Best Sally Swift Podcasts (2025)

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327: Feeling Lost in Your 20s, Friendship Breakups, Imposter Syndrome, Taylor Swift Theories, and More with Eli Rallo 1:15:30

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In this episode, I sit down with Eli Rallo, author and content creator, to chat about absolutely everything. We unpack why Jersey is the best state, how to navigate the complexities of friendship and social media, her journey in writing and content creation, and more. Eli shares her insights on dealing with rejection, writing books, and navigating …

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Is Harry Potter Worth Human Rights Violations? The Emma Watson Vs. JK Rowling Debacle Dissected 32:13

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It doesn't take much to goad JK Rowling into a Twitter tirade these days (allegedly.) A fake news story about bra buying in Markses? Up for days raving about it? A former colleague gives a milquetoast response about differing opinions and expresses love towards her? Time to take advantage of the X Premium perk of no word count limit. Pronouns in bi…

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Apple TV's 'All of You' starring Roy Kent/Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots 1:27:47

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The conversation delves into the film 'All of You', exploring its themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of relationships. The hosts discuss the characters Laura and Simon, the sci-fi element of the soulmate test, and the emotional turmoil that arises from infidelity. They analyze pivotal scenes, including the funeral and the affair, high…

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326: From Prison Reform to Postpartum: A Journey of Activism and Motherhood with Taylor Rae Roman 1:13:01

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In this episode, I sit down with Taylor Rae Roman, an activist, avid researcher, and new mother, to explore her diverse experiences and expertise. We discuss her work in criminal justice reform, racial activism, and her journey through pregnancy and early motherhood. Taylor shares valuable insights that will resonate with young women interested in …

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Is Jimmy Kimmel A Martyr For Fascist America? 26:38

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It's been an absolutely mental month for the US media and one face has emerged as the hero of free speech for the Left, a person none of us saw coming to the pulpit to expunge us of our sins: Jimmy Kimmel. The late night host was promptly reprimanded by being taken off the air after making light of Trump's lack of visible grief over the murder of C…

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'Materialists' & Celine Song 1:13:17

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In this episode we finally deep dive into Materialists, Celine Song’s follow-up to her Oscar-nominated movie, Past Lives (which we also covered - go check that out too!). There is so much to discuss in this film: choosing love or choosing the life you want; exploring how Lucy’s wound mirrors our own but how her response to it differs; turning a rea…

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325: Solo: Ask Me Anything 1:03:57

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In this solo episode I answer listener questions that cover friendships, mental health, motherhood, postpartum, marriage, and more. Some examples: How do you deal with all the world negativity without feeling depressed about it? When did you start feeling more like yourself after having kids? Do you ever miss drinking? Do you have friendships with …

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Are We All Doomed To Have AI Boyfriends? 29:14

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If over half of gen z have interacted with an AI companion and dating apps are rolling out bots to date on your behalf - where is the line drawn between real love and falling for a fantasy? In this week's episode, Ione and Gina dig into the growing romantic relationships people are having with Replika, how AI companies are ignoring queerness, wheth…

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Laura Goode & 'Pitch Craft" : Complicated Conversations Series 48:44

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In today’s Complicated Conversation, we chat with Laura Goode about her book, Pitch Craft: The Writer’s Guide to Getting Agented, Published, and Paid. This book is a must-read for both aspiring writers and seasoned authors. Listen now and discover practical advice on navigating the publishing world, understanding the psychology of overachievement, …

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Patreon Teaser: Petty about Taylor Frankie Paul as the Bachelorette, Nina Dobrev and Shaun White's Break-up, and Club Chalamet versus DeuxMoi 6:30

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Listen to the full episode and get access to over 150 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners. Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus. You can also check out Torry’s ot…

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324: Diapers and Doing It All with Coterie CEO Jess Jacob 59:33

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In this episode, I sit down with Jess Jacobs, CEO of Coterie, to discuss her journey from creative director to leading a revolutionary diaper brand. We explore the challenges of balancing motherhood and career, the importance of ingredient transparency in baby products, and how Coterie is redefining the diaper industry. Jess shares insights on mana…

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The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Finale 40:58

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The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Finale

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Patreon Teaser: folklore Bracket 6:22

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Listen to the full episode (audio and video versions) and get access to over 150 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners. Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus. You ca…

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323: Matrescence: Navigating the Journey to Motherhood with Seed Mother Co-Founders 1:10:09

