Best Dani And Brett Podcasts (2025)

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BB27 Week 3 Recap: What is the house power structure? Does everybody hate each other? 1:03:07

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Danielle & Brett are reunited for their birthday week and try to dissect what's been going on with this season of Big Brother. A decent comp threat in Adrian was sent home but it still sparks larger questions about the house's power structure in general. Mickey & Morgan seem to be the engine behind most of the house's power dynamics, but they hate …

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WNBA Evolution with Annie Costabile: Expansion, CBA Talks, and Player Safety 38:00

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Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger are joined by Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports for a jam-packed conversation on all things WNBA. From the WNBA's plan for expansion to breaking down what’s driving the league’s growth and the real story behind those “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts. The group also unpacks the upcoming CBA negotiations, Caitli…

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Ep 403 - Marla 1:23:36

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Marla has been exploring and practicing non-monogamy for about 20 years after learning about it during their first year of college. After getting out of their last monogamous relationship early in their college experience, Marla fell in love with their best friend and never really looked back. Like many of us, they were kind of making it up as they…

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Bonus Episode: Q&A July 2025 (Live from Discord) 1:04:54

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! Live on our Discord, here's the July 2025 Q&A! Thanks to everyone who was able to jump in and participate live on Discord and t…

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BB27 Week 2 Recap: Amy's final words, Lauren's dilemma & more 49:39

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Hide your children, it's time for a Brett solo-pod. With Dani radio silent this week, Brett wears the HOH robe for a full length podcast about Week 2 of BB27. Amy got her final jab in at Jimmy as she exited the house, but was it too little, too late, and too quiet? Is Vince playing too much game with every single person? And where will Lauren stand…

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Ep 402 - Sarah 1:13:17

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Sarah is an elder Gen Z in her mid to late twenties who feels like she's always been polyamorous but didn't have the words for it. Like many, her initial dating experiences followed the model of serial monogamy, but for her it always felt terrible to "have to" end a decent relationship just because she met someone else she had feelings for. Not any…

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BB27 Week 1 Recap: Too little too Zae-te, Week 2 noms & Dr. Dani Pimple Popper 51:47

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Brett & Danielle are back to react to Wednesday and Thursday nights' episodes of Big Brother 27 in which Zae was sent packing after a late push for safety and a big fight with Rachel. We also chat about what *****'s HOH week has been like so far, Zach's tears for Zae, Kelly's BB Blockbuster win & skincare routines. Follow Hey Julie on Bluesky and s…

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Ep 401 - Cooper 1:18:55

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Cooper and his wife are in their forties with three kids and have been married for over 17 years. While they only "officially" opened their relationship about three years ago it wasn't a completely foreign concept to them when they got together and they always had a mindset and understanding that there was more out there. Cooper's wife initially br…

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Ep. 1351 - ToM Recap and Review 1:25:16

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett review and recap the 13th book of The Wheel of Time: Towers of Midnight! We would like to give a…

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BB27 Opening Nights: Sloppy play, sloppy hearts & ShowerGate 2025 56:15

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Brett & Danielle are back to recap the first two episodes of Big Brother 27. Yeah, yeah Rachel Reilly came back, but it's really about this cast of newbies who are all playing hard in some way or another. Jimmy is spinning in circles about Rachel. Amy somehow played the "apprentice" twist very welll...until she played her way right on the block and…

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Anisimova’s Redemption, Ilona’s Impact, and Love Island Team Hoopers 38:31

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On this episode of Sideline, Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger dive into their Fourth of July festivities, including beach parties, boating trips, and Brooke’s behind-the-scenes NASCAR experience. Dani shares insights on Amanda Anisimova’s inspiring Wimbledon run and why American tennis is having a moment. The two also discuss Ben Shelton and Trin…

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Ep 400 - Dossie 1:23:26

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Dossie realized in her early twenties that sexuality was her path and that sexuality and feminism would be hand-in-hand in creating the changes she wanted to see in the world, and in herself. In 1969, when she was about 25, Dossie declared she'd never be monogamous again... And she never looked back! Dossie's story is full of love, laughter, joy, h…

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BB27 Cast Reactions! Unmarried mothers, aura specialists, dungeon masters & try-hards! 1:09:27

