Best Unhinging Ourselves Podcasts (2024)

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Eclipse…and the Forced Love Triangle | Twilight Saga Book 3 | Bonus Minisode 40:06

42m ago40:06

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Send us a text Today Ashley and Liz are discussing the problematic and rage-inducing “love triangle?!” that is the bulk of the content in Eclipse. Find out why we think imprinting and kissing women against their will is wrong to do! And why we think Jacob and Charlie can go kick rocks. Episode 3 covers book 3: Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. The first …

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The Election Edition - Echoes of 2016 43:52

4h ago43:52

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In this reflective and raw episode, hosts Nele and Soph grapple with the shocking return of Donald Trump as president, sharing a visceral mix of exhaustion, frustration, and uncertainty. They delve into the emotions stirred by his re-election, discussing the struggle for progress, the polarization of the country, and the persistent social issues th…

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Ep 35 Reacting to Bookish HOT TAKES from the dregs of Reddit & Threads! 1:15:00

1h ago1:15:00

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Send us a text Ashley and Liz just got back from the When We Were Young fest and boy do we have some good faves and fails of the week, including Gerard Way’s sexy hair swoop heard ‘round the world. After we hash THAT out for all of our collective enjoyment, we get into our hot takes. We’ve got some from Reddit, we’ve got some from Threads… and we n…

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New Moon…Where You Been Loca? | Twilight Saga Book 2 | Bonus Minisode 52:32

13h ago52:32

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Send us a text Welcome back to Ashley & Liz’s vibey, angsty, fall-girl mini episode bonus series all about our FIRST TIME reading Twilight. Episode 2 covers book 2: New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. The first five-ish minutes are spoiler free with our one sentence rapid star reviews. Then we jam pack this mini episode with an entire plot summary in five…

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Election Clash: Bullying, Boys in Girls’ Sports, Gender Care for Minors, & LGBTQ+ Advocacy S4 Ep18 57:46

9h ago57:46

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Note: This episode was recorded on October 27, 2024, before the JD Vance interview with Joe Rogan. We’re intrigued to see that many topics we discussed were also covered. Share your thoughts below! We’re encouraged by a Republican Vice President candidate addressing LGBTQ+ issues, aligning with our call for organizations like Human Rights Campaign …

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Illuminati, Freemasons & Scorpio Secrets: A Halloween Conspiracy Special 1:29:49

2d ago1:29:49

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In this very Special Halloween episode of Is This How It Ends?, Soph and Nele, with guests Javi (IG: @callmejavi) and Rich (IG: @gentlemanjack99), peel back the layers of some of the world’s most shadowy secrets just in time for Halloween. They dive into the Illuminati and Freemasons, exploring eerie symbols and celebrity conspiracy theories—are th…

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DELPHI: Richard Allen Trial - Saturday Day 8 Detective Testifies About Interrogation 1:12:41

9d ago1:12:41

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Richard Allen Trial Witness Testimony Saturday 10/26 About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias, a former television reporter, and her husband Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders and prophet. What started as a simple con…

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Ep 34 🎃 1st Annual Halloween Special! AITA, Smash or Pass, and Nostalgic Favorites 1:28:51

21h ago1:28:51

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Send us a text Happy Halloween Book Besties! Today’s episode is all about one of our favorite holidays, and everything Liz and Ashley love about the spooky fall season! We decided to put together the perfect taster episode of all your favorite treats, but made it Halloween themed… and we did it in silly wigs. Just because we can! We answer a series…

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DELPHI: Richard Allen Trial, Friday 10/25/24 "Magic Bullet" & Gun Analysis 1:33:06

12d ago1:33:06

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Richard Allen Trial Witness Testimony Friday 10/25/24 About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias, a former television reporter, and her husband Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders and prophet. What started as a simple co…

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DELPHI: Richard Allen Trial, Thursday 10/24/24 Inside The Courtroom: Seized Items 2:08:35

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Richard Allen Trial Witness Testimony Thursday 10/24/24 About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias, a former television reporter, and her husband Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders and prophet. What started as a simple …

