Best Marissa Roberts Podcasts (2025)

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Earthsea: An Introduction to the Earthsea Cycle Series by Ursula Le Guin 54:08

4h ago54:08

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Your Queens welcome you back to court to pay your fealty as they embark on their next adventure! Listen along as Queens Marissa and Tay get a lay of the land for their next book series, The Earthsea Cycle. They start by discussing the author, Ursula Le Guin, including her many, many, many accomplishments, as well as the basics of the world of Earth…

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Rethinking AI’s Role in Teaching: Marissa Sadler-Holder on Time, Trust, and Transformation 41:31

6d ago41:31

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What if the most powerful shift AI offers teachers isn’t complex tech—but a single clarifying question? This week on AmpED to 11, we sit down with Marissa Sadler-Holder, a nationally recognized educator turned AI trailblazer working with schools across the U.S. to not just integrate AI tools, but to redesign what’s possible in classrooms. Founder o…

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Cents & Sensibility: With Guests Melina Palmer & Devin Pope 32:49

13d ago32:49

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Would you pay more for a car with 29,999 miles than one with 30,000? The answer should be no—it's a negligible difference, after all—but research shows that people often do pay more than they should for cars that are just short of certain odometer thresholds. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at why a price or an age or a te…

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J. David Osborne / Takashi Miike 1:49:19

19d ago1:49:19

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J. David Osborne is the author of a sizeable collection of novels which range from dreamy prose set in a gulag, to gritty and comedic crime noir, and arriving in his latest novel Gods Fare No Better at a mystical cyberpunk epic dedicated to his favorite filmmaker, the infamous Takashi Miike. We talk about three of Miike's films in particular (Ichi,…

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Episode 90. Physicists as Biologists: William Lanouette 1:15:35

20d ago1:15:35

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In prior episodes, I have interviewed many people about the history of physics and physics-adjacent topics such as nuclear disarmament. Many of the physicists we have discussed also made forays into biology. Today I explore this transition of physicists working in biology with William Lanouette. Bill is a writer and public policy analyst who has sp…

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The Teacher in a Suit Taking AI to the Streets: A Conversation with Winston Roberts 51:34

20d ago51:34

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Winston Roberts is raising a toddler and watching ChatGPT grow up—literally at the same time. As “Teacher in a Suit,” he’s bringing AI into classrooms not as a gimmick, but as a real tool for student agency, equity, and future-readiness. In this episode, Brett and Rebecca dig into Winston’s origin story, his viral PD sessions that leave teachers sh…

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Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman 31:27

27d ago31:27

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Streaks have long been logged in the world of sports. And for tracking habits, like daily writing. But now apps encourage us to keep streaks going for just about anything. Messaging friends, learning new languages, meditating, exercising, you name it. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore the motivational power of streaks. An…

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Building Learner-Centered Futures: A Conversation with Marlon Styles 52:40

1M ago52:40

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In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma turn up the volume with Marlon Styles, nationally recognized education leader and founder of Styles Junior, LLC. Marlon shares how AI isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s a tool to unlock creativity, center learning around students, and shape future-ready schools. From real-world storie…

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Side Quest - Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, Part 2 – Chapter 19-28 2:35:00

1M ago2:35:00

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The Queens finish their very first side quest by completing Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki! In the finale of this chaotic alien-demon-violin-donut-shop novel, your favourite Queens learn new facts about koi fish, converse about the technological limits of toad-faced demons, and discover what it means to be comfortable in one's own skin. Que…

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Obstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom Gilovich 30:41

1M ago30:41

30:41

First-born children tend to believe that their parents were harder on them than their siblings are willing to grant. Football fans take disproportionate note of the challenging games on their team's schedules. We're wired to interpret our challenges as bigger than our advantages, even if the reality is more balanced. In this episode of Choiceology …

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If Education Stays the Same, We’ve Failed: A Conversation with Alana Winnick 54:12

2M ago54:12

54:12

AI isn’t just reshaping education—it’s calling the whole system into question. Are we using it to spark innovation and amplify student voices, or just speeding up the same tired assignments we've been recycling for decades? In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma sit down with Alana Winnick—EdTech Director, podcast host…

