Best Avery Elizabeth Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 98: The Kraken Games by Lilith Stone 2:01:47

1h ago2:01:47

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This week we’re clinging to the Olympics by reading The Kraken Games by Lilith Stone! Luna is the first human to have ever entered the Kraken Games in Motham City. Kai is this year’s chosen kraken, who will have to fight every single entrant in order to win–and he must win if he’d like to bring honor back to his people. Last year’s kraken lost to a…

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Episode 97: The Rake Review (A double book epi!) 2:36:12

16d ago2:36:12

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It’s a double episode tonight, ladies and gentlemen! Last year, Tracy Sumner threw out the idea of getting some historical romance authors together and we were absolutely psyched about it. It took awhile to get schedules together, but we’ve finally nailed it. We’re focusing on The Rake Review series, specifically The Fake February Rake Charlie Lane…

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Episode 96: Muffin Top by Avery Flynn 1:54:40

1M ago1:54:40

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Back to our regularly scheduled programming, we read Muffin Top by Avery Flynn! BBW heroine Lucy is debating going home to her 15th high school reunion when her best friend’s soon-to-be brother-in-law plops down in the chair opposite her and offers to be her date. Frankie is on a self-imposed celibacy streak and is looking forward to the distractio…

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Frances Perkins with Rebecca Brenner Graham 1:11:23

27d ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Rebecca Brenner Graham returns to the pod to discuss Frances Perkins's little-known work aiding refugees from Nazi Germany.By Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

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Episode 95: Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 2:26:31

1M ago2:26:31

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Slight change of plans! We got an ARC of Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto, so we pulled an audible and read that one instead. Given our background in music, this one was catnip for us. Xander and Gwen play in the same pops orchestra–although they don’t really play “together.” In fact, he doesn’t even know she’s in the orchestra until she tells h…

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Episode 94: The Unnatural Habitat of a Cat Lady by Dani Elias 1:43:48

2M ago1:43:48

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Strap in because this week, we’re diving into our inner cat ladies with The Unnatural Habitat of a Cat Lady by Dani Elias. When Ben realizes that the love of his life–a woman who broke up with him 20 years ago–matches with him on a very specific dating app, he’s determined to talk things out. For her part, Amelia agrees to talk to him… and then to …

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Constitution Redacted with Catherine Burns 1:14:44

2M ago1:14:44

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Catherine Burns discusses the history behind Maine's 1875 redaction of parts of the state constitution dealing with public lands and obligations to Wabanaki nations.By Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

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Episode 93: Wed to the Basilisk by Layla Fae 2:22:14

2M ago2:22:14

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We’re diving head first into some monster romance and no one here has a single refret. Today, we’re talking about Wed to the Basilisk by Layla Fae AND you get to hear from Layla herself! Wed to the Basilisk is part of the Arranged Monster Mates series, in which humans and monsters are matched using DNA at a temple. Voss, the last surviving basilisk…

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P2S Episode 18 - Bridgerton Season 3 (Second Half) 2:24:38

3M ago2:24:38

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Welcome back, dearest gentle readers! We watched the second half of Bridgerton Season 3 and we have THOUGHTS. Some of those thoughts are good and some of them are bad and some of them made us shout “WE DON’T CARE ABOUT THIS.” After this, we’ll be waiting for two years for Benedict’s story. (eyeroll.) Up next: Wed to the Basilisk by Layla Fae SHOW I…

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Episode 92: The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett 3:39:56

3M ago3:39:56

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We’re jumping back to Victorian England to discuss The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett! But the best part? We’re actually TALKING to Elizabeth! Apothecary Lucy Peterson is on the brink of financial ruin. A rival apothecary stole the formula for a throat lozenge and is passing it off as his own invention and she believes he stole another formula th…

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Episode 91: Downpour by Maggie Gates 2:07:47

3M ago2:07:47

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Riders, you are not ready. This week, we’re diving into Downpour by Maggie Gates. Downpour picks up during that critical moment when Ray is in the chute, waiting for the gate to open. We see snapshots of his recovery and the process of him becoming more independent, but he still needs some at-home assistance. Enter: Brooke, a beautiful disaster att…

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P2S Episode 18 - Bridgerton Season 3 (First Half) 2:36:00

3M ago2:36:00

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The two-year wait is FINALLY over! Kind of! We got the first half of Bridgerton season three–the long awaited Colin and Penelope season and Rae cannot contain herself. Here, we cover the first half of the new season. We talk about each episode, what we like and what we don’t, and what we’re anticipating for the second half. We’ll finish this up nex…

