Best Samantha Kaye Podcasts (2025)

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BSG #108: Shocking and Revolting / El Dorado Drive 1:13:11

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Hey, hun! It’s your old friends, the Book Squad, with an exciting opportunity for you! We’d love to invite you to join us for our discussion about El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott. We talk about the sisters’ relationships, money troubles, good ol’ fashioned pyramid schemes, and all things shocking and revolting. Drop in for our next Othersode on 7/2…

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The Hiding Man: Anatomy of a Serial Killer // 518 1:01:05

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Serial killers are not just the stuff of horror movies or thriller novels. They walk among us, hidden in plain sight, sometimes quiet, sometimes charming, almost always disarmingly ordinary. But what turns a human being into a hunter of humans? How do they emerge? And more importantly — why? Today, we’re diving into the dark psychology and chilling…

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You Have a Choice: Staying vs. Building Your Own Table in Male-Dominated Industries 30:55

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In this raw and unfiltered solo episode, I’m opening up about something a lot of women in male-dominated industries wrestle with—but don’t always say out loud: Do I stay, or do I build my own table? After 25+ years in a field that’s only 8% women, I’ve got stories. Like the time a grown man called my house—not my work line—because I gave a directiv…

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THE GRIPWEEDS Interview - New Album Soul Bender 40:37

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THE GRIPWEEDS INTERVIEW Rob interviews Kurt & Kristen Reil from the great New Jersey band THE GRIP WEEDS This is Kristen's first time on the podcast and Kurt's 5th time! The Gripweeds have just released a brand-new studio album called SOUL BENDER I feel it's their best album yet and if you like those great songs from the 60s ... this is a must list…

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Sade Robinson // 517 1:05:54

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In April of 2024, a 19-year-old student vanished after heading out for a promising first date in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. But hours later, her torched car was found in another part of the city, and later that day, dismembered body parts began popping up along the coastline… Although security footage and phone pings helped the case against their surpri…

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The Babysitter from Hell // 516 54:01

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Between 1980 and 1982, a string of unexplained child deaths unsettled small towns across Florida. Shockingly, the common thread was a quiet teenager hired as the babysitter. As grieving families sought answers and doctors cited rare medical conditions as the cause, suspicion began to build quietly among the grieving families. But it wasn’t until th…

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From Burnout to Boundaries - Reclaiming Your Voice in Male-Dominated Spaces 48:56

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This conversation with Dr. Sweta Vikram explores how women navigate male-dominated spaces and the real impact on our well-being. Sweta shares a powerful moment about asking for a raise and being told "your husband has a good job"—and how that experience taught her to advocate for herself. We discuss why women in these industries carry guilt around …

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Norma Lopez // 515 45:54

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In July of 2010, a 17-year-old girl vanished while walking home from summer school in a quiet Southern California suburb. Her belongings were scattered in a field along her route, but she was nowhere to be found. Days later, the discovery of her body would leave a community shaken and desperate for answers. But with help of DNA and a disturbing sur…

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Othersode #107: Lily Gladstone Worked At Gay / The Wedding Banquet with Susie Dumond 1:20:56

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A deliciously queer romcommy episode is here! Author Susie Dumond returns to chat with us about the 2025 remake of the film The Wedding Banquet in all of its low-key chaotic glory. Then we interview Susie about her brand new novel, Bed and Breakup (available TODAY, June 24th, wherever you get books!). Drop back in on July 8th for our next Bookpisod…

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The Love County Disappearances // 514 53:25

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In July of 2013, three friends wound up in the woods of rural Oklahoma after a high-speed police chase - but only one of them emerged. Following a flurry of frantic phone calls asking for help, the pair who were left behind in the woods disappeared, and have never been seen again. As weeks turned to years, the secrets surrounding that strange night…

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From Survival to Strength: Breaking Barriers in Male-Dominated Industries 41:18

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Welcome back to Rooted in Your Confidence - the podcast where we have real, empowering conversations with women who are owning their space in male-dominated industries. Today's conversation is all about strength, resilience, and self-empowerment. I'm sitting down with Elicia Ybarra, martial arts self-defense instructor and founder of Pretty Hands H…

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IMOGEN CLARK Interview - Australian / Nashville Singer Songwriter - New Album Choking on Fuel 51:11

