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The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast
BONUS • Interview with THE MONKEY director Osgood Perkins
An exclusive (and spoiler-free!) interview with The Monkey writer-director Osgood Perkins.The Monkey is out in UK cinemas from the 21st February***Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. Artwork by Ewa Ferdynus.Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.***The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.→ Support us on Patreon for bonus content.
2025-02-20
22 min
The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast
BONUS • Interview with LONGLEGS director Osgood Perkins
An exclusive (and spoiler-free!) interview with Longlegs writer-director Osgood Perkins. Longlegs is out in UK cinemas from the 12th July. ***Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. Artwork by Ewa Ferdynus.Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.***The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.→ Support us on Patreon for bonus content.
2024-07-10
17 min
Life On the Brink
Generations of Holiday Traditions w/ My Grandmother
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 105 of Life On the Brink!I love to talk about Christmas traditions and enjoy hearing others' memories of Christmases past, and today I absolutely cannot wait to share this episode with you! I have on the podcast none other than my paternal grandmother, whom I call Ma Anna. She's my namesake, she has lived all over the world, and she has such an open and warm outlook on life that I hope to embrace. I've learned how special these inter-generation conversations can be, and this one is just as heartwarming as...
2023-12-21
46 min
Life On the Brink
*MINI:* On the Importance of Family
Hi everyone, I’m making a little mini episode/PSA to give a little update and to speak a bit about some very important things. There’s not a real structure to this, I just wanted to let you know what’s going on.I still recommend making a cup of tea, as I’ve realized in the last few weeks just how comforting one can be.*For the full blog post, click here*For full transcript, click here!Site: lifeonthebrink.live
2023-08-24
10 min
Life On the Brink
Home Sweet Maison: Embracing French style and ritual in the home
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 95 of Life On the Brink!I’m so excited for today’s episode, as it’s inspired by a delightful book that focuses on the art of designing one’s home while speaking to my Francophile heart. The book is “Home Sweet Maison: The French Art of Making a Home” by Danielle Postel-Vinay, and what a delight it is! Much about the French way of living aligns with what I try to emphasize here at Life On the Brink: the celebration of the everyday, finding comfort in curated rituals, and emphasis on conversati...
2023-08-10
39 min
Life On the Brink
Date Night: ideas for fun, excitement and closeness (on a budget)
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 94 of Life On the Brink!Even as we cultivate our beautiful daily lives, every now and then life calls for a bit of elevation and celebration. Today we’re talking about one such celebration: Date Night. Sometimes it’s easy to do the same (and sometimes expensive) things, and suddenly an experience that was designed to elevate you outside your normal routine becomes a routine in itself. How do we create a fun and satisfying night with your sweetheart, even after many years together?Expense is by no means the g...
2023-07-27
37 min
Life On the Brink
Summer Favorites: frozen drinks, crochet accents, garden harvesting and more!
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 93 of Life On the Brink!Like no other season, summer just screams fun! There’s a universal expectation to enjoy, be it the weather, the produce, or the surplus of time, and I’m here for it. Let’s lean into that summer fun a little and talk favorites. Today I’m simply sharing some items from my closet, pantry, home and routines that have really shone this summer!In this episode I'm sharing:-my favorite homemade frozen drinks and desserts-the best 2 pieces in my summer wardrobe...
2023-07-13
30 min
Life On the Brink
My First-Time Home Buying Experience + what I would do differently
Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 92 of Life On the Brink!Last summer, my husband and I decided it was time to start thinking about buying a house. This summer, I’m coming to you from my new home. Simple as that? Hardly. The past year has been full of unknowns and new challenges, but also lots of beautiful surprises. Whether you are hoping to move or buy in the near future or simply wish to be prepared for when the time comes, I’ve got you covered!In this episode I'm sharing:-how I nav...
2023-06-29
35 min
Life On the Brink
A Tin of Sardines: summer storytime + being open to new things
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 91 of Life On the Brink!Today I return to the podcast after a week of playing music on the road! Naturally, the past week has been so interesting and so different from my usual routine of garden-tending and grocery shopping, and the change of pace has re-introduced some very important aspects of living well that I sometimes forget about. Namely, being open to the “new” or “unusual,” and just embracing each moment as it comes. This week I’d like to share a few of those moments (including the title sardines...
2023-06-22
29 min
Life On the Brink
You Have Permission To Enjoy Your Life! (thoughts on productivity and guilt)
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 90 of Life On the Brink!Have you ever felt guilty for having an easy day? For not getting enough done?As we enter into the new summer season, there’s so much to celebrate and enjoy. So much, in fact, that at times I feel pressure to get out there and enjoy it all! We’re entering a less structured time of year (which is so lovely), and whenever I’m in a season where less is required of my time I can really get into my head about what to do wit...
