Best Rhysand Podcasts (2025)

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204. Shield of Sparrows: "You are a bird." 1:41:01

1d ago1:41:01

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Shield of Sparrows: "You are a bird." It feels like it's been a while since Laura Marie and Jessica Marie were both delighted with a new release and while it probably hasn't been that long, finding the joy seemed harder than ever until ACOFAE picked up Shield of Sparrows. A big claim for sure, but how often does the journey…

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203. Lilo and Stitch '02: "Ohana means Family." 1:00:43

9d ago1:00:43

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Lilo and Stitch '02: " 'O'hana' means 'Family'." How old were you when you first watched Lilo and Stitch? Did you cry? Have you seen it as an adult? You will cry. ACOFAE dives into the animated Lilo and Stitch and it's an episode that is filled with tears. Mainly Jessica Marie's, but it's a tough watch for Laura Marie too. …

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202. The Mummy: "The triangle, like a pyramid, is the strongest shape." 1:05:39

16d ago1:05:39

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: 202. The Mummy: "The triangle, like a pyramid, is the strongest shape." ACOFAE dips into the archives and is slyly setting up some things in the future by covering the 1999 classic action-adventure movie, The Mummy. A movie that served as the awakening for an entire generation, Brenden Fraser and Rachel Weisz knew what they…

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SPECIAL EPISODE 22: Our new friend, Aimee Phan! 45:49

23d ago45:49

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 22: Our new friend, Aimee Phan! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast educator and author Aimee Phan to discuss her latest release, The Lost Queen! Steeped in Vietnamese myths, tales, and legends The Lost Queen takes the familiar stories and reimagines them in modern day California, High School problems and all! Jo…

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201. Roswell '99: "Men don't yearn anymore." 1:10:18

1M ago1:10:18

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Acofae Podcast Presents: Roswell '99: "Men don't yearn anymore." Surprising probably no one, Laura Marie is the catalyst behind covering the 1999 WB hit Roswell. While watching her comfort show, Laura Marie was struck with the feeling that Jessica Marie needed to see these aliens yearn. And yearn they do. A classically teen high school drama with b…

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SPECIAL EPISODE 21: Our new friend, Jade Presley! 46:37

1M ago46:37

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 21: Our new friend, Jade Presley! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast New York Times Bestselling Author Jade Presley to discuss her newest release The Never List. Long time listeners will notice that this book is the podcast's first 5 person why choose and Laura Marie and Jessica Marie have all the questions. Fro…

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SPECIAL EPISODE 20: Our new friend, Kait Ballenger! 50:41

1M ago50:41

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Special Episode 20: Our new friend, Kait Ballenger! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast award-winning author Kait Ballenger to discuss her newest release Original Sinner! Join Kait, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they dive into the inspiration, the writing process and all the daddy issues that come with Lucifer as he stomps ar…

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200. ACOFAE celebrates 200 episodes: "We could be syndicated." 58:38

2M ago58:38

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: ACOFAE celebrates 200 episodes!: "We could be syndicated." ACOFAE celebrates 200+ episodes by choosing and reflecting on their five favorite episodes of all time! Join Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they go over their five episodes and discuss all of the ins and outs of what makes an episode really WORK. The choices will …

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199. Heat of the Everflame: "I'm not a regular mom, I'm a spy mom." 1:36:38

2M ago1:36:38

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Heat of the Everflame: "I'm not a regular mom, I'm a spy mom." Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are heated as they discuss _Heat of the Everflame _. Diem is making choices and they certainly are choices as her group journeys across borders and seas causing chaos every way they turn. Luther is single-minded in his determination…

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198. Marie Antionette: "The revolution can be girly pop." 1:13:34

2M ago1:13:34

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ACFOAE Podcast Presents: Marie Antionette: "The revolution can be girly pop." ACOFAE says "Happy Birthday!" to it's very own Laura Marie and her choice for an episode this year was the film, Marie Antionette. A movie that Jessica Marie has never seen and one that Laura Marie had to learn how to love. Marie Antionette is a girly pop take on the life…

