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The Bitchuation RoomA Tech Savvy Left with Taylor Lorenz & Mehdi Hasan (Ep 317)While Lil' Bovino got the boot, right wing influencers are somehow still licking it. We discuss the regime and its minions’ reaction to the killing of Alex Pretti with Mehdi Hasan of Zeteo News.
Plus, Trump has clearly proven himself to not be an anti-war president: from kidnapping Maduro to bombing Iran to threatening to invade Greenland. Now, his bogus “Gaza Peace Plan”--as laid out by son-in-law Jared Kushner--ensures he'll forever remain king of the waterfront property built on graves.
Then, tech journalist Taylor Lorenz joins to talk about ICE hoovering up data, why protec...
2026-01-281h 39
The SqueezeFrancesca Mariano: Behind the MicIn this week’s episode, Tay sits down with co-host of Chicks in the Office, Francesca Mariano! Francesca starts off by sharing stories from her wedding, opens up about her first year of marriage, and passes along her best tips for couples on their wedding day. She then talks through her mental health journey that began during her time at Georgetown — including what ultimately led her to leave college, start therapy, and redefine what success looked like for her. Francesca reflects on the biggest takeaways from that chapter of her life, how she landed an internship at Barstool, how Chic...
2025-12-1758 min
Roots Music RamblerTaylor Lansdale: From the Courtroom to the StageOn the latest episode of Roots Music Rambler, singer-songwriter Taylor Lansdale opens up about his journey from the courtroom to the creative world of songwriting. Once a public defender in Montgomery County, Kentucky, Taylor found himself emotionally exhausted by the weight of his work. Turning to music, he discovered songwriting as a powerful form of therapy and storytelling. Now, with his debut album Headlong, he’s finding his voice and connecting deeply with audiences drawn to his raw honesty and heartfelt lyrics.
The conversation explores the inspiration behind several tracks on Headlong, Taylor’s creative process, and how...
2025-11-1455 minRoots Music RamblerOn the verge of motherhood, Kentucky’s Brit Taylor drops new single, hints at new albumThe new single from country singer-songwriter Brit Taylor “All for Sale” presents a cautionary tale for men who mess up. If you do, all you stuff is going on sale and you can take a hike. The song probably wasn’t intended for Taylor’s husband Adam Chaffins. He co-wrote and produced the track for the Kentucky native. And the couple, very much mad about one another, are expecting their first child together any day now.
With all that news in the Brit Taylor universe, we couldn’t resist the chance to invite her on as our first-ever...
2025-10-3144 min
Let Them Eat ToastVoting with a Twist: The Power of Acronyms (Francesca Hong for Governor)In this episode, Francesca Hong, a candidate for governor in Wisconsin, shares her journey from being a chef to a state representative, highlighting her commitment to progressive policies such as universal healthcare, childcare, and increasing the minimum wage. She discusses the challenges of running a campaign without corporate PAC money, emphasizing grassroots organizing and the importance of working-class representation. Francesca also reflects on her legislative achievements, including a bipartisan bill on Asian American education, and her vision for a more equitable Wisconsin. The conversation touches on the broader political landscape, the need for bold action in the face of...
2025-10-281h 07Roots Music RamblerChicago dive bar country staple Sparkle Carcass drops new record Maraschino ChevyLong-time listeners of Roots Music Rambler will recognize the name of the band Sparkle Carcass. They happen to be one of Francesca Folinazzo’s favorite Chicago-based bands she sees play live frequently. And to their credit, they are well-known in the windy city as an alt-country, dive bar sorta crew.
Well, Cody Palmer and crew today released their second studio album and he joined us on Roots Music Rambler to talk about it. The LP is called Maraschino Chevy and brings out their honky-tonk, beer-slingin’, toe-tappin’ sound nicely.
Palmer joined Frank and Falls to talk about...
2025-10-171h 16
Girls Next DoorWASTING Our Twenties, Mafia Parties, Drunk Nights & An Invite to TAYLOR SWIFT’S WEDDING!?Taylor’s Wedding Invites, Mafia Parties & Who Wore It Worst?! Wallis & Fran’s European Chaos TourWallis & Fran are back and this week’s girl talk is pure jet-set disaster. The girls spiral headfirst into the dream European road trip: Amalfi Coast yachts à la Beyoncé, Ibiza table-dancing with Dua Lipa, and way too many Aperol spritzes.But it gets darker: mafia parties in Rome, b*llshit rants (sorry-not-sorry), and late-night existential spirals about belonging — did we waste our twenties on the wrong people? But the real chaos: Venice Film Festival? Skipped. Mykonos table-dancing to Lizzo? Check. Cra...
2025-10-0927 minGirls Next DoorWhy Men ALWAYS Fail the Effort Test: Proposal Politics, Birthday Sex & Controversial Advice!!💍 WHERE IS THE EFFORT!? Wedding Drama, Boy Fights & Controversial AdviceWallis & Fran back and are deep in wedding venue chaos — and nothing is off-limits. Expect anxiety meltdowns over bookings, diva-worthy venue red flags, and the eternal debate: can you really enjoy your own big day once kids are in the picture?Wallis unloads about wasting five years with NO ring (never again), while Fran relives the jaw-dropping moment Ed proposed — so shocking she literally fell to the floor. Naturally, this turns into an unfiltered rant about Taylor Swift’s shiny new engagement ring, the politics of propos...
2025-10-0330 minGirls Next DoorChristopher Taylor: BARBIE Chaos, Love Island DRAMA & PENIS Confessions With Margot Robbie!!Dream Stage Names, Love Island Secrets & Barbie Ken Cameos: Wallis, Fran & Chris Spill AllWallis and Fran are back!! This week they’ve got company. Enter their cheeky mate (and Love Island heartthrob) Christopher Taylor, ready to dish, banter, and overshare in true Girls Next Door style.The trio kick things off by workshopping their dream stage names - think glitter explosions, rom-com references, and pop star alter egos no one asked for. Chris, naturally, judges their star power while plotting his own sparkly rebrand. From there, it’s straight into villa gossip: the most drama...
