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Marked Conversations™Daniel Rocha: Seven Tattoo Vegas | Art That Outlasts Trends, Composition, Story, And The Long GameYou can feel when an artist is consumed by the work—in the quiet decisions no one notices and the way a healed tattoo still turns heads a year later. That’s Daniel Rocha, Vegas-born owner of Seven Tattoo, whose path from plumbing layoffs to large-scale black and gray realism is a masterclass in patience, composition, and client care.We walk through the early sparks—art classes before kindergarten, sketching cartoons, the lowrider scene that trained his eye for pinstripes and chrome—and the moment he bought a kit, tattooed himself, and never looked back. Daniel explains why “goo...
2026-02-121h 14
Debate no Café#91 - Central de Atendimento e Service Recovery | Estela Pletsch e Mônica RochaNesta série especial do Debate no Café, para revelar o que realmente sustenta um atendimento que gera valor de verdade, estamos conversando com os autores do livro Excelência no Atendimento ao Cliente – Os Bastidores da Operação.E para este papo, recebemos a Estela Pletsch, que é gerente de operacões de clientes na Certisign e autora do capítulo 11, Central de Atendimento como Hub de Informações. E também a Mônica Rocha, consultora e professora na ESPM e autora do capítulo 12, Service Recovery para transoformar reclamações em lealdadePara conhecer mais sobre sobre o trabalho delas, a...
2026-01-2653 min
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events#402 WNO 29 Event Recap Just How Good Is Vagner Rocha?This week on the show, we break down the high-stakes action from WNO 29, which unfolded live from Miami, Florida. In the preview section of the show we discussed some of the names that have been announced for the Craig Jones invitational happening next month. We discussed.Kingsway wildcard Micael Galvão, and how his participation may throw a large wrench into the other teams lineups. In the recap section of the show dive deep into the technical nuances and strategic decisions that shaped each bout. We look at Vagners Rochas performance over Kit Dale the mai...
2025-07-2959 minGrappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events#401 Can Kit Dale Keep Winning? WNO 29 PreviewThis week on the show Maine and Josh preview of WNO 29: Rocha vs. Dale, on Flograppling live from Miami, Florida on July 25th. We breakdown the eleven-match card, featuring a mix of established names and interesting matchups. In the news section we discussed Craig Jones leaving B team and Helena Crevar signing to One Championship. We also discussed the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2 CJI 2 and how Helena signing with One Championship could potentially impact her participation in the women's $100,000 bracket.In our preview of the main event we break down the middleweight clash between veterans K...
2025-07-221h 05
Her Journey Home- A Personal Growth Podcast for Women Rebuilding in their 30s & Navigating ChangeEp 22. Finding the Courage to Leave a Relationship & Start Again with Danielle RochaIn this episode, I sit down with Danielle Rocha, a powerful, heart-led gym owner from Santa Barbara, whose story is a testament to what’s possible when a woman decides she is worthy of more. Danielle opens up about her experience in emotionally abusive relationships and the internal unraveling that came when she finally saw the truth for what it was. She walks us through the long road of self-discovery, the courage it took to leave what was familiar but painful, and how she slowly rebuilt her identity, her confidence, and her entire life. With vulnerability and st...
2025-06-0532 min
Start Your Day With A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook.Daughter of Tides by Kit RochaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/51741to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Daughter of Tides
Series: Born to Sea and Storm, Book 1
Author: Kit Rocha
Narrator: Shane East, Avery Caris, Tim Campbell, Joel Froomkin
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
Release date: 05-06-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
Aleksi, the charming and charismatic god of love, is dying. But nothing can stop the Lover from completing his final quest: a dangerous diplomatic visit to a former adversary. Setting sail for a mystical kingdom of ice, Aleksi is joined by Einar the Kraken, infamous pirate lord...
2025-05-069h 49
When In RomanceA Nice Fun ThingJess and Trisha discuss the marketability of historical romance and then jump into our When In Romance book club pick, Consort of Fire by Kit Rocha.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal...
2024-06-2457 min
Unfiltered Romance NightsA Nice Fun ThingJess and Trisha discuss the marketability of historical romance and then jump into our When In Romance book club pick, Consort of Fire by Kit Rocha. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships, and more, Better Living Through...
2024-06-2455 min
Ancient History FangirlAHFG Book Club: Lady Assassins and Horny Dragons with Kit RochaHelp keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! This week, we teamed up with the dynamic duo of Donna Herren and Bree Bridges--writing under the bestselling pseudonym of Kit Rocha. They're best known for gritty dystopian romances featuring queer relationships, why choose sexiness, badass mercenary heroines, and an extra dash of kinkiness.Join us for a fun and fierce conversation where we discuss nontraditional publishing, queer and poly romance, tropes we love, and what rules are made to be broken. Kit Rocha's most recent romantasy, Consort of Fire, is out now--featuring the incendiary...
2024-06-131h 14
The Hot Nuance Book ClubAutistic Anger IntensifiesWelcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time to discuss chapter 4 of In the Hand of the Goddess. Due to unfortunate word choices Ali is on a mission to cancel Bree, and Bree is in full support because hi, it’s her, she’s the problem it’s her. We get deep into gender identity, cultural attitudes towards an imagined past, and ask if Roger is a Mary Sue.Red Flag Guy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dustinpoynter/ The Duke Who Didn’t by Courtney Milan: https://www.courtneymilan.com/the-duke-who-didnt/ Pre-order Q...
