Best brittney Jackson Podcasts (2025)

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Pocket Sausage: All the Rage We've Ever Lived by Carlotta Page 38:09

6d ago38:09

38:09

We're back with the first episode of Season Nine - a six degrees of separation series - and we're talking about All the Rage We've Ever Lived, a sci-fi romance by Carlotta Page. You can find out more about where to sign up for news, details of further books in the series and additional work at the authors linktree here. There will be some plot poin…

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Topic of the Month: Fan Fiction 41:06

13d ago41:06

41:06

It's the final episode of season eight, and we're talking about our topic of the month - fan fiction. We will be back very soon with season nine and our six degrees of separation! If you'd like to watch this episode with captions, you can find links to You Tube and Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ along with our social media…

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Guest Book Recommendation: Brittney Arena - Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo 18:43

20d ago18:43

18:43

We were delighted to talk to author Brittney Arena again, this time about one of her own favourite fantasy romances, Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. There are some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but there will be a warning when these are coming up. In next week's episode we will be discussing our topic of the month: Fan Fiction…

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Meet Cute Festival Announcement! 4:01

23d ago4:01

4:01

The SFFRomCast is going to be at the Meet Cute Romance Festival in Elstree on 28th June 2025, and we want to interview you! Whether you are a writer, industry professional, booktoker, fellow podcaster or just a massive fan of any kind of SFF romance, we'd love you to contact us at [email protected] to book in a "flash" interview from 4.30pm on t…

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Monthly Book Chat - May 2025 27:06

27d ago27:06

27:06

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of season eight. We're talking about what we've been reading, new releases coming up in May and the big new buzzing in the book community over the last month. Next week we'll be back with our final guest author for season eight, Brittney Arena, for a discussion about one of her own favourite fantasy romances, Shado…

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Author Interview with Brittney Arena - A Dance of Lies 16:53

1M ago16:53

16:53

Welcome to episode thirteen of season eight! We were delighted to talk to our final guest author ⁠of the season, Brittney Arena about her debut novel, A Dance of Lies - out 5th June 2025. Next week we'll be back with our monthly book chat, and look out for episode fifteen when Brittney will join us again for a discussion about one of her own favour…

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Topic of the Month: Audio Books 14:11

1M ago14:11

14:11

In this episode we're talking about our topic of the month - audio books. Next week we'll have our final guest author of the season, Brittney Arena, join us to discuss her up-coming release, A Dance of Lies. If you'd like to watch this episode with captions, you can find links to You Tube and Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Guest Book Recommendation: Ali Williams - In The Vanishers' Palace by Aliette De Boddard 30:51

2M ago30:51

30:51

We were delighted to talk to author ⁠⁠Ali Williams again, this time about one of her own favourite fantasy romances, In The Vanishers' Palace by Aliette De Bodard. There might be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim…

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Monthly Book Chat - April 2025 31:03

2M ago31:03

31:03

Welcome to the tenth episode of season eight. We're talking about what we've been reading, new releases coming up in April and the book chat buzzing in SFF romance publishing and reader communities over the last month. Next week we'll be back with our guest author for April, Ali Williams, for a discussion about one of her own favourite fantasy roma…

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Author Interview with Ali Williams - Nix and Tell 27:13

2M ago27:13

27:13

Welcome to episode nine of season eight! We were delighted to talk to author ⁠Ali Williams about the first novella in her new series, Nix and Tell. Next week we'll be back with our monthly book chat, and look out for episode eleven when Ali will join us again for a discussion about one of her own favourite fantasy romances. If you'd like to watch t…

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Topic of the Month: Adaptations 28:33

2M ago28:33

28:33

In this episode we're talking about our topic of the month - adaptations. Next week we'll have our third guest author of the season, Ali Williams, join us to discuss her latest release, Nix and Tell. If you'd like to watch this episode with captions, you can find links to You Tube and Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ along w…

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Guest Book Recommendations: Stephanie Burgis - The Sorceress Transcendent by Casey Blair 19:49

3M ago19:49

19:49

We were delighted to talk to author ⁠⁠Stephanie Burgis ⁠again, this time about one of her own favourite fantasy romances, The Sorceress Transcendent by Casey Blair. There might be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes ai…

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Monthly Book Chat - March 2025 34:08

3M ago34:08

34:08

Welcome to the sixth episode of season eight. We're talking about what we've been reading, new releases coming up in March and the book chat buzzing in SFF romance publishing and reader communities over the last month. Next week we'll be back with our guest author for March, Stephanie Burgis, for a discussion about one of her own favourite fantasy …

