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Fit Chicks UnfilteredWhy Perfectionism Is Killing Your ProgressAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨If you're waiting for the perfect meal plan, the perfect gym outfit, or the perfect time to start — this episode is your wake-up call. We're breaking down why perfectionism is actually self-sabotage in disguise and how it keeps you stuck in cycles of starting, stopping, guilt, and burnout.We dive into the all-or-nothing mentality that's killing your progress, how social media makes perfectionism worse (yes, we're looking at you, TikTok meal prep videos), and why showing up at 25% is better than not show...
2026-02-1825 minFit Chicks UnfilteredWhat Is Intuitive Eating?Ashley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨Intuitive eating is all over social media right now, but is it actually effective — or just another trend disguised as wellness? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on what intuitive eating really is, who it's actually for, and why it might not be the solution you think it is (especially if you have specific fitness goals).We break down why intuitive eating requires years of nutrition experience to do successfully, how it can become a form of self-sabotage for people who...
2026-02-1145 minFit Chicks UnfilteredNavigating Body Dysmorphia in the Wellness IndustryAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨Let's talk about the thing nobody in the wellness industry wants to admit: body dysmorphia is real, it's common, and it doesn't care how fit you are. In this episode, we're getting brutally honest about body image struggles, the mental mindf*ck of watching your body change through life phases (hello, motherhood!), and how diet culture keeps us trapped in comparison and self-doubt.We break down our personal experiences with body dysmorphia, the identity shifts that come with major life changes, and wh...
2026-01-2845 min
Besties and the Books PodcastEp 95 Rhysand, Kingfisher, Slade: The Man Behind the Voices! Interview w/ Anthony Palmini AudioBook NarratorSend us a textDo you love Audiobooks? Well, hold onto your buttz! Today we have a very special completely spoiler free interview episode for you. We’re bringing you something (someone?) new and exciting to go along with our deep dive series for the Plated Prisoner books by Raven Kenneny, going on now! We’re chatting with none other than the man behind our favorite voices…including THE Slade Ravinger… Anthony Palmini! Yes, you heard that right: he’s the voice of some of our most treasured MMC’s like Kingfisher from the Fae...
2026-01-2739 minFit Chicks UnfilteredGiving Birth As A BodybuilderAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨In this special episode, we're getting vulnerable as Callie shares her full birth story and what life has really been like navigating new motherhood. From the birthing experience to postpartum recovery, breastfeeding challenges, and the emotional rollercoaster of body transformation — we're keeping it 100% real about the parts of motherhood no one prepares you for.We dive into the mental and physical changes that come with pregnancy, why community support from other moms is everything, and how to approach postpartum nutrition and fitness with...
2026-01-2155 minFit Chicks UnfilteredHow to Actually Reinvent Yourself in 2026Ashley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨ In this episode of Fit Chicks Unfiltered, we're getting real about our podcast journey, transformation seasons, and what it actually means to let old versions of yourself die. We're talking about identity death, self-sabotage, emotional regulation, and the micro habits that create real, lasting change. This conversation is all about personal growth, setting intentions for 2026, and giving yourself permission to cut off who you used to be so you can step into the confident, evolved woman you're becoming. If you're ready to leave 2025 behind and become HE...
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Besties and the Books PodcastEp 91 BRIMSTONE (by Callie Hart) Is a Romantasy Roller Coaster 🔥 Full Book Review & Deep DiveSend us a textListen…Brimstone is here. Are we obsessed with the Fae & Alchemy series by Callie Hart? GUILTY. AS. CHARGED. Not to give anything away (including our spoiler free star and spice ratings) but we think it’s safe to say that there’s nothing better than Kingfisher in our eyes and ears, Onyx the perfect animal sidekick companion, and a one horse scene starring none other than Carrion… our favorite scoundrel. Take a deep dive into book two: Brimstone as we follow up our Quicksilver episode, and our interview with Call...
2025-12-161h 23Fit Chicks Unfiltered10 Brutal Truths About Weight Loss No One Wants to AdmitAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨ We’re getting real with “10 Brutal Truths About Weight Loss No One Wants to Admit.” If you’re tired of sugar-coated advice and quick-fix promises, this episode is for you. We're breaking down the hard truths about dieting, consistency, mindset, and what it really takes to see results that last. Get ready to hear the honest, no-BS side of weight loss that every fitness journey needs. Tune in now and level up your approach!Whether you’re a bikini competitor, a casual lifter, or just curious...
2025-11-2658 min
The Story IsThe Vilification of Romantasy ReadersWelcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're defending romantasy readers against recent hate, our thoughts on Goodreads Award nominations, and what’s on our Christmas lists as adults!Follow Us:https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(0:08) Happy Thanksgiving Week(1:30) What’s on your Christmas list(10:10) Bravo con thoughts(12:15) Meadowland grocery drama(14:18) Bonjour, White Lotus(21:16) Hot men being hot (27:21) Book Rep...
2025-11-2553 minFit Chicks Unfiltered10 Brutal Truths About Bodybuilding No One Wants to AdmitAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨ If you’ve ever wondered what REALLY goes on behind the shredded physiques and shiny stage lights and bikinis… this episode pulls back the curtain.We are breaking down 10 brutal, unfiltered truths about competitive bodybuilding — the parts no one posts, the parts coaches rarely mention, and the realities every athlete eventually faces.From the mental pressure… to the physical toll… to the sacrifices that don’t make the highlight reel — this is the episode I wish someone handed me on day one.W...
