Podcasts about other mother

Parenting and comedy collide in this hilarious and heartfelt episode featuring UK comic Jen Brister. Known for her hit specials Waves and The Optimist and her book The Other Mother, Jen opens up about navigating life as a mom of twin boys while juggling a demanding comedy career. From her "put your shoes on" parenting anthem to the unique challenges of being a non-biological parent in a same-sex relationship, Jen's candid insights are as thought-provoking as they are laugh-out-loud funny. Plus, she and Ophira dive into the societal expectations around motherhood, sharing the all-too-relatable frustrations of balancing it all. You'll also hear Jen's unfiltered take on parenting guilt, the unexpected lessons of FaceTime with kids, and why a well-planned tour can feel like a marathon. This episode delivers a perfect blend of comedy and connection for anyone curious about the realities of modern parenting and the comedic grind, and trying to survive your own morning routine, this conversation is packed with laughs and takeaways. ✨ Subscribe, rate, and review! Follow us on socials @ParentingAsAJoke and @OphiraE (or @OphiraNYC on TikTok). Check out upcoming live performances at OphiraEisenberg.com. Follow Jen Brister: https://www.instagram.com/jenbristercomedy See Ophira LIVE: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/events SUBSCRIBE so you never miss O thing: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/sign-up Follow PIAJ:  https://www.instagram.com/parentingisajoke/ https://parentingisajoke.substack.com/   Follow Ophira: https://www.instagram.com/ophirae/ https://www.facebook.com/OphiraEisenberg/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ophiranyc   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloween, everybody! As in tradition at Horror Movie Night, we are discussing a kid-friendly horror movie with 2009's incredible stop-motion CORALINE. Beyond the wonderful story and truly creepy Other Mother, the technical prowess on display throughout this movie is just untouchable. Is this a perfect spooky season offering for the whole family? Let's use our button eyes to see! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Laramy Wells kicks off the spooky month of October with a dive into Coraline alongside his daughter Ruby as cohost. They analyze the original Neil Gaiman novel and the comic adaptation from P. Craig Russell as they explore the eerie world of the Other Mother, discuss the film's stunning visuals, and share their favorite (and creepiest) moments. Get ready for some spooky fun as they break down what makes Coraline the perfect start to a month of chills and thrills!

This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down on Zoom with Mr. Fitz, aka Paul Feig, the dapper and debonair director of Bridesmaids, Spy, The Heat and new action-comedy Jackpot!, to talk about working with Awkwafina and John Cena, the difficulties of getting an original movie off the ground, and whether Feig could murder somebody for money. (FYI, Feig's microphone wasn't working as it should for the first six or seven minutes of this interview) [23:34 - 42:47 approx] Then, we bring you an extended excerpt from our exclusive Empire VIP Club Q&A with Coraline director Henry Selick and The Other Mother herself, star Teri Hatcher, as that film celebrates its 15th anniversary with a timely re-release. [1:04:32 - 1:19:27 approx] Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara, Nick de Semlyen, and Alex Godfrey for a jam-packed episode in which they discuss their favourite creatures from the Alien movies, discuss the week's movie news including D23 announcements galore, and review Alien: Romulus, Trap, and Jackpot! Oh, and Alex comes up with a new catchphrase. You'll know it when you hear it. Enjoy.

Stories in this episode: - A Strange Encounter While Bow Hunting, by clyde2003 - The Gift That Keeps on Giving, by Amanda DeGripp - My Daughter's Other Mother, by Sinead - Knock Knock, by Matthew - Tata's Doppelganger, by astral-anomaly Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com  Join our Discord here:https://discord.gg/enBKrsTk7f Listen ad-free and support the show for only $5 a month by signing up for our Patreon! You'll also hear episodes at a crystal clear 320 kbps. Head over to patreon.com/oddtrails. Connect with us on Instagram @oddtrailspodcast or on the Cryptic County Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/433173970399259 Check out the other Cryptic County podcasts like Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast and the Old Time Radiocast at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Go to AsteproAllergy.com for a discount so you can Astepro and Go today! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1n7wNZGJJ3Oc31O4TYx4x3 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed/id1598762965 

Composer Jason Brandt joins us today as we're talking about how the composer needs to function as part of the story telling team in the world of film and television production. We discuss strategies you can use as a composer to help to support your message, transport your audience to different settings, and even foreshadow key narrative events. Topics Include: What Stravinsky and Metallica have in common The world is so beautiful when looking back into the history of classical music In Media Music, many different genres can have a home. Composing on a 4-track recorder - how to adjust composing to new technology Write a piece of music every day - but don't show it to anyone Give yourself space to fail Music's role in storytelling - Looking into the music of Camp Hideout and Max Winslow and the House of Secrets” When does your ear get tired? Advice for aspiring composers About our Guest: https://www.jasonbrandt.com/ https://soundcloud.com/jasonbrandtmusic Jason Brandt recently composed music for the film Camp Hideout (starring Christopher Lloyd and Corbin Bleu) released by Roadside Attractions. This family comedy was released theatrically on September 15, 2023 and on HULU in February 2024. Jason also scored the award-winning film Max Winslow & The House Of Secrets, (starring Chad Michael Murray) F.R.E.D.I. (starring Kelly Hu), and Christmas Wonderland. Other films include the thrillers Mommy Be Mine and The Other Mother. A Christmas Reunion, (starring Denise Richards). Night of the Living Dead 3D (starring Sid Haig) and the documentary That Guy Dick Miller premiered at SXSW 2014. Jason also creates original music for a wide range of national television programming, including Cartoon Network's Teen Titans GO!, Mike Tyson Mysteries, Extra, and TMZ. Other TV shows include American Idol, The Bachelor The Bachelorette, and many more. Music Featured in this Episode: Camp Hideout Main Title - from the motion picture "Camp Hideout" Composed by Jason Brandt Who is Atticus Virtue? - from the motion picture "Max Winslow and The House of Secrets" - Composed by Jason Brandt The Story Begins -from the motion picture "F.R.E.D.I." - composed by Jason Brandt

