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This week's episode is a pop culture-heavy one! We're discussing The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 airing July 16th, Amazon Prime's latest TV show in the top 10, “We Were Liars,” Ed Westwick reprising his role as Chuck Bass for a campaign with Lancôme, as well as Justin Bieber‘s brand new album, “SWAG.” We're also discussing the latest in the Epstein File drama and what the rhetoric has been from the administration, as well as online from both sides of the aisle. Be sure and follow along on social media at @heyitslivjames and @livlaughwhatpodcast and TUNE IN NEXT TUESDAY for a brand new episode!

This is Season 6, Episode 19 of this "The Vampire Diaries" related podcast! Pete is watching the show for the first time and Ash is a superfan. Each episode they watch an episode of TVD and discuss. This week they talk about snatch game, horror books, the cure for vampirism, much more!  They do some Pete-dictions at the end of the show. Talk to Pete here: https://www.instagram.com/theportableproducer/ We were voted one of the Top 10 The Vampire Diaries Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/the_vampire_dairies_podcasts/ Also we're in the top 100 Vampire Podcasts here: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/vampire-podcasts/ The EC Little Free Library: https://www.instagram.com/eclittlefreelibrary/ Pete is on Letterboxd! https://letterboxd.com/peterlh/ Check out The VamPetey merch at https://www.teepublic.com/user/highdive If you like #TheVampireDiaries and/or you are a young adult, you should check out Pete's books! https://www.amazon.com/Peter-L-Harmon/e/B011SBWJF8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 And if you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/vampetey and follow the instructions.

We're dropped right into Adaptations Month, and Meaghan and Shirin are fired up about one of the most talked-about YA adaptations in recent memory: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, now an eight-episode Amazon Prime series.Right away, we're treated to some healthy debate. Shirin adores the book; she champions the writing, the twist, and the mood. Meaghan? Not so much. She found the prose pretentious and didn't enjoy the tone at all. This dynamic sets the stage for a lively and honest conversation that's far from sugar-coated.The book, first published in 2014, holds a kind of pop-culture cult status. It's a staple on “must-read” YA lists and has been adored (and criticized) for its dark twist and dreamy narration.The show adaptation dropped in June and currently holds a 6.6/10 on IMDb and a 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, with both audience and critics matching scores, which the hosts point out as surprisingly rare. There's clear curiosity about how the adaptation stands up to the book and how viewers have received it.Breaking Down the Sinclair Family DramaThe story follows the Sinclair family, a wealthy old-money clan who summers on a private island called Beechwood off Martha's Vineyard. The family patriarch, Harris Sinclair, and his wife Tipper (yes, those are the names) built individual homes on the island for each of their daughters: Carrie, Penny, and Bess. Penny is Cadence's (Katie's) mom, our main character and narrator. Each woman has children, and their interactions form the backbone of the story.Every summer, the family returns to the island, and the teenage cousins, along with Ed's nephew Gat, form a group known as “the Liars.” We watch this group grow, fracture, and unravel across two pivotal summers: Summer Sixteen and Summer Seventeen.Cadence experiences a mysterious accident in Summer Sixteen, one that leads to memory loss, trauma, and isolation. She's told she needs to recover the memories on her own, but no one in her family will talk about what really happened. That's the tension. That's the story.We quickly learn that the family is deeply dysfunctional. The three sisters are competitive, toxic, and frequently cruel to each other and their children. There are fractures built on favoritism, inheritance squabbles, and the oppressive rule of Harris, who exerts power through manipulation.Meaghan and Shirin are quick to point out how relatable and painful these dynamics are, even if they're dramatized through the extreme wealth and privilege of the Sinclair family.The Adaptation: What Worked, What Didn'tThe hosts appreciated the show's ability to visually distinguish timelines, for instance, Katie dyes her hair brown in Summer Seventeen, which makes the back-and-forth between past and present much easier to track. That little visual clue, while simple, goes a long way in helping the viewer follow the complex timeline.They also agree that the show did a good job capturing Katie's slow, painful unraveling. As she pieces together the truth about what happened during Summer Sixteen, viewers are taken through fragmented flashbacks, clues, and unspoken cues from the people around her. There's a slow burn, but one that keeps you guessing.However, the hosts were split on the show's tone. Meaghan couldn't stand how much of the book's prose, which she already disliked, made it into the show. Shirin felt the adaptation captured the dreamy, metaphor-rich storytelling of the original text. They were both impressed, though, with how well the show built out the adult characters, something the book couldn't do because it was told strictly from Katie's point of view.Where the show shone was in its character development. The three sisters were given more emotional weight, especially Bess, played by Candice King (Caroline from The Vampire Diaries).Penny and Bess are both awful mothers, but Bess in particular has a redemptive arc that adds depth to her character, even if Shereen refuses to fully forgive her. Carrie, portrayed by Mamie Gummer (Meryl Streep's daughter), is also given a solid backstory, including a history of addiction and the immense grief of losing her son.One of the biggest revelations is that Katie's conversations with the other Liars in Summer Seventeen are hallucinations. Johnny, Mirren, and Gat, her beloved cousins and love interest, all died in the fire they set together the previous summer. Katie is the only survivor. The moment she remembers the family dogs perishing too hits particularly hard, both for the hosts and the viewers.The adaptation handled this twist masterfully. Even though readers of the book already know what's coming, the visual storytelling keeps it compelling. The Liars appear fully present, interact naturally, and are only revealed to be figments of Katie's traumatized mind much later. The show plants subtle clues, like a little cousin asking Katie for a ghost story, and her replying that Marin should tell it, a chilling line, considering Marin is dead.Characters We Love (And Love To Hate)While the central romance between Katie and Gat didn't work for either host, they found the actors had little chemistry, and Gat felt underwritten, they adored several supporting characters. Eben, a young Black man on the island, was a standout for both hosts. His observations about race and privilege injected authenticity and groundedness into the otherwise opulent storyline.Ed, Carrie's longtime partner and Gat's uncle, also stood out. Raoul Cooley brought depth and warmth to the character, especially given how he was mistreated by Harris and sidelined by the family. Harris himself, played by David Morse, is despicable but fascinating. His subtle manipulation, racism, and emotional abuse are layered in such a way that his true awfulness creeps up on you, much like it does for the family.Shirin and Meaghan appreciated how the show didn't shy away from showing the Sinclairs as morally bankrupt, even when dressed in pastels and smiling for family photos. There's a constant undercurrent of performative unity, especially in the final scenes when they pose for media photos to “look good,” even as their relationships are broken beyond repair.Wrapping It Up: Why The Show Might Be Better Than The BookIn the end, both hosts came to a surprising agreement: the show might actually be better than the book. It doesn't happen often, but the added character development, the expansion of side plots, and the emotionally raw performances made the TV series more compelling overall.What really pushed it over the edge for Shirin was how the show focused on generational trauma, expectations placed on women, and the psychological consequences of wealth and privilege.Watching the three sisters grapple with their roles as mothers, daughters, and wives was more engaging than any teenage romance. The drama of their relationships, the fighting, the denial, the toxic parenting, was, as they said, “way more interesting than the will-they-won't-they between Katie and Gat.”They also discussed the series' ending, which toys with the idea of ghosts and heaven a bit too much for their liking, but concluded that the show's strength lies in its emotional realism, not supernatural mystery.The final verdict? Even if you didn't love the book, the show's worth a watch. It's messy, emotionally complicated, and full of characters you'll both hate and sympathize with, sometimes at the same time.

