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    Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
    Never Dated (w/ Kim Chi)

    Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 49:05


    Drag queen icon Kim Chi (RuPaul's Drag Race S8, author of Kim Chi Eats The World) joins Nicole to talk about what it's like to have never dated anyone, and whether she even wants to. She opens up about being afraid to get hurt, growing up with crushes who didn't like her back, and why are all the conspiracy nuts booed up? Kim shares wild stories from her drag-tour days (including the time she was recognized during a lap dance), having a twink convention show up at her hotel, and story about queens who skip meet-and-greets and cause chaos on tour. Plus, she and Nicole bond over their mutual hatred of Animal Crossing, her love of cottage cheese, and shares easy recipes from her new cookbook Kim Chi Eats The World.Check out Kim Chi's new book, Kim Chi Eats The World at https://kimchithequeen.com/pages/cookbookWatch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast and get discounts by checking out our sponsors:Green Chef: Make this fall your healthiest yet with Green Chef. Head to Greenchef.com/50DATEME and use code 50DATEME to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.Quince: Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/dateme for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.SquareSpace: Head to squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.BetterHelp: Visit Betterhelp.com/DATEME today to get 10% off your first month.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerNicole's book, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Mo News
    NBA-Mafia Gambling Takedown; Trump Calls Off San Fran Troop Deployment; Who's Paying For New WH Ballroom; Gen-Z Not Interested in Sex or Romance In Movies

    Mo News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 42:21


     Headlines: – Welcome to Mo News (02:00) – NBA Coach Chauncey Billups, Player Terry Rozier Arrested In FBI Gambling Probe (05:20) – Trump Calls Off 'Surge' Of Federal Deployment To San Francisco (12:50) – White House Releases List of Donors For Trump's Multi-Million-Dollar Ballroom (19:30) – Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder (27:50) – China's Xi and Trump to Meet Next Thursday (30:20) – Harvard Says Latest Freshman Class Is Less Black (32:50) – Gen Z Not Interested in Sex, Romance, or Love Triangles in Movies or TV–Study (35:15) – What We're Watching, Reading, Eating (38:50) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets – BetterHelp – 10% off your first month 

    The Drunken Peasants Podcast
    Brett Keane's AI OBSESSION - Romance With Eve? - Stories With Rev?

    The Drunken Peasants Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 145:57


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    I Should Be Writing
    [ISBW] Exploring Romance and Reality in Writing with Valerie Valdes

    I Should Be Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 29:22


    "You should be writing, because that's the only thing that ultimately you can have even a hope of controlling." ~Valerie Valdes Welcome back to the talented Valerie Valdes, also known as Lia Amador! We are here to launch her newest book, a fantasy rom-com titled Witch You Wood. We talk magical reality shows, romance, and tropes. We also get real about the struggles that persist even after being published. Valerie discusses her experiences with self-doubt and how she manages to push through these challenges. We also explore the nuances of writing romance, the balance between subtlety and straightforwardness, and the significance of knowing your audience. (This post went live for supporters on October 20, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon!) Download Transcript Links Valerie Valdes / Lia Amador Escape Pod  International Latino Book Award Ali Hazelwood Mary Balogh India Holton Jackie Lau Archive of Our Own Baldur's Gate 3 Hades 2 Behooved Evergreen Links See all books from Season 21 Like the podcast? Get the book! I Should Be Writing. Socials: Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate Theme by John Anealio Savor I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! — "Exploring Romance and Reality in Writing with Valerie Valdes" is brought to you in large part by my supporters, the Fabulists, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon! Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please! CREDITS Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja, and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon. October 23, 2025 | Season 21 Ep 19 | murverse.com "Exploring Romance and Reality in Writing with Valerie Valdes" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 In case it wasn't clear: Mur and this podcast are fully supportive of LGBTQ+ folks, believe that Black Lives Matter, and trans rights are human rights, despite which direction the political winds blow. If you do not agree, then there are plenty of other places to go on the Internet.

    The Kuhner Report
    Where has All the Romance Gone?

    The Kuhner Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 24:35 Transcription Available


    True Crime Obsessed
    Hey Beautiful: Anatomy of a Romance Scam Ep 1 (from the Patreon)

    True Crime Obsessed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 54:27


    FAM! We are so excited to share episode 1 of our coverage of Hey Beautiful: Anatomy of a Romance Scam. ALL 3 EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AND AD FREE ON PATREON! WELP, BUCKLE UP FAM BECAUSE HERE WE GO AGAIN! Meet Roxy, Annette, and Gabby, each one of them a powerful badass woman in their own way. But for each of them, something is missing. And wouldn't you know it, just when they're at their lowest, a handsome man on the internet appears to turn their frowns upside down. But of course, this man is not who or what he seems. The question is, how long will it these women to figure it out? And how much will they lose in the process? LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

    The Jordan Harbinger Show
    1227: Kashmir Hill | Is AI Manipulating Your Mental Health?

