A very slay summer

Reese's Book Club Pick Emma Brodie Talks Into the Blue

What happens when one of your favorite authors says yes to your DM? This week, Corinna and Alisha sit down with New York Times bestselling author Emma Brodie to celebrate the phenomenon that is Into the Blue. From BookTok theories and slow-burn romance to Scandoval, improv comedy, dream casting, audiobook narration by Julia Whelan, and the emotional process of writing AJ and Noah's unforgettable story, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else. Emma shares how Into the Blue came to life, why the book originally had 50,000 more words, what inspired Noah and AJ's relationship, and the surprising reality TV moment that unlocked the entire novel. Whether you've already finished Into the Blue or you're deciding if it deserves a spot on your TBR, this episode is for you. 00:00 Emma joins the podcast 01:00 Introducing Into the Blue 02:45 Alisha surprises Corinna by reading the book 05:30 Writing AJ & Noah's epic love story 09:30 How Emma kept the reality show storyline straight 12:15 Deleted scenes, cut characters & editing 50,000 words 15:45 BookTok debates: What trope is Into the Blue? 18:00 Was Scandoval really the inspiration? 24:00 Is Into the Blue becoming a TV series? 29:20 Julia Whelan and the audiobook experience 36:30 Was AJ & Noah's chemistry inspired by real life? 40:30 Communication, vulnerability & growing up 44:00 Favorite moments from the book tour 46:00 Father of the Bride Easter egg? 48:20 The story behind the cover design 52:00 Final thoughts & goodbye If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with the biggest romance reader in your life. #EmmaBrodie #IntoTheBlue #BookTok #RomanceBooks #Authors #JuliaWhelan #ReesesBookClub #SlayAndPray #BookPodcast #ReadingCommunity Timestamps

BookTok, TV Adaptations & Podcast Chaos | Slay & Pray x Page to Picture

Two book-loving podcast duos finally get together for one of our funniest episodes yet! 📚✨ This week, Slay & Pray welcomes Page to Picture for a conversation full of BookTok favorites, TV adaptations, hilarious behind-the-scenes podcast stories, and plenty of unhinged moments. We dive into: * Voicemails for Isabel * Every Year After * Off Campus * The Gilded Age * The Nightingale * Interviewing bestselling authors * BookTok drama * Podcasting behind the scenes * The fictional men we'd absolutely trust in a crisis Whether you're here for the books, the adaptations, or just the laughs, this episode has a little bit of everything. 00:00 Meet Page to Picture 01:38 Railroad Daddy & The Gilded Age 04:19 Slay & Prey of the Week 08:20 The Nightingale review 09:48 Interviewing bestselling authors 11:26 Behind the scenes of both podcasts 14:14 Corinna's accidental photo story 😂 17:04 Books that surprised us 20:05 BookTok drama & author reactions 24:57 Podcast production chaos 28:44 Fictional characters we'd want on our side 34:42 Voicemails for Isabel review 39:29 Off Campus adaptation discussion 48:03 Every Year After review 50:43 Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? 54:56 What's next for Page to Picture 57:23 Where to follow both podcasts 🎙️ Follow Slay & Pray for weekly conversations about books, pop culture, TV adaptations, and whatever obsession we're currently spiraling over. 📚 Be sure to check out Page to Picture wherever you listen to podcasts!

Jo Piazza on Yesteryear, Trad Wives & Why "Everyone Is Lying to You"

Bestselling author Jo Piazza joins Slay & Pray for one of our favorite conversations yet. From the viral conversations surrounding Yesteryear to the reality behind trad wife influencers, Jo shares why social media has fundamentally changed how we see ourselves—and why "everyone is lying to you." We also dive into: * The rise (and fall?) of the trad wife movement * Influencer culture and curated online lives * Motherhood, feminism, and unrealistic expectations * Why social media is designed to keep us comparing ourselves * Behind the scenes of writing Everyone Is Lying to You * The inspiration for her newest novel, The Parisian Heist * Rapid-fire questions, favorite books, podcasts, Meryl Streep, and more If you've been following the online conversations around Yesteryear, influencer culture, or you're looking for your next great summer read, this episode is for you. Pre-order Jo's new novel, The Parisian Heist, and follow her work:https://theparisianheist.com