Put on your button eyes and join us in another world. February 6, 2009 Coraline is sick of her life with her parents and needs some excitement. She finds a door to another world where everything is perfect, including her Other Mother and everything is just the way she wants it. Only problem is, Other Mother wants her to stay forever and all she needs to do is replace her eyes with buttons...oh and let Other Mother eat her soul. Can Coraline survive? Can she make it out? Does Coraline hold up? Starring: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Ian McShane, and Keith David Directed by Henry Selick. Rated PG. Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful.  Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/adamant625/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doesitholdu... Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@does_it_hold_up Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doesitholdup13/ Subscribe to our YouTube for new movie revies and a weekly box office show: https://www.youtube.com/@DIHUpodcast  

This episode is dedicated to someone who has been my second Mother since I was ten years old, Parasite Steve and 8 Bit Alchemy's Mom Nancy. Please check out Crow's Nest: Our Mom's Favorite Games first as I play the music from the games mentioned in that episode plus some of the music that reminds me of her. I also share some personal memories and stories I have with Mom (or as I always called her, Other Mother). Thanks for listening. ----------------------------------------Retro Ridoctopus is:• Parasite Steve (read)• 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) • Coopster Gold (join) • Nintenjoe (subscribe)----------------------------------------All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/retro-ridoctopus/9df12b69-3b93-4378-811f-29f221451aac

Gee has picked this charming modern fairytail story by Neil Gaiman where a young lady finds another world and an Other Mother in it. But perhaps all is not as it seems... Check out bonus YOMP content on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/yompcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the concept of the Other Mother replace the more forced, less authentic systems of teaching social and emotional learning in schools? Latoya Nelson joins Annie Friday this week to discuss the topic of her dissertation. This concept of the Other Mother dates back to the time when enslaved peoples in the US had to become surrogate parents of sort to young children. This community-based approach to care could help children feel nurtured in the educational environments in which they're learning. Social-emotional concepts would be learned through authentic relationships in the communities where kids are spending most of their time. Learn more about Latoya Nelson at the Attuned Community School and find more from Annie Friday at anniefriday.com

It's a “Family Christmas Weekend” at Cape Cod Church, and we're bringing the whole family together!   In the middle of all the ice skating, hot chocolate, and elf waffles, we're going to share the Christmas Story as told by some of our kids. And we're going to discuss two questions you can ask your family this coming Christmas that may help us all discover brand new and beautiful stories.   As we continue our series, “The Big Reveal,” we unwrap the very beginning of the Christmas Story... the story of “The Other Mother!”   First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!    Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc.   Connect with us!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc  

“Movies and television is always what I wanted to do,” says Eric Martin. “I don't remember it wasn't a time it wasn't the main interest in my life, but screenwriting is something I was a little bit late too. I was a latchkey key and I viewed writing as work, something to get done to go watch movies.” “But there were a series of teachers who kept pulling me aside and said, ‘You're a writer, do you enjoy this?' It kept happening so the message finally got through to take it seriously and put in that kind of effort.” Looking back, Martin says he understood story structure just from watching so many movies. He also had a teacher teach the hero's journey to write essays. “I don't actually think about structure when I write. Use the hero's journey. Don't use it. I personally hate writing textbooks. Any book that tells you how to write is bullshit. I think you pick it up and inherently understand it. I think it's baked in even if you think you're following it. It's just there. It's part of the western storytelling ethic.” Rather than obsessing over screenwriting books, Martin would tell you to “go live some life.” He adds, “Don't try to read a bunch of things and use a theory on anything. Live some life and I think you'll understand [life] on a deeper level. I see a lot of stuff out there and it feels hollow. People who do depthful work live interesting lives.” This has led Martin to focus on “character and story.” As a screenwriter, this is always the focus, whether it's his TV movie The Other Mother, the Starz series about professional wrestling Heels, or his latest project, the newest installment of Loki for Marvel and Disney. Want more? Steal my first book, Ink by the Barrel - Secrets From Prolific Writers right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60-seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom on your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

BONUS - Dave's Book Suggestion for November - Storyworthy - Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew DicksA five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story — and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big orsmall). He shows that anyone can learn to be an appealing storyteller, that everyone has something “storyworthy” to express, and, perhaps most important, that the act of creating and telling a tale is a powerful way of understanding and enhancing your own life.About Matthew DicksMatthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, The Other Mother, Something Missing, Unexpectedly, Milo, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, Twenty-one Truths About Love, as well as the nonfiction Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Art of Storytelling, and Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life.His novels have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide.Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend was the 2014 Dolly Gray Award winner and was nominated for a 2017 Nutmeg Award in Connecticut. Matthew has been awarded first prize in the Magazine/Humorous Column category by the CT Society of Professional Journalists in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.He is also the author of the rock opera The Clowns and the musicals Caught in the Middle, Sticks & Stones, and Summertime. He has written comic books for Double Take comics. He is the humor columnist for Seasons magazine, an advice columnist for Slate magazine.Matthew is the creator and co-host of the podcasts Speak Up Storytelling, a podcast that helps listeners improve their storytelling and Boy vs. Girl, a podcast about gender and gender stereotypes.https://matthewdicks.com/storyworthy/___https://livingthenextchapter.com/ National Podcast Post Month is celebrating 16 years! Join the 30 days of podcasting fun starting on November 1st! #NaPodPoMoSupport the showAre you looking to hire a podcast editor to do the behind the scenes work for you? Do you want to be a better Podcast Guest?Searching for How To Start a Podcast?Looking for Podcast Tips?Visit HowToPodcast.ca for practical advice, featured guest co-hosts from around the world and a community of podcasters dedicated to your success - join Dave and the entire podcast family at https://howtopodcast.ca/

