Best Sara Mae Tuson Podcasts (2024)

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Not by inches - finale featuring screenwriter Olivia Hetreed 2:10:22

2+ y ago2:10:22

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“The thing that had to change most fundamentally [in The Grand Sophy] is that Sophy is simply untroubled…she always has the upper hand, she always has the answer and she’s always outwitting everybody. For the film…if a character is completely unassailable, it becomes frustrating. You have to find the kryptonite, you have to find what would make her…

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Loving Literature’s Bad Boys – is it problematic? 1:08:10

2+ y ago1:08:10

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“One of the great gifts that Freud has given to our culture is that our sexual fantasies are not to be censored in any way. They are beyond sin, they’re beyond political correctness. We have to accept that our fantasy lives don’t necessarily reflect the person we might want to appear.” - Amy Street Welcome to Heyer Today, the serial podcast in whic…

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Black Sheep 1:27:33

2+ y ago1:27:33

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This is Heyer Today, the podcast taking you on a journey exploring the work of Georgette Heyer, underappreciated author of hilarious and charming Regency romances and detective novels. As with all of our book club episodes, this week we’re going to be trying to convert two people who’ve NEVER read Heyer. Today we have Emma Moran, winner of the 2019…

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The Reluctant Widow plus a look at Heyer’s posthumous sales 1:08:23

2+ y ago1:08:23

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This week I’m talking to Dr Lucie Bea, one of my favourite people on Twitter. Not only is she an academic who is extremely knowledgeable about film history, (I quoted her wonderful article on the 1950 film version of The Reluctant Widow in episode 9), she’s also the host of the #GeorgetteHeyerReadalong group which has given me and many other Heyer …

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False Colours 1:35:01

2+ y ago1:35:01

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It's Heyer Today, the epic literary aural feast celebrating the life and work of historical novelist supremo, Georgette Heyer. Today is our 10th book club episode – this week we’re discussing False Colours with two fabulous ladies: Jenni Waugh, who has worked on the Jane Austen Centre website and social media channels in Bath, and Rhiannon Shaw, a …

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Adapting novels into films with Joanne Harris 50:07

2+ y ago50:07

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It’s time for Heyer Today, the podcast in which we investigate the life and work of our favourite historical novelist, Georgette Heyer. We also explore why her books have yet to be made into films, in spite of being utterly delightful. Here to talk to Sara-Mae about that, amongst myriad other things, is none other than Joanne Harris (MBE). Best kno…

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The Nonesuch 1:39:02

2+ y ago1:39:02

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Welcome once again to another of our book club episodes of Heyer Today. Yep, it's the podcast all about Regency romance queen, Georgette Heyer. This week Sara-Mae will be reading The Nonesuch, (one of her favourite Heyers) with two fabulous people who have never encountered the author before. In her quest to indoctrinate more readers, she’s convert…

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Heyer in the spotlight - adapting her work for the stage 42:25

2+ y ago42:25

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Welcome to Heyer Today, the podcast about all things relating to Regency romance queen, Georgette Heyer. This week, Sara-Mae will be chatting with playwright Christina Calvit and director Dorothy Milne, who worked together on the acclaimed Heyer adaptations of The Talisman Ring, Pistols for Two, Cotillion and Sylvester at Chicago’s Lifeline Theatre…

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The Unknown Ajax 1:27:19

2+ y ago1:27:19

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It’s time for another book club episode on Heyer Today, the podcast all about Georgette Heyer and her work. Guests are Sara-Mae’s hubby Mike Scott, who’s finally cracked and allowed her to convince him to read ‘The Unknown Ajax’, along with travel journo and radio broadcaster, Rob Crossan. So far, the convert tally numbers 10.5 out of 14. Will she …

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A Girl Thing with Mary Jo Putney 31:22

