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Medium Lady ReadsEpisode 43: Our Best Recommendations for Your Summer Reading PileHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 43, “Our Best Recommendations for Your Summer Reading Pile.”Summer is just around the corner, and that means it's time to talk about the books that’ll keep you company on park benches, road trips, backyard loungers—or wherever your sunny days might take you. Whether you’re deep in your TBR, building your summer stack, or just here for a cozy bookish chat—Jillian and Erin have got you covered. So grab your iced coffee or a tall glass of lemonade, find a comfy spot, and let’s get in...2025-06-1040 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 37: Ebooks or Physical Copies - Which do you prefer?Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 37, “MLR Ep 37 Ebooks or Physical Copies - Which do you prefer?”Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! The snow banks are sky high, but spring is right around the corner, we swear - and this week Erin and Jillian are sharing various books that you can add to your Spring TBR. In This Episode:To start the show, Erin and Jillian check-in on how their lives and reading is going. Erin starts the show off with her first review...2025-03-0444 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Embrace AI to Futureproof Your Online Business Ready to grow your audience, boost your social following, and start selling digital products? With MiloTree’s Free Plan, you can do it all—completely free, forever. Sign up at MiloTree today and turn your ideas into income. 💡 If you're feeling overwhelmed by the rapid evolution of AI and its impact on online business, you're not alone. But here's the good news: AI is a tool, not a threat—and those who embrace it now will position themselves for incredible growth. In the latest episode of The Blogger G...2025-01-2941 min
Life Without Secrets with Jillian RiddellOne Word, Big Impact: Setting Intentions for 2025Have you set your goals for 2025 yet?Happy New Year! In this episode, the Riddell family reflects on 2024 and shares their chosen words and goals for 2025. They share how their words for 2024 guided them throughout the year and how they expect their words for 2025 will set their path for the following year. 02:03 Family Tradition: Choosing a Word for the Year02:27 Reflecting on 2024: Blake's Word - Believe05:23 Reflecting on 2024: Rylan's Word - Learn06:16 Reflecting on 2024: Mike's Word - Transformation07:15 Reflecting on 2024: My Word - Courage2025-01-0137 min
Two Girls Investigate CrimeIf You Give a Fire Chief a Beef LiverEpisode 79 - On Christmas Eve, 1945, the Sodder family's home perished in a horrific house fire, killing five of their ten children...or so they thought...2024-12-2646 min
Festive FlopsEpisode #13 - Holiday in HandcuffsMerry Christmas dear listeners! Anthony and Jillian wish you the merriest and brightest of holidays as they gift you a retelling of the mack daddy of all bad holiday romcoms, 2007's festive flop, "Holiday in Handcuffs."
One of the greatest works of classic film, ABC Family's masterpiece, starring Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez, is nothing short of a farcical, homophobic romp that will make you believe in the magic of Stockholm Syndrome.
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm...2024-12-2556 min
Life Without Secrets161: Christmas Conversations: Time, Trust, and True GiftsWhat truly makes Christmas special for you? In this special Christmas episode, our host, Jillian, and her husband, Mike, discuss what makes Christmas special. They emphasize the irreplaceable value of family time and the true meaning of the holiday. They reflect on their year, their challenges, and the importance of giving non-material gifts. The episode...2024-12-2524 minLife Without Secrets with Jillian RiddellChristmas Conversations: Time, Trust, and True GiftsWhat truly makes Christmas special for you?In this special Christmas episode, our host, Jillian, and her husband, Mike, discuss what makes Christmas special. They emphasize the irreplaceable value of family time and the true meaning of the holiday. They reflect on their year, their challenges, and the importance of giving non-material gifts. The episode ends with a heartfelt prayer and an invitation for listeners to cherish time with loved ones and remember Christmas' true meaning. 2:46 Mike and Jillian's favorite thing about Christmas.04:25 Fun questions with Mike.12:34 Gifts that money can't bu...2024-12-2524 min
THE PLANK PodcastEpisode 7 - Jeff Daniel Phillips (or Cavemen, Chupacabras, and CURSED IN BAJA)Horror veteran and Rob Zombie ensemble player Jeff Daniel Phillips braves The Plank this week, in a very special Christmas edition. Jeff talks about his long running stint as the Geico Caveman, filling the (big) shoes of a legendary Munster, and his directorial debut: the trippy, genre-bending tour-de-force CURSED IN BAJA. 2024-12-251h 30
SpillinTheTeacupsMINNIESODE - ENCORE EPISODE - Christmas at WDWWelcome to our newest Minniesode where we go into what it's like in WDW around the holidays. Please follow us on social media!Instagram: @SpillinTheTeaCups @dawnydestinations @wishuponavacay @jdilbeck0516Let us plan your next vacation to wherever your heart desires, even if it's not Disney related!Send all inquiries to spillintheteacups@gmail.comAFFILATE LINKS:Magic Candle Company 20% off - Use code: spillin2020 Everyday Dose - Mushroom CoffeeGet 5 FREE travel packs: www.everydaydose.com/SPILLINPODLet us help you plan your next Disney vaca...2024-12-2436 min
Hungry for Love: Lose Weight After Toxic RelationshipsMerry Christmas Eve!Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to those friends celebrating this week!
