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Untraditionally Lala

You’ve seen LaLa Kent laugh, cry, and even scream for eight seasons as she broke ALL the Vanderpump Rules,  now she sets and sometimes bends her own rules on her new podcast “Untraditionally Lala.” She invites you to a whole new Lala land, where mistakes are met with maturity, and regrets are roads...

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Gone Before Goodbye

Harlan Coben

Mentioned 8 months ago

Don’t Listen To This Episode Without A Box of Tissues

The hosts mentioned the novel as a New York Times bestseller and highlighted it during the Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club segment.

This week, Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club goes live from Apple Soho in New York City. With Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben. The powerhouse team behind Gone Before Goodbye. Now a New York Times bestseller.

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Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty

Mentioned 9 months ago

BONUS: Ask Ambyr

They mentioned the novel "Big Little Lies," noting that they would not discuss its third season during the podcast.

Now, don't think that you're going to come on Lost Culture Eastus, the podcast, and we're not going to at least bring up Big Little Lies season three.

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Hunger Games 4-Book Hardcover Box Set (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes)

Suzanne Collins

Mentioned 11 months ago

BONUS: Summer Flings & Fails and Love Island

The hosts compared the reality TV voting dynamic to a Hunger Games scenario, describing contestants being thrown on an island and forced to follow producers' whims.

It was Hunger Games for all of us to just like throw them on an island and just say we will have them do this now let's make the weather this way let's do this like it was Hunger Gameish of like how can we have more of a say and that's why these watch parties started going because all of you started voting.

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Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking

Allen Carr

Mentioned 1 year ago

The Super Funny One With Jim Jefferies

They said the book was quite famous and advised stopping looking at other people smoking or vaping with envy, noting it helped them quit.

and this is from the Alan Carr book how to stop smoking this is quite a famous book you have to stop looking at other people smoking and vaping with envy right because that's what I did every time I used to quit for three months and then see someone smoking and someone would go I'm going up a cigarette

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I'm Chevy Chase . . . and You're Not

Rena Fruchter

Mentioned 1 year ago

The Super Funny One With Jim Jefferies

They mentioned they had read the biography of Chevy Chase as one of the few books they had ever read.

I read the biography of Chevy Chase and that's it

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He's Just Not That Into You

Greg Behrendt

Mentioned 1 year ago

The One About Dating with Sabrina Zohar

The hosts referenced the book (and its movie adaptation) while discussing how people interpret texting behavior in dating.

But how do you feel about the whole, like, when I watched He's Just Not That Into You, I was very young when that came out. Not very young, but I wasn't, I certainly wasn't out here trying to find my life partner. No. We're the same age. So we're the same. And I loved it because all the conversations that you have with girlfriends, it just like, it was perfectly presented, right? Where it's like, we don't need to sit here for hours and figure out what this text means or the lack of text, what that means. He doesn't, he's not fucking into you.

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It Ends with Us

Colleen Hoover

Mentioned 1 year ago

Spill Sesh on Blake & Taylor, Timothée & Kylie, and the Mormon Wives with Kristi Cook

The hosts noted that the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novelIt Ends With Uswas about to be released and discussed the promotional tactics involving BlakeLively and JustinBaldoni, as well as the controversy surrounding the movie's marketing.

It Ends With Us, was about to come out and people noticed that at the beginning of the movie about to come out, Justin and Colleen Hoover, who wrote the book, they're like arm in arm.

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Give Them Lala

Lala Kent

Mentioned 1 year ago

BONUS: Ask Me About Travel, Tattoos, Tell-Alls & Très Bien Tresses

Lala discussed plans for a forthcoming memoir that would tell her whole story, noting it would be a hefty, educational volume continuing from her existing Give Them Lala book.

Will you write another book? That question comes up a lot. I think the other day you and I were talking about this and I was like, maybe I just write a book and I publish it on my own, but I still would have to go through the legal process.

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Mentioned 1 year ago

BONUS: The “D” Housewives Take Round One - Dorinda Medley & Dolores Catania!

They mentioned the book as a guide to improving by about 1% each day, noting that small incremental changes add up over time.

