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The 2024 Wrap Up episode Jan 03, 2025

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0:00-12:00 Our favorite reads of 2024

12:00-13:50 What are we reading now?

13:50-15:15 What are we watching?

15:15-18:30 What podcasts are we listening to?

19:00-22:00 What podcasts do we plan on listening to?

22:00-30:00 What are our 2025 goals?

https://www.texasmonthly.com/podcasts/series/the-problem-with-erik/

https://open.spotify.com/show/3UNxeZPD5fDSzm26mqTjgc

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/noble/id1757686789

https://www.netflix.com/title/81705443

https://tv.apple.com/us/show/presumed-innocent/umc.cmc.5hnqrhwtzt3esr7rb1wq2ppvn

https://www.netflix.com/title/81474158

Books we mentioned: https://amzn.to/3BFC4Ox

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Our Christmas Episode - You Better Watch Out Dec 27, 2024

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FULL spoilers Join Ashley and Emily as they chat You Better Watch Out by Darren Wearmouth and James Murray. Why did they love this book? This book was Smile meets escape room meets Dexter. We also discuss female serial killers and vigilante killers. Head to our Patreon for our quick and dirty show after the show to hear about our current life updates and holiday plans.
TW: All of them, we chat about all scary and unnecessary things.
Show notes:
0:00-2:00 The cover of the book and what we were reading
2:00-5:00 Intro to book
5:00-7:00 How some of the characters died
7:00-10:00 Questions we have about the books
10:30- 17:00 Female Serial Killer Dorothea Puente
17:00 - 19:30 Mass murders versus spree killers
20:00-23:00 What would you do? Can serial killers be rehabilitated?
23:00 - 24:00 Do not get back in that cops car
24:00-34:00 Vigilante Killers
34:00 -37:00 Gun control and mental health
37:00-40:00 Em teaches us about jury nullification
42:00- 44:00 Prison culture and "rules"
45:00-47:00 Drunk driving
50:00-52:00 Wrapping up the episode
Dorothea Puente article https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/killing-her-boarders-burying-them-194503281.html
https://www.oxygen.com/murders-at-the-boarding-house
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Rodrigues_Filho
WaPo poll https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/18/yes-many-young-adults-seem-sympathize-with-killing-health-care-ceo/
https://medium.com/bouncin-and-behavin-blogs/how-money-moves-why-billionaires-dont-help-the-economy-3de8c6ed30fb
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/jeffrey-dahmers-murderer-explains-why-he-killed-the-milwaukee-cannibal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_nullification

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Our interview with Heather Vassar Dec 20, 2024

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Meet one of our original book club members who doesn't even read the books. Heather is one of our dear friends who lives life with authenticity, has a servant heart and just happened to play a huge role in the 2024 hit "A Bar Song" by Shaboozey. Emily and I heard it first and Heather said to us "this is going to be the song of summer."

Listen in and learn all about how she started in the music industry and why in the world she remains a part of the book club while having no interest in the books.

https://www.heathervassar.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hvassar/
https://sheisthemusic.org/profile/hvassar/
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20241212-shaboozey-a-bar-song-tipsy-the-2024-drinking-song-that-became-a-giant-us-hit
https://www.casualmediapartners.com/
Show notes:
0:00-3:00 Who is Heather?
5:00-7:00 A taste into Heather's insane life
7:00-7:45 Heather's phone habits
7:45-10:00 Heather's busy life and her mental health
10:30-12:30 How Heather stays disciplined
12:30-16:00 Religion and living authentically
16:00-21:00 The impact of travel on our lives
21:00- 24:00 The impact of being around other artists on living as her best self
24:00-29:00 What is Heather reading and why she is being so brave
29:00 Emily schools us on psychopaths and scary photos
29:00-33:00 Why Heather now reads for fun
33:00-35:00 How we met Heather and why she tried not to be our friend
35:00-39:00 Why outsourcing work is the WAY to go
40:00 Asking heather a BIG question
40:30 - 44:00 Heather and her integral role with " A Bar song" By Shaboozey
44:00 We are so boring
45:00-51:00 Why Ashley is so boring, Heather and Emily's take on behind the scenes stuff
51:00-53:00 Why we never listen to ourselves
53:00 Q and A with Heather
53:45- End - Closing Remarks