2025-09-1840 minGirls Next DoorUgly Crying & Speed-Dating Fails | The Post-Breakup Survival GuideFrom Ugly-Cry Playlists to Rebound Disasters: Wallis & Fran’s Post-Breakup Survival GuideWallis and Fran are back, and this week it’s giving heartbreak, healing, and total girl chaos. Wallis spills all about her most dramatic breakup - think mascara-stained pillows, sad-girl Taylor Swift playlists, and an emergency Ben & Jerry’s delivery (because ice cream is the true breakup MVP). Fran, meanwhile, confesses some of her ultimate cringe moments…Expect: disastrous speed-dating nights, a guy who actually brought his mum, and the awkward art of running into your ex at the gym without breaking into a sweat...
2025-09-1142 minThe Bitchuation RoomDark Money and Dem Influencers with Taylor Lorenz & Mary Houlihan (Ep 295)Will the master’s tools dismantle the master’s house? If you’re a democratic influencer you might say YES! Journalist Taylor Lorenz joins Francesca to talk about her Wired article that’s getting liberal content creators big mad. But it raises critical questions about transparency, gatekeeping, and messaging over having a message. And comedian Mary Houlihan joins Francesca to talk about the sad news that Trump is still alive and still racist. Plus Bernie calls for Kennedy’s resignation and AIPAC darling Ritchie Torres in the most uncomfortable interview ever: one with anti-Zionist feelings!
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2025-09-031h 54Roots Music RamblerInside Producing Records with La La Land Sound’s Anne GauthierWe’re taking a bit of a diversion from the typical artist interview this week on Roots Music Rambler with a special guest. Anne Gauthier is the primary producer and engineer behind the great sounds and recordings that come out of La La Land Sound in Louisville, Ky. She has produced, mixed and recorded with artists like Bonnie Prince Billy, Murder by Death, Joan Shelley and more. She has also contributed to records by Ray Lamontagne, Jake Shears and White Reaper.
One of her career highlights was also working with legendary producer Glyn Johns (The Beatles, The Ro...
2025-08-2255 min
Roots Music RamblerBill Taylor and the Appalachian Heatherns talk America’s Got Talent, New AlbumBill Taylor got a message on TikTok in November from a talent scout for America’s Got Talent. Yes, he was interested, but he thought little of the outreach until two weeks later when the process began to have him and his Appalachian Heatherns fly to California for an audition in front of Simon Cowell, Sophia Vergara, Mel B and Howie Mandel.
The band recorded their audition in March. In June, it aired and the nation finally got to see and hear Taylor’s bluegrass and countrified version of Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” which instantly...
2025-08-0852 min
Roots Music RamblerOne of the Best Music Festivals of the Summer is In Manchester, Kentucky and It’s Free!Did you know there’s a music festival coming Labor Day weekend that features an incredible roster of singers, songwriters and bands in the Americana, country, folk and bluegrass space and the tickets to said event are absolutely free? You do now.
The Manchester Music Fest is in its seventh iteration in eight years (damnit, COVID) and has always been completely free to the public to attend. Yes, you have to get there. Manchester is a small little burg nestled in the heart of the Eastern Kentucky Appalachians. But it’s a short drive from Interstate 75 South from...
2025-07-1156 min
Roots Music RamblerBen Chapman drops surprise news including new album and collaboration hints on RMRRoots Music Rambler is not designed to be a breaking news outlet, but don’t tell Ben Chapman that. In our recent sit-down for Roots Music Rambler the Georgia-native and standout singer-songwriter dropped news item after news item.
Chapman, who recently tied the knot with longtime girlfriend and fellow songwriter Meg McRee shared the news of their upcoming first child (which they’d already shared on social media), but then told of a new solo album coming up, plus a collaboration project with McRee, Brit Taylor and Adam Chafins. The foursome released “Gone as it Gets” three years ag...
2025-06-1356 min
Roots Music RamblerCait Justice Debut Reveals a Fresh Voice from AppalachiaThe mountains of Appalachia have produced some of the most memorable music in recent memory. From Dwight Yoakam to Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson to Tyler Childers, plus up-and-comers like Brit Taylor and Leah Blevins, there’s beautiful tunes in “them-thar hills.”Cait Justice’s debut album Angel Teeth from sonaBlast Records offers a new entry in the fresh voices from Eastern Kentucky. The 20-something college student from Pikeville, Ky., now resides in Louisville. Within weeks of hitting town, she played a few open-mic and listening rooms, was recommended to sonaBlast’s Gill Holland, and found...
2025-04-041h 09The Bitchuation RoomAI Smear Campaigns & Trump's Anti-Labor Crusade with Taylor Lorenz & Kim Kelly (Ep 274)Yale Law School has expelled a student based on an smear campaign generated by AI. And one of Elon’s baby mamas joins the sell Tesla craze because she needs the money for child support? Journalist Taylor Lorenz joins to discuss this plus another bad Utah law. Then labor journalist Kim Kelly on Trump’s brazen attacks on federal unions and whether or not a general strike is the way to go. Plus, a massive thank you to all the new subscribers on YouTube, patrones, and everyone who’s decided to throw down with the Frantifa over other unmentionable networ...
2025-04-021h 28
Advisor Marketing Made SimpleHow to Write A High-Converting Email Sequence As An Advisor (Francesca McLin)Want your marketing questions answered by Taylor and Kendra? Apply to be on an Advice Line episode: https://www.taylorschulte.com/apply————Are you struggling to create email marketing that actually converts prospects into clients? Do your email sequences feel disconnected or ineffective?In this episode, email marketing expert Francesca McLin shares her proven approach to creating high-converting email sequences for financial advisors. From welcome sequences to post-appointment follow-ups, Francesca reveals the essential elements that turn casual subscribers into engaged prospects.Key topics we explore include:► How to structure welcome se...
