Eliot Clough, Adam Jacobi, and Ross Binder of Iowa.Rivals.com talk Hawkeyes basketball, football, and recruiting. Tune in for game breakdowns, latest news in recruiting, analysis, and all things Hawkeyes.
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A college student moves in with his elderly history professor and soon discovers her connections with a mysterious abduction, WWII Nazi collaborators, the assassin of Rasputin and an unorthodox Benedictine convent. The true story of trans pioneer who fiercely defied stereotypes and forged her own path through the world. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.com
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Lucy Olsen to fill the Caitlin Clark Void? The Iowa Men to Play DEFENSE this Year (!?!)
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For the first pod repping Hawkeye Beacon, Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown everything from the latest Iowa men's and women's basketball media availabilities. By the sounds of things, Lucy Olsen may step up in a big way for the Hawkeyes this winter. Though she certainly won't be the next Caitlin Clark, there's a mold for her to follow in Iowa City. Pl…
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Cade McNamara AND Brendan Sullivan in Offseason Football Hype Video!?
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Cade AND Brendan were included in an #Iowa football offseason hype video. What the hell does this mean? Plus an update on #CaitlinClark being named an All-Star, Luka Garza earns a full-time contract, the guys share who their favorite commits of the 2025 recruiting class are, and more . What's Next for the 2025 recruiting class: https://iowa.rivals.…
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IOWA OFFICIAL VISIT RECAP: Two Commits, More to Come?
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Don't miss out on FREE premium content till fall camp: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IAVISITS Use promo code IAVISITS Eliot, Adam and Ross recap the #Hawkeyes big official visit weekend, talks NCAA Football 25 ratings (who we're excited to play as, what players will be underrated, and more), BOLD PREDICTIONS for #Iowa in 2024-2025, and…
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NEW Iowa Football Radio Color Analyst Pat Angerer Joins HawkCast
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Eliot, Adam and Ross are joined by new #Hawkeyes Football radio color analyst and former #Iowa linebacker, Pat Angerer for this episode of #HawkCast. Pat details how he got the opportunity, why the current linebacker room is absolutely loaded, he talks his favorite memories in the NFL, what has changed about Kirk Ferentz since he was in Iowa City, …
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Iowa Adds ANOTHER QB, Shonn Greene and Adrian Clayborn HOFers, Iose Epenesa Official Visit
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Iowa lands Colorado State transfer Jackson Stratton as a preferred walk-on to add more depth to the quarterback room, Shonn Greene and Adrian Clayborn are set to be inducted into the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame, legacy recruit and four-star DE Iose Epenesa is set to take his official visit to Iowa this weekend, we discuss who needs to make the bigg…
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Payton Sandfort Confirmed BACK for Senior Year of Eligibility
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Eliot, Adam and Ross sit down on HawkCast discuss Payton Sandfort's decision to return to Iowa for his final year of college eligibility. Thoughts with Sandfort dragging things out to the end, how the Hawkeyes floor raises, what the starting lineup will look like with him back, Kate Martin's start to her WNBA career and more. Payton Sandfort Return…
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CHILL OUT: Caitlin Clark Does NOT Deserve the Criticism
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Eliot, Adam and Ross get together to break down Iowa's loss to Illinois in baseball, the mismanagement of Caitlin Clark by the #WNBA and #Fever head coach Christie Sides, how good #Iowa MBB could be next season if Payton Sandfort comes back, and hit on wrestling. Tune in! Baseball play: https://x.com/ByCodyHills/status/1793712504339829246 Payton Sa…
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Jan Jensen Introductory Presser, Iowa MBB Adds Seydou Traore, Football lands Jacob Gill
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Eliot, Adam and Ross get together to break Jan Jensen's introductory presser as the next head coach of the #Iowa women' basketball team, Payton Sandfort's NBA Combine performance, Manhattan transfer Seydou Traore committing to the #Hawkeyes, and Jacob Gill transferring from #Northwestern. Jensen's loyalty and admiration for Coach Lisa Bluder, diffe…
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Passing the Torch: Lisa Bluder Retires, Jan Jensen Hired as Head Coach of Iowa Women's Basketball
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Well, that was a surprise. Monday afternoon, Lisa Bluder announced her retirement after 24 years as the head coach of the Iowa women's basketball team. Just a half hour later, assistant Jan Jensen was named head coach. Why Bluder decided to step down now, the advantages of promoting Jensen, what this means for the Hawkeyes roster and more. Plus, Ka…
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COMMIT: Iowa lands Northwestern QB Brendan Sullivan via Transfer Portal
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Iowa lands a commitment from Northwestern transfer portal quarterback, Brendan Sullivan. Eliot, Adam and Ross share their initial reactions -- whether or not Sullivan could start in 2024, why this addition greatly raises the floor of Iowa's offense, what else the Hawkeyes need out of the portal, and more. Then Matthew Shelton of Wildcat Report join…
