Best Fine Beats And Cheeses Podcasts (2025)

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And Just Like That with Dawn Davis 56:47

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21h ago56:47

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This week, it's all things Carrie Bradshaw and crew as we talk "And Just Like That", the continuation of HBO's classic series, "Sex and the City" with our guest (and friend from Lynne and Leslie's days in church teen choir), Dawn Davis. Note: we did an episode on SATC when AJLT was in its earlier days, but are revisiting that universe now! This was…

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Roswell with Nichole Land 53:38

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Something IS out there as we talk 2000s pretty teen alien TV drama, "Roswell", with our guest, Nichole Land. This was such a fun one and you will love it! Nichole says: My name is Nichole Land. I am a Rockville, Maryland Resident. I work at Montgomery College, a Community College in Montgomery County, MD where I was just recently promoted to the po…

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Doo Wop Music with Emily Edwards 1:02:47

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Get your Shbop Shbop on today and gather around the street lamp with your friends as we explore the delightful tones of Doo Wop music with our friend, author and podcaster, Emily Edwards. Fun show! Emily J. Edwards earned her degree in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College and took the long road to becoming an author, working for…

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Rewind Episode: Billy Joel with Geraldine DeRuiter 51:22

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Venture back to September 2023 where we talked to our friend Geraldine DeRuiter about the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel. This episode was joy. We've wanted to do this episode for The Longest Time: we talk about Billy Joel!! WE LOVE HIM, and so does our guest, culture writer Geraldine DeRuiter. We talk about the relatability, joy, and thoughtfulness…

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John Wick with Robin Peace 54:38

25d ago54:38

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Join us as we avenge Keanu Reeve's movie dog as we talk the first installment of the sensitive hitman movie series, "John Wick", with returning guest and friend of the show, Robin Peace. We talk revenge, the cutest dog in the world, grief, the awesomeness of the aforementioned Mr. Reeves, and more. Check it out. Robin is the author and poet, R. R. …

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Rewind Episode: Cargo Pants and Other Things People Love To Wear with Julie Khanna 49:07

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Come with us back to October 2023 for this Rewind episode about wearing what you want, including supposedly unhip things like cargo pants! You know that favorite thing that you love to wear and buy over and over again no one else understands and you DON'T CARE? We do too! We talked to PR, Marketing, and communications expert Julie Khanna about her …

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Michael McDonald with Andrew Walen 57:18

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We take a trip back to the 70s, 80s and back to now as we sing, in a gravelly soulful voice, the praises of one Michael McDonald, Brother of Doobie, maestro of the piano, and owner of cool hair. Our guest is our friend, musician, author, and mental health advocate Andrew Walen, who is a longtime friend of Lynne and Leslie's, and a longtime devoted …

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You Got Served with Briana Barner 1:05:27

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I hope you're happy today, because today you're getting served this hilarious and fun episode about 2004's dance battle spectacular featuring 2000's cute boys like Marques Houston and the band B2K. We are joined by return guest Dr. Briana Barner, who previously talked about podcasts themselves. Y'all, this was a jubilant and joyous good time, and w…

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Spice World with Melinda Hare 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

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We'll tell you what we want, what we really really want, and that's for you to listen to this hilariously awesome conversation with past guest Melinda Hare about The Spice Girls'1997's classic campy music movie extravaganza, "Spice World". It was a hoot and a half and we hope you love it. About Melinda: "Born/raised in Northern California, I have a…

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The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) with Donja Hamlin Houston 58:34

2M ago58:34

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You ever make a deal with evil spirits and stop aging but all your oldness and evil goes into a painting you have hidden in your house? Me either, but Dorian Gray from the Oscar Wilde novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" did, and we discuss the 1945 movie based on that novel with visual artist Donja Hamlin Houston (who Leslie and Lynne have known sin…

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Rewind Episode: Total Eclipse of the Heart with Christopher Walker 44:00

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2/3 of the Fine Beats team and their people are out of town on Leslie's book tour for her new novel, "Family And Other Calamities" (which you should totally read), so today we go back to November 2023 for this rewind episode! Once upon we were falling in love, but now we're only do a podcast!! Today we are talking about the dramatic 1980s classic "…

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Hatewatching with Paula Chase 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

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You ever been annoyed by a show or movie, but something keeps you watching it anyway? Then listen to today's new episode, where we talk Hatewatching with our guest Paula Chase. We discuss finding something good in the things that we kinda don't like. It's a fun one. Co-founder of award-winning blog, The Brown Bookshelf, Paula Chase is a long time I…

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Supernatural with Beth Freely 57:03

