Best Leigh And Lori Podcasts (2025)

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UBMC 229: THE TWO TOWERS 1:26:08

1d ago1:26:08

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Welcome to Middle-earth celebration: week two! In this episode, Leigh takes on the underrated plot of 2002’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, while Lor digs into the forest floor to explore the Slavic myth of the Leshy. FACT CHECKS: Gandalf is an Istari, an angelic being (Maiar) sent to Middle-earth as a wizard during the Third Age. Brad Duri…

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Making It Up with Emily Carpenter, author of Burying the Honeysuckle Girls 41:44

1d ago41:44

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Emily Carpenter is the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of suspense novels, Burying the Honeysuckle Girls, The Weight of Lies, and Every Single Secret. After graduating from Auburn with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, she moved to New York City. She’s worked as an actor, producer, screenwriter, and behind-the-scenes soap opera a…

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UBMC 228: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING 1:09:38

9d ago1:09:38

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Uncle Bob’s turns five! In this very special episode, Lor packs her pipeweed and dives into the plot of 2001’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to kick off an epic three-part journey through Middle-earth, while Leigh traces the Norse myth of Andvaranaut—the cursed ring that inspired Tolkien. CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY WITH SOME UBMC…

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Making It Up with Lori Brand, author of Bodies to Die For 45:55

10d ago45:55

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Lori Brand is a lifting enthusiast, group fitness instructor, yoga teacher, and software quality engineer. She’s been a gymnast, dancer, Playboy model, and bodybuilder. Her time in the body wars trenches led to her realization that getting strong, rather than shrinking, is the way out. She’s published articles in STRONG Fitness Magazine, T-Nation, …

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UBMC 227: EVER AFTER 1:07:31

15d ago1:07:31

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Once upon a time, UBMC finally covered 1998’s Ever After! Leigh puts on her fairy wings to explore the plot of this romantic period drama film, while Lor takes inspiration from Cinderella’s infamous glass slipper by investigating the history and folklore of magical shoes. NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us…

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UBMC 226: INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE 1:12:22

21d ago1:12:22

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Welcome to New Orleans! This week, Lor enters the world of Anne Rice to vamp out with Lestat and Louis for the plot of 1994’s gothic horror film Interview with the Vampire, while Leigh investigates two haunted NOLA tales surrounding creatures of the night: the Casket Girls and Jacques St. Germain. This episode is sponsored by US Ghost Adventures. W…

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Making It Up with Lisa Williamson Rosenberg, author of Mirror Me 48:17

23d ago48:17

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Lisa Williamson Rosenberg is an author and psychotherapist specializing in depression, complex trauma and racial identity. She is also a former ballet dancer, with essays published in Longreads, Mamalode, The Common, and more, and fiction in Literary Mama and The Piltdown Review, where she was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She graduated from Prin…

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UBMC 225: PENELOPE 1:18:14

23d ago1:18:14

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Reminder: what makes us different, makes us beautiful! This week, Leigh gets whimsical with the plot of 2006’s underrated fairytale fantasy film Penelope, while Lor celebrates our friend the pig by investigating their folklore and mythology from around the world! NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://www.them.us https://…

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WITCH WHISPER 162: THE HERMIT 42:00

27d ago42:00

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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through all of the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. NEXT UP - The Hermit, a card of solitude, introspection, and fulfillment.

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UBMC 224: MALLRATS 1:31:46

1M ago1:31:46

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Snooch to the nooch! This week, Lor grabs some green and a handful of chocolate-covered pretzels for a journey into Kevin Smith’s 1995 romantic comedy film Mallrats, while Leigh takes inspiration from main character Brodie Bruce by investigating the history of comics in the United States! NEWS & RESOURCES: Giraffe Demonstrates Stages of Grief / Res…

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Making It Up with Douglas Brunt, author of The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel 47:47

1M ago47:47

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Douglas Brunt attended The Haverford School and graduated from Duke University. He was formerly a management consultant for the information tech company, Booz Allen & Hamilton, and served as a director with Idealab. Until 2011, Brunt was CEO and president of the Florida-based security software company Authentium, Inc. His first novel, Ghosts of Man…

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UBMC 223: THE LAST OF US 1:28:01

1M ago1:28:01

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Watch out for that fungi! This week, Leigh searches for light in the darkness with the plot of 2023’s post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us (season one) while Lor dons her mycologist lab coat to separate cordyceps fact and fiction. FACT CHECK: Yes, they are called Clickers. NEWS & RESOURCES: https://www.npr.org https://www.bbc.com https://ww…

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Making It Up with James L'Etoile, author of River of Lies 52:39

