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Color Me Beautiful: Discover Your Natural Beauty Through the Colors That Make You Look Great and Feel Fabulous cover

Color Me Beautiful

Carole Jackson

Mentioned 5 months ago

Big Feelings, Little Men

This book, popular in the 1980s, was used by a mother to determine her children's seasonal color palette for clothing choices. One speaker recalled how their mother would consult the book while shopping to ensure they bought the right colors for their 'summer' type.

And there was a book called Color Me Beautiful.

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The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon) cover

The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon)

Jun Joseph Smith

Mentioned 7 months ago

A Canksgiving Special

It was noted that some hotels include a copy of the Book of Mormon, which the speaker found wild.

Some of them have a Book of Mormon.

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Life Is a Lazy Susan of Sh*t Sandwiches

Jennifer Welch

Mentioned 7 months ago

A Canksgiving Special

The hosts promoted their new book, stating it was the best book ever written and a fun read for the fall season.

Order our new book, join our Substack, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/ivehaditpodcast.

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. cover

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Judy Blume

Mentioned 1 year ago

Yuck Is My Yum

One of the hosts recalled a line from this book about increasing bust size, reflecting on the internalized pressure on girls to please men sexually. The quote was remembered incompletely, highlighting the passage's impact on the speaker's memory.

We must. We must. We must increase our bust. The bigger the better. The tighter the sweater. The boys are depending on us.

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The Customer Is Always Wrong: An Unhinged Guide to Everything That Sucks About Work (from an Angry Retail Guy) cover

The Customer Is Always Wrong

Scott Seiss

Mentioned 1 year ago

Yuck Is My Yum

The author, Scott Seiss, discussed his book, which expands on his customer service videos, focusing on the annoying and stressful aspects of work and offering relatable anecdotes for those who have had bad days at work. He mentioned using the book as a means to talk about these stressful experiences.

I've got a hard out at three

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How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby: Fully revised and updated cover

How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby

Landrum B. Shettles

Mentioned 1 year ago

Had It or Hit It? with Barack Obama

The podcast hosts discussed a book about choosing the sex of a baby, mentioning a past attempt by one host to have a girl using information from the book and internet articles, ultimately resulting in the birth of a boy.

you had read some book and some internet article and you were going to be my pregnancy coach

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Taylor Swift: THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER (Little People, BIG DREAMS) cover

Taylor Swift

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Mentioned 1 year ago

Permanently Uninvited

Cody Rigsby was mentioned as a New York Times bestselling author, but the specific book title was not mentioned in the transcript.

Project 2025 Blueprint: Will Donald Trump Joe Biden in Shaping the Foundation of Our American Heritage? cover

Project 2025 Blueprint

Bill Clear

Mentioned 1 year ago

Patriots and Gaytriots Assemble

It is discussed that the book is a supposed plan by the Heritage Foundation, but the podcast hosts believe it is a lie.

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Start Without Me

Gary Janetti

Mentioned 2 years ago

Do You Think They'll Cancel?

It was mentioned as a book Gary Gennetti wrote, but no further details were given.

Do You Mind If I Cancel?: (Things That Still Annoy Me) cover

Do You Mind If I Cancel?

Gary Janetti

Mentioned 2 years ago

Do You Think They'll Cancel?

It was mentioned as one of Gary Janetti's books, and it was said to be a bestselling book.

He's the bestselling author of Start Without Me and Do You Mind If I Cancel?

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We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay

Gary Janetti

Mentioned 2 years ago

Do You Think They'll Cancel?

The latest book by Gary Jannetti. He says that it is about his travel experiences. He also wants people to bring it with them when they go on holiday.

Well, We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay is a book that I wrote in the past year or so.

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The Shift

Tinx

Mentioned 2 years ago

Little D*ck Energy with Tinx

Tinx, a digital creator and advice expert, mentioned her New York Times best selling book, "The Shift", which she wrote.

She's a digital creator and advice expert, host of the It's Me Tinks podcast and New York Times best selling author of The Shift.