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Come go on the hunt for mysterious creatures as we talk the CW's long-running show, "Supernatural" with author Beth A. Freely. With nine full-length novels and five novellas under her belt, award-winning author Beth A. Freely recently moved to the village of Hope, New Mexico, with a population of “113 if you count our cats.” She is currently writin…

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Bluey with Juan Santana 56:26

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(We had some tech issues earlier with this episode where it posted the wrong one. This is the right one now :) ) Get ready to be delighted by a delightful episode of a delightful TV show with a delightful guest, as we discuss sweet Australian animated kids (and everyone else) fave, "Bluey", with podcaster Juan Santana. This was a really sweet conve…

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Leverage (and other shows about con artists) with Jelani Greenidge 57:09

3M ago57:09

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Get ready to con the rich for the right reasons as we talk "Leverage" and its reboot, "Leverage: Redemption", along with other shows with con artists with a heart of gold. Our guest is writer, musician and stand-up comic Jelani Greenidge. We talk the Leverage shows, as well as awesome shows like "Burn Notice" and the like. I love theses shows, and …

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Insecure with Kelly Macias 1:19:10

3M ago1:19:10

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Join us for this bright and uplifting conversation about Issa Rae's masterpiece about being Black, young and not so sure of yourself, "Insecure". Our guest is writer, researcher and storyteller Kelly Macias. We really enjoyed this one and we hope you do, too! And check out "Insecure" on Netflix (it's heartfelt and hilarious and also kinda spicy so …

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Fleetwood Mac with Analese Alvarez 1:05:02

3M ago1:05:02

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Don't (boom) stop (hey) thinking about this podcast as we talk legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac with Analese Alvarez, co-host of the podcast Nerd Best Friends. This was so so so so much fun because Analese is not only a fan of the band, she is a really a historian of them and their music AND has a personal tie to their live reunion album and film,…

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American Idol with Tonya Abari 55:50

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It's a "Yes" from us, Dawg, as we talk classic TV singing competition "American Idol" with our guest, writer Tonya Abari. We start with exuberantly motivational auditioner William Hung and being yourself, even if people don't get it. This was a wonderful musical trip down Memory Lane to a time where we were seated and tuned in to see what Kelly, Ju…

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Encore Episode from April 2024: Taylor Swift with Melissa Leygan 58:14

4M ago58:14

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In celebration of Taylor Swift buying her masers back and regaining control of HER music, please enjoy this encore episode of FB&C from April 30, 2024. It's a delightful talk with the delightful Melissa Leygan. Smiling thinking about it. Read more below.. We know All Too Well that you will enjoy this episode, as we talk all things Taylor Swift with…

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Romance Novels with Ashley Hawthorne 47:13

4M ago47:13

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Put on your wind machine and wear something that billows in the breeze as we talk Romance Novels with writer Ashley Hawthorne. Ashley Hawthorne is a soft hearted idealist who wants to live in a world where love really does conquer all. She writes stories that challenge us to believe that we can find light in the darkest places, and her goal is to m…

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Deep Blue Sea with Stephanie Olson 1:01:56

4M ago1:01:56

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Go get your scuba gear as we talk about the iconic movie about really smart sharks, "Deep Blue Sea". with guest Stephanie Olson. Hilarious episode. Stephanie Olson (she/her) is a writer, cosplayer, horror movie enthusiast (especially the bad ones), and Halloween-all-year person. The first story she ever wrote was the gripping tale of a haunted bog.…

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Rewind Episode: Grease 2 with Laura Lippman 52:08

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We're going back, back, back to school again to March 2024 for this Rewind episode where we talk about the cheesy classic "Grease 2", and our guest is journalist and author, Baltimore's own Laura Lippman. We laugh, we sing, we talk about how cute Adrian Zmed is, and why this movie falls short of the first one, yet we still can belt all of the songs…

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The Met Gala with Alexis Frank 58:31

5M ago58:31

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Go find a tailor and get your fabulous outfit ready as we discuss last week's Met Gala 2025! Our guest is Alexis Frank of Lexi P Coaching, who specializes in helping eldest daughters. We think that's cool. This is a timely and lively talk and we hope you like it! Alexis says: I stand at the intersection of power, truth, and identity, guiding the ne…

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Rewind Episode: Hallmark Christmas Movies with Olivia Howell 46:22

5M ago46:22

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In honor of Mother's Day, we are doing Christmas in May, as we Rewind to Decemeber 2023 to talk to about Hallmark Christmas movies with one of our favorite moms, friend of the show Olivia Dreizen Howell, Co-Founder and CEO of Fresh Starts Registry(and one half of the sibling duo that we call "The Sisters" around here with her sister, Genevieve Drei…

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Josie and the Pussycats with Melinda Hare 1:21:01

