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Comedians Chelsea Pope and Victoria Harley watch movies they've never seen, then talk about it.
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Required Reading revisits the most impactful books from our childhood with a new guest every week.
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This American Laugh with Aristotle Athari and Andy Harris
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Join improv comedians Aristotle Athari and Andy Harris on This American Laugh, an improvised comedy podcast in the style of your favorite storytelling show from a certain public radio station. Each week, host Ari, producer Andy and a special guest contributor use prompts from a random sentence generator to improvise fake real stories filled with fake real people, in three acts.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest with Chelsea Pope
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Chelsea Pope joins me to discuss Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey! Trigger warnings for discussions of mental health, institutionalization, suicide, and more. The book is narrated by Chief Bromden, a gigantic half-Native American patient at a psychiatric hospital, who presents himself as deaf, mute, and docile. Bromden's tal…
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Wayside School is Falling Down! with Kevin T Porter
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Kevin T Porter joins me to discuss the second book in Louis Sachar's Wayside series: Wayside School is Falling Down! Our original Wayside episode with Jenny Cavallero! Listen to Kevin's podcast Good Christian Fun! Support the podcast! I'll send you MAIL!! Follow Erin!
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INTERVIEW: Carrie Courogen, Miss May Does Not Exist
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Courogen's book is a must-read for cinephiles, comedy nerds, and anyone working in Hollywood. May explored and mastered every angle of improvisational comedy, before transferring her tenacity for experimentation to the film industry. She was difficult. And she was punished for it. Get your act together and buy this book today - if not for yourself,…
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Natalie Ortega (Wicked!!!) joins me to discuss Scott Westerfeld's 2005 library staple: UGLIES. Also, a movie of this 19 year old book is coming to Netflix in a few weeks. That's called serendipity, baby. Uglies is a 2005 science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld. It is set in a future post scarcity dystopian world in which everyone is considered an…
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A moody, sapphic noir set 1960s Massachusetts - though stylish and engaging, this film takes a strong left turn amid a pile of red herrings. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&send…
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I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You with Grace Bahler
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Grace Bahler joins me to discuss the first book in Ally Carter's Gallagher Girls series: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You from 2006! The Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women is a fairly typical all-girls school—that is, if every school teaches advanced martial arts in PE, chemistry always consists of learning about th…
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This made us want to run. And we hate running. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitter.com/chel…
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The Tale of Despereaux with Jess Woodworth
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Jess Woodworth joins me to discuss Newbery Medal winner The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo (one of only 6 authors to win 2 Newberys!) The main plot follows the adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling, as he sets out on his quest to rescue a beautiful human princess from the rats. (Wikipedia) Support the podcast! Follow Jess! Follow Eri…
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You're either going to like this -- or you're Victoria. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitter…
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This is His Babylon: Cecil B Demented
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This is John Waters' favorite of his own films -- though maligned in its day, CECIL is highly relevant, and deserves an audience. DEMENTED FOREVER! SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp…
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Pride and Prejudice with Hua Chen and Ashley Westover
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It's another dealer's choice episode! Returning guests Hua Chen and Ashley Westover join me to discuss a book I hated in high school (I was wrong! I know!) Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE! Book summary: While the arrival of wealthy gentlemen sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with…
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Just Start Punching People: Hardcore
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The movie behind the meme (Turn it off... TURN IT OFF!!!) SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitt…
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Amuse Me: The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
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We're still sad that we missed the era in fashion when men wore thigh high leather boots. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.c…
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I didn't mean to have the American Revolution episode come out on July 3rd, but! I'll take any serendipity I can get. Another Dealer's Choice episode - professor Carly O'Brien returns to discuss Esther Forbes' 1943 Newberry winning novel Johnny Tremain. Book summary: Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up with Otis, Hancock, and John …
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A new episode of A Breath of Fresh Movie lands later this week. Friend of the show Sally Faerber joins Victoria to discuss entertainment news. This week, we're talking L.A. Confidential, the Hollywood press, and why we want more studio heads to look and sound and act like Donna Langley.By Mike "Sally" Faerber, Victoria Harley
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Don't look now, it's the Gruffalo! Book summary: Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! (Storygraph) Support the podcast! Follow Hayley Follow me!
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When music producers make movies. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitter.com/chelseathepope FO…
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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist with Jenny Cavallero
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I'm launching a series called DEALER'S CHOICE where I pick the book!! So I picked my middle school backpack staple, my entry into adulthood, the book that made me say "teenhood? i'm here" it's Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn!
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Sometimes We Just Have to Hit a Word Count: Persecution
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Mother was right to do it. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitter.com/chelseathepope FOLLOW VI…
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From the Files of Madison Finn with Lyvie Scott
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ITS EPISODE 30! Don't bring back jelly sandals unless you're cosplaying the Big Lebowski!
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Clara Bow's comeback vehicle displays her talent, AND the overt racism of the time. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/che…
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Original guest Georgia Shenk joins me to discuss Meg Cabot's AIRHEAD - a book about modeling, full body transplants, and a chinchilla named Anna Nicole Smith.