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What you would do if your kiddo committed a crime? The Last One At The Wedding. Dec 06, 2024

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What do the Jon Benet Ramsey and Casey Anthony cases have to do with our book of the month The Last One at The Wedding by Jason Rekulak? Listen in and find out!
What would Emily or Ashley do if they knew one of their kids committed a crime? Thank you to our listener Tracee for her wedding story!
TW: Sodomy, child abuse, graphic violence, suicide, SA, murder
MAJOR spoilers from the book
Show notes:
0-2:00 Chit chat and intro and our rating of the book
2:00 Frank - our favorite character
5:00 What made Ashley gag and not Emily (preview)
5:30-7:30 Maggie and Aiden
8:00 Why did Tammy horrify us
9:30 The impact money has on our decision making
11:30 How did Jason research this amount of wealth?
13:45-20:00 Would you turn your kiddo in for a crime?
20:35 Ellie Nessler
23:00 creepy Catherine
24:00 WHAT made Ashley gag and not Emily
28:00 Harlows Study
31:00 WHAT story from the book is true?
31:30 Funny wedding stories
36:00 Where do wedding traditions come from?
40:00 Weddings and vow renewals
Poll: https://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2013/10/click-survey-would-you-ever-help-cover-up-your-childs-crime.html
LA times Ellie Nessler - https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-nesler30-2008dec30-story.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-wont-say-leads-jonbenet-case-say-s-obvious-want-solve-rcna182477
https://people.com/all-about-casey-anthony-parents-george-cindy-anthony-8422484
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-19/kristin-smarts-dad-says-justice-not-over-with-flores-conviction
https://www.justia.com/criminal/aggravating-mitigating-factors/
Harlows Study https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/harlows-classic-studies-revealed-the-importance-of-maternal-contact.html
Wedding flood https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-06-01-mn-8872-story.html

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Parenting styles, being annoyed with ourselves Nov 22, 2024

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Today Emily and Ashley chat real life - sick kids, parenting styles, member emails and pivots we are making as we learn how to best show up for our members.
Show notes:
0:00-2:30 WHO has Ashley become?!
3:30-8:00 Parenting styles
8:00-10:00 Menendez brothers
10:00-15:00 Member email
15:00-18:00 Books we do NOT Recommend to anxious people
19:00-22:00 The Anxious child and how we parent
22:00-24:00 Keeping kids Safe
24:00 - 29:00 Why we are done with Read with us and what the plan is
29:00-32:00 The HOLIDAYS
35:00-38:00 Holiday decorating and Ashley's pet peeve

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The top 10 Questions we get Nov 08, 2024

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Come on a ride with us through the top 10 questions we get. Here are the questions in order, please comment below with your answers.
(1) What's your favorite type of thriller and least favorite ? (1:00-10:00)
(2) What thriller would you recommend to someone just getting into genre (10:20-11:50)
(3) What thriller would you recommend for thriller lovers (11:50-13:30)
(4) What thriller do you recommend to people who get scared easily? (13:30-15:00)
(5) What are the scariest thrillers you have read (15:00-18:00)
(6) What non-thriller do you think everyone should read (18:20-20:20)
(7) What thrillers are unknown and underrated (20:20-22:30)
(8) Authors you'll never skip (22:30-25:00)
(9) Current Controversies (25:00-31:00)
(10) What else do you need to say about reading? (31:30-end)
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https://www.thecreepybookclub.com/
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecreepybookclub

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Author Interview Anna Downes - Red River Road Nov 01, 2024

