Podcasts about Romance

Haley Lu Richardson (White Lotus) joins Chelsea to talk about her bedside-table collection of “besties”, the text that got her a B- from her therapist, and the breakup that helped her grow the most. Then: A newly-relocated caller debates whether to date on the apps. And an office romance goes awry. * Get your copy of I’m Sad and Horny here * The Drama Triangle * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Lu Richardson (White Lotus) joins Chelsea to talk about her bedside-table collection of “besties”, the text that got her a B- from her therapist, and the breakup that helped her grow the most. Then: A newly-relocated caller debates whether to date on the apps. And an office romance goes awry. * Get your copy of I’m Sad and Horny here * The Drama Triangle * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Today I have the pleasure of talking with Dean Spade about his new book, Love in a Fucked-up World: how to build relationships, hook up, and raise hell together. This book builds on all of Dean's previous books, and shares their commitment to finding ways to build better movements for better worlds. Like all of his work, Love in a Fucked Up World homes in on the obstacles we face not only from repressive states and destructive ideologies, but also from our own very human weaknesses and blindspots.  This new book focuses on what Spade calls the “romance myth,” which shares so many features with, among other things, capitalism—ideas like a property, scarcity, ownership, status, power.  While showing how when romance is brought into activist spaces it can cause great harm, Dean Spade also shows that, if converted into a form which includes patience, kindness, and generosity, romance can complement and strengthen our activism at a time when it is needed the most.Dean Spade has been working in movements for queer and trans liberation, anti-militarism, and police and prison abolition for the past 25 years. He's the author of Normal Life: Administrative Violence, Critical Trans Politics, and the Limits of Law, and Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next) the director of the documentary “Pinkwashing Exposed: Seattle Fights Back!.” His new book is Love in a Fucked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up and Raise Hell Together, and he is the host of a new podcast with the same name.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love Blooms in the Autumn: A Keukenhof Garden Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-06-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bomen in de Keukenhof veranderden langzaam van kleur.En: The trees in de Keukenhof slowly changed color.Nl: De bladeren vielen als gouden regen uit de lucht.En: The leaves fell like golden rain from the sky.Nl: De herfst was in volle glorie.En: Autumn was in full glory.Nl: Maar binnenkort zou de tuin sluiten voor de winter.En: But soon the garden would close for the winter.Nl: Bram en Sanne werkten hard.En: Bram and Sanne worked hard.Nl: Ze moesten alles voorbereiden.En: They had to prepare everything.Nl: Bram was een toegewijde hovenier.En: Bram was a dedicated gardener.Nl: Hij hield van bloemen en planten.En: He loved flowers and plants.Nl: Maar hij had ook een geheim.En: But he also had a secret.Nl: Hij was verliefd op Sanne.En: He was in love with Sanne.Nl: Sanne wist veel van tuinontwerp.En: Sanne knew a lot about garden design.Nl: Ze werkte al jaren met Bram.En: She had worked with Bram for years.Nl: Samen maakten ze de mooiste tuinen.En: Together they created the most beautiful gardens.Nl: Die ochtend was fris en helder.En: That morning was fresh and clear.Nl: De lucht was blauw, en de zon scheen zachtjes op de bloemenvelden.En: The sky was blue, and the sun gently shone on the flower fields.Nl: Het was tijd om de tulpenbollen uit de grond te halen.En: It was time to dig up the tulip bulbs.Nl: Sanne plaatste zorgvuldig labels bij elke rij.En: Sanne carefully placed labels by each row.Nl: "Bram, deze moeten naar de schuur," zei ze met een vriendelijke glimlach.En: "Bram, these need to go to the barn," she said with a friendly smile.Nl: Bram knikte.En: Bram nodded.Nl: De warmte in zijn wangen was niet alleen van het werk.En: The warmth in his cheeks was not just from the work.Nl: Hij wilde Sanne vertellen hoe hij zich voelde.En: He wanted to tell Sanne how he felt.Nl: Maar wat als ze hem afwees?En: But what if she rejected him?Nl: Of wat als het hun werk zou verpesten?En: Or what if it ruined their work?Nl: Hij zuchtte.En: He sighed.Nl: Hij moest iets doen.En: He had to do something.Nl: Een idee begon te twinkelen in zijn gedachten.En: An idea began to sparkle in his thoughts.Nl: Misschien kon hij zijn gevoelens tonen door zijn werk.En: Maybe he could show his feelings through his work.Nl: Hij had een plan.En: He had a plan.Nl: In de middag werd de lucht kouder.En: In the afternoon, the air became colder.Nl: De bladeren ritselden zachtjes in de wind.En: The leaves rustled softly in the wind.Nl: Bram werkte aan een speciale hoek van de tuin.En: Bram worked on a special corner of the garden.Nl: Hij verzamelde de mooiste bloemen die nog in bloei stonden.En: He gathered the most beautiful flowers still in bloom.Nl: Late rozen, dahlia's en chrysanten.En: Late roses, dahlias, and chrysanthemums.Nl: Hij arrangeerde ze in een prachtig patroon.En: He arranged them in a beautiful pattern.Nl: Het was een kunstwerk.En: It was a work of art.Nl: Niet alleen voor het oog, maar ook voor het hart.En: Not just for the eyes, but also for the heart.Nl: Toen het werk bijna klaar was, riep Bram Sanne.En: When the work was almost finished, Bram called Sanne.Nl: "Kom eens kijken," zei hij.En: "Come take a look," he said.Nl: Sanne liep naar hem toe.En: Sanne walked over to him.Nl: Ze keek naar de bloeiende kleuren voor haar.En: She looked at the blooming colors before her.Nl: "Wauw, Bram!En: "Wow, Bram!Nl: Dit is prachtig!"En: This is beautiful!"Nl: zei ze enthousiast.En: she said enthusiastically.Nl: Bram ademde diep in.En: Bram took a deep breath.Nl: "Sanne, dit is voor jou.En: "Sanne, this is for you.Nl: Ik heb het gemaakt omdat ik om je geef.En: I made it because I care about you.Nl: Al die jaren… ik wil dat je het weet."En: All these years… I want you to know."Nl: Zijn stem trilde een beetje.En: His voice trembled a little.Nl: Sanne keek Bram aan.En: Sanne looked at Bram.Nl: Haar ogen straalden.En: Her eyes glowed.Nl: Ze glimlachte en pakte zijn handen.En: She smiled and took his hands.Nl: "Bram, ik voel hetzelfde.En: "Bram, I feel the same way.Nl: Al een hele tijd.En: For quite some time.Nl: Dit is het mooiste gebaar."En: This is the most beautiful gesture."Nl: De wereld leek stil te staan.En: The world seemed to stand still.Nl: De koude herfstwind voelde ineens warm.En: The cold autumn wind suddenly felt warm.Nl: Bram voelde zich bevrijd.En: Bram felt liberated.Nl: Zijn angst was verdwenen.En: His fear had disappeared.Nl: Ze stonden daar samen, omgeven door de pracht van de natuur.En: They stood there together, surrounded by the beauty of nature.Nl: De Keukenhof sliep bijna onder de winterdeken, maar hun band bloeide.En: The Keukenhof was almost asleep under the winter blanket, but their bond blossomed.Nl: Ze waren klaar voor een nieuw seizoen, samen.En: They were ready for a new season, together.Nl: En Bram had geleerd dat soms het nemen van een risico leidt tot de mooiste herinneringen.En: And Bram had learned that sometimes taking a risk leads to the most beautiful memories. Vocabulary Words:slowly: langzaamchanged: veranderdenleaves: bladerenglory: gloriededicated: toegewijdegarden: tuinprepare: voorbereidensecret: geheimdesign: ontwerpcarefully: zorgvuldigbarn: schuurrejected: afweessparkle: twinkelencheeks: wangentrembled: trildebloom: bloeiarranged: arrangeerdepattern: patroongesture: gebaarwind: windliberated: bevrijdfear: angstdisappeared: verdwenenblossomed: bloeiderisk: risicomemories: herinneringenbeautiful: mooistemorning: ochtendenthusiastically: enthousiastsighed: zuchtte

