Beste Hilfe podcaster (2024)

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HILF 71 - The Black Death with Mary Ramos 59:56

10d ago59:56

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Dawn is joined by celebrated Music Supervisor, Mary Ramos, who has worked on some of the most incredible film scores in movie history! A close collaborator with Quinton Tarantino, she’s had a hand in everything from Pulp Fiction to Django Unchained - and a slew of other favorites in-between. Join us as we discuss the very beginning of The Black Dea…

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2.11 - Where the Words Are Made Up and the Plot Doesn't Matter 1:17:27

15d ago1:17:27

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We close out season 2 with Addlands by Tom Bullough. It's a pace change from the madcap adventures of previous books, a slowdown to help ease us into the break. Will it continue the trends we've seen so far this season with romance and the search for immortality and, most importantly, are date rape drugs involved? You'll have to listen to find out.…

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HILF 70 - Vampires with Macy Issacs 1:10:44

24d ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Dawn is joined by comedian, Macy Issacs, to talk about the origin of Vampire folklore and what - from the many stories about them - is actually real! We’ll go around the world and see how vampires in Japan and Alaska differ from the ones in Transylvania. Take notes, because we also discuss the most effective ways to fight them off… unless you chose…

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Horror Movies with Jose Barrientos [RE-RELEASE] 1:20:14

30d ago1:20:14

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Originally released in October of 2022, revisit Dawn and her guest, Jose Barrientos, for a rundown of the history of horror movies! From silent dancing skeletons, to The Wolfman, and all the way past The Walking Dead - we're here to tell you what has scared us collectively the most... and why! Find Jose on Youtube! Find Jose on Instagram! --- SILF'…

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HILF 69 - Benjamin Franklin with Bryan Austin 1:04:47

1M ago1:04:47

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To help tell the story of the man behind our 100-dollar bill, Dawn is joined by Benjamin Franklin expert, Bryan Austin. He portrays James Madison and Ben Franklin in Colonial Williamsburg and has walked much more than a mile in their shoes... Pull up a chair and hear the stories of Benjamin Franklin’s wild childhood, his multitude of lovers, and th…

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2.10 - Michael Bay All Day Bae 1:22:48

2M ago1:22:48

1:22:48

The Fonz ain't got nothing on the shark jumping happening in this episode. Get your action fix as we dive into The Last Second by Catherine Coulter and J.T. Ellison. It has literally everything.Av The Library Game

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HILF 68 - Mozart's Sister with LAZOU 1:14:18

2M ago1:14:18

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Nannerl Mozart, Wolfgang Amadaeus's intriguing older sister, is the HILF of Dawn's guest, LAZOU. She is an award-winning podcast host and composer with work featured in film, television and a gazillion other places! Hear about her childhood growing up on the tiny island of Mauritius (the only place the Dodo bird ever lived) and how moving to Canada…

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HILF 67 - The Lost Island of Lemuria with Justin McHenry 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

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Dawn's guest literally wrote the book on this mysterious and mythic place known by some as 'the Atlantis of the Pacific Ocean'. Historian and writer Justin McHenry joins her from his office in West Virginia to help tell this absolutely bananas tale of Lemuria: A True Story of a Fake Place. --- SILF’s (Sources I’d Like to F*ck) Justin's Book: Lemuri…

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2.09 - Scientology for Scholarly Seniors 1:08:17

3M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

After a decade, Amy is finally forced to read Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan in this special Read This Coward episode. She gains some valuable insights along the way, like her unlikely kinship with the boob guy and her own propensity for joining a cult.Av The Library Game

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HILF 66 - Mount Rushmore with Christine Blackburn 1:12:31

3M ago1:12:31

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While many of us can easily picture Mount Rushmore in our heads, few of us know much about it beyond the heads. Even if you CAN name all four presidents featured (and only 30% of Americans can) the story of how and why this enormous feat of engineering - and total fuck-job on the Native Americans - came to pass. Guest, Christine Blackburn, is a com…