1M ago52:39

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James L’Etoile uses his 29 years behind bars as an influence in his novels, short stories, and screenplays. He is a former associate warden in a maximum-security prison, a hostage negotiator, facility captain, and director of California’s state parole system. He is a nationally recognized expert witness on prison and jail operations. He is a two-ti…

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UBMC 222: SPRING SURVIVAL GUIDE 2 1:13:09

1M ago1:13:09

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Spring has sprung at Uncle Bob’s! This week, the girls answer listener questions and dish out advice on everything from bugs to magical practices. Don’t miss their seasonal survival guides for personal movie/show/book recommendations and more! Follow UBMC on Instagram to share YOUR Spring Survival Guide! NEWS & RESOURCES: Check out Leigh's profile …

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Making It Up with Tess Gerritsen, author of The Surgeon 45:00

1M ago45:00

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Internationally bestselling author Tess Gerritsen’s books have been translated into 40 languages, and more than 40 million copies have been sold around the world. She has won both the Nero Wolfe Award (for VANISH) and the Rita Award (for THE SURGEON). Time Magazine named THE SURGEON one of the best mystery/thrillers ever written. Tess's first medic…

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Making It Up with Andrew DeYoung, author of Stay Away From Him 58:04

2M ago58:04

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Andrew DeYoung is the author of The Temps, a speculative novel about the end of the world. He works as an editor at a children's book publishing company, and he lives with his wife and two children in the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. The Day He Never Came Home is his first domestic thriller. Stay Away From Him is coming out in July 2025. Among ot…

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UBMC 221: MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL 1:16:56

2M ago1:16:56

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Welcome to Savannah, sport! This week, Leigh revisits the thrilling and mysterious plot of the 1997 crime drama film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, while Lor throws on her ghost-hunting gear to investigate the real haunted history behind the story. This episode is sponsored by US Ghost Adventures. Whether you're a spooky thrill-seeker or …

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Making It Up with Sydney Leigh, author of Peril in Pink 49:21

2M ago49:21

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Sydney Leigh spent several years running a seasonal business, working in the summer so she could spend cold months in cool places. Now she writes modern cozy mysteries and thinks about murder. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and served on the board of Crime Writers of Canada from 2018-2021. Among other things, S…

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UBMC 220: LISA FRANKENSTEIN 1:13:24

2M ago1:13:24

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You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20 It’s time to make the perfect boyfriend! This week, Lor blasts us back to the 80s for the plot of 2024’s horror comedy film Lisa Frankenstein while L…

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Making It Up with Meredith Lyons, author of A Dagger of Lightning 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

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Meredith Lyons collected two degrees from Louisiana State University before running away to Chicago to be an actor. In between plays, she got her black belt and made martial arts and yoga her full-time day job. She fought in the Chicago Golden Gloves, ran the Chicago Marathon, and competed for team USA in the Savate World Championships in Paris. Sh…

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UBMC 219: DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE 51:22

2M ago51:22

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You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! This week, Leigh and Lori celebrate all things Irish with a deep dive into the 1959 Disney classic Darby O’Gill and…

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Making It Up with Allyson Ryan and Patrick Zeller, audiobook narrators for Tell Me What You Did 57:05

2M ago57:05

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Episode 173 of Making It Up is out and it’s a different one! Today we feature the brilliant voice artists Allyson Ryan and Patrick Zeller, who are the voices behind the audio version of Carter’s latest release TELL ME WHAT YOU DID. This audiobook is the very first release of Sourcebooks’ new division Sourcebooks Audio. Both Allyson and Patrick are …

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UBMC 218: SMART HOUSE 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

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You can use a limited offer now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code UNCLEBOB20 at checkout! Claim it at: https://magicmind.com/unclebob20 Hey PAT, play UBMC! This week, Lor gets the party jumpin’ with the plot of Disney’s 1999 Sci-Fi film Smart House, while Leigh bravely guides us throu…

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Making It Up with Charlotte Vassell, author of The In Crowd 47:54

3M ago47:54

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Charlotte Vassell’s debut novel The Other Half was longlisted for the John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger in 2024. The In Crowd, the second in the DI Caius Beauchamp series was shortlisted for Best Novel in the 2025 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Awards. Charlotte studied History at the University of Liverpool and completed a Master’s in Ar…

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UBMC WITCH WHISPER 161: STRENGTH 20:59

3M ago20:59

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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - Strength, a card of courage, resilience, and compassion. FACT CHECK: magnanimity - mag·na·nim·i·ty JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025 Lily …

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Making It Up with Kyle Prue, author of How To Piss Off Men 44:27