Matthew Dicks is a bestselling author of fiction and non-fiction books. His fiction books are Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend; Something Missing; Unexpectedly Milo; The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs; 21 Truths About Love; and The Other Mother. And he also has non-fiction books which is how I came to really find out about him through his work around storytelling. His book Storyworthy, which is about engaging, teaching, and persuading to change your life through the power of storytelling, and Someday is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel your Creative Life. So, at his core, Matthew is a storyteller and he's going to tell great stories in today's conversation. He uses storytelling to really create and leverage philosophical beliefs and wisdom and ideas to help us live a better life. He's also a teacher. He's won awards as a teacher, he has won awards as a storyteller, he is the author of a rock opera called The Clowns and the musicals Caught in the Middle, Sticks and Stones, and Summertime. He's also a wedding DJ. His content has been featured and published in Reader's Digest, The Huffington Post, Parent's Magazine, and more places. He is someone who is multi-faceted, as you're going to find out in today's conversation. But once again, he is a storyteller and a storytelling champion. He's won a record 56 times from The Moth Story Slam Championship. We're going to talk about competing in this conversation, we'll talk about parenting and teaching. He teaches fifth grade and it's interesting to get his perspective on his mindset when he's teaching, when he's doing TED Talks, when he's writing, as he's podcasting in today's conversation. You can tell that Matthew, I think, shows up very similarly in all of those spaces because he believes in storytelling as a thing and a tool and a skill that we can use in our daily lives. He's also the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Speak Up, which is a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces shows throughout New England. Matthew's also a Yankee fan, so we'll talk about sports in today's conversation. And, once again, I think you're just going to love Matthew's approach to life, his desire to continue to make conversations and interactions more intentional, more thoughtful, and with storytelling in mind.   Matthew had a number of amazing insights during our conversation. Some of them include: “I want to have the story” (6:25). “Storytelling, for me, is a way of making sense of my life” (6:50). “The most important audience for any story you tell in your entire life is yourself” (6:55). “When I tell stories about my life, my life gets better both in the moment and in reflection” (7:10). “I'm so deeply curious about why I am who I am” (8:00). “Everything that's happened in the past is essentially who we are now” (10:05). “I try to bring in every possible element of life to my classroom that I can” (10:55). “What you have now does not define your future” (11:45). “When I'm writing fiction, it's a little scarier because I don't know what the end is, and I don't know if there is an end” (16:20). “One of the things I love to do is talk to kids about unsung heroes” (19:50). “I seek to ensure that kids know how much I care about them as quickly as possible” (22:35). “As a teacher, I give positive feedback relentlessly” (28:35). “Everyone wants some validation, everyone wants some appreciation, everyone wants to know that some of the stuff I did was good” (29:35). “Every time you're going to say something critical to someone, there should be 6 positive things that are accompanying it” (29:50). “Statistics collapse when fear arrives” (39:25). “Every single day, the third slide I show my kids is a message that says, ‘mistakes are valuable.' We celebrate mistakes” (42:00). “I want to see [my students'] mistakes. I love their mistakes. We'll learn from them” (43:00). “Schools should be fun. The number one thing should be that schools are fun” (45:25). “Choice is a way to entertain kids” (46:15). “Every single day, every lesson I teach, there has to be a reason why kids are excited to do it. And that is the only reason I have been successful as a teacher” (46:30). “I make kids love coming to school and it solves all my problems” (46:50). “In my mind, there is always a competition” (52:00). “My competition in the classroom, and there is a lot of it, is almost always centered around effort and kindness” (53:55). “Constantly look to expand rather than contract” (58:10). “Whenever someone invites me to do something new, I always say yes even if it sounds terrible because it's an opportunity to expand my life, and if I don't like it, I'll just close that door and move on to something else” (58:15). “I'm shameless” (1:02:55).   Additionally, you can find all of Matthew's info, including links to purchase all of his books, on his website. You can also go to storyworthymd.com to find courses and other free materials to learn how to become a better storyteller. Thank you so much to Matthew for coming on the podcast! I wrote a book called “Shift Your Mind” that was released in October of 2020, and you can order it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, I have launched a company called Strong Skills, and I encourage you to check out our new website https://www.strongskills.co/. If you liked this episode and/or any others, please follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening.

This week we ventured into stop-motion territory and watched Coraline! We are joined by Sean Travers, one of the funniest people on Twitter to discuss vagina tunnels, wonder what kind of psychopath orders a mango milkshake, and burlesque in children's films. We also get into slugs not being great with boundaries, the Other Mother's sick fashion, and internalized misogyny towards mothers! And this might include a very funny story about Shawn and Clayton's past that you won't want to miss! Twitter, Bluesky, Insta: @triplemmmpod Clayton - Twitter, Bluesky, Letterboxd: @justhappy2cu Shawn - Twitter, Bluesky, Letterboxd: @murphthesmurph Sean - Twitter: @seanjetravers Email: menwholikemenwholikemoviespod@gmail.com Don't forget to give us a rate/review if you're enjoying the pod, it helps out so much - and makes us feel really good! Be kind out there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/men-who-like-men-who-like-movies/support

In this week's episode, Kayla and Taylor do the first ever L&L author repeat and discuss Neil Gaiman's 2002 novella Coraline. Topics include cats, bravery, and Coraline's complete lack of culinary appreciation.This week's drink: the Other Mother (created by Taylor!)INGREDIENTS:1.5oz Vodka1/2 oz crème de mûre (or any other dark berry liqueur you have on hand)BlackberriesSpriteINSTRUCTIONS:Muddle a small handful of blackberries in your shaker. Add your vodka, crème de mûre and ice into the shaker and shake. Pour into a tall glass and top with sprite.Current reads, recommendations, and links:Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.Here is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!PUPKIN PIE PUNCHINGREDIENTS:¾ oz Vodka or Bourbon1 oz pumpkin spice liqueur2 teaspoons maple syrup (or more if you like it really sweet…LIKE PUPKIN)¼ teaspoon vanillaCinnamonPumpkin hard ciderCinnamon stick INSTRUCTIONS:Combine the first five ingredients into a shaker with ice and then pour into a festive glass, top with hard cider. Garnish with cinnamon stick.  

