The tent was filled with sugar, stress, and a few shaky peaks as Meringue Week took center stage! From delicate mini meringue pies to the dreaded staggered-start soufflé technical, and the elegant Vacherin glacé showstopper, aka fancy meringue ice cream cake. This week tested every whisk in the kitchen. Two bakers earned Hollywood Handshakes, one earned Star Baker, and one sadly said goodbye. Join Mirandia and Ben as they break down all the sweet successes, the soufflé stumbles, and the emotional exit that had fans talking.

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Too Young To Fall In Love” by Motley Crue from 1983.

The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d25tXdJSedE

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching “Colors Of The Wind” by Judy Kuhn from 1995.

The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ThO76peOw0

Get out your blue tinted sunglasses and join us as we discuss Twilight, 20 YEARS LATER! I know, we feel old with you. Book news, adaptations, vampires, and recent reads all await you in this nostalgic episode. So grab a cup of tea, a snack, and settle in! Link to the article discussed in the episode listed below: 

Are You in the Top Half of Readers? The Surprising Reading Habits of American Adults - John M Jennings

Books mentioned this episode: 

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

Occult London by Merlin Coverley

The Examiner by Janice Hallett

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 

The Women by Kristin Hannah

Wild Reverence as Rebecca Ross

Influence by Sara Shepherd and Lilia Buckingham

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” by U2 from 1995.

The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIdTNyJp38A

As we wrap up our season previews, we take a look at a group sort of lost in the shuffle. Too good to be in the lottery, not good enough so they look like first round (if not play-in) outs. Andrew and Adam cover Boston, Detroit (17:45), Indiana (30:24), Phily (42:25), Dallas (52:10), Memphis (1:02:05) and San Antonio (1:12:10). Enjoy!

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” by Randy Newman from 1995.

The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMN4JZ8crVY

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching “You’re A Friend Of Mine” by Clarence Clemmons & Jackson Browne from 1986.

The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=087mi1e46us

It’s Pastry Week in the Bake Off tent, and the pressure is officially rising! From flaky pastries that needed perfect lamination, to gala pies in theTechnical, and sculpted tart Showstopper that tested structure and sanity alike — this week had it all. Join Mirandia and Ben as they break down the buttery triumphs, the soggy setbacks, and reveal who impressed the judges and who crumbled under the pastry pressure.  

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we’re looking to get fit and in shape, so all the songs featured are good to listen to when working out. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Maniac” by Michael Sembello from 1983.

The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvYQ1TNbf2g