3M ago44:27

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Kyle Prue is an award winning author, actor and comedian. He published his first novel The Sparks at just 18, which earned accolades from USA Today, Kirkus Reviews, and book festivals. Kyle later completed his trilogy with The Flames and The Ashes. Kyle received his BFA in Performance with a concentration in acting from the University of Michigan. …

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UBMC 217: NOPE 1:06:20

3M ago1:06:20

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Let’s take an otherworldly trip to Jupiter’s Claim! This week, Leigh bravely walks us through the complex plot of Jordan Peele’s 2022 sci-fi/horror film Nope, while Lor finds inspiration from horses and their magical mythology. FACT CHECK: No, Aaron Paul did not voice the horse in BoJack Horseman - it was Will Arnett. JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025…

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Making It Up with Chad Boudreaux, author of Homecoming Queen 48:03

3M ago48:03

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Chad Boudreaux has a broad range of government, legal and corporate experience. Prior to serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Boudreaux also served in several high-ranking positions at the U.S. Ju…

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UBMC 216: ROSE RED 1:18:45

3M ago1:18:45

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Strap in, friends... This one is full of haunted houses, psychic secrets, and more! Lor investigates abandoned mansions and paranormal phenomena with the plot of 2002’s horror/mystery mini-series Rose Red, while Leigh throws on her parapsychology lab coat to talk Psychometry, the ability to gain accurate knowledge of an object's history through phy…

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Making It Up with Midge Raymond and John Yunkers, authors of Devils Island 43:42

3M ago43:42

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Midge Raymond is the author of Floreana and My Last Continent, and the award-winning short-story collection Forgetting English. Her writing has appeared in TriQuarterly, American Literary Review, the Los Angeles Times, and others. She has taught writing at Boston University and at writing conferences around the world. She earned a certificate in pr…

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UBMC 215: GHOST STORY 1:09:06

3M ago1:09:06

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Welcome to the Chowder Society! In this week’s wintery episode, Leigh examines the plot and importance of 1981’s supernatural horror film Ghost Story, while Lor investigates vengeful spirit folklore from around the world. JOIN US IN LILY DALE: Our 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat passes are live (and almost sold out)! Tap here to grab your tickets! NEWS …

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Making It Up with Barbara Nickless, author of The Drowning Game 50:19

4M ago50:19

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Barbara Nickless is the #1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Sydney Parnell crime novels. The series has been optioned for television and has won two Colorado Book Awards and twice won the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence. Her standalone spy thriller was released in January 2025. Barbara’s essays and short stories…

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UBMC 214: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 1:05:23

4M ago1:05:23

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LEIGH! Listen to Lori begrudgingly tell the plot of the 2006 masterpiece High School Musical, while Leigh belts out all your favorite tunes. Interested in joining UBMC’s 2025 Lily Dale, NY retreat? PASSES ARE NOW LIVE! CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS!

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UBMC 213: ASTROLOGY ROUNDTABLE 5 2:08:40

4M ago2:08:40

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Uncle Bob’s is back! Did you miss us?! We’re kicking things off cosmically with the fifth annual Astrology Roundtable! In this special episode, Leigh goes back to the basics with key terms, Sun signs, elements, modalities, and more, while Lor deep dives into the birth charts of Pauly Shore, Tia & Tamera, Kristen Stewart, Chappell Roan, and one very…

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Making It Up with Sandra Block, author of The Bachelorette Party 48:28

4M ago48:28

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Sandra Block graduated from Harvard and is a practicing neurologist. Her work has been published in the Washington Post. Little Black Lies is her debut and a finalist in the International Thriller Awards, and The Girl Without a Name and The Secret Room are the other books in the Zoe Goldman series. What Happened That Night is her stand-a-lone novel…

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Making It Up with Emily Jon Tobias, author of Monarch: Stories 50:38

4M ago50:38

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Emily Jon Tobias is an award-winning writer whose work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and has been featured in literary journals such as Santa Clara Review, Flying South Literary Journal, Typehouse Literary Magazine, and more. Her debut collection MONARCH: STORIES won the American Book Fest International Book Award and an International …

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Making It Up with Pamela Statz, author of Thorn City 45:07

4M ago45:07

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Pamela Statz grew up in Wisconsin and attended UW Madison, earning degrees in Journalism and History. She’s worked in media and advertising in San Francisco and Portland for Lucasfilm, WIRED, Nike, and Wieden+Kennedy. Thorn City is her first novel. Among other things, Pam and Carter discuss Pam’s experiences with writing classes, considering self p…

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Making It Up with Alex Kenna, author of Burn this Night 51:01

