Best Peyton Thomas Podcasts (2024)

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"Mothers and Sons" w/ EJ Marcus 1:10:23

4h ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Paging Doctor Freud! And wait, WHO is that again? Today, along with the hilarious and wise EJ Marcus, we use wedding antics between mothers and sons as a jumping-off point to talk about a variety of sick and twisted gender-based family dynamics that will have psychoanalysts everywhere saying "CHECK PLEASE!" Plus: Are we boys or girls? And is politi…

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Introducing: Sniffies’ Cruising Confessions 0:55

5d ago0:55

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Hey, StraightioLab listeners! We wanted to share a really fun new show we think you'll love, Sniffies Cruising Confessions from iHeart's Outspoken network in partnership with Sniffies. Fiercely sex positive and deeply entertaining, Sniffies’ Cruising Confessions is the queer sex podcast you’ve been waiting for. Every week, hosts Gabe Gonzalez and C…

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"Incel Culture" w/ Kate Willett 1:13:35

7d ago1:13:35

1:13:35

Hope you're ready to learn a thing or two because this week we have Kate Willett on to talk incel culture. That's right, what was once a niche internet community is now going mainstream, which is huge for everyone involved. What should we do? Well let's start with bringing back magazines and surely the rest will follow. Stream Kate's new special "L…

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"Verbal Communication" w/ Mo Fry Pasic 1:22:43

14d ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Today we are joined by our dear friend Mo Fry Pasic (catch her play WORSE THAN YOU at Edinburgh Fringe just like Baby Reindeer) to breeze through a LITANY of genius straight topics before landing on a game-changing theory of verbal communication that must be heard to be believed. Plus: the pure magic of the Hollywood Walk of Fame; a Freaky Friday s…

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Patreon Release: The Things Of The Summer 1:11:16

11d ago1:11:16

1:11:16

This week we're un-paywalling our recent Patreon ep "The Things Of Summer." We explore everything trending this summer from the flop of the summer, the tv show of the summer, the looming presence of the summer and more. Slap some on sunscreen (the official lotion of summer) and give it a listen. And for more bonus eps subscribe to patreon at Patreo…

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"Reptiles" w/ Vinny Thomas 1:18:06

28d ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Today we go back to our combative and abrasive roots with reptile expert and comedian Vinny Thomas. We talk about all aspects of the cold-blooded wonders, asking questions like: Are they capable of love? Do they dream? Can any of them be LGBTQ+? It's hard to say. Plus, we unpack 'what's the deal' with linen, a new dairy trend that America is gaggin…

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"Weddings" w/ Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

And today we have a case of the GIGGLES as we're joined by the hilarious hosts of the brand-new podcast Lemme Say This, Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix, to bring it back to straight-culture basics. That's right, we're talking WEDDINGS: Can gay weddings be straight? Should brides runway-walk down the aisle? Who is that one random uncle and why is he be…

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"Umbrellas" w/ Celeste Yim (GaytioLab) 1:25:03

1M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

It's officially Pride Month and that means it's time for our world famous special edition podcast: GaytioLab! And who better to join us in this exploration of gay culture than writer, actor, influencer, model, engineer, and dear friend of the pod Celeste Yim. We talk about how we celebrate pride, what it takes to order off menu, and of course what …

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"Presidents" w/ Clare O'Kane 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

We've all "voted" before, but to what end? Today we are joined by our dear friend Clare O'Kane to explore the mysterious hold that the position of "President" has in our society. Questions include: Is Hollywood to blame for our lack of women leaders? Was Mount Rushmore always like that or did someone make it? And finally: WHO is "Whitney Trump"?! T…

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"Butts" w/ Brittany Carney 1:03:27

2M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Today we welcome back comedian, visionary, and water-on-laptop survivor Brittany Carney to talk about butts. That's right. Butts. Of course, they occupy a space in the gay community, but if you look a little deeper, you'll find the straightness was there the whole time. Plus, we talk about what the heck St. Vincent's deal is, whose fault it is when…

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"Clothing Rental Services" w/ Courtney O'Donnell 1:14:46

