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Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams01 May 202600:29:47

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Today we discuss Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams. We also discuss female friendship, how boring we are and how we would NEVER go caving. 

https://tayloradamsauthor.com/


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This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum 17 Apr 202600:37:26

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Today we discuss This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum with FULL spoilers. 

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250395238/thisstorymightsaveyourlife/

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https://truecrimenews.com/

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https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/every-fing-day-of-my-life/umc.cmc.1aq9cocb6lbot0y8a4kkq2aa9

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dale_Harrell

https://abcnews.com/US/ariz-womans-murder-trial-harkens-back-jodi-arias/story?id=23139252

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Unpacking the Controversy behind Verity 26 Sep 202500:27:26

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Whelp, we decided to go there and talk about one of the most polarizing books in the past 5 years. 

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

01:13 Controversial Book Discussion: Verity by Colleen Hoover

07:31 Cultural Impact and Reception of Verity

14:20 Themes and Twists in Verity

21:12 Controversies Surrounding Colleen Hoover

26:06 Lighthearted Anecdotes and Conclusion

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59344312-verity

https://www.colleenhoover.com/products/verity-hardcover

https://www.glamour.com/story/colleen-hoover-controversy-explained

https://www.vulture.com/article/colleen-hoover-controversy-timeline.html

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9477187/

https://bookriot.com/hating-popular-books/

https://sjdm.org/dmidi/Need_for_Uniqueness.html

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Party Of Liars - Kelsey Cox19 Sep 202500:22:34

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Party of Liars, Kelsey Cox, book review, true crime, postpartum depression, character analysis, podcast updates, relationships, manipulation, twists

In this episode, Emily and Ashley discuss the book 'Party of Liars' by Kelsey Cox, sharing their thoughts on the characters, plot twists, and themes such as manipulation and postpartum depression. They also announce the launch of their new true crime podcast, which will alternate weeks with their book discussions.

Takeaways and updates!

  • The podcast will now be bi-weekly, alternating between book discussions and true crime episodes.
  • 'Party of Liars' received positive reviews for its engaging twists and character development.
  • The complexity of characters adds depth to the story, making them essential to the plot.
  • Postpartum themes are explored, emphasizing the importance of understanding mental health.
  • Manipulation in relationships is a central theme, particularly with the character Ethan.
  • The hosts enjoyed discussing the connections between the book and real-life true crime cases.
  • Character analysis revealed the necessity of each character in understanding the story's motivations.
  • The importance of paying attention while reading or listening to complex narratives was highlighted.
  • The hosts expressed a desire for more visual aids in books to help track characters.
  • The upcoming true crime podcast promises to deliver shocking and engaging content.

Sound Bites

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction to True Crime and Podcast Updates

00:00 Book Discussion: Party of Liars

01:47 Character Connections and Complexity

05:59 Twists and Turns in the Narrative

07:32 Postpartum Perspectives and Mental Health

10:50 Complex Characters and Their Motivations

12:43 Reveals and Shocking Moments

14:56 The Illusion of Perception

20:15 Looking Ahead: True Crime Cases

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9312-postpartum-depression

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Dark Matter 05 Sep 202500:28:53

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PHEW - That is all we can say about this discussion. We get personal, we chat regrets and we chat about what could have been. 

In this conversation, Emily Reeder and Ashley DeSanno discuss the book 'Dark Matter' by Blake Crouch, exploring its themes of choices, regret, and the impact of environment on character. They share their initial impressions, ratings, and delve into the deeper meanings behind the narrative, including the nature of success, relationships, and the importance of forgiveness. The discussion also touches on parenting and the influences of friends, as well as the role of memory in shaping our perceptions of regret. The conversation concludes with thoughts on future reads and adaptations of the book.

takeaways

  • Dark Matter blends psychological thriller with sci-fi elements.
  • The book prompts deep reflection on personal choices and regrets.
  • Characters are shaped significantly by their environments.
  • Success can lead to selfishness and moral compromise.
  • Forgiveness is essential for moving forward in relationships.
  • Parenting involves allowing children to learn from their choices.
  • Memory plays a crucial role in how we perceive our past.
  • The narrative encourages gratitude for current life circumstances.
  • Surrounding oneself with positive influences is vital.
  • The book's ending offers a hopeful resolution.

Sound Bites

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction to Dark Matter

02:34 Book Ratings and Genre Exploration

05:21 Themes of Choices and Regrets

07:56 The Impact of Environment on Character

r10:21 Relationships and Forgiveness

12:55 The Role of Company in Personal Growth

15:30 Reflections on Parenting and Influence1

8:03 Memory, Regret, and Happiness

20:23 Violence and Unexpected Twists in the Story

23:26 Conclusion and Future Reads

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Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.

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Emily Lived in a Haunted House - We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer29 Aug 202500:26:29

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In this conversation, Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder discuss the novel 'We Used to Live Here' by Marcus Cleaver, exploring its origins, themes of reality and perception, mental health representation, and the scary elements of the story. They share personal experiences related to fear and reality, and conclude with thoughts on future reads.

takeaways

  • The novel began on Reddit and gained popularity quickly.
  • The audio book's sound effects enhanced the scary experience.
  • Themes of mental health and reality are central to the story.
  • The concept of alternate realities is explored in depth.
  • Personal experiences with fear can relate to the book's themes.
  • The writing style effectively creates a scary atmosphere.
  • The discussion highlights the importance of mental health awareness.
  • The characters' decisions reflect real-life dilemmas about safety.
  • The book's ending leaves readers questioning reality.
  • Future reads include 'Dark Matter' by Blake Crouch.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to 'We Used to Live Here'

01:23 The Origins of the Novel and Its Impact

05:15 Exploring Themes of Reality and Perception

09:14 Mental Health and Its Representation in the Story

13:12 The Scary Elements and Writing Style

19:04 Personal Experiences with Fear and Reality

23:52 Conclusion and Future Reads

https://www.ted.com/talks/vs_ramachandran_3_clues_to_understanding_your_brain?language=en

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Used-to-Live-Here/Marcus-Kliewer/9781982198794

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Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.

