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As frenzied incel energy swirls around us, there's never been a better time to learn about the 4B movement, step up your personal safety strategies, and seek inspiration from women who stood up to the same kinds of threats, intimidation, and misogyny - and who ended up becoming historical figures for it. There's also never been a better time to find a good book or show to help soothe the nerves. I review the new series, "Rivals" (on Hulu and Disney +) with a summary of its 1980's English countryside plotline, including my opinions on the draw of its enemies to lovers story, and why it's winning so many people over.
Bonus: an excerpt from my latest romantasy book "Steel Heart, Iron Claws" and why you may want to stock up on romantasy books and other goods that may soon be deemed illicit
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The masses made their choice for the next President and I have some thoughts on what that means, what got us here, and what the hell we do now. Whether you focus on misinformation campaigns from foreign governments that cultivated seeds of discontent a la Cambridge Analytica, or core values of racial bias and white supremacy that continue to linger, or the resistance of over 34% of our citizens to realize the power of their vote, there's no shortage of factors that contributed. As an homage to facts and figures, we review key metrics that served as a focus of hate and division in our ongoing culture war before addressing what we can try to do in the coming years to stay safe and sane.
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Hold my hand on election day and listen as I ramble a summary of the latest Real Housewives of Orange County episode between rants. Axe throwing, isometric crunches, and stucco climbing, what doesn't this episode have? As Tamrat switches strategies, Jen's engagement means an engagement party complete with a "tacky 80's bridesmaid's dress" theme brought to us by the mind of Alexis. Drama ensues for every rivalry as Shannon bumps heads with an unexpected challenger - Katie's husband Matt. And no, we don't escape the finale without having to see Johnny Dbags. Bonus: a new IG-esque ending template makes me rage.
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Relaying adventures of record-breaking, swing-state canvassing for Kamala Harris over the weekend before delving into the follow up of a "To Be Continued..." episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Angie's 25th Anniversary party continues to serve as the backdrop for Alibaba rumorszzz and aggression between the Barlow's and Roses. A major point of contention is when John Barlow repeatedly gets in between Justin and Lisa as he hears F bombs being directed at her - Whitney blames Lisa for causing her husband's awful reaction and I take a moment to reflect on the toxicity of that viewpoint. Bronwyn plans a couples trip and has to decide who to invite, which results in a conversation with Heather that quickly turns sour.
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A discussion of the highlights of the third and fourth* books in the series by Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Wings and Ruin and A Court of Frost and Starlight - including a few spoilers! Also, a list of grievances with ACOTAR that have popped up during the dramatic and breathy audiobook. A rundown of updates per character as the series progresses, with an obvious effort to tee up new characters for their forthcoming storylines and spin-offs, yes please. Various theories and possible hidden meanings behind both major and nuanced plotlines are also reviewed.
Bonus: the importance of speaking up for people and issues you care about, especially if the only reason you're silent is to avoid or appease bullies
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The final days of the London trip come to a chaotic conclusion as Shannon struggles to get feces out of her body - and friend group. The toxic entity that is the Tamrat/Tambat/Tamratputin has regrouped after being read to filth by Jen and recalculated to target Katie and bring up any possible spec of dirt it has on Shannon, regardless of collateral damage. Despite drama involving children, and getting emotional about being perceived as mean, Heather continues to support her new bestie. Jen and Gina shine in their respective moments of acknowledging manipulation, calling out bad behavior, and setting boundaries.
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This episode centers around Angie's 25th Anniversary celebration where the cast takes the opportunity to be in a room with zero sound dampening as their backdrop for multiple confrontations. Bronwyn calls Heather to the mat about her meddling and hypocrisy, Mary and Lisa also air their grievances to Heather, and Britani gets a shock when Whitney's husband decides he wants to get into women's business and stir up mess. The event culminates with Whitney Drew's extensive investigation into Lisa Barlow, including a comprehensive presentation of receipts and evidence, just kidding, Whitney has nothing but the word of a random account so Lisa goes off and calls in her cyber cavalry.