    The Jordan Harbinger Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 86:13


    Users are falling in love with and losing their minds to AI. Journalist Kashmir Hill exposes shocking recent cases of chatbot-induced psychosis and suicide.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1227What We Discuss with Kashmir Hill:AI chatbots are having serious psychological effects on users, including manic episodes, delusional spirals, and mental breakdowns that can last hours, days, or months.Users are experiencing "AI psychosis" — an emerging phenomenon where vulnerable people become convinced chatbots are sentient, fall in love with them, or spiral into dangerous delusions.Tragic outcomes have occurred, including a Belgian man with a family who took his own life after six weeks of chatting, believing his family was dead and his suicide would save the planet.AI chatbots validate harmful thoughts — creating dangerous feedback loops for people with OCD, anxiety, or psychosis, potentially destabilizing those already predisposed to mental illness.Stay skeptical and maintain perspective — treat AI as word prediction machines, not oracles. Use them as tools like Google, verify important information, and prioritize real human relationships over AI interactions.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Factor: 50% off first box: factormeals.com/jordan50off, code JORDAN50OFFSignos: $10 off select programs: signos.com, code JORDANUplift: Special offer: upliftdesk.com/jordanQuince: Free shipping & 365-day returns: quince.com/jordanHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Satellite Sisters
    Lizness School S2E6: From Sue Fleishman to Campbell Linden Romance Novelist!

    Satellite Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 36:26


    SPECIAL DROP FOR SATELLITE SISTERS WHO DREAM 0F WRITING ROMANCE! It's never too late to totally switch it up. Just ask Sue Fleishman who went from being a Communications Guru at big entertainment companies like Universal, Amblin and Warner Brothers to rebranding herself Campbell Linden, Romance Novelist! On today's episode, she shares her story including a juicy Hollywood bad-behavior- behind-the-scenes tale and how she came up with her nom de plume. Millennial Mentor Leah is jealous and tests out her own potential pen name.To follow Campbell Linden and her books: Buy the latest Settle For More on amazon.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCampbellLinden/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campbelllindenauthor/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@campbelllindenWebsite: https://campbelllinden.com/Check out the trailer for Robert Evan's film The Kids Stays In The PictureArticle in Stanford Longevity Magazine RX Creativity for Health Life and Fun by Laura Holson featuring Sue Fleishman.Novel Liz mentions by Lian Dolan about Gen X Couple: The Marriage Sabbatical HOMEWORKWhere to go for your own creative inspiration.Sue recommends: Find a class at Grub StreetLeah recommends:Stephen King On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft.Anne Lamott. Bird By Bird.Liz recommends: Mr. Scorcese 5 part doc by Rebecca Miller. A new series on Apple TV + about Martin Scorcese and his life's work.Love, Gilda. Documentary about Gilda Radnor. Weaving together recently discovered audiotapes, interviews with her friends, rare home movies and diaries read by modern day comediennes (including Amy Poehler).If you are new to Lizness School, we suggest you listen to Season 1 to hear all about Liz's year as a Stanford Fellow. Everything from Neuroscience and Chinese History to Pickleball! Plus a great community experience with her fellow DCI Fellows.Season 2 is about how she puts her lessons to work in the wild.To listen to Liz +. Leah's recap of Lizness School Season 1, go to our FINALE here.For more on Liz Dolan, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Liz's work in podcasting, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Satellite Sisters⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Lizness School on all podcasting platforms including ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify.⁠⁠⁠⁠On Instagram, follow the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/liznessschool/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow Liz at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/satellitesisterliz/⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow Producer and Millennial Mentor Leah Sutherland @leahhsutherlandd on Instagram and Leah Sutherland on LinkedIn. To email Lizness School with your own voicememos/questions/thoughts/suggestions for Liz or Leah, use ⁠⁠⁠⁠liznessschool@gmail.comThe Distinguished Careers Institute is a unique program for late career people. Fellows are graduate students at Stanford University, able to take classes in any area. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete information here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Email the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠liznessschool@gmail.com ⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Think Out Loud
    As crypto and romance scams grow more sophisticated, Vancouver police sergeant shares how to protect yourself

    Think Out Loud

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 19:06


     Last year, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 18,000 reports of confidence/romance scams that resulted in losses of more than $672 million. Perpetrators of romance scams typically find their victims online, often through social media. They use a fake persona to deceive victims into trusting them or believing they’re interested in them romantically while making gradually increasing demands for money, which is usually sent by wire or cryptocurrency. The FBI says there was a record $9.3 billion in losses in the U.S. last year from scams involving cryptocurrency.    Romance scams can be especially costly for victims. The Columbian recently reported that between January 2021 and November 2024, Vancouver residents who were victims of romance scams lost an average of $112,000, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Sgt. Jay Alie, who oversees the VPD’s Property Crime Unit, says that while many romance scam victims are over the age of 60, people in their 30s and 40s have also fallen for them. Alie’s investigations of romance scams have widened beyond Vancouver to reveal other victims across the U.S. who’ve been ensnared in them, acting as middlemen to launder money for scammers they also believed they were in relationships with.   Sgt. Alie joins us for more details about these scams as they grow more sophisticated and shares how to protect yourself or vulnerable loved ones from them.  

