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Hamnet

Maggie O'Farrell

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3173 Below Deck Med S10E17 Part One: Mob (Wife) Mentality

The book was discussed as a potential episode topic, described as being about Shakespeare losing a child and channeling that emotion into his writing.

What is Hamnet about? I haven't seen it, but it's basically Shakespeare. Shakespeare has a child. Shakespeare loses the child and then puts that energy into writing.

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The Secret Language of Trees

D.R. T STEPHENS

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3147 RHOSLC S615: You Can Grape Leaves!

Lisa mentioned being obsessed with reading this book and enjoying being barefoot on the ground for grounding.

Have you guys ever read the secret language of trees? Oh, my gosh. It's the most beautiful thing.

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Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks) cover

Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook

Workman Publishing

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3145 Below Deck Med S10E15 Part 1: F Boy Cryland

The hosts referred to notebooks as something people should have read to know that men on reality dating/competition shows are typically 'fuck boys' who cannot handle permanence, much like sailing around the world on a boat.

Have you read notebooks? Have you watched no TV shows? These are fuck boys.

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PARENTAL FAVORITISM IN CHILDREN: Do You Find It Hard To Love Your Kids Equally? Can You Avoid Enmity In The Family By Sharing Equal Love? Parental Guide On What To Do When You Have A Favorite Child cover

PARENTAL FAVORITISM IN CHILDREN

Monica Meskill

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3143 Married To Medicine S12E05: OctoPurse-y

This book was mentioned as an example of a parenting manual that exists, suggesting that the idea that parenting doesn't come with a manual might be incorrect.

Read some books. There's plenty of manuals for being a parent. Anyway, there are manuals. Actually, now that I think about it, there's like, love your kid harder or whatever they're called.

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Tough Love

Alexandra Banks

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3143 Married To Medicine S12E05: OctoPurse-y

This book was mentioned as another example of a parenting manual that might exist.

Like tough love or, um, have you read some of the manuals lately that are coming in with some products?

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Love Letters to Myself

Amanda Zavatchan

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3142 RHOP S10E13 Part 2: Malice in Wanderland

Monique discussed writing this book, which contained letters to herself, and read one excerpt during a gathering with the other housewives. The content, which was described by the hosts as lazy affirmations, seemed long-winded to the listeners and attendees.

She's talking about how long she's written this book and blah, blah, blah, and she's been invited on the trip.

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Richard Bach

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3141 RHOP S10E13 Part 1: Malice in Wanderland

One speaker jokingly predicted that the overly sweet hostess would send the guest a copy of this book soon, referencing the guest's previous discussion about her dead father.

I hope you like Jonathan Livingston Siegel. Cause she's sending you a copy very soon. I'm going to tell you that right now. Jonathan Denningston Siegel. Cause that's all they want to talk about. People who died and where they died in this house.

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Love Letters From Versions of Myself

MONIQUE COX SAMUELS

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3141 RHOP S10E13 Part 1: Malice in Wanderland

Monique Samuels was preparing for the release of her memoir, which she wrote to be a voice for women who feel alone after experiencing similar situations, like being married to a problematic football fan. The speakers discussed the title, suggesting it was strange to write love letters to oneself and to refer to oneself as different 'versions' after past events.

In preparation for the release of Love Letters from Versions of Myself, a memoir of self-discovery, transformation, healing, written by Monique Samuels.

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Evicted

Matthew Desmond

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3141 RHOP S10E13 Part 1: Malice in Wanderland

After Angel claimed to be a writer, one of the hosts searched Amazon and found a cookbook titled 'Evicted' by Angel Massey, which was described as a single-ingredient cookbook for catfish.

I'm on Amazon and I looked up angel Massey and the first result is called evicted. Interesting. Interesting. Sounds good.

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The Poisonwood Bible

Barbara Kingsolver

Mentioned 6 months ago

#3140 Crappens Rewind: RHONY: Escape from Lu-catraz

Sonia's temporary living situation, surrounded by plastic drapes, was compared to the setting of this book, suggesting a quarantined or isolated state.

It's like the poisonwood Bible or whatever.