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Count My Lies by Sophie Stava23 Aug 202500:38:47

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In this conversation, Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder discuss the book 'Count My Lies' by Sophie Stava, exploring its themes of dishonesty, character dynamics, and the flaws within the legal system. They share their initial reactions to the book, analyze the characters Violet and Jay, and reflect on the implications of lying and the justice system. The discussion also touches on the anticipation of the book's adaptation into a series, highlighting the storytelling techniques used by the author.

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Takeaways

  • The book starts with a focus on lying, which can be off-putting initially.
  • The introduction of multiple perspectives adds depth to the story.
  • Violet's character is complex; she is both bad and relatable.
  • The legal system's flaws are highlighted through the narrative.
  • Dishonesty can have long-lasting effects on relationships and trust.
  • The conversation reflects on the societal implications of plea deals.
  • The characters are not entirely likable, yet their stories are engaging.
  • The anticipation for the book's adaptation is high among readers.
  • The discussion emphasizes the importance of honesty in personal relationships.
  • The conversation showcases the hosts' chemistry and humor throughout the analysis.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Light Banter

01:46
Book Discussion: Count My Lies

07:58
Character Analysis and Plot Twists

12:03
Themes of Deception and Morality

17:04
Concluding Thoughts and Future Adaptations

17:41
Dark Humor and Domestic Struggles

19:56
Plea Deals and the Justice System

23:36
False Confessions and Systemic Issues

25:37
The Flaws in the Legal System

30:20
The Emotional Toll of Legal Work

32:34
The Importance of Honesty

34:42
Forensic Realities in Fiction

36:41
Sisterhood and Identity in Relationships



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Everyone is Watching By Heather Gudenkauf08 Aug 202500:26:31

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In this conversation, Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder discuss Heather Gudenkauf's book 'Everyone Is Watching,' exploring its dark themes, the impact of reality TV on personal secrets, and the implications of parasocial relationships. They delve into the moral dilemmas faced by characters in the book, the corruption of power, and the consequences of manipulation and bullying. The discussion highlights the complexities of human behavior in the pursuit of wealth and fame, ultimately reflecting on the societal issues presented in the narrative.


00:00 Character Analysis and Themes

05:37 Reality TV and Its Impact

13:30 Power Dynamics in Media

19:21 Personal Reflections and Relatability

23:43 Conclusion and Recommendations

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The Religion Episode 01 Aug 202500:33:41

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In this conversation, Emily and Ashley delve into personal reflections on their experiences with religion, the impact of shame within religious contexts, and the importance of fostering strong character over strict adherence to rules.

  • The discussion touches on the dangers of extremist ideologies and the need for preparedness.
  • Emily shares her personal journey away from Christianity and the impact of shame in religious contexts.
  • Ashley reflects on her upbringing in a liberal church and her current agnostic beliefs.
  • The conversation critiques the judgmental nature of some religious communities.
  • Emily recounts a personal tragedy that shaped her views on religion and empathy.
  • The discussion concludes with a shared disdain for the shame-based teachings often found in religious contexts.

Chapters

00:00Gas Meter Dilemma

06:30The Accelerationists and Societal Change

13:41Reflections on Religion and Identity

19:15The Impact of Personal Loss on Belief Systems

22:22Questioning Religious Judgments and Beliefs

24:27Shame and Judgment in Religious Communities

27:49The Consequences of Shame-Based Teachings

31:05The Dangers of Inauthentic Living

34:08Cherry-Picking Religious Texts

38:59Distinguishing Religion from Its Followers

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-hot-hate-agent-pale-horse/id1591461032

https://www.innerbody.com/abstinence-only-states-have-highest-rates-teen-pregnancy-stds

https://www.edf.org/climate/5-areas-of-concern

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Ash and Em are BACK! 11 Jul 202500:35:42

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Emily is back from Europe and Ashley's oldest is dating. Catch up with us in this fun, fast, furious and hilarious episode. We hope you will share your travel horror stories with us in the comments.

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Ashley Winstead on Grief and True Crime Obsession 06 Jul 202500:39:50

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FULL spoiler episode with Ashley Winstead on her most recent book - This Book Will Bury Me. We also chat grief after losing our fathers, true crime obsession and Bryan Kohbergers choice to plea. 


https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bryan-kohberger-university-of-idaho-student-murders-plea-hearing/

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Kaira Rouda - Jill is Not Happy 29 Jun 202500:29:37

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Meet one of our 2026 Retreat authors. This episode has FULL spoilers for Jill is not Happy, her most recent novel.