2024-05-061h 23The Hot Nuance Book ClubWhat’s Wrong With Other Girls?Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time to discuss chapter 3 of In the Hand of the Goddess. We cover age gaps and age of consent, feminism and femininity, and generally level up all of Alanna's relationships. George is a problematic fave, Delia is a favorite problem, and Myles knows more than he lets on. Pre-order Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha https://a.co/d/60e4Vqm == Buy the book ==Tamora Pierce’s website: https://www.tamora-pierce.net/series/the-song-of-the-lioness/ == Buy our merch ==https://www.zazzle.com/store/hotnuanc...
2024-04-221h 30The Hot Nuance Book ClubHave You Ever Beefed With a Child So Hard That You Also Beefed With God?Song of the Lioness - book 2: In the Hand of the Goddess - chapters 1-2Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time to meet the Goddess. Alanna is growing up, and the Goddess means her to have a familiar, a magic rock, and some Big Questions to ponder as she embarks on the second half of her knight training. Romancing The Stone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL40GuLfxA8 Pre-order Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha https://a.co/d/60e4Vqm == Buy the book ==Tamora Pier...
2024-04-082h 02The Hot Nuance Book ClubTingle Tangent - Song of the Lioness - Alanna: The First Adventure (ch 7)Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time for the last chapter of The First Adventure. We talk about the lasting impact of Dune on fantasy, the eternal struggle between migratory herders and settled farmers, and the nature of crying.The Grinwell Cup: https://x.com/wheeltakespod/status/1762650787606646933?s=20 Pre-order Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha https://a.co/d/60e4Vqm == Buy the book ==Tamora Pierce’s website: https://www.tamora-pierce.net/series/the-song-of-the-lioness/ == Buy our merch ==https://www.zazzle.com/store/hotnuancebookclub Once you’re ca...
2024-03-251h 36The Hot Nuance Book ClubDon’t Hard-Launch a Period on a Girl - Song of the Lioness - Alanna: The First Adventure (ch 6)Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time for fantasy periods and magic swords. We also have our first guest, Seth from WoTSpoilers! Despite the apparent incongruity of having a cis-male on the period episode, we have a fantastic discussion that ranges from solid life advice to very questionable metaphors. Alanna finds a version of herself as a sword, and we definitely aren’t covering two chapters today.The Grinwell Cup: https://x.com/wheeltakespod/status/1762650787606646933?s=20 Pre-order Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha https://a.co/d/60e4Vqm == Buy the b...
2024-03-111h 24
WoT SpoilersAt The Gardens - Knife of Dreams chapter 3 - EP482It’s the Darkfriend Social 2.0! You don’t want to miss Seth’s Aran’gar voice, or our revisionist history of how the Forsaken should be living and dying at this point in the story. We also question Aginor’s sexuality and compare the merits of headaches vs all other body pains. Consort of Fire by Kit Rocha: https://www.kitrocha.com/series/bound-to-fire-steel/ Singularity by William Sleator: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/william-sleator/214173/ City of Golden Shadow by Tad Williams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28695.City_of_Golden_Shadow Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Sc...
2024-03-071h 18The Hot Nuance Book ClubChivalry in the Time of Plague - Song of the Lioness - Alanna: The First Adventure (ch 4-5)Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time for the plague, complicated feelings about femininity, and also horses. Is there anything more heroic than telling Death it can’t have your friend? Is there anything hotter than a blacksmith? Is Roger a weird blogger? All these questions and more will be discussed in today’s hefty episode.Grinwell Cup: https://x.com/wheeltakespod/status/1762650787606646933?s=20 Nalini Singh: https://nalinisingh.com A Duke By Default: https://alyssacole.com/a-duke-by-default/ Pre-order Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha https://a.co/d/60e4Vqm
2024-03-042h 24The Hot Nuance Book ClubWalking While Tiny - Song of the Lioness - Alanna: The First Adventure (ch 1-3)Welcome to Season Two of the Hot Nuance Book Club! Today we start Tamora Pierce’s legendary Song of the Lioness quartet, which we’ve all read before but only Aradia has read recently. The journey of re-discovery has already thrown us some surprises, from empathizing with Coram as the responsible adult in the room to having different takes on Jon’s value as a love interest.Pre-order Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha https://a.co/d/60e4Vqm == Buy the book ==Tamora Pierce’s website: https://www.tamora-pierce.net/series/the-song-of-the-lioness/ == Buy our...
2024-02-261h 27
Ripollsworkshop Reads26 February Mini EpisodeBook RecommendationsConsort of Fire (Bound to Fire and Steel Book 1) by Kit RochaFrom Bad to Cursed (Big Love in the Big Easy Book 3) by Avery KaneTuesday Author InterviewHarmonic Messaging: Make Your Brand Sales and Marketing Sing in Harmony by Bonnie MauldinThursday Author InterviewThe Zombies by Josh BachynskiBook can be found hereCheck out Josh Bachynski's Special Guest interview Here!
LinksSupport the Podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ripollsworkshopNewsletter https://mailchi.mp/30a7be3...
2024-02-2607 min
Craft Cook Read RepeatIt's kind of greatEpisode 134
February 15, 2024
On the Needles 0.48
ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info
Cortney’s knit! Mondo Cable Cardi by Bonnie Marie Burns in Madeline Tosh Chunky in Thunderstorm. DONE DONE DONE!!!
