Best Megan Blake Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Cruise: Risky Business | 279 51:13

1d ago51:13

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Richies, just in time for ""Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning"" - the last installment of the MI franchise - we bring you one of the most bankable stars in the world, Tom Cruise. As a boy, he’s bullied because of his height, and faces learning difficulties at school. But that was then and this is now. Thanks to roles in “Risky Business,” “T…

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Bookish Bites: Mimi Matthews on 'Rules for Ruin' 24:55

3d ago24:55

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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Mimi Matthews about her newest release 'Rules for Ruin.' Tune in to hear Mimi and I chat about the suffrage movement influencing her characters, never feeling like you belong, and forging a new path in life.By Megan Bjerke

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Episode 126-Neely Tubati Alexander & Sandra Proudman 52:52

6d ago52:52

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Join me as I welcome romance author Neely Tubati Alexander and debut YA fantasy author Sandra Proudman. Tune in to hear Neely and I chat about how our decisions can profoundly influence someone else's life and how we are not the product of our parents' worst offenses, and to hear Sandra and I chat about how our relationship with our parents changes…

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This Guy Wants to Fix the Democratic Party (ft. DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta) 53:34

6d ago53:34

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Internal conflict could oust two of the Democratic National Committee’s newest, youngest leaders with bold yet different visions for the future of the party. A procedural complaint will result in a revote for two vice chair positions currently filled by Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, the first openly LGBTQ elected official of color to se…

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The Anti-Ruin: Michael Townsend and the Secret Mall Apartment 1:15:14

6d ago1:15:14

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What does it look like to revitalize an abandoned space - that’s situated inside an active and excessively large shopping mall - in 2005? On this special bonus episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast, you’ll meet Michael Townsend, one of the eight artists who, from 2005-2008, did just that: built a secret apartment inside the Providenc…

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Ke Huy Quan: Don’t Stop Believing | 278 44:13

8d ago44:13

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Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Richies! In light of AAPI Month, we have a story about someone who has given “comeback” a whole new meaning. After fleeing North Vietnam as a child with his family, Ke Huy Quan turns to acting and is immediately cast in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and then “The Goonies.” He seems …

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Episode 125-Madge Maril & K. M. Huber 1:00:04

9d ago1:00:04

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Join me as I welcome debut romance author Madge Maril and debut YA fantasy author K. M. Huber. Tune in to hear Madge and I chat about losing yourself in the wrong relationships and the stigmas around mental health in sports, and to hear K. M. and I chat about discovering your place in the world and questioning tradition.…

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Rich and Weekly: How We Got So Fabulous (The Mom Edition) 29:22

12d ago29:22

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On this very special episode of “Rich and Weekly,” Brooke and Aricia are joined by their moms, Pam and Kathy, for an all-out, belated Mother's Day pop culture extravaganza. And Richies, we're pulling out all the stops. We’ve got games, trivia, and even a mother-daughter Q & A that gives you a peek into the personal lives of the Siffrinn and Skidmor…

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Episode 124-Ashley Herring Blake & Andrea Max 55:23

12d ago55:23

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Join me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Ashley Herring Blake and debut YA fantasy author Andrea Max. Tune in to hear Ashley and I chat about how it's never too late to start over and characters helping each other on their healing journeys, and to hear Andrea and I chat about if knowledge should be shared with the masses and writing an inc…

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Episode 123-Ana Holguin 33:53

14d ago33:53

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Join me as I welcome debut romance author Ana Holguin. Tune in to hear Ana and I chat about craving change but being too scared to do anything about it, having weaknesses but still being strong, and struggling with what parts of yourself you should share with the world.By Megan Bjerke

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Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher: Two of a Kind | 277 51:25

15d ago51:25

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In honor of Mother’s Day, we're celebrating a mother-daughter duo unlike any other - Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. While these two “unsinkable” stars seemingly look - on the surface - like they couldn’t have been more different, they were a lot more alike than they liked to admit. Debbie and Carrie both became movie stars at the tender age of …

