Best Auntie Sarah Podcasts (2024)

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S06.45: Our Favorite Episodes, Tropes we Love, and Books that Take the Finger 1:42:40

5h ago1:42:40

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Jen and Sarah are together at last (again), and we’re taking your questions! Listen as we revisit some of our favorite past episodes of the podcast, as we discuss our favorite books with our least favorite tropes, and recommend a bunch of books that take the finger. We’re also talking about historical romance, and why it remains an absolute bop. We…

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From Amish Roots to Global Success: Anne Beiler's Journey of Healing, Leadership, and the Birth of Auntie Anne's Pretzels 59:53

4h ago59:53

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Send us a Text Message. What if you could turn your deepest pain into your greatest purpose? Join us on this episode with Anne Beiler, the remarkable founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels. Anne's journey towards success began years before she rolled the first pretzel when she and her husband experienced any parent's worst nightmare – losing a child. Th…

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S06:44 Summer Romance Bingo Recommendations 2024 1:28:50

9d ago1:28:50

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For the last few years, The Ripped Bodice bookstore has published a Summer Romance Bingo Card and this year, we're helping you win! With absolutely no prep, we're recommending books for every bit of the game, from Lost Treasure to Time Travel to the Olympics. Head to The Ripped Bodice's instagram feed to see the bingo card and get reading! Books Me…

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S06.43: Even Our Hiatus Is a 20 Minute Episode 19:36

16d ago19:36

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We're taking a break this week, but we forgot to tell anyone about it. We’ll be back next week. In the meantime, check out Romancing the Vote 2024!By Fated Mates

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S06.42: Witch Romances (are not just for Halloween) 1:23:32

18d ago1:23:32

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Who says it has to be Halloween to celebrate witches? It’s 2024 and frankly, we could do with a few more powerful, spell-casting women around here. We’re talking about our favorite witch romances, many of which (see what we did there) have nothing at all to do with spooky season! There are rumors of a new Practical Magic in the air, which (ope!) ma…

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An immigrant from China with only $50 became a world-class doctor and inventor, and now a movie, SIGHT, is based on his remarkable life story. | Dr. Ming Wang 35:16

1M ago35:16

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Ming Wang is a Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude); PhD (laser physics), and is one of the few laser eye surgeons in the world today who holds a doctorate degree in laser physics. The film “Sight” is based on Dr. Wang’s autobiography “From Darkness to Sight,” co-starring Greg Kinnear. As a teenager, Ming fought poverty a…

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S06:41: The Devil of Downtown (Yeah, He Is) by Joanna Shupe 1:09:42

25d ago1:09:42

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We are talking about a full on banger this week — Joanna Shupe’s The Devil of Downtown, which is Sarah’s favorite of the Uptown Girls series (Jen is a The Prince of Broadway fan, but honestly, all three are basically perfect). We love this one so much, you’re about to get an hour or so of squeeing and sighing — Jack Mulligan is everything you could…

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From the Marine Corps to Canine Officer: Mark Tappan’s Journey of Faith, Bravery, and the Extraordinary Bond with his K9 partner Mattis 50:40

1M ago50:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Mark Tappan, a former Marine turned canine police officer, and his retired police dog, Mattis. Mark's story is a testament to the transformative power of faith, bravery, and the unique bond between man and dog. Their journey showcases the highs and lows of their time…

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S06.40: Siblings in Romance Novels 1:37:42

1M ago1:37:42

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We’re talking about brothers and sisters as secondary characters in romance today — by popular demand from listeners, it’s our sibling episode! We get to the bottom of why we all love secondary siblings—the overbearing olders, the wild child middles, the delightful youngers, the equally handsome and broad shouldered boys, the snarky, stunning girls…

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S06.39: Summer 2024 Reads 1:38:28

2M ago1:38:28

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School’s out for Jen’s summer and Sarah’s in the final stretch so we’re dreaming of romance beach reads and talking about our massive summer TBR piles! There’s something here for everyone — hot librarians, superheroes, heists, funeral homes, wedding planners and baseball players and F1 drivers and, of course, dukes. Our next read along is Joanna Sh…

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Breaking Free from an Abusive Marriage and Rebuilding a Life of Purpose | Brittney Guary 1:28:53

