Best Queen Pen Podcasts (2025)

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🔥 SHAD VS EVERYBODY x ISHII QASH — THE WESTSIDE QUEEN PEN 🔥 1:32:06

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This week Shad sits down with one of Detroit’s brightest rising stars — Ishii Qash — content creator, model, entrepreneur, rapper, and certified hustler from the West Side of Detroit. From gritty bars to high-fashion shots, Ishii built her career brick-by-brick, grind-by-grind. Beauty, brains, and bar-heavy bravado — she’s a college grad with the k…

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Breaking Up With Diet Mentality: How to Heal Your Metabolism & Stop the Binge Cycle 37:28

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If you're struggling with weight loss (those fat loss plateaus constantly holding you back), metabolic adaptation (aka a slow metabolism from 1200 calorie deficits), self-worth, or feel like you're doing "everything right" but still not seeing results – this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm diving into the subtle (and sneaky) ways diet ment…

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S4 Ep35: Christmas Special 2025! | EP35 1:51:05

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The whole gang gets together for this year’s Christmas special. Join us for Secret Santa, Family Misfortunes, and find out who will be punished!By Stephen Tries

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Episode fifty seven - "Maigret" (season one, episode one, "Maigret Sets a Trap") 46:58

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Send us a text Bonjour! We're in Paris and our detective, Maigret, is investigating a series of stabbings. Unfortunately for him the press, his boss, and sometimes his wife, all think he's doing a RUBBISH job. But fear not, with the help of his pipe and fedora, he will solve this case. But not before there are a couple more killings. He gets his ma…

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Why Eating 1,200 Calories Won't Help You Lose Weight Long Term 37:34

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If you've been stuck eating 1,200 calories and wondering why your body still isn't losing weight, this episode is for you. Caitlen breaks down the science of metabolic adaptation, explains why undereating stalls fat loss, and shares the real solution for long term fat loss. You'll walk away understanding how to support your metabolism, what a rever…

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Long Story Short: Good Spirits by B.K. Borison 28:02

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Long Story Short? This week, we got into the holiday spirit and took a trip into some memories with the Ghost of Christmas Past in Good Spirits by B.K. Borison and we're excited to tell you why this book should be moved to the top of your TBR! Please note that our podcast is 18+ and our episodes may contain adult language and themes CONNECT WITH US…

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S4 Ep34: Robbie Knox: Soccer AM, Happy Hour & Babysitting for the Beckhams 1:29:16

8d ago1:29:16

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This week, Robbie Knox joins the boys to talk Soccer AM, drinking with the stars, and some surprising celebrity encounters.By Stephen Tries

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Von der Leyen vs. Trump: Europe answers back 39:52

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He’s not even European — yet Donald Trump has topped POLITICO’s annual P28 ranking of the most powerful people who will shape Europe in 2026. EU Confidential host Sarah Wheaton takes you inside the gala in Brussels — where commissioners, MEPs, diplomats, lobbyists and journalists packed into a glittering room, even as the mood underneath the sparkl…

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Blank Space: 2026 Book Release Radar! 14:27

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We've got a few Blank Spaces on our TBR for these upcoming 2026 releases! What books are you most excited for next year? Let us know which ones we should add to our TBR! Please note that our podcast is 18+ and our episodes may contain adult language and themes CONNECT WITH US Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Music by Dani LaCroix…

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4 Reasons Your Macros Aren't Helping You Lose Weight 31:05

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Struggling with a fat loss plateau even though you're tracking your macros? In this episode, I walk you through the exact 4 step troubleshooting framework we use with our clients to figure out why the scale's not budging, and what to do about it. Whether you're in a reverse diet, calorie deficit, or maintenance phase, these steps will help you unco…

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S4 Ep33: Stephen's WORST Roast Yet! 1:28:48

18d ago1:28:48

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This week - the boys stumble back from their booze-up in Wales, Max demolishes 12 bags of Monster Munch, and General Waste is finally exposed for his crimes!By Stephen Tries

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Episode fifty six - "Death on the Tyne" 48:29

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Send us a text What do a harpoon, a corkscrew, a giant toblerone, and Jane McDonald's secretions all have in common? They're all murder weapons of course! Welcome to the delightfully bonkers Death on the Tyne! This isn't our usual speed but we loved it, especially as it stars our heroine, Sue Johnston. If you fancy murders on a ship, but don't want…

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Notes on a scandal — will a fraud probe upend the EU? 42:22

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Brussels was jolted this week by dawn raids and an alleged fraud probe involving current and former senior EU diplomats. Host Sarah Wheaton speaks with Zoya Sheftalovich — a longtime Brussels Playbook editor who has just returned from Australia to begin her new role as POLITICO’s chief EU correspondent — and with Max Griera, our European Parliament…

