Best Rhysand Podcasts (2024)

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183. Shatter Me: Defy, Imagine, and Believe Me: "Justice for Aaron Warner." 1:09:54

8h ago1:09:54

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Shatter Me: Defy, Imagine, and Believe Me: "Justice for Aaron Warner." No one can say that ACOFAE doesn't finish what they start (?), because Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are at the end of the Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi and thoughts aew abound. Aaron is stressed, Kenji is being stressful, and the world is ending. Re…

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182. Idiocracy: "It's got what plants crave!" 1:01:16

2d ago1:01:16

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Idiocracy: "It's got what plants crave!" Continuing the theme of October time travel, ACOFAE jumps into the future with the satirical classic "Idiocracy." 500 years into the future and society has kind of fallen apart. Plants aren't growing, healthcare is somehow worse than it is currently, and it's up to Joe and Rita to so…

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181. Donnie Darko: "Have you ever seen a portal?" 1:37:37

9d ago1:37:37

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Donnie Darko: "Have you ever seen a portal?" Being a teenager is hard enough. Throw in a 6ft tall bunny rabbit and the world ending...and being a teenager is very hard. Add in time travel, portals, and god?! and you've got some problems to deal with. Donnie is going through a lot. When a jet engine falls through his room th…

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180. Long Live Evil: "Who wouldn't take that deal?!" 1:06:31

16d ago1:06:31

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Long Live Evil: "Who wouldn't take that deal?!" Have you ever wanted to pop into the world of your favorite book? Of course you have, we ALL have! It's the deal that's almost impossible to refuse, especially if your circumstances aren't great. Especially if you're ill. Rae is ill, and with time running out is given the deal…

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179: Twilight - New Moon: The movie: "Bella, where the hell have you been loca?" 1:26:03

23d ago1:26:03

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Twilight - New Moon: "Bella, where the hell have you been loca?" It's Hoa Hoa Hoa season and you know what that means: ACOFAE watches the next installment of the Twilight Saga. This year (2024) Laura Marie and Jessica Marie watch New Moon, the movie where Charlie is the main character, the best dad, and maybe MAYBE Bella yo…

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Small Shop Highlight 001: Bewitched Edges with Jackie! 1:05:24

1M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Small Shop Highlight 001: Bewitched Edges with Jackie! ACOFAE loves many things: gorgeous books, talent, and supporting and loving small businesses just to name a few! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie welcome Jackie from Bewitched Edges to walk them through what it's like to go from idea to successful business in the book comm…

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178. Laura's Genre: Nefertiti: "History can be so f*cking cool!" 1:16:29

1M ago1:16:29

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Laura's Genre: Nefertiti by Michelle Moran: "History can be so f*cking cool!" It's Laura Maries half birthday! If you've been with ACOFAE for a while then you know that Laura Marie's OG favorite genre is Historical Fiction and that her childhood hyper-fixation was ancient Egypt. So it shouldn't surprise anyone that Nefertit…

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177. The Handmaid's Tale: “Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.” 1:16:12

1M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. As the United States ramps up Election season, ACOFAE reflects on the past - to 1985 specifically with Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. As ACOFAE's first speculative fiction novel, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discuss the genre, the message, and the ending of this book that lef…

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Ep. 223: Raising Successful Kids with Sonya Curry 1:28:17

2M ago1:28:17

1:28:17

Alex and Shane chat about sweater weather, Alex getting to meet Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, and other notable celeb encounters. Sonya Curry (Raising Fame) discusses her secrets to raising successful, driven children. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like gender reveals, toxic family members, and so much …

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SPECIAL EPISODE 018: Our new friend, Abigail Owen! 56:06

2M ago56:06

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Special Episode 018: Our newfriend, Abigail Owen! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast Award-Winning Romantasy & Paranormal Romance author Abigail Owen to discuss her newest release The Games Gods Play! The Greek gods are alive and well in modern day California and they just can't resist toying with the mortals. Join Laura Marie,…

