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Well, it’s Tortured Poets Department time. Lara and I took a few days to digest Taylor Swift’s new double album and are ready to share our initial thoughts. If I had to describe the piece in a few words, I would choose “raw” and “brooding.” So, if you’re looking for a 1989-ish sing-a-long, I’m afraid this isn’t the era for you. With that said, Lara and I are intrigued by this album and the 31 glimpses we have into the soul of a tortured poet.

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MIDNIGHTS review

LOVER review

FOLKLORE review (I never reviewed Evermore!)

REPUTATION review

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Hello, everyone!

If you are a reader, this is the episode for you! I am with two of my book-loving friends and I made them sit around a darling kitchen table to share what they are devouring lately. From my research, the list is pretty good.

Please know that I provide nothing other than an occasional question of verification or a hearty laugh. It was the best decision, trust me. These women are pros, and they didn’t really need to know that I’m currently reading the Selection series. For the third time.

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PAULA’S CHOICES

• All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore (biography)
• Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (historical fiction)
• How To Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key (memoir)
• The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (murder/mystery)
• Taste by Stanley Tucci (food/memoir)
• The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn (cooking/food)

RANELLE’S CHOICES

• The Local by Joey Hartstone (thriller)
• First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston (thriller)
• Something Bad Wrong by Eryk Pruitt (thriller)
• The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (murder/mystery)
• The Women by Kristin Hannah (historical fiction)
• Tea Shop Mystery Book Series by Laura Childs (murder/mystery)

Blind Date with a Book

Books as TV Series

• A Gentleman in Moscow (Amazon Prime)
• Lessons in Chemistry (Apple Plus)
• We Were the Lucky Ones (Hulu)

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I’m sure you have heard that an upcoming total eclipse will wrap Texas in darkness for several minutes. It’s very exciting! In the spirit of the event, Lara and I gathered together to visit about the things that are giving us light, the things that are dark, and a few things in that weird moment between where we don’t know where they land yet.

Are you thoroughly confused? Don’t worry. It will all make sense. Just keep listening!

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LIGHT SIDE OF THE ECLIPSE

• Disney Plus (AKA: Where you can watch Taylor’s ERAS TOUR concert)
• Flight of the Navigator
• Owala water bottle I used in Zambia
• Fairlife protein shakes (tastes like chocolate milk!)
• Reese’s Dipped Animal Crackers (Costco link)
• Texas A&M Equestrian team and facilities
• Contact me for my Christmas margarita recipe!

DARK SIDE OF THE ECLIPSE

• March Madness bracket = busted
• The New Look on Apple TV

WE DON’T KNOW YET

• It’s postcard time at The Lost Kitchen!
• Mr. & Mrs. Smith on Amazon Prime
• Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé

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Y’all, the showrunners got me. I’ll hand it to ABC, the sneaky little buggers, and admit that they tricked me into looking at Joey’s Home Depot proposal pedestal for all the drama when I should have been looking at the white Chevy Tahoe! Daisy and Kelsey in the same vehicle? WHAT IS HAPPENING!?

Some Guy in Austin and I break down the finale for you and discuss all the important things, such as:

• Are Joey and Kelsey really into each other or are they faking it for the cameras?
• Will the golden bachelorettes follow around our new bachelorette on her journey to find love?
• Did Daisy choose her After the Final Rose outfit and hair style from my sister’s prom in 1992?

Based on the maroon sequins and whimsical bang tendrils, my answer is yes.

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Hello, everyone!

Can you believe we have finally reached Joey’s Women Tell All episode? I’ll tell you, Some Guy in Austin and I couldn’t care less what all the women said, but we did care about how Joey narrowed his roster down to two women. Let me tell you, dear listener, we have some thoughts. Such as:

• Was that the sweetest little breakup you ever did see?
• Should “We Need To Talk” be the name of Kelsey’s podcast after this thing goes south?
• Should Some Guy in Austin treat the upcoming solar eclipse like a dry run for the apocalypse?
• When watching The Notebook, who do you think deserved Allie’s hand in marriage?

