Best Strong Female Character Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 52: post-summer catch up, Jacqueline Wilson & Coco Mellors’ Blue Sisters 57:04

8d ago57:04

57:04

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle catch up after a summer hiatus on what’s been going on, the books they’ve read and more, before delving into the hotly anticipated Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors.

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina make a male lead runners club & quiz each other on iconic Kdrama quotes! 1:08:29

9d ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Happy October Chingu Chat, everyone! This segment is a special one at Ya Girl’s KDrama Podcast where Maddie & Christina talk about Korean-related things (like JK, for example). In this episode, Maddie & Christina talk about life’s happenings, what they are watching, and quiz each other on iconic kdrama quotes. Also, they put a list together of kore…

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Through Two: Family By Choice 54:56

16d ago54:56

54:56

Maddie & Christina are back for another Through Two! The ladies watched the first two episodes of Family By Choice with Jung Chae-Yeon (The King’s Affection), Hwang In-Yeop (True Beauty), Bae Hyun-Sung (Our Blues), Choi Won-Young (Twinkling Watermelon) and Choi Moo-Sung (Reply 1988). Maddie is SO STOKED because this drama is a remake of her FAVORIT…

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Love Next Door Review: Here for Jung Hae-In's forearms and Mudflat Man 1:30:28

20d ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Love Next Door officially ended and the ladies needed to talk about this show ASAP! Love Next Door was a drama that had many unexpected turns and wasn’t the ‘romantic comedy’ that people were hoping for. What this drama did give the viewers was two love stories, Jung Hae-In’s puppy eyes, a family dynamic that was chaotic and warm, and the theme of …

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No Gain No Love Review: His hair was the main character 1:50:51

22d ago1:50:51

1:50:51

Maddie, Elle, & Christina are all here to review No Gain No Love. This drama stars Shin Min-Ah (Hometown Cha Cha Cha) & Kim Young-Dae (The Forbidden Marriage) as the main couple and Lee Sang-Yi (Bloodhounds) & Han Ji-Hyun (Cheer Up) as the secondary couple. ...... In this episode, the ladies talk about how admirable Shin Min-ah’s character is, how …

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Hometown Cha Cha Cha Review : Everyone deserves their own Chief Hong 1:49:56

1M ago1:49:56

1:49:56

La La La La La La La La La… Romantic Sunday! Christina & Elle gush about Hometown Cha Cha Cha to celebrate the three-year anniversary of this drama’s release! Both ladies find this show perfect and they absolutely adore the people of Gongjin that make the town so incredibly special. They have also come to the conclusion that everyone deserves their…

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MIDWAY REVIEW: The King: Eternal Monarch 1:08:06

1M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Maddie & Christina have made it to the halfway mark of The King: Eternal Monarch and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. .... They have loved every bit of the show's first half… but are nervous to continue. The ladies don’t know if it will go downhill after episode eight since not many people mention this show as one of their favorites of all time. …. In this m…

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina discuss strong female leads & their favorite ahjummas and halmonis! 1:07:11

1M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Happy September Chingu Chat, everyone! This segment is a special one at Ya Girl’s KDrama Podcast where Maddie & Christina talk about Korean-related things (like JK, for example). In this episode, Maddie & Christina talk about life’s happenings, what they are watching, and discuss their favorite female leads, ahjummas and halmonis of KDramas. Grab y…

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MIDWAY REVIEW: Love Next Door 1:05:31

2M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Our Love Next Door Midway Review is already here! Yes, you read that right. Maddie & Christina couldn’t wait to talk about this drama and needed to express their thoughts. Who else is SHOOK? .... In this midway review, the ladies dive into episodes 3-8 and discuss the Jung Couple and the Mudflat/Paramedic second leads. (They love them both, BTW) ..…

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Through Two: Cinderella at 2 AM 27:31

2M ago27:31

27:31

A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes… or is it? .... Maddie & Christina through-two Cinderella at 2am and find Moon Sang-Min swoony like EVERYONE ELSE. Can he get any cuter?!? They discuss the backwards plot, how confusing it is that Ha Yun-Seo took the money from Ju-Won’s mother, and how in love Ju-Won is with Yun-Seo. He is definitely a keeper and …

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Through Two (Throwback Series): The King - Eternal Monarch 58:36