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Raylen Sharpe Commits to FRESNO STATE, Iowa Football's Scholly Situation, Iowa MBB Portal Targets
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Newest developments in the sports gambling investigation (the DCI thought this would be good for PR!?), detailing likely reasons Missouri State transfer wide receiver Raylen Sharpe picked Fresno State over #Iowa, how Kirk Ferentz and the football program got into this scholarship situation, and who the #Hawkeyes basketball program should go after i…
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Deacon Hill Enters the Transfer Portal and NFL Draft Preview
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Previous starter at Iowa, Deacon Hill entered the transfer portal on Monday, and several Hawkeyes are set to be taken in the NFL Draft this week. Explaining why Hill likely left the program, what options Iowa has at quarterback in the transfer portal, where Cooper DeJean could go in the NFL Draft, and who else could get drafted from Iowa. Draft Pre…
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HAWKEYES NEED A PORTAL QB: Iowa Spring Practice Takeaways
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Iowa football held their open spring practice on Saturday in Kinnick Stadium. Eliot, Adam and Ross share their takeaways from the day. The Hawkeyes need a portal quarterback in the worst way, the wide receiver room isn't much better, the OL has shown flashes of improvement plus they add Cade Borud from North Dakota, the defense is still elite, and …
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3 Things to Watch in Iowa's Spring Game, Transfer Portal Updates, and the WNBA Draft
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The #Iowa football open spring practice is on Saturday -- the installation of RPOs, Marco Lainez and Deacon Hill, the offensive line and more. Tony Perkins and Patrick McCaffery are no longer #Hawkeyes, who the men and women are after in the portal and #CaitlinClark is the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft. Rhys Dakin taking over punting duties: https:/…
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SO CLOSE: Caitlin Clark and Iowa Fall to South Carolina in National Championship
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Eliot, Adam and Ross discuss #Iowa's 87-75 loss to South Carolina in the national championship game. Dawn Staley and SC were just too damn good, Caitlin Clark and the #Hawkeyes had their chances but just couldn't capitalize, what this team accomplished, what's next for Lisa Bluder and Iowa women's basketball, and more. Become a premium subscriber t…
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REVENGE TOUR: Caitlin Clark and Iowa Headed BACK to the Final Four
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Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown Caitlin Clark and Iowa's 94-87 win over LSU in Monday night's Elite Eight. The pace favors Iowa, all Hailey Van Lith and Angel Reese can do is shrug, Addison O'Grady's stellar performance, Kate Martin and Sydney Affolter's scoring, previewing the Final Four matchup with UConn and Paige Bueckers and more. Catharsis: ht…
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Tony Perkins Hits the Portal, Women to the Sweet 16, and Hawkeyes Installing Tim Lester's Playbook
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Eliot, Adam and Ross sit down and discuss the last week in #Iowa sports. Tony Perkins entered the transfer portal -- his reasoning behind it and what it could mean for #Iowa this offseason, Caitlin Clark and the #Hawkeyes are headed back to the Sweet 16 to take on Colorado, and Kirk Ferentz speaks to the media about spring ball, including installin…
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Kadyn Proctor Did it AGAIN: Star OL Transferring Back to Alabama
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Eliot, Adam and Ross sit down to discuss Kadyn Proctor's decision to leave Iowa to re-enter the portal and return to Alabama. He made this decision in two months (!?), what's happening with the Swarm Collective in the fallout, the NCAA has some major problems to address, and more. Plus, we hit on the Hawkeyes winning their first round game in the N…
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A GAUNTLET: Iowa Women Set to Face Toughest Region in NCAA Tournament
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Eliot, Adam and Ross sit down to discuss the Iowa women's path to returning to the National Championship as a one seed with the toughest route to the Final Four. A potential rematch with LSU, UCLA might be the toughest task, and the possibility of facing off with the USCs in the Final Four. Plus, they hit on the Hawkeyes draw in the men's NIT. Kans…
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FLOP: Iowa Men Fall to Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament
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Eliot, Adam and Ross talk #Iowa's second round loss to Ohio State in the men's Big Ten Tournament. Perimeter defense and missed opportunities dig the #Hawkeyes too deep of a hole, Tony Perkins' attitude at the end of the game, and Fran McCaffery's future. Become a premium subscriber to keep tabs on the transfer portal, recruiting and more: Iowa.Riv…
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BIG TEN CHAMPS: Caitlin Clark and Iowa win B1G Tourney + Fall Out of the Men Losing to Illinois
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Eliot, Adam and Ross sit down and talk how Caitlin Clark and Iowa defeated Nebraska to win their third-straight Big Ten Tournament. Caitlin's ridiculous shot-making abilities, Alexis Markowski giving the Hawkeyes fits, and Iowa taking all the punches, but finding a way to win. The men fell to Illinois after starting Sunday's game shooting 1-14 from…
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POSTSEASON PREVIEWS: Iowa Women Headed to the B1G Tourney, and Where Will the Men be Seeded?