2M ago1:28:53

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Send us a Text Message. Brittney Guary is an author, entrepreneur, and single mom who courageously shares her transformative journey of facing the darkness of an abusive marriage and emerges with a story of hope, healing, and purpose. Brittney's journey is not just her own but a mirror to the experiences of many women who have suffered in silence, …

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S06.38: Curvy Heroines #3: Curvy Girls Get Railed in Carriages, Too 1:25:32

2M ago1:25:32

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One of our most popular interstitial topics, we had to come back for a third run at Curvy Heroines this month in celebration of Bridgerton-mania online and our absolute delight that we finally get to see Penelope get that handsome man who is just back from his long trip to glow-up-land (we deserve nice things, and so do curvy heroines)! Sarah’s tal…

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S06.37: Weddings in Romance 1:19:22

2M ago1:19:22

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Gather together your bouquets and boutonnières, wedding season is here! But, in typical Fated Mates fashion, we spend the first 20 minutes talking about Pulp Fiction (just go with it, these are the mysterious ways of the podcast and you just need to trust the process). Then, we’re talking weddings in romance novels—not the books where the main char…

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Embracing Homesteading, Motherhood and Integrative Health | Sarah Stutzman 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

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Send us a Text Message. Are you craving a simpler life? Sarah Stutzman guides us back to basics with insights on health, homemaking, and raising our own food. Listen to her wisdom on cultivating a resilient, sustainable lifestyle. She is a modern day homesteader and a Certified Integrative Health Coach. Founder of Well Folk Revival — three acre far…

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S06.36: The Romance Matriarchy: Moms, Grandmothers, and Aunties 1:10:32

2M ago1:10:32

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We don’t often talk about secondary characters in romance, but this week, we’re talking about the women who provide wisdom, council and laughs in romance—moms, grandmothers and aunties! We talk about the shocking epidemic of orphaned main characters in romance, about how extended family provides nuance in the books, and about our very favorite moth…

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S06.35: All About Dukes (in Romance) 1:53:12

2M ago1:53:12

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This one is for our historical lovers! We’re talking about everyone’s favorite title — Dukes! We get to the bottom of many duke questions, including: Why so many? Why are they always dukes? What’s wrong with princes? How do these guys make their money anyway? What’s with all the normies inheriting dukedoms? What about duchesses? And more! Please re…

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45. From Loss and Debt to Resilience and Purpose, Molly Shines Light on the Power of Self-Forgiveness, Laughter and Healing. 1:04:30

3M ago1:04:30

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Send us a Text Message. Molly Stillman blended her painful past with a sense of humor in her memoir "If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry," tapping into our universal need for vulnerability and self-forgiveness. Molly Stillman’s journey of facing multiple challenges, including the loss of her mother, financial struggles, and a career detour. Explore how she …

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S06.34: Marriage in Trouble, the Mercury Retrograde of Romance Novels 1:35:15

3M ago1:35:15

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For our forever favorite, Kate Clayborn, our third Fated Mates Live episode! During the absolutely delightful event (we had so much fun!), Kate selected an interstitial topic that we’ve never tackled, somehow? It’s time for Marriage in Trouble! We talk about the old school bones of the trope, with ingenue wives and the jaded heroes who have to craw…

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S06.33: A Mug is a Mug until it's your Boyfriend: Sentient Object Romances 56:55

3M ago56:55

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Headphones in! This is not for beginners. Our second Fated Mates Live episode is live! During the event (which was so so fun we love every single one of you who came!), the fabulous Nikki Payne selected one of the most challenging interstitial topics we’ve ever tackled—Inanimate (and sentient!) objects! So! This one is very very odd, and filled wit…

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44. From Dairy Farmer to Theatrical Pioneer: Glenn Eshelman's Story of Faith, Creativity, and the Birth of Sight and Sound Theatres 1:41:59

3M ago1:41:59

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Send us a Text Message. Glenn Eshelman could have been an artist at Disney in California, but instead he turned down the offer, and ended up building Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster County – a journey full of hardships. Yet, Glenn’s faith in God guided him to living a life beyond his wildest dreams. Glenn's artistic talent was nurtured from a y…