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An update on the journey into A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) before a recap of an episode that revealed family secrets and connections between Lisa and Bronwyn, showing a heartbreaking and endearing side of this season's new cast member. Meanwhile, Whitney continues to hunt for a conspirator that she believes is responsible for alerting the internet about her jewelry line, Prism, having an apparent copy on Alibaba. By the end of the episode, she's confident about finding the "truth"...all based on the word of a stranger who runs an online account. Finally, Britany wears us out with more camera time for her gum chewing Osmond offshoot, Lisa vows to stop caring about it, and Mary continues to bring comedic relief due to her irritation of it all.
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Tensions rise as the Real Housewives of Orange County tour London, work through conflicts, and absorb the revelation that Shannon found a text defining Alexis' role in the lawsuits from years ago. Tamra continues to talk crap about everyone, Heather has lingering hurt feelings post-mammogram outing, and Shannon finds another jaw dropping text - this time from Tamra. Jen shines in this episode, filling my heart with pride as we watch the sweet baby dove take fight and turn into a bird of prey, on the hunt for a little Tamrat. BONUS: current news on Jen's ex wanting to amend their divorce settlement after claiming she's made defamatory statements, and an OC history lesson about how Tamra's opinions on evictions, and spending habits that follow, have changed
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A double header to get us caught up! We see the OC ladies embark on a London adventure, complete with speed boats, stewing resentments, and a smoking gun receipt from 2018. Then we catch up with the SLC ladies, mid-Milwaukee fun, as they tour beer factories, go curling, and fight about random things in sprinter vans. Alibaba controversy, gossip, and drag shows, what else could you ask for? BONUS: the prestige of the Les Clef d'Or concierge
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Detailing more lawsuits filed against Sean Combs, a.k.a. Diddy, including former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard, as well as his legal team's ongoing efforts to get bail granted as he currently awaits trial from a Brooklyn detention center. The indictment filed by the Southern District of New York is reviewed, with details of the exact charges and possible prison time for each. Media clips spanning the decades of Diddy describing his white parties are shared, alongside highlights of specific celebrities, now under scrutiny, who publicly aligned themselves with Diddy - as well as celebrities who openly criticized him. BONUS: Storytime, an unfortunate evening with jabronis who thought they were very important for their business ties to Ashton Kutcher
TRIGGER WARNING: SA, DV, and disturbing content.
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Credit to Entertainment Tonight, TMZ, and The Conan O'Brien Show for audio of Diddy describing his white parties over the years.
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Katie's dinner party wraps up with Emily lightly grilling Ryan, and despite us not being clear on his profession, plays dumb like it's his job. Gina shows off home improvements, ladies peruse outdoor furniture, Heather and Emily finally discuss the fashion show faux pas. Alexis and her coach get mic'd up for a confessional but the episode culminates with the message that, it's Shannon's 60th birthday and she'll send a curt text if she wants to.