One Year of Slay & Pray with Alisha & Corinna

One year. Fifty-three episodes. Countless TV obsessions, book recommendations, hilarious tangents, and unforgettable moments later... we're celebrating the first anniversary of Slay & Pray! 🎉 Join Alisha and Corinna as they look back on the biggest highlights of their first year of podcasting. From favorite TV shows and movies to behind-the-scenes stories, exciting opportunities, and plenty of laughs, this anniversary episode is a celebration of everything that made Year One so special. In this episode: * Alisha finally schedules long-overdue doctor appointments and shares why it feels like such a huge win. * Corinna talks about escaping the Arizona heat with a relaxing trip to the White Mountains. * The girls laugh about capsule wardrobes, Arizona summers, and work fashion struggles. * They reveal the TV shows they talked about the most during the past year. * Favorite movies, books, and book-to-screen adaptations. * Exciting updates about landing interviews with bestselling authors. * Why taking chances—and simply asking—can lead to incredible opportunities. * Looking back on how Slay & Pray has grown and what they're most excited about in Year Two. Most importantly, Alisha and Corinna take a moment to thank every listener who's supported the podcast over the past year. Whether you've been here since Episode 1 or just recently joined the Slay Sister community, they're so grateful you're here. ❤️ Thank you for making our first year unforgettable. Let us know in the comments: How long have you been listening to Slay & Pray, and what's been your favorite moment so far? 00:00 Happy Birthday, Slay & Pray! 01:20 Alisha's Slay: Finally Going to the Doctor 15:45 Capsule Wardrobe Problems & Arizona Summer 19:00 Behind the Scenes of the Podcast 27:28 Corinna's White Mountains Getaway 31:34 Celebrating One Year of Slay & Pray 33:00 Our Most Talked-About TV Shows 35:00 Exciting Author Interview News 45:30 Favorite Shows of the Year 51:30 Favorite Movies & Book Adaptations 58:30 What We're Reading Now 1:00:27 Looking Back on Year One 1:01:15 Thank You to Our Listeners #SlayAndPray #Podcast #Anniversary #BookTok #Books #TVRecap #PopCulture #FriendshipPodcast #TheSummerITurnedPretty #Paradise #TheGildedAge #EmilyHenry #ReadingCommunity Timestamps

The Year Anniversary Episode Before the Anniversary Episode

The Slay & Pray girls are celebrating a major milestone—52 episodes and nearly one year of podcasting! This week, Corinna and Alisha talk about the exciting momentum surrounding the podcast, social media growth, upcoming collaborations, and some very big news they can't quite share yet. They also dive into doomscrolling struggles, TikTok addiction, their anniversary photoshoot, the TV shows they're currently obsessed with (and the ones they're definitely not), and the comment from Corinna's husband that may go down as one of the rudest things ever said on the podcast. Plus: Every Year After, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Widow's Bay, Office Romance, Love Island, Threads, podcast life, and plenty of sister chaos. ✨ Follow along for weekly conversations about books, TV, motherhood, friendship, and whatever else takes over the group chat. 00:00 Welcome to Slay & Pray 01:27 The podcast buzz is real 03:22 Unexpected listeners & podcast embarrassment 05:56 Why having a podcast partner matters 07:21 Anniversary photoshoot recap 09:25 52 episodes later 10:01 Corinna's latest book obsession 11:19 TikTok updates & exciting podcast news 12:07 Alisha's doomscrolling problem 15:52 Corinna's "old plow horse" story 18:54 NBA Finals heartbreak at home 20:07 Chaos on the Couch begins 20:11 Widow's Bay review 21:57 Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed discussion 25:21 Every Year After adaptation review 30:05 Why Corinna loves it (even if others don't) 32:52 Office Romance review 36:24 Love Island confusion & controversy 40:17 What they're most excited to finish watching 40:34 Corinna's mystery surprise for Alisha 41:58 Closing thoughts & episode wrap-up #SlayAndPray #Podcast #BookTok #TVTalk #EveryYearAfter #LoveIsland #AppleTV #WidowsBay #MaximumPleasureGuaranteed #OfficeRomance #SisterPodcast #BookPodcast #PopCulturePodcast