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The Sackhoff ShowPaul Sun-Hyung Lee Unboxes His Carson Teva Action Figure, Plus AMA with Katee!It's a special Tuesday this week! Show favorite Paul Sun-Hyung Lee joins the show as Katee reveals his brand-new Carson Teva action figure. Plus, Katee gets the updates from Paul about the new season of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Paul shares his contribution to the design of the patches on Carson Teva's bomber jacket. Stick around for an AMA with Paul and Katee, with questions about the 501st, cosplay, Stephen King and who would (and wouldn't) play a vampire. This is a repost of a live Patreon event— if you want more AMA's and live events, let us kn...
2025-11-111h 07
The Sackhoff ShowJOANNA BENNETT talks The Mandalorian, Captain Marvel and what Katee is like on set with her own stunts.JOANNA BENNETT is one of the most successful stunt women working today. You know her from her work as Katee's stunt double on the Mandalorian, she had a prominent role in Book of Boba Fest and she is Brie Larson's stunt woman for Captain Marvel .Joanna discusses these roles as well as growing up in gymnatistcs and the issues she had with being in that sport and transitioning into the world of stunts. This and more on Blah Blah blah with Katee Sackhoff. Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2024-02-201h 16
The Sackhoff ShowJACK OSBOURNE talks growing up Osbourne, living with MS, the supernatural and life after divorce.On this episode of Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff, Katee is joined by Jack Osbourne who discusses everything from growing up the son of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, being diagnosed with MS and how he manages it. They also discuss his show, dealing with the supernatural and moving on after divorce. Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2024-02-131h 16
The Sackhoff ShowIN HINDSIGHT - MICHAEL ROSENBAUM: Believing in yourself, passion, and getting what you deserveOn this episode of hindsight with Katee and Kristian, they discuss the latest episode with Michael Rosenbaum. Katee re-emphasizes the inspiration. Michael gave us when we were starting this podcast. We talk about the friendship that they have, how Michael is as an overall person, plus amazing performer. We also dive into Michael's comments about why he didn't return to Smallville. All of this and more on today's in hindsight. Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2024-02-0825 min
The Sackhoff ShowMICHAEL ROSENBAUM talks why he said no to more Smallville, James Gunn and being a bachelorOn today's episode of Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff, Katee sits down with her friend, Michael Rosenbaum. Michael has done amazing work on the Podcast front with his successful show Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum. Part of Katee's inspiration to doing the podcast is watching the great work that Michael has done. Katee and Michael, discuss casting, relationships, and the business in general. Michael gives a very detailed explanation on why he did not return as Lex Luther in Smallville. Michael also talks about close connections with the people he meets across conventions and shows. It is...
2024-02-061h 17
The Sackhoff ShowHINDSIGHT - DANIELLE PANABAKER - Balancing work and family, overcoming obstacles + living to 95On today's In Hindsight with Katee and Kristian, they discuss our latest guest Danielle Panabaker. Both Katee and Kristian rave about Danielle and how down to Earth she is, how dedicated to her work and family and how she balances it all. As always Katee and Kristian goof around a bit and are excited for things to come on the podcast. Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2024-02-0133 min
The Sackhoff ShowDANIELLE PANABAKER talks The Flash, Arrow, directing for the first time and what kind of mom she isWelcome to "Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff"! In today's episode, Katee sits down with the incredibly talented Danielle Panabaker. Known for her roles on Arrow, The Flash, and her recent directorial debut on The Flash, Danielle opens up about her journey into acting and how it helped her break out of her shell. Join Katee and Danielle as they dive into their experiences working together, balancing their careers with motherhood, and the joys and challenges of being in the entertainment industry. This down-to-earth conversation is filled with insights, laughter, and plenty of heartfelt moments. ...
2024-01-301h 10
The Sackhoff ShowIN HINDSIGHT: AJ on dealing with early success, friends and insecuritiesOn this episode of In Hindsight with Katee and Kristian, the gang talks about the latest guest AJ McLean and the amazing conversation Katee had with him. The conversation was fast and furious and Katee learned a lot about herself when conducting the interview. Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2024-01-2520 min
The Sackhoff ShowAJ MCLEAN talks Backstreet Boys, Drag Race, Jealousy and facing your demonsOn this episode of Blah Blah Blah With Katee Sackhoff, Katee is joined by AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys! They discuss everything anything from AJ's time in Backstreet Boys, to conquering his demons, winning Drag Race and more. Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2024-01-231h 35
The Sackhoff ShowHandsome veterinarians, mental health in animal care, and Katee's dogs are uselessKatee and Kristian are back to discuss the latest Blah Blah episode with Dr. Kwane Stewart. They discuss the deep issues that Kwane talked about and the struggles that veterinarians have. We talk about all the good will that he has done and how inspiring his work is. Join the conversation and comment, like and Subscribe! Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2024-01-1828 min
The Sackhoff ShowDR. KWANE STEWART on being a veterinarian, empathy/humanity, and how to break up a pit bull fight.Join us on today's episode of Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff, where Katee has an insightful conversation with CNN's Top Hero of 2023, Dr. Kwane Stewart. Dr. Stewart, a renowned veterinarian known for his compassionate care for homeless dogs, shares his experiences, the challenges he faces, and the rewards that come with his profession. Dive into a deep discussion about life, struggles, and the journey, and gain practical knowledge on how to break up a pit bull fight. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation!!! Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song b...
2024-01-161h 29
The Sackhoff ShowHindsight - Sam Witwer - Sam, Ron Moore + More!!Welcome back to Blah Blah Blah. This is the hindsight episode with Katee and @TheKristianHarloff as they talk about this week's guest Sam Witwer. They discuss not only Sam as a person, his demeanor but Katee's relationship with sam, working with Sam, Ron Moore and other topics. Enjoy and as always SUBSCRIBE! #starwars #filoni #samwitwer #podcast #interview #movie Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2024-01-1128 min
The Sackhoff ShowHINDSIGHT - GLENN HOWERTON: Believing in Yourself & Beating ScammersWelcome to the Thursday episode of Blah Blah Blah. This is 'In Hindsight' where Katee sits down with her producer Kristian Harloff to discuss the guest from this week. We had Glenn Howerton on the show and we talked about his amazing work in Blackberry, the wangle situation, and more. Join Katee and Kristian as they try to stay on topic, which rarely goes as planned. ------------------------- Follow me and subscribe to keep updated on the Blah Blah Blah Podcast, my film and television work, and my many other adventures! INSTAGRAM ‣ https://instagram.co...