2025-11-1959 min
Besties and the Books PodcastEp 86 Between Two Kings Power, Passion, and the Price of Loyalty (SPOILERS INSIDE) | Review & Deep Dive DiscussionSend us a textJust in case you haven’t noticed… we are completely OBSESSED with the Split or Swallow universe, created by the amazingly talented and hilarious Lindsay Straube. Last year we did a deep dive and our very first author interview with Lindsay covering all things Kiss of the Basilisk, and now we’re back to yap about the highly anticipated sequel Between Two Kings! Out today! Last week we had Lindsay on for a spoiler free interview picking her brain on what it’s like to go from independent to traditi...
2025-11-111h 10Fit Chicks UnfilteredHow to Stay on Track This Holiday Season — Without Missing Out on the FunAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. ✨ The holidays don’t have to derail your goals — and you don’t have to miss out on the food, fun, or memories to stay on track. In this episode, Ashley & Callie share how to approach the holiday season with a balanced mindset, realistic nutrition strategies, and flexible workouts that fit your schedule. Learn how to ditch the guilt, enjoy your favorite treats, and stay confident in your fitness journey — all while soaking up the season with the people you love.Whether yo...
2025-11-0550 minFit Chicks UnfilteredThis Winter Arc Is Personal — Not Just PhysicalThis Winter Arc is personal — not just physical. ❄️ For Callie, it’s about embracing strength in a new season of life — growing a baby and keeping her competitive fire alive with eyes set on the 2026 stage. For Ashley, it’s a powerful farewell to her FUPA and a fresh start after major surgery, rebuilding confidence and chasing that same competition goal. Two different journeys. One shared mindset: no matter what this winter looks like, we’re showing up, evolving, and redefining what it means to be strong women in our Winter Arcs. 💪✨Whether you’re a bikini competitor, a casual...
2025-10-2252 min
Bachelor Party‘Love Island Games’ and ‘Big Brother’ Finale Recaps! Plus, ‘The Golden Bachelor’ S2E2 and ‘Love Is Blind’ S9 UpdatesJuliet and Callie are back to recap all of your favorite reality TV shows! First, they discuss the ‘Love Island Games’ Season 2 finale! They share their thoughts on the winners and discuss how the show is similar to ‘The Challenge’ (01:15). They share updates on the ‘Love Is Blind’ honeymoons and predict which couples are still together (20:25). After, they talk about ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ mixed with a light football chat (26:08). They share their thoughts on Mel as a lead, and they agree that this season lacks the kooky characters that Season 1 had. Finally, Taylor Hale joins Callie to break down the ‘Big Brother...
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Besties and the Books PodcastEp 80 WHY YOU NEED TO READ the Haven Ever After Book Series this fall!! | Author Interview w/ Hazel MackSend us a textToday we have a very exciting and mostly spoiler free author interview episode for you! We’re chatting with independently published monster romcom, paranormal romance author Hazel Mack to celebrate the spooky season and to get us all in the Halloween mood! We’ll be discussing all things Haven Ever After, the monster romance series that unexpectedly got us into the genre with book 1: Getting it on With Gargoyles, and it’s the series we describe as “Halloweentown for adults” that we’ve been screaming at everyone to read!Hazel is t...
2025-09-301h 07Bachelor Party‘Love Island Games’ Plus ‘Big Brother 27’ Episodes 35-37 (SPOILER)This Friday, Juliet and Callie return to talk about the first few episodes of ‘Love Island Games’ and debrief the contestants (00:45) and Ariana Madix (21:07), then give some quick updates on Chris Hughes and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ (25:00). Then Callie is joined by Taylor Hale to discuss this week’s episodes of ‘Big Brother 27,’ starting with Vince’s last HoH and strategy (28:25), as well as Ava and Ashley’s gameplay as the underdogs (38:22). Later, with the “Month of Mayhem” in effect, the ladies talk Morgan’s HoH win, the final three contestants (40:49), Morgan and Vince’s relationship (47:38), Keanu’s eviction and overall game (50:55), an...
2025-09-271h 13Fit Chicks UnfilteredFlex & Tell: Fit Chicks Unfiltered Q&AAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. 💪✨ You asked, we answered. In this episode, we’re tackling the questions straight from our community — the fun, the personal, and the ones that might make us sweat more than leg day. From fitness and nutrition to mindset, lifestyle, and even the juicy behind-the-scenes stuff you’ve been curious about, we’re putting it all out there. Think of it as a mix of girl talk and gym talk, where nothing’s too real or too random. If you sent in a question, your answer might just be in this...
2025-09-2446 minFit Chicks UnfilteredDear Men; Our Gym Fits Aren't for YouAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. 💪✨In this episode we discus our unfiltered take on the constant commentary women get about what we wear in the gym. Spoiler alert: we’re not putting on leggings, crop tops, or sports bras to entertain you — we’re dressing for performance, comfort, and confidence. In this episode, we dive into the double standards, the unsolicited opinions, and why women owning their gym style has nothing to do with male approval.Whether you’re a bikini competitor, a casual lifter, or just curious about strong women...
2025-09-1734 min
Palomitas y refrescosEpisodio 3/4 - “Fórmula 1”, película de Joseph KosinskiGaliana y JR comentan para el blog galianaycia.com la película "Fórmula 1" de Joseph Kosinski.
Sinopsis Oficial: Apodado “el más grande de todos los tiempos”, Sonny Hayes fue el fenómeno más prometedor de la Fórmula 1 en la década de 1990 hasta que un accidente en la pista casi acaba con su carrera. Treinta años después, es un piloto nómada a sueldo al que contacta su antiguo compañero de equipo Rubén Cervantes, propietario de un equipo de Fórmula 1 en apuros que está al borde la quiebra. Rubén convence a Sonny para volver a l...
