A variety podcast about anything and everything co-hosted by Melanie and Rachel. We’re only consistent in our inconsistency. Join us every second Friday as we look at things on the internet or in life that make us say what in the Charles Darwin is happening here? We’re just two Millennials who did what any Millennials do during a “panini”: start a