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❤️‍🔥 Ep: 5: Romantasy Revealed - Inside ACOTAR & the Maasverse

Team we have a confession! We LOVE romantasy ❤️‍🔥 Join Sarah and her book club besties for a spicy dive into Sarah J. Maas's game-changing ACOTAR series! We're breaking down the first three books, exploring the magic, romance, and jaw-dropping character transformations that have readers obsessed. WARNING: Major spoilers ahead! From Feyre's incredible journey to the complex romantic dynamics of the fairy courts, we're unpacking every delicious detail. Team Tamlin or Team Rhysand? We're settling the debate and exploring why romantasy is taking the literary world by storm. Plus, we can't help but discuss the other saucy books that get us worked up - The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. Perfect for die-hard fans, curious readers, and anyone who loves epic storytelling with heart, passion, and magic!

💜 Ep. 4: What Would Bridget Do? 📝

Helen Fielding author of Bridget Jones Diary invented the concept of a literary RomCom almost 25 years ago. Chief of Stuff was lucky enough to hear from Helen herself in a behind the scenes conversation of the origin story of Bridget Jones, sharing the unexpected journey from anonymous newspaper column to global phenomenon. Discover the real story behind one of literature's most beloved characters, with candid insights into writing, fame, and modern relationships. Not only does her character, Bridget, embody Main Character Energy but she also reflects what's possible when you believe in yourself. A must-listen for fans of Bridget Jones and anyone who loves an honest, witty conversation. Inner monologues welcome!

💕 Ep. 3: Love, Memory & Documentary Filmmaking with Brent Hodge

In this episode, Sarah sits down with award-winning director Brent Hodge to discuss his latest documentary, 50,000 First Dates, now streaming on Amazon Prime. The film tells the extraordinary real-life love story of Nesh Pillay and JJ Jakope—a couple whose relationship is put to the ultimate test when Nesh wakes up with no memory of her fiancé, mistaking him for an Uber driver. Brent shares what drew him to their story, the challenges of documenting such an emotional journey, and how he balanced storytelling with medical accuracy. We also dive into the evolving landscape of documentary filmmaking, the role of archival footage, and Brent’s upcoming projects. It’s a conversation about resilience, storytelling instincts, and the power of love. Don’t miss it! https://www.amazon.com/50-000-First-Dates-Season/dp/B0DQ842SL5

🗳️ Ep. 2: We're Not Going Back

In this episode we continue our election conversation by exploring the rich history of women’s voting rights with highlights, profiles, and an unexpected US/UK connection. Joined by Izzy and Kaitlyn, we discuss their personal voting experiences and the challenges young people experience as first-time voters. Then we dive into why more diversity in leadership can shape a brighter future for all. Plus musical goddess, Stevie Nick's shares her biggest regret. Tune in for an inspiring look at how far we’ve come— and why not matter who becomes President — we're not going back.

🇺🇸 Ep. 1: Your Vote, Your Voice

Bored Meeting is back for Season 2! We kick things off by diving into the most important topic of the season - the upcoming U.S. election. 🇺🇸 The team reconvenes to discuss what’s at stake and why Gen Z and Millennial women can shape the future by showing up at the polls on November 5th. Plus, Sarah share's what it's like to be on the advance team and her experience working on the campaign. Listen in and discover why your voice and your vote matters.