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Books With Your BestiesDark MatterSend us a textPHEW - 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, a...
2025-09-0628 minBooks With Your BestiesEmily Lived in a Haunted House - We Used To Live Here by Marcus KliewerSend us a textIn 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.takeawaysThe 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...
2025-08-2926 minBooks With Your BestiesCount My Lies by Sophie StavaSend us a textIn 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.TICKETS: https://www.thecreepybookclub.com/thecreepyretreat2026Takeaways
2025-08-2338 minBooks With Your BestiesEveryone is Watching By Heather GudenkaufSend us a textIn 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 Themes05:37...
2025-08-0826 min
Books With Your BestiesTamla Horsford: A Case of Unanswered QuestionsSend us a textIn 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...
2025-06-0653 min
Beat Check with The OregonianFact vs. speculation: How true crime podcasters approach the Kyron Horman case (Part 4: Guest podcast: Bookies with Your Besties)In the digital age, true crime content has exploded in popularity across podcasts, social media and streaming platforms. But with this growth comes a troubling trend: The blurring of verified facts and speculative theories.
On a recent episode of Beat Check with the Oregonian, guests Emily Reeder and Ashley Desanno from the Books with Your Besties podcast discussed this challenge while reflecting on their coverage of the Kyron Horman case, the 7-year-old Portland boy that went missing in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-06-0628 min
The Happily Never AfterS1E1: Walking Through Grief, with Ashley DesannoIn this heartfelt conversation, Ashley Desanno shares her journey through grief following the loss of her father. She discusses the complexities of anticipatory grief, the impact on family dynamics, and the lessons learned through the grieving process. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-care, the mind-body connection, and how to support children through loss. Both Ashley and Heather reflect on the different ways people grieve and the significance of keeping memories alive while navigating the emotional landscape of loss.TAKEAWAYSGrief can manifest in unexpected ways, including physical exhaustion.Anticipatory grief can prepare you for loss but doesn't eliminate pain...
2025-06-0336 min
C Tolle Run373: Ashley Desanno - Just RollCarrie chats with Ashley Desanno of Lotsamiles! They chat about Ashley’s latest marathon in Los Angeles, how she became a content creator with well over a million followers on TikTok, her book club called the Creep Book Club, how she finds balance, and so much more!
2024-04-0446 min
The Most Important MedicineConnection, Community & Curiosity: How to remain authentic as a connected professionalJoin Dr. Amy & Ashley for a thoughtful conversation about authenticity & connection as we dive into 2024. Dr. Amy & Ashley discuss how to be in community with connection and curiosity, embracing dualities, and how to stay in conversation with folks who may have differing beliefs. Ashley walks us through her grief process and offers advice about how to show up with authenticity as a connected professional.Ashley Desanno, aka, lotsasmiles, is a mom of two boys from Portland Oregon. She loves to run marathons and spend time with friends. She is a small business owner co-founder with her best...
2024-01-0339 min
Ali on the Run ShowRun Your Way with Ashley Desanno "If you really in your bones know you can meet some goal? Don’t quit until you do it." Ashley Desanno grew up playing soccer, took a break from sports during college (partying > fitness), and then, with encouragement from her now-husband, decided to go for a run one day. One run turned into two, which turned into registering for her first race. Now, she's a 2:58 marathoner who is best known online as @lotsamiles. (Surely you've seen her wildly popular, LOL-worthy, likely-to-go-viral videos, like the one where her son gave his class an oh-so-honest re...
2023-06-021h 05
Just JennyEp. 107. Ashley Desanno aka @lotsamiles and Emily Reeder founders of The Creepy BookclubAshley Desanno and Emily Reeder founded @TheCreepyBookClub an online book club for people who like to read creepy books and talk about them. These two best friends found a way to engage people in reading and conversation, building a fun and dynamic community of readers. Follow Ashley on social media @lotsamiles and Emily +Ashley @thecreepybookclub . Also go to thecreepybookclub.comFollow Jenny on instagram @justjennyhutt and tiktok+twitter @JennyhuttSubscribe to Jenny's Patreon to support the just jenny podcast and be first to be notified about podcast give aways. patreon.com/jennyhuttSee...
2023-02-1941 minJust JennyEp 25. Ashley Desanno aka @lotsamiles is my guest on today's Just Jenny PodcastAshley Desanno aka Tik Tok influencer @lotsamiles is today's Just Jenny guest. Ashley is 42 YO mom of two boys from Oregon married to her college boyfriend. She is obsessed with running marathons, her best friend, coffee, spicy margaritas and connecting with other women on how hard parenting is. Follow Ashley on tiktok and instagram @lotsamiles also follow her bookclub @thecreepybookclubFollow Jenny on tiktok @jennyhutt, on instagram @justjennyhuttAny comments or questions about this podcast email justjennypod@gmail.comand please download, rate and share this episode.THANK YOU!
2022-12-1044 min
Mediary: Under the InfluenceS2 - Episode #2: Tiktok Star @lotsamiles talks Social MediaWelcome Ashley Desanno! An elite marathon runner (ran 2 sub-3 marathons) and tiktok celeb, Ashley Desanno (@lotsamiles - 1.2 million followers) and one of the reasons Mediary, the agency, was formed. We chat parenting, social media, and everything in between!
2022-09-2659 min
The Fit Life With Jessica Podcast30 | Empowered Women Empower Women | A Conversation with Ashley DesannoBe sure you check out Ashley's website for FREE running plans & all things skincare: https://ashleydesanno.com/
Connect with Ashley on IG & TikTok: @Lotsamiles
2021-06-0741 min
Crazy Zen LifeEp #116: Real talk about the current racism climate; Lets get Tiktok famous with Ashley DesannoTo say there is a lot going on in the world today is an understatement. I struggled to even write the show notes for this podcast because I want to stay true and present to what is going on in our country. In hopes to start a very long conversation about racism, we open today's show with a "fired up" mentality towards the unspeakable violence taking place within the black community. A quick 10 minute chat is not where this ends. We are working hard to figure out how to continue this discussion and speak out using our platform. With tha...
2020-06-0153 min