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The Bookshop PodcastSkylight Books and Heidi MastrogiovanniSend us a textThis week, I enjoyed chatting with Mary Williams, general manager of Skylight Books in Los Angeles. Mary tells us how the store is coping in pandemic mode and what makes the booksellers at Skylight Books stand out. I later chat with the author, actress, screenwriter, and super fun lady Heidi Mastrogiovanni about her comedic series Lala Pettibone, adopting senior dogs and finding joy in life.Enjoy!MandyHere’s a list of links mentioned in this episode: Skylight Books Los AngelesGriffith Observatory2021-03-0152 min
Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship StoriesSexy and Romantic GiftsSex toys, gifting tips, pleasure! August is joined by Heidi Mastrogiovanni, author of the Lala Pettibone comedic novel series and co-host of the Movies Not Movies podcast, to explore spicy and romantic gift ideas. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who’d like to resume sex, post-car accident. Find special bonus content below. https://augustmclaughlin.com/sexygifts-2019/ https://beducated.com Orgasm course discount code: GIRLBONER https://heidimastrogiovanni.com https://greatlifegreatsex.com/contact/2019-12-0448 min
Movies Not MoviesGo Martian, Go!In the Season One Finale, Heidi and James hang out on Planet Funny with the creative force behind a Martian who becomes a college sports hero. If you fail to be moved by this rousing spectacle, then you probably will fail at most other things. 2019-05-0128 min
Movies Not MoviesBefore The Stench, When We Were HappyJames and Heidi have a gas profiling this blast of a film. You'll hear about the wunderkind director who is not afraid to ask the universal romantic question: "How far would you be willing to go to sustain a relationship founded on chronic flatulence?" Get ready to explode with emotion. 2019-04-2426 min
Movies Not MoviesRaiders of the Lost GenerationHeidi and James welcome the power couple (oh, wait, they hate being called a power couple--they are way too edgy and non-corporate for that) who made a movie about the man fighting to live on the last tiny speck of undeveloped land in the world. Again, our guests are totally non-corporate. Really. You'll see. 2019-04-1722 min
Movies Not MoviesCops in LoftsJames and Heidi welcome Jake Guylenhall and Reese Witherfork to discuss the hottest topic in crime movies today: why so many movie cops live in lofts. Listeners will not fail to be moved by the exclusive movie clips in this episode, which feature a cop--and others--in a loft. 2019-04-1022 min
Movies Not MoviesThe Shark WhispererHeidi and James go deep for a profile of this boundary-busting family film from Dalt Wisney studios. A certain "Benecio" is among the in-studio guests who take us behind the scenes at a movie about the unsung heroes of the ocean. Sharks. Oh, and Shark Whisperers, too, sure. 2019-03-2720 min
Movies Not MoviesOh!James and Heidi welcome their most challenging movie yet! Wherein the protagonist only ever says one word: "Oh!" You know, like the mobsters in movies when they throw up their hands in utter disbelief at something untoward that just happened. Listen to this one, or...fuhgettaboutit! 2019-03-1921 min
Movies Not MoviesRock 'n Roll HospiceHeidi and James rock out with a movie about a hair band doing community service at a nursing facility. They also welcome legendary, ageless actress Helen Murren to the show, along with the guy who plays Quiff. Oh, and there's a song called "Sponge Bath." You'll see. 2019-03-0822 min
Movies Not MoviesVampire, Abraham Lincoln HunterJames and Heidi welcome the creative farce, um, force behind the hottest new trend in movies: vampires that hunt down beloved historical figures. And when you hear the clip of Abe Lincoln infuriating the vampire, you'll understand just how hot this trend could become. 2019-02-2723 min
Movies Not MoviesAn Asshole in LoveHeidi and James welcome their first documentarian, who happens to be a total a**hote. He goes around to towns named "Love" and behaves like a total a**hole. But when he shows up for his in-studio interview...well, you'll see. 2019-02-2022 min
Movies Not MoviesMovies Not Movies - Casablanca: Age of UltronJames and Heidi whip out the light sabers and classic movie trope dictionary to profile an insane mash-up that makes sci-fi mincemeat out of something a few remaining people actually hold dear. Plus, an interview with the legendary pain-in-the-butt Hollywood director who brought this so-called vision to the screen! 2019-02-1121 minGirl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship StoriesPets and RelationshipsDating, sex and animals - oh my! Comedic author Heidi Mastrogiovanni joins August to explore pros and cons of adding a pet to your relationship and the release of their new books: "Lala Pettibone: Standing Room Only" and "Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment." With the help of Dr. Megan Fleming, they weigh in for a listener whose new dog is making spontaneous sex with her boyfriend difficult. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augugstmclaughlin.com. Purchase August’s new book, “Girl Boner: The Good Girl’s Guide to Sexual Empowerment” here: http://bit.ly/GirlBoner 2018-08-0852 min
Skylight Books Podcast SeriesWRITING WHILE FEMALE: WOMEN’S FICTION, CHICK LIT, AND OTHER MISDEMEANORS WITH TERI EMORY AND HEIDI MASTROGIOVANNIThe novelists Teri Emory (Second Acts) and Heidi Mastrogiovanni (Lala Pettibone’s Act Two) have between them well over a century’s life experience, and they’ve got tales to tell. Come hear them discuss how they’ve managed to support their writing habits over many years, how they handle the ageless scourge of rejection, how they create female characters who resemble actual women, how they published debut novels in the seventh decade of life, and how they view “chick lit,” “women’s fiction,” and other labels. (Spoiler alert on the labels: Teri and Heidi are not thrilled about them.)
Lala Petti...2017-11-111h 11Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship StoriesSteamy Movies + Female FriendshipsSexy cinema, gal pals and more! August chats with Heidi Mastrogiovanni, author of Lala Pettibone's Act Two, about erotic and romantic films worth savoring. Teri Emory, author of Second Acts, joins in to explore the term "women's fiction," the power of female friendships and the joy of working with women across the generations. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. To save $30 off your first month at TalkSpace, sign up at talkspace.com/boner.2017-09-281h 04
Take Fountain16: Writer & so much more - Heidi Mastrogiovanni - Take Fountain with Ella James Episode 15Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).Episode 15 – Heidi MastrogiovanniHeidi Mastrogiovanni is a dedicated animal welfare advocate who lives in Los Angeles with her musician husband and their three rescued senior dogs, Chester, Maggie, and Squeaks. She loves to read, hike, travel, and do a classic spit-take whenever something is really funny. Heidi is fluent in German and French, though she doesn’t understand why both those languages feel they need more than one definite article.So what drives this extraordinary woman?For more …. http://heidim...2017-03-3156 min
Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship StoriesStarting Anew, Honoring FantasiesAugust interviews Heidi Mastrogiovanni, author of Lala Pettibone’s Act Two. Learn how she found joy after loss, ways to attract love, tips for aspiring writers and more! Dr. Megan weighs in for a woman who wants to incorporate kinky sex into her longtime marriage.2017-03-0951 min