2M ago58:36

58:36

It is FINALLY Lee Min-Ho TIME!! Maddie & Christina are watching The King: Eternal Monarch as their next throwback series! In this series, they find a drama that they both haven’t watched before (and the rest of the world has). They have done Reply 1988, Healer, and I’m Not a Robot. This is also their FIRST EVER Lee Min-Ho drama and they are SWOONIN…

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Through Two: No Gain No Love 46:19

2M ago46:19

46:19

Maddie & Christina discuss the first two episodes of No Gain No Love & they have … thoughts. This show was highly anticipated because of Shin Min-Ah, but the ladies are having a hard time understanding the dynamic between the two leads. Shin Min-Ah is great, but the character she plays (as of right now) is questionable. It also has been hard to pin…

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I'm Not a Robot Review: WHERE IS MY AG-3???? 1:22:48

2M ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Maddie & Christina binged ‘I’m Not a Robot’ SO FAST and had such a fun time watching this show. It is still questionable how long it took Kim Min-Kyu with a K to figure out that Jin-ah was actually the robot the whole time, but did Maddie & Christina eat it all up? YES, YES THEY DID...... In this review, Maddie & Christina go through the second hal…

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[OFFICIAL PODCAST LAUNCH] THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast 2:44

2M ago2:44

2:44

OFFICIAL NEW PODCAST ALERT!!!! ..... The KDROP may have been born here on YA GIRL’s, but it does not live here anymore! …. The love y’all have shown THE KDROP since day one has helped it grow and OUTGROW living here on YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast. THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast is now an official podcast, on its very own platform. …. Ready, set…. GO and gi…

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Through Two: Love Next Door 52:26

2M ago52:26

52:26

The wait is FINALLY over! Love Next Door premiered last weekend and everyone is so excited. Jung So-Min & Jung Hae-In's banter in this show is already top-notch. In this Through Two, Maddie & Christina discuss the characters, the chemistry with the leads, and discuss some parallels between Love Next Door and Doctor Slump. Christina's favorite secon…

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Miss Night & Day Review: Give ALL The Awards To The Female Leads 1:17:12

2M ago1:17:12

1:17:12

Elle and Christina review Miss Night & Day and thoroughly enjoyed this drama. The mystery, the humor, the acting, and the overall charm of the show keep them watching. In this episode, Christina & Elle talk about how much they loved Mi-Jin and Ji-Ung and how they wished there were more scenes of them together. They wished that the bestie ended up w…

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My Sweet Mobster Review: His voice has its own fandom 1:21:40

2M ago1:21:40

1:21:40

What a surprisingly great show!! Maddie and Elle are here to chat up the 2024 new release My Sweet Mobster, and they both really loved it! .... Did this show win in every aspect? No..... But, it was carried by its STRENGTHS (hello, Mr. Cheekbones. hello, secondary love story. hello, mobster house crew) .... ((Plus, everyone around the world collect…

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina reminisce about summer & talk new August dramas! 1:21:21

3M ago1:21:21

1:21:21

Happy August Chingu Chat, everyone! This segment is a special one at Ya Girl’s KDrama Podcast where Maddie & Christina just talk about Korean-related things (like JK, for example). In this episode, Maddie & Christina talk about what they are watching, reminisce about KCon and Kpop concerts, dive DEEP into new August dramas, and give you recommendat…

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It's Okay To Not Be Okay Review: MOON KANG-TAE BELONGS TO MOON KANG-TAE 1:25:59

3M ago1:25:59

1:25:59

MOON KANG-TAE BELONGS TO MOON KANG-TAE Picture books, Mang-Tae, a castle, a Psychiatric hospital, perfect kiss scenes, beautiful music, lots of humor, interrupting deer, a HUGE reveal, and the most perfect and heartbreak porridge scene you will ever see — this is just a small taste of how beautiful this drama is. Christina FINALLY persuaded Maddie …

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THE KDROP [A KPop Podcast]: MAKEMATE1 & Chk Chk Boom 1:50:51

3M ago1:50:51

1:50:51

Maddie and Elle watched MAKEMATE1 and loooooved it. They're here today to break down everything about the show, final lineup, and *questionable* finale format LOL … They also talk through some INSANELY GOOD comebacks recently!!! hello CHK CHK BOOM, hello WALK. …. WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP: (07:08) ENHYPEN's "XO" + full album "ROMANCE:UNTOLD" (10:36) N…

