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A daily podcast that revels in all things Bravo (and beyond!). Join Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam as they praise, ridicule, and eviscerate the Real Housewives, Below Deck, and whatever other crap Bravo throws at us. We mock because we love. Support us at www.patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens for bonus...

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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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Alex T. Smith

How Winston Delivered Christmas (Alex T. Smith Advent Books)

Crystal's husband, Rob, mentioned he was working on a movie adaptation of this book while filming in England.

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And he starts talking about this movie he was working on in England, I guess, an adaptation of something called How Winston Delivered Christmas.

— Episode: RHOBH: Hewe I Aaaaam!

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Episode: RHOBH: Hewe I Aaaaam!

Crystal's husband, Rob, mentioned he was working on a movie adaptation of this book while filming in England.

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And he starts talking about this movie he was working on in England, I guess, an adaptation of something called How Winston Delivered Christmas.

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Rick Trickett

Complete Offensive Line

This podcast, hosted by Annie Agar, focused on making picks for NFL and college football matchups and awarded prizes related to football storylines.

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Welcome to the offensive line you guys on this podcast we're going to make some picks talk some and hopefully make you some money in the process I'm your host annie agar

— Episode: Below Deck Med Trailer Breakdown!

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Episode: Below Deck Med Trailer Breakdown!

This podcast, hosted by Annie Agar, focused on making picks for NFL and college football matchups and awarded prizes related to football storylines.

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Welcome to the offensive line you guys on this podcast we're going to make some picks talk some and hopefully make you some money in the process I'm your host annie agar

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Geoffrey C. Ward

The Vietnam War

An Intimate History

One of the speakers mentioned rewatching this documentary series while waiting for something else to happen, suggesting it was a lengthy commitment.

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I don't remember all the details because I was busy rewatching The Vietnam War by Ken Burns. [00:03:17.220 --> 00:03:20.620]

— Episode: Southern Charm: Eighth Time's The Charm

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Episode: Southern Charm: Eighth Time's The Charm

One of the speakers mentioned rewatching this documentary series while waiting for something else to happen, suggesting it was a lengthy commitment.

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I don't remember all the details because I was busy rewatching The Vietnam War by Ken Burns. [00:03:17.220 --> 00:03:20.620]

It's like, what day is it? Was it I think it was on episode two of The Vietnam War? [00:09:10.680 --> 00:09:13.920]

Just like The Vietnam War. God, it all comes back to that. [00:10:34.700 --> 00:10:37.000]

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Florence Aadland

The Big Love

One speaker referenced the movie 'Big Love' while discussing Sonia's mother's comment about her Olympic gold medals, noting Tom Hanks' performance was a little creepy in retrospect.

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four time renter of big love that movie love tom hanks a little creepy in retrospect but still a good film lispith perkins totally underrated

— Episode: RHOA: Curried Favor

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Episode: RHOA: Curried Favor

One speaker referenced the movie 'Big Love' while discussing Sonia's mother's comment about her Olympic gold medals, noting Tom Hanks' performance was a little creepy in retrospect.

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four time renter of big love that movie love tom hanks a little creepy in retrospect but still a good film lispith perkins totally underrated

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Gary Goldschneider

The Secret Language of Birthdays

Your Complete Personology Guide for Each Day of the Year

This was described as a big encyclopedia-type book that used a person's birthday and year to provide a five-page reading about them, which the speaker found very good.

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I love the birthday book and the relationship book. They're by the same person and they're these big giant encyclopedia type books and it takes your birthday and your year. You like find it on a chart...

— Episode: Below Deck Sailing: 'Til Dietary Restric...

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This was described as a big encyclopedia-type book that used a person's birthday and year to provide a five-page reading about them, which the speaker found very good.

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I love the birthday book and the relationship book. They're by the same person and they're these big giant encyclopedia type books and it takes your birthday and your year. You like find it on a chart and then it gives you like a five page reading and it is so good.

Endlessly Ever After: Pick YOUR Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings! Cover

Laurel Snyder

Endlessly Ever After

Pick YOUR Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings!