In this week's episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss the NEA Big Read for Montana, The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Topics include the Notorious EGF (Elizabeth Gurley Flynn), warm weasel hands, and the correct way to pronounce Spokane (it's Spo-CAN, Taylor…).This week's drink: Union Club via Difford's GuideINGREDIENTS: 2 oz Bourbon whiskey½ oz maraschino liqueur½ oz Campari1 ½ oz orange juice, freshly squeezedINSTRUCTIONS:Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice Shake until chilledStrain into a chilled glassCurrent reads, recommendations, and links:Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-GarciaBookworm by Robin YeatmanThe Bathysphere Book: Effects of the Luminous Ocean Depths by Brad FoxKillers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David GrannThe Witch's Feast: A Kitchen Grimoire by Melissa Jayne MadaraNEA Big Read Program with Chris La Tray: Stolen: If They Haven't Come for Yours, They WillFollow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss Coraline by Neil GaimanHere is the beverage recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!The Other Mother created by Taylor!INGREDIENTS:1.5oz Vodka1/4 oz crème de mûre (or any other dark berry liqueur you have on hand)BlackberriesSpriteINSTRUCTIONS:Muddle a small handful of blackberries in your shaker. Add your vodka, crème de mûre and ice into shaker and shake. Pour into a tall glass and top with sprite.

Sean Olson is an American film director, producer, screenwriter and editor. He began as an editor for KPHO-TV, KMGH-TV, Extra-TV, Crime Watch Daily, How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer and Wyatt Earp's Revenge. He has directed The Contractor, The Other Mother, and FREDI for which he was awarded Best of Fest at the Bentonville Film Festival. In 2019, he directed Max Winslow and the House of Secrets, which won Best Feature Film at the Burbank International Film Festival.    

ICYMI, Lez Hang Out will be taking a bit of a different direction with our Should've Been Gays this season in support of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. While this means you will be hearing a bit less about movies and TV shows for a while, don't fret, because we can make absolutely anything gay. —--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Since September is essentially Halloween Eve, let's get spooky in here! This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) talk about Neil Gaiman's Coraline, a dark fantasy children's novel published in 2002 and later adapted into a film by the same name. You may be more familiar with the movie than the book, but trust us- the book is somehow even more queer!  Coraline herself is an extremely queer-coded child. She is always scheming up some wild adventure. Her only friends are literally a talking cat and her super eccentric queer neighbors (Wybie does not exist in the book which is another reason it is queerer than the film). As Coraline explores more and gets to know her gay neighbors, the portal to the other world opens. When she crawls through everything is nearly the same, but different in the way that it is at least 20x gayer and much more appealing to Coraline than her usual world where her parents don't have time for her and don't seem to understand her.  In this other world lives The Other Mother, also known as the Beldam (a drag queen name if we've ever seen one). Although The Other Mother is a terrifying nightmare monster, there is something very intriguing and appealing about her to all of the gays with mommy issues (so basically all of us). She gives Coraline everything that her own parents wouldn't as a way to lure her deeper into her trap. Then, the Beldam throws Coraline into a closet that she has to escape from, the door to which is literally a mirror. The queer symbolism is just leaping off the pages at this point. As Coraline discovers more about the other world and about herself as a result, her real parents go missing, hidden away by The Other Mother. This other world has opened Coraline's mind to so many wondrous and magical possibilities, but at the cost of her family. She has to learn to reconcile the two versions of her world to save her parents, free the souls of the other trapped children, and ultimately stop the Beldam.  We know one thing for sure, Coraline Should've Been Gay.  Follow us on the platform formerly known as Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay questions at the end of every episode. You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and Instagram (@lezhangoutpod). Find us individually on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida).  We are so pumped for our upcoming vagaytion to Croatia! If you did not get in on this trip, we apologize in advance for the intense fomo you are about to experience. But, don't fomo too hard, because we have another opportunity to travel with Ellie and Leigh (and Mermaid Kristin Sparkle!) coming in 2024. If you want to be among the first to know more about our next Trova Trip vagaycation, fill out the quick survey at bit.ly/leztrip. This also helps us to plan even more exciting future trips!  You can support Lez Hang Out while unlocking a bunch of awesome perks like access to our exclusive Discord, monthly full length bonus episodes, weekly ad free episodes, and more by joining us on Patreon at bit.ly/lezpatreon. You can also support the podcast by buying our original merch at bit.ly/lezshop and purchasing our original Lez-ssentials songs for as little as $1 each on Bandcamp! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, master storyteller and marketing expert Matthew Dicks joins Bradley to discuss how to tell your brand story in a compelling and engaging way.Matthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, Something Missing and Unexpectedly, Milo, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, Twenty-one Truths About Love, The Other Mother, and the nonfiction titles Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Art of Storytelling and Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Strategies to Propel Your Creative Life. His novels have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide. He is also the author of the rock opera The Clowns and musicals Caught in the Middle, Sticks & Stones, and Summertime. He is an advice columnist for Slate magazine and the humor columnist for Seasons magazine. He has written comic books for DoubleTake Comics. Matthew is a record 59-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour and their weekly podcast. When not hunched over a computer screen, he fills his days as an elementary school teacher, storyteller, blogger, wedding DJ, minister, and marketing and speaking consultant. He has been teaching for 24 years and is a former West Hartford Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Connecticut Teacher of the Year.Matthew is also the founder and artistic director of Speak Up, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces shows throughout New England and Speak Up Storytelling, a podcast on storytelling. He teaches storytelling and public speaking throughout the world to individuals, corporations, school districts, hospitals, universities, advertising agencies, and more. ** JOIN THE PRIVATE LEADERSHIP PODCAST COMMUNITY! **This community has access to a seat at the live recordings for all Monday podcast episodes, monthly, live Q&As with our favorite podcast guests, a private community on Facebook, and more. It launches June 1st, 2023 - grab your spot using this link: www.club.capital/podcastThanks to our sponsors:Club Capital offers monthly accounting, tax, and CFO services for insurance agency owners. Learn more at www.club.capital.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Club Capital Podcast when you get in touch.

