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The Urban Dictionary defines the phenomenon "dumpster fire" as the following:



A random series of events that are hot messes, train wrecks, and colossal fails that are totally out of your control.



In other words, Season 19 of The Bachelorette. 



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Here's a direct link to Arise Africa's Venmo account! Learn more about them at their website!



Here’s the recap for this week!



HERE is a link to the Google Doc with the dude’s Instagram feeds.



And here’s the link to our official Bachelorette Bracket we are playing with my favorite sports podcast, Last Night’s Game. I can’t wait!!!



Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor Data!



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IHGB #278 -- Bachelorette Gabby and Rachel Finale Part 1: Dumpster Fire

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I've finally sort of recovered from our Scandinavian trip to see Taylor Swift! And let me tell you, dear listener, it was an absolute delight. In this episode, Lara and I discuss everything, including the concert, the people, how all the bicycles in the world currently reside in Copenhagen, and the possibility of moving to Norway if it was summer weather all year around. 



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IHGB Podcast #345: Swedish Swifties


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Today’s podcast is another in my “It’s a Love Story” series, sponsored by my book of the same name, which just celebrated five years of existence. I can't believe how time flies and how this is my twenty-fifth podcast about my favorite love stories! 



What's even weirder is that I have never podcasted about one of my favorite movies: Ever After! Just listen to this synopsis!



This updated adaptation of the classic fairytale tells the story of Danielle, a vibrant young woman who is forced into servitude after her father's death. Danielle's stepmother is a heartless woman who forces Danielle to do the cooking and cleaning while she tries to marry off her own two daughters. But Danielle's life takes a wonderful turn when she meets the charming Prince Henry.



Ever After taught us that strong, feisty women know how to throw an apple and hit a moving target, have no problem climbing trees, and can learn to expertly use a sword by the age of eight. We also learned that you should always help an elderly artist who is being robbed by gypsies in the woods. And that a lady's voice should not be louder that the gentle hum of whispering wind. 



I love this movie with my whole heart. It's not about magic wands or fairy godmothers. It's about true love. Sure, the prince and his bride did live happily ever after. But the point, dear listener, is that they LIVED!



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HERE is the trailer to Ever After!



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IHGB #344 -- It's a Love Story: Ever After with Mama and Aunt Shelia


It's been a minute since we shared our favorite TV shows and movies, so I invited Todd to help me sift through what's good and what's not. Remember, Todd is my friend who will watch the dark and twisty shows, so if you're looking for murder or scary or think pieces, he's your guy. On the other hand, I talk about Pretty Little Liars for way too long. We make a great team.



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The Regime on (HBO) MAX



Silo on Apple TV



Pretty Little Liars on Hulu/Disney Plus



Palm Royale on Apple TV



Love on the Spectrum on Netflix



Masters of the Air on Apple TV



The New Look on Apple TV



Ripley on Netflix



Baby Reindeer on Netflix



Hacks on (HBO) MAX



Bridgerton Season 3 on Netflix



House of the Dragon on (HBO) Max



The Idea of You on Amazon Prime



Anyone But You on Netflix



Fall Guy in theaters NOW!



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IHGB #343 -- Now Playing: Volume 4 with Todd


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Well, it's Tortured Poets Department time. Lara and I took a few days to digest Taylor Swift's new double album and are ready to share our initial thoughts. If I had to describe the piece in a few words, I would choose "raw" and "brooding." So, if you're looking for a 1989-ish sing-a-long, I'm afraid this isn't the era for you. With that said, Lara and I are intrigued by this album and the 31 glimpses we have into the soul of a tortured poet. 



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MIDNIGHTS review



LOVER review



FOLKLORE review (I never reviewed Evermore!)



REPUTATION review



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IHGB #342 -- The Tortured Poets Department Review with Lara


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If you are a reader, this is the episode for you! I am with two of my book-loving friends and I made them sit around a darling kitchen table to share what they are devouring lately. From my research, the list is pretty good. 



Please know that I provide nothing other than an occasional question of verification or a hearty laugh. It was the best decision, trust me. These women are pros, and they didn't really need to know that I'm currently reading the Selection series. For the third time. 



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PAULA'S CHOICES




* All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore (biography)



* Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See (historical fiction)



* How To Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key (memoir)



* The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (murder/mystery)



* Taste by Stanley Tucci (food/memoir)



* The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn (cooking/food)




RANELLE'S CHOICES




* The Local by Joey Hartstone (thriller)



* First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston (thriller)



* Something Bad Wrong by Eryk Pruitt (thriller)



* The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (murder/mystery)



* The Women by Kristin Hannah (historical fiction)



* Tea Shop Mystery Book Series by Laura Childs (murder/mystery)




Blind Date with a Book



Books as TV Series




* A Gentleman in Moscow (Amazon Prime)



* Lessons in Chemistry (Apple Plus)



* We Were the Lucky Ones (Hulu)




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IHGB #278 -- Bachelorette Gabby and Rachel Finale Part 1: Dumpster Fire

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