I will say a book that I've read. Atomic Habits. It's that. And it kind of like getting better 1% every day and doing those things, that 1% will add up and add up. And that's the drive that you have to have. I always relate back to it. But yeah, doing something every day different to make you 1% better.

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Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set

J. K. Rowling

Mentioned 1 year ago

BONUS: Shamrocks, Shots & Shenanigans

They watched the film adaptation of the book before getting ready for the night.

We would get a little bit buzzed and lay in the bed and watch like Lord of the Rings or like Harry Potter before we got ready for the night.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

J.K. Rowling

Mentioned 1 year ago

BONUS: Shamrocks, Shots & Shenanigans

They recalled watchingHarry Potterwhile buzzed in a hotel bed before getting ready for the night.

And we always went in the morning to the hotel and we would get a little bit buzzed and lay in the bed and watch like Lord of the Rings or like Harry Potter before we got ready for the night.

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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)

J. R. R. Tolkien

Mentioned 1 year ago

BONUS: Shamrocks, Shots & Shenanigans

They watched the film adaptation of the book before getting ready for the night.

We would get a little bit buzzed and lay in the bed and watch like Lord of the Rings or like Harry Potter before we got ready for the night.

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Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies

They mentioned the novel "Big Little Lies," noting that they would not discuss its third season during the podcast.

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Now, don't think that you're going to come on Lost Culture Eastus, the podcast, and we're not going to at least bring up Big Little Lies season three.

— Episode: BONUS: Ask Ambyr

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Episode: BONUS: Ask Ambyr

They mentioned the novel "Big Little Lies," noting that they would not discuss its third season during the podcast.

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Now, don't think that you're going to come on Lost Culture Eastus, the podcast, and we're not going to at least bring up Big Little Lies season three.

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Audrina Patridge

Choices

To the Hills and Back Again

The memoir was discussed as a recent release that took about a year and a half to write, with the guest describing the writing process as therapeutic and focused on personal choices and growth.

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You have your book coming out. By the way, congratulations. Thank you. That is not easy. Did you enjoy the writing process?

— Episode: Audrina Patridge of The Hills

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Episode: Audrina Patridge of The Hills

The memoir was discussed as a recent release that took about a year and a half to write, with the guest describing the writing process as therapeutic and focused on personal choices and growth.

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You have your book coming out. By the way, congratulations. Thank you. That is not easy. Did you enjoy the writing process?

How did you come up with the title of your book? ... I really wanted to emphasize everybody has the power to choose. When you wake up, you have a choice whether you want to have a good day, a bad day.

Because I kept talking about that so much and the Choices I made in my life that led me to all these different paths ... they said, Adrena, you're talking about your Choices ... we were like, well, Choices ... and then to the hills and back again. It's an amazing title.

When your book comes out, which is the end of July, people are finally going to get an unedited version of you.

I get a lot of questions about, are you worried about what your daughter will read? ... At the end of my book, I did write her a letter.

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Andre Agassi

Open

An Autobiography

It was mentioned that Jessica Simpson wrote a book called "Open Book" about her struggles with addiction, including a time when she was heavily intoxicated and her friends had to remove her from children.

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I read today that Jessica Simpson as you know, she's sober.

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Episode: and Gizelle Bryant

It was mentioned that Jessica Simpson wrote a book called "Open Book" about her struggles with addiction, including a time when she was heavily intoxicated and her friends had to remove her from children.

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I read today that Jessica Simpson as you know, she's sober.

She wrote a book called Open book where she talks about her struggles with addiction.

Oh, wow, and there was one Halloween that she was so wasted that her friends were like Get away from the children.

Like she didn't even remember Halloween at all, which I can Say I did a movie with her like forget it ten years ago or something even longer.

She's probably you know, just coming up in her career, but the sweetest nicest person, but but so she's sober now she's sober now and she did an interview and They asked her like has it been hard not to drink during the pandemic and she said I Have not wanted to pick up a drink and I feel blessed.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlet Letter

The Original 1850 Edition (Nathaniel Hawthorne Classics)

Teresa referenced "the Scarlet Letter" while describing a lesson she shares with her children about the infamous literary work.

