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Send us a textToday is the epic conclusion of our Fifty Shades of Grey miniseries fondly titled "Fifty Shades of May" series, and boyyy are we excited. Come on this first time journey with us as we do the ultimate book and movie ranking / showdown of the entire trilogy! We give our overall star and spice ratings of the Fifty Shades of Grey book trilogy by E. L. James, the movie trilogy, and even include our thoughts on the Fifty Shades parody book: Fifty Shames of Earl Grey. What did we love? (Veiny arms and grey sweatpants.

Send us a textIn this third episode of the Besties in the Books mini-series Fifty Shades of May, hosts Ashley and Liz dive deep into Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James, the final installment of the original Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy. They explore how the controversial dark romance series influenced pop culture, the rise of dark romance in mainstream fiction, and why Freedmight not mean what you think it does. The episode teases what's next in the series, including a parody read of Fifty Shades of Earl Grey by Andrew Shaffer and a full wrap-up comparing the books to the films. Join the Besties for unfiltered reactions, spicy cover art commentary, and plenty of laughs—plus behind-the-scenes chaos from their Fable book club chats. Perfect for fans of romance, satire, and pop culture deep-dives.It's Fifty shades of May over here on the Besties and the Books podcast. Welcome back to our spring mini episode series all about the extremely popular yet widely discredited book series: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. We're officially concluding the original trilogy with book three, Fifty Shades Freed. Freed from what exactly, you might ask? And to that, we say… we have no idea.Start from the beginning??WATCH OUR 50 SHADES OF GREY PLAYLIST HERE | https://youtu.be/vykksEF9PJw?si=phSGimqOBOXXgfJaWe think that whether you find these books problematic or not, credit must be given where credit is due. The fact that these books have been stigmatized, criticized, and repeatedly knocked down is indicative (we think) of a larger societal problem: misogyny. Because as a society, it seems we just can't stand it when women are successful… or when they enjoy something. Whether it's objectively “good” or “profitable” or not. And don't miss next week's final mini episode in this series where we give our final thoughts, cover the parody book Fifty Shames of Earl Grey by Fanny Merkin, and discuss the movies! We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKMShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is wearing: “The Suriel” Tee from Amazon | * https://amzn.to/4h2v5imLiz is wearing “Obey Me” Tee by @darkanddisturbedshop | Use Code: VEGAN10 to save! | https://darkanddisturbedshop.com/products/praise-me-tee?_pos=2&_sid=81592a902&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

Send us a textGuess What? It's officially grey! We are in it. Oh my! It's Fifty shades of May over here on the Besties and the Books podcast. Welcome back to our spring mini episode series all about the extremely popular yet widely discredited book series: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. We're officially into book two and things are not exactly going as planned…If you've been following along and watched our “Dark Romance Enters the Chat” episode then you know, we trace romance novels wayyy back to their origin so we can discuss what societal conditions helped to produce this canon of works mostly written by women, for women, with women's stories, pleasure, and lived experiences at the center. We examine what influence romance books have had on literature and the publishing world as a whole, and then specifically discuss what impact Fifty Shades had on the genre! It just happens to be a BIG bonus that Ashley and Liz have never read it before. So this is all new information to us.We think that whether you find these books problematic or not, credit must be given where credit is due. The fact that these books have been stigmatized, criticized, and repeatedly knocked down is indicative (we think) of a larger societal problem: misogyny. Because as a society, it seems we just can't stand it when women are successful… or when they enjoy something. Whether it's objectively “good” or “profitable” or not. Episode 2 covers book 2: Fifty Shades Darker by E. L. James. The first five-ish minutes are spoiler free with our one sentence rapid star and spice ratings. Then we jam pack this mini episode with an entire plot summary in five sentences (with a special classical surprise!), discuss what our faves and fail characters and plot points are, our feelings, notable quotes, red flags, problematic elements, and end with a fun piece of Fifty Shades trivia.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday… and sometimes Friday! Check out these author interviews? ⬇️We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! | https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk! | https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKMLooking for your next murder mystery Romantasy? Preview This Monster of Mine with our interview with debut author Shalini Abeysekara! | https://youtu.be/dMoOSLW1vTE?si=n6z3RXxSutNXN2oShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is wearing: “The Right Way Isn't The Only Way” Fourth Wing Sweater from @TheBeanWorkshop (use our affiliate code “BOOKBESTIES10”)  | * https://www.thebeanworkshop.store/BOOKBESTIES1Liz is wearing “Praise Me” Tee by @darkanddisturbedshop | Use Code: VEGAN10 to save! | https://darkanddisturbedshop.com/products/praise-me-tee?_pos=2&_sid=81592a902&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

Send us a textGuess What? It's gonna be grey…It is grey! It's Fifty shades of May over here on the Besties and the Books podcast. Welcome to our spring mini episode series all about the extremely popular yet widely discredited book series: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. If you've been following along and watched our “Dark Romance Enters the Chat” episode then you know, we trace romance novels wayyy back to their origin so we can discuss what societal conditions helped to produce this canon of works mostly written by women, for women, with women's stories, pleasure, and lived experiences at the center. We examine what influence romance books have had on literature and the publishing world as a whole, and then specifically discuss what impact Fifty Shades had on the genre! It just happens to be a BIG bonus that Ashley and Liz have never read it before. So this is all new information to us.We think that whether you find these books problematic or not, credit must be given where credit is due. The fact that these books have been stigmatized, criticized, and repeatedly knocked down is indicative (we think) of a larger societal problem: misogyny. Because as a society, it seems we just can't stand it when women are successful… or when they enjoy something. Whether it's objectively “good” or “profitable” or not. Episode 1 covers book 1: Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James. The first five-ish minutes are spoiler free with our one sentence rapid star and spice ratings. Then we jam pack this mini episode with an entire plot summary in five sentences (with a special classical surprise!), discuss what our faves and fail characters and plot points are, our feelings, notable quotes, red flags, problematic elements, and end with a fun piece of Fifty Shades trivia.Join our Virtual Book Club & Buddy Read on Fable! | https://fable.co/club/50-shades-of-grey-pod-read-with-bestiesandthebookclub-487898954653Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday… and sometimes Friday! Check out these author interviews? ⬇️We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKMLooking for your next murder mystery Romantasy? Preview This Monster of Mine with our interview with debut author Shalini Abeysekara! | https://youtu.be/dMoOSLW1vTE?si=n6z3RXxSutNXN2oShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is wearing: “I'm a Book Dragon” Clash of Tides tee from the Author Alivia Maar @livesbookshelf (Gifted in PR.)Liz is wearing “Good Girls Read Smut” Crew by *Shop Closed* and “Praise Me” Tee by @darkanddisturbedshop | Use Code: VEGAN10 to save! | https://darkanddisturbedshop.com/products/praise-me-tee?_pos=2&_sid=a2aa935cf&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

