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Books N' BetchesNov 03, 2020
Ep: 102 - MOVIE EPISODE: Fifty Shades of Grey
We're switching things up and adding book-related movies! You all voted for the movie episode on Instagram and ruined Kristin's night! This week's episode is all about the first Fifty Shades of Grey film. You can just imagine how this turned out.
Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode! @Books_N_Betches
Ep: 101 - The Betches Get Personal And Talk Mental Health
It's been a while since we last talked about our personal mental health on this podcast. We don't get serious very often, but we know how difficult things have been these past 3 years and want to open the door to this conversation to help normalize not being okay. We're here for you in every way, we appreciate your listenership, and invite you to reach out to us, especially if you feel one of our stories resonates with you, or you need someone to talk to. All the love and light, The Betches.
Ep: 100 - The Betches Talk 'The Traitor Queen' by Danielle L. Jensen
We're continuing the series that surprised all of us, The Bridge Kingdom. This week we dive into book two, The Traitor Queen, and in pure Betches fashion, it's full of chaos and laughs. Come join in on this absolutely hilarious conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content! @books_n_betches
Ep: 99 - The Betches Talk Creature Cafe 'Little Wings of Fate'
We're back in Creature Cafe land. This week's edition is all about 'Little Wings of Fate'.
The episode you didn't think you'd need, more from the Creature Cafe novellas! The Betches all read this one because it's 100 pages and Cori told us not to read it. Come join in on this absolutely hilarious conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep: 98 - The Betches Answer Your Questions!
We asked you all for questions in an Instagram story poll and you delivered!!! Get to know your betches a little more while we answer all your best questions from the gram!!! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep: 97 - The Betches Talk 'The Bridge Kingdom' by Danielle L. Jensen
This week we cover the beloved bookstagram book, 'The Bridge Kingdom' by Danielle L. Jensen. Much to everyone's surprise. We all liked this book!
Come join in on this absolutely hilarious conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep 96 - The Betches Talk Creature Cafe 'Little Risk of Fall' By Clio Evans
We're back in Creature Cafe land. This week's edition is all about 'Little Risk of Fall'.
The episode you didn't think you'd need, more from the Creature Cafe novellas! The Betches all read this one because it's 100 pages and Cori told us not to read it. Come join in on this absolutely hilarious conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep: 95 | The Betches Talk 'Crescent City House of Earth & Blood' by Sarah J. Maas
We're back! Thanks for everyone's patience while we've been on hiatus. We're so excited to be back at it. This week we bring you the highly requested Crescent City episode.
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EP: 94 - MOVIE EPISODE: "Vampire Academy"
We're switching things up and adding in book-related movies! This week we chat about Vampire Academy, and we even touch a bit on the book and latest Peacock TV series!
Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep: 93 - The Betches Talk Writing With A friend {Ft. Olivia Rose}
This week we sit down with Olivia Rose and Erica to discuss their process when writing their latest novel Fated Enemies.
Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches. And check out Olivia's Instagram below!
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Ep: 92 MOVIE EPISODE: "Allegiant"
We're switching things up and adding in book-related movies! This week we finish off the Divergent Series with Allegiant.
Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 91- MOVIE EPISODE: "The Black Phone"
We're switching things up and adding in book related movies! Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 90- MOVIE EPISODE: "The Shining"
We're switching things up and adding in book related movies! Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep: 89 - The Betches Talk 'Fated Enemies' by Olivia Rose and E.L. DePinto
This week we sit down with Erica and Olivia Rose to discuss their latest novel 'Fated Enemies'.
Join us as we spoil this star crossed lovers shifters romance!
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And check out Olivia's instagram below!
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Ep. 88 - The Betches Talk Scary Movies!
What's your favorite scary movie?
Halloween has come and gone, but it's never too late to chat about spooky things. This week we chat about the scariest films we've ever watched.
Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
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Ep. 87 - The Betches Talk "Sadie" by Courtney Summers
This week we dive into a book outside of our wheelhouse, "Sadie" by Courtney Summers. Spoilers ahead as we discuss this hard-hitting YA contemporary novel. Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
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Ep. 86- MOVIE EPISODE: "Hocus Pocus 2"
We're switching things up and adding in book related movies! Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 85- The Betches Talk Creature Cafe Double Episode by Clio Evans
The episode you didn't think you'd need, more from the Creature Cafe novellas! Come join in on this absolutely hilarious conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 84- The Betches Talk "A Certain Hunger" by Chelsea G. Summers
The Betches go over this super weird but also refreshing read in "A Certain Hunger" by Chelsea G. Summers. The Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 83- MOVIE EPISODE: "Insurgent"
We're switching things up and adding in book related movies! Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 82 - RAGE READ- TRIO TALKS 'VERITY' BY COLLEEN HOOVER
Welcome to another Rage Read! Some of us hate a book so much but still feel the need to see the story to the end, thus RAGE READ! We didn't think this would be a rage read, but midway through discussing, we realized we all hated it. The gang holds no punches this episode as they peel apart this beloved and popular book. Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 81- The Betches Talk Creature Cafe "Little Piece of Sass" by Clio Evans
The episode you didn't think you'd need, more from the Creature Cafe novellas! The Betches all read this one because it's 100 pages and Cori told us not to read it. Come join in on this absolutely hilarious conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 80- MOVIE EPISODE: "Divergent"
We're switching things up and adding in book related movies! Tune in nd get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 79- The Betches Talk "City of Bones" by Cassandra Clare
Long awaited, heavily suggested, the Betches are doing Mortal Instruments, City of Bones!!!! The Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book/movie/tv show for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 78- The Betches Talk "The Gravity of Missing Things" by Marisa Urgo
First, read this very lovely Young Adult read, written by Erica's husbands cousin, Marisa! The Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 77- The Betches Talk Creature Cafe "Little Shock of Hate" by Clio Evans
The episode you didn't think you'd need, part two in the Creature Cafe novellas! The Betches all read this one because it's 100 pages and Cori told us not to read it. Come join in on this absolutely hilarious conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
THE FINAL TWILIGHT EPISODE- BREAKING DAWN PART 2
You heard our rage read episode about Midnight Sun, you've seen our very hilarious Twilight episode, you've seen Kristin live story the Twilight movies, and you've seen us post all about this series in our Instagram reels. It's time for Erica, Maria and Kristin to talk the plot of BREAKING DAWN PART 2 while arguing about whether this book/movie sucked or not. Creepy baby discussion included. There are three sides to every coin, find out who is on each side! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 75- The Betches talk "That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon" by Kimberly Lemming
First, read this very quick and funny fantasy read, then pop onto this episode so you can yell into the void while the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 74- The Betches talk the Mindf*ck Series- "The Risk" by S.T. Abby
We've been talking about this book/series for a while and Erica finally convinced Maria and Kristin to read it! First, read this rock star of a series, then pop onto this episode so you can yell into the void while the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 73- The Betches Talk Creature Cafe "Little Lick of Lust" by Clio Evans
The episode you didn't think you'd need, part two in the Creature Cafe novellas! The Betches all read this one because it's 100 pages and Cori told us not to read it. Come join in on this absolutely hilarious conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 72- The Betches Talk TWILIGHT's "Breaking Dawn- Part 1" by Stephanie Meyer
You heard our rage read episode about Midnight Sun, you've seen our very hilarious Twilight episode, you've seen Kristin live story the Twilight movies, and you've seen us post all about this series in our Instagram reels. It's time for Erica, Maria and Kristin to talk the plot of the next book and movie in the Twilight SAGA, 'Breaking Dawn- part 1' by Stephanie Meyer while arguing about whether this book/movie sucked or not. There are three sides to every coin, find out who is on each side! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 71- The Betches Talk "Lost is Kakadu" by Kendall Talbot
We decided to read this longtime Erica TBR-ed book because Kristin and Maria got super into the TV show Naked and Afraid and wanted to read about a survival book of some sort. They also argued how it's weird no one ever falls in love or has sex on that show even though they're naked and together for 21 days straight. We all read it, but find out how we feel about it on this weeks episode! Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 70- The Betches Talk "I Married a Lizardman" by Regine Abel
Erica picked up this book because she told Cori about it, then Cori okay-ed and then convinced everyone to read it! So now Kristin and Maria read it and we're here to talk about boinking Lizardmen. Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 69- MOVIE EPISODE: "The Lost City"
We're switching things up and adding in book related movies! Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 68- The Betches Talk "Dark Planet" by Anna Carvan
We're switching it up thing month and doing sci-fi/ space! Erica picked a book that was the same vein as Ice Planet Barbarians, but a little less sex! Tune in and get our honest review and tons of laughs from this episode! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 67- The Betches Talk "Winter World" by A.G. Riddle