Joyful sweater finishing
Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)
ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set
Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstG...
2024-02-2254 minThe Hot Nuance Book ClubWhat We Did Mattered - interview with Kate Elliott - bonus Ep24Welcome to episode 24 of the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it's time for us to sit down with author Kate Elliott and talk about everything involved in a career of writing science-fiction fantasies since the ‘80s. There are some wild twists and turns in this story!Every author and book book mentionedKate Elliott - The Labyrinth Gate; trilogies: The Highroad Trilogy, The Crown of Stars, Crossroads, Cold Magic/Spiritwalker, The Court of Fives, Black Wolves; The Golden Key (Kate Elliott, Melanie Rawn, & Jennifer Roberson); Servant Mage; The Keeper’s Six; The Unconquerable Sun; The History of the...
2024-02-192h 11
SFF Yeah!Back to the Future: Listener Questions Part 3This week, Jenn answers two listener questions about paranormal romance and cinnamon rolls. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, re...
2024-02-1412 minThe Hot Nuance Book ClubFantasy Horse Design - Ruins of Ambrai: Dreams (parts 10-14) & Epilogue - S01 Ep23Welcome to episode 23 of the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it's time for the end of the Ruins of Ambrai. We take one last pass at a Grand Unified Theory of Collan, discuss the nature of taking artistic risks, and accidentally stare mortality in the face.Bree’s weird nighttime audio: https://www.tiktok.com/@mostlybree/video/6980534846661594374 https://www.tiktok.com/@mostlybree/video/7254372035407793454 Melanie Rawn book reccshttps://www.bookseriesinorder.com/melanie-rawn/ Pre-order Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha https://a.co/d/60e4Vqm Wheel Takes live-reaction to Percy Jackson and th...
2024-02-052h 46The Hot Nuance Book ClubGhost Court - Ruins of Ambrai: Dreams (parts 1-9) - S01 Ep22Welcome to episode 22 of the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it's time for the power of art in the Ruins of Ambrai.We have some BIG feelings in this episode, from Val's child being forcibly adopted away from his mom, to hating Auvery for everything he’s done, to the dynamism of sibling relationships. This is our penultimate episode for this book!Pre-order Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha https://a.co/d/60e4Vqm Wheel Takes live-reaction to Percy Jackson and the Olympians https://youtu.be/bTqzuT-uR0Y?si=v9MY1HADN4RQ...
2024-01-292h 53The Hot Nuance Book ClubThe Redemption That I Bought On Wish - Ruins of Ambrai: Rising (parts 34-39) - S01 Ep21Welcome to episode 21 of the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it's time for lessons in kissing and redemption in the Ruins of Ambrai.Do you remember Tiger Beat, Cosmo, or Seventeen? Cailet clearly got her kissing information from a similar source. Ali has some big feelings about the culmination of the parental and sibling relationships we’ve been following all this time.Pre-order Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha https://a.co/d/60e4Vqm Wheel Takes live-reaction to Percy Jackson and the Olympianshttps://youtu.be/bTqzuT-uR0Y?si=v9MY1HA...
2024-01-151h 31
Listeners' Advisory: The San Diego Public Library PodcastHistory of RomanceIn this episode, Youth Services Librarian Jessica Buck chats with historian Steve Ammidown and Becca Title, owner of Meet Cute Book Shop, about the history of the romance genre. They share their personal connections to the genre, discuss its roots, and aspects of its continuing evolution. Jessica Buck - College-Rolando Branch LibrarySteve Ammidown - RomanceHistory.com Becca Title - Meet Cute Book Shop Authors Mentioned: Jane Austen Beverly Jenkins Meg Cabot Books MentionedIvanhoe by Sir Walter ScottThe Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiw...
2023-12-2726 min
Raging Romantics#80 Jennifer Lyn Armentrout X Raging Romantics!**Apologies for the audio - we went back to our Zoom roots and it did us dirty**Thank you to Jennifer Armentrout for sitting down and talking shop with us! Buckle up for a LONG discussion on things like fan merch, Etsy, book banning, burn out, inspiration, publishing contracts, television deals, and MORE!Make sure to check out all of Jennifer's books! The ones we mention are:Blood and Ash (series)Flesh and Fire (series)Storm and fury/Harbinger (series)Find Jennifer on Instagram...
2023-12-221h 25
Wheel TakesWoT on Prime (S2E5 "Damane"): The Oppression PyramidThe strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, Season 2 Episode 5 - "Damane"!Gus is joined for part 3 by Bree (half of author duo Kit Rocha).Bree's twitter thread referenced in part 2 (POTENTIAL FULL BOOK SPOILERS): here!~~~As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of...
2023-12-196h 01
The Feral Bookshelf: a podcast where we talk about smutFERAL FRIDAY: tangentsode 005 - a very naughty listWelcome to Feral Friday tangentsode 005 - a very naughty list!
Dive into the holiday chaos, things are getting steamy, cheeky, and oh-so-naughty! Join your hosts, the smuttiest of heathens, as they toss out the mistletoe and amp up the spice in this special dirty Madlibs extravaganza.
Get ready for a rollercoaster of giggles and euphemisms as our hosts concoct holiday-themed romance stories that are equal parts hilarious and scandalous. Pour yourself a stiff drink, hide the kids and spouses, and prepare for an episode filled with unexpected twists, saucy scenarios, and maybe even a rendezvous...