Dr. Rany Aburashed, CEO and Founder of Neurogen Biomarking, is using a blood-based biomarker looking at p-tau 217 to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease, up to 8-10 years before the onset of clinical symptoms. The company has built an ecosystem to provide patients with a comprehensive health assessment with an at-home blood test, cognitive testing, access to neurologists, and education on lifestyle changes that can support a good quality of life. Their mission is to take a proactive rather than the current reactive approach to diagnosing and slowing the progression of cognitive decline.   Rany explains, "The challenge for us, and this is what I saw from years of clinical practice and hospital management, is that a disease like Alzheimer's operates almost like a green light. Life is okay, you're having minor issues, but for the most part, you're moving along. Then suddenly you notice a sentinel event, which then becomes that red light, and now you have Alzheimer's dementia. And so the issue that is at the core of Alzheimer's is early detection. Is there a way for us to detect things earlier and, in turn, provide patients with an opportunity to take control of their dementia and make the necessary changes in treatments?" "In the current setting, the way that we do it in the United States and around the world is really reactive and it is too late by the time your mother or father is developing cognitive complaints. It's very easy to ignore the early stages of it because you can function for three to five years without really anything dramatic happening. So suddenly, when that dramatic instance occurs, for example, you leave the stove on, or you get lost driving back to your house, something that's very obviously outside of the normal, that might trigger you to say, "Let's get Mom checked." "At launch, our focus is on using the biomarker called p-tau 217. This biomarker can be detected now with more technologies in the blood at microscopic levels, and we couldn't do that effectively 10 or 15 years ago. That science has caught up, and the technology has caught up to a point that now, even 8 to 10 years before any significant clinical symptoms occur, we're able to detect if this protein is elevated. Now, if this protein is elevated, depending on the assay that we use, it's about 93%-97% sensitive for potentially developing Alzheimer's long-term. So it's a good protein to use as a triage protein." #NeurogenBiomarkings #Biomarkers #BloodBiomarkers #Alzheimers #AlzheimersDisease #CognitiveDecline #Dementia #EarlyDetection #Neurologists NeurogenBiomarking.com Download the transcript here 

Dr. Rany Aburashed, CEO and Founder of Neurogen Biomarking, is using a blood-based biomarker looking at p-tau 217 to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease, up to 8-10 years before the onset of clinical symptoms. The company has built an ecosystem to provide patients with a comprehensive health assessment with an at-home blood test, cognitive testing, access to neurologists, and education on lifestyle changes that can support a good quality of life. Their mission is to take a proactive rather than the current reactive approach to diagnosing and slowing the progression of cognitive decline.   Rany explains, "The challenge for us, and this is what I saw from years of clinical practice and hospital management, is that a disease like Alzheimer's operates almost like a green light. Life is okay, you're having minor issues, but for the most part, you're moving along. Then suddenly you notice a sentinel event, which then becomes that red light, and now you have Alzheimer's dementia. And so the issue that is at the core of Alzheimer's is early detection. Is there a way for us to detect things earlier and, in turn, provide patients with an opportunity to take control of their dementia and make the necessary changes in treatments?" "In the current setting, the way that we do it in the United States and around the world is really reactive and it is too late by the time your mother or father is developing cognitive complaints. It's very easy to ignore the early stages of it because you can function for three to five years without really anything dramatic happening. So suddenly, when that dramatic instance occurs, for example, you leave the stove on, or you get lost driving back to your house, something that's very obviously outside of the normal, that might trigger you to say, "Let's get Mom checked." "At launch, our focus is on using the biomarker called p-tau 217. This biomarker can be detected now with more technologies in the blood at microscopic levels, and we couldn't do that effectively 10 or 15 years ago. That science has caught up, and the technology has caught up to a point that now, even 8 to 10 years before any significant clinical symptoms occur, we're able to detect if this protein is elevated. Now, if this protein is elevated, depending on the assay that we use, it's about 93%-97% sensitive for potentially developing Alzheimer's long-term. So it's a good protein to use as a triage protein." #NeurogenBiomarkings #Biomarkers #BloodBiomarkers #Alzheimers #AlzheimersDisease #CognitiveDecline #Dementia #EarlyDetection #Neurologists NeurogenBiomarking.com Listen to the podcast here 

