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PODCAST

Girl, We Need To Talk!

Aleta Sheffield and Krystle Skelly

In this podcast, Krystle and Aleta discuss a little bit of everything, books, movies, tv, everyday experiences, thoughts, current events, etc. They discuss the experiences that have shaped their lives, the pop culture they love, the things they hate, old stories, new anecdotes, and fiction- revisiting classics and obscures alike.

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Episode 64: The Long, Hot Summer

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2021/06/28

Girl, We Need to Talk About The Long, Hot Summer-The 1958 film starring Paul Newman, Orson Welles, Joanne Woodward and Angela Lansbury among others was about as steamy as one could get in the late 1950s...Krystle is pretty much obsessed with Paul Newman, you'll come to know as we dive into the film and the many tangents we can't help but get into. Come listen along for facts about the film, the actors, Paul Newman of course, and some similarities it has to Cat on A Hot Tin Roof.We also

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Episode 63: Mary Kay Andrews' Summer Rental and The...

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2021/06/20

GWNTTers-We need to talk about 2 things! Pride Month AND Two of Aleta's favorite books by Mary Kay Andrews- Summer Rental and The WeekendersCome listen along as we go through a serious event that Aleta wanted to discuss that took place in the 70s, something that you may not have heard about but we wanted to bring awareness to, especially for June since it is Pride Month and of course, nearing the anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting. And we discuss the Queen of Beach Reads, Mary Kay

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Episode 62: Ginny & Georgia

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2021/06/13

Girl, we need to talk--about Ginny & Georgia!In this week's ep, Aleta tells Krystle all about the ins and outs of an interesting Netflix show that chronicles the relationship and lives of daughter and mother, Ginny & Georgia.Whilst compared to Gilmore Girls, Aleta discusses how it really is not so- maybe the location and the fact that it is a mother daughter series, but that is where the similarities end. Join us as we chat about the show, teenage angst (ugh), what Krystle has in

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Episode 61: Tom Clancy's Without Remorse

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2021/06/06

GWNTTers!Are you looking for an action packed thriller to start off your summer? We have the perfect movie for you- Join us as Krystle and Aleta regale through Tom Clancy's Without Remorse- starring Michael B Jordan, who Aleta is now quite familiar with- and Jodie Turner-Smith.Listen in as we go through the legacy that Tom Clancy has left and all of the actors who have portrayed his most famous character, Jack Ryan- Plus, as always, there's a few funny stories, like Aleta's favorite new

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Episode 60: Midway

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2021/05/30

Girl, We Need to Talk about Midway-Midway is the 2019 movie about the crucial World War II battle and the leaders and sailors who fought in it. It is actually a remake of the 1976 film of the same name-which neither of us knew about until recording this episode!Join us as we discuss the premise of the film, the actors, and more importantly the history of the events that shaped the rest of World War II after Pearl Harbor. As always, there are laughs along the way- Krystle didn't quite grasp

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Episode 59: The Stand (Part Two)

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2021/05/23

Girls, Boys, Humans- we need to talk about The Stand-Actually, we already talked about The Stand, but this is another conversation- a second conversation, The Stand PART TWO C'mon y'all- In this ep, Krystle dishes to Aleta about finishing The Stand, the ending and her feelings, and the 90s tv mini- series that, to describe in a few words: Bless their hearts, and Rob Lowe's Pants. Of course, there's a new remake of The Stand that's streaming on CBS All Access. We have yet to check it out,

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Episode 58: Big Sky

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2021/05/16

GWNTT’ers! Gather 'round! In this week’s episode, Aleta and Krystle tackle the ABC series Big Sky (which is also streaming on Hulu). Who knew this series was actually based on the book series The Highway by CJ Box?? The girls talk about the parallels between the series and actual true crime cases; Krystle gives an excellent impression of Helen Pergman; Aleta talks about the importance of representation and diversity in modern series; and they discuss how the writing of the show has viewers

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Episode 57: Jacob Have I Loved

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2021/05/09

Girl!!! We need to talk!!Today, Krystle and Aleta discuss the young adult novel, “Jacob Have I Loved,” by Katherine Paterson. This is a beloved book from their middle-school years.In addition, they discuss Katherine Paterson’s incredible ability to write about some of the very difficult situations youth can go through, with her characters processing and working through these difficult emotions…and how relevant the novel is even in adulthood.Their tangents this week include: The Bridge to

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Episode 56: The United States vs Billie Holiday

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2021/05/02

GWNTT listeners! This week Krystle and Aleta dive into some deep topics as they cover The United States vs. Billie Holiday. The girls discuss Billie’s fame; how she was scrutinized and targeted by the Feds; and her controversial song “Strange Fruit” and its impact. As always, even when delivering tough topics, the girls wind up laughing at themselves. This week, Aleta realizes that she loses the ability to read after 10 p.m. and tells of awkward ice-breakers at dinner parties. Krystle

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Episode 55: Places In The Heart