2025-02-1950 min
Roots Music RamblerKindred Valley’s Appalachian roots and stories garnering quite a followingWhen Blake Lacy, Noah Freeman and Brett McCoy met and discovered each other’s musical tastes, they did what college students do: They started a band. A few iterations of an expanded friend circles later and the trio evolved to a six-person offering called Kindred Valley. The band came on the Roots Music Rambler radar opening for Brit Taylor (Episode 16) at The Burl in Lexington, Ky., in February of 2024. A few months later, they were headlining shows at The Burl and dotted music venues up and down the mid-atlantic and midwest.
2024-11-221h 23
Women's Voice - voci di donne#1day1woman 23 settembre - La poetessa che ha fatto brillare le stelle: la vita di Jane TaylorIn questo episodio, vi porto alla scoperta della vita di Jane Taylor, la poetessa dietro una delle filastrocche più amate di tutti i tempi: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". Attraverso le sue parole, esploreremo la sua infanzia, la passione per la scrittura condivisa con la sorella Ann, e il suo desiderio di toccare i cuori con la poesia. Scoprirete il lato più intimo e profondo di Jane. Preparatevi a lasciarvi ispirare dalla dolcezza e dalla forza delle sue parole.Women's Voice è un podcast di Francesca Rangone.Se questa storia ti ha toccato, condividila con qualcuno a c...
2024-09-2305 min
The Bonding Hour PodcastEpisode 11: Courtney, Contracts and Check FraudSend us a textThe husband and wife duo are back, and this episode is packed with pop culture fun! We dive into some surprising facts about Courtney Cox, including her smoking habits—who knew?! Then, we break down the latest viral fiasco: the Chase Bank glitch. What a mess! We also tackle the hot debate about babies in breweries, and guess what? If you’re not a parent, you might want to sit this one out. Plus, we chat about the rumored breakup contract between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift—celebrity drama at its finest. And finall...
2024-09-1037 min
Italian Fluency Expansion PODCAST(#11) "From burnout working in corporate to unlocking her Dolce Vita in Southern Italy in Puglia" with Nikki Taylor - Italy property consultant 🏡 & CEO of "La Dolce Vita Lifestyle" magazineJoin me in today's episode with Nikki Taylor, Italy property consultant 🏡 with a decade of experience and CEO of the ladolcevitalifestylemagazine 🍋
In this episode Nikki will share with you her story from how she went from severe burnout, leaving a corporate job in Sydney to unlocking her dolce vita in Southern Italy, Puglia.
She will also share with you how she helps you find your dream 🏡 in Italy and immerse in the Italian culture!
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2024-06-1835 min
Pretty Funny PodEp 8: OF Confessions & Social Media ObsessionsAlright cuties, buckle up for this episode! Jordan and Francesca jump right into the sizzling gossip that is pop culture. First up, it's Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber's bun-in-the-oven news, followed by the juicy dish on Taylor and Travis's latest love saga. But wait, there's more! They field their first listener question, tackling the tricky terrain of your partner's friendships with OF stars. Then, brace yourself as they spill the tea on the complexities of friendships with the opposite sex and dissect the significance of a partner's social media explore page. Expect laughs, eventful story times, and plenty of...
2024-05-2134 min
Roots Music RamblerBrit Taylor Flips Kentucky Blue to a Chart-Climbing Bluegrass AlbumWelcome to Episode 16 of Roots Music Rambler! Join us – hosts Francesca Folinazzo (Frank) and Jason Falls (Falls) as we explore the real roots of the music we love.This week, Falls caught up with rising star Brit Taylor before a recent performance in support of her Kentucky Bluegrassed album. The Hindman, Ky., native actually took 2023’s Kentucky Blue, her second album comprised of a number of strong country and Americana nongs, and rendered a bluegrass version of many of those songs with Kentucky Bluegrassed. The bluegrass version entered the Americana Music Association charts in early March...
2024-03-2943 min
Roots Music RamblerS.G. Goodman Talks About Her Rise to Prominence in Americana MusicWelcome to Episode 14 of Roots Music Rambler! Join us – hosts Francesca Folinazzo (Frank) and Jason Falls (Falls) as we explore the real roots of the music we love.This week, the Patron Saint of the Dollar Store herself blesses us with her presence. S.G. Goodman joins the show to talk about her meteoric rise to prominence in the Americana music scene. The last 12-18 months have included her being named Americana Emerging Artist of the Year, releasing her second album to high acclaim, having Tyler Childers cover “Space and Time” on his Rustin’ in the Rain album, t...
2024-03-081h 11
Roots Music RamblerLouisville-based Digby back with first album in 17 years (Exclusive clips!)Welcome to Episode 13 of Roots Music Rambler! Join us – hosts Francesca Folinazzo (Frank) and Jason Falls (Falls) as we explore the real roots of the music we love.On this episode, Falls sits down with three members of the Louisville-based Digby, which is back with its first album in 17 years. The group, originally known as Hundred Acre Wood, scored a modest hit single in the early 2000s with “Hundred Percent Free” but put down the guitars, drums and fiddle as life happened to its members.While often labeled a “power pop” band, the group evolved from a mor...
2024-02-231h 13
Roots Music RamblerThe Question We All Want Answered: Does Wilco Suck?Welcome to Episode 12 of Roots Music Rambler! Join us – hosts Francesca Folinazzo (Frank) and Jason Falls (Falls) as we explore the real roots of the music we love.On this episode, we finally explore the topic that has been nagging at Falls (at least) for some time: Does Wilco suck? Needless to day, it’s an entertaining conversation that might end in a different place than you expect. Also on the show, Frank asks Falls about his burgeoning addiction to vinyl record shopping and the two interview their daughters about the music they love. Katie and L...
2024-02-091h 31
The Operative: A Spy PodcastCross My Heart & Hope to Spy: Chapters 9-12Hello and welcome back to The Operatives! Today we are diving back into a The Gallagher Girls book series with Book 2: Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy, chapters 9 to 12.
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The Operatives is a spy-based podcast hosted by Agent Fran. By listening, you have joined the secret alliance of spies across the globe. Such members include the artist Ranpakoka and the musician Taylor Paisley-French. Are you ready to save the world with spy media? Continue with caution. To support the show, be sure to find us on Instagram and, if you can, join us on Patreon for early access and bonus content.