    Men Don't Know podcast
    ROM COM FOR THE WEEKEND (ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE)

    Men Don't Know podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 11:58


    Dear Future Husband
    How to Know Which Date is Worth Keeping Pt. 2 ft Dr. Henry Cloud

    Dear Future Husband

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 31:23


    Who are you dating—or hoping to date—and how are you attracting them?These questions might sound familiar, but I invite you to explore them more deeply. Often, we don't realize that the “type” we're drawn to may be shaped by old insecurities or unresolved wounds. Or that, when we do date, we may unintentionally hold back parts of ourselves out of fear or self-doubt.In this episode, Dr. Henry Cloud unpacks how to move beyond just getting a date—and how to recognize whether the person you're seeing is truly someone worth investing in. Find more of his teachings from his book, "How to Get a Date Worth Keeping," available wherever books are sold.Connect with Christian or find her book "Break Up with What Broke You" at ChristianBevere.com

    Book Talk for BookTok
    Abigail Owen on The Things Gods Break: Rewriting the Titans and Redefining Fate

    Book Talk for BookTok

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 47:39


    In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we interview #1 New York Times bestselling romantasy author Abigail Owen to discuss her new release, The Things Gods Break — the spellbinding sequel to The Games Gods Play. This mythic romantasy series reimagines Titan mythology through a darkly emotional lens, blending ancient lore, forbidden love, and fate versus free will into a story that feels both epic and deeply personal. Abigail shares how she built her modern Hades and Persephone–inspired world, reshaping familiar gods and Titans into complex, morally gray characters. We talk about how The Things Gods Break expands the universe of The Games Gods Play, what secrets from the first book take on new meaning, and how she balances destiny with consequence in her storytelling. For fans of romantasy podcasts, fantasy author interviews, and BookTok-favorite series with heart, heat, and mythology, this conversation dives into the craft and emotional depth behind one of today's most compelling voices in fantasy romance. 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

    Bookcase and Coffee Presents Drinks with The Bees
    Curses and Cold Brew by Ali K. Mulford and K. Elle Morrison

    Bookcase and Coffee Presents Drinks with The Bees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025


    On this episode of Buzzing about Romance, we review Curses and Cold Brew by Ali K. Mulford and K. Elle Morrison. 

    Working Code
    235: When Romance Becomes a Database Problem with Sean Corfield

    Working Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 80:20 Transcription Available


    How do you keep millions of people safe on 40 different dating sites while simultaneously figuring out what drives them to buy memberships? Sean Corfield joins Adam and Ben to discuss the surprisingly complex engineering and business challenges of observing user behavior at massive scale.Sean runs us through fraud detection and prevention (including devastating "pig butchering" romance scams), database architecture at enormous scale (700GB databases with 250M+ row tables), custom domain-specific languages for writing business rules without touching SQL, real-time scoring systems with hundreds of rules, zero-downtime deployments and schema migrations, and the constant cat-and-mouse game between scammers and detection systems.Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on Wednesday.And, if you're feeling the love, support us on Patreon.With audio editing and engineering by ZCross Media.Full show notes and transcript here.

    The Busy Mom
    Addicted to the Story: When Romance Becomes a Counterfeit with Elise Orozco

    The Busy Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 60:47


    You guys, this is a conversation I've been wanting to have for a long time. My guest today, Elise Orozco, is joining me to talk about something that's quietly affecting a lot of women—erotica and so-called “romance” fiction. Elise shares her honest story of how it pulled her in, what it did to her marriage and walk with the Lord, and how God set her free. We're talking about why this matters, what it does to our hearts, and how to find true intimacy the way God designed it. It's a powerful and hope-filled conversation you don't want to miss.Prime Sponsor: No matter where you live, visit the Functional Medical Institute online today to connect with Drs Mark and Michele Sherwood. Go to homeschoolhealth.com to get connected and see some of my favorites items. Use coupon code HEIDI for 20% off!Lifestone Ministries | Lifestoneministries.com/heidiEquipping The Persecuted Coffee | ETPcoffee.comShow mentions: heidistjohn.com/mentionsWebsite | heidistjohn.comSupport the show! | donorbox.org/donation-827Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohnYoutube | youtube.com/@HeidiStJohnPodcastInstagram | @heidistjohnFacebook | Heidi St. JohnX | @heidistjohnFaith That Speaks Online CommunitySubmit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | heidistjohn.net/fanmailfriday

    Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
    NAZI GERMANY DECLARES WAR ON THE LOCH NESS MONSTER: Goebbels Mocks Nessie, Allies Fight Back

    Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 47:58


    When Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels declared the Loch Ness Monster a hoax to mock British intelligence and Mussolini claimed Italy bombed Nessie to death, the Allies fired back with the ultimate counter-propaganda: the lake monster survived and became a war hero.Support our Halloween “Overcoming the Darkness” campaign to help people with depression: https://weirddarkness.com/HOPEIN THIS EPISODE: You probably saw the title of this episode and immediately thought, “Whaaa?” Well, I'm going to tell you one of the most ridiculous stories I've ever heard that is 100% true. The Axis powers of World War II tried to kill the Loch Ness Monster. (The Assassination of the Loch Ness Monster) *** As far back as time is recorded, mankind has had a fascination with Sirius, the Dogstar. But what is so special about it aside from the fact that it's one of the brightest stars in our sky? Might there be an extraterrestrial connection as well? (Why So Serious About Sirius?) *** UFO reports come in constantly to police stations and online sites dedicated to the subject of Ufology – practically on a daily basis. And many sightings are by people you would consider above reproach such as law enforcement, scientists, military, numerous sightings by pilots… but when you head out into space and see a UFO, as is what happens with astronauts' reports, that's something you take a much closer look at. (Code Word: Santa Claus) *** Jimmy Logue left his wife after only two years of marriage. Without first getting divorced, he married another woman – whom he badly mistreated, so she left him. But he had already started an affair with her sister, so he married her next – now on his third wife. He abused her as well. He was also a career criminal – spending half his life living off the spoils of his thievery, the other half behind bars when caught. So it probably comes as no surprise that he was suspect number one when his third wife was found murdered. (A Romance In Crime) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:46.639 = The Assassination of the Loch Ness Monster00:06:29.397 = A Romance In Crime00:14:10.249 = ***Why So Serious About Sirius?00:37:43.689 = ***Code Word: Santa Claus00:46:08.503 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES – and/or --- PRINT VERSION to READ or SHARE:BOOK: “The Sirius Mystery: New Scientific Evidence of Alien Contact 5,000 Years Ago” by Robert Temple: https://amzn.to/2JDnD27BOOK: “The Secret Teachings of All Ages” by Manly P. Hall: https://amzn.to/3mNlkbo“Why So Serious About Sirius?” by Gregg Prescott, M.S. for Message To Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/y2v4gqsd“The Assassination of the Loch Ness Monster” by Blake Stilwell for Military.com: https://tinyurl.com/y2kpzrn5“A Romance in Crime” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder by Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y584we6w“Code Word: Santa Claus” by Tim Swartz, for Mysteries Magazine (no longer online or in print)=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: December 05, 2020EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/NazisVsNessieABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #WWIIHistory #LochNessMonster #Propaganda #NaziGermany #BizarreHistory #WorldWarII #Nessie #StrangeButTrue #WeirdHistory