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Matt and Rob Interview Australian/Nashville Singer Songwriter Imogen Clark for the 2nd time! Last May we interviewed Imogen right after she had moved to Nashville from Australia. We catch up with her and find out all the incredible things that she's been doing in the last year including meeting us back in October in Montclair (Outpost in the Burbs)…

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Amber Spradlin // 513 48:38

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In June of 2023, a 38-year-old woman was found dead in a quiet Kentucky neighborhood, shortly after purchasing a house and beginning a promising new job. But what began as her fresh start quickly turned into a gruesome mystery marred by finger pointing and the failure of local law enforcement. With few clues and no clear motive, investigators were …

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Margaret Fox // 512 57:48

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In 1974, a 14-year-old New Jersey girl disappeared after meeting up with a man regarding a babysitting job. She had placed an ad in the paper, and the man in question had a 5-year-old son he allegedly needed care for. But when she went missing from their meeting spot, a bus stop, she was never seen again. And then, a horrifying ransom call came in …

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Going West is Going on Tour! 1:44

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In September, we're going on our first-ever tour! Find us in Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, and Chicago alongside Love Murder for five mysteriously fun evenings! We really hope to expand this tour, so get your tickets THIS WEEK! Pre-sale begins Wed June 18, using code LOVEWEST. And public on-sale begins Friday June 20! Get your tickets at goingwe…

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Bet On You: Owning Your Voice, Value & Vision with Pamela Dale 36:24

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In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, I sit down with Pamela Dale client expert, digital marketer, and creator of the Six Code Framework for a powerful and real conversation about what it takes to build a business that reflects who you truly are, not who you’ve been told to be. Pamela shares her journey from burnout and undercharging to bol…

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AC/DC Concert Review May 12 2025 and our TOP 10 AC/DC songs 54:16

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NEW PODCAST - SHOW 90 You asked for it and it's finally here! Our review of the AC/DC concert on May 12, 2025 in Landover Maryland A roadtrip we took to see one of our favorite bands of all time We talk about the trip there, the setlist, the next morning where Rob almost got beat up, almost losing a shirt.. AND We go through our TOP TEN AC/DC SONG …

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The Keddie Cabin Murders // 511 1:05:58

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In April of 1981, a mother and her children -along with two of her children's friends- were spending a quiet Saturday night in their rural California cabin. But by morning, the scene inside Cabin 28 was anything but peaceful. What investigators found was a blood-soaked mystery involving multiple victims, a missing child, and no trace of who—or what…

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BSG #107: Reading: Do You? With Jenna / The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami 1:06:48

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It’s time to read with (?) Jenna again! Join us for a discussion of The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami. We talk about surveillance, the unfortunate parallels to our present moment, the novel’s structure, the characters, and of course, Jenna Bush Hagar and her book club antics. Then we dig into some listener feedback and chat about what’s up next! Watc…

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Sabrina Kahler // 510 45:06

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In June of 2002, a 20-year-old woman vanished after a swim by Lake Erie. Last seen with her boyfriend’s friend, she was reportedly dropped off safely at a movie theater, but no one saw whether she actually made it there or not. As investigators probed deeper, they uncovered conflicting stories, dubious alibis, and a suspect with a troubling past. S…

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Your Path Ain’t Mine: Truth-Telling, Table-Building & Standing Up Anyway 35:42

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This conversation right here? It’s honest. It’s layered. And it’s bigger than opinions. Tiffany Sims and I sat down to talk about what it really means to show up as a woman in male-dominated spaces. We didn’t agree on everything and that’s exactly why this episode matters. Tiffany shared her story, and I respect that. But we have to be real: not ev…

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MUSIC SHOW 89 - AHA - BABY METAL - RICK DERRINGER - BILLY JOEL - BARBRA STREISAND - WET LEG 59:13

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Jeremy and Rob are you hosts for today's Music Show Our segments on the show today are: 1 - GIVE IT A LISTEN - THE DEAD COWBOYS - BAD FRIENDS AND GOOD TIMES The Dead Cowboys with their new single. A cross between Lynyrd Skynyrd and Molly Hatchett... good rockin tune! 2 - ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES FOR 1965 / 1975 and 1985 including one of Jeremy's favorit…