2025-09-1230 minFit Chicks UnfilteredGym Lingo 101: A Beginners Guide to Fitness TermsIn today's episode Ashley and Callie bring you your go-to fitness glossary for beginners who want to finally understand gym language without feeling overwhelmed. This episode breaks down popular fitness terms, workout jargon, and nutrition buzzwords—like HIIT, macros, progressive overload, supersets, and more—so you can step into the gym with confidence. Whether you’re starting your fitness journey, learning how to build muscle, or trying to lose weight, this podcast makes fitness simple, approachable, and easy to follow. If you’ve ever felt lost hearing trainers or influencers throw around gym slang, Gym Lingo 101 will give you...
2025-09-101h 11Fit Chicks UnfilteredFit For TV: The Reality of Extreme Weight LossAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. 💪✨Today’s episode dives into the brand-new Netflix documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser — and we’re breaking down the truth behind it. From the extreme weight loss tactics to the mental and physical toll contestants faced, we’re unpacking what the show got wrong, what it exposed about the fitness industry, and the lasting impact it left on how people view health, fat loss, and “transformation.” Tune in for our raw, unfiltered take on why this story still matters today.Wheth...
2025-09-0354 min
Real Estate Educators Podcast with Kevin AmolschAshleigh Gillespie - Short-Term Rental Success, Navigating Regulations, Taxes, and Hot Markets for Maximum ROIEver wondered why some of the most profitable short-term rental investments aren’t in the places you’d expect? In this episode, you’ll hear why markets like Branson, Missouri and random suburban neighborhoods can quietly outperform the “hot spots” everyone talks about—and what seasoned investors look for before jumping in. Plus, there’s a surprising tax rumor circulating that could totally change how you run your numbers this year. Want to know where the real opportunities are hiding, and what you might be missing about managing your property from thousands of miles away? Let’s dig in…In...
2025-08-2738 min
Besties and the Books PodcastEp 75 Behind the Mic w/ Book Club After Dark 🌙📚 | Bookish Pet Peeves, Origin Story, + more!Send us a textIn this spoiler-free collab episode, we sit down with the brilliant duo behind Book Club After Dark and bring you a whole lot of fun (and some serious tea 😏) on our very first podcast collaboration episode with Danni and Michelle over at the Book Club After Dark Podcast! Where to find them:YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@BookclubafterdarkAll Podcast Platforms | @ Book Club After DarkInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/bookclubafterdarkpod?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==We are so excited to have...
2025-08-261h 18Fit Chicks UnfilteredGym Fits Unfiltered: The Truth About Gymshark, Buffbunny, Alphalete & MoreAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. 💪✨ In this episode, two fit chicks get real about their favorite gym apparel lines — the good, the bad, and what’s actually worth your money. From Gymshark to Paragon, Buffbunny to Alphalete, Ptula, plus Fanka, Oner Active, Fabletics, and more, we’re giving our unfiltered takes on fit, quality, and style. And trust us, there are so many more brands to break down — so if you want us to keep spilling on the rest, let us know which ones you want to hear about...
2025-08-201h 02Fit Chicks UnfilteredTop Mistake's Beginners In The Gym Are MakingAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. 💪✨ In today’s episode we spill the tea on the biggest mistakes beginners make when they step into the gym. From ego lifting and skipping the basics to chasing trends instead of building real strength, we’re breaking down the habits that stall progress before it even starts. Expect unfiltered advice, laughs, and the truth you wish someone told you on day one — so you can train smarter, get stronger, and actually see results.Whether you’re a bikini competitor, a casual lifter, or just curious...
2025-08-131h 06Fit Chicks UnfilteredThe Top 5 Trending Fitness Propaganda we AREN’T falling forAshley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. 💪✨ In today’s episode we're calling BS on the biggest fitness propaganda that keeps women stuck, confused, and constantly chasing quick fixes. From fear-mongering around lifting heavy to the obsession with endless cardio, the industry has fed us half-truths disguised as “expert advice” for way too long. We’re not falling for the flat-tummy tea lies, the toning myths, or the idea that you need to shrink to be worthy. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone ready to ditch the noise, question the norms, and ac...
2025-08-061h 02
Style to SetStyle to Set, Episode 4: The Queen of Christmas and ALL things Set Decorating, Ashley AmezcuaIt’s CHRISTMAS in August you guys and I have to introduce you to one of my favorite Southern, creative-powerhouse ladies and neighbors, Ashley Amezcua. Talk about arriving with bells on, Ashley was gracious enough to film the VERY FIRST episode of Style to Set with me, while it was 10 degrees outside, and my children were watching Paw Patrol in the background. Ashley is not only the Queen of Christmas (we address this in the episode), she is a dynamically talented creative human being and problem solver. She is so good...
2025-08-0526 minFit Chicks UnfilteredFitness Coach or Fitness Influencer? How to spot the difference...In today's episode Callie and Ashley give their best tips on how to find the best coach in a very confusing and saturated industry. Technology is at an all time high and so is the rise of the "virtual coach". Just because someone has the body that you want, does that mean you make them your coach?Ashley and Callie ask the hard questions so you don't have to. Make sure you like and share the episode!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wanna see the visual? Check Out all episodes on Youtube: h...
