Best Totally Tell Podcasts (2024)

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Sirens: New Fiction by Auriane de Rudder 1:04:05

6d ago1:04:05

1:04:05

We are BACK from our Technical-Difficulty-Induced hiatus and, man, does it feel good! Today, Auriane shares her new, fiction story, Sirens, a Tennessee tale about addiction, recovery, hillbilly makeovers, pristine interior design, and potential drowning. Since today's fiction format is a little longer than our usual tale, we're skipping the after p…

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Longlegs Ep. 132 1:32:44

3M ago1:32:44

1:32:44

On this weeks episode we're discussing "Longlegs" the new horror film from Osgood Perkins! Before our review, in the first half of the episode, we discuss a variety of shenanigans. Be sure to catch us as we record these episodes LIVE on Twitch and YouTube to be a part of the show!This episode was recorded LIVE on July 28th 2024.follow us on your pr…

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Angela (with Brent Weinbach) Ep. 131 1:52:05

3M ago1:52:05

1:52:05

On this weeks episode we're discussing the 1995 dark drama "Angela" with special guest Brent Weinbach! Brent is a comedian (and Laura's brother!) who you might know from PoundHouse or his other podcast with Laura - The Chicken Coop! We're thrilled to have him back on the show! Before our review, in the first half of the episode, we discuss a variet…

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I Saw The TV Glow Ep. 130 1:52:10

3M ago1:52:10

1:52:10

On this weeks episode we're discussing "I Saw The TV Glow" the sophomore feature from Jane Schoenbrun! Before our review, in the first half of the episode, we discuss a variety of shenanigans. Be sure to catch us as we record these episodes LIVE on Twitch and YouTube to be a part of the show!This episode was recorded LIVE on June 30th 2024.follow u…

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Challengers Ep. 129 1:20:31

3M ago1:20:31

1:20:31

On this weeks episode we're discussing "Challengers" the latest film from one of our favorite modern directors Luca Guadagnino starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist! Before our review, in the first half of the episode, we discuss a variety of shenanigans. Be sure to catch us as we record these episodes LIVE on Twitch and YouTube to be a pa…

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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (with Max Weinbach) Ep. 128 1:43:16

4M ago1:43:16

1:43:16

On this weeks episode we're discussing the 1989 classic "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" with guest Max Weinbach! Max is an New York City based musician and comedian...as well as Laura's brother! We're thrilled to have him back on the show! Before our review, in the first half of the episode, we discuss a variety of shenanigans. Be sure to catch …

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Crack Problem! With Special Guest Shauna 53:35

6M ago53:35

53:35

This month we discuss the ramifications of not giving a about your bad reputation, and I tell the infamous I PEED ON HIS KEYBOARD story. Spoiler: I pee on his keyboard. Also, Shauna tries Salvia. And has anyone here smoked "Crack Weed?"By Auriane de Rudder

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The Lost Boys (with Star Amerasu) Ep 127 1:39:10

6M ago1:39:10

1:39:10

On this weeks episode we're discussing the 1986 classic "The Lost Boys" with guest Star Amerasu! Star is an multi-disciplinary artist from Oakland and we're thrilled to have her join us to talk vampires and sucking!! Before that, in the first half of the episode, we try out some bizarre vocal warmups, discuss our favorite directors, Star teaches Do…

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Late Night with the Devil (with Nick Stargu) Ep 126 1:42:57

6M ago1:42:57

1:42:57

On this weeks episode we're reviewing the brand new horror film "Late Night with the Devil" with returning guest Nick Stargu (DJ Real)! Were we spooked? Do we have the devil within us?! Tune in and find out!! Before that, in the first half of the episode, we discuss the merits of dehydrated foods, fleshy toys, and how alive one feels after violentl…

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Pink Flamingos (with Dylan Gallagher) Ep 125 1:45:07

7M ago1:45:07

1:45:07

On this weeks episode we're reviewing the 1972 John Waters classic "Pink Flamingos" with our guest (and fan favorite?!) Dylan Gallagher! It's an absolute tasty, sexy, horrible time! Before that, in the first half of the episode, we discuss where the term 'cruising' came from, the subtle but important differences between gay hookup apps Grindr and S…