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It's like, I feel like the scar, remember that letter, Scarlet, The Scarlet Letter, The Scarlet Letter.

— Episode: GTL BONUS: Teresa Giudice Q&A

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Episode: GTL BONUS: Teresa Giudice Q&A

Teresa referenced "the Scarlet Letter" while describing a lesson she shares with her children about the infamous literary work.

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It's like, I feel like the scar, remember that letter, Scarlet, The Scarlet Letter, The Scarlet Letter.

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Gary Chapman

The 5 Love Languages Hardcover Special Edition

The Secret to Love That Lasts

Natalie Eva Marie's husband, Jonathan, had liked some of her Instagram posts related to the book, which ultimately led to their connection.

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It was the book, "The Five Love Languages"

— Episode: and Natalie Eva Marie

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Episode: and Natalie Eva Marie

Natalie Eva Marie's husband, Jonathan, had liked some of her Instagram posts related to the book, which ultimately led to their connection.

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It was the book, "The Five Love Languages"

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Jon Krakauer

Under the Banner of Heaven

A Story of Violent Faith

The hosts mentioned watching Under the Banner of Heaven while discussing Utah and Mormon topics, indicating they had seen the adaptation.

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Because he knew how to age the paper. He knew how to age the ink. ... Then you watch things like Under the Banner of Heaven, Utah, Mormons, the Lafferty letters ...

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The hosts mentioned watching Under the Banner of Heaven while discussing Utah and Mormon topics, indicating they had seen the adaptation.

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Because he knew how to age the paper. He knew how to age the ink. ... Then you watch things like Under the Banner of Heaven, Utah, Mormons, the Lafferty letters ...

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Kristin Hannah

Firefly Lane

They said they had started watching the second season of Firefly Lane and talked about the dog dying, noting the dog looked healthy and expressing disappointment at the spoiler.

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We started watching Mom and I, Firefly Lane. Oh, love it. Second season, right? So you know how the dog dies? ... It's been out for a while. Okay. If you're still on season one, I don...

— Episode: The One Where They Talk About VPR Season...

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Episode: The One Where They Talk About VPR Season 11, Bird...

They said they had started watching the second season of Firefly Lane and talked about the dog dying, noting the dog looked healthy and expressing disappointment at the spoiler.

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We started watching Mom and I, Firefly Lane. Oh, love it. Second season, right? So you know how the dog dies? ... It's been out for a while. Okay. If you're still on season one, I don't know how to help you. Okay, the dog... I don't even... Okay, the lab dies. ... Spoiler alert. All right? And Lisa, during it, it's so sad. And I go, that dog doesn't even look like it's about to die. That dog looks so healthy.

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Richard Gadd

Baby Reindeer (Modern Plays)

The book details a traumatic experience of being groomed by an older man in the writing industry and Hollywood. It's been out for a while and Netflix is currently streaming it. Richard Gad who played himself in the book and movie, claims the story is true, but Martha, the woman in the story, is now denying the allegations and claims she will sue Netflix.

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It doesn't say based on a true story, loosely based. It says this is a true story.

— Episode: The One About The Hardest Season of Pump...

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The book details a traumatic experience of being groomed by an older man in the writing industry and Hollywood. It's been out for a while and Netflix is currently streaming it. Richard Gad who played himself in the book and movie, claims the story is true, but Martha, the woman in the story, is now denying the allegations and claims she will sue Netflix.

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It doesn't say based on a true story, loosely based. It says this is a true story.

And by the way, Gad, what's his name? Richard Gad who played, he played himself.

Everything that was in Baby Reindeer is absolutely true.

So if you haven't seen it, like you're worse than I am.

But they lived in London.

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Y. Akhilesh

The Real Slim Shady

The podcasters discussed the album's release and the fake obituary of Eminem's alter ego Slim Shady that appeared in the Detroit press.

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His complex and tortured existence has come to a close and the legacy he leaves behind is no closer to resolution than the manner in which his character departed this world.