22d ago1:10:09

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In this episode, I sit down with Victoria Trinko and Julia Sarewitz, co-founders of Seed Mother, to explore the transformative journey of matrescence - the developmental transition to motherhood. We discuss the emotional rollercoaster of becoming a mother, including the often-overlooked aspects of grief and identity changes. Victoria and Julia shar…

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Is Woke Cool Again? Why The Dirtbag Left Are Pivoting 27:43

24d ago27:43

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Another day, another Cumtown alumni going viral for doing something politically sound - from Adam Friedland's interview with Ritchie Torres to Stavros Halkias challenging his podcast guest on transphobic rhetoric, the former courters of controversy have apparently done a complete u turn on their previous edgelord output. This week, hosts Ione and G…

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Bonus 47: Celebrity Baby Names and Predictions (Summer 2025) 1:34:44

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On this patreon exclusive, Torry (she/her) and Sophie Kihm, Editor-in-Chief at Nameberry discuss celebrity baby names from the past year including Francesca Farago, Lindsay Hubbard, Brittany Mahomes, Andi Dorfman, Madi Prewett, Poppy Delivigne, Princess Beatrice, Lily Collins, Tia Booth, Sia, Olivia Culpo, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Megan Fox and MG…

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Patreon Teaser: Petty about Taylor and Travis' Engagement, Harry and Zoë, and Caleb Hearon vs. Mr. Beast 6:11

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Listen to the full episode and get access to over 145 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners. Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus. You can also check out Torry’s ot…

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Patreon Teaser: And Just Like That... Season 3 6:11

28d ago6:11

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Listen to the full episode and get access to over 145 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners. Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus. You can also check out Torry’s ot…

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322: Things we Love and Hate with my Sister, Lucy 59:01

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In this episode Lucy and I share our lists of random things we love and things we hate that we’ve been keeping track of over the past few weeks. Think cold butter with table bread service (hate), an easy morning poop (love), “is Pepsi okay?” (hate), the first kiss when enemies become lovers (love), and so much more. Order Cann HERE and use code CAM…

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We’ve Had ENOUGH of The Performative Male 27:50

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The newest evolution of softboi has just landed with the most on the nose name yet - the performative male. He reads Sylvia Plath outside indie coffee shops as he sips matcha. He has a Labubu and his Labubu has a cute nickname. He is a little bit Letterboxd famous and he calls his mother once a week. He's also the worst man you have ever dated in y…

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Patreon Teaser: Petty about The Life of a Showgirl, Twilight's 20th Anniversary, and Hannah Berner's Stolen Jokes 6:34

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Listen to the full episode and get access to over 145 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners. Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus. You can also check out Torry’s ot…

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Patreon Teaser: The Dark Side of Reality TV: Survivor Season One 5:37

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Listen to the full episode and get access to over 145 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners. Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus. You can also check out Torry’s ot…

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Patreaon Teaser: Recapping Tom Schwartz's Trip to Victoria 6:04

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Listen to the full episode and get access to over 145 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners. Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus. You can also check out Torry’s ot…

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321: Fashion, Family, and Finding Balance with InStyle’s Editor-In-Chief, Sally Holmes 1:03:42

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In this episode, I sit down with Sally Holmes, Editor-in-Chief of InStyle Magazine, to discuss her journey from pre-med to fashion editor. Sally shares insights on leading a major publication, adapting to the evolving world of fashion media, and maintaining work-life balance as a working mom. We dive into the realities of corporate motherhood, fash…

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Taylor Swift’s Engagement, Toxic Fandom, And The Death Of The Critic 28:14

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It's been a bumper month for Taylor Swift - when is it not? - as she made her first ever podcast appearance, announced a new album and got engaged all within the space of a fortnight. As everyone online and off gears up for what will likely be a never ending news and meme cycle on the singer's upcoming nuptials, many quake in fear for what the Swif…

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Sidebar on L.O.V.E second chances and reversing the prophesy from Taylor Swift and TSITP 46:29

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Sidebar on L.O.V.E second chances and reversing the prophesy from Taylor Swift and TSITP

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Patreon Teaser: Petty about Charli xcx's Wedding, Connor Wood and Sally Carden, and Sydney's American Eagle Ad 6:11

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Listen to the full episode and get access to over 145 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners. Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus. You can also check out Torry’s ot…