2024-02-0413 min
The Operative: A Spy PodcastCross My Heart & Hope to Spy: Chapters 5-8Hello and welcome back to The Operatives! Today we are diving back into a The Gallagher Girls book series with Book 2: Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy, chapters 5 to 8.
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The Operatives is a spy-based podcast hosted by Agent Fran. By listening, you have joined the secret alliance of spies across the globe. Such members include the artist Ranpakoka and the musician Taylor Paisley-French. Are you ready to save the world with spy media? Continue with caution. To support the show, be sure to find us on Instagram and, if you can, join us on Patreon for early access and bonus content.
2024-01-2117 min
The Operative: A Spy PodcastCross My Heart & Hope To Spy: Chapters 1-4We continue with the next stage of our assignment with a new book from The Gallagher Girls. This time, we examine "Cross My Heart & Hope to Spy" Chapters 1-4.
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The Operatives is a spy-based podcast hosted by Agent Fran. By listening, you have joined the secret alliance of spies across the globe. Such members include the artist Ranpakoka and the musician Taylor Paisley-French Are you ready to save the world with spy media? Continue with caution. To support the show, be sure to find us on Instagram and, if you can, join us on Patreon for early access and bonus content.
2024-01-1819 min
Roots Music RamblerPixie & The Partygrass Boys May Have the Greatest Bluegrass-Covers-of-Rock-Songs Album EverIt’s time for Episode 7 of Roots Music Rambler! Join us – hosts Francesca Folinazzo, who Jason calls “Frank,” and Jason Falls, who goes by “Falls” most of the time, as we explore the real roots of the music we love.On this episode, Ben Weiss of the Utah-based bluegrass group Pixie & The Partygrass Boys joins Frank and Falls to talk about perhaps the best bluegrass cover album of all time. The Chicken Coop, Vol. 1 is and 11-track toe-tapper that puts a guitar-mandolin-banjo-fiddle spin on everything from “Gimmie Shelter” by the Rolling Stones to The Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer.”Inten...
2023-12-011h 30
The Operative: A Spy PodcastI’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You: FinaleWe move into the final stage of our assignment for The Gallagher Girls "I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You" with the last 5 chapters for this book!
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The Operatives is a spy-based podcast hosted by Agent Fran. By listening, you have joined the secret alliance of spies across the globe. Such members include the artist Ranpakoka and the musician Taylor Paisley-French Are you ready to save the world with spy media? Continue with caution.
To support the show, be sure to find us on Instagram and, if you can, join us on Patreon for early access and bonus content.
2023-10-2920 min
The Operative: A Spy PodcastI’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You: Chapters 20-24We continue with the next stage of our assignment with Chapters 20-24 of The Gallagher Girls book "I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You".
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The Operatives is a spy-based podcast hosted by Agent Fran. By listening, you have joined the secret alliance of spies across the globe. Such members include the artist Ranpakoka and the musician Taylor Paisley-French Are you ready to save the world with spy media? Continue with caution.
To support the show, be sure to find us on Instagram and, if you can, join us on Patreon for early access and bonus content.
2023-10-2220 min
The Operative: A Spy PodcastI’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You: Chapters 17-19We continue with the next stage of our assignment with Chapters 17-19 of The Gallagher Girls book "I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You".
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The Operatives is a spy-based podcast hosted by Agent Fran. By listening, you have joined the secret alliance of spies across the globe. Such members include the artist Ranpakoka and the musician Taylor Paisley-French Are you ready to save the world with spy media? Continue with caution.
To support the show, be sure to find us on Instagram and, if you can, join us on Patreon for early access and bonus content.
2023-10-2115 min
The Operative: A Spy PodcastI’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You: Chapters 13-16We continue with the next stage of our assignment with Chapters 13-16 of The Gallagher Girls book "I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You".
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The Operatives is a spy-based podcast hosted by Agent Fran. By listening, you have joined the secret alliance of spies across the globe. Such members include the artist Ranpakoka and the musician Taylor Paisley-French Are you ready to save the world with spy media? Continue with caution.
To support the show, be sure to find us on Instagram and, if you can, join us on Patreon for early access and bonus content.
2023-10-0819 min
Everything All At OnceEverything All About Pet PeevesWhat creates a pet peeve? How do our brains behave when we encounter such a strong annoyance? Why are some pet peeves universal? If we all lead and live very different lives how can we be irritated at the same select stimuli? This week, Francesca uncovers the truth and evolutionary history behind pet peeves, along with naming some of the top pet peeves of 2020 and of course some of her own. Plus, a very fun hot minute all things Taylor and Travis, Usher 2024 Superbowl, and writers strike ending causing a rumored Office reboot.
2023-10-0138 min
The Operative: A Spy PodcastI'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You: Chapters 9-12
We continue with the next stage of our first assignment with chapters 9 to 12 of The Gallagher Girls book "I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You"
Be sure to check out Leah's Gallagher Girl Academy breakdown here.
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The Operatives is a spy-based podcast hosted by Agent Fran. By listening, you have joined the secret alliance of spies across the globe. Such members include the artist Ranpakoka and the musician Taylor Paisley-French Are you ready to save the world with spy media? Continue with caution.
T...
2023-10-0120 min
The Operative: A Spy PodcastI'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You: Chapters 5-8We continue with the next stage of our first assignment with chapters 5 to 8 of The Gallagher Girls book "I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You"
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The Operatives is a spy-based podcast hosted by Agent Fran. By listening, you have joined the secret alliance of spies across the globe. Such members include the artist Ranpakoka and the musician Taylor Paisley-French Are you ready to save the world with spy media? Continue with caution.
To support the show, be sure to find us on Instagram and, if you can, join...
2023-09-2420 min
Chicks In The PitsThe Checkered Flag: 2023 Singapore GP RecapWith a shocking finish to the Singapore GP, Francesca and Taylor take a dive into what happened this past race weekend. With talks about drivers resigning and surprising Ferrari win join the Grid Gals as they take on the Singapore GP.