2025-07-1657 min
Besties and the Books PodcastEp 70 “National Treasure + Uncharted FOR ADULTS??” Among the Cursed Gods by T J Lundin | AUTHOR INTERVIEWSend us a textToday we’re bringing you a spoiler free (with possibly a teaser or two we’ll warn you about 😉) author interview episode with none other than indie published romantasy, contemporary romance author T.J. Lundin! We’re looking forward to celebrating the upcoming launch of her National Treasure inspired book Among the Cursed Gods, out on September 15th, and available to preorder now on Kindle Unlimited!Check out T J on Instagram @tjlundinbooks | https://www.instagram.com/tjlundinbooks?utm_source=ig_web_butto...
2025-07-151h 19Fit Chicks UnfilteredMuscles & Mascara: Is Female Bodybuilding Feminine or Not?Ashley Michelle and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. 💪✨ In today’s episode we discuss a hot topic in fitness culture: Does bodybuilding take away a woman’s femininity? Let’s get real.In this episode of Fit Chicks Unfiltered, we’re diving deep into the truth behind female bodybuilding, lifting heavy, and breaking old-school ideas about what makes a woman feminine.Whether you’re a bikini competitor, a casual lifter, or just curious about strong women smashing...
2025-07-1051 minFit Chicks UnfilteredNo Shade, Just The Truth – How We Really Feel About GLP-1sAshley Michele and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. Whether you're a bodybuilder, new to the sport or a wellness girlie needing a pick-me-up during your cardio session, you've come to the right podcast. Ashley Michelle of 90 Day Fiance and newly turned bodybuilder and Callie Vega, bikini bodybuilder & fitness coach share their experiences navigating their bodybuilding journey's and the dos' and don'ts they've learned along the way. Get ready for some serious tea on all things fitness and wellness. Email: Fitchicksunfiltered@gmail.comWant to start your wellness journey with Callie or Ashley? ⬇️C...
2025-07-0246 minFit Chicks UnfilteredBody Image vs Confidence and the all or nothing mentalityAshley Michele and Callie Vega are your gym BFF's talking muscle, mindset & nutrition. Whether you're a bodybuilder, new to the sport or a wellness girlie needing a pick-me-up during your cardio session, you've come to the right podcast. Ashley Michelle of 90 Day Fiance and newly turned bodybuilder and Callie Vega, bikini bodybuilder & fitness coach share their experiences navigating their bodybuilding journey's and the dos' and don'ts they've learned along the way. Get ready for some serious tea on all things fitness and wellness. Email: Fitchicksunfiltered@gmail.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to start your wellness journey w...
2025-06-2554 minFit Chicks UnfilteredThe Top 10 Most Common Gym Misconceptions: Beginner Friendly VersionAre gym myths holding you back from real results? Join Ashley Michelle and Callie Vega as they discuss some of the most common gym misconceptions in society today. In this episode, they'll be breaking down the Top 10 Most Common Gym Misconceptions that sabotage progress and confuse beginners. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, build muscle, or simply improve your fitness, chances are you’ve heard (or believed) some of these myths.From “lifting makes women bulky” to “you need to do hours of cardio to burn fat,” we’re exposing the truth behind popular fitness myths...
2025-06-251h 03
Besties and the Books PodcastEp 65 Talking STRONG Female Characters and Kindred’s Curse With Penn Cole! | Author InterviewSend us a textIn this episode we’re chatting with none other than THE Penn Cole! Bestselling fantasy romance author of her debut series The Kindred’s Curse Saga, also known as Spark, Glow, and Heat of the Everflame, with Burn of the Everflame on the way! Today’s episode will be completely spoiler free aside from a potential 5 minute spoiler section at the end we’ll warn you about, so even if you haven’t read these books yet, or you haven’t made it all the way through the series, you can stick around to chit chat...
2025-06-101h 13
Besties and the Books PodcastEp 63 Page ➡️ PLATE! A Feast of Thorns and Roses "ACOTAR Cookbook" Author Interview w/ Chelsea Cole!Send us a text"Ashley and Liz interview Chelsea Cole, food blogger and author of A Feast of Thorns and Roses: The Unofficial Cookbook of A Court of Thorns and Roses. Chelsea shares the inspiration behind her ACOTAR-themed cookbook, which creatively brings meals from the beloved fantasy series into real-life kitchens. She discusses her background in food blogging and her goal of making recipes accessible for all skill levels, noting that the book is designed not just for cooking but for fans to deepen their connection with the series. The cookbook features...
2025-05-2750 min
Besties and the Books PodcastEp 58 “Unmasking The Monsters” in This Monster of Mine | Deep Dive Book Review & SummarySend us a textLiz and Ashley are locked and loaded and ready to talk about everything This Monster of Mine by Shalini Abeysekara. Today’s episode is the spoiler-y follow up to our spoiler FREE author interview that dropped last month for Shalini’s big romantasy debut! Watch our Author Interview with Shalini Abeysekara here | https://youtu.be/dMoOSLW1vTE?si=5iTgTD7AOw5robs5We discuss the reasons this book is so unique, and unlike any other romantasy we’ve read… because it’s a full-blown murder mystery with an Ancient Rome inspired s...
2025-04-221h 03
Shaping a Life You Love#88 - Fight to the Finish, with Ashley Oden’halBe inspired by the courageous journey of Ashley Oden’hal. She refuses to stop and makes an effort to encourage others and show immense appreciation to those that offer her support. She moves from one goal to the next as a teacher who wants to provide her students with the support and guidance to feel loved and be successful. When times are tough, Ashely fights with love and encouragement to herself and to us!