Kaira Rouda is a USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author known for her gripping psychological thrillers that explore the dark complexities behind seemingly perfect lives. With a background in marketing and a passion for storytelling, Rouda has carved a niche for herself in domestic suspense, delivering twist-filled narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Her novels—including Best Day Ever, The Favorite Daughter, and Somebody’s Home—have been praised for their chilling portrayals of deceit, ambition, and unraveling family dynamics. Before turning to fiction full time, Rouda was an award-winning entrepreneur and magazine publisher, experiences that often inform the layered, high-stakes worlds she creates. A strong advocate for women’s empowerment, Kaira lives with her family in Southern California

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The Push by Ashley Audrain 03 Apr 202600:32:23

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FULL spoiler discussion of the book The Push by Ashley Audrain. What's nature? What's nurture? Can kids be born "bad?" 

https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/harlows-classic-studies-revealed-the-importance-of-maternal-contact.html

The article was in the WSJ and can be found here -

 https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/i-always-knew-i-was-different-i-just-didnt-know-i-was-a-sociopath-68ebe08b?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfwpEx3OLdCcQvsfIqUTeXpxiapP24vcFE_gH1xcm78gmYVH9iq_zmcThLBN8Y%3D&gaa_ts=69cf3124&gaa_sig=ZD7pDPw4yr-Tz_GOYhngp2TIOKr-G9nkJUPrZg7Puj6Map5VX9dfoMfR4tmaTL6KVW3ivLKsCvzqElIxCHPxJA%3D%3D

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The Chilling Case of Daniel Marsh17 Jun 202500:05:45

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We encourage you to head to Patreon to hear our entire episode on Daniel Marsh 

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Retreat Author Announcements 202614 Jun 202500:18:53

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Get your tickets today!

Scottsdale, AZ 02/19-02/22

 https://www.thecreepybookclub.com/thecreepyretreat2026

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Tamla Horsford: A Case of Unanswered Questions06 Jun 202500:53:50

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In this episode of 'Books with Your Besties', hosts Ashley DeSanno and Emily Reeder delve into the tragic case of Tamla Horsford, a mother of five whose death at a slumber party in Georgia has raised numerous questions and sparked national outrage. The conversation explores the details surrounding the night of her death, the investigation that followed, and the various theories that have emerged.

With a focus on the racial context of the case and the integrity of the investigation, the hosts aim to uncover the truth behind Tamla's untimely demise, highlighting the complexities and unanswered questions that remain. They analyze the investigation's shortcomings, the evidence presented, and the societal context surrounding the case, ultimately questioning the integrity of the investigation and the treatment of Tamla as a victim.

TW: Death, Suicide, Bodily Harm, 

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction to Tamla Horsford's Case

02:59 The Night of the Incident

05:54 Tamla's Background and Context

09:11The Investigation Begins

12:07 911 Call Analysis

14:59 Injuries and Autopsy Findings

17:53 Questions About the Investigation

20:53 The Role of Key Individuals

24:11 Conclusions and Ongoing Questions

36:23 Unraveling the Mystery of Jose Barrera

39:10 Investigating the Detective's Role

40:37 The Controversial Lawsuit and Accusations

41:57 Racial Dynamics and Historical Context

43:05 Analyzing Key Evidence

49:10 The Role of Xanax and Other Substances

52:10 The Lack of Blood and Its Implications

53:54 Forsyth County's Troubling History

01:00:07 Theories and Speculations on Tamla's Death

Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Tamla_Horsford

https://truercrimepodcast.com/tamla-horsford/

https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-tamla-horsford-joseph-smedley/

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/tamla-horsford-death-georgia-bureau-investigation-report-1231479/

https://www.forsythnews.com/news/crime-courts/tragic-accident-gbi-concludes-investigation-tamla-horsfords-death/

https://people.com/crime/tamla-horsford-death-mom-party-accidental-family-suspicious/

https://www.11alive.com/gallery/news/uploaded-gallery/85-8e3e5f76-cfe6-4ccd-bd28-8ecee3a8564b

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The Quiet Librarian23 May 202500:31:47

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In this conversation, Emily and Ashley discuss Alan Eskens' novel, The Quiet Librarian, exploring its themes of historical fiction, character development, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in times of war. They delve into the complexities of the Bosnian War, the portrayal of women in conflict, and the contemporary parallels to current social issues. The discussion highlights the emotional impact of the narrative and the author's insights into the writing process.


00:00 Introduction to The Quiet Librarian

02:40 Exploring Historical Context: The Bosnian War

05:17 Character Development and Dual Narratives

07:31 Themes of Revenge and Justice

09:54 Moral Dilemmas in War

12:45 Contemporary Parallels and Social Commentary

18:53 The Right to Protest and Higher Education

20:16T he Consequences of Justifying Actions

20:54 Understanding the Complexity of Violence

22:31 The Nature of Sympathy for Criminals

23:49 Moral Dilemmas in Justice

25:24 The Slippery Slope of Justice

27:06 Character Dynamics in Storytelling

28:34 Reflections on Historical Events

31:09 The Potential for Violence in Society

33:27 Learning from History and Current Events

Key Takeaways - 

  • The Quiet Librarian is a powerful blend of historical fiction and thriller.
  • Alan Eskens' writing style masterfully interweaves different timelines.
  • The characters' development reflects the complexities of war and trauma.
  • The portrayal of women in the story challenges traditional narratives.
  • Moral dilemmas in the book provoke deep reflection on justice and revenge.
  • The historical context of the Bosnian War is crucial to understanding the characters' motivations.
  • The conversation draws parallels between the book's themes and contemporary social issues.
  • The importance of understanding history to prevent future atrocities is emphasized.
  • The emotional weight of the narrative resonates with readers on multiple levels.
  • Alan Eskens' journey as a writer showcases the transformative power of literature.
  • https://hmh.org/library/research/genocide-in-bosnia-guide/
  • https://www.irmct.org/specials/war-bosnia/
  • https://www.ushmm.org/genocide-prevention/countries/bosnia-herzegovina/1992-1995

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Unraveling the Delphi Murders Part II 23 May 202500:08:12

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This episode delves into the complex investigation surrounding the Delphi Murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, focusing on key suspects including Ron Logan and Keegan Klein, as well as the trial of Richard Allen. The discussion highlights alleged confessions, the role of pre-trial publicity, and the implications of the legal proceedings on the pursuit of justice for the victims.