Send us a textLiz and Ashley are locked and loaded and ready to talk about everything This Monster of Mine by Shalini Abeysekara. Today's episode is the spoiler-y follow up to our spoiler FREE author interview that dropped last month for Shalini's big romantasy debut! Watch our Author Interview with Shalini Abeysekara here | https://youtu.be/dMoOSLW1vTE?si=5iTgTD7AOw5robs5We discuss the reasons this book is so unique, and unlike any other romantasy we've read… because it's a full-blown murder mystery with an Ancient Rome inspired setting! We also give you a mini summary of the book, our official star and spice ratings, drop some favorite quotes, and discuss our favorite and least favorite plot points and characters. And, don't worry! We've got a Disney / classic children's movie fave and fail and a smash or pass ranking of Prince Charmings and other more furry creatures.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Check out This Monster of Mine, available now on Kindle and Amazon! | https://amzn.to/4jHpNZYWant MORE author interviews? ⬇️We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKMWatch our Author Interview with Indie Dark Romance Author Ember Nicole here | https://youtu.be/tHV9rXSTBpY?si=OwxdMVfPmtFkcYu6____YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is Wearing: A Hoodie From @TheLastBookstoreLiz is wearing: Fourth Wing “Conscription Day” sweatshirt from @thebeanworkshop | Use code: BOOKBESTIES10 to save!  | * https://thebeanworkshop.store/products/to-the-stars-who-listen-and-the-dreams-are-answered-tee-shirt?_pos=9&_sid=823f6afe6&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

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Send us a textWe're just girls. And today we're just girls obsessed with pranks. Stick around if you want to hear about our fave and fail prank edition… if you like hearing about AITA pranks gone wrong…if you're someone who observes April Fool's Day, or if you're someone who simply wants to call out A Holes for their participation in something that obviously WAS NOT FUNNY! (Or maybe it was?

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Send us a textWelcome back to Ashley & Liz's dystopian sci fi episode bonus series: The Hunger Games!We spend ½ of this episode playing the piano (yes, you read that right) and the other ½ convincing you to read this series. If that doesn't do it for you… we don't know what else you could want! If you've been following along and watched our “From 1984 to Hunger Games” dystopian themes in media and literature episode then you know we're fascinated with everything about this genre and needed to delve into this discussion! It just happens to be a BIG bonus that Ashley had never read it before. The debate currently on the book talk table is whether or not books (and the act of reading) are inherently political. We'd encourage anyone who has a doubt in their mind to read this series… with themes like media control, a totalitarian regime, and rebellion, it's hard to see how it ISN'T political.Episode 2 covers book 2: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. The first five-ish minutes are spoiler free with our one sentence rapid star reviews. Then we jam pack this mini episode with an entire plot summary in five sentences, discuss what our faves and fail characters and plot points are, our feelings, notable quotes, the necessary Gale vs. Peeta debate, and end with a fun piece of Hunger Games trivia. Join our Virtual Book Club & Buddy Read on Fable! | https://fable.co/club/hg-minisode-read-with-bestiesandthebookclub-161881401047Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday… and sometimes Friday! Check out these author interviews? ⬇️We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKMWatch our Author Interview with Indie Dark Romance Author Ember Nicole here | https://youtu.be/tHV9rXSTBpY?si=OwxdMVfPmtFkcYu6YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast PlatformsShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is wearing “Lone Wolf” Hoodie from @KillCrew | * https://killcrew.co/products/lone-wolf-hoodie-black?_pos=39&_sid=a3dbe0c9b&_ss=rLiz is wearing “Dying to Read” Tee by @darkanddisturbedshop | Use Code: VEGAN10 to save! | https://darkanddisturbedshop.com/products/dying-to-read-tee?_pos=2&_sid=392add170&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

Send us a textWelcome to Ashley & Liz's dystopian sci fi episode bonus series: The Hunger Games!If you've been following along and watched our “From 1984 to Hunger Games” dystopian themes in media and literature episode then you know we're fascinated with everything about this genre and needed to delve into this discussion! It just happens to be a BIG bonus that Ashley had never read it before. Watch here | https://youtu.be/Ns4E87T36KQ?si=P0wXBSgyvRkNAABdThe debate currently on the book talk table is whether or not books (and the act of reading) are inherently political. We'd encourage anyone who has a doubt in their mind to read this series… it's timely, powerful, and a story that will rip your soul right out. The perfect cocktail for the reading obsessed. Episode 1 covers book 1: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. The first five-ish minutes are spoiler free with our one sentence rapid star reviews. Then we jam pack this mini episode with an entire plot summary in five sentences (with a special surprise of course!), discuss what our faves and fail characters and plot points are, our feelings, notable quotes, and end with a fun piece of Hunger Games trivia.Join our Virtual Book Club & Buddy Read on Fable! | https://fable.co/club/hg-minisode-read-with-bestiesandthebookclub-161881401047Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday… and sometimes Friday! Check out these author interviews? ⬇️We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKMWatch our Author Interview with Indie Dark Romance Author Ember Nicole here | https://youtu.be/tHV9rXSTBpY?si=OwxdMVfPmtFkcYu6Shop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is wearing “The Right Way Isn't The Only Way” Fourth Wing Sweater from @TheBeanWorkshop (use our affiliate code “BOOKBESTIES10”)  | * https://thebeanworkshop.store/discount/BOOKBESTIES10?dt_id=1636083Liz is wearing “Read or Die” Tee by @darkanddisturbedshop | Use Code: VEGAN10 to save! | https://darkanddisturbedshop.com/products/read-or-die-tee-1?_pos=2&_sid=7c0c7af52&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

