Best Babi Lana Podcasts (2024)

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Dolls are for Babies by Lana Citron 15:08

1d ago15:08

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A young girl goes for a walk in the country with life-changing consequences. This short story by Lana Citron was originally published in US magazine Thin Air, 2022 under the title "The Understanding". Trigger warning: The following short story contains content and or references of a violent and sexual nature. These may be distressing or triggering …

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LOOK INTO MY EYES - Lana Wilson 38:29

7h ago38:29

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In Part 4 of the July – September 2024 installment of UNFOLDING THE CALENDAR, Film Forum Director Sonya Chung sat down at the theater with Lana Wilson, the brilliant director of the new documentary LOOK INTO MY EYES, a revelatory portrait of psychics in New York City and the people who come to them seeking connection – on this plane or another one.…

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Does Bethany Frankel Know Who Danielle Olivera Is?, Are The Kardashians Selling Tea?, And Lana Del Rey’s Alligator Tour Guide Boyfriend 52:05

24m ago52:05

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This week, Jordana’s in France, but Sami is back from DC and catches Aleen up on her time at the DNC, including those Beyoncé rumors. Aleen shares news of her upcoming move and a fun interior decorating discovery with her daughter. The much-anticipated 2nd season of Tell Me Lies is dropping next week, but until then, Aleen is loving Industry (aka X…

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J Lo Files For Divorce, Everyone Wants To Be Demure, & Dakota Johnson Is Still Consciously Coupled With Chris Martin 51:27

6h ago51:27

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This week, Sami is away at the Bravocon of politics (aka the DNC), so Aleen and Jordana are here to cover this week’s headlines. Aleen kicks things off with her recent online shopping headache, before they dive into celeb news. First up, J Lo has finally filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on the 2nd anniversary of their Georgia wedding, while Ben i…

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s PR War, Matthew Perry’s Doctors Arrested, And Netflix’s New Laci Peterson Docuseries 57:57

4d ago57:57

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This week, Sami, Jordana, and Aleen wish Ben Affleck a very happy 52nd birthday, and share their theories on JLo’s recent public sightings with Ben and Jen Garner’s kids. Then, they dive back in to the continuing drama around It Ends With Us. Who is winning the PR war? Does rude behavior in an interview mean Blake is a true mean girl, or are her jo…

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BLAXPLOITATION, BABY! - Odie Henderson and Bruce Goldstein 41:42

2h ago41:42

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In part 3 of the July – September 2024 installment of UNFOLDING THE CALENDAR, Film Forum’s Repertory Artistic Director Bruce Goldstein has a lively, free-wheeling conversation with Odie Henderson, chief film critic of The Boston Globe, about our upcoming festival BLAXPLOITATION, BABY!, opening Friday, August 16, and continuing for a week with 16 ge…

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Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Media Domination, Does The Cast Of “It Ends With Us” Hate Justin Baldoni?, & The Disappointing House Of The Dragon Finale 56:59

19d ago56:59

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This week, Sami, Jordana, and Aleen kick things off with two very important discussions: which fast food chicken place is the best, and would you have chosen Big or Aiden in the SATC universe? In other news, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have been all over social media with their respective films’ press tours. Is Blake Lively a “crown straightener…

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Simone Biles’ Olympic Gold Clap Back, Ballerina Farm Responds, And Carl Radke’s New Venture 1:03:49

12d ago1:03:49

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This week, Sami, Aleen, and Jordana kick things off with their favorite Olympics moments so far, including the US Women’s gymnastics team’s incredible win and Simone Biles having the last laugh over MyKayla Skinner. Next, we dive into the world of Ballerina Farm, the viral Times article, and trad wife culture in general. Are they that different fro…

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WAR GAME - Jesse Moss, Tony Gerber & Gov. Steve Bullock 41:24

14d ago41:24

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In part 2 of the July – September 2024 installment of UNFOLDING THE CALENDAR, Film Forum Director and premieres co-programmer Sonya Chung talks with WAR GAME filmmakers Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber, along with one of the film’s participants, former Montana Governor Steve Bullock. For WAR GAME, the filmmakers, in association with the non-partisan orga…

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Interview with Daisy Goodwin the author of Diva 32:17

20d ago32:17

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We interview Daisy Goodwin, novelist and screenwriter, about her latest novel, Diva (Head of Zeus March 2024), inspired by the life of the brilliant soprano Maria Callas. The novel opens at a time when Callas is at the height of her extraordinary career but in a stultifying marriage and haunted both by her unhappy childhood and the ever-present fea…

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JLo’s Bridgerton Bday, Prince William’s $31 Million Salary, & Presumed Innocent Finale Thoughts 50:51