2023-09-1940 min
The Operative: A Spy PodcastI'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You: Chapters 1-4Our first assignment? Diving into a classic from my childhood. The Gallagher Girls, a series of middle-grade and young adult novels, that follow the lives of Cammie and her friends at an elite boarding school for spies. We, of course, are starting from the beginning with I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You with chapters 1 to 4.
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The Operatives is a spy-based podcast hosted by Agent Fran. By listening, you have joined the secret alliance of spies across the globe. Such members include the artist Ranpakoka...
2023-09-1717 min
The Operative: A Spy PodcastThe Operatives: Do You Accept This Mission?The Operatives is a spy-based podcast hosted by Agent Fran. By listening, you have joined the secret alliance of spies across the globe. Such members include the artist Ranpakoka and the musician Taylor Paisley-French Are you ready to save the world with spy media? Continue with caution.
To support the show, be sure to find us on Instagram and, if you can, join us on Patreon for early access and bonus content.
2023-09-1003 minChicks In The PitsThe Checkered Flag: 2023 Dutch GP RecapWELCOME BACK TO GRID GALS! We have missed you all so much and can't believe the summer break is finally over and were back to our shenanigans. Join us as we review the Dutch GP and talk about our favorite moments from the race and summer break. Thanks for listening to us and we cant wait to see you next time back on the grid.
2023-09-0536 min
Everything All At OnceEverything All About Combating Negative Body ImageToday we take a deep dive into the psychology behind body image, my struggle with body image, and some helpful tips to get past rough body image days. Additionally, today's hot minute is everything Taylor 1989 and new Emily Henry content.
2023-08-1358 minChicks In The PitsF1 Silly Season/Fun gamesOn this episode of The Grid Gals listen as the gals catch you up on silly season...get into deep conversation about fandoms...and finally play the first games of the season! This episode was really fun for us to record and can't wait for race weekends to come back! We love you guys and can't wait to see you all back on the grid!!!
2023-08-101h 03Chicks In The PitsThe Checkered Flag: 2023 Belgian GP RecapJoin Taylor and Francesca as they recap the 2023 Belgian GP weekend. With silly season in sight they discuss teams firing members and Lance Stroll falling? See what happened in SPA in the 5th episode of The Grid Gals! We love you and can't wait to see you back on the grid!
2023-08-0146 minChicks In The PitsThe Checkered Flag: 2023 Hungarian GP RecapTaylor & Francesca go over free practice, qualifying, and race day. Listen along as they discuss all things F1. We cant wait to see y'all back on the grid!
2023-07-2544 min
The Potential Podcast!Potential Pick - PlatonicChris and Taylor review the new AppleTV+ comedy series Platonic created by Francesca Delbanco and Nicolas Stoller. Former childhood best friends reconnect as adults and try to get past the rift that led to their falling out. The series stars Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Luck Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Andrew Lopez, Carla Gallo, Alisha Wainwright, Vinny Thomas, Francesca Delbanco, Guy Branum, and Janet Varney.Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepotentialpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpodSup...
2023-07-2110 minChicks In The PitsDanny Ric...Poor Nyck // F1 NewsFrom Danny Ric's trimpuphant return to the grid, to potential Toto and Christian scheming, it's been a wild few days of F1 news following the Silverstone GP. Taylor and Francesca breakdown all of the juicy developments in this episode of Grid Gals.
2023-07-1452 minChicks In The PitsThe Checkered Flag: 2023 Silverstone GP RecapHey everyone! Welcome back to the grid, where today we discuss the Silverstone Grand Prix and Qualifying. We had a lot of fun this episode and felt more comfortable recording and we can't wait to see you next time on the grid!
2023-07-101h 06Chicks In The PitsThe Grid Gals Ep.1 -The BeginningHola Todos! My name is Francesca and my name is Taylor, and we are The Grid Girls! In this episode you will hear us test the waters of this new adventure we are embarking on ,give our first predictions of the season, and even hear us joke around! We can't wait to see you on the grid!
2023-07-081h 00
Smart Growth RocketAI and The Past, Present, and Future of Education with Dr. Nicholas MaesDr. Nicholas Maes is a novelist with a Ph.D. in classical studies and a high school teacher who also teaches Classics at the University of Waterloo.
Maes' love for fiction led him to publish a number of books.
His previous novels for young people include "Crescent Star", "Locksmith", and "Transmigration". Maes' first Felix Taylor Adventure was Laughing Wolf, which was nominated for the Snow Willow Award.
In this episode, Francesca Cadhit interviews Dr. Nicholas Maes, educator and author, about his take on education...
2023-04-2917 min
Thots from a BalconyWisdom from the DeadTHE THOTS ARE BACK...again! After ghosting the pod over the holidays, Taylor and Fran are starting the year off right...well, trying to. In this episode, the girls catch up and talk about how changing your mindset and setting goals is way better than a "new you".
2023-01-1656 min
AMANTE | PODCASTBattling Imposter Syndrome as an entrepreneurFounder Francesca sits down with special guest and childhood friend Taylor Slack, a global virtual assistant and owner of Sunday Virtual Assisting. Taylor and Francesca talk about the wins and challenges that entrepreneurs face when starting a business/start-up. From personal development, imposter syndrome, daily self-discipline, they chat about it all. Thank you Taylor for joining us at AMANTE today, and for sharing your passion and learnings from the ever changing career as an entrepreneur & business owner.
2023-01-1445 min
Thots from a BalconyDamp & ConfusedAre Taylor and Francesca connected telepathically? Probably not...but they are convinced. The girls dive into angel numbers, dreams, and Ayahuasca. Taylor and Francesca tell the story of how they found out who was behind a fake Instagram account called 'BalconyNots'.
2022-11-151h 03
Thots from a BalconyBack from a Bye WeekAfter a night out in Pittsburgh's South Side, Taylor and Francesca get sick and take a much needed week off to recover. The girls catch up after not seeing each other in what feels like forever. They also re-cap their night out at the Hoodie Allen concert!