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Reading TWILIGHT for the First Time! | Twilight Saga Book 1 | Bonus Minisode 49:20

5d ago49:20

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Send us a text Welcome to Ashley & Liz’s spooky mini episode bonus series: Twilight! If you’ve been following along and watched our “Why Vampires” episode then you know we’re fascinated with the lore and needed to be a part of this fandom! Just for the inside jokes alone… As late high school and early college age gals, we missed the boat in exchang…

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DELPHI: Richard Allen Trial, Wed 10/23/24 Inside the Courtroom: Autopsy Photos Shown 1:44:37

14d ago1:44:37

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Richard Allen Trial Witness Testimony Wednesday 10/23/24 About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias, a former television reporter, and her husband Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders and prophet. What started as a simple…

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DELPHI: Richard Allen Trial - Monday 10/21/24 Crime Scene Pics Revealed 1:14:29

16d ago1:14:29

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Richard Allen Witness Testimony Monday 10/21/24 About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias, a former television reporter, and her husband Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders and prophet. What started as a simple conversa…

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Ep 33 Why VAMPIRES? Vampires in Literature, Pop Culture, and Digital Media 1:00:23

8d ago1:00:23

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Send us a text Today on the Besties & the Books Podcast Ashley and Liz discuss some of our favorite monsters: Vampires, and attempt to understand why these undead, blood sucking creatures have dominated spooky lore, art, and literature throughout the ages… as a way to set the scene for our TWILIGHT Mini Episode Series launching THIS FRIDAY! Where d…

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Dr John's Take on the Delphi Murder Case, Richard Allen's Arrest, Trial, & Theories 1:42:54

17d ago1:42:54

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Lauren is headed to Delphi, Indiana for the trial of Richard Allen, and Dr John Matthias, forensic and clinical psychologist, is here to give his take on the case, crime, arrest, and theories. About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias, a former television reporter, and her husband Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime…

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DELPHI MURDERS: What Really Happened to Abby & Libby? Richard Allen Trial & Updates 1:06:57

19d ago1:06:57

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In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling and tragic case of the Delphi murders, where two young girls, Abigail Williams and Liberty German, were found dead in February 2017. If you've been following the case, or you're just learning about it now, this episode will give you a complete understanding of one of the most brutal crimes against two…

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Dystopian Chaos: Hurricane Conspiracies, Assassination Plots, and Bad Robots 54:47

10d ago54:47

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In this episode of Is This How It Ends, we dive headfirst into the dystopia that's already knocking on our door. First up: hurricanes Helene and Milton. Natural disasters, or are politicians controlling the weather to sabotage the election and steal land? Then we discuss Trump’s third assassination attempt—because why stop at two? It's like a bad a…

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Colby Ryan Interviews Dr. John | The Scar Wars Podcast 1:23:53

24d ago1:23:53

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Dr. John Matthias and Colby sit down to discuss "The Lori Vallow Interview"// The Scar Wars Podcast EP4. This episode originally aired on Colby J. Ryan's YouTube channel on 10/14/24. SUBSCRIBE TO COLBY RYAN: https://www.youtube.com/@ColbyJRy Video Version of Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugS7pGmAisY About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthi…

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Ep 32 Is A Court of Frost and Starlight ACTUALLY Important to Read? | BOOK 4 ACOTAR SERIES 1:02:57

15d ago1:02:57

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Send us a text Today on the pod, Ashley and Liz discuss A Court of Frost and Starlight, book four in the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas, and a “sweet little Christmas special” of a novella to some. Is this book skipable? Is it full of Easter eggs and setup for book 5? Our differing opinions may surprise you! In our new deep dive episode style we re…

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Psychologist REACTS: Lori Vallow's UNHINGED Interview w/ Colby Ryan 1:20:47

29d ago1:20:47

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SUBSCRIBE TO COLBY RYAN: https://www.youtube.com/@ColbyJRy FULL INTERVIEW LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehA9_N6u3yg COLBY RYAN LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/colbyjryan About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. She and her husband, Dr. John…

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Dr. John Analyzes Kouri Richins 1:00:05