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.Ever wondered what happens when Bookstagram meets cosplay and orc romances? In this episode, I'm catching up with my longtime friend Katie from KSquaredReads, one half of the OG Bookstagram duo you've seen everywhere.We talk about her transition to BookTok, why cosplay has become her creative escape, and how the Orc Sworn series by Finley Fenn completely reignited her love of monster romance. We also chat about the evolution of romance heroes—from the red-flag alpha males of 2016 to today's morally-gray men and golden retrievers. If you've ever defended your love of dark romance, this one's for you.

A Dramatic Thursday First, a look at the events of the day.Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 6, 1960, 65 years ago,  The Odds.  Out in Nebraska, Paladin meets young Jim Buford, who's tired of farm life and is looking for action. He starts by shooting Paladin!Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast November 6, 1960, 65 years ago, The Green Lorelei starring Robert Readick and Ellen McRae.   An impoverished mystery writer hears a beautiful woman's voice coming from a room in his boarding house. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 6, 1955, 70 years ago, The Second Choice.   Andy Hill, a reformed gunfighter, must be returned to Oklahoma Territory to stand trial for murder. Followed by Romance, originally broadcast November 6, 1954, 71 years ago, The Inheritance of Susan starring Jack Moyles and Sammie Hill.   Romance develops in a hash-house until the "cops" arrive.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 6, 1947, 78 years ago, The Engagement Ring.  To avoid a parking ticket, David buys an engagement ring...for mama?Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Get raw on relationships: Handling an unsafe boyfriend, responding to a casual sex suggestion as a virgin, dealing with a partner's insensitivity during grief, ending a 3-year unhappy romance, addressing hygiene issues, oral sex dilemmas, and self-attraction vibes. No-holds-barred advice!

We definitely have a hope became reality hangover this morning, but we also have a very fun episode for you today! We're talking romance shorts -- not novellas, not short novels, but actual short stories under 15,000 words (or about 50 pages). We talk about why this is such a difficult goal to hit, about why romance lends itself to longer formats, and about why short fiction is a really great way to keep reading when things feel chaotic.We also chat about Sarah's new short story, a part of the Ladies in Waiting anthology, out this week and providing minor characters from Jane Austen their own happily ever afters. Sarah is joined by romance greats Diana Quincy, Nikki Payne and Eloisa James, among others. Get the collection at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books or wherever you get your books. Also, we want to take a moment to send enormous thanks to everyone who donated to the Fated States Giving Circle at The States Project this year — those donations were gamechangers — last night we expanded our majority in the VA House, and secured a Democratic Trifecta in Virginia! As ever, we're so proud to stand and fight with you!If you'd like more romance chat in your life, please consider joining our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! There, magnificent firebirds hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. Learn more at patreon.com. Our next read along will be KJ Charles's The Magpie Lord. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books or wherever you get your books.NotesThe Ladies in Waiting anthology was released this week, and in the anthology, authors wrote HEAs for minor Austen characters. Sarah wrote about Miss Bates from Emma. Sarah has a few short stories: The Bladesmith Queen, a Medieval short available with her newsletter signup; "Fire That Lasts," and a YA short in the Generation Wonder anthology. The duke who has a sheep is in a novella called A Duke Worth Falling For. Sarah asked Threads for recs of romance short stories and that's where many of these...

Selling isn't something you have to do… It's something you get to do! When I first picked up The Romance of Selling, it completely reignited my passion for what we do as entrepreneurs. This book reminded me that selling isn't about pressure, manipulation, or tactics. It's about excitement, belief, and love for the thing you're sharing with the world. In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I share what I learned from the book and how it connects to my own journey. From knocking doors as a missionary to failing in my first infomercial, I talk about the moment I realized that selling is really about energy and certainty. When you're genuinely excited about what you have, that enthusiasm transfers to other people. And that's when sales become effortless. Key Highlights: ◼️Why enthusiasm will always outperform the perfect script ◼️The difference between entrepreneurs, technicians, and true salespeople ◼️How a failed infomercial taught me the real meaning of belief in your offer ◼️The power of energy and certainty to move people to action ◼️Why selling is the greatest expression of service and leadership Here's the truth: selling isn't just how you make money, it's how you change lives. When you sell, you're inviting someone into a new story. You're giving them hope, possibility, and transformation. That's why I love this game so much. It's not about closing deals. It's about opening doors. ◼️If you want to go deeper and see my personal notes on The Romance of Selling, you can grab them here: https://russellbrunson.com/notes ◼️If you've got a product, offer, service… or idea… I'll show you how to sell it (the RIGHT way) Register for my next event →⁠⁠ https://sellingonline.com/podcast⁠⁠ ◼️Still don't have a funnel? ClickFunnels gives you the exact tools (and templates) to launch TODAY → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clickfunnels.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode with Erin West, a globally recognized speaker and educator specializing in transnational organized crime, we expose "pig butchering" scams. You won't believe it until you hear it. We discuss: Who is targeted in these scams and why are they so dangerous? The DOJ just announced a $14 billion pig butchering bust - we explain How have CZ and Elon Musk helped in the fight against these scams? How to protect yourself Bio: Erin is the founder of Operation Shamrock, a global nonprofit uniting law enforcement, industry, and everyday citizens to disrupt the world's fastest-growing form of transnational organized crime: digital scams. ---- Don't forget to grab your tickets to Bitcoin Amsterdam, Bitcoin MENA and Bitcoin 2026 at https://b.tc/conference and use code HODL for discounted passses.  ---- Pre-order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," available November 18, 2025. https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Bitdeer Technologies Group ($BTDR) is a global leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing for AI, with operations spanning four continents. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  Genius Group (NYSE: $GNS) is building a 10,000 BTC treasury and educating the world through the Genius Academy. Check out *free* courses from Saifedean Ammous and myself at https://www.geniusgroup.ai Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