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Through Two: Serendipity's Embrace 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

Serendipity’s Embrace or do you mean SHAGGYTOWN’S Embrace?! IYKYK. This new drama stars Kim Su-Hyeon (My Lovely Liar, Love Alarm) and Chae Jong-Hyeop (Castaway Diva, Eye Love You). It is about meeting your first love (Shaggytown’s first love) by fate years later. In this Through Two, Maddie & Christina discuss the two leads, how the plot isn’t the …

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MIDWAY REVIEW: Miss Night & Day 1:10:10

4M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

SURPRISE! Elle and Christina are back for a midway review of Miss Night & Day and they honestly didn't think they would still be watching. This drama continues to surprise them with the fantastic female leads. In this episode, the ladies debrief about episodes three through eight and discuss theories, thoughts, and predictions they have. The slow b…

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The Atypical Family Review: SHAGGYTOWN 2.0 or should we say SHAGGY DADDY? 1:07:35

4M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

The review for The Atypical Family is finally here! SHAGGY DADDY FOR PRESIDENT. In this review, Maddie and Christina dissect the amazing character development, stunning OST, agree that I-na’s storyline was top-notch, and why they (Christina) love Gwi-Jui so very much. Gwi-Jui carried this show ON HIS BACK. Jang Ki-Yong, you did well, buddy. This 12…

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: Maddie & Elle drop their SUMMER KPOP PLAYLIST 1:45:24

4M ago1:45:24

1:45:24

It’s SUMMER 2024 and Elle is living her BEST KPop life (since summer jams are her taste in KPop all year long) …. Maddie and Elle jump on the mic this week to pitch their top 10 favorite summer songs, along with chat up what has been happening in the KPop world this past month (HINT: it’s a lot) … …. WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP: (07:08) RIIZE’s “Boom Bo…

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MIDWAY REVIEW: I'm Not a Robot 54:45

4M ago54:45

54:45

Robot vibes are the best vibes, right? (Especially when the male lead can’t distinguish between a robot and a human.) Maddie and Christina have watched half of I’m Not a Robot and have MANY thoughts. The ladies love the leads, but find that everything else not involving them in the drama doesn’t need to be there. The ex-boyfriend is a huge red-flag…

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Through Two: Miss Night & Day 1:03:57

4M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Christina & Elle watched the first two episodes of Miss Night & Day and they like the premise so far! They love the leads (both young & old Mi-Jin) and find the male lead super swoony with all the umbrella-saving he does. The actress Lee Jung-Eun is doing a phenomenal job acting as twenty-eight-year-old woman. In this Through Two, the ladies talk a…

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina talk about KOREA! 1:15:23

4M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Happy July Chingu Chat, everyone! It’s always a good day when a Chingu Chat gets released (in Maddie and Christina’s most humble opinion). & SURPRISE! Christina went to KOREA! She shares some stories and things she did (& it may have involved lots of good food, palaces, and BTS). In this Chingu Chat, Maddie and Christina discuss dramas they are cur…

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Through Two: I'm Not a Robot 34:37

4M ago34:37

34:37

DRAMAS FROM THE PAST. First for YA GIRLS was Reply 1988, then Healer. What’s next? .... Surprise! Maddie and Christina are covering the 2017 drama ‘I’m Not a Robot’ (you’re welcome, Elle). It is cheesy, funny, sweet, and questionable all wrapped up into one drama. .... Man gets a female robot for his house, what? Ex-boyfriend makes a robot that loo…

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Ep. 51: Life update, Women's Prize Shortlist & Jen Beagin's Big Swiss 54:12

4M ago54:12

54:12

In this latest episode, catch up with Kath & Elle after a mini hiatus including Elle's latest fitness endeavours, get Kath's lowdown on the women's prize for fiction shortlist and hear all about the wild book that is Big Swiss.