2022-11-071h 14
Thots from a BalconyPutts Cup 2022Taylor and Francesca talk about their adventures at Putts Cup 2022! They also briefly touch upon how scary it is being a woman in today's world after Taylor tells a story of a crazy experience at her gym.
2022-10-1754 min
Thots from a BalconyThe Thots are BackAfter a short break, Taylor and Francesca are recharged and happy to be back for another season. This season, the Thots are going to be welcoming guests onto the show and exploring their busy lives, careers, lessons, and much more. Many more adventures are on the way--stay tuned!
2022-10-0328 min
Hairstylist Empowerment PodcastClassic Bohemian Razor Queen Taylor Jameson Fab 4 SpecialClassic Bohemian Razor Queen Taylor Jameson Fab 4 Special
Learn all about the Fab 4 Taylor Jameson, Francesca Rivetti, Albie Mulcahy & David Kinigson.
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Premiere Columbus October 2-3, 2022
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2022-09-2131 min
Diggin' In The DigitsEp.178 - Hip-Hop Neighbours, Vol. 4It's time for another edition of Hip-Hop Neighbours where we talk about non-Hip-Hop works that Hip-Hop fans love regardless. For this volume, we talk about the works of Tame Impala & KAYTRANADA.Weekly Music Roundup - (1:10) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Pi’erre Bourne - Good MovieFrancesca Wexler - Cherry Fields ForeverYah-Rah - The Queen’s GambitBIGBABYGUCCI - SUMMER OF REVENGEMadlib, MED, LMD - Flying HighKenny Beats - Louieklwn cat - Panther vol. 2Nejma Nefertiti - Tongue FUSnoop Dogg - Metaverse: The NFT Drop, Vol. 2Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington, Leo Genovese & Esperanza Spalding - Live At The Detr...
2022-09-061h 12
Thots from a BalconyF.M.K.In this episode, Taylor and Francesca play F.M.K. (fuck marry kill) over a few glasses of wine to celebrate the end of season 1! It wouldn't be a true season finale for the girls without some technical difficulty as well (lol). Taylor and Francesca talk about the upcoming season of Thots and what you can expect in the near future!
2022-08-3047 min
Thots from a BalconyGlobal Warming Makes Me Poop My PantsShit happens...literally! Taylor tells an interesting story from her trip to South Dakota.
Then the girls get into the real shit...GLOBAL WARMING. Taylor and Francesca talk about ideas and ways they can be more planet friendly, organic vs. non-organic, GMOs, water, and pollution.
2022-08-201h 12
Thots from a BalconyHow Do You Teach a Dog "Why"Sweaty girls have more fun...right?? WRONG! Taylor and Francesca give their review of a new anti-sweat product they are trying--Carpe! They also talk about Taylor's first Pittsburgh tailgate. Getting off track as usual, the girls talk about their upcoming Ocean City trip, death related fears, being pulled over, and wondering what animals are thinking.
2022-08-0854 min
Thots from a BalconySkittles are Changing People's DNASkittles recall, CERN collider, monkey pox...OH MY! Taylor and Francesca talk about all the crazy things happening in the world at the moment. The girls discuss their education, and how they got into their current work fields. Along the way, they touch upon unrealistic societal norms and pressures related to college/work and how even the laziest of hustlers need to prioritize mental health.
2022-07-291h 05
Thots from a BalconyIs B13 a Thing?Taylor and Francesca talk about the misleading health and wellness industry, supplements, and other wellness related things (crystals, medical intuitive, tarot cards, etc.). Taylor shows Francesca a viral video that lead to the shut down of a local night club.
2022-07-2056 min
Thots from a BalconySecond Time is the CharmSecond time really is the charm. This weeks episode is a re-creation of the original episode 11...sort of. After recording last week, Francesca discovered a major technical issue that ruined the entire listening quality of the OG episode 11. In this redo, Taylor and Francesca touch on some of the things they previously discussed including the overturning of Roe V. Wade.
2022-07-1335 min
Thots from a BalconyThots Do Vegas...Sort OfIn honor of their 10th episode, Taylor and Francesca have a night out on the town and go to the Men of Vegas show in Pittsburgh! They recap their eventful evening at the one of a kind show. The girls also talk about big things happening in their personal lives. Things take a turn when Francesca tells a story about some unexpected visitors at the fitness studio she works at.
2022-06-3047 min
Thots from a BalconyCloning, Robots, and Miles TellerSo many T-H-O-U-G-H-T-S so little time! Taylor and Francesca talk about cloning humans, robots taking over the world (aka grocery stores), and if Miles Teller is truly hot or not. The girls discuss their big plans for their next episode--the big 10!
2022-06-2353 min
Thots from a Balcony2 Cows, One Mud PitDealing with the first heatwave of the summer, Taylor and Francesca talk all things sweat. Taylor recaps her interesting and eventful trip to South Dakota to visit her family. The girls poetically read lyrics to some of their favorite rap songs.
2022-06-161h 03
Thots from a BalconyIt Depends on the Lion's PersonalityWho would win in a fight? Taylor and Francesca come up with different match ups and debate who would win in various fights. The girls attempt to define rules to use in judging the winners but that only makes the debates more interesting!
2022-06-0950 min
Thots from a BalconyHappy 1 Month, ThotsWow! 1 month of Thots! The girls address their global listeners and get into different pronunciations of basic words. Taylor and Francesca compare their childhood summers--Pittsburgh vs. South Dakota.
2022-06-031h 11
Thots from a BalconyHow Much of My Butthole Can You See?Taylor and Francesca take an Exotic Pole class at Pittsburgh's very own Chrome Empire! The girls recap their experience and Taylor shares her surprise plans for her boyfriend's upcoming birthday.
2022-05-2659 min
Thots from a BalconyWe Forgot to Intro AgainNew recording space, who dis? Taylor and Francesca settle into their new recording space by discussing many random topics from pregnancy fears to crochet tops, the psychology behind conspiracy theories, and many others.