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Episode 90: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 2:15:49

4M ago2:15:49

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The day has FINALLY come, dear listeners! We’re talking about one of Rae’s all-time favorites: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. In case you’ve been living under a rock, this is Colin and Penelope’s story and it’s so very sweet (with a little spice). This episode is about the book, but we do discuss the upcoming season of Bridgerton from Net…

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Episode 89: Coven of Ill Repute by S.L. Prater Part 1 1:35:48

4M ago1:35:48

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Hello, hello, loves! We got an ARC of the latest work from S.L. Prater—Coven of Ill Repute. This series opener introduces our main characters, Quiet (a witch) and Rorick (a vampire). They’re investigators charged with solving a murder, which just happens to be one of Quiet’s sister witches and Rorick’s cousin. What neither of them realizes is that …

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Episode 88: Risks & Whiskey by Dani McLean 3:32:33

5M ago3:32:33

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Welcome everyone! Today, we’re not only talking about Risks and Whiskey by Dani McLean, but we’re talking to Dani McLean herself! Risks & Whiskey is a friends-to-lovers workplace romance with a double grand gesture and plenty of spice. We do our regular compliment sandwich plus ratings, stunt casting, and recommendations, and in between, you’ll get…

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Polar Exploration with Genevieve LeMoine 1:20:55

5M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

Genevieve LeMoine of Bowdoin College's Peary MacMillan Arctic Museum discusses the controversial contest to reach the North Pole.By Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

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Episode 87: Love You, Mean It by Jilly Gagnon 2:01:35

5M ago2:01:35

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Welcome lovely listeners! Today, we’re discussing Love You, Mean It by Jilly Gagnon. We got an ARC through NetGalley and we’re covering it early for scheduling reasons. Marketed as a playful romantic comedy featuring dueling delis, fake dating, a shockingly awesome ex, and juuuuuust the right amount of amnesia. Having read the book, we can confirm …

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Episode 86: Dust Storm by Maggie Gates 1:41:50

6M ago1:41:50

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The ladies are getting in on the single dad action (...what?) with Dust Storm by Maggie Gates. Christian Griffin, widower with two adorable daughters, took over operations from his father, but business doesn’t always go as planned, and they’ve hit a rough patch. City slicker Cassandra Parker is in hot water at work, so she’s being exiled to the spr…

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Love and Intimacy in the Digital Age w/ Dr. Thalia Gigerenzer 11:20

6M ago11:20

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In this episode, Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond sits down with Dr. Thalia Gigerenzer on the impact of technology and dating apps on modern interpretations of love. Dr. Gigerenzer's research as an anthropologist has focused on Muslim communities in India, including deep dives into the impacts of technology on relationships and courtship. Dr. Gigere…

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Episode 85: Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley 1:56:04

6M ago1:56:04

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Hiya, wee lads and lasses! We landed an ARC of https://www.threads.net/@akileybooks debut novel Kilt Trip, which means you get to listen to Rae’s Scottish accent. When Addie Macrae’s wanderlust leads her to her homeland—specifically, Edinburgh—to consult with a family-run travel company, she’s thrown face-first into ghosts from her past. And the pe…

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Murder in a Mill Town with Elizabeth DeWolfe 1:16:02

6M ago1:16:02

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Elizabeth DeWolfe discusses the tragedy, trial, and media sensation surrounding the death of a young Biddeford mill worker named Berengera Caswell in 1849.By Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

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Episode 84: Never Tell by Stacey Abrams 1:40:31

6M ago1:40:31

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Our second pick for Black History Month is Never Tell by Stacey Abrams (writing as Selena Montgomery). Never Tell is a romantic suspense initially published in 2004, but republished in 2023 by St. Martin’s Griffin. Dr. Erin Abbott is a professor in New Orleans, Louisiana, who finds herself at the center of a serial killer’s tangled web—and journali…

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Episode 83: More Than a Feeling by Lauren Morrill 2:30:16

6M ago2:30:16

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Welcome to a BONUS episode of CLBC! We landed an ARC of Lauren Morrill’s new book More Than a Feeling and we couldn’t not tell you about it. Due to technical difficulties, this episode is releasing a week after the release of the book, but we’re incredibly honored to have had the opportunity to interview Lauren and hear all about her plans for the …

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Diet & Riot: Vegetarianism in Maine with Avery Yale Kamila 1:12:44

7M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Food writer and historian of vegetarianism Avery Yale Kamila speaks with Tiffany and Ian about dietary reformer Sylvester Graham's controversial Maine speaking tour, which drew both fans and riotous critics in the 1830s.By Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

