Best The Nerd Twins Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Welcome to Plathville S6:EP10 I Love You. I Love You. 48:08

36m ago48:08

48:08

Amye and Amanda recap and discuss Welcome to Plathville S6:EP10 I Love You. I Love You. Olivia and her long-distance boyfriend rendezvous in Arizona for a romantic getaway. It's lights, camera, action for the Plaths as they help Moriah shoot a music video. As Veronica gets to know Kim, she quickly learns its Kim's way or the motorway. Support the s…

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Best Advice: Narrative Drive + Conflict Triangles 25:39

3h ago25:39

25:39

Whoa. This season has been a heavy season. Narrative Drive and Conflict Triangles are two major concepts that can - and will - transform your writing. In this episode, Melanie and I summarize everything we learned this season. -V For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie'…

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90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days S7:EP3 Sound and the Fury 59:51

1d ago59:51

59:51

Amye and Amanda recap and discuss Before the 90 Days S7:EP3 Sound and the Fury Rayne's temper flares at the market; Tigerlily and Adnan officially marry; Veah plans to bring her ex to meet her new boyfriend; Ingrid is overwhelmed by Brian's physical needs; Loren puts a ticking clock on his relationship. Support the show: Join the Little Miss recap …

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Sister Wives S19:EP1 A House Divided Cannot Stand 1:09:27

14m ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Amye and Amanda recap and discuss Sister Wives S19:EP1 A House Divided Cannot Stand This is our first episode of season 19, so it is free for everyone! Future full episodes will be on Patreon, Supercast, or Apple Subscriptions Join the Little Miss recap Twin Flames Universe and get BONUS episodes. https://www.patreon.com/littlemissrecap https://lit…

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Chimp Crazy S1:EP4 Fantasy Island (with Chris DeRosa) 1:01:22

3h ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Amye and Amanda are joined by Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) to discuss Chimp Crazy S1:EP4 Fantasy Island Tonka's fate becomes clearer while Tonia struggles to let go and dreams of one day opening her own island sanctuary where she can live among chimpanzees. Follow Chris DeRosa on Instagram at: @thechrisderosa Support the show: Join the Littl…

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Welcome to Plathville S6:EP9 That's What Walls Are For 50:59

2d ago50:59

50:59

Amye and Amanda recap and chat about Welcome to Plathville S6:EP9 That’s What Walls are For The Plath family joins Moriah in Tampa to prep for her music video shoot but concerns grow over Kim and Barry staying under one roof; Olivia and Lydia Grace try speed dating, but no one measures up to a certain someone Olivia already has her eye on. Support …

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Eye in the Sky: wonderfully nuanced storytelling 33:43

2d ago33:43

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Eye in the Sky reminds me of the ‘greater good’ questions I discussed in class during high school - there’s no right or wrong answer but there are always consequences. This movie is an excellent example of how tension and escalating stakes combine with conflict triangles and narrative drive to create a compelling story. This isn’t an action movie b…

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Forbidden Love S1:EP8 The Things You Do For Love 48:22

3d ago48:22

48:22

Amye and Amanda recap and chat about Forbidden Love S1:EP8 The Things You Do For Love Lindsey makes a shocking discovery about Elmer. Laurie's conversion hits a roadblock. Lensa makes a jaw-dropping decision. Ashley doubts whether converting to Islam is right for her.  Support the show: Join the Little Miss recap Twin Flames Universe and get BONUS …

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90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days S7:EP2 A Tale of Two Cities 1:09:46

4d ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Amye and Amanda recap 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days S7:EP2 A Tale of Two Cities Timestamp: Chit chat ends at 10:20 Rayne meets her blind boyfriend, Chidi, for the first time. Tigerlily struggles with cold feet. Loren lands in the Philippines. Brian puts Ingrid to the test, but is it too much too soon? Support the show: Join the Little Miss reca…

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Chimp Crazy S1:EP3 Head Shot (with Pink Shade's Mary Payne Gilbert) 56:56