2+ y ago31:22

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This is Heyer Today, a podcast exploring the life and work of Regency romance nonpareil, Georgette Heyer. Many of you will be familiar with this week’s guest; Mary Jo Putney, who hails from Baltimore, Maryland in the US. Host Sara-Mae has been dying to chat to her as, like Georgette, she’s also a best-selling author of Regency romances. Join us, as…

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Venetia 1:28:30

2+ y ago1:28:30

1:28:30

Welcome to Heyer Today, Fable Gazers’ epic podcast series all about Regency romance goddess, Georgette Heyer. This week, Sara-Mae attempts to convert two musical babes to Heyer’s work. Barbara Bartz is one of the most sought after fiddle players in the London Alternative Folk music scene, and Emily Lee is an up and coming singer songwriter – both o…

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Blending fantasy with Regency romance with Garth Nix and Zen Cho 1:04:23

2+ y ago1:04:23

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This week on Heyer Today, Sara-Mae is chatting to not one, but two fabulous authors of magic-inflected Regency fiction. Garth Nix (Old Kingdom, Seven Towers and Keys to the Kingdom books) discusses how his book Newt's Emerald was a homage to Heyer, as well as giving us his list of top Heyer-inspired fantasy works. Zen Cho, our other guest, is a UK-…

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The Tollgate 1:27:26

2+ y ago1:27:26

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Welcome to Heyer Today, the podcast all about Regency romance queen, Georgette Heyer. This is a book club episode in which host Sara-Mae Tuson hoodwinks two Heyer virgins into reading The Tollgate. Our guests are comedian Glen Tickle and Jaclyn Green-Stock. Glen is a comedian and writer from New Jersey. He's performed around the US at festivals and…

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Not the poor man's Jane Austen: Susannah Fullerton & Eleanor Turner 48:59

2+ y ago48:59

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Welcome to the second half of Fable Gazers' Season 2: Heyer Today, in which I interview knowledgeable experts and fans about underappreciated Regency romance queen Georgette Heyer This week, we’ll be talking to the President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia, Susannah Fullerton. She’s also an OAM recipient (Order of Australia) as well as a me…

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The Reluctant Rooster by Joanne Harris 12:29

3+ y ago12:29

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Joanne Harris reads her charming short story especially for Fable Gazers in this special bonus episode. Enjoy this delicious, tongue-in-cheek take on Georgette Heyer's style. A kerfuffle in the farmyard causes figurative feathers to fly - will Daphne, the dowdy hen, win her reluctant rooster? Get Joanne's latest book, ORFEIA, now. An exquisite fey …

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We're taking a wee break... 2:06

4y ago2:06

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We’re taking a wee break to work on the second half of the season and make it as good as it can possibly be. We’ll be back in a few months’ time with episodes 13-25 to finish telling Georgette’s story and solve the mystery of why her books have yet to be made into films. In the meantime, read the books on our reading list, and rate, review and reco…

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Cotillion 1:36:11

4y ago1:36:11

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It’s another book club episode! This week Sara-Mae talks to Jojo Thomas – a trained Co-Active coach, and master hypnotist, plus Aiden Truss. He’s a novelist and copywriter, who is into sci-fi and edgy post-modern literature. Will either of them fall for Heyer’s delightful, frothy classic? The score so far is six yays to two nays. Also this week, Ge…

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A Journey Towards Knowing Georgette, with Jennifer Kloester 1:08:24

4y ago1:08:24

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This week Sara-Mae chats to Heyer biographer and novelist, Jennifer Kloester. As a world-renowned expert on Heyer, they discuss the mysteries of Heyer’s life, her relationship with Ronald, plus Jen’s journey to creating her great work - and the friendships she made along the way. Listen, as Jen regales us with fascinating stories about fellow Heyer…

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The Quiet Gentleman 1:27:16

4y ago1:27:16

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In this week’s book club episode on The Quiet Gentleman, we try and convert ‘corporate misfit’, competitive power lifter and comedian, Dom Patmore, as well as Sara-Mae’s cousin Talitha, who is also a digital strategy mogul and yoga teacher. But will they fall for the charms of this romantic Regency thriller? Also this week, we find Georgette having…

