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Significant Lovers122. When Emma Goldman Met Ben Reitman—with Silent GenerationIn a special bonus episode, Kelly is joined by Nathan from the podcast Silent Generation. Nathan tells us the fascinating love story between Emma Goldman and Ben Reitman, two radical people who lived very unconventional lives together in the early twentieth century. Once called “the most dangerous woman in America,” Emma was an anarchist revolutionary, writer, and political activist. Ben Reitman was a hobo-turned-doctor (for real!), the founder of a hobo college, and a notorious ladies’ man. When Emma and Ben met in 1908, it was perhaps love at first sight. Both believed in free love—or so Emma t...
2025-07-031h 21Significant Lovers109. When Jenn Tran Met Sasha FarberSometimes rejection is just redirection. Jenn Tran’s whirlwind year took her from an unknown physician assistant student to Bachelor contestant, to the star of The Bachelorette, to a devastating broken engagement on live TV. But then ABC producers knocked on her dressing room door with an offer to join Dancing with the Stars. Paired with pro dancer Sasha Farber, Jenn quickly learned ballroom dancing as fans picked up on their natural chemistry. But it wasn’t until after their elimination, when they began posting daily TikToks, that Mel found herself fully swept up in t...
2025-01-221h 35Significant Lovers72. When Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Met Ryan AndersonIn honor of Valentine’s Day, will you accept this rose? Gypsy-Rose, that is!
After serving an eight-year sentence for the murder of her mother, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard was released on parole in December 2023. Upon release, she reunited with her husband, Ryan Anderson, whom she met and married while behind bars. Ryan proudly takes on the role of Gypsy’s knight in shining armor in what appears like a happily-ever-after marriage.
However, Gypsy's story has been far from a fairy tale. Enduring 19 years of horrific abuse, followed by imprisonment, Gypsy is now free for the first time...
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Zero Fs Given! Strategies for Neurodivergent and Gifted Adults to Live Fearlessly and Find JoyAchieving With Ease, with Kelly Anderson -ep39Mel Trumble and Kelly Anderson discuss various topics related to their personal and professional lives. Primary to this is how one can create the best environment for allowing creativity and productivity to flourish - and the method is most certainly not intuitive!
The conversation then shifted to Kelly's upcoming children's book, Violet and the Voices, and her journey of how she started doodling a girl and her dog during a difficult time in her marriage, which eventually led to her writing a book with her daughter. They discussed the challenges they faced in the process of writing...
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Another Bite of TwilightWhen Robert Pattinson Met FKA Twigs (from Significant Lovers)Hi ABOT listeners, long time no see! This is an episode from our new podcast, Significant Lovers, that we thought you might enjoy. If you’d like to hear more from our new show, find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you listen!
Here's the episode!
Mutual friends introduced Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs to each other in 2014, and right away, the two became inseparable. Rob followed Twigs on her musical tour across Europe, and after nine months of dating, they became engaged.
But Rob’s past seemed to always be lurking around the corner. The press incessantly mention...
2023-03-012h 05Another Bite of TwilightWelcome to Significant Lovers with Kel & Mel!We're baaack! Starting August 3rd, 2022, we’re launching an all-new podcast that dives into real-life love stories throughout history and pop culture. From Old Hollywood to royalty to modern-day flings, in each episode, we’re overanalyzing famous couples of all kinds.
Listen to our teaser to learn more about our giveaway, which is open until our first episode, August 3rd!
Kelly Anderson and Melissa Duffy are cousins, friends, and former hosts of the Another Bite of Twilight podcast. We’re so excited to be kicking off Significant Lovers and hope you will join us!
You can listen to Significant Lovers on Apple...
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Significant LoversWelcome to Significant Lovers with Kel & Mel!Starting August 3rd, 2022, we’re launching an all-new podcast that dives into real-life love stories throughout history and pop culture. From Old Hollywood to European royalty and modern-day flings, we’re overanalyzing famous couples of all kinds.
Listen to our teaser to learn more and find out about our giveaway, which is open until our first episode, August 3rd!
Kelly Anderson and Melissa Duffy are cousins, friends, and former hosts of the Another Bite of Twilight podcast. We’re so excited to be kicking off Significant Lovers and hope you will join us!
2022-06-1503 minAnother Bite of Twilight#91- Love You Guys, But We’ve Got a Plane To Catch…No measure of time with you will be long enough…
It’s the LAST episode of Another Bite of Twilight (for now…) Join us as we look back at the three and a half years of the show and all the wonderful memories we’ve shared. We answer listener questions, discuss even more about Robsten, and talk about our new podcast, Significant Lovers.
Thank you so much to all of our listeners that have followed Another Bite of Twilight since 2018.
If you'd like to hear our bonus episodes, you can find us on Patreon here.
Stay tuned for a compilation episode of...
2022-06-072h 26Another Bite of Twilight#90- Twilight & Literature, Favorite Quotes, Graphic Novels & MoreIt's our penultimate episode! Before we start crying, we're doing a collage of different Twilight topics. We read two of Bella's favorite books, Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, and countdown our favorite quotes in the Saga. Then Kel and Mel take a look at the Twilight Graphic Novels and share a word from...our parents!
Thank you so much to all of our listeners that have followed Another Bite of Twilight since 2018.
If you'd like to hear our bonus episodes, you can find us on Patreon here.
And to get in touch, follow Kel and Mel at @anotherbiteoftwilight on Instagram and...
2022-05-271h 35Another Bite of Twilight#89- Commentary on the Commentary: Breaking Dawn Part 2This is our LAST Commentary on the Commentary episode. So sad! For Breaking Dawn Part 2, Bill Condon did the DVD commentary solo. And despite watching the movie countless times by now, we found ourselves noticing and learning new things. Thank you, Bill!
And thank *you* for listening to Another Bite of Twilight. ♡ To hear bonus episodes every other Twilight Tuesday, you can find us on Patreon here.
And to get in touch, follow Kel and Mel at @anotherbiteoftwilight on Instagram and email us at anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com
2022-05-101h 01Another Bite of Twilight#88- The Other Covens in TwilightWe're finally discussing the other covens in the Twilight Saga! The Romanian, Mexican, Irish, Egyptian, Amazon, Denali, French (?), and Jame's coven, plus a few nomads.