Ashley also makes it a point to share some meaningful moments with Callie as they reflect on how their friendship emerged. This...
2025-04-1420 min
Besties and the Books Podcast*DON’T SKIP* The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes!!! | Hunger Games Book 4 Review & Summary | Bonus MinisodeSend us a textWelcome back to Ashley & Liz’s dystopian sci fi episode bonus series: The Hunger Games!Today we go back in time to discuss President Snow and his origin story. How exactly did he become a “villian” and what does his evolution into a tyrannical dictator say about the society that created him? How did Panem and the games themselves evolve into the world we know?This book is full of so many amazing “easter eggs” and tie-ins to the original trilogy. We’re ready to pick thos...
2025-03-231h 10
Besties and the Books PodcastSHOOKED & COOKED after reading Hunger Games MOCKING JAY! | Book 3 Review & Summary | Bonus MinisodeSend us a textWelcome back to Ashley & Liz’s dystopian sci fi episode bonus series: The Hunger Games!Today we get SERIOUS as we discuss the amazingly well written, heart wrenching grand finale to the original trilogy. What parallels do we see reflected in real life? Are the dystopian themes regarding media control, rebellion, war, government control, environmental degradation and resource allocation applicable to today’s world? Come with us as we open these topics of discussion through a Katniss Everdeen lens.If you’ve been following along...
2025-03-141h 13
Besties and the Books PodcastEp 52 📚 100 Books in 30 Minutes | Rapid Fire Book Reviews from the Last 6 MonthsSend us a textGet out that good ol’ stack of post it notes and your favorite annotating pen (or just use the “notes” app in your phone) because your TBR is about to get even longer! If that’s possible. Today Ashley and Liz are recapping ALL of their reads from the last ½ of 2024 to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly. The books that changed our lives, the books that were overhyped, underhyped, the rereads, the weird as hell, and maybe even some we wished we hadn’t read at all...
2025-03-1151 min
Besties and the Books PodcastWE CAUGHT FIRE in The Hunger Games Catching Fire | Book 2 Review & Summary | Bonus MinisodeSend us a textWelcome back to Ashley & Liz’s dystopian sci fi episode bonus series: The Hunger Games!We spend ½ of this episode playing the piano (yes, you read that right) and the other ½ convincing you to read this series. If that doesn’t do it for you… we don’t know what else you could want! If you’ve been following along and watched our “From 1984 to Hunger Games” dystopian themes in media and literature episode then you know we’re fascinated with everything about this genre and needed to delve into this discussio...
2025-03-0747 min
Ascending With AshleyThe Tea on Bodybuilding, Weight loss and Success on your Wellness JourneyJoin Ashley Michelle, of 90 Day Fiance and Callie Vega as they discuss the world of bodybuilding as two bodybuilders who are newer to the sport and just finished their first competition, Summer Shredding. Callie Vega is a fitness enthusiast, bodybuilder, and coach specializing in fitness, nutrition, and mindset. After surviving a near-death experience that left me with a long list of injuries and a challenging recovery, I learned firsthand what it means to go from simply existing to truly thriving. That journey ignited my passion for helping others build confidence, strength, and a life they genuinely love. M...
2025-03-061h 08
Besties and the Books PodcastWe Wouldn’t Survive the HUNGER GAMES | Book 1 Review & Summary | Bonus MinisodeSend us a textWelcome to Ashley & Liz’s dystopian sci fi episode bonus series: The Hunger Games!If you’ve been following along and watched our “From 1984 to Hunger Games” dystopian themes in media and literature episode then you know we’re fascinated with everything about this genre and needed to delve into this discussion! It just happens to be a BIG bonus that Ashley had never read it before. Watch here | https://youtu.be/Ns4E87T36KQ?si=P0wXBSgyvRkNAABdThe debate currently on the book talk table is whether or not boo...
2025-02-281h 11Besties and the Books PodcastEp 50 From 1984 to Hunger Games, HOW DID WE GET HERE?! Dystopian Themes in Media and LiteratureSend us a textThis week is. The. Week. We’re officially back in mini episode bonus mode with The Hunger Games book 1, by Suzanne Collins dropping this Friday! So today Ashley and Liz are setting us all up for success in our dystopian sci fi series with an episode about the history of dystopias! Not surprisingly, there is a lot of ground to cover, so we do our best to take a whole lot of information and condense it down for you to put all of these stories we love so much into context.Fi...
2025-02-251h 07
Besties and the Books PodcastEp 49 Let’s Travel into the QUICKSILVER! | Book Review & SummarySend us a textA few episodes back we brought you an exclusive interview with the extraordinarily talented Callie Hart, author of the New York Times bestselling romantasy novel Quicksilver (linked below). It should come as no surprise that Liz and Ashley both loved this book, rating it a solid five stars! So today, we’re breaking it down for you. What did we love about this book? Were there any things we disliked? We go over our favorite tropes, characters and plot points. And also chat all about the spice, the twi...
2025-02-1859 minBesties and the Books PodcastEp 48 A Truly CRINGEY Valentine's Day Read!Send us a textFirst there was a cringey Thanksgiving with a sack full of turkey. Then there was a cringey Christmas alien with a magic mirror, and a magic… you know what. And now, we bring to you: a very cringey Valentine’s Day featuring old timey detective vampires and a sweet stalker with Dexter-like tendencies.Today Ashley and Liz give our two cents on two holiday themed novellas we may not have picked up if it weren’t for our love of this series: Valentine’s Day With A Vampire by Tabitha Lovelace and Littl...
