Best Hottakes Podcasts (2024)

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#83 | top 5 best and worst Marvel Movies (in the MCU) 1:25:25

5h ago1:25:25

1:25:25

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing the top 5 best and worst Marvel movies of all time (in their opinions). Plus Baby Reindeer, Taylor Swift, and more. Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for mor…

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#82 | We're in love with MY LADY JANE (romantasy girlies rise) 1:31:29

2h ago1:31:29

1:31:29

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing the new show My Lady Jane and other books/tv that give the same vibes ! Plus they chat Taylor Swift, Baby Reindeer, Glenn Powell, A Family Affair, and more! Today in Fangirl Tea…

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#81 | Ask us Anything : life in your 30s, regrets, dating, career, and more! 1:40:46

1d ago1:40:46

1:40:46

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re answering the questions you sent in via email and instagram ! Plus they chat Taylor Swift, Travis, Fourth Wing, Kesha, and more! Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for m…

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#80 | Everything wrong (& right) with Bridgerton season 3! 1:40:00

13d ago1:40:00

1:40:00

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re breaking down everything wrong and right with season three of their favorite show Bridgerton! ! Plus they chat Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Travis, Emily Henry’s Happy Place, and more!…

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#79 | Reacting to Your Rom-Com Hottakes | Live from Lovesteria 42:27

21d ago42:27

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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re reacting to all your ROM-COM hot takes! Plus they chat Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, and more! Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life…

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#78 | our auto-buy romance authors! 57:36

1M ago57:36

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Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re chatting about their favorite Romance Authors. Plus they chat Bridgerton, Taylor Swift, Perfect Match, and more! Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories abou…

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#77 | WE'RE OBSESSED WITH BRIDGERTON 1:53:23

1M ago1:53:23

1:53:23

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. The ladies are talking all things BRIDGERTON today! From season 1 to the first half of season 3 and the differences between the book and the show by Shondaland with our patron Katie! Today in Fangirl Te…

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#76 | Attached At the Hip Book Club 1:36:05

2M ago1:36:05

1:36:05

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re joined by Chloe Laverson to discuss Christine’s new survivor adventure rom com Attached At the Hip. Plus they chat Bridgerton, the Challengers, Taylor Swift, and more Today in Fangirl Tea …

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207. Morgan Mizell 36:06

1M ago36:06

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by good friend and podcast host Morgan Mizell (The Big Humble Podcast and The Definitive Rankings of Everything) and they talk about their trip to Buffalo Wild Wings for ALL YOU CAN EAT wings, Willie's trip to Stockton CA, Dead and Company at The Las Vegas Sphere, Double Down bar in Vegas, Steven A Smith, Gambl…

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#75 | We're so loyal to these actors we'll watch anything they're in 🍿 1:08:38

2M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today we're talking the actors who will get our @sses into those theater seats! We'll even watch their weird indie films! Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about the…

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206. RIP Boeing Whistleblowers 25:17

2M ago25:17

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THIS WEEK: Playing sports as a kid, Willie hurt his leg, Fights in Baseball, Going to Ireland, Guinness, The 50's, Slap wars, Boeing Whistleblowers, Person with the most toys wins, and more! A podcast from two comedians who only read headlines. Every week stand up comedians Willie Simon and Eric Freedman tackle some of the worlds most pressing issu…

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#74 | books we want to be re-adapted asap! 1:17:35

2M ago1:17:35

1:17:35

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing books that need to be adapted and/or re-adapted to film and tv asap. Plus their review of the Fall Guy, Funny Story, and more. Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Nata…

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Chapter Chat | House of Flame and Shadow Ch: 54 & 55 33:10

2M ago33:10

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 54-55 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING…

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#73 | is FALLOUT the best new show of 2024? 1:28:11

3M ago1:28:11

1:28:11

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing season 1 of the new Fallout tv show on prime with special guest, Natasha’s brother Alex, a huge fan of the fallout video games franchise. Plus we chat the new movie Argyle, The …

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Chapter Chat | House of Flame and Shadow Ch: 51-53 38:15

3M ago38:15

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 51-53 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING…

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#72 | Decoding The Tortured Poets Department - Part 2 2:07:12

3M ago2:07:12

2:07:12

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re continuing their deep dive into Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album The Tortured Poet’s Department Anthology. Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about thei…

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205. Torio Van Grol 44:14

2M ago44:14

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedian and podcaster Torio Van Grol (Don't Tell Comedy, Hesby Street Podcast, Joke Off) and they talk about when someone else loses a loved one, The Van Grol's live forever, Getting your wisdom teeth removed, Ball doctor vs Brain doctor, Seattle comedy underground, Willie saw someone do crack for the first…