2023-12-1552 minWheel TakesWoT on Prime (S2E4 "Daughter of the Night"): MastermindThe strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, Season 2 Episode 4 - "Daughter of the Night"!Gus is joined for part 3 by Bree (half of author duo Kit Rocha) and screenwriter JennSedai~~~As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of bringing THE WHEEL OF TIME from the...
2023-12-094h 20
Make Out AlreadyOne Episode, Four Romance Subgenres!Hi Smooches! On this episode, we're recapping some recent reads: a sci-fi/dystopian romance; a paranormal romance; a lit fic title that's actually a romance; and a sports romance by one of our besties. Spoilers ahead!
Books recapped:
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
Deal with the Devil by Kit Rocha
Off His Game by Courtney Clark Michaels
Birds of California by Katie Cotugno
Books mentioned in brief:
Palestine by Joe Sacco
The Ballad...
2023-11-2155 minWheel TakesWoT on Prime (S2E2 "Strangers and Friends"): A Much Harder Monster to KillThe strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, the obstacles episode of the obstacles season - S2E2 "Strangers and Friends"!Gus is joined by Bree (one-half of Kit Rocha) in the full spoiler section to discuss full-series foreshadowing, ramifications and speculationThis episide was recorded in October during the release of the show, but was not released due to the ongoing strikes.~~~As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali...
2023-11-183h 28
The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John RochaMIssion Impossible 8 DELAYED, Spider-Man 4, Thor 5 and Jonathan Majors UPDATES⚠️🚨⚠️🚨THE HOT MIC WITH JEFF SNEIDER AND JOHN ROCHA!!! ⚠️🚨⚠️🚨On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk all the big news, rumors, and scoops from the world of entertainment including Mission Impossible 8 being delayed, the updates on Spider-Man 4 getting writers, Thor 5 getting a new director and Jonathan Majors' case progressing. They also talk the UCLA sex study, reviews for FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S, THE KILLER, OLD DADS, APPLE raising its prices, a tribute to Richard Roundtree, BLACKBERRY will be a limited series, Charity ice cream story, and more!_________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown
2023-10-271h 45The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John RochaMarvel TV Hits Reset Button, SAG AFTRA and AMPTP Hit Impasse, Gal Gadot and Miller Out at DC⚠️🚨⚠️🚨THE HOT MIC WITH JEFF SNEIDER AND JOHN ROCHA!!! ⚠️🚨⚠️🚨On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk all the big news, rumors, and break some scoops from the world of entertainment including the EXPLOSIVE report from THR's Borys Kit on Marvel TV hitting the reset button on DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN and reevaluating their plans going forward with all their TV shows. They also discuss the latest report on all the behind the scenes messiness of Aquaman 2, SAG AFTRA and AMPTP hitting an impasse and walking away from talks, the trailers for The Iron Claw, A24 seeking more actio...
2023-10-131h 47Wheel TakesTHE HUNGER TAKES - A Companion Podcast to the Movie THE HUNGER GAMES (Featuring Kit Rocha)Ali and Gus are joined by Donna and Bree, BOTH halves of the intrepid writing duo Kit Rocha, as they sit down to watch the first film in The Hunger Games trilogy!THIS IS A RIFF TRACK. YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR OWN COPY OF "THE HUNGER GAMES".Press "PLAY" on the film at 10:53 in the podcast. There is also a countdown.Pre-order CONSORT OF FIRE here!~~~Material covered by this episode: THE HUNGER GAMES (Film)This episode contains SPOILERS for THE HUNGER GAMES and CATCHING FIRE...
2023-07-122h 38
The Geek BuddiesWILLOW Episode 1x8 Season Finale - SPOILER REVIEW!!WILLOW wraps up its first season with an action packed episode set in the Immemorial City with some temptations, dream sequences and a final battle between the fellowship and The Crone, Airk and her Gales. Kit and Elora Danan try to unwit the Crone and save Airk's soul while Boorman, Graydon, Jade, and Willow fight their way into Immemorial City to help their comrades in the fight.The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha, Shannon McClung, and Michael Vogel bring you their SPOILER REVIEW of the episode and break down all that happened here and what they see next for...
2023-01-151h 02
The Geek BuddiesWILLOW Episodes 4 and 5 SPOILER REVIEWWILLOW continues its first season with Episode 4 "The Whispers of Nockmaar" and Episode 5 "Wildwood" of the series exploring more of the shifting relationship dynamics between Kit, Jade, Boorman, Graydon, Elora and Willow as they venture further into their journey to save Arrik. Episode 4 brought us back to the first movie as scenes from the first movie appear as memories leading to a climactic battle on the top of Castle Nockmaar. Episode 5 takes our fellowship into the Wildwood forest where secrets are revealed, familial relationships are rekindled, an old Brownie friend shows up, and a new threat emerges by the end.
2022-12-2357 minThe Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John RochaJames Gunn Reacts to DC Story, Sneider SCOOPS- Daniel Craig, Lorene Scafaria, Bee Gees Movie⚠️🚨⚠️🚨THE HOT MIC WITH JEFF SNEIDER AND JOHN ROCHA!!! ⚠️🚨⚠️🚨On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk the bombshell new report from THR's Borys Kit detailing the changes that are coming to the DC Universe including the possible scrapping of Wonder Woman 3 with Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins, a Man of Steel sequel, a Black Adam sequel and Jason Momoa moving from Aquaman to LOBO. They also talk Jennifer Lawrence's comment about female led action movies, the Avatar 2 reactions, is Black Adam losing money or not, a Kirstie Alley tribute, the You People trailer, and Sneider has som...