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Priscilla Ep. 124 1:56:00

7M ago1:56:00

1:56:00

On this weeks episode we're reviewing the 2023 Biopic "Priscilla" written and directed by Sofia Coppola! Before that, in the first half of the episode, we break down the wild sexually explicit films Dominic saw at HumpFest 2024 and Laura tries to guess what happened in them based on their titles. some of the ones discussed: Cemetery Sluts, Human Ch…

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You Won't Be Alone Ep. 123 1:43:01

8M ago1:43:01

1:43:01

On this weeks episode we're reviewing the 2022 Australian horror film "You Won't Be Alone" written and directed by Goran Stolevski! Before that, in the first half of the episode, we discuss the various sounds Dominic was hearing at a hippie hot strings, what it means to be pre-diabetic, our thoughts on rewatching the HBO series Girls, and some brie…

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Killers Of The Flower Moon Ep. 122 1:44:56

8M ago1:44:56

1:44:56

On todays episode we're reviewing Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Also….we recap Dominic’s bachelorette themed murder mystery birthday party, debate whether things taste different depending on their container which leads to us to do a deep dive on human receptacles and what the kids are …

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BatBosses with Special Return Guest, Matt! 1:22:55

9M ago1:22:55

1:22:55

Split personalities, errant granny panties, car crashes, child bands, homophobes and MORE! You wanna hear about some crazy, fu*kin' bosses? We got em, baby! Wanna be on the show? Email us your idea for a story at Notliterary@gmail.comYou can find our host, Auriane de Rudder at aurianederudder.com and on her socials @aurianederudderLove us?! Tip us …

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Top 10 Films of 2023 // We're Back! Ep. 121 2:17:11

9M ago2:17:11

2:17:11

Dang, we totally forgot to record more episodes for 2.5 years...oops! Well anyways WE'RE BACK and we're starting off by each listing our top 10 films of 2023! Will barbenheimer make it? did we even see it?? Do we remember how to even do this show??? All that and more on this grand return episode of Totally Tell Me!This episode was recorded LIVE on …

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The Unsolved Mysteries of the 13th Floor 1:18:13

11M ago1:18:13

1:18:13

Happy Thanksgiving! On this episode, I tell you a story about my first night working in The Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore. Did I learn Mafia crime secrets? Was everyone just with me?! Do we solve an actual Unsolved Mystery?! Like, from THE TV SHOW?At the afterparty, I'm joined by Stephanie, who also worked at the Belvedere, and our conversation goes…

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Welcome To California! With special guest Korey Clarke 1:54:17

1y ago1:54:17

1:54:17

We're back for Season 5 with new stories, new guests and new announcements! Today, Auriane tells a story about her first week living in LA...or Long Beach...Wait, aren't they the same thing? Afterward, we are joined by Long Beach Local and new LA resident, Korey Clarke for a boozy afterparty. We discuss the difference between Long Beach and LA, the…

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Season Four Finale: LET’S TALK ABOUT FOOTPORN...With Special Guest Shauna! 1:22:01

1+ y ago1:22:01

1:22:01

Recorded from Mexico, it's finally time to get into FOOT ! This season, we've been discussing the healthy and not so healthy things we did during the pandemic. In this episode, Auriane finally shares the most unique experience she had during lockdown, which was... creating and marketing her own... Footporn. Also! Special guest Shauna yells us why Y…

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Did you have a NAUGHTY OR NICE Pandemic? Whatever. Lets go to the Bar! 1:09:32

2y ago1:09:32

1:09:32

We're back and discussing our pandemics, for better or for worse. But first! Auriane leads you through a special, Christmas mediation...let's get cocktails with our chosen family at The Bar! After the party, is the Afterparty and we're joined by Aur's friends from back in the day, Gabe, Ryan and Poet Mykl Levi. Levi even gives us an impromptu poetr…

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Not Literary Meditation: Betty Ford Spa-Day with Lindsay Lohan AND Falling for Poet Stephen Zerance! 1:06:23

2y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Happy Lohan Holiday! Today's episode is Lohan Themed, since our girl Linds is poised for a come back. We do a Lindsay themed meditation, and then are joined by Poet Stephen Zerance for an afterparty. Find out all about Stephen at @stephenzerance or @lvcifers_revenge2 or sign up to get his new poetry FO FREE at stephenzerance.substack.com. You can f…