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Start Without Me: (I'll Be There in a Minute) Cover

Gary Janetti

Start Without Me

(I'll Be There in a Minute)

The book was referenced in three episodes as one of Gary Janetti's works, noted for being his first of two titles and described as a bestseller. No additional commentary or analysis was provided beyond acknowledging its existence and commercial success. The hosts mentioned it in passing without offering a recommendation or critique.

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Episode: Do You Think They'll Cancel?

It was mentioned as a book Gary Jannetti wrote. It is the first of his two books.

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He's the bestselling author of Start Without Me and Do You Mind If I Cancel?

Episode: Do You Think They'll Cancel?

Gary Janetti mentioned it as one of his books, and it was said to be a bestselling book.

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He's the bestselling author of Start Without Me and Do You Mind If I Cancel?

Do You Mind If I Cancel?: (Things That Still Annoy Me) Cover

Gary Janetti

Do You Mind If I Cancel?

(Things That Still Annoy Me)

The title was brought up in three episodes as Gary Janetti's second bestselling work, noted for its relatable themes that matched the podcast's tone. The hosts referenced it while discussing Janetti's other books and mentioned an upcoming release, highlighting its popularity without offering a detailed endorsement.

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Episode: Do You Think They'll Cancel?

It was mentioned as the second book written by Gary Jannetti.

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He's the bestselling author of Start Without Me and Do You Mind If I Cancel?

Episode: Do You Think They'll Cancel?

It was mentioned as one of Gary Janetti's books, and it was said to be a bestselling book.

"

He's the bestselling author of Start Without Me and Do You Mind If I Cancel?

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Margaret Atwood

The Handmaid's Tale

The hosts referenced the book when describing a character as a traditional wife who behaved like a sociopath, using it to illustrate a dystopian scenario where women are forced into sexual servitude. In a later episode they quoted a phrase from the story, though it was unclear whether they had read the book or knew its details. Overall, the title was mentioned more as a cultural touchstone than as a recommended read.

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Episode: Trad Wife Bad Life

Serena Waterford, a character from the book, was described as a traditional wife who is also a sociopath. The show and the book explore a dystopian future where women are forced into sexual servitude.

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You know who else is the traditional wife? Serena Waterford on The Handmaid's Tale.

Yeah, she's also a sociopath.

And I'm going to tell you, you do kind of get these sociopathic vibes from these videos. They're like, it's like a Stepford slash sociopath vibe.

Episode: Blasphemous Naughty Nuns

The phrase "Blessed be the fruit" was mentioned and referenced in relation to "The Handmaid's Tale" but it wasn't clear that the podcast hosts had read the book or knew much about it.

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What did they say on The Handmaid's Tale? Blessed be the fruit.

Oh, blessed be the fruit. Under his eye. Under his eye, yes. Under his eye. Under his eye.

We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay: (tips, tales, travels) Cover

Gary Janetti

We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay

(tips, tales, travels)

The book was highlighted during a conversation with its author, who explained that it compiled his travel experiences, tips, and stories from trips taken with his husband and from his childhood. He mentioned that he wrote it to be a light read for vacations, hoping listeners would bring it to the pool or beach. The discussion focused on the book’s travel‑centric content and its intended use as a vacation companion.

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Episode: Do You Think They'll Cancel?

The latest book by Gary Jannetti. He says that it is about his travel experiences. He also wants people to bring it with them when they go on holiday.

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Well, We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay is a book that I wrote in the past year or so.

And it's mostly travels that I've taken with Brad over the past year.

And also trips that I've taken when I was younger.

And some of my thoughts, tips that I share about places that I like.

And it kind of came about because I love to travel.

I've been traveling since I was a little kid. My dad worked for a cruise line in Sal's. We used to get to go on a free cruise a year.

So I became, ever since that, obsessed with travel.

And so much of my Instagram is me kind of taking people where I go.

So I was just like, I kind of want to write about this because it feels like I have so much to say about it.