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Bachelor in Paradise is BACK with sexy new cameras, fresh format twists, and a HUGE change... no more “Almost Paradise” theme song?! Wells is sharing all the behind-the-scenes from his return as the Bartender this season. Good Morning America might not have remembered his name, but after this season's BIP interviews… no one will forget him! Today is a special one because not only is Brandi in town recording from Wells' new Masters-themed studio, but Wells' mom is also visiting and getting her first taste of ChatGPT — aka “Smarty Pants,” the 14-year-old AI boy who is way too friendly. We also get Wells' take on things we should and shouldn't be taught to worry about and a certain 2025 phrase that must be stopped! They've even got some favorite things, bros! Brandi finished The Better Sister, started We Were Liars, and Wells' stepdad discovered a sleeper classic called Tortilla Soup. And the cherry on top? We're blessed with a sneak peek of Brandi's remix of Kelsea Ballerini's song, Penthouse. Thank you to our sponsors: Article: Go to ⁠article.com/yft⁠ for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. Function Health: Function is offering 160+ Lab Tests for $365 to anyone who signs up between July 7th and July 11th. To learn more and get started, visit www.functionhealth.com/FAVORITETHING  Happy Mammoth: For a limited time get 15% off on your entire first order at ⁠happymammoth.com⁠ and use the code YFT.   Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to ⁠Hungryroot.com/yft⁠ and use code yft.  Mood: Get 20% off your first order at ⁠Mood.com⁠ with promo code YFT.  Quince: Treat your closet to a little summer glow-up with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/yft⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.   Skims: Shop SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection and more at SKIMS.com. 

This week's episode is a full ride—from heavy to hilarious. We open with a moment of reflection on the devastating flooding in Central Texas and the real-life implications of the Big, Beautiful Bill. Then, things take a turn as Blake returns from his solo L.A. getaway with a story that will live rent-free in his mind and yours. We head east to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour stop, where the queen delivered a show so good it almost made Raven sick (literally). Then it's drama, secrets, and island heat as we react to the wild twists in We Were Liars and the latest mess on Love Island. Stream it loud, fam—it's a good one.

Lisa discusses We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. This is a mystery about the ultra-wealthy family the Sinclairs. Cadence Sinclair Eastman is the eldest daughter of the Sinclair family. The entire family spends each summer on the family's island and one summer a mystery occurs. In this episode, Lisa compares the book versus the TV show. In a previous episode, Lisa and her guest Molly Shea had a deep dive into the book and you can find it here. For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.

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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they're diving into the FIFTY best fictional characters of all time (according to them). Plus they chat the We Were Liars tv show, Taylor Swift, People We Meet on Vacation the movie, My Oxford Year on Netflix, and more!  Main discussion starts at: 37:00 Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Preorder Christine's new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Check out Natasha's sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/ Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Come to Romance Con in Milwaukee Wisconsin: September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: https://www.romance-con.com/ Come to Romance Con in Toledo, Ohio! November 8, 2025 toledolibrary.org/romance-con Get Christine's novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy  Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

Three Big Converserations: A new cooperative game called Peak requires players to climb a mountain together - 10:00 the psychological thriller We Were Liars has teens weeping on TikTok - 22:14 posts about going #monkmode are romanticizing the minimalistic life of the monastery - 31:40 Resource of the Week - The Pour Over- 9:07 Elsewhere in culture: A new TikTok trend involves saying the phrase “bacon avocado” as a prelude to your actual message, Jurassic Park: Rebirth debuts in theaters this week, the humanoid robot Neo is learning how to do laundry and walk up stairs, a Supreme Court ruling will allow parents to opt their elementary-aged kids out of LGBTQ+ instruction, and today marks the 249th 4th of July holiday in the United States! For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

"This is cartoon villain-level behavior."We're headed back to Beechwood! In this episode, we're discussing the new Amazon Prime adaptation of E. Lockhart's 2014 novel, We Were Liars, and we have a lot to say about it. Kellie reports exclusive behind-the-scenes details from the show's panels at ATX TV Festival featuring Julie Plec, Carina Adly Mackenzie, and E. Lockhart herself, and she and Daphne spill all the differences between the book and show and our thoughts on them. Maybe we lie about it.Esther McGregor interview: https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/esther-mcgregor-the-room-next-door-babygirl-nepo-baby-star-wars-1236110803/ Shubham Maheshwari interview: https://www.polyesterzine.com/features/shubham-maheshwari-on-his-tv-debut-onset-lessons-and-loving-his-craft Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new cooperative game called Peak requires players to climb a mountain together, the psychological thriller We Were Liars has teens weeping on TikTok, and posts about going #monkmode are romanticizing the minimalistic life of the monastery. Resource of the Week - The Pour Over Elsewhere in culture: A new TikTok trend involves saying the phrase “bacon avocado” as a prelude to your actual message, Jurassic Park: Rebirth debuts in theaters this week, the humanoid robot Neo is learning how to do laundry and walk up stairs, a Supreme Court ruling will allow parents to opt their elementary-aged kids out of LGBTQ+ instruction, and today marks the 249th 4th of July holiday in the United States! For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Welcome back to Poppin' In with Alexa and Molly! This week, we crash a billionaire's wedding and shed a tear for the Nickelodeon show Tiny Chef. Plus, we ask the age-old question: What does Anna Wintour look like without her sunglasses?  Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez wedding (2:33) Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom split (20:43) We Were Liars (31:20) Tiny Chef (41:30) Real Housewives of London (47:11) Department Q (53:11) Social network part 2 (1:04:53) Anna Wintour steps down at Vogue (1:13:44) Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @poppininpodcast!