2024-01-0457 min
The Sackhoff ShowGLENN HOWERTON | Blah Blah Blah #6GLENN HOWERTON talks It's Always Sunny, Blackberry + being diagnosed with ADHD at a late age. Katee is back! The Blah Blah Blah podcast is officially here and what a way to return! Katee welcomes Glenn Howerton. They talk about it all. They discuss It's Always Sunny, Glenn's incredible performance in Blackberry and if wangle is indeed a word. This and more on today's episode! #itsalwayssunny #movie #tv #awards #glennhowerton #interview #kateesackhoff ------------------------- Follow me and subscribe to keep updated on the Blah Blah Blah Podcast, my film and television work, and m...
2024-01-021h 34
The Sackhoff ShowMy Podcast is Coming Back!Hi everyone! My podcast Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff is coming back! We are so excited! We had to go on a break but we never stopped working! We have great guests coming your way! Katee tells you in this vid when and WHO to expect in 2024! #podcast #kateesackhoff #show #guest Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2023-12-2801 min
The Sackhoff ShowKatee Sackhoff Live Show From San Diego CaliforniaKatee is 5 episodes into the podcast! We did a live show in San Diego at the American Comedy Club on July 22nd. With the SAG strike happening, our special guest was not able to make it so we took the show we have been doing lately. Katee and Kristian Harloff discuss various topics from the start of the show, Katee's progression in podcasting, parenting and future guests. Enjoy and please comment and click like! Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2023-07-261h 01
The Sackhoff ShowSAG, The Silent Take and Aliens! | BlahBlahBlah #4In this bite size episode of Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff, Katee and Kristian have to pivot because of the SAG strike. They recorded something with Glenn Howerton, that was pushed. They shot something yesterday instead, that got messed up. So here is the episode we did today. We talk about the Silent Take, SAG, the live event, words that sound dirty and aliens. Enjoy! #SAG #podcast #kateesackhoff #aliens Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2023-07-1919 min
The Sackhoff ShowBryce Dallas Howard: Keanu vs Jude Law, Making pots Blah Blah Blah #3It is episode 3 of Blah Blah blah with Katee Sackhoff. Katee is joined once again by Kristian Harloff as they discuss last weeks episode with Bryce Dallas Howard. Katee talks about everything she learned not only from Bryce in the interview but about herself as a podcast host. Through discussing Bryce's journey, Katee reflects on a lot of her choices on where she had to test herself many times throughout work, family and life. Join us and please subscribe to the channel! Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles
2023-07-1248 min
The Sackhoff ShowBryce Dallas Howard!Katee is joined today by Bryce Dallas Howard! Bryce is well known for her roles in The Help, The Village, the Jurassic World franchise and much more. Recently she has been taking the directing world by storm. Working on shows, such as the Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and now the upcoming Skeleton Crew series on Disney+. Katee and Bryce talk about their experiences working together, Bryce's start in the business, growing up with her dad's movies. This and much more on this episode of la blah blah with Katee Sackhoff. Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions
2023-07-051h 28
The Sackhoff ShowMy First Podcast | # 1Katee Sackhoff is an actor, producer, mom. You know her from her roles on Battlestar Galactica, Longmire and most recently The Mandalorian as Bo Katan. Katee has wanted to do a podcast with real conversations for quite a while. She brings her show "Blah Blah Blah" to Youtube, Spotify, Apple and other platforms. On this episode, she is joined by Kristian Harloff as they discuss balancing relationships in life whether it is romantic, work, at home and more. Katee takes the audience on the journey on how this show came to be and what she hopes to a...
2023-06-2856 min
Bonkers Romance2022 Finale!Hey gorgeous Joy Lovers! This is the public preview of our last episode of 2022! We haven't gotten to record together for a little while, so it gets a little silly. Not only do you get a behind-the-scenes look at how we've been commissioning pirate art, but Katee tells us about Haunting Adeline by HD Carlton! It's a little Bonker's style holiday fun = a dark romance that might include some hand removal for romantic purposes... look we're both delighted and confused. Then you get a sneak peek at our newest brainchild "Bespoke Bonkers."In the full episode on...
2022-11-2721 min
Bonkers RomanceSave Your ScreamsJenny brings Mel and Katee gifts from the fae realm by recapping The Fae Queen's Captive by Sierra Simone! How does Queen Sierra do this to us every single time? We bow before the throne of her writing. You can read the entire Peculiar Tastes series now on KU! For bonus content or video of this episode, check out The Temple of Defiant Joy!We'll be back next week with Sierra Simone herself AND Julie Murphy to help us bridge the gap between spooky season and holiday season...by talking holiday movies that...
2022-11-101h 16
Bonkers RomanceMerman PearlsMelody delights Jenny and Katee by recapping The Captive Merman's Promise by Zoey Castile! We discover a hard limit for Katee and learn what mermen have in their pocketses.You can read the entire Peculiar Tastes series now on KU! For bonus content or video of this episode (you really need to see Katee's expressions!), check out The Temple of Defiant Joy!We'll be back next week to finish off the Peculiar Tastes series with a bang by recapping The Fae Queen's Captive by Sierra Simone!Make sure to check out...
2022-11-031h 04
Bonkers RomanceEnter the VoidToday, Katee takes us through the twisty mind of the one and only Nikki Sloan with The Vixen's Deceit! YOWZA, she delivered a horror romance that got under our skin and stayed there. Make sure to check out our Patreon equivalent, the Temple of Defiant Joy, for bonus episodes, Book Club, art, and more! Sign up for our NEWSLETTER! You can opt into as much or as little info as you want.Follow us on: Instagram | TikTok | FacebookGet the PECULIAR TASTES books!Mentioned in this episode:...
2022-10-271h 15
Bonkers RomanceMagical Pegging with RM VirtuesRM Virtues joins Jenny and Mel to recap The Demon's Bargain by Katee Robert! A reluctant bargainer, a stolen amulet, and magical pegging. How did she do it?! Check out our offerings on the Temple of Defiant Joy! Mentioned in this episode:Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH from Katee Robert, CM Nascosta, Naima Simone, Andie J. Christopher, Jenny Nordbak, and Nina Saxena! Plus, foiled special editions with sprayed edges, gorgeous art, and so much more! Don't miss it!
2022-10-131h 04
Bonkers RomanceSex Gods with Hannah WhittenHannah Whitten joined Katee and Mel to start our 6 week series recapping the Peculiar Tastes series! All of these books are now available for purchase and in Kindle Unlimited!We start with The Death God's Sacrifice by Jenny Nordbak! A gorgon assassin, a death god, an assignment to save her sister. This book has everything! Antler fun, threats of torture as foreplay, roaring revivals, the most perfect gift, and more!Make sure to check out Hannah's work and follow her on social media! Mentioned in this episode:Pirates are waiting for...
