Best Hannah C And Laura M Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 157- Harry Dresden describes how the brain works. (Proven Guilty) 1:40:48

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher and they are really starting to question if Harry Dresden should be allowed near children. It seems unwise for Michael to let him babysit. Hannah also influenced Laura to watch season 19 of Taskmaster, so they both gush over the contestants, Laura has a new…

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BONUS EPISODE- "You're still going to have blind spots if you are that much separated in power from the people you are trying to help." An interview WITH JORDAN IFUEKO 1:03:37

12d ago1:03:37

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura were so thrilled to be joined by author, Jordan Ifueko, to discuss her Raybearer duology and her most recent release, The Maid and the Crocodile!! Jordan discusses how she develops characters who challenge societal norms, her interest in the working class and its representation, and writing about parental trauma for …

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Ep. 156- Harry Dresden dates himself. (Dead Beat) 1:09:09

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are wrapping up their discussion of Jim Butcher's Dead Beat by discussing the characters and themes. They question Harry's relationships, wonder about his mental health, and make guesses about what is next to come in the series. They also chat about a movie soundtrack Laura is loving, a Slavic folklore novella that H…

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TV Tuesday Ep. 22- "You can't even tell he was shot in the face." (Daredevil: Born Again) 1:27:01

20d ago1:27:01

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are fighting crime in Hell's Kitchen and decide to team up with fellow vigilante, Adam Bassett! The trio discusses Daredevil: Born Again, its themes, what will happen in the next season, and Daredevil's relevance today. They also try to determine if their enjoyment is directly correlated to more screentime for Vincen…

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Ep. 155- Harry Dresden talks to his favorite person...himself. (Dead Beat) 1:23:01

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are finishing up the final third of Dead Beat by Jim Butcher and Laura is immensely proud to have finally guessed a plot point correctly, while Hannah's not convinced that Harry should aim to live to 500. They also chat about television that hits too close to home, a newly released novella, and a television series th…

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Ep. 154- Harry Dresden may not be reliable. (Dead Beat) 1:32:16

1M ago1:32:16

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are covering chapters 15 through 28 of Jim Butcher's Dead Beat and having a... [plot twist]...great time? This is a romp of a book that may or may not take place during the summer. Hannah and Laura also chat about a hilariously cringey TV show, a shark movie marathon, and some incredibly creative fantasy books they'v…

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Ep. 153- Two WILDLY delusional women. (Dead Beat) 1:23:11

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are gluttons for punishment. They are back in "The Year of the Dresden," covering the seventh book in Jim Butcher's series, Dead Beat, which may or may not be a great book. To be determined. Laura also continues to gush about The Bloodsworn Saga, and Hannah shares about a teen show that she's bingeing and the current…

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BONUS EPISODE- "I like that sense of community." An interview WITH REBECCA CRUNDEN 1:39:52

2M ago1:39:52

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are THRILLED to finally be able to interview author, Rebecca Crunden! Rebecca is a prolific writer and champion of independently published works. She chatted with Hannah and Laura about her book, The Strange Gray Everything, inspirations for her writing, and literary "pet peeves." Be sure to pick up all of her work o…

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Indie Intermission Ep. 21- "I black out when I write sex scenes." an Interview WITH RAVI NOVAIS (They Came in the Night) 45:57

2M ago45:57

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are wrapping up Indie Intermission with an interview with the author of They Came in the Night, RAVI NOVAIS!! Ravi shares about their writing process, the deeper lore of the world they created, and what's coming next in the series. **This episode contains SPOILERS for They Came in the Night by Ravi Novais.** *CW for …

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TV Tuesday Ep. 21- "I only cry at Perrin because he's so boring." (The Wheel of Time Season 3) 1:44:19

2M ago1:44:19

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura must pass trials in an abandoned city in order to become wise ones. They discover that their friends Connor and Sara are facing dangerous trials, too! That's right! Today's episode is covering the third season of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time, with our guests, Sara (of Fiction Fans fame) and author, C.M. Caplan!! W…