Chapters

00:00Introduction to The Delphi Murders

00:57The Investigation of Ron Logan

05:06Allegations and Confessions

09:45The Role of Keegan Klein

19:10Theories and Speculations

23:44Ritualistic Elements and Odinism

25:34Introduction and Context of the Case

26:13Evidence Analysis and Implications

28:33Trial Limitations and Defense Challenges

30:52Pre-Trial Publicity and Its Effects

34:04Conviction Factors and Juror Perspectives

38:16Confessions and Mental State Considerations

43:01Appeal Process and Future Implications

https://www.rickallenjustice.com/

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/delphi-murderer-richard-allen-appeal-filed/

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/search-warrant-delphi-killer-took-souvenir-may-have-staged-murder-scene/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

 (see website for complete list of show notes) 



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The Pendulum of Progress: Understanding Societal Shifts16 May 202500:36:01

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Updates on Kyron Horman, Idaho Town Hall, Idaho Murders and the Pendulum Effect

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction and Mother's Day Reflections

00:59 Case Updates and Political Extremes

03:08 The Idaho Town Hall Incident

06:00 Reactions to the Idaho Murders

08:55 The Importance of Patience in Legal Cases

11:57 New Developments in the Kyron Horman Case

14:57 The Pendulum Effect in Politics and Progress

21:37 Navigating Progress and Setbacks

22:22 Moral License and Political Reactions

24:27 The Influence of Language on Behavior

28:25 Cultural Shifts and Generational Changes

33:16 The Importance of Plan B for Women

34:35 Body Positivity and Cultural Trends

35:29 The Science vs. Anti-Science Debate

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho/six-charged-coeur-dalene-town-hall-incident/277-204bf517-c188-401f-a904-7859511da073

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/pendulum-effect

https://katu.com/news/local/kyron-horman-case-15-years-later-anniversary-multnomah-county-sheriffs-office-terri-desiree-fbi-reexamine-pursue-justice-digital-records-evidence-pages-reports-investigation-portland-oregon-june-2010-may-2025

https://blavity.com/dateline-idaho-murders-update-new-details

https://www.reuters.com/sports/sport-pendulum-swings-towards-tighter-measures-against-transgender-athletes-2023-12-28/

https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2025/04/02/karen-read-case-key-players-retrial/

https://ssir.org/books/excerpts/entry/tackling_moral_self_licensings

Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3261136/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/darwins-subterranean-world/201703/my-favorite-psychology-study

https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/04/06/eugenics-college-genetics-education/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/03/r-word-right-wing-rise

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This Book Will Bury Me and The Idaho Murders 09 May 202500:31:40

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The Idaho murders. 

Listen in on our review and key takeaways from This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead. 


FULL spoilers. 

0:00-1:00 Initial Review 

1:00-2:00 Was it a tad too much grief related content?

3:30 What did we anticipate happening that would have ruined this book for us.

5:00 The controversy surrounding this book 

7:00 What is our beef with the Idaho murders

8:30 Our college experience 

11:00 Emily explains Theory of Mind (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mind)

14:00 Female serial killers

15:00 Web sleuth community 

16:00 Two cases solved through web sleuthing 

20:00 JonBenet 

22:00 Becoming FBI 

23:00 Who the killer was

24:00 The Warrior Gene and the differences in Males and females

25:00-31:00 Maybe we hope no one hears this episode 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2650118/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden

https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/qmss/2023/03/04/serial-killer-statistics/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/john-mark-karr-claimed-jonben

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/09/18/gabby-petito-case-tiktok-sleuths/

https://www.netflix.com/title/81031373

https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-member-helps-close-unsolved-cases (Tent girl) 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-25/gabby-petito-missing-person-case-internet-true-crime-obsession/100482852

Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV8HOwxfzdI

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/theory-of-mind

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/idaho-college-student-killings-summary-timeline-rcna63818

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/idaho-student-murders-roommates-texts/64084528



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Justice for Abby and Libby - The Delphi Murders Part I 02 May 202500:10:52

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Justice for Abby and Libby: In 2017, the small town of Delphi, Indiana was shaken by the tragic murders of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German. Their memory lives on as the pursuit of truth and justice continues. Find the rest of this episode (and an upcoming part II) at patreon.com/thcreepybookclub

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Kyron Horman - Missing since 06/04/201025 Apr 202500:46:59

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As we decided to begin offering one true crime case per month to our VIP Patreon members we knew we needed to start with the Kyron Horman case because it is local to us (Oregon) and still unsolved. After days of research and recording we quickly realized this particular episode cannot be kept only for our VIPs, it would be doing a disservice to Kyron. We are choosing to release it publicly in hopes it will continue to shed a light on finding Kyron. Please see the rest of the links and sources used on our Patreon

Later this week we will drop our VIP ONLY true crime episode which focuses on The Delphi murders Part I - Abby Williams and Libby German. We have a lot of questions about this case, our episode asks big questions about police interrogation, false confessions and the science behind unspent bullets.  Join today for access to that episode. 