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197. Series Fatigue: The Dryad Storm. 57:24

2M ago57:24

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Series Fatigue: The Dryad Storm by Laurie Forest Being excited about a new release can be scary. Being excited about a new release that is ALSO the conclusion to the series is another level of excited/scary. When that new release that is also the conclusion of the series then turns out to be a DNF for BOTH Laura Marie and J…

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196. True Blood: "Bill, I've got the ick." 1:16:01

3M ago1:16:01

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: True Blood: "Bill, I've got the ick." Vampires can be so many things: sparkly, fast, blood thirsty, gorgeous. They can also be Confederate and Southern, which is what is going on here in ACOFAE's True Blood rewatch Season 1 episodes 1 and 2. Sookie is just ordinary girl with an extraordinary ability until Vampire Bill walks…

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195. Want: "Fantasy is freedom." 57:58

3M ago57:58

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Want curated by Gillian Anderson: "Fantasy is freedom." Kicking off International Woman's Month with Gillian Anderson seems fitting. A woman that has touched the lives of so many different people in different ways, a champion for STEM and the skeptic-turned-believer, Gillian, is more involved in our everyday lives than we k…

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194. Onyx Storm: "Why, Rebecca? WHY!?" 1:30:34

3M ago1:30:34

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Onyx Storm: "Why, Rebecca? WHY!?" If you've been a listener for a while, then you are well aware that ACOFAE and the Empyrean Series have not always gotten along. There's been discussions about being bratty, snobby, and enjoying things just for what they are -- vibes. So in light of all this history, Laura Marie and Jessica…

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193. Faebound: "When someone offers you a throne, TAKE IT!" 1:05:26

3M ago1:05:26

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Faebound: "When someone offers you a throne, TAKE IT!" Sometimes all it takes is a good twist to make the reader sit up straight and pay attention. Sometimes it takes thinking about that twist and all it's repercussions to cement the storyline for a reader, and sometimes it's a slog until it's not. Listener recommended Faeb…

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Pop Culture Poetry 003: Wicked: Act 1: "Something bad is happening in.." 1:14:19

4M ago1:14:19

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Pop Culture Poetry 003: Wicked: Act 1: "Something bad is happening in.." Wicked is so many things: a book, a Broadway show, a movie and at it's core words and music. Join ACOFAE as they continue their Pop Culture Poetry series with a dive into the lyrics of Wicked Act 1. There is something special that happens when you look…

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192. Glow of the Everflame: "Going through the motions not the Emotions." 1:25:16

4M ago1:25:16

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Glow of the Everflame: "Going through the motions not the Emotions." You know that feeling when a book series makes you FEEL something? Not simply frustration or ick but passion, anger, confusion, and maybe sometimes that little spark of joy. That's what ACOFAE is feeling as they continue on with the Kindred's Curse Saga in…

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191. The Truman Show: "You’re afraid. That’s why you can’t leave.” 1:08:19

4M ago1:08:19

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Truman Show: "You’re afraid. That’s why you can’t leave.” Romanticize your life! Become the main character in your own life! What happens when these things aren't just suggestions but actual fact? Enter Truman Burbank star of The Truman Show, a show all about him all the time, and everyone is watching. All the time. Exc…

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190. Spark of the Everflame: "Denial with a capital D." 1:18:53

4M ago1:18:53

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ACOFAEPodcast Presents: Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole: "Denial with a capital D." The wonderful thing about fantasy is that it's an escape. Sometimes an escape from reality is so needed that Laura Marie and Jessica Marie change up the recording schedule to accommodate Spark of the Everflame. Diem is and isn't like other girls and her world is…

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189. The Wizard's Brew: "January is weird, let's make it weirder." 55:59

5M ago55:59

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Wizard's Brew: "January is weird, let's make it weirder." It's 2025 and things that we are doing this year is finding joy wherever it may take us. Be it different genres, subgenres, or formats...altogether 2025 is the year ACOFAE leaves no stone unturned in the search for joy. So that should explain why Laura Marie and …