Many questions arise... like: do any of these vampires have last names? Who is this French coven that's not in the books? And will Kebi ever break free from her oppressive relationship with Amun?!
Thank you so much for listening to Another Bite of Twilight. ♡ To hear bonus episodes every other Twilight Tuesday, you can find us on Patreon here.
And to get in touch, follow Kel and Mel at @anotherbiteoftwilight on Instagram and email us a...
2022-04-261h 58Another Bite of Twilight#87- Billy Burke: The Man Behind the MustacheWould Charlie Swan be as adored as he is today without Billy Burke's unforgettable portrayal? Charlie's long been a favorite character of ours, so today we're learning more about the actor who portrayed him: Billy Burke!
Mel and Kel also share some bittersweet news. And we continue discussing "The Twilight Effect," Ashley Greene's podcast with her friend Melanie Howe.
Thank you for listening to Another Bite of Twilight! ♡ For more episodes, you can find us on Patreon here.
2022-04-121h 47Another Bite of Twilight#86- Another Take on FanFictionWe're back with another FanFiction episode! We had so much fun last time, and this week, Kel and Mel picked new stories to share. Some are GREAT...others maybe not so much...? Plus, Oscar's excitement and "The Twilight Effect."
Thank you for supporting our lil Twilight podcast! ♡ For more episodes, you can find us on Patreon here.
2022-03-292h 07Another Bite of Twilight#85- The *Where* of Twilight: Sets & LocationsLet Kel and Mel take you on a Twilight tour this week as we discuss the real locations and set designs of all five movies!
We investigated movie by movie to figure out where the scenes were shot or how the sets were created. So if you've ever wanted to embark on your own Twilight road trip, here's all you need to know.
You can find Another Bite of Twilight on Instagram at @anotherbiteoftwilight. And for even more Twilight in your life, catch bonus episodes of the podcast on our Patreon here!
2022-03-151h 46Another Bite of Twilight#84- Looking Back at Comic-ConBack in the day, if you were a Twilight fan, Comic-Con was as big as a movie premiere. It was CRAZY! This episode, we look back at all four Twilight Comic-Con appearances. Did Twilight “ruin” ComicCon? Were Robsten flirting in 2008? Did they have weird energy in 2012? Let’s see…
We also talk about Ashley Greene’s new podcast, The Twilight Effect. What?! Plus, Zoe Kravitz dissed Twilight, and we wonder: who is McKenzie Foy really?
For more Twilight vibes, you can find bonus episodes every other Twilight Tuesday on our Patreon here. Thank you! ♡
2022-03-011h 45Another Bite of TwilightWe’ll Be Back March 1st!Just a lil' announcement that sadly, we won't have a new episode out this Twilight Tuesday. We'll have a new episode up March 1st, 2022. See you then!
Thank you so much for listening to our Twilight podcast. ♡
2022-02-1501 minAnother Bite of Twilight#83- The Life of Nikki ReedWe've covered the life stories of Rob, Kristen, and Taylor before...But now we're stepping outside the core three to learn all about Nikki Reed!
From creating 'Thirteen' with Catherine Hardwicke to starring in Twilight, then marrying a fellow vampire Ian Somerhalder, we take you through Nikki's very interesting life.
Thanks for listening to our Twilight podcast. ♡ We love you all! If you're looking for more episodes, catch us on Patreon!
2022-02-011h 58Another Bite of Twilight#82- *Unlocked* Spencer & A Lautner Engagement!Happy Twilight Tuesday! This episode previously aired on November 16th, 2021 on our Patreon. We're unlocking it this week, but you can find 40+ more bonus episodes here!
Episode description from 11/21:
Kel and Mel are back together—in person—in New York City! We discuss Kristen's new movie 'Spencer' and Taylor's recent engagement. Plus, a New Moon birthday celebration!
2022-01-1943 minAnother Bite of Twilight#81- Twilight Parodies: From SNL to HillywoodThere were MANY Twilight parodies back in the day. People just love to make fun of those sparkly vampires! This week we look back on notable parodies from The Hillywood Show, Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Funny or Die, and more.
For more Twilight vibes, you can listen to bonus podcast episodes on Patreon here!
2022-01-041h 05Another Bite of Twilight#80- Commentary on the Commentary: Breaking Dawn Part 1Commentary on the commentary is BACK! This week we're discussing director Bill Condon's solo commentary for Breaking Dawn Part 1. Mel also reads Screen Rant's "Top 10 Cringiest Lines from Twilight" which makes us instantly defensive.
This episode is sponsored by The Pretty Cult, a handmade apparel brand of all things witchy and the occult. Our listeners get 15% with the code TWILIGHT15
Need more Twilight in your life? Find bonus episodes on Patreon here!
2021-12-211h 09Another Bite of Twilight#79- Life and Death (Part 2)When we last saw Edythe and Beau, Edythe was just about to step into the sunlight. This week, we continue reading and discussing the second half of Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined, and (spoiler) that surprise ending! Plus, we share a message from a Life and Death fan and brainstorm celestial book titles...
For more Twilight in your life, catch bonus episodes of the podcast on our Patreon here!
2021-12-072h 34Another Bite of Twilight#78- Life and Death (Part 1)We are FINALLY reviewing Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined for the first time! Yes, this book came out in 2015, but (shamefully) we hadn’t read it until now. It’s a gender-swapped version of Twilight, written by Stephenie Meyer. Goodbye to Edward and Bella, and hello Edythe and Beau…
Need more Twilight vibes in your life? You can find bonus episodes of our Twilight podcast on Patreon here.
2021-11-232h 09Another Bite of Twilight#77- Kristen Stewart Is ENGAGEDKristen Stewart is really having a moment right now! Not only is she newly engaged to Dylan Meyer but she's also in the talks for an Oscars nomination! We discuss Kristen's recent interview on the Howard Stern Show (he asks the craziest, most personal questions) and we couldn't help but wonder...since Rob is in the Academy, would he vote for Kristen?
