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Three real priests talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley - now we're watching everything else. Have something you want us to watch/discuss? Let us know! ---- Any views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated.
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Welcome to Red Wine Reads, a community of book lovers talking about our favorite and not-so-favorite books while pouring a glass (or two) of wine. Each week, your host Jenna Weston is joined by a rotating cast of four co-hosts, each with a specific set of reading skills and preferences. From TikTok famous smut, to Pulitzer-Prize winning novels, to the classics you read in high school, we hope you find a little something you like. These reviews are not backed by any educational experience and ...
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4: The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty: Retired pirates and sexy demons…yes, please!
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”He is such a piece of trash and I f**ing love him.” This week, we read The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty. Sierra joins me on this episode to discuss: The exciting premise and flawless execution that this book offers. Why we keep mentioning “naked pirates”. Why the spice level may have been a determining factor in Sierra’s final…
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3: The Shamshine Blind by Paz Pardo: Weaponized colors like 'Inside Out'
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“We're going to be slovenly and yelling at each other by the end of the hour.” This week, we read The Shamshine Blind by Paz Pardo Ella joins me on this episode to discuss: How Inside Out and Detective Pikachu relate to this book. Why Ella is talking in a New York cop accent Why we ended up on polar opposite sides of this book Open your book and pr…
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2: Poor Things by Alasdair Gray and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: Not a classics girly.
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“I love when women write men. Holy s**t. It was so good.” This week, it’s a 2 for 1! We read Poor Things by Alasdair Gray and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Bekah joins me on this episode to discuss: The book vs. movie when talking about Poor Things Women writing men The problems and triumphs of classics Open your book and press play on a podcast epi…
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1: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - A 5% attraction is better than nothing.
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”She's always talking about him slouching. I'm sorry, I do not find that attractive. Be assertive!” This week, we read and reviewed People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. Abby joins me on this episode to discuss: Why the book was just too long…360 pages for a romance? Why the climax was quite anti-climatic Why this was the light and fun summer …
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63: The Vicars Watch... Taskmaster (your time starts now)
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In which we present our tattiest tat, God might be a Taskmaster, the Holy Spirit might be like little Alex Horne, and we compete in our own tasks. (Featuring Revd Natalie Gibbons as our very own Taskmaster) This week, the vicars watched the UK Taskmaster (2015-present). ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop …
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Here's what you can expect from our newest iteration of Red Wine Reads: New scripts Drinking games More social media content Same old heated banter More books spanning across a variety of genres We love you all and want to give you the best possible listening experience we can. So we present to you, Red Wine Reads - Season 2. Let's pull some corks …
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62: The Vicars Watch... The Philadelphia Eleven (a rose by any other name)
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In which we celebrate 30 years of the ordination of women in the Church of England (and 50 years in the Episcopalian Church of the USA)! Ruthi and Cate talk with Revd Margaret Rose about these landmarks, and the new film 'The Philadelphia Eleven'.This week, the vicars watched the trailer for The Philadelphia Eleven (https://www.philadelphiaelevenfi…
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Flawless by Elsie Silver with @Romance_Book_Obsessed
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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Carnage by Shantel Tessier with @DrinkWineReadSmut
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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61: The Vicars Watch... Call the Midwife (the labour pangs of peace)
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In which Cate gets right into character, Sister Bernadette/Shelagh leads us to reflect on painful callings, Chummy's travailing and the ladies grief leads to Holy Quiet, and we reveal both our biscuit and monk/nun alter egos. CW: this episode discusses the difficult labour and risked death of Chummy (a character from Call the Midwife) and her child…
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The Ritual by Shantel Tessier with @TheUnspokenLibrary
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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Whats up book nerds! I have been invited to attend the Romance Era Experience in Nashville July 11th-12th 2024. Its not too late to get tickets! Use Experience10 to receive $10 off! https://www.romanceera.com/products/signature-event https://www.instagram.com/romanceeraexperience Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/what-the-smut-are-you…
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60: The Vicars Watch... The Blackadder (the Archbishop's new clothes)
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In which we are unable to resist the beauty of our vestments, slide into depravity (shamelessly namedropping the Archbishops we've met), and discuss vocations in the Church of England. This week, the vicars watched episode 3 of The Blackadder, 'The Archbishop' (1983). ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop cu…
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Welcome to my first ever bonus episode! I am hoping to fit in an author spotlight once a month starting in Season 2! Connect with Swathi MH https://www.instagram.com/swati.mh Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/what-the-smut-are-you-talking-about/exclusive-contentBy WHAT THE SMUT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT
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59: The Vicars Watch... Pokémon (gotta catch 'em all)
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In which we talk about all things Pokémon: what type we would be, the ethics of battling Pokémon, discipleship, training and whose example do we follow. This week, the vicars watched Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998 & 2019) ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, f…
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Ella and Jenna review “All About Love” a hearty nonfiction novel uncovering the truth about love.
