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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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40:44

Dervla McTiernan & 'The Murder Rule': Complicated...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/05/10

On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we chat with internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan about her new novel, The Murder Rule. ** After perfectly nailing her elevator pitch, Dervla talks about how writing Hannah, her protagonist, was a bit of wish fulfillment. (02:24)** The Murder Rule reminds us of Karin Slaughter’s bestseller, Pieces of Her, which is a massive compliment. Dervla discusses why she wanted to structure the book between past and present and mother and daughter

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'Conversations With Friends' & Sally Rooney

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2022/05/08

In this episode we are discussing Sally Rooney’s 2017 debut novel, Conversations With Friends, a story about two college students and the strange, unexpected connection they forge with a married couple. Like all Sally Rooney novels, we have so many questions: What is a friend? What is a conversation? Can you love more than one person? Is second choice love really love? What is a relationship? What does it mean for a relationship to work out? How do we heal ourselves? How do we find ourselves through

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95:57

Ozark Series Finale: Where They Started And Where...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/05/07

Our beloved show is over, but we had a hell of a conversation about it. We bring it back to key moments in Season 1, discussing what evolved over 44 episodes and what stayed the same. The theme is: nothing changed and yet everything changed. It's complicated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:02

Emily Henry & 'Book Lovers': Complicated...

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2022/05/05

On today’s episode of Complicated Conversations, we are joined by Emily Henry. Emily is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation and Beach Read, as well as several young adult novels. Her books have been featured in Buzzfeed, Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, The Skimm, Shondaland, and more. Her new novel, Book Lovers, is out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:21

Sascha Rothchild & 'Blood Sugar': Complicated...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/05/02

On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we chat with Sascha Rothchild about her debut novel, BLOOD SUGAR. Sascha is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter, who has written on and produced lauded shows such as The Carrie Diaries, GLOW, The Bold Type, and The Babysitters Club.** Sascha starts by sharing the real life inspiration for this book that involves a dream about her husband dying and her being accused of murder! (01:16)** Ruby Simon, the protagonist in Blood Sugar, is many things, a murderer

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110:55

Ozark Recap S4 Ep 8-11: Everyone Moving Up a Peg,...

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2022/05/01

Who else has been binging Ozark’s final season, Part 2 this weekend? We have your recap of the first four episodes (Ep. 8-11) and we’re deep into the psychology of Marty and Wendy Byrde…who we relate to, how they work together, and how completely sideways they get when they’re at odds. We’re also transfixed by the grief-stricken vengeful version of Ruth, following her trance-like start set to the soundtrack of Nas’ Illmatic (did you catch the bobcats? Carinn is obsessed since Kate dug that memory

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42:30

Theresa Kang & 'Pachinko': Complicated Conversations...

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2022/04/27

On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we are chatting with Theresa Kang, the founder and CEO of Blue Marble Pictures and Blue Marble Management and executive producer of Apple TV+ hit series Pachinko.** Theresa shares what gave her the bold belief that she could sell this adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s novel, a global series told in three languages with an all Asian cast. (01:59)** We loved hearing the meaning behind the name of Theresa’s company – Blue Marble – and how the pandemic helped her

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34:13

The Flight Attendant Season 2: Are We Ready To Take...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/04/25

HBOMax's The Flight Attendant Season 2: Are We Ready To Take Off With Cassie Again? Find out in our recap of episode 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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80:43

'Deep Water' - Adaptation with Ben Affleck & Ana De...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/04/20

On this episode Kate and Carinn discuss Deep Water, the movie adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel, but what you'll hear is a little different. Usually when we decide to cover content, we intentionally don't discuss it before hand so we can react to the other person's perspective in real time. There have been 2 or 3 exceptions in our 170+ episodes where one one of us kind of needs to say to the other wtf? What's going on here? This was one of them, and this time we recorded it. The first thing

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35:45

Amanda Bestor-Siegal & 'The Caretakers': Complicated...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/04/18

Today we are thrilled to be joined by Amanda Bestor-Siegal to discuss her debut novel, The Caretakers, which is an emotionally riveting novel set in a wealthy Parisian suburb told from the point of view of six women, and centered around a group of au pairs, one of whom is arrested after a sudden and suspicious tragedy strikes her host family. The Caretakers is a dramatic exploration of identity, class, and caregiving.We chat with Amanda about how the seed for this story came from her experience as

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Mai Al-Nakib & 'An Unlasting Home': Complicated...