Send us a textThis week is. The. Week. We're officially back in mini episode bonus mode with The Hunger Games book 1, by Suzanne Collins dropping this Friday! So today Ashley and Liz are setting us all up for success in our dystopian sci fi series with an episode about the history of dystopias! Not surprisingly, there is a lot of ground to cover, so we do our best to take a whole lot of information and condense it down for you to put all of these stories we love so much into context.First, we go over the list of media terms and ideas you guys sent in when we asked what YOU think of when someone says dystopia, and why YOU think we're obsessed with them. Then we get into the history. Where did the idea of dystopias come from? When was the theme first featured in literature? When did the modern dystopian fiction era start? We discuss popular themes, real life events that inspired them, and how we got to where we are today. With many dystopian pieces of media marketed to everyone, including young adults, and how this has led to even more book bans.And lastly, we've got a faves and fails featuring popular dystopian media like World War Z, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Giver, and a smash or pass involving Hunger Games characters that you wouldn't expect.Sources:The Columbia Journalism Review - Dissecting Dystopia by Merrill Perlman Dystopian Fiction A Brief History by Yvonne Shiau on Electric Lit The British Library - The Fear of Dystopia by Mike Ashley Wikipedia Encyclopedia Brittanica.com American aristocracy.com NY TimesDon't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes, Friday!)Check out these author interviews? ⬇️We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKMWatch our Author Interview with Indie Dark Romance Author Ember Nicole here | https://youtu.be/tHV9rXSTBpY?si=OwxdMVfPmtFkcYu6YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is wearing “The Right Way Isn't The Only Way” Fourth Wing Sweater from @TheBeanWorkshop (use our affiliate code “BOOKBESTIES10”)  | * https://www.thebeanworkshop.store/BOOKBESTIES10Liz is wearing “Feminine F*in' Rage” Crewneck from @darkanddisturbedshop | Use Code: VEGAN10 | https://darkanddisturbedshop.com/products/rage-crewneck?_pos=1&_sid=ae210b6e7&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!

Send us a textA few episodes back we brought you an exclusive interview with the extraordinarily talented Callie Hart, author of the New York Times bestselling romantasy novel Quicksilver (linked below). It should come as no surprise that Liz and Ashley both loved this book, rating it a solid five stars! So today, we're breaking it down for you. What did we love about this book? Were there any things we disliked? We go over our favorite tropes, characters and plot points. And also chat all about the spice, the twisty turny plot, the audiobook that we were both impressed by, and whether or not we think Quicksilver was worth the hype. We also make sure to talk about unanswered questions and if we're looking forward to book 2. And of course we've got a faves and fails featuring a shout out to indie author Willow Prescott and and a smash or pass involving a big scary animated whale.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes, Friday!)Check out these author interviews? ⬇️We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! | https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKMWatch our Author Interview with Indie Dark Romance Author Ember Nicole here | https://youtu.be/tHV9rXSTBpY?si=OwxdMVfPmtFkcYu6YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is wearing “Support Your Local Book Dealer” tee from @ShopWildeshadows | https://www.wildeshadows.comLiz is Wearing: “Rebel Reader” Hoodie by @darkanddisturbedshop | Use Code: VEGAN10 to save! | https://darkanddisturbedshop.com/products/rebel-reader-hoodie?_pos=1&_sid=44ba593a8&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!

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Send us a textToday is all about romance. We're gearing up for Valentine's Day over here at Besties & the Books Podcast and what exactly does that mean (you might be wondering)? Well, it means we're going to be diving back into the Reddit realms to bring you romance book and V-Day themed Am I the A Hole questions!Should you buy your ex-girlfriend red roses for Valentine's Day if you're in a new relationship? Are you the a-hole for expecting more than a personalized pen as a gift on this romantic holiday? What kind of boyfriend Venmo requests his girl for half of the V-Day dinner he asked her out to? What about locking up your romance books so your boyfriend doesn't throw them away? Or reading romance even though your man has a problem with it?We're not saying we're relationship experts. But Dear Abby, break up with all of them. Love, Liz & Ashley. Xoxo.Oh and we've got a faves and fails bookish edition where we discuss our grievances with the Onyx Storm preorder and the ACOTAR ten year anniversary set… like truly, what happened there!? And a smash or pass with a tiny man and a popular Disney villain. Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes, Friday!)Check out these author interviews? ⬇️Quicksilver Interview with Author Callie Hart | https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQCheck the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  | https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKMIndie Dark Romance Author Ember Nicole | https://youtu.be/tHV9rXSTBpY?si=OwxdMVfPmtFkcYu6YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is Wearing: “Will Ghost You For Books” tee by @shadowboundspines | https://shadowboundspines.com/products/i-will-ghost-you-for-books-tee?_pos=3&_sid=4f2eb7ebb&_ss=rLiz is Wearing: “Reading is Sexy” hoodie and “Anxious Girls Club” beanie by @darkanddisturbedshop | Use Code: VEGAN10 to save! | https://darkanddisturbedshop.com/products/reading-is-sexy-hooded-sweatshirt?_pos=1&_sid=8e8a7e952&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!

Send us a textToday is the day we all do our best to take it…seriously. All the girthy 784 pages of this big boy must be discussed. And as the longest of the bunch (according to some) all we can do is grab onto that headboard and just like Nesta, “climb [that] mountain.”But seriously… today is the day Ashley and Liz  go over the final (for now) book in the ACOTAR series: A Court of Silver Flames by Miss Sarah J. Maas. We discuss why this book is so polarizing, how we feel about the mental health representation, our favorite parts, quotes, characters, and maybe what we didn't love so much about it. And we also give spoiler free star and spice ratings for those of you who maybe are on the fence about this one, or just haven't gotten here yet! And don't worry, we've also got a special dad-themed fave of the week and a fail involving Whole 30 and technology… what a surprise! And lastly, a smash or pass with a scary robot and in Liz's opinion… the WORST Spiderman. Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes, Friday!)YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Watch our Author Interview with Ember Nicole here | https://youtu.be/tHV9rXSTBpY?si=OwxdMVfPmtFkcYu6Want MORE author interviews? ⬇️Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKMBesties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is Wearing: “Illyrian Boot Camp” tank top by @lionheartthreads | Use Code: LIZ15 to save! | * https://go.magik.ly/ml/29c5x/Liz is Wearing: “Manon & the 13” Hoodie | Use Code: BOOKBESTIES10 to save! | https://thebeanworkshop.store/products/manon-thirteen-t-shirt?_pos=3&_sid=e7b3831eb&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!