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Episode 82: Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio Axelrod 2:34:51

7M ago2:34:51

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To honor and celebrate Black History Month, we’re starting off with bestselling author Xio Axelrod—featuring an interview with Xio herself!—and her brand new book Girls with Bad Reputations! This is book two in The Lillys series, where we follow drummer Kayla and bus driver Ty as they get to know each other on the road. They both have things to hid…

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Episode 81: Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage 2:37:33

8M ago2:37:33

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We’re back with the first book review of the year, which just so happens to be the viral sensation Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage. Emmy Ryder is coming home to Meadowlark, Wyoming after an injury… that her family doesn’t actually know about. She’s helping out around the family ranch and winds up spending more time with her brother’s best friend, Luke…

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Behind the Music with Bryan Den Hartog 29:06

8M ago29:06

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Ian chats with composer Bryan Den Hartog about how he created the music of Mainely History.By Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

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Farming Toolkit Special Episode: Archie Ruggles-Brise, Spains Hall Estate 36:08

8M ago36:08

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Join us for this special episode of our mini-series, Farming Nature, as Archie Ruggles-Brise shares his experience and advice on preparing for Biodiversity Net Gain. We also hear about interventions across his Essex farm such as the introduction of beavers for flood management. This episode is designed to support farmers working through Milestone 5…

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Farming Toolkit Special Episode: Timothy Coates, co-founder Oxbury Bank and third generation farmer 38:42

8M ago38:42

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From January 2024 to the end of March 2024, GFI's Financing Nature podcast is becoming Farming Nature - a series of audio interviews designed to support UK farmers in understanding nature markets as part of the newly-launched Farming Toolkit on GFI Hive. In this episode, Timothy Coates, co-founder of Oxbury Bank and third generation farmer shares w…

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Episode 80: Happy 3rd Anniversary! 3:05:33

8M ago3:05:33

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Ladies and gents, welcome to our third anniversary show! Thank you so much for being here. We appreciate each and every one of you and we’ll appreciate you even more if you can get someone in Antarctica to listen to us. We’ll recap our faves from 2023 and drink too much champagne. What else is new? Also discussed: Rae isn’t allowed to choose movies…

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Patrick Dempseymas! with Vaughn Joy 1:32:32

9M ago1:32:32

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Film historian Vaughn Joy returns to discuss the baffling 1988 Christmas movie "Some Girls," starring Lewiston's own Patrick Dempsey in this bonus episode.By Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

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Episode 79: Snowed In by Catherine Walsh 2:15:51

9M ago2:15:51

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Merry Effing Christmas dear listeners! As our gift to you, we’re releasing our holiday episode one week early (aren’t you lucky?). This week, we’re talking about Snowed In by Catherine Walsh. In order to get through the holidays with a buffer, childhood school mates Christian and Megan agree to forge a fake relationship—Megan because she hasn’t bee…

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The Proclamation of 1763 with Alexandra Montgomery 1:11:25

9M ago1:11:25

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Alexandra Montgomery returns to the pod for a discussion on the significance and complicated legacy of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 for Mainers and their neighbors on both sides of the US-Canadian border.By Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

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Episode 78: The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson 2:19:07

9M ago2:19:07

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In one of the biggest surprises we’ve had this year, we present to you, dearest listeners, The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson. Mackenzie Carter teams up with Noah Taylor in a relationship-of-convenience shifter romance. Mackenzie wants to get her grandma off her back and Noah is potentially in trouble with the hospital board for concealing his alpha st…

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Understanding offshore wind energy w/ Avery Barnett 7:35

9M ago7:35

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In this episode, Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond sits down with Avery Barnett, a PhD student from Jamaica. She works closely with her advisors SPIA Professor Michael Oppenheimer and MAE Professor Jesse Jenkins focusing on renewable energy policies in the Caribbean. Barnett spoke about her work with the N.J. Wind Institute Fellowship Program through…

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The Clotilda’s Last Voyage with Jeremy Ellis 1:19:26

9M ago1:19:26

1:19:26

Jeremy Ellis, president of the Clotilda Descendants Association, speaks with Tiffany and Ian about the final ship of enslaved Africans illegally brought to the United States in 1860, and their ties to Maine-born slave trader Timothy Meaher.By Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

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Episode 77: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 3:05:48

9M ago3:05:48

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Folx, it’s a rough review this week. We wanted to cover something that people are in denial about. We settled upon Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. We’ve read amazing novels from this author, however, this was not one of them. If you wanted to hear us lose our minds for an hour, this is the episode for you. Also discussed: the wonders of …