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2022/04/13

It’s time to get complicated! We’re thrilled to be chatting with Mai Al-Nakib about her new novel, An Unlasting Home, a multigenerational saga that traces the lives of five formidable women across multiple countries and continents.** After Mai describes that this is a story of inherited trauma, loss, migratory passages, and looking for home, we discuss the complicated women of this novel and the ways Mai connected them in the writing process. (03:50)** The theme of mothers and daughters runs through

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Sarah Pinborough & 'Insomnia': Complicated...

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2022/04/12

We are thrilled to be chatting with Sarah Pinborough. Sarah is a New York Times and Sunday Times Number one bestselling author who is published in over 30 territories worldwide. Having published more than 25 novels across various genres, her recent books include Behind Her Eyes, now a smash hit Netflix limited series, Dead To Her, now in development with Amazon Studios, and 13 Minutes and The Death House, which are in development with Compelling Pictures. Her new novel, Insomnia, is out now!** After

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51:05

Sally Hepworth & 'The Younger Wife': Complicated...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/04/05

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of six prior novels, including The Good Sister, The Mother-In-Law, and The Younger Wife is out now! ** After Sally describes The Younger Wife as yet another story of “really dysfunctional families,” Sally tells us about the sisters, Tully and Rachel. Apparently for Sally, the most “wild character” comes first, which we loved hearing about. (03:33)** Then there is Heather, the younger wife. Sally shares how she intentionally bucks the trope of

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35:28

Minkie Spiro & 'Pieces of Her' on Netflix:...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/03/25

We were thrilled to chat with Minkie Spiro, director of Netflix's Pieces of Her. A Fulbright scholar, some of Minkie's more recent credits include The Plot Against America, Downton Abbey, Dead To Me, Better Call Saul, The Deuce, Barry, Fosse/Verdon. Among her accolades, she is a DGA and BAFTA nominee. Listen to her share stories about the show, the start of her career, her family, and her astrological sign!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sara Blaedel & 'A Harmless Lie': Complicated...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/03/22

We are thrilled to be chatting with Sara Blaedel. Sara is the author of the #1 international bestselling series featuring Detective Louise Rick, as well as The Family Secrets series. Sara is known as Denmark’s “Queen of Crime”, and over 3 million copies of her books have been sold in Denmark alone -- which has a population of 5.7 million! With translations in 38 countries, she has a dedicated fan base in the United States and around the world. Her runaway #1 Danish bestselling crime novel A HARMLESS

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'Life & Beth' Recap Episodes 1 and 2: Amy Schumer...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/03/18

'Life & Beth' Recap Episodes 1 and 2: Amy Schumer ImpressesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Pieces of Her Recap: Ep 2-8, how we love a thriller...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/03/11

Pieces of Her Recap: Ep 2-8. How we love a thriller engine with a mother-daughter heartbeat at its core. This show never lost sight of either piece.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sarah Pekkanen & Greer Hendricks with 'The Golden...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/03/08

We are thrilled to chat with Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, the New York Times bestselling co-authors of The Wife Between Us, An Anonymous Girl, and You Are Not Alone. Their new novel, The Golden Couple, is out now!** After a discussion about what it’s like to create and promote during a pandemic and the overview of this new novel, we discuss Avery, the complicated “maverick” therapist who is one of the dual protagonists in their novel. They share how they wanted the reader to feel her heart

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Pieces of Her Recap: Ep 1 plus behind the scenes...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2022/03/04

We were fortunate enough to attend a Q&A with the dream team of women behind this show: Karin Slaughter, Toni Collette, Bella Heathcote, Charlotte Stoudt, Minkie Spiro, and Bruna Papandrea. We recap their behind the scenes stories, as well as the thrill of episode one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rebecca Serle & 'One Italian Summer': Complicated...

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2022/03/02

We are thrilled to chat with Rebecca Serle once again, this time about her new novel One Italian Summer. This book explores the powerful bond between a mother and a daughter, set on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. We devoured this book in one sitting and yet it kept us talking for days!One Italian Summer is the story of a young woman who has lost her mother, who was her best friend and her first phone call. Carol passes away before they can go on their trip together, but Katy decides to go alone. In

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