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Pop Fiction Women

In Pop Fiction Women we deep-dive into the complicated women of books, movies and TV shows, along with the women that bring them to life behind the scenes. Think Fleabag and Phoebe Waller Bridge, Normal People and Sally Rooney, and so much more. In each episode you can expect us to: * Break down the protagonist as we ask what makes her complicated? * Identify the best scenes, which can mean sweetest, funniest, or most badass. Anything we love. * Recount the cringiest scenes. The ones that make you

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43:09

Lauren Nossett & 'The Resemblance': Complicated...

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2022/11/10

On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Lauren Nossett, author of THE RESEMBLANCE.We chat with Lauren about how this story started with the voice of her protagonist, Marlitt; why she wanted to explore the complicated nature of the mother-daughter relationship; the polarizing nature of Greek life on university campuses and the real life examples that infused her fiction; why Lauren wanted to set this dark academia novel at a large southern university; the fascinating backstory behind

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Marissa Meyer & 'CURSED': Complicated Conversation...

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2022/11/08

On this episode of Complicated Conversations we are thrilled to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer to discuss her new novel, CURSED, the sequel to her young adult retelling of Rumpelstiltskin that began in GILDED.We chat with Marissa about where we find gifted storyteller, Serilda, in this second book in the duology; why she wanted to explore motherhood; where we find Gild and the state of his romance with Serilda; how this book explores one of our favorite themes of fate vs

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32:38

The White Lotus Recap Ep 2: We Got It, Now What?

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2022/11/07

Carinn is unhappy with the lack of new information revealed in this episode, but Kate holds out hope with the Tanya/Greg bomb. Is Cameron the same manbaby as Shane? Is Harper going to go completely overboard? Who understands Portia? There's enough to keep us going, but by the end we're both asking, ok, so now what?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday Preview 11/04: What We're Reading, Watching,...

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2022/11/05

We’re back with our Friday Preview of what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this weekend. We discuss Selena Gomez’s documentary, My Mind & Me; the announcement of Ashley Audrain’s new book, The Whispers; Kennedy Ryan’s soon to be released novel, Before I Let Go, that had Kate up past her bedtime; Julia’s Whelan’s first novel, My Oxford Year; Carinn’s obsession with the the song “Mastermind” from Taylor Swift’s album Midnights, and our feelings on marathon runners!See

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43:53

Allison Winn Scotch & 'The Rewind': Complicated...

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2022/11/01

“Two exes wake up together with wedding bands on their fingers – and no idea how they got there.” That’s the premise of The Rewind, New York Times best-selling author Allison Winn Scotch’s new novel. On this episode of Complicated Conversations we are thrilled to chat with Allison about this return to her romantic comedy roots, which is described as The Hangover meets When Harry Met Sally - how amazing is that?!Allison shares how she always starts with a strong female character and this time is no

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42:28

The White Lotus Season 2 Recap Ep 1: The 'Haves' and...

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2022/10/31

It’s time to return to The White Lotus! This time around we’re in beautiful Sicily with a whole new ensemble cast of wealthy guests (plus the incomparable Jennifer Coolidge back as Tanya). It’s still a story of the haves vs the have nots, but the theme this season isn't money, but sex (infidelity, desire and how it affects relationships). There are a lot of quintessential tells that this continues to be the brainchild of creator and director Mike White, but with a new location, cast and focus it

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Friday Preview 10/28: What We're Reading, Watching,...

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2022/10/29

Carinn starts this episode with a literal song and dance to show off her Halloween costume, but next time she's going to have to splurge more on production. (You have to watch the Insta clip to get this.). After that we discuss who the Bad Sisters are in other lives (U2 Bono's real life daughter and Normal People Connell's mom), From Scratch, Tell Me Lies, Girls 5 Eva, Funny You Should Ask, Carinn's reading slump and Kate's tarot talent. NO SPOILERS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Attica and Tembi Locke & 'From Scratch': Complicated...