This one is all about fantastical foods found nowhere else on earth (for the most part). This week we've got a follow up to last year's Fictional Foods episode with another installment! We're sipping some Pink Malibu Barbie cocktails while talking $5 milkshakes (that are way more expensive when you account for inflation), irradiated soda, and whether or not Dylan may be a cannibal. So pour yourself some of Other Mother's Mango Milkshake and gear up for Cocktail Hour: More of Our Favorite Fictional Foods!Support the show on Patreon for access to unedited episodes, exclusive shows, and more! Find us at patreon.com/mouthfulpodWant more TWYMF content? You can check us out on our social media accounts for behind-the-scenes videos, pictures from the episodes, cocktail recipes, listener polls, and much more!Twitter: @MouthfulpodTikTok: TalkWithYourMouthfulInstagram: mouthful_podThreads: mouthful_pod

In this episode, Holidays After Dark dissects the animated film Coraline and examines the relationship between the title character, her real mother, and the terrifying "Other Mother". Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Jen Brister calls herself the ‘other mother', the non-biological one, a gay comedian raising twin boys with her partner Chloe. She draws on this in her comedy with millions of views on instagram of her hilarious observations about mothers and their relationships with their children. Jen is currently touring her show The Optimist described by the Guardian as “expertly calibrated crabbiness”, “no one rages against the world better”. Jen is a regular on UK TV having performed on Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Mock the Week, QI, Hypothetical and Sara Pascoe's comedy Lectures on Dave. Her sell out show ‘Meaningless' can be streamed on Amazon Prime. She has also written a book called ‘The Other Mother' and has a brilliant weekly podcast called Women Talking Bollocks with her two comedian friends, Maureen Younger and Allyson June Smith. Here she talks to Annie about her defining changes, parenting, porn and children, grief, success in your 40s (if you need inspiration for persevering with your dreams, Jen is perfect) and much more.Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome special guest Rachel Harper to Perks. Rachel is on the faculty at Spalding University's Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing in Lousiville, KY and is the author of three novels. Her most recent, The Other Mother, was published in 2022 and has racked up the accolades. It was named one of Amazon's Best Books of 2022, was a Good Morning America Buzz Pick, and has been awarded the American Library Association's Stonewall Book Award for Excellence in LGBTQIA fiction. We chat with Rachel about how her book is like an onion, with many layers to peel back and explore. While it deals with motherhood, it also deals with father-child relationships, identity, race, and how our past affects our present. You can find Rachel on Instagram @harpsincali and her website www.rachelmharper.com For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- The Other Mother by Rachel Harper 2- This Side of Providence by Rachel Harper 3- Brass Ankle Blues by Rachel Harper 4- Born a Crime by Trevor Noah 5- As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner 6- The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner 7- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver 8- The Secret History by Donna Tartt 9- Long ass books by Jonathan Franzen 10- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry 11- The Case of the Missing Moonstone (The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency) by Jordan Stratford 12- Enola Holmes series by Nancy Springer 13- Women Talk Money: Breaking the Taboo edited by Rebecca Walker 14- Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor 15- The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elizabeth Tove Bailey 16- Shutter by Ramona Emerson

This week we welcome special guest Rachel Harper to Perks. Rachel is on the faculty at Spalding University's Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing in Lousiville, KY and is the author of three novels. Her most recent, The Other Mother, was published in 2022 and has racked up the accolades. It was named one of Amazon's best books of 2022, was a Good Morning America buzz pick, and has been awarded the American Library Association's Stonewall Book Award for Excellence in LGBTQIA fiction. We chat with Rachel about how her book is like an onion, with many layers to peel back and explore. While it deals with motherhood, it also deals with father-child relationships, identity, race, and how our past affects our present. You can find Rachel on Instagram @harpsincali and her website www.rachelmharper.com For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- The Other Mother by Rachel Harper 2- This Side of Providence by Rachel Harper 3- Brass Ankle Blues by Rachel Harper 4- Born a Crime by Trevor Noah 5- As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner 6- The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner 7- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver 8- The Secret History by Donna Tartt 9- Long ass books by Jonathan Franzen 10- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry 11- The Case of the Missing Moonstone (The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency) by Jordan Stratford 12- Enola Holmes series by Nancy Springer 13- Women Talk Money: Breaking the Taboo edited by Rebecca Walker 14- Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor 15- The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elizabeth Tove Bailey 16- Shutter by Ramona Emerson

Lauren O'Brien is in-studio on Wednesday morning and Woodsy asks her to share the origin of "Other-Mother", and it's one of the funniest things we've EVER heard! Listen here

We are enticed to a mysterious mirror world by THE OTHER MOTHER, and we have buttons sewn onto our eyes and we stay there forever and we love it.

