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Come see what happens when one overscheduled writer commits herself to taking various recommendations and drags friends along for the ride! New episodes on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month!

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01:55:17

Saving the People of Hyrule, One Side Quest At A Time

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2025/01/17

Yes, we’re back and we're here to save the world... Of Zelda! After finally deciding to move past the games of the N64 console, Aubry took the recommendation of first-time-guest Michael Migas and played through The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild! Listen as these old friend discuss their experiences with Breath of The Wild and Tears Of the Kingdom, as well as previous games from this franchise. How did the world of Hyrule enter their lives? Just how important is it to get ALL the Korok

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01:58:13

Remember When Murder Was A Children's Game?

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2025/01/04

We're baaaaack! Coming back with solid goals this time, Recommended To Me By A Friend kicks off 2025 with a new episode featuring your ever-present host Aubry, joined by her her big brother and guest host, Nicholas Cillo! The week the discussion turns to Clue, the 1985 film, the new live stage show, the board game.... and what it was like growing up in a world wihere murder was a fun comedy for the whole family! Listen as Aubry and Nicholas delve into their memories of this movie and how the live

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01:21:01

The Surprisingly Profound Meaning of Mean Girls

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2024/05/03

Why do we tear each other down? Why are we so afraid to make mistakes? And are the Spice Girls to blame? Find out in this shockingly profound episode where Aubry is joined by Katelyn Ramey in the episode forever known as that time "Recommended" accidently became a case study on intrapersonal communications between women.

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01:17:58

Making Fetch Happen!

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2024/04/19

This week Aubry is joined by new co-host Katelyn Ramey for a discussion on how accurate a view of Mean Girls' characters actually provide. Why are women trained early on see each other as threats and look for weaknesses, rather than build each other up? Why are women so afraid of making mistakes? Learn more about "girl world" from the advice of Rosalind Wiesman, the wit of Tiny Fey, and why their message is something everyone should here. This and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By

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00:38:43

Just Who Are These "Mean Girls"?

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2024/04/18

In this episode, Aubry is joined by fellow color-guard survivor Katelyn Ramey to explain to listeners what Mean Girls is, was, and are. Join these two as they lay the groundwork for a deep and introspective look into what Mean Girls is, and why you should know about it. Please enjoy this primer episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

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00:56:45

Oh, Toodles!

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2024/04/05

Aubry and Carri Migas are joined by hosts of The Sofa Chronicles, Jacob Giles and Josh Odom. Together, these four make a team to take on the Runaway Train escape room at Breakout Games!When faced with the stressors of a looming time crunch and an omnipresent, disembodied voice of a watching game proctor, what exactly happened in that room? Was the group able to take the hints, work the problems, and solve the puzzle in time? And just what happened on the way to to escape room to begin with? Is this

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00:55:20

Oscar is taller in person!

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2024/03/15

In this final episode covering the LA adventure, Dan and Aubry discuss the time an eyeball was eaten, the time Dan and Aubry were inside Mario cart, and the time Sarah was abandoned... doesn't matter by who. Also, a trip to the Academy Museum covers an exhibit about the impressively interesting career of John Waters and then it all ends with steak! All this and more in this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

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01:04:38

Dan and Aubry Deux Disneyland!

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2024/03/01

In this episode, Aubry and Dan’s conversation continues.This time they talk about rollercoaster physics, being kidnapped by the First Order, Tim Burton’s surprising holiday interests and how this duo’s friendship was tested throughout a day of sleep deprivation and almost broken toes! All this and more on this episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

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00:59:55

Exploring Los Angeles with Dan Little Part One!

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2024/02/16

After a year of radio silence Aubry's back with new format and a new host for each episode!This time around, Aubry talks to legendary film and TV producer Dan Little as they discuss the first leg of Aubry's tour of the city Dan's been recommending to her for years. These two friends talk about a lot in this episode, from a salute to parents, amazing sights, hangry outbursts, and numerous moments that LA tries to cripple visitors! All this and more on this weeks RETURNING episode of

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00:56:12

Broken Hearts Club

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2023/02/28

Have you ever broken up with someone? Have you ever had someone break up with you? Have you ever handled a breakup in a way you regretted? Welcome to Recommended To Me By A Friend: Broken Hearts Club! This week's episode Leah and Aubry answer the question "What would you recommend to someone going through their first ever breakup?" Join us as we discuss our first breakups, how we handled them, and what we learned in the process. Also the Recommended Gals are joined by returning guest and friend of