2025-02-141h 09Besties and the Books PodcastEp 47 ONYX STORM *HONEST REVIEW* cuz we NEED to talk about this!!!Send us a textWell, sh*t. 😂 Some of you are going to be screaming at your screen / headphones, upset at us that Onyx Storm just wasn’t it for us. And that’s okay! That’s what we absolutely love about reading. There’s something for everyone. And if this 3⭐️ / 2🌶️ romantasy jumble is your thing… we will listen and not judge. Promise! We just hope you can do the same for us. Today is all about breaking down this plot line. That ending? The 10,000 unnecessary characters? Ashley and Liz cannot help it… we may have ranted for an hour a...
2025-02-111h 44Besties and the Books PodcastEp 46 “Am I The A**HOLE for Reading Romance Books?” 🩷 AITA VALENTINES DAY EDITION!Send us a textToday is all about romance. We’re gearing up for Valentine’s Day over here at Besties & the Books Podcast and what exactly does that mean (you might be wondering)? Well, it means we’re going to be diving back into the Reddit realms to bring you romance book and V-Day themed Am I the A Hole questions!Should you buy your ex-girlfriend red roses for Valentine’s Day if you’re in a new relationship? Are you the a-hole for expecting more than a personalized pen as a gift on this roman...
2025-02-041h 25
Besties and the Books PodcastEp 45 Callie Hart Quicksilver Tell All! | Author InterviewSend us a textWe’ve been keeping a BIG secret from you… our book besties… and today is finally the day we get to reveal it! We interviewed Callie Hart!! *Insert happy screaming here.* We are SO excited to share this SPOILER FREE author interview with you, so stick around if you’re interested in listening to us chat with the one and only Callie Hart, author of the New York Times bestselling romantasy book: Quicksilver!This amazing book is officially available on Paperback and Kindle now, with hardback copies dropping in Augus...
2025-01-281h 11
Live Long and PodcastStar Trek Radio Theatre E58: “Star Trek Generations” Live Script ReadOn this show, our podcasters reenact Star Trek scripts with some creative voices and reinterpretations.
This episode:
Star Trek Generations
7th of 13 Star Trek films
Release date: November 18, 1994
In-universe date: 2293/2371
Star Trek Radio Theatre, Season 4, Episode 6 (58th Overall)
DESCRIPTION
Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise-D joins forces with Captain James T. Kirk to stop the villain Tolian Soran from destroying a planetary system in his attempt to return to an extra-dimensional realm known as the Nexus.
2025-01-072h 01
The Whole Home PodcastA Second Conversation with Ashley Sparace
Ashley shares how God has softened her heart so much that she stands amazed at his work and can hardly believe how much he has changed her from the time she started coming to Remnant a decade ago. On this episode she shares how she is embracing femininity, friendship and freedom from many sins! Thanks for listening.
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2024-07-301h 27The Whole Home PodcastA First Conversation with Ashley Sparace
Ashley shares about the loss of her mother at a young age and about the road to finding solid ground to stand on amidst much confusion. Thanks for listening!
The Shepherd, The Table, The Home vinyl can be pre-ordered here.
Home is a structure rooted in a particular location for people to dwell in. But it can be more than a physical dwelling. As a Christian, Jesus makes his home in you and you in him. You become the place where his Spirit dwells “at home.” This external and internal reality of “home” is what I call “W...
2024-07-231h 15
Book and BottleBookstagrammer Interview: READ WITH ASHIn this episode, Callie and Holly chat with Ashley, also known as Read With Ash. They chat NYC bookstores, Book and Blunts, and finding your community on social media!
Show Notes
0:00 Intro
1:41 NYC Bookstore Recs
5:08 Books and Blunts
15:51 Hockey/Sport Romance Recs
26:38 Favorite Books & Tropes
32:37 Starting Social Media
39:46 Being Part of Bookstagram
WARNING: SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT CONTENT. Please research specific book trigger warnings before listening.
ABOUT ASH
I’m a 30 year old city girl. Born and raise...
2024-07-1345 min
Download New Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernWhere We Belong by Ashley MuñozPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/764531 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Where We Belong Series: #2 of Stone Riders MC Author: Ashley Muñoz Narrator: Chase T. Walker, Isabelle Turner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 23 minutes Release date: May 14, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: They call him the Wolf. His club, his brothers, and even my best friend Callie. I didn’t really care what they called him, not when the only name I had ever called him was coward. Because three months ago he snuck under my resilient heart, like...
2024-05-1403 min
Grab the Essential Free Audiobooks in Romance, MysteryWhere We Belong by Ashley MuñozPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/764531 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Where We Belong Series: #2 of Stone Riders MC Author: Ashley Muñoz Narrator: Chase T. Walker, Isabelle Turner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 23 minutes Release date: May 14, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Mystery Publisher's Summary: They call him the Wolf. His club, his brothers, and even my best friend Callie. I didn’t really care what they called him, not when the only name I had ever called him was coward. Because three months ago he snuck under my resilient heart, like...
2024-05-1403 min
On A Water BreakOAWB - WGI 2024 Opening Percussion RecapJoin Stephen along with an a stellar panel to talk all things percussion. We talk WGI all over the nation and let our panelists gush over the amazing programs they are seeing this year. Guest Clinician:Tim Greene Sr. - @timgreene325Ricardo Robinson-Shinall - @ricardorobinsonAdreona Hafford- @Adreona_HaffordMeet our HostsJackie Brown - @spintronixguardStephen McCarrick - @stephenmccarickCindy Barry - @leandermommaNicole Younger - @o2bnpjs & @thecookoutcgTrevor Bailey - @t_pain151Trish O’Shea...