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HILF 65 - The Constitution with AJ Jacobs 1:18:44

3M ago1:18:44

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AJ Jacobs is a writer and humorist known for his immersive dedication to a variety of subjects. He spent a year attempting to follow EVERY rule in the Bible and wrote a NY TIMES best-seller, The Year of Living Biblically; and his latest book The Year of Living Constitutionally follows his journey through the lens of the 18th century. Join Dawn and …

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2.08 - This One Is For The Boys 1:23:42

4M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

It's all love and war in this surprisingly on-brand pick for season 2 with Alec by William di Canzio.Av The Library Game

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The Whiskey Rebellion with Rashid Green [RE-RELEASE] 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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Originally recorded recorded in April, 2022 - over 50 episodes ago - Dawn revisits The Whiskey Rebellion with bartender, Rashid Green. Learn how to make some of the best 18th Century cocktails AND get a dose of some founding daddy realness. --- Get Rashid's recipe for THE SHERRY FLIP Get Rashid's recipe for CLARET'S PUNCH --- LILF's (Link's I'd Lik…

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2.07 - Sad Sack Shack It Up 1:02:07

5M ago1:02:07

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Things take a bit of a zany turn in this episode on You Have a Friend in 10A by Maggie Shipstead. Will you join the She-Woman Man-Haters club or will you identify with poop guy? (Please don't identify with poop guy.) Most of all, help us answer the question: Who hurt you, Maggie? P.S. - It's 33.Av The Library Game

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HILF 64 - Doc Holliday with Brandon Gibson 1:14:37

5M ago1:14:37

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Dawn is joined by actor and writer, Brandon Gibson (Black-ish, Fresh Off the Boat, Spilled Paint) who has long been fascinated by the the consumptive, former-dentist, with a southern drawl and a propensity for prostitutes… who isn't? SILF’s (Sources I’d Like to F*ck) Doc Holiday The Life and Legend by Gary L Roberts - Biography (2019) Tombstone, Th…

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HILF 63 - HILF YOU Audience Request Show 31:09

5M ago31:09

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Join Dawn as she strips down YOUR HILF's in the first-ever audience-request show. [00:01:13] The Great Emu War of 1932 which pitted a bunch of WWI veterans against a mob of flightless birds. [00:08:37] The Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory. Was she the first documented serial killer AND an inspiration for Dracula? [00:19:42] Hedy Lamarr who went fr…

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2.06 - HILFs 1:29:39

6M ago1:29:39

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This month we embark on an adventure through time and space with Ursula K. LeGuin's "Worlds of Exile and Illusion" where we meet a whole host of characters, from alien Jesus to level 9 mind wizards and a whole, whole lot of HILFs.Av The Library Game

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HILF 62 - How to Start a War with Michael Trapani 1:22:30

6M ago1:22:30

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Maybe you think WW2 started when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor... but that was just when America got involved. Maybe you think WW2 started when Germany invaded Poland... but that was just when England and France had finally had enough. To really understand how WW2 started, historian Michael Trapani has written and produced an audio-book - HOW TO…

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HILF 61 - Jesse James with Ryan Keely 1:20:40

6M ago1:20:40

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Dawn's guest is adult-film actress, Ryan Keely who takes no offense to the term 'porn star'. Ryan is also a book-worm and one of the cast of the sensational new Dungeons and Dragons podcast, I Seduce The Dragon. @ISTD Join Dawn and Ryan as two professional 'fuckers' in hot pursuit of history's hottest outlaw. Dawn's Sources Book - SHOT ALL TO HELL …

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2.05 - Ghosts Aren't Sexy But Garlic Is 1:19:07

7M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

Will the third time be the charm? Come find out as we give The Guest House by Erika Marks a shot and Amy reveals her new scapegoat strategy for ensuring she enjoys the read.Av The Library Game

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HILF 60 - Amelia Earhart with Fallon Morey 1:22:26