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Ep. 222: Getting Wiggly with Anthony Field! 1:35:40

2M ago1:35:40

1:35:40

Alex and Shane chat about helping the kids adjust to the first week of school, and their own best and worst firsts. Alex sits down with Anthony Field (The Wiggles), to talk about how he started the band, his time in the army, and the importance of musical education for kids. Then, he graciously gives Alex a tour of The Wiggles' studio, bumping into…

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176. Clueless: "You're a virgin who can't drive." 1:45:24

2M ago1:45:24

1:45:24

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Clueless: "You're a virgin who can't drive." ACOFAE goes back to school with a heavy dose of nostalgia, plaid, and Paul Rudd. Though being a loose adaptation of Emma, Clueless takes Laura Marie and Jessica Marie all the way back to the 90's when you could argue your way from a C to a A-, call your friends in the hallways, a…

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Ep. 221: Cigarettes to Soothers with Jeremy Fisher 1:28:05

2M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Alex and Shane are joined by some noisy cicadas while they chat about their worst character traits, and the importance of being able to be flexible as parents. Creator of the CBC kid's show "Jeremy and Jazzy," and acclaimed Canadian musician, Jeremy Fisher, discusses the importance of play based education, creating "Jeremy and Jazzy," and music as …

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175. Heir of Embers and Ash with J.M. Wallace! 53:13

2M ago53:13

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Heir of Embers and Ash with J.M. Wallace! ACOFAE welcomes back to the podcast author J.M. Wallace to discuss her latest audio release Heir of Embers and Ash! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and J.M. as they dive back into the world of Elfhame and discuss plots, romance, spice, and writing to your own comfort level. Kelera …

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Ep. 220: Marriage, Chickens, and Alexia Delarosa 1:11:21

2M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Alex and Shane tune in for an 8th anniversary special, where they talk all about their experiences with relationships and marriage. Social media sensation Alexia Delarosa (@lex.delarosa) joins to discuss her fast-growing account, how she got into the social media sphere, and whether her account is reality, satire, or somewhere in the middle. Alexia…

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SPECIAL EPISODE 017: Our new friend, Nataly Gruender! 41:51

2M ago41:51

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 017: Our new friend, Nataly! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast debut author Nataly Gruender to discuss her release, Medusa! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Nataly as they discuss childhood hyper-fixations, academia, and how imposter syndrome can take many different forms. While Medusa's story might be fami…

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Ep. 219: The Beautiful Chaos of Parenting w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy 1:38:45

3M ago1:38:45

1:38:45

Alex and Shane tune in for a special DATE NIGHT episode from the lake house, where they talk relationships and marriage. Maks Chmerkovskiy (So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, The Traitors) discusses being a father during the postpartum period, going on tour with kids, whether work/life balance exists, and his efforts as a Ukrainian…

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174. Bring It On: "Meat Ranch High School". 1:29:19

3M ago1:29:19

1:29:19

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Bring It On: "Meat Ranch High School". Here's an ACOFAE lore drop for you: Laura Marie ate, slept, and breathed CHEER when she was younger. No exaggeration. Laura Marie spent many summers at Cheer Camps in Florida experiencing the joy of humidity. When Bring It On came out on theaters Laura Marie was sat with her teammates,…

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Ep. 218: All About Divorce and Separation, with Lawyer Justin Lee 1:24:44

3M ago1:24:44

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Alex talks about trusting other family members during big moments for your kids, and shares advice on prepping kids on safety and consent before heading off to camp and school. Renowned Toronto divorce lawyer, Justin Lee (@jlee.jd), answers questions about divorce, separation, whether a prenup is a good idea, mistakes people make that turn divorce …

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173. Our established friend, Hannah Nicole Maehrer! 48:16

3M ago48:16

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Our established friend, Hannah Nicole Maehrer! ACOFAE welcomes back Hannah Nicole Maehrer to talk about her newest release Apprentice to the Villain! Keeping this episode COMPLETELY spoiler free, Laura Marie, Jessica Marie and Hannah discuss keeping secrets, the writing process, and what power an author truly has over their…