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The podcasters discussed the album's release and the fake obituary of Eminem's alter ego Slim Shady that appeared in the Detroit press.

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His complex and tortured existence has come to a close and the legacy he leaves behind is no closer to resolution than the manner in which his character departed this world.

May he truly find peace in an afterlife that he could not find on earth.

Because Slim Shady was like his alter ego and now Eminem's like 16 years sober so he's putting Slim Shady to bed.

Yeah, The Real Slim Shady. So this album could be pretty good. I think the album's going to be great. I actually really liked what was his most recent.

I think it had that song, let's see, Google Eminem's most recent album because if it's the one I'm thinking about you could tell that he was extremely tortured and it was like here I am basically giving my all and everyone's saying that this sucks but I fucking like made a tightrope out of twine and how dare you? I sit in the car and I'm tortured at all times and basically, you know, kids look at him or people who enjoy rap music like he is a god and it's just become too much.

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Monica Arnaldo

Are You a Cheeseburger?

Lala's husband, Easton, had her listen to Andrew Santino's standup special 'Cheeseburger' on the way home from Palm Springs. She found it very funny.

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Andrew Santino.

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Lala's husband, Easton, had her listen to Andrew Santino's standup special 'Cheeseburger' on the way home from Palm Springs. She found it very funny.

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Andrew Santino.

Cheeseburger.

It's his standup from 2022, but it just was released on Netflix last year. It is so funny. I can't breathe.

Killer Case Files: 60 Shocking Stories of Murder and Mayhem (True Crime Bundle) Cover

Jamie Malton

Killer Case Files

60 Shocking Stories of Murder and Mayhem (True Crime Bundle)

Brittany Hensel mentioned that she is usually reading a book or listening to a true crime podcast when her sister Abby is having sex with their husband.

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three yes my sister Brittany is there obviously and she's down there too four yes my sister and I orgasm as one but when I sleep with my husband she's usually reading a book or listening to a true cri...

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Episode: The One About Just Call Me Cowboy Carter & Coachel...

Brittany Hensel mentioned that she is usually reading a book or listening to a true crime podcast when her sister Abby is having sex with their husband.

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three yes my sister Brittany is there obviously and she's down there too four yes my sister and I orgasm as one but when I sleep with my husband she's usually reading a book or listening to a true crime podcast so she just puts the pleasure out of her mind

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Ashley Flowers

All Good People Here

A Novel

Lisa had been busy watching stalkers in their neighbourhood and reading Ashley Flowers' book.

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No, she's been busy watching the stalkers that we have in our neighborhood as well.

— Episode: The One Where Two Kids Are No F’ing Joke...

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Episode: The One Where Two Kids Are No F’ing Joke!

Lisa had been busy watching stalkers in their neighbourhood and reading Ashley Flowers' book.

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No, she's been busy watching the stalkers that we have in our neighborhood as well.

No, she's been busy watching the stalkers that we have in our neighborhood as well. And reading Ashley Flowers book.

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Rachel Aukes

Rogue Planet (Flight of the Javelin Book 3)

The podcasters discussed the book "Rachel Goes Rogue", and agreed that Rachel brought up a valid point in her criticism of Vanderpump Rules - that the show is about other people and what they do.

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She did bring up... she said you know, I know a lot of people are saying, I do laugh when we have a podcast. So this is a platform where we talk about other people and we wouldn't do what they do.

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The podcasters discussed the book "Rachel Goes Rogue", and agreed that Rachel brought up a valid point in her criticism of Vanderpump Rules - that the show is about other people and what they do.

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She did bring up... she said you know, I know a lot of people are saying, I do laugh when we have a podcast. So this is a platform where we talk about other people and we wouldn't do what they do.

You are an Amazing Girl: A Collection of Inspiring Stories about Courage, Friendship, Inner Strength and Self-Confidence (Motivational Books for Children) Cover

Nadia Ross

You are an Amazing Girl

A Collection of Inspiring Stories about Courage, Friendship, Inner Strength and Self-Confidence (Motivational Books for Children)

Lala had just finished watching 'Girls', a show created by Lena Dunham, and loved it.