2022-12-091h 22When In RomanceRoll the Dice with MeIt’s that time again!! Jess and Trisha recommend steamy sci-fi, romance with characters over 40 (and sometimes 50!), and more in part one of our annual recommendation request episode.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!NEWSPlease learn more about the Harper Collins strike and support the workers however you can.We mentioned our episode from earlier this year that included some romances about older MCs, and you can check it out here...
2022-11-2850 min
WoT SpoilersWheel of Time Spoilers 429 – WH – chapter 12: A Lily in WinterSeth and Aradia return from their break, on the eve of SpoilerCon2022, to cover a chapter that lives in infamy both in-world and in the fandom. Layered through some truly beautiful writing are some things that make us raise our eyebrows, and we conclude that the only good explanation is that this chapter had to do a lot to get past the censors. It is such a wanna-be romance chapter that we even end up on a whole tangent about the romance genre! See links below. Kit Rocha website: https://www.kitrocha.com Bree’s Twitter account: ht...
2022-10-061h 46
Projeto 365 | Galera RaizTalvez você também se encontre nesse dilema … | Projeto 365 #44Trip insana de Kit: https://t.me/ericorocha_galeraraiz/4275Entrevista de 09 anos atrás: https://youtu.be/YBLKEuQGrP0
2022-09-2605 min
Queers of Time PodcastThe One Without an -ussySpoilers for the first season of The Wheel of Time TV show on Amazon Prime.Cover your ears, kids, because in this episode? We’re going to be talking about sex. And not just any kind of sex, but queer sex. And not just queer sex, but queer sex in season one of The Wheel of Time. Okay, so there’s also some straight sex in there, but also lesbian wizard sex.Today we're joined by Bree Bridges, or @mostybree on Twitter, one half of the talented pair writing under the name Kit Rocha and our...
2022-08-291h 08
RESET HUMANO Podcast com Freddy Duclerc e Marcella Montenegro!CONECTADOS na NATUREZA com Freddy Duclerc, Fernanda Rivetti, Milena Beckert e Felipe Rocha!Eu montanhista Freddy Duclerc apresento o episódio nº117 da terceira temporada com tema: CONECTADOS NA NATUREZA com 3 aventureiros que precisam da natureza como meio de evolução, são eles Fernanda Rivetti de Santos São Paulo, Milena Beckert de Blumenau (SC) e Felipe Rocha do Rio de Janeiro. Mas antes de entrarmos no episódio, em breve você poderá colaborar com o Projeto Reset Humano adquirindo o Kit Reset Humano Adventure, composto de uma camiseta, uma bandana e uma garrafa Camelbak.
Longe de mim dar uma fórmula perfeita, mas tenho 6 sugestões relativamente simples, possíveis d...
2022-07-101h 11
Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastSlick Summer Nights: Part TwoSummary: Boobies & Noobies summer special, Slick Summer Nights continues with another steamy match-up. Today's scenes are both kinky AF, but which do you prefer... group sex or a homemade sex tape?Join us throughout the month of July as we celebrate our favorite steamy scenes from romance novels in a head-to-head showdown. Be sure to follow Boobies & Noobies on social media and cast YOUR votes for the steamiest scene of them all on our Instagram. The Judge: Ariana MarieThe Contestants:Rebecca Hefner reading from Beyond Control by Kit Rocha...
2022-07-0931 min
110 Histórias | 110 Objetos54. O Kit de EletromagnetismoManuel Abreu Faro foi umas das figuras mais marcantes da ciência portuguesa no século XX, que ajudou a criar condições para o aumento significativo do número de cientistas em Portugal. Mas foi também um professor que marcou gerações de estudantes do Instituto Superior Técnico com as suas inesquecíveis aulas teóricas na área das telecomunicações e da eletrónica. No seu antigo gabinete descobriu-se, recentemente, um Kit de Eletromagnetismo, o que demonstra para além da componente teórica, tinha também um genuíno interesse pela tecnologia e por comprovar aquilo qu...
2022-07-0817 min
The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John RochaNetflix Will Have Ads, Nathan Fillion Backs Joss Whedon, The Black Phone Review, Dune 2 Casting News - THE HOT MIC⚠️🚨⚠️🚨THE HOT MIC WITH JEFF SNEIDER AND JOHN ROCHA!!! ⚠️🚨⚠️🚨On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk all the BIG news that's fit and NOT fit to print including Netlfix announcing that they will be having ads on their service soon, some new Dune 2 casting, their review of The Black Phone and The Old Man, Lightyear and Top Gun Maverick box office, Jon Snow getting a GOT sequel series, honorary Oscars, John Williams hinting at retirement and more!PLUS they answer all your Streamlabs and SuperChat questions throughout the show. To send in a question or...
2022-06-241h 05The John Rocha Channel NetworkGuy Ritchie Adapts Disney Hercules, Jon Snow GOT Series, Vince McMahon vs WWE, Dirty Dancing Sequel - THE JOHN AND WENDY SHOW⚠️🚨⚠️🚨THE JOHN AND WENDY SHOW WITH JOHN ROCHA AND WENDY LEE!!! ⚠️🚨⚠️🚨On a new THE JOHN AND WENDY SHOW, hosts John Rocha and Wendy Lee discuss the BREAKING NEWS that Guy Ritchie and The Russo Brothers are doing a live adaptation of Disney's Hercules, Kit Harrington returning as Jon Snow in a new sequel series for HBO, a Dirty Dancing sequel with Jennifer Grey returning, Ana De Armas as Marilyn Monroe in BLONDE,, Ryan Gosling's first picture as Ken in BARBIE, Vince McMahon steps down as CEO of WWE, and their reviews and recommendations for upcoming Film and TV shows....