[Content Warning: In-depth discussion on the abuse tactic of grooming] In our second Spooky Season episode of 2022, we are going into the claymation world of Coraline! We are joined by a live action guest, Eric Wesselmann, to discuss some heavy topics for a child based movie so listen with caution if there are young ears around. We dive deep into the dynamic between Coraline and her parents who are presented as neglectful workaholics. We examine how this dynamic leads to the under-stimulation of Coraline and makes her vulnerable to the grooming demonstrated by the “Other Mother”. So join us…and if you find any spooky doors in your new old house…leave them alone!!Where you can find our guest:Department webpage: https://psychology.illinoisstate.edu/faculty/all/profile/?ulid=edwesseTwitter: @EricWesselmann Film blog: https://www.normaltheater.com/118/Film-CULTure

On this episode of Iron Silver and Salt, the gents travel through a portal to meet the insidiuos and duplicitous Other Mother, from the lovely story of Coraline. Will's still on this Christmas thing. Adrian can be swayed by a copy of GTA: San Andreas. Chris would simply kill any ghost haunting his house. And the boys warn you how to avoid sewing buttons on your eyes to defeat the Beldam, a.k.a The Other Mother.  Sources:    

In this episode we discuss our personal stories of losing our boys Freddie, Teddy and Eddie; how they all came into this world, and how we navigated through those first days and weeks without them. There are many tears shed, but we feel it's important to highlight the many different circumstances of losing a baby, and how this often leads to similar emotions. We also talk about how we came to meet one another, and in-turn how the Other Mother's podcast was born. 

Sometimes a job is just a way to make a living, but for our storytellers it is much more than that. In this week's episode, our stories are about the undeniable draw to a career. Part 1: When pediatric oncologist Sam Blackman gets called for a consult by the obstetrics department, he's convinced they have the wrong number. Part 2: After 25 years of teaching, Matthew Dicks questions whether or not he should still be a teacher. Sam Blackman is a physician-scientist and pediatric oncologist. He's the founder and chief medical officer of Day One Biopharmaceuticals, a company focused on drug development for childhood cancers. He's an avid storyteller, baker of bread, and recently returned from a trek to Everest Base Camp. Sam lives on Orcas Island with his wife and daughter. Matthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, Something Missing and Unexpectedly, Milo, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, Twenty-one Truths About Love, The Other Mother, and the nonfiction title Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Art of Storytelling. His novels have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide. He is an advice columnist for Slate magazine and the humor columnist for Seasons magazine. When not hunched over a computer screen, he fills his days as an elementary school teacher, storyteller, blogger, wedding DJ, minister, and storytelling and speaking consultant. He has been teaching for 21 years and is a former West Hartford Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Connecticut Teacher of the Year. Matthew is a record 56-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour and their weekly podcast. He has performed for audiences around the globe. Matthew is also the founder and creative director of Speak Up, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces shows throughout New England. He teaches storytelling and public speaking throughout the world to individuals, corporations, school districts, hospitals, universities, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The writing of Harper's current work-in-progress is going very slowly. There will be a lot of drama before it's done.   Harper has revealed her fantasy casting for A Family Affair on her blog. And we've received the audio recordings from Abby Craden, so it'll be available to listen to very soon.   We binged The Dropout on Hulu. Amanda Seyfried should get an Emmy for her performance.   Caroline's book is The Other Mother by Rachel M. Harper. Harper would like to read it, but is still stuck in Ken Follett.   Tune in again next time for a new episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs.  Get in touch with us with your questions, comments, or suggested topics at harperblissandhermrs@gmail.com.  Get some free books by subscribing to the Harper Bliss mailing list. For more on Harper Bliss visit www.harperbliss.com

Will Coraline fall for the Other Mother's trap? What is the story with the odd neighbors? Why can't all cats sound like Keith David?All these questions (and more) are answered in our review of Coraline!Follow the boys on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflixTwitter: https://twitter.com/talkaboutflixInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCubeWTDulScwrk1mjV1WOQWebsite: https://letstalkaboutflix.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

Hope you enjoyed this episode! Timecodes: Spider-Man vs Wolverine: 3:32 Gilgamesh vs The Boss Baby: 7:00 The Eternals vs The Incredibles: 10:52 Donkey vs Tangled Horse: 13:36 Leonardio DiCaprio in The Revenant vs The Wolf of Wall Street vs Don’t Look Up: 15:23 Morbius vs Tom Cruise The Mummy: 18:28 Harley Quinn vs Cruella: 20:57 Superman vs Daredevil: 22:39 Kingpin from Hawkeye vs Dwayne from Rampage: 25:14 Nick Miller vs Jack Nicholson: 27:51 Pennywise vs The Predator: 30:32 The female Ghostbusters vs Kaya Scodelario: 32:15 Happy Hogan vs the Couples Retreat gang: 33:49 The Bear Jew vs The Other Mother: 35:09 Jonah Hill in War Dogs vs Cottonmouth from Luke Cage: 36:27 Aquaman vs Shang-Chi: 37:47 Trevor Slattery vs Ian McKellen: 39:52 King Shark vs Joe Bang: 41:18 Godzilla vs Glass: 43:22 Tom Cnews: 45:15 Announcements and such: 46:20 My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/bhlhudson My Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhl_hudson My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhl_hudson/ Freddy's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuWLehV7mmvNZA1IfeJTQZA Freddy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/FDK_DoltSniper Freddy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdalgaard/ Subscribe to us on YouTube for the pod and other exclusive content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT1sLgsFaPKFLwi_C2KhHvA You can also listen to the podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ou5ZfA005kgY4kHtjYAai Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-poorly-planned-podcast/id1533846580 The BHL Hudson Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BhlHudson/ The FDK Gaming Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FDKGaming/ The fan pages (run by Pierce and Cian): https://www.instagram.com/poorly_planned_podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/poorly_planned_podcast_memes/ Poorly Planned Podcast TikTok (run by Cian): www.tiktok.com/@poorlyplannedpodcast BHL Hudson TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bhlhudson