2M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Rent the Runway? Don't mind if I do! Or do I? Bicoastal beauty Courtney O'Donnell joins us to chat about the sick world of clothing rental services targeting those of us who cannot COMMIT (because of our moral shortcomings). Plus: Are sunglasses a scam? Is Junie B. Jones a huge bitch? And finally: Was Mr. Bean silent… or was he SILENCED?! NYC: See …

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"Oops! All Intro" w/ George Civeris and Sam Taggart 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

StraightioLab has always been about pushing the boundaries of podcasting and this episode finds us once again completely reinventing the form by asking "What if the entire episode was just the introduction before the guest comes in?" That's right, it's over an hour long intro that covers everything from what we would do in a Purge situation, how we…

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"Preppy Clothes" w/ Hannah Pilkes 1:07:56

3M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

It's time to POP the collars of your layered pastel polos and welcome our dear friend Hannah Pilkes to the lab to tall all things PREPPY. Do Hollister and Abercrombie correspond to specific political affiliations? Is anyone ever safe in a country club environment? PLUS: Is the concept of middlebrow over? Who in today's world is "not earning it"? Th…

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Author, Poet, Doctor of Emotions Portia "Absolute" Bryant 27:45

3M ago27:45

27:45

“My driving force is to help people become the best versionsof themselves,” says Portia Bryant, Doctor of Emotions. Portia Bryant specializes in emotional healing and has thegift of gently walking broken clients through the process of living free andwhole. She has over 20 years of experience working in the community anduncovering the secrets of why…

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"Boutique Hotels" w/ Cole Escola 1:25:32

3M ago1:25:32

1:25:32

Cole Escola has created the theater event of the year with the stunning "Oh Mary!" (moving soon to Broadway!!) and now they are creating the podcast guest appearance of a lifetime with this groundbreaking episode. We talk hotels, baby carrots, dirty cups, and what's coming to the runway this year. And let's just say that Tim Gunn voice is in full e…

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Braylon & Peyton Bryant: Brother and Sister Authors Extrodinare 17:44

3M ago17:44

17:44

Join Florenza on On the Air with guests Braylon and Peyton Bryant. Explore your inner superhero in "There is a Superhero in Every Kid." A group of friends embark on thrilling adventures, facing off against villains and unlocking hidden powers. Who will emerge as the hero?Could it be your best friend or even you? Join us on this captivating journey …

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"Polyamory" w/ Lauren Oyler 1:15:08

3M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

This week we decide to be randomly controversial, and who better to do it with than author and critic Lauren Oyler! First we courageously wade into the Taylor Swift waters without educating ourselves one bit, and then we turn our attention to the concept of "online backlash." Sure, it's okay when it happens to other people... but what about when it…

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One in the Chamber author, Robin Peguero joins Florenza 36:58

3M ago36:58

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“One in the Chamber” by Robin Peguero is a grippingpolitical mystery novel that combines personal dramas, political maneuverings,and a thrilling murder mystery. Let me give you an overview of the book: On Capitol Hill, they work you to death. Cameron Leann is new to Washington, D.C. An Iowa farm boy without a penny to his name, Cam has joined a gro…

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"Shame and Embarrassment" w/ Theda Hammel 1:14:16

3M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Hope you're hungry because today's episode with public intellectual, Nymphowars host, and now writer/director/star of the new film Stress Positions, Theda Hammel, will give you plenty to chew on. We discuss the recently selected Chosen Twink of 2024, the trickiness of dignity in undignified spaces, and of course the relationship between shame and e…

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Chapter 47: Harvest Time with Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo 47:50

3M ago47:50

47:50

And then they realized: They were no longer little girls. They were little women. Joining us for the final episode of the podcast are Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo. Rey and Bre are the author-illustrator team behind Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, a graphic novel adaptation of Little Women. Rey is also the New York Times bestselling author of many other book…

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"Romantic Comedies" w/ Taylor Tomlinson 1:10:28