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#71 | Decoding The Tortured Poets Department - Part 1 1:47:19

3M ago1:47:19

1:47:19

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re beginning their deep dive into Taylor Swift's 11th studio album The Tortured Poet’s Department Anthology. Plus they chat the Turtles All the Way Down movie, Fall Out, Late Night with the D…

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204. Drugs For Therapy Vs Drugs For Fun 30:12

3M ago30:12

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THIS WEEK: Netflix Is A Joke Fest, The world's chillest Schizophrenic, Ketamine Therapy, Being a drug lab rat, When Willie did DMT, The new DARE program, and more! A podcast from two comedians who only read headlines. Every week stand up comedians Willie Simon and Eric Freedman tackle some of the worlds most pressing issues with no chance of ever s…

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Chapter Chat | House of Flame and Shadow Ch: 46-50 51:12

3M ago51:12

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 46-50 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING…

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#70 | The Fangirl Fantasy Reading Syllabus 1:46:24

3M ago1:46:24

1:46:24

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re proposing their fantasy English course reading list — if they ever got the chance to teach one. Big thanks to patron Sam for inspiring this topic and supporting the show! Plus they chat Th…

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Chapter Chat | House of Flame and Shadow Ch: 44-45 47:20

3M ago47:20

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 44-45 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING…

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#69 | Millennials v Gen Z - evolving emojis, the gens that came before us, & what comes next 2:02:08

4M ago2:02:08

2:02:08

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re chatting Millennial and Gen Z culture as compared to the generations that came before us and the ones that will come after and the evolution of emoji usage through the last decade with spe…

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Chapter Chat | House of Flame and Shadow Ch: 41-43 35:38

4M ago35:38

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 41-43 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING…

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203. Matt Lockwood 32:57

3M ago32:57

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedian and podcaster Matt Lockwood (Comedy Store, Big Humble Podcast) and they talk about a lot of stuff I'm not sure how to write in the description without getting flagged but here we go. Diversity hires, Adult Theaters, Things you can't do in public, Brian Cohee, The Wall Game show, Visiting an adult st…

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#68 | Books from the 2010's you probably forgot existed 1:19:16

4M ago1:19:16

1:19:16

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy book, tv, movies, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re digging up the books we read in the late 2000’s / early 2010’s that we kind of forgot existed. The ones that feel vaguely like a fever dream looking back. Big thanks to patron Emily L for sugges…

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202. Willie's New Haircut 37:07

4M ago37:07

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THIS WEEK: Willie's new haircut, barbers and barbershops, Getting your cervix tattooed, Not knowing where ribs start, lying to your doctor, Eric is finally getting his windshield fixed, My Dachshund is smarter than your honor student, Bad public schools making you do word searches, The upcoming Eclipse Party in Texas, Bad investment tips, and more!…

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CHAPTER CHAT | House of Flame and Shadow Ch: 37-40 49:14

4M ago49:14

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 37-40 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING…

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#67 | Did live action Avatar The Last Airbender live up to the cartoon? 1:53:07

4M ago1:53:07

1:53:07

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today we’re deep diving into Avatar the Last Airbender with special guest, our social media manager - Chloe! Plus they chat Twilight, Kate Middleton, Taylor Swift, Love is Blind, Deal or No Deal Island,…

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201. Mike Glazer 38:26

4M ago38:26

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedian and cannabis enthusiast Mike Glazer (Glazed, HBO, Team USA Gold Medal, Comedy Central) and they talk about Wikipedia rabbit holes, The big omission from the Iron Claw movie, historical figures as wrestlers, Not knowing things is fun, The Twinkies defense and How to be a good lawyer, political comedi…

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CHAPTER CHAT | House of Flame and Shadow Ch: 31-36 44:43

4M ago44:43

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 31-36 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING…

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#66 | Plus Size Rep in Publishing with Julie Murphy 1:49:38

5M ago1:49:38

1:49:38

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they have special guest — JULIE MURPHY, the #1 NYT best author of Dumplin, Side Effects May Vary, Puddin and more — and they’re digging a big topic today: plus size representation & body positivit…

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CHAPTER CHAT | House of Flame and Shadow Ch: 25-30 44:20

5M ago44:20

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 25-30 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING…

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Students Lick Toes For School Fundraiser, MrBeast Kills Fast Pace Content, Tyreek Hill Charges at Model, Playboi Carti Plays Adin Ross Again 1:03:35

5M ago1:03:35

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What happens when you get two guys who aren't professional journalist reporting on the weekly news you get Bad News Hosted by Kole Alexander (FocusTricky07) and Camren Cooper (CamTheAuFish). Welcome to the Bad News Podcast. We talk about a variety of things on this show from crazy influencer news all the way to awesome sporting events or even the s…