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Listen Now: Once Upon a Beat 9:13

16d ago9:13

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Lil’ Chicken has a restaurant that everybody loves! It’s known for two things: tasty corn nuggets and a stressed-out owner who worries and frets over every little thing. Business is booming, but it always seems like the sky is falling! Join DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch as they serve up this tale about Lil’ Chicken, a restaurant critic, and the challe…

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Episode 122-Mia P. Manansala & Susan Wands 1:13:35

17d ago1:13:35

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Join me as I welcome award-winning mystery author Mia P. Manansala and award-winning fantasy author Susan Wands. Tune in to hear Mia and I chat about living life in the periphery and how relationships with those arounds us influence our ability to make decisions for ourselves, and to hear Susan and I chat about the struggle between good and evil an…

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Episode 121-Isa Agajanian & Michelle Jabès Corpora 1:22:48

19d ago1:22:48

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Join me as I welcome fantasy author Isa Agajanian and fantasy author Michelle Jabès Corpora. Tune in to hear Isa and I chat about how grief connects us and the strength it takes to open yourself up, and to hear Michelle and I chat about the influence of religion in Ancient Egypt and weaving the characters' journeys around the struggle for the Kheta…

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Bookish Bites: Rachel Lynn Solomon on 'What Happens In Amsterdam' 23:13

20d ago23:13

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Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling romance author Rachel Lynn Solomon to talk about her newest release 'What Happens in Amsterdam.' Tune in to hear Rachel and I chat about her love of Amsterdam and how it influenced the characters' relationship, bringing a marriage of convenience to modern day romance, and the strength it takes to trust in y…

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Conclave Me, Daddy 55:30

20d ago55:30

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Conclave Me, Daddy! Katelyn and Christine’s long-anticipated “cradle Catholic” episode arrives as the church’s cardinals gather at the Vatican to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis in April. Come for the “cardinal stacking,” stay for the cosplaying on Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channel, where you can stream the full episode. This …

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Episode 120-Kit Rosewater & Cynthia Timoti 1:25:06

21d ago1:25:06

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Join me as I welcome YA and MG author Kit Rosewater and debut romance author Cynthia Timoti. Tune in to hear Kit and I chat about the pressures of being a high school athlete and using uniforms as a form of protection, and to hear Cynthia and I chat about learning to walk away from a relationship that no longer serves you and standing up for what y…

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Bookish Bites: Julie Soto on 'The Thrashers' 25:59

22d ago25:59

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Join me as I welcome back (for the third time) USA Today bestselling author Julie Soto to talk about her newest release 'The Thrashers.' Tune in to hear Julie and I chat about how friendship dynamics change as we grow older, how the decisions we make as teenagers can define us, and the consequences of taking advantage of people.…

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Martin Short: Wit and Grit | 276 48:53

22d ago48:53

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Even in the face of unimaginable tragedy and grief, Martin Short has always kept his sense of humor. As a young man, he channels three devastating personal losses into becoming a performing dynamo. Instead of being defined by these tragedies, he’s emboldened to go out and pursue his acting dreams in Toronto in the 70s. The Canadian city is a hotbed…

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Episode 119-Aimee Phan & Betty Cayouette 56:30

23d ago56:30

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Join me as I welcome young adult author Aimee Phan and romance author Betty Cayouette. Tune in to hear Aimee and I chat about the complicated side of sisterhood and how history is the story of the conquerers, and to hear Betty and I chat about the importance of flashbacks in her stories and how money changes the dynamic of a relationship.…

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Episode 118-Axie Oh & Chuck Wendig 1:14:39

25d ago1:14:39

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Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling young adult fantasy author Axie Oh and NYT bestselling horror author Chuck Wendig. Tune in to hear Axie and I chat about characters who don't let their trauma change who they are at their core and how connection can transcend individual journeys, and to hear Chuck and I chat about sentient settings being a drivi…