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Author Interview with Stephanie Burgis - Wooing the Witch Queen 28:11

3M ago28:11

28:11

Welcome to episode five of season eight! We were delighted to talk to author ⁠Stephanie Burgis⁠ about her latest release, Wooing the Witch Queen. Next week we'll be back with our monthly book chat, and look out for episode seven when Stephanie will join us again for a discussion about one of her own favourite fantasy romances. If you'd like to watc…

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Topic of the Month: Romance Reading Communities 22:29

3M ago22:29

22:29

Welcome to the fourth episode of a brand new season, with a brand new format! In this episode we're talking about our topic of the month - romance reading communities. Next week we'll have our second guest author of the season, Stephanie Burgis, join us to discuss her latest release, Wooing the Witch Queen. If you'd like to watch this episode with …

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Guest Book Recommendations: Desiree M Niccoli - Sing Me to Sleep by RM Virtues 42:21

3M ago42:21

42:21

Welcome to the third episode of a brand new season, with a brand new format! We were delighted to be talking to author ⁠Desiree M Niccoli⁠ again, this time about one of her own favourite monster romances, Sing Me to Sleep by RM Virtues. There might be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you. As alw…

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Monthly Book Chat - February 2025 28:56

4M ago28:56

28:56

Welcome to the second episode of a brand new season, with a brand new format! In this episode we're talking about what we've been reading, new releases coming up in February and the book chat buzzing in SFF romance publishing and reader communities over the last month. Next week we'll be back with our guest author for February, Desiree M Niccoli, f…

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Author Interview with Desiree M Niccoli - Untethering Dark 28:53

4M ago28:53

28:53

Welcome to the first episode of a brand new season, with a brand new format! We were delighted to talk to author ⁠Desiree M Niccoli⁠ about her latest release, Untethering Dark. Next week we'll be back with our monthly book chat, and look out for episode three when Desiree will join us again for a discussion about one of her own favourite monster ro…

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The Special Special for 2025! 21:51

4M ago21:51

21:51

Welcome to our New Year Special for 2025! In this episode we talk about reading habits, like tracking and setting reading goals for ourselves, as well as what our plans are for the podcast in the upcoming season. If you'd like to view the episode for captions, you can find links to You Tube and Spotify here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast⁠⁠⁠⁠ alo…

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Troy Story - The Retelling Trope 1:21:24

6M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

In the final episode of season seven we are talking about some of the fantasy and sci-fi romances we love are retellings! A full list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the joy we t…

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Little Bit Different, Little Bit the Same - The Bodyguard Trope 1:21:11

7M ago1:21:11

1:21:11

In episode five we are talking about some of the fantasy and sci-fi romances we love which feature the Bodyguard trope! A full list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the joy we tak…

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Metaphorical Chemistry: The Love Triangle Trope 1:11:06

7M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

In episode four we are talking about some of the fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Love Triangle trope (admittedly not our favourite) that we really enjoyed! A full list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be …

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A Homegrown Finale: It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later 1:05:27

7M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

It’s so bittersweet. We deeply appreciate all of you who have joined us and listened to this project and labor of love over the years. With over 140 episodes of Maine-based true crime, paranormal, and spooky stories (and 40+ bonus episodes!), we are proud of what we have accomplished and what we came here to create. We are closing down this project…

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BONUS: Carrie (1976) & Carrie (2013) 1:51:45

7M ago1:51:45

1:51:45

We watched the 1976 and 2013 versions of Carrie, spoiler alert they end the same! Super fun movies, both well grounded in their unique time periods. That's it. The last bonus episode. This is Jackson editing, and on behalf of B, Allegra, Emilie, Anna, Binx, and all our other friends who encouraged us along the way, thanks for listening. <3…

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I Can Work With That: The Friends to Lovers Trope 58:45

7M ago58:45

58:45

In episode three we are talking about some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Friends to Lovers trope! A full list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the…

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Mill Agent's House: Having a Ball 45:49

7M ago45:49

45:49

What do you get when you mix a Captain, an old mad woman, and 18 children? An episode of some unusual haunts. Haunt ME- The Mill Agent's House S2:E5, youtube.com The Mill Agent House in Vassalboro is Haunted! b985.fm Haunt ME paranormal investigators return to Vassalboro mill, newscentermaine.com

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Let's Get Mage-ical: The Marriage of Convenience Trope 1:11:53