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Ep. 217: Sinéad Bovell and The Future of AI 1:29:52

3M ago1:29:52

1:29:52

Alex and Shane welcome the incredible Sinéad Bovell: a model, futurist, UN Speaker, and founder of WAYE. Sinéad discusses the pros and cons of AI and quickly changing technology, the ways in which regular people will be able to use it to their advantage, and the precautions we should take. And, she helps Alex put to bed some irrational "Terminato…

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172. The Wren in the Holly Library: "Take my brain directions." 1:15:31

3M ago1:15:31

1:15:31

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde: "Take my brain directions." ACOFAE loves a lot of things: libraries, heists, and New York City being just a few. Imagine Laura Marie and Jessica Marie's surprise to discover this book has all that plus magic plus MONSTERS?! Count ACOFAE in. Three years after a monster war devasta…

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Ep. 216: GO CLEAN CO's Sarah McAllister 1:42:25

3M ago1:42:25

1:42:25

Alex and Shane chat about summertime parenting, wedding season, and what makes a summer memorable to kids. The knowledgeable and effervescent face behind Go Clean Co, Sarah McAllister, joins to discuss the business behind her account, her best cleaning tips, the most horrific messes that she's seen, and where Alex is going wrong with her family's l…

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171. The Fifth Element: "Of course it would take a woman to save the Universe." 1:47:57

3M ago1:47:57

1:47:57

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Fifth Element: "Of course it would take a woman to save the Universe." It's apparently also the summer of Bruce Willis on ACOFAE as they, plus a special guest, dive into the science fiction cult classic The Fifth Element. A 90's joyride that stands out from the pack thanks to stand out performances by Chris Tucker, Gary…

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Ep. 215: Bobbi Althoff talks Motherhood and Content 1:19:18

3M ago1:19:18

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Alex and Shane chat about the Nesta Archeron Stair Challenge, the best running shoes for middle aged people with bodies that hurt, and getting trolled online by Southerners. The hilarious host of The Really Good Podcast, Bobbi Althoff, discusses her life as a massively growing creator, shares her experience giving birth as a first time mom, and cha…

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170. Death Becomes Her: "Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star." 1:19:45

4M ago1:19:45

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Death Becomes Her: "Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star." The theme of SummerWeen '24 continues with Jessica Marie's first time experiencing the cultural touchstone Death Becomes Her. A movie that is as much about the quest for eternal youth as it is about frenemies, Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep are magical. Truly. Bruce Willis (…

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169. Hell Bent: "Have we become desensitized? Because that was hot." 1:35:40

4M ago1:35:40

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo: "Have we become desensitized? Because that was hot." Sometimes during the hottest days of Summer it can feel like you are in hell. The heat, the humidity, the demons of your past misdeeds coming to haunt you, it can all seem like too much. Bring on SummerWeen! Let's go back to school, back to Yal…

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Ep. 214: Rhysand and Feyre Doing Taxes Isn't Good Reading 1:11:47

4M ago1:11:47

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Alex chats about "F Trudeau" car flags, a new concussion, and when people let Romantasy ruin their love lives (and positive routes we can take instead). The incomparable ⁣Zoe Potter (@lovezoepotter) joins to discuss intuitive eating, body acceptance, and living as a personality online, in a refreshing, fun conversation! Listener questions are answe…

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168. We Shall be Monsters: "Shocked. I didn't see either one of the twists coming." 1:14:36

4M ago1:14:36

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: We Shall be Monsters by Tara Sim: "Shocked. I didn't see either one of the twists coming." Frankenstein retelling meets Indian mythology? Say. Less. Surprising no one Laura Marie and Jessica Marie dove in head first to this delicious reimagining of a tale we know very well and one that we probably don't. You would do anythi…

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Ep. 213: Making More while Doing LESS w/ Amy Kemp 1:34:08