My intention for this week was actually a completely different episode, but this is what came out...
A little behind-the-scenes of my life recently, the waves of emotion that continue to come (and continue to not be a problem), and how I'm going into my first Christmas without my son at a solo mountain retreat.
It's ok if you've come to the end of the year and you thought life was going to look a little different than it does right now.
2024-12-2449 minFestive FlopsEpisode #12 - Love ActuallyMerry Christmas Eve 2024! You know you want to spend it with Anthony and Jillian as they tear apart beloved holiday ensemble favorite, 2003's festive not-so-much-of-a-flop, "Love Actually."
While, yes, it's a product of its time, our hosts can't help but roast the transphobic, fatphobic, and sexist "festering turd" of a script produced by people who should have known better in 2003.
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive...2024-12-241h 12Festive FlopsEpisode #11 - Holiday SwitchIt's almost Christmas 2024, so join Anthony and Jillian as they embark on one woman's inter-dimensional journey to get rich and abandon the husband she hates in 2007's festive flop, "Holiday Switch." Listen in as our hosts get bored with excessive time-killing montages and speculate on the secret sci-fi aspects of this film's all-powerful yellow ornament and clothes dryer.
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND2024-12-2353 min
Wholly Surrender PodcastChristian Take on Christmas Movies + GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEDWe're asking Jesus what we can learn from the secular Christmas movies you voted on and we're announcing our first mystery box giveaway winner! If you participated in any of our social media polls, you were entered to win. We will be doing more of these so be sure you're following the podcast wherever you listen and you are following us on Facebook and Instagram for the next one.
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Instagram: @wholly_surrender2024-12-2331 min
Mother Nature Will Kill YouEpisode 97 - Pour One Out For The Edmund FitzHaley and Jillian get ready for the holidays with a three story episode focusing on shipwrecks that occurred around or on Christmas. Haley talks about the swamp darter for conservation corner.
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The Christmas Tree Ship, Glenn Longacre, National Archives
The Grim Fate of the Privateer "General Arnold, Patrick Browne, Historical Digression
The Wreck of the Annie C Maguire at Portland Lighthouse on Christmas Eve, Allan Wood, New England Lighthouse Stories
Swamp Darter (Etheostoma fusiforme), Maine.gov2024-12-231h 31
Inner StatesThe Inner States (complicated feelings about) Christmas Special!My 9-year-old admitted in early December that they already have a list of the most stressful things about the holiday season. Number one? Buying presents. There are things about your kids you can’t take credit for, and others you can. Unfortunately for my kids, I think I can take credit for that one.The holidays are a good excuse to treat the people you love. And it is so satisfying to give someone a good, special gift. Doesn’t have to be big, just thoughtful. But sometimes it take a lot of thought! Combine that with feel...2024-12-1846 minFestive FlopsEpisode #10 - A Christmas LetterThis week, Anthony and Jillian tackle David Lipper's author self-insert festive flop in 2021's "A Christmas Letter." Full of runaway orphans, ADT product placement, and romantic chemistry scores in the negatives, will writer/actor David Lipper score the hot female lead he wrote for himself to woo?? Oh, and this one stars Colin Mochrie as Santa Clause!
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND2024-12-161h 00Medium Lady ReadsEpisode 33: Cozy Christmas Reads 2024Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 33, “Cozy Christmas Reads 2024.”It’s the most wonderful time of the year… time for the fourth annual Cozy Christmas Reads episode! This episode is special because Jillian and Erin are joined by two additional guests, Stephanie Cunningham and Ali Oppenlaender. The four women come together yearly (previous episodes are linked below), to share each year’s picks for a cozy Christmas read. If you’re ready for this year’s edition, just hit play wherever you listen to podcasts!In This Episode:2024-12-1157 minWholly Surrender PodcastUNHINGED: Our Thoughts on Christmas TraditionsCOMMENT BELOW your favorite Christmas movie, tradition, or music for a chance to win some merch! Each comment is an entry.