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Halloween Meditation and Pandemic Tales: Auriane Builds a Bunker with Special Guest Justin Mayfield! 58:04

2y ago58:04

58:04

The #NotLiteraryPodcast is back, baby!! Just in time for Halloween! Join us while we zen out with a little non-pretentious autumn meditation, and then pop the champagne and talk about the batshit crazy things we did during the...Pandemic. 👻😱👽👻That's right, we have FINALLY stepped out of our denial/nostalgia phase and into our let's-process-this-mes…

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Daydrinking With Tupac: A Not Literary Meditation 24:08

2y ago24:08

24:08

We're back for season 4 of the Not Literary Podcast! This time, instead of totally unpretentious Storytelling, we're doing totally unpretentious Meditations. These are meant to chill you out, make you smile and sometimes even make you laugh. After each meditation, we're joined by a special guest for an afterparty, complete with cocktails! Join us a…

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Baltimore Stories and Bad Girls of the 2000s with Special Guest Stephen Zerance! 1:33:46

2+ y ago1:33:46

1:33:46

This month, I read Temp to Perm, a short story about a temp job GONE WRONG (ever heard of a KILL TANK, anyone??!) in Charm City. Afterward, I'm joined by critically acclaimed poet (and my friend!) Stephen Zerance.am we get into some more gritty Baltimore Tales about psychotic twinks, teens in trunks and Jon Benet Waters. Stephen also reads a poem f…

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35 Cents: Stories from New York City! 43:39

2+ y ago43:39

43:39

Near-death experiences, Hasidic jerk offs, random legs falling from the sky, and so much more... it's New York City, baby! This month I'm joined by my friend Melissa, a long time New Yorker and we are telling lots of stories from NYC. I also read my story, 35 Cents, which is about a weird near-death experience in the city when I was a child. Shout …

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A Southern California Love Story: Valentine’s Day Episode with Roddy Tullenz and Bre Kelley! 1:14:07

2+ y ago1:14:07

1:14:07

What happens when the douchebag you're dating thinks he's a bad boy in a movie, but he's actually more, like... Rumpelstiltskin? Auriane reads a new story (with AND BLOOD in it! Happy Vday) and is joined by filmmaker Jason Willford and stand-up comedian Bre Kelley. Btw, guys, THEY'RE IN LUVVVV! See, Not Literary isn't only for loveless cynics! Chec…

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And then...I Took My Top Off. NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIAL with Not Literary and Reggie’s Bar! F Omicron! 30:59

3y ago30:59

30:59

This month, I tell a tale about FREAKING OUT and then realizing that maybe, just maybe, things are actually okay. Or maybe even, pretty good? Seemed right for #thesetryingtimes. After the story is the after party with writer Garin Pirnia and then we open...Reggie's Bar! Never been to Reggie's? It's an online bar for days (and NYE's, apparently) whe…

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Not Literary Holiday eSpecie With Jesse Cooley! 1:19:38

3y ago1:19:38

1:19:38

Merry Christmas! Happy Ramadan! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy Hanukkah! In this episode: Getting hit on by monks, bathing with flea and tick shampoo, CHRISTMAS CHEER (in the form of public masturbation 😑), and of course a brand new holiday story from author Auriane de Rudder. Oh! And don't forget about Jesse and Auriane's holiday video, Cocaine Country Xxxm…

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Season Two Finale!! Donnie the Dog F*cker and Afterparty with Erin the ”Buxom Brunette” from Rebound 1:11:00

3y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

There's no gentle way to put this. This week, I'm going to introduce you to a literal dog f*cker. Fasten your seatbelts this is going to be a disgusting ride. Afterward, I'm joined by Erin, the "Buxom Brunette" from Rebound, and we talk about all the important stuff, like pimps, taking shots and, uhh, cheese?…

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Amateur Night with THE SLUTTYS!!! 1:09:46

3y ago1:09:46

1:09:46

This week, we read Amateur Night, a story about New Years Eve and...well? Boogins. Afterwards I'm joined by my friend (Brittney) and my other friend (Carolyn) and we reminisce about pimps, bar fights and our .By Auriane de Rudder