Kozmetické salóny využívajú kyselinu hyalurónovú na omladzovanie, no vedci v nej nachádzajú potenciál na liečenie rán a ochranu tkanív. Katarína Valachová je vedúcou výskumného tímu z Ústavu experimentálnej farmakológie a toxikológie Centra experimentálnej medicíny Slovenskej akadémie vied. Do vedeckej Nočnej pyramídy si ju pozval Stano Ščepán. | Vedecká NP: Kyselina hyalurónová hojí rany? | Hosť: Katarína Valachová (vedúca výskumného tímu z SAV). | Moderuje: Stano Ščepán. | Tolkšou Nočná pyramída pripravuje Slovenský rozhlas, Rádio Slovensko, SRo1.

Czy kiedyś zadałeś sobie pytanie „Dlaczego po tym, jak przyjąłem Jezusa, nadal zmagam się z negatywnymi myślami, trudnymi do opanowania emocjami i podejmuję niewłaściwe decyzje?” Jeśli tak, to być może wynika to z ran duszy ❤️‍

The Royals Hall of Fame Ballots are out. There's a long list of players with ties to the 2014/2015 World Series teams. Who measures up?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are discussing the latest candidates for the Royals Hall of Fame as well as who should the Royals be looking at giving a long term contract to.- Which player or players should the Royals be looking to lock up?- Who is on Petro's Royals HOF ballot?- Who would Rany vote for?- Which player was the toughest cut?- What player just makes the cut?

Send us a textWe're nearing the end of 2024. So naturally, Liz and Ashley are reflecting on the important things in life. Our goals, our hopes, our dreams… and of course, the most important thing of 2024: WICKED, Part 1 (and Jonathan Bailey).Let's chat about Wicked in all of its glory! The movie, the play, and the books… and how they tie into our goals for the podcast in 2025! We discuss if bookish goals are useful and positive. Then move on to our individual and joint goals moving forward, including everything from books read, to reviews, to works in progress, book conventions and events, and upcoming mini series and author interviews. We've only been doing this for a little over nine months and it's already a dream. 2025 is going to be such a fun year, besties! And don't worry, we have a bookish 2024 themed fave and fail and a WICKED smash or pass. Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes, Friday!)Check out these Indie Authors Mentioned:A Clash of Tides by Alivia R Maar @livsbookshelfPriestess by Kara Reynolds @karaneedstoreadBeyond the Fallen Realm by T J Lundin @tjlundinbooksSeeking the Fallen Realm by T J Lundin @tjlundinbooksThe Deer and the Dragon by Piper CJ @piper_cjA Touch of Gold and Madness by K L Devore @authrokldevoreThe Embrace of Steel and Sorrow by K L Devore @authrokldevoreYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is  wearing: Green “Women of Maas” Tee by @caffeineandcurses | https://caffeineandcurses.com/products/maasverse-throne-of-glass-merchLiz is wearing: “I Still Read Fairytales. Just For the Villians Now” Pullover by @shadowboundspines | https://shadowboundspines.com/products/i-still-read-fairytales-just-for-the-villains-now-crewneck?_pos=2&_sid=5621c721a&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!

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#ranaodrzucenia #odrzucenie #zdrowienie Odzyskaj wewnętrzny spokój, zaufanie i szacunek do siebie. Sprawdź kurs: https://kursy.wysokie-wibracje.pl/pokochaj-siebie-bardziej/  W dzisiejszym odcinku, poruszam temat rany odrzucenia, z którą w jakimś stopniu mierzy się każdy z nas. Rana ta związana jest z poczuciem odrzucenia, powtarzającym się w dzieciństwie, w różnych formach i schematach. Czy masz świadomość, jak wiele Twoich zachowań w relacjach z ludźmi jest podyktowanych właśnie nieuzdrowioną i często nieuświadomioną, raną z dzieciństwa?  W tym odcinku dowiesz się, jakie są przejawy rany odrzucenia oraz jakie kroki warto podjąć w celu jej uzdrowienia. Opowiem również o przykładach z własnego życia. Zachęcam do obejrzenia i podzielenia się swoimi obserwacjami w komentarzu. Z miłością,  Sylwia P.S.: Sprawdź również propozycje innych naszych duchowych kursów:  “Źródło - platforma wielowymiarowego rozwoju” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  https://kursy.wysokie-wibracje.pl/zaproszenie-do-zrodla   "ALCHEMIA EMOCJI"  https://wysokie-wibracje.pl/alchemia-emocji/ ☝️☝️☝️☝️  “Wysokie Wibracje (w praktyce)” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  https://wysokie-wibracje.pl/wysokie-wibracje/  *** Obserwuj nas tutaj:  https://www.facebook.com/wysokiewibracje.zrodlo https://www.instagram.com/wysokie_wibracje_pl/  Współpraca: kontakt@wysokie-wibracje.pl  *** O WYSOKICH WIBRACJACH: WYSOKIE WIBRACJE to podcast poświęcony tematyce rozwoju duchowego, emocjonalnego i mentalnego. Gospodarzami podcastu są Honorata Lubiszewska i Sylwia Sikorska. Jeśli jesteś zainteresowana poszerzaniem własnej świadomości o sobie, o tym, jak działają Uniwersalne prawa Wszechświata, jak podnieść swoje wibracje, jak połączyć się ze Źródłem Wszystkiego Co Jest i czerpać moc z niego – zapraszamy Cię do słuchania odcinków. Nowy odcinek w każdą niedzielę. Naszą intencją jest dzielić się tym, czego same doświadczyłyśmy. To właśnie praktykowanie duchowości w połączeniu z ciągłym rozwojem biznesowym, pozwala nam cieszyć się wolnością wyboru, wnosi wiele spokoju w nasze codzienne życie i daje spełnienie w każdej ze sfer.