7d ago56:56

56:56

Amye and Amanda are joined by Mary Payne from Pink Shade to discuss Chimp Crazy S1:EP3 Head Shot Actor Alan Cumming, who also has a special relationship with Tonka, adds $10,000 to a reward for Tonka's whereabouts, and the film crew faces an ethical dilemma as parallels are drawn to a previous PETA case that took a dangerous turn in Oregon. Listen …

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Welcome to Little Miss Recap! 1:58

9d ago1:58

1:58

Welcome to Little Miss Recap! Little Miss Recap is a podcast where reality TV meets smart snark. Hosted by Amye Archer (a writer and a Gen Xer) and friends, we cover a variety of reality content from fringe shows like Seeking Sister Wife and MILF Manor, to 90 Day Fiance and our beloved Sister Wives. But we also love to nerd out over the latest docu…

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90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days S7:EP1 Great Expectations 1:00:40

9d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Amye and Amanda chat about and recap 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days S7:EP1 Great Expectations TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of gun violence. Rayne sees a future with a blind man in Nigeria, Tigerlily plans to marry her fiancé on the first day they meet, Loren prepares to meet the ladyboy of his dreams, and Brian is keeping so…

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Welcome to Plathville S6:EP8 Wine Helps The Sex Ed Go Down 49:59

9d ago49:59

49:59

Amye and Amanda chat about and recap Welcome to Plathville S6:EP8 “Wine Helps the Sex Ed Go Down” While Micah and his girlfriend embrace their future together, Ethan returns to the farm and gets real about some of the ways he and Olivia went wrong; Moriah talks music and heartbreak with her bestie; Olivia and Lydia Grace host a sex-ed party. Suppor…

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NYAD: writing unlikeable characters 32:15

9d ago32:15

32:15

Your reader doesn't have to like the protagonist but she does have to empathize with him because if empathy is absent, your story is in trouble. In this episode Melanie and I study conflict triangles and narrative drive, but we also have an interesting side conversation about empathy and likeability. If you're writing an unlikeable character, or if…

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Chris Bath, journalist and bird-nerd 1:18:57

11d ago1:18:57

1:18:57

**A Greek and English swear warning in this episode*** If you’ve watched or listened to Australian prime-time news any time in the last 30 years, it’s likely you’ll recognise the face and voice of our guest in this episode of Three Food Memories. And if you’ve watched social media at any time in your life, it's likely you'll have heard her swearing…

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Forbidden Love S1:EP7 You Give Love a Bad Name 46:56

11d ago46:56

46:56

Amye and Amanda chat about and recap Forbidden Love S1:EP7 You Give Love a Bad Name Ashley and Mohammed seek marriage counseling. Laurie receives upsetting news from her sister. Elmer and Lindsey host a gender reveal party. Lensa confronts Kris after discovering troubling messages on his phone. Support the show: Join the Little Miss recap Twin Flam…

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Love is Blind UK S1:EP12 The Reunion 45:44

11d ago45:44

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Amye and Tess recap and review Love is Blind UK S1:EP12 The Reunion The six couples reunite for the Love is Blind UK reunion. Who has stayed together? Who has broken up? Join hosts Emma and Matt as they discover what went down when the cameras left. Visit Tess’ pod at Psych Legal Pop! Support the show: To get ad-free and bonus episodes including: S…

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Little Miss Recap Announcement 16:49

12d ago16:49

16:49

Amye and Amanda have some announcements for you! To sign up for supercast and get 50% off the month of September, click here: https://littlemissrecap.supercast.com/ To sign up for Patreon, click here: https://www.patreon.com/littlemissrecap To get the newsletter, sign up here: https://littlemissrecap.substack.com/ Questions? Email Amye at: Amye@lit…

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Chimp Crazy S1:EP2 Gone Ape with Guest Michael Shiakallis from MAFS 1:02:14