Need more Kristen, Rob, and Twilight in your life? You can find bonus episodes of our Twilight podcast on Patreon! To contact us, email anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com or find us on Instagram, @anotherbiteoftwilight. ♡
2021-11-101h 36Another Bite of Twilight#76- Old Scary Stories: Vampire FolkloreThe Cullens weren’t the first vampires ever (or the last!), and this week we’re going back in time to look at vampire legends, folklore, and history. Plus, a few werewolf origin stories and the latest Kristen Stewart news!
Need more vampires in your life? You can find bonus episodes of our Twilight podcast on Patreon! To contact us, email anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com or find us on Instagram, @anotherbiteoftwilight. ♡
2021-10-271h 47Another Bite of Twilight#75- *Unlocked* Twilight Logistical QuestionsThis episode originally aired on April 21, 2020, on our Patreon. Midnight Sun had not come out yet, and it was still the height of the pandemic. We hope you enjoy this episode, unlocked for the first time for anyone to hear!
Original episode description: "In March, we asked our Instagram: 'What’s one thing you never understood about the series?' So today, Kel and Mel read through the super funny and interesting questions we received, and try to figure Twilight out."
2021-10-1234 minAnother Bite of Twilight#74- Twilight Movie Trailers: Underrated Works of ArtKel and Mel go back in time to discuss the movie trailers for all five Twilight movies. You might be thinking, “Is there really enough to talk about?” YES!! Trailers are a work of art and the way they are crafted significantly impacts how people perceive a film. The Twilight trailers are no exception!
We go into the history of movie trailers, how they're made, then rewatch the Saga's teaser and theatrical trailers. Back in the day, a new trailer was nearly as exciting as a new Twilight book or movie. Revisit the hype and over-analysis in this week's episode!
If you...
2021-09-281h 58Another Bite of Twilight#73- Live in Forks, WA with Alan Mitchell (Edward Cullen)!We're back at the Forever Twilight in Forks Festival! Kel and Mel hosted a live podcast at Forks High School. We were joined not only by an amazingly kind audience, but also Alan Mitchell, who plays Edward Cullen in the Olympic Coven cosplayers. Alan is hilarious, an astrology expert, and has such deep insights about the Twilight series!
Thank you to everyone who attended the show, and thank you to everyone listening!
This week's episode is sponsored by The Pretty Cult apparel. Use our code TWILIGHT15 for 15% off all purchases.
You can find bonus episodes on our Patreon here!
2021-09-161h 12Another Bite of Twilight#72- Twilight Around the WorldWhat was the Twilight experience like in China? France? The Netherlands? Mel & Kel go international this week as we explore the Twilight phenomenon around the world, reading listener messages and discussing book covers, translations, and more!
You can find more of our Twilight podcast with bonus episodes on Patreon. To contact us, email anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com
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Another Bite of Twilight#71- Reading Our (Embarrassing) Twilight DiariesKel and Mel read from the pages of their tween and teen journals, back when Twilight was brand new and Kel actually called Edward "sexylicious."
From Breaking Dawn's book release to the crushing Robsten breakup, a lot happened from 2008 to 2012! This is probably or most embarrassing, cringe-worthy episode ever...But we hope you like it. ♡
Need more Twilight vibes in your life? You can find bonus episodes of our Twilight podcast on Patreon and contact us at anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com
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Another Bite of Twilight#70- Here Come the Humans!Mel and Kel are back from summer break! We missed you all! The first *twenty minutes* of this episode, we go on a long tangent catching up. So skip that if you want to get to the Twilight! (But you’ll miss us discussing scary movies, the show Lost, Aruba, etc.)
This week we’re finally getting into the human characters of Twilight. Charlie, Renée, Angela, Jessica, Mike, Ben, Tyler, Lauren, Eric, and even random “who??” characters like Katie Marshall. Plus, we share a sound clip from Mel’s parents discussing Charlie Swan and Suki Waterhouse.
For bonus episodes every other...
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Another Bite of TwilightGoing on Summer Break - We'll Be Back August 2021!There's a possibility...we're taking a little hiatus. But only for two months!
If you're looking for more episodes to listen to in the meantime, subscribe to our Patreon here!
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Another Bite of Twilight#69- Commentary on the Commentary: Eclipse with Stephenie Myer & Wyck GodfreyIt's another round of Commentary on the Commentary, and this time, it's Eclipse with author Stephenie Meyer and producer Wyck Godfrey. That may seem like a random episode concept, but there's a ton of information to learn and discuss. So it would frankly be irresponsible not to cover!
Kel's sister and Mel's cousin Kaitlyn joins as our fact-checker in the corner of the room, and we hope you enjoy chirping frogs in the background!
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Another Bite of Twilight#68- The Bad Guys: Official Guide to the VolturiIt's our creepiest, most f***ed up episode yet...The Volturi! Kel and Mel discuss the Saga's villains according to the Illustrated Guide (plus some research on the side). We also ponder thoughts like: who would win, the Volturi or Voldemort? And why such similar names? Would Rosalie join the Volturi if she was invited? Is there hooking up going on in the lair? So many questions...
2021-05-111h 41Another Bite of Twilight#67- Twilight's Origins & InspirationsWhat influenced Stephenie Meyer when she created the Twilight Saga? Mel and Kel talk (over the phone) about the literature, music, and life events that inspired the books.
Plus, Mel started reading the first chapter of Life and Death! Whaat! Tessa Violet and Lovelytheband's new music video replicates The Baseball Scene. And we discuss Stephenie's potential Twilight books in the future...
2021-04-271h 48Another Bite of Twilight#66- Eclipse Deleted Scenes!Wish the Eclipse movie was a little longer? Well, there are six deleted scenes to watch and overanalyze with us! This week we revisit Eclipse’s deleted scenes and wonder: did they make the right call? Is it more important to be faithful to the books—or try to make a good movie? Kel & Mel also read listener messages and get sidetracked talking about The Sims!