2022-10-061h 00
Bonkers RomanceShadow Daddy with Amalie HowardOooooh Amalie Howard brought us A GIFT!!! Luxuria by Colette Rhodes is the monster cinnamon roll arranged marriage with a hornbag heroine romance that we've always wanted! The world building is exquisite, the heroine's voice is evocative and hilarious, and the relationship is perfectly crafted. Make sure to follow Amalie Howard on all the socials! Instagram | Twitter | TikTokAftercare: Amalie: a bath or Game of Thrones, depending on the moodMel: Squid Game. We know! It's shocking! Jenny: The new Point Break on mute, fast-forwarded to the Edgar Ramirez...
2022-09-291h 43
Bonkers RomanceA Post-Morality Chain KingDid you ever think anyone would figure out a way to recap John Wick for a romance podcast?? WELL ALI HAZELWOOD HAS DONE IT. Aftercare: Katee: The Way of the House Husband manga series!!!Melody: Shang Chi. Watch it immediately. (Warning: They don't kiss)Ali: The K-drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim! It gets a little sexy! Mentioned in this episode:Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH from Katee Robert, CM Nascosta, Naima Simone, Andie...
2022-09-221h 28
Bonkers RomanceMel's Devilish SubmissionHey all! We're back to the books we imprinted on! This week Mel talks about The Devil's Submission by Nicola Davidson! Sheepish submissive! Lady Dom! Terrible mom! It's all here.Aftercare: Katee: playlists in 8D. The sound goes back and forth between your headphones and it scratches her ADHD brain in the best way! Mel: The third book in this series, The Seduction of Viscount Vice! It's another second chance romance and they're exhibitionists!As always, make sure to check out the Temple of Defiant Joy!Mentioned in this...
2022-09-151h 08
Bonkers RomanceWhy Not Both?Naima, Andie, Jenny, and Mel wrap up the second half of The Next 365 Days! Triads, boy makeouts, and Olga love! Enjoy! CW: we lightly discuss domestic violence because Mel couldn't suspend her disbelief far enough and toed the line of being a total buzz kill. (Hi. Mel here. I wrote this.)Mentioned in this episode:September in the Temple!- This month we're back with Katee regaling us with more Fertile in My Ex-Boyfriend’s Dungeon (and we discover an actual hard limit for Katee!), and Hannah Whitten is going to st...
2022-09-0859 min
Bonkers RomanceMobster DocumentariesIt's part 1 of The Next 365 Days! Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher are back to discuss the 3rd movie in the Netflix movie series. We had to split this into 2 episodes (again) because we are THE MOST in this recap (as usual). Along the way we discuss mobster "documentaries," stepsibling TikTok, and accidental exhibitionism. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode:September in the Temple!- This month we're back with Katee regaling us with more Fertile in My Ex-Boyfriend’s Dungeon (and we discover an actual hard limit for Katee!), and Hannah Whitten is go...
2022-09-011h 08
Bonkers RomanceWTF Did I Marry?Katee recaps Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews! It's our member-only episode, so if you want to hear the whole thing, head to our website and sign up for the Temple of Defiant Joy! If you want to get inside information for our next projects or have a chance to get a Peculiar Tastes special edition set or swag box, sign up for our NEWSLETTER! If we have extras because order minimums require it, we'll let you know! Mentioned in this episode:Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers...
2022-08-2516 min
Bonkers RomanceHellcat's Gotta HellcatJenny gets in the way, way back machine and transports us to a time when she had to sneak and scrounge to get her hands on romance. She recaps Lord of a Thousand Nights by Madeline Hunter and it's an enemies-to-lovers dream come true that really holds up!Aftercare: Jenny: The Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas and the narrative blueprints one can see across an author's work.Katee: Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White! Check the trigger warnings at the front!Melody: The One That Got Away...
2022-08-181h 44
Bonkers RomancePraise Us!Jenny recaps Praise by Sarah Cate!Aftercare: Jenny: we're onto Hosier compilations!Katee: Songs to Drown Sailors To and The Amazing DevilMel: Chris Evans voices Buzz Lightyear in that new Buzz Lightyear movie and it's a confusing treat for your pants!Mentioned in this episode:September in the Temple!- This month we're back with Katee regaling us with more Fertile in My Ex-Boyfriend’s Dungeon (and we discover an actual hard limit for Katee!), and Hannah Whitten is going to stop by to gi...
2022-08-111h 26
Bonkers RomanceFast & Furious: London Drift with Hannah Whitten!Hannah Whitten is here to introduce Jenny and Katee to the perfection that is the Fallen series by Nicola Davidson. We recap Surrender to Sin and it's a masterclass on what you can do with a novella!Don't forget there's less than a week left to back our Kickstarter! If you want the sexy special editions and the super sexy art, this is your only chance to get all of it! Mentioned in this episode:Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH...
2022-08-041h 03
Bonkers RomanceBeware the Fishmen!Hooooeeeeyyyy! It's our Temple-Only episode for July! Katee is recapping Fertile in my Ex-Boyfriend's Dungeon: Level 4. Ghost Pirates! Tentacle Beasts! Fishmen! It's a ride, to say the least. Thank you to everyone who's backed or shared our Kickstarter for the Peculiar Tastes Series! To listen to this episode in full, join the Temple of Defiant Joy at any level.Mentioned in this episode:Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH from Katee Robert, CM Nascosta, Naima Simone, Andie...
2022-07-2811 min
Bonkers RomanceFeed the Old Gods with Sophie Lark!Sophie Lark is here to recap The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden with Katee! We were obsessed with the fairytale vibes and Russian mythology...and Jenny might've been kind of obsessed with trying to make the villain into the love interest. Other things we're obsessed with? Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark, which you can get right now through Bonkers Book Club! It's enemies to lovers where they're forced to marry and when she finds out he's allergic to strawberries, she deliberately eats them before the wedding so their kiss is...memorable. Also...attempted drowning as...
2022-07-211h 12
Bonkers RomanceDragon Schnurffels with Ana Huang!Hey Joy Lovers! Ana Huang is here to introduce Melody to Ruby Dixon's post-apocalyptic dragons (finally!) with Fire In His Blood. She's a crafty scavenger who's turned into bait, he's the dragon who will be saved by her love. Plus, so many dragon schnurffels and snuggles! Aftercare: Ana: The Lost City with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum! Mel: Vanessa's Dragon by Ruby DixonKatee: Love Island UK!!Our Kickstarter launched this week and we've been blown away by your support! THANK YOU! If you haven't seen it yet, you...
2022-07-141h 34
Bonkers RomanceSubmitting Eagerly with Jenny NordbakKatee recaps Fertile in My Ex Boyfriend's Dungeon, Level 1 by Amanda Clover for Mel and Jenny! This might come as a shock, but it's bonkers! Our plucky heroine encounters some goblins, an orc, and a beetlekin! We've decided to recap the rest of the series for the Temple because we loved this one so much. Book 2 is already available! Make sure to check out OUR KICKSTARTER!!! We're 5 days from launch! After Care: Katee: Love Island UKMelody: I Was Never There. Awesome podcast! Jenny: Hozier. That is all.