4M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

Do NOT call HR because Sam's real-life boss Taylor Tomlinson, superstar host of After Midnight, is off the clock and ON the pod this week! Recorded mere blocks from the Oscars the morning of the big night, we chat about the lasting appeal of the Republican straight rom com, whether Jeff Probst feels isolated due to his immense talent, and the trium…

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The Kiss Countdown Author Etta Easton 33:55

4M ago33:55

33:55

Etta Easton joins Florenza on On the Air with Florenza to discuss her debut romance novel, The Kiss Countdown (release date April 9, 2024). Etta Easton’s journey into romance began in middle school. Her best friend pulled a Tupperware bin full of Harlequin paperbacks from her mom’s closet, and Etta has never looked back. She is a certified hopeless…

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"Income Gap Relationships" w/ Kathy Griffin 1:06:44

4M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Ring the Kathy Griffin alarm because the legend herself is on the podcast this week! We cover everything from catheters (both the medical device and Kathy's fan community), venture capital-funded gay vacation spots, and who is coming to Kathy's notorious dinner parties. Plus, we explore what happens when one person in a couple makes more money than…

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"Contact Sports" w/ Jaboukie Young-White 1:04:27

4M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

The specter of sports and sport-like activities has haunted StraightioLab HQ for years. This week, we finally attempt a unified theory of which sports are gay and which sports are straight with the help of our dear friend and Tiny Desk superfan Jaboukie Young-White. Plus: How much are you allowed to lie in a trauma-based memoir? What would Jesus' j…

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"Rankings" w/ Jesse David Fox 1:19:52

4M ago1:19:52

1:19:52

Today's guest is writer and host of the Good One podcast Jesse David Fox. What are his qualifications? Well, he literally wrote the book on comedy (called Comedy Book) so, yeah, I think he's going to know what the hell he's talking about! We ask both real and fake questions like "are we at the end of the comedy boom" and "rank every comedian ever."…

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Chapter 46: Under the Umbrella with Willow Catelyn Maclay 46:41

4M ago46:41

46:41

Wedding march or funeral dirge? We're joined to discuss the penultimate (and Peyton's least-favorite) chapter of Little Women by film critic Willow Catelyn Maclay. Willow is a film critic for publications like The Village Voice, Roger Ebert, Vulture, Little White Lies, Cleo Journal, MUBI Notebook, and many, many more. She has done freelance work wi…

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"Hockey" w/ Sam Jay 58:58

4M ago58:58

58:58

Ice skating around in a little outfit? You might be thinking "sounds pretty queer"... but you'd be dead wrong. The one and only Sam Jay joins us to chat about her recent passion for the violent Canadian pasttime known as hockey. Plus: We finally address the differences between lesbians and gay guys! NYC: Come see our first Brooklyn StraightioLab Li…

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"Love" w/ Max Wittert 1:34:40

4M ago1:34:40

1:34:40

Well it's that magical time of the year when we have our dear friend Max Wittert back on the podcast to create enough tension to give chronic pain to anyone who listens. We attack each other emotionally, spiritually, and financially but at what cost? Many shocking theories are explored like, are north and south poles actually different from each ot…

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"Museums With Slides in Them" w/ Esther Fallick 1:18:31

5M ago1:18:31

1:18:31

In one of our most intellectual episodes EVER (and that's saying a LOT), we welcome reformed Disney adult Esther Fallick to chat about museums with slides in them—as in slides that you slide down, much like in a playground. We're talking the Museum of Ice Cream, the Museum of Sex, the Museum of Broadway... basically any museum-like establishment th…

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Valentine's Earnestness Bonanza Pt. 2 1:17:22

5M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Welcome back to Part 2 of Earnestness Bonanza, our bi-annual call-in show where we check our world famous comedic sensibilities at the door and answer listener questions completely earnestly. LA: Come see George do an hour of standup comedy at the Elysian Theater on March 5 and March 6! Tickets at linktree.com/georgeciveris Subscribe to our Patreon…

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2023 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 9:47