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Indie Intermission Ep. 20- I blame the girl who is gone. (They Came in the Night) 1:33:02

2M ago1:33:02

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are still on Indie Intermission and covering the second half of They Came in the Night by Ravi Novais! This book is a total romp with some great characters and LOTS of spice. Hannah and Laura also chat about some amazing YA books, a very mysterious author, complications in documentaries, and another unique movie doub…

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Indie Intermission Ep. 19- Awful men show up as they often do. (They Came in the Night) 1:11:48

2M ago1:11:48

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are on INDIEMISSION! They cover the first half of They Came in the Night by Ravi Novais. They also chat about Laura's love for The Bloodsworn saga, Mega May reads, and Hannah's spoiler free take on season 2 of Severance. *This episode contains SPOILERS for They Came in the Night by Ravi Novais. Spoiler section begins…

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BONUS EPISODE- Snow lands on top. (Sunrise on the Reaping) 1:04:46

3M ago1:04:46

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura have volunteered as tributes for this week's bonus episode! That's right, they're talking all about Suzanne Collins' works, specifically, Sunrise on the Reaping! They discuss the depth of these YA dystopian novels, moments that hit for them, and things they could have lived without in the prequels. **This episode con…

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Ep. 152- I don't think I have ever read a book before. (Oathbound) 1:35:27

3M ago1:35:27

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are cycling out of Oathbound by wrapping up their discussion of the book's characters and themes. They also chat about Laura's new book obsession, popular TV shows catering to fans, how Hannah is frustrated by some characters in her current read, and the movie Sinners. **This episode contains SPOILERS for Oathbound b…

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Ep. 151- I think it's technically a good book. (Oathbound) 1:27:52

3M ago1:27:52

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura finish Oathbound and have many questions about the intimate scenes in the book. Yet, they have zero questions about the action scenes. Weird. They also chat about a fantastic biography, a new Taskmaster cast member, and how they just do not understand how money works. **This episode contains SPOILERS for Oathbound by…

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Ep. 150- True fans remember her Nick Jr. days. (Oathbound) 1:34:02

3M ago1:34:02

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are in the middle of Tracy Deonn's Oathbound and are pretty sure they are "Team Nick" now. They also chat about a YA series prequel with a cringeworthy main character and Emily Henry's latest release. **This episode contains SPOILERS for Oathbound by Tracy Deonn. Spoilers begin at: 45 min 55 secs. ** *CW for the epis…

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Ep. 149- Do we like Nick now? (Oathbound) 1:15:31

3M ago1:15:31

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are cycling back into a favorite series! They cover the first 16 chapters of Tracy Deonn's Oathbound and try to keep up with the extremely fast pace. They also chat about an Indie book that Laura loves, a card game with a name that's too long, and a book that rubbed Hannah the wrong way. **This episode contains SPOIL…

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BONUS EPISODE- INDIE INTERMISSION SELECTION 32:56

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura go through knock-out rounds to choose the book they will cover for the next Indie Intermission! Be sure to check out all of the books/authors mentioned and support their work! Media Mentions: Fragment of a Fallen Star by Viano Oniomoh First Step by Tao Wong In the Shadow of Ruin by Tony Debajo Thorn by Intisar Khanan…

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Ep. 148- SEASON 7 FINALE- Breaking the Earth 1:02:34

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Send us a text Evil Earth!! Hannah and Laura are at the end of the world and the end of The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. Jemisin. They discuss their final thoughts on the series as a whole and try to pick their favorite moments and characters. They also go on the longest tangent about how much they enjoy Orbit books. **This episode contains SPOILER…

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Ep. 147- Mice be mousin' (The Stone Sky) 1:43:06

4M ago1:43:06

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura have reached the end of the world and the end of N.K. Jemisin's The Stone Sky. They discuss the characters and themes of the novel and try not to get too deep. They also chat about reigniting popular fandoms, effective world building, and movies about rats. **This episode contains SPOILERS for The Stone Sky by N.K. J…

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Ep. 146- Now imagine if you will, Santino Fontana speaking these words...(The Stone Sky) 1:12:09