2022-07-071h 09
Bonkers RomanceWe've Been Scheming!Hello Beautiful Joylover! This is the public preview of June's Temple-only episode! We finally get to tell you all about our secret activities! Jenny, Katee, and Melody have been working hard to bring a brand new bonkers romance series into the world. Peculiar Tastes is a contemporary fantasy romance series that's set in our fictional Samhain festival, The Shadow Market. The series will be launching via a Kickstarter that includes decadent special editions (ebook, paperback, and hardback!) and swag that will only be available through the Kickstarter. Follow our prelaunch page so you don't miss when Katee...
2022-06-3035 min
Bonkers RomanceA New Record with Aveda ViceMelody and Katee are here with Aveda Vice to recap Desire the Star by Miranda Silver! This witchy, tarot-loving (literally), paranormal, polyknot, CLIFFHANGER was joy from start to finish. It has every trope you can think of and at least 3 you never would have guessed. Aveda Vice was one of our June book club picks because she just came out with INEXTRICABLY TIED, the follow up to her Gargoyle/Harpy masterpiece SKIN. Make sure to check it out! Aveda's Website Aftercare Suggestions: Aveda: All Of Us Are Dead on Netflix. It's coming of...
2022-06-231h 43
Bonkers RomanceGet the Poison Out with Angelina M. LopezWe're back and you better get ready because we're recapping the second book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series--Rhage's book! Angelina M. Lopez is here to tell us about Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward!But we have huge news! Katee Robert has joined Bonkers Romance as a cohost starting with this episode! We couldn't be more excited to have her as part of the Bonkers team! Katee, Jenny, and Angelina delve into all thing BDB, bow down to J.R. Ward as one of the patron saints of bonkers romance, and possibly spend some...
2022-06-171h 46
Bonkers RomanceRobot Daddy with Kimberly Lemming!Kimberly Lemming joined us to recap Robot Daddy by Allysa Hart and Rayanna Jamison. The title says it all! Listen as Jenny tries to process the awesomeness of the premise and then grapple with the...surprise? ending. A delight all around!Mentioned in this episode:Pirates are waiting for you! Six brand new bonkers pirate books you can read THIS MONTH from Katee Robert, CM Nascosta, Naima Simone, Andie J. Christopher, Jenny Nordbak, and Nina Saxena! Plus, foiled special editions with sprayed edges, gorgeous art, and so much more! Don't miss it!
2022-05-271h 12
Bonkers Romance365 Days: This Day (Part 2) with Naima and Andie!We’re back with part 2 of this glorious, glorious film! Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher are back to recap the cinematic masterpiece that is 365 Days: This Day! We have many hot takes, an absurd amount of laughter, and an overall sense of delight that we exist in the same universe as this utterly perfect film. Buckle up! If you missed Part 1, you can find it here! As always, if you’re looking for more bonkers in your life, check out The Temple of Defiant Joy! May I particularly recommend the video for this episode? You’...
2022-05-191h 05
Bonkers Romance365 Days: This Day (Part 1) with Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher!We’re joined by Naima Simone and Andie J. Christopher to recap the cinematic masterpiece that is 365 Days: This Day! We have many hot takes, an absurd amount of laughter, and an overall sense of delight that we exist in the same universe as this utterly perfect film. Buckle up!We’ll be back next week with Part 2, sure to be filled with more laughter, horror, and horniness.As always, if you’re looking for more bonkers in your life, check out The Temple of Defiant Joy! May I particularly recommend the video for this episod...
2022-05-121h 05
Bonkers RomanceJoining the Mafia with Joanna ShupeWe're joined byJoanna Shupe to recap Dark Mafia Prince by Annika Martin! Our first mafia romance did not let us down!Joanna has a brand new book out this month! The Bride Goes Rogue is magnificent! The third book in the Fifth Avenue Rebels series about an arranged engagement destined for disaster…and it brings the heat!Our After Care suggestions were:-Every Summer After by Carley Fortune—a book that satisfied Jenny’s deep craving for split timeline/first love, swoony romance.-365 Days: This Day-Eyes on Me by...
2022-05-051h 26
Bonkers RomanceAphrodisiacs and Avalanches with Katee RobertKatee Robert is here! Robin's here! And we’re recapping The Winter King by C.L. Wilson! This special episode is dedicated to Temple member Robin's late mom, Elaine, who was a romance reader and all around badass. We wish we could've known her, but we're honored Robin came to join us to celebrate her with a delightfully bonkers book that includes an aphrodisiac, weather magic, and an ice king who demands one of the daughters of his enemy as his wife...he just isn't specific enough about which daughter! Be sure not to miss Ka...
2022-04-281h 36
Bonkers RomanceAll Aboard the F*ck Bus with Steffanie HolmesWe’re joined by Steffanie Holmes to recap Devil’s Day Party by C.M. Stunich! It’s our first bully romance and we didn’t expect to be so charmed by it!Be sure to also check out Steffanie’s latest, Poison Ivy (out May 5), which is the start of a brand new series for her—one you’ll especially enjoy if you were intrigued by the bully sub-genre!Our After Care recs were:Mel: Bone, Marry, Bury PodcastSteffanie: Nala's World: One Man, His Rescue Cat, and a Bike Ride Around th...
2022-04-211h 20
Bonkers RomanceNo Shame with Sarah WendellSarah Wendell joins us for Part 1 of A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon—a book so delicious, Jenny was bouncing in her chair like an eager puppy dog. Part 2 will be available on Smart Bitches, Trashy Podcast on 4/15/22, so don't miss it!If you’re reading ahead, here are some of the books we’ll be covering in upcoming episodes:The Winter King by C.L. WilsonWe’ll be back next week with Steffanie Holmes to recap Devil’s Day Party by C.M. Stunich!As always, if you’re loo...
2022-04-141h 01
Bonkers RomanceHate Sex with Sophie Jordan!We’re joined by Sophie Jordan to recap The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbary—one of our favorite enemies-to-lovers romances of all time! It’s bonkers how fearlessly Kate pushes the characters to be mean to each other, all the while walking the tightrope of never making us hate either of them! Also—hate sex. So much exceptional hate sex.Sophie’s latest, is The Rake Gets Ravished. I’m not going to try to do it justice…instead I’ll just drop this from the blurb and let you make the right choice: No one trifles with Silas Maste...
2022-04-071h 20
Bonkers RomanceInitiating Melody with Nisha SharmaWe’re joined by Nisha Sharma to recap The Initiation by Nikki Sloane!This book had us all questioning who gave Nikki Sloane permission to write this and the answer is that she’s exactly the kind of brave author we started the podcast to celebrate. We revel in the intrigue, sexual tension, and (ahem) the ritual it eventually builds to. We bow down before Nikki Sloane. Nisha’s latest is Dating Dr. Dil, a sexy, hilarious, clever reimagining of The Taming of the Shrew that turns it all on its head in the most brilli...
