Best Plain Jane Podcasts (2024)

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S3E5: 'One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery' 32:55

3d ago32:55

32:55

What do an aspiring private investigator, a handmade greeting card, and a steady string of apple-themed desserts have in common? Buckle up for a big mystery! In this episode, we're cracking the case of Hallmark Mystery's new TV movie, starring Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, and a whole lot of suspects! Whodunit? Is it worth the watch? Will Jennife…

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Jane Penny (TOPS) 50:04

3d ago50:04

50:04

Jane Penny, co-founder of TOPS, makes her solo debut with her fantastic EP Surfacing, out now on Luminelle Recordings. Penny stops by the podcast to talk about how Barry White has influenced her songwriting; why she has to write her lyrics in cursive; and why when you see her in the audience at a show and she's looking at her phone, she's actually …

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70. How Your Life can Totally Change When you Eliminate Anger with Mort Orman 1:00:46

11d ago1:00:46

1:00:46

We all struggle with anger at times, or have someone close to us who does. It can be be difficult to manage, can affect our lives in all kinds of negative ways and just plain doesn't feel good. So what can we do to better manage it? Or better yet, stop anger from happening in the first place... Enter Dr. Mort Orman, who himself struggled with anger…

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Grace Cummings 47:26

19d ago47:26

47:26

On this episode of the podcast, Grace Cummings talks about why her phone has been such a drain on her creativity and why she's making a conscious effort to stay away from it. But sometimes that phone can be pretty useful. For one, it allows Cummings to create her alter ego Cheryl. (You'll understand once you listen.) And it also allows her to creat…

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S3E4: 'Shifting Gears' 32:40

24d ago32:40

32:40

What do a reality car competition, the VP of Strategy, and a spray paint mishap have in common? Jennifer + Josh are back to hit the road -- with literally ALL of the automotive puns -- to recap and review 'Shifting Gears,' brand new on Hallmark Channel! We'll take the long road and give you the exit-by-exit recap of this romantic road trip. Plus, s…

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Hovvdy 42:32

25d ago42:32

42:32

Will Taylor and Charlie Martin of Hovvdy take a deep dive into their songwriting processes on the podcast. We delve into, among other things, the nuts and bolts of the revision process and whether distance is important when writing about an event. Hovvdy's new (double!) album Hovvdy is out April 26 on Arts & Crafts Records.…

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S3E3: 'Irish Wish' 31:47

1M ago31:47

31:47

What do an Irish saint, a fancy society wedding, and more than a few Irish stouts have in common? It's March, and Jennifer + Josh are back to recap and review two new movies! First up, it's 'Irish Wish' -- SAY THAT 10X FAST! -- which is new on Netflix and stars Lindsay Lohan. Will it be a pot of gold, or a stale bowl of off-brand Lucky Charms? Chec…

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Ducks Ltd. 54:22

1M ago54:22

54:22

Evan Lewis and Tom McGreevy of Ducks Ltd seem to be at opposite ends of the creative spectrum when it comes to organization. Lewis likes chaos: "The process should be a disaster," he says. McGreevy, on the other hand, needs order. His writing process involves emailing lyrics to himself, editing them, then sending the edited version to himself. Over…

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69. Create Inner Calm Quickly with Micro Meditations with Ann Swanson 1:10:02

2M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Sometimes starting something like meditation can seem overwhelming, or too time consuming. That's where Ann Swanson and mini meditations come in. Life these days is busy, and to fit something else in can feel like a big ask. What if you could do meditations anywhere, anytime? What is those meditations instantly made you feel better? At peace, calm …

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Future Islands 47:24

2M ago47:24

47:24

Future Islands stops by today to talk about their individual and collective processes, which sometimes involves folding laundry and listening to trains. They've also earned the title of Most Well-Read Band I've Ever Interviewed: just listen to the dizzying number of favorite authors and literary influences they all have. That discussion alone could…

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S2E2: 'Love & Jane' 32:19

2M ago32:19

32:19

What do an indie bookstore, an unfinished manuscript, and literary genius Jane Austen have in common? In this episode, Jennifer + Josh celebrate 'Loveuary' -- or whatever Hallmark Channel is calling this month -- and recap and review 'Love & Jane,' a new flick starring Alison Sweeney, Benjamin Ayers, and... Jane Austen?? We'll dive deeply into the …

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Martin Courtney of Real Estate, the sequel 43:57

