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Hosted by Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan, fiction/non/fiction interprets current events through the lens of literature, and features conversations with writers of all stripes, from novelists and poets to journalists and essayists.
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Don't Blame Me! / But Am I Wrong?

Meghan Rienks and Melisa D. Monts

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Actor/Content Creator Meghan Rienks and Producer/Writer/Director Melisa Monts are like every other person with access to a microphone, they started a podcast. But to be fair they’ve been at it for a while. It all began with one show which led to another, but as they say, more is more. On Mondays they release Don’t Blame Me!, which is an advice podcast where listeners call in and we share our thoughts on situations such as “What to do if you’re going to your boyfriend’s family function and yo ...
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Mark Moyer is a business and career coach for athletes, guiding them through the challenging transition from sport to their next career. He wrote "Win Again", the first job search playbook for athletes. Mark & his guests offer the listener tips and advice on how to make a positive impact and achieve their greatest potential drawing from the athlete’s transition experiences. Check out much more at www.markmoyer.com
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As Literary Hub observes July 4, we return to our archives for a 2017 episode that remains relevant today. We will return with a new episode July 11. In episode 6, V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell talk political betrayal past and present with novelist Jess Walter and poet Kiki Petrosino. Jess Walter once interviewed an ailing Mark Felt, aka …
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But Am I Wrong: Melisa - Stop disrespecting Angel Reese Meghan - Bring more chairs into the workforce But Are You Wrong: Giving false hope to a potential date Sharing thoughts on a former classmate But Are They Wrong Melisa - Donald Ray Lantz and Jeanne Kay Whitefeather Meghan - Cody Ko Write In: butamiwrongpod@gmail.com Weigh In: vote in the weekl…
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This week, Meghan and Melisa are feeling...backed up. Let's just say they're both taking for granted the simple joys of daily regularity. In a desperate attempt to escape the beige food era (think beige walls, beige clothes, beige...), they dive into their recent DNA test results (thanks, 23andMe!). But enough about their guts and genes! They also …
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This week Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on: Update: Chain-gate Keeping a hobby Traveling with men for work Sister bringing up sexual orientation Husband is mad at no postpartum sex Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa i…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we are discussing the tragic murder of Shelley Nance. She was a talented art student who was attending The Art Institute of Dallas in 2009 on scholarship when she was fatally stabbed 42 times by her boyfriend's roommate. The motive for this case still has people puzzled after all of this time. The killer is current…
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Novelist Maxim Loskutoff joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about his new novel, Old King, which is about Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, who moved to Montana to withdraw from society. Loskutoff, who grew up in Missoula, Montana, discusses the mythology that draws men like Kaczynski—who sought to be in nature, and t…
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Ever finish a show and NEED to chat about it with someone who feels your pain (or joy)? Melisa and Meghan are here for you! This week, they're diving deep into the emotional rollercoaster that is Queen Charlotte and the ending that left them both in a puddle. But fear not, Gentle Reader, because Bridgerton Season 3 is here to whisk them (and you!) …
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Meghan's Medical Update: We check in with Meghan as she shares a personal health update. Sending good vibes her way! Only Murders Back in Session: Melisa dives back into the addictive world of "Only Murders in the Building." Spoilers? Maybe. Brandy's on the Move: We get the scoop on Brandy's upcoming projects. New music? Movies? We're here for it a…
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Journalist and novelist Nicolás Medina Mora joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about Mexico’s president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, who will be the first woman and first Jewish person to lead the country. Medina Mora explains current president Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s history, his hold on Mexico’s political…
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Original Air Date: Aug 11th 2022 For But Am I Wrong Melisa: Plantations shouldn't be considered a vacation getaway Meghan: The wedding industry is a rip-off In But Am You Wrong they if listeners were wrong in the following situations: Boyfriend left a trip with friends to visit his mom A friend who always brings up money And in But Are They Wrong A…
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This week on See You Next Tuesday, Meghan and Melisa are ready to dish! They dive deep into the world of Netflix's Queen Charlotte, dissecting the drama, the romance, and maybe even the wigs. Then, Melisa gives us a sneak peek into her writing project, sure to spark your imagination. And for those who care deeply, we get the latest update on the on…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we are sharing our discussion about the suspected Austin serial killer that may or may not be responsible all of the suspicious deaths that have occurred at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. There is much speculation as to whom is responsible and whether or not these mysterious deaths are linked. Austin police have …