2022-03-171h 24
Bonkers RomanceSweet Intrigue Boys with Roxie Noir!We’re joined by author Roxie Noir to to recap Unhallowed by Jordan L. Hawk!Our After Care suggestions were:A Society of Gentlemen series by KJ CharlesMorning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. NascostaWicked Beauty by Katee RobertIf you’re reading ahead, here are some of the books we’ll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the schedule isn’t set yet):The Initiation by Nikki SloaneA Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn MoonCaptive of the Horde King by...
2022-03-101h 46
Bonkers RomanceAs Thick As Your Forearm with @BookishHillWe’re joined by one of our favorite BookTokers, Hillary (@bookishhill), to recap Love and Monsters by Raven Flanagan! Our minds were blown in the best possible way when Hillary shared her path to becoming a bonkers romance reader and the journey she’s been on for the last year!This absolute delight of a book features a human who finds herself accidentally transported to a monster world where she gets chucked into a dungeon with a demon who has many redeeming qualities for a cellmate. Not only can he efficiently deal with her period in a way...
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Bonkers RomanceA Trisexual Awakening with R.M. VirtuesRM Virtues joined us to recap The Mummy! Jenny got to watch this Romancelandia favorite film for the first time and it was a delight!We fangirl over R.M., discuss why this film is in fact a tri-awakening rather than a bi-awakening, and generally flail at the magnitude of bonkers this swashbuckling romp pulls off. For proof that Jenny did in fact once wear suspenders made of bondage tape out in Vegas...or for links to the books we discussed, check the show notes on our website!Follow RM's Website : @rmvirtues on...
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Bonkers RomanceA Stable of Fae Menfolk with Monica CorwinWe’re joined by Monica Corwin to recap A Kiss of Shadows (first book in the Merry Gentry series) by Laurell K. Hamilton!Laurell K. Hamilton is one of the original queens of bonkers, an author who was pushing boundaries long before it was cool! Please be aware that in this episode we discuss content in the book that is typical of something written in the late nineties—including mention of a rape that occurs on page and sexual violence as punishment. We don’t get deep into that stuff, but mention that it happens. On a relate...
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Bonkers RomanceMurdered in the Pants with Kenya Goree-BellWe’re joined by Kenya Goree-Bell to recap Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux!It’s the first horror romance we’ve covered and we bow down before the magnificence of Harley Laroux’s kinky, sexy, slightly scary, deeply satisfying story of a human who falls for a demon! Also be sure not to miss Kenya’s brand new release, The Kronic, out now on KU! Our After Care suggestions were:-The Road to Rose Bend by Naima Simone and His Leading Lady by Jenny Nordbak-Edin by Lily Mayne-The...
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Bonkers RomanceKnotting Lessons with Lillian Lark!We’re joined by Lillian Lark to recap Manix by Grace McGinty!Lillian brought us an omegaverse, mpreg, warrior cat shifter book—with knotting! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or you just went on a google adventure looking up those terms, this episode should delight you.Be sure not to miss Lillian’s latest, Deceived by the Gargoyles, a monster romance which also features knotting, breeding, and multiple hot gargoyles with a curvy librarian!If you’re reading ahead, here are some of the books we’ll be reading in upcoming episodes (though the sc...
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Bonkers RomanceEva Moore Saves A DemonWe’re joined by Eva Moore to recap That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming!This episode is a frothy cocktail of effervescent joy and we couldn’t be more delighted with the book Eva picked to bring us back from hiatus! Be sure not to miss Eva’s brand new release, Reclaimed Dreams, which is the deeply satisfying conclusion to her Exposed Dreams series (but it can be read as a standalone)! Our Aftercare suggestions were:-Penzey’s Spices-Art Hub on Youtube and Reclaimed Dreams
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Bonkers RomanceBonkers Bonus - Alexis Hall SpotlightHappy New Year's Eve! We decided to end the year by showcasing an insightful chat with one of our Bonkers Book Club Spotlight Authors - Alexis Hall! We talk all about his upcoming release and January book club offering SOMETHING FABULOUS, what we can expect from him in the near future, the balance of creating art while navigating the expectations of an audience, wanting to be A Writer vs. wanting to Write, the confusion of celebrity in the age of niche media, and so much more! Today (Dec 31, 2021) is the last day Temple members can download the 6...
2021-12-3148 min
Bonkers RomanceA Sleep Paralysis Demon (!!!) with Liz from Make Out AlreadyWe’re joined by Liz from the Make Out Already podcast to recap Sing Me to Sleep by R.M. Virtues!We discuss how Melody is into grandpa fucking and why Jenny is livid she didn’t get to read this book (which has since been rectified!). Because y’all. It’s about a sexy, protective sleep paralysis demon. I’m not telling you more than that. It’s too good to summarize. Everyone needs to go read this book immediately.The podcast Liz mentioned for Aftercare is the Get Sleepy podcast. The movie Jenny couldn’t rem...
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Bonkers RomanceJenny Gets Her C*ck Pocket with Stacey HamelWe recap I Married a Naga by Regine Abel with Stacey Hamel! Many of you already know and love Stacey, but for those who don't, we thought it was high time to introduce you to her beautiful brain. She's an admin of our Facebook group,The Altar of Defiant Joy, and Patron Saint of the Bonkers Romance TikTok. We've affectionately dubbed her our Adminotaur.We talked about many things, but the most important is clearly that Jenny finally got to recap a book with a motherfudging c*ck pocket! This book features a human woman who is...
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Bonkers RomanceSexy Antibodies with Alexis DariaWe're joined by Alexis Daria to recap Alien Quarantine Rescue by Robin Lovett! This was Jenny’s very first Robin Lovett book and she’s obsessed! It starts in an all too realistic setting where the world has gone to hell after a pandemic and the heroine has been alone for five years…but very, very quickly changes to a marvelous fantasy when an alien lands in her front yard offering antibodies. Copious amounts of antibodies. We talked about how much we love romances like this when the love interests are from different species having to learn about...
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Bonkers RomanceSensual Falconry with Adriana HerreraWe're joined by Adriana Herrera to recap Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning! We talk about why we’re Moning Maniacs, why this was the Golden Age of paranormal romance, and why falconer dirty talk is so sexy. This book has it all...time travel, a heroine fleeing a dark secret in her past, meddling fae, a murderous ex girlfriend, not one but two near death sick bed scenes, sensory deprivation, Highlander Times viagra, an accidental aphrodisiac scene, light kidnapping, and one swaggering Highlander who’s so generously hung that comparisons to actual horses are made. Be...