In today's episode, we chat about what we're currently watching, and how we grapple with navigating fandom spaces when faced with moral dilemmas. We get deep and vulnerable, but end with hope, as we always try to do.Vulgar History PodcastPassion: A Novel of Romantic Poets by Jude MorganReady to download your first audiobook? Don't forget to click HERE for your free Audible trial.*Audible is a sponsor of Afternoona Delight Podcast*Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest member of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas.Last but CERTAINLY not least....love BTS? Or curious what all the fuss is about? Check out our sister pod Afternoona Army for "thinky, thirsty and over thirty" takes on Bangtan life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

So there's a young, handsome man who's suddenly all over our feeds. Some people say he's going to save America. Others say he's just a very good example of how charisma is the only thing that matters in a politician for the digital age. All we want to know about Zohran Mamdani is: What does he want from us? Also, Reese Witherspoon says the reason we're so bad at dating these days is because we're not watching rom-coms any more. Jessie, Amelia and Holly unpack some of the helpful dating tips they've got from rom-coms and ask: Were we really better at talking to each other in the Sweet Home Alabama era? And, 'smellmaxxing' and its unknowable limits. Now that your average 14-year-old boy has his own 'fragrance wardrobe' and we've all very much accepted that we stink, it was only a matter of time until there was a deodorant for everywhere, including 'down there'. But... do any of us remember what a human smells like any more? Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Uh Oh, Harry & Meghan. The Fallout From Andrew’s Banishment Listen: This Is Just The Beginning Of Andrew’s Humiliation Listen: The New Love Language & A Fitness Dating Test Listen: Mia, Nobody Wants This & A Robust Debrief Listen: Everything We Refuse To Spend Money On Listen: An Unevenly Open Marriage & ‘Likeable’ Kristen Bell Listen: Other People’s Marriages & Your New 'Shobby' Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: A heist at the Louvre. Missing jewels. And a getaway straight out of a film. There's a formula for charisma. With two things you can own any room. 'Nobody wants to have fun anymore.' The decline of the mid-budget rom-com. Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston have taken the old-school movie star approach to launching new boyfriends. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're joined by romantasy author Cait Jacobs to talk all things Princess Knight — a “princess goes to war school” fantasy that blends military academy training, slow-burn stakes, political power, systemic misogyny, disability representation, and a heroine who refuses to stay in the role she was assigned. We dig into Clía's journey from chasing a prince to redefining her self-worth on her own terms, how Cait balanced chronic pain, trauma, and internalized ableism inside a fun, adventurous fantasy narrative, and what it means to intentionally subvert the “perfect princess,” especially inside a male-dominated institution like Caisleán Cósta. We also get into worldbuilding the war college itself, what makes an academy “feel” real and lived-in, why diverse representation isn't optional in modern fantasy worlds, and how romantasy can interrogate real-world hierarchies without losing the magic, romance, or momentum of the genre. If you love militarized fantasy, broken systems, sharp heroines, and romance that grows out of character consequence — this interview is for you. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda wrap up "Anathema," book 1 in Keri Lake's Eating Woods duology. Listen now for all their thoughts and feelings and whether or not they think you should read this even though Spooky Season has come to an end.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Send us a textIn this week's episode Lance and Jacklyn share their favorite conspiracy theories.  Listen in for stories about Coke, Marilyn Monroe, the Kardashians, and the Denver Airport.Stay tuned for the Treasure Chest to find out more about what they are reading, watching, making, and learning.

How many times has work gotten in the way of your romantic life? Whether you're with a partner, or you're dating and looking for a partner, it can be difficult to give the time and energy you need to romance, especially when you're also trying to thrive in your career.  In this episode I'll tell you how to balance work and romance, so that you can be your best with both. Who says you can't have it all? Not me, goddesses! 

Today we'll be talking about a bit of chaos ensuing as Miss Universe 2025 begins to unfold here in Thailand, Multiple Thai women implicated in a Nigerian-tied romance scam ring, and a little later Thailand and the UK celebrate 170 years of diplomatic ties in a temple ceremony.

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In Episode 57 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with authors Elinor Lipman and Nikki Payne to discuss their contributions to the entertaining Jane Austen anthology, LADIES IN WAITING. Celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday, eight acclaimed authors reimagine secondary characters from Jane Austen's novels, whisking them across eras and oceans toward clever, heartfelt HEAs. From Caroline Bingley to Miss Bates, this anthology is a love letter to wit, romance, and reinvention. Stories by: Elinor Lipman • Adriana Trigiani • Karen Dukess • Eloisa James • Audrey Bellezza & Emily Harding • Diana Quincy • Nikki Payne • Sarah MacLean Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up

Celebrando su segundo aniversario, No.Identity Records lanza un nuevo V.A. El compilado ofrece un balance entre el techno funcional para la pista de baile y exploraciones sonoras que abarcan desde lo textural y los ritmos rotos hasta melodías y diseño sonoro introspectivo. Diferentes sensibilidades del género convergen en este V.A., donde cada sonido es una sorpresa. ARTISTS Links: PIRE: SC: @valeria-pire IG: https://www.instagram.com/valeriapire No.Identity Records: SC: @noidcol BC: noidrecords.bandcamp.com/music IG: www.instagram.com/noid.col/ MEDELLINSTYLE: SC: @medellinstyledj FB: www.facebook.com/culturaelectronica IG: www.instagram.com/medellinstyle/?hl=es-la SUPPORT: noidrecords.bandcamp.com/music