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320: Solo: The Summer I Turned 34 43:08

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In this solo episode, I reflect on turning 34 and share the key life lessons I've learned this past year. From focusing on my mental health to embracing imperfection, I dive into how these lessons have shaped my approach to motherhood, relationships, and self-acceptance. I explore the importance of female friendships, letting go of perfection, and …

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Samantha Downing & 'Too Old For This': Complicated Conversations Series 33:16

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In today’s Complicated Conversations, we welcome bestselling author Samantha Downing to discuss her latest novel, Too Old For This, a story about a wickedly funny female serial killer who has to come out of retirement to protect her past. We chat with Sam about her unforgettable heroine, Lottie Jones, who came into her mind and demanded her story b…

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Ethel Cain vs. Lana Del Rey: Is This The Sad Girl Apocalypse? 30:36

2M ago30:36

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Our favourite Americana girlies are fighting! Alligator wife Lana Del Rey aired her beef with American Teenager singer Ethel Cain to the public by sharing a snippet of an upcoming diss track entitled 'All About Ethel'. The lyrics call out Cain for hating her Instagram post, posing similarly with the pair's shared ex Jack Donoghue and trying to be t…

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Sidebar on the identity crisis of the rom-com, mutual admiration as the foundation for love, sexing up Taylor Swift and covering up Pam Anderson - why we're here for both 55:54

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On this episode, we sidebar on the identity crisis of the rom-com, how mutual admiration is the foundation for love, sexing up Taylor Swift and covering up Pam Anderson - why we're here for both. And since we're talking about bodies, we discuss anxiety disorders vs eating disorders by way of reality TV lessons.…

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319: Brain Health & Preventative Neurology with Dr. Kellyann Niotis 1:12:32

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In this episode, I sit down with preventative neurologist, Dr. Kellyann Niotis to talk about the importance of brain health. We discuss how to protect our cognitive function and prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Parkinson's. Dr. Niotis shares her insights on risk factors, early detection testing, and lifestyle choic…

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Cleyvis Natera & 'The Grand Paloma Resort': Complicated Conversations Series 42:57

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On today’s episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Cleyvis Natera to discuss her new thriller, The Grand Paloma Resort, which explores the complexities of sisterhood, the impact of tourism on local communities, and the themes of race and class in the Dominican Republic. Through the characters of Laura, Elena, and Vida, Cleyvis delves into …

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Why Does The Internet Keep Getting Worse? Ft. Slop Content, Brain Rot, & The Attention Economy 35:57

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Slop content - AI generated videos and images created to bait engagement on social media content - is getting more and more unavoidable. Whether you’ve been duped by bunnies on trampolines or enthralled by a AI cat fronted soap opera; we face a social media landscape that's no longer fit for purpose. This week, Ione and Gina dive into who benefits …

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The Hunting Wives Season 1 Recap: Rebecca Cutter and May Cobb gave us Bonnie Raitt's something to talk about 56:35

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In this episode, we deep dive into the soapy sapphic thriller, The Hunting Wives. Based on a book by May Cobb and led by showrunner Rebecca Cutter, this Netflix summer binge series has everyone talking - and for good reason! At the heart of the story are two very complicated women, Sophie and Margo, played brilliantly by Brittany Snow and Malin Ack…

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318: The Underfulfilled Overachiever: Redefining Success with Life Coach Megan Hellerer 1:13:34

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In this episode, I sit down with my life coach, Megan Hellerer, and author of "Directional Living," to explore the meaning of the "Underfulfilled Overachiever" and discuss strategies for finding true career and life fulfillment. Megan shares her personal journey from working at Google to becoming a transformative coach, and introduces us to concept…

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Karin Slaughter & 'We Are All Guilty Here': Complicated Conversations Series 22:27

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On today’s Complicated Conversation we welcome back Karin Slaughter, the author of twenty-five instant New York Times bestselling novels, to delve into the gripping world of "We Are All Guilty Here," the first book in a thrilling new series. The story kicks off with the kidnapping of two young girls, drawing us into the life of Emmy Clifton, a dete…

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From The Tea App To Princess Treatment: How The Right Wing Agenda Is Poisoning The Dating Pool 29:28

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Should you quiz your man on if he's doing princess treatment or the bare minimum? Are you allowed to look waiters in the eye or would that ruin you and your husband's night? Have you tried to check if your Hinge date is a creep and ended up getting doxxed by 4chan? If you're single and looking to mingle, these extreme situations - or, extreme onlin…