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Bonkers RomanceParty Kraken with Katee RobertWe're joined by Katee Robert to recap Stalked by the Kraken by Lillian Lark! We talk about why this book is the perfect soft introduction to tentacles because it gives you a taste of the possibilities without being anything extreme. We also chat about kraken stereotypes, why we’re all pervs who want certain things to happen when tentacles are at play, and what on earth Katee Robert considers bonkers—given that she’s spent the last few years teaching most of us that we’re into things we thought were hard limits. For the full episode, check ou...
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Millennials TalkEP 35. Taylor Swift Cried So Olivia Rodrigo Could SCREAM!#SOUR. It's the album I didn't know I needed. My inner angsty teen screams to it, my current 27-year-old self cries to it. Ahhhhh it's therapy. But cast your mind back even 10 years. Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and Ariana Grande, were all still bow-in-the-hair picture-perfect Disney stars. Miley especially, worked hard to break the mold - meaning she was sexualized and highly criticized in the media for just being a typical teen. Fast-forward to today, Disney star and the world's biggest and newest pop-star, Olivia Rodrigo, it's a different story.
Oliva's debut...
2021-05-3136 minMillennials TalkEP 34. Awe Inspired's Max Johnson on Failures, Success, And Building A Business From The Ground UpWhat do Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Meghan Markle, Vanessa Hudgens, Kristen Bell, Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, Halsey, and Demi Lovato all have in common, they're some of the many women who have been seen wearing Awe Inspired jewelry.
Awe Inspired was founded back in 2017 by mother-son duo, Jill and Max Johnson. Jill, a three-time cancer survivor was on a pursuit to create a brand that made meaningful and exceptional quality gifts for anyone looking to honor a survivor in their life. Since then, the pair have built much more than this. On top of using the...
2021-05-241h 19Millennials TalkEP 33. Online Dating and Dealing with Heartbreak Feat. Daniella CoradiniUghhhh breakups and heartbreak. Regardless of what time and what stage of your life you're at, they're inevitable. We all experience loss, we all experience pain, and most importantly, we all get over these heartaches at our own pace and at our own time.
I was so excited to be able to chat with Daniella Coradini from Dating Millennial this week. After taking the leap and ending a longterm relationship that was no longer serving her last year, Daniella jumped into online dating. She shares her experiences and together we share a really deep, yet lively...
2021-04-191h 12Millennials TalkEP 32. CC: Taylor Swift & Meghan Markle: CAN WE STOP HATING ON POWERFUL FEMALES IN THE MEDIA, PLEASE? | A Deep Dive Into FEARLESS (Taylor's Version)AHHHH FEARLESS (TAYLOR'S VERSION) IS OUT! As a massive Swifite, I've been patiently waiting for the moment, and Ms Taylor Alison Swift sure didn't disappoint. But the bottom line is, even if you aren't a Swiftie, you have to respect her work ethic, her business savvy mind, and her strength to reclaim her intellectual property from a bunch of rude and misogynistic white men.
And that's where I'm pissed off. While we really break down and take a deep dive into some of the small lyric and sonic changes between the original and new versions, I also...
2021-04-1237 minMillennials TalkEP 31. How To Get Over Your Fear Of Public Speaking Feat. Brenden Kumarasamy, MasterTalk Expert77% of the world have some sort of anxiety when it comes to public speaking! I couldn't believe that was the number one fear - ahead of spiders, snakes, etc. when I read that. Before I had the chance to interview Brenden, I was speaking with some of my most confident friends and so many told me about their anxieties when it comes to presenting and speaking in front of an audience.
While still young, Brenden has spent the past few years not only mastering public speaking but teaching others how to master it too. Providing professional...
2021-04-0557 minMillennials TalkEP 30. Why TikTok Is A Positive And Here To Stay | Finding A Balance And Setting Boundaries With Social MediaDo you ever feel overwhelmed by social media? Are you wondering what the benefits of TikTok are? While I've had TikTok for a few years, only recently did I really fall in love with it. For me, it's a positive in my life and brings a smile to my face. TikTok is no longer just a tween platform of dance routines, it's so much more than that. In this chat, we speak about the authenticity of the app and Instagram burnout. With any sort of social media, it's also healthy to create boundaries, something we cover in this chat...
2021-03-2941 minMillennials TalkEP 29. How To Maintain Weight Loss And Why 'All Or Nothing' Is BullshitAre you struggling to lose weight and keep it off? Or are you struggling with temptation and maintenance? This week's guest is none other than registered nutritionist and weight loss expert, Ilana Muhlstein. Growing up, Ilana was overweight and despite years of being put into a 'fat camp,' she struggled to keep the weight off, rather it continued to creep up with more than before. Ilana finally took control of it all when she reached college, where over the next few years she lost 100 lbs! Her journey led her to become a registered dietician and nutritionist, create her...
2021-03-2254 minMillennials TalkEP 28. Dear Meghan Markle, We're Sorry And Should Be Ashamed Of OurselvesHarry and Meghan sat down for an interview with Oprah this evening. Nothing was off the table, and boy, as a collective society, we should be ashamed of ourselves. For a majority of Meghan's solo sit-down with Oprah, the hurtful and lying tabloids were discussed. I myself, worked at one of the prominent publications for many years, only finding the courage to leave six-months-ago. While I myself have always believed Meghan and not the tabloids and online trolls, the extent to which this poor woman has been bullied is devastating. Meghan is and has always been an advocate for...
2021-03-0836 minMillennials TalkEP 27. Setting Boundaries and Expecting Only The Best For YourselfDo you have boundaries in place for yourself, your space and your energy? This year, I've been working hard to make it known what I accept and expect for myself in my relationships with friends, families, and partners. For most of my life, I've kept quiet to try not to step on anyone else's toes. But that hasn't respected me. In this chat with my friend, Ally, we have a very open, real, and raw conversation about communication in our friendship and how we're working on being the best versions of ourselves moving forward - and how you can...
2021-03-011h 12Millennials TalkEP 26. Have The Star Signs Changed And Aligning Your Life When You Have Opposite Birth Chart Placements - Part 2 - Feat. Adama SesayHave the star signs changed? Do you have very opposite placements in your birth chart? Why isn't my manifesting working? These are all questions we covered in this week's chat with astrologer and alchemist, Adama Sesay. Adama is based in New York City and takes readings from all around the world. And I swear you guys, she's the real deal. And to make things even sweeter, my friend, Ally, is back as a co-host! I hope you enjoy this chat! Make sure you rate, subscribe, and review. It really helps us out. New episodes drop each Monday at 6 AM...
2021-02-0846 minMillennials TalkEP 25. Transforming Your Life Through Astrology - Part 1 - Feat. Adama SesayDo you believe in astrology? Astrologer and alchemist, Adama Sesay, is here to show you how you can transform your life by the power of the universe. A big believer in manifestation, sageing, and the alignment of the stars, sun, and moon, Adama talks us through the process. Adama is based in New York City and takes readings from all around the world. And I swear you guys, she's the real deal. I've broken this episode into two parts as the chat got quite long. Today's episode is all about the background, history, and spirit of astrology. We also...