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In episode 1958, Jack and Miles are joined by artist and musician, Janie Danger, to discuss… 9% of NYC Will Self Rapture If Mamdani Wins!!! What’s The Deal With Erika Kirk And JD Vance? Mariah Carey Announces Christmas Season By Union Busting Santa’s Elves, New Lorre Lore…Chuck Lorre (Big Bang Theory, Two And A Half Men) Wrote The TMNT Theme and more! Erika Kirk: “No one will ever replace my husband, but I do see some similarities of my husband in JD” J.D. Vance, Erika Kirk at University of Mississippi Mariah Carey Announces Christmas Season By Union Busting Santa’s Elves Mariah Carey Declares ‘It’s Time’ for the Holidays in True Diva Fashion with an Elf Showdown and a Festive New Collab: Watch Chuck Lorre on writing the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle" themesong The Prolific Sitcom Producer Who Wrote the Theme to ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ LISTEN: Coming Home by PachymanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visual storytellers and creatives like filmmaker Cami Thomas are breathing life into the region's TV and film industry by drawing in the attention of larger production companies. With her narrative short “Kennelan,” Thomas hopes to foster the region's economic growth and civic pride, and to introduce St. Louis to a national audience. Thomas and “Kennelan” editor Jazzy Kettenacker share a behind-the-scenes look into the romantic-comedy ahead of its showing at this year's St. Louis International Film Festival.

"It's not enough to think confident — you have to show it. The inner work matters, but so does the outer energy you project into the world." — Kimmy Seltzer In this episode, Kristen M. Olson sits down with Kimmy Seltzer — a therapist-turned-dating-strategist and host of The Charisma Quotient podcast — to dissect modern love in the age of apps, filters, and fast connections. They explore: Kimmy's journey from therapist to style-confidence coach and media personality. Her signature outside-in method for building confidence and attraction. The connection between appearance, energy, and emotional readiness. What reality dating shows like Love Is Blind Denver and The Golden Bachelor reveal about our obsession with instant chemistry. Why rushing the dating process sabotages long-term connection — and how to start "data-dating" instead of "blind-dating." How to reframe being single as a period of self-alignment, not self-fixing. Key Takeaway: Confidence is a skill built both internally and externally — when you align your energy, mindset, and presentation, you attract from authenticity, not fear. Time Stamps: 0:00 – 2:00 | Intro & Welcome 2:00 – 7:00 | Kimmy's background and evolution from therapist to confidence coach 7:00 – 12:00 | The "Outside-In" philosophy: how style transforms mindset 12:00 – 18:00 | Fear, visibility, and dating after reinvention 18:00 – 24:00 | "Love Is Blind Denver" and reality TV's dating illusions 24:00 – 30:00 | The data-dating method: collecting connection clues 30:00 – 35:00 | Confidence, vulnerability, and emotional readiness 35:00 – 40:00 | The future of dating and authentic attraction Kimmy Seltzer: Kimmy is a Confidence Therapist, Authentic Dating Strategist and Image Expert.  With vast knowledge and experience as a therapist, certified style coach, dating coach, and matchmaker, she has helped people find lasting love and connection, attract success and build valuable relationships using her unique "confidence makeover" process. Using an outside-in approach, Kimmy implements targeted style, emotional and social intelligence in people's lives using her signature formula, "The Charisma Quotient," working on body language, first impressions, image/wardrobe and flirting and how it impacts attraction. This Los Angeles-based expert travels the country helping people discover confidence, charisma and connection as a speaker at TEDx, National Matchmaking Conferences, eHarmony, Neutrogena, The Guild at Universal and UCLA and media appearances in Tamron Hall Show, ABC News, Fox News, NBC News and Inside Edition. Kimmy is also a regular contributor to the Huffington Post with appearances in Cosmopolitan, Oprah Magazine, Redbook, Reader's Digest, AskMen, Fox News Magazine, Yahoo and the Washington Examiner, among a myriad of other publications. Kimmy has been the leading love expert on the traveling live dating show The Great Love Debate, the cable reality series, The Romance.  You can also listen to her on her podcast, The Charisma Quotient and regular dating segments on 9NBC News, Colorado & Company and ABC10 FREE QUIZ: www.flirtover40.com // https://www.kimmyseltzer.com/   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE   MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF   https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH

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

In this episode of "Behind the Curtain," Richard Seaver Music Director Maestro James Conlon compares and contrasts Giacomo Puccini's "La Bohème" and Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata," painting a lively picture of 19th-century France. From consumptive heroines to young lovers in strife, these operas tug at our heartstrings while maintaining a timeless relevance. Experience the drama of "La Bohème" from November 22 through December 14 at LA Opera. Tickets are on sale now at LAOpera.org.

The Breeders' Cup 2025 delivered everything: drama, history, and data-defying performances.Emmet Kennedy is joined by Total Performance Data's Adam Mills and former jockey and Breeders' Cup work rider Georgia Cox to unpack a breathtaking two days at Del Mar. This Final Furlong Podcast review blends elite analysis with data, insight, and storytelling from racing's global stage. • Ethical Diamond's Turf Triumph – Willie Mullins makes history as a County Hurdle also-ran beats the defending champion Rebel's Romance. Adam dives into the data behind the shock.• Forever Young's Classic Glory – Japan's first-ever Classic winner beats Sierra Leone in an unforgettable finish. Could he meet Sovereignty in Dubai next?• Notable Speech's Mile Mastery – Another Breeders' Cup win for Charlie Appleby. Could he and The Lion In Winterdominate next season's turf scene?• Gezora's Group 1 Brilliance – Francis-Henri Graffard equals André Fabre's record 13 Group 1s in a season. Adam explains why Graffard is the modern benchmark.• Aidan O'Brien Breaks the Breeders' Cup Record – Gstaad's Juvenile Turf victory seals O'Brien's status as the winning-most Breeders' Cup trainer. What's next for the son of Starspangledbanner?• Donnacha O'Brien Joins the Club – 33/1 podcast tip Balantina wins the Juvenile Fillies Turf, giving Donnacha his first Breeders' Cup success.• Ted Noffey's Juvenile Win – Another Final Furlong Podcast long-range tip lands big. Could he become a serious Kentucky Derby contender? This is your complete international review of the world's biggest racing event, with: Race-by-race insight from Del Mar Data-driven analysis from Total Performance Data Future targets and ante-post angles from trusted insiders

Send us a textOh, hello there, you vinyl-vaulting philistines and cassette-clutching casuals. Another cycle spins on the turntable of existence, and this time we're cranking the volume on "The Power of Music"—films where the soundtrack isn't just background noise for your popcorn munching, but the beating heart, the narrative needle scratching deep into the grooves of the soul. We're talking movies where melodies manipulate fates, chords construct characters, and a killer riff can redeem or ruin everything. None of your elevator Muzak nonsense; this is the real symphonic stuff.But wait—because life's never just a solo act—our shake-up demands: Must Feature a Romance. Yes, a proper love story, the kind that twists like a warped 45, central or subplot, genre be damned. Heartstrings plucked alongside guitar strings, or haven't you heard?This week's selection? The one and only "High Fidelity," my personal mixtape manifesto. John Cusack (that's me in spirit, you plebs) as Rob Gordon, a record store tyrant cataloging his top five heartbreaks while rewinding his pathetic romantic résumé through blistering flashbacks and fourth-wall shatters. Laura dumps him (again), cue the existential playlist crisis, and suddenly he's remixing his life like a desperate DJ. Nick Hornby's novel on celluloid, directed by Stephen Frears, with a supporting cast of Jack Black bellowing Springsteen and Todd Louiso quoting chapter and verse from the indie bible. It's breakup as symphony, music as therapy, and romance as the ultimate B-side you can't skip.Tune in, or forever hold your peace in the bargain bin.

