Frolic Podcast Network Weekly Wrap-Up: Small Town Romances, Freaky Friday and More!

Want to find your next bingeable podcast? Don’t know where to start? Scared you’ve missed something? We have listed episodes from our amazing podcasters from the last week for you to check out!

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: 422. More Psychic Pining and Real Psychic Conversations with Amanda!

Amanda’s back with your recommendations for romances psychic pining, plus discussions of making graham crackers, macaroni and cheese and soup. Yes, I will share recipes. Basically we intersperse talking about book recs and talking about food and recipes, with a side trip to psychics having sex.

Then, remember episode 417 from early August with psychic Carol Cotrell? Amanda made an appointment with her and shares what her experience was like. We talk a little bit about death, regrets, and there’s some crying, so grab a tissue. This part starts at about 22:30 in.

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What to Read Next Podcast: Book Recommendations: Small Town Romances

Today I am chatting with Amy (@novelgossip) and Sarah (@reallyintothis) about backlist small town romance series you should check out. Series mentioned: Virgin River by Robyn Carr, Haven Point by RaeAnne Thayne and Sweetwater Springs by Annie Rains.

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The Shipping Room: Episode 142: One Season ‘Ships

This week Tamar & Christine are looking back at some wonderful ‘ships that were part of shows that last for just a single season. Were you a huge fan of Zoe & Wash on Firefly? Did it kill you when Pushing Daisies was canceled before we could see Ned & Chuck touch? Are you raging about the loss of The Society and Sam & Grizz the way that we are? We’re talking about all of that and more!

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First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy: First Cup of Coffee – September 3, 2020

Should magic systems make rational sense, since they’re, well, MAGIC? I’m mulling this question today and talking about a slow-down with DARK WIZARD. Also how this Facebook ads guy is driving me nuts.

First Cup of Coffee – September 4, 2020: Showing off my amazing mini-me shrunken head made by Mab’s Menagerie and gifted to me by the lovely Grace Draven. I’m also discussing series arcs and how to sustain conflict long term.

You can contact Mab’s Menagerie for your very own shrunken head at mabsmenagerie@gmail.com.

First Cup of Coffee – September 8, 2020: Why the GMC approach to characterization doesn’t work for me, what does, and other thoughts on showing flaws in characters. Also how much I loved Melissa Marr’s THE WICKED AND THE DEAD.

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Big Gay Fiction Podcast: Episode 257 – Listener Favorite: Lucy Lennox

To celebrate the upcoming fifth anniversary of the podcast, we have the second Listener Favorite episode. This week the spotlight is on Lucy Lennox. The guys present four reviews featuring their all-time favorites from the “Forever Wilde” series: “Felix and the Prince,” “Hudson’s Luck,” “Wilde Love” and “King Me.” Next, they re-visit three of Lucy’s interviews. Also discussed is the film “Out of Body,” premiering at Cinema Diverse, and Joyfully Jay’s Reading Challenge Month.

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The SSR Podcast: Episode 111: Freaky Friday (with Suzanne Park)

Author Suzanne Park joins Alli on Episode 111 to discuss Freaky Friday, the 1972 middle grade novel by Mary Rodgers that served as the inspiration for many adaptations, including the 2003 movie starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. They discuss the differences between the book and the movies, focusing especially on how one fosters more empathy within the mother/daughter relationship than the other. They also discuss the book’s more problematic elements, namely a racist housekeeper and a misogynist dad. And they chat about the fundamental misunderstandings that exist between kids and parents!

Suzanne Park is the author of The Perfect Escape and Loathe at First Sight. Follow her on Instagram (@suzannepark) and Twitter (@suzannepark).

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