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Movie magic: Andy Paterson and Peter Buckman 37:38

4y ago37:38

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This week we chat to film producer Andy Paterson and agent for Georgette Heyer’s estate Peter Buckman, as we try to unravel the mystery of why Heyer’s books haven’t been adapted for the screen. Andy, who has produced such luminous hits as Girl With A Pearl Earring and The Railwayman, chats to us about his latest project, and Peter Buckman elaborate…

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Arabella 1:15:42

4y ago1:15:42

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Heyer Today, the most epic literary podcast ever made, continues with our 4th book club episode. Our convert tally is 3/4 so far, but will this week’s victims, Robert (Global VP of Finance at Impact) and the very right Reverend Caroline Risdon, say yay or nay to our Regency queen? Meanwhile, Georgette and her son Richard are in the Albany cellars a…

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Primo Georgette with Harriet Evans 47:43

4y ago47:43

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Heyer Today is the ultimate Georgette Heyer podcast. This week, we’re interviewing Sunday Times best selling author Harriet Evans. She’ll be sharing her top 10 favourite Heyer’s. We also chat about the perils of being a woman writer, comparing Austen and Heyer, plus dream up new rules for being a romantic hero/heroine. Stay tuned for the Stephen Fr…

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Faro's Daughter 1:13:15

4y ago1:13:15

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Our third book club episode sees Sara-Mae discussing Faro’s Daughter with uni mate Geraldine Minuk-Eliot. Is she taking a gamble in trying to convert Geraldine? Meanwhile, Georgette fends off enquiries from her publisher friend, Frere, as to her progress with writing Faro’s Daughter… Our fantastic voice talent includes: Helen Rose-Davidge as young …

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Heyeroes and Heyeroines with Jane Holland and Alison Bonomi 56:35

4y ago56:35

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This week we look at Heyer’s treatment of her heroes and heroines and unpick why she was largely ignored by the literati. Our guests are two people who could definitely fall into that category: Alison Bonomi of the LBA literary agency and poet and novelist Jane Holland. With Charlotte Lamb as her mum, Jane knows all about the impact of a literary l…

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Devil's Cub 1:11:24

4y ago1:11:24

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Heyer Today is the ultimate Georgette Heyer podcast. This week bass player and teacher, Khalid Ham, joins us to talk about one of Heyer’s most popular books: Devil’s Cub. As he’s the same age as Vidal, Sara-Mae quizzes him on the similarities between himself and the hot-headed hero. Plus, we journey to 1920s Africa, as Georgette and Ronald visit Ta…

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Heyer's technique: Emma Darwin on writing historical fiction 38:48

4y ago38:48

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Heyer Today is the ultimate Georgette Heyer podcast. This week we talk to Emma Darwin. She's the only author to be simultaneously listed for the Commonwealth Writers' Best First Book, AND the Romantic Novelist's Association Book of the Year. And she has one other small detail about her ancestry that people tend to fixate on… yes, she is Charles Dar…

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These Old Shades 1:07:32

4y ago1:07:32

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Heyer Today is the ultimate podcast on Regency romance queen, Georgette Heyer. This week is the first of our biweekly book club episodes, featuring two potential converts, Sonali and Genna, audio drama on Heyer’s life and a juicy historical contextualisation segment giving an insight into Heyer’s world around the time she wrote this week’s book: Th…

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Hooked on Heyer: Stephen Fry 56:24

4+ y ago56:24

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Welcome to Heyer Today, the ultimate Georgette Heyer podcast. This Regency romance queen has been ignored by critics and film fundis alike for too long. Join us as we explore her life and work with fabulous guests, a book club and a cinematic investigation. In this episode you'll tickle your ear holes with the dulcet tones of national treasure, Ste…