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Side Quest - Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, Part 1 – Chapter 1-18 2:06:31

2M ago2:06:31

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The Queens embark on their very first side quest! In this episode, we're reading Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. We're also finding out everything we ever wanted to know about violins, devils, aliens, and donut shops in California. As we follow the twists and turns of this truly chaotic story, expect Queen Marissa to nerd out about violins,…

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Episode 89. Göttingen Physics: Tim Salditt, Kurt Schönhammer, & Sarah Köster 1:15:39

2M ago1:15:39

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Prior to the rise of Nazism, the University of Göttingen hosted most of the top physicists in the world, either as resident or visiting scientists. With us to discuss the history of physics in Göttingen are Tim Salditt, Kurt Schönhammer, and Sarah Köster. In this conversation over tea at the University of Göttingen, we discuss how Göttingen became …

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The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson 38:22

2M ago38:22

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Is it ever possible to see the world objectively, as it is? Turn on the news, open social media, engage with that family member at Thanksgiving, and it appears to some the answer is yes. But what if our biggest blind spot is thinking we don't have a blind spot? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how we can easily be fooled…

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Side Quest: An Introduction to Side Quest Adventures 15:50

2M ago15:50

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Your favourite Queens have a new project: Side Quests. Side Quests are small excursions from our main series and include standalone novels as well as duologies. In this episode, you'll learn all about our upcoming Side Quests, including how to participate and where to learn more! You can support our project by donating here. If you'd like to join o…

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AI, Equity, and Why Ethics Matter More Than Ever with Ken Shelton 1:02:40

2M ago1:02:40

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AI promises to revolutionize education—but are we ready to face the tough ethical questions it raises? In this unmissable episode of AmpED to 11, Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma sit down with international keynote speaker and education visionary Ken Shelton for a real, raw conversation about equity, ethics, and AI in education. Ken pulls back the cu…

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A Numbers Game: With Guests Linda Chang & Stephen M. Colbert 29:37

2M ago29:37

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Workplaces often rely on numerical ratings for performance reviews. Election debates focus on poll numbers and approval ratings. Your watch counts your steps in a day. Numbers increasingly influence our decisions. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our very human tendency to fixate on digits even when words or graphs repre…

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AI, Education & The Future of Human Connection: A Conversation with Claire Zau 50:33

3M ago50:33

50:33

AI is evolving at breakneck speed. Every week, a new breakthrough drops that makes us rethink everything—how we work, how we learn, and how we interact with the world. But here’s the real question: Are we racing toward a future where AI makes life easier, or are we sleepwalking into a world where human connection becomes a luxury? In this episode o…

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Reclaim the World of Dreams w Amaya Rourke 2:09:52

3M ago2:09:52

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I think of Amaya Rourke as one of the most honest people in the world of alternative spirituality. Her latest work follows this same theme, born out of the pure need to navigate the neverending onslaught of information we are all bombarded with and help others cultivate their intuition in an age of prolific doubt, constant adrenal stimulation, endl…

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Episode 88. Polymerase Chain Reaction: Henry Erlich 1:40:48

3M ago1:40:48

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The history of science is punctuated by moments of technological innovation that produce a paradigm shift and a subsequent flurry of discovery. A recent technological innovation that generated diverse discoveries, ranging from a profound shift in our understanding of the origin of humanity to a seismic change in the criminal justice system, is the …

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Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 1:35

3M ago1:35

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It’s a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contai…

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Closing the AI Literacy Gap: A Conversation with Alex Kotran 56:08

3M ago56:08

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In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma sit down with Alex Kotran, CEO & Co-founder of the AI Education Project (AIEDU), to tackle a pressing issue: the AI literacy gap in schools and what it means for the next generation. Most students graduate without a basic understanding of how AI works—even as it influences job mar…

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The Future of Education is Now: AI, Innovation, and the 22nd Century Classroom with Dr. Michael Connor 53:54

