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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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01:13:25

'Anora' & Mikey Madison

Pop Fiction Women ·

2025/02/02

Continuing our discussions about Oscar-nominated movies, this time we’re chatting about Anora, a story about a young sex worker from Brooklyn who gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of a Russian oligarch until it all goes terribly wrong. Mikey Madison brilliantly brings Ani to life in a role that was quite literally made for her. We chat about her character’s arc/growth, the similarities to Pretty Woman, the ways in which the film subverts typical genre

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00:50:31

Greg Wands and Elizabeth McCullough Keenan & 'Trust...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2025/01/28

On today’s Complicated Conversation we welcome Greg Wands and Elizabeth McCullough Keenan to discuss Trust Issues, which is a fresh take on the classic conman chase novel following two adult siblings forced to play nice in hopes of tracking down the man they believe killed their mother and ran off with their sizable inheritance.We chat with Liz and Greg about why they love a classic conman story; the complexities of character development, particularly focusing on unreliable narrators and sibling

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00:28:56

Side Bar on Oscar nominations, what happens when you...

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2025/01/26

In today’s Sidebar episode we discuss our mutual obsession with The Favorites by Layne Fargo; the Oscar nominations; what happens when you pay creators for their art, and TV shows coming back that we are so excited for (hello Yellowjackets and White Lotus), as well as our upcoming dive into reality TV. The PFW Sidebar is now in session!

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01:26:46

'The Substance' & Demi Moore & Coralie Fargeat

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2025/01/21

In today’s episode we dive into The Substance, written and directed by Coralie Fargeat and starring Demi Moore in an Oscar-worthy performance (go watch her acceptance speech from the recent Golden Globes win stat!). In case you’ve somehow been out of the loop, the film centers on Elisabeth Sparkle, a Jane Fonda–esque actor and fitness icon who is abruptly laid off from her TV show by a misogynistic producer, Harvey (Dennis Quaid, who is a scene stealer). Desperate to reclaim her relevance, she turns

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00:33:36

High-low Therapy - defying gravity, the afterlife,...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2025/01/16

Welcome to a new segment called high-low therapy, where we let a deck of cards take us to places we never expected. On this episode, Carinn is the dealer and Kate in the hot seat. We touch on time travel, theme songs, belief in the afterlife, and how we feel about anger.

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00:36:48

Sash Bischoff & 'Sweet Fury': Debut Discussions

Pop Fiction Women ·

2025/01/14

On this episode of Debut Discussions, we welcome Sash Bischoff, to discuss her novel Sweet Fury, a story about a beloved actress who is cast in a feminist adaptation of the Fitzgerald classic Tender Is The Night, but finds herself the victim in a deadly game of revenge in which everyone, on screen and off, is playing a part.Sash shares her journey from actor and theatre director to published author and the supportive network of fellow writers that helped her along the way; the role of rage in

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00:42:13

Side Bar on our mission, Kate's vision, and vacations...

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2025/01/09

We’re back with our first Sidebar of 2025 and we’re discussing our renewed commitment to our podcast mission, how we spent our holiday break, and where we stand on our personal vision, goals and directions for the new year…a cocoon and a butterfly! Listen now to hear more!The PFW Sidebar is now in session!

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00:24:30

Fiona Davis & 'The Stolen Queen': Complicated...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2025/01/07

On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction novels, to discuss her latest, The Stolen Queen, which she describes as Thelma and Louise meets Indiana Jones! Fiona discusses her journey from actress to journalist to novelist, the viral Met Gala picture (involving Kim Kardashian!) that inspired the novel, and the complexities of writing historical fiction. She shares insights on character development, the importance of

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00:32:00

Raz Tal Schenirer & 'Where Love Lies': Debut Discussions

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/12/30

On this episode of Debut Discussions, we welcome Raz Tal Schenirer to discuss her novel, Where Love Lies, a story about the longings and lies of falling in love, the slippery slope of controlling relationships, and the strength it takes to find your own voice. Raz shares her journey as a writer and the personal inspiration behind her debut novel; her love for reading and the escapism it provides; the challenges of creating relatable characters, the importance of addressing toxic relationships in

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00:53:49

Side Bar on Goals Part 2

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/12/24

We’re back with Part 2 of our Sidebar conversation on goals and we’re reflecting on the past while looking ahead to the future. What should our direction or theme be for 2025? What is calling us? We are waiting on some major inspiration here! Will Carinn finally pull Kate to the dark side of reality TV? Stay tuned! The PFW Sidebar is now in session!