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Heyer Today 4:47

4+ y ago4:47

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Fable Gazers Season 2: Heyer Today takes a deep dive into the life and work of Georgette Heyer, plus a book club, a cinematic investigation and amazing guests like Stephen Fry, Joanne Harris, Mary Jo Putney and more.By Sara-Mae Tuson

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Bonus episode part II: 'Dark Sugar Digestif' 48:49

4+ y ago48:49

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“The potential for abuse, and the level of darkness on the [sugar dating] website(s) is much greater than you guys have seen.” – David In part II of our bonus episodes featuring Hollywood film producer, David, we talk about effect of the #MeToo movement, Harvey Weinstein, feminism, sex work and much more. Plus, David has some cracking stories about…

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Bonus episode part 1: 'Heartbreak Unparalleled' 59:17

4+ y ago59:17

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“I never had a problem meeting women in my whole life. I’m not being modest…I had matchmakers telling me ‘hey, you’re a Beverly hills producer who comes from a great family and is intelligent, handsome…let me set you up’. But I didn’t want that, I wasn’t ready for that.” – David Our 2018 British Podcast Award winning season 1: The Sugar Baby Confes…

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Season 2: Heyer Today sneak preview 5:34

5y ago5:34

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Help us raise the money to complete Fable Gazers season 2, which takes a deep dive into the life and work of Georgette Heyer, plus a book club, a cinematic investigation and amazing guests like Stephen Fry, Joanne Harris, Mary Jo Putney and more. Support us now! Go to our crowdfunding page here: https://igg.me/at/heyertodaypodcast/x/13375442#/ Musi…

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Episode 15 - The cookie crumbles 1:11:22

6y ago1:11:22

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“He doesn’t love me, he doesn’t want me, he doesn’t need me…” Two and a half years after starting our conversations, and one year since we last recorded, Ruby takes stock of the effect of the sugar baby experience on her life. There are tears and laughter in this final episode, as we hear Ruby bare ALL. This climactic finale has Ruby breaking down,…

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Episode 14 - Plum Duff 37:57

6y ago37:57

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Madelaine updates us on what’s she’s been up to a year since we last spoke. She’s bought a house and lives independently with her cat in the suburbs. Well, not quite independently. There’s still a very important person lingering on in her life... can you guess who? Find us at fablegazers.libsyn.com or fablegazers.com for more info and updates. Emai…

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Episode 13 - Tipsy Tart Part 2 1:07:57

6y ago1:07:57

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(Theme: Feminism and mental health) We chat to Lauren, a psychologist and feminist, on the possible psychological effects of sex work on the sugar babies. Then journalist and broadcaster Bibi Lynch and ex-sex worker and comedienne Miranda Kane from the Good Sex Bad Sex podcast talk internet dating, incels, unsolicited tit pics, Cat Person, millenni…

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Episode 12 - Tipsy Tart (Part 1) 1:08:16

6y ago1:08:16

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Episode 12: Tipsy Tart I (Theme: Feminism & sex work) Guest host (and general badass) Katherine Hofmeyr bravely takes the role of feminist policewoman to referee our discussion of feminism and how it relates to the sugar babies. Are the sugar babies reclaiming the word ‘whore’? We talk #metoo, #notallmen, Harvey Weinsten, the Nordic Model, the SEST…

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Episode 11 - Summer Berry Grunt 46:42

6y ago46:42

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Ruby updates us on what’s happening with her, FP and the Brit. With her marriage on the verge of breakdown, she has realised that she is polyamourous and in love with both the Brit and FP. FP is deeply unhappy about this. Can they find a way to make it work? Notes: The book Ruby mentions is: More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory by …

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Episode 10 - Pretzel 53:59

6y ago53:59

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(Theme: Catching up) We catch up with Ruby and Madelaine and see where they are after 7 months of sugar-babying – how have they changed? What are the upsides and the issues they’ve faced? Have their sexual fantasies been fulfilled? Has it all been worth it? Find out what FPs ultimatum to Ruby was and whether or not Madelaine’s decided to stick with…