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Get your long ears and tails to match together for this DELIGHTFUL episode about the underrated and misunderstood cult classic film, 2001's "Josie and the Pussycats". Our guest is costume designer and podcaster, Melinda Hare, and we talk about the tragedy it is that this movie wasn't a hit when it came out, although it has a big following now. We l…

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Rewind Episode: Self-Help Books with Arianna Bradford 1:06:11

5M ago1:06:11

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Get ready to be your best you as we go back to February 2024 to talk about self-help books with writer Arianna Bradford! We talk about why we love them (or not) and why we are drawn to the advice that we're drawn to. Arianna Bradford is many things, including a writer/author, ADHD coach, herbalist, wife, mommy, and expat. She is the author of the b…

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General Hospital with Tony Penny 1:29:49

5M ago1:29:49

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Pack your bags for Port Charles, NY, as we talk classic ABC soap, "General Hospital", with our amazing guest, veteran audiobook narrator and really one of the funniest people ever, Tony Penny. Such freaking daggone fun. CW: Mention of sexual assault and how it has been depicted wrongly at times on soaps. Tony Penny is the Principal of Red Hill Prod…

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Fast and the Furious with Chris Smith 54:11

5M ago54:11

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Gather your Family around and listen to this episode on the film saga "The Fast and the Furious" and all of its related movies and media. We talk to podcast host Chris Smith and it is a real hoot. Because, as Vin Diesel assures us over and over, we're Family. Yes. Meet Chris: "Hi, I’m Chris Smith! I’m the voice behind Podtastic Audio and one-half o…

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Rewind Episode: Question Time with Glenda Crest, Our Biggest Fan 1:00:24

5M ago1:00:24

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Travel with us to July 2024 with this conversation with our lifelong friend, Glenda Crest, who also listens to Fine Beats and Cheeses more than anyone who isn't Lynne, Leslie or Sam. We love her. Do you yell at us through your speakers? Long time friend of the Podcast, Glenda, gets to do just that in person... About Glenda: Younger of 2 siblings, W…

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Mac And Me with Shaun Duke 57:23

5M ago57:23

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It's all product placement, all the time as we talk to educator, writer and podcaster Shaun Duke about 1988's E.T. rip-off/commercial for McDonald's and Coca-Cola wrapped into a movie "Mac and Me". Oh, we laughed while recording this one. y'all. Is it a good movie? No. Is it delightful? Yes. Hope you love this episode. Shaun Duke is a writer, edito…

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Karate Kid and Cobra Kai with M.C. Benner Dixon 57:58

6M ago57:58

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Get out your dust cloth and prepared to wax on and off as we talk all things Karate Kid (and its sequel series Cobra Kai) with writer M.C. Benner Dixon. This is an awesome discussion of how good guys and bad guys are not always as clear as we imagine them to be. We hope you love it!! M. C. Benner Dixon lives, writes, and grows things in Pittsburgh,…

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Farts with Marla Taviano 1:09:09

6M ago1:09:09

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Yes, today we talk gastric distress and more with author Marla Taviano. It's not just about the farts, though!! We talk about what we all have in common, even when it's uncomfortable. It's a really honest conversation and we hope you like it. Marla Taviano is into books, love, justice, globes, anti-racism, blue, gray, rainbows, and poems. She reads…

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The Week of 3-30-2015 12:41

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Join the Fine Beats and Cheeses people finding joy in the world! This week, food, shopping for food, and pets!By Fine Beats and Cheese

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With Love, Meghan with Donyelle Marshall 1:06:49

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Get your honey sticks, baked donuts and balloon arches ready as we discuss Meghan (formerly Markle), Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix lifestyle show, "With Love, Meghan". Our guest is the wonderful Donyelle Marshall, Media and Entertainment Development Advisor. We talk domestication, making nice stuff, and why some people seem ready to not like anyt…

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The Week of 3-22-2025 10:08

6M ago10:08

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Sister Leslie and Producer Sam are finding joy this week!By Fine Beats and Cheese

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Rewind Episode: This Is Spinal Tap with Brant Hansen 46:29

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2/3 of the Fine Beats team are either sick or have a sick kid, so this week, Fine Beats and Cheeses goes up to 11 as we bring you this hilarious Rewind Episode from October 2023 where we discussed the classic Rock Mockumentary, "This Is Spinal Tap" with our guest, author and radio host Brant Hansen. I think this episode has more instances of commun…

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The Week of 3-15-2025 11:26

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Things we love!By Fine Beats and Cheese

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Music as Inspiration with Julie Whitehead 54:53