Send us a textToday on the podcast, we're having a silly, good time. We asked you guys for unhinged book questions, and boy did you deliver. Ashley and Liz sit down and answer all of the things that you guys want to know, but let's be honest, most of the questions are just about who we would smash because you all are thirsty girlies, and we love you for it.We also dive into some questions we came up with for each other, of the unhinged book edition category. So if you'd like to know if we would smash our favorite book boyfriends, even if they had our biggest “icks,” who we would marry, f and

Send us a textToday we're here for the FINAL installment of our Harry Potter Mini Episode series. We laughed (sorta), we cried (not really), and some of you guys in the fandom came for us in the comments! Truly, it was a roller coaster over the last couple of months, and we're just happy we came out of it relatively unscathed.In this episode we rate the Harry Potter book series as a whole, talk about our least and most favorite parts and characters, if we think this series was overhyped, and what we thought of the overall experience reading these insanely popular books for the first time as adults. We discuss our thoughts on the movies, and then address the fandom in general… and its response to our book assessments and reading style.  If accuracy and hard-hitting journalism is what you're in the mood for, perhaps a pass on us is the way to go. Just sayin…it's fiction!

Send us a textHere we are, on episode 3 of our ACOTAR reread series with A Court of Wings and Ruin, by the Romantasy queen, Sarah J. Maas. And this go around, we're doing things a little differently! Instead of doing a plot play-by-play for ACOWAR, because let's be honest, there are better and more detailed channels for that, we incorporate the triangle, and our infamous plot outline in five sentences or less! Then we react to our favorite tropes, least favorite tropes, talk about these amazing characters, and discuss why we think these books are just so dang popular. We get into quotes that stood out, how we would rate the spice, and share some hilarious low reviews, and validating high reviews! And don't you worry, we've got a faves and fails of the week all about Lord of the Rings, fellow book lovers out in the wild, and nails catching on fire! And a smash or pass For a full ACOWAR summary check out @caricanread 's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ-lPsr64ks&t=1649sand @literallylo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hpXEa1MdmwDon't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes, Friday!)YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is wearing: “Illyrian Warrior Tank” from @Lionheartthreads | Use Code: LIZ15 to save!  | * https://go.magik.ly/ml/25oe8/ Liz is wearing: “Conscription Day” Pullover by @thebeanworkshop | Use code: BOOKBESTIES10 to save!  | * https://thebeanworkshop.store/products/to-the-stars-who-listen-and-the-dreams-are-answered-tee-shirt?_pos=9&_sid=823f6afe6&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!

Could this have actually been the worst week ever for the Royals?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down just where this winless week belongs in Royals history. Plus...- Playoff Optimism Meter.- How much of the offensive problem is just no Vinnie?- Measuring the reaming schedules for the contenders.- How many wins will it take to make the playoffs?- Are there any personnel moves left to make?- Rany's "Pep Talk" for the final week!

Does a sweep of the Minnesota Twins mean the Royals are a lock for the playoffs?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Royals and their playoff chances. Plus...- Playoff Optimism Meter.- Rany has a new comp for this Royals team.- Is the Starting Pitching getting its second wind?- How much confidence is there in the bullpen now?- Can the Royals win in the Post-Season without Vinnie?- Rany's thoughts on the Waiver Claims.

Send us a textToday's Episode is BATB Podcast very first author interview! With none other than Lindsay Straube, Amazon BESTSELLING author of her popular love triangle basilisk romance, Split or Swallow.*Author interviews will always be spoiler free so everyone can enjoy them and determine whether or not we want to add these books to our never-ending TBR. So, proceed with absolutely NO caution!*Pick up your paperback copy or kindle download of Split or Swallon now @ Amazon! | * https://amzn.to/4cNcKm8We discuss everything from what inspired Split or Swallow, which of the MMCs Lindsay herself has a crush on, and what's it like to write a book and have it be seen by people you know in real life. What are the themes and major takeaways of the book? And are there more sequels to come? In true Ashley and Liz fashion, we also include a fave or fail book writing edition, and put Lindsay on the spot for her own smash or pass.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!!YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is Wearing: “Little Serpent” tee by @thebeanworkshop | BOOKBESTIES10 to save! | * https://thebeanworkshop.store/products/little-serpent-tee-shirt?_pos=2&_sid=de96815e1&_ss=rLiz is wearing: “Aelin Galathynius” tee by @thebeanworkshop | BOOKBESTIES10 to save! | * https://thebeanworkshop.store/products/aelin-galathynius-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=54487a620&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!

Rany is ready to admit he was wrong about JJ Picollo the way only Rany Jazayerli can.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) also discuss...- Playoff Optimism Meter.- The Witt Minute.- The Royals crushing the Reds.- Where did this Dairon Blanco come from?- Brady Singer bounces back.- Rany admits he was wrong about Picollo.