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Episode 9 - Raspberry fool 56:59

6y ago56:59

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(Theme: The Brit Speaks) Ruby's favourite sugar daddy, The Brit, gives Sara-Mae an in depth interview on why he employs a sugar baby. We discuss his growing feelings for Ruby, while SD tries to catch him out with every journalistic trick in the book. Links mentioned in the podcast: The Savage Lovecast - https://www.savagelovecast.com Get in touch, …

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Episode 8 - Upside Down Cake 53:20

6y ago53:20

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(Theme: Secrets) Ruby talks about the difficulties of keeping her alternative lifestyle choice from friends and family. She also opens up about meeting an uber-narcissist and why she decided to turn him down as a sugar daddy. Get in touch: Fancy getting in touch? Email us: fablegazers@gmail.com Twitter: @fable_gazers Facebook: fb.me/fablegazerspodc…

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Episode 7 - Stollen 58:02

6y ago58:02

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(Theme: Religion) Ruby was brought up Catholic AND as a Jehovah's Witness. Has religion affected her attitude to sex? Ruby updates us on her shenanigans with the Brit, including a wild night of DIY bondage. Yep, actual DIY. She also drops a bombshell about her sexuality and tells us about her very first sexual encounter. Books and extras referenced…

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Episode 6 - Sno Balls 1:03:35

6y ago1:03:35

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Episode 6: Sno Balls (Theme: Power) We discuss the power dynamics of the sugar baby relationships. Ruby and the Brit have sex on a giant beanbag (crunch, crunch, crunch). Are male and female roles evolving? More sugar daddy anecdotes. Books mentioned: Just F*ck Me! - What Women Want Men to Know About Taking Control in the Bedroom (A Guide for Coupl…

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Episode 5 - Pound Cake II 55:14

6y ago55:14

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In episode 5, Madelaine and ST discuss their reservations about Ruby going exclusive with the Brit. “One way or another, you always pay for sex,” says Madeleine. She discusses her approach to cash and we catch up with her about her sugar daddy experiences. Check out these articles, which we discuss: Vanity Fair - 'Tinder and the Dawn of the “Dating…

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Episode 4 - Pound cake - part I 52:09

6y ago52:09

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We discuss filthy lucre. How much do the sugar babies charge? How awkward are those exchanges and how do they feel about accepting money for the use of their bodies? Ruby is thinking about going exclusive with the Brit because the sex is so good. Anecdotes about the sugar daddies, including Chevalier. Our beautiful music (including the theme song, …

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Episode 3 - Ladyfingers 1:06:24

6y ago1:06:24

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Talking about sex can be awkward as hell. We discuss ways to ignite your love life, even as a ‘vanilla’ person within a committed, monogamous relationship. Ruby describes what she does to prepare for her sugar daddy encounters. She also tells us about her sexual renaissance following the birth of her children, and how her new diet (Paleo and Whole3…

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Episode 2 - Gingerbread men 1:14:17

6y ago1:14:17

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In this post-Valentine’s Day episode, we explore the idea of love as it pertains to the sugar babies. We also meet our second sugar baby, Madeleine. The sugar babies explain more about how their arrangements with their sugar daddies are structured. Do their wives/other halves know? Can you still be loyal to someone and sleep with other people? We m…

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Episode 1 - Devil's food cake 46:52

6y ago46:52

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In this episode, listeners are introduced to Ruby, Sara-Mae's married BFF - a newbie to the sugar baby lifestyle. We learn more about what a sugar baby is, how Ruby got involved, as well as what the terms ‘vanilla’ and ‘hot-wiving’ mean. Ruby gives relationship and sex tips, treating us to a funny story about role-playing with her husband, FP. We m…

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