurt describes why he makes Loki as he is  At about 28:20, Kurt gives background on the Norns, of which Sunshine/Sabrina from the book is a member At about 29:30, Pete compliments the ways the book traces human history, particularly with regard to Hitler's rise  At about 34:15, Kurt responds to Pete's question about mixing fiction and fact At about 37:00, Kurt talks about history repeating itself and connecting disparate eras  At about 39:55, Kurt responds to Pete's question about the subtleties and the nuances of the book, i.e, plot focus v. allegory focus At about 42:00, Kurt discusses his mindset in writing the ending(s) of the book At about 45:00, An intriguing question posed in the book about fate is probed At about 45:50, Pete cites the book's ending as highly successful, and Kurt shouts out a shared beloved movie, Training Day, with regard to slowly-creeping evil  At about 47:50, a “reverence and pity” for artists is discussed, as mentioned in the book   You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 312 with Amber Sparks, the author of the short story collections And I Do Not Forgive You and The Unfinished World. Her writing has appeared in The Paris Review, Granta, Slate, and elsewhere. Her book, Happy People Don't Live Here, was published in October 2025. The episode drops on November 25, today. Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

Notes and Links to Jeff Pearlman's Work     Jeff Pearlman is the New York Times bestselling author of ten books. His subjects include the '80s Los Angeles Lakers (Show­time), the 1986 New York Mets (The Bad Guys Won), the '90s Dallas Cowboys (Boys Will Be Boys), and NFL legends Walter Pay­ton (Sweetness) and Brett Favre (Gunslinger). HBO adapted Showtime into the dramatic series Winning Time, produced and directed by Adam McKay. A former Sports Illus­trated senior writer and ESPN.com colum­nist, Pearlman is the host of the Two Writers Slinging Yang podcast and blogs regularly at jeffpearlman.com. Buy Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur   Jeff's Website   NPR Coverage of Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur At about 3:15, Jeff talks about writing against hagiography and how he doesn't “bring bias” into his writing, whether about Tupac or sports At about 5:25, Pete compliments the structure of the book, as it examines each of the places that shaped Tupac's life At about 5:55, Rapid-fire questions! *Best Tupac collab? Best movie role? At about 8:45, A beautiful shout-out to friend Curtis Dorsey and Jeff's dad, Stan At about 10:20, Jeff shouts out some favorite lines from Tupac's songs At about 10:50, Pete and Jeff discuss Tupac's “layering songs” and wondrous laugh  At about 12:55, Jeff responds to Pete's question about Jeff's “in”/entry point for writing about someone who has been written about so much  At about 15:45, Jeff expands on writing his biography of Tupac as a type of "layering" and the importance of specificity   At about 17:00, Jeff talks about how interviewing 652 people for his Tupac book is actually something that “[he] is supposed to do” At about 19:55, Jeff reflects a bit on book promotion and book release  At about 21:25, Jeff shouts out Dusty Baker as “maybe the coolest human being who's ever walked the planet” At about 22:20, Pete asks Jeff about Set Shakur's quote that Tupac died “alone”; Jeff reflects on the “isolation” of fame  At about 24:00, Jeff talks about Suge Knight and his indifference and his intriguing story At about 25:45, Jeff talks about Tupac's connection or lack thereof to the Mob Piru gang  At about 26:45, Pete gives an incomplete and rambling answer to the best Tupac song At about 28:10, Davonn Hodge and his mother reuniting due to great work by Jeff Pearlman and Michelle Soulli is discussed, as Jeff gives the background on the reunification  At about 30:20, Jeff gives background on Afeni Shakur's hometown, Lumberton, NC, and he gives a shoutout to Howard Bryant's book on Ricky Henderson At about 31:30, Jeff recounts a story about going to Lumberton to use the microfiche, but wound up seeing Tupac's grave At about 32:10, Jeff gives background on Afeni Shakur's amazing life and highlights her accomplishments and travails  At about 33:30, Jeff and Pete discuss “Dear Mama” as aspirational and the sadness of Afeni's substance abuse and how Tupac dealt with this horrible disappointment and “trauma” At about 35:15, Jeff talks in awe of Afeni's defending herself in the “Panther 21” trial At about 36:20, Jeff discusses Tupac's name origins At about 37:45, Jeff responds to Pete's question about Tupac's dad Billy Garland and male role models At about 39:40, The two discuss horrible athletic performances in movies and Tupac's unfortunate basketball shooting motion At about 41:00, Jeff gives some background on Tupac's birth name At about 41:40, Jeff talks about the impression that New York made on Tupac, musically and personally At about 43:00, The two discuss Tupac's time in Baltimore and at the Baltimore School for the Arts, and Tupac as an actor and singer; Jeff calls Baltimore his “favorite Tupac era” At about 45:10, The two talk about Tupac's Baltimore time and struggles and how “shapeshifter” didn't quite fit him At about 47:10, Jeff traces the Shakurs' move to Marin City and connections to Geronimo Pratt and his family At about 48:15, Jeff shares a profound statement from Set Shakur about moving vs. “relocating” At about 48:50, Jeff talks about Marin City and recreating the Marin City of when Tupac lived there  At about 50:50, Jeff expands on similarities between Tupac's time in the creative worlds of performing arts high schools in Baltimore and Marin City/ and his mother's downward spiral At about 51:55, The two discuss the significance of Marin City's Festival on the Green 1992 and further reporting on the tragedy as a “turning point” At about 55:50, Jeff responds to Pete's observation about Tupac's first albums not being highly-received and focuses on the changes that led to his second album being disappointing for Tupac At about 57:20, Jeff traces an almost parallel life for Tupac as a revolutionary leader in Atlanta At about 58:45, Jeff talks about the awkward time with Tupac working to become a community leader  At about 1:00:20, Jeff responds to Pete's question about the reactions from people who were wowed by Tupac's raps in person At about 1:03:00, Jeff shares what he learned in his interviews about Tupac the actor At about 1:06:00, Jeff shares his thoughts on the alleged second sexual assault by Tupac At about 1:08:15, Pete and Jeff discuss the “fan[ning] of the hip hop media/media and Tupac's  At about 1:09:35, Pete compliments the skillful ways in which the last hours and days (the “banal”) were rendered in the way  At about 1:11:10, Pete asks Jeff about how much Death Row changed Tupac/brought out tendencies in him At about 1:12:55, Jeff shares information from the book on two or three parallel universes where Tupac almost avoided being in Las Vegas   At about 1:13:55, Jeff reflects on Tupac as a 54 year old      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 309 with Amber Sparks, the author of the short story collections And I Do Not Forgive You and The Unfinished World. Her writing has appeared in The Paris Review, Granta, Slate, and elsewhere. Her book Happy People Don't Live Here was published in October 2025.    The episode drops on November 18.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