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How to Cook Like a Top Chef

The Creators of Top Chef

Mentioned 1 year ago

#2577 RHONY S15E01 Part One: Since U Brynn Gone

One of the podcast hosts mentioned almost buying a new cookbook that was recently released by Nini, a chef featured on the show.

I saw, you know, Nini from Top Chef, our favorite. Yes, new cookbook out and I almost bought it the other day and I was leaping through it and I don't know why I didn't buy it, but I didn't buy it.

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

Jun Joseph Smith

Mentioned 1 year ago

#2575 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 0104: The Wicked Snitch

The speakers referenced a saying from this book regarding 'sinners and saints' not getting along well, which led to a historical mention of firebombing.

That's Joseph Smith. Didn't really work out that well from a lot of firebombing as I recall.

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Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart Cover

Gary Chapman

Building Love Together in Blended Families

The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart

Ralph mentioned having a book tour for his book about step-parenting, which led to a discussion about its nonexistent marketing strategy.

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Listen he has a book tour for the step in parenting as in he's going to bring his book to a museum and take a tour with it and hold it in his hand. I'm on a book tour.

— Episode: RHOA: The Elusive Chanteuse

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Episode: RHOA: The Elusive Chanteuse

Ralph mentioned having a book tour for his book about step-parenting, which led to a discussion about its nonexistent marketing strategy.

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Listen he has a book tour for the step in parenting as in he's going to bring his book to a museum and take a tour with it and hold it in his hand. I'm on a book tour.

The Step Parent Book with Ralph. Where is that. We haven't heard about that.

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Julia Child

Mastering the Art of French Cooking (2 Volume Set)

A cookbook was mentioned that contained a recipe for Salmon Wellington called 'Koulia Bak', which the speaker's mother used to make for special dinner parties because it was always a huge hit.

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My mom gave me a Julia Child cookbook and she said she like highlighted, yes, she gave it to me like 10 years ago and she highlighted a recipe called koulia, koulia bak, I believe that is like the sal...

— Episode: Top Chef: All's Well That Ends Wellingto...

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Episode: Top Chef: All's Well That Ends Wellington

A cookbook was mentioned that contained a recipe for Salmon Wellington called 'Koulia Bak', which the speaker's mother used to make for special dinner parties because it was always a huge hit.

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My mom gave me a Julia Child cookbook and she said she like highlighted, yes, she gave it to me like 10 years ago and she highlighted a recipe called koulia, koulia bak, I believe that is like the salmon Wellington.

Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook Cover

Ina Garten

Modern Comfort Food

A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

Gail apparently made out with this cookbook at an event referred to as 'smart people's prom'.

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She made out with an Ida Garden cookbook.

— Episode: Top Chef: The Fast and The Gail-ious

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Episode: Top Chef: The Fast and The Gail-ious

Gail apparently made out with this cookbook at an event referred to as 'smart people's prom'.

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She made out with an Ida Garden cookbook.

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[Spice It Up. Levi Roots] [By

Roots, Levi] [July, 2011]

The host humorously claimed to have renamed Melissa's book 'Fabulouscious' to 'Bonfire of the Stupidities' while describing a mural painting session.

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I also renamed Fabulouscious into Bonfire of the Stupidities. Okay. I hope you don't mind.

— Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

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Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

The host humorously claimed to have renamed Melissa's book 'Fabulouscious' to 'Bonfire of the Stupidities' while describing a mural painting session.

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I also renamed Fabulouscious into Bonfire of the Stupidities. Okay. I hope you don't mind.

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David Sedaris

Theft by Finding

Diaries (1977-2002)

A passage from Melissa's book was referenced concerning consent, specifically a part where she wrote about a husband taking a wife forcefully when she didn't want to have sex.

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Melissa's whole, oh, I really love when a guy just takes over and takes me. Could you please not remind us of the rape passage from your book that you wrote? Which was like, ladies, don't get mad when...

— Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

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Episode: RHONJ: The Hens of History

A passage from Melissa's book was referenced concerning consent, specifically a part where she wrote about a husband taking a wife forcefully when she didn't want to have sex.