To submit tips about the Kyron Horman case, you can contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) tipline at 1-800-THE-LOST 

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/kyron-horman/multiple-witnesses-allegedly-saw-kyron-horman-leave-school-with-stepmom-author-writes/283-bef1f721-adf9-4ad5-8580-64d756d12b39

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/kyron-richard-horman

https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/northwest/kyrons-mother-says-e-mails-show-terri-hated-could-hurt-him/293-169425809

https://www.kptv.com/2024/06/03/family-portland-boy-missing-14-years-holds-car-wash-raise-money-search/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF8h-1WVBC4

https://allthatsinteresting.com/kyron-horman

https://www.mcso.us/open-unsolved-cases
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z2IgMIyCKU (Crime fest NW) 

https://media.oregonlive.com/portland_impact/other/DeDe-watermarked-1.pdf(De De court documents)

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Media/kyron-horman-scared-parents-kids-school-boy-vanished/story?id=10864503

https://kpic.com/news/local/e-mails-stepmom-sensed-suspicion-on-her-day-after-disappearance

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Strange Sally Diamond and Jaycee Lee Dugard18 Apr 202500:39:01

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Did anyone else think about the Jaycee Dugard case while reading Strange Sally Diamond? Tune in to our most recent episode to hear our thoughts on this outstanding book and Emily's take on the similarities with the Jaycee Dugard case. Stay tuned for our interview with the author which will be shared next week. 

TW: Cremation, Corpse Abuse, Rape, Kidnapping, Domestic Violence, Basically all of them

0:00-1:00 intro

1:00-5:00 First 4 pages of the book - why did Sally try to cremate her own father

5:00 Is this a book about autism?

6:30 How autism and trauma can look similar

8:05 What can be done in isolation - Peter

11:00 - 33:00 Jaycee Dugard case

33:00 Peter Keeping the girl after his dad dies 

35:00 Building community and her adopted dad being a very complex flawed character

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teEG6-JXggY

https://www.attwoodandgarnettevents.com/blogs/news/distinguishing-trauma-from-autism

https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna43260782

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nancy-garrido-the-real-monster-in-the-jaycee-lee-dugard-kidnapping/

https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Phillip_and_Nancy_Garrido

Photos - https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2009/aug/30/jaycee-lee-dugard-kidnap-usa

Parole officer - https://www.kcra.com/article/parole-agent-jaycee-lee-dugard-kidnapping-case-california-missing-girl-kcra-edwards-santos-jr/41830278

Cathy Cockrell - https://newsarchive.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2009/08/28_ucpd.shtml

Bay City News - https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/garridos-earlier-victims-outlined/1896330/







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Ask For Andrea by Noelle Ihli20 Mar 202600:30:37

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In this episode, Emily and Ashley discuss the book "Ask For Andrea" by Noelle Ihli.

They both loved the book, which they think is the author's best work yet. The book follows a group of women who have been murdered by a serial killer, and how they find each other in the afterlife and seek justice for their murders. 

They also talk about how the killer relies on charm and normalcy, and why it's dangerous to think we can easily spot dangerous people. 

A psychopath is someone who has certain characteristics including lack of empathy, manipulation, and grandiose sense of self-worth. They can be successful and highly functioning, and can be found in various professions. However, not everyone who is selfish is a psychopath, and it is not our place to diagnose others. They noted that the book deals with heavy themes, including assault and trauma, and praised the author for handling them sensitively.  They discuss the different characters in the book, including protagonist Andrea and her relationships with the women from "beyond".  

The hosts discuss a book club selection, talk about an author's new release, and chat about psychopaths. 

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Ask Us Anything 11 Apr 202500:37:57

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The episode you asked for! Ask us anything from politics, to religion, to love languages, to books we DNF. No show notes because we want you to be surprised. 

To prepare for the next few weeks make sure to read:

Strange Sally Diamond By Liz Nugent

The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens

This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead 

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The Women by Kristin Hannah 04 Apr 202500:42:36

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Only weirdos like us see The Women by Kristin Hannah as a palette cleanser.

Show notes:

0:00-2:00 Intro

2:00-4:00 Intro to the characters and gender role chat

4:30 The way Frankie's dad discounted her service

5:00 Barb and Ethel and how women show up for one another

6:00-7:30 The setting, the smells

8:00 Interview with a nurse who had experience in Vietnam

9:00 Letters to the soldiers parents and how Vietnam wasn't that long ago

11:00 Types of death from war

13:00 The amount of people impacted and the timeline

14:00 What was traumatizing to Frankie?

15:00 Some of the love and romance throughout the book

18:00 Part II of the book when Frankie comes home

19:00 PTSD

22:00 Some of the male characters

24:00 Rock bottom and the creation of the farm

28:00 Frankie's relationship with her parents and her new reality

34:00 What happens when girls became pregnant?

36:00 The Werther effect

37:40 Our connections to the Vietnam War


https://lagoonsleep.com/ - use code BOOKCLUB

https://kristinhannah.com/books/the-women/

https://www.iowapbs.org/iowapathways/artifact/1540/iowa-veteran-describes-her-experiences-nurse-during-vietnam-war

https://www.vvmf.org/echoes/EP12/

https://www.va.gov/

https://www.c-span.org/program/american-history-tv/vietnam-war-nurse-virginia-lee-dornheggen-oral-history-interview/591115

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2950285324000322

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A Killing Cold By Kate Alice Marshall and a discussion on the ultra wealthy 21 Mar 202500:34:05

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A full spoiler discussion on A Killing Cold By Kate Marshall and a bigger discussion on religion, the ultra wealthy and the Murdaugh family. 

TW: Abortion, suicide, murder, child abuse 

0:00-2:00 Basic review and the setting

3:00 Theo's back story and meeting Connor

4:00 The non twist twist

4:30 The abortion story  and religion

5:30-7:30 Are we christians? No love like Christian hate 

8:00 Why doesn't Ashley know how to read books?