2022-06-201h 22
Tar Valon Or BustKink Therapy in the BorderlandsIn this week's Very Special Bonus Episode, Jenn and Preeti are joined by half of the romance author duo, Kit Rocha -- Bree! Bree very kindly walks us through the romance and sexy times of the Wheel of Time. It gets kind of weird, but in a good way? Not in a getting spanked in the Ways kind of way, we swear. CN: Please be prepared for frank conversations about kink, sex, and consent!KIT ROCHA is the pseudonym for co-writing team Donna Herren and Bree Bridges. After penning dozens of paranormal novels, novellas and stories...
2022-02-161h 17
Bawdy LiteratiBeyond Shame by Kit RochaWelcome one and all to our very first episode of Bawdy Literati. We are two book nerds who just wanted to talk all about fiction that gets us hot under the collar. This first episode introduces the dystopian world in the Beyond series by Kit Rocha, and it's got sucking, f**king, and oh so much more.
(Our podcast name was changed from Naughty* to Bawdy* as of 3/26/22!)
2022-01-2343 minWheel TakesWOT on Prime (S1E8 "The Eye of the World"): Endings and BeginningsAli and Gus are joined by dramaturg and theater director Nathan (non-reader) and author Bree (half of Kit Rocha, fully spoiled) to break down the thrilling finale to Season 1 of THE WHEEL OF TIME.~~~As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of bringing THE WHEEL OF TIME from the page to the screen.These episodes are broken into three categories:1) "I am...
2022-01-227h 04
The Inner EditDr. Vanessa Freeman: Get Comfortable with Uncertainty...in Life, Therapy, Higher Ed, and More!Today I’m joined by Dr. Vanessa Freeman, the founder of Searching for Self Therapy and Consulting. Dr. V believes that therapy has the power to help individuals unlock, access, and reconnect to their authentic selves and she has a passion for supporting the Black community and communities of color. In her consulting work, Dr. V is committed to finding ways to create more inclusive environments for all marginalized groups. Today we talk about her experience working in higher education, institutional racism, and what drove her to ultimately leave her position and open her private practice. We talk about wh...
2021-12-221h 10The Inner EditDr. Vanessa Freeman: Get Comfortable with Uncertainty...in Life, Therapy, Higher Ed, and More!Today I’m joined by Dr. Vanessa Freeman, the founder of Searching for Self Therapy and Consulting. Dr. V believes that therapy has the power to help individuals unlock, access, and reconnect to their authentic selves and she has a passion for supporting the Black community and communities of color. In her consulting work, Dr. V is committed to finding ways to create more inclusive environments for all marginalized groups. Today we talk about her experience working in higher education, institutional racism, and what drove her to ultimately leave her position and open her private practice. We talk about wh...
2021-12-221h 10Wheel TakesWOT on Prime (S1E4 "The Dragon Reborn"): What Are We Capable Of?Ali and Gus are thrilled to be joined by Bree, half of the author duo "Kit Rocha", to discuss "THE DRAGON REBORN" from both a screenwriting and book-writing perspective!~~~As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of bringing THE WHEEL OF TIME from the page to the screen.These episodes are broken into three categories:1) "I am a show-only fan" - folks...
2021-12-023h 35
When In RomanceA Longer Longing ExperienceIt’s our 2021 recommendation request show (part 1)! Jess and Trisha recommend books for readers looking for pining, queer paranormal romance, vampires, and more!
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2021-11-151h 00
The Geek BuddiesMARVEL'S ETERNALS SPOILER REVIEW- The Geek Buddies Dissect and Debate this Divisive Marvel Film (FULL UNEDITED VERSION)The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung are here LIVE to bring you their SPOILER review of Marvel's ETERNALS! They'll discuss the acting, script, cinematography, score, plot points, and direction. Plus they'll get into the divisive reaction about the movie from viewers and critics.Marvel's ETERNALS is now in theaters from Oscar winning director Chloe Zhao and starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie.#ETERNALS #Marvel #Review #ChloeZhao #GemmaChan #AngolinaJolie #SalmaHayek #BryanTyreeHenry #KumailNanjiani
2021-11-082h 23
My Imaginary Friends with L. PenelopeFixed Points in PlottingMentioned:
Thursday, November 11, 2021 @ 9pm ET - L. Penelope in conversation with Kit Rocha - https://www.mystgalaxy.com/penelope11121
- Save the Cat beat sheet - https://lpenelope.com/extras/resources-for-writers/
- Jami Gold worksheet - https://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/
- Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell – https://amzn.to/35eBwLu
- My Events - https://lpenelope.com/calendar/
- Kate Stradling - https://katestradling.com/books/
The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey...
2021-11-0825 min
The Geek BuddiesMARVEL'S ETERNALS SPOILER REVIEW- The Geek Buddies Dissect and Debate this Divisive Marvel FilmThe Geek Buddies aka John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung are here LIVE to bring you their SPOILER review of Marvel's ETERNALS! They'll discuss the acting, script, cinematography, score, plot points, and direction. Plus they'll get into the divisive reaction about the movie from viewers and critics.