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Melissa's whole, oh, I really love when a guy just takes over and takes me. Could you please not remind us of the rape passage from your book that you wrote? Which was like, ladies, don't get mad when you don't want to have sex and your husband just whips down your dress and does it anyway.

But yeah, Melissa's book. That's a real goldmine, everybody.

Max's Picnic Book: An ode to the art of picnicking, from the authors of Max' Sandwich Book Cover

Max Halley

Max's Picnic Book

An ode to the art of picnicking, from the authors of Max' Sandwich Book

The guest judge, Max, owned a book about picnics, which was mentioned in relation to his appearance on the show.

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the upside is that we got more time with the guest judge, Max, who owns a book about picnics and he is like so over the top and excitable and animated.

— Episode: Top Chef: Picnic Blanket Statements

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Episode: Top Chef: Picnic Blanket Statements

The guest judge, Max, owned a book about picnics, which was mentioned in relation to his appearance on the show.

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the upside is that we got more time with the guest judge, Max, who owns a book about picnics and he is like so over the top and excitable and animated.

I know he has a picnic book. I just don't see Max sitting on the ground eating out of a basket.

Judge Max Halley, who has his thing is Max's Picnic Book.

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Kimberly Peters

How to Get Rid of Back Fat (26 Ways Book 20)

The speaker mentioned that CNN ran a piece about this list of cookbooks written by their friend Jolie, and the speaker was fortunate to be included in the article.

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I just want to give a shout out, by the way. CNN did a piece about top 26 cookbooks to get that our friend Jolie wrote. And I was very fortunate to be included in that article.

— Episode: PumpRules: I SheShoo Do

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Episode: PumpRules: I SheShoo Do

The speaker mentioned that CNN ran a piece about this list of cookbooks written by their friend Jolie, and the speaker was fortunate to be included in the article.

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I just want to give a shout out, by the way. CNN did a piece about top 26 cookbooks to get that our friend Jolie wrote. And I was very fortunate to be included in that article.

No, no, no. It's an article about the top 26 cookbooks to buy right now.

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir Cover

Matthew Perry

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing

A Memoir

Heather was seen reading Portia's autobiography, which was jokingly described as very short, detailing Portia's past struggles and self-admitted history as a 'hoe'.

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I can't believe I know the person who wrote this book. And she's in the next room.

— Episode: RHUGT: Carnival Cruise

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Episode: RHUGT: Carnival Cruise

Heather was seen reading Portia's autobiography, which was jokingly described as very short, detailing Portia's past struggles and self-admitted history as a 'hoe'.

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I can't believe I know the person who wrote this book. And she's in the next room.

Turn page. Once upon a time, I was a hoe. Turn page. And I'm admitting it. I can't take it back. Turn page. Because I did it. Turn page. I was a hoe.

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Leah Remini

Troublemaker

Surviving Hollywood and Scientology

Heather mentioned reading Leah's book and knowing everything about her, which caused Leah to react strongly as it felt like saying 'kill yourself' because the book discussed addiction struggles.

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I read your book. And honestly- Would you sign it for me? I've got the hardcover right here. Sign it for me.

— Episode: RHUGT: Crossed Off The Phuket List

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Episode: RHUGT: Crossed Off The Phuket List

Heather mentioned reading Leah's book and knowing everything about her, which caused Leah to react strongly as it felt like saying 'kill yourself' because the book discussed addiction struggles.

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I read your book. And honestly- Would you sign it for me? I've got the hardcover right here. Sign it for me.

And Leah's like, wait, you read my book? First of all, literally I've never heard anybody say those words.

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The Brothers Grimm

Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales (Illustrated)

The speakers referenced a book that they suggested should be renamed 'The Brothers Carl Lindsay' in a joking manner, possibly referencing a collection of fairy tales like those by the Brothers Grimm.

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It's like watching Sleeping Beauty but like Angela Lansbury is the teapot. It's like Sleeping Beauty, but you're like, oh my god, is she ever gonna wake up? So it's like when Helen Mirren played Rapun...