Matthew Dicks is the internationally best-selling author of the novels Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, Something Missing, Unexpectedly Milo, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, The Other Mother and Twenty-One Truths About Love as well as the nonfiction title Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling. His novels have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide. Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend was the 2014 Dolly Gray Award winner and was a finalist for the 2017 Nutmeg Award. www.MatthewDicks.com https://matthewdicks.com/ Follow us on Instagram @imiytk

About Paulina:Paulina Pinsky is a writer and educator based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. She received her MFA in Nonfiction Creative Writing from Columbia University, where she has been teaching comedy writing to high schoolers since 2017.  She received her B.A. in American Studies with a concentration in Media and Popular Culture from Barnard College, where she wrote her undergraduate thesis on Joan Rivers.  She is the co-author of IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AWKWARD, and, most notably, in October 2021 she was a finalist for Longridge Review's Barnhill Prize for her essay, “Other Mother”.  Additionally, she was a 2021 MacDowell fellow and has been published in Narratively, Human Parts, Columbia Journal, Slackjaw Humor, and HuffPo Women, among others. She is currently working on a memoir.Links mentioned in this episode:The Artist's WayPaulina PinskyDr. Drew Official Website | drdrew.comJoan RiversAmazon.co.uk : the artists way (abc.com)Book Editing Blueprint A Step-By-Step Plan To Making Your Novels Publishable Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/emmadhesi)

Irma Toplansky, Howie's Other Mother, Dies On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 8:46 AM, Marshall T wrote: Hi guys, Irma went peacefully in her sleep this morning. I am in NY and am headed to Poughkeepsie with Lynnie. Marshall Howie copied me and responded: Tearing, but glad her suffering is over. Let me know the plans when you can. - Howard Baskin I responded to Howie: Yesterday evening, I felt her brush by while I was at my desk. Apparently she was testing her wings in the final hours. She felt like full-on-Irma. It was a great feeling of satisfaction and love. I almost mentioned it last night, but figured I'd wait and see. Guess it wasn't just my imagination. I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views. If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story. The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/ I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story. My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet. You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian JEN BRISTER about her comedy career. Brister is an exceptionally talented and extremely funny comedian who often talks on stage about her Spanish mum, the relationship with her partner and her twin boys.  She is superb at displaying levels of frustration or ranting for comic effect and is a wonderfully compelling performer. I have watched her comic routines and compering many times at Always Be Comedy and other venues since 2017 as well as her solo Edinburgh shows Meaningless in 2018 and Under Privilege in 2019.  She is also co-host of a successful podcast with comedian Maureen Younger and author of the book The Other Mother, published in 2019. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview. Please read Jen Brister's blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/17/jen-brister/ Jen Brister's Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/JenBristercomedy Twitter: www.twitter.com/jenbrister Instagram: www.instagram.com/jen_brister/ Website: www.jenbrister.co.uk      

Would you eat lunch with your Other Mother? What if I told you that she was actually an ancient spider? Join us for a creepy romp through Neil Gaiman's novella! Also in this episode: Power Puff Girls, global warming, and lessons from Batman. For recipes and photos follow us: Twitter https://twitter.com/TheBittenPod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebittenwordpodcast/ Support Us: Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebittenpod Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/tres-french License code: MZJOCWA6ZZPGDCLH https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/swing-cuisine License code: FODK2OVFMRCNPBTC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christine-parker8/support

Hello and welcome to the 44th episode of Film Freakz, the podcast about movies!  Each episode is all about a single movie and this episode is about Coraline from 2009. This podcast features YemmytheFerret (Yemmy), Coco Gamer (Coco), Taymation Studios (Tay), and GreedyWaffle (Nick). This movie was recommended by Coco who has a crush on the other mother. When Coraline moves to an old house, she feels bored and neglected by her parents. She finds a hidden door with a bricked up passage. During the night, she crosses the passage and finds a parallel world where everybody has buttons instead of eyes, with caring parents and all her dreams coming true. When the Other Mother invites Coraline to stay in her world forever, the girl refuses and finds that the alternate reality where she is trapped is only a trick to lure her. Directed by henry Selick.    Thanks for listening on all platforms!  We want YOUR recommendations for the FAN VOTE!  Send them in by commenting on the YouTube version, messaging us on our social medias, or sending us an email!

Jen and I battle through technical issues to discuss her book, The Other Mother. We talk writing process, sleepless nights and shaking up with goats. Jen also reveals a few of her lockdown reads.

We chat with one of Britain's best comedians: the great Jen Brister.Jen - a star of Live At The Apollo - talks candidly about parenthood, as well as her brilliant book The Other Mother, out now in paperback and also strongly recommended as audiobook. We would also recommend you catch Jen live whenever is legally possible - she's one of the best in the biz.This episode was recorded live at Always Be Comedy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The story of Coraline has magic around every corner. Magic from an emotionally abusive button-eyed fey, but magic nonetheless! But could the Other Mother be more successful if she were to change her preferred prey and become the Other Landlady instead? You can listen to this episode to find out! There's just one thing we need you to do first. Don't worry, it won't hurt at all... Email us at: findingmonsterright@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail at: https://anchor.fm/findingmonsterright Twitter: @monsterrightpod

On episode #110 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, we present the virtual launch of Matt's latest novel, "The Other Mother." The show features stories, a musical interlude, interviews, and questions.  "The Other Mother" is now available wherever you get books.  _______________________________________________ Purchase The Other Mother: https://amzn.to/3guV5Eh Speak Up Storytelling: http://speakupstorytelling.com Support Speak Up Storytelling through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/speakupstorytelling Speak Up merch at Cotton Bureau: https://bit.ly/3gc1h35 Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling:  https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3 Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks  Matthew Dicks's blog: https://matthewdicks.com/blog

Matthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, Something Missing, Unexpectedly, Milo, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling, and the upcoming Twenty-one Truths About Love, The Other Mother and Cardboard Knight. His novels have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide.