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06.32: Secret Babies, Friends-to-Lovers and More — Books we love with tropes we don’t 1:15:14

3M ago1:15:14

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This is the first of three episodes inspired by the incredible time we had at Fated Mates Live in Brooklyn. During the event (which was so so fun we love every single one of you who came!), we asked guests Nikki Payne, Kate Clayborn and Lauren Billings of Christina Lauren to choose an interstitial topic they would like us to tackle on the show. Lau…

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06.31: Romance Novels and Film Adaptation with Yulin Kuang 1:19:02

3M ago1:19:02

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This week, we’re talking about film adaptation and romance novels with Yulin Kuang, filmmaker and romance novelist. We discuss her work as both a screenwriter and director (she’s writing and directing the adaptation of Emily Henry’s Beach Read), and her debut romance novel, How to End a Love Story, set inside the writers room on a television show b…

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43. Becoming a Compelling Storyteller | Matthew Dicks 1:04:38

3M ago1:04:38

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered the transformative power within your everyday stories? Matthew Dicks – the mastermind behind the art of storytelling, uncovers the secrets of creating compelling stories from his bestselling book called Storyworthy. In this episode, Matthew shares what constitutes a story, how to begin and end a stor…

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S06:30: Preferential Treatment by Heather Guerre & Alpha Submissive Romance 1:25:32

4M ago1:25:32

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We’re finally diving into alpha submissive romance novels during this deep dive of Heather Guerre’s Preferential Treatment, one of Sarah’s best books of 2022. We’re talking about the way some romances do such immense work today—this one really digging into something that romance usually steers clear of…money. We know money and power are inexorably …

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S06.29: Beauty and the Beast Romance Retellings 1:10:18

4M ago1:10:18

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An absolute classic for a reason, we’re talking about Beauty & the Beast today — about the trope itself, about how the 1991 Disney movie brought it back to life (yes, we see you, Dain), and about why we love the vibe of scarred and broken men in a castle being found and renovated by whip smart, bookish heroines. Spoiler: It’s patriarchy. If you jus…

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42. Resilience in Entrepreneurship & Life: Amy Lacey's Journey from Lupus to a Multi-Million Dollar Business | Cali'flour Foods Founder | Amy Lacey 1:13:35

4M ago1:13:35

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Lacey is a serial entrepreneur, innovator, best-selling author, keynote speaker and business mentor. In 2016, after being diagnosed with Lupus, Amy launched Cali’flour Foods and introduced the first cauliflower pizza crust to the market when only a head of cauliflower could be found in grocery stores. The brand took the …

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S06.28: HEA or GTFO 2:19:36

4M ago2:19:36

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The cornerstone of the genre. The one thing that, when thrown into question, is guaranteed to enrage every corner of Romancelandia. We’re talking about Happily Ever After (HEA). Its promise, its importance, its relevance to us as readers, writers and people in the world. We talk about what really makes it hard won and deserved for us — which means …

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S06.27: Enemies to Lovers Romance 1:23:08

4M ago1:23:08

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A classic among classics, we’re talking enemies to lovers this week! We get to the bottom of what we think of as “enemies,” and how it differs from “rivals-to-lovers” and “friends-to-enemies-to-lovers” and “friends-to-lovers” (jk, we’ll never understand friends-to-lovers). We revisit some of our very favorite romances, talk about stakes, about impo…

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41. How to identify your calling and share your gifts with the world | Julie Cantrell 1:03:42

4M ago1:03:42

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Send us a Text Message. JULIE CANTRELL is a multiple award-winning, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author, editor, creative writing instructor, TEDx speaker, and ghostwriter. She went from someone who was told by her teacher "Whatever you do, do not waste your scholarship on writing you will never make it as a writer." Julie had to redisc…

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S06.26: Himbos in Romance: The Chris Hemsworth Prototype 1:29:20

5M ago1:29:20

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Sometimes you just have to get to the bottom of something, and that’s what we’re here for. Today, we’re taking an unexpected, unexpectedly thorough at what might be one of the rarest and most maligned heroes in Romancelandia—the Himbo. He’s darling, he’s sweet, and he’s made of nothing but love and abs. Journey with us as we consider the place of t…

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