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Reading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel PodcastWhat Is Cowboy Romance, Really? | Trope TalkWelcome to Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, in today’s episode, we’re saddling up to explore cowboy romance — one of the most versatile, trope-rich subgenres in the game. From emotionally repressed ranchers to alien husbands with glowing eyes, cowboy romance delivers everything from small-town sweetness to wild paranormal heat.We’re breaking down what defines cowboy romance as a subgenre, a character archetype, and a bundled trope cluster — and sharing all the must-read recs across the spectrum, including historical cowboys, queer cowboys, and international settings like Canada and Australia.Whether you're here for the...2025-04-1512 min
Lead Like a WomanStanding up to the HurricaneKait Gannon is the Founder and CEO of Mezzo Allies, Inc., which raises awareness for family-controlled human trafficking and child sexual abuse. She is a survivor of family-controlled commercial child sexual exploitation and shares her experience through public speaking and hosting the podcast The Ugly Truth About the Girl Next Door. With a background in social work, Kait is trained in suicide prevention and was the program director for a public health clinic in Buffalo, New York. Laurie Krull is the Clinical Director of Mezzo Allies, Inc., the co-host of The Ugly Truth About the Girl Next...2025-01-1649 min
Truth and ConsequencesTalking Family-Controlled Trafficking with the Hosts of The Ugly Truth About the Girl Next Door podcastFamily-controlled sex trafficking survivor Kait Gannon and licensed clinical social worker Laurie Krull started a podcast together as a last-ditch effort to keep Kait safe. They also sounded an alarm about offenders living in their region of western New York. Kait and Laurie's unique journey from patient and therapist to hosts of the groundbreaking podcast The Ugly Truth About the Girl Next Door is the story of two women determined to bring about change against all odds. Find The Ugly Truth About the Girl Next Door website and podcast.Mezzo Allies, Inc.Polaris...2024-03-2954 min
Becoming PowHERHouseEpisode 65: Family-Based Sex Trafficking - Breaking the SilenceTrafficked by my family - how can that even happen?
In this heartfelt interview, I am joined by Kait Gannon and Laurie Krull, the inspiring founders of Mezzo Allies, as they unravel the profound truths behind family-based sex trafficking.
🎙️ Hosts of the impactful podcast, "The Ugly Truth About the Girl Next Door," they bring light to the dark corners of this pervasive issue.
Why You Need to Watch:
Discover the alarming realities that often go unnoticed.
Learn about Mezzo Allies, an orga...2024-01-3140 min
The Ugly Truth About The Girl Next DoorConversations with John GannonListen to John Gannon (Kait’s father in law) talk about his perspective not only as a dad, but also as a long time member of The Chapel. John has been a volunteer, board member and staff member at The Chapel and gives some great insights into what this has been like as he has watched it all unfold.2022-04-1737 min
Spooky Show40. Conspiracy/Serial Killer?: The Smiley Face KillerTwo requests to talk about this, so of course it had to be done. Between 1997 to, well, pretty much now the alleged Smiley Face Killer (or Killers) have been operating in big cities around the U.S. Mostly in midwestern and eastern areas. With the suspicious drownings of over 300 college-aged, white, athletic men, all leaving the bar alone and drunk, a smiley face found nearby the bodies, former New York Detectives Kevin Gannon and Anthony Durate can't help but think it's the work of the same person or a gang of people. This week, Kait tells Harrison the story...2021-02-2235 min