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00:28:54

Side Bar on Goals, in which Kate allows herself to be...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/12/22

We’re back with another Sidebar conversation and since we are closing out another year and looking ahead to 2025 we return to a topic that always gets us talking (debating? disagreeing?)...GOALS. Listen to hear Kate discuss her hesitant feelings about goal setting, but then how she gets led down the dark path by goals-fanatic Carinn by the end!

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00:30:50

Side Bar about Hot Frosty, what makes a book 'good'...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/12/17

We’re back with another Sidebar conversation where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In this episode, we chat about the world of holiday movies (helllooo Hot Frosty and the resurgence of Chad Michael Murray and Linsday Lohan!), what makes a book “good” or “bad”, how we feel about those year-end “best of” aggregate lists, and a reality TV roundup. The PFW Sidebar is now in session!

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00:27:13

Katie Holt & 'Not In My Book': Debut Discussions

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/12/10

On this episode of Debut Discussions, we welcome Katie Holt to discuss her novel, Not In My Book, an enemies-to-lovers story that’s described as The Hating Game meets Beach Read! Katie shares her journey from avid reader to writer. She passionately defends the romance genre against common misconceptions and explores the complexities of the enemies to lovers trope, while also revealing the unique structure of her novel that includes a book within a book. We delve into the influence of iconic figures

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00:30:28

The Pilot of High Potential on ABC: Celebrating...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/11/27

On today’s episode we’re recapping the pilot episode of High Potential, a crime dramedy on ABC starring Kaitlin Olson, about a single mother with three kids who is a cleaning lady for the Los Angeles Police Department and who also happens to be a high potential intellectual the cops realize they need to solve crime. We chat about the ways this feels elevated for network TV, the genre and tone mash-up of the show, the complexities and layers of Olson’s character, and why this show really stands out

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00:46:37

Side Bar on good books and Goodreads, how we move on...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/11/21

Side Bar on good books and Goodreads, how we move on from burnout, whether there can ever be nuance in the Trad Wives conversation, and of course, there's a little bit of astrology

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00:40:51

Gossip Girl: Cultural Flashback Pilots Inspired by...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/11/12

In our latest episode we are chatting about another cultural flashback pilot episode inspired by Nobody Wants This…Gossip Girl. Adam Brody and Kristen Bell have reminded us all that they’re national treasures and their beginnings in 2000s teen dramas were worth coming back to. We’ve covered the pilot episode of The O.C., Veronica Mars, and now Gossip Girl, a show in which wealthy, privileged Upper East Siders take on high school as the anonymous “Gossip Girl” (voiced by Kristen Bell) reveals their

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00:38:01

Alyssa Jarrett & 'Love On The Rocks': Complicated...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/11/06

On this episode of Debut Discussions, romance author Alyssa Jarrett shares her journey from a passionate reader to a published writer of a four-part series. She discusses her second installment, Love on the Rocks, an opposites-attract rom-com that proves love is the most exciting adventure of all. Blending Silicon Valley satire with romantic comedy, Love On The Rocks explores themes of anxiety, trust, and personal growth.Alyssa chats with us about the importance of relatable characters and the

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01:18:31

'Martha' Queen of Perfection Netflix Documentary

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/11/04

In today’s episode we’re discussing the Netflix documentary on Martha Stewart, a model turned stockbroker turned domestic goddess and CEO, the “original influencer,” the first self-made female billionaire, and an expert at reinventing her brand and doing it on her own terms. The Martha documentary explores the price of her quest for perfection, but it’s her imperfections — including her inability to accept them — that make her most interesting. Perhaps the OG “unlikable woman,” Martha provides us

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00:37:39

Side bar on what we're watching (and why), Andrew...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/10/30

We’re back with another Sidebar conversation where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In this episode, we chat about what we’re watching (and why) - Anatomy of Lies and Disclaimer; the smoldering flirtationship between Amelia Dimoldenberg, comedian and host of Chicken Shop Date, and Andrew Garfield (listen to this clip!); book recommendations; and celebrating yeses from the Universe!The PFW Sidebar is now in session!

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00:29:38

Veronica Mars: Cultural Flashback Pilots Inspired by...

Pop Fiction Women ·

2024/10/28

We’re continuing our theme of cultural flashback TV pilots inspired by Nobody Wants This … delving into Veronica Mars, Kristen Bell’s cult classic series in which she plays a seventeen-year-old anti-establishment high school student and private detective. We were surprised by the complexities of the show, its dark themes, character motivations, and intricate storytelling. The show is a unique blend of teen drama and neo-noir elements, with a healthy dose of mommy issues, class warfare, sexual

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