So I spent a year kind of chronicling all the trips that I took.

And then I put it in, look, I have it right next to me. This book that is out today.

Also, my dream, also I wrote it to come out in July because I want to see people taking it on vacation.

Like I'm like, oh, whenever I'm on vacation by a pool and I see somebody with a book, I'm like, I want to write a book that you take on vacation.

So people will read it by the swimming pool on vacation.

So that's why I wrote it. It's really funny.

Episode: Do You Think They'll Cancel?

This was mentioned as Gary Janetti's latest book. It was said to be about travels he's taken with his husband Brad.

"

Well, We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay is a book that I wrote in the past year or so,

And it's mostly travels that I've taken with Brad over the past year and also trips that I've taken when I was younger.

Scientific Facts In The Bible: 100 Reasons To Believe The Bible Is Supernatural In Origin (Hidden Wealth Series Book 1) Cover

Ray Comfort

Scientific Facts In The Bible

100 Reasons To Believe The Bible Is Supernatural In Origin (Hidden Wealth Series Book 1)

The hosts recalled finding a very thin booklet at a Walmart kiosk that claimed to present scientific facts supporting the Bible. They noted its title and modest size but offered no endorsement, simply remarking on its presence among other religious titles. The discussion was brief and observational, without a recommendation.

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Episode: The (Imaginary) War on Xmas

It was mentioned as a book that was found in Walmart and that it contained scientific facts of the bible.

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Remember that book I found in Walmart? What was it called? Scientific Facts In The Bible. About three pages long.

Episode: A Skunk at the Garden Party with Michael Kosta

The book was described as being one-eighth of an inch thick, with a cover that said 'scientific facts in the Bible'. It was found in a Walmart kiosk in Oklahoma City.

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So it has all of these like Noah's Ark type books. My favorite book that I've found, Michael, is probably one eighth of an inch thick. And I'm not overselling this here. And the cover of it said, Scientific Facts In The Bible. Oh God, why are they doing this?

The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon) Cover

Jun Joseph Smith

The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon)

In a Thanksgiving special, Kylie noted that some hotels provide a copy of the book, describing the practice as wild. The comment was a brief observation rather than a recommendation, highlighting the unexpected presence of the title in hotel rooms.

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Episode: A Canksgiving Special

It was noted that some hotels include a copy of the Book of Mormon, which the speaker found wild.

"

Some of them have a Book of Mormon.

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J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

The speaker was initially a big fan of the Harry Potter books and read them early on in their release but now finds JK Rowling's public behavior repulsive and has withdrawn their support for the series.

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Everything good must come to an end at some point.

— Episode: Un-American Cheese with Matt Bellassai

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Episode: Un-American Cheese with Matt Bellassai

The speaker was initially a big fan of the Harry Potter books and read them early on in their release but now finds JK Rowling's public behavior repulsive and has withdrawn their support for the series.

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Everything good must come to an end at some point.

Like I was a fan. I grew up with them.

I was one of the first kids who read Harry Potter in my, in my class. And I remember it because I was in fifth grade and my teacher called over the couple of us who had read it. And she was like, is it okay for my, my kid to read? Cause I'm hearing some stuff that it's like satanic.

Cause if you recall, yeah, there was a big, yeah. They were like, you know, if you read the hidden message in Harry Potter, you know, JK Rowling wants your kid to, you know, suck the devil's dick or whatever.

But now JK Rowling is a piece of shit.

Own Your Past Change Your Future: A Not-So-Complicated Approach to Relationships, Mental Health & Wellness Cover

Dr. John Delony

Own Your Past Change Your Future

A Not-So-Complicated Approach to Relationships, Mental Health & Wellness

A book on mental health was left at the door, presumably by the neighbor's mother who was leaving items for the speaker.

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a book on mental health

— Episode: Die a Thousand Deaths

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Episode: Die a Thousand Deaths

A book on mental health was left at the door, presumably by the neighbor's mother who was leaving items for the speaker.

