Best Eternal Vibes Podcasts (2025)

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Don't let them politicize your menstrual cycle. Period. 20:41

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In a country where birth control access is in jeopardy and women's medical needs have been historically overlooked, how do social media trends like #lutealphase and "cycle syncing" complicate the narrative? This is... Your Body, Whose Choice? And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the cultural, legal, and ideological frameworks shaping reprod…

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A Soul To Keep by Opal Reyne with Sarah Wendell (Part 1) | 386.1 1:19:40

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Hey HBs! It's high time for a monster romance! Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books is here to help Mel recap A SOUL TO KEEP by Opal Reyne! We've got a lonely duskwalker, an ostracized and sacrificed heroine, and daily sexy baths! This one is delicious. Since this is a crossover episode, you'll get parts 1 and 2 here like normal and then …

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Ep. 59: How to Work with AI 1:30:14

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The Pear Bears continue to explore the goat version of Dragonfruit University's library and the AI that seems to run it. Will they learn more than they bargained for? If you are enjoying Dungeons and Dragonfruits, please help support us by joining our Patreon patreon.com/dungeonsanddragonfruits We'd love to have your support! Please note, we are no…

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269 - Award-Winning Wines: A Conversation with Holesinsky's Caitlin Holesinsky 1:04:02

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Today, Shelley and Phil sit down virtually with Caitlin Holesinsky with Holesinsky Vineyard + Winery as we celebrate the 2nd week of Idaho Wine Month while tasting through four of their wines! We talk about tall Natalie, little Natalie, navigating Friday the 13th, Beanie Babies and, of course, these amazing wines! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheer…

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L.A. was first. Now it's your move, America. 16:31

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Protests have spread across the country after dozens of workers were swept up in an ICE raid in Los Angeles last week, but the support for the protesters is far from universal. In this bonus episode, Brittany is joined by NPR Immigration Correspondent Sergio Martínez-Beltrán and author of A Protest History of the United States, Gloria J. Browne-Mar…

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Want to date a rich man? It's harder than you think. 17:52

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You may have heard that super viral song on TikTok called "Looking for a man in finance," and yeah, it's fun. But does it speak to people's broader desires to find someone who's more than comfortable financially? Host Brittany Luse is joined by Wailin Wong, co-host of NPR's The Indicator, and Reema Khrais, host of Marketplace's This Is Uncomfortabl…

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Oh no...I got "The Ick." What do I do now? 16:20

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So you got 'The Ick?' That feeling of disgust when your date does something that you just can't look past. You think it's about them, but is 'The Ick' actually about you? Brittany is joined by B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, Corey Antonio Rose, a producer for It's Been A Minute, and Josh Rottman, associate professor of psychology and a d…

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Your Fault (Movie) with Naima Simone! | 385.2 1:39:07

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Hey HBs! Naima Simone is back with Mel for part 2 of the movie Your Fault! When we left off yesterday, Nick has an internship with a super hot smart lawyer lady who their parents want to marry off to each other, Noah is roommates with a mysterious woman who scares the absolute stuffing out of Nick, Jenna and Lion are still navigating class issues, …

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How to win (or lose) a break up on social media 17:54

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A lot of us have seen how explosive breakup stories have been on social media. From Reesa Teesa's "Who TF did I marry..." to Spritely's breakup song, these posts have been drawing gasps and gaining traction. But is it harmless fun, or an invasion of privacy? When do your personal stories belong on social media and when do they not? To find out, Bri…

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Your Fault (Movie) with Naima Simone! | 385.1 1:52:22

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Hey HBs! Naima Simone is back with Mel to recap the movie Your Fault! It's based on book 2 (with the same name) of the Culpable series by Mercedes Ron. We recapped the first movie in episodes 284 and 285, so go check that out if you missed it! This Spanish franchise has quickly become an HB classic and we can't get enough of these messy step siblin…

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Podcast Announcement 3:50

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Just a quick announcement that we will be changing to a 3 week publishing schedule instead of the 2 weeks we've been doing. But, this means we won't need a hiatus anymore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dungeons and Dragonfruits Team

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268 - Idaho Wine Month Kickoff with SCORIA Vineyards & a Cheeky Zinfandel 35:56

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Today, we're kicking off Idaho Wine Month with a red blend from a winery we visited in October 2024 as well as throwing in a great summer quaffing wine! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode: 2024 itä winery carbonic zinfandel ($30 at Pilgrim's Market) 😋 2021 Scoria Vineyards Estate Blend ($38 at the winery) 🤩 A HUGE thanks to o…

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The Pride month vibes are off, but there's still hope. 17:48

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Is it just us, or are the Pride month vibes a little off this year? Between targeted censorship, legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ health care, and a financial pullout from many corporations, queer people and their allies are celebrating with heavier hearts this year. But perhaps it's a moment to reconsider what "pride" is really for? This week, Britta…