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00:01:31

Keep a Weather Eye on the Horizon! A Brief Intermission

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2021/09/20

Due to unforeseen technical difficulties in the form of a laptop throwing off this mortal coil and going to join the choir invisible, we will be taking a brief hiatus in order to hire its replacement. In the mean time, we will be airing episodes of Over and Done With! We hope you enjoy that and we will be back soon to finish our commentary on Pirates of the Caribbean 4 and 5! Keep a weather eye on the horizon!

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01:07:16

Greek: Pilot

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2021/09/14

Surprise! How much difference does 20 years make? With Leah temporarily out of town, Aubry is tasked with entertaining anyone that comes to the podcast. Enter Recommended's youth consultant, Ashley! Ashley has taken the recommendation of the hit ABC family show Greek, but will today's youth relate to the characters and conflicts? Or is Greek nothing more than an old relic? Come and hear what happens when someone watches a show marketed toward their age group... over a decade later. This week Ashley

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02:21:42

Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End

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2021/09/06

In this third instalment of the Pirate's franchise Leah gets a little seasick from her own recommendation! As they navigate the weird waters at world's end, Leah and Aubry discuss the important questions this film brings up: Do the "flat earthers" actually have a point? Who's story is easier to follow with unearthed deleted scenes? And just how sexy is "too sexy" in terms of this podcast? Find out why Aubry advocates for mint leaves and why Leah will punch anyone offering her a peanut. All this and

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01:54:34

Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest

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2021/08/23

Avast! Sheets to the wind! And... other pirate phrases, our adventure continues with the second instalment of our pirate franchise with 2006's Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest! Listen as Leah and Aubry slowly run out of positive ways to describe some of the films more repetitive aspects and discuss the bizarre choices the film makes. How do you feel about the wacky antics of the Pelegostos tribe (cannibals), the visually stunning wheel fight, and the now infamous romantic storyline between

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02:43:13

Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl

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2021/08/16

A new franchise begins and Leah and Aubry take on the first of The Pirates of the Caribbean series: The Curse of the Black Pearl! Listen to this insanely long episode as the Recommended lasses discuss this gem from 2003 and debate multiple moments. Did Jack or Will make the more appealing pirate? At who was Barbossa aiming his pistol? And just how does that pesky curse actually work? All these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

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00:02:15

What's up next?

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2021/08/12

The reveal of our franchise! It's Leah's turn to pick and she picks... New episodes released Mondays!

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01:16:36

Bill & Ted Face the Music

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2021/08/05

The thirty-three-year saga that spans from the beginning of time, all over the afterlife, and to the very brink of the destruction of everything ends here and now. Hear what the Recommended Gals have taken away from the conclusion of this most excellent trilogy and what lessons they believe there are to be learned from it. Was the cavewoman a feminist symbol? Did Bill and Ted's daughters successfully carry the torch? And is being terrible at just one thing really what binds us all in this cosmic

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00:14:09

Behind the Scenes - Chocolate Dogs

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2021/08/03

Bill and Ted Face the Music... is not ready yet. But I swear there's a good reason! Come for a quick listen, get a dose of schadenfreude, and find out why the episode is late.Spoiler Alert: It was Aubry's fault! PS: No dogs were injured during the happening of this story.

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00:47:48

Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey

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2021/07/22

Leah and Aubry discuss the most triumphant return of our two excellent time travelers in the second instalment of the B&T series: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey! Listen along to hear our take on what this movie has taught us all about the possibilities of our own personal hell, the "true meaning" of life, and the best way to combat the worst of ourselves. Plus meet the new Recommended Gal's favorite new character: Death. Ready or not, it's time for the next chapter in this most outstanding

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00:45:12

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

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2021/07/15

They're back! And this time, Leah and Aubry discuss the first chapter in the Bill and Ted trilogy! Leah, having taken the recommendation of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, has a few questions for her recommender (Aubry) and has some interesting insight and more than a few questions to bring to the table after her first viewing. Listen along as our two hosts discuss the importance of an historical education, the complexities of time travel, and why Aubry talks the way she does.

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