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a book on mental health

Disloyal: A Memoir: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump Cover

Michael Cohen

Disloyal

A Memoir

The book explores Trump's hair and features a chapter titled 'Flip, Flat, Flop'. Michael Cohen explains that Trump had a hair transplant that did not take well, resulting in scars, and he covers them up by combing his hair over.

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And I can tell because there's an entire chapter that's dedicated to his hair.

— Episode: The Useful Idiot with Michael Cohen

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Episode: The Useful Idiot with Michael Cohen

The book explores Trump's hair and features a chapter titled 'Flip, Flat, Flop'. Michael Cohen explains that Trump had a hair transplant that did not take well, resulting in scars, and he covers them up by combing his hair over.

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And I can tell because there's an entire chapter that's dedicated to his hair.

It's called the name of the chapter is called Flip, Flat, Flop.

OK, let me let me just say to you, he did try a hair transplant.

That's the reason for the flip, flat flop.

And so, you know, hence again, the flip flop flop, which is to cover the scars that resulted from a botched or a non successful hair transplant.

The Iliad Cover

Homer

The Iliad

The Iliad is mentioned as a classic book that has lasted for a long time.

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Some books last like you've got The Iliad and the Odyssey.

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Episode: Everybody Here Hates Me with Taylor Strecker

The Iliad is mentioned as a classic book that has lasted for a long time.

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Some books last like you've got The Iliad and the Odyssey.

To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery Cover

Neil deGrasse Tyson

To Infinity and Beyond

A Journey of Cosmic Discovery

The book was recommended, and the speaker said the book did a great job of explaining concepts they'd never heard of before.

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I read your book, To Infinity and Beyond, great title of course, and you do a great job. There are a lot of things I had never even heard of or thought of.

— Episode: No Sign of Intelligent Life with Neil de...

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Episode: No Sign of Intelligent Life with Neil deGrasse Tys...

The book was recommended, and the speaker said the book did a great job of explaining concepts they'd never heard of before.

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I read your book, To Infinity and Beyond, great title of course, and you do a great job. There are a lot of things I had never even heard of or thought of.

Well, that's the whole point. We're handpicking things. It's our ascent from earth's surface to the edge of the universe, but with our bodies, with our machines, with our space probes and with our mind.

And it's that journey where at any given moment, there's a point that feels like it's infinity away. Right. But then clever people and new inventions and new materials enable it. And now you have new understandings of infinity.

Well, you do a great job of like, I don't want to say dumbing it down, but speaking it in a plain enough language that I get it.

Matilda Cover

Roald Dahl

Matilda

The speaker would rather eat the cake that Trunchbull eats in Matilda, even if it looks unappetizing, so long as it tastes good.

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Give me the cake that the Trunchbull ate in Matilda any day of the week.

— Episode: Un-American Cheese with Matt Bellassai

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Episode: Un-American Cheese with Matt Bellassai

The speaker would rather eat the cake that Trunchbull eats in Matilda, even if it looks unappetizing, so long as it tastes good.

"

Give me the cake that the Trunchbull ate in Matilda any day of the week.

The Shift: Change Your Perspective, Not Yourself Cover

Tinx

The Shift

Change Your Perspective, Not Yourself

Tinx, a digital creator and advice expert, mentioned her New York Times best selling book, "The Shift", which she wrote.

"

She's a digital creator and advice expert, host of the It's Me Tinks podcast and New York Times best selling author of The Shift.

— Episode: Little D*ck Energy with Tinx

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Episode: Little D*ck Energy with Tinx

Tinx, a digital creator and advice expert, mentioned her New York Times best selling book, "The Shift", which she wrote.

"

She's a digital creator and advice expert, host of the It's Me Tinks podcast and New York Times best selling author of The Shift.

Rick Steves Italy Cover

Rick Steves

Rick Steves Italy

It was mentioned during a discussion about travel books. Pumps was at a bookstore in the travel book section looking at the 'Italy book' and considering whether to purchase it.