14d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Amye and Amanda are joined by Michael Shiakallis from Married at First Sight S17 to discuss Chimp Crazy S1:EP2 Gone Ape TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of violence to and from animals. Please be advised! PETA launches an investigation after a former Hollywood chimp named Tonka goes missing; it's a high-stakes legal battle, particu…

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Documentary: American Murder: Laci Peterson (Netflix, 2024) PART TWO 38:37

15d ago38:37

38:37

Amye and Shabnam recap the 2024 Netflix Documentary American Murder: Laci Peterson This is PART TWO! It’s one of the most infamous true crime cases in history: On Christmas Eve in 2002, Laci Peterson was reported missing from her home in Modesto, California, while eight months pregnant with her first child. The story dominated the media for months,…

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Documentary: American Murder: Laci Peterson (Netflix, 2024) PART ONE 54:51

15d ago54:51

54:51

Amye and Shabnam recap the 2024 Netflix Documentary American Murder: Laci Peterson On Christmas Eve in 2002, Laci Peterson was reported missing from her home in Modesto, California, while eight months pregnant with her first child. The story dominated the media for months, leading up to the discovery of their remains in the San Francisco Bay. Slowl…

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Welcome to Plathville S6:EP7 I Was Born on Highway 111 1:00:40

21d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Amye and Amanda recap Welcome to Plathville S6:EP7 I Was Born on Highway 111 Kim and Barry deal with the frustration of a drawn-out divorce. Back in LA, Olivia shares with her friend where things went wrong with Ethan and what she's looking for in her next relationship. Ethan and Micah return to Cairo to help throw a surprise birthday party for Lyd…

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The Wife: best movie ever 25:24

16d ago25:24

25:24

Holy moly, this is a good movie! It's an especially good movie to study for anyone writing a quiet, character-driven story. THE WIFE originally aired as Episode 4 of Season 6 when Melanie was studying stakes and I was studying empathy. But honestly, this is one of those rare films that novelists (and memoirists!) can study to learn just about any s…

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Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO, soprano, composer, artistic director 1:22:02

22d ago1:22:02

1:22:02

In this episode of Three Food Memories we’re graced with a voice that is nothing short of sublime - it is as beautiful as it is haunting, and resonant with the echoes of a thousand ancestral stories. Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO, is a luminous star in the constellation of classical music — an opera singer, composer, artistic director, and professor…

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Love is Blind UK S1:EPS 10 & 11 The Weddings! 59:31

18d ago59:31

59:31

Amye and Tess recap and review Love is Blind UK S1:EPS 10&11The Weddings! We are here–the Love is Blind UK weddings! The six couples walk down the aisle and we are all left to wonder who will stay together and who will choose to separate? Support the show: To get ad-free and bonus episodes including: Sister Wives, cult content, murder shows, and Ge…

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Forbidden Love S1:EP6 How Deep is Your Love? 38:56

18d ago38:56

38:56

Amye and Amanda recap and review Forbidden Love S1:EP6 How Deep is Your Love? Mohammed gives Ashley an ultimatum. Tensions threaten to boil over at Eli and Laurie's housewarming party. Elmer regresses back to his Amish ways leaving Lindsey questioning if he's ready to be a parent. Kris is faced with a life-changing decision. Support the show: To ge…

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Chimp Crazy S1:EP1 "Monkey Love" (2024 MAX) 39:18

23d ago39:18

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Amye and Amanda chat about the 2024 HBO/MAX Documentary “Chimp Crazy” Episode 1. Former nurse-turned-exotic-animal-broker Tonia Haddix, who refers to herself as the “Dolly Parton of chimps,” spends her days caring for animals in captivity. However, her limitless love for one chimpanzee spins into a wild cat-and-mouse game with authorities and an an…

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Welcome to Plathville S6:EP6 “Give Me Your Mud” 59:17

23d ago59:17

59:17

Amye and Amanda chat about Welcome to Plathville S6:EP6 “Give Me Your Mud” The Plath family comes together to run the Spartan Race, but things get muddy when their family bonding event turns competitive. Post divorce, Olivia and Ethan take time to rediscover themselves. Micah’s mystery girlfriend leaves everyone stunned. Support the show: To get ad…