28d ago50:51

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This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami jump right into it with the latest Bennifer updates. JLo’s in the Hamptons celebrating her 55th bday with an extravagant Bridgerton-themed bash, while Ben Affleck is on the other side of the country inspiring less-than-flattering headlines about how he might be coping with their alleged separation. In global news…

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Maurico’s Mystery Woman, Tom Sandoval Sues Ariana, And Kate Middleton Goes To Wimbledon 55:21

1M ago55:21

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This week, we’re kicking things off with a huge congrats to Sami for reaching number two on the NYT Best Seller list with Democracy In Retrograde! This week also marks the release of The Tummy Ache Issue on Betches.com, and Aleen, Jordana, and Sami share some of their embarrassing gastric stories. Onto the celeb headlines: Mauricio Umansky was spot…

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Lindsay Vs. Dorinda, Gypsy Rose Is Pregnant, And Ellen Is Done With Show Biz 1:01:08

1M ago1:01:08

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This week, Aleen is back from Greece with a hot take about Mykonos, and an even hotter sunscreen conspiracy theory that she needs Sami and Jordana to weigh in on. Sami’s new book, Democracy In Retrograde, is in high demand in stores *and* at the library (ever heard of it?). In celeb news, Lindsay Hubbard is pregnant and made the announcement in tru…

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Celine’s Documentary, Has Bennifer Been Over Since March?, And Lindsay And Carl Head Back To Summer House 48:50

2M ago48:50

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This week, Aleen may be in Greece, but Jordana is looking tan, which according to her dermatologist is *not* a compliment. Sami reveals her meteorology skepticism (climate change is real, but weather apps are fake). Jordana and Sami share their thoughts on Celine Dion’s new documentary… JLo’s doc is feeling more insignificant by the day. Speaking o…

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UNFOLDING THE CALENDAR - July, August, September 2024 32:06

1M ago32:06

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In our new Unfolding the Calendar episode, Film Forum programmers Sonya Chung and Mike Maggiore discuss upcoming premieres on our calendar for July – September 2024. With these conversations, we hope to introduce the people behind the programming here at Film Forum – and to provide some fun inside intel and trivia along the way. Look out for the se…

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Close to Revelation and Check Your Tire Pressure 14:53

2M ago14:53

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This month we have two auto-fiction stories about parents and children. Our first auto-fiction piece, "Close to Revelation" written by Janet Lawrence, is set during the pandemic and tells the story of a woman trying to get pregnant using IVF while chaos erupts all around her. Janet Lawrence is a writer, journalist, and video producer based in New Y…

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JLo Flies Commercial, Mindy Kaling’s Baby News, And Hugh Grant Comes Out As A Swiftie 45:49

2M ago45:49

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Sami’s in LA for VidCon, so Jordana and Aleen are here to discuss all the stories of the week. Jordana kicks things off with a recap of her failed attempt at procuring Eras Tour tix in London. Taylor, if you’re listening, Vivid Seats seriously needs to get their act together. Aleen’s heading to Greece next week for her 5 year wedding anniversary (a…

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Lindsay And Carl Dominate The Reunion, Justin Timberlake Gets Arrested, And Joe Alwyn Finally Speaks 40:58

3M ago40:58

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This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami are coming to you from the Spotify studio at Cannes Lions! They kick off the episode with some highlights from the festival, before unpacking Part 2 of the Summer House reunion and the continued Carl and Lindsay drama. In other news, Justin Timberlake has been arrested in the Hamptons for a DWI… This is really go…

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Mr. and Mrs. Smallest Man Who Ever Lived, Are Ben and Jen The Same As Lindsay And Carl? And The Summer House Finale 43:08

2M ago43:08

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The Betches are getting ready to head to Cannes next week! They’re ready for a week at Spotify Beach, where Jordana and Jared are going to be on a panel - they’re even on the same flier as John Legend. Helloooooo, legendary. We also hear the Kelce brothers are scheduled to attend too-- will the Betches end up in the presence of Taylor? We’ll report…

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JLO’s Weird PR Moves, The Baldwins’ New Show, And Lindsay VS Carl 47:29

2M ago47:29

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All 3 betches are together IRL, and we have a lot to discuss today. So much news, so little time. JLO canceled her tour and tbh, we’re not distraught at all over it. Will this save her marriage? Good luck to her PR team. The Baldwins are coming to TLC – yes, you read that correctly. Mark your calendars for 2025. The three give their hot takes on th…

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Interview with Katie Willis about The Quiet Act of Loving Bones 37:54

3M ago37:54

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Story Radio interviews Katie Willis, author of The Quiet Act of Loving Bones, published by Joan Publishing. We discuss bones, inspiration, the colour yellow, Russia and lucid dreaming. "It is rare to come across a book that feels, at the same time, overwhelmingly strange and delightfully familiar. The Quiet Act of Loving Bones takes you into a worl…