2M ago43:57

43:57

I had such a good time interviewing Martin Courtney of Real Estate back in 2022 for his solo album that we're doing it again! This time, Real Estate has a great new album out called Daniel on Domino Records. Courtney and I once again go deep into his songwriting process, including how it's changed since his solo album. And of course we talk childre…

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S3E1: 'Passport To Love' 29:17

2M ago29:17

29:17

What does kayaking with sharks, Turkish delight and a snow-side igloo have in common? Jennifer + Josh punch their passports to kick off Season 3 with this recap and review of 'Passport To Love,' a new flick just out on Great American Family! Didn't catch it? Not to worry! We'll give you a full recap of the plot, share our hot takes in our 'Gold or …

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68. How to Get into Flow with Change with Jane Cebrynski 1:08:12

2M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

Life coach, yoga instructor and all around beautiful and inspiring person, Jane Cebrynski shares all the best ways to navigate change. Jane's coaching style is to approach life like an athlete, but she's also super yogi-zen too. I love this combo and it's so beautifully authentically her. Through this unique intentional, results-oriented style Jane…

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Johnny Marr 55:48

2M ago55:48

55:48

Johnny Marr (The Smiths, The Cribs, Modest Mouse, The The, so many more) is arguably one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of the last 50 years. So don't waste any time reading this intro. Just listen to the podcast. It's one of my favorites. Lots of talk about our favorite authors and some great stories too! Marr's latest album Spiri…

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Mary Timony 49:24

3M ago49:24

49:24

Untame the Tiger (Merge Records) is Mary Timony's first solo album in 15 years, and it's so good, from start to finish. For the uninitiated: Timony's bands have included Helium, Autoclave, Wild Flag, and Ex-Hex. All fantastic. Last year Rolling Stone named her #95 on the top 200 greatest guitarists of all time. To get to this stage of excellence, T…

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Eliza McLamb & Sarah Tudzin 54:26

3M ago54:26

54:26

You get two for one in this episode with Eliza McLamb and Sarah Tudzin! Both are songwriters: McLamb's debut album Going Through It is out now, and Tudzin is the founder and frontperson for Illuminati Hotties. We're here this week because Tudzin also produced McLamb's album. But you may also know McLamb as the co-host of the Binchtopia podcast, and…

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The 2nd Annual DYWWIW Watchies! 34:29

3M ago34:29

34:29

It's awards season, and we're recapping our favorite moments from the 2023 holiday movie season as we bring you The 2nd Annual DYWWIW Watchies!From Best Scenery, to Biggest LOLs, to Best Actor and Actress, we're running down all the key categories and sharing a lot of laughs along the way!Who will take home the top prizes?? Listen to find out!Conne…

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Carrrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney 49:57

3M ago49:57

49:57

"Writing is a form of contemplation," says Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney on the podcast. And while it's true that the actual act of putting pen to paper involves contemplating, Brownstein and I agree that the writing process is happening 24/7, not just during the act of transcription. You may not realize it, but you're writing and contemplati…

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Chapters 01 and 02 8:45

4M ago8:45

8:45

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Nellie Bly

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Josh Radnor 50:11

4M ago50:11

50:11

"When I write songs, I put on a miner's light and try to make it around the next corner." Josh Radnor found fame playing Ted Mosby on "How I Met Your Mother," but he's also a terrific songwriter (and stage actor) with a new album Eulogy: Volume 1. Radnor stops by the podcast as we take a deep dive into his songwriting process. We talk about how his…

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Chapter 03 19:09

4M ago19:09

19:09

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Nellie Bly

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Chapters 04 and 05 19:31

4M ago19:31

19:31

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Nellie Bly

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Chapters 06 and 07 27:15

4M ago27:15

27:15

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Nellie Bly

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Chapters 08, 09, and 10 17:06

4M ago17:06

17:06

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Nellie Bly

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Chapters 11 and 12 27:24

4M ago27:24

27:24

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Nellie Bly

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Chapters 13 and 14 23:50

4M ago23:50

23:50

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Nellie Bly

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Chapters 15, 16, and 17 18:47

4M ago18:47

18:47

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Nellie Bly

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S2E43: 'Friends & Family Christmas' 24:33