2021-02-0146 minMillennials TalkEP 24. Working with Brands, Finding Your Voice, & Knowing Your Value As a Micro-Influencer - Feat. Fashion and Beauty Content Creator, Austen TosoneResearch has now suggested micro-influencers are more valuable than influencers with millions of followers, due to the trust their community holds and their sincere passion for brands and products. Fashion and Beauty Content Creator, Austen Tosone, can back this up. Austen is based in New York City and not only does she work as a micro-influencer and content creator, but also has a 9-5 at Jumprope. Originally a magazine writer then editor, we speak about the cut-throat industry and the journey she went on when not one but two of the magazines she was working at, Nylon and Interview...
2021-01-251h 09Millennials TalkEP 23. First Generation American - Tips on Networking, Finance, & Being a Boss Bitch in Business Feat. Janet EscobarDid you know the Latina community make 50C ON THE DOLLAR COMPARED TO A WHITE MALE. This statistic is just not good enough and needs to change. Luckily, there are powerhouse women like Janet Escobar in the world who are making moves and proving you can too. As a first-generation American, Janet speaks about her obstacles both growing up and today in the workforce and how she's overcoming boundaries that are in place solely due to her identity. She also speaks about landing her dream role amid the pandemic and tips for asking for what you deserve when going...
2021-01-181h 01Millennials TalkEP 23. First Generation American - Tips on Networking, Finance, & Being a Boss Bitch in Business Feat. Janet EscobarDid you know the Latina community make 50C ON THE DOLLAR COMPARED TO A WHITE MALE. This statistic is just not good enough and needs to change. Luckily, there are powerhouse women like Janet Escobar in the world who are making moves and proving you can too. As a first-generation American, Janet speaks about her obstacles both growing up and today in the workforce and how she's overcoming boundaries that are in place solely due to her identity. She also speaks about landing her dream role amid the pandemic and tips for asking for what you deserve when going...
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Millennials TalkEP 22. Finding Your Purpose, Passion & Calling Feat. Holistic Wellness and Life Coach, Alyssa EsparzaHave you ever felt lost, unmotivated, and unaligned? We all have and it's a struggle many of us face each day. Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Life Coach, Alyssa Esparza, has gone through that and chats with us about how she found her purpose, surrendered to herself, and went inwards. Yes, it's a bit of a longer chat, but I promise you're going to love it. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW!
*Note: This chat does have a reference to eating disorders and may be triggering for some. If you need help, please contact your medical provider...
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Millennials TalkCoronavirus and the toilet paper fiascoWow. What a time it's been for our world over the past few weeks. Coronavirus has really put life into perspective for many and has brought us closer as nation emotionally - not physically! It's also crazy to think how much the virus has changed in purely the past week. Last week at this time I was in Australia and was laughing over the lack of toilet paper. Now, I'm sitting at home locked down in isolation. I want to make it clear (as I'll go over in the chat multiple times), I and my guest, Baillie, are in...
2020-03-1640 minMillennials TalkDestigmatizing money and mental health || Open chats about taboo topics Feat. Fiona Zaring - Ep 8Money and mental health - two taboo topics. However, I read an article this week that said millennials are destigmatizing speaking about money and mental health and I was 100% on board. I can honestly say first hand that there have been times I need to take a day off work due to a mental health struggle, yet never once have I said that. It's always been the standard food poisoning or general 'sick'. Why? because mental health is still a stigma and we're worried of what people may or may not say regarding our health. Mental health is just...
2020-02-1747 minMillennials TalkHow to LOVE Mondays || Tips for a better week & GYST + Oscars 2020 rant EP 7MONDAY MANTRA: YOU DON'T HAVE A GOOD DAY, YOU MAKE A GOOD DAY.
I don't understand why so many people hate Mondays. I think much of it stems from the fact that we're conditioned to. There's memes all over social media and we're told about the negativities non-stop - but we should make up our own minds and see it as a way to ace the new day and soar and concur all. In this chat I hope I've been able to give you some tips and tricks on how to have a successful Monday and...
2020-02-1024 minMillennials TalkTo travel or buy a house? || Why to travel in your 20s & horrible travel stories feat. Kristin Corpuz EP 6Housing prices are more expensive than ever before and people are waiting longer to buy their first homes. And it was no surprise to me that more millennials are choosing to now travel vs buy a home. Personally, I belive travel is one of the best forms of education in all aspects. In today's chat I talk about travel, experiences and horrible stories with Kristin Corpuz. As a freelance writer, she gets to travel a lot and we speak about the ups and downs of it all. If you haven't listened to full episode four (two eps ago), definitely...
2020-01-2738 minMillennials Talk26 things I've learnt in 26 years || Body image, failure, friendship, feminism & health - EP 5Welcome to my birthday episode. Today I turn 26 and at this very moment in time, I feel at peace. Honestly go back seven days and this was far from true! This week I've reflected A LOT and thought about some of the biggest lessons I've learnt in my life. So in a very last minute spontaneous, open, raw, unedited episode, I bare my soul and let you in on 26 lessons and secrets I've held onto. Some of the things I've never shared and it's such a freeing yet nerve-wracking thing to put it out in the world. Thank you...
2020-01-2052 minMillennials TalkFrom musician to writer || How being open to new opportunities will lead you to success Feat. Kristin Corpuz - EP 4Not knowing what you want to do in life can be a daunting feeling - (trust me, I have it nearly every day)! But the answer is always being open tp new opportunities and putting yourself out there to form connections. Kristin Corpuz was on track to becoming a musician when an opportunity to write for Billboard completely changed her career trajectory. In this chat we speak about Krisitn's journey to becoming a freelance writer and how not having a degree in the field was never an issue when you write from the heart and speak about relatable life...
2020-01-131h 09Millennials TalkLong distance Tinder success story! Tips for work life balanceHere's to a Tinder success story! Here, top PR agent, Taylor Osumi, shares how she maintains a long distance relationship with her boyfriend despite having completely different jobs and working in different industries. While Taylor's whole day can sometimes revolve purely around pop-culture, she shares that early on in her relationship, her boyfriend, who's a dentist, wasn't even aware of who Kendall and Kylie Jenner were.
She also opens up about being an introvert, despite the extrovert energy her job entails. If you're looking for ways on how to have that work/life balance with your...
2020-01-0707 minMillennials TalkSetting boundaries at the office while working for top clients like Amazon and celebritiesNo matter what the industry, there'll come a time when you'll find yourself at home on a Saturday night checking your emails or following up on something at 1am that you didn't get to earlier in the day. PR is a 24/7 job. When clients need answers, they need answers now and if you set a precedent that you're available, your kindness can be abused by others. Here, top PR agent, Taylor Osumi, shares how she keeps that work life balance while still working for clients such as Amazon and celebrities. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW!