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Anna Downes absolutely goes there with us. We chat her newest book Red River Road and during our discussion we get into: domestic violence, cycles of violence, victim blaming and so much more. Anna also has breaking news she shares near the end of the interview!!!!! We cannot wait for you to hear what is in store for her.
TW: DV, SA, Kidnapping
FULL SPOILERS during this interview
https://anna-downes.com/
Follow Her here: https://www.instagram.com/anna_downes_writer?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Gabby Petito Case:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-case-story-deaths/
IFS:
https://psychology.org.au/for-members/publications/inpsych/2022/winter-2022/internal-family-systems-therapy
Jess Hill:
www.jesshill.net
Show Notes:
0:00-2:00 Introduction
2:00-7:45 The Safe Place (no spoilers), Why does Anna Write thrillers?
8:00-15:00 Why did the book open in such a chaotic way?
15:00-22:00 Why solo van travel, what was the inspiration? Gabby Petito discussion
22:00-29:00 The real dangers women face
29:15- 36:00 Creating the male characters and the dangers of a "hot take"
38:00 - 43:00 female relationships, women empowering women, why Katie and Beth were perfect for one another
44:00- does she seek any inspiration from her own life for her characters?
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Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.
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Urban Legends - spooky season special episode Oct 25, 2024

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This spooky season chat urban legends with Emily and Ashley. We asked you, the listeners, what you remember being the scariest urban legends as a kid and are here to report back on them. We also take a bit of a sidebar in the closing 10 minutes to chat conspiracy theories - are they the urban legends of today?
TW: Murder, SA, Assault, Child endangerment
0:00-2:00 Intro
1:45-5:40 Bloody Mary
5:45-9:30 The call is coming from inside the house
9:30-13:40 Candyman
13:40-16:30 Flashing headlights
16:30-21:00 Slenderman
21:00-26:40 Hiding under the car/tendon slicing
26:45-28:45 What we watched as kids and read
28:45-38:00 Conspiracy theories, the internet and final closing content
Links to articles/research mentioned on the episode:
Janett Christman article - https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/politics/government/2010/03/07/who-killed-janett-christman/984978007/
Legend of Bloody Mary-
https://discover.hubpages.com/education/The-story-behind-the-legend-of-Bloody-Mary
Bloody Mary movie -
https://deadline.com/2024/07/bloody-mary-origins-movie-jeffrey-reddick-todd-slater-in-works-1235999736/
Candyman-
https://theconversation.com/candyman-the-urban-legends-behind-the-movie-and-why-we-find-them-irresistible-167126
Ruthie Mccoy article-
https://the-line-up.com/ruthie-mae-mccoy
Slenderman CBS news-
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-slenderman-legend-everything-you-need-to-know/
HBO Beware The Slenderman-
https://www.hbo.com/movies/beware-the-slenderman
USA today Slenderman article-
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/12/slender-man-2014-stabbing-case-timeline/73299271007/

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Appetite for Innocence with Lucinda Berry Oct 18, 2024

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We are thrilled to bring you our interview with Lucinda Berry about her book, which she calls her most disturbing, Appetite For Innocence.
TW: Sexual Assault, Miscarriage/Abortion, Kidnapping/child abandonment, Murder.
https://lucindaberry.com/

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Hidden Pictures By Jason Rekulak Oct 18, 2024

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Do you think imaginary friends are actually ghosts? Get into it with Ashley and Emily as they discuss one of their favorite books Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. We are using his new book The Last One at The Wedding as our November book of the month.
Donate to Hurricane Helene and Milton victims: https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricanes-milton-helene.html
Morbid Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morbid/id1379959217
https://jasonrekulak.com/
Purchase The Last One At The Wedding by Jason Rekulak here https://www.thecreepybookclub.com/product-page/the-book
Show Notes:
0:00-1:30 Intro
2:00-4:00 Intro to the characters
4:00-7:00 Imaginary friends and ghosts
8:30 Discussion about the pictures in the book
12:00 How this is a story of a mothers love
14:00 Emily's Ouija Board story
19:00 TEDDY isn't Teddy
21:00 Why are the dads always gross
23:00 Why Emily hates the prologue
24:00 Show notes

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