5M ago9:47

9:47

Hosts Dan White and Pam Stack present the 2023 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR. Finalists by category- Ashley Winstead - Southern Gothic - MIDNIGHT IS THE DARKEST HOUR Lev Rosen -Historical Fiction - THE BELL IN THE FOG Kate Clayborn - Romance -GEORGIE ALL ALONG Keith Bruton - Humorous Thriller - THE LEMON MAN Reed Farrel Coleman - Police Procedural - SLEEP…

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Jim Fusilli - THE PRICE YOU PAY 23:35

5M ago23:35

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Jim Fusilli is the author of multiple novels and has published many short stories that have appeared in a variety of magazines as well as anthologies edited by Lee Child, Dennis Lehane, Laura Lippman and other masters of the mystery genre. The former Rock & Pop Critic of The Wall Street Journal and occasional contributor to National Public Radio’s …

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Jon Lindstrom - HOLLYWOOD HUSTLE 27:29

5M ago27:29

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Jon Lindstrom is a 4-time Emmy© nominated actor, a published author, an award-winning filmmaker, and occasionally a drummer. By most accounts, he is also a pretty nice guy. He lives mostly in Los Angeles, which is what he mostly writes about: The good people, the bad people, the business of show and the experience of living in sunny, seductive, cor…

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Eriq LaSalle - Laws of Annihilation 39:03

5M ago39:03

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Actor, director, producer, and masterful storyteller Eriq La Salle is best known to worldwide television audiences for his award-winning portrayal of Dr. Peter Benton on the medical drama ER. Educated at Juilliard and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, his credits range from Broadway to film roles, starring alongside Eddie Murphy in Coming to America,…

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Thomas Kostigen - COOL FOOD (w/ Robert Downey Jr) 31:17

5M ago31:17

31:17

Thomas M. Kostigen is an award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author and journalist. He founded the Climate Survivalist column for USA Today and has written for numerous publications, including The Washington Post, National Geographic, Discover, Departures, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, and The Wall Street Journal, among other…

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Laurie R. King - The Lantern's Dance 37:12

5M ago37:12

37:12

The Beekeeper's Apprentice In the Mary Russell series (first entry: The Beekeeper's Apprentice), fifteen-year-old Russell meets Sherlock Holmes on the Sussex Downs in 1915, becoming his apprentice, then his partner. The series follows their amiably contentious partnership into the 1920s as they challenge each other to ever greater feats of detectio…

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Lisa Dodson, author of The Bodyguard's Deadly Mission 47:11

5M ago47:11

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Author Lisa Dodson stops by to discuss her newest release, The Bodyguard's Deadly Mission. Lisa is a National Bestselling Author and an Amazon #1 bestselling author with a remarkable portfolio of over nineteen novels. Her extensive work covers various genres, from Multicultural to Contemporary, Romantic Suspense to Sweet Romance, and Clean Read. Li…

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Valentine's Earnestness Bonanza Pt. 1 1:03:04

5M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

It's time to celebrate ROMANCE with another Earnestness Bonanza, our bi-annual call-in show where we check our world famous comedic sensibilities at the door and answer listener questions completely earnestly. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! LA: Come see George do an hour of standup comedy at the Elysian Theater on March 5 and March 6! Tickets at …

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Thought Garden on Air with Alexandra Chan - Turning Creativity into Purpose 31:04

6M ago31:04

31:04

Welcome to the Thought Garden - on Air! Host Alexis Quintal, CEO and Owner of Rosarium PR & Marketing Collective has invited entrepreneurs who have a story to tell come to bring out their inner author on this show. Today, we’re excited to talk with Alexandra Chan, who likes to go by Alexka, she is an archeologist, author, and artist. Alexandra has …

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Suzy-Woo, author, spiritual healer, astrologer 39:28

6M ago39:28

39:28

Welcome to On the Air with Florenza, your podcast destination for authentic conversations with a twist. On this episode, Florenza sits down to interview Suzy Woo, a visionary in the realm of life, purpose, and fulfillment. Suzy is not just a guide; she's a compassionate soul dedicated to helping you rediscover your core self and teaching you to emb…

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"Ourselves" w/ Jacqueline Novak 1:20:39