7M ago1:22:26

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Climbing into the cockpit with Amelia and Dawn is guest, Fallon Morey of That's So Fucked Up. Fallon's knowledge of history and love of bad-ass women makes her a perfect navigator for this incredible story. Dawn's Sources Book - Amelia Earhart A Biography by Doris L. Rich. (1989) Article - Read more about her surprise landing in Derry. BBC Maps - M…

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HILF 59 - Josephine Baker with Katy Hearne-Church 1:22:14

7M ago1:22:14

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Dawn is joined by guest, Katy Hearne-Church one of the hosts of The Queens Podcast. Katy is not only a big fan of Josephine Baker, but she is whip-smart and enjoys a cocktail in the afternoon. Dawn's Sources Book - AGENT JOSEPHINE by Damien Lewis Podcast - YOU'RE DEAD TO ME Video - See her dance in 1927, some of the faces that made her famous Hear …

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HILF 58 - The Freedom Rides with Dave Reinitz 1:40:50

8M ago1:40:50

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Dawn's Guest, Dave Reinitz is a stand-up comedian and stain-glass artist whose personal connection to this slice of History brings it alive for all of us. Hear about how his mother, Janet Braun-Reinitz, joined with the Freedom Riders in 1961 and endured and enlightened one of the darkest chapters of American History. --- Dawn's Sources Book - The F…

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2.04 - Missed Shots and Smelly Thots 1:01:46

8M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

A pukey meetcute, a love/hate relationship with Kate Hudson, and the most beautiful appendage in the world. All this and more in this episode on Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould.Av The Library Game

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HILF 57 - The Conch Republic with Forrest Shaw 1:06:27

8M ago1:06:27

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Joining Dawn for the HILF-ing of the Conch Republic is Florida native, comedian, and former Marine Biologist, Forrest Shaw. He currently performs stand-up around the world, and is the co-host of the podcast, I don’t Know About That with Jim Jeffries. You can also catch him on The Mermen Podcast with Dave Williamson. --- Dawn's Sources Book - The Tw…

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HILF 56 - Mutiny on the Bounty, Part 2 with Scott Edwin Williams 1:02:36

9M ago1:02:36

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Welcome back aboard the ill-fated Bounty with Dawn and guest, Scott Edwin Williams, school-teacher and author of the fantastic book series, LIGHTBULB MOMENTS IN HUMAN HISTORY. Part one left the mutineers singing and dancing as they pushed Captain Bligh into the horizon. Rejoin them as they go in search of a new future among hostile territory, and w…

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2.03 - Hocus Pocus Redux: Hallmark Edition 1:29:14

9M ago1:29:14

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It's time for our first Strange Encounter! We get extra weird with Michael Scott Clifton's "The Janus Witch", a magical, gory, thrilling romance complete with love, treachery, and gravity defying bosoms.Av The Library Game

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HILF 55 - Mutiny on the Bounty with Scott Edwin Williams 1:09:05

9M ago1:09:05

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Come aboard the ill-fated Bounty with Dawn and guest, Scott Edwin Williams. Scott is a school-teacher and author of the fantastic book series, LIGHTBULB MOMENTS IN HUMAN HISTORY which looks at history with a nod to both humor, and a hope for the future. Together they trace the origins and outcomes of not only the infamous Captain Bligh, but the mut…

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HILF 54 - Aleister Crowley with Hilah Johnson 1:33:38

9M ago1:33:38

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Aleister Crowley is a sado-machoistic cult leader that Dawn frankly hates... but since when has hate ever made anyone less fuckable? Joining her on this journey into the darker pages of history, is celebrated chef, Hilah Johnson. She has hosted several cooking shows on Youtube and The Travel Channel and is also the author of several cookbooks. Dawn…

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2.02 - Careful What You Wish For 1:11:43

10M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

The romance novel Amy's been dreaming of...or is it? Find out with us with Always My Girl by Samantha Chase.Av The Library Game

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HILF 53 - The Boston Massacre with Sarah Retalic & Dave Houghton 1:23:00