3M ago53:54

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In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma sit down with Dr. Michael Connor, CEO & Founder of Agile Evolutionary Group, to explore how AI is transforming education, leadership, and strategic change. Dr. Connor isn’t just following AI trends—he’s engineering the future. His Agile Diagnostic and AI Platform is redefining how…

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Episode 87. Meitner's Atom: Marissa Moss 1:11:04

4M ago1:11:04

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Lise Meitner was the most important female physicist of the 20th century. She made fundamental discoveries on the atom, including, most famously, being the first to discover the idea of fission. This she did as she puzzled over experimental results generated by her colleague Otto Hahn. Hahn, but not Meitner, received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry fo…

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Mulholland Drive w Mat Dragonstone 2:11:53

4M ago2:11:53

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Astrologer and fellow talisman maker Mat Dragonstone joins us to chat about this classic demented love story in the city of angels. We discuss the recently departed David Lynch and the ashes of L.A., as well as the timing of the two through an astrologer's eyes. We get into the state of astrology in general, astrological ontologies, the balance bet…

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Pushing AI to the Limits: Innovation, Education, and the Future with Special Guest Michael Yates 35:46

4M ago35:46

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Pushing AI to the Limits: Innovation, Education, and the Future with Special Guest Michael Yates In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma are joined by Michael Yates, a leader at Teach for America’s Reinvention Lab, who is redefining what AI can do in education. Mike isn’t just talking about AI—he’s pushing it to its lim…

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The Season Finale of the Wheel of Time || Final Theories, Q/A, and Rants 2:55:59

4M ago2:55:59

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Another cycle of the Wheel of Time has come and gone and, like the Wheel of Time, we offer an ending. Listen along as your Queens of Fantasy wrap up all their very final thoughts on the whole series. Queen Marissa has one last feminist rant for you to enjoy, Queen Tay enjoys one final look over all her theories, and Queen Al enjoys talking about th…

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Infinite Possibilities in Education: AI, Strategy, and More with Special Guest Dan Fitzpatrick 1:26:28

4M ago1:26:28

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In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma are joined by Dan Fitzpatrick, also known as The AI Educator. Dan is a bestselling author, Forbes contributor, and a leading expert on AI in education. He takes us through his latest book, Infinite Education, which provides a strategic roadmap for schools looking to embrace AI eff…

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First Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will 33:19

4M ago33:19

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In this final episode of CAPEHART, Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about the top headlines of the week including the latest with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees and President Biden’s presidential legacy.Conversation recorded on Friday, January 17, 2024.…

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Episode 86. Quantum Mechanics: Jim Baggott 2:15:56

5M ago2:15:56

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Humanity's understanding of the universe radically altered with the advent of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century. The theory of quantum mechanics describes how nature behaves at or below the scale of atoms, and the road to that theory was littered with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. With us to discuss the development of quantum mechan…

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Runway CEO on the future of Hollywood in the age of AI 17:37

5M ago17:37

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Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss how his company is utilizing AI capabilities to serve as a tool to enhance and revolutionize how films are made.Conversation recorded on Thursday, December 5, 2024.By The Washington Post

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The Wheel of Time Series Finale 1:52:11

5M ago1:52:11

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Welcome to the Wheel of Time Series Finale! If you're here, you've listened or read along with us on this long journey and have finally reached the end. In this episode Queens Marissa and Tay go over their full series reviews and and full series character rankings, Queen Tay is exasperated by some unanswered questions, Queen Marissa provides some i…

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AI in the Classroom: Project Cafe and the Future of Teacher Feedback with Special Guest David Adams 58:51

5M ago58:51

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AI in the Classroom: Project Cafe and the Future of Teacher Feedback with Special Guest David Adams In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma are joined by David Adams, CEO of the Urban Assembly. David takes us through his innovative work with Project Cafe, an AI-powered platform transforming the way teachers receive feed…

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Shyam Sankar on next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution 19:11

5M ago19:11

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Shyam Sankar, Palantir Technologies CTO, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss the impact of AI on companies across industries and America’s global technological competitiveness.Conversation recorded on Thursday, December 5, 2024.By The Washington Post