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: A Beginner's Guide to P1Harmony 2:16:35

4M ago2:16:35

2:16:35

Ya girls are back with another KPop beginner's guide!! Today is all about P1HARMONY - Maddie and Elle are so happy to have Meg back on the show to gush with us about how much P1Harmony is Killin’ It! ….. WHAT'S CURRENT IN KPOP: (3:02) Aespa - “Armageddon” (Is it doing too much?) (7:01) Treasure - “King Kong” (Do we like it?) (11:39) Chen (Exo) - “E…

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina play PICK. YOUR. PARK! (& more!) 54:45

5M ago54:45

54:45

June’s CHINGU CHAT has made it to the building. Disclaimer: This episode is off its rocker so enjoy slap-happy Maddie! ..... In this CHINGU CHAT, the ladies talk about new K-pop endeavors (SEVENTEEN with Maddie & BTS with Christina), dramas/K-pop clips they have been watching, and who their favorite Park/Lee/Kim actors are. YOU ARE IN FOR A REAL TR…

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Lovely Runner Review: TAKE ME AWAY, SUN-JAE 1:20:26

5M ago1:20:26

1:20:26

Lovely Runner has ended and everyone is sad. This drama was about a super fan who traveled back in time to save her bias and they ended up falling in love. WHAT MORE CAN YOU WANT FROM A DRAMA?....The love story of Sol & Sun-jae can’t be beat and it was told so well. This show had everything- romance, time traveling, comedy, emotional levity and lov…

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: Let's talk MAKEMATE1 - your new favorite KPop survivial show 1:30:52

5M ago1:30:52

1:30:52

CALLING ALL KPOP SURVIVAL SHOW FANS....If you loved BOYS PLANET or I-LAND, Maddie and Elle have your next favorite show! It's called MAKEMATE1 and includes 36 super-squishy, super-adorable contestants all vying for a few coveted spots in the next KPop boy group. (And Maddie and Elle definitely already have their favorites!!))....MAKEMATE1 will be a…

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Through Two: The Atypical Family 32:56

5M ago32:56

32:56

Maddie started The Atypical Family and Christina couldn’t be more excited. In this Through Two-Ish, Maddie has watched up to episode 2 and Christina has watched up to episode 6. They talk about the plot and characters, and Maddie predicts what will happen in the later episodes (SHE IS A GREAT GUESSER YOU GUYS). ....This drama is refreshing and has …

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Episode 117: Themes in Fiction - Justice & The Found Family 47:50

6M ago47:50

47:50

Come have a drink & listen as Sherry & Taylor talk about themes in fiction and urban fantasy writing. In this episode, they discuss justice and the found family. Justice, a universal pursuit, drives characters to seek fairness, right wrongs, and fight for equality. It fuels narratives of redemption and challenges the status quo. Meanwhile, the them…

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: Maddie & Elle share ALL of their BIASES (feat. Joshua Hong INTERVIEW!) 1:51:24

6M ago1:51:24

1:51:24

Let’s talk biases!!!! ….Ult biases, wreckers… we all have em. If y’all have listened to THE K.DROP before, you already know some of Maddie and Elle’s biases, but do you know all of them? ….In this K.DROP episode, the girls talk fangirl over their favs from all their fav groups! …..WHAT’S CURRENT IN K-POP:(05:50) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “Earth Wind and Fire” …

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina talk upcoming May and June KDramas (+ JK... always....) 47:33

6M ago47:33

47:33

Chingu Means Friend- we’re friends & chatting is talkingWe talk about Korean stuffChingu Chatschingu chaaaats......Well, CHINGU CHATS s are back (& with a great new song…) and will be released once a month. You’re welcome. Maddie & Christina aim to please. They know how much you all miss these segments!!....In this CHINGU CHAT, the ladies talk abou…

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Ep.50: Cowboy Carter, Craig David at Drumsheds & Megan Nolan's Ordinary Human Failings 50:38

6M ago50:38

50:38

In the latest episode of book(ish), Elle talks Kath's ear off about Beyoncé's newest album, Cowboy Carter, and shares her experience of seeing Craig David (again) and his TS5 festival at Drumsheds. Kath updates us on her progress reading through the Women's Prize long list before discussing a book they have both read from there: Meg Nolan's Ordinar…

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MIDWAY REVIEW: Lovely Runner 36:48

6M ago36:48

36:48

We are all RUNNING LOVINGLY into the arms of SunJae, just saying. ... In this midway review of Lovely Runner: Maddie, Elle and Christina discuss the swoon factor of SunJae, all their theories, and how Im Sol is the perfect female lead. This show has everything for everyone. .... ((Is it just them, or does everyone else also pretend that they are Im…