E. Lockhart'ın aynı adlı kitabından uyarlanan Prime Video dizisi We Were Liars, konusu ve fragmanıyla beni şu videoyu yaptıracak kadar heyecanlandırmıştı. Peki beklentilerimi karşılayabildi mi, gelin birlikte karar verelim.(00:00) - Diziden beklentilerim(02:14) - Beklentilerim karşılandı mı?(06:42) - Bölüm bölüm irdelemece(20:20) - Sır perdesi aralanıyor: finaldeki plot-twistler(28:57) - Genel değerlendirme & E. LockhartKayıtta yer vermeyi atlamışım, dizide yoğun bir müzik kullanımı var ancak hepsi gayet sağlam şarkılar. Özellikle Fuck the Bourgeoisie'i çok beğendim, diziye de müthiş yakışıyor. Şarkıya ve soundtrack'e aşağıdaki linklerden ulaşabilirsiniz.Sohbet muhabbet ve daha fazla içerik için Instagram @farklievrenn

Send us a textThis Week We Need 2 Talk Below Deck, The Bear, The Waterfront, The Bucaneers, Welcome to Wrexham, The Gilded Age, And Just Like That, We Were Liars, Bezos Wedding, Brad Pitt, More Matched Sets, It Happened One Night, Season Over update, and so much more 

Brought to you by The Lighting Lounge in Rothesay, New BrunswickIt is a very special Canada Day episode of the podcast with James rambling about appearing to The Good Stuff With Mary Berg in Toronto this week, an eventful weekend in Fredericton, new neighbours, local takeouts, the organizations displaying elbows down tendances, We Were Liars, the books of Sophie Mcaloon, Picaroons, Yennah Hurley saving dating in Canada with The One Connection, being both big and unbooked in Alberta, bingo cards, sex shops, where to spend Canada Day, owning part of the Kingston Peninsula and so so much more! Follow The Lighting Lounge on Facebook by clicking herePlease send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.ioProduced by Podstarter

In this episode of Scene N Nerd, Sarah and Will dive into the latest buzz in the entertainment world, starting with Amazon's new series "We Were Liars." Spoiler alert: Sarah's not a fan! She's got some serious beef with the adaptation, questioning the storytelling choices and character development that left her feeling like she just bit into a stale popcorn kernel. Next up, Will takes a trip down memory lane, sharing his nostalgic vibes from attending a stage adaptation of "Some Like It Hot." He reflects on its classic charm and even spills some tea about his past performances. And when you think things couldn't get more exciting, they chat about the jaw-dropping news of Jon Bernthal reprising his role as The Punisher in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Cue the fan theories about potential crossovers with Daredevil and what it all means for the Marvel universe, and thoughts on Blade! Plus, preview their thoughts on the premiere of Ironheart. As the episode rolls on, Sarah and Will break down the finale of "The Studio," tackling the last three episodes like pros. They dissect the comedic chaos of the Golden Globes episode, serving up clever commentary on the film industry and Matt's quest for respect in a world dominated by creative artists. They critique the pacing and character arcs, wondering what the future holds for the series as it gears up for Season 2. With plenty of laughs and insightful commentary, this episode is a must-listen for fans of adaptations, classic cinema, and the behind-the-scenes antics of Hollywood! 0:00 Welcome 1:00 "We Were Liars" review 5:07  Will's stage nostalgia with "Some Like It Hot" 7:10 Jon Bernthal as The Punisher in Spider-Man, Blade update, Ironheart preview 18:36 "The Studio" Episodes 8-finale breakdown 47:10 Closing thoughts Connect with us! Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @SceneNNerd, Bluesky @SceneNNerd.bsky.social, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @scene_n_nerd. Check out our website at www.scenennerdpodcast.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a rating and a comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast fix!

BUS!! CLUB!! OTHER CLUB!! OTHER CLUB!! NO SLEEP!! That's what the headlines felt like last week. Between viral moments we liked to see involving Love Island drama, Jonathan Bailey's precious little glasses, and WNBA brawls…we were also greeted with some rockier newsworthy moments such as Trump assisting in bombing Iranian nuclear plants, Drake & Morgan Wallen teaming up, and the allegations that have recently come out against Tyler Perry. Getting on a news app made our heads spin this week. Luckily, we saved YOU the headache and talked about all of these topics this week, here on REWIND: The Podcast. Whether you need the political tea, the Hollywood tea, or just want to put your headphones in for some alone time, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!! It's all here on this brand new episode of REWIND.   ⏰TIME CODES⏰ (0:10) FIRST THOUGHTS (1:55) TRUMP, IRAN, & INTERVIEWS WITH NO TIE (10:00) THE ALLEGATIONS OF TYLER PERRY (17:19) B SIMONE & FINANCIALLY HELPING YOUR FRIENDS (33:02) WHY DOES BEYONCÉ HATE US OVER HERE?? (38:43) CAITLIN CLARK, SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM, & WHY BLAKE LOVES THE WNBA NOW (43:18) KEEPING UP WITH LOVE ISLAND (52:55) DRAKE & MORGAN WALLEN ARE BESTIES?? (56:35) WE WERE LIARS (1:01:43) JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH REVIEW (1:05:16) FINAL THOUGHTS   Follow Blake: @blakerackley   Follow Raven: @iamravendawson   To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVVnhe6Es3kFxV18W2oLrur6m3c7Lwl6-   Follow Blake- Instagram: @blakerackley TikTok: @itsblakerackley Threads: @blakerackley Twitter: @itsblakerackley   Follow Raven- Instagram: @iamravendawson TikTok: @iamravendawson Threads: @iamravendawson   ABOUT REWIND: The Podcast - Hosted by the effortlessly charismatic duo Raven Dawson and Blake Rackley, REWIND: The Podcast is where pop culture past meets pop culture present—with a whole lot of personality in between. Fueled by a love for iconic throwbacks and today's most talked-about moments, these two besties serve up unfiltered opinions, sharp humor, and a deep appreciation for the drama that keeps entertainment interesting. From Y2K nostalgia to red carpet chaos, award show upsets to reality TV scandals, nothing is off-limits. Whether they're revisiting the cultural staples that defined an era or breaking down the latest internet-breaking headlines, expect hot takes, deep dives, and plenty of side-eye. If your playlist lives somewhere between classic R&B and current chart-toppers, if you still quote your favorite 2000s movies on the daily, and if you love a little (or a lot of) flair with your pop culture commentary—this is the podcast you've been waiting for. Press play, lean in, and get ready to REWIND.