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Danielle & Brett react to the SIXTEEN fresh new faces entering the BB27 house; consisting of Survivory try-hards, cowboys, dungeon masters and a podcast host!? We dive semi-deep into all 16 new houseguests including Danielle's doppelgänger and why some members of the BB27 cast feel somewhat like an immediate reaction to the cast of BB26. Also on th…

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16 Things to do to prep for BB27 + 'Hotel Mystere' + Julie's opening night hints 1:02:59

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Brett & Danielle spend the last episode before the premiere of BB27 recounting some of the news that has been dropped in the past few days by Julie Chen-Moonves and the broader BB apparatus. This year's theme? Hotel Mystere. Opening night twists? A masked visitor, a secret accomplice, and a mystery houseguest. We chat about what it all could possib…

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Ep. 1350 - ToM Epilogue: And After with Special Guest - Spencer 2:02:19

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss the Epilogue of Towers of Midnight with Special Guest - Spencer! We would like to thank …

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WAGs of Wimbledon, White Sox Trade Buzz & NASCAR Street Race 49:37

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It’s a full catch-up sesh on this week’s Sideline as Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger reunite after some travel and time off. From Dani’s new beach volleyball league and Brooke’s ongoing closet organization mission to their shared nostalgia over early-2000s hip-hop. The duo dives deep into the latest on the White Sox, Coco Gauff’s Wimbledon strug…

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Ep 399 - Danielle 1:16:30

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Danielle and her husband have been married for over thirty years and have been exploring non-monogamy together for more than twenty of them. Danielle's husband initially brought up the idea but the concept felt intuitive for both of them so they started tiptoeing into it together. And of course, just because it felt intuitive doesn't mean that ther…

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Ep. 1349 - ToM Ch. 56: Something Wrong & Ch. 57: A Rabbit for Supper 1:13:26

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapters 56 and 57 of Towers of Midnight! We would like to thank and welcome Jason Weige…

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'The Bear' S4 runs in place, new James Bond news & celebrity-branded food? 53:53

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Danielle & Brett are back with hopefully their last non-Big Brother podcast of the summer. After a brief digression on Austin Powers' shag-plane, they kick off discussing the latest season of The Bear and how it struggles to recapture season 2's mojo. In Barbra Broccoli news, Denis Villeneuve has been hired as the director to helm the next James Bo…

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Ep. 1348 - ToM Ch. 54: The Light of the World & Ch. 55: The One Left Behind (PART 2 of 2) 50:05

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapters 54 and 55 of Towers of Midnight- with Special Guest, Tyler! We would like to ac…

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Ep 398 - Jacob 56:25

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Jacob and his spouse have been in some form of an open relationship since they got together over 18 years ago. In fact, their relationship actually began as a triad. Today, Jacob takes us along his relationship journey as he and his partner traveled the country living all over and exploring connections and partnerships in their own unique ways. Jac…

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Ep. 1347 - ToM Ch. 54: The Light of the World & Ch. 55: The One Left Behind (PART 1 of 2) 1:17:34

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapters 54 and 55 of Towers of Midnight- with Special Guest, Tyler! We would like to th…

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Summer of 'stache, Summer of Stitch: Benson Boone discourse, Lilo & Stitch AND Traitors s4 cast revealed 58:02

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Danielle kicks off the pod revealing her new crush as Benson Boone and it just spirals into a whole unplanned discussion about the music industry & mustaches. Later Danielle talks about seeing Lilo & Stitch and Brett shares his experiences at Disney World last weekend, which also involved a lot of Stitch sightings. Wrapping up the show, they talk a…

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Danny Graves Talks Savannah Bananas, MLB Clubhouse Life, and Boy Band Fame 51:40

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Baseball stories, shirtless TV appearances, boy bands, and Bert Kreischer?! Danny Graves joins Brooke and Dani live from the College World Series in Omaha and delivers an all-time performance—no mound required. The Reds Hall of Famer recounts pitching for the Savannah Bananas (in the same clothes for days), mixing it up with fans in Cincinnati, and…

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Ep 397 - Kels (Porn Nerds) 1:11:40