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Episode 76: Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa 2:19:08

10M ago2:19:08

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The ladies are both getting ill again, and not in the fun 90’s r&b kind. This week it’s another ARC for us with The Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa. Sophie is a blocked romance writer who’s never been in love and Dash is a recovering alcoholic and child start trying to find their path. Along the way they gravitate toward each other and struggle to find …

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6G Wireless: A new method to reduce food waste w/ Atsutse Kludze GS ’26 15:46

10M ago15:46

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In this episode of B-Cubed, Senna Aldoubosh and Ria Tomar sat down with ECE graduate student Atsutse Kludze to discuss recent findings of how producers can use 6G wireless signaling as a non-invasive way to quantify and assess produce quality. The project was done at the SWAN lab, in collaboration with Microsoft, with the goal of finding ways to re…

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Learning, Sleep, and Spotify w/ Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt and Dr. Ken Norman 16:51

10M ago16:51

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Sleep is an integral, yet often overlooked, part of a Princeton students daily schedule. But, what does our brain actually do when it’s asleep? This is a focus of Princeton Computational Memory Lab. Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt, a postdoctoral researcher in the lab, likes to picture sleep as the replaying of a playlist of memories and experiences that yo…

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Episode 75: An Inheritance of Monsters by Cate Corvin 2:55:19

10M ago2:55:19

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Crossover month concludes with another spooky book: An Inheritance of Monsters by Cate Corvin. Please welcome back special guest Ween from the Booze, Boobs, and Blood podcast! This book was her pick, so if you hate it, blame her. (Kidding.) When ghosthunter Juno gets an exclusive invitation to live in the most haunted house in America, she can’t re…

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Henry Wadsworth Longfelloween! 58:44

11M ago58:44

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Meg North and John Babin discuss the haunted past and present of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Portland home with Tiffany and Ian.By Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

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Meet the Cohosts! 21:14

11M ago21:14

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New Mainely History co-host Tiffany Link joins Ian to talk about day jobs, side-gigs, historical dinner guests, and what to expect for Season 2!By Ian Saxine

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Episode 74: Bad Luck Charm by Julie Johnson 2:03:55

11M ago2:03:55

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It’s spooky season, bishes! We’re doing two spook-ish books this year and the first one is Bad Luck Charm by Julie Johnson. When an animal sacrifice is left outside her beloved aunt’s shop in Salem, Massachusetts, Gwendolyn Goode is expectedly shocked. To add insult to injury, her childhood crush—a man she now hates—has been brought in to consult i…

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Gathering of the Damned: A Mainely History Live Show! 1:23:09

11M ago1:23:09

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In this live show at the Maine Historical Society, Hannah Peterson and Daniel Bottino spoke with Ian about the 1735 trial, incarceration, conversion, and execution of Patience Boston, a Nauset indentured servant.By Ian Saxine

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Episode 73: The Love Rematch by Kay Marie 2:33:45

11M ago2:33:45

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The final ARC before a mini-break is The Love Rematch by Kay Marie! If your mom went on national television and begged America to find you a boyfriend, would you agree to be on the Bachelor-style show that calls a couple of days later? Well, Emily reluctantly agrees—not to find a husband, but to promote her homemade jewelry line. The only snag in h…

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STEM TA Spotlight w/ Rish Raghu, Jessica Jin, and Ben Zenker '24 27:08

11M ago27:08

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Episode 72: Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner 2:16:27

12M ago2:16:27

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The ARC streak continues with Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner. Professional soccer rookie Phoebe Matthews has been drafted to play for the New Orleans Krewe with hopes for a callup to the national team. The good news? She’ll get to play with her idol, Grace Henderson. The bad news? Grace is gorgeous and talented and maybe a little grumpy. Is that bad n…

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Episode 71: Sister of the Bride by Lauren Morrill 1:46:31

1y ago1:46:31

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On this episode we discuss the new release from Lauren Morrill, Sister of the Bride, a friends to lovers, Father of the Bride-inspired romcom. This was an ARC from NetGalley and releases September 12th. When 26-year-old workaholic restaurateur, Pippin, discovers that her twin sister is getting married to a practical stranger and her beloved home/bu…

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Revolutionary Women In Dependence With Jacqueline Beatty 1:00:50

1y ago1:00:50

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Jacqueline Beatty discusses how New England women navigated life a new American republic that assumed their dependent status, while equating true citizenship with independence.By Ian Saxine

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