4M ago1:12:09

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are learning about the end of the world by finishing up their coverage of the plot of N.K. Jemisin's The Stone Sky! They also chat about The Hunger Games prequels, adapting British books for American audiences, a SPFBO finalist, and accurate lion fighting scenes. **This episode contains SPOILERS for The Stone Sky by …

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Ep. 145- You will never be anything but a radio DJ. (The Stone Sky) 1:34:09

5M ago1:34:09

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are moving forward within N.K. Jemisin's The Stone Sky and they are loving this complex world and its themes. They also chat about a speculative fiction book Laura read for book club, a book that Hannah couldn't bring herself to DNF, library scavenger hunts, and a popular TV show they think everyone should watch. **T…

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Ep. 144- We threw out your stretcher. (The Stone Sky) 1:22:52

5M ago1:22:52

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are at the beginning of the end, covering the final book in N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy, The Stone Sky! Things are continuing to complicate and come together for the characters in their quest to bring back the moon, and Hannah and Laura do their best to keep up with it all. They also chat about a new favorite…

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BONUS - Re-Release (Wheel of Time Season 2 with Sara of Fiction Fans and C.M. Caplan) 3:13:38

5M ago3:13:38

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Send us a text We had a few personal things come up, so we are rereleasing a combined version of our episode of Ep. 1-4 of Wheel of Time season 2 and the Patreon episode of Ep. 5-8 featuring Sara of Fiction Fans and C.M. Caplan! Please enjoy, and make sure you are caught up for season 3 of Wheel of Time out next week!! Support the show Be sure to f…

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BONUS EPISODE-"Jennifer Lopez is a psychologist." (The Cell with Steve Hugh Westenra) 1:31:00

5M ago1:31:00

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are traveling into minds in order to assist the FBI, but they get trapped and require author Steve Westenra's help to get back to reality. That's right! The Cell, a Jennifer Lopez sci-fi/horror movie, is the topic of today's episode! Steve, Hannah, and Laura do a deep dive on the themes, cinematography, and horror el…

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Ep. 143- We are dealing with this in our own time. (The Obelisk Gate) 1:13:05

6M ago1:13:05

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are wrapping up their discussion of N.K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate by discussing the book's characters and themes. They also chat about book club reads, axolotls, turtles, and overcoming anxiety/fears to do things. **This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at 27 mi…

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TV Tuesday Ep. 20- "Gojo's been crushing it since he was like 6." (Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1) 1:10:44

6M ago1:10:44

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are learning to control Cursed Energy while looking for a Curse's missing fingers, so they decide to bring in friend and author, Moses Ose Utomi, to help them. Hannah, Laura, and Moses discuss Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 digging deep into the characters, themes, and their favorite moments of this amazing anime. **This ep…

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BONUS EPISODE- "I need a whole 'Mad Max' sequence." A discussion of The Diplomacy of the Knife by C.M. Caplan WITH C.M. CAPLAN 53:57

6M ago53:57

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are thrilled to welcome C.M. Caplan back to the podcast to discuss book 2 in their Four of Mercies series, The Diplomacy of the Knife!! They dive deep into the characters of the series, chat about sibling dynamics, learn more about Connor's plotting process, and try to remain calm after reading such a tense, incredib…

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Ep. 142- Say what you wanna say and let the words fall out. (The Obelisk Gate) 1:12:21

6M ago1:12:21

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are covering the final third of the plot of N.K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate and are navigating all the things that are ramping up in the Stillness. They also chat about a movie that made Laura cry and Hannah baffles Laura by describing the plots of J-Lo movies. ***This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate b…

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Ep. 141- Just Schaffa being Schaffa...Ugh. (The Obelisk Gate) 1:15:32

6M ago1:15:32

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are covering the middle section of The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin! Things are getting more complicated, and they do their best to keep things sorted. They also chat about book titles being misleading, historical books that are fun to read, and a zany show about a haunted B&B. **This episode contains SPOILERS for Th…

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Ep. 140- Most of these chapters are downers. (The Obelisk Gate) 1:05:08