2022-05-201h 01
Thots from a BalconyAITA or am I Just a Conspiracy Theorist?In true 'Balcony Thots' fashion, Taylor and Francesca take a deep dive into Reddit's AITA only to throw the idea out the window and turn into full conspiracy theorists. ***We are working through technical sound difficulties and hope to have them resolved by the next episode***
2022-05-1349 min
Thots from a BalconyAliens?Taylor and Francesca dive right into their hopes and dreams for the podcast. They then give their t-h-o-u-g-h-t-s on a few ice breaker questions that lead into stories of their experiences.
2022-05-0941 min
Thots from a BalconyFrom a Thought to ThotsHow a girls trip to Miami turned into a friendship...and a podcast! Taylor and Francesca tell the story of how they met and how 'Thots from a Balcony' got started. Listen as they discuss their vision for the future of the podcast!
2022-04-3042 min
Battle of the Mind035 // How is media a tool? with Jade FrancescaAbundant Media Mindset!
Today’s guest is Jade Francesca, Founder & CEO of Strategize with Creativity. As a strategist, hergoal is to craft personalized and optimized media strategies for women entrepreneurs to guarantee their success by attracting their ideal clients & reclaiming their time, so they can focus on what they do best.
Join us as we dive deep into all things online. From Instagram to Facebook to Tiktok and so much more, we dive into the deep depths of the reality online. Both, positive and negative, are present but building the balance for your life is wh...
2022-04-1536 min
Podcast's From What's On In My TownFind Out More About Grow Your Business ShowIn today's Podcast I chat to Francesca Robins organiser of the Grow Your Business Show at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Tuesday 7th September 2021 from 8am - 4pm. This great event, like a lot of events, was cancelled in 2020 after a very successful first show in 2019. What's On In My Town are media partners for the show and we will be exhibiting as well. So, pop along and say Hi and have a chat.
This is more than just another trade show with so much going on during the day. For More Details or to Book Your FREE...
2021-08-2808 min
It’s Always FryeDayChit Chatting with Francesca FaragoListen to Francesca give all the details on what it’s like being a Netflix reality star!
2021-08-2736 min
A Black VoiceThe ways that my body has been made to feel like an apologyTrigger warning: mention of the abuse slaves experienced The books I refer to are 'The body is not an apology' by Sonya Renee Taylor and 'Twisted: a tangled history of black hair culture' by Emma Dabiri
2021-07-1224 min
Better Business, Better LifeSuccess is not Revenue Alone! with Richard Conway - Episode 5, Season 2 of Better Business, Better Life!Richard Conway describes himself as Entrepreneur, father, author, columnist & investor. He is the Founder and CEO of Pure SEO, New Zealand's most awarded search agency. They have been in the Deloitte fast 500 for 7 years in a row, so he knows how to grow a business. But as he says, "Success is not Revenue alone".In this podcast he shares his journey from moving from the UK to NZ with no contacts & no networks & starting a small company, to where he has got to today.Richard is also a published author, of the best selling book - "How t...
2021-06-2828 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeSuccess is not Revenue Alone! with Richard Conway - Episode 15 of Better Business, Better Life!Richard Conway describes himself as Entrepreneur, father, author, columnist & investor.
He is the Founder and CEO of Pure SEO, New Zealand's most awarded search agency. They have been in the Deloitte fast 500 for 7 years in a row, so he knows how to grow a business. But as he says, "Success is not Revenue alone".
In this podcast he shares his journey from moving from the UK to NZ with no contacts & no networks & starting a small company, to where he has got to today.
Richard is also a published author, of the best s...
2021-06-2828 min
Succeed Against the OddsThe Taylor WayMy guest Dawn Taylor is a life coach strategist, trauma specialist, and all-around badass... More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
2021-05-1725 min
All ThingsBlooper: Popsicles Are AnnoyingTaylor goes on a tangent (shocking really) about why people eating in a scene is a props master's worst nightmare.
2021-04-0600 min
All ThingsBlooper: Taylor is Very SensitiveA funny interlude from episode 5 in which Brittany dials up the sass. Stay tuned for a brand new full episode tomorrow, March 23!
2021-03-2201 minAll ThingsBlooper: Taylor is Sassy AFThis is mostly what Taylor will find herself editing out of the master recordings.
2021-02-1700 min
Culture JamThe Beatles, Boy Bands, & Cooper SmithsonReid and Zoe discuss the Beatles, Beatlemania, and the birth of the boy band craze. Zoe chats with local artist Cooper Smithson about the importance of album cover art, creativity in a pandemic, & more.
Hosted by Zoe Francesca and Reid Taylor; Edited by Anna Zelenski
Music: Preach by Yung Kartz and One of Us by Cooper Smithson
2021-01-2629 min
Culture JamHarry Styles & Male FemininityOur hosts, Reid and Zoe, introduce themselves and what we’ll be talking about in future episodes of Culture Jam. To start off, we discuss Harry Styles, his unprecedented Vogue cover, and the concepts of androgyny and gender-nonconforming fashion in the music industry.
Hosted by Zoe Francesca and Reid Taylor; Edited by Anna Zelenski
Music: Preach by Yung Kartz
2021-01-2615 min
The Bitchuation RoomRuled By Geezers with Astra Taylor & Nato GreenDianne Feinstein is losing her marbles and Covid relief hangs in the balance. Writer and organizer Astra Taylor joins Francesca and comedian Nato Green to talk about pushing Biden to immediately abolish all student debt, an idea that’s catching on even with Chuck Schumer. Plus how the GOP is embracing minority rule, and finally a Hanukkah-themed segment about what we’ll need to make a political Revolution last for at least 8 nights! Featuring: Astra Taylor, writer & organizer (@astradisastra) Nato Green, comedian (@natogreen) Francesca Fiorentini (Host, @franifio) Give The Bitchuation Room Podcast 5 Stars on iTunes.Follow TBR on TwitterWatch LIVE every Sund...