7M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

In episode two we are talking about some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Marriage of Convenience trope! A full list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share…

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Back to Katahdin '63: B's Last Ride 59:37

8M ago59:37

59:37

As HGH wraps up, B finally brings us the story that started her special interest in Mt. Katahdin - the 1963 Tragedy that changed how Baxter State Park handled safety and rescue. Sources: Report of Proceedings : Mt. Katahdin Tragedy Board of Review / Conducted Jointly by Baxter State Park Authority and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Game D…

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Better With A Blade Than A Spoon: The Found Family Trope 1:11:28

8M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

It's the first episode of Season Seven! We are talking about some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Found Family trope! A full list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episode…

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One Trailer To Rule Them All 6:06

8M ago6:06

6:06

Since the SFFRomCast has been running for a few years now (at the time of releasing this, Season Seven is just around the corner) we decided to do one main trailer to introduce potential listeners/viewers to what we do here to celebrate and share our love of sci-fi and fantasy romance books. You can also watch this trailer on You Tube if you'd like…

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The Disappearance of Cathy Marie Moulton: Bad Vibrations 37:25

8M ago37:25

37:25

We cover the sudden disappearance of Cathy Marie Moulton. In September of 1971 as Cathy is preparing for the nights dance she vanishes off the streets of Portland. The police called her a runaway, but it seems something more sinister had occurred.

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A Forgotten Tale of Woe: I Hate Puritans 1:00:26

8M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

We've got another history lesson with Professor B! How many forgotten stories does the state of Maine have? They never seem to end! B takes us back to 1711, the beginning of Patience Boston (aka Patience Samson)'s story - one that won't have a happy ending. Sources: “Faithful Narrative of the Wicked Life AND Remarkable Conversion of Patience Boston…

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The Curse of the Isidore: Ghost Armada, Starring Johnny Depp 43:27

8M ago43:27

43:27

1842 was a hell of a time to be on the coast in Maine. Opportunity knocking on your door and the open sea beckoning with its call for adventure, that is unless you joined with the Isidore. Come join us as we uncover one of Maine's worst naval disasters. You got almost one more month left to reach out to the duo at [email protected] or on…

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A Case of Deja Vu: Tummy Troubles Part 2 44:53

9M ago44:53

44:53

**Content warning: This episode does contain brief discussion around suicide. Listener discretion is advised.** B's throwing it back to an old case she started to research earlier this year - it's now Hattie Whitten's time to shine! But, her story isn't all that it seems and *spoiler alert* Jackson isn't happy about the ending. Sources: findagrave.…

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Secrets of Loring Airforce Base, Part 2: Radiation Vampires 47:41

9M ago47:41

47:41

We explore another one of East Loring Airforce Bases mysteries, the Vamp House! Secret lab for government experiments, or another monument to incompetence? Listen and find out! Come say hi and ask your questions at [email protected] or visit our instagram @homegrownhorrorpod. Sources: North River Depot by John Gabrinski centurymaine.blog…

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CWC Docs: The Disappearance of Shere Hite 49:37

9M ago49:37

49:37

Director Nicole Newnham joins moderator Kyna McClenaghan (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of her film The Disappearance of Shere Hite. They discuss the origin of the film and her interest in Shere Hite, as well as the archival research undertaken in making the documentary. Together, they also detail the work of Shere Hite in the cont…

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Secrets of Loring Air Force Base, Part 1: Declassified Chatter 1:21:26

9M ago1:21:26

1:21:26

Did you know that Maine could be the basis of it’s own X-Files episode? In part one of our examination of some of the mysteries of Loring Air Force Base, B digs into the weird happenings of October 1975 when an unidentified aircraft penetrated the weapons storage area of the base - famously home to a metric ton of nuclear weapons. Was it related to…

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Our Special Brand of Chaos: A Sort-Of Summer Special 43:53

10M ago43:53

43:53

For our "Sort-Of" Summer Special, we set ourselves a little literary homework and went off to research the giants our favourite subgenres stand on the shoulders of. Emma focused on paranormal romance and couldn't resist creating a Venn diagram, and Jess went the whole hog, digging back into romance in fantasy as far as The Iliad! There might be som…

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Murder Off the Reservation: I didn't say that 51:33

10M ago51:33

51:33

In August of 1992, Anthony Bear left the Tobique Reservation in New Brunswick Canada, in just five weeks their remains were discovered across the border in Fairfield, Maine. What happened to Anthony Bear, and what can witnesses tell us? You can reach out to us at [email protected] or through instragram @homegrownhorrorpod…