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S4 Ep32: Tom's Birthday Special! 1:19:35

24d ago1:19:35

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Old man Tom celebrates yet ANOTHER birthday in spectacular style, while Ryan prepares to conquer the mountains...By Stephen Tries

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Long Story Short: Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli 39:53

25d ago39:53

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Long Story Short? We dove back into a fantasy world (the first since our The Knight and the Moth episode!), and we yapped about Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli, book one in her Artefacts of Ouranos series! We're excited to tell you why this book should be moved to the top of your TBR! Please note that our podcast is 18+ and our episodes may…

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Ditching New Year's Resolutions Helped Me Heal My Metabolism and Lose Weight 57:25

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If you're stuck in a cycle of writing the same New Year's resolutions every year (like "lose 20 pounds" or "stop binge eating") only to feel defeated by February… this episode is for you. Caitlen shares the mindset shift that helped her finally hit her goals, without the pressure of timelines or crash diets, and explains how reverse dieting, healin…

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Peace plan panic: Does the EU still have a say in Ukraine’s future? 40:11

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Washington–Moscow peace maneuvers caught Europe off guard this week — raising questions about the EU’s continued relevance and readiness at a pivotal moment for Ukraine. Nick Vinocur, one of our regular guests, takes the host seat this time to speak with Veronika Melkozerova in Kyiv about how these peace talks look from inside a country still under…

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The Story of Us: Thankful Episode! 13:13

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Welcome to our Thanksgiving episode! It's a holiday week here in the US, and we still wanted to make a short n' sweet bookish episode yapping about all of the things we're thankful for! Please note that our podcast is 18+ and our episodes may contain adult language and themes CONNECT WITH US Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Music by Dani LaCroix Fo…

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S4 Ep31: Ciarán Carlin: Drinking in Every Wetherspoons, Meeting the Queen & Surviving WillNE 1:35:35

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Ciarán Carlin talks working with WillNE, achieving the perfect score on Wii Bowling and watching every Fast & Furious film without sleeping. Meanwhile, Ryan questions his role in his cat's demise. Try Huel with £10 OFF today using my code WNP10 at http://huel.com/WNP10 Minimum order value of £60. AD.…

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Check Ya' Mental : Emory Lawrence Talks About Movies, Childhood Trauma & More! 1:23:29

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Actor Emory Lawrence pulls up to Shad Vs Everybody with a story that hits deeper than the credits. In this powerful conversation, Emory opens up about his battle with depression, the urgent need to understand your own mental wellness, and the journey of facing trauma that’s been echoing since childhood. Fresh off a run of films and life out in L.A.…

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Episode fifty five - "The Madame Blanc Mysteries" (season one, episode three) 53:27

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Send us a text Friends, this whole episode is about us finding more Sue Johnston to love, with a bit of Madame Blanc on the side. Actually, this is probably our most chaotic episode yet. Yay! Fear not, we still spend plenty of time in the world of Jean White, aka Madame Blanc, along with dodgy antiques dealers, our foreign language failings, layers…

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Inside Europe’s far right — going pro and going strong 32:47

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When Europe’s biggest political family crosses the aisle to vote with the far right, something fundamental shifts in Brussels. In this episode, host Sarah Wheaton unpacks the vote that cracked the European Parliament’s cordon sanitaire — and what a newly disciplined, image-polished far right means for Ursula von der Leyen’s shaky centrist alliance.…

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Long Story Short: Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake 38:37

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Long Story Short? We yapped about the satirical horror novel Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake and we're excited to tell you allll about the arcane rituals of The House sorority, commentary on the patriarchy and motherhood, and why this book should be moved to the top of your TBR! Please note that our podcast is 18+ and our episodes may contain adult lan…

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S4 Ep30: This Guest HATED Us! | EP30 1:16:32

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Tom drops £1,000 on a face glow-up, Max goes head-to-head with a grumpy cinema worker, Stephen snubs Britain’s Got Talent, and our latest guest rejects us!By Stephen Tries

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Detroit Stories Hit Different : Carmen Mi'Chelle Tells Her Story 1:15:19

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🌆 Detroit stories hit different. This week on Shad Vs Everybody, Shad sits down with the multitalented Carmen Mi’Chelle—a singer, writer, and actor who carries the soul of the city in every note, every line, every role. Carmen opens up about her upbringing in Detroit, the deep heartbreak of losing a child at an early age, and the courage it took to…

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Growing pains: Can the EU handle enlargement? 42:11