BONUS: A rant on for-profit prisons, the 13th Amendment, and how incarceration has become a business
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https://apnews.com/article/prison-to-plate-inmate-labor-investigation-c6f0eb4747963283316e494eadf08c4e
https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2020/09/15/privatized-prisons-lead-inmates-longer-sentences-study-finds/
https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2021/02/biden-phases-out-private-prisons/
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The ladies go on a luxurious trip to Milwaukee. Whitney serves as their jovial host and arranges for a choice of gambling or scavenger hunting bobble heads before a VIP experience at a Bucks game. Throughout the adventures, simmering feelings of betrayal and mistrust linger between the Wendy's infused G-Wagon girlies - Bronwyn, Heather, and Lisa. Meredith has hot goss about Whitney's jewelry company apparently sourcing baubles from Alibaba, Angie feels burdened by knowledge about Britani's "best friend" with benefits, and everything comes to a head in a Bucks suite with lobster corn dogs. BONUS: Solving the mystery of what does Seth does in Ohio and being haunted by Mary's unconventional use for super tampons and heavily fragranced enclosure
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An unexpected double header after realizing that the second book in Sarah J. Maas' series is a LOT more enjoyable than the first. No major spoilers shared but listen at your own discretion because overall themes and obvious outcomes will be discussed. Why Tamlin never got my heart rate out of the resting zone, how Rhys seems like the kind of guy who would laugh at all your inappropriate jokes, and whether either would hold your hair back if you got sick. Each book is ranked 1-5 based on three categories: Spice, Adventure, and Character Development. BONUS: a Cate Blanchett movie recommendation
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Lots of Orange County social media drama happened this weekend as Tamra dealt with the consequences of a highly inaccurate statement she made on Watch What Happens Live and Shannon weathered yet another storm. Then, episode twelve shares the news of Shannon's ex demanding $75k hitting the press, her reaction, and an unfortunate butt dial that gives Tamra more fodder. A dinner party at Katie's house is the main focus as Ryan and Jen finally come face to face with Eddie and Tamra to address podcast comments and perceptions in a calm and mature manner...jk, Tamra has too many martinis and it goes off the rails.
BONUS: a rant on women's sizing
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Feeling and healing abounds in Utah as the ladies recuperate after a blockbuster premier. True primary colors show when Heather sees that Bronwyn is working hard to play all sides. Lisa and Angie fail to move past their rift, Mary doubles down on disliking Britney, and Britney comes to a sad realization about her Costco buddy. Also, Meredith wants a bat mitzva and Bronwyn's unique taste in attire is rivaled by her art selections. BONUS: Why I Hate Private Equity! The definition, how it operates, and examples of its relentless scourge upon this country.
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Explaining the allegations against Sean Combs, a.k.a. Diddy, that began in November 2023 with a shocking lawsuit filed by Cassie Ventura, and ended with a Federal investigation and eventual indictment by the Southern District of New York. Part 1 details Cassie's filing, as well as ones made by several other individuals who came forward after her, all of which describe a world of predatory behavior, rampant abuse, and a network of people enabling its existence.
TRIGGER WARNING: SA, DV, suicidal ideation, and disturbing content.
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The focus of this episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County is a tumultuous taco party that ends with Emily cursing Alexis out and me feeling alive. Leading up to that glorious moment, we see Emily preparing to talk to Heather about how she felt singled out at the recent charity fashion show, Shannon on tour, Tamra and Katie socializing with their daughters, Jen dealing with her teenage son, and Gina stealing lemons. Bonus: Pixar, a hair mask, a sad pumpkin, body image pressures thrust upon women to hold us down, and why I love hormone talk.
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No-spoiler reviews of five and a half new Romantasy books including both the "Godkissed Bride" and "Castles of the Eyrie" trilogies from Evie Marceau, as well as the initial premise of "A Court of Thorns and Roses". Then we delve into another heroine's challenge as we continue to watch Shannon be emotionally terrorized at the hands of her ex and his pick-me minion- but this time in a beautiful Sonoma spa setting! The ladies support Heather as she launches a champagne line with proceeds going to the organization, Family Equality, and rally around Shannon as she learns of the video threat hanging over her head. Get ad-free listening with a Patreon membership
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Take my hand and come on a side quest into a stream of consciousness about Bravo News of the week and two new movie releases. This pod answers questions like: What's the latest about Jax and Brittany? Who were the SLC newbies again and what are cast members fighting about online? Are any new movies worth watching? In anti-spoiler fashion, overarching themes and intro details of movies are shared, but major plotlines are spared. You'll get an idea of why I liked Dinner In America without knowing everything that makes this indie movie about a punk rock band and a young woman struggling to be herself, a cult classic in the making. Likewise, you'll get a snapshot of the characters and direction of Netflix's Rebel Ridge without feeling like you've already seen it. BONUS: background on "civil asset forfeiture", a rant on child marriage laws in this country, and why I love the History Channel show, ALONE.
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