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LaNell Barsock // 509 53:31

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In June of 2010, a 29-year-old nurse was found shot to death in her California home with a note that seemed to point to a particular person embedded in her life. But as detectives unraveled the case further, the twisted truth came to the surface in shocking fashion: an affair, an obsession, and an unsuspecting killer hiding in plain sight. This is …

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Carol Kennedy // 508 56:16

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In July of 2008, a 53-year-old mother, artist, and counselor was found bludgeoned to death in her Arizona home, just 35 days after finalizing her divorce. At first, it appeared to be the tragic result of a random home invasion. But as investigators dug deeper into the victim’s life, they uncovered a tangled web of obsession and deception, as well a…

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Trusting Your Body, Letting Go, and Reclaiming Your Truth 36:37

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In this powerful episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, I sit down with Alyssa Hawn—intuitive energy healer, podcast producer, and former reality TV and publishing professional. Alyssa gets real about what it felt like to work in male-dominated industries, how the pressure to prove herself shaped her early career, and the emotional toll of constantl…

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Sheila Von Wiese // 507 57:17

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In August of 2014, a 62-year-old American woman was found brutally murdered and stuffed inside a suitcase at a luxury resort in Bali. What began as a baffling international mystery soon turned into a media frenzy as investigators sifted through surveillance footage, hotel records, and text exchanges - where they uncovered a chilling tale of privile…

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Othersode #106: Good American Duplass / Good American Family with Mary Kay McBrayer 1:21:44

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Author and pal Mary Kay McBrayer joins us to talk all things Madame Queen, AKA Stephanie St. Claire, mysterious criminal mastermind and numbers genius. Before we jump into discussing Mary Kay’s latest book, Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair, we discuss Hulu's Good American Family, another tale …

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Darwin Vest // 506 44:20

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In June of 1999, a brilliant entomologist vanished into the night after walking home in Idaho Falls. And when police looked into his vanishing, they found many suspicious angles. In a strangely familiar situation from three years earlier, he was assaulted while walking home from a bar. And the last person to see him before he went missing left town…

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Moving Beyond the Labels: You’re Not Too Much . They’re Just Uncomfortable 24:38

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In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Samantha Kaye Harris is calling out the labels that have been used to shrink women in male-dominated industries: too aggressive, too emotional, too strong, too much. She breaks down how these labels are not reflections of who we are — they’re projections of how uncomfortable others feel when we show up …

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Some of the Greatest COVER SONGS Ever according to Rob and Matt - SHOW 88 1:23:57

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SOME OF THE GREATEST COVER SONGS EVER according to Rob & Matt Matt & Rob talk about some of their favorite COVER SONGS. Possibly the greatest cover songs ever recorded? You be the judge. We do have some obsure ones in our lists. This is also a podcast dedicated to Rob's late friend Ken Vail Jr. who passed away on May 19, 2024. Ken loved music and l…

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Kiplyn Davis // 505 49:28

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In May of 1995, a 15-year-old vanished in broad daylight after attending half of her high school classes in the quiet town of Spanish Fork, Utah. She was last seen around lunchtime, but never made it to her next class, and never came home. For years, her disappearance haunted her community, even after arrests were made. This is the murder of Kiplyn…

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Prom Night Murders // 504 54:43

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In April of 1989, an intruder wiped out nearly an entire family inside their Indiana home on prom night. With little evidence left behind at the scene, the case went cold for some time - until renewed vigor in the investigation revealed a shocking suspect - one that many believe to this day may actually be innocent. These are the murders of the Pel…

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Reclaiming Your Confidence & Power in Male-Dominated Careers with Jennifer Licciardi 29:11

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Are you tired of proving yourself at work, constantly waiting for validation, or wondering if it’s too late to follow your purpose? In this powerful episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Samantha Kaye Harris is joined by bestselling author, speaker, and empowerment coach Jennifer Licciardi, who spent over 20 years climbing the ranks in a male-domin…

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SOPHIE CORAN Interview - Philadelphia Singer Songwriter 48:27

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Rob and Matt had the pleasure of talking to Singer/Songwriter Sophie Coran a week or so ago. Sophie's new album "I don't go to New York anymore" was just released. The album is a beautiful indie pop album that doesn't disappoint. Very dreamy, 14 beautifully constructed songs. A couple of the songs are experimental.. the album is a wonderful journey…