9:00 Theo as a smart and strong female character

12:00 PTSD/Memories

17:00 A discussion on the super wealthy

20:45 - 26:00 Harris Rosen 

27:00 The crimes of each person

29:00 - end What would you do with $10,000,000

https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/harris-rosen/

https://www.nytimes.com/article/murdaugh-murders-alex-paul.html

https://millionairesforhumanity.org/

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Part 2- The Idaho Follow Up Episode 14 Mar 202500:34:17

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Today we drop part II of our "what happened at the Idaho town hall?" episode where we answer your questions and respond to your comments

0:00-2:00 Ashley's Idaho story

3:00-4:00 Introduction to today's episode and Emily's thoughts

4:00 What is one of Emily's biggest pet peeves

4:30 Idaho murder documentary

7:00 Fight/flight/freeze and that is "just Northern Idaho"

10:00 Hate comments

13:00 "If you just follow the rules"

14:00 A personal story from the event

17:00 The power of fear

20:00 Bystander effect

20:30 Portland True crime case

22:00 Democrats and Republicans current day

27:00 White women

28:00 Schindlers list

https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Alley-American-Pilots-Himalayas/dp/0811772624

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Portland_train_attack

https://www.cbsnews.com/tag/bryan-kohberger/

https://www.thecreepybookclub.com/product-page/a-killing-cold-by-kate-alice-marshall

https://apnews.com/article/idaho-protest-woman-removed-town-hall-b4348df006fe83723f95769a05007098

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Part 1 The - "Why Didn't Anyone Help Her?" Idaho episode. 07 Mar 202500:40:50

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Emily and Ashley get into the "why didn't anyone help her" event in Idaho and the bystander effect. We encourage you to listen to this episode and share it with a friend. We are better together, especially as women.

Please head to the chat and ask your questions and drop comments for a follow up episode

TW: Violence, Domestic Violence 

https://www.patreon.com/chats/184564adfbce4c188055f0d32897533a


Show notes: 

0:00-1:00 Intro 

1:00 Ashley’s favorite current tiktok - women empowering women 

2:00 Societal pressure for women finding a partner

4:00 Kids and phones 

4:00-6:00 WTF with Marc Maron and phones 

8:30-20:00 Let's Chat Coeur d’Alene Idaho 

20:00 Diffusion of responsibility 

23:00 Kitty Genovese murder 

26:00 Return to Idaho town hall - Do you raise your hand when no one else does? 

28:00 You can change the social norm of a situation 

29:00 Seizure disorder and script 

31:00 Fear for our own safety

32:00 Fear of being wrong 

33:00 How do we get the message to the people who actually matter?

34:00 Ashley fell into exactly what is wrong with the patriarchy 

35:00 Netflix Belle Gibson doc 

37:00 -40:00 Raising kids in community

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bystander_effect

Tik tok video: UN Unty Tan 

https://www.history.com/topics/crime/kitty-genovese

https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-Bystander-Effect-in-Non-Emergency-Situations%3A-Cox-Adam/2d8a412dab1aa0622b7345928687fd13a68b90a7

https://academy4sc.org/video/the-smoky-room-experiment-trust-your-instincts/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffusion_of_responsibility

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kitty_Genovese

https://www.simplypsychology.org/kitty-genovese.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/us/idaho-woman-removed-town-hall.html

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Why do women hate women? 28 Feb 202500:47:10

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Hi friends, 0:00-10:00 Have all the spoilers for the book night watching so fast forward through that if you haven't read it, minutes 10- end get into way bigger societal topics about why women aren't listened to. 

Show Notes:

0:00-4:00 Introduction to Night Watching and being scared 

4:00 https://www.instagram.com/tsierraauthor/?hl=en (diagram) 

5:00 Did the characters have names? 

6:00 Where did they hide? 

7:00 What happened to the husband?

8:00 Why don't we believe women? 

9:00 The ride Tracy took us on with doubting the main character

10:00 Multiple personalities 

11:00 Strong female characters

14:00 WHAT Was the big twist? Ashley might scream

14:00-17:00 Truer Crime episode https://truercrimepodcast.com/

18:00 Gabby Petito

19:00 Blake Lively and Amber Heard

21:00 OJ simpson 

23:00 Women who carry water for the patriarchy 

25:00 FAFO  - Government Spending 

28:00-35:00 Melissa Lucio Case 

37:00 Men who kill their families 

37:00-41:00 Why do women hate women especially Taylor Swift

42:00 Do you want to be defined by hate or love? 

42:00-45:00 The Tipping point and DEI

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-well/201112/why-did-or-mpd-is-bogus-diagnosis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darlie_Routier

https://innocenceproject.org/whats-next-for-melissa-lucio-texas-woman-on-death-row/

https://www.tracysierraauthor.com/

https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-state-of-texas-vs-melissa-48e646e4-be05-4465-815a-a3eb9756c914



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Celisia Stanton sits down with Emily and Ashley 21 Feb 202500:31:20

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Plug in and listen to our get to know you interview with the host of Truer Crime, Celisia Stanton. How did being the victim of a crime help catapult her into the podcasting space and what else does she want us to know about her (other than how much she loves her cats). We feel incredibly lucky she chose to spend nearly an hour with us. Please follow her social media accounts and be sure to rate and review Truer Crime. 

Show Notes: 

Introduction 

Who is Celisia 

2:00-7:00  A handful of FUN get to know you questions 

7:00-12:00 How she got into podcasting 

13:00 How her true crime stories are different

16:00-22:00  How she picks the stories she picks and some specifics about a handful of them

22:30 How does she take care of herself while recording 

25:00 Live Show updates?

26:00 What does she want people to know about podcasting?

29:00 Current state of affairs


https://www.instagram.com/celisiastanton/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/truercrimepod/?hl=en

https://truercrimepodcast.com/

https://celisiastanton.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ashleyspivey/




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2025 Retreat Rundown 14 Feb 202500:40:48

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Our 2025 Retreat is over and we are here with the rundown!  If you came to retreat hopefully this will make you smile! If you couldn't make it this year hopefully you will listen in, see what it is like day to day and join us in 2026! 