10M ago1:23:00

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Dawn's guests are sports podcasters (and native Bostonians) Sarah Retalic and Dave Houghton of IN A PICKLE RADIO. Find out how much they know regarding one of their city's defining events, and keep score along with Dawn all the way to the surprise ending. Dawn's Sources Book - THE BOSTON MASSACRE, A Family History by Serena Zabin Book - REPORTING T…

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HILF 52 - The Montreal Screwjob with Bacon is my Podcast (BIMP) 1:22:11

10M ago1:22:11

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Dawn's guests are Jimmy G and Mike Wehmann who love the world of wrestling - and the world of rock bands, and whiskey, and podcasting, and bacon. They are the co-hosts of the hit podcast ‘Bacon is my Podcast’ and that makes this episode a three-way, baby. Hear Dawn on BIMP - Part 1 and Part 2 are available now! Dawn's Sources The Comic Book Story o…

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2.01 - Not Like the Other Witches 1:22:23

11M ago1:22:23

1:22:23

We're back, witches! Season 2 kicks off with a fantasy smorgasbord with Truthwitch by Susan Dennard. Magic? Check. War? Check. Super special orphan girl? Duh. Excessive fart jokes? Unexpected but also check.Av The Library Game

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HOLIDAY BONE-US - The Holiday Breakdown with Leah Bonnema 49:29

11M ago49:29

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Love 'em or hate 'em, rom coms have been an established genre for centuries and Holiday Rom-Coms are their modern-day beating heart. Dawn is something of a convert, having spent most of her life considering them thin, uninteresting trash... which they are sometimes. BUT THAT'S WHY THEY'RE GREAT! Leah Bonnema is not only a longtime fan of the genre,…

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HOLIDAY BONE-US - Krampus with Dawn's Husband 1:04:06

11M ago1:04:06

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In December 2021 - almost 50 episodes ago - Dawn sat down with her husband, director, Andrew Melby. Together they discussed the origin and history of the dark, Yuletide figure of Krampus... and debate whether he may be a welcome addition to their family. The Krampus and the old Dark Christmas by Al Ridenour The Old Magic of Christmas by Linda Raedi…

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HOLIDAY BONE-US - Dawn's Mom and Sisters 28:51

11M ago28:51

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On March 29th, 2023 I released EP#34 - The Vibrator, with my mom and two older sisters as my guests. It went bananas - broke the podcast's download record and yielded a slew of comments from listers telling me they felt like they knew us. And those who actually do know us, said they felt like we were all back around the Thanksgiving table just like…

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HILF 51 - Cleopatra (and Mark Antony) with Kiki Andersen 1:03:01

12M ago1:03:01

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Dawn's guest is stand-up comedian (and former award-winning journalist) Kiki Andersen. Kiki aces Dawn's spontaneous quiz on the last Queen of Egypt as the two traverse the second chapter of her little black book. Dawn's Sources Book - CLEOPATRA - A Captivating Guide to the Last Queen of Egypt and her Relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony…

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HILF 50 - Cleopatra (and Julius Caesar) with Kiki Andersen 1:00:39

12M ago1:00:39

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Dawn's guest is stand-up comedian (and former award-winning journalist) Kiki Andersen. Kiki aces Dawn's spontaneous quiz on the last Queen of Egypt as the two traverse the first chapter of her little black book. Dawn's Sources Book - CLEOPATRA - A Captivating Guide to the Last Queen of Egypt and her Relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.…

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HILF 49 - Alan Turing with Heidi Mavir 1:17:51

1y ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Dawn's guest is the hilarious author of the book, Your Child is Not Broken - How to Parent Your Neurodivergent Child Without Losing Your Marbles. Find her and the organization she runs in the UK for other parents of neurodivergent children who struggle in school, EOTAS Matters. Dawn's Sources Book - Alan Turing, ENIGMA by Anna Revell (2017) Doc - A…

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HALLOWEEN BONE-US - Dawn reads, Edgar Allan Poe's: THE RAVEN 10:44