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Timestamp: 10:55 Eliot, Adam and Ross sit down to preview the Women's Big Ten Tournament for #Iowa, and how things could/will shakeout for where the #Hawkeyes are seeded on the men's side. The disaster of tickets and seating currently going on, if/how the #CaitlinClark and the women can get past Indiana, and of course Ohio State will be waiting for…
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NCAA"s ALL-TIME LEADING SCORER: Caitlin Clark and Iowa Take Down Ohio State in RAUCOUS Environment
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Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women did it again. Clark surpassed Pete Maravich's all-time scoring record on Sunday, and the Hawkeyes defeated No. 2 Ohio State at home in what was an insane game. Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown why it felt like a religious experience, the celebrities in the arena how much it meant for women's basketball and more. Plus,…
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CAITLIN CLARK DECLARES: The Women's Hoops Legend is Headed to the WNBA
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On Thursday afternoon, Caitlin Clark announced that she'll declare for the WNBA Draft following Iowa's 2023-2024 season. Why she decided to announce now, what this does for her and the rest of the Hawkeyes, what to expect from the environment in Carver-Hawkeye Area on Sunday, and more. Plus, the Iowa men are still vying for a spot in the NCAA Tourn…
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OFFICIAL PROBLEM: Can the Big Ten Find a Solution to Poor Officiating?
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Big Ten Basketball officials are having too much impact on games -- on the men's and women's side -- both were exemplified for the #Iowa men and women this weekend. What's the solution, or is there one? The women are back to their winning ways, but is there now a for sure blue print to beat the #Hawkeyes in March Madness? The men fall to Illinois -…
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HER GOATNESS: Caitlin Clark Breaks All-Time Women's Basketball Scoring Record
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SHE DID IT! Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA Women's Basketball all-time scoring record last night in #Iowa's win over Michigan. Eliot, Adam and Ross sit down and talk Caitlin's ever-growing legacy, how she and the #Hawkeyes have transcended the sport, what she means to Iowa, and everything that happened the night she broke the record. Additionally, th…
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AGGRESSIVE? New Iowa Offensive Coordinator Tim Lester Wins Introductory Presser
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Use code 30Rivals at Iowa.Rivals.com/subscribe to get FREE premium content (Inside info on recruiting, who the next WRs coach will be, and more football info) for 30 DAYS. New #Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester was introduced to the media for the first time yesterday. Dare we say we were impressed? Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown their key takea…
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DISAPPOINTMENT: Tim Lester Expected to be Hired as Iowa's Next Offensive Coordinator
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Eliot, Adam and Ross get together to discuss #Iowa's decision to hire former Western Michigan Head Coach as the #Hawkeyes next offensive coordinator. Why was he the choice? How does he compare to Kevin Johns? What are the positives and negatives of him getting the job? Lester Hired: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/reports-tim-lester-to-be-named-new-io…
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THE RETURN: Kadyn Proctor Commits to Iowa out of the Portal
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Eliot, Adam and Ross discuss Kadyn Proctor's commitment to the #Hawkeyes, how it will affect who starts on the #Iowa offensive line, any update on the OC search, MBB's loss to Purdue, and more. Proctor Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-adds-five-star-ot-kadyn-proctor-from-transfer-portal Three Thoughts: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-t…
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The Iowa Offensive Coordinator Search Has Become a Nightmare
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Seth Wallace and Phil Parker get raises (Wallace promoted to assistant head coach, what does that mean?), Paul Chryst and Joe Philbin turn down Iowa's OC position!?, the Hawkeye men are rolling and look like an NCAA tournament team plus Fran McCaffery is now the all-time winningest coach at Iowa, and the women are set to blowout Wisconsin. Wallace …
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Was Babette's relationship with the Judge and Billie a polyamorous triad? Did Babette commit suicide? Wouldn't Babette's story be better told by someone less cis? Babette's house sounds super creepy, was it haunted? You share a lot of personal bodily details about Babette. Isn't that disrespectful? Was Babette aware the FBI surveilled her? What was…
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#RetentionKirk, What Positions Iowa Should Seek in the Portal, Offensive Coordinator Search