5M ago51:01

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Alex Kenna is a prosecutor, writer, and amateur painter. Before law school, Alex studied painting and art history at Penn. She also worked as a freelance art critic and culture writer. Alex’s debut novel, What Meets the Eye, was nominated for a Shamus Award for best first PI novel. Kirkus Reviews called it a “righteous, painful debut,” and Bookpage…

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Making It Up with Georgia Jeffries, author of The Younger Girl 54:53

5M ago54:53

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Georgia Jeffries is a writer of Emmy Award-winning drama and acclaimed noir fiction, and has been honored with multiple Writers Guild Awards, Golden Globes, and the Humanitas Prize. She worked as a journalist for American Film before writing and producing Cagney & Lacey, China Beach, and Sisters. Her short stories have appeared in national suspense…

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UBMC 212: EDWARD SCISSORHANDS 1:14:44

5M ago1:14:44

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Happy Yule, ya filthy animals. It's the final episode before winter break when the UBMC crew hibernates for the holiday! Lor grabs a pair of shears and plows through the plot of Tim Burton's 1990 Fantasy/Romance film Edward Scissorhands, while Leigh bravely explores the magic and methods of cord-cutting. Be sure to stay tuned to the end for a very …

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Making It Up with Rebecca McKenna, author of Don't Forget the Girl 48:31

5M ago48:31

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Rebecca McKanna is an associate professor of English at the University of Indianapolis. Her debut novel, Don’t Forget the Girl, was nominated for the 2024 Lambda Literary Award in LGBTQ+ Mystery and the 2023 Strand Magazine’s Critics Award for Best Debut Mystery, and awarded the 2024 Indiana Authors Award for Genre Fiction. Her short stories have b…

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Making It Up with Elise Hart Kipness, author of Dangerous Play 51:22

5M ago51:22

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Elise Hart Kipness is a television sports reporter turned crime fiction writer. In addition to reporting for Fox Sports Network, Elise was a reporter at New York’s WNBC-TV, News 12 Long Island, and the Associated Press, covering events including the Olympics, NBA and NCAA Championships, and the US Open. She is the President of Sisters in Crime Conn…

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UBMC 211: HOLIDAY HELL SURVIVAL GUIDE 2 1:19:29

5M ago1:19:29

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Welcome friends to the second edition of the Holiday Hell Survival Guide! Leigh and Lor answer anonymous audience questions and give a personal survival guide for the epic shit show that is the holiday season. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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UBMC 210: THE FAMILY MAN 57:45

5M ago57:45

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HAPPY NIC CAGE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER! This year, Leigh walks us through a Cage-filled winter wonderland with the 2000s romantic fantasy film The Family Man, while Lor finally addresses the age-old holiday question, "What the f**k is eggnog?” JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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Making It Up with Brad Parks, author of The Boundaries We Cross 49:05

5M ago49:05

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Brad Parks is an international bestselling author, and the only writer to have won the Shamus, Nero, and Lefty Awards, three of American crime fiction’s most prestigious prizes. His novels have been translated into 16 languages and have won critical acclaim across the globe, including stars from every major pre-publication review outlet. A graduate…

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UBMC 209: SON IN LAW 1:05:08

6M ago1:05:08

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Happy Holidays, Friends! This week, Lori nurses a G&T while recounting the plot of 1993's Son In Law, while Leigh dissects the origins of wishbone magic. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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Making It Up with Edward Hamlin, author of Sonata in Wax 1:02:02

6M ago1:02:02

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Edward Hamlin is a fiction writer and composer of music for acoustic guitar. Edward’s NIGHT IN ERG CHEBBI was selected by Karen Russell as winner of the 2015 Iowa Short Fiction Award and went on to win the Colorado Book Award. Other honors have included a Nelson Algren Award, a Nelligan Prize, an NCW Short Story Prize, a Top of the Mountain Novel P…

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UBMC WITCH WHISPER 160: THE CHARIOT 31:18

6M ago31:18

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Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. Next up - The Chariot, a card of perseverance and triumph over obstacles through dedication and self-discipline. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!…

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UBMC 208: THE TWILIGHT SAGA (NEW MOON) 1:12:08

6M ago1:12:08

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Welcome back to Forks! This week, Leigh sways between vampires and werewolves during 2009’s iconic Twilight sequel New Moon, while Lor goes team Jacob and dives deeper into the Native American legends behind woven dreamcatchers. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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Making It Up with Libby Cudmore, author of Negative Girl 49:06

6M ago49:06

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Libby Cudmore is the author of Negative Girl and The Big Rewind, as well as the Wade & Jacks P.I. series in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, and Tough. Her short fiction has appeared in numerous places including The Dark, Smokelong Quarterly, Shotgun Honey, and more. She is the 2018 recipient of the Oregon Writer’…

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