2021-04-131h 41Another Bite of Twilight#65- *UNLOCKED* Bree Tanner Movie??This episode previously aired on August 4th, 2020 on our Patreon. We've never shared our secret mini-episodes with the world before, so enjoy! But just a warning: our Patreon episodes are always a bit more raw and directionless, so don't be too disturbed.
Episode description: "We're baaaack! And Happy Midnight Sun Day!! This minisode will be released on Midnight Sun's publication date, so we haven't actually read it yet. Instead, we discuss like unlikelihood of a Midnight Sun movie, our (significantly cut) interview with the Wall Street Journal, and talking to CATHERINE HARDWICKE. Plus, Taylor Lautner in the movies: natty or j...
2021-03-3037 minAnother Bite of Twilight#64- Typing the Twilight Trio: Astrology & Myers-BriggsWho are Bella, Edward, and Jacob really? This week we explore the characters through astrology and Myers Briggs personality types. Kel & Mel are admittedly not astrology experts (don't hurt us!), but Mel did her research. Then Kelly uses her Myers-Briggs obsession to attempt typing each character. We take the MBTI test pretending to be Jacob… and guess the trio’s Sex and the City types!
2021-03-162h 09Another Bite of Twilight#63- An Ugly Fight. With Accounts Lost.Last Tuesday, our Instagram account was shut down and all of our episodes briefly disappeared from Spotify, Apple Podcast, etc. We heard that tons of other Twilight fan accounts were shut down on Instagram, too. What's going on?? Is someone after us all?
Luckily (awkwardly) our account is back after lots of effort trying to get Instagram's attention. We talk about the whole situation, fandom on the internet, copyright vs. fandom, and social media on the whole.
2021-03-021h 11Another Bite of Twilight#62- The Wolfpack EpisodeJacob, Leah, Seth, Sam, Paul, Quil, Embry, Jared...We're reading the Official Illustrated Guide again and this time, it's all about the Quileute wolves. And there's so much to discuss!
Who is Embry's father?? What's up with the Children of the Moon? What happens if a werewolf is stabbed in the heart? Or if a wolf is married *then* imprints? Such drama. Plus, we try to come up with a new Twilight book name...
2021-02-181h 54Another Bite of Twilight#61- Who Are They? Official Guide to the CullensKel & Mel cover the Official Illustrated Guide’s chapters on vampires and the Cullen coven, sharing details left out of the books. There’s a section about vampire FLUIDS, and we wonder why didn’t Carlisle turn Elizabeth Masen into a vampire. He wasn’t into her?
Other thoughts: Esme is the only Cullen without a car; Jasper is possibly more tortured than Edward; and why did Stephenie Meyer choose to make Renesmee’s birthday 9/11?
2021-02-022h 16Another Bite of Twilight#60- Commentary on the Commentary! Eclipse with Rob & KristenCommentary on the commentary is back! Join us as we overanalyze Rob and Kristen's conversations from the 2010's Eclipse movie commentary. Those were flirty jokes between them, right? Was Rob making fun of Taylor? Was some dialogue cut out? Plus, sound clips! ♡
2021-01-191h 27Another Bite of Twilight#59- Dan, the Former Twilight Hater, Returns for Eclipse & Breaking DawnWhen Dan was young he mindlessly hated the Twilight series and would routinely delete the Cullen Mii characters Mel created on the Wii. Now that we’re older, Dan has decided to give the movies a shot. He joins us to discuss Eclipse and Breaking Dawn parts 1 and 2, which he watched for the first time.
If you heard him last year, you’ll remember Dan’s a hilarious and insightful guy. Is Renesmee a parallel for the birth of Jesus?? That’s just one of the many things Dan brings up…
P.S. We recorded over Zoom so please forgive us if the au...
2021-01-052h 32Another Bite of Twilight#58- Untold Stories of the Twilight Saga: The Storytellers Short FilmsWe thought Twilight was over for good with the last Breaking Dawn movie... but in 2014, The Storytellers: New Voices of the Twilight Saga short films debuted. Mel and Kel discuss the seven shorts that feature characters like Alice, Jasper, Carlisle, Esme, Benjamin, Garrett, Jane, Alec, and Aro.
2020-12-222h 03Another Bite of Twilight#57- Kristen Stewart Forever!We finally did it, it’s the Kristen Stewart episode! Here are over two hours to pay tribute to the Twilight Saga’s star, our leading lady, our everything. We’ll take you through Kristen’s childhood, teen years, the Twilight days, and everything she’s been up to since. Who is she as a person??? That’s what we’re trying to find out…
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2020-12-102h 20Another Bite of Twilight#56- Twilight & New Moon Book Outtakes!The movies aren’t the only ones with “deleted scenes.” Stephenie Meyer has shared excerpts that she cut out of the first two Twilight books, and Kel and Mel are here to discuss!
But first, we have a little debate about starting Christmas before Thanksgiving, and watch the deleted scenes we missed last episode (oops!). You’ll hear sound clips for those and then we get into the book outtakes, some of which we LOVED, some not as much.
P.S. Kelly tried with minimal DIY skills to fix the sound this week, but it does sound slightly less good because...
2020-11-241h 50Another Bite of Twilight#55- Deleted Scenes: Did They Make the Right Call?You guys asked for it—we watched and discussed the deleted scenes in Twilight and New Moon! For each scene, we asked: should they have kept it in the movie, or was it the right choice to cut?
In this episode, you can also expect: Kelly laughing for way too long at a scene that reminded us of "The Office" and "The Room"...how the Hales are "the bad kids"...scenes *in* the movies that feel like they should have been deleted...and a review of Midnight Sun by Kelly's mom! We'll be back with Eclipse and Breaking Dawn soon, sta...
2020-11-121h 45Another Bite of Twilight#54- Midnight Sun: The Last ChaptersIt’s the end of an era! It’s the last episode covering Midnight Sun. :( Though it’s sad, we had a lot of fun with the final chapters...
Carlisle is suspected of plastic surgery. Kel & Mel rank the Cullen men. Kelly says the word “crazy” probably a hundred times. We analyze Bella’s parents and James’ classic villain monologue. Plus, Stephenie Meyer’s very interesting acknowledgments page at the end. How does Midnight Sun’s word count compare to the Bible? We’ll tell you!
