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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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T. Elizabeth Bell

Counting Chickens

A Martha's Vineyard Novel

The chicken was described as having a bare-chested, muscular build, like the cover of a chicken romance novel.

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It was a golden chicken with a bare breasted like muscled like the cover of a chicken romance novel.

— Episode: #2400 Summer House MV: Baby On Bored

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Episode: #2400 Summer House MV: Baby On Bored

The chicken was described as having a bare-chested, muscular build, like the cover of a chicken romance novel.

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It was a golden chicken with a bare breasted like muscled like the cover of a chicken romance novel.

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Laura O'Neill

Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream

It was referenced as a source for the delicious mocha ice cream that Ben made.

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It was delicious ice cream, by the way. It was from the Van Leeuwen cookbook. Pick it up, guys.

— Episode: #2396 The Valley, Part One: The One Wher...

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It was referenced as a source for the delicious mocha ice cream that Ben made.

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It was delicious ice cream, by the way. It was from the Van Leeuwen cookbook. Pick it up, guys.

Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition (Emily's Post's Etiquette) Cover

Lizzie Post

Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition (Emily's Post's Etiquette)

Emily Post is mentioned in the context of her books on etiquette, in a humorous comparison to finding the genetic coding for politeness.

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If only Emily Post knew that she didn't have to write these books she just had to like just had to look for the genetic coding for being polite.

— Episode: #2395 PumpRules: Lala Hits the Mother Lo...

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Episode: #2395 PumpRules: Lala Hits the Mother Load

Emily Post is mentioned in the context of her books on etiquette, in a humorous comparison to finding the genetic coding for politeness.

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If only Emily Post knew that she didn't have to write these books she just had to like just had to look for the genetic coding for being polite.

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Laura Ingalls Wilder

Little House on the Prairie

Full Color Edition (Little House, 3)

Ronnie compared having to refill his water jug to going to the well for water in pioneer days, referencing the book 'Little House on the Prairie.'

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Actually, I was thinking today how it is like pioneer days where I had to go to the well for water because every day I drink this gigantic jug of water, this gallon thing of water from HydroJug.

— Episode: #2391 Summer House MV and RHOP Part 1: A...

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Ronnie compared having to refill his water jug to going to the well for water in pioneer days, referencing the book 'Little House on the Prairie.'

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Actually, I was thinking today how it is like pioneer days where I had to go to the well for water because every day I drink this gigantic jug of water, this gallon thing of water from HydroJug.

Five in a Row Volume One Second Edition Cover

Jane Claire Lambert

Five in a Row Volume One Second Edition

Carl Radke mentioned he was looking forward to finally reading a book about The Row.

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And for the more, he looks forward to finally reading a book about the row.

— Episode: #2390 Summer House: Say Dress to the Mes...

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Episode: #2390 Summer House: Say Dress to the Mess

Carl Radke mentioned he was looking forward to finally reading a book about The Row.

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And for the more, he looks forward to finally reading a book about the row.

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Mean Girls

The Burn Book Hardcover Ruled Journal

It was noted that Monica showed up to the reunion with a 'burn book,' referencing this movie.

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I mean, they show the reunion where she shows up with a burn book from Mean Girls. I'm like, oh.

— Episode: #2278 RHOSLC, Part 2: Detached From Real...

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Episode: #2278 RHOSLC, Part 2: Detached From Reality

It was noted that Monica showed up to the reunion with a 'burn book,' referencing this movie.

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I mean, they show the reunion where she shows up with a burn book from Mean Girls. I'm like, oh.

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Michael Crichton

Jurassic Park

A Novel

Jack mistakenly mentioned a scene with dinosaurs getting loose after breaking a security system while discussing the Book of Mormon.

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He's like, yeah, they could make it into a movie and that would like do good. I really like the part where it turns out that like there was a guy who broke the security system and then all the dinosau...

— Episode: #2187 RHOSLC: Opa Faux Pas

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Episode: #2187 RHOSLC: Opa Faux Pas

Jack mistakenly mentioned a scene with dinosaurs getting loose after breaking a security system while discussing the Book of Mormon.