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Our friend 'till the end Erica Henderson joins us on the show this week to talk about Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes, including how she now gets to determine what's canon for The Joker! Plus, some haunted doll talk (of course) and much more!We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now!Join the WRA Patreon to help us keep doing the show and get rewards!

On this episode of Buzzing about Romance, Jenni, Lindsey, and Leah join Becky to talk about Collector Editions and the resale market for books.

Following our Robert Redford tribute episode, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to dive into one of his movies that was mentioned, especially as it celebrates it's 40th anniversary. Amber and Andrew discuss the beauty of the African plains, the surrounding dangers, and the romanticism of hair washing in Sydney Pollack's superb 1985 drama, Out of Africa!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

Send us a textYou like dogs? Do you have a passion for the elderly? This will break your heart.  Kate has agreed to let AARS use her face as the image in the education campaign. Support the show

Join Scott Kummer, Josh Hohbein, Andrew Robot-Dinosaur, Peter Clarke and Carly Lindvall for a discussion of My Chemical Romance: The Black Parade and Bob Dylan: Blonde On Blonde. Fill out the Poll for this show.  Remember....its never too late: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkhPeb6NKJT6nxaFY6jJU6NwxupnrtSvOLFJmoIptRuSdzmw/viewform?pli=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawN1px5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF2QWRkWjVwbzVvMG0wZktRAR5fNxuMEEVhMmJB-7wTqOswzTZLMc1CozdM0tRrtDHYaG8Q8pgmx81kL0rAiw_aem_ncRjDfTASCHK91Top7iBPw All the other shows and forms can also be filled out on our website: https://igtov.com/vote-here Or just view the chart: https://igtov.com/chart-of-essentiality Get on the mailing list my emailing: igtovpod@gmail.com JoIn the "I've Got That On Vinyl" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/684186180585840 On Twitter: @IGTOVPodcast On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igtovpodcast/ Or email us anytime at IGTOVpod@gmail.com Intro and Outtro music by The Feat: https://thefeatchicago.bandcamp.com/album/schemes-for-decades

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakening App on the Apple Store, or downloading the very unofficial and unapproved Android version from WyldeInBed.com In a much-needed escape from her demanding teaching job, Lisa embarks on a vacation that promises to be truly transformative. Little does she know, this journey will unlock desires she never knew existed.As the sun sets on her first night, Lisa witnesses a captivating scene that leaves her breathless. A sensual display of BDSM unfolds, where a woman's pleasure is heightened through the art of restraint and discipline. This is not your typical beachside retreat, but a sanctuary for those seeking erotic exploration.'Escape to BDSM Ecstasy' takes readers on a romantic adventure through Lisa's eyes as she discovers a world of uninhibited passion. Her curiosity peaks as she realizes there is more to this vacation than meets the eye. The story teases the mind and tantalizes the senses, offering a glimpse into a realm where pleasure and pain intertwine.This standalone romance novel caters to mature readers who crave a blend of erotic fantasy and dramatic intrigue. It invites them to embark on a journey of self-discovery, where the boundaries of desire are pushed and the ultimate ecstasy awaits.Will Lisa surrender to the temptations that surround her? As the story unfolds, readers will be captivated by the sensual experiences that shape Lisa's vacation, leaving them eager to explore the depths of this provocative tale.

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Stephanie Archer interviews her husband, baby-daddy, and longtime friend, Mr. Archer, talking about parenthood, what Stephanie's book-writing process looks like, and the romance novel he would write.

진행자: 최정윤, Chelsea Proctor'Pig-butchering' takes hold in Korea기사 요약: 캄보디아 사건을 계기로 새로운 로맨스 스캠 기법 "돼지 도살," 과거 스캠 방식보다 더 정교하고 피해 규모 커져[1] South Korea is facing a surge in romance scams that are increasingly intertwined with cryptocurrency investment fraud, costing victims more than 100 billion won ($70 million) so far this year, while the arrest rate remains below 50 percent.intertwine: 뒤얽히다, 밀접하게 관련되다fraud: 사기[2] According to data submitted to Democratic Party of Korea Rep. Han Byung-do by the National Police Agency, there were 1,565 reported cases of romance scams from January to September this year, with total losses rising 48 percent from 2024. Despite the increase, suspects have been apprehended in only 46.9 percent of cases, which is up from 12.7 percent in 2024.apprehend: 체포하다[3] Romance scams, which exploit emotional relationships built online, have become more elaborate by combining fake cryptocurrency investments and “pig-butchering” tactics — a method where fraudsters “fatten up” their victims with false affection and small initial profits before “butchering” them with large-scale financial losses.exploit: 이용하다, 착취하다elaborate: 정교한, 복잡한 v.설명하다pig-butchering: 돼지 도살fatten up: 대상을 살찌우다[4] Criminals contact victims through social media or dating apps, maintain daily conversations to build intimacy and then introduce investment platforms that display fabricated returns. Once victims invest substantial amounts or try to withdraw funds, the platforms disappear and communication ceases.fabricated: 만들어진, 거짓된substantial: 상당한, 큰기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10602261