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"White genocide" isn't a thing. Trump disagrees. 17:51

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You may have heard that the U.S. gained 59 new residents last month from South Africa - and that more came this past weekend. They're all white Afrikaners: a white minority group descended from European colonists. Trump has given some of these white Afrikaners refugee status because he claims a "white genocide" is happening against them in South Af…

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Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs (Part 2) | 384.2 52:07

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Hey HBs! It's time for part 2 of ETERNAL CRAVING! They may have banged on a room-sized bed, but it's super casual! Unless it isn't? Maybe it's forever? Saving the world should give them some clarity! Check out Margaret's podcast Otherlands Editing! Want more of us? Check out our PATREON! This Friday Patrons and Apple Podcast subscribers are getting…

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Canada hates us, but it's not all Trump's fault. 19:20

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The stereotype is that Canadians are kind, but they by and large do not take kindly to President Trump's idea of making Canada our 51st state. As of April, two-thirds of Canadians considered the U.S. to be "unfriendly" or an "enemy," and 61% say they have started boycotting American companies. However, Canadian dislike and distrust of the U.S. is n…

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Eternal Craving By Nina Bangs (Part 1) | 384.1 1:09:26

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Hey HBs! I hope you're ready for some prehistoric action! Nina Bangs is serving up book 2 in her Gods of the Night series, ETERNAL CRAVING! What should an allosaurus do when he has to babysit a sexy human woman? KISS HER OBVIOUSLY, saving the world is STRESSFUL. Check out Margaret's podcast Otherlands Editing! Want more of us? Check out our PATREON…

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267 - Mack Attack: Wine, Passion & Creativity with André Hueston Mack 58:55

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Join us this week for a wildly entertaining conversation with André Hueston Mack, winemaker and owner of Maison Noire Wines! André brings his signature blend of passion and humor to our podcast, sharing stories from his time as sommelier at The French Laundry and helping to open Per Se. As he says, "The greatest foil to pretension is humor" - and h…

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Age gaps & wage gaps: unpacking our Belichick-Hudson obsession 15:34

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After 8 trips to the Super Bowl, 73 year-old former NFL coach Bill Belichick is ready to start a new phase in his career: mentor, college football coach, and now doting boyfriend to 24-year-old Jordon Hudson. But as Hudson also takes an increasingly important role in Belichick's professional life, people are speculating about the motivations behind…

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Can doctors test embryos for autism? And should they? 23:06

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A newly available kind of genetic testing, called polygenic embryo screening, promises to screen for conditions that can include cancer, obesity, autism, bipolar disorder, even celiac disease. These conditions are informed by many genetic variants and environmental factors - so companies like Orchid and Heliospect assign risk scores to each embryo …

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Ep. 58: What Kind of Goat, Though? 1:21:25

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The Pear Bears are not so sure they're liking this Goat Realm. Will they be able to unravel this mystery? And, how many goat species will they be able to list? Tune in to find out! If you are enjoying Dungeons and Dragonfruits, please help support us by joining our Patreon patreon.com/dungeonsanddragonfruits We'd love to have your support! Learn mo…

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The Best Man by Kristan Higgins (Part 2) | 383.2 56:47

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It's part 2 with these idiots. We still don't like them. Want more of us? Check out our PATREON! This Friday Patrons are getting a squeepisode on the Rules We Break in Granville series by DJ Jamison! Credits: Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz Art: Author Kate Prior Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspod…

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The Best Man by Kristan Higgins (Part 1) | 383.1 1:18:22

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Buckle up, HBs! We didn't love this one. There's some CW in the episode, including transphobia. Want more of us? Check out our PATREON! This Friday Patrons are getting a squeepisode on the Rules We Break in Granville series by DJ Jamison! Credits: Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz Art: Author Kate Prior Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or…

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Brittany needs a couch. Should she buy now, pay later? 19:31

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Brittany keeps looking at a new couch online, and every time she goes to buy it she sees an option to "Buy Now, Pay Later," which made her wonder...should she? Here's what she found: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans have become one of the go-to ways to get access to credit fast. Companies like Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay make buying big purchases r…

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266 - Oregon Wine Month Week Four with Compris Vineyard 1:28:56

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In this weeks episode, Shelley is back and is welcomed with lots of ribbing from the guests our new favorite Oregon Winery, Dru Allen and Ella Burgess with Compris Vineyard. This month has blown us away with the quality of wines we've tasted. Lucie Loo even gets involved at the end! This is week four of Oregon Wine Month and THIS is Wine Time Frida…

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Why can't we (or Ms. Rachel) talk about Gaza's children dying? 17:03

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Children's educator and YouTube star Ms. Rachel has used her social media to advocate for the safety of children all over the world - but when she used her platform to call attention to the plight of children in Gaza, she was accused of being paid by Hamas. This week, Brittany is joined by Defector managing editor Samer Kalaf and The Guardian's dat…