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He's like, yeah, they could make it into a movie and that would like do good. I really like the part where it turns out that like there was a guy who broke the security system and then all the dinosaurs got loose.

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Roald Dahl

Matilda

One speaker mentioned this book while discussing a text message that referenced a character named Matilda who supposedly had a wonderful wiccan.

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This is Joanne and I'm here to tell you about Matilda. She has a wonderful wiccan and we need her representation. Please send five dollars. The country needs you. Our coven is going t...

— Episode: RHOP: Burnt Toast

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Episode: RHOP: Burnt Toast

One speaker mentioned this book while discussing a text message that referenced a character named Matilda who supposedly had a wonderful wiccan.

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This is Joanne and I'm here to tell you about Matilda. She has a wonderful wiccan and we need her representation. Please send five dollars. The country needs you. Our coven is going to die. Please send five dollars right now.

Questions for Couples Journal: 400 Questions to Enjoy, Reflect, and Connect with Your Partner (Relationship Books for Couples) Cover

Maggie Reyes

Questions for Couples Journal

400 Questions to Enjoy, Reflect, and Connect with Your Partner (Relationship Books for Couples)

This book was mentioned alongside the 'birthday book' as being by the same author and taking the form of a large encyclopedia to provide a detailed reading.

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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.

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

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This book was mentioned alongside the 'birthday book' as being by the same author and taking the form of a large encyclopedia to provide a detailed reading.

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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.

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Maurice Sendak

Where the Wild Things Are

A Caldecott Award Winner

The book was referenced when discussing how the speaker, Kathy, was acting like a monster in the club, which reminded the host of the famous children's book.

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And then Kathy's like, okay, let's not let Kathy totally off the hook. Kathy was 100% mad at Rina and she was mad that Kyle didn't stick up for her. It was not about, oh, I thought this would be a mom...

— Episode: RHOBH: Sisters Are Ruinin' It For Themse...

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Episode: RHOBH: Sisters Are Ruinin' It For Themselves

The book was referenced when discussing how the speaker, Kathy, was acting like a monster in the club, which reminded the host of the famous children's book.

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And then Kathy's like, okay, let's not let Kathy totally off the hook. Kathy was 100% mad at Rina and she was mad that Kyle didn't stick up for her. It was not about, oh, I thought this would be a moment to promote.

Eat Pray Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia Cover

Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat Pray Love

One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia

It was referenced in a humorous context when discussing the crew potentially eating trash food, comparing it to the book's theme.

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It's like the caveman eat prey love. No, Mike's like on a fucking journey now. Me eat what me want.

— Episode: Below Deck Adventure: Snack Attacked

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Episode: Below Deck Adventure: Snack Attacked

It was referenced in a humorous context when discussing the crew potentially eating trash food, comparing it to the book's theme.

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It's like the caveman eat prey love. No, Mike's like on a fucking journey now. Me eat what me want.

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Margaret Wise Brown

Goodnight Moon

Teresa read a passage from this book out loud, though it was unclear what context it had in her diary.

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The part when you started to recite good night moon.

— Episode: #2487 RHONJ S14E10: Projectile Runway

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Episode: #2487 RHONJ S14E10: Projectile Runway

Teresa read a passage from this book out loud, though it was unclear what context it had in her diary.

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The part when you started to recite good night moon.

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Stephen King

Dolores Claiborne

The book was mentioned as a comparison point for the dramatic nature of the reality show discussions, suggesting the show was very literary in its drama.

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This show, this is like Dusty F ski for Bravo. They all like everything is like a big back towards like Dolores Claiborne, which is not just a ski but still I just gonna stick with an...

— Episode: Southern Hospitality: Reaganomics

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Episode: Southern Hospitality: Reaganomics

The book was mentioned as a comparison point for the dramatic nature of the reality show discussions, suggesting the show was very literary in its drama.

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This show, this is like Dusty F ski for Bravo. They all like everything is like a big back towards like Dolores Claiborne, which is not just a ski but still I just gonna stick with anything that starts with the DN is literary. That's what this show is. Dolores Claiborne. Wow, that was quite a jump.