It's that time of year again! (Well, almost … it's actually a bit early.) Collected here is a varied selection of 2025's 'What Are You Reading' book recommendations, nice and early so you can get your Christmas shopping started sooner rather than later! Books and authors discussed in this episode: From ep. 110 Translations by Jumaana Abdu (Michelle See-Tho) The Profound Benefits of a Stint in Prison by Andrew Hamilton (Ashley) The Third Realm by Karl Ove Knausgård (James) From ep. 111 Everyone and Everything by Nadine Cohen (Ashley) My Dream Time by Ash Barty (James) From ep. 112 The Lady's Handbook to Her Mysterious Illness by Sarah Ramey (Ashley) From ep. 113 I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman (Pip Drysdale) From ep. 114 Girl in a Pink Dress by Kylie Needham (Lynne Ainsworth) Clare Keegan (Lynne Ainsworth) The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald (Lynne Ainsworth) We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer (James) Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra (James) Freedom by Lea Ypi (Ashley) From ep. 115 Anatomy of a Secret by Gerard McCann (Jay Martin) The Hollow Girl by Lyn Yeowart (Ashley) The Silent Listener by Lyn Yeowart (Ashley) Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams (Ashley) From ep. 117 The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler (Melenie Cheng) Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky, translated by Oliver Ready (James) Bat Eater (and other names for Cora Zheng) by Kylie Lee Baker (Ashley) From ep. 119 My First Book by Honor Levy (Nathan Dunne) The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff (James) Luminous by Silvia Park (Ashley) From ep. 120 Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister (Michelle Prak) A Fortunate Life by AB Facey (Michelle Prak) Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt (Michelle Prak) Universality by Natasha Brown (James) The Last Victim by Tracy Hall and Summer Land (Ashley) From ep. 122 Falling TJ Newman (James & Ashley) Drowning by TJ Newman (James & Ashley) Worst Case Scenario by TJ Newman (James & Ashley) From ep. 123 She Rides Shotgun by Jordan Harper (Matt Rogers) Orbital by Samantha Harvey (James) Legend of a Suicide by David Vann (James) From ep. 124 Outback Cop by Neale McShane and Evan McHugh (Ashley) This episode Moderation by Elaine Castillo The Eyes are the Best Part by Monica Kim Molka by Monica Kim 'Salem's Lot and Cujo by Stephen King Upcoming events  James is teaching Setting & Landscape for Writers at the Woolshed on Saturday 21 March, 2026 Learn more about Ashley's thrillers, Dark Mode and Cold Truth, and get your copies from your local bookshop or your library. Plus check out Like, Follow, Die from Audible.  Learn more about James's award-winning novel Denizen and get your copy from your local bookshop or your library. Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