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SPECIAL EPISODE 019: Our new friend, Melissa Landers! 57:37

5M ago57:37

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 019: Our new friend, Melissa Landers! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestselling author Melissa Landers! Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Melissa dive into all things The Half King, including the writing process, genre shifts, writing romance and more! Melissa's new…

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188. Catching Fire: "Eyes bright, chins up, smiles ON." 1:05:32

5M ago1:05:32

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Catching Fire: "Eyes bright, chins up, smiles ON." Ending the year with some "welcome to the revolution" vibes, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are rewatching Catching Fire (movie two) in the The Hunger Games series (books by Suzanne Collins.) Nothing says the "end of the holidays" like a slog through the country to visit peo…

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187. Secrets of Blackthorn Hall: "Back with old friends as we always say." 58:58

5M ago58:58

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Secrets of Blackthorn Hall: "Back with old friends as we always say." Deck the halls and fa-la-la yourself because it's Shadowhunter season on ACOFAE! This year Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are covering Secrets of Blackthorn Hall, a web series turned kickstarter turned beautiful physical book filled with Joy. That's right,…

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186. Happy 4th Birthday ACOFAE: The yearly reflection. 49:36

5M ago49:36

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Happy 4th Birthday ACOFAE: The yearly reflection. Happy Birthday ACOFAE! How do Laura Marie and Jessica Marie celebrate you wonder? By reflecting over the past year's episodes of course! Join ACOFAE as they choose an episode from the past year (2024) and give it re-listen, a reread, a revisit to see if we really gave it our…

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Pop Culture Poetry 002: The Tortured Poets Department. 1:06:20

6M ago1:06:20

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Pop Culture Poetry 002: The Tortured Poets Department. ACOFAE continues the journey through Pop Culture Poetry with Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are looking at lyrics, reminiscing about concerts, and pointing out songs and little parts of songs that ended up meaning the world t…

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SPECIAL EPISODE 017: Our new friend, Rachel Howzell Hall! 52:51

6M ago52:51

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 017: Our new friend, Rachel Howzell Hall! ACOFAE welcomes critically acclaimed thriller author and debut Romantasy author, Rachel Howzell Hall, to the podcast! Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Rachel dive into The Last One and discuss the fascinating jump from Crime to Romance/Fantasy and how the writing proc…

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185. We are Thankful: Hockey Romance and Faebound! 50:42

6M ago50:42

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: We are Thankful: Hockey Romance and Faebound! It's 2024 and ACOFAE is thankful for a lot. No really, there is a lot to be thankful for! For example ACOFAE is thankful first and always foremost for the listeners! You all make this pod what it is and ACOFAE thanks you forever. Also though, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are th…

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184. The Love Hypothesis: "Let me have this." 1:21:34

6M ago1:21:34

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Love Hypothesis: "Let me have this." Surprise! It's a romance in the middle of November on ACOFAE! Are you surprised? Jessica Marie sure was when Laura Marie pitched this book to her. Keeping with the theme of finding a bit of joy, ACOFAE is covering The Love Hypothesis for reasons. One of which being, Laura Marie loves…

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SPECIAL EPISODE 015: Our new friend, Amber Chen! 40:50

7M ago40:50

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 015: Our new friend, Amber Chen! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast a very special guest and our new friend Amber Chen! If you've ever heard the term SilkPunk and wanted to know more than you are in luck. Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Amber discuss all things Of Jade and Dragons including how Amber went from f…

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183. Shatter Me: Defy, Imagine, and Believe Me: "Justice for Aaron Warner." 1:09:54

7M ago1:09:54

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Shatter Me: Defy, Imagine, and Believe Me: "Justice for Aaron Warner." No one can say that ACOFAE doesn't finish what they start (?), because Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are at the end of the Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi and thoughts aew abound. Aaron is stressed, Kenji is being stressful, and the world is ending. Re…

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182. Idiocracy: "It's got what plants crave!" 1:01:16