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Just finished girl.

— Episode: The One About Unhealthy Engagement & Inn...

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Episode: The One About Unhealthy Engagement & Inner Peace

Lala had just finished watching 'Girls', a show created by Lena Dunham, and loved it.

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Just finished girl.

Girls is like throwback, Lena Dunham, fantastic, epic, so good.

Now you know the ABCD,123: Learn ABCD ,123 Cover

Wasif Bashir Shaikh

Now you know the ABCD,123

Learn ABCD ,123

Lenny Hochstein said that nothing happened between himself and his mistress until after Lisa and he decided on the divorce, and that Lisa was aware of his plans. Lala Kent said, "Oh I've seen this movie before, read the script, there's a book about it, ABCD123."

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Oh I've seen this movie before, read the script, there's a book about it, ABCD123.

— Episode: The One Where They Creep on Finsta

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Episode: The One Where They Creep on Finsta

Lenny Hochstein said that nothing happened between himself and his mistress until after Lisa and he decided on the divorce, and that Lisa was aware of his plans. Lala Kent said, "Oh I've seen this movie before, read the script, there's a book about it, ABCD123."

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Oh I've seen this movie before, read the script, there's a book about it, ABCD123.

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J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two

The Official Playscript of the Original West End Production

The book was mentioned in passing when the hosts discussed a live stage production of the play that was being performed in Hamburg, noting its connection to the well‑known wizarding series. No strong endorsement or critique was offered, and the reference served mainly as a brief cultural note.

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Episode: Sofia with an F

It was mentioned in passing, relating to a stage show based on the book that was being held in Hamburg.

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I solemnly swear that I am a bad doer. You too? Then grab your drumstick and experience the eighth adventure of Harry, Ron and Hermione. Because the Magic Weeks are back at Harry Potter and the Wished Child in Hamburg, where magic becomes reality live on stage.

The Jewel in the Crown: A Novel (The Raj Quartet, 1) Cover

Paul Scott

The Jewel in the Crown

A Novel (The Raj Quartet, 1)

It was described as a great show, and the speaker couldn't get enough of it. It was mentioned during a conversation about pregnancy and the speaker's partner's reaction.

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Okay, that's 50, 51 minutes, but anyway great show by the way. Phenomenal I can't get enough

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Episode: and #PumpRules Super Fan Emma Tillinger Koskoff

It was described as a great show, and the speaker couldn't get enough of it. It was mentioned during a conversation about pregnancy and the speaker's partner's reaction.

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Okay, that's 50, 51 minutes, but anyway great show by the way. Phenomenal I can't get enough

Tupac Shakur: The Authorized Biography Cover

Staci Robinson

Tupac Shakur

The Authorized Biography

Lala noted that she had read the authorized biography of Tupac and expressed curiosity about his lyrical process and inspirations, indicating a casual interest in the title.

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Episode: BONUS: The Threesome Dinner

Lala mentioned having read a book about Tupac, and expressed a desire to know more about his lyrical process and inspirations.

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I've ever like looked into, listened to, read his book.

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Mia Sosa

The Wedding Crasher

A Novel

In the episode, the title was highlighted for its memorable quotes, which were praised for their lasting appeal and Vince Vaughn‑style humor. Host Lala Kent noted a specific line, indicating the novel’s witty dialogue resonated with the hosts. The discussion was generally positive but brief, treating the work as a source of entertaining quotations rather than a core recommendation.

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It was discussed as having great quotes that would likely endure over time due to Vince Vaughn's humor.

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I will find you.

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Cosmo Kramer

Seinfeld

The Miniature Coffee Table Book of Coffee Tables (RP Minis)

It was mentioned as a show that never gets old, with memorable scenes like Kramer on the beach and George's bald date.

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She's got a great body, buddy.

— Episode: BONUS: Pivot, pivot, pivot! We got cows!...

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It was mentioned as a show that never gets old, with memorable scenes like Kramer on the beach and George's bald date.

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She's got a great body, buddy.

She's bald. She's bald. She's bald.

I was bald.

I can't breathe.

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