Part of a modern, mixed-up, beautiful, blended family, Ellen, Franci, and Lindsay discuss what it means to be a Step-Mom in today's world. Other Mother co-hosts Franci and Lindsay reminisce briefly in the sharing of pasts experiences with their Bio-Mom vs Step-Mom experience. You are loved. We see you. You are not alone. We are with you. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at: othermotherspodcast Share your stories and opinions with us at: theothermotherspodcast@gmail.com Love that theme song? (US TOO!!!) Check out Darcie A. Hingula's new album: Songs in the Key of Ukulele

Are you afraid of ghosts?  Alternate realities?  People with buttons for eyes?!  Join us on Parallel Fiction, where Jeff and Heather go through two stories that feature spooky elements. Heather covers the beloved graphic novel Coraline, while Jeff will be breaking down the Netflix ghost story I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House.  After a casual synopsis of each work, Heather and Jeff share their analyses and recommendations for similar films and books you might enjoy if you like spooky stories. In this episode, spooky was taken as a broad idea of paranormal, supernatural, or scary stories. Directed by Oz Perkins, I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House is a tense, psychological movie with very high contrast in dark scenes, and sterile brightness in day light.  Starring Ruth Wilson, Bob Balaban, Lucy Boynton, and Paulina Prentiss, the scares that come from this ghost story are built on anxiety and fear of the unknown.  This is the perfect movie for Halloween season, especially for viewers who aren't too keen on movies with gore or jump scares. Fun fact: Director Osgood (Oz) Perkins is the son of Anthony Perkins, the original actor who portrayed Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho 1960 Coraline, written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by P. Craig Russell, is a young adult graphic novel following the life of young teenager Coraline.  The titular character is faced with being held hostage in an alternate reality by the “Other Mother” for all eternity, unless she can release the souls of her family and of ghost children stuck in the Other World.  Heather notes the award winning achievements of this story, even learning about it first in college where it was part of a young adult fiction course.  Did you know? The name Coraline was a typo from writer Neil Gaiman.  He liked the sound so much he kept it in the book, replacing the intended name Caroline. Tune in to hear Jeff and Heather's candid thoughts on the masterpiece scenes of each spooky story, how I Am The Pretty Thing Who Lives In The House and Coraline compare, and how Jeff and Heather relate to aspects of each. Share this episode with anyone who you think would enjoy it and let us know your thoughts on these spooky favorites! Rating System Breakdown-Trash – The worst, can't recommendNice – Pretty good, but not mandatory knowledgeVery Nice – Exceptional work, go out of your way to check it outSuper Nice – Untouchable, if you haven't experienced this work, go do it now!  Heather's Rating Coraline: Very Nice – Must read for all, whether comic book lover or young adult fiction fan.Jeff's Rating of I Am The Pretty Thing Who Lives In The House: Very Nice  Watch I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House here: https://www.netflix.com/title/80094648Find Coraline here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/coraline-graphic-novel-neil-gaiman?variant=32123303788578  About Parallel Fiction:Parallel Fiction is the perfect supplemental companion to all of the stories you consume. We will be covering movies, television, books, graphic novels, video games, and music whenever it applies. Learn more about things you love, and get to know us a little bit better as we give you a peak into our lives and opinions. Connect with us:Email Jeff & Heather: Parallelfictionpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ParallelfictionFollow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ParallelfictionConnect with us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Parallelfictionpodcast

This week we welcome Jen Brister to The Pleasure Podcast. She's a critically acclaimed stand up comedian, actor and author of the frank and funny book The Other Mother. She's regularly been on our radios, toured six solo shows around the world and graced our screens on Live at the Apollo, Live at the comedy store and Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Later this year she'll star in the Sara Pascoe series ‘Comedy Lectures' and ‘Hypothetical', and she'll be touring her hilarious show Under Privilege around the UK in 2020. I saw it at the Edinburgh Fringe this year and she blew my woollen socks off.We speak to Jen about her first book ‘The Other Mother', an honest, funny memoir in which she describes her experience of being a gay non-biological ‘other mother' to her twin boys. Jen speaks to us about what happens when the reality of your sexuality comes face to face with your childhood dreams of parenthood, about gay visibility within the entertainment industry, kissing in public, the financial and emotional cost of IVF and the division of labour when raising two babies in a same sex relationship.Jen is one of my favourite comedians and she makes us laugh a lot whilst tackling issues that are pertinent to everyone, no matter what sort of family you have. You can get your copy of The Other Mother published by Square Peg now at all good book stores. Her latest show Under Privilege will be touring the UK in 2020. It explores the meaning of privilege and what it's like as a lesbian to raise two young boys whilst putting two fingers up at the patriarchy. Dates and tickets are available through her website jenbrister.co.uk.Could can buy Jen's book The Other Mother HERE, and find the dates for the UK tour of Under Privilege HERE. *As usual, we would love to hear from you and continue the conversation. Email us at hello@thepleasurepodcast.com or tweet us @ThePleasurePod.*Social Media:Naomi Sheldon: @NaomiSheldon1Anand Patel: @therealdranandJen Brister: @JenBristerFollow us at: @ThePleasurePod and visit us at www.thepleasurepodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A regular ass Mother's Day + Jada's Red Table Talk with "The Other Mother" + How many babies/baby mommas are too many? + My friend gets deeply offended (for what bitch?) + Thanks dad, because of you I will never have kids.

[School of Movies 2017] A commissioned show from Joel Robinson, this is the first of the LAIKA studio movies.  Written by Neil Gaiman of Sandman fame, Coraline is the story of a girl dissatisfied with her boring parents and finding her way into a strange pocket universe, and a mirror of her new house, itself containing a woman who claims to be her "Other Mother". This film has, what I like to call a "Twisted sumptuousness", and Sharon and I delve into the many details hidden throughout.