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Original Air Date: March 23, 2024 Bekah Martinez of, “Chatty Broads,” joins us this week! We're sharing advice on: If your boyfriend doesn't know how to communicate without flirting Your friend's possessive boyfriend Discussing difference of political views with your partner Being falsely accused of asking for dick pics. And we have an update from …
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In this Pride Month episode, Navy veteran and author Karen Solt joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about her experience of being gay while serving in the military. Solt, who retired as a senior chief petty officer in 2006 and served both before and during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” talks about the Clinton-era p…
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But Am I Wrong: Meghan - Having a nanny is a luxury Melisa - Stop trying to rely on Black women to save the world or be your scapegoat But Are You Wrong: Having a wedding the same year as your cousin Watching someone's stories that you don't know But Are They Wrong Meghan - Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta Melisa - Sheriff Chad Bianco Write In: b…
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This week on See You Next Tuesday, Melisa and Meghan dive deep into the world of Shondaland! They swoon over Simone Ashley in Bridgerton, reminisce about Scandal's steamy past and present thanks to Kerry Washington and a Blind Item. Plus: Melisa gushes about Nicola Coughlan's new show, Big Mood, and raves about the brilliance of Hacks. Meghan makes…
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This week Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on: Staying in a relationship while going to different colleges Financial requirements for marriage Being judged for big ticket purchases Karma biting you in the ass Don't Blame Them: Rooming with a friend in college Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https…
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With summer approaching, Army veteran and long-distance hiker Akuna Robinson joins host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about the experience of through hiking, or long-distance hiking a trail from end to end. Robinson, the first Black man to complete the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Di…
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But Am I Wrong: Melisa - We need to be more than a 2 political party country Meghan - Bring back letter writing But Are You Wrong: Potentially breaking your friend's heart Telling your husband he's a bad cook But Are They Wrong Melisa - Corey Harris Meghan - Fontana Police Bonus: A salute to Sterling K. Brown Write In: butamiwrongpod@gmail.com Weig…
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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we discuss the unsolved abduction and murder of Jennifer Day. Jennifer was one week away from her 15th birthday, when she was abducted from a local donut shop where she working that morning. She opened the store, served a couple of customers, and then vanished. At 6:30 AM a customer finds Jennifer's personal belongin…
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This episode is a delightful hodgepodge of discoveries and discussions! Meghan unearths a surprising find in her yard, Mats conquers the broken oven, and Melisa ponders a new culinary crusade inspired by a TV show revival. Plus, dive into a conversation about the sous vide technique – is it just a fancy way to poach, or a revolutionary approach to …
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This week Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on: Mini Update: Comparing careers with your partner Reaching out to a couple you're no longer close to Friend has been secretly talking to a guy she's been encouraging you to date Making sacrifices for a long distance relationship Working with a verbally abusive boss Don't Blame Them: Asking for time o…
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Editor and writer Jonny Diamond joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about Nobel Prize-winning short story writer Alice Munro, who passed away May 13 in the same Canadian town where Diamond’s mother died 12 years earlier. He outlines what made the lives of the two women similar—namely, marrying young and starting families …
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Content Warning for Melisa' BATW: Indecent Exposure, Child Pornography and Bestiality But Am I Wrong: Meghan - There should be no funny business in the bathroom Melisa - Men should not be grocery shoppers But Are You Wrong: Friend who monopolizes your time Pickles But Are They Wrong Meghan - North Carolina Melisa - William Mitchell Keen and Joely K…
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This week on the show, Melisa needs your help! She's facing a computer crisis and worries she might be getting scammed for repairs. Can we untangle the tech jargon and find a solution? Meanwhile, Meghan ditches the epic saga and dives into the world of Bridgerton. We'll dish on the latest season and all the Regency romance drama. Tune in for laughs…
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This week Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on: Comparing careers with your partner Constantly breaking up and getting back together Asking for time off for a vacation Not want to have kids with a partner that does Don't Blame Them: Feelings for your friends (5/20/2024) Follow Us! @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/megha…
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