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Pop culture has a "bean soup problem." 18:18

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Online discourse has become a fun part of enjoying and dissecting big pop culture events. But after seeing all the commentary around Ryan Coogler's Sinners - one of the biggest cultural juggernauts of the year - Brittany has one question: are we in a media literacy crisis? Difference of opinion is one thing, but it feels like some viewers are missi…

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Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher (Part 2) | 382.2 54:18

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We're back with part 2 of PALADIN'S GRACE by T. Kingfisher! When we left off yesterday, Stephen and Grace had just had the sweetest, hottest make out and then this bonehead APOLOGIZED to her, making her feel like a dirty mistake. Then! She stepped on a severed head! It’s a rough day for our ol’ pal Grace. That’s where we’re jumping back in. Lady Lo…

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Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game 16:56

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It's been seven years since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting outside of Nevada. For some, it's a hobby that spices up a game, but for others it's become a side hustle or investing strategy. And in a time where 60% of U.S. households don't earn enough to afford basic costs of living... that can be a problem. This... is Money Troubles. And …

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Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher (Part 1) | 382.1 1:16:35

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Hey HBs! Remember how we said we weren't going to do book 1 in this series? We fibbed! After a series of unfortunate events, we needed to do a book we both recently read (and bonus: loved!). So! You get PALADIN'S GRACE by T. Kingfisher! Book one about a survivor perfume artisan and a big ol' sebastian hero... who knits! Y'all, Sabrina and her moral…

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265 - Fridays with Hyland Estates: Wine, Passion and Expertise 1:00:24

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In this weeks episode, Phil flies solo, sitting down with Hyland Estate's Brett Miller and Anne Sery as we celebrate the 3rd Friday of Oregon Wine Month! Please, please, please visit the wines of Oregon and visit the Willamette Valley specifically. These are world class wines and today is a perfect example of that! If you're not getting in your car…

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Diddy, Cassie, & the anatomy of "mutual abuse" 16:04

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The highly anticipated federal trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun. The hip-hop mogul is facing charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, and could be sentenced to life in prison if found guilty. So why is his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, telling the court they're going to "take the position that there was mutual violence" in his relationship…

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A tale of murder, artificial intelligence, & forgiveness 12:57

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Should AI give you a voice? Even when you've been murdered? An AI avatar of a murder victim addressed his killer in court last week, and it may have been the first admittance of an AI-generated victim impact statement in a US court. Chris Pelkey, who was shot in a road rage incident in 2021, was recreated in a video made by his sister to offer forg…

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Paladin's Strength by T. Kingfisher (Part 2) | 381.2 1:21:43

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We're back with part 2 of PALADIN'S STRENGTH by T. Kingfisher. These mature characters are solving mysteries, saving nuns, and falling in love along the way! Lady Loves: Sabrina: don't let your imposter syndrome get you and push yourself to bask in the compliment! She was recently told that her coding "worked flawlessly" and she's been on a high ev…

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Paladin's Strength by T. Kingfisher (Part 1) | 381.1 1:25:02

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Hey HBs! We've got a charming, broken Paladin and a nun with SECRETS!!!! We LOVED the World of the White Rat and couldn't get enough! This is book 2 of the Saint of Steel series. Bonus Content: questionable Sherlock Holmesing, Mel gets into the FAQs on T. Kingfisher's website searching for information on book 5 and beyond, and so much more! Want mo…

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Can OnlyFans save the music industry? 18:03

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Concert tickets are more expensive than ever, and according to Live Nation, 2023 was the biggest year ever for concert turnout and ticket sales. So why are indie artists turning to OnlyFans to pay the bills? This is PART ONE of our new series, Money Troubles. And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make…

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Ep. 57: Where Do the Goats Come From? 52:59

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Well, after so many months of goat antics, the Pear Bears are off to the Baaaalands. What will they find? What the heck is the Baaalands? And, is this where goats come from? If you are enjoying Dungeons and Dragonfruits, please help support us by joining our Patreon patreon.com/dungeonsanddragonfruits We'd love to have your support! Learn more abou…

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264 - Wine in Perfect Pitch: Exploring Bells Up Winery's Classically Inspired Wines 1:52:34

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In this weeks episode, the wine bell has additional meaning! Today, Shelley and Phil sit virtually with Dave Specter with Bells Up Winery for week two of Oregon Wine Month tasting through six of their wines. Each of their wines have personalities and matching classical music to match. This winery is ultra boutique, however, they are open by appoint…

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The political power of Gen Z women 18:51

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The leftward shift of Gen Z women is one of the most dramatic political trends happening right now. Polling data from Gallup found that 40% of young women aged 18-29 self-describe as liberal compared to 28% of the same demographic at the beginning of the century. So what's causing a new generation of young women to move to the left? Brittany is joi…