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We love our queer elders SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitter.com/chelseathepope FOLLOW VICT…
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Put on your customary suits of solemn black, and we would a tale unfold. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope…
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A Series of Unfortunate Events with Justin Crosby
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Flop Soup's Justin Crosby joins me to discuss Lemony Snicket's first Unfortunate Event: The Bad Beginning! Why is Erin's audio so bad? We don't know but hopefully she'll figure it out. Or else!
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Bad Tattoos Trigger Me Too: Death Rides a Horse
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This story is about literal and metaphorical triggers. And how Lee Van Cleef is the charismatic center of this film. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHEL…
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If you listen to this podcast, it's because we have 1000 layers In-Yun. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/…
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Murder Murder Murder: Late Nite with the Devil
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DASTMALCHIANS! WE RIDE AT DAWN... SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitter.com/chelseathepope FO…
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Lock and Key with Cassandra Kyriazis
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Sarah Dessen has LANDED. Cassandra Kyriazis of Flop Soup joins me to discuss Sarah Dessen's novel LOCK AND KEY, 2008s jewelry, and the power of having 2-3 friends. Flop Soup: https://www.flopsoup.com/ Substack: https://goodlinksbycassandra.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CassandraKy
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Sandra Oh could lead us through the gates of hell. And we'd follow. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ htt…
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The Tail of Emily Windsnap with Zannah Schorer
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MERMAIDS, ARE YOU READY? Zannah Schorer joins me for episode 26 to discuss Liz Kessler's tale of a girl probing the mysteries of her absent father, the weird lighthouse operator, and why her legs are becoming a tail!
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When we're feeling low, there's nothing like a cozy blanket and THE BIRDCAGE. Screenplay by Elaine May and directed by Mike Nichols. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_devic…
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ITS EPISODE 25!!! And one of the best books in American literature in my opinion. Corryn Diemer joins us to read Louis Sachar's 1998 classic - its both twinkling fairytale and sweaty gritty story about the juvenile penal system. And of course, the movie.
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If The Awakening was a movie. Oh, wait. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitter.com/chelseathep…
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Grab your gear, we're looking for dragons. Ashley Westover joins me to discuss Dugald Steer's interactive DRAGONOLOGY and his OLOGIES series!
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This might actually be a documentary. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitter.com/chelseathepop…
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Its a Required Reading first - childhood friend Hua Chen joins Erin to discuss a book they read together in Mr Swift's 10th grade English class: THE GRAPES OF WRATH, a book which both love, but could not remember. Spoiler: it's really good!
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At Least Travis Bickle Was Effective: Magic
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Just once could we have a story about a ventriloquist who isn't a weirdo? SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepop…
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WE DO IT FOR JOHNNY! Today is the 41st Anniversary of the release of THE OUTSIDERS (1983), a passion project if ever there was one. EPISODE NOTES Victoria and Chelsea recap the 96th Academy Awards. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod http…
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All of a Kind Family with Emily Caulfield
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This week writer and artist Emily Caulfield joins me to discuss Sydney Taylor's ALL OF A KIND FAMILY! I can't believe we recorded the whole episode and I forgot to ask what a Whatnot is!
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Chelsea Doesn't Like to Think: Confess, Fletch
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CONFESS, FLETCH (2022) was undersold, under-hyped, and remains largely under-seen. To finish the film Jon Hamm refunded his salary to the production. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_weba…
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Trigger warnings abound but its a goodie all the same - Zoë Dennis joins me to discuss Sylvia Plath's 1963 novel The Bell Jar
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Victoria and Chelsea recap the 96th Academy Awards. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitter.com…
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in what world does a screenplay have street value? Victoria and Chelsea cover IN THE SOUP. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.…
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The Golden Compass with Sam Walt Jones
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ITS OUR TWENTIETH EPISODE!!!! A classic among classics, book one of the His Dark Materials series, The Golden Compass
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Communism Goes Carribean: I Am Cuba with Mariana Da Silva
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Cuba didn't like it. And Russia didn't like it. But Coppola and Scorsese LOVED it. This week we took a look SOY CUBA (1964) dir. by Mikhail Kalatozov. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_web…
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POPEYE marks the first time a Disney film featured swearing. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://tw…
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The Care and Keeping of You with Amanda Yuan
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ITS THE BODY EPISODE, MOM AND DAD DON"T LISTEN. Dive in to Valorie Lee Schaefer's THE CARE AND KEEPING OF YOU from American Girl Magazine in 1998.
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What I Look Like When I Check The Mail: Birth
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Anne Heche ATE. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitter.com/chelseathepope FOLLOW VICTORIA http…
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The Port is With You: Kind Hearts and Coronets with Sally Faerber
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We love to watch a lizard man do his cold-blooded thing. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOW https://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/ https://twitter.com/freshmoviepod https://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/ https://twitte…
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