2024-02-2743 minThe Whole Home PodcastA Second Conversation with Ashley Anderson
Ashley shares a good “branch” in her life that her Father is pruning and the faithful obedience that prepared her family to not be tossed by the painful circumstance. It’s massively encouraging!
To hear Dropping Ugly go to https://www.droppingugly.com/ or follow them on Instagram @droppingugly.
Home is a structure rooted in a particular location for people to dwell in. But it can be more than a physical dwelling. As a Christian, Jesus makes his home in you and you in him. You become the place where his Spirit dwells “at home.” This external...
2024-02-061h 26The Whole Home PodcastA First Conversation with Ashley Anderson
Ashley shares how mud, Gremlins, profound loss, and victory over shame and loneliness are all a part of her story.
To hear Dropping Ugly go to https://www.droppingugly.com/ or follow them on Instagram @droppingugly.
To work on your vocals check out EricArceneaux on YouTube.
Home is a structure rooted in a particular location for people to dwell in. But it can be more than a physical dwelling. As a Christian, Jesus makes his home in you and you in him. You become the place where his Spirit dwells “at home.” This external a...
2024-01-301h 06
Hearts & DaggersEp. 51: Coming Home (Sundial + Delilah Green Doesn't Care)Summary: Welcome home, friends! Join Holly and Devin today as they discuss books that feature a return to our roots, to going back where we came from (for better or worse). Devin highlights that this trope is common and effective in romances - Hallmark and Lifetime use it constantly. Holly shares that thrillers remind the reader that “home” isn’t always cozy and safe but can be the source of trauma and horrors to make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. Topics Discussed: The Dagger (3:40): Holly discussed Sundial by Catriona Ward, a novel...
2023-12-1953 min
Embark On The Sensational Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Sail Away by Ashley FarleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/143605to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sail Away
Series: Palmetto Island Series, Book 4
Author: Ashley Farley
Narrator: Callie Beaulieu
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
Release date: 10-17-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Friendship
Publisher's Summary:
Becca has embarked on the most important mission of her life. On a whim, she rents a beach cottage on Palmetto Island for the summer. Help comes in an unexpected friendship with the young woman next door. Hannah has three months to plan her dream wedding. While she's eager to marry the man of her dreams, she...
2023-10-178h 45
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaSail Away by Ashley FarleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690709 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sail Away Series: #3 of Palmetto Island Author: Ashley Farley Narrator: Callie Beaulieu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 45 minutes Release date: October 17, 2023 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Becca has embarked on the most important mission of her life. On a whim, she rents a beach cottage on Palmetto Island for the summer. Help comes in an unexpected friendship with the young woman next door. Hannah has three months to plan her dream wedding. While she's eager to marry the man of her dreams, she finds the logistics of combining households a...
2023-10-1730 min
Download Top Free Audiobooks in Romance, MysterySail Away by Ashley FarleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690709 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sail Away Series: #3 of Palmetto Island Author: Ashley Farley Narrator: Callie Beaulieu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 45 minutes Release date: October 17, 2023 Genres: Mystery Publisher's Summary: Becca has embarked on the most important mission of her life. On a whim, she rents a beach cottage on Palmetto Island for the summer. Help comes in an unexpected friendship with the young woman next door. Hannah has three months to plan her dream wedding. While she's eager to marry the man of her dreams, she finds the logistics of combining households a...
2023-10-1730 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaLowcountry on My Mind by Ashley FarleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690701 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lowcountry on My Mind Series: #2 of Palmetto Island Author: Ashley Farley Narrator: Callie Beaulieu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 6 minutes Release date: September 26, 2023 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: 'An element of suspense along with the right amount of romantic sparks.' Childhood friends reunite in an explosive tale of family dysfunction and romance gone wrong. Amelia has been plotting to escape her abusive husband for years. When her mama's untimely death provides an unexpected opportunity, she hops on the next bus to the South Carolina Lowcountry. Her husband will e...
2023-09-2630 min
Download Top Free Audiobooks in Romance, MysteryLowcountry on My Mind by Ashley FarleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690701 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lowcountry on My Mind Series: #2 of Palmetto Island Author: Ashley Farley Narrator: Callie Beaulieu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 6 minutes Release date: September 26, 2023 Genres: Mystery Publisher's Summary: 'An element of suspense along with the right amount of romantic sparks.' Childhood friends reunite in an explosive tale of family dysfunction and romance gone wrong. Amelia has been plotting to escape her abusive husband for years. When her mama's untimely death provides an unexpected opportunity, she hops on the next bus to the South Carolina Lowcountry. Her husband will e...
2023-09-2630 min
The Renaissance PodcastA Movement for Women Entrepreneurs: Previewing the Renaissance Women's Charleston Conference 2023Send us a textIn this special episode of The Renaissance Podcast, hosts Sydney, CEO and Founder of Renaissance Marketing Group, and Ashley, Vice President of Social Media, are buzzing with excitement as they delve into the upcoming Renaissance Women's Charleston Conference, scheduled for December 6th, 2023, in the historic and charming city of Charleston. Get ready for an inside look at what promises to be an empowering and enriching event for female entrepreneurs and leaders alike.First up on the discussion docket are the remarkable keynote speakers set to grace the conference stage. Mimi Striplin...