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Today is the day Ashley and Liz take the deep dive. You know us, we're usually Sparknotes gals… but in order to paint the entire Satanic Panic picture we have to take you back to where it all began…so we did the research! What exactly started our parent's obsession with the occult, ultimately resulting in them banning us from reading Harry Potter? Was it Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and the Zodiac Killer? Or could it have been razor blades in Halloween candy, ouija boards and the Tylenol murders? What we discovered is that it was all of the above with a twist of Satanic Rituals, modern day witch trials, and fundamentalist Christian churches pushing their agendas. The extra fun part? We found out we were living in the EPICENTER of satanic panic in the 80's: Kern County, California!!We even get into the most banned books of the 90's and early 2000's, and why they were requested to be banned. But don't worry, it's not all fire and brimstone. We've got a faves and fails involving a bright red Dodge Charger and the new Twisters movie! And a smash or pass with a charismatic villain and some Targaryens.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!!YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixBesties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Shop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is  wearing:  “The Right Way Isn't The Only Way” Fourth Wing Sweater from @TheBeanWorkshop (use our affiliate code “BOOKBESTIES10”)  | * https://www.thebeanworkshop.store/BOOKBESTIES10Liz is  wearing: The “Expensive ” tee from @darkanddisturbedshop  (use our affiliate code “VEGAN10”) | https://darkanddisturbedshop.com/products/expensive-tee?_pos=2&_sid=a2829adfd&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!References:https://www.vox.com/culture/22358153/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-conspiracy-theories-explainedhttps://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2009https://bannedbooks.library.cmu.edu/j-k-rowling-the-harry-potter-series/https://www.glamour.com/story/a-complete-breakdown-of-the-jk-rowling-transgender-comments-controversy

Believe it or not, we're on our FOURTH installment in our Book Trope Series! Today is all about the book Ashley picked for Liz based on her top five favorite book tropes, and book boyfriend qualities: A Touch of Gold & Madness by K. L. Devore. Did this book cover all of Liz's bases? Like a morally grey MMC, mutually healing trauma, and enemies to lovers? Or did we uncover “icks” that Liz didn't even know she had… that involve dancing and musical instruments? Listen on to find out why both of us are giving this book 4 stars, and as usual, you can look forward to a faves and fails “adulting” edition, some deep questions about crows, and a smash or pass with two beloved flying characters.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!!YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixBesties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Shop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is  wearing:  “Max's Garden T-Shirt” from @thebeanworkshop Use code: BOOKBESTIES10 to save! https://thebeanworkshop.store/products/maxs-garden-t-shirt?_pos=3&_psq=max&_ss=e&_v=1.0Liz is  wearing: “This Barbie Reads Smut” tee from @shopsecondbreakfast. https://secondbreakfast.shop/products/this-barbie-reads-smut?_pos=1&_sid=df0ecebce&_ss=rAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!

On August 3, 2013, Alexis Tiara Murphy, a 17-year-old high school student from Nelson County, Virginia disappeared after being seen at a gas station in Lovingston, Virginia. Eventually, Randy Taylor was convicted of her brutal slaying.  The question is how many others did Rany kill?Thank you Rachael Spillers for writing this episode and SHANEL B. for suggesting this case.Sources:Alexis Tiara Murphy obituary. Lacaze, Katherine.  “17-year-old…”  The News and Advance.  06 Aug 2013.Hardy, Steve.  “Car found…”  The News and Advance.  07 Aug 2013.The Charlottesville Daily Progress.  “Family's agonizing wait…”  The News and Advance.  08 Aug 2013.Bayne, Liana.  “Searching for…”  The Daily Progress.  08 Aug 2013.Bayne, Liana.  “Search for teen…”  The Daily Progress.  09 Aug 2013.Bayne, Liana.  “Clock is ticking…”  The Daily Progress.  10 Aug 2013.Hardy, Steve, and Koerting, Katrina.  “Nelson rallies in…”  The Daily Progress.  11 Sun 2013.Reed, Ray.  “Arrest made in…”  The News and Advance.  12 Aug 2013.Hutchins, J. Reynolds; Richardson, Aaron; Evans, K. Burnell; and Bayne, Liana.  “A suspect, but…”  The Daily Progress.  13 Aug 2013.Bayne, Liana.  “Nelson County abduction…”  The Daily Progress.  14 Aug 2013.Evans, K. Burnell, and Hutchins, J. Reynolds.  “Defense: teen was…”  The Daily Progress.  15 Aug 2013.Mohrmann, Barrett.  “Murphy's family skeptical…”  The News-Virginian.  16 Aug 2013.Evans, K. Burnell.  “Shadows of 2010…”  The Daily Progress.  18 Aug 2013.Thompson, Dave.  “Taylor's bond hearing…”  The Daily Progress.  21 Aug 2013.Bayne, Liana.  “Judge denies Taylor…”  The Daily Progress.  23 Aug 2013.Mohrmann, Barrett.  “River search turns…”  The Daily Progress.  01 Sep 2013.Mohrmann, Barrett.  “Family, investigators hopeful…”  The News adn Advance.  04 Sep 2013.Staff Writer.  “Person contacted in…”  Richmond Times-Dispatch.  24 Sep 2013.Faulconer, Justin.  “Teen's DNA linked…”  The News and Advance.  06 May 2014.Faulconer, Justin.  “Jury deliberating Taylor's…”  The Daily Progress.  08 May 2014.Faulconer, Justin.  “Taylor guilty of…”  The News and Advance.  09 May 2014.Mohrmann, Barrett.  “Murphy's family accepts…”  The News and Advance.  19 May 2014.Faulconer, Justin.  “Taylor lands more…”  The News and Advance.  02 Jul 2014.Faulconer, Justin; Busse, Matt; and Cropper, Nick.  “Remains of Alexis…”  The News and Advance.  18 Feb 2021.