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200. How Did We Get Here 34:25

4M ago34:25

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THIS WEEK: Episode 200, Retiring in Thailand, Eric wanted to be a Ninja Turtle, Willie wanted to be a professional football player, Architects, Declassified documents, Redacted Mad Libs, Conspiracy Theory Game Shows, We need more walls, Epstein’s chef was a BBQ chef, After game snacks as a kid, Favoritism to the better kids in sports, Testing into …

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199. Movies, Mountains, & Viagra 34:27

4M ago34:27

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*Reuploaded. Accidentally deleted THIS WEEK: Hostage movies, Bring back idiot movies, Viagra may help against Alzheimer's, Medically using leeches, TSA for people who know how to fly, Drinking on a flight, Bleak stand up shows during lockdown, Base camp, hiking mountains, Eric's neighbors get rescued, and more! A podcast from two comedians who only…

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#65 | FRANKENSTEIN-ING OUR PERFECT BOOK BOYFRIENDS 1:43:05

5M ago1:43:05

1:43:05

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they have special guest — social media manager Chloè they’re frankensteining their favorite book boyfriends to create their ideal fictional match. Plus they chat The Tortured Poets Department, Mar…

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CHAPTER CHAT | House of Flame and Shadow Ch: 19-25 47:34

5M ago47:34

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 19-25 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING…

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#64 | Comfort Movies & Shows to get you through your Anxious Era 1:26:43

5M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re talking comfort movies, and comfort shows that give the cozy vibes you need to get through your sad/dark times. Plus they chat the Omegaverse, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Beef Season 2, …

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CHAPTER CHAT | House of Flame and Shadow: Ch 11-18 56:05

5M ago56:05

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 11-18 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING…

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#63 | 30 Things We Learned In 30 Years 2:19:20

5M ago2:19:20

2:19:20

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today, in honor of Natasha’s up coming birthday, they’re chatting 30 things they learned before turning 30! Plus they chat Wicked, Taylor Swift, Fantastic Four, the Bolter, Madam Web, and more. If you w…

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CHAPTER CHAT | House of Flame and Shadow: Ch 6-10 40:00

5M ago40:00

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 6-10 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING …

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#62 | Fangirl Razzies: Worst Movies of 2023 1:32:24

5M ago1:32:24

1:32:24

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re hosting their second annual razzies: discussing the worst movies of 2023! Plus they chat Taylor Swift’s track list for The Tortured Poets Department, Henry Cavil’s latest movie and more. T…

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CHAPTER CHAT | House of Flame and Shadow: Ch 1-5 48:01

5M ago48:01

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This week we're reading and discussing chapters 1-5 of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadows by Sarah J Maas! Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be reading or re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. Join those F%#KING F…

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#61 | The 2nd Annual Fangirl Academy Awards! 1:36:59

6M ago1:36:59

1:36:59

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in books, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re hosting their second annual Fangirl Oscars: discussing the best movies of 2023! Plus they chat Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department, House of Flame and Shadow, Bridgerton se…

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198. Drew Morgan and Carmen Morales (Gravy Baby Podcast) 34:55

5M ago34:55

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedians and hosts of the Gravy Baby Podcast, Drew Morgan (Comedy Central, MTV, The View, wellRED) and Carmen Morales (HBO, Showtime, Hulu, IFC) and they talk about Pepsi Jet Guy, McDonald's coffee burn lady, Boring people ruining drugs, Dueling Podcasts, Neurodivergents, Mark our podcast producer, The canc…

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CHAPTER CHAT | A Court of Thorns and Roses: Ch 36-46 1:08:26

6M ago1:08:26

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Reading and discussing chapters 36-46 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. This is the last part Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. They have pulled their re-read of A C…

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#60 | Ranking and Discussing Our Favorite Colleen Hoover Novels 1:50:20

6M ago1:50:20

1:50:20

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing Colleen Hoover's books - the ones that made an impact, the ones that trigged them and the ones that are their FAVES! Whether you love or dislike Colleen's books, you'll love thi…

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CHAPTER CHAT | A Court of Thorns and Roses: Ch 26-35 56:12

6M ago56:12

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Reading and discussing chapters 26-35 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. This part 3 of 4. Welcome to CHAPTER CHAT! Natasha and Christine are debuting a whole new show releasing weekly on Thursdays where they will be re-reading and having in-depth discussions about some of their favorite books. They have pulled their re-read of A Court…

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#59 | The Evolution of Reading Through Social Media 1:46:11

6M ago1:46:11

1:46:11

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re talking digging into a huge topic: the evolution of reading through the lens of social media. Plus they chat Taylor Swift, The White Lotus, and more. Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Christine a…

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