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Not Quite Fireside Tales: What Goes Better Together Than Babies and Curses 1:05:57

10M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

As we welcome back our co-host Papa Jackson, we decided it was a good time to help him brush up on his storytelling skills for future bedtime tales! Our hosts have dug up some fascinating Maine myths for your listening pleasure! Sources: Haunted Maine: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Pine Tree State by Charles A. Stansfield Jr. https://www.nati…

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A Repeat Offender: When Have You Lost Faith? 57:15

11M ago57:15

57:15

In 1979, a Sandra Flick was attacked and murdered by her estranged husband. Unfortunately, her death is only the begining of this story. Come along as B digs into the multiple attacks perpetrated by one Albert Flick and the continued failure to bring him to justice. Sources: Justia - 425 A.2d 167 (1981), STATE of Maine v. Albert Lee FLICK. “Woman S…

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The Dexter Bank Robbery of 1878: A Cool Easy Decade 41:23

11M ago41:23

41:23

On February 22, 1878 John Wilson Barron, teller for the Dexter Savings Bank, was found bound gagged and dead in front of the bank vault. It would take nearly ten years for any movement to develop in the case, but are we too quick to point fingers? Come say hi to us at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @homegrownhorrorpod…

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BONUS: Pet Semetary: Bloodlines (2023) 1:10:42

11M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Alright, let's pull out the lore for this one! As Paramount+ has attempted to resurrect the Pet Semetary franchise with a prequel to the 2019 remake, B & Jackson have a bunch of bones to pick with this new outing. Sometimes, dead certainly is better. You can reach out to us via email at [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Mai…

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BIRTHDAY BONUS: Horror Comedy Extravaganza 1:03:30

11M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Brithday girl B has something fun in store for us this month! We know you like horror. We know you love to laugh at bad horror movies. But, B's got some of her favorite horror comedies locked and loaded for your listening pleasure - Ready or Not (2019), Renfield (2023), and What We Do in the Shadows (2014)! You can reach out to us via email at home…

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A Shipwrecked Ghost Bride: Pay Me Your Crumbs, Mistress! 49:54

11M ago49:54

49:54

One stormy night, the fate of twenty people were changed forever as the schooner Charles crashed upon the rocks on Watts Ledge off the coast of Cape Elizabeth. The most enduring story is that of bride-to-be Lydia Carver, a young woman who would never make her way to the alter. Join B and Jackson for a fascinating ghost story! Source: Unraveling the…

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Ghost Grab Bag: Ghost Daddy Daycare 56:35

12M ago56:35

56:35

The duo take you on a trip to visit three mini haunts across the state of Maine. We hit up Congress street in Portland, then jaunt up to Freeport for a drink, before begging for forgiveness at the church in Bath. Are these places haunted or is the wiring just bad? You can say hi to us and ask questions at [email protected] or hit us up o…

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Multi-State Murders: Cuckoo for Clocks 1:08:57

12M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Don't you just love Maine? It's so nice and peaceful - but B is going to ruin that for us all again as she dives into the deaths of Harry Staples, Richard Mace, Lorenzo D. Troyer, Lewis & Francis Gephart, and Russell Bailey in a multi-state, multi-year murder spree of one Richard Steeves. Sources: Aged Beaten Man, 83, Dies Of Injuries by C.Scott Ho…

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Hauntings in the Rumpus Room: We are Bad at Sports 52:18

12M ago52:18

52:18

We are talking about the strange happenings at the Greater Rumford Community Center of Rumford, ME. Join Jackson as he regales B with the mysterious haunts occurring at the GRCC, completed in 1911 as a recreation center for Mill works, the GRCC may have a mysterious past that helps explain some of the strange voices, full body apparitions, and spir…

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BONUS: Salem's Lot (1979) 1:25:39

1y ago1:25:39

1:25:39

Been a crazy week, so this May Bonus episode is a little late. But join us during this episode as we watch the horror classic Salem's Lot, a made for t.v. fever dream that left us confused and thirsting for something better. But it's not all a bad time, there are some amazing things that have come out of this movie, like brother sucking, and grown …

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The Devil in Maine: He Doesn't Wear Prada 40:10

1y ago40:10

40:10

We gather around the campfire on a late May evening - B's got a story of cursed artifacts, devilish pacts, and some weird shaped feet! Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/devils-footprint https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/maine/devils-footprint-me/ https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/67410 https://q1065.fm/legend-says-this-maine-town-is-wher…

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