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2020-10-272h 17Another Bite of Twilight#53- Midnight Sun Chapters 19-24 (Things Get Intense!)This is probably our second-to-last episode covering Midnight Sun. Nooo! In these chapters, Bella and Edward go to “the Carlisle’s house” for the first time and Edward thinks about his time apart from his father. Jasper likes being near Bella, they play baseball, and the nomads show up. Laurent has the hots for Rosalie, and Alice is a very minimal texter, it turns out!
If you're looking for more of the podcast (whoa) and Twilight-inspired playlists, check out our Patreon here!
2020-10-131h 54Another Bite of Twilight#52- Midnight Sun Chapters 15-18Before we sat down to record we said, “Okay no tangents this time.” Well, there were a lot of tangents (attachment styles, birthdays, astrology, random scene in Eclipse) and it’s a long episode! But hope you enjoy. ♡
Last time we shared our dislike for Bella’s favorite candy, black licorice. Some of you defended black licorice so we decided to have a taste test on the episode! Then we get into the book: the Cullens attend funerals of the people they kill, Edward wears a perplexing sleeveless shirt, and Bella and Edward FINALLY KISS! Stay tuned to the end of the epi...
2020-09-292h 24Another Bite of Twilight#51- Midnight Sun! Chapters 10-14It’s a long one, but this is a long book! It’s Midnight Sun season and this time, we compare a handful of passages to Twilight and see how Bella & Edward’s narration differs. Plus, we discuss Bella’s favorite candy (black licorice!??!) and Slate’s article about the hundreds of ‘murmurs’ in the Saga.
Like the first Twilight movie, we’re still super low budget and indie... but possibly the best thing you’ll ever experience!? ♡
2020-09-152h 21Another Bite of Twilight#50- Midnight Sun Chapters 5-9It’s our 50th episode, wow! Take that, everyone who asked us in 2018 if we’d have enough to talk about. This week Kel & Mel continue reading Midnight Sun. ♡ Where we left off: Edward has become more and more preoccupied with Bella and despises everything Mike Newton does We also play a voice message from our listener Kiyah!
2020-09-011h 52Another Bite of Twilight#49- Talking with Twilight Director Catherine Hardwicke!!She’s in our theme song and created arguably the best movie of all time—it’s Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke!!
We talked to Catherine about her Twilight memories, inspiration, the audition tapes, and her new show ‘Don’t Look Deeper’ on Quibi. Mel lost power halfway through the interview, so don’t miss that awkward moment!
It was so thrilling and such an honor to have Catherine on the show. You can see a visual version of this interview on our YouTube page! & Please excuse our DIY audio quality!
2020-08-181h 27Another Bite of Twilight#48- Midnight Sun: Chapters 1-4!!After waiting almost half our lifetimes, Twilight’s companion novel Midnight Sun is finally published! IT’S HERE! We discuss the first four chapters in this episode—“no reason to rush through the experience” as Edward says. AHHH! Plus, exciting news about Catherine Hardwicke, and we read a listener letter about Midnight Sun.
2020-08-111h 39Another Bite of Twilight#47- We'll Be Back on August 11thHi guys! Today's episode is a little different than usual. We wanted to take some time to address and show our support for the recent Black Lives Matter movement and protests. These are crazy but important times, and we just felt we should speak up on it while also finding a way to tie it into our raison d'être, Twilight. Yes, we can relate it to Twilight.
We are also going on a little hiatus until August 11th. When we return, we will be ready to cover the first portion of Midnight Sun! In the meantime, we also discuss th...
2020-06-0933 minAnother Bite of Twilight#46- New Moon: Commentary on the Commentary!Yessss, we're back with another "Commentary on the Commentary", this time for New Moon with director Chris Weitz and editor Peter Lambert. Sounds like a weird thing to cover, but hear us out! There was actually so much to learn about the making of New Moon and the 'art of cinema'.
Is Chris Weitz cute? What's with his accent? Was he into Kristen Stewart? Also mentioned: the Cullens' SWIMMING POOL; forgiveness as a concept; and Kelly accidentally calls Jacob 'sexy'.
2020-05-261h 29Another Bite of Twilight#45- Midnight Sun is HAPPENINGWe never thought this day would actually come. Stephenie Meyer is publishing Midnight Sun, the companion to Twilight in Edward’s perspective. WHAT?!!! This is historic!
So in this week's episode, Mel and Kel discuss the new book's cover art, reveal a clip from our live reaction to it, and read excerpts from the Midnight Sun draft. We also randomly act out a scene from 'Little Women'. At the very end of the episode, we completely lose our sh*t! It's Midnight Sun!!!!
2020-05-121h 57Another Bite of Twilight#44- Breaking Dawn Pt. 2 Soundtrack!It's the last movie soundtrack—nooo! It's very bittersweet to complete our last soundtrack review with Breaking Dawn Part 2. This time we have Passion Pit, Green Day, St. Vincent, Ellie Goulding, Feist, and many more artists.
Like our previous reviews, we play a clip from each track, then discuss. One song in particular caused quite a fight between Kel and Mel. Can you guess which one? If you totally disagree with our takes, please don't come after us with pitchforks! But do let us know what you think of the album and how it stacks against the rest.
2020-04-281h 40Another Bite of Twilight#43- The Robert Pattinson Episode!We’re discussing the man, the myth, the legend: Robert Pattinson! Our greasy-haired, endlessly exaggerating, goofy-yet-private star of the Twilight Saga. For such an important guy, we had to make it a big episode, and we start the show with quiiiite a surprise! We’ll then take you through the timeline of Rob’s life with quotes to try to understand who he *really* is.
For the last half-hour of the show, Kel & Mel call our listener Morgan for her birthday and play a Twilight game that we totally made up. We hope you enjoy it and are staying safe and san...
2020-04-142h 30Another Bite of Twilight#42- Losing Our FanFiction VirginityWe're discussing Twilight FanFiction this week, so yes, it is the most explicit episode we've ever made. So probably don't play this out loud if there are kids in the room—or really, if there's anyone else in the room!