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317: Navigating Postpartum Mental Health and “Mommy Brain” with Dr. Nikki Pensak 1:05:43

2M ago1:05:43

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nikki Pensak, clinical psychologist and author of "Rattled", to discuss postpartum mental health and the challenges of new motherhood. Dr. Nikki shares her professional insights and personal experiences to help new mothers understand and navigate the complexities of the postpartum period. We dive into the differ…

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Sidebar on BSB at The Sphere, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Building the Band and Carinn finding her joy in reading again 40:41

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On this sidebar episode we dive into the fiery energy of Leo season, reflecting on the transition from the emotional depths of Cancer; share personal experiences, from Kate's upcoming birthday trip to Las Vegas to see the Backstreet Boys at The Sphere, to Carinn's creative breakthroughs during Cancer season. We also explore the complexities of rela…

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Are Sydney Sweeney's Jeans The Harbinger Of Doom? 30:08

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It's been over a year since we last spoke about Sydney Sweeney and how many online and off see the Euphoria actress as a MAGA spokeswoman. Her latest scandal - an American Eagle advert celebrating the blonde's "great genes" - cements Sweeney's spot as the right's poster child. In this week's episode, recorded before that expose revealing Sweeney is…

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Patreon Teaser: A folklore Deep Dive (5 Year Anniversary) 6:10

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Listen to the full episode and get access to over 140 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners. Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus. You can also check out Torry’s ot…

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Patreon Teaser: Love Island USA Season 7 Highlights and Predictions 6:24

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Listen to the full episode and get access to over 140 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners. Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus. You can also check out Torry’s ot…

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316: Cooking, Career Comebacks, and Balancing Motherhood with Katie Lee Biegel 1:12:36

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In this episode, I sit down with Katie Lee Biegel, renowned food personality and co-host of The Kitchen, for a candid conversation about her journey in the culinary world. Katie shares her lifelong love for food, cooking with her grandmother, and how she navigated the ups and downs of her career from Top Chef to The Kitchen. We dive into her approa…

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Virginia Trench & 'Our Secrets Were Safe': Debut Discussions 32:13

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In this episode of Debut Discussions, we dive into the captivating world of Our Secrets Were Safe with author Virginia Trench. Discover the inspiration behind this thrilling novel, where two friends grapple with the aftermath of a crime they thought was long ago buried. Virginia shares her journey from a lifelong dream to be a published author, exp…

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Is It 'The Gen Z Stare' Or Have Young People Always Been Called Rude? 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Just as the internet once spent years ripping into the minutia of what made up Millennial sociological habits and expression, now the younger generation is feeling the flack as social media takes the mickey out of 'the gen z stare'. The look itself is comprised of staring blankly when presented with a query, especially when in a work environment. I…

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Patreon Teaser: Petty about Brock Davies Cheating, Kate Middleton's Stylist Leaving, and Canada Shore Filming 6:31

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Listen to the full episode and get access to over 140 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners. Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus. You can also check out Torry’s ot…

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315: The Happiness Project: How To Live A Happier Life with Gretchen Rubin 1:10:26

3M ago1:10:26

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In this episode, I sit down with Gretchen Rubin, best-selling author and happiness expert, to explore the intricacies of personal happiness, self-understanding, and ways to live your happiest life. Gretchen shares the inspiration behind her book "The Happiness Project," and the journey to finding her own personal happiness. We dive deep into her Fo…

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Seven Questions with Emily Harding & 'How Freaking Romantic' 33:49

3M ago33:49

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On this episode of Seven Questions we welcome Emily Harding to take her chance with a deck of cards that will lead us on a hi-low therapy session, putting her and the characters of her new romance novel, How Freaking Romantic, on the “couch”! Emily chats with us about her journey as a writer, the complexities of love and anger, and the importance o…

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Our Verdict on Lena Dunham’s Too Much: Are We So Back Or Is The Rom Com Not Good Enough? 33:30

3M ago33:30

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We're back from our (unplanned, sorry!!) break with a big one. Lena Dunham has returned to television with a Netflix series that many online are claiming to be as good as - or even better than - Girls, the much lauded HBO show that launched her career. Conversely, critics are writing scathing reviews for broadsheets about the portrayal of romance, …