2023-09-1836 min
Embrace Your Ears To A Uplifting Full Audiobook.Change of Tides by Ashley FarleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/153317to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Change of Tides
Series: Palmetto Island Series, Book 2
Author: Ashley Farley
Narrator: Callie Beaulieu
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
Release date: 09-12-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: United States
Publisher's Summary:
Birdie Fuller doesn't like change. And a lot of change is happening at once. Her daughter, Hannah, finally cutting the apron strings, is moving with her three-year-old grandson to a nearby city. Facing a lonely empty nest, Birdie joins a dating website to find companionship. She meets the seemingly perfect man, but is their relationship...
2023-09-127h 42
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaChange of Tides by Ashley FarleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690692 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Change of Tides Series: #1 of Palmetto Island Author: Ashley Farley Narrator: Callie Beaulieu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 42 minutes Release date: September 12, 2023 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: 'Southern fiction with characters that feel like old friends.' New romances lead to danger and heartache on Palmetto Island. Birdie Fuller doesn't like change. And a lot of change is happening at once. Her daughter, Hannah, finally cutting the apron strings, is moving with her three-year-old grandson to a nearby city. Facing a lonely empty nest, Birdie joins a dating website t...
2023-09-1230 min
Download Top Free Audiobooks in Romance, MysteryChange of Tides by Ashley FarleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690692 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Change of Tides Series: #1 of Palmetto Island Author: Ashley Farley Narrator: Callie Beaulieu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 42 minutes Release date: September 12, 2023 Genres: Mystery Publisher's Summary: 'Southern fiction with characters that feel like old friends.' New romances lead to danger and heartache on Palmetto Island. Birdie Fuller doesn't like change. And a lot of change is happening at once. Her daughter, Hannah, finally cutting the apron strings, is moving with her three-year-old grandson to a nearby city. Facing a lonely empty nest, Birdie joins a dating website t...
2023-09-1230 minThe Whole Home PodcastA Second Conversation with Ashley Clapp
Ashley Clapp is back to share her current garden of God’s goodness in her new home and how slowing down in the Scriptures has awakened her heart to hope in a way she never has before.
Home is a structure rooted in a particular location for people to dwell in. But it can be more than a physical dwelling. As a Christian, Jesus makes his home in you and you in him. You become the place where his Spirit dwells “at home.” This external and internal reality of “home” is what I call “Whole Home.” Whole Home is the dyna...
2023-08-151h 13The Whole Home PodcastA First Conversation with Ashley Clapp
Ashley Clapp joins Laura this week to share her story from hearing about Jesus to really knowing him.
Home is a structure rooted in a particular location for people to dwell in. But it can be more than a physical dwelling. As a Christian, Jesus makes his home in you and you in him. You become the place where his Spirit dwells “at home.” This external and internal reality of “home” is what I call “Whole Home.” Whole Home is the dynamic relationship between the inner life of a Christian woman specifically and the outer “home” that she stewards. In...
2023-08-081h 05
Embark On Your Day With A Next-Level Full Audiobook.Muddy Bottom by Ashley FarleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/221934to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Muddy Bottom
Series: Palmetto Island Series, Book 1
Author: Ashley Farley
Narrator: Callie Beaulieu
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
Release date: 08-08-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Southern
Publisher's Summary:
Birdie Fuller's new year is off to a bad start. Her husband has mysteriously disappeared, leaving Birdie to cope with their unmarried daughter's unplanned pregnancy. Birdie and Hannah disagree about the baby. Birdie urges her daughter to consider abortion, but Hannah is determined to see the pregnancy to term. When Hannah returns for her last semester in...
2023-08-083h 48
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaMuddy Bottom by Ashley FarleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690679 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Muddy Bottom Series: #0.5 of Palmetto Island Author: Ashley Farley Narrator: Callie Beaulieu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 48 minutes Release date: August 8, 2023 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: A mother and daughter pick up the pieces of their lives after being abandoned by their father/husband. Birdie Fuller's new year is off to a bad start. Her husband has mysteriously disappeared, leaving Birdie to cope with their unmarried daughter's unplanned pregnancy. Birdie and Hannah disagree about the baby. Birdie urges her daughter to consider abortion, but Hannah is determined to see t...
2023-08-0830 min
Download Top Free Audiobooks in Romance, MysteryMuddy Bottom by Ashley FarleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/690679 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Muddy Bottom Series: #0.5 of Palmetto Island Author: Ashley Farley Narrator: Callie Beaulieu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 48 minutes Release date: August 8, 2023 Genres: Mystery Publisher's Summary: A mother and daughter pick up the pieces of their lives after being abandoned by their father/husband. Birdie Fuller's new year is off to a bad start. Her husband has mysteriously disappeared, leaving Birdie to cope with their unmarried daughter's unplanned pregnancy. Birdie and Hannah disagree about the baby. Birdie urges her daughter to consider abortion, but Hannah is determined to see t...
2023-08-0830 min
Badass Manifester PodcastHow To Make Money While Making A Difference Ft. Callie Campanis | Ep. 270In case you missed it – or want to relive the magic – get ready to experience the final day of Big Coach Energy Live!On today’s episode, Ashley is joined by the incredible Callie Campanis. Callie is a Certified Quantum Coach and QCA's in-house business mentor. QCA students and her clients know that Callie is the Clarity Queen 👑 when it comes to brand messaging and positioning in the online space.Callie supports entrepreneurs through a combination of strategy and mindset work to help them stand out on social media, book dream clients consistently, and grow their businesses in a way tha...
2023-06-051h 19