Siggy presented her book, which she claimed had sold five copies, during a lecture engagement where she spoke to people who were also getting hair treatments.

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So I've written a book it's called Bride Your Own Fairy Tale!

— Episode: RHONJ: Throwing Shade, Cake - Live from...

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Episode: RHONJ: Throwing Shade, Cake - Live from Pittsburgh

Siggy presented her book, which she claimed had sold five copies, during a lecture engagement where she spoke to people who were also getting hair treatments.

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So I've written a book it's called Bride Your Own Fairy Tale!

If you want a signed book now is the time.

no your fairy tale should I put this up in my fireplace well it'll make it much more convenient to throw it in there later yes

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Lena Everhart

How to Survive a Royal Academy

When You're Not Even Royal

This podcast/book series explored the darker side of being royalty, focusing on historical figures like Henry VIII's wives as agents in their own stories.

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Divorced Beheaded died. Divorced Beheaded survived. 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: #1766 RHOA: Peach and Tunnel

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Episode: #1766 RHOA: Peach and Tunnel

This podcast/book series explored the darker side of being royalty, focusing on historical figures like Henry VIII's wives as agents in their own stories.

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Divorced Beheaded died. Divorced Beheaded survived. 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.

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James Weldon Johnson

Along This Way

The Autobiography of James Weldon Johnson

This was mentioned as a Broadway play that Candy produced, which was the first to be completely produced by a Black company, including writing and starring roles. The play received a negative review from the Times but a positive one from the Amsterdam News.

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so then candy calls um her Broadway producer Brian Moorland and we hear about her Broadway show that she produced

— Episode: RHOA: Wreck It Ralph

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Episode: RHOA: Wreck It Ralph

This was mentioned as a Broadway play that Candy produced, which was the first to be completely produced by a Black company, including writing and starring roles. The play received a negative review from the Times but a positive one from the Amsterdam News.

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so then candy calls um her Broadway producer Brian Moorland and we hear about her Broadway show that she produced

This is called thoughts of a colored man and it's the first Broadway play that has ever been completely produced you know written by starring everything by a black um cast a black company or whatever and that's pretty incredible

we address this in thoughts of a colored man now on Broadway get your tickets now

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Ron L. Deal

The Smart Stepdad

Steps to Help You Succeed (Smart Stepfamily)

Drew's husband, Ralph, mentioned he was writing a book about how to be a stepfather, which the hosts and other cast members found dubious, especially given his marriage issues.

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so, you know, I'm writing this book about how to be a stepfather.

— Episode: RHOA: Legends Only (and Drew)

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Episode: RHOA: Legends Only (and Drew)

Drew's husband, Ralph, mentioned he was writing a book about how to be a stepfather, which the hosts and other cast members found dubious, especially given his marriage issues.

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so, you know, I'm writing this book about how to be a stepfather.

does America need to hear Ralph Pittman's views on how to be a better stepfather?

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Joshua Strate

Timmy the Tigon (Nature's Mixies)

The book cover for the couple's publication was mentioned as being fittingly displayed in a block of ice at their party.

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Here's my book doctor and Mrs. Kini Pig.

— Episode: RHOC: Right Here Waiting For Brain Scans...

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The book cover for the couple's publication was mentioned as being fittingly displayed in a block of ice at their party.

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Here's my book doctor and Mrs. Kini Pig.

Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences Cover

Bill Farrel

Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti

Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences

The hosts discussed a book mentioned in the episode, describing its premise as comparing men to waffles because they handle one thing at a time (boxes) and women to spaghetti where everything they think about touches everything else, making them good multitaskers.

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it's called men are like on our phones and women are like I love I love a humorous spaghetti this is a real book by the way did you look it up because I looked it up has anyone ever heard this book

— Episode: #1706 RHOC: An Embarrassment of Riches -...

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Episode: #1706 RHOC: An Embarrassment of Riches - Live from...