Kel & Mel have never really dabbled in FanFic before, and this week we read three stories about Bella and Edward: "January", "Love and Lust", and "Wax & Wane." Some of the sentences we read out loud are freaking wild. But some scenes are just as touching and entertaining as the real series. Have you read FanFic before? What's your favorite?
2020-03-311h 36Another Bite of Twilight#41- Breaking Dawn Part 2: the Film!Kel & Mel are back to wrap up the last film of The Twilight Saga and revisit Breaking Dawn Part 2. It's been eight years since it first premiered, and a lot of our thoughts have changed! Get ready for vampire sex, of course; Alistair creeping in every scene; our conflicting opinions on Renesmee; the fight; and whether or not there will ever be another Twilight movie. Plus, which is better: part 1 or 2?
2020-03-171h 47Another Bite of Twilight#40- Mortality & Immortality in the Twilight SagaWhen you can live forever, what do you live for? This week we explore themes of mortality and immortality in the Twilight books. Bella often seems apathetic to life, but simultaneously wants to live forever. And once a vampire, we have to wonder: do life and love hold the same meaning to immortals? To understand, we read passages from the books, articles on life and death, and have a look at the book Tuck Everlasting.
2020-03-031h 50
Another Bite of Twilight#39- Rob’s Stunt Double Preston Johnson… and Kristen Stewart!!!If you had to pick just one of our episodes to listen to, make it this one.
We had the amazing opportunity to interview Preston Johnson, Robert’s photo double and stunt double in Twilight! Preston shared his insider knowledge from the set and…a video clip recorded by Kristen Stewart herself, just for the podcast! AHHH! Yes, for real Kristen Stewart! So listen now, what are you waiting for!?
2020-02-182h 02
Another Bite of Twilight#38- Breaking Dawn Pt. 1 SoundtrackThe soundtracks are one of the best things about the Twilight series. So how does the Breaking Dawn Part 1 album measure up? Kel and Mel put on their music critic hats again and play the entire soundtrack with commentary. Do they agree on favorite songs?? Spoiler: no. Join us as we listen to some Bruno Mars, Sleeping At Last, Christina Perri, and many bands who are so obscure, they don’t seem to have websites.
2020-02-041h 50
Another Bite of Twilight#37- Rewatching Breaking Dawn – Part 1Oh boy, it’s time to discuss Breaking Dawn Part 1, the movie! In this episode, you’ll hear Mel call bloody teeth “a good look” and Kelly’s newfound appreciation for imprinting on a baby (just kidding—kind of?). We discuss *that* wolf scene, Rob’s hot Dior Homme ad, and a voice message from our listener Rachael. Plus, movie clips!
2020-01-211h 28
Another Bite of Twilight#36- Straight Guy Watches Twilight for the First TimeKelly couldn’t stop laughing while editing this episode so we hope you enjoy it! Kel and Mel sit down with longtime friend Dan to discuss his very first experience with Twilight. Which minor character does he call a “sexy beast’? Does being Team Edward equate to being a library person and Team Jacob a camping person? And what is his overall impression of Twilight? We discuss this & much more!
2020-01-071h 32
Another Bite of Twilight#35- Commentary on the Commentary!! Twilight EditionWe actually did it! Here’s our commentary on the Twilight DVD commentary, which features Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Catherine Hardwicke. We’ve been joking about making this episode for quite some time, but we took a poll and turns out some of you would like to hear it!
Questions we ponder in this episode: what was actually in the original script? Anything? What was the ‘set drama’ during the hospital scene? Why do Rob and Kristen start giggling with no explanation? We can only wonder…
2019-12-241h 35
Another Bite of Twilight#34- Breaking Dawn Book 3: BellaWe finished re-reading Breaking Dawn! Woo! This is a long one, so hopefully, we’ll keep you entertained with vampire sex and strange wolfy imprinting while you commute, work on projects, walk around, or relax.
In today’s episode, we journey through the last section of the book, rereading it for the first time since middle school. We discuss Mike Newton’s fate, Edward calling Jacob ‘son’, Renesmee’s personality, the Loch Ness Monster, whether Bella and Edward love each other more than their daughter, and the conclusion to our beloved book series. ♡
2019-12-102h 46
Another Bite of Twilight#33- Kristen Stewart Gets RealKristen Stewart was recently a guest on the Howard Stern Show where she *revealed all* about her past with Robert Pattinson. Ahh!! We share sound clips from the interview as we dissect every juicy detail. We also discuss Kristen’s SNL episode, Rob’s new movie “The King”, his interview with Jennifer Lopez, and our "hot take" on Rob & Kristen.
2019-11-191h 13
Another Bite of Twilight#32- Breaking Dawn Book 2: JacobIt’s time for Jacob’s point of view in the second book of Breaking Dawn! It's been years since we read it, so whether you're new to the series or veteran fans like us, it's a wild ride. We discuss the Jacob chapters and have fun shipping him with basically everyone but Bella. Also featured: Twilight baby names, the mysterious biology of Bella’s pregnancy, and that horrific, chaotic ending!
You can write Mel & Kel at anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com! And if you would like to support our podcast, you can "buy us a coffee" here: https://bit.ly/2kWP36L
2019-11-062h 24
Another Bite of Twilight#31- Breaking Dawn Book 1 & Our 1 Year Anniversary!Wow, it’s been one year of Another Bite of Twilight! In today’s podcast, we answer your Q&A as we reflect on the experience!
But before that, we dive into Breaking Dawn Book 1: Bella, which is a crazy time! Was there always this much foreshadowing? What are the specific dangers of vampire/human sex? Did Jacob still stand a chance after Bella and Edward say “I do”? What was up with Edward asking his family if he would enjoy sleeping with Bella? So many questions, so little time.
2019-10-222h 00
Another Bite of Twilight#30- *Tell All* Forever Twilight in Forks FestivalLast month we traveled to Forks, WA for the Forever Twilight in Forks Festival! Yes, we really saw La Push, Port Angeles, Bella’s truck, and more! Plus, we met so many wonderful people that made the trip unforgettable.