    Fated Mates
    S08.06: Gorilla Twins! The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath

    Fated Mates

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 82:44


    It's Gorilla Twins Week! We couldn't be happier to be talking about The Earl Takes All, a book we love so much we gave it a nickname that all of Romancelandia uses now. Whether you're reading it for the first time or the fiftieth, we're so happy to have you. We talk about Jane Goodall, Romance Gorillas, Lorraine Heath's brilliant mind, how she's easily a top-five romance novelist and possibly the best of them when it comes to writing conflict, and just how much we love a bonkers historical. 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. NotesIt's not too late to join the The Fated States Giving Circle, 25 people who give in October will receive a copy of Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters, featuring Sarah's novella about Emma's Miss Bates.This is our second Lorraine Heath deep dive episode, because she writes a banger. Listen to our deep dive of Waking Up With the Duke. According to search, we've mentioned Gorilla Twins (aka The Earl Takes All) at least 34 times on the podcast. Sorry not sorry.The hallmark movie Adventures in Love & Birding is based on Birding with Benefits by Sarah Dubb. Apparently the birding community has some feedback on the bird situation of the movie. It's Romance Bird! It's Romance dormouse! It's Romance Pig! Rest in Peace Jane Goodall. Famous Last Words is a show where you get to leave your burn book, and Jane Goodall's was the first episode. Our episodes will be 100 hours each, so plan accordingly. The history of influenza. Vaccines work. Go get a flu shot. Some more information about mountain gorillas. JK. It's Rune Week! SponsorsCharis...

    AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives
    October Uncensored: Escape vs. Comfort

    AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 78:55


    This week we're framing our Uncensored episode around the ideas of escape and comfort. What dramas help us escape? What dramas bring us comfort? And how do the two idea overlap? Amy and Megan also offer their reactions to Genie Make a Wish, episode 1 to see if their thoughts sell Lia on the drama. Book Recommendation: Forbidden Wish by Jessica KhouryReady 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 ★

    omo
    Episode 83: The Bromberg Book

    omo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 72:01


    Brandon Godman interviews David Bromberg about his lifetime of collecting American violins. Special Guest: David Bromberg .

    Cider Chat
    474: The Romance of It All | The Temperleys of Somerset Cider & Brandy

    Cider Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 69:30


    At the base of Burrow Hill life moves at the pace of apples and oak. Here, Julian and daughter Matilda Temperley are testment to the value of family for carry a business such as cider and brandy forward into the next 100 years. "You have to believe in the Romance of it because you are thinking so far in advance" Matilda Temperly From orchards planted for future generations to brandy resting quietly in barrels for decades, the Temperleys embody what it means to think in centuries, not seasons. The Cider: Tradition and Terroir The mount at Burrow Hill is memorialized in ongoing instagram posts because it provides a magnificent centerpiece of endurance and beauty due to its simplicity of a lone a large sycamore tree, which has become a local landmark and symbol of the Somerset landscape. Julian Temperly began planting cider apples trees here over 50 years ago. Today there are acres of orchards in different pockets surrounding Burrow Hill. A notable 75 acre orchard that was purchased from the Showering family years ago now, is touted to be the largest standard cider apple orchard in the world. Here you find the classic Burrow Hill cider as a tannic, full-bodied, and balanced drink. The bottle-fermented Kingston Black and Stoke Red ciders are great for hang time with friends or fine dining. Every cider reflects its orchard origin, emphasizing flavor, heritage, and authenticity. Distilling Somerset's Spirit In 1989, Somerset Cider Brandy became the first licensed distiller of apple brandy in the UK since the 19th century. And they have been awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. This status guarantees that the brandy is produced in a consistent and traditional manner within Somerset. Using unique Gazagne stills, which are continuous stills of French design, the Temperleys now have lovely range of offerings from Eau de Vie to 20-year-aged Somerset Cider Brandy. Their Pomona, is a blend of apple juice and brandy, celebrates Somerset roots. Looking Ahead The Temperly's 100-year plan focuses on replanting traditional orchards, cultivating local oak for future barrels, and sustaining multi-generational stewardship. The goal: to ensure that Burrow Hill remains a place where apples, family, and time converge into something extraordinary. Matilda Temperley in the Tasting Room at Somerset Cider & Brandy Contact info for Somerset Cider and Brandy at Burrow Hill Website: https://www.somersetciderbrandy.com Mentions in this Cider Chat 432: Ancha Gergely's Abaliget Garden Projects | Hungarian Cider Maker 431: Domaine Johanna Cécillon's Elegant Ciders | Brittany FR Totally Cider Tours - UK Cider Tour April 27th - May 3rd, 2026 French Cider Tour September 20th - 26th, 2026