The hosts discussed a book mentioned in the episode, describing its premise as comparing men to waffles because they handle one thing at a time (boxes) and women to spaghetti where everything they think about touches everything else, making them good multitaskers.

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it's called men are like on our phones and women are like I love I love a humorous spaghetti this is a real book by the way did you look it up because I looked it up has anyone ever heard this book

it was basically like men are like waffles because man put things in boxes and only deal with one box at a time

but women are like spaghetti and everything that they think about touches everything else they think about and that's why they could be good moms and they could listen on the phone and check on their baby at the same time

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Tim Federle

Tequila Mockingbird (10th Anniversary Expanded Edition)

Cocktails with a Literary Twist

The speakers discussed a drink named 'tequila mockingbird,' which led to a humorous and dark speculation about the ingredients related to Harper Lee's book of the same name.

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What a strange name for a drink tequila mockingbird. Why are you even talking about mockingbird and do I don't understand it? Frank, it's a book.

— Episode: #1671 RHONJ: Gym Tan Luis

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Episode: #1671 RHONJ: Gym Tan Luis

The speakers discussed a drink named 'tequila mockingbird,' which led to a humorous and dark speculation about the ingredients related to Harper Lee's book of the same name.

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What a strange name for a drink tequila mockingbird. Why are you even talking about mockingbird and do I don't understand it? Frank, it's a book.

I was actually thinking, I wonder what's in that drink? Probably tequila, Ronnie.

We put some tequila in it and we killed the crow out back and we purated up into this cocktail.

The Dubrow Keto Fusion Diet: The Ultimate Plan for Interval Eating and Sustainable Fat Burning Cover

Heather Dubrow

The Dubrow Keto Fusion Diet

The Ultimate Plan for Interval Eating and Sustainable Fat Burning

The speaker expressed extreme annoyance when mentioning this book, noting that the author was charging people to tell them how to eat via this book.

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I also hated when people commented on what I ate is now a bad time to remind you of my rip off keto book? Keto fusion, which you can still buy. I'm like, shut the fuck up. You're literally paying char...

— Episode: RHOC: Highs and Lows - Live from San Die...

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Episode: RHOC: Highs and Lows - Live from San Diego

The speaker expressed extreme annoyance when mentioning this book, noting that the author was charging people to tell them how to eat via this book.

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I also hated when people commented on what I ate is now a bad time to remind you of my rip off keto book? Keto fusion, which you can still buy. I'm like, shut the fuck up. You're literally paying charging people to tell them how to eat ever. Keto fusion. I can't. That, you guys, that makes me literally furious every time I say it. Keto fusion. Oh, fuck off.

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Caroline Leavitt

Pictures of You

This title was mentioned as a phrase that sounded like a book when describing Margaret's comment about Jennifer's secrets.

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And Jackie goes ooh smoke mirror and foggy diamonds. She's like, yeah.

— Episode: RHONJ: Everybody Nose - Live From Atlant...

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Episode: RHONJ: Everybody Nose - Live From Atlanta

This title was mentioned as a phrase that sounded like a book when describing Margaret's comment about Jennifer's secrets.

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And Jackie goes ooh smoke mirror and foggy diamonds. She's like, yeah.

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Heather Dubrow

The Dubrow Keto Fusion Diet

The Ultimate Plan for Interval Eating and Sustainable Fat Burning

One of the speakers referenced a book called 'The Keto Fusion Diet' while showing empathy to another speaker who mentioned not having a live-in chef.

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I'd also like to leave you a copy of my book the keto the keto twist what was it the keto what are you called keto fusion

— Episode: RHOC: Pride Cards Against Humanity

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Episode: RHOC: Pride Cards Against Humanity

One of the speakers referenced a book called 'The Keto Fusion Diet' while showing empathy to another speaker who mentioned not having a live-in chef.

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I'd also like to leave you a copy of my book the keto the keto twist what was it the keto what are you called keto fusion

it's like I think that was what it was called wasn't it the keto fusion diet not to be confused with confusion which is ironic

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Migy

And Away We Go!