In today’s episode, we share what each day of the festival was like living amongst the Twilight cosplayers and beautiful forest. We met the actors Alex Meraz (Paul), Christopher Heyerdahl (Marcus), and Erik Odom (Peter), and learned some **urgent Robsten news** from other fans. There’s too much to describe, so have a listen! ♡
2019-10-081h 48
Another Bite of Twilight#29- Forever Twilight in Forks Festival: Talking with 'Alice' & 'Aro'We went to Forks!! We went to La Push, baby! We still have much more to say, but today we share two special guests from the annual Forever Twilight in Forks Festival.
First, we chat with Vee, who cosplays as Alice for the festival. With her, we discuss Alice's ever-changing wardrobe, great memories from past festivals, and meeting Stephenie Meyer. Next, we chat with Shandra who plays Aro and take a deep look into the Volturi's story and an inside-scoop on playing Twilight's charming antagonist. Both are incredibly interesting people as well as Twilight fans, so have a listen!
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2019-09-241h 22
Another Bite of Twilight#28- This Time Is Ours: the Eclipse Soundtrack!We're reviewing the Eclipse soundtrack in today's episode, so listen along to sound clips with us as we analyze the third album's lyrics and influences. We discuss the band who compared being in Twilight to "selling their soul" and Kelly's attracting to deep, male singing voices. From Beck to the Black Keys to Florence + the Machine, they're all here!
Let us know your thoughts on the soundtrack at anotherbiteoftwilight@gmail.com!
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2019-09-101h 41
Another Bite of Twilight#27- Rewatching Eclipse!It’s been almost 10 years since Eclipse debuted in theaters, and Kel & Mel are discussing the film with fun facts, overanalysis, movie clips, and a voice recording from a listener!
Expect quotable scenes (“iced tea on the porch, mm.”), questionable performances by the Volturi, and a ranking of our favorite to least-favorite moments. Plus, Rob’s strange lie about a clown...
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2019-08-272h 27
Another Bite of Twilight#26- Who *Is* Taylor Lautner?We never really online-stalked Taylor Lautner during the Twilight heyday, so now we’re playing catch-up to figure out who the Jacob Black actor really is. Join us as we travel through the timeline of Taylor’s life with interviews and voice-clips! Questions to consider: Were some of Taylor’s relationships for publicity? Do him and Rob text happy birthday? Caesar or house salad?
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2019-08-131h 31
Another Bite of Twilight#25- Re-Reading Eclipse Part 2: Do You Want to Do That Part?It’s our dirtiest discussion yet as we reread the second half of Eclipse the novel. Get ready for: frisky Bella moments, questionable moves by Jacob, a sober rave at the Cullen’s house, more Billy Black conspiracies, Edward’s love language—and much more!
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2019-07-302h 15
Another Bite of Twilight#24- Re-Reading Eclipse Part 1: Edward, Jacob & SwitzerlandKel and Mel reread Eclipse and boy, there are lots of fights and feelings in this first half! Join us as we turn back into swooning twelve-year-olds while also reevaluating nuanced backstories and behaviors. In the first thirteen chapters, get ready for: Bella's mom needing the sex talk; "all those females" in Denali; Edward striking up a conversation with Mike; and listeners' input!
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2019-07-162h 26
Another Bite of Twilight#23- Twilight Fashion: What’s Hot & NotMelissa (fashion-reluctant like Bella) and Kelly (an enthusiastic Alice-type) take a look at the clothing throughout the entire Twilight series. How do the color and style choices influence each movie, and how can we define the decade’s trends? Get ready for henleys, flannel, vests, along with character style progression, questionable looks at a certain graduation party, and one very surprising thong.
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2019-07-022h 41
Another Bite of Twilight#22- Robsten July 2012–NowWe return to the timeline of Twilight actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart’s offscreen romance, picking up in July 2012. Magazines, news stations, and Twitter feeds lost their minds when it was reported Kristen was caught in an affair with her Snow White and the Huntsman director. But Robsten’s relationship didn’t end there, and noteworthy moments have occurred to this day in 2019. Join us as we piece together interviews and evaluate what made people so crazy about Robsten.
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2019-06-181h 35
Another Bite of Twilight#21- The Mysterious Romance of RobstenIf you were also obsessed with the hush-hush romance of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, then enjoy our complete timeline of their relationship, starting way back at the Twilight auditions. Through sound clips and interviews, we piece together every Robsten memory ("My boyfriend is English") and revisit our favorite celebrity romance ever. Plus, we discuss the news of Rob’s new superhero role!
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2019-06-041h 34
Another Bite of Twilight#20- Rereading New Moon (Part 3: Reunited)From cliff diving to almost-kisses with Jacob; to Italy and back into Edward’s arms; we follow Bella in our third and last episode rereading New Moon. There are tons of details we had forgotten—like Aro inviting Bella to join the Volturi (!) and Charlie describing Bella's post-breakup meltdown. Plus, Edward says something that totally shocked us near the end. Listen as we rediscover and reevaluate the story ten years later!
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2019-05-212h 10
Another Bite of Twilight#19- Rereading New Moon (Part 2: Stupid & Reckless)As we reread the symbolic 'second act' of New Moon, we follow Bella as she is “forbidden to remember, terrified to forget” Edward Cullen. She finds solace in a new friendship with Jacob Black, who seemingly gets sucked into a cult.
Plus, we discuss: which is worse, turning into a werewolf or having mono? How many injuries has Bella had so far? Are there too many dream sequences? What is Billy Black’s problem? And what is it like to read Twilight after a bite of (100% legal) infused-chocolate?
2019-05-141h 22
Another Bite of Twilight#18- Rereading New Moon (Part 1: The Breakup)We’re rereading New Moon for the first time in years and boy, is there a lot to discuss! There are so many details we had long forgotten: that Bella and Jessica go to McDonald’s; that two of the Cullens traveled to Africa (?!); and that Edward and Bella’s breakup is painfully relatable, especially now that we have lived through our own losses. Join us as we discuss and rediscover the beautiful heartbreak of New Moon.