2023-06-08
29 min
Life On the Brink
Summer Bucket List + this year's reading challenge!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 89 and Season Four of Life On the Brink!Summertime is always so full of possibilities. The earth is bringing forth new flowers and fruits every week, the sun makes the days ever longer, and I always find that there’s a nice kind of relaxation that comes with summer. The pressure is off, so let’s enjoy each day to the fullest.To that end, in today’s episode I’m sharing a few “bucket list” items for this summer, as well as my summer reading list. I’m also bringing back my Summer...
2023-06-01
31 min
Life On the Brink
On the importance of hobbies + finding the right one for you!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 88 of Life On the Brink, and a special season finale!I find this time of year to be so invigorating after the long winter and I start to get inspired to try new things. Thinking on this has inspired today’s episode, as I’m going to speak on the importance of that wonderful thing called *hobbies*. Here at Life On the Brink, I try to help celebrate the beauty of our daily lives, and discovering and enjoying hobbies are one lovely way to cultivate our individual day-to-days.In this epis...
2023-04-20
50 min
Life On the Brink
How To Throw a Great Party w/ my sister Sarah!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 87 of Life On the Brink!Today we’re talking about celebrating! I mean, who doesn’t love a party?Few things excite me as much as a party, and even more so when I get to throw it! When the time comes to celebrate the special moments in life, there’s so many opportunities to be creative, to nurture others and foster relationships, and even better when you can tie it to a THEME
2023-04-06
50 min
Life On the Brink
It's SPRING: seasonal reads and new garden plans!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 86 of Life On the Brink!The day has finally arrived. It’s finally springtime again! Even if it’s still a bit chilly, the days are getting longer and bits of green and early spring blooms are popping up, and I’m just so excited for it. The end of every winter always feels like a bit of a wake-up for me. I feel reset and ready to be re-invigorated by the spring season.With that in mind, today I’m focusing on two areas that always excite meat this time of year...
2023-03-23
46 min
Life On the Brink
Food and France: cooking in Provence w/ Judith Keys!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 85 of Life On the Brink!Have you, like me, read countless stories of people who uprooted their lives and moved to the south of France, enjoying days of sunshine and yummy food? Well today I'm speaking with Judith Keys, owner of My Food In France, an online cooking membership and community, who did just that!Originally from Northern Ireland, Judith has lived the past 10 years in Provence, and she's recently combined her loves of cooking, baking, and living in France to form a lovely new business adventure.*Find Judith...
2023-03-09
51 min
Life On the Brink
Caring For Your Skin Year-Round
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 84 of Life On the Brink!During the winter season, there are some rituals that become even more essential, and I often find skincare becoming a higher priority. As spring approaches, it’s a wonderful time to look at your skincare routine to help determine what’s working for you and to pay attention to what your skin needs.Our skin is just one part of our external selves, but I can personally attest that when my face is clear and glowy, I carry a bit more confidence knowing that I’m litera...
2023-02-23
35 min
Life On the Brink
Interior Design through "Slow Style" w/ Zandra Zuraw!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 83 of Life On the Brink!I’m so excited about today’s episode, as I’m welcoming a very special guest. Today I’m chatting with Zandra Zuraw, an interior design coach and host of the Style Matters podcast. She has taken decades of creative thinking and journeying through home design and made it into a program to help others become their own interior designers through a process she calls "Slow Style."*Find Zandra, her resources, and the Style Matters podcast at Little Yellow Couch* Currently, I have just mov...
2023-02-16
51 min
Life On the Brink
Kitchen “Gadgets” That I Actually Use
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 82 of Life On the Brink!I love cooking, and the organization of my kitchen has always been a priority, especially since the space is quite small. Though I'm creative with the storage, I’ve really had to prioritize what I keep in my small kitchen. Of course, there are the pots and pans, knives and cutting boards, cooking utensils and baking dishes, but I’ve also made room for a few more specialized tools. Now, I know that these days there’s a gadget for absolutely every cooking task imagin...
2023-02-02
33 min
Life On the Brink
Designing My First House + how to revamp your space (on a budget)
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 81 of Life On the Brink!So remember last fall when Josh and I bought a house?! It’s crazy, but it happened. But then the holidays also happened, and while we have been making slow changes behind the scenes, it’s about to get real over the next few months. Today I’m sharing not only some of our home updates, but also taking you through my current design process.Whether you’re in the middle of a move like me, or maybe you’re just uninspired by one of your spaces and...