We're talking all things eyes on today's episode with Dr. Rany Woo, a cataract and refractive eye surgeon who recently did Sara's life-changing EVO ICL procedure. We ask Dr. Rany how our eyes change as we age, the differences between all the refractive eye surgeries (LASIK vs. PRK vs. Smile), and the reason you shouldn't be using those red eye-reducing eye drops as much as you are. She also shares the five things she would never do as an ophthalmologist, from DIY fireworks to using eyelash growth serums.Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://glossangeles.komi.ioCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

សូមអរគុណសម្រាប់ការទស្សនាព្រះបន្ទូល! សូមធ្វើការ SUBSCRIBE ដើម្បីទទួលបានមេរៀននិងព្រះបន្ទូលផ្សេងៗទៀត! ប្រសិនបើលោកអ្នកទទួលបានការប៉ះពាល់ចិត្ត សូមជួយចែករំលែកវីដេអូនេះ ដើម្បីឲ្យបងប្អូនដទៃទៀតទទួលបានដំណឹងល្អតាមរយៈអ្នក! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ដើម្បីចូលរួមចំណែកក្នុងការគាំទ្រកិច្ចការដែលក្រុមជំនុំ ICF Siem Reap កំពុងធ្វើ នៅក្នុងការផ្សាយដំណឹងល្អ បង្កើតសិស្សនិងដាំក្រុមជំនុំ លោកអ្នកអាចជួយតាមរយៈការថ្វាយដង្វាយចូលមកក្នុងក្រុមជំនុំ តាមរយៈធនាគារ៖ To support our ministry and empower Cambodians, we've made it more convenient to tithe or give offerings through bank transfer: ឈ្មោះគណនី Bank Name៖ ICF Siem Reap លេខគណនី Account Number៖ 005 246 273 លោកអ្នកក៏អាចចុច Like និងតាមដានបណ្តាញសង្គមរបស់យើង ដើម្បីទទួលបានព័ត៌មានថ្មីៗដែលទាក់ទងនឹងព្រឹត្តិការណ៍ដែលកើតមាននៅក្នុងក្រុមជំនុំយើង នៅលើបណ្តាញសង្គម៖ To stay up-to-date, make sure to connect with us on our social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICFSiemReap/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icfsiemreap/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@icfsiemreap Threads: https://www.threads.net/@icfsiemreap Telegram: https://t.me/icfsiemreap

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With Opening Day just a few days away it's time for Rany and Petro to make their predictions for the 2024 Royals.Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) layout how the 2024 season will go...- Player of the Year- Pitcher of the Year- Best Player not named Bobby Witt Jr.- Best Pitcher not named Cole Ragans.- Top Reliever. - Biggest Impact Rookie.- Top Prospect at the End of the Year.- Breakout Player.- Biggest Disappointment.

很开心软泥来上海可以来做嘉宾。我之前关注过他的一些媒体号现在终于可以见到本人。我们聊到他对现在搏击行业的一些看法，新的运动员的需求，还有媒体对行业的影响力。

After spending a week at Royals Spring Training it's time to discuss what Petro learned in Surprise, AZ. Last week Rany and Petro discussed the 5 things they each wanted to see in the Spring. How's it look?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what Petro learned in AZ...- Is Vinnie Pasquantino getting a contract extension?- Will Vinnie play first?- Is Maikel Garcia going to lift the ball more?- Has anyone seen Asa Lacy?- Can Gavin Cross recapture his form?- How is Kris Bubic progressing?- Frank Mozzicato throw strikes?- Will the platoon be used more?- Does anyone move Jordan Lyles out of the rotation?

Spring Training has opened and the Royals are still making trades. What should we think of the Sandlin for Schreiber trade and what are the 5 things Rany and Soren want to see in Spring Training?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) take a look at the positives and negatives of the Royals acquiring John Schreiber as well as...- What do we want from Vinnie Pasquantino?- Will we see Asa Lacy ever again?- Can Frank Mozzicato throw strikes?- Can Gavin Cross bounce back?- Will Maikel Garcia hit the ball in the air?- Does Hunter Renfroe still have it?- What can we expect from Kris Bubic? Daniel Lynch?- How to handle M.J. Melendez?

Austin Taylor and Rany celebrate THE CHIEFS WINNING SUPER BOWL LVIII AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH

Where should the Royals be looking in Free Agency this offseason?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what options the Royals should be looking at and how they should proceed. Each of them has selected three players from different levels of the Free Agent Market they would like to see the Royals pursue.- Who did Rany choose? Who did Soren choose?- What starting pitchers are within their budget?- Is there a bat that fits?- What is the dream scenario for the Royals?- What do we think the Royals will actually get done in Free Agency?

After another disappointing season at the big league level, but what do the Kansas City Royals have working at the minor league level?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what the top prospects in the Royals organization look like.- Who are the top prospects in the system? - Is it good enough?- Rany and Soren break down their top 12 prospects in the system.- Also what does Jin Wong's departure from the organization's front office mean?

The season has mercifully come to an end for the 2023 Royals. So what do royals fans need to be wishing for this offseason?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) give their offseason wish list and...- What are Rany's three wishes for the offseason?- What are Soren's three wishes?- What can the Royals learn from the 12 teams that made the playoffs?- Have we seen the last of Zack Greinke?

Bobby Witt Jr. is closing in on some hallowed offensive numbers this season. So what does a 30/50 (Homers/Stolen Bases) season mean?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss Rany's weekend trip to Kauffman Stadium to check out the Royals first hand. Plus...- What company would Witt keep in the 30/50 Club?- Does this guarantee a Hall of Fame career?- What are the odds this is his best season?- Is Zack Greinke a Hall of Famer?- How does Zack's career stack up?

Dr. Rany Jazayerli was in studio Thursday afternoon during The Program's first hour. Rany and Soren talked a little Chiefs and lot of Royals before we were joined by ESPN's Jeff Passan to talk more baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before the season both Rany and Soren predicted 77 wins for the Royals this year. Right now the Royals are on pace for just 50 wins. Why?Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss why they were so off on their predictions...- First, Cole Ragans turns into the "Wild Thing". Concern?- What did we miss about the Royals this season?- Where have the Royals under achieved?- What can the Royals learn from this season?- How will this year affect the future?

Austin and Taylor were joined by friend of the show, The Ringer's Rany Jazayerli, to discuss all things Chiefs heading into the 2023 season, including the legacy of Patrick Mahomes, implications of an undefeated season, and other topics as we eagerly anticipate the opening kickoff for the 2023 season this Thursday.