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Queen of Tears Review: Came for Kim Soo-hyun, stayed for.... um..... honestly, couldn't tell ya 1:06:42

6M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Maddie and Christina (barely) made it, yo. ……They have finished Queen of Tears and have many thoughts; unfortunately, this drama disappointed them. Queen of Tears was a highly anticipated drama with an excellent cast, a well-known writer, and beautiful music. The main couple had strong chemistry but failed to give the viewers the scenes that were d…

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Bonus Ep with Alexandra Potter on her latest novel More Confessions of a Forty-Something F#ck Up 34:33

6M ago34:33

34:33

Kath & Elle chat to special guest Alexandra Potter about her sequel of Confessions of a Forty Something F#ck Up and all about her favourite characters, books and TV show

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Healer Review: I'M ETERNALLY YOURS!!! 1:19:59

6M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

The moment is FINALLY here and what a journey it has been! Maddie & Christina finished Healer for their ‘Throwback Drama watch’ and couldn’t be more happy that they decided to give this show a shot. .... In this episode, Maddie and Christina do a full review to discuss the characters, deep dive through memorable scenes, and gush about how the show …

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: Maddie & Elle build your spring B-SIDE playlist 1:09:30

7M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Maddie and Elle are here to build your next KPop playlist - made up entirely of b-sides!!….The sheer amount of KPop songs in the world can be overwhelming, but don’t worry. Maddie and Elle have put the work into choosing what you hit play to the next time you’re on a run or cruising to work. …In this K.DROP episode, the girls choose their favorite …

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Through Two: Lovely Runner 36:04

7M ago36:04

36:04

I think we’re all shook by how good the first two episodes of Lovely Runner were. Like, really good. ….. Over here crossing our fingers that the rest of the drama lives up the standards these first eps set for it!! Maddie and Elle talk through the plot of Lovely Runner, hype up how great this FL is (and how tall the ML is, MOTHER), and give some of…

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Episode 116: Themes & Symbols - Luck and Fate 56:53

7M ago56:53

56:53

Have a drink & listen! Tune in to this captivating podcast episode as we delve into the intricate web of luck and fate in fiction writing. In this episode, we explore how luck and fate shape characters' journeys and narratives. Both luck and fate have been used in fiction as themes, and we talk about how to incorporate these into your novels with s…

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Immaculate & The First Omen 1:23:47

7M ago1:23:47

1:23:47

It's been awhile since we've had a good old fashioned Hollywood showdown with twin films from competing studios this similar and close in release. Host Megan Cruz, along with horror connoisseur, Max, from the Roughtake Podcast break down both Immaculate and The First Omen and how they address sexy nuns, religion, and patriarchy with varying levels …

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Ep. 49: Women's Prize longlist(s), meeting Lisa Jewell & Tara Stringfellow's Memphis 1:02:06

7M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

In the latest episode of book(ish), Kath & Elle (or Elle & Kath) chat for ages about the women's prize longlists, both fiction and non-fiction, and Kath's attempt to get through this year's fiction prize. They also discuss an evening with Lisa Jewell at Waterstones before delving into the fantastic debut novel by Tara Stringfellow, Memphis.…

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The "HEALER" play-by-play no one asked for (EPISODES 7 - 12) 53:09

7M ago53:09

53:09

Welcome to the newest installment of “HEALER UPDATES YOU DIDN’T ASK FOR”!! …. To get you up to speed: Maddie and Christina have been watching the iconic KDrama “Healer” for the very first time. And…. it’s a RIDE, y’all. They love it so much, and love to ham it even more. …. This ep gives their play-by-play of Healer episodes 7 - 12. All the cringy …

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Damsel & the Decline of Modern Fantasy Media 1:12:34

7M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Host Megan Cruz and guest Chelsea Garlock discuss the new Netflix fantasy vehicle, Damsel, and all the ways it illustrates the decline of the fantasy genre in the modern cinema landscape.

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: A Beginner's Guide to THE BOYZ 2:24:22

7M ago2:24:22

2:24:22

THE BOYZ have been POPPIN recently, and maybe you’re wondering, “who ARE these guys?” and “Do I have time for another KPop group in my life?”, and “why do Maddie and Elle keep talking about Lip Gloss?"….Maddie, Elle and Meg are here to tell you that THE BOYZ truly are worth stanning. They are a top-notch performance KPop boy group, and if you spend…

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