Hello everyone! Today’s podcast is another in my “It’s a Love Story” series, sponsored by my book of the same name, which just celebrated five years of existence. I can't believe how time flies and how this is my twenty-fifth podcast about my favorite love stories! What's even weirder is that I have never podcasted about one of my favorite movies: Ever After! Just listen to this synopsis! This updated adaptation of the classic fairytale tells the story of Danielle, a...

It's been a minute since we shared our favorite TV shows and movies, so I invited Todd to help me sift through what's good and what's not. Remember, Todd is my friend who will watch the dark and twisty shows, so if you're looking for murder or scary or think pieces, he's your guy. On the other hand, I talk about Pretty Little Liars for way too long. We make a great team. EPISODE NOTES: The Regime on (HBO) MAX Silo on Apple TV Pretty Little Liars on Hulu/Disney...

Hello, everyone! 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. SHOW...

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...

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! EPISODE NOTES: LIGHT SIDE OF THE...

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...

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...

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:...

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hello everyone! Can you believe that we are kicking off Season 28 of The Bachelor? Gone are the days of twenty women nervously exiting a limo and giggling at their chance to find love with a stranger. Nowadays, there are so many cringy icebreakers that we have to edit it down from thirty to the top fifteen most embarrassing mishaps. Some Guy in Austin and I discussed how many times I hid behind my couch cushion, and let me tell you, dear listener, it was a lot. There were...

Hello everyone! I’m so happy to have my roommate Lara with me this episode to discuss the two shows we recently binged upon our return from Zambia. It was one of those situations where the show would end, we’d look at each other, and both agreed, without using words, that we were invested enough to move along to the next episode, even though it was way past our bedtime. Let me tell you: The Crown and The Lost Kitchen are worth your time.  We are committed individuals, dear...

Hello everyone! Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of 2024, which should technically be the second podcast of 2024, because your girl forgot to hit record a week ago when Some Guy in Austin and I sat down to discuss Gerry Gary’s wedding.  Never fear. We shallow dive into the golden nuptials for a few minutes before we get into the ins and outs of Bachelor Joey’s cast of characters! That’s right. The new season starts on January 22, so mark your calendars. We’ve...

Hello everyone! Well, it’s the most wonderful time of year, which means I finally have the podcast you’ve all been waiting for…our Hallmark Christmas Movie special with Stephanie! But we did things a little differently this year. Since Steph and I were both in Zambia, we decided to showcase one movie and then blind rate all the others. And let me tell you, we chose WISELY! A Biltmore Christmas is fantastic. A magical hourglass that sends you to 1947 to meet a charming actor?...

Hello everyone! It’s the most wonderful time of year, so Lara and I decided to take a creative approach on “the gift that keeps on giving.” In our case, this is the gift of our favorite mission organization Arise Africa and, of course, the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelse romance. All we want for Christmas is for some kids to get sponsored and for this love story to be played out for us to live vicariously through on social media! Is that too much to ask, Santa? I think...

Hello everyone! Well we finally made it to the Golden Bachelor finale of GerryGary’s season, and Some Guy in Austin has thoughts and opinions about what went down in Costa Rica. We LOVE Gerry/Gary, but I will say, we fly way off-base a few times, covering all sorts of other important topics like my trip to Africa, Christmas, and the artist formerly known as Prince. But we tie it up with a nice bow at the end, celebrating our inaugural golden season. Would you expect anything less from...

Hello everyone! It's day four of our mission trip, and I had the privilege of sitting down with Angela and Lucy, who works at the MacDonald Brown School. This is where most of our days are spent helping build the library, among other things. Angela and Lucy are amazing women. How do I know? Because they managed to get an entire school of Zambians to sing to Lara on her birthday. Was there a dry eye in the house? No there was not. Never fear. I have the audio and you'll...

Hello everyone! Well, it’s day three of our mission trip, and guess what? I don't cry once in this episode. Did I cry during the day? Of course, I did. But there were no tears on the podcast. I consider that growth. In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Country Director Noah Lungu. He shares the mission and vision of Arise Africa, and sheds a little more light on the the resource center in Matero. Fun fact: We also give Noah a new nickname, which is...

Hello everyone! Well, it's day two of our mission trip. Do I cry in this episode? Technically, there were tears, but due to what I imagine is a bit of dehydration thanks to the Zambian heat, I didn't bawl like yesterday. You're welcome. I sat down with Ryan and Krystal Scott to discuss their experience sponsoring a child through Arise Africa. Then their children August, Matilda, and Ruby joined the conversation, and things got really interesting. You're going to love this...

Hello everyone! We made it to Zambia and I am thrilled to share our first story from the field with Lara, Autumn, and Lauren! I sat down with these ladies to talk about their commitment to helping raise some of the kids in the Arise homes. I need you to know that I cry a few times in this episode, so get ready for that. And also, this audio comes straight from the field, so you’re going to hear weird things in the background. Just go with it! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to...

Hello everyone! All of you know that traditionally Women Tell All is my least favorite episode of the series, but in true Golden Bachelor form, GerryGary proves to be my favorite member of Bachelor Nation. He is wonderful. The women are the best. And Jesse Palmer and I celebrated and cried real tears with the entire cast. We love you Roberta! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE to check out my handy roster cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on...