4M ago24:33

24:33

What do the Brooklyn Artist Lab, an oversized bear, and missing gloves have in common? In this episode, Jennifer + Josh bustle off to the Big Apple to recap and review Hallmark Channel's new 'Countdown to Christmas' movie, 'Friends & Family Christmas!' This one has a notable twist on the 'fake dating' trope we've seen plenty of times, and we'll giv…

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Jaime Wyatt 47:50

4M ago47:50

47:50

I was already a Jaime Wyatt fan before we talked, but our shared affinity for the poet E.E. Cummings made this episode even more fun. I also knew this would be a good convo after reading an Instagram post where Wyatt declared, "I love words. And language. Always been a word nerd and love phrases that have dual meanings." Amazing! Wyatt's latest alb…

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S2E42: 'Sealed With A List' 30:33

4M ago30:33

30:33

What do a Santa 5K, a candle mishap, and a lengthy list of resolutions have in common? In this episode, Jennifer + Josh chat about resolutions -- ALREADY!? -- as we recap and review Hallmark Channel's new 'Countdown To Christmas' flick, 'Sealed With A List.' We'll give you the full recap and our hot takes in our 'Gold Or Coal' segment! Should this …

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S2E41: 'Yuletide The Knot' 26:38

4M ago26:38

26:38

What do a bratty social media influencer, her chronically bored fiance, and a tenderhearted tree-lighting tradition have in common? In this episode, Jennifer + Josh trek off to UPTV to recap and review "Yuletide The Knot." It's all about a busy wedding planner, her high school crush, and a last-minute wedding! Will it come together in time? Does it…

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S2E40: 'To All A Good Night' 26:41

4M ago26:41

26:41

What do a camera named King Arthur, a dog who loves to steal, and Bongo Santa have in common? In this episode, Jennifer + Josh venture to the most idyllic of seaside towns to recap and review "To All A Good Night," brand-new on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! We'll give you the full plot recap, the highs, lows, and our instant hot takes in our 'Gold O…

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Selena Finale 3:22:26

4M ago3:22:26

3:22:26

This episode covers several mysterious deaths of Indigenous women and girls between 2017 and 2023. All of these cases share certain similar, and mysterious, conditions. And all of these cases have gone unsolved. Is this string of seemingly mysterious deaths an example of mass investigative negligence? Or could there be a serial killer with a specif…

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S2E39: 'Christmas With A Kiss' 22:56

4M ago22:56

22:56

What do a social media ambassador, familial guilt, and a Christmas magazine article have in common? In this episode, Jennifer + Josh head to upstate New York to recap and review Hallmark Channel's new holiday movie, 'Christmas With A Kiss!' Spoilers ahead! We'll give you the full plot summary, share the highs and lows, and recap our final hot takes…

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S2E38: 'Ladies Of The 80s: A Divas Christmas' 29:50

4M ago29:50

29:50

What do a set of legit ‘80s superstars, a soap opera primetime reboot, and a spontaneous food fight have in common? In this episode, Jennifer + Josh take the deepest of dives -- direct to Hollywood -- to recap and review Lifetime's new holiday movie, "Ladies of the 80s: A Divas Christmas." This one has a star-studded cast, but is it worth the watch…

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S2E37: 'My Norwegian Holiday' 34:25

4M ago34:25

34:25

What do a Norweigan troll, Olympic skiing, and knitted socks have in common? In this episode, Jennifer + Josh cross the pond to recap and review Hallmark Channel's new 'Countdown to Christmas' movie, 'My Norweigan Holiday! We'll share plenty of laughs as we recap the plot, unpack Josh's Cry Count, and give you the bottom-line in our 'Gold or Coal' …

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S2E36: 'A Biltmore Christmas' 35:57

5M ago35:57

35:57

What do a peppermint-lovin’ boss, sands of the hourglass, and the tallest of fireplaces have in common? In their latest episode, Jennifer + Josh jet off to Asheville, North Carolina -- and the late 1940s -- to recap and review Hallmark Channel's much-anticipated "A Biltmore Christmas"! There's much to unpack and a big bottom-line question: Did it m…

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67. Raw and Unfiltered - The Magic of Chanting with Kimberly Braun 31:30

5M ago31:30

31:30

In this episode, we totally break with tradition and have shared the raw, unfiltered version with you. When I went back to edit, there was just too much amazing background conversation that I really wanted to share. Kimberly Braun had been a guest previously. As a TED X speaker, mystic, teacher, author, former nun, minister, and so much more, we ha…

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66. What Happens When you Allow your Soul to Lead the Way with Kimberly Braun 58:39