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Author Julie Whitehead talks about how music helped to inspire her while writing Hurricane Baby: Stories Spoiler alert, we've got an eerily similar 80's playlist going on... Julie Liddell Whitehead lives and writes in Mississippi. Her debut book is Hurricane Baby: Stories from Madville Publishing. She loves Peanuts, the Muppets, Hamilton: An Americ…

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The Week of 3-08-2025 13:51

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Join us in a quick cleanse from the week of bleaugh!By Fine Beats and Cheese

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We. Are. Batman with Wendy Gibson 57:37

7M ago57:37

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The terror that flaps in the night! Wait, we've crossed pop culture streams! Joining us is guest Wendy Gibson to discuss all the Batmen and their effect on us and on pop culture! Wendy says: I am a long time educator with a passion to encourage others. In addition to working in public education, I recently opened my own business WendysWavesSwimScho…

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The Week of 2-28-2025 8:11

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Welcome to Amuse Bouche! Join Lynne, Leslie, and Producer Sam in a quick look at stuff that's making us happy from this week in popular culture! This is Episode 2, where we talk new soap operas, museum finds and calming music from the early 2000s.By Fine Beats and Cheese

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Rewind Episode: The Walking Dead with Pastor Brian Wade 1:09:30

7M ago1:09:30

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Walk slowly so that you can blend in with the zombies back to January 2024 for this rewind episode as we talked epic undead TV series "The Walking Dead" with Brian Wade, Pastor of Centerpoint Church- Kent Island in Stevensville, Maryland. This was a really deep convo about this show, media with dystopian themes, and other shows with complicated sto…

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Ghostbusters with Alex Steed 1:22:59

7M ago1:22:59

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Who you gonna call? Us, we hope! Or at least you will listen, as we talk to friend of the show Alex Steed (of the wonderful "You Are Good", a feelings podcast about movies that he hosts with the fabulous Sarah Marshall) about 1984 classic, the original "Ghostbusters". This was fun as heck. You can find Alex on Instagram and Threads!…

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The week of 2-22-2025 10:10

7M ago10:10

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Welcome to Amuse Bouche! Join Lynne, Leslie, and Producer Sam in a quick look at stuff that's making us happy from this week in popular culture!By Fine Beats and Cheese

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Rewind Episode: Downton Abbey with France-Luce Benson 1:07:11

7M ago1:07:11

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Get our your formal dinner outfit, and join us back in February 2024 for this REALLY hilarious episode of FB&C as we talked new classic PBS period drama, "Downton Abbey". Our guest is playwright and actor France-Luce Benson. We discuss the show and loving being transported to a different place and time. We hope you love it. France-Luce Benson is a …

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Dirty Dancing with Olivia Howell and Genevieve Dreizen 1:18:34

7M ago1:18:34

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We jump out of the corner that nobody put us in to talk about the best movie ever, 1987's "Dirty Dancing", with our guests and friends of the show, Olivia Howell and Genevieve Dreizen, who we call "The Sisters". This was a wonderful conversation and we hope you love it. In 2020, after her divorce, Olivia wanted to create a system of support for the…

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Rewind Episode: A Walk To Remember with Catrina Parker 1:00:41

8M ago1:00:41

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Happy Valentines Day 2025! Travel with us back to February of 2024 and get out your hankies because we are talking about classic tearjerker, "A Walk To Remember", with our guest, friend of the show, Catrina Parker. It's a lovely movie and lovely conversation! And also, Mandy Moore has always been wonderful. We have also posted a bonus episode that …

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Say Yes to the Dress with Brée Nachelle 50:58

8M ago50:58

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Grab your friends and your bridal magazines and join us for this festive episode where we talk to social media strategist Brée Nachelle about TLC's wedding dress hit show "Say Yes to the Dress". This was a fun conversation about somethin we all had a lot to say about! Brée Nachelle is a former NASA digital media specialist turned social media strat…

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Rewind Episode: Introverts with Melvin Edwards and Guest Cohost Elicia Marie 1:06:45

8M ago1:06:45

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Come with us to August of 2023 for this wonderful episode about introverts. It was a single twin week as Leslie was on vacation! This time, Lynne cohosts with Elicia Marie, friend of the show and past guest, as they welcome Melvin Edwards to the show to talk about introverts, their image in pop culture, and how being one is part of who he is. We ta…

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Hellboy (2019) with Jon Bonjour 1:00:37

8M ago1:00:37

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Join us for this delightful episode where we talk the 2019 cinematic remake of "Hellboy" with our guest, artist Jon Bonjour. This was a really fun one. Jon says: Hi! I'm Jon! I'm an illustrator, graphic designer, and storyteller with the life goal of spreading love through creativity! Comic book, storyboard, children’s book, and coloring book art h…