This brand new travel podcast on Wondry Plus features host Georgia King being whisked away on massive adventures all around the world with special guests, covering where they go, what they do, and what they eat and drink.

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My name is Georgia King and I am thrilled to be the host of and away we go a brand new travel podcast on Wondry Plus where we'll be whisked away on a massive adventures all around the world where we g...

— Episode: Summer House Trailer Breakdown

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Episode: Summer House Trailer Breakdown

This brand new travel podcast on Wondry Plus features host Georgia King being whisked away on massive adventures all around the world with special guests, covering where they go, what they do, and what they eat and drink.

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My name is Georgia King and I am thrilled to be the host of and away we go a brand new travel podcast on Wondry Plus where we'll be whisked away on a massive adventures all around the world where we go what we do what we eat drink and listen to will all be up to my very special guests

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Max Dubrow

I'll Give It to You Straightish

What Your Teen Wants You to Know

Heather spoke about her daughter Max having written a book about being a teenager in the 21st century. They were planning a book party for Max's book.

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And so then Heather, so then she winds up settling in with Max, her daughter and talking like Max has written a book. And it's a book called It's about being a teenager in the 21st century. It's calle...

— Episode: RHOC: Floral Agreement

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Episode: RHOC: Floral Agreement

Heather spoke about her daughter Max having written a book about being a teenager in the 21st century. They were planning a book party for Max's book.

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And so then Heather, so then she winds up settling in with Max, her daughter and talking like Max has written a book. And it's a book called It's about being a teenager in the 21st century. It's called I'll give it to you straight ish and they're going to be having a book party for Max's book.

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David Baldacci

The Christmas Train

This book was mentioned as a personal favorite Hallmark Christmas movie directed by Ron Oliver.

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He's directed like every Hallmark Christmas movie including one of my personal favorites A Christmas Train co-starring Joan Cusack.

— Episode: Housewives of the North Pole w Brian Moy...

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Episode: Housewives of the North Pole w Brian Moylan

This book was mentioned as a personal favorite Hallmark Christmas movie directed by Ron Oliver.

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He's directed like every Hallmark Christmas movie including one of my personal favorites A Christmas Train co-starring Joan Cusack.

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Sophocles

The Greek Plays

Sixteen Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides (Modern Library Classics)

It was mentioned that a media room for Martina would be filled with trophies, but Julia insisted it should be full of books, including copies of "The Play Media from Ancient Greece."

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the shelves will be full of Martina trophies and much is like no no books books books books books books books too small for my trophies and I also liked that that was their media room but there's no r...

— Episode: #1654: Gay Ghost Only Fans the Flames

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Episode: #1654: Gay Ghost Only Fans the Flames

It was mentioned that a media room for Martina would be filled with trophies, but Julia insisted it should be full of books, including copies of "The Play Media from Ancient Greece."

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the shelves will be full of Martina trophies and much is like no no books books books books books books books too small for my trophies and I also liked that that was their media room but there's no room for a tv it's all books like to Martina that's media she's like books that's all we need no no you misunderstand media room is media room the room where we sit and have every copy of the play media from ancient Greece

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Dr. Denise Wood M.A.Psy.D.

The Cheater's Mind

This was listed as one of the three books written by Dr. Denise Wood, focusing on why someone cheats, which was part of a supposed personal journey narrative discussed by the podcasters.

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One book is called The Cheater's Mind by Dr. Denise Wood and Colleen Hitchcock who does not have a photo.

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Episode: Dwell Hello: Bling Battle in Naples Florida

This was listed as one of the three books written by Dr. Denise Wood, focusing on why someone cheats, which was part of a supposed personal journey narrative discussed by the podcasters.

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One book is called The Cheater's Mind by Dr. Denise Wood and Colleen Hitchcock who does not have a photo.

I know it really is a whole journey she takes because she starts with The Cheater's Mind, why he cheats.

She's signing inside the cheaters mind in front of children's books.

I have a new book out called Inside the Cheaters Mind.

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