This week we talk about odd concert moments, Hades 2, Halls of Torment, Power Wash Simulator 2, Ball x Pit, Dungeons and Dragons, Frankenstein, Annie Hall, Now is Tomorrow, the Necronomicon, Mafia: The Old Country, King Sorrow, We Used to Live Here, the Scholastic Werewolf Book, Catan, Civilization 5, Feral History, Star Wars, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Paramount wants Warner Brothers, the Monster Mash movie, The Hunt for Ben Solo, Amazon games, Xbox makes a ridiculous demand, The Odyssey, Something is Killing the Children, Buck Rodgers, and Barry's Steamer: How to Cope with Boredom and Loneliness: A Guide for the Isolated. So do the mash, it's time for a GeekShock!

Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown, Ball x Pit, Tron Ares, Corman's The Undead, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, monster theme experiences, Roofman, We Used to Live Here, One Battle After Another, Walking Dead, DJ Vlad, the Catan extended universe, PlayStation warnings, The Lost Boys musical, HBO Max price hikes, Energon Universe, The Toxic Avenger, Fallout at the Atomic Testing Museum, 

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On this episode, Tina of TBR, etc., talks about how being an active book person in multiple internet formats affects her reading life, her favorite genre acronym, and we go deep into the world of reading trackers. We also talk about her viral moment this past summer when she broke an AI-related book story.    Books to Read if You Liked Unknown Caller Books With Covers We Hate and Why We Read Them Anyway   Tina TBR, etc Instagram TikTok Tina Books | TBR, etc. - YouTube Book Talk, etc. Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  It's Not the End of the World by Jonathan Parks-Ramage  Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky Little Eyes by Samanta Schweblin   Books Highlighted by Tina: Look Closer by David Ellis  Hush Little Baby by R.H. Herron Next of Kin by Kia Abdullah One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford Red Clay by Charles B. Fancher Dominion by Addie E. Citchens  Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry  Nobody Knows You're Here by Bryn Greenwood  When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi    All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager  We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer  Nestlings by Nat Cassidy  Mary by Nat Cassidy  King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby  Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby  All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby  The Nix by Nathan Hill  When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy  Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy  Play Nice by Rachel Harrison  Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage  The Midnight Library by Matt Haig  The Humans by Matt Haig  The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab  All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood

Notes and Links to Ellen Birkett Morris' Work        Ellen Birkett Morris is the author of Beware the Tall Grass, winner of the Donald L. Jordan Award for Literary Excellence, judged by Lan Samantha Chang, published by CSU Press. She is also the author of Lost Girls: Short Stories, winner of the Pencraft Award and finalist for the Clara Johnson, IAN and Best Book awards. Her fiction has appeared in Shenandoah, Antioch Review, Saturday Evening Post, and South Carolina Review, among other journals. She is a winner of the Bevel Summers Prize for short fiction. Morris is a recipient of an Al Smith Fellowship for her fiction from the Kentucky Arts Council.    Morris is also the author of Abide and Surrender, poetry chapbooks. Her poetry has appeared in The Clackamas Literary Review, Juked, Gastronomica, and Inscape, among other journals, and in eight anthologies. Morris won top prize in the 2008 Binnacle Ultra-Short Edition and was a finalist for the 2019 and 2020 Rita Dove Poetry Prize. Her poem “Abide” was featured on NPR's A Way with Words. Her essays have appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, AARP's The Ethel, Oh Reader magazine, and on National Public Radio.    Morris holds an MFA in creative writing from Queens University-Charlotte. She attended the Kentucky Women Writers Conference on fellowship and teaches creative writing at The Virginia Piper Center at ASU in Tempe, Arizona and The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning in Lexington, Kentucky. Morris has spoken and taught at the 2018 Antioch Writers Workshop, 2019 Kentucky Women Writers Conference, 2022 Writer's Block Festival and 2022 Louisville Book Festival. Buy Beware the Tall Grass   Ellen's Website   Review of Beware the Tall Grass from Heavy Feather Review  At about 3:40, Ellen responds to Pete's question about receiving the Donald L. Jordan Award for Beware the Tall Grass At about 5:30, Ellen talks about the different resonance the book has a year plus after its publication; she highlights feedback from people with interesting comments about the continuing resonance of the Vietnam War At about 7:10, Ellen provides a summary of the novel At about 8:20, Ellen relays seeds for the book, particularly based on a NPR segment from 2014 At about 10:30, Ellen responds to Pete's questions about any cynicism in exploring the stories of past lives' remembrance, and she expands on how she dealt with the spiritual/reincarnation  At about 12:45, Pete and Ellen stan over Andrew Porter's (Episode 294 guest) The Imagined Life At about 13:25, Ellen speaks beautifully of her mother as an “advocate”  At about 14:50, Ellen talks about how she put into practice the saying about “put your characters into trouble,” particularly with regard to Eve, one of two protagonists, and her mother  At about 16:05, The two discuss the exposition for main character and one of two narrators, Thomas, and how the loss of his horse affects him  At about 18:00, Ellen describes the agony in writing a particularly brutal and sad scene from the book At about 19:00, The two discuss Eve's friend, Amy, and ideas of peace and tranquility  At about 20:00, Ellen reflects on the “hasty decision” pointed out by Pete, made by both Thomas in the novel and in real-life, for those who signed up for the army At about 21:30, Ellen talks about Dan in the novel and his family history that makes him act more logical even when the surreal comes out At about 23:00, The two discuss Thomas' decision to enlist for Vietnam, and how it was perhaps subtly influenced by his father's past service At about 24:00, We Were Soldiers Once and Young and Ellen's uncle and soldiers' logs are cited as inspirations for Ellen's writing At about 26:00, Pete lays out some of Charlie's  At about 27:00, Ellen reflects on Carrie's faith in Thomas' coming back safe from Vietnam At about 27:40, The two reflect on connections in the novel to Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried At about 28:50, The two discuss two crises that bring much stress to Eve At about 29:50, Ellen talks about a caustic and “sinister” fellow soldier of Thomas' and giving him some “roundness” At about 31:30, Ellen talks about the emotional difficulty in writing a death in the novel At about 34:40, Ellen cites her poet background as she discusses the book's titular metaphor and its multiple uses, and she describes the background of the book's cover  At about 37:45, The two discuss family histories and shared traits over the generations in discussing Charlie's channeling of past traumas  At about 39:00,   At about 41:00, Pete asks Ellen about regression theory and therapists who deal with those thought to be experiencing past lives At about 43:20, Ellen responds to Pete's question about how home and Carrie and his child on the way inspire Thomas; Ellen tells an anecdote about almost changing POVs in the novel At about 44:30, Ellen talks about balancing the personal and the geopolitical in drawing up the Vietnam War scenes At about 46:40, The two discuss the idea of the story that repeats itself throughout the generations, and Ellen describes a moving and profound trip to Ireland that shows the “continuity of history” You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 303 with Amber Sparks, the author of the short story collections And I Do Not Forgive You and The Unfinished World. Her writing has appeared in The Paris Review, Granta, Slate, and elsewhere.    This episode airs on October 14, Pub Day for her novel Happy People Don't Live Here.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