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In einer neuen Folge von SJ Weekly besprechen Hanna und Adam wieder die aktuellen Themen der Serienwoche im Podcast. Diesmal erstatten sie Bericht von einem Sternemahl bei Max Strohe zur Premiere der neuen Staffel der Serie The Bear. Es geht aber auch um neue Staffeln der Produktionen “Outlander: Blood of My Blood”, “Mobland” und um ein mögliches Comeback der Serie “Mindhunter” - diesmal in Filmform. Natürlich haben wir auch wieder einige Serien und Filme #FürDenPodcast geschaut. Diesmal solche Formate wie “The Waterfront”, “Ironheart”, den “Pixar”-Film “Elio”, “We Were Liars” und “Olympo”. Timestamps:0:00:00 News0:12:00 The Bear-Event0:16:30 Ironheart (Disney+)0:21:00 The Waterfront (Netflix)0:23:30 Elio (Pixar-Kinofilm)0:27:30 We Were Liars (prime video)0:30:00 Squid Game S3 (Netflix)0:31:00 Olympo (Netflix)0:33:00 Serienstarts https://www.serienjunkies.de/docs/serienplaner.html Hanna Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/HannaHuge Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mediawhore.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediawhore Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gBf2qycVN7asOiujkOhDQAdam: Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/AwesomeArndt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomearndt/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeArndt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week, Tommy is joined by actress Candice King who is known for her starring role as Caroline Forbes in all eight seasons of the smash hit, “The Vampire Diaries", as well as the successful spinoffs, “The Originals" and “Legacies." She currently can be seen starring in the highly anticipated series, “We Were Liars" out now on Prime Video. The series is based on E. Lockhart’s #1 New York Times Bestseller of the same name. Today, Candice opens up about saving Nina Dobrev at last year’s fan convention, what the real possibility is of having the cast reunite for another "The Vampire Diaries" project, what those cast reunions at conventions are really like, if she has finally watched the entire series, if she understands the magnitude of what she created with her character Caroline, was there ever a moment or scene for her character that she didn’t agree with, why it was fun playing a character with some faults in "We Were Liars," if she was nervous stepping into her first big leading series role since The Vampire Diaries, why she hopes people can see her as Bess and not Caroline in this series, if the die-hard book lovers will enjoy this adaptation, starting in Hollywood as an up and coming pop-star, how she became a back-up singer for Miley Cyrus, what she wants her children to be proud of her for, her pop culture hot-takes, why she thinks people are so obsessed with Caroline and Klaus, how that relationship came to be, society’s built-in guilt for working mothers, and so much more. Subscribe, rate, and review this episode if you enjoyed this conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it's time to MEET THE MESS!This week on the podcast, Trump bombs Iran…but don't worry, a 22-year-old grocery store clerk/lawn boy is in charge of terrorism prevention!

The Dead City Season 2 finale hits hard—with betrayals, brutal choices, and heartbreaking goodbyes. Sam joins me as we break down Maggie's emotional face-off with the Dama, Hershel's shocking decision, and Negan's return to brutal form in that jaw-dropping “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe” moment. We also talk about Ginny's devastating fate, the tangled loyalties between characters, and what it all means moving forward for Maggie, Negan, and Perlie. Plus, we share a thoughtful listener voicemail that really moved us.  Plus, we have TV and movie recommendations! Gilded Age, We Were Liars, Echo Valley, and more! 00:00 Introduction and Listener Shoutout 02:11 Question of the Day and Spoiler Alert 02:59 Finale Breakdown: Maggie vs. The Dama 09:14 Negan's Red Wedding & "Eeny, Meeny” Moment 18:26 Maggie Stabs Negan: A Turning Point 27:29 Maggie's Difficult Decision: Letting Herschel Go 29:55 Maggie's Struggles and Dama's Manipulation 30:36 Character Dynamics and Future Speculations 31:36 Benjamin's Mysterious Role 33:01 Maggie's Decision and Herschel's Reaction 33:56 The Croat's Potential Return 35:05 Voiceover Reflection-Negan, Maggie & Perlie  37:04 Rapid Fire Questions 39:18 Season Anticipations and Takeaways 45:18 Question of the Day: Support in Hard Times 51:33 TV and Movie Recommendations   Website: www.screensinfocus.com Email: screensinfocus@gmail.com  X https://x.com/screensinfocus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screensinfocuspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/screensinfocus  Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations:  Google voice (669) 223-8542‬  Free background music from JewelBeat.com: www.jewelbeat.com  

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 2o, 2025. The latest animated movie from Disney/Pixar, called "Elio," is our Big Movie of the Week, and it has some fun, imaginative elements that your kids will likely enjoy a little more than you. Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen even offers her own review of the non-sequel and non-boot film “Elio,” after Andy finishes his “What to watch?” segment. If you're into the (non) zombies of "28 Days Later," then you'll check out "28 Years Later" and watch Jodie Comer and her son try to avoid infected folks while searching for a supposedly non-infected doctor living on the mainland. On streaming, "Frozen: The Broadway Musical" gets the "Hamilton" treatment on Disney+, with a filmed version of the live show.  And if you read the YA novel "We Were Liars," then you can check out the dramatized series adaptation on Prime Video.   The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premier movie entertainment company.

Юра й Микита обговорюють найцікавіші новини та новинки тижня у світі кіно та серіалів.0:35 — оголошення та корективи попереднього випуску4:50 — трейлери («Голий пістолет», Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere)12:46 — нові проєкти (Двейн грає у Аронофскі, Ґлен Павел зіграє у Рона Говарда, новий фільм з Джиленголлом для MGM, Меттью Макконегі знову попрацює з Ніком Піцолатто, продовження «Гарольда і Кумара»)22:19 — кастинги (закастили «Глиноликого», Ґленн Клоуз і Біллі Портер у «Голодних іграх», Карло Ґуджино зіграє у «Пригодах Кліффа Бута», каст дітей Пола Атріда у «Дюну 3»)28:38 — невизначені («Мисливці за розумом», «Доктор Хто»)34:00 — телепремʼєри («Позолочене століття», «Мисливиці», We Were Liars, «Прибережжя»)40:23 — український кінопрокат («28 років по тому», «Еліо», «Спокута гріхів »)Наша банка для збору «Книголють 3.0»: https://send.monobank.ua/jar/AN7gigJL6rПідтримати Vertigo на Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/vertigoUA⁠Поставити нам запитання: ⁠https://bit.ly/3XipJYW⁠Наш Telegram-канал: ⁠https://t.me/vertigoUA⁠Підписуйтеся на нас у твіттері: ⁠https://twitter.com/Vertigo_com_ua⁠Letterboxd Юри: ⁠https://boxd.it/389hf⁠Letterboxd Микити: ⁠https://boxd.it/1hDeP⁠Усі подкасти Vertigo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vertigoua

Based on the viral YA novel by E. Lockhart, Amazon Prime's We Were Liars follows teenager Cadence Sinclair as she pieces together a lost summer on her family's private island. In this podcast, we share our thoughts on the full first season, compare it to the novel, and unpack the emotional highs, lows, twists, and fake-outs. We also discuss comparable shows (from Outer Banks to Succession) and stand-out performances by Emily Alyn Lind, Esther McGregor, Felix Mallard, Rahul Kohli, and more.Tune in and Welcome to Today's Episode!

It's a mixed bag on the ol' podcast this week.It's like those 7 Up movies, but with zombies. Simon takes a look at Danny Boyle's fast-moving zombies in 28 Years Later.Then Dan gets all YA on us with We Were Liars, the new Prime Video show. For kids, y'know?Very briefly Dan talks about Kevin Williamson's latest Netflix show The Waterfront.