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Rich and Weekly: JoJo Siwa’s ‘Big’ Love Drama, Bill Belichick’s Rocky Interview, and Katy Perry Breaks Silence on ‘Blue Origin’ 26:36

26d ago26:36

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It looks like reality TV is getting very real! After wrapping up her stint on “Celebrity Big Brother UK,” JoJo Siwa’s making all kinds of headlines. JoJo - who’s been openly gay for a while - had an “aha” moment in front of CBBUK cameras when she realized she now identifies as queer. Great for JoJo. Not so great for JoJo’s partner Kath Ebb - who cl…

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Bookish Bites: Emily Sullivan on 'A Death on Corfu' 16:25

26d ago16:25

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Join me as I welcome back romance and mystery writer Emily Sullivan to talk about her newest release 'A Death on Corfu.' Tune in to hear Emily and I chat about making Corfu feel like its own character, the struggle of (and the strength it takes) to start over, and transitioning from writing romance to mystery.…

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Episode 117-Nana Malone & L. J. Andrews 1:12:31

27d ago1:12:31

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Join me as I welcome USA Today bestselling romance author Nana Malone and USA Today bestselling romantasy author L. J. Andrews. Tune in to hear Nana and I chat about navigating the balance between love, tradition, and self-discovery and the freeness of asserting yourself, and to hear L. J. and I chat about allowing fierce women to still be soft and…

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Star Wars Dad (Mountain Drive-In - South Fallsburg, NY) 22:57

27d ago22:57

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While exploring the ruins of a once-popular drive-in movie theater, Blake thinks about his complicated relationship with his father, reimagining a screening of Star Wars that they attended together the year John was diagnosed with stage IV mesothelioma. May the 4th be with you. This episode features: John Pfeil Tiernan Pfeil (Note: For the best imm…

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Bookish Bites: K.B. Ritchie on 'Destructively Mine' 23:53

28d ago23:53

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Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling romance duo Krista and Becca Ritchie to talk about their newest release 'Destructively Mine.' Tune in to hear Krista, Becca, and I chat about balancing your past with your future, giving siblings time to shine, and figuring out who your family truly is.By Megan Bjerke

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Episode 20: Heather Vazquez - UCF Global / Florida Prison Education Project 56:46

28d ago56:46

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In this episode we are joined by Heather Vazquez, a lecturer here at the University of Central Florida in our Department of Writing and Rhetoric. Heather is the Education Coordinator and an instructor with the Florida Prison Education Project, or FPEP, working with incarcerated Central Floridians to achieve an undergraduate degree. Additionally, He…

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Episode 116-F.T. Lukens & Kelsey Impicciche 1:04:45

29d ago1:04:45

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Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling fantasy author F.T. Lukens and debut fantasy author Kelsey Impicciche. Tune in to hear F.T. and I chat about how prejudice is learned and the strength of platonic love, and to hear Kelsey and I chat about how it's good to question the status quo and how emotions and feelings are what give us our humanity.…

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Judy Garland: The Legend of a Legend | 275 54:44

29d ago54:44

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Almost 60 years after Judy Garland’s tragic death, she still remains one of Hollywood’s most fascinating (and heartbreaking) talents. As a girl, her powerful voice catches the attention of legendary movie producer, Louis B. Mayer, and she’s on her way. Thanks to her iconic role in “The Wizard of Oz,” Judy cements herself as one of the world’s bigge…

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Bookish Bites: Kylie Lee Baker on 'Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng' 27:50

30d ago27:50

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Join me as I welcome back bestselling author Kylie Lee Baker to talk about her newest release 'Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng.' Tune in to hear Kylie and I chat about how not everyone has the privilege of looking away from things that make them uncomfortable, racism in the wake of COVID, and how trauma can force us to create unconventional…

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Bookish Bites: Bridget Morrissey on 'Anywhere You Go' 29:47