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Kels first began experimenting with non-monogamy in her mid-twenties when she and her partner agreed that they could both experiment and play with others while traveling. Since then, Kels has explored a variety of different relationship styles and dynamics as she continues to figure out what's best for her. One of the things we absolutely love abou…

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Ep. 1346 - ToM Ch. 53: Gateways 1:20:07

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 53 of Towers of Midnight! We would like to thank and welcome Vijay Veluri and Sa…

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Lauren Jbara Talks Thyroid Surgery, TNT NBA Coverage & Newlywed Life 56:13

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TNT & NBATV's Lauren Jbara joins the show for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation about her whirlwind year—from navigating a thyroid surgery scare to covering some of the biggest events in sports. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from the NBA Playoffs, what it’s really like interviewing legends like Steph Curry, and how she’s balanced he…

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Ep 396 - Johnny 1:04:52

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Johnny started exploring non-monogamy about a decade ago when he and his partner first got together. Their partnership was non-monogamous from the beginning and they moved slowly and intentionally as they figured out what works best for them. They currently define their partnership as "open" and for them that means that everything is on the table f…

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Ep. 1345 - ToM Ch. 52: Boots 49:51

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 52 of Towers of Midnight! We would like to give a huge shout out to everyone who…

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Pop-Culture Round-Up: Black Bag, Mountainhead, The Better Sister, Duster & more 52:40

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It's all quiet on the BB front right now. Survivor is off shooting season 50. Nothin's goin' on! Today, Brett & Danielle chop it up over Diet Coke (what else?) and a few movies they've seen this week including Steven Soderberg's Black Bag, Jesse Armstrong's Mountainhead. Also, Dani shares her TV watch-list including the first seasons of Duster, The…

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Ep 395 - Jenna + Wendi: Round 2 1:09:10

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Jenna and Wendi are back! It's been three and a half years since we last talked to these two lovely humans and we're definitely not waiting that long until the next time! You don't need to go back and listen to Episode 209 to enjoy this conversation but we're pretty sure today's episode will leave you wanting more! Lots has changed but one thing de…

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Ep. 1344 - ToM Ch. 50: Choosing Enemies & Ch. 51: A Testing 1:04:34

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 50 and Chapter 51 of Towers of Midnight! We would like to thank and welcome Patr…

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Survivor 50 cast announcement! Mike White! Cirie Fields! Umm WHO!? 1:06:06

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Brett & Dani react to Wednesday's announcement of the Survivor 50 cast which includes actual Hollywood celebrity Mike White, Survivor royalty Cirie Fields and a bunch of other people rounding out the somewhat odd cast for an all-returners season. We talk about it and also talk about why the cast feels like such an oblong collection of randos. Later…

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Summer House at Citi Field, Brett Favre Fallout & Who's the Next Nadal? 55:43

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Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger are back for a good old-fashioned catch-up. Brooke reflects on her recent trip to NYC—including a surprise Summer House sighting at Citi Field—while Dani opens up about much-needed R&R after her Europe whirlwind. The two dive into the grind of life on the road, the realities of being a woman in sports media, and a…

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Ep 394 - Lola (Non-Monogamy Help) 1:17:04

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Lola has been exploring non-monogamy since about 2009 and like many of us, their motivation has shifted and evolved along the way. In this powerful interview Lola takes us through their beautiful journey of self-discovery, healing, and untangling the web of misconceptions we're taught about sex, love, and relationships. Lola Phoenix is an American-…

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Survivor 48 ends! Finally! Plus, Bullsh*t Jobs & CARROTMAXXING 56:31

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Survivor 48 has thankfully reached its conclusion. Brett shares the online fandom's disappointment with Danielle and explains why the season was ultimately confusing, poorly edited...and frankly, not it. Later, Danielle chats about the book Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber and we have a somewhat intellectual conversation about the nature of work in t…

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Jen Lada’s Rise in Sports Media and Her Powerful Storytelling at ESPN 1:00:52

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Emmy Award winner and ESPN College Gameday's Jen Lada joins the show to reflect on her career journey—from working midnight shifts in Chicago to becoming a vital part of College GameDay. Jen shares what it’s like to report on emotional stories, how she finds her balance in a demanding industry, and what it means to be an authentic voice in sports m…