— Episode: Summer House: Look Who's Montauking

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Episode: Summer House: Look Who's Montauking

The speakers referenced a book that they suggested should be renamed 'The Brothers Carl Lindsay' in a joking manner, possibly referencing a collection of fairy tales like those by the Brothers Grimm.

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It's like watching Sleeping Beauty but like Angela Lansbury is the teapot. It's like Sleeping Beauty, but you're like, oh my god, is she ever gonna wake up? So it's like when Helen Mirren played Rapunzel In a movie that I once dreamed of.

You're basically single. Yeah, and She's like, yeah, well you're not leaving your boyfriend to go out and Danielle's like well a he's never home

All About All About Eve: The Complete Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Bitchiest Film Ever Made! Cover

Sam Staggs

All About All About Eve

The Complete Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Bitchiest Film Ever Made!

This book was mentioned as a comparison when discussing Raquel's entrance onto the show, suggesting a narrative where a seemingly sweet newcomer ruins the established star's life and career.

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Is this one of those kind of all about Eve situations where, you know, sorry non-gay people. But that's a story about a star, Betty Davis. And someone new comes in. She's real smiley and she just want...

— Episode: Bonus #438: End of a Sandriana Era: Pump...

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Episode: Bonus #438: End of a Sandriana Era: PumpRules Spec...

This book was mentioned as a comparison when discussing Raquel's entrance onto the show, suggesting a narrative where a seemingly sweet newcomer ruins the established star's life and career.

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Is this one of those kind of all about Eve situations where, you know, sorry non-gay people. But that's a story about a star, Betty Davis. And someone new comes in. She's real smiley and she just wants to help. And Betty Davis starts getting paranoid. Like, this girl's coming after my roles and my shit. This girl's trying to take my life.

[Big Girl Panties] [By: Manushkin, Fran] [September, 2012] Cover

Fran Manushkin

[Big Girl Panties] [By

Manushkin, Fran] [September, 2012]

Leah Black had a line of products, including 'big girl panties,' which was mentioned in connection with her book.

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Pull up her big girl panties. By Leah Black, on sale, $24.99.

— Episode: RHOM: My Left Out Foot - Live from Scott...

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Episode: RHOM: My Left Out Foot - Live from Scottsdale

Leah Black had a line of products, including 'big girl panties,' which was mentioned in connection with her book.

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Pull up her big girl panties. By Leah Black, on sale, $24.99.

The Joy of Home Distilling: The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Vodka, Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Moonshine, and More (Joy of Series) Cover

Rick Morris

The Joy of Home Distilling

The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Vodka, Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Moonshine, and More (Joy of Series)

One speaker described the pitch for a book as combining Brandy Glanville's work with the themes of the Hasidic Netflix show "Unorthodox." The mention of this book was in reference to the description of Heather Gay's book contents.

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drinking and treating is brandy glanville's book mixed with unworks unorthodox that show about the hasidim on netflix

— Episode: PumpRules: Don't ShiShoot The Messenger

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Episode: PumpRules: Don't ShiShoot The Messenger

One speaker described the pitch for a book as combining Brandy Glanville's work with the themes of the Hasidic Netflix show "Unorthodox." The mention of this book was in reference to the description of Heather Gay's book contents.

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drinking and treating is brandy glanville's book mixed with unworks unorthodox that show about the hasidim on netflix

How to Survive a Royal Academy: When You're Not Even Royal Cover

Lena Everhart

How to Survive a Royal Academy

When You're Not Even Royal

This Wondery podcast pulled back the curtain on royal families past and present, focusing on the darker side of royalty and showing how Henry VIII's wives were unexpected agents in their own stories.

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We know the six wives of Henry VIII as pawns in his hunt for a son. But their lives were so much more than just being the king's wives.

— Episode: RHOM: The Lyin', The Witch, and the Ward...

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Episode: RHOM: The Lyin', The Witch, and the Wardrobes

This Wondery podcast pulled back the curtain on royal families past and present, focusing on the darker side of royalty and showing how Henry VIII's wives were unexpected agents in their own stories.

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We know the six wives of Henry VIII as pawns in his hunt for a son. But their lives were so much more than just being the king's wives.