1M ago29:47

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Join me as I welcome back romance author Bridget Morrissey to talk about her newest release 'Anywhere You Go.' Tune in to hear Bridget and I chat about the complexities of being human, how parents' decisions influence how their children go through life, and sacrificing everything for work.By Megan Bjerke

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What's in a Cover? (ft. Teen Vogue editor Lex McMenamin) 54:50

1M ago54:50

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Vivian Jenna Wilson first made headlines in 2024 as Elon Musk’s estranged “transgender daughter,” a reductive framework that much of the mainstream media continues to use for clicks. Wilson is newsworthy for all of who she is: an outspoken critic of Musk, an advocate for trans rights, a college student, an aspiring model, a gamer, and a “RuPaul’s D…

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A Finnish Ghost Story (Unknown Cabin - Pohjola, Finland) 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Deep in the woods of the Finnish countryside sits a quaint house, red, and completely abandoned. In this international episode of abandoned, follow Blake inside where he has a run-in with a ghost-- and not an imaginary one. (Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headphones 🎧 for every episode of abandoned: The All-Am…

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Golden Retriever Boyfriends & Love is in the Air(bnb) 1:00:52

1M ago1:00:52

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In this episode of Dating In The City, Celebrity Matchmakers and sisters Alessandra Conti and Cristina Conti Pineda dive into the latest dating trends and relationship headlines. First up in “DatingTok: Take or Toss?”, they give their hot take on the viral “Golden Retriever Boyfriend” trend—is it a forever fave or a passing fad? Then, in “Stars, Th…

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Tyler Perry: Turning Pain into Power | 274 46:35

1M ago46:35

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Born in New Orleans, young Tyler Perry is forced to contend with all sorts of abuse. Some is at the hands of his explosive and alcoholic father, as well as neighbors and people he thought he could trust. Eventually, he escapes to Atlanta to pursue his dreams of writing and performing - while working countless menial jobs and living in his car along…

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Episode 115-Chelsea Abdullah & C. L. Montblanc 1:24:53

1M ago1:24:53

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Join me as I welcome award-winning fantasy author Chelsea Abdullah and debut young adult author C. L. Montblanc. Tune in to hear Chelsea and I chat about writing positive Arab-coded characters and the braveness of being vulnerable, and to hear C. L. and I chat about creating safe spaces for queer kids and finding your voice.…

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Episode 114-Molly Harper & Anotnia Hodgson 56:07

1M ago56:07

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Join me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Molly Harper and award-winning author Antonia Hodgson. Tune in to hear Molly and I chat about meshing genres and our love of chaos, and to hear Antonia and I chat about transcendent world-building and creating mythologies.By Megan Bjerke

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Rich and Weekly: Katy Perry Put on ‘Blast’ for Her Blast Off, Aimee Lou Wood-n’t Approve of ‘SNL’ Sketch, and It (Never) Ends for Us and Blake Lively 26:41

1M ago26:41

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Houston, we have a girl power problem. More specifically, a rich celebrity girl problem. On Monday, Katy Perry and Gayle King blasted off into outer space on the latest Blue Origin rocket. And ever since they reentered the earth’s atmosphere, celebrities are firing on all cylinders. Olivia Munn, Olivia Wilde, and Emily Ratajkowski have all openly c…

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Episode 113-Juliette Cross & Julie Johnson 57:47

1M ago57:47

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Join me as I welcome bestselling romantasy author Juliette Cross and bestselling fantasy author Julie Johnson. Tune in to hear Juliette and I chat about not shying away from the brutality of ancient Rome and exploring someone's capacity to love, and to hear Julie and I chat about allowing the reader to discover the world as the character does and t…

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Whoopi Goldberg: Uncensored and Unafraid | 273 49:28

1M ago49:28

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Whoopi Goldberg has had a life. And then some. Long before she became a Hollywood icon (and the first Black woman to achieve EGOT status), she struggles with substance abuse, trouble at school, and teenage pregnancy. And then she becomes a mom at just 17. But her unique comedy voice captures the attention of legendary writer/director Mike Nichols w…