Marvel's ETERNALS is now in theaters from Oscar winning director Chloe Zhao and starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie.
#ETERNALS #Marvel #Review...
2021-11-082h 00
Bonkers RomanceBisexual Awakening (Or Not) with Andie J. Christopher!We're joined by Andie J. Christopher to recap Coyote Ugly (which somehow came out 20 years ago??)! We discuss early aughts fashion, dancing on bars, and this film’s impact on our bisexual awakening—or in one of our cases, a definitive confirmation of straightness. Please enjoy the references to a Minotaur Cock Water Gun (which could only possibly be understood by Romancelandia) and Fievel Does Fleet Week!Andie just revealed the cover of her next book, Thank You, Next…and we’re obsessed with it! If you haven’t gotten Hot Under His Collar (with Father What-a-Waste) yet, you’r...
2021-11-041h 15
Unusually Usual | Weird Awkward and Never Fully PreparedTokyo, Divorce, "Try new things" and Much MoreEpisodes like this come once every millennium. 12.7 TIMES RARER THAN A FULL MOON! SO - find a seat, grab some popcorn and join the Bad Boys of Summer. Why? HA! Silly question. Because the legendary Leslie Arcibal is here. Join us as we discuss growing up a nerd, Tokyo, 200 flavors of Kit Kats, Jesus in go karts, life after divorce, "try new things", meeting Michael Jordan and much more.
2021-11-011h 14
Bonkers RomanceSex for Protection with Abby JimenezWe're joined by Abby Jimenez to recap Hold by Claire Kent! Hold is set on a prison planet and opens with the lines: Find the strongest man there. Give yourself to him in return for protection. It's the only way you'll ever survive.This was Abby’s first bonkers book, so we discuss how this has opened up her reading world and the marvelous rabbit hole it’s taken her down. We discuss the moments in the book where it’s clear the author has made a ballsy choice (and she nails it!), why it can be more f...
2021-10-141h 15
Bonkers RomanceSex Club Masquerade with Sarah MacLeanWe're joined by Sarah MacLean to recap The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt! We discuss the many ways books can be bonkers (Sarah’s love of bananas books), sexy times in a sex club with a masquerade mask, how self indulgent it is to sob on the ground for hours, and the seriously good books we’ve read lately! Be sure not to miss Sarah’s brand new, super sexy, bonkers fun romance, Bombshell!For the complete list of books we mention (with links), check out the show notes on our website!Support for th...
2021-10-071h 18
Bonkers RomancePull-Out Orc Fountain with Naima SimoneWe're joined by Naima Simone to recap The Lady and the Orc by Finley Fenn! We discuss Naima and Jenny’s mutual obsession with Lord of the Rings, that time Naima accidentally showed the guy at the phone case kiosk a description of orc parts (that he’s still sitting somewhere thinking about), gloriously thick orc thighs, and why Jenny has declared Luke Arnold her sworn enemy! Be sure not to miss Naima’s stellar upcoming book, Christmas in Rose Bend that comes out October 26! For the list of books we mentioned in this episode, check...
2021-09-301h 19
The LPN ShowEpisode 61: I Think I Have Our Next Apocalypse w/ Kit RochaHenry and Jackie are joined by Kit Rocha, pseudonym for the author duo made up of Bree Bridges and Donna Herren, to get down and dirty as they discuss the artistic process behind authoring a blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance with a socially conscious message, the many ways to consume a bagel (and anger Twitter at the same time), and Henry tests out a few of his own erotic one liners.Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
2021-09-2446 min
Bonkers RomanceSpider Shibari with Sierra SimoneWe’re joined by Sierra F*cking Simone to recap Ensnared by Tiffany Roberts! We discuss how bonkers books must fulfill the promise of the premise, how Jenny and Mel are consensual creeps, how Jenny is a spider kink hipster, and why this marvelous book sold a skeptical Sierra Simone on spider romance!“A real bonkers romance doesn’t just have fearlessness in the premise, but the author doesn’t shy away from the terrifying thing they signed up to write.” -Sierra Simone“The call of timidity is very strong. I can sometimes feel the temptation t...
2021-09-231h 17
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 53: It's Already September?After a much needed vacation, Gary is back with some new events and new books happening in the store! Events this week: Tuesday, August 31st: Kit Rocha discussing The Devil You Know Wednesday, September 1st: Daryl Gregory, in conversation with Paul Tremblay Thursday, September 2nd: MJ Howson and Rolf Yngve Sunday, September 5th: Dungeons & Dragons New this week: The Devil You Know by Kit Rocha Revelator by Daryl Gregory A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins The Riviera House by Natasha Lester My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Felonious Monk by William Kotzwinkle Red Pill by Hari Kunzru The...
2021-08-3116 min
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 53: It's Already September?After a much needed vacation, Gary is back with some new events and new books happening in the store! Events this week: Tuesday, August 31st: Kit Rocha discussing The Devil You Know Wednesday, September 1st: Daryl Gregory, in conversation with Paul Tremblay Thursday, September 2nd: MJ Howson and Rolf Yngve Sunday, September 5th: Dungeons & Dragons New this week: The Devil You Know by Kit Rocha Revelator by Daryl Gregory A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins The Riv...