And why does my podcast co-host infuriate me with such nonsensical answers like James Marsden?

Did he declare, “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird!” I think not.

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Hello everyone!

Don’t you just love those Golden Bachelor ladies? What a treat to have them fly all the way to Mexico to sit down and give (two of) our girls a pep talk about life, love, and other mysteries. I’m sure Susan, Sandra, and (not) Leslie thought long and hard about this delicate situation and how their words of wisdom would impact the young women sitting before them.

Susan to Rachel: “Have no fear!”
Sandra to Daisy: “Tell him what you’re feeling!”
Leslie to Kelsey: “Don’t get excited because he’s probably not going to pick you even if you think you’re a shoo-in!”

Bless all their hearts.

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Hello, everyone!

I can’t believe we are one week away from hometowns. Joey has the most eclectic group of women heading into next week, right? Some Guy in Austin and I sifted through the details of episode seven to try and figure out what was going to happen in the coming weeks. Be warned that we wander from the topic of conversation a few times, and that leads to me giggling uncontrollably. Is Some Guy in Austin that funny? Or was I so tired from insomnia from the night before?

Listen to how I respond to the phrase “Han Solo from the waist down,” and you be the judge!

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Hello, everyone!

Je m’appelle Claude and I have officially reached the nervous status of our boy Joey. Has the Bachelor ever cried this early in a season because of all the feels he’s feeling? I know I’m the one who has been recapping this show for twenty-plus seasons, but I think that the forlorn pending angst typically hits our lead right around hometowns. This is TOO EARLY!

Poor Joey has to take a beat. He’s forced to sit down on a bench in the middle of a gorgeous park somewhere in Canada and think about his future, since he’s falling for multiple women. He’s his biggest critic and is deathly afraid of someone not accepting him for who he is as a person.

Welcome to being a human, Joey. We’ve all been there!

EPISODE NOTES:

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Hello, everyone!

Well, after two nights and four hours of Bachelor Joey, I’ve finally figured out that our boy loves all women and would gladly marry anyone. In this episode, Some Guy in Austin and I try to figure out how we can help Joey navigate this journey. Should extra points be given to:

• Women who can paint somewhat concentric circles
• Women who paint their bodies and roll around on a canvas
• Women who get zits from the stress of a two-on-one date
• Women who aren’t afraid of sausages flying at their face

Poor Autumn. Here’s hoping the ABC Intern offered her a refreshing breath mint before her alone time with Joey!

EPISODE NOTES:

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Hello everyone!

It’s episode 3 of The Bachelor, and Joey is already having to navigate a mean girl situation. The bad news is that the villain is extra spicy and a whole lotta clueless. The good news is that Maria was able to shut the nonsense down with one sentence. 

Some Guy in Austin and I marvel at Maria’s line and discuss several other important matters, such as:

• Can the art of kissing be considered a talent?
• What are the odds those women ate the KFC at the pool party?
• How mad was Jenn upon learning her one-on-one date was surfing and she spent all that time curling her hair?
• Does confessing the fact that the women in your family are all single imply that y’all are a band of merry murderesses, and exactly what shade of red is that flag?

The answer is deep, deep crimson.

EPISODE NOTES:

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Hello, everyone! It's a great time to be covering The Bachelor! I've had so many listeners, readers, and friends approach me about Joey and how they are fully on board with his season! And I couldn't be more delighted. Some Guy in Austin and I break the second episode down with lots of laughs and lots of questions. For example: Is the official wardrobe of the season distressed mom jeans and neutral tops? Did Evalin suffer a concussion when she landed on her face after jumping over that table? Why did a bra-less Maria put on a bra and then claim to be more comfortable? Some Guy in Austin opted out of that discussion. Understandable. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to read this week's recap! Click HERE to check out my handy roster cheat sheet! Click HERE to download the Bracketology app and join our Bachelor bracket with Last Night’s Game! Our league name is “Love For The Win.” Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data! SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter Audio Player