Min 5: PEDRO X JAVIS (Movistar Plus) Pedro x Javis es una miniserie documental en tres episodios —“Amigas y madres”, “Ley y deseo” y “Muerte y cine”—, dirigida por Javier Calvo y Javier Ambrossi (“Los Javis”) y codirigida por Guillermo Mendo. Se acaba de estrenar en Movistar Plus+ y explora en profundidad la trayectoria vital y profesional del cineasta manchego. Lo mejor, que los dos jóvenes directores logran un tono cómplice que permite a Almodóvar recordar anécdotas, hablar de influencias y referencias que son enriquecedoras. Lo peor: que Los Javis pecan de un entusiasmo desmedido que les hace salirse del tono periodístico que habría mejorado sus entrevistas al cineasta manchego. El resultado es un producto desigual, algo caótico en su propuesta, pero que deja muy buenos momentos personales y musicales. NOTA EDC: 2,75 estrellas Min 18: OLYMPO (Netflix) Olympo (Netflix, 20 de junio de 2025) es un drama deportivo ambientado en el Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR) Pirineos. Consta de 8 episodios, creados por Jan Matheu, Laia Foguet e Ibai Abad, y protagonizada por un reparto coral: Clara Galle (Amaia), Nira Osahia (Zoe), María Romanillos (Nuria), Agustín Della Corte (Roque), Nuno Gallego (Cristian), entre otros. La trama se centra en Amaia, capitana de natación sincronizada, que ve cómo su amiga y rival Nuria la supera. A partir de su colapso en la piscina, Amaia descubre indicios de un presunto dopaje orquestado en el centro y conectado con una marca deportiva llamada Olympo, situación que desata una cascada de intrigas, traiciones y dilemas morales. Apuesta que emerge como clara heredera de "Élite" pero sin llegar a manejar los códigos y el tono certero que la convirtieron en placer culpable para que el mismísimo Alberto Luchini. La total decepción de Raquel Hernández tiene su reflejo en la baja calificación que le pone. NOTA EDC: 1 estrella Min 24. ÉRAMOS MENTIROSOS (Prime Video) Éramos mentirosos (We Were Liars) es una serie de 8 episodios basada en la novela homónima de E. Lockhart, estrenada el 18 de junio de 2025 en Prime Video. Pone el foco sobre Cadence “Cady” Sinclair Eastman (de 17 años) y su círculo íntimo de amigos, apodados “Los Mentirosos”, durante sus veranos en Beechwood Island, una isla privada en Nueva Inglaterra perteneciente a su acaudalada familia.Tras un accidente traumático en el verano de sus 16 años, Cady regresa al año siguiente con amnesia selectiva, decidida a reconstruir lo ocurrido a pesar del silencio de su entorno NOTA EDC: 3 estrellas Min 29: BUCANERAS 2 (APPLE TV) Vuelven Las Bucaneras a Apple TV+ con una segunda temporada que sube la apuesta en drama, secretos y sororidad. Las cinco amigas americanas —Nan, Conchita, Jinny, Lizzy y Mabel— ya están instaladas en la aristocracia británica, pero el cuento de hadas se complica. Ahora deben afrontar matrimonios, maternidad, decepciones y decisiones difíciles, siempre marcadas por su espíritu rebelde y la lucha por ser libres en un mundo que quiere encajarlas. Con vestidos que dicen más que las palabras y amistades que se ponen a prueba, esta nueva entrega mezcla escándalos, emoción y una buena dosis de empoderamiento femenino, sin perder el toque elegante y provocador que la hizo destacar. NOTA EDC: 3 estrellas Min 32: VIDAS OCULTAS (Apple tv) Drama cargado de ironía y agudeza crítica protagonizado por Jon Hamm (Mad Men) que mezcla crítica social, misterio y humor ácido. Él da vida a Joe, un exitoso agente inmobiliario de lujo que parece tenerlo todo: dinero, fama y una familia perfecta. Pero cuando su matrimonio se tambalea, su salud mental flaquea y sus tratos comienzan a volverse turbios, lo que parecía una vida ideal se transforma en un puzle de contradicciones. Poco a poco, vamos descubriendo que tras esa fachada brillante se esconde un hombre tan perdido como las casas que vende. La serie no solo habla de Joe, sino de un país entero que arrastra sus propios secretos bajo la alfombra del bienestar. NOTA EDC: 4 estrellas Min 39: BSO "VIDAS OCULTAS" (Dominic Lewis) La música de Vidas ocultas es como un latido suave que siempre está ahí, aunque no se note a simple vista. Acompaña al protagonista, Joe, sin llamar la atención, con piano y cuerdas muy ligeras que no buscan emocionar a lo grande, sino crear un ambiente, una especie de niebla sonora. Esa música discreta ayuda a mostrar lo que la serie cuenta: que detrás de una vida perfecta puede haber mucho desorden interior. Sin grandes alardes, la banda sonora logra que todo encaje y que sintamos, sin que nos lo digan, lo que pasa por dentro del personaje.

Damo and Adam talk about feature shows Shifty and Pushers.They also discuss Poker Face, 28 Days Later, Noel Edmond's Kiwi Adventure, We Were Liars, Nine Perfect Strangers, Common Side Effects, The Gold, Code of Silence, Sirens, Department Q, Carême, Almas Not Normal, The Rehearsal and What It Feels Like For A Girl.The Cast of Us sees put together a dramedy set in a Library. If you would like to support the work of TV DNA, you can donate the price of a cup of coffee at ⁠⁠⁠www.ko-fi.com/tvdna⁠⁠⁠ Trailers discussed include:-Too Much Netflix 10th July https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcrbR6EXynMThe Sandman S2 Netflix 3rd and 24th Julyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er18gmgqy2kGen V S2  PrimeVideo  17th September https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUuaUlHbb-EWe can't wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episodes and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the socials @tvdnapodYou can also email us on tvdnapod@gmail.com And, you can now check out our YouTube channel - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TVDNA-t7u⁠⁠⁠We have recent specials on The Last Of Us and Andor, our back catalogue includes Succession, Shogun and Better Call Saul. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/show/7eh93AAcO5y1m5jdEcTqAk?si=7l1do-YcQNS-eQ1YMIdCHAWe're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Breaker and Radio Public so be sure to subscribe to the pod and please leave us a review. Thanks as always to JComp for our logo and Roman Senyk Music for our theme. Adam, Grace, Neil, Damian and Isabel