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I never thought I’d open up this much on a podcast…but here we are This week, we read All About Love by bell hooks Ella joins me on this episode to discuss: The many meanings behind “Love” and what role it plays in both Ella and I’s lives. Why billionaires kind of suck. Why it was tough to jump back into a dense nonfiction book. Open your book and …
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The Fine Print by Lauren Asher, with Thea Claire
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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June Preview — Classics, Casting Spells, and Changing Audio
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Today we're diving into which books we'll be reading and reviewing in June. From classic horror tales, to sister witch dramas, to beautiful rich people hoofin' it in upstate New York, we're reading some great books this month. Whether you want to read one, none or all of them, the choice is up to you. We will be having great conversations all month…
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Bekah and Jenna review “The Push” an unbelievable memoir of a climbing legend.
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Justice for Kevin Jorgeson! This week, we read The Push by Tommy Caldwell Bekah joins me on this episode to discuss: Why this memoir appeals to both the climbers and non-climbers of the world. Why Bekah felt the need to shout, “Justice for Kevin!” about 5 times throughout the full episode. How we talked for over an hour and still didn’t event scrat…
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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58: The Vicars Watch... Bridgerton (shameless smut)
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In which we celebrate smutty romance fiction, living the regency fantasy, and being shameless about our sensuality. This week, the vicars watched S1 E3 of Bridgerton, "The Art of the Swoon" (2020). ------- We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've w…
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and I'm learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returnin…
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Kiss and Don't Tell by Meghan Quinn, with Sam
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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Sierra and Jenna review “My Roommate is a Vampire” and things get…weirdly sexual in a Marvel way?
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"I can't pre-game before this. Things get too crazy." "You can, and you should!" This week, we read My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine Sierra joins me on this episode to discuss: A threesome involving Marvel’s infinity gauntlet Why the ending really put a damper on the whole novel All things relating to vampires — including fruit powers Open …
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57: The Vicars Watch... Eastenders (Doof Doof)
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Ross fights an avian invasion, June Brown is a Queen, and we decide that Eastenders should be used in Church Safeguarding Training. This week, the vicars watched the Eastenders episode released on 17/04/2024. !! CW: This episode discusses the sexual assault of the character Yolande by a church Pastor, as well as safeguarding and abuse in the church…
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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Collaboration with Cocktails and Cliterature
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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56: The Vicars Watch... Doctor Who (post-regeneration appearances)
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Ross and Cate drag Ruthi through a massive geek-out, border on heresy, and compare being a disciple with being a Companion.This week, the vicars watched S8 E1 of Doctor Who, "Deep Breath" (2014). We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dib…
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The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes with MJ
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! We are now half way through season one! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. E…
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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This week we talk about... Ross. We hear some of his story of his journey to being a vicar, his love of birds, Pokémon and fairy tales. Also Ruthi and Ross reminisce on some of our misspent (relative) youth at theological college and the bars of Durham. We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's tau…
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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Pride, Pancakes, and Paris by Emmie J. Holland, with Ali Dane
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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Abby and Jenna review “Magic Hour” a favorite author, but not so great book
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This week, we read Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah Abby joins me on this episode to discuss: Why Kristin Hannah will continue to be a favorite, but maybe one who we stick to the newer material If we were faced with the same situation as Julia, how would we respond? Is a hot doctor always necessary for an interesting plot? The answer is in this episode…
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54: The Vicars Watch... Rev. (Dance, dance, wherever you may be)