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James Patterson

The Murder Inn

From the Author of The Summer House

Summer House is a reality TV show, not a book, and was mentioned as an analogy for the storyline of Hugh Hammer and his wife.

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It's basically the Kyle and Amanda storyline from the latest season of Summer House.

— Episode: #2488 House of the Dragon S02E05: Aegon...

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Episode: #2488 House of the Dragon S02E05: Aegon, Girl

Summer House is a reality TV show, not a book, and was mentioned as an analogy for the storyline of Hugh Hammer and his wife.

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It's basically the Kyle and Amanda storyline from the latest season of Summer House.

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Naughty Gag Gifts and Journals

Boss Bitch

Notebook Journal 120 Blank Lined pages

A book titled 'Boss Bitch' was mentioned in the context of a 'think piece' that suggested the term 'boss bitch' was becoming pass.

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yeah I was like okay all right and then for the next year solidly every tv show was like I'm a Boss Bitch because the shows are filmed earlier than these articles come out and so peop...

— Episode: Pump Rules: The Young & The Wrist Weight...

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Episode: Pump Rules: The Young & The Wrist Weights

A book titled 'Boss Bitch' was mentioned in the context of a 'think piece' that suggested the term 'boss bitch' was becoming pass.

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yeah I was like okay all right and then for the next year solidly every tv show was like I'm a Boss Bitch because the shows are filmed earlier than these articles come out and so people like Christine from Selling Sunset didn't know that the New Yorker or whoever was going to write a think piece about it and then she wrote a book called like Boss Bitch or whatever oh what a year for Boss Bitch vernacular am I right what a year

Crime and Punishment (Vintage Classics) Cover

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Crime and Punishment (Vintage Classics)

One of the speakers humorously expressed embarrassment over owning a fully illustrated version, suggesting they needed to track down a text-only edition after hearing about Bryn's supposed rare book collecting preferences.

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Wow I just now I feel fully embarrassed that I have a you know a fully illustrated version of Crime and Punishment. Wow. I'm going to try to track down a one that's only text.

— Episode: #2177 RHONY: Swinger and a Miss

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Episode: #2177 RHONY: Swinger and a Miss

One of the speakers humorously expressed embarrassment over owning a fully illustrated version, suggesting they needed to track down a text-only edition after hearing about Bryn's supposed rare book collecting preferences.

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Wow I just now I feel fully embarrassed that I have a you know a fully illustrated version of Crime and Punishment. Wow. I'm going to try to track down a one that's only text.

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Robert Harling

Steel Magnolias

The book was mentioned by Tyler, who referenced giving a copy to his mother, who had then been using it as an ashtray.

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Thanks for that copy of Steel Magnolias, by the way. I've been using it as an ashtray. Thanks. Have a good day, son.

— Episode: Below Deck: The Final Godd**mit!

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Episode: Below Deck: The Final Godd**mit!

The book was mentioned by Tyler, who referenced giving a copy to his mother, who had then been using it as an ashtray.

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Thanks for that copy of Steel Magnolias, by the way. I've been using it as an ashtray. Thanks. Have a good day, son.

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Classics S.) Cover

Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Classics S.)

The speaker referenced this book when describing one of the crew members, suggesting he had a Dorian Gray situation where his body stayed young but his face aged prematurely.

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He had like a Dorian Gray situation, but the picture of Dorian Gray, whoever did it, just did like a body shot. They're like, oh, sorry, we didn't include your face on the canvas. Did you need that? Y...

— Episode: BelowDeck: Big Deck Energy

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Episode: BelowDeck: Big Deck Energy

The speaker referenced this book when describing one of the crew members, suggesting he had a Dorian Gray situation where his body stayed young but his face aged prematurely.

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He had like a Dorian Gray situation, but the picture of Dorian Gray, whoever did it, just did like a body shot. They're like, oh, sorry, we didn't include your face on the canvas. Did you need that? Your body will stay young, but your face will Bryan Cranston until it's dead. It's like, that was the point. You're supposed to get a full face shot.

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The Creators of Top Chef

How to Cook Like a Top Chef

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

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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.

— Episode: #2577 RHONY S15E01 Part One: Since U Bry...

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Episode: #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.

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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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