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2022/10/28

On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we are doubly thrilled to welcome sisters Tembi and Attica Locke about their new Netflix series, From Scratch, which is based on Tembi’s New York Times bestselling memoir of the same name. We didn’t think our hearts could be any more full after watching this beautiful, epic story of love and loss, but discussing it with Tembi and Attica brought us to even higher emotional highs!We chatted with them about how adapting it for the screen made for a deeper

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37:10

Tell Me Lies FINALE: This Sh!t is Bananas

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2022/10/26

Gwen Stefani said it best: this sh!t is bananas. Warning -- every single spoiler imaginable here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The White Lotus Season 1: Never Stay In The Pineapple...

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2022/10/24

In anticipation of Season Two, we're refreshing the antics of Season One.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday Preview 10/21: What We're Reading, Watching,...

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2022/10/21

Listening to Taylor Swift's MIDNIGHTS!! Reading: IT STARTS WITH US by Colleen Hoover, CURSED by Marissa MeyerWatching: Rosaline, the movie adaptation of Rebecca Serle's novel, more Bad Sisters, From Scratch on NetflixSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tell Me Lies Recap, Episodes 8-9: When The House of...

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2022/10/19

This show gets it all right -- the parties, the hot relationship sex, the deep insecurity and resulting rampant overcompensation. We dig into an extra heavy dose of armchair psychology on this one. Tell us, what do you think we're seeing at the end of Episode 9?? We have some theories, but we need more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Veronica Roth & 'Poster Girl': Complicated...

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2022/10/18

On this episode of Complicated Conversations we chat with Veronica Roth, the New York Times best-selling author of the #1 bestselling Divergent series, the Carve the Mark duology, Chosen Ones, and the short story collection The End and Other Beginnings. We discuss her latest novel, POSTER GIRL, a dystopian mystery with so many relatable themes.We chat with Veronica about her protagonist, Sonya, and why she veered from writing about the hero to someone who is guilty instead; how her books are always

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Friday Preview 10/14: What We're Reading, Watching,...

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2022/10/14

Watching: the 'From Scratch' adaptation on Netflix an Bad Sisters on Apple tv.Reading: Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Lighter by yung pueblo, Minghella on MinghellaTypewriter tea wisdom: we all want to be understood, to be acknowledged, to be loved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sophie Cousens & 'Before I Do': Complicated...

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2022/10/11

On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we are joined by New York Times bestselling author Sophie Cousens. She is the author of This Time Next Year and Just Haven’t Met You Yet. We talk with her about Before I Do, her new novel that asks the question: what would you do if “the one that got away” turned up the night before your wedding?!We chat with Sophie about “mommy issues” and the way her heroine, Audrey, is affected by the choices her mother has made; why she thinks the one that got away

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43:21

Jessica Knoll & 'Luckiest Girl Alive': Complicated...

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2022/10/09

On this Complicated Conversation we are thrilled to have Jessica Knoll with us! Jessica is the New York Times best-selling author of Luckiest Girl Alive and The Favorite Sister. She adapted Luckiest Girl Alive for the screen and executive produced the movie starring Mila Kunis, out now on Netflix.We chat with Jessica about how she fought to write this screenplay and what she learned from the experience; the ways in which her subconscious informed the many plot points in the novel; female rage and

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Friday Preview 10/07: What We're Reading, Watching,...

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2022/10/07

Luckiest Girl Alive, The Perfect Find, Southern Charm reunion, Good Inside by Dr. Becky, We Can Do Hard Things discuss HELP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:11

Tell Me Lies Recap, Episode 5-7: The College...

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2022/10/05

These three episodes really brought Carinn and Kate back to their own college (and life) experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday Preview 9/30: What We're Reading, Watching,...

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2022/09/30

Luckiest Girl Alive movie on Netflix, Call Her Daddy's interview with Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez's response, Before I Do and our personalities, Celeste Ng's new novel and hearing no.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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'Drunk on Love' & Jasmine Guillory

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/09/27

We’re talking about New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory’s new novel, Drunk on Love! If you haven’t listened to our spoiler-free interview with Jasmine yet, check it out now. If you’ve read the book then listen to this because we still have so much to discuss!*After we gush about what a feel good novel this is, we discuss our complicated woman, Margot. (04:14)* We also can’t skip over her love interest, Luke, who has a traditionally feminine journey in this book. He’s lost, trying to

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