 My first time with Cosplay Beth. By Thintri - listen to the podcast at Steamy Stories. She stood there, waiting impatiently for the delicious meat to slide into her eager hands. She looked forward to having it in her mouth later, I could tell. She continued to caress her belly and nibble on a fingernail as she waited impatiently.She stood around 5'4" in her Converse sneakers. She wore a black pair of boot-cut jeans and a gray tee that read “Never tell me the odds!” and had a set of red, tumbling dice and a star-fighter with four wings in the shape of an “X” sitting above a plate held up by a small plastic pole  The tee was super tight around her breasts, but I didn't notice any bra lines. I would guess she was a 36C or D. Her hips were just as wide and her ass complimented her full hips and busty chest. Her hair reminded me of that Scottish Disney movie princess, all wild and fire red. Her skin was extremely fair, like she would to burst into flames if she stepped outside. She didn't look much older than the drinking age, a good decade or more younger than me. Another adult millennial in the big city. “Seventy Three!” She pounced and grabbed the too thick package and examined it in her suddenly small hands. Her eyes were as wide as saucers and you could almost see saliva well up in the corner of her mouth. I needed to step in before she made a terrible mistake. “Excuse me. That's my Butt.” I said. “I beg your pardon?!” She responded incredulously. “Seventy Three?.. Your holding my Boston Butt.” I said, holding the ticket for her to see. “Oh, right. I'm sorry. I'm in a different world today.” “You actually look really hungry. Are you going to have time to cook or are you going to eat something raw here in the store? I'll have that Butt now.” I said holding my hands out. “Your butt is so big! Erm… I mean…” She said as she handed it over and I placed it in my cart. “Yeah, What's a bachelor going to do with all this food, right? I'm actually hosting a game night for my friends tomorrow. There will be seven of us total. Eight, if you'd like to have a taste of this Butt.” I said making “Butt” sound more like an actual innuendo this time. “T.J.” I added, extending my hand. “Beth. Pleased to meet you, T.J. What's that stand for?” She said, shaking my out-reached hand in a delicate manner. “Thaddeus Junior. ‘Thad' sounds too douchey.” “What do they call your father?” “Thad…” I said, rolling my eyes sheepishly. “But he's too old to even pretend to act like a douche. He would have no idea where to start.” “Oh, well that's good. I bet he showed you how to be a real gentleman.” She said with a slight giggle in her voice. “He showed me how to rub a butt properly, that's for sure.” “Pardon?!” She said eyes wide again. “Barbeque… dry rub? A good rub down and then moisten it up later.” “Oh, yeah… Right…” “So… Wanna come over tomorrow and join my party? You'd even out the group.” “I don't see why not. Could be fun, right?” “Splendid! That means you'll have to come over tonight to get your character squared away and maybe help prep for dinner? I promise I'll feed you tonight, too. I have flank steaks marinating.” “Oh, I don't know…” “You'll have my address and you can tell all of your friends where you'll be. There's even a doorman and a security camera in the lobby.” “Oh. That sounded well-rehearsed. Invite a lot of ladies home, do you?” She asked suspiciously. “No ma'am. I just want your mind at ease.” I lied with my hands up in a disarming manner. My response was also rehearsed, but it worked like a charm. “Tell me about the marinade.” She said slowly, squinting her eyes and nodding her head up at me. “It's a lazy meal night. It's just a store bought Italian dressing, but I add some of this and that. I was thinking maybe use my indoor grill or broil them. Do you have a preference?” I said trying to sink the hook in deeper. I'm not going to broil a steak. That's ridiculous. “Grill it!” “Agreed. So I'll see you at 6:30 then?” “Yeah. Sounds good.” Hook, Line, and Sinker. “Eighty Three!” said the butcher. “I think you're eighty three.” I said pointing at the ticket in her basket at her feet.“ “Oh. That's me!” She said turning towards the counter. We exchanged information and I gave her my address so we could meet up later. I was actually quite excited about making a new hot friend and maybe even more than that. I'm not the type of guy to jump into bed with just anybody. I really wanted to get to know her and see where in my life she might fit. 6:45 rolled around and I finally got a text from Beth: “Hey, Sorry. The train was running late and there's no cell service down there. I'm walking up to street level now. I'll be at your place in Ten minutes. Is there anything you want me to pick up?” I responded: “Hey, glad you're on the way. I was worried you split on me or worse. All I have is vanilla ice cream and toppings for dessert. If that's not good enough, we can walk around the block and get an Italian Ice from the pizza shop. Is red wine okay with the steaks? If not, I have beer. Should I let the wine breathe or would you rather beer?” She responded: “Italian Icies! And beer, please. Wine feels too formal. [Winky emoji] Be up in five.” She wasn't kidding about the train running slow. The news interrupted my background show. There was a brown out on my line that took 20 minutes to fix. One train was in emergency lighting the whole time. I already called ahead downstairs for the doorman to let my new friend up. He needed to send her up manually because she didn't have a key fob to my apartment. The elevator opened to each unit, but they all had entryways prior to the front door. It was a private place to take off wet clothes and hang jackets and kick off shoes before entering. I left the front door open and she let herself in. “Hello? TJ?” “In the kitchen.” “Hey!” She said, giving me a friendly hug. She smelled like strawberries. I also took a good look at her while were chit-chatted. She wore a Falmouth Falcons Jersey and a matching pleated skirt. She had on short two or three inch heels on that had open toes and matched her outfit well. She quickly discarded them and left them in the hall outside of the front door and closed it behind her. She also put a pair of clips in her hair, leaving the right side of her neck exposed. “I was just about to text you to ask how you like your steak cooked?” “Medium. It's okay if it's a little rare, just don't cook it too much, please.” “Oh, that makes it easier on me. I can put them on around the same time.” “Do you need any help with the cooking?” “Umm… Did you want the potatoes mashed, or as is?” “Hmm… Nah. We can leave them like that. They look done, too.” She said, looking into the pot. “Fork ready!” I said stabbing at them. I went ahead and strained them while Beth flipped the steaks. I also served up a helping of corn for each of us and added the potatoes. “How do they look?” She asked me, pointing to the steaks. I poked at one with my finger and pushed until I felt it push back. “Feels about Medium rare. Maybe another minute on that side.” I said. Beth took it upon herself to grab two beers from the fridge. I was just about done with my second, so it was good timing on her part. “This looks interesting. ‘Axel Rogues' P.O.'d India Pale Ale'? Is it new?” “It's from a brewery a couple of my friends partially own. They send it up from the Alabama Coast for me. They might be giving me a bit of a drinking problem.” I said in jest. “Isn't it bad to have cartoon characters on your beer labels? Something about advertising to minors?” “It's a promotional thing. Only a few of those labels were printed. It was mostly for investors and the grand opening a few weeks back.” “Oh. This tastes pretty good!” She said, wide-eyed. I was told it's a bit of a panty dropper, but I wasn't telling her that. “Yeah. It's got a lot of subtle tastes that the female focus groups enjoyed. The male groups said it's refreshing, but might be too easy to drink. Hence my problem.” I kidded again, even though it was