A literary podcast featuring writers from the Carolinas. Listen to them discuss their journeys, their successes, failures, and lessons learned.
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Shelby talks about movies and songs she recommends.
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Betches Co-Founders Aleen Dreksler, Jordana Abraham, and Sami Sage—aka the OG Betches friend group that started it all—welcome you to their pop culture group chat. Each week they cover all the latest in celeb drama, the hottest TV & movies out now, and never fail to say some v funny sh*t (ofc). Come for the hot takes, stay for the group chat vibe. (Formerly Betch Slapped)
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Advancing sexual and reproductive health through communication
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As a college admissions counselor, I think “The Crush” sums up the way most people feel about the college admissions process and the college experience itself. High school students fall into a deep infatuation with a potential future alma mater, maybe even many, and work themselves into ulcerous, sleepless fits trying to find a way to get noticed and give them a chance. And then there’s the other kind of crush....the physical weight of it all. The pressure of expectations for yourself, your ...
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J Lo Files For Divorce, Everyone Wants To Be Demure, & Dakota Johnson Is Still Consciously Coupled With Chris Martin
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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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C. Hope Clark is the author of The Carolina Slade Mysteries, The Edisto Island Mysteries, and The Craven County Mysteries. She’s editor of FundsforWriters, one of the Writer’s Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers and published in The Writer Magazine, Writer’s Digest, Guide to Literary Agents, Writer’s Market, and other trade and online publications…
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s PR War, Matthew Perry’s Doctors Arrested, And Netflix’s New Laci Peterson Docuseries
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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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Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Media Domination, Does The Cast Of “It Ends With Us” Hate Justin Baldoni?, & The Disappointing House Of The Dragon Finale
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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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Mandy Monath is a writer of children’s books, poetry, essays, short stories, and plays. A native of North Carolina, Mandy has always loved good writing of every kind and prizes precise and clear language, vivid imagery and lively dialogue. Her recent children’s book draws inspiration from her teaching experience both in schools and at home. How Cou…
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Meet William Lewis, professor at NCSUBy Rose Cushing
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Simone Biles’ Olympic Gold Clap Back, Ballerina Farm Responds, And Carl Radke’s New Venture
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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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JLo’s Bridgerton Bday, Prince William’s $31 Million Salary, & Presumed Innocent Finale Thoughts
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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
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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
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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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Donna Campbell Smith is not only an Author, Artist, Photographer, but one of the founding members of Carolina Piedmont Writers Guild. Her new book of poetry is the first poetry book that she has ever published. She has written poetry for many years, so I know you will love this collection as much as I do. Missus Henry's Muse is available on Amazon,…
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Celine’s Documentary, Has Bennifer Been Over Since March?, And Lindsay And Carl Head Back To Summer House
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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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Molly Clark is an illustrator for children's books. I thought you would enjoy getting to know that side of the business.By Rose Cushing
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JLo Flies Commercial, Mindy Kaling’s Baby News, And Hugh Grant Comes Out As A Swiftie
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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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A published poet, Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing (Poetry) with an Indigenous Literature focus, an Honors Graduate from Oklahoma City University (OKCU), and obtained my Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in American Indian Studies. I serve as a selected liasion by the NC Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green, for North Carolina Native American comm…
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Lindsay And Carl Dominate The Reunion, Justin Timberlake Gets Arrested, And Joe Alwyn Finally Speaks
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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
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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
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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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Longtime North Carolina political leader Leo Daughtry grew up among the tobacco fields of Sampson County, and those experiences are the inspiration behind his debut novel releasing this summer. While fiction, the book draws from Leo's own upbringing amidst the lush tobacco fields of North Carolina, paying homage to the enduring spirit of the Americ…
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Are Nepo Babies The New Socialites? JLo’s Feisty Clap back, And Our VPR Finale Debrief
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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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Angelo Getter, Poet and Judge with Kakalak
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Angelo Getter is an accomplished poet and Poet Laureate of Rock Hill, SC. He is also a judge for the annual Kakalak contest. The contest ends May 31, 2024 so be sure and get your entries in. I think you will enjoy getting to know Angelo.By Rose Cushing
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Is This The End Of Bennifer? Does Anne Hathaway Need To Calma? And ScarJo VS AI
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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
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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?!
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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
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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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Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poetry, Is Kylie Jenner *Actually* Pregnant?, and Our Baby Reindeer Debrief
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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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Do you ever want to wail like a baby? One giant gasp of air followed by a wail so powerful you collapse to your knees doubled over in agony. Your face turns a dark purplish-blue, while your mouth opens as wide as the chasm you feel in your soul. Like a powerful compactor, your entire body contracts and squeezes out every last ounce of air stored in…
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The Tortured Poets Album Leak, The Not So Shocking Golden Bach Divorce, And Caitlin Clark’s Our MVP
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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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The Great NY Earthquake, The End Of Curb, And The Scathing Brandy Melville Doc
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Ciao betch, Sami’s celebrating her birthday in Italy, but Aleen and Jordana are here to discuss all the pop culture tea of the week, starting with an immediate breaking news story while recording. They recap their earthquake and eclipse stories– Aleen has an emergency bunker. Jordana’s not invited, unless she promises not to tell anyone…. Betches L…
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The Betches Take Harvard Business School, Cowboy Carter Era, Taylor Swift and Trav Take Coachella
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The Betches are fresh off the heels of their speaking engagements at Harvard Business School, what like it’s hard?! They recap their trip and the drama that ensued afterwards. Then onto the biggest pop culture news of the week: Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter has arrived, and Jolene better sleep with one eye open. Taylor Swift has *officially* achieved bil…
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