4M ago1:34:08

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Alex and Shane chat about the pros and cons of kindergarten graduations, badly behaved parents, and how to recover when you make a public faux pas. ⁣Author of I See You: Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More - Without More Work!, Amy Kemp, discusses how busy women can make the most out of their lives without actually taking on more w…

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167. Jessica's Genre: Business or Pleasure: "You undersold it." 1:16:01

4M ago1:16:01

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Jessica's Genre: Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon: "You undersold it." Sometimes one birthday a year just doesn't cut it. Sometimes those half birthdays really hit hard. And sometimes on ACOFAE those half birthdays mean a little something new and different. Sometimes. This week is our very own Jessica Marie's hal…

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Ep. 212: Thrown into Motherhood w/ Quigley Goode 1:21:59

4M ago1:21:59

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Alex and Shane chat about why gifting dads a "spa day" might be the best idea ever, and Harvard's new study discussing the possibility of aliens living among us (we all know someone who MIGHT be an alien, after all). ⁣ Quigley Goode (@officiallyquigley) joins for an awesome conversation about her career in fashion and music, and getting thrown head…

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166. And I Darken: "Souls and thrones are irreconcilable." 1:36:46

5M ago1:36:46

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: And I Darken by Kiersten White: "Souls and thrones are irreconcilable." History huh? What happens to Laura Marie and Jessica Marie when they both go into a book blind and only one of them has a background in the subject matter? What's that thing that happens when you assume again? ACOFAE is diving into And I Darken and come…

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Ep. 211: Parental Shame w/ @PsychedMommy’s Dr. Ashurina Ream 1:23:55

5M ago1:23:55

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Alex outlines how she prepped Lucy for a successful MRI, the scariest part about the situation, and the bozos who smoke outside of children’s hospitals. ⁣ ⁣ Dr. Ashurina Ream - who you’d know as @psychedmommy - joins to discuss parental anger, shame, and guilt, and how to set better boundaries and expectations for yourself within your own home.⁣ ⁣ …

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165. So Let Them Burn: "Dragons, dragon school, dragon ROBOTS!" 1:27:24

5M ago1:27:24

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: So Let Them Burn: "Dragons, dragon school, dragon ROBOTS!" In a weird little coincidence, ACOFAE has read a few robot books in a row and they've all been pretty awesome. So imagine the surprise when Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discovered that not only were there dragons in this book, but there are also pilots who operate …

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Ep. 210: The HOME Episode with Wendy Lau aka The Kwendy Home 1:37:09

5M ago1:37:09

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Alex and Shane chat about the difficulties of trying to have a night on the town when you're middle-aged, and having those "perfect" weekends. Wendy Lau of The Kwendy Home (@thekwendyhome) graces the podcast with her joyous presence talking all things HOME: why we should aim for cozy and practical over chic and aesthetic, renovation pitfalls and ti…

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164. Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love: "Stop listening to us and go read this!" 1:42:19

5M ago1:42:19

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: DMATMOOBIL: "Stop listening to us and go read this!" Happy Birthday Draco! ACOFAE is thrilled to celebrate their favorite Slytherin by covering the best Romantic Comedy ever written. No really. It is the best. Hermione is on the verge of a breakthrough that could change the lives for a huge portion of the magical population…

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Ep. 209: How to Unclog a Toilet 42:44

5M ago42:44

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Alex and Shane have an - ahem - crappy situation on their hands, and debate the best way to unclog a toilet, and see what the internet experts have to say on the matter. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like platonic friendships, Shane's Canadian Screen Awards nomination, expressing colostrum, and so much more!…

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SPECIAL EPISODE 016: Our new friend, Christina! 59:02

5M ago59:02

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 016: Our new friend, Christina! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast debut YA fantasy author Christina Bacilieri to talk about her release The Last Refuge! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Christina as they discuss taking the dream to reality and how living authentically can show us who we truly are. ACOFAE an…