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Episode 112-Jade Presley 29:24

1M ago29:24

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Join me as I welcome romantasy author Jade Presley. Tune in to hear Jade and I chat about why choose romance, shaping a character's journey, and connection being the core of the story.By Megan Bjerke

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Kicking over the Barstool (ft. Frankie de la Cretaz) 45:13

2M ago45:13

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Former NFL player and Barstool Sports alum Pat McAfee didn’t have to name the Ole Miss freshman at the center of ongoing online and IRL harassment on the February 26 episode of his popular ESPN show. Following the Barstool playbook, he gave just enough information about the false internet rumor for his millions of viewers and subscribers to further…

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Someone Lives Here (Unknown Casa - Merida, Mexico) 20:51

2M ago20:51

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“Abandoned” doesn’t always mean “empty,” and in one particular vacant mini-mansion in Merida, Mexico, that is precisely the case. Continuing on his international circuit, join Blake as he spins an imaginary folk tale about the people who used to live in this house, while wandering its halls and reflecting on family, poetry, and gun violence. This e…

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Episode 111-Suzanne Enoch & Beth O'Leary 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

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Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling romance author Suzanne Enoch and Sunday Times bestselling romance author Beth O'Leary. Tune in to hear Suzanne and I chat about taking matters into our own hands and how our struggles can shape our character, and to hear Beth and I chat about feeling like we don't deserve good and power dynamics within a relatio…

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Christina Applegate: Survival of the Funniest | 272 51:09

2M ago51:09

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Christina Applegate has always had a dark sense of humor. And she leans on it big time to deal with a series of enormous obstacles and challenges. As a child star-turned-household name (thanks to 11 seasons on “Married...with Children”) Christina avoids the pitfalls of other kid actors and becomes one of Hollywood’s leading ladies of comedy. She’s …

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Bookish Bites: Myah Ariel on 'No Ordinary Love' 25:56

2M ago25:56

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Join me as I welcome back romance author Myah Ariel to talk about her newest release 'No Ordinary Love.' Tune in to hear Myah and I chat about powerful men holding influence over young women, advocating for our own happiness, and finding joy in things again after traumatic experiences.By Megan Bjerke

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Rich and Weekly: Morgan Wallen's ‘SNL’ Blowback, Sydney Sweeney’s Wedding Bell Blues, and Val Kilmer Leaves Us Too Soon 23:43

2M ago23:43

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Richies, there’s a lot to get into this week. If you watched “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend, you know all about musical guest Morgan Wallen’s awkward goodbye. He bolted off stage while the cameras were still rolling. And now, “SNL” vet Kenan Thompson is sharing how he feels about Morgan’s controversial departure. After that, we’ll get into …

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Episode 110-Samantha Shannon & Victoria Lavine 58:11

2M ago58:11

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Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling fantasy author Samantha Shannon and debut romance author Victoria Lavine. Tune in to hear Samantha and I chat about the costs and struggles of being presented with freedom you've never known and building trust and intimacy despite incredibly dark moments, and to hear Victoria and I chat about our love of tropes …

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Episode 109-Penn Cole & Hayley Chewins 1:17:43

2M ago1:17:43

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Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling romantasy author Penn Cole and award-winning author Hayley Chewins. Tune in to hear Penn and I chat about characters holding on to the core of who they are and trying to find your place in a world where you don't feel you belong, and to hear Hayley and I chat about external manifestations of emotions and being f…

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Margot Robbie: Hollywood’s Golden Girl | 271 52:41

2M ago52:41

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As a kid in Australia, Margot Robbie knows she wants to be a movie star, but doesn’t think it’s possible. But after wowing audiences with her star turn (and convincing Brooklyn accent) in Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street,” the Aussie is well on her way. And she flips her own script by developing material for herself, like 2017's “I, Tonya…

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