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Russia’s war in Ukraine has given new momentum to EU enlargement — and raised a bigger question: Is the bloc itself ready to grow? This week, host Sarah Wheaton examines the EU’s growing pains — not just the politics and geopolitics of enlargement, but also the cultural and emotional questions of identity and belonging. She speaks with Sneška Quaed…

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The Story of Us: Birthday Episode | 33 Favorites! 20:36

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Welcome to our Birthday Episode!! This week, Britt and Hannah each celebrated our 33rd birthday! Now, we're sharing 33 of our favorite things with you ❤ Please note that our podcast is 18+ and our episodes may contain adult language and themes CONNECT WITH US Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Music by Dani LaCroix Forever & Always, Keep Reading with…

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S4 Ep29: Biro Pens 3: It's Raining Pen! 1:30:17

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This week, we tackle life’s biggest questions — starting with: what’s the best pen? Max has strong opinions about a ketchup sachet, Stephen accidentally bakes poisonous cookies for a child, and Cam Green sits down to the strangest meal you’ve ever heard of.By Stephen Tries

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Episode fifty four - "Murphy's Law" (season one, episode four(ish), "Kiss and Tell") 48:31

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Send us a text Has "Murphy's Law" ever been compared to the 70's classic "Abigail's Party" before? Well, there's a first time for everything. This early episode of Jimmy Nesbitt's gritty cop drama combines high farce with delicate pathos in a way that is, in Lex's words, "confusing." Which blonde was it?? Stay tuned to find out. This episode contai…

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Pornography, children and privacy: Europe's digital dilemma 33:48

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Europe faces a growing dilemma: how to protect children online without breaking digital privacy for everyone. A new report from the Internet Watch Foundation found that 62 percent of all child sexual abuse material discovered online last year was hosted on EU servers. It’s a shocking statistic that has left Brussels locked in a heated debate over h…

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Bonus Chapter: Author Tarah DeWitt Chats Left of Forever + More! 59:50

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We had the honor of chatting with USA Today Bestselling Author, Tarah DeWitt, about her 2025 release, Left of Forever – the perfect second chance romance, in our opinion. This is a previously recorded episode from our former podcast. Be sure to follow Tarah and join us next week, November 12th, for our 33rd Birthday Celebration Episode! Please note…

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The Top 5 Mistakes Sabotaging Your Reverse Diet (and How to Fix Them for Sustainable Fat Loss & Metabolism Health) 22:42

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If you've been trying to reverse diet but aren't seeing results — this episode is your wake-up call. Caitlen breaks down the top 5 mistakes that secretly sabotage your reverse diet, from incorrect macro adjustments to panic-mode changes, and shows you exactly how to fix them. You'll learn how to heal your metabolism, track macros strategically, and…

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S4 Ep28: The Ozempic Games 1:28:30

2M ago1:28:30

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This week - Max gets on the Ozempic, Ryan gets frisky in a service station near you and Tom shares some BIG news!By Stephen Tries

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ELM STREET REVISITED: 'The Dream Child' (with director Stephen Hopkins) 30:35

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Welcome back to Elm Street Revisited, a Dread Central podcast interviewing the Dream Masters responsible for directing the sequels to A Nightmare on Elm Street. In our fourth episode, host Josh Korngut sits down with A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child director Stephen Hopkins, the stylish visualist who transformed Freddy Krueger’s world i…

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Oliver Postgate 27:39

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"Postgate's work is deep inside me and I think that's true for so many of my generation...His work represents nothing less than a touchstone for our national imagination and in that sense it's profoundly important" Andrew Davenport, writer, composer, and creator of Teletubbies and In the Night Garden, nominates Oliver Postgate, who, along with his …

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Bonus Chapter: Author Kaylie Smith on Enchantra + More! 1:16:19

2M ago1:16:19

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Ready or Not - Happy Halloween! This is a previously recorded episode from our former podcast with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Kaylie Smith, on the gorgeous second installment in the Wicked Games Series, Enchantra! Please note that our podcast is 18+ and our episodes may contain adult language and themes CONNECT WITH KAYLIE Instagram Webs…

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How to lose a Dutch election — and still win one 35:21

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Is it enough to come first in an election? In the Netherlands, you hear that centrist Rob Jetten won big and Geert Wilders’ far right lost a lot — even though either one could still turn out to be No. 1 when all the votes are counted. Eva Hartog breaks down the results of the Dutch election with host Sarah Wheaton, and Max Griera reflects on what F…

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ELM STREET REVISITED: 'Freddy's Revenge' (with director Jack Sholder) 29:11