7M ago1:01:16

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Idiocracy: "It's got what plants crave!" Continuing the theme of October time travel, ACOFAE jumps into the future with the satirical classic "Idiocracy." 500 years into the future and society has kind of fallen apart. Plants aren't growing, healthcare is somehow worse than it is currently, and it's up to Joe and Rita to so…

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181. Donnie Darko: "Have you ever seen a portal?" 1:37:37

7M ago1:37:37

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Donnie Darko: "Have you ever seen a portal?" Being a teenager is hard enough. Throw in a 6ft tall bunny rabbit and the world ending...and being a teenager is very hard. Add in time travel, portals, and god?! and you've got some problems to deal with. Donnie is going through a lot. When a jet engine falls through his room th…

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180. Long Live Evil: "Who wouldn't take that deal?!" 1:06:31

8M ago1:06:31

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Long Live Evil: "Who wouldn't take that deal?!" Have you ever wanted to pop into the world of your favorite book? Of course you have, we ALL have! It's the deal that's almost impossible to refuse, especially if your circumstances aren't great. Especially if you're ill. Rae is ill, and with time running out is given the deal…

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179: Twilight - New Moon: The movie: "Bella, where the hell have you been loca?" 1:26:03

8M ago1:26:03

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Twilight - New Moon: "Bella, where the hell have you been loca?" It's Hoa Hoa Hoa season and you know what that means: ACOFAE watches the next installment of the Twilight Saga. This year (2024) Laura Marie and Jessica Marie watch New Moon, the movie where Charlie is the main character, the best dad, and maybe MAYBE Bella yo…

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Small Shop Highlight 001: Bewitched Edges with Jackie! 1:05:24

8M ago1:05:24

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Small Shop Highlight 001: Bewitched Edges with Jackie! ACOFAE loves many things: gorgeous books, talent, and supporting and loving small businesses just to name a few! Laura Marie and Jessica Marie welcome Jackie from Bewitched Edges to walk them through what it's like to go from idea to successful business in the book comm…

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178. Laura's Genre: Nefertiti: "History can be so f*cking cool!" 1:16:29

8M ago1:16:29

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Laura's Genre: Nefertiti by Michelle Moran: "History can be so f*cking cool!" It's Laura Maries half birthday! If you've been with ACOFAE for a while then you know that Laura Marie's OG favorite genre is Historical Fiction and that her childhood hyper-fixation was ancient Egypt. So it shouldn't surprise anyone that Nefertit…

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177. The Handmaid's Tale: “Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.” 1:16:12

8M ago1:16:12

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. As the United States ramps up Election season, ACOFAE reflects on the past - to 1985 specifically with Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. As ACOFAE's first speculative fiction novel, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discuss the genre, the message, and the ending of this book that lef…

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Ep. 223: Raising Successful Kids with Sonya Curry 1:28:17

9M ago1:28:17

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Alex and Shane chat about sweater weather, Alex getting to meet Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, and other notable celeb encounters. Sonya Curry (Raising Fame) discusses her secrets to raising successful, driven children. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like gender reveals, toxic family members, and so much …

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SPECIAL EPISODE 018: Our new friend, Abigail Owen! 56:06

9M ago56:06

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Special Episode 018: Our newfriend, Abigail Owen! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast Award-Winning Romantasy & Paranormal Romance author Abigail Owen to discuss her newest release The Games Gods Play! The Greek gods are alive and well in modern day California and they just can't resist toying with the mortals. Join Laura Marie,…

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Ep. 222: Getting Wiggly with Anthony Field! 1:35:40

9M ago1:35:40

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Alex and Shane chat about helping the kids adjust to the first week of school, and their own best and worst firsts. Alex sits down with Anthony Field (The Wiggles), to talk about how he started the band, his time in the army, and the importance of musical education for kids. Then, he graciously gives Alex a tour of The Wiggles' studio, bumping into…

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176. Clueless: "You're a virgin who can't drive." 1:45:24