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Ep 393 - Megan + Brett: Round 2 1:06:15

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Megan and Brett are back! We last talked to these two just over a year ago on Episode 337 and it's been a busy year! Lots has changed... They still swing together and go to clubs together but they've also started exploring more solo dating, dabbling a bit more in kink, and they even talked about their open relationship style and choices on the pulp…

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Ep. 1343 - ToM Ch. 48: Near Avendesora & Ch. 49: Court of the Sun (PART 2 of 2) 1:08:25

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 48 and Chapter 49 (Part 2 of 2) of Towers of Midnight! We would like to thank an…

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BB27 premiere date REAVEALED, Survivor 48 finally makes a move & supermodel influencer vs. football coach 1:01:10

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We are so fucking BACK. Brett and Danielle react to the news of BB27's premiere in July & the new format which includes up to 90 minutes more Big Brother per week! Wow! Who's gonna watch it? Brett later catches Danielle up on the past few weeks in Survivor 48 land. Are we heading to an ending that would appease the angry fans? In the second half of…

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Lauren Shehadi on Her Rise in Broadcasting and Life at MLB Network 46:43

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This week on Sideline, Brooke and Dani are joined by one of the most familiar faces in baseball broadcasting — Lauren Shehadi of MLB Network. From sending out 100 VHS tapes to breaking down playoff moments on national television, Lauren shares her incredible journey through sports media. She talks about the nerves that never go away, why preparatio…

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Ep 392 - Princess 1:02:34

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Princess is back! She was first on the show with her partner DD back on episode 322 and today she's here to go a bit deeper on her own individual journey. Princess is a 30-something mother of a college-aged kid and has been practicing some form of non-monogamy for almost 15 years. Like most of us, she started exploring swinging after responding to …

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Ep. 1342 - ToM Ch. 48: Near Avendesora & Ch. 49: Court of the Sun (PART 1 of 2) 52:39

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 48 and Chapter 49 (Part 1 of 2) of Towers of Midnight! We would like to thank an…

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European Blackouts, Met Gala Fits, and Baseball Rain Delays 44:41

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From a Vatican Conclave in Rome to a power outage across Europe, Dani Klupenger has been at the heart of historic moments—while Brooke Fletcher wraps up her 4-game visit to Kansas City. The two catch up across time zones to swap wild travel stories, debate the Met Gala’s best (and worst) looks, and talk about how sports leagues are stepping up thei…

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Ep 391 - Celeste 1:04:24

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As Celeste describes it, she's had a long and illustrious journey of exploring different relationships and relationship styles as she continues learning who she is and what works best for her. For so long she tried to fit herself into what she calls "primary possessive partnerships" and unfortunately spent much of her time being triggered. Today, C…

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Ep. 1341 - ToM Ch. 47: A Teaching Chamber 57:55

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 47 of Towers of Midnight! We want to thank everyone who renewed their annual ple…

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Ep 390 - Genevieve (I Could Never...) 1:10:19

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Genevieve a.k.a. Chill Polyamory makes polyamory education and entertainment on Instagram, TikTok and Patreon. She’s also on YouTube where she reviews polyamory in pop culture @chillpolyamory, and she hosts a non-monogamy storytime podcast called “I could never…” Check out the full show notes here. Join the most amazing community of open-minded hum…

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Ep. 1340 - ToM Ch. 46: Working Leather 47:28

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NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcast Find us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord! In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 46 of Towers of Midnight! We want to thank and welcome jobi radelblitz, Kyle, an…

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Emerging Tennis Stars and Falling Down NFL Draft Boards 44:19

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Join Brooke and Dani on this episode of Sidelined as Dani kicks off her month long work trip. First stop? Madrid, Spain! Dani and Brooke give us their travel hacks and essentials when away from home. We also get into the tennis scene as some veterans seem to be struggling while there is young talent emerging. And finally we talk about the value of …

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Ep 389 - Jet 1:36:41

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Jet is a 40 year old mother of two girls who has been married for over 20 years, and up until about two years ago she assumed she was monogamous. A few years ago she started to develop a deep friendship with a co-worker and ultimately realized she had fallen in love with him just as he was moving away. She decided to be honest with her husband abou…