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Kirk Ferentz and #Iowa have done a hell of a job bringing back players like Jay Higgins, Nick Jackson, Luke Lachey and others. Which one will have the biggest impact? Quinn Schulte coming back (he announced just after we recorded), what positions we'd go after in the portal, a quick check in on #Hawkeyes men's and women's basketball, and more. Nick…
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This final chapter includes details from Babette's FBI files and other supporting documentation that completes some gaps in her story. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Near the end of silver trolling season, a chance dive bar encounter in Sitka loops back an unexpected figure from Babette's obsessions. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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At long last I read Babette's favorite book during a longlining season in the Gulf of Alaska. I become struck with its appropriateness while writing about our times together. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 43 - Late night croquet / The second kidnapping
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A poorly planned memorial to Babette is disrupted by emergency croquet with gutterpunks. Following an auto theft, another kidnapping unfolds. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 42 - Exodus III / Leaving the Tolman Street house
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After concluding final affairs, I make a final tour of Babette's house before ending my residence and moving on. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 41 - Duty and deceptions / The ashes return
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Babette's lawyers encounter difficulties and Bonnie Church brings me a surprising gift. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 40 - Instructions fulfilled / The house exploration
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Following Babette's wishes, Zoya and I scour the house and eliminate Canadian material yet many other items come to light only deepening the mysteries. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 39 - The second death / Babette's family
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Following Babette's sensational demise, Roselyn reveals her true identity. I also meet Babette's third wife and the Ellsworth family becomes inadvertently involved in the complex situation. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Babette invites several favorite students over for a dinner party and afterward viewing one of her favorite films, Babette's Feast. She reveals her final scheme for tricking a church into honoring Hitler. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 37 - A lost sister - The game is afoot
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Babette discovers a long lost relative and begins strategizing their reunion. She also receives an alarming email from Canada as the game with Mother Superior ignites. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 36 - Babette returns - Christmas in Seattle
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After 9/11 delays Babette's return from France, she spends the holidays with my family in Seattle while suppressing her usual urges toward shocking people. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 35 - The house to ourselves / A sudden engagement
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While Babette summers in France, Zoya and I play house and she poses a question that allow one final moment of bliss before the world changes forever. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 34 - Bonnie Church / Canadian mysteries examined
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Babette's friend Bonnie from Canada visits and we exchange information. I learn even more about the mysterious Benedictine convent. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 33 - Adventures with Zoya and Annakiya
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I spend a night out with Annakiya introducing Zoya to the local stripping scene, yet things take an unexpected turn. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 32 - At the matinee / A colleague explains Professor Ellsworth
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Babette invites an old colleague out to view the film Chocolat, as her church harshly criticized it. I learn more about her life pre-transition and receive another warning. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Chapter 31 - Household turmoil / Babette's wrath unleashed
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A visit from my friend James leads to Babette turning her anger against me for the first time. We negotiate a new understanding, yet our relationship feels newly tenuous. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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Babette invites my friend and choreographer Buenaventura over for dinner. We entertain her with incidents from past performances and afterward I explain to him some of the cognitive dissonance necessary in my living situation. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.com…
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My friend Annakiya invites me out for an evening of cruelty voyeurism which leads to some tense moments during a sex scam operation. If you enjoy this story, feel free to Venmo: @Ross-Eliot-3 or Palpal: agcr308@yahoo.comBy Ross Eliot
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