true. Dinner went by pretty quickly and we both cleared our plates and then dumped the dishes in the washer. She was on her third beer and I had just finished my fourth. “Would you like another or maybe a Manhattan?” I asked, trying to grease her wheels some. “Can you make a White Manhattan?” She asked. It felt more like a test. “Sure. Is Hudson okay?” I asked, volleying her serve. “That'd be perfect!” She said all too eagerly. Beth went ahead and wiped the table down and moved some of the settings aside to make room for us to work. She had brought her messenger bag and pulled out a large Velcro binder with a few gaming books. I was actually impressed with her line of questioning and her surprising neatness. We decided that one of her old characters, a Human Monk, was a good fit for the group and I gave her the run-down of the story so far, as best as I could remember. She wasn't surprised by the content being sexual in nature. Lots of groups add a sexy/romantic spin thanks to modern fantasy movies and books. One girl in the group, Adrienne, had to re-roll after a death because she decided to fight her way out of an Orc rape scene rather than lose her purity. She was playing a Paladin at the time, so it was pretty fitting. She did set fire to the camp site and take out a few Orcs before she died, though. It was pretty awesome. She re-rolled into a rogue who was her last toon's “Black Sheep” sister; she was a very pissed off rogue. We completely forgot about going out for Icies and decided to chat some more about the group and where I felt the story might lead. I noticed in my peripheral vision that her nipples started to show through her tight shirt. My apartment isn't that cold. I like it to be around seventy six degrees. The air is humidity controlled, so the extra A/C isn't needed. The conversation slid over to her cosplay hobby and how devout she is to it. She whipped out her phone and swiped through several characters she's played at conventions and ren faires. She's even done some minor MeTube shorts in character. We were sitting side-by-side, nearly shoulder to shoulder as she swiped. One particular picture was done in a mirror “selfie” fashion. She was wearing a very tight corset dress that was blue and white, similar to a very familiar droid we all know and love. Her breasts were practically pouring out of her top and her hand was between her legs in a provocative manner. “Whoops… You weren't supposed to see that… Sorry” “Hey now… You should share with the rest of the class, Missy.” I said leaning in closer to her and her phone. “Okay, but they really aren't much to look at. Really.” She said modestly. The pics varied from lingerie to sexy cosplay back to lingerie. Some were topless, but her free hand covered her nipples. There was still an eye-full of side and under boob, though. “I showed you mine, now you show me yours.” She demanded playfully. I had several shirtless gym “Swole” pics as well as a few cosplay pics, too. None as flattering as her pictures, but she seemed pleased with them. She was definitely excited about my picture with me wearing a Fez and bow tie. As I got up for another drink, I opted to switch back to beer. I offered her one over her shoulder and she took it, letting her hand linger on mine, not taking the bottle, though. She let the cold glass rub her neck and shoulder, and when she finally took it, she pulled me into a bent over, sideways kiss. I'm pretty sure she was feeling similar fireworks to mine. I went ahead and climbed over the couch, letting our head bump in the process. We giggled as we put our beers down and started making out like ninth graders. I was being a complete gentleman and let my hands fall on her face and neck as we kissed. Her hands were in similar places, but soon explored down to my chest. I kept it cool and let her do her thing while both of my hands were now working her neck and tangled in her hair. She reached up and pulled her clips out so I didn't pull on her hair the wrong way. I kept up my aggressive assault above her shoulders as she continued to grope my chest and stomach over my shirt. I was wearing a light, loose button-down and low-rise dark blue jeans. Her hands explored more while undoing a button or two. Her left hand snaked into the opening and now rubbed my chest more over my ribbed tank tee underneath. Once all my buttons were undone, I took some initiative and grabbed her under her thighs and pulled her into my lap. She was now kneeling on both sides of my pelvis. We only broke the kiss long enough to discard my top and then my undershirt. My hands were now under her tee shirt, caressing her back. My fingers roamed and slid over where her bra strap would have been. She felt my mouth peak at the sides in a little smile at that. She giggled and pulled her tee off and tossed it to the adjacent love seat. We were sitting bare chest to bare chest as she started moving her hips in a subtle rocking motion on my lap. My hands found her breasts as I continued to molest her tongue with mine. My cock was rock hard and rubbing against her pussy though my jeans and thin fabric of her underwear. She started undoing my belt and pants as I worked on unbuttoning her skirt and pulling the hip zipper down one handed as my mouth found her right breast. Her strawberry scent was so much stronger with my face in her chest. It was driving me crazy. “Take them off.” She said breathlessly, standing up and discarding her skirt, adding it to her tee. I hopped my butt up and pulled my pants off without standing. She was standing between my legs and I would have prolly head-butted her again if I tried to stand. I decided to leave my boxer briefs on to match her level of dress. She sat back down straddling my lap again, only leaving more room between our pelvises this time. My mouth found her left breast as she blindly reached into the opening of my shorts. I was cupping her left breast with my right hand as my left hand began to fondle her right ass cheek. She was wearing a g-string. My hand would squeeze her ass and slide between her cheeks and back to squeezing again. She gasped as she grabbed my cock with her hand. She couldn't see it past my head or through my shorts, but she was certainly pleased with it's size and current level of petrification. She knelt on her left knee and tried to slide my shorts down. I miscued my attempt at helping by hopping my butt again and we head- butted again. We giggled, took a drink and she took my shorts off and took her place back in my lap again. This time, she was crushing my cock against her slit, covered by the tiniest triangle of fabric I've ever seen… Or felt for that matter. Her rocking increased and she was now dry-humping my cock. I could feel her moistness lubricating my dick through her g-string. My pre-cum was starting to bubble over my mushroom cap. Her nails dug into my chest. I didn't notice them until now… They were French tipped and matched her Quidditch jersey. My hands were both on her ass now, as my fingers were sliding up and down her crack and slipping under the thin thread. Her breathing became ragged as my fingers found her drenched pussy from behind. One hand was holding her string aside and her pussy open for me. My right hand found her opening and clit as she rocked back. She started to cum, grinding harder onto me. She called out my name as she climaxed and crumpled onto my chest. Her head on my shoulder. She was panting hard. My fingers continued to rub her from behind softly, easing several after shocks out of her. “Excuse me a moment.” She finally said through choppy breaths. She made her way to the hallway bath and I took the opportunity to grab a condom from the coffee table drawer. I had just enough time to tear one free from the rest and tuck it into the side of the couch cushion when the bathroom door opened up. Her face and chest were flushed, and she still wobbled a little when she walked. It was a combination of her orgasm and the alcohol, I guess. She was holding her g-string in one