    AudioVerse Presentations (English)
    Eric Walsh: 09 Salvation or Seduction: How the Enemy Uses False Intimacy and Romance To Destroy Relationships With God

    AudioVerse Presentations (English)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 52:43


    Men Don't Know podcast
    LOVE LOOK LIKE

    Men Don't Know podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 31:43


    On this episode, Chris & Koi call up some friends to find out what looks like now a days???

    Book Talk for BookTok
    The Jasad Heir Analysis: Fantasy World-building & Romantasy Themes in Sara Hashem's Debut Novel

    Book Talk for BookTok

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 44:37


    Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible. In this episode, we're discussing The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem. We explore how Hashem intertwines Egyptian-inspired mythology with epic fantasy politics to tell a story of rebellion, identity, and survival. Through Sylvia's journey as the last heir of a fallen kingdom forced into hiding, we analyze themes of legacy, vengeance, and the tension between duty and desire. We also unpack how Hashem uses slow-burn romance, political intrigue, and moral ambiguity to craft a richly layered debut that challenges traditional hero narratives within the Romantasy genre. This episode is perfect for listeners looking for a Jasad Heir book discussion or in-depth Sara Hashem analysis, as we explore how her world-building, magic system, and character dynamics position her among the next generation of standout Romantasy authors. Whether you're drawn to stories of secret royalty, forbidden love, or morally gray magic, this conversation dives deep into what makes The Jasad Heir a must-read for fantasy fans and BookTok readers alike. This season, we'll be covering:The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsA Cruel Thirst by Angela MontoyaWhen the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. ParkerWhere the Shadows Meet by Patrice CaldwellBlood of Hercules by Jasmin MasBlood Over Bright Haven by M.L. WangRed Queen by Victoria AveyardThe Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem And when book club wraps up, get ready—our next full literary analysis will dive into Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas. If you're new here, we also have full seasons analyzing A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight, House of Earth and Blood, House of Sky and Breath, Throne of Glass, and Crown of Midnight. Go back and check those out to see how we break down metaphors, symbolism, narrative structure, and character arcs through multiple literary lenses. If you love Sarah J. Maas, Sara Hashem, and smart, accessible Romantasy analysis, you're in the right place. 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

    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
    His & Her Perspectives on Romance, Sex & Fun In Marriage

    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 42:09


    On this episode, Greg and Erin discuss the importance of communication, romance, and navigating challenges within marriage with Jess and Ryan Ronne; who also share their journey of dealing with grief after losing their first spouses. The Ronnes offer insights into how they balance their relationship while caring for eight children (including one with special needs), and the strategies they use to maintain intimacy and satisfaction. Lovin' With Grit & Grace: Straight Talk about Romance, Sex, Fun, And The Tough Stuff Too Truth Rising Read more about a Healing Separation Support this Show! Sign Up For Our Marriage Newsletter ENGAGE WITH US If you enjoyed listening to the Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, please give us your feedback.

    Men Don't Know podcast
    PEACE IN CHAOS

    Men Don't Know podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 29:57


    On this episode Chris and koi call up some friends to find out if it's healthy to be her peace when he's not at peace.  

    Eidolon Playtest
    Eidolon ROMANCE #4: Welcome to the Black Parade, Part 1

    Eidolon Playtest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


    A physical version EIDOLON is available now through Indie Press Revolution!"Would you be the savior of the broken, the beaten and the damned?"CREDITS:Lexi Waltner as Jacqueline "Jack" SparksMolly Rhinebeck as HereafterIris Christianson as Hope PatrolZoe Tunnell as The GMMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY LUKE VARNERBuy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!

    Bookcase and Coffee Presents Drinks with The Bees
    Ep 273: Romance Series Starters That Will Make You Binge the Whole Series

    Bookcase and Coffee Presents Drinks with The Bees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


    On this episode of Buzzing About Romance, we're talking all about Series Starters.

    Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
    Happy Endings (w/ Pit Crew Bruno)

    Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 49:30


    Model and Drag Race pit crew member Bruno Alcantara joins Nicole to discuss his love for biting (and the time he got kicked out of a bar for it), being barefoot on set of Drag Race, working as a massage therapist and life coach, and discovering he was gay after having a couple of girlfriends. Plus, Bruno gives Nicole a happy ending massage while sharing his best advice as a life coach.Check out Happy Endings with Bruno on WOW Presents Plus.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport for this episode comes from Bumble. Start your love story on Bumble - bumble.com #bumblepartnerFollow:Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerNicole's book, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Sound Opinions
    Rough Trade & Opinions on Geese