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Nicole VanderHeyden // 503 41:05

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In May of 2016, a 31-year-old woman went out for a night of music and drinks in Green Bay, Wisconsin. But the next morning, her body was found in a farmer’s field, miles from home, and brutally beaten. Investigators soon uncovered a tangled timeline of jealousy and digital footprints that pointed back to the man she had trusted most. But with evide…

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BSG #106: Don't Trust the Government / When the Wolf Comes Home 1:27:54

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None will be spared…when we talk about When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy! Join the Book Squad for a chat about this wild ride of a novel—we talk about the action and pacing, horror subgenres, the characters, mom/dad stuff, and goodness vs. badness. Then we finally read some really old feedback from husband of the pod, Ben (sorry about that, B…

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Jodi Huisentruit // 502 1:02:33

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In June of 1995, a 27-year-old morning news anchor vanished outside her Iowa apartment complex as she rushed to go to work in the dark, early morning hours. When police came upon the scene, they found her high heeled shoe, and various other items like a hairdryer strewn next to her car door - proving that she likely been abducted. As evidence of a …

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Why Are Men Praised for What Women Built? A Real Talk on Power, Perception, and Ownership 14:21

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In this bold and timely episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Samantha Kaye Harris calls out a truth we don’t talk about enough: men are often celebrated for entering industries that women built—while women are still fighting to belong in theirs. From nail salons to fashion houses, men are positioned as pioneers in spaces where women have long been…

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ROBERT JON & THE WRECK / NEW MUSIC RELEASES / SAMANTHA CRAIN / ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES - SHOW 87 1:22:06

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This show is our regular music podcast where we talk Album Anniversaries, New Music Releases and Reissues, New Music Biographies, and we have two new songs for you to listen to for our Give It A Listen segment. Find out about ROBERT JON & THE WRECK (starts our show) and SAMANTHA CRAIN (ends our show). Two great music artists that you need to hear. …

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Cody Johnson // 501 54:41

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In June of 2013, a 25-year-old newlywed vanished in the picturesque mountains of Montana, just days after saying "I do." What began as a missing persons case in a tight-knit community quickly turned into something far darker, as investigators uncovered chilling secrets, a cryptic email regarding his death, and a truth that no one saw coming. This i…

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Summer of Hell (ft Holly Madison) // 500 54:37

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Tensions were high during the summer of 1983 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, leading it to become known as the “summer of hell” after a rash of murders plagued the city. Two years prior, Playboy had opened the Suncoast Club, the first of its kind in the area. And now, as the city grappled with a potential serial killer, the Suncoast Club’s “Bunny of …

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Leading with Power and Presence: Elor Shem Tov on Confidence, Culture, and Coaching in Male-Dominated Industries 34:28

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What does it really take to lead with confidence in a male-dominated workplace without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, I’m joined by Elor Shem Tov, executive coach, empowerment guide, and founder of Lucidlev, who knows exactly what it’s like to be the only woman at the table. From scaling a biotech star…

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PETER FRAMPTON - Do You Feel Like I Do? Music Biography Review - SHOW 86 1:23:25

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PETER FRAMPTON - DO YOU FEEL LIKE I DO? BOOK REVIEW Jeremy (1) is back! On show #86 Jeremy and Rob review PETER FRAMPTON'S 2023 BIOGRAPHY "DO YOU FEEL LIKE I DO?" They cover every chapter and in between tell the story of Peter's lost guitar (as interspersed throughout the book). ************* In this episode: What's with the Budgies? How many place…

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Sheri Coleman // 499 52:56

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In May of 2009, the 31-year-old wife of a televangelist’s security guard was murdered in her Illinois home alongside her two sons. For months prior, her husband had been receiving threatening messages via email, and he told police that he feared his anonymous stalker had finally acted on their warnings. But as the investigation into the tragic murd…

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Othersode #105: The Animal Community / The White Lotus with Todd Osborne 2:00:53

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We’re briefly leaving our luxury villas to talk about season three of The White Lotus! Join us as we chat about the cast, the season’s setting, the characters we loved and hated, and what we can learn about the characters based on their book choices. Then we have a long overdue conversation with Todd Osborne about his debut poetry collection, Gathe…