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This week we follow the Reverend Adam Smallbone on his journey through Holy Week as we watch a few episodes of Rev. We talk about the pattern of Holy Week, what happens for each of us and the struggles that clergy go through. In this episode Ross' audio is a bit odd, we've tried our best to edit as best we can.This week, the vicars watched Rev. (20…
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It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey, with Zoey
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton with Meghan
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co-…
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53: The Vicars Watch... The Prince of Egypt (well moisturised)
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We are off t'Egypt to talk about this Dreamworks classic. This episode we discuss this animated retelling of Moses' story. We discuss: what we think is important in creating adaptations of Biblical stories, the good and the bad, and what Biblical stories we would like to see animated in the future.This week, the vicars watched The Prince of Egypt (…
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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Worth the Hurt with Ashley Dranguet
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to season one of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or returning co…
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When Ivy Met Adam with Jennifer J. Coldwater
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to the second episode of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or retu…
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What's up Book Nerds! Welcome to the very first episode of "What The Smut Are You Talking About Podcast! In case you haven't been following my journey, I have no idea what I am doing and learning along the way. I welcome feedback, tips, and book suggestions! All I ask, is just be nice! This is a safe space for everyone. Each episode I have a new or…
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Bekah and Jenna review “Eileen” a book too gross even by Bekah’s standards
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This week, we read Eileen by Otessa Moshfegh Rebekah joins me on this episode to discuss: Why Otessa continues to fascinate me, even though I’ve disliked every book I’ve read of hers How Otessa crossed so many lines in this book Why we refuse to go watch the film adaptation Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you quest…
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52: The Vicars Watch... The Masked Singer (king of masked vicars)
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In which the vicars choose their masked alter-egos, decode clues, unmask Revelation, and guess the Bible characters.This week, the vicars watched The Masked Singer UK, Season 5 (2024). We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us about life, faith and the church. We've watched Dibley, and no…
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Sierra and Jenna review “A Court of Thorns and Roses” a right of passage in the BookTok world
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This week, we read A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Sierra joins me on this episode to discuss: How I was able to steer clear of any spoilers up until this point Why Tamlin gives me the ick The pure excitement that Sierra feels to FINALLY talk about this book with me Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you …
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51: The Vicars Watch... Fleabag (another hot priest)
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Finally we are talking about Fleabag! So come and listen to a few hot priests talk about THE Hot Priest. We talk about loneliness as clergy, setting boundaries, friendship and looking after yourself.This week, the vicars watched 'Fleabag' (2016).We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three real priests who talk about pop culture and what it's taught us a…
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Ella and Jenna review “Outlander” a ’90s romance that surprised the both of us…in a good way
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This week, we read Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Ella joins me on this episode to discuss: Why, as two people people who don’t normally read romance, ate this s**t up. The fact that our girl Diana can sure write a sex scene How all of the elements — romance, historical anecdotes, character development, setting — came together to create a lovely, ente…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Sierra and Jenna review "Birthday Girl" and woah, that's spicy!
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It's our birthday month, so we wanted to start off our new season with a bang (literally). This episode was originally recorded in 2022, but I have sat on it, waiting for the perfect time to post it. And now, it is the perfect time to post it! Today, we're reading Birthday Girl, a steamy romance in which Jordan, a 19-year-old, falls in love with th…
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Bekah and Jenna review “Where the Crawdads Sing” a book written by an author with a dark past.
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This week, we read Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Bekah joins me on this episode to discuss: The dark past of author, Delia Owens, that may or may not influence the plot/characters of the book. What order you should read the “Where the Crawdads Sing” trifecta including book, movie, and New Yorker article. How this book became a phenomenon a…
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