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Find out the easiest way to get to sleep, and stay asleep when you click https://shopbeam.com/hiddentruecrime and use code TRUECRIME to get up to 35% at checkout. About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. She and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, …

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Ep 31 Totally Very Important UNHINGED QUESTIONS Answered! 48:27

22d ago48:27

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Send us a text Today on the podcast, we’re having a silly, good time. We asked you guys for unhinged book questions, and boy did you deliver. Ashley and Liz sit down and answer all of the things that you guys want to know, but let’s be honest, most of the questions are just about who we would smash because you all are thirsty girlies, and we love y…

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KOURI RICHINS EXPOSED: Full Story, New Details, & Court Updates | Utah Mom Accused of Murder 1:04:02

1M ago1:04:02

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About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. She and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders and prophet. W…

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BEHIND THE SCENES: Debra and Chris Sterns Interview | Our thoughts 58:17

1M ago58:17

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We interviewed the parents of Stephan Sterns. Sterns is charged with sexually abusing & murdering 13-yr-old Maddie Soto. Our thoughts and analysis of their interview, the controversy, your questions, and how the interview happened. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/…

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we READ all the Harry Potter Books for the first time and THE FANDOM IS PISSED | Bonus Minisode 54:26

26d ago54:26

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Send us a text Today we’re here for the FINAL installment of our Harry Potter Mini Episode series. We laughed (sorta), we cried (not really), and some of you guys in the fandom came for us in the comments! Truly, it was a roller coaster over the last couple of months, and we’re just happy we came out of it relatively unscathed. In this episode we r…

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Ep 30 ACO-WHAT?! A Court of Wings and Ruin was wild! | BOOK 3 ACOTAR SERIES 1:09:56

29d ago1:09:56

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Send us a text Here we are, on episode 3 of our ACOTAR reread series with A Court of Wings and Ruin, by the Romantasy queen, Sarah J. Maas. And this go around, we’re doing things a little differently! Instead of doing a plot play-by-play for ACOWAR, because let’s be honest, there are better and more detailed channels for that, we incorporate the tr…

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Pigeons Are Spies and Politicians Are Worse: A New York Saga 48:05

29d ago48:05

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In this episode of Is This How It Ends, we had to burn some sage as we dove deep into the "hot mess express" that is New York City, with Mayor Adams leading the charge—straight into federal indictments. Who knew pigeons could be radioactive and the city could be... even more chaotic? But it’s not just about political drama; Cardi B and Offset’s mar…

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Surviving the I-5 Serial Killer & Breaking Her Silence 1:24:29

1M ago1:24:29

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Find out the easiest way to get to sleep, and stay asleep when you click https://shopbeam.com/hiddentruecrime and use code TRUECRIME to get up to 35% at checkout. About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. She and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, …

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Deathly Hallows? More like deathly HOLLOW! | Harry Potter Book 7 | Bonus Minisode 41:29

1M ago41:29

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Send us a text It’s week 7… and the epic? … book conclusion of our Harry Potter mini episode series over here on Besties & the Books Podcast has officially happened… So let's discuss The Deathly Hallows. This series is over 3,500 pages of kid wizards, quittich, teen crushes, bullies, and magical probs. Was it worth our time? Was the finale epic and…

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The Adelson Family & Murder of Dan Markel: FULL STORY & CASE UPDATE 1:39:01

1M ago1:39:01

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In 2014, the devastating murder of acclaimed law professor, Dan Markel, rocked the community in Tallahassee. Who would want Dan dead, and why? Dan's murder went unsolved for years, but finally, several arrests were made, and a shocking murder-for-hire scheme was exposed. Find out the easiest way to get to sleep, and stay asleep when you click https…

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Ep 29 We Read HOCKEY ROMANCE Books So You Don’t Have To! 1:15:03

1M ago1:15:03

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Send us a text So… we did it… for science. During one of our unpopular opinion episodes, you guys asked: “Why does hockey romance exist?” And because neither of us had read one, we did our best to answer, but knew we had to soldier on and do more research. So here we are. Ashley read the viral bestseller Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, and Liz read Con…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Debra & Chris Sterns Break Their Silence | Disturbing Case of Madeline Soto 2:00:04