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2021/04/25

Girl, We Need to Talk about Places in the Heart-Girls, and guys, and humans in general, Places in the Heart was recommended for us dear old southern gals to watch since it has an extraordinarily talented cast and was known for its astounding ending. This 1984 classic does have some problematic language, which Krystle & Aleta discuss at the beginning of the podcast- but y'all, this movie has a much deeper message and we loved watching it and talking about it afterwards-Join us, won't

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Episode 54: The Spectacular Now

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2021/04/19

GWNTT’ers!!!This week, Aleta tried to pick a light movie. Epic fail. Though set in the Spring/Summer in the beautiful Athens, Georgia, The Spectacular Now dives into the deep topics of alcoholism, addictive personalities, facing the very human side of your parents, and coming of age.Aleta and Krystle dish about their love of Miles Teller. They discuss Athens, and how both want to visit. And even talk about how The Spectacular Now was Roger Ebert’s last awarded 4-star film and his moving

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Episode 53: About Time

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2021/04/12

Girl, we need to talk about...Time Travel movies!More specifically, the sweet and quirky 2013 movie, About Time, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Nighy among others.Join us to hear Krystle's Bill Nighy impression (she thinks it's spot on), trivia and info about the movie, and a whole lot more!--A whole lot more meaning Aleta bringing up some strange foods, raising chickens, and a brand new word made up by Krystle. So come along for the ride-Click on the link in our bio or

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Episode 52: FREE Adnan Syed

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2021/04/05

GWNTTers....You know how we sometimes warn you that we have an F word episode?....This week's podcast episode is NO EXCEPTION!Join us as Aleta goes through the ins and outs of the Adnan Syed case, an individual that was accused and convicted in the 1999 disappearance and murder of Hae Min Lee, his ex-girlfriend and fellow classmate. Guys, buckle up, because it's a whirlwind of hearsay, leading interviews, and fitting the crime to the chosen guy.--All of this despite the fact that there is

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Episode 51: The Peterson Trial

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2021/03/28

Girl, We Need to Talk...about the early 2000s and how things can go crazy wrong in court cases...In this week's ep, Krystle and Aleta discuss the ins and outs of the 2003-2004 trial of Scott Peterson, who was accused and later convicted of murdering his wife Laci, and their unborn son. We talk about how we didn't remember much from the case when it was going on, and how the media got a hold of the sensational topic and ran amuck- to the extent where we were all fooled as to just how guilty

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Episode 50: The Stand

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2021/03/21

GWNTTers- Are ya ready to be a little freaked out, but very entertained?Join us this week, as Krystle dishes to Aleta details and nuances from The Stand- a book that is shaping up to be one of her favorites, since of course, Stephen King is one of her favorite authors. If you like post-apocalyptic tales of good vs evil, trust us, this will be your jam~just minus the eeriness that is reading about a major super flu wiping out the population while in a global pandemic...We also chat about the

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Episode 49: Framing Britney Spears

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2021/03/14

Ya'll...we have some strong opinions about this one!~We had to do it, we owed it to our teenage selves and to Britney. In this week's episode, we cover The New York Times' Framing Britney Spears- there was just too much to leave unsaid!Join us as Aleta makes some excellent points about why you really need to be concerned and how it is not just about Britney Spears (but it is) but it's not- how scary a conservatorship can get and the legal implications of it all. She also provides important

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Episode 48: The Hannah Swensen Series by Joanne Fluke

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2021/03/07

Hey Y'all, Gather 'Round!!This week's episode is all about catching up on what we've been listening to, reading, & watching lately...AND the cozy Hannah Swensen mystery series by Joanne Fluke!!Join us as we discuss some compelling True Crime episodes and podcasts that we've been listening to, it may be old cases, but with new and interesting takes-- And, y'all, we're obsessed with The Obsessed Network, not gonna lie. Aleta dishes about the Hannah Swensen series and how each book always

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Episode 47: Elizabethtown

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2021/03/01

Hey Gwntters!This week, Krystle and Aleta discuss the 2005 film Elizabethtown. Was it one of your favs like it was ours?In this podcast broadcast, come along with us as we talk about Family Matters (yes the old tv show with Urkel), Cameron Crowe, the correct pronunciation of Louisville, and other fun facts and tidbits about the movie and our lives! How life imitates art or... wait is it the other way around? Join us and listen today!Click on the link in our bio orFind us where ever you get

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Episode 46: Outer Banks

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2021/02/22

Girls, friends, girlfriends, boyfriends, fake friends...Gather ‘round, please…Join us, won’t you, as Aleta discusses the Netflix hit series Outer Banks as we try to weather our way through this crappy, gross, winter season. You know, it’s the time of year where you just retreat from the outside and maybe watch a lot of tv, you’re completely over winter, and ready for a change. Can we just fast forward to Spring already?!You don’t just get the Outer Banks in this episode, oh no- we have

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Episode 45: Yesterday

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2021/02/15

Girl, we need to talk about Yesterday!Yesterday is a 2019 film about a struggling musician who, after getting hit by a bus during a world-wide black out, wakes up to find that he is the only person who remembers the Beatles and their music.Join us, won’t you, as we go through all the major players and trivia of the film and the iconic Beatles soundtrack. It’s a short episode, but a good one! You can find our newest episode by the link in our bio or find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google

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