This week, we have some chaotic dog interruptions, I recorded int he dark because I couldn't even with the light, AND we broke a record and talked about more than 30 books in one episode!! Enjoy the chaos that is Gare, Steph and my 10 Before the End episode.Kate's  10 Before the EndWhat We Leave Behind by Wanda Morrishttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/250326a1-6252-41eb-8fbd-318b3903b56cCamp Damascus by Chuck Tinglehttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/3e324bb5-9f00-4258-817b-00c69ad824f7The Midnight Knock by John Framhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/46ce3210-0707-4b1d-89b7-0c573c72aca8When They Burned the Butterfly by Wen-Yi Leehttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/e294b55a-9bf5-42cd-a8c2-88aa2f65c91bBoom Town by Nic Stonehttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/81091a8c-97c2-4037-aaaf-666230289df8The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwoodhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/3aaf1dab-83a2-4089-9345-680455651355James by Percival Everetthttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/cd626fd8-11de-458a-a71a-4b1c64c86ff1Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burtonhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/cda69bb3-94a7-4b17-82ef-3036a098d7cdBeautyland by Marie-Helene Bertinohttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/a5d8c362-9ccc-4bfa-869c-44c8847b17efI, Medusa by Ayana Grayhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/e2c48dc1-1ee0-4904-9b6e-d53e3f23712b Gare's 10 Before the EndForget You Saw Her Noelle W Ihlihttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/bbd97b5b-38b0-4982-bb5d-60fcee5a243cHaven't Killed In Years by Amy K. Greenhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/70c6f0b5-c572-4689-b5e5-880199ce497cWe Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewerhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/49154c03-2e3c-4b00-b63f-1d6a7ef61fdbWatch Us Fall by Christina Kovachttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/25a51cf8-34f3-41d5-aefa-f4ff20d1159cWith Friends Like These by Alissa Leehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/224004584-with-friends-like-these?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=9sa6BhhMqr&rank=1The Fix by Mia Sheridanhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/7642f03d-53ab-441d-bfc2-c435fde870a1Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashinohttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/03c6a590-d537-4566-8bb2-0147089b467dIf I Go Missing by Leslie Wolfehttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/4a5751dd-ce3d-4d23-b7e5-21d8c95028b4The Wives of Hawthorne Lane by Stephanie DeCarolishttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/345b587e-4541-496e-91d6-9738a1e5534aThe Haunting by Natasha Prestonhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/2ebce8b2-c94b-489f-87a4-bcff8591d1d8 Steph's  10 Before the EndThe Adults by Alison Espachhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/b9ebc09a-4c52-4a56-a833-b25b38572ac8The Artist of Blackberry Grange by Paulette Jacksonhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/1d352936-217c-4d99-a0a3-8e5167d6c7cfBreakneck Bay by Faith Gardnerhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/886205bb-7647-4a28-b688-71c275927c32Still True by Maggie Ginsburghttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/b2973ace-7b9a-47c8-9bde-faf6b87874e3Heartbroke by Chelsea Biekerhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/9ee3902f-6e65-4e7e-992d-cf742c3938efIs This A Cry For Help by Emily Austinhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/868d3c84-e887-4075-adea-460a26d5eb79Matchmaking for Psychopaths by Tasha Coryellhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/7fe84956-aabb-4e62-9fbb-66813da5b7c5This Girl's a Killer by Emma C. Wellshttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/ad549123-76a8-442c-a809-789048a5902aLove You to Death by Christina Dotsonhttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/4ffd068e-b2da-4108-9e79-409aff0c9a9cThe Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cookehttps://app.thestorygraph.com/books/bb8fdd23-aaa5-4103-8972-427720e99382 Get Bookwild MerchCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackCheck Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck out the Imposter Hour Podcast with Liz and GregFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrian

Autumn is just around the corner, and it's time to get our fall TBRs in order!   Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann Patchett books Taylor Jenkins Reid books Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall Broadchurch (TV) Jane Austen books The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold Five Found Dead by Sulari Gentill Katabasis by R.F. Kuang Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley Park Avenue by Renée Ahdieh Succession (TV) Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Rose in Chains by Julie Soto Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean Ann's picks:  Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love by Samin Nosrat (releases September 16) – Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat – Salt Fat Acid Heat (TV)  The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller (releases October 7) – The Change by Kirsten Miller – Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller  All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles (releases October 7) – Death in the Spires by KJ Charles Crafting for Sinners by Jenny Kiefer (releases October 7) – Grady Hendrix books – Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix Happy People Don't Live Here by Amber Sparks (releases October 14) – Only Murders in the Building (TV) – Angela Carter books The Unveiling by Quan Barry (releases October 14) – We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree (releases November 11) – Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree  Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino (releases November 25) Halle's picks: Amity by Nathan Harris (releases September 2) – The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris – Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry – Doc by Mary Doria Russell – Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee – William W. Johnstone books  Buckeye by Patrick Ryan (releases September 2) – Commonwealth by Ann Patchett – Our Town by Thornton Wilder – Wallace Stegner books  The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy (releases September 16)  The Heartbreak Hotel by Ellen O'Clover (releases September 23)  Heart the Lover by Lily King (releases September 30) – Writers & Lovers by Lily King An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister (releases November 11) Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz (releases November 18) I, Medusa by Ayana Gray (releases November 18) – Circe by Madeline Miller – Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller – Rick Riordan books – Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan What We're Reading This Week: Ann: Modern Divination by Isabel Agajanian Halle: When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén Well-Read on Facebook Well-Read on Twitter Well-Read on Instagram Well-Read on Bookshop