2M ago2:00:04

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Lauren Matthias and Dr. John Matthias of Hidden True Crime sit down with Chris and Debra Sterns, the parents of Stephan Sterns, to share their story for the first time. Find out the easiest way to get to sleep, and stay asleep when you click https://shopbeam.com/hiddentruecrime and use code TRUECRIME to get up to 35% at checkout. Case Background: M…

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Felt Nothing…Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince | Book 6 | Bonus Minisode 38:15

1M ago38:15

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Send us a text It’s week 6 over here in our Besties & the Books Harry Potter Mini Episode Marathon! Today we’re discussing the second to last book! The finale eve, if you will. And truly… we felt nothing. So we need to know. Is it just us and our hollow tin chests? 😂 Or did you need to be 12 to get attached to these characters?! Join Ashley and Liz…

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Human Clones and Unhinged Politicians: Welcome to the Weird New World 1:19:29

2M ago1:19:29

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In this week’s episode of Is This How it Ends, we discuss the newish US Government agency, ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health), and their unsettling new mission to extend human life by swapping out your brain bit by bit with lab-grown tissue (because apparently, the key to immortality is slowly turning into a science experiment). Co…

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Ep 28 Going Deep into Split or Swallow by Lindsay Straube 1:13:24

1M ago1:13:24

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Send us a text Did you hear?! A couple of weeks ago we did our very first author interview with Lindsay Straube | @oxfordlemon and talked to her all about her new Amazon bestselling debut love triangle romance book, Split or Swallow. So what are we doing today? We’re taking our deep dive into the plot, so this one if for all the girlies who’ve read…

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DISTURBING Secret Connection: Lori Vallow, Tim Ballard, Jodi Hildebrandt & Chad Daybell 2:08:09

2M ago2:08:09

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Resources/Sources/Links: New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/us/tim-ballard-sound-of-freedom-sex-trafficking.html Ryan Fisher & Carah Burrell https://www.youtube.com/@CarahBurrell Tim Ballard Lawsuits on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tim-ballards-all-99128808?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign…

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The Order of the Phoenix (and the triangle) | Harry Potter Book 5 | Bonus Minisode 42:28

2M ago42:28

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Send us a text It’s week 5 over here in this crazy Harry Potter whirlwind of a miniseries! Join Ashley and Liz as they read the entire HP series for the first time as full grown adults! Do you want our commentary? How about our thoughts on whether or not it’s controversial enough for our parents to BAN us from reading it as kids? We give you all of…

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Dr. John Analyzes Jen Soto and Stephan Sterns Interviews & Evidence 1:04:00

2M ago1:04:00

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Case Background: Madeline Soto was a 13-year-old girl living in Kissimmee, Florida. She was initially reported missing on February 26, 2024, after her mom, Jennifer Soto, went to pick her up from school and Madeline was nowhere to be found. At the time, Jennifer Soto told police that Madeline was dropped off across the street from her school in a c…

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Jennifer Soto's NEW Police Interview Audio and Immunity | The Disturbing Case of Madeline Soto 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

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Case Background: Madeline Soto was a 13-year-old girl living in Kissimmee, Florida. She was initially reported missing on February 26, 2024, after her mom, Jennifer Soto, went to pick her up from school and Madeline was nowhere to be found. At the time, Jennifer Soto told police that Madeline was dropped off across the street from her school in a c…

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Ep 27 🎃 5 Fall Book Recommendations + Halloween Hopefuls! 1:02:46

2M ago1:02:46

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Send us a text Let’s talk about fall, bay-bee. Let’s talk about Hall-O-Ween. Cuz we are fall girlies over here at the BATB Podcast! And we think a lot of you are too. Today we’re bringing you a full episode of spooky season reads. Ashley and Liz count down five book suggestions (EACH) that we think will put you in the cozy Halloween mood, and that …

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Jennifer Soto: Document Deep Dive | The Disturbing Case of Madeline Soto 40:22