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We're a little over-caffeinated and a little bit tired, but we're bringing you our best thoughts on all things Advent and Christmas traditions, what movies are the ones to check out and which to avoid. As always some deep thoughts on surrendering...2024-12-0938 min
Jillian's RepriseLet's Talk Christmas Movies!I love love love Christmas movies so I made Nataly join me again to make her listen to me talk about them since she's only seen a few!
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Follow me on Instagram and Tik Tok: @itsjillianhayes & @jilliansreprisepodcast2024-12-041h 14Festive FlopsEpisode #9 - Eve's ChristmasThis week, Anthony and Jillian jump back in time to retell and review a Christmas gone-wrong in 2004's festive flop, "Eve's Christmas." In this tale of reused sets, last minute wedding planning, and Zac Efron look-alikes, join our hosts for a magical recounting of this poorly edited, mid-00s time travel romp.
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND2024-11-2555 minWholly Surrender PodcastWhat to do for ADVENT + a SURPRISE!We have been cooking up some fun Advent resources to build tradition with the family and intimacy with the Lord. We share about them and how the Lord inspired our hearts to make them. Plus, we're always working on more things. A few of them together! Get a sneak peek here!
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Jump on the NEWSLETTER2024-11-1919 minFestive FlopsEpisode #8 - Girlfriends of Christmas PastThis week, Anthony and Jillian tackle the revenge scheming of three scorned women to recount and review 2016's festive flop, "Girlfriends of Christmas Past." Full of closeted lesbians, attempts at slapstick comedy, and omniscient exes, join our hosts for this laughably poor attempt at the "band of unlikely exes get revenge" trope.
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND2024-11-1854 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 30: Would You Try a DNF Challenge?Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 30, “Would You Try a DNF Challenge?” We’re deep into the Autumn season and the temperatures in Erin and Jillian’s neck of the woods are beginning to reflect this. If you’re ready to curl up with a book and your favorite cup of tea, we’ve got you covered with more book recommendations!In This Episode:It’s time for the check-in! Erin and Jillian check in to share how their reading is going. The ladies are bringing 5 new book reviews to...2024-10-3037 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 29: Somewhere Beyond the Sea-quelHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 29, “Somewhere Beyond the Sea-quel.”October is here, as is the beautiful Autumn weather which is perfect for curling up with a great book. Erin and Jillian have 5 new books to share with you to start your autumn reading.In this Episode:The ladies check-in to see how their reading has been going. Time to drop into the meat of the episode! Jillian and Erin each share their thoughts and opinions on 2 books, and 1 joint book, this week. Mentioned in this episode: Fourth...2024-10-1546 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow Can Bloggers Prepare for a Profitable Q4? ⚡ Book your free 20-minute digital product strategy call with me and discover how to boost your income in Q4! ⚡ As the fourth quarter (Q4) of the year approaches, bloggers are gearing up for one of the busiest and most lucrative times of the year. With major holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's on the horizon, it's crucial to have a solid strategy in place. In my recent episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, I share thoughts and strategies on how bloggers can prepare for Q4. I break down a...2024-09-0414 min
Relatively WeirdBloodletting and Cursed Dresses... Happy 4th of July!To help celebrate our nation's birth, Jilli tells Kim all about how George Washington met his end and the long-term repercussions experienced by one man and his family as a result of the Lincoln assassination. Kim also shares that most of her historical knowledge comes from Drunk History... sounds about right.Follow us on instagram @relativelyweirdthepod or send your questions/story suggestions to us at relativelyweirdthepod@gmail.comSources:Markel, Dr. Howard. “Dec. 14, 1799: The excruciating final hours of President George Washington.” PBS NewsHour. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/dec-14-1799-excruciating-final-hours-president-george-washington/ Thompso...2024-07-0740 min
SpillinTheTeacupsZAZU! Special WDW Events this Holiday Season Whether you're a Disney enthusiast or a first-time visitor, the holidays at Walt Disney World are a spellbinding experience you won't want to miss. Imagine twinkling lights, festive parades, and holiday cheer in every corner of the park. And this year, there's something extra special in store: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and the all-new Jollywood Nights! Hosted on select nights from Nov 8. - Dec 20 you can purchase these tickets starting on July 2nd if you're staying in a Disney resort, or July 10th for all other guests. Let us help you plan your next Disney vacation!2024-06-2711 minFestive FlopsEpisode #7 - Desperately Seeking SantaIn this week's episode, Anthony and Jillian venture to the South Boston Mall to recount and review 2011's festive flop, "Desperately Seeking Santa." Stuffed with boy band choreography, fatphobia, and shirtless Santas, join our hosts for a classic "workaholic woman falls for hometown hero" romp.