6M ago1:05:08

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are delving into N.K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate, covering the first 7 chapters! And let's just say that Hannah is "not pleased" that a certain character has appeared in book two of this trilogy. Laura also shares more about her read through of Vinland Saga and Hannah watched a romp of a movie that she wants everyone…

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BONUS EPISODE- "Utilize the library and be in that space." In conversation on libraries WITH LIBRARIAN, LORA DEL RIO 1:11:37

6M ago1:11:37

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura have one of their dreams fulfilled in this week's bonus episode because they get the chance to learn all about libraries and their different services from librarian, Lora Del Rio!!!! Lora (MSLIS) is the Director for Research, Teaching, and Learning, Humanities Librarian, as well as an Associate Professor at Southern …

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BONUS EPISODE- "I love to show the same moment from different perspectives." An author interview WITH ADAM BASSETT 1:11:51

7M ago1:11:51

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are thrilled to welcome author Adam Bassett to the podcast to chat about his books Digital Extremities and the newly released, Animus Paradox! Adam shares about imagining futuristic worlds, applications of biological technologies, and engaging readers with action scenes. Hannah and Laura now have a new friend and ano…

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Ep. 139- I feel "ick" reading about him (The Fifth Season) 1:24:39

7M ago1:24:39

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are wrapping their discussion of N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season by discussing the characters and themes of the novel. They also chat about a vampire book that Laura shockingly enjoyed and a book that Hannah feels like she wasted her time reading. **This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin.…

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TV Tuesday Ep. 19- Lisa Frank never worked a day in her life? (Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story) 47:42

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura made the bold, colorful decision to cover a documentary for this TV Tuesday! They watched Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story and try to sort out if they actually learned anything. Spoiler: not much. **This episode contains SPOILERS for Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story.** Media Mentions: Glitter & Greed: The L…

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Ep. 138- I learned very little in that four hours. (The Fifth Season) 1:05:05

7M ago1:05:05

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are sick, but they put themselves together just enough to cover the final portion of N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season and all of its shocking final moments. They also talk about Laura's trip to a museum and some of Hannah's favorite Taskmaster moments. Laura also is sad to learn that a certain author does not portray …

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Ep. 137- Where is our girl? She is gone. (The Fifth Season) 1:36:58

7M ago1:36:58

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura continue to "break the earth" by covering the middle section of N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season. Laura is fighting a bit of a cold, but she still gushes about Vinland saga and one of her favorite TV shows, and Hannah does something Laura loves.... rants about a book. They also chat about growing more sensitive to cer…

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Ep. 136- Let's begin at the end of the world, shall we? (The Fifth Season) 1:38:15

7M ago1:38:15

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Send us a text It's a new year and a new season for OWWR pod! A fifth season, in fact! Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of N.K. Jemisin's book, The Fifth Season. They also chat about a manga series that Laura loves, a Poirot (BBC) marathon watch, and a fun, queer romance that Hannah recently read. Oh, they also decide to possibly rerea…

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BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura's 2024 Favorites 1:38:18

8M ago1:38:18

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Send us a text It's the most wonderful time of the year! Hannah and Laura wrap up 2024 by sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies! Thank you to OWWR listeners, friends, and guests for supporting the podcast! See you in 2025 as we "Break the Earth" together! Media Mentions: SNL---Peacock Kevin Can F*ck Himself---Netflix Agatha All…

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BONUS EPISODE- Fran Drescher as "The Nanny" can bring us world peace. (The Beautician and the Beast) 59:16

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Send us a text It's the holiday season, so that means that Hannah and Laura have decided to go on another wild ride of discussing movies that may or may not be about Christmas! If you're looking for a "cross-stitching movie," this is the podcast episode for you! Hannah and Laura chat about The Beautician and the Beast, a childhood favorite of Hanna…

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BONUS EPISODE- "Things have to sometimes die in order for there to be life." A discussion of Hills of Heather and Bone by K.E. Andrews WITH K.E. ANDREWS 1:01:52