Show notes:

0:00-2:00 Getting to AZ

2:00- 7:30 Wednesday: Books, Scary Nail Salon, Perimenopause brain and forgetting items

8:00-11:00 Thursday: Author arrival, Poisoned Pen, Heather's sisters

11:45-14:00 Friday - Reception

14:00 Thank you to our sponsors (see links below)

18:00 Our dinner with the authors Friday evening and What types of conventions we do NOT WANT to go to. Jeneva had us rolling 

20:00 Saturday - Panel and Podcast overview 

25:30 Behind the scenes stuff shared at the live podcast 

28:00 How we MADE a number of podcast episodes we never ever used

28:30 Ashley and Emily and email (lol)

31:00 Wine and Art Walk 

32:00 Why our "Down day" was actually spent working and the wink from my dad

34:00 Emily's trip from hell

38:00 2026 plans

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False Memories, Forgiveness and The Satanic Panic - Alice Sebold and Anthony Broadwater 31 Jan 202500:48:00

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You may know Alice Sebold as the author of The Lovely Bones but you may not know the story of Alice and Anthony. Anthony Broadwater was exonerated in the 1981 rape of Ms.Sebold. Listen to the Truer Crime Season 2 episode 3 for all of the details on the case. Today Emily and Ashley chat about the bigger themes of her episode...False Memories, Forgiveness and The Satanic Panic. Thank you for listening.

TW: SA, Abuse, Child Abuse, Murder

Show notes:

0:00-1:00 intro

1:00-4:00 An Overview of the case

4:30 Ronald Cotton and Jennifer Thompson case

6:30 Eye witness testimony and knowing what's going on around us

7:20 What is the weapon focus effect?

8:20 Working memory and memory in general

10:00 Elizabeth Loftus - False Memories

14:30 False Memory task Dr. Reeder does with her students

19:00 Satanic Panic

20:00 Mcmartin Preschool Trial

25:00 The book The Secret

27:20 Paul Ingram story

37:00 Making a Murderer (Netflix)

39:00 Forgiveness Study and the power of forgiveness and what is the REACH method?

45:00 Who is forgiveness for?

Loftus, Loftus, & Messo (1987) - Weapon Focus Effect https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/bf01044839

Loftus and Palmer (1974) - Automobile accident - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1975-04498-001

Roediger & McDermott (1995) - False memory in word lists - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1995-42833-001

Wright (1993) The New Yorker on Paul Ingram -

 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1993/05/17/remembering-satan-part-i

Picking Cotton book - https://www.pickingcottonbook.com/

Elizabeth Loftus Ted Talk -  https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_loftus_how_reliable_is_your_memory

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/the-power-of-forgiveness

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/forgiveness-your-health-depends-on-it

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/josiah-sutton/id1565741041?i=1000523760385

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/policing/2018/06/09/brendan-dasseys-false-confession-supreme-court-column/652915002/

https://www.instagram.com/celisiastanton/?hl=en

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Lauren McCluskey and bigger questions around why women aren't listened to 25 Jan 202500:34:11

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We are thrilled to be partnering with Celisia Stanton, the host of Truer Crime, to bring you our episode which touches on Lauren McCluskey and the themes that are a part of her story: domestic violence, failures of the justice system and why women aren't listened to. 

TW: Femicide, Domestic Violence, Rape, Stalking, SA, Murder. Show notes: 

1:30-3:15 What is a domestic thriller and what are some we have read? 3:15 - 3:30 Domestic violence as a psychological thriller theme 3:45- 6:00 Why are women often portrayed as dumb? Why do women apologize and/or why are we worried about being seen as rude? 
6:00 -9 :30 The Gift of Fear book (linked in show notes) and Dr. Reeder teaches us about pre planned responses
9:30-11:30 Damsel in distress article about female protagonists, what does the movie Frozen have to do with this topic?
11:30 -14:30 Domestic Violence stats (Trigger warnings) 
14:30 - 19:00Why don't women get help and Truer Crime with Celisia Stanton - Lauren Mccluskey
19:10-20:00 state laws around DV
20:00 - 25:00 Wendy Maldonado case (linked below) 
25:00 - 26:15 How can women expect to be listened to? What are options for women to leave?
26:45-28:00 How many women are killed annually around the globe per day?28:00 - 30:00 What is happening around you? Behind closed doors. 
31:30 All men. Why women choose the bear. What does Ashley want the last thing her kids to see be if something happens to her?

Book: The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker - anywhere you shop for books

https://people.com/husband-wife-killed-murder-suicide-divorce-8769233

https://www.katherinemkennedywriter.com/post/the-damsel-in-distress-why-female-characters-are-still-stuck-in-a-tower

Every F-ing Day of my Life: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/every-f---ing-day-of-my-life/umc.cmc.1aq9cocb6lbot0y8a4kkq2aa9

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truer-crime/id1565741041

https://www.dvsn.org/january-2024-stalking-stats-tactics-impacts/

https://laurenmccluskey.org

 https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/statistics/crime/UN_BriefFem_251121.pdf

https://unews.utah.edu/timeline-of-events-in-lauren-mccluskey-case/

https://bylinetimes.com/2023/09/21/this-harrowing-study-reveals-why-victims-of-sexual-violence-dont-go-to-the-police/

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Updates and a teaser 13 Mar 202600:05:03

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Today we remind you of what to read to be ready for next weeks chat. Head to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsidered-unsolved/id1841954874 to hear the rest of  Rachel Hansen episode 2. 

Mary interview: pateron.com/thecreepybookclub

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11ish Questions with Ashley and Emily 17 Jan 202500:36:12

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11 (ish) quick questions with Emily and Ashley including, what is something they've done together that was super risky, what type of a psychologist is Emily and how was Ashley's High School job legal?