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  Love Island USA continues to be the gift that keeps on giving, and we get into it all! Plus, an appearance by our dearly departed Charlie to give his takes on everything that went down at the Villa… Meanwhile, Vampire Diaries  l e g e n d  Candice King stops by to talk about her new show We Were Liars (available on Amazon Prime), being an OG VPR girlie, RHOSLC and more! Plus, we get into the most recent episode of the Valley, if Jax actually went to rehab and Next Gen NYC! Join us, will you?  “She's a single mom who works too hard, who loves her kids and never stops. She's a survivor!” Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter  Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774286896 Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/  Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. Follow us on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheViallFiles Listen To Disrespectfully now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com  If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line! To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Quince - Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to https://quince.com/viall for free shipping on your order and three hundred and 365-day returns. Nutrafol - This summer, stop worrying about your hair and start making memories. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code VIALL Chewy - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. And right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to https://chewy.com/viall  Upwork - Visit https://upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Car Gurus - Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at https://cargurus.com  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://zocdoc.com/viall to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.  Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (03:39) - Breaking News (05:11) - The Valley (36:34) - Next Gen NYC (38:40) - Golden Cast (40:04) - Taylor Frankie Paul Audition (49:11) - Charlie Interview (01:15:10) - Love Island Recap (01:51:51) - Candice King Interview (02:28:47) - Two Truths and A Lie (02:36:21) - Outro Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nnataliejjoy @charliegeorgio @candiceking @ciaracrobinson @justinkaphillips @leahgsilberstein @dereklanerussell  

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On the show today, we have two binge-worthy new TV shows for you to watch this weekend. One is a sexy new teen drama mystery, based on a best-selling book. It takes place on a luxurious island and was created by the dame genius woman who brought us The Vampire Diaries. The other is a new series that has just landed on Netflix, about a rich and powerful family who make some questionable choices while keeping their business empire afloat. Let’s just say it’s giving us Yellowstone vibes. GET IN TOUCH:Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP!THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here.Subscribe to Mamamia CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Em VernemExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Visit: fentonandfenton.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And that truth is: none of us thinks you should bother, including returning guest Will Leitch, who agrees that We Were Liars moves too slowly; shows AND tells too fart-sniffily; wastes the talents of an impressive cast, including Mamie Gummer and David Morse; and is based on a property whose author sounds fake. We went Around The Dial with the very real The Chicken Sisters, Untold, and The Mortician before Tara's Canon pitch reunited us with Party Down's third-season premiere. General Hospital won, Doctor Odyssey (maybe??) lost, and Dan Cassino got us all a volume discount on long-running shows in Game Time. Cannonball verrrrrry sloooowwwly into our all-new episode now! GUESTS

[Editor's note: The following contains spoilers through the Season 1 finale of We Were Liars, "My Friends Are Lying in the Sun.”]After an epic run playing Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries, appearing in over 170 episodes, Candice King has a brand new series regular role. She's playing Bess Sinclair in Prime Video's adaptation of E. Lockhart's hit young-adult novel, We Were Liars.Emily Alyn Lind leads the series as Cadence Sinclair, a teenager who spends her summers on her grandfather's (David Morse) private island with her family, including her mother, Penny (Caitlin Fitzgerald), and her two aunts, Carrie (Mamie Gummer) and King's character, Bess. The Sinclair family is considered American royalty, but when a tragedy strikes on Beechwood Island, their legacy and lives are totally upended.With We Were Liars now available to stream in full on Prime Video, King took the time to swing by the Collider Ladies Night studio to revisit her journey to the show. She looked back on making the pivot from music to acting, finding confidence in her craft on the set of The Vampire Diaries, and making her way through Bess' mighty complex storyline in Season 1 of We Were Liars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Book Riot podiverse crossover event! The adaptation of E. Lockhart's YA sensation We Were Liars debuts later this week. Kelly Jensen sat down with Lockhart for a recent episode of the Hey YA! podcast. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations delivers reading recommendations hand-picked just for you by real human book nerds. Plans start at just $18! Check out Strong Sense of Place wherever you get your podcasts, or visit strongsenseofplace.com This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this Episode: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Family of Liars by E. Lockhart We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart Hey YA Interview with Gayle Forman We Were Liars on Prime Instagram My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Again, Again by E. Lockhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bounce from balls to benefits this week as we hang out with a lot of very rich people in YA adaptation We Were Liars on Prime (1:00:45), and Mitford sisters miniseries Outrageous on U&Drama (48:19), then explore the life of a woman taking a creative approach to government welfare cutbacks in Rosie Jones' comedy Pushers on Channel 4 (38:41). Plus Kay makes her triumphant return and uses the opportunity to quiz us on our (TV-themed) summer holiday plans. All that and James manages to coin an upsetting new phrase for overtly YA TV dramas. (Episode 341)Note: time stamps are approximate as the ads throw them out, so are only meant as a guide. If you want to avoid this and would like the podcast entirely ad-free (as well as 17 hours early, with a second weekly show and spoiler specials) then sign up to Pilot+!

Bill Frost (CityWeekly.net, X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (SlamWrestling.net) talk Hell Motel, Final Destination: Bloodlines, CHopper Cops, The Buccaneers, Children Ruin Everything, We Were Liars, The Waterfront, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, The Gilded Age, Duster, Poker Face, Resident Alien, Adults, Rasslin' News, Deep Cover, Stick, Murderbot, and more.Drinking: Mint Julips made with Bourbon from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Outlaw Distillery.* Yell at us (or order a TV Tan T-shirt) @TVTanPodcast on Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, or Gmail.* Rate us: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Audible, etc. 

Highlights of what's new in streaming for the week of June 14, 2025. Netflix Justin Willman: Magic Lover (Jun. 17) Kaulitz & Kaulitz, season 2 (Jun. 17) Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem (Jun. 17) Somebody Feed Phil, season 8 (Jun. 18) America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, season 2 (Jun. 18) Rosario Tiejeras, season 4 (Jun. 18) YOLANTHE, season 1 (Jun. 18) A King Like Me (Jun. 19) The Many Deaths of Nora Dalmasso (Jun. 19) The Waterfront, season 1 (Jun. 19) Olympo, session 1 (Jun. 20) Semi-Soeter (Jun. 20) KPop Demon Hunters (Jun. 20) Grenfell: Uncovered (Jun. 20) Disney+ Sally (Jun. 16) Frozen: The Broadway Musical (Jun. 20) Paramount+ Noah's Arc: The Movie (Jun. 20) Prime Video The Chosen: season 5 (Jun. 15) We Were Liars, season 1 (Jun. 18) Apple TV+ The Buccaneers, season 2 (Jun. 18) Tubi TKO (Jun. 20)

Anchor of CNBC's 'The Exchange' and 'Power Lunch,' Kelly Evans shares a financial checkup to help assess financial goals and progress halfway through the year. Also, NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon joins to discuss his new documentary 'American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans.' Plus, Mamie Gummer stops by to catch up and talk about her new series 'We Were Liars,' which follows the wealthy Sinclair family, where everyone has something to hide. And, Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist, shares a few fun summer science projects to keep those kids entertained all season long.