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2020-01-0608 minMillennials TalkSelf promotion in PRI find the topic of self promotion in PR very interesting. More than ever before I've seeing PR agents taking to social media to showcase their highlight reels as they throw various events for their clients. Their popularity and great content comes full circle and sees them become the influencer promoting the product. However, for one of LA's top PR agents, Taylor Osumi, this is not the case. She shares why in this short segment episode. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW!
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2020-01-0603 minMillennials TalkBTS of working in PR for Amazon and celebrities... what you don't know Feat. Taylor Osumi | FULL EPISODE: 3If you watch shows like the OG version of The Hills, or even just see glamorous events that your favorite bloggers get to go to you'd think working in PR, the team behind it all, is always a smooth awesome gig.
This might be the case for some, but there's definitely so much behind the scenes that is never shown or talked about. I was so excited to chat to my friend, Taylor Osumi, without a doubt one of LA's top PR agents. She's changed companies a few times in the time I've known her and...
2020-01-061h 07Millennials TalkHow scripted is reality TV? Former star dishes on allHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV show? Question no further, Ally Janes, star of the The Valley, is here to answer all the burning questions. From the salary to how much is scripted to drinking on set, we talk about it all. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW!
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2019-12-3019 minMillennials TalkNetflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney+, HBO, Apple TV... Enough is enoughFrom Netflix to Hulu to Disney+ to Apple TV+ to Stan to HBO to Amazon Prime etc. etc. etc. WHEN IS IT ENOUGH?! I don't know about you, but as a young millennial, I don't have the finances to sustain so many streaming services - and the worst part, there's many more to come.
In this segment, Ally Janes and I discuss when is it enough. As TV lovers, we talk about the reality of so many services competing with each other and how at the end of the day, they'll probably get our money...
2019-12-3012 minMillennials TalkLife as a reality TV star || $$$ and is it scripted? & enough on streaming services Feat. Ally Janes | FULL EPISODE: 2Some may think life as a reality star is a high paying life changing job. This may be the case for some, but not this week's guest, Ally Jane. Growing up in Ohio, she landed a role on the local reality teen show, The Valley, making $15/hr and was told by producers she was 'boring.' In this chat we talk all things reality TV - how much is scripted, real life drama and Ally's transition from the silver screen to Los Angeles.
This chat also sees us discuss the differences growing up and going to...
2019-12-3059 minMillennials TalkUnemployment after college before the worst first day of full-time work- MORE ON FULL EP: 1 -
When you finish college, you soon come to realise the real big world isn't as easy and straight forward as you imagied it would be. Unemployment rates are high and you may begin to wonder why you even wasted all this time and money furthering your education. Here Fiona Zaring and I share the reality of hustling after college and why in retrospect that year - year-and-a-half of complete misery was actually all worth it with more growth than we realised at the time. We also share our first day on the job in full-time...
2019-12-2310 minMillennials TalkDealing with online trolls- MORE ON FULL EP: 1 -
This week's guest, Fiona Zaring, and myself, both graduated university/college with degrees in journalism. However, we both had very different experiences and ways of being taught. One thing that was consistent was that we were both taught that you're never done learning. On this episode segment, we discuss the unusual ways we continue to perfect our skills (including reading shampoo bottles) and what it's really like in the industry. We also speak about our experiences with trolls bringing you down. Listen to the full episode for more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW!
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2019-12-2307 minMillennials TalkWhat is an entertainment journalist?- MORE ON FULL EP: 1 -
Like many jobs, especially those in some form of entertainment/media, things are changing so rapidly because of the digital era. I find it hard to really describe and explain to people what my job as an entertainment journalist is so thought it would be interesting to see my guest Fiona Zaring's take on it, being one herself. Listen to the full episode for more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW!
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2019-12-2304 minMillennials TalkWorking as a journalist in the 21st century || Working for free and a constant hustle - Fiona Zaring | FULL EPISODE: 1The struggle and the grind is real. If you're someone looking to work in the media or just interested in what goes on behind the scenes, then this episode is for you. In my first episode, I talk to good friend and fellow host/journalist, Fiona Zaring, on her path from confused college kid to working digital host. We speak about everything from her childhood hanging out with the likes of Zac Efron on an average day to going to college at Chapman and getting a degree in broadcast media. Fiona also shares what happened on the first day of h...
2019-12-231h 07Millennials TalkChanging careers, going to jail and burnout by 23 - FULL EPISODE: 0WELCOME TO THE MILLENNIALS TALK PODCAST - EP:0
AHHHH I'M SO EXCITED AND RELIEVED IT'S FINALLY LIVE! (Excuse the overuse of upcoming exclamation marks!)
For this first/bonus podcast, I thought it'd be best to introduce myself and tell you a few stories and life changing experiences that have brought me to where I am today and topics that I will touch on throughout my chats with guests. Most of the top three things happened in the past few years and there's a few aspects I'm still dealing with today e.g. chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS as my fellow su...
2019-12-2042 minMillennials TalkWhy I changed careers from physiotherapy to journalism- MORE ON FULL EPISODE: 0 -
Not knowing what I want to do in life is still something I struggle to work out. However, I did hit a turning point after being jailed where I knew my path in health/fitness - in particular physiotherapy and speech pathology wasn't right for me. This segment, from the FULL EPISODE 0, details how an injury of a frozen shoulder and experience with a horrid physio left me second guessing and why even after that I still studied health. Today, I work as a journalist and while I don't know what the future holds, I...
2019-12-2007 minMillennials TalkComplete burnout at 23 | How I got CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)- MORE ON FULL EPISODE: 0 -
It's safe to say I've always been a workaholic - even at this moment, I'm sick on bedrest, but can't stop. This segment from EPISODE: 0 details my experiences from my first job at 10-years-old trying to find customers for my $60/hr dog walking service service - (I later reduced my rates drastically to $2)...to complete burnout by 23. Mono/glandular fever is something many have unfortunately experienced. I got it from an already bad date and it led to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Today I try to put my health first - it's definitely a work i...
2019-12-2013 minMillennials TalkBeing jailed and deported in the US- MORE ON FULL EPISODE: 0 -
I travelled around the US for nearly 7 months back in 2013. While I had a working visa and travel visa...things didn't go to plan and I ended up finding out I had been traveling illegally around the country for months. Especially since the tragic 9/11, the US don't mess around - something which I appreciate and am happy to abide by any protocols. With that, it meant I was sent to jail (yes, with handcuffs, real prison, OITNB style outfits) and then deported. Since then, I've been lucky enough to have gotten a green card and...
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