8M ago1:01:52

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are thrilled to be welcoming back to the podcast their friend, author K.E. Andrews!! The trio discuss Katie's wonderful novel and SPFBO9 finalist, Hills of Heather and Bone. Hannah and Laura fight back tears, do some "chicken math," and gush about the representation present in this emotional, cozy-fantasy book. Katie…

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BONUS EPISODE- "So much of what we consider true, or accurate, or fair is just an issue of perspective." A discussion of The Forever Desert series by Moses Ose Utomi WITH MOSES OSE UTOMI 53:06

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are THRILLED to talk with Moses Ose Utomi about his truly fantastic novella series, The Forever Desert!! Moses shares about effective storytelling and its interpretations, writing from the perspective of an outsider, and the realities of being a dreamer. Hannah and Laura also try their best to get Moses to tell them …

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Indie Intermission Ep. 18- I hate to be this person...Actually, I don't. (The Fires of Treason) 1:10:01

9M ago1:10:01

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura finish up this their coverage of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke by discussing the characters and themes of the book. Hannah read a great sci-fi book by an author that was at a book fair she and Laura recently attended. They also talk about Marvel...again... **This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fires of Tr…

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Indie Intermission Ep. 17- I'm Sure This Is Someone We've Met Before (The Fires of Treason) 55:13

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are on Indie Intermission and finish up their coverage of the plot of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke!! They chat about YouTube channels Laura has been watching, Hannah's recent read about the history of D&D, and movies that hit them "right in the nostalgia." They also go in depth into Hannah's farm on Stardew…

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TV Tuesday Ep. 18- "Everyone loves and loses. That's part of being a human." (Agatha All Along Season 1 with Ashley Anglin) 1:23:41

9M ago1:23:41

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are going down, down, down the road, down the witches' road and they've brought along the newest member of their coven, author Ashley Anglin!!! The three witches avoid the Salem Seven, gush over Sasheer Zamata's performance, and try to decide if there were any bad parts of the show. ***This episode contains full SPOI…

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Indie Intermission Ep. 16- Eating Scones Is Pretty Much Regal (The Fires of Treason) 1:19:14

9M ago1:19:14

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Send us a text It's time for Indie Intermission!!! Hannah and Laura are covering the first half of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke and trying to decide whether or not treason was in fact committed. They also discuss the latest entry in Jonathan Nevair's spy-fi series, Domingo, a great memoir, and Hannah's wedding. **This episode contains SPO…

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BONUS EPISODE- "I wanted to put my heart into my story." The Forsaken Planet by Bryan Wilson WITH BRYAN WILSON 50:54

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are thrilled to be able to talk to science-fiction/fantasy author, Bryan Wilson, about his series, Power of the Stars! They chat about Bryan's publishing journey, writing fictional friendships and complex families, and navigating intergalactic politics. **This episode contains mild spoilers for The Forsaken Planet by…

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Ep. 135- Harry Dresden Sees Karrin Murphy In A Different Light Now That He's Seen Her Panties (Blood Rites) 1:23:35

10M ago1:23:35

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura wrap up The Year of the Dresden: 6A by discussing the characters and themes of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher. They miss Billy the werewolf, talk a LOT about vampires and discuss how there may just be a bit too much going on in this novel. Hannah and Laura also chat about some fun graphic novels, a book that gives Hannah…

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Ep. 134- They've Been In Harry Dresden's Apartment For Two Hours (Blood Rites) 1:06:13

10M ago1:06:13

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura finish covering the plot of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher and wonder when things went off the rails and why Karrin Murphy had to take her pants off. They also chat about an excellent independently published novella, a fun, fantasy series with lots of smut, and their new favorite spin-off TV show. **This episode contains…

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Ep. 133- Harry Dresden Finally Has The One Thing He Always Wanted... (Blood Rites) 1:21:41

10M ago1:21:41

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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are in the midst of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher, and friends, there are lots of vampires in this book. So many, in fact, that it is confusing. They also chat about Disney movie sequels with great songs, a book series that Hannah couldn't wait to finish, and feminist icon, Moo Deng. **This episode contains SPOILERS for…

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