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Tumbleweeds and an afterparty with my fellow Band Aid, P(J)enny Lane!! 1:02:17

3y ago1:02:17

1:02:17

I tell the story of my first night working at Tumbleweeds, a country/hiphop nightclub with some very seedy clientele. For real tho, I had to pull a BABY out of the wet tshirt contest, y'all!! Afterwards I'm joined by none other than the famous Band-Aid Jenny Lane (ha) and we talk about band boys, bar scars and crashing weddings/pretending to be los…

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Don’t ya Wanta Fanta?! 1:23:10

3y ago1:23:10

1:23:10

This week I tell the story of the time my BFF and I sold sodas on the street dressed as Fantanas. With hobos. And then got chased by the cops. And so much more! Erna, or Svana from the story joins us at the afterparty and WE.GET.MESSY. Also, if you don't know about heisting the Buffalo Trace buffalo, now you know...…

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The Inevitable Happens... 20:58

3y ago20:58

20:58

No special guest today for our super short half-way through it episode. I rest my liver this week and tell the humiliating tale of HOW Alex dumped me. Spoiler: I was dressed like A CASSEROLE... Buy a copy of any of my books at Aurianederudder.com XOXO -ABy Auriane de Rudder

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Snow Ball Paul and Nothing Like a Good Day Drink: A Two-Part Storytelling event! 1:14:39

3y ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Ever been the victim of a micropenis? What about the victim of a good day drink? Today I tell the sad but funny story of --somehow--both. I'm joined at the afterparty by two women who are in the second part of the story, my friends "Melinda" and "Karlie." Let's talk about in....THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD??? Whaa?…

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An Evening With David Bergman 59:30

3y ago59:30

59:30

I tell the story of my creepy boss who I assume is going to molest me, but instead surprises me in a way I never expected. Afterwards, I'm joined by my bartending sister from another mister, Kasey, and we tell a few bar scar stories for you. Also, guys, why are there so many Nashville shitters?! Kasey's husband, Brett, stops by and pokes fun at us …

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Hotel Paper 1:22:18

3y ago1:22:18

1:22:18

This week, I tell the story of this hot hot HOT military guy that I boned in a conferwnce room, and I'm joined for The After Party by my friend Matthew, who tells us all about this really scary guy we like to call Vampire Eyes. It's all bad dates and awkward trysts! Enjoy!By Auriane de Rudder

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Death Proof + Our Final Episode For Some Time!! Ep. 120 1:42:59

3y ago1:42:59

1:42:59

Laura's about to have a baby and Dominic has been working on a web-series for Tune-Yards so we've taken some time off from the podcast. This was our final live-streamed episode for a bit and we reviewed Quentin Tarantino's often underrated Death Proof! we also chat about the latest on Britney Spears' conservatorship, cults, and more! We don’t quite…

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Harold And Maude + Laura's Pregnant! Ep. 119 1:22:09

3+ y ago1:22:09

1:22:09

We finally could watch a movie together in the same room!! On this episode we review Harold and Maude (1971), Dominic talks about his first experience back to the movie theater since Feb 2020, and Laura talks about her pregnancy!This episode was recorded LIVE on June 6th 2021.follow us on your preferred livestream platform for new LIVE episodes eve…

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The Nashville ! After party with Allie Jo Mo... 1:04:31

3+ y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Today I tell the tale of the one, but sadly, not the only Nashville . Afterwards I'm joined by Allie Jo Mo and we talk stories, reveal a few bar scars and there's even a butt naked homeless woman mixed in there for ya. This is the Season 1 finale, but Not Literary will be back with a Season 2 where we're telling stories from Auriane's first book, R…

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Auriane Tries Mescaline! A Super Short Story 10:07

3+ y ago10:07

10:07

This week is short and sweet, just a little quickie about club drugs and accidentally assaulting my old, perv boyfriend. Just another Sunday morning, amirite?! We will be back in full force next week for the season 1 finale, complete with a boozy afterparty and VERY special guest! Brace yourselves for...THE TALE OF THE NASHVILLE !…

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”Please! Take Me to The Mall...” Auriane tries to become a stripper and FAILS. But wait,there’s more 1:01:41