2021-08-3116 min
Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop Culture SpinOn Bravery, Resilience & Bridgerton (feat. Heather Vickery)Who is in charge of your small business? For most of our listeners, the answer is YOU - and yet, you're likely stuck playing by someone else's rules. Why? How can you forge ahead in your life and calling with bravery, passion, grit, tenacity, resilience, and pride? What will change for you when you allow yourself to reinvent and reinvest in our #1 asset - YOU?!
This week, Annie P. is joined by the phenomenal Heather Vickery. Heather is an expert in all things BRAVE - including boundaries that keep small biz owners safe and in their zone of...
2021-06-2149 min
Deadline City's PodcastS4: Episode 11 - The Champagne Room w/ Sarah E. YoungerThis week on Deadline City we talk about sex and intimacy in adult romance novels! Sarah E. Younger is a literary agent who specializes in adult romance. She's part of the Nancy Yost Literary Agency and represents authors like Alexis Daria, Kit Rocha, and many more. We explore the different heat levels (chili peppers, if you will) and what makes for convincing chemistry. Support the show
2021-05-1955 min
Be The SerpentEpisode 84: Not With a Bang...On this week's episode, we're talking about postapocalyptic fiction, specifically stories set in the wake of a climate apocalypse. The tentpoles are Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse, the fanfic "Moebius" by AuroraNova and Mad Max: Fury Road.
What We’re Into Lately
The House of Niccolò series by Dorothy Dunnett
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
Parks and Recreation
The World Figure Skating Championship
A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge
love, in fire and blood by cicer
Pract...
2021-04-211h 04
RomBkPodEp #226
“FRIEND-BUILDING”
This week Melinda hosts the podcast with guest host Melanie & special guest author Katrina Jackson as they continue our March theme: Platonic Friendship, and discuss how friendships are vital to world-building
EP 226 HOSTS
> MELINDA UTENDORF (she/her) was that child reading Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley High books with a flashlight until 2 a.m. and checking out stacks of books from the library every week. After getting sick of ‘important’ books in her English degree classes, she turned to romance and HEAs and hasn’t looked back since. Melinda spends her time doing puzz...
2021-04-1243 min
As CunhãsEpisódio 43 - Da vacina ao kit Covid, de máscaras à propagação: tirando dúvidas sobre a pandemiaPedimos a cunhãzetes e curumins para enviarem as dúvidas que ainda pairam no ar sobre a Covid-19, e vieram muitas perguntas, todas super-pertinentes. Ddaí levamos essas dúvidas para profissionais da saúde - na verdade, foi quase uma junta médica que nos trouxe respostas. Muito legal poder contar com o apoio de tantos profissionais tão qualificados para trazer esclarecimentos mais do que necessários sobre a Covid.
Colaboraram com este programa: Fabrício Martins, médico pneumologista que atua na Escola de Saúde Pública do Ceará; Liduína Rocha, médica obstetra e...
2021-03-301h 47
Boletim Covid-19#207 - Uso de Kit Covid-19 provoca debates em PGBoletim Covid-19 - informação contra a pandemia - uma produção do curso de Jornalismo da UEPG.Reportagem: Amanda MartinsEdição: Daniela ValengaProfessores responsáveis: Cíntia Xavier e Paula RochaProdução jornalística de extensão realizada à distância e inteiramente online, em respeito às normas de segurança e isolamento social.Imprensa: A veiculação deste boletim é livre e gratuita, desde que mantida sua integridade e informados os créditos de produção.
2021-03-3003 min
Love, Essie - The PodcastDeal with the Devil by Kit RochaThis week I talk about a recentish release (July wasn’t that long ago) from the incredible author duo, Kit Rocha. This is book one in a new series and the world building and romance were a hit for me! Spoilers start at 24:12 and end at 48:25 in case you don’t like to be spoiled! I definitely can’t wait for the next book and would love to hear your thoughts on this series on Twitter @molessie or Instagram @essiemv
2021-03-0155 min
Elementalk Podcast#6 Bruna Rocha (Jornalista e doutoranda em comunicação pela UFBA) Neste episódio conversamos com a Bruna Rocha, uma jornalista e doutoranda em comunicação pela UFBA. Ela é pesquisadora de Semiótica Antirracista, e com base nessa ciência, conversamos bastante sobre o BBB e as muitas polêmicas presente nessa edição de 2021.Contato da Bruna Rocha:@buarrocha@semioticaantirracistaPatrocínio:Barbearia Freak Barbers Old and Classicshttps://www.instagram.com/freakbarbers/Está gostando dos nossos conteúdos? Quer ajudar o Elementalk a sempre produzir novos conteú...
2021-02-241h 32
When In RomanceThe Voice On the Other EndJess and Trisha discuss news they’ve missed in recent weeks, give some “best of” list updates, and recommend a few of their favorite romances from 2020.
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Romancing the Runoff raised a bonkers amount of money. [Per EW, with a longer piece on this and similar efforts on Jezebel]
Courtney Milan made the NYT notable fiction list with an independently published book because she is a...
2020-12-1545 minRomBkPodEp #209“KEEP HOPE ALIVE” This week Ana hosts the podcast with special guest authors Bree and Donna of Kit Rocha as they discuss the unique role paranormal and urban fantasy romance can play in times of struggle EP 209 HOST > ANA COQUI (she/her) A lifelong genre reader, Ana grew up reading fantasy, sci-fi & mystery […]
2020-11-0350 min