We rarely see Henry VIII's wives in their own light as women who use the tools available to them to hold on to power. Some women won the game, others lost.

Pretty Woman: A Novel Cover

fern-michaels

Pretty Woman

A Novel

The book was mentioned in the context of a child watching the movie adaptation, specifically noting a scene involving Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Adriana seemed upset that her son was watching this movie.

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A movie with Julia Roberts. Curtains. Shimmering curtains. She's like a hooker. Flowers. She knows Richard Gere and then she like bangs Richard Gere like as a hooker.

— Episode: Live in Austin RHOM: Gringo of Fire

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Episode: Live in Austin RHOM: Gringo of Fire

The book was mentioned in the context of a child watching the movie adaptation, specifically noting a scene involving Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Adriana seemed upset that her son was watching this movie.

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A movie with Julia Roberts. Curtains. Shimmering curtains. She's like a hooker. Flowers. She knows Richard Gere and then she like bangs Richard Gere like as a hooker.

It's Pretty Woman. Fuck it's Pretty Woman. Jesus fucking Christ I hate you.

The Ice Storm Cover

Rick Moody

The Ice Storm

The movie based on the book was mentioned when discussing the cold and icy weather in Texas, leading one host to realize they had manifested the topic by thinking about it.

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which is funny because last night I was thinking about the movie The Ice Storm. It's like I manifested it.

— Episode: Below Deck Adventure: Cave The Best For...

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Episode: Below Deck Adventure: Cave The Best For Last

The movie based on the book was mentioned when discussing the cold and icy weather in Texas, leading one host to realize they had manifested the topic by thinking about it.

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which is funny because last night I was thinking about the movie The Ice Storm. It's like I manifested it.

Rumors Cover

Neil Simon

Rumors

The album was mentioned in the context of a possible source for rumors, although it was noted that the user meant the rumors themselves, not the album.

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Oh, you're doing so well. The Fleetwood Mac album called Rumors.

— Episode: RHOSLC: That's What Friend-Ofs Are For

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Episode: RHOSLC: That's What Friend-Ofs Are For

The album was mentioned in the context of a possible source for rumors, although it was noted that the user meant the rumors themselves, not the album.

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Oh, you're doing so well. The Fleetwood Mac album called Rumors.

How to Survive a Royal Academy: When You're Not Even Royal Cover

Lena Everhart

How to Survive a Royal Academy

When You're Not Even Royal

This Wondery podcast focusing on royal families was mentioned during a commercial break, promising to show the darker side of royalty.

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We know the six wives of Henry VIII as pawns in his hunt for a son, but their lives were so much more than just being the king's wives.

— Episode: Below Deck: Extra Valueless Camille

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Episode: Below Deck: Extra Valueless Camille

This Wondery podcast focusing on royal families was mentioned during a commercial break, promising to show the darker side of royalty.

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We know the six wives of Henry VIII as pawns in his hunt for a son, but their lives were so much more than just being the king's wives.

Love is a losing game: (Collana Darklove) (PubMe Romance) (Italian Edition) Cover

Bree Winters

Love is a losing game

(Collana Darklove) (PubMe Romance) (Italian Edition)

The song was referenced when discussing Grace Lilly's broken heart regarding dating difficulties.

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Love is a losing game, Amy Winehouse.

— Episode: Southern Hospitality: The Boy Is Mine

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Episode: Southern Hospitality: The Boy Is Mine

The song was referenced when discussing Grace Lilly's broken heart regarding dating difficulties.

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Love is a losing game, Amy Winehouse.

Dude, That's Rude!: (Get Some Manners) (Laugh & Learn®) Cover

Pamela Espeland

Dude, That's Rude!

(Get Some Manners) (Laugh & Learn®)

The speaker mentioned that Luann de Lesseps had written a book about manners, which was considered part of her impressive life trajectory.

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She has a cabaret show. She was a book about manners

— Episode: Family Karma: Catching Up with Anisha!

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Episode: Family Karma: Catching Up with Anisha!

The speaker mentioned that Luann de Lesseps had written a book about manners, which was considered part of her impressive life trajectory.

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She has a cabaret show. She was a book about manners

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