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND2024-05-271h 09Festive FlopsEpisode #6 - Naughty and Nice (2014)This week, Anthony and Jillian venture into the world of a shock jock vs. a Frasier rip-off in 2014's festive flop "Naughty and Nice." Can they stomach a runtime of 88 minutes packed with an office filled with Styrofoam peanuts, "homemade" Christmas cookies, and Marcia Brady?
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND2024-05-201h 03Festive FlopsEpisode #5 - Holly's HolidayIn this week's episode, Jillian and Anthony review the mishaps of mannequins come-to-life and whiny photography simps in 2011's festive flop, "Holly's Holiday." Can they survive the onslaught of misogyny, obvious foreshadowing, and sloppy workplace romances?
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND2024-05-061h 03
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow to Build a Vibrant Community for Your Paid MembershipI recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Summer Hammons from the crafting blog, Hammons Nest. In our conversation, we delve into the heart of building a successful online community and the nuances of running a paid membership. Building a Thriving Crafting Community Summer’s journey from a brick-and-mortar store owner to an online community leader is nothing short of inspiring. She launched “The Creative Nest,” her crafting membership that quickly gained traction with its initial 170 members (and has now grown to 300). This remarkable start was a testament to the demand for a space where crafters could con...2024-05-0149 minFestive FlopsEpisode #4 - A Firehouse ChristmasThis week, Anthony and Jillian salute hometown heroes, Dance Moms, and shirtless toy store owners as they recount 2016's festive flop, "A Firehouse Christmas." Bad green-screens, buckets of ADR, and absentee dad subplots, oh my!
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND2024-04-2959 minFestive FlopsEpisode #3 - Back to ChristmasJoin Anthony and Jillian as they get caught in a time loop of bad acting, bad singing, and the low-budget production value of 2014's festive flop, "Back to Christmas." Listen in as they explore "gorilla grams," hometown hotties, and how you can date someone for five years without ever discussing wanting children.
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND2024-04-2356 minFestive FlopsEpisode #2 - Christmas CrushAnthony and Jillian are back to tackle the magic of "Christmas wishes," which supposedly everyone knows about in the 2019 festive flop, "Christmas Crush." Follow along as they discuss the best ways to drive off a stalker, the Donner Party (the good one), and the most generic Christmas song ever written.
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND2024-04-1655 min
Festive FlopsEpisode #1 - My SantaIn the inaugural episode of Festive Flops, married couple Jillian and Anthony take a look at the 2013 Christmas rom-com and ultimate festive flop, "My Santa." They discuss the protagonist's frustration with the commercialization of Christmas, the curious "magical powers" of Santa's son, and aggressively bad child acting.
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Christmas love challenge 110 bpm.mp3 by Synthet, FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
Christmas Celebration by TimTaj FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND
2024-04-0749 minMedium Lady ReadsEpisode 15: Our Last Three Reads - Winter 2024Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 15, “Our Last Three Reads - Winter 2024.”In this episode, Jillian and Erin are sharing their last three reads from the past few months - and while it’s tempting they both stay true to listing the actual three books they’ve read and hopefully they’re able to appeal to their listeners wide and varied tastes. Be sure to tag them (@jillianfindinghappy and @medium.lady) on Instagram, and share your last three reads with them. In this Episode:Befor...2024-02-1240 min
SpillinTheTeacupsSpillin S2E2: Character DiningWelcome everybody to the Spillin the Tea Cups Podcast. We are three Disney travel professionals here to "spill" all things Disney. In this episode we cover all the character dining experiences within the Walt Disney World resort. Please follow us on social media!Instagram: @SpillinTheTeaCups @dawnydestinations @wishuponavacay @jdilbeck0516Let us plan your next vacation to wherever your heart desires!Send all inquiries to spillintheteacups@gmail.comMagic Candle Company Discount Code: spillin2020NEW AFFILIATE CODE- LAKE BUENA VISITORS SHOPLBV.COM code SPILLINTHETEA for 10% off! They have the cutest Christmas g...2024-02-1239 min