    Sound Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 50:41


    Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Rough Trade collaborators Geoff Travis and Jeannette Lee about their contributions to the music industry and their new label River Lea, which focuses on Irish folk music. The hosts also review the buzzy new album from indie rockers, Geese.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Lankum, "Cold Old Fire," Cold Old Fire, Self Released, 2014The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Geese, "Taxes," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025Geese, "Islands of Men," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025Geese, "Trinidad," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025Geese, "Half Real," Getting Killed, Partisan, 2025Brighde Chaimbeul, "An Léimras / Harris Dance," The Reeling, River Lea, 2019Raw Bar Collective, "Baile Mhúirne (feat. Nell Ní Chróinín)," Ag Fogairt an Lae, Self Released, 2016The Wolfe Tones, "Come Out Ye Black & Tans," Let The People Sing, Dolphin, 1972Lankum, "Go Dig My Grave," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023Lisa O'Neill, "All the Tired Horses," All the Tired Horses (Single), Rough Trade, 2022John Francis Flynn, "Mole in The Ground," Look Over the Wall, See the Sky, River Lea, 2023Poor Creature, "The Whole Town Knows," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025Poor Creature, "All Smiles Tonight," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025Ye Vagabonds, "An Island," Nine Waves, River Lea, 2022Poor Creature, "Adieu Lovely Eireann," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025Public Image Ltd, "Flowers of Romance," Flowers of Romance, Virgin, 1981ANOHNI, "It Must Change," My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, Rough Trade, 2023Robert Wyatt, "The Age of Self," Old Rottenhat, Rough Trade, 1985The Smiths, "Frankly, Mr. Shankly," The Queen Is Dead, Rough Trade, 1986John Fogerty, "Zanz Kant Danz," Centerfield, Warner Bros, 1984Swell Maps, "The Helicopter Spies," Jane from Occupied Europe, Rough Trade, 1980See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wylde In Bed: Erotic Audio Stories at Bedtime
    Lisa's Winter Temptation Part 2: An Erotic Reverse Harem Mountain Men Fantasy

    Wylde In Bed: Erotic Audio Stories at Bedtime

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 28:42 Transcription Available


    You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakenings App on the Apple Store,or downloading the very unofficial and unapproved Android version from WyldeInBed.com "I am extremely horny after listening to it. | love this podcast"  In this seductive and thrilling episode, join Lisa, a young woman on a mission to fulfill a desire she's been nurturing for far too long. Dressed to impress, Lisa is on her way to a work event, with every intention of seducing her charming coworker, Martin.The anticipation is high as she drives through the snow-covered mountain roads, her mind swirling with thoughts of what the night might bring. But fate has other plans. When Lisa's car breaks down in the middle of the storm, she's forced to abandon her original plans.Desperate and cold, she walks through the thick snowfall until she stumbles upon a remote cabin. Inside, it's warm, inviting, and full of clues—this is a place inhabited by rugged mountain men. As Lisa steps inside, curiosity overtakes her.The scent of firewood and masculine presence fills the air, and suddenly, Martin is the furthest thing from her mind. Who are these mysterious men? And what might happen if they return to find Lisa in their cabin? Her curiosity grows into something more as the atmosphere around her becomes thick with desire.Snowed in and alone, Lisa is about to experience a night far more intimate and unexpected than anything she had planned. Tune in to explore Lisa's tempting encounter, where her deepest fantasies awaken in the most unexpected of places.

    Men Don't Know podcast
    ROLES REVERSED

    Men Don't Know podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 27:52


    On this episode Chris and Koi call up a bunch of friends to find out if they switch roles with their partner what would they find out about what the other person does. 

    Jason & Alexis
    Second Chance Romance: Paige and Gabe

    Jason & Alexis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 12:19


    Second Chance Romance: Paige and GabeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Best of Roula & Ryan
    8a would you rather, romance or no chance, scoop 10-16-25

    Best of Roula & Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 34:50


    HeightsCast: Forming Men Fully Alive
    Michael Moynihan on A Whole Education: Teaching Persons, Not Just Subjects

    HeightsCast: Forming Men Fully Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 31:14


    There should be no contradiction in pursuing hard sciences, humanities, and moral virtue all in one day. For upper schoolers switching classrooms every hour, or for teachers siloed in a single subject, it can be easy to mistake “education” for a series of distinct academic categories. In this rebroadcast from 2015, Upper School Head Michael Moynihan gives us a better framework. He urges us to look at how our school's different departments present a unified and infinitively connective worldview—one that invites inquisitive engagement and exercises the full scope of human reason. Chapters: 4:39 The strength of “entertainment culture” 8:16 Successful families 9:28 Assessing the educational landscape 11:32 Fragmented school subjects 14:20 Teaching persons, not subjects 17:18 Appreciating the full scope of human reason Links: Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton (see chapter 8, “The Romance of Orthodoxy”) By the Communion of Persons Man Becomes the Image of God by Pope St. John Paul II The Lost Tools of Learning by Dorothy Sayers The Idea of a University by St. John Henry Newman Regensburg Address by Pope Benedict XVI Laudato Si by Pope Francis Also on the Forum: The Art of Teaching Sovereign Knowers by Michael Moynihan Featured Opportunities: Fall Open House at The Heights School (October 18, 2025) Fathers' Conference at The Heights School (November 1, 2025) Convivium for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 13-15, 2025)

    I Should Be Writing
    [ISBW] Chinaza Bado and Moving From Romance to Epic Fantasy