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Book Fourteen, Part Five: Chapter 38 to THE END OF THE SERIES | A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 4:11:29

5M ago4:11:29

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The Wheel of Time turns, and so has the final page of this series for your Queens. In this episode, Queens Tay and Marissa finally become fully-fledged Aes Sedai as they read the last words in this epic fantasy series. Queen Marissa shares secret lore about the magical city of Toronto, Queen Tay refuses to believe that a character's death is a non-…

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David Miliband on emergency watchlist of countries at greatest humanitarian risk in 2025 24:33

5M ago24:33

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David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee and the former foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss the IRC’s new emergency watchlist report about the countries at greatest humanitarian risk and the role of the internal community in tackling these crises.…

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Solstice Revival w Robert Peter 1:22:33

5M ago1:22:33

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We are resurrected! Cunning man and friend Robert Peter christens a new chapter in the Soapbox saga with a chat including tips for beginners and intermediates, the esoteric St. Benedict, winter solstice and the rebirth of the light, heretical Catholicism, hazards on the road to progression, the nuances of operational syncretism, and much more. Robe…

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AI in Education: Bridging Innovation and Humanity 37:32

5M ago37:32

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Exploring the Future of Education with EdTech Innovations Welcome to the very first episode of AmpED to 11, the podcast that’s here to turn up the volume on the world of education and edtech! Hosted by Brett Roer, CEO and founder of Amplify and Elevate Innovation, and Rebecca Bultsma, an edtech expert with a passion for transforming how we learn, A…

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Book Fourteen, Part Four: Chapter 37 - The Last Battle | A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 6:05:45

5M ago6:05:45

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The Last Battle has finally come! ⚔️ In a chapter containing 200+ pages, the Queens finally get to read the infamous chapter in Wheel of Time Lore. All three Queens rail against Gawyn's terrible decision-making, while Queen Marissa sits in suspense over her second favourite character. Queen Tay watches each character death with excitement, until on…

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Book Fourteen, Part Three: Chapter 22 to the End of Chapter 36 | A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 3:56:52

6M ago3:56:52

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The Last Battle is rapidly approaching, and our Queens are here for the build-up. As they barrel towards a battle to end them all, the Queens become increasingly concerned about the constantly shortening length of Nynaeve's hair. They debate whether or not they can take the Dark One seriously and Queen Tay wishes a different verb was used to descri…

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Episode 85. SWOPSI: Joel Primack & Robert Jaffe 1:43:49

6M ago1:43:49

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Societal problems big and small typically have a scientific element, often in a central way, yet most scientists are not directly involved in policy. My guests sought to change that in 1969 when they created the Stanford Workshops on Social and Political Issues, or SWOPSI. SWOPSI was founded by three students, two of whom are with us today: Joel Pr…

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Book Fourteen, Part Two: Chapter 9 to the End of Chapter 21 | A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 3:43:43

6M ago3:43:43

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The Queens are rapidly approaching the end of The Wheel of Time – and, in this section, we can see the end barrelling at us. All three Queens aim their pitchforks at Gawyn, who is acting particularly silly in this segment. Queen Al attempts to hold her spoilers for the rest of the series, while Queen Tay tries to understand why our army generals ar…

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Book Fourteen, Part One: Prologue to the End of Chapter 8 | A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson 4:05:12

6M ago4:05:12

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For the last time, the Queens begin a new Wheel of Time book. In this beginning of the end, the Queens rage over theories that should have been right, decide they don't love the legendary shower and might end up defending some female Forsaken. Queens Al and Marissa give us a biology lesson on twins, and Queen Tay cries over Caemlyn's horses and bri…

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Who Would Win A Fictional Fight Between...? | Let the Fighting Begin! 1:04:42

6M ago1:04:42

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Let the fighting begin! In this episode, Marissa and Megan discuss, argue, and fight over who would win between fictional characters in fictional fights. From Dracula and Rhysand to Emma and Lizzie Bennet, this episode is throwing everything down and everyone with them! So, join us while we fight it out. As usual, the three readers start by reviewi…

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