"Actually, while you're here, I'm gonna make you think.”In honor of the upcoming Amazon Prime adaptation, we read E. Lockhart's summer mystery thriller, We Were Liars (2014)! We can't say much about the plot, so instead I'll share that some of my rejected title ideas included “Real Eyes Realize Real Lies” and “My Own Private Island.” If anyone asks you about this episode, just lie about it

It's a YA blast-from-the-past meets popular-still-for-a-reason this week. Kelly talks with E. Lockhart about the We Were Liars adaptation, and Erica talks with Rioter Danika Ellis about the 10th anniversary of Nimona. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Family of Liars by E. Lockhart We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart Hey YA Interview with Gayle Forman We Were Liars on Prime Instagram My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Again, Again by E. Lockhart Nimona by N.D. Stevenson Nimona on Netflix 10 Years Later, We Need Nimona More Than Ever by Danika Ellis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Fully-Booked literary podcast, we're back in the room with Meaghan, Shirin, and Arthur, though Arthur gets plenty of playful shade right out of the gate. The energy is chaotic in the best way, and we all seem to embrace it.This time around, we're not doing a structured game or typical author discussion. Instead, we've decided to have a casual roundtable where we toss out book recommendations based on popular titles.Think of it as a “if you liked this, try this” style chat, the kind of stuff you might scroll through on BookTok, but with more tangents, more laughs, and a whole lot more coffee shop banter.So, yes, it's a podcast version of one of those aesthetic recommendation reels, but longer and full of personality. We're hoping it helps listeners find their next favorite read, whether they're winding down for bed or commuting with earbuds in. Along the way, we make plenty of jokes, toss in personal stories, and keep things as relatable as ever.Cozy Fantasy And Twisty YA PicksMeaghan kicks things off with Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. It's a standout in cozy fantasy, a genre that's all about lower stakes and high charm. This one's about a retired assassin who just wants to run a coffee shop. We love it because it's charming without the constant doom that high fantasy sometimes leans into. If you're tired of watching your favorite characters die dramatically, this is your safe space.From there, we get three recommendations to follow that cozy vibe:This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher offers more of an epic twist, following four heroes who reunite years after saving the world to stop another evil. It's got humor, sarcasm, and a nostalgic team-up energy.Forged by Magic by Jenna Wolfhart includes orcs, elves, and romance, much like Legends and Lattes, but kicks the fantasy world-building up a notch.Dreadful by Caitlin Rosakus is quirky and a bit chaotic. A man wakes up in an evil wizard's lair and slowly realizes… he's the wizard. It's got dark magic with a comedic undertone that keeps things from getting too heavy.Next, Shirin brings up We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, a twisty, emotional YA mystery that clearly divides readers. Some of us saw the ending a mile away. Others (hi, Shirin) were shocked. Either way, it sparks strong reactions. From there, the recommended reads are:One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus, a classic high school murder mystery.A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson, which begins as a school project but morphs into a full-on whodunit.Both offer those unreliable narrators and layers of secrets that make for great binge reads (and binge-worthy shows, too).Sci-Fi Sarcasm and Robots with FeelingsArthur (yes, we're letting him talk now) shifts us into sci-fi territory. He spotlights The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells, which is being adapted into a TV show. The series centers around a sarcastic AI bot who's pretending not to be sentient while dealing with messy human feelings. It's funny, sharp, and dives into questions about identity and autonomy.The companion picks for Murderbot are:Neuromancer by William Gibson, the cyberpunk classic full of noir and hacking vibes.Autonomous by Annalee Newitz, a gritty, emotional dive into freedom and biotech ethics.Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie features a starship AI stuck in a single human body, trying to cope and also seek revenge.This whole section sparks a thoughtful conversation about how sci-fi is evolving to focus more on questions of self, ethics, and AI rights, especially as real-world conversations about artificial intelligence ramp up.From Gothic to Gruesome: Creepy Houses and Haunting PastsMeaghan circles back with another strong pick: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. This gothic classic inspires a group of haunting and eerie recommendations:The September House by Carissa Orlando, where every September, the house goes full horror mode with blood on the walls and something lurking in the basement.The Only One Left by Riley Sager, another gothic mystery involving a secluded cliffside mansion and a historical murder case.We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson delivers that same psychological tension and sense of dread found in Rebecca.We also detour briefly into House of Leaves territory, a book so bizarre in structure it's basically unreadable in audiobook form. Everyone agrees it's an experience, not just a novel.Court of Thorns, Shadow Daddies, and Fae RomanceThen we dive into a big one: A Court of Thorns and Roses (or ACOTAR, because who has time for long titles) by Sarah J. Maas. This fantasy romance gets a lot of love and some side-eye, depending on who you ask. It starts like Beauty and the Beast but quickly turns into something much more plot-heavy and twisty.Meaghan recommends:Quicksilver by Callie Hart, where the heroine gets dragged into the fae realm after trying to save her family. It's rich in world-building and dramatic romantic tension.Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco, a witchy, demon-summoning fantasy with Italian vibes, mouthwatering food descriptions, and yes—another shadowy love interest.We joke a lot about the term shadow daddy, which is hilarious and weirdly accurate for some of these characters. The group shares a good laugh about imagining their dads lurking in shadows. Totally normal podcast behavior...One-Person Sci-Fi Adventures (and Existential Crisis Fuel)Back in sci-fi land, Arthur brings us to Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, which is getting a film adaptation with Ryan Gosling. The book features a lone scientist in space trying to save Earth, accompanied only by an alien rock creature named Rocky. The humor and heart between the human and the alien make it surprisingly emotional.The suggested read-alikes:The Martian, also by Weir. Obviously.Beacon 23 by Hugh Howey has that isolated, losing-your-sanity-in-space vibe.Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke, a classic of alien exploration and big questions.We get into the emotional toll of reading too much sci-fi. Some of us find it uplifting and full of imagination. Others (Shirin) find it deeply depressing. Fair enough.Vampires, Book Clubs, and Dark HumorShirin wraps things up with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. It's part horror, part comedy, and all about strong women who take matters into their own hands. Think housewives turned vampire hunters. The book doesn't shy away from gruesome details, especially involving rats and face tentacles. But it's also heartfelt and hilarious.Similar reads include:The Honeys by Ryan La Sala, a genre-bending YA horror story about identity, loss, and hive-mind weirdness.So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison, another vampire tale that's more about the women fighting their way through chaos than the monsters themselves.We end with another surprise: Arthur picks something non-sci-fi for once. Catabasis by R.F. Kuang gets mentioned as a dark academia fantasy with two rival scholars traveling to hell. Yep. Hell. To save a professor. Talk about dedication.Recommendations here include:The Atlas Six by Olivie BlakeThe Secret History by Donna TarttIf We Were Villains by M.L. RioThey all explore dark magic, academic rivalries, and blurred lines between performance and reality. By the end, our TBR piles are towering, and we're all a little overwhelmed in the best way.Wrapping UpWe went through a ton of books in this episode: cozy fantasies, murder mysteries, sci-fi sagas, dark academia, and good old-fashioned horror. Some are funny. Some are terrifying. Some make you question your life choices. And some just make you feel seen as a reader who wants something a little different.We hope at least one of these picks piqued your interest or gave you something new to add to your list. And if your TBR just grew five feet taller, well… same. Until next time, keep on reading. We'll be here, figuring out how to read all of these before next week.