hand. Her pussy was clean shaven except for a thin trail of red pubic hair just above her clit hood. My dick jumped in approval. “What are we going to do about that?” She said hitching her head towards my crotch. “What did you have in mind?” I said standing before she got too close. She wrapped her arms around my neck and pulled me into another passionate kiss. My cock was rubbing against her navel and my hands found her ass again. She pushed/eased me back onto the couch and got between my legs. She tossed her undies to the side, this time missing the pile and ending up on the floor. The flimsy fabric wasn't heavy enough to make the whole flight. She also had a condom in her hand that she sat on the couch beside me. She must have snuck it out of the medicine cabinet. Her eyes didn't leave mine as her hands stroked my cock. Her butt lowered to a sitting position on her heels. Her mouth opened wide enough to lick the head as she pumped me. She licked from the root to the tip. Her face was covered from her chin to her hair line when she was at her deepest. My dick was longer than her face. She started to suck me off, never stopping to close her eyes, she barely blinked as she stared right into my mine. I would have loved to close my eyes and roll my head back, but her eyes were entrancing. It was the hottest blow job I have ever gotten. Hands down. She was moaning on my cock, flicking her tongue in my tip's slit, lapping up any pre-cum that was leaking out. There was plenty of it, too. My dick was practically drooling. As soon as she was certain that she killed half of my fortitude, she leaned over and retrieved the condom and handed it to me. I ripped it open and popped it on like a magician doing a close-up magic trick. A dove flew out from under my sack. I'm kidding. I grabbed her and pulled her to the couch letting her fall supine. My cock was already at her moist opening. Her heels dug into the backs of my thighs. My dick slid in a good quarter of the way, our gaze never breaking. Her heels let up some and I retreated only to thrust in again. I found a bit of resistance when I got better than half of my shaft inside her. I finally bottomed out on the fourth stroke. I could feel her cervix give about an inch and then kiss my crown with every pass. It was incredible. I still had about an inch to give her, but she'd have to take that herself, I wasn't going to hurt her. Once I got into a good rhythm, I reached up to place my right hand over her shoulder to support my weight over her a little better. She took my hand and placed it on her neck and gently squeezed my forearm until my fingers mimicked her squeezing. Once she was satisfied with my ministrations on her neck, she started to grind against me from underneath. Her left leg took footing on the floor and bounced up onto me. She was looking for the last inch. My left hand wrapped around her left ankle and lifted her leg up over my shoulder and she finally got what she wanted. I was completely inside her and now, my pubic bone grinding into her clit with each thrust. I shortened my stride and let her clit join in on the fun full-time. I found a nipple with my left hand and rubbed it gently, increasing the sensations more and more. A good deal of my upper body weight was on her neck as I squeezed, but she didn't seem to mind. Her mouth creased into a thin smile as she moaned louder and louder. She was going to cum again, only this time she was cumming on my sheathed cock. Her pussy gripped me tighter and my hands involuntarily did the same to her neck and nipple. Her eyes shot open wide as the convulsions started. My pace quickened and I started to penetrate her deeper again. Her squishing was suddenly louder and more pronounced. Her juices were coating my balls as she continued to shake and moan breathlessly. I released her and leaned back and pulled her legs further apart and rubbed her clit in a similar fashion as before. She shook and gasped as she let a third orgasm pass on by. My strokes came to a halt and stopped rubbing her clit. “Are you okay?” I asked smiling at her. The redness dimmed in her face now that the blood returned, but she was still very flushed. “That…was pretty fucking perfect!” She said honestly. “If you let me turn you over, I can go for extra credit. How does that sound?” I replied. “Oh! You didn't cum yet! Take me anyway you'd like!” She said rolling over onto her hands and knees. My right thumb immediately found her puckered asshole. “Okay, not anyway, Cowboy.” She added, giggling. I leaned in and slid all the way in, missing her cervix this time because of the angle. I was stretching her out while hitting all the right spots. My balls nuzzling her clit as I stroked into her. I could see her pussy pull out with me slightly despite her moisture and the lube on the condom. Her climax surprised us both as she began to ram back onto me. I didn't slow down because her canal tightened up and was now hugging all my favorite spots. I plowed through her narrowing passage looking for my own prize. She didn't have any time to recover as she reached orgasm again and again until I was ready. “Where would you like it?” I asked, being a perfect gentleman. “Don't you… fucking dare… pull out… FUCK!” She gasped between strokes. One last look at the condom to check on it's structural integrity and I was plowing harder, deeper, and faster now. Her moans reached a familiar volume again and I was doing my best to time my nut with her next orgasm. As soon as my seed spilled into her condom-protected cunt, she came hard again. We both grunted our approval as my balls emptied. We stayed like that for a moment, knotted together in pleasure. I could feel my cock softening so I took it as a cue to pull out. I grabbed the base of the condom and my cock and slid it out slowly. She tried backing into me to keep me inside her. The latex held and there was a considerable load sloshing in the tip. It would have produced triplets if that's how sex actually worked. She rolled over and collapsed back onto the couch. Seeing the condom in my hand, she grabbed it and poured it all over her huge breasts and rubbed it in, licking her fingers and popping a nipple in her mouth, purring like a cat. It was the grossest thing I ever saw. I fucking loved it, though. I showed her to my master bath and started the shower. I had a garden tub and a shower stall with just enough room for us both inside. We cleaned up and kissed some under the water, then dried off. She retrieved her clothes in one bundle. Her eyes looked like she had something to say, but her lips didn't move. We were both pretty drunk by now and the trains were far too dangerous to ride. I offered to call her a cab and pay for it, but she declined taking my money, saying something about feeling like a hooker. I assured her that wasn't the case and she smiled. I also offered her my spare bedroom, assuming that sleeping in the same bed would be too intimate for her. She gladly accepted. I grabbed something for her to sleep in. A pair of sweats and a big, soft white tee. I was wearing something similar, although they fit me better. After showing her to the spare bedroom and turning the bed for her, I gave her a sensual kiss on her mouth. No tongue. A peck on her forehead and I walked to the door. “What time do you wake up?” She asked, fiddling with her phone above the covers. “Got somewhere to be?” I jested. “Ten? Maybe? Wake me if you're up first. How does pancakes sound for breakfast?” “Oh my Gaia, He's making me pancakes…” She said laughing out loud. “It's a deal!” As I hit the light, I could see her face lit up by her cell phone screen. She was prolly giving the “all clear” to one of her girlfriends, assuring them that she was alright. Prolly better than alright. I reached my bedroom and wiggled under the sheet and took my rest for the night. My bedside clock said 1:37 AM. Not a bad first date, eh? My eyes were heavy and I surrendered to the best sleep of my life. 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