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August Osage County: simply masterful 31:03

23d ago31:03

31:03

This movie is a masterclass on characters, character development, cast design and the relationships between characters. It honestly doesn't get any better than this. So no matter what kind of story you're writing, grab your notepad and dive in! -V. For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), su…

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Tom Sainsbury, comedian, actor & director 38:07

29d ago38:07

38:07

In this episode of Three Food Memories you’ll meet the snazzy, jazzy creator of social media hit sensations; Boomer Dad, drag queen Satty Faction, 80s mum, Dion the policeman, and 90s intermediate school kid. He’s also the writer, director and lead star in horror movie Loop Track, as well as the writer and creator (and ALL the character voices) in …

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Amy Theisen Loves Nerd Gummy Clusters! 1:05:10

26d ago1:05:10

1:05:10

This episode is truly serendipitous! I asked the universe for guidance on how to view my business through a spiritual lens, and the very next day, I met Amy Theisen at a BNI meeting I attended. It felt like fate! I was thrilled to have Amy, a metaphysics coach, on my podcast. She specializes in helping people become their best selves, and our conve…

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Forbidden Love S1:EP5 Can You Feel the Love Tonight? 55:14

25d ago55:14

55:14

Amye and Amanda chat about Forbidden Love S1:EP5 Can You Feel the Love Tonight? TIMESTAMP: Love is Blind UK corner: 1:15-12:00 Ashley finally confronts Mohammed's twin brother. Kris's dad pushes Lensa too far. Lindsey and Elmer head into Amish country to reconcile with his family but when word gets out, things take a turn for the worse. Support the…

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Love is Blind UK S1:EPS 5-9 (Drop Two) 1:12:04

1M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Amye is joined by Tess Brigham to chat about Love is Blind UK S1:EPS 5-9 (Drop Two) Warning: We talk about ALL 5 episodes. Please do not listen until you are caught up! Love is Blind is jumping across the pond. A bunch of really pretty people living in the UK decide to try their hand at falling in love sight unseen. Check out Tess’ podcast, Psych L…

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Love Off the Grid S2:EPS 1&2 Moving Day and Three's Company (Free Preview) 59:59

29d ago59:59

59:59

Amye is joined by Amanda to chat about Love Off the Grid S2:EPS 1&2 Moving Day and Three’s Company Poly couple Joe and Myesha find out if Lauren is a good addition to their relationship; divorcée Jolie leaves her family in Albuquerque to be with her girlfriend Jenn in Colorado's brutal San Luis Valley, while Arune's lover leaves her stranded. Suppo…

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Welcome to Plathville S6:EP5 How Do I Get Rizz (w/ Corey and Carly from Surviving Reality!) 1:13:09

1M ago1:13:09

1:13:09

Amye and Amanda are joined by Corey and Carly from Surviving Reality to chat about Welcome to Plathville S6:EP5 How Do I Get Rizz? Olivia returns to Minnesota to finalize the divorce but Ethan struggles to accept it's over; the Plaths navigate their new blended family with Kim's boyfriend; Micah contemplates settling down and Moriah enlists Kim's h…

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Lego Batman: ROTFL 39:35

1M ago39:35

39:35

Melanie chose Lego Batman from the vault because, in addition to being a really well-written story, it made her laugh. And that, imo, is the mark of superior writing. This episode originally aired in Season 5 when Melanie was studying resonance. If you're curious about what that is, and how it can truly enhance your storytelling, be sure to give th…

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Sister Wives Season 19 Trailer Breakdown 28:18

1M ago28:18

28:18

Sister Wives Season 19 is COMING!! Amye and Amanda breakdown the trailer we have all been waiting for! VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/eq4lt9gzaDs?si=1_AXrqQx1-mEaHTy We will have full coverage of this season on our paid feed: https://www.patreon.com/littlemissrecap https://littlemissrecap.supercast.com/ Give the gift of Little Miss Recap EXTRA: https…