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they're digging into ‘where their lore started', the pop culture moments, shows, movies, and books that formed them into the humans they are today. Plus they chat Christine's new book Thirty Flirty and Forever Alone, the casting news for Reminders of Him, Sunrise on the Reaping, We Were Liars, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Voice of the Ocean, Thunderbolts, and more. Main discussion starts at: Starts at 45:00 Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. (STARTS AT 1:37:56) Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Preorder Christine's new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Check out Natasha's sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/ Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! Come to Romance Con September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: https://www.romance-con.com/  Get Christine's new novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy  Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

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We begin the podcast with Meaghan and Arthur playfully addressing the confusion brought on by a long weekend and busy schedules, setting a casual and conversational tone for the episode. They remind listeners that this is the last week of their series focused on unreliable narrators, tricksters, and deceptive perspectives in storytelling.They recap their previous episode, where they explored the various kinds of unreliable narrators, ranging from innocent children to substance abusers, pathological liars, and mentally unstable individuals. The hosts stress that the term “unreliable narrator” is often used as a catch-all, but it actually encompasses a broad range of narrative techniques and psychological complexities.Introducing Shutter Island and Its OriginsTo build on the theme, they examine a well-known adaptation - Shutter Island, a 2010 book adaptation directed by Martin Scorsese and based on Dennis Lehane's 2003 novel of the same name. They provide background on Lehane's literary career, his recurring themes, and his reputation for gritty, Boston-based crime thrillers. His stories often feature morally complex characters and psychological twists. Other adaptations of his work include Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone, and Live by Night.We learn that Lehane got the idea for Shutter Island after reading about psychological experiments in the 1950s, specifically post-World War II. The novel was intended as a tribute to Alfred Hitchcock, which helps explain its psychological tone and noir-style mystery. Meaghan and Arthur point out that while the film is visually distinct from Hitchcock's style, the story shares similar thematic undercurrents, such as paranoia, identity, and trauma.Dissecting the Plot and Narrative MechanicsThe hosts go on to recount the storyline of Shutter Island, set in 1954 and centered on U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his partner Chuck (Mark Ruffalo), who travel to a remote island to investigate the disappearance of Rachel Solando, a patient at a hospital for the criminally insane. Although the facility is heavily guarded and geographically isolated, Rachel appears to have vanished.From the beginning, Meaghan and Arthur highlight how the film uses subtle cues to raise suspicion. The guards are overarmed, the staff is evasive, and files are withheld. Everything contributes to the sense that something is deeply wrong. DiCaprio's character experiences disturbing dreams, hallucinations, and flashbacks to his military service during World War II, especially his role in liberating a concentration camp. These visions hint at trauma and establish Teddy as someone whose perception may not be entirely reliable.As the narrative progresses, Teddy becomes increasingly convinced that the hospital is performing secret psychological experiments on patients and that the missing Rachel may be part of a larger conspiracy. Meaghan and Arthur note that these beliefs are intensified when Teddy finds a woman in a cave who claims to be the real Rachel Solando - a former psychiatrist who was institutionalized after uncovering illegal experiments.The hosts express mixed feelings about this particular scene. Meaghan feels it is unnecessary and muddles the story, while Arthur argues that it reinforces the central theme: in an institution where authorities can label someone insane, any truth-teller can easily be discredited.The Big Reveal and Thematic WeightEventually, the story builds to its climactic reveal: Teddy Daniels is actually Andrew Laeddis, a patient at the asylum. He was once a U.S. Marshal but suffered a complete psychological break after his wife, Dolores, killed their three children. In response, Andrew killed her and was institutionalized.The entire investigation, including the missing patient and the conspiracy theories, was a therapeutic roleplay orchestrated by the facility's staff in a desperate attempt to cure Andrew without resorting to a lobotomy. Mark Ruffalo's character is revealed to be Dr. Lester Sheehan, Andrew's primary psychiatrist. Ben Kingsley's Dr. Cawley was overseeing the operation, hoping that by reenacting the narrative Andrew constructed, he might be able to confront reality and accept the truth.Meaghan and Arthur analyze the storytelling methods used to reflect Andrew's delusions. The use of water and fire imagery, disjointed conversations, and dream-like sequences all reinforce his fragile mental state. Arthur appreciates how the film mirrors the unreliable narration used in the book, where language and perspective conceal the truth until the very end.They also discuss how Andrew briefly regains lucidity, acknowledging what happened to his wife and children. However, in the final scene, he appears to relapse, again referring to Chuck as his partner and insisting they need to "get off the island."Meaghan suggests that this might be a conscious choice - Andrew possibly pretends to have relapsed to avoid living with the overwhelming pain of his past. His final line supports this interpretation.Which would be worse: to live as a monster, or to die as a good man?This final twist was not part of the book but was added during filming. Both hosts agree it deepens the emotional impact of the story and elevates the film's ending.Reflections on the Film and Comparisons to Other WorksThe hosts have a nuanced discussion on their personal responses to the film. Arthur enjoys Shutter Island for its suspense and atmosphere, while Meaghan admits she found it predictable, having guessed the twist early on during her first viewing. She expresses frustration that knowing the reveal made the film drag for her, given its lengthy runtime and misleading scenes that felt unnecessary.Still, both agree that Shutter Island benefits from rewatching. Knowing the ending allows viewers to pick up on subtle cues and better appreciate the layered performances, particularly DiCaprio's emotionally intense portrayal of Andrew.They also compare Shutter Island to other media that use unreliable narrators, such as American Psycho, Mystic River, and Gone Baby Gone. They find American Psycho especially effective, as it leaves viewers permanently unsure of what is real.Meaghan shares that Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly experienced nightmares while filming due to the emotional toll of the role, and they admire his dedication to playing such a psychologically demanding character.Reading Recommendations and Final ThoughtsTo wrap up the episode, the hosts offer several book recommendations for those interested in similarly themed stories:The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: A psychological thriller involving a psychiatrist trying to understand a patient who has refused to speak since allegedly killing her husband.We Were Liars by E. Lockhart: A young adult novel about a privileged teen with amnesia after an accident. Meaghan admits she didn't enjoy it, mainly because she predicted the twist and disliked the poetic prose style.Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough: A domestic thriller that morphs into psychological horror, famous for its divisive and unexpected ending.The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: A psychological thriller involving a psychiatrist trying to understand a patient who has refused to speak since allegedly killing her husband.They encourage listeners to revisit Shutter Island with fresh eyes, particularly to appreciate its themes, symbolism, and how its structure embodies the unreliable narrator technique. The episode ends with a teaser for next week's content and hints at surprises coming in May.

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