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Welcome to Elm Street Revisited, a Dread Central podcast interviewing the Dream Masters responsible for directing sequels to A Nightmare on Elm Street. In our second episode, host Josh Korngut sits down with A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge director Jack Holder, the filmmaker who brought Freddy Krueger to life in New Line Cinema’s orig…

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Live Show Recording: Soul Searching by Lyla Sage @ Mon Coeur Books! 45:32

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We are SO excited to bring you the recording from our first ever LIVE event from Sunday, October 26th at Mon Coeur Books in Canton, Michigan! We yapped about Lyla Sage's newest release, Soul Searching, and got to connect with real life people. A huge thank you, again, to Carolyn for hosting us and for all of the readers who showed up to support! No…

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This Is What No One Tells You About Reverse Dieting — And Why You're Not Losing Fat 31:25

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You've tried every diet under the sun, yet you're still stuck eating 1,200 calories and not losing fat. In this episode, Caitlen breaks down what no one tells you about reverse dieting, metabolism health, and the mental work required to finally see results. You'll learn why staying stuck in fear is costing you more than just progress, and how rever…

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S4 Ep27: The Halloween Special! 1:29:49

2M ago1:29:49

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Try Huel with £10 OFF today using my code WNP10 at http://huel.com/WNP10 Minimum order value of £60. AD. This week - Max buys a cape, Tom dreams of a tumble dryer, Stephen gets defamed and Cam Green encounters a ghost!By Stephen Tries

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Sylvia Plath 27:06

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Lucy Jones, author of Matrescence, chooses the writer Sylvia Plath. Sylvia Plath was a precocious, prize-winning child,. Her mother had high expectations for her. Her father had died when she was 8 (but could have been saved if only he'd gone to see a doctor). When she was well, Plath was energetic, fun, bright, attractive, funny and incredibly sma…

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Episode fifty three - "Hetty Wainthropp Investigates" (season two, episode one, "Poison Pen") 59:48

2M ago59:48

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Send us a text Apologies for the tardy release of this one; half term duties disrupted things a smidge! But have no fear, Hetty is here at last. She is on the trail of a poison pen writer who has a whole village gripped in terror - who will be accused of being a shag bandit rubber knickers next?? Sue Johnston graces our screens again at last, albei…

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How about them assets — making Russia pay for Ukraine 34:36

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The EU wants to lend €140 billion in cash from frozen Russian funds to Ukraine; Belgium is afraid it will be the one on the hook for paying it back. That’s just one of the tough topics EU leaders discussed as they gathered in Brussels at a meeting devoted to fighting the external threat from Russian President Vladimir Putin — and the internal threa…

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The Manuscript: Author Ellie Palmer on Anywhere With You 50:21

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We are thrilled to welcome the USA Today Bestselling Author Ellie Palmer to chat with us about her latest romcom release, Anywhere With You! We yap about road trip essentials, how music ties into the plot, and how we're champions of the friends-to-lovers trope. We break the episode in a spoiler-free and a spoiler section, so if you haven't read Any…

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Weight Regain After GLP-1? How to Heal Your Metabolism and Keep the Fat Off 21:06

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If you've taken a GLP-1 medication, lost weight quickly, and are now gaining it back (or terrified you will), this episode is for you. Caitlen explains why GLP-1 medications often lead to rebound weight gain, what they really do to your metabolism, and how to use a reverse diet, tracking macros, and metabolism health strategies to rebuild your body…

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S4 Ep26: 'The Luckiest Day of my LIFE!' 1:24:58

2M ago1:24:58

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This week - Max buries his sausage in the garden while Stephen gets bricked up. Tony Wright also joins the boys!By Stephen Tries

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ELM STREET REVISITED: 'Freddy's Dead' (with director Rachel Talalay) 28:54

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Welcome to Elm Street Revisited, a Dread Central podcast interviewing the Dream Masters responsible for directing sequels to A Nightmare on Elm Street. In our second episode, host Josh Korngut sits down with Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare director Rachel Talalay, the trailblazing filmmaker who gave Freddy Krueger his flamboyant farewell in New …

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Elizabeth Day on Hatshepsut 27:40

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"One of the things that she claimed was that her mother had been impregnated by the sun god Amon-Ra."Elizabeth Day's interest in the female pharaoh Hatshepsut was sparked by a trip to Egypt less than a year ago. What intrigued her was how this woman survived and thrived as ruler in a traditionally male role. Joining her in discussion is Professor J…

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How to go from hero to zero, with Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel 37:08

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French President Emmanuel Macron has gone from “Mr. Europe” eight years ago to the solitary man by the Seine. At the same time, ex-German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s legacy is also going through a sudden and sharp downgrade. How did these centrist pillars of Europe tank so quickly? With parties on the far right and far left rising up in their place,…