    I Should Be Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 29:46


    Even writing badly will get you to writing well eventually. - Chinaza Bado S21 Ep17 In this episode, we sit down with Chinaza Bado, author of Birth of a Dynasty, to discuss the challenges and strategies of getting a trilogy published. Chinaza shares advice for how to query the a book and how to pitch a trilogy to publishers. We also discussed agents and marketing yourself in a competitive landscape. (This post went live for supporters on October 14, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or get my newsletter at Ghost!) Links Chinaza Bado Harper Voyager Martha Wells Evergreen Links See all books from Season 21 Like the podcast? Get the book! I Should Be Writing. Socials: Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate Theme by John Anealio Savor I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! — "Navigating the Trilogy: Insights from Chinaza Bado" is brought to you in large part by my supporters, the Fabulists, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon! Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please! CREDITS Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja, and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon. September 8, 2025 | Season 21 Ep 17 | murverse.com "Chinaza Bado and Navigating the Trilogy" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 In case it wasn't clear: Mur and this podcast are fully supportive of LGBTQ+ folks, believe that Black Lives Matter, and trans rights are human rights, despite which direction the political winds blow. If you do not agree, then there are plenty of other places to go on the Internet.

    Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha
    From Routine to Romance: Ignite Your Relationship Again | Doing Life with Ken & Tabatha

    Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 31:08 Transcription Available


    Men Don't Know podcast
    ROMCOM 4 THE WEEKEND (FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS)

    Men Don't Know podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 11:44


    Dear Future Husband
    How to Get a Date As a Christian Woman ft. Dr. Henry Cloud

    Dear Future Husband

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 33:13


    "There's no men to date!" is an excuse Dr. Henry Cloud simply doesn't believe. Now, while dating isn't easy and shouldn't be frivolous, Cloud suggests it may be simpler than many female believers make it out to be. After years of researching, writing, and mentoring single Christians, he shares with us the obstacles (sometimes self-created) that get in the way. Tune in to find out how to stop finding excuses and start finding dates!Connect with Christian or find her book "Break Up with What Broke You" at ChristianBevere.com

    Book Talk for BookTok
    Rowan Whitethorn vs. Aelin Galathynius: The Scene That Split the Throne of Glass Fandom

    Book Talk for BookTok

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 52:35


    This week, we invited our listeners to weigh in on one of the most polarizing moments in Throne of Glass: Rowan punching Aelin. The reactions were intense — some fans defended it as “in-character” or “a product of the world,” while others, like us, questioned what it means when violence against women is treated as acceptable within fantasy storytelling. Through an academic lens, we unpack how Sarah J. Maas uses this moment to explore trauma, trust, and transformation — and whether the narrative truly holds Rowan accountable. Is this scene a reflection of a brutal world, or does it risk normalizing harm in the name of character development? Join us as we discuss moral complexity, fan discourse, and how love interests in Romantasy are often written to test the line between power and partnership. We love to dive into a Throne of Glass analysis centered on one of the series' most divisive moments — the Rowan Whitethorn debate. Through an in-depth Aelin Galathynius character study, we explore how Sarah J. Maas uses their relationship to navigate themes of trust, trauma, and power. This Romantasy podcast episode doesn't shy away from tough questions about fantasy relationship dynamics and how violence in fantasy books can both reflect and challenge real-world ideas of love and accountability. Join us as we unpack the latest BookTok discourse around these characters and continue the larger Sarah J. Maas discussion shaping the fandom today 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. Sponsor: Factor Meals Eat smart at FactorMeals dot com SLASH BOOKTALK50OFF and use code BOOKTALK50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. 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

    Bookcase and Coffee Presents Drinks with The Bees

    On this episode of Buzzing about Romance, we review My Demon Hunter by Aurora Asher. 

    Sibling Rivalry
    The One Where Bob Fights Everyone

    Sibling Rivalry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 67:55


    This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob is ready to fight everyone. They discuss the origins of the Romance languages and the difference between Nordic and Scandinavian countries before diving into family prayers, gratitude lists, and a crafty nun story. They discuss the dance stamina of Britney Spears, Gaga, and Beyoncé, then test each other's memory on tattoos, quiz one another on culinary terms, debate whether eggs count as dairy, and determine the ideal consistency for dunking an Oreo. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/RIVALRY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives

    In this week's episode, we discuss time travel in all its forms, from our experiences writing it, to our enjoyment of watching it in Kdramas. Books mentioned:Puck and Prejudice by Lia RileyI Love you Like It's 1999 by A.J. PineThe Seven Year Slip by Ashley PostonOona Out of Order by Margarita MontimoreThe Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerThe Husbands by Holly GramazioReady 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 ★

    Men Don't Know podcast
    BOUNDARIES

    Men Don't Know podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 25:12


    On this episode Chris and Koi call up a bunch of friends to find out if when you get into a relationship you guys need to set couples boundaries for the outside world in order to keep your relationship healthy.

    Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors
    [YouTube Drop] Something Different: A Tudor Autumn Romance

    Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 33:05


    Today's episode is something a little different: a cozy Hallmark-style Tudor romance set at Michaelmas, complete with cinnamon, parish gossip, and a blacksmith who broods in a historically accurate forge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide
    ERP 498: Turn Toward, Turn On: How Couples Grow Desire (Not Just Talk About It) — An Interview with Dr. Diane Mueller

    Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 47:15


    Why is it that talking about desire and intimacy with your partner can feel more intimidating than any other conversation in a relationship, even when you've shared years—or decades—together? So many couples silently struggle with mismatched libido, lost spark, or simply the discomfort of broaching sensitive topics about sex and pleasure. When left unspoken, these issues have the power to erode connection and joy in long-term relationships. If you've ever wondered why desire seems to fade, or why candid discussions about passion feel off-limits, you're not alone. In this episode, listeners are invited to explore how couples can move beyond just talking about desire and actually grow it together. Through stories, scientific insights, and actionable strategies, the conversation unpacks the barriers to open communication about sexuality—from shame and defensiveness to the physical and emotional roots of low libido. Along the way, listeners will learn how to build safety, cultivate presence, and consciously turn toward intimacy, laying the foundation for a relationship that's vibrant, resilient, and full of authentic connection. Whether you're seeking new energy with your partner or looking for tools to nurture your own sexual self-awareness, this episode is packed with practical guidance to help you rediscover your spark—together. Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, is a board certified sexologist with dual doctorates in Naturopathic as well as Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is the founder of the sex education center: MyLibidoDoc.com and hosts 'The Libido Lounge' podcast, where she helps monogamous couples create more passion, desire, hotter sex and better communication.   Episode Highlights 06:23 Dr. Diane Mueller's journey from healing vulvar pain to embracing sexual wellness. 07:48 Navigating relationship styles and lessons learned from open relationships in the pursuit of lasting passion. 10:34 The importance of open sexual communication and overcoming shame in relationships. 16:27 Building a foundation of safety and how positive feedback strengthens sexual communication. 25:24 Presence and pleasure, and the mindfulness connection for enhancing sexual experience. 30:13 Embracing emotions in sexuality, including the role of anger and emotional expression in intimacy. 36:12 Identifying dissociation and cultivating presence to deepen sexual experience. 37:47 Harnessing sex for healing by using altered states and partner practices for growth. 41:36 Personal growth and relationship success with reflections on healing, compatibility, and lasting love.   Your Check List of Actions to Take Start open and honest conversations about sex and desire with your partner to reduce shame and taboo. Give specific, positive feedback after intimacy to build safety and connection. Clearly discuss and define your relationship agreements and boundaries together. Practice being present during intimate moments through mindful breathing or grounding exercises. Try a sensual touch practice, like giving each other foot massages, while focusing on sensation and awareness. Reflect on any personal beliefs or shame around sexuality and seek ways to address or release them. Take time to identify your own turn-ons and communicate these clearly to your partner. Use physical intimacy as an opportunity to process emotions, such as through movement, sound, or affirmations.   Mentioned Sex for One: The Joy of Selfloving (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) Revive Your Love Life: 5 Easy Steps for MindBlowing Orgasms and Romance (link) (Free ebook) The Libido Quiz (quiz) YourUnique Sex Language (quiz) Libido Lounge (podcast) ERP 489: Flow State and Sexual Connection: A New Dimension of Intimacy — An Interview with Emily Jamea ERP 362: Understanding & Increasing Sexual Desire — An Interview with Dr. Lori Brotto Evolve in Love (program) Evolve In Love Discovery Session with Dr. Jessica Higgins (Acuity booking link)   Connect with Dr. Diane Mueller Websites: mylibidodoc.com Facebook: facebook.com/groups/1678228482662878 YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCfWNwoCl4f4WMHpagB2KQsw Instagram: instagram.com/mylibidodoc  

    BibleProject
    The Wilderness Remixed in Israel's Prophets

    BibleProject

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 49:58


    The Wilderness E7 — By the time we get to the Prophets in the Hebrew Bible, the meaning of the wilderness is well established. It's a desolate, dangerous place where humans can't survive. And it's a place where God meets with his people to reform their character and deepen their trust in him. But Israel's prophets remix the meaning and imagery of the wilderness in surprising ways that prepare us for the story of Jesus. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the wilderness in Hosea, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, discovering unique portraits of a prison, romance, tragedy, and promise of a new heart.CHAPTERSRecap of the Theme and Setup for the Prophets (0:00-16:07)Hosea's Wilderness as Containment and Reformation (16:07-27:40)Jeremiah's Romance and Ezekiel's Tragedy in the Wilderness (27:40-49:58)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Purple Clouds ft. Marc Vanparla” by Lofi Sunday“Selah ft. Bobcat” by Lofi SundayBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Latina to Latina
    Remix: How Author Alexis Daria is Complicating Our Notions of Romance

    Latina to Latina

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 20:35


    The Bronx-native was juggling multiple jobs when she decided, at 30, that it was time to stop playing small. It paid off: her first romance novel was recognized with a prestigious RITA Award, and her newest solo project, A Lot Like Adios, is continuing to ask powerful questions about who gets to fall in love and what love really looks like.Follow Alexis on Instagram @alexisdaria. If you loved this episode, listen to Book Editor Michelle Herrera on Finding Your Voice By Not Fitting In and Author Carmen Maria Machado on the Myth of a Queer Love Utopia. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
    Send Me Your Hole Pics (w/ Angeria Paris VanMichaels)

    Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 60:08


    Drag queen Angeria Paris VanMichaels (Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S9) wants your hole pic. She joins Nicole to talk about the etiquette of hooking up with a RuGirl, those confusing “boyfriend things” that blur situationships, and why being the one who always texts first is exhausting.Angeria opens up about what she really wants in a partner, how she's manifesting real love after years of being single, and the thrill of the chase. Plus, Nicole receives a sandwich in her email.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastCheck out Angeria's show, Angie's Drag Corner on YouTube at: youtube.com/channel/UChFN80b8ULqwyix0jIMkVWwSupport for this episode comes from Bumble. Start your love story on Bumble - bumble.com #bumblepartnerFollow:Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerNicole's book, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.