6M ago1:20:39

1:20:39

This week we are joined by radical free-thinker and creator of the groundbreaking Netlfix special "Get On Your Knees" Jacqueline Novak. We break up the form to try to find something fresh, now, and new. Do we succeed? Or do we just create Marc Maron's WTF again, but hosted by us? The answer may surprise you! Plus, is it ethical to mirror someone el…

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Rhonda Crowder joins On the Air with Florenza 28:39

6M ago28:39

28:39

Join Florenza in a captivating episode of Words to Ponder as she welcomes the multi-talented Rhonda Crowder. With a Bachelor of Arts in English and a 2019 Cleveland Champion, Rhonda is a journalist, manuscript editor, entrepreneur, and authorof the debut novel Riddles. Beyond her literary achievements, Rhonda is a dedicated advocate for literacy an…

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"History Buffs" w/ Ismael Loutfi 1:16:31

6M ago1:16:31

1:16:31

For decades, George has been Sam's only co-worker with access to a microphone. That ends today, as we welcome Sam's LA work husband Ismael Loufti to the pod to talk about straight men's obsession with knowing things about events and places. Unfortunately, implying that straight men are the only people who know historical facts puts us in quite a rh…

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Chapter 45: Daisy and Demi with Claire Forrest 45:56

6M ago45:56

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We're joined today by Claire Forrest, the award-winning author of Where You See Yourself, to chat all about the two youngest members of the March family -- well, the Brooke family. It's perhaps the most heterosexual chapter of this book to date, but we soldier on, and we also chat about Claire's outstanding debut novel and her publishing journey as…

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Tracy Clark & Cheryl Head discuss FALL 15:48

6M ago15:48

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Tracy Clark, a native Chicagoan, is the author of the Cass Raines Chicago Mystery series, featuring ex-cop turned PaI Cassandra Raines. Tracy, a proud member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America, is a lifelong South-Sider and roots for every Chicago team with equal enthusiasm. She is currently busy writing her next book. visit www.tra…

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Robb Frostbyte King joins On the Air with Florenza 30:16

6M ago30:16

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Robb FrostByte King joins Florenza on this episode of On the Air with Florenza. Embark on a thought-provoking episode of Words to Ponder with Florenza as she welcomes the incredibly talented author Robb Frostbyte King. Known for his eclectic writing style that seamlessly blends humor and contemplation, Robb is more than just an artist; he's a drivi…

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"Pizza Places" w/ Blair Socci 1:11:41

6M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Pizza is one of the most powerful cultural signifiers we have, but what exactly is it signifying? This week we're joined by Blair Socci to dive into the pizza place as a mythic space and try to make sense of what it all means. Let's just say it's one spicy meatball. Plus, who is the powerful firm behind Paul Giamatti being a sex symbol now? Is podc…

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Pulpwood Queens Micki Browning and Pamela Fagan Hutchins 26:04

6M ago26:04

26:04

Micki Browning and Pamela Fagan Hutchins discuss writing series characters and introducing new series to their audience. M.E. Browning – Writer of Wrongs (mebrowning.com)Mystery, thriller, & suspense from Pamela Fagan Hutchins

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Richard North Patterson : New Book TRIAL 26:05

6M ago26:05

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Richard North Patterson is an American fiction writer, attorney and political commentator. His new legal thriller is TRIAL. Patterson graduated in 1968 from Ohio Wesleyan University and has been awarded that school's Distinguished Achievement Citation and his national fraternity's Alumni Achievement Award. He is a 1971 graduate of the Case Western …

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Pamela Fagan Hutchins - the Delaney Pace Mysteries 29:24

6M ago29:24

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Award-winning authors Pamela Fagan Hutchins discussed the release of the first 3 Delaney Pace Mystery books. ORDER SERIES HERE: https://amzn.to/3RbWJhN Book 1 Her Silent Bones here: https://ow.ly/ANTX50QaHwpBook 2 Her Hidden Grave: https://geni.us/B0CNTG9NHRcoverBook 3 Her Last Cry: https://geni.us/B0CNTG15KDcover…

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