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NAKED ACTS - Bridgett M. Davis 36:51

3M ago36:51

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Film Forum’s Director Sonya Chung talks with filmmaker, novelist, and memoirist Bridgett M. Davis on the occasion of the restoration and release of her 1996 film NAKED ACTS — which will screen at FF on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00. Davis shares her influences and inspirations, including Julie Dash and Kathleen Collins, her passion for storytelling in m…

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Are Nepo Babies The New Socialites? JLo’s Feisty Clap back, And Our VPR Finale Debrief 50:53

3M ago50:53

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We’re back betch and glad it’s a short week. Sami, Jordana and Aleen recap their Memorial Day Weekend and then give their congrats to Sofia Richie who just became a mom! Are nepo babies the new socialites? That’s the question we’re askin’. Our resident JLO representative Aleen gives the rundown on her recent clapback about her marriage during a pre…

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Is This The End Of Bennifer? Does Anne Hathaway Need To Calma? And ScarJo VS AI 45:42

3M ago45:42

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Cheers betch, it’s almost Memorial Day Weekend. It’s about to be the summer of Betches. Aleen’s oldest, Mila is ready for the pool and Jordana’s ready for the heat. Well, as the temps rise, one couple seems to be cooling down… JLO and Ben WTF is going on?! And, now Jennifer Garner is getting involved... From one couple to the next, are Taylor and T…

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King Charles’ Scary Portrait, Hailey Bieber’s Pregnancy Announcement, And Sophie Turner Tells All 46:29

4M ago46:29

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Aleen is back from across the pond, which makes it perfect timing to discuss King Charles’ scary new royal portrait… It’s giving Carrie at prom. Hailey Bieber’s pregnant, and Benny Blanco is ready for kids, will Selena and Hailey be expecting at the same time? Speaking of couples, Sophie Turner is telling all to British Vogue about her divorce and …

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Met Gala Recap, Tom Brady’s Epic Roast, And WTF is Going On With Drake and Kendrick?! 52:20

4M ago52:20

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Aleen’s across the pond, but Sami and Jordana are here IRL. Guess what? Jordana moved again… lucky number 7! Now onto the event of the year… fashion’s biggest night– the MET Gala! Sami and Jordana share their favorite looks from the evening and introduce our new segment, Who Wore It Betch? Sponsored by Sparkling Ice. Was Zendaya their fave, and why…

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White House Correspondents Dinner Recap, MET Gala Predictions, And Barbra Streisand’s Ozempic Comments 46:45

4M ago46:45

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We begin today’s episode with Sami’s celeb sightings and peak and pit from her time at the White House last week. Hint, one includes Jon Hamm. The Betches do a quick segue into The Valley, because Jax Taylor and Brittany were at the Correspondents Dinner… Switching gears from celebs in DC to NYC-- we’re less than a week away from the MET Gala. The …

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Anne by Kristin Burniston 31:44

4M ago31:44

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Eleven-and-a-half months ago, Mary didn’t know she had sisters. Now, at her home in Hove on England’s South Coast, they meet to scatter their mother Anne’s ashes. This episode was written, directed, and produced by Kristin Burniston. Kristin is a graduate of the MA Screenwriting program at the University of Arts London. In 2023, her short film scri…

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FILM GEEK & “Out of the 80s” – Richard Shepard 35:18

4M ago35:18

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For Part 2 of our April – June Unfolding the Calendar installment, Film Forum's Founding Repertory Artistic Director Bruce Goldstein has a lively, wide-ranging conversation with film director Richard Shepard about their favorite NYC moviegoing and moviehouse experiences in the 1970s and 80s. Shepard’s own memories are the core of his new documentar…

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Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poetry, Is Kylie Jenner Actually Pregnant?, and Our Baby Reindeer Debrief 52:39

4M ago52:39

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Sami kicks off today’s episode coming at you live from DC. Then onto the album on everyone’s lips… The Tortured Poets Department, and what are our fave songs so far? We’re into petty Taylor (especially when she likes and then unlikes our IG post!) Speaking of petty, the Betches delve into the Kim K song drama of it all… Will Taylor ever get over it…

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The Tortured Poets Album Leak, The Not So Shocking Golden Bach Divorce, And Caitlin Clark’s Our MVP 41:57

5M ago41:57

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The original recipe is back, IRL. Aleen kicks things off with a revelation that one day, some day, she *will* turn 40, but at least she has a trip to Japan to look forward to. Of course, we have to discuss all things Taylor ahead of The Tortured Poets Department release. Even Jordana has to admit Tay and Travis looked really cute at Coachella. On a…

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