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Geraldine Hickey, comedian 51:12

1M ago51:12

51:12

For comedian Geraldine Hickey, meal times were very Aussie. Dinners were spent sitting in a line with her five siblings along a long kitchen bench, with Mum on a stepping stool on the other side. The meals were simple fare, meat and three veg and spaghetti bolognese made with canned tomato soup and onion soup mix. And although they might have been …

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Forbidden Love S1:EP4 Tainted Love 59:59

1M ago59:59

59:59

Amye is joined by Amanda to chat about Forbidden Love S1:EP4 Tainted Love TIMESTAMP: Love is Blind UK corner: Approx 5:15-15:00 Mohammed confronts Ashley's sister. Eli and Laurie butt heads when Eli realizes Laurie won't wear her Star of David necklace. Lindsey hatches a plan for Elmer to make amends with his family. When Kris's dad's sermon single…

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Best of the Rest of 2024 1:34:36

1M ago1:34:36

1:34:36

Cory and Che open with some coverage on the news they missed while they were gone and updates about the state of the podcast (04:52) then they discuss what they're most looking forward to for the rest of 2024 (18:09). All-Old All-Good Book Club: From Hell by Alan Moore Curse of the Rewatch: Madame Web by S.J. Clarkson Our Youtube: Click Here Subscr…

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Love is Blind UK S1:EPS 1-4 (Drop One) 1:09:13

1M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Amye is joined by Tess Brigham to chat about Love is Blind UK S1:EPS 1-4 (Drop One) Warning: We talk about ALL 4 episodes. Please do not listen until you are caught up! Love is Blind is jumping across the pond. A bunch of really pretty people living in the UK decide to try their hand at falling in love sight unseen. Check out Tess’ podcast, Psych L…

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My So-Called Life S1:EP11 The Life of Brian (Free Preview) 44:03

1M ago44:03

44:03

Amye is joined by Becca to chat about My So-Called Life S1:EP11 The Life of Brian This is content found on the 12$ tier of Patreon and Supercast. To sign up: https://www.patreon.com/littlemissrecap https://littlemissrecap.supercast.com/ A new student enrolls at the same school as Brian and ends up asking him out on prom; Brian already has a date bu…

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House of the Dragon S2:EP8 The Queen Who Ever Was 50:27

1M ago50:27

50:27

Amye and Christine discuss House of the Dragon S2:EP8 The Queen Who Ever Was As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena's safety; flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage. Support the show: To get ad-free and bonus episodes including: Sister Wives, cult content, murder s…

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Welcome to Plathville S6:EP4 You're Like a Stranger to Me Now 1:10:05

1M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Amye and Amanda discuss Welcome to Plathville S6:EP4 You’re Like a Stranger to Me Now Ethan and Moriah bond over drinks. Kim gives Micah some relationship advice. Olivia drives to Minnesota hoping to finalize the divorce but detours when Moriah asks her to meet up to hash things out. Support the show: To get ad-free and bonus episodes including: Si…

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The Godfather: Valerie gets excited 50:47

1M ago50:47

50:47

Melanie and I are taking a short mid-winter/mid-summer break, so while we recharge our batteries we're reposting some of our favourite episodes starting this week with THE GODFATHER. Wow, there just aren't too many movies with this level of storytelling craft in them. I had a whole lot to say about this classic film and I know that no matter which …

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90 Day Fiance UK S3:EP13 The Tell All 48:58

1M ago48:58

48:58

Amye and Amanda discuss 90 Day Fiance UK S3:EP13 Tell All The couples reunite for a tell all. Not everyone shows up as their best selves. Jamie and Kathleen are on the outs and he bonds with Tony over the persecution of men. Sam and Ali must defend their relationship when Charlotte tries to warn her against Ali’s bad intentions, John and Sprite hav…

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