9M ago1:45:24

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Clueless: "You're a virgin who can't drive." ACOFAE goes back to school with a heavy dose of nostalgia, plaid, and Paul Rudd. Though being a loose adaptation of Emma, Clueless takes Laura Marie and Jessica Marie all the way back to the 90's when you could argue your way from a C to a A-, call your friends in the hallways, a…

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Ep. 221: Cigarettes to Soothers with Jeremy Fisher 1:28:05

9M ago1:28:05

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Alex and Shane are joined by some noisy cicadas while they chat about their worst character traits, and the importance of being able to be flexible as parents. Creator of the CBC kid's show "Jeremy and Jazzy," and acclaimed Canadian musician, Jeremy Fisher, discusses the importance of play based education, creating "Jeremy and Jazzy," and music as …

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175. Heir of Embers and Ash with J.M. Wallace! 53:13

9M ago53:13

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Heir of Embers and Ash with J.M. Wallace! ACOFAE welcomes back to the podcast author J.M. Wallace to discuss her latest audio release Heir of Embers and Ash! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and J.M. as they dive back into the world of Elfhame and discuss plots, romance, spice, and writing to your own comfort level. Kelera …

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Ep. 220: Marriage, Chickens, and Alexia Delarosa 1:11:21

9M ago1:11:21

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Alex and Shane tune in for an 8th anniversary special, where they talk all about their experiences with relationships and marriage. Social media sensation Alexia Delarosa (@lex.delarosa) joins to discuss her fast-growing account, how she got into the social media sphere, and whether her account is reality, satire, or somewhere in the middle. Alexia…

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SPECIAL EPISODE 017: Our new friend, Nataly Gruender! 41:51

9M ago41:51

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 017: Our new friend, Nataly! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast debut author Nataly Gruender to discuss her release, Medusa! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Nataly as they discuss childhood hyper-fixations, academia, and how imposter syndrome can take many different forms. While Medusa's story might be fami…

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Ep. 219: The Beautiful Chaos of Parenting w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy 1:38:45

10M ago1:38:45

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Alex and Shane tune in for a special DATE NIGHT episode from the lake house, where they talk relationships and marriage. Maks Chmerkovskiy (So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, The Traitors) discusses being a father during the postpartum period, going on tour with kids, whether work/life balance exists, and his efforts as a Ukrainian…

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174. Bring It On: "Meat Ranch High School". 1:29:19

10M ago1:29:19

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Bring It On: "Meat Ranch High School". Here's an ACOFAE lore drop for you: Laura Marie ate, slept, and breathed CHEER when she was younger. No exaggeration. Laura Marie spent many summers at Cheer Camps in Florida experiencing the joy of humidity. When Bring It On came out on theaters Laura Marie was sat with her teammates,…

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Ep. 218: All About Divorce and Separation, with Lawyer Justin Lee 1:24:44

10M ago1:24:44

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Alex talks about trusting other family members during big moments for your kids, and shares advice on prepping kids on safety and consent before heading off to camp and school. Renowned Toronto divorce lawyer, Justin Lee (@jlee.jd), answers questions about divorce, separation, whether a prenup is a good idea, mistakes people make that turn divorce …

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173. Our established friend, Hannah Nicole Maehrer! 48:16

10M ago48:16

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Our established friend, Hannah Nicole Maehrer! ACOFAE welcomes back Hannah Nicole Maehrer to talk about her newest release Apprentice to the Villain! Keeping this episode COMPLETELY spoiler free, Laura Marie, Jessica Marie and Hannah discuss keeping secrets, the writing process, and what power an author truly has over their…

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Ep. 217: Sinéad Bovell and The Future of AI 1:29:52

10M ago1:29:52

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Alex and Shane welcome the incredible Sinéad Bovell: a model, futurist, UN Speaker, and founder of WAYE. Sinéad discusses the pros and cons of AI and quickly changing technology, the ways in which regular people will be able to use it to their advantage, and the precautions we should take. And, she helps Alex put to bed some irrational "Terminato…

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