2M ago40:22

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Case Background: Madeline Soto was a 13-year-old girl living in Kissimmee, Florida. She was initially reported missing on February 26, 2024, after her mom, Jennifer Soto, went to pick her up from school and Madeline was nowhere to be found. At the time, Jennifer Soto told police that Madeline was dropped off across the street from her school in a c…

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There Ain’t Nothin’ in that Goblet of Fire...Snooze Fest Harry Potter | Book 4 | Bonus Minisode 50:22

2M ago50:22

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Send us a text It’s week 4 of Ashley and Liz’s Harry Potter journey and BOY do we have some things to say about this 752 page book. Shockingly… Yes, we were banned from reading Harry Potter as kids, so we are spending these 8 weeks discovering everything for the first time… with you! Episode 4 covers book 4: Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire. The f…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Former NFL Player Who Knew Chad Daybell 2:41:49

2M ago2:41:49

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Scott Mitchell is not only a former NFL Quarterback, but he also happened to grow up with convicted killer Chad Daybell. Daybell even published Mitchell's memoir after Mitchell appeared on Season 16 of "The Biggest Loser". Mitchell says there isn't a day that goes by that he doesn't think of what Daybell did, and he sits down with Hidden True Crime…

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A Night Gone Wrong: The Rand Hooper and Graham McCormick Tragedy 48:29

2M ago48:29

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After an evening of drinking with close friends at Rand Hooper's parents' home, Rand and his best friend, Graham McCormick, took Rand’s boat out for a night drive. This was the last time Graham would be seen alive. The following day, nobody knew where Graham was. After a search ensued, Graham's body was discovered in Carter Creek, 2 miles from Rand…

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Ep 26 It’s Serpent Summer with Lindsay Straube! | Split or Swallow Author Interview 57:54

2M ago57:54

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Send us a text Today’s Episode is BATB Podcast very first author interview! With none other than Lindsay Straube, Amazon BESTSELLING author of her popular love triangle basilisk romance, Split or Swallow. *Author interviews will always be spoiler free so everyone can enjoy them and determine whether or not we want to add these books to our never-en…

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Robert Telles' Wife, Ex-Wife, & Mother Beg Jury for Mercy: Dr. John Analyzes Penalty Phase 33:31

2M ago33:31

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Court TV Interview with Matt Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1dZ5I_OLUQ Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. She and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychol…

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What’s Up with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban? | Book 3 | Bonus Minisode 46:10

2M ago46:10

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Send us a text Here we are in week 3 of Ashley & Liz’s Harry Potter Minisode Series! Yes, we were banned from reading Harry Potter as kids, and yes, we’re reading them for the first time now as elder Millennials. And we wanna talk about them with you! Episode 3 covers book 3: Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban. The first five-ish minutes are sp…

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Love, Rockets, and Politics 1:05:52

2M ago1:05:52

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For our latest episode, we kick things off with a little celebrity gossip as we dive into the saga of J-Lo and Ben Affleck—from their booty-rubbing yacht days in 2002 to their 2021 "second chance" romance. Love letters, documentaries, love albums, and...no prenup? We break it all down. Next up, Boeing’s space mess: With NASA astronauts Butch Wilmor…

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Psychologist Explains Robert Telles' Bizarre Testimony - Las Vegas Reporter Murder Trial 1:13:26

2M ago1:13:26

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Jeff German, an investigative reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, was deeply dedicated to his work—a commitment that might have ultimately cost him his life. Jeff was a well-known figure in the community, celebrated for his fearless coverage of notorious mobsters, corrupt politicians, and criminals. In September 2022, he was fatally stabbed …

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Ep 25 But...AM I THE A HOLE?? | Reacting to MORE AITA Reddit Book Edition 1:07:52

2M ago1:07:52

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Send us a text We’re back in your ears with Part 3 of your favorite silly series where we respond to “Am I The A Hole” Bookish Questions from Reddit, and then pose those same questions to you, our listeners! Do we think that curating your own free little library to NOT include ancient Tom Clancy paperbacks makes you an a hole? What about giving awa…

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