5M ago58:39

58:39

Kimberly Braun is an author, a poet, TED X speaker, minister, teacher and a mystic. She has written a book of beautiful poetry (spoiler alert - she shares one of her poems in our conversation! ) and has also written a book on her years of life in silence as a Carmelite nun. Her energy is so calm and soothing and Kimberly is just filled with wisdom …

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S2E35: 'Holiday Road' 35:25

5M ago35:25

35:25

What do a multi-state road trip, a van of misfits, and the Elf Games have in common? In this episode, Jennifer + Josh buckle up for ANOTHER road trip, as they recap and review Hallmark Channel's new 'Countdown to Christmas' movie, "Holiday Road"! Come for the full recap, and stay for a brand-new segment: Josh's Cry Count! (LOL) We'll also tell you …

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Selena Finale: Trailer 3:29

5M ago3:29

3:29

This episode covers several mysterious deaths of Indigenous women and girls between 2017 and 2023. All of these cases share certain similar, and mysterious, conditions. And all of these cases have gone unsolved. Is this string of seemingly mysterious deaths an example of mass investigative negligence? Or could there be a serial killer with a specif…

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Buffalo Nichols 46:30

5M ago46:30

46:30

"The times when I'm writing the most are when I'm reading a lot," Carl "Buffalo" Nichols says on today's podcast. And wow is this true: you cannot be a writer of any stripe unless you read. Nichols likes to read voices that he cannot relate to. He mentions writers like Flannery O' Connor and H.L. Mencken, as well as books like A Clockwork Orange an…

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Selena Episode 11: Hidden in Plain Sight 1:00:57

5M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

In this episode we talk about the allegations made public on the Showtime docuseries "Murder in Bighorn" When Selena was 14, she made claims to the Billings police that her father, LeRoy Not Afraid, sexually abused. 2 years later, LeRoy allegedly was the first to be notified that Selena was left alone at that rest stop. 8 months after Selena was fo…

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S2E34: 'Haul Out The Holly: Lit Up!' 29:59

5M ago29:59

29:59

What do a hyper-festive HOA, some new, annoying, one-upping neighbors, and a huge honking diamond ring have in common? In this bonus episode, Jennifer + Josh head back to Evergreen Lane to recap and review the much-anticipated 'Haul Out The Holly: Lit Up!' We'll give you all the details on this much-anticipated sequel, with plenty of laughs along t…

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Selena Episode 11: Trailer 0:44

5M ago0:44

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In this episode we talk about the allegations made public on the Showtime docuseries "Murder in Bighorn" When Selena was 14, she made claims to the Billings police that her father, LeRoy Not Afraid, sexually abused. 2 years later, LeRoy allegedly was the first to be notified that Selena was left alone at that rest stop. And there's more to know abo…

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S2E33: 'Catch Me If You Claus' 29:12

5M ago29:12

29:12

What do a rash of home burglaries, a ragtag theater troupe, and Dayton’s most-watched TV news have in common? In this episode, Jennifer + Josh recap the hijinx of Hallmark Channel's new movie, 'Catch Me If You Claus'! We'll take a deep dive on this thrill-a-minute plot, laugh our way through the highs and lows, and give you our bottom-line opinion …

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S2E32: 'Christmas Time Capsule' 28:37

5M ago28:37

28:37

What do a sugar-free cookie recipe, an air freshener review, and a grandmother’s ring have in common? In this episode, Jennifer + Josh load up for a cross-country road trip to recap and review UP TV's new movie, 'Christmas Time Capsule.' (And to unpack Jennifer's Friendsgiving meal drama. LOL) As for the movie, we'll give you the highs, lows, and a…

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Selena Episode 10b: Operation Lady Justice 31:47

5M ago31:47

31:47

In this episode we take a close up look at the federal task force which originally took jurisdiction over Selena's case. And why this task force was doomed to fail from the start. . . . Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MMIWPapparel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outofsightpodcast Instagram @outofsightpod TikTok @outofsightmmip email: podcastouto…

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Selena Episode 10a: The Problems with the Police Part II 49:46

5M ago49:46

49:46

In this episode we look at the problems with local law enforcement in the investigation into Selena's death. . . . Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MMIWPapparel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outofsightpodcast Instagram @outofsightpod TikTok @outofsightmmip email: podcastoutofsight@gmail.comBy Emma Jane

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