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Wander through fantastical realm of a real giant beige house (at the end of a very long driveway), abandoned and hidden on the banks of a famous river in New York-- where you'll meet the ghost of the old woman and connect the dots between this story and “The People Who Used to Live Here, Part 1” from Season 1. This episode features: Margarita Meyendorff (Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headphones

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In preparation for the season 3 finale, “The People Who Used to Live Here, Part II: The Giant Beige House at the End of a Very Long Driveway,” we're diving back into the archives for this special re-release of “The People Who Used to Live Here, Part I.” You know; for context. This episode originally aired on December 29, 2022. Original episode description: In the season one finale of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast, follow Blake into his imagination as he recounts his experience exploring an abandoned mansion off a county highway in Ulster County, NY where he reflects on capitalism, exile, and chosen family. (Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headphones

This is a very special episode of Best Books Lately. Special because it's been awhile since we've had one, special because it's with my longtime internet friend and book twin Liz Hein, and special because we're weaving together some of the most important themes of 10 Things To Tell You: sharing your stuff, connection, and, of course, BOOKS. In this conversation, Liz and I are not only talking about the best books we've read lately (and we've both read some great things!), Liz is also sharing about the life of her father, legendary Chicago photographer Rich Hein, who passed away unexpectedly last month. Liz's book selections are inspired by her dad, and I love that we could honor his memory in this way. Follow Liz Hein @lizisreading_ on Instagram Rich Hein's obituary was on the front page of the Chicago Sun-Times FULL SHOW NOTES HERE Join the SECRET STUFF BOOK CLUB LAURA'S BOOKS: Beautyland by Marie Helene Bertino Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix Cue the Sun! by Emily Nussbaum Liars by Sarah Manguso We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer LIZ'S BOOKS: A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib ALSO MENTIONED: Bob Dylan Goes Electric by Elijah Wald How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro All Fours by Miranda July Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy EPISODES MENTIONED: Ep. 250 Best Books of the Year 2024 Ep. 252 Most Anticipated Books of 2025 with Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcast Ep. 195 Why do smart people love dumb tv? Ep 239 Horror for Beginners with Meredith Monday Schwartz   SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN Laura Tremaine's SECRET SUBSTACK BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine BUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a very special episode of Best Books Lately. Special because it's been awhile since we've had one, special because it's with my longtime internet friend and book twin Liz Hein, and special because we're weaving together some of the most important themes of 10 Things To Tell You: sharing your stuff, connection, and, of course, BOOKS.In this conversation, Liz and I are not only talking about the best books we've read lately (and we've both read some great things!), Liz is also sharing about the life of her father, legendary Chicago photographer Rich Hein, who passed away unexpectedly last month. Liz's book selections are inspired by her dad, and I love that we could honor his memory in this way.Follow Liz Hein @lizisreading_ on InstagramRich Hein's obituary was on the front page of the Chicago Sun-TimesFULL SHOW NOTES HEREJoin the SECRET STUFF BOOK CLUBLAURA'S BOOKS:Beautyland by Marie Helene BertinoWitchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixCue the Sun! by Emily NussbaumLiars by Sarah MangusoWe Used to Live Here by Marcus KliewerLIZ'S BOOKS:A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen MirzaHamnet by Maggie O'FarrellThe Remains of the Day by Kazuo IshiguroWild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyThere's Always This Year by Hanif AbdurraqibALSO MENTIONED:Bob Dylan Goes Electric by Elijah WaldHow High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia NagamatsuHow to Sell a Haunted House by Grady HendrixThe Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixBy Any Other Name by Jodi PicoultThe Book of Two Ways by Jodi PicoultSmall Great Things by Jodi PicoultNever Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroAll Fours by Miranda JulyMigrations by Charlotte McConaghyOnce There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghyEPISODES MENTIONED:Ep. 250 Best Books of the Year 2024Ep. 252 Most Anticipated Books of 2025 with Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcastEp. 195 Why do smart people love dumb tv?Ep 239 Horror for Beginners with Meredith Monday Schwartz SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!CLICK HERE for episode show notesFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramFOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on FacebookSIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notesJOIN Laura Tremaine's SECRET SUBSTACKBUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura TremaineBUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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