We're switching it up thing month and doing sci-fi/ space! Kristin picked this Day After Tomorrow meets Armageddon type book! Tune in and get our honest review of this very promising book! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 66- The Betches Talk "Goosebumps: One Day at HorrorLand" by R. L. Stine
We're switching it up thing month and doing horror/ thrillers, much to Erica's dismay. But this one in particular a childhood favorite. Tune in as the betches relive one of the most beloved childhood spooky series of all time! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 65- The Betches Talk "Stillhouse Lake" by Rachel Caine
We're switching it up thing month and doing horror/ thrillers, much to Erica's dismay. But this one in particular was Erica's choice. Kristin is thrilled (literally), Maria is impartial, leaning towards Kristin's side. It's time for Erica, Maria and Kristin to take a dive into this highly recommended book. Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 64- The Betches Talk "The Troop" by Nick Cutter
We're switching it up thing month and doing horror/ thrillers, much to Erica's dismay. Kristin is thrilled (literally), Maria is impartial, leaning towards Kristin's side. It's time for Erica, Maria and Kristin to take a dive into this wild ride of a book, where two of the Betches had to skip a few scenes. Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 63- The Betches Talk "The Long Walk" by Stephen King
We're switching it up thing month and doing horror/ thrillers, much to Erica's dismay. Kristin is thrilled, Maria is impartial. It's time for Erica, Maria and Kristin to take a dive into Stephen King's first written book, "The Long Walk". Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
The Betches Get Personal & Talk Mental Health
It's been a while since we last talked about our personal mental health on this podcast. We did another one of these episodes back in May 2021 and the reception was overwhelmingly positive. We don't get serious very often, but we know how difficult things have been these past 2 years and want to open the door on this conversation to help normalize not being okay. We're here for you in every way, we appreciate your listenership, and invite you to reach out to us, especially if you feel one of our stories resonates with you, or you need someone to talk to. All the love and light, The Betches.
Ep. 61- The Betches Talk "Eclipse" by Stephanie Meyer
You heard our rage read episode about Midnight Sun, you've seen our very hilarious Twilight episode, you've seen Kristin live story the Twilight movies, and you've seen us post all about this series in our Instagram reels. It's time for Erica, Maria and Kristin to talk the plot of the next book in the Twilight SAGA, 'Eclipse' by Stephanie Meyer while arguing about whether this book/movie sucked or not. There are three sides to every coin, find out who is on each side! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!
Ep. 60- The Betches Talk "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" by Iain Reid
The Betches all read this one and it was a weird one, "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" by Iain Reid. Come join in on this very intense conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 59- The Betches Talk Creature Cafe "Little Sip of Sin" by Clio Evans
The episode you didn't think you'd need, part two in the Creature Cafe novellas!. The Betches all read this one because it's 100 pages and Cori told us not to read it. Come join in on this absolutely hilarious conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 58- The Betches Talk Immortals After Dark "No Rest for the Wicked" by Krelsey Cole
The Betches all read this one, well at least tried to read it. Come join in on this absolutely hilarious conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 57- The Betches Answer YOUR Questions!
We asked you all for questions in an Instagram story poll and you delivered!!! Get to know your betches a little more while we answer all your best questions from the gram!!! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 56- The Betches Talk Creature Cafe 'Little Slice of Hell' by Clio Evans
The episode you didn't think you'd need. The Betches all read this one because it's 87 pages and Cori told us not to read it. Come join in on this absolutely hilarious conversation where the Betches discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book for you. As always, there will be plenty of book banter and chaos! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 55- The Betches Talk 'Neon Gods' by Katee Roberts
This week the Betches talk 'Neon Gods' by Katee Roberts with a very special guest, Erica's best book friend, Cori (aka @RomancingTheReader on Instagram)! We tapped into the brain of a romance reader who reads way more than even Erica does, Cori and the Betches weigh in on a Hades and Persephone retelling! The Betches and Cori discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book and for you. Come join us for some fun book banter all the same! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
Ep. 54- The Betches Talk 'The Love Hypothesis' by Ali Hazelwood
This week the Betches talk 'The Love Hypothesis' by Ali Hazelwood with a very special guest, Erica's best book friend, Cori (aka @RomancingTheReader on Instagram)! We tapped into the brain of a romance reader who reads way more than even Erica does, Cori and the Betches weigh in on one of the most hyped books of 2021! The Betches and Cori discuss, dissect, and ultimately spoil this book and for you. Come join us for some fun book banter all the same! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode and more bookish content, too! @books_n_betches
SEASON 4 PREMIER! NEW MOON! By Stephanie Meyer
You heard our rage read episode about Midnight Sun, you've seen our very hilarious Twilight episode, you've heard Erica talk about excessively watching the Twilight movies, and you've seen us post all about this series in our Instagram reels. It's time for Erica, Maria and Kristin to talk the plot of the next book in the Twilight SAGA, 'New Moon' by Stephanie Meyer while arguing about whether this book/movie sucked or not. There are three sides to every coin, find out who is on each side! Follow us on Instagram for previews of next week's episode!