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Ep. 208: The Harrison Butker Tsunami 42:57

5M ago42:57

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Alex breaks down her thoughts on the Harrison Butker commencement speech, and reads angry comments left to her after satirizing it on Instagram. She chats about the importance of stay at home mothers, working mothers, and women who are not mothers at all. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like watching possibly …

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SPECIAL EPISODE 015: Our new friend, Sara Wolf! 59:19

6M ago59:19

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 015: Our new friend, Sara! ACOFAE welcomes New York Times Bestselling author Sara Wolf to the podcast to discuss the latest release Heavenbreaker! Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Sara talk about all the things including full spoilers (there's a timestamp so you can skip spoilers if you want!) but also discus…

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Ep. 207: The Benefit of Episiotomy Scars 1:02:17

6M ago1:02:17

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Alex and Shane review their stay at the Millcroft Inn, and chat about how they threw the ultimate birthday/Mother's Day bash. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like arm rest etiquette on airplanes, "fiver" birthday parties, and so much more!By thisfamilytree

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163. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion: "You got to fake it till you make it, and they did!" 1:30:39

6M ago1:30:39

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion: "You got to fake it till you make it, and they did!" School's just about out for Summer, and if you're anywhere near the age of Laura Marie or Jessica Marie then you know it's High School Reunion season! Hitting a lot harder and closer to home than then they first watched it, Romy and…

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A Court of Mist and Fury Chapter 15 "The Veil" Episode 15 1:04:58

6M ago1:04:58

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We're talking about A Court of Mist and Fury Chapter 15 "The Veil" by Sarah J. Maas in today's episode. In each of these episodes we talk about our thoughts on this chapter in this book, as well as any information we find that may connect it to the other series' by Sarah in her "Maasverse". Chat with us! Let us know your thoughts, and comments or q…

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Ep. 206: Target Haul 49:37

6M ago49:37

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Alex and Shane chat about planning kids' birthday parties, and using big events to initiate spring cleaning. They share their recent Target haul, and what they scored! Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to divide labour at home, illegal raves, and so much more!…

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162. Five Broken Blades: "They're always standing on business." 1:30:19

6M ago1:30:19

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Five Broken Blades: "They're always standing on business." It has been a long while since ACOFAE read a heist book! Imagine Laura Marie's surprise when she went in blind and discovered a heist! Imagine Jessica Marie's surprise when she went in and found 6 POV's! Imagine the collective surprise when ACOFAE discovered that no…

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A Court of Mist and Fury Chapter 14 "The Breakfast Club" Episode 14 33:05

6M ago33:05

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We're talking about A Court of Mist and Fury Chapter 14 "The Breakfast Party" by Sarah J. Maas in today's episode. In each of these episodes we talk about our thoughts on this chapter in this book, as well as any information we find that may connect it to the other series' by Sarah in her "Maasverse". Chat with us! Let us know your thoughts, and co…

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Ep. 205: Forcing My Husband to Read ACOTAR 58:09

6M ago58:09

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Shane is about to begin A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Alex couldn't be more excited. They hypothesize whether or not he will be able to legitimately get into the series, and what will come of it. Will Shane become the new SJM fangirl? Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the massive Taylor Swift "hate commu…

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161. The Phoenix King: "Then die." 1:52:26

6M ago1:52:26

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Phoenix King: "Then die." You know how Laura Marie loves it when 'the thing" in a story happens? WELL buckle up because all the things are happening in Aparna Verma's The Phoenix King, previously The Boy with Fire. Politics, plot twists, religious fervor, and a red herring that took ACOFAE by surprise, The Phoenix King …

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Ep. 204: There are no Perfect Parents 1:03:28

6M ago1:03:28

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Alex is joined by the lovely Ariana Joy Christie to discuss feeling like “new” moms, the pressure on parents to be perfect, and how to recover when you lose your cool with your kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the viral “9 minute” parenting theory, the hardest parts about parenting, and so much more!…

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