2020-12-141h 20
The Bitchuation RoomRuled By Geezers with Astra Taylor & Nato GreenDianne Feinstein is losing her marbles and Covid relief hangs in the balance. Writer and organizer Astra Taylor joins Francesca and comedian Nato Green to talk about pushing Biden to immediately abolish all student debt, an idea that’s catching on even with Chuck Schumer. Plus how the GOP is embracing minority rule, and finally a Hanukkah-themed segment about what we’ll need to make a political Revolution last for at least 8 nights! Featuring: Astra Taylor, writer & organizer (@astradisastra) Nato Green, comedian (@natogreen) Francesca Fiorentini (Host, @franifio) Give The Bitchuation Room Podcast 5 Stars on iTunes.Follow TBR on TwitterWatch LIVE every Sund...
2020-12-141h 20
Calling CardsWicked Capes & Ticking Clocks: Part 2 (Book 6)Michael gets consent! He gets it! In Part 2, Lydia and Taylor discuss seeing another side of Lady Vi’s character, grapple with themes of Julia Quinn’s When He Was Wicked, including grief, death of a spouse, and guilt, and decide where Michael ranks among the Bridgerton books so far. Lydia gives a recap and analysis of Francesca and Michael's second epilogue and Taylor FINALLY gets to rant about colonialism. Plus: Book recs!CW: miscarriage, infertility, colonialism, death of a spouseThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please tell a friend.
2020-10-131h 12
Help A Sista OutEP 07. The Friend ZoneAre platonic friendships safe? And does attraction factor in how a guy values his friendship with a woman?
5 Months later and we are still demanding justice for Breonna Taylor; are we surprised that we now have to demand justice for yet another unarmed Black Life, this time for 29-year-old Jacob Blake? No. Jacob Blake miraculously survived 7 gunshot wounds to the back after being shot by those who once again, fail to serve and protect "us". We anticipate hearing Jacob speak since its the first time in a while that an incident such as this h...
2020-08-2847 min
Francesca Maximé: WiseGirlFrancesca Maximé – ReRooted – Ep. 33 – No Exit, with Dante KingFrancesca Maximé welcomes Dante King for a conversation around the history of systemic racism and white supremacy that leaves Black people with no exit from oppression.
Dante King is a Workforce, Learning & Organizational Development professional, specializing in the implementation of equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and implicit/unconscious bias educational training, with more than 15 years of experience. Throughout his career he has gained expertise in designing, developing, and delivering a combination of retreats, classes, and seminars. Learn more about Dante and his work at www.danteking.com.
No Exit
Francesca introduces Dante and his workshops which help people come into r...
2020-08-221h 04
Business Behind the Scenes9. A conversation with Taylor RaeIn this week's episode, I was interviewed by Taylor Rae from Strong Babe Collective podcast. We talked about the fear of feeling like a fraud in business and how I overcame this feeling. We discuss how we deal with difficult clients and how I had to change my mindset as my business became more successful. I reveal how I began earning more money while ensuring I am constantly giving enough value to my clients. We discuss how taking ownership and having the right mindset plays a pivotal role in success.
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2020-02-0746 min
Sacred Work122 // Francesca Moi on Live Events, Scaling your Business + Expanding your ReachFrancesca Moi is the Meetup Queen. She is an author, Facebook and Meetup Expert, an adviser to business owners, start-up companies and a mindset coach. She helps business owners BOOM their business by teaching them how to grow their business online and offline using social media and running events.
Inside of this episode:
↣ Scaling your business from one-to-one to one-to-many
↣ How to set yourself up for success in creating your live event
↣ Taking accountability for what you invest in to get the ROI
↣ Aligned pricing and how to scale u...
2020-02-0653 min
Parole, musica e dintorniParole, musica e dintorni: Blues e Dintorni, Ep 7In questo episodio ascolterete una delle Jam session della Magic City Blues Society di Birmingham (Alabama). Tra gli artisti: Sugar Harp, compositore di blues umoristici e suonatore d’armonica; Tom Jambor, cantante e suonatore d’armonica; Charlotte Taylor (nota come Sweet Charlotte), cantante blues. Presenta la cantante Aretta Woodruff.Un progetto di Francesca Mereu, giornalista e autrice che vive a Birmingham, in Alabama. http//francescamereu.comamazon.com/author/francescamereuMusica della sigla: Clarence "Bluesman" Davis e Jock Webb.
2019-12-291h 18
Short Black with Sandra SullyBrittany Taylor and Francesca CumaniIn the fourth episode of our women in racing series, Sandra talks to two ladies who are going to be right in the heart of the action today as part of Network 10's Melbourne Cup crew.First up is Brittany Taylor. Racing is in Brittany's blood, she was born into one of WA's top racing families. Not only will she be the first to talk to the winning jockey today, she'll also be the first female to provide 10's race day coverage on horseback.Our second guest started out as a keen amateur jockey before...
2019-11-0421 min
Chess and her guestsLosing A SiblingIn this podcast we talk about 'Losing A Sibling', as my guest Taylor's brother Kirk served 12 years in the paratroopers and once he was discharged he suffered with depression and PTSD which resulted in him taking his own life. We speak about the lack of support there is for soldiers once they are discharged, Taylor also spoke about how this heartbreaking event has allowed other males around him to open up and speak about their feelings and receive the support they need from family and friends.
2019-09-0424 min
CUNY TV's Black AmericaAbout Their Business: Aisha Taylor Issah + Francesca ChaneyCarol Jenkins is joined by Aisha Taylor Issah is the Founder of Sistahs in Business Expo; created to celebrate and empower entrepreneurial women of color. Francesca Chaney, Founder of Sol Sips, a vegan cafe changing the lives in its community.
2019-03-3026 min
Kevin and TaylorFrancesca Battistelli-Macy's Tree LightingFrancesca Battistelli is singing during the Macy's Tree Lighting at Lenox Square this weekend, but first she called in to chat with us about motherhood and her new album! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-11-1503 min
Taylor Talking TaylorThe Giver Ft. Francesca ArtalejoTaylor and special guest Francesca Artalejo talk about Taylor Swift's meaty and substantial role in 2014's The Giver, as well as a few major revelations in the Taylor Swift universe!
2016-07-0446 min