2023-01-26
41 min
Life On the Brink
Taking Care of Yourself When You Feel Overwhelmed, Anxious or Burnt Out
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 80 of Life On the Brink!While it's not uncommon for us to need a few sick days during the winter, I think that probably most of our "rough days" aren't due to physical illness or ailment, but rather a mental and emotional place. It's very easy to get in our own heads, to overthink and overanalyze, becoming overwhelmed. The winter season, or perhaps a new transition or challenge, can certainly make things a little more tricky. Sound familiar?Well, friend, you are not alone, and while this podcast is a p...
2023-01-19
35 min
Life On the Brink
Favorite Books of 2022!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 79 of Life On the Brink, and Happy New Year!It’s time again for one of my favorite episodes: the annual book recap! Today I’m sharing all of the best books I read in 2022, as well as some of your top-rated reads.Last year I had a goal to read 30 books, and ended up reading 35! I don’t make a lot of goals or resolutions when it comes to the New Year, but I really enjoy making this reading goal each year because it’s a hobby that I’m quick to...
2023-01-12
36 min
Life On the Brink
Welcoming the New Year: a gentler approach
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 78 of Life on the Brink!During these final weeks of the year, there is much celebration. All the parties and feasting usually stretches until January (at least!), but alongside all this festivity also comes quite a bit of reflection. As we rapidly approach the New Year, with its freshness and hidden promises, we often feel the need to set new goals, to reinvent ourselves, right on the tails of a busy holiday season! What if we took a softer, more gentle approach to welcoming the new year?In this episode...
2022-12-22
29 min
Life On the Brink
Simple Holiday Recipes: parties, slow days, baking and more!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 77 of Life on the Brink!Today I’m bringing another cooking-centered episode, perfect for the holiday season! Sometimes I don’t know what to bring to a Christmas gathering, or am interested in switching up my holiday baking. Sometimes you have a slow evening at home and really need to nourish your body and mind. This episode is covering all those bases with simple, enjoyable, delicious recipes that are personal favorites of mine this Christmas season. In this episode I'm sharing:-warming dinners that will fuel your body-a g...
2022-12-15
35 min
Life On the Brink
Holiday Movie Night w/ my sister Sarah!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 76 of Life on the Brink!Well, you know what they say: tis the season for cozy movie nights. Christmas movies are one of the many delights of the season, and this month is just so perfect for impromptu movie nights with friends and family. So you know it’s only proper that we have an official Holiday Movie Night episode, featuring none other than my sister Sarah! We have quite a bit in common, mostly that we agree on a lot of our favorite movies and that we love throwing a p...
2022-12-08
44 min
Life On the Brink
Reducing Holiday Stress (Part Two): Embracing a Calm Christmas
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 75 of Life on the Brink!Somehow, crazily enough, it is Christmastime again! Wow, this is such a special time and every year I look forward to it. It’s a time to enjoy those around us, to celebrate with gifts and food and prayers of thankfulness, and is indeed magical. However, this season can also be a great source of stress. This is Part Two of Reducing Holiday Stress, and is inspired by Beth Kempton's book "Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year" by Beth Kempton.This episode is al...
2022-12-01
30 min
Life On the Brink
Practicing Gratitude (plus a huge life update)
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 74 of Life on the Brink!Here in the U.S. we’re entering into the week of Thanksgiving, a day set aside to be grateful for those around us and, let’s be real, eat a delicious meal. This season has made me think, though, about the act of being grateful, the practice of gratitude itself. I’ve heard of “gratitude journals” and whatnot, but I became curious about what the act of “thanksgiving” actually does in your mind and body. With that, I hit the books. I’ve done some research in...
2022-11-17
30 min
Life On the Brink
Embracing Your Curly Hair w/ my mom!
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 73 of Life on the Brink!Today I'm joined again by a very special guest, my mom, Lisi Perkins! It's been a while since we chatted on the podcast, and today we're talking about something very important: hair. My mom is Puerto Rican/Panamanian and had a decades-long struggle with her curly hair until about 10 years ago. Likewise, I've gone through my own curly hair journey as I tried to understand my hair's texture. Well, now we both LOVE our curly hair and are spreading that love to you!In this...
2022-11-10
51 min
Life On the Brink
October Magic + the perfect cozy weekend
Hello hello, welcome to Episode 72 of Life on the Brink!This autumn has been full of transition for me, as it might also be for you, but also full of so much beauty and joy. I was anticipating the fall season for weeks beforehand, and now that it’s here I simply want to revel in it. Today’s episode is filled with ways that I have currently been enjoying this October, or how I plan to celebrate over the final weekend of the month.In this episode I'm sharing:-what I've been enjoying this...
2022-10-27
27 min