2019-05-071h 21
Another Bite of Twilight#17- The Team Jacob EpisodeThis week, cousins Kel and Mel attempt to put their Team Edward tendencies aside and discuss the Team Jacob perspective. We talk to Jacob fans with audio messages, movie clips, and book quotes. Does being Team Jacob or Team Edward say something about your personality? Do Kel or Mel switch teams in the end? You’ll have to listen to find out!
2019-04-231h 33
Another Bite of Twilight#16- The Long (Only) Episode of Bree TannerMel and Kel discuss The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, which we never read before…until now! Plus, we talk about Robert Pattinson’s recent change of heart about Twilight and the upcoming annual Twilight Forever festival.
2019-04-091h 22
Another Bite of Twilight#15- Casting the CullensPeter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, and Jackson Rathbone—what would Twilight be without them? We discuss the stories behind the actors and debate what worked and what didn’t in each role. Is Nikki the right Rosalie? Does Peter do Carlisle justice? Plus, we share listeners’ input and which Twilight actor commented on our Instagram!
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2019-03-261h 29
Another Bite of Twilight#14- There's Something About StephenieThis week, we discuss the woman, the myth, the legend: Stephenie Meyer. After all, we wouldn’t be here without her. We dig into Meyer’s past and uncover the answers to our most pressing questions: What’s up with Midnight Sun? What has she said about Renesmee and Jacob books? What was she like before fame? And what does HGTV have to do with Twilight?
2019-03-051h 20
Another Bite of Twilight#13- Let’s Review the New Moon SoundtrackBon Iver, Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers, and of course, Muse—they’re all here! Listen to snippets from the folksy New Moon soundtrack as we analyze and review each song. Plus, hilarious listener mail & our very own meme!
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2019-02-191h 24
Another Bite of Twilight#12- Re-Watching New Moon 10 Years LaterAfter re-rewatching New Moon, we've somehow become even more obsessed with the series (and Edward). Join us with a glass of wine and share our commentary scene by scene. Is there chemistry between Carlisle and Bella? What do we think of that papercut? Did Bella overreact to the breakup? Is director Chris Weitz hot?? We discuss it all and more!
2019-02-051h 33
Another Bite of Twilight#11- Twilight Hairstyles: The Good, The Bad & The UglyIn this episode, we focus on the hairstyles of Twilight—and it turns out there’s A LOT to discuss. Like, what’s with all the unconvincing wigs? Why would they change the vampires’ hair throughout the series? And of course, how did Edward’s iconic ‘do influence an entire generation? Now enjoy a visual component on YouTube!
2019-01-231h 16
Another Bite of Twilight#10- Talking With Non-Fans About TwilightWe've brought on two guests who are familiar with Twilight but were never huge fans. What’s their deal?? We grill them on why they didn’t read (or finish) the books, and they ask us some questions too. Episode features: light bickering, Harry Potter/Hunger Games comparisons, and more embarrassing Twilight-related stories.
2019-01-081h 01
Another Bite of Twilight#9- Re-Reading Twilight (Part 2)Picking up after the iconic meadow scene, Mel and Kel continue to reread Twilight for the first time in years. How does it compare to the movie or to the first time we read it 2008? You’ll just have to listen and find out!
2018-12-251h 26
Another Bite of Twilight#8- We Re-Read Twilight (Part 1)We've re-read Twilight and it has transported us back to 2008, swooning over every single thing Edward Cullen does (like knocking on the door!). There's so much to say about these 498 pages, so let us be your CliffNotes and reading companion as we reevaluate the book that started it all.
2018-12-111h 25
Another Bite of Twilight#7- We Review the Twilight SoundtrackKel and Mel put on their music critic hats this week to revisit the Twilight soundtrack (plus one extra song that didn't make it!). In the episode, we analyze each song while contemplating which Paramore tune is better, swoon over Robert Pattinson’s voice, and try to figure out what the heck “American mouth” means. And as always, enjoy our loving re-enactments with sound clips.
2018-11-271h 33
Another Bite of Twilight#6- What We Would ChangeWe’ll spare you our fanfiction and instead, here’s an episode of everything we would change in our version of the Twilight Saga. What would you do differently if you wrote it? Also featured: trying to figure out the Harry Potter universe, weird noises in that New Moon kiss, who we think should have died, movie sound clips, and more!
2018-11-131h 19
Another Bite of Twilight#5 - Casting Bella, Edward, & JacobWe reflect on the highs and lows of the Twilight 10th Anniversary showing last week (Mel tried to throw popcorn at someone) then discuss the actors who played—and almost played—Edward, Bella, & Jacob. Could you picture Jennifer Lawrence as Bella? Henry Cavil as Edward, or a different actor for Jacob in New Moon? It could have happened…
2018-11-061h 24
Another Bite of Twilight#4 - Why the First Movie is the Effing BestCall us when Citizen Kane has contributed half as much to film as the baseball scene from Twilight. In this episode, we dive into why we believe the first movie is in a league of its own and the others don't quite compare.
2018-10-301h 11
Another Bite of Twilight#3- Twilight & Feminism Part 2: Bella SwanBella Swan's character gets a lot of criticism. Does she spend too much time with Edward? Is she lacking a personality? Did she overreact during her breakup? Our feelings on the matter are a mixed bag. Plus, we discuss Kristen Stewart, play some movie clips, and Mel acts out an Eclipse scene.
2018-10-2358 min
Another Bite of Twilight#2 - Twilight & Feminism Part 1: RelationshipsCritics say the relationships in Twilight are toxic. Are they or aren't they? It's complicated. We dive into the discussion with book quotes and movie clips, looking at the romantic relationships through a feminist lens. Can you call yourself a feminist and love Twilight at the same time?
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2018-10-181h 00
Another Bite of Twilight#1 - Our Shameless Obsession With TwilightIt's been 10 years since the first movie premiered and we still love Twilight. Do you love/hate/miss/have guilty thoughts about the Twilight saga? Just want to laugh to something or listen to us overanalyze Stephanie Meyer's imprinting storyline? In the first episode of our podcast, we confess our most cringe-worthy fandom stories, like that time we skipped school to go to the movie marathon.
2018-10-1842 min