3+ y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Another short story from the book Not Literary, this one about a desperate man in a strip club and the all around f*ckery that was 2008. At the After Party, author Garin Pirnia joins us and we talk about our mutually wasted years in Chicago, blacking out, working for MyOpenBar, and big panties and trying to make good art (and a living) during the p…

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The Fugitive (with Max Weinbach) Ep. 118 1:22:14

3+ y ago1:22:14

1:22:14

On todays episode we're reviewing The Fugitive (1993) starring Harrison Ford and to join us for the episode is Laura’s brother - Max Weinbach! Also....Laura shares some very exciting life news, Dominic was offered a wife massaging gig, Little Shop of Horrors, and a quick review of alternate flavors of Red Vines. join us!This episode was recorded LI…

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Ghost Party (Music free version) 1:51:17

3+ y ago1:51:17

1:51:17

Music! Drugs! Weirdly baggy pants and butterfly hair clips! Let's take a trip back in time to the late 90s / early 2000s... I'm joined by a very special guest and we talk a lot about druggggggs babaaay! Also music. Fashion. Raves. General Fu*kery. This version of the episode is music free. If you're interested in listening to the music version you …

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Getting to Know Your One Night Stand: DON’T DO IT! (Music free version) 1:16:10

3+ y ago1:16:10

1:16:10

This is the story of the worst date I've ever been on in my entire life. At the after party, I'm joined by my friend Allison, who is the only person I know that's been on worse dates than I have. She has some real horror stories for you! Get ready for unsolicited pics, a butt guy with trypophobia, Yogi's on ecstasy and much, much more. Oh, and Auri…

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The Oscars & Deliverance (1972) Ep. 117 1:58:56

3+ y ago1:58:56

1:58:56

We’re doing an increasingly rare duo episode today! That’s right, just pure undiluted Laura and Dominic straight to the brain. We’ll discuss what happened tonight at The Oscars and still do our usual review in the 2nd half! We decided to dip into a film that I (Dominic) somehow have never seen - the 1972 horror classic “Deliverance”. Plus we’ll jus…

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Our Friend Jason: AFTER After Party 52:19

3+ y ago52:19

52:19

Of course an episode about Jason would run long into the night... In this special episode Joe and I get drunk and wax poetic for almost another hour. ⚠️ There was a lot of wine...By Auriane de Rudder

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Our Friend Jason 1:24:45

3+ y ago1:24:45

1:24:45

This week I tell two of the more sentimental stories from Not Literary, about my good friend Jason who passed away in 2020. I then have a lengthy after party with my friend Joe where I drink way too much wine and we talk about everything from pooping to Jeffrey Epstein. I actually had to cut the after party in half, so there is a bonus episode this…

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Dirty Donuts 1:23:16

3+ y ago1:23:16

1:23:16

In today's story, we meet the World's Fattest Man. This story takes place in Chicago, where George Chapman will do anything to get his mitts on another Big Mac. Afterwards, my special guest Matt tells a few harrowing tales about an awkward elevator encounter and a shaved cat. Oh, and everyone hates John Mayer.…

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Speed (with Ginger Fierstein) Ep. 116 1:27:38

3+ y ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Wow this past year really...SPED by, huh?? Cause...covid?! hello? Look honestly we can’t come up with a good reason why we chose 1994s “Speed” as the movie for this episode, but what we CAN say is we're very excited to have multimedia artist Ginger Fierstein as our guest to review it! If you wanna refresh your memory on the film it’s currently avai…

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I Saw Your on Craigslist... 15:14

3+ y ago15:14

15:14

A quickie story about buying my bike from tweakers, my first week living in Long Beach. This one is solo and isn't in the book. I'll be back next weekend with the story of The Fattest Man Alive and a surprise guest!By Auriane de Rudder

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Babycorn: A Baltimore Tale 53:25

3+ y ago53:25

53:25

This is a quickie story from my Baltimore years. My friend Sarah joins me (we're in Mexico this week!) to discuss our time living in Baltimore--specifically the time she kidnapped a live crab. Also we talk about Gwen Stefani's cultural appropriation, the death of DMX and the gender bending happenings at the late, great Grand Central Station.…

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