1y ago10:44

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Just in time for Halloween, but good for any time you're feeling like you need a spooky kick in the literary brainpan. The Raven was first published in January, 1845 by the dark and troubled poet, Edgar Allan Poe. He would die, a mysterious death, four short years later and leave generations of to wonder about him. Makes you kinda' want a whole HIL…

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1.11 - The Meta-Sode 53:08

1y ago53:08

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To wrap up the first season, we get a little meta and review our own show. No RSSB for today, but never fear as there are still a bunch of new books covered in this episode!Av The Library Game

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HILF 48 - The Battle of Blair Mountain with Peter Breitmayer 1:34:22

1y ago1:34:22

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Join Dawn and guest, actor Peter Breitmayer, as they discuss this little known story from American History. Meet heroes like Sid Hatfield and Mother Jones, and villains like Albert Felts and that murderous cunt, CE Lively. It's a tragic story of labor unions and the powerful monopolists who dropped literal bombs on them - in a page that was missing…

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HILF 47 - The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, Part 2 with Adam Andreasen 1:12:09

1y ago1:12:09

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From the aftermath of the Challenger Disaster, to the rollercoaster investigation, get ready for the Ride of your life. Dawn is rejoined by her guest Adam Andreasen, an artist in central Wisconsin and her friend since childhood, indeed he was sitting next to her the day the disaster unfolded on TV. --- LISTEN TO EP46 - CHALLENGER DISASTER, PART 1 -…

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HILF 46 - The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster with Adam Andreasen 1:16:13

1y ago1:16:13

1:16:13

When Challenger broke apart shortly after launch over Cape Canaveral, seven people died. The most well-known to the American public was Christa McAuliffe, a school teacher. She had won a well-publicized national search, making her something of an American Celebrity - especially among school children, many of whom watched the tragic launch from thei…

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1.10 - Teen Angst and the Worst ASMR Ever 1:21:31

1y ago1:21:31

1:21:31

Amy sends us on a trip to the scariest high school ever and we all take a meat swim in A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik.Av The Library Game

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HILF 45 - The Clinton/Lewinsky Sex Scandal with Kelly Blackheart 1:16:29

1y ago1:16:29

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If you lived through this event from 25 years ago, you'll find it's a complicated walk down memory lane: The blue dress, The Cigar, and that back-stabbing bitch, Linda Tripp. If you're new to this one, come learn how talk of pink thongs and blow jobs were suddenly brought into America’s living-rooms NOT by the demon MTV or Playboy… but by the night…

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HILF 44 - Oscar Wilde with Clarione Gutierrez-Owens 1:19:09

1y ago1:19:09

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Dawn's guest, Clarione, is an artist who has been something of a secret admirer of Oscar Wilde since his days visiting the OW Bar in NYC. Together he and Dawn start with Wilde's birth and follow his story through the extraordinary peaks and valleys of his remarkable life. LILFS: (Links I'd Like to Follow) Get the children's book Clarione illustrate…

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1.09 - But Why Would You Want It 55:36

1y ago55:36

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Have you found yourself saying "Ok Amy, but tell me what you really think" up til now? This episode is for you. Join us as we discover If You Can Get It by Brendan Hodge.Av The Library Game

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HILF 43 - Anne Boleyn with Enkrypt 1:13:18

1y ago1:13:18

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In the hot-seat with Anne is Dawn's guest, Enkrypt (Rocio Paredes) who grew up in LA's Highland Park 'before gentrification'. She took her deep love of the neighborhood and the people she grew up with to her work as a photographer and director... but first she was a hacker's worst nightmare. Join Dawn and Enkrypt for the sad and sordid tale of the …

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HILF 42 - Coco Chanel with Amanda Michelle 1:15:10

1+ y ago1:15:10

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The life of Coco Chanel is one of an extraordinary person living through extraordinary times. Born into poverty she rises not only to revolutionize the fashion industry, but to become so wealthy she can throw a giant diamond into the sea to piss off her boyfriend. Buckle up for the bad bitch, Coco Chanel. Dawn is joined in this HILF-ing by Amanda M…

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