Show notes:

0:00-2:00 Intro, announcements and reminders

2:30 What is a book we didn't finish or do not recommend.

4:00 What were our first jobs?

6:45 What shows did we binge? 

8:50 What misconceptions do people have about us?

12:30 What does your perfect reading "room" look like?

14:40 What are our pet peeves?

17:40 What is something risky we have done together?

20:00 What kind of a psychologist is Dr. Reeder?

23:00 The tik tok tics and Hysteria podcast

26:00 Placebo effect 

26:15 Jaen and Dalton study

27:45 Jury selection

30:00 Who is more willing to try new things?

30:10 What would you write a book about?

32:00 How did we name the book club?

34:00 Diabolical Lies 

Links:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25280827/

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C3L653YS?ccs_id=8e7a14f9-21d9-400b-b7a7-0892798bea32

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diabolical-lies/id1761438573 

https://moneywithkatie.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hysterical/id1753789609

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havana_syndrome

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/tics-and-tiktok-can-social-media-trigger-illness-202201182670

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9733629/

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Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry10 Jan 202500:52:44

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Emily and I finally decided to chat about Saving Noah. 

0:00-2:00 Intro

2:00-3:00 Emily's synopsis of the book and the intro

3:00-5:00 The moms reaction in the book to Noahs admission 

5:30-6:30 When Noah's parents tell their victims

7:00-9:00 Noah's punishment 

9:00-12:00 Is it treatable? 

12:00 -14:00 Co dependency with Noah and his mom

15:00 Programs for those who recognize their pedophilia young 

17:00-19:00 Why did Noah need to go back to school?

19:00-26:00 Emily teaches us about cases that helped create new laws like Adams law and sex offender registry. 

26:00-29:00 Tiers of sex offender

29:00- 36:00 PAS/Euthanasia

36:00-39:00 The choice Noah's mother makes to help him 

39:00 -40:00 How did Emily and I feel about the mother's choice 

41:00 There is something wrong with you 

42:00 What were we relieved about?

43:00-46:00 Personal experience with predators 

46:00 Social media and other platforms - the BARK app (see connected)

48:00 Emily says "I am dead inside from doing this."

49:00-51:00 Maybe we will leave Lucinda alone

51:00-53:00 What are we reading now 

TW: Suicide, abuse, SA, children, violence, kidnapping, rape

https://lucindaberry.com/

https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/sex-offending-genes-more-important-than-family-environment

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28282050 (pastors)

https://www.bark.us

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6470698/ (genetics)

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10785970/ (Euthanasia for mental health)

https://smart.ojp.gov/somapi/chapter-1-unique-considerations-regarding-juveniles-who-commit-sexual-offenses

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3565125/ (castration)

https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Noah-Lucinda-Berry-ebook/dp/B0752D8QQB

https://oneill.law.georgetown.edu/child-euthanasia-in-belgium/

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/belgian-paedophile-belgium-euthanasia-escape-unbearable-sexuality-a7072841.html

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/first-do-no-harm

https://www.justice.gc.ca/

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The 2024 Wrap Up episode 03 Jan 202500:29:58

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Show notes would be a total spoiler! You must listen to the episode to hear our favorites (or check the transcript). You can find the books we mention here https://amzn.to/3BFC4Ox

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 27 Dec 202400:52:01

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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 Vassar20 Dec 202400:54:10

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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.06 Dec 202400:43:07

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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 22 Nov 202400:37:23

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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 08 Nov 202400:36:09

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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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Author Interview Anna Downes - Red River Road 01 Nov 202400:51:13

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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/

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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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Urban Legends - spooky season special episode 25 Oct 202400:34:55

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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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Repost from Reconsidered : Unsolved 06 Mar 202600:23:46

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Appetite for Innocence with Lucinda Berry 18 Oct 202400:28:49

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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 18 Oct 202400:25:19

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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.

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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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"Is my mom still paying you?" Catch up with Emily and Ashley 11 Oct 202400:37:33

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Today we chat all things Ashley and Emily. We answer your listener questions like, who is more likely to end up in jail, who handles confrontation better and how we met and fell in love.  

Show Notes:
0:00-2:00 intro and the RUG 
5:00 How we met 
8:00 Who is more organized?
12:00 How we are very different when it comes to emailing
14:00 Who is more likely to go to jail
16:00 How we handle confrontation 
20:00 Are people mad at us?
24:00 Sandwich in the bedroom 
30:00 What we are reading 
32:00 When we had our kids 
35:00 What we love most about one another 

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What Have You Done by Shari Lapena 04 Oct 202400:22:09

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"We have had to work on teaching our kids the difference between nice and safe." On today's episode Ashley and Emily review What Have You Done by Shari Lapena. Our conversation also includes chatting about teaching kids the difference between nice and safe, the teenage brain, male predators and how we need to listen to girls and women. We have included quotes and snippets from our monthly book chat with our book of the month and patreon members. 

TW: Domestic Violence, SA

Show Notes:
0:00-2:00 Basic Intro to Shari and our thoughts 
2:30 Chatting about the ending/outcome
3:40 member review of the characters 
4:30 what book is Emily not enjoying 
4:50 member review of male characters
7:00 discussion about nice versus safe 
10:00 chat on camerons parents 
13:00 Teenagers and their brains 
16:00 lighthouse parenting 
18:00 why we need to believe girls and women 
20:00 what in the world was with the phone? 
21:00 how many stars did we give it? 

https://www.sharilapena.com/

https://www.breakthecycle.org/ Domestic violence resource (stats) 

http://thehotline.org Domestic Violence Support



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