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I was at the bookstore in the travel book section and I'm just kind of like salivating over should I buy the Italy book? Should I buy the France book?

— Episode: Your Call is Unimportant to Us

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Episode: Your Call is Unimportant to Us

It was mentioned during a discussion about travel books. Pumps was at a bookstore in the travel book section looking at the 'Italy book' and considering whether to purchase it.

"

I was at the bookstore in the travel book section and I'm just kind of like salivating over should I buy the Italy book? Should I buy the France book?

Fodor's Essential France (Full-color Travel Guide) Cover

Fodor's Travel Guides

Fodor's Essential France (Full-color Travel Guide)

It was mentioned during a discussion about travel books. Pumps was at a bookstore in the travel book section looking at the 'France book' and considering whether to purchase it.

"

I was at the bookstore in the travel book section and I'm just kind of like salivating over should I buy the Italy book? Should I buy the France book?

— Episode: Your Call is Unimportant to Us

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Episode: Your Call is Unimportant to Us

It was mentioned during a discussion about travel books. Pumps was at a bookstore in the travel book section looking at the 'France book' and considering whether to purchase it.

"

I was at the bookstore in the travel book section and I'm just kind of like salivating over should I buy the Italy book? Should I buy the France book?

The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival Cover

Ron DeSantis

The Courage to Be Free

Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival

Ron DeSantis, the Florida Governor, released a book last year titled 'The Courage to Be Free' where he wrote about his Disney World wedding.

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He released a book last year and it's called The Courage to Be Free.

— Episode: Make Working Out Gay Again

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Episode: Make Working Out Gay Again

Ron DeSantis, the Florida Governor, released a book last year titled 'The Courage to Be Free' where he wrote about his Disney World wedding.

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He released a book last year and it's called The Courage to Be Free.

He talks about his fairy tale wedding to journalist Casey Black DeSantis.

He says, Casey's family was what one might call a family of Disney enthusiasts.

They loved going to Disney World.

He wrote in a chapter titled The Magic Kingdom of Woke Corporatism.

Disappointing Affirmations Cover

Dave Tarnowski

Disappointing Affirmations

The book's author, Dave Tarnowski, was a guest on the podcast and read some of his most popular 'disappointing affirmations.' He explained that he started writing these affirmations as a way to combat the toxic positivity that is prevalent online and to offer a more realistic and honest perspective on life. He also said that the book is for people who need to feel seen, that it validates their struggles and reminds them that they are not alone.

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It's not imposter syndrome you really do suck at everything.

— Episode: It’s Not Imposter Syndrome, You Actually...

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Episode: It’s Not Imposter Syndrome, You Actually Suck

The book's author, Dave Tarnowski, was a guest on the podcast and read some of his most popular 'disappointing affirmations.' He explained that he started writing these affirmations as a way to combat the toxic positivity that is prevalent online and to offer a more realistic and honest perspective on life. He also said that the book is for people who need to feel seen, that it validates their struggles and reminds them that they are not alone.

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It's not imposter syndrome you really do suck at everything.

No one is coming to save you. You were the adult. I'm so sorry.

The only person you can truly rely on is you. What a fucking nightmare.

Just be yourself, but not your real self. No one wants to see that shit.

Have a panic attack. You burned it.

The Mother Cover

Valerie Keogh

The Mother

The song 'The Mother' by Brandi Carlile was mentioned, specifically the lyric 'you were not an accident'. The speaker said they worked very hard to create their child and it wasn't an accident.

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Like we - there's this Brandi Carlile song called The Mother and it - there's some lyrics in it that talk about like you were not an accident.

— Episode: Gold Star Gay Dads

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Episode: Gold Star Gay Dads

The song 'The Mother' by Brandi Carlile was mentioned, specifically the lyric 'you were not an accident'. The speaker said they worked very hard to create their child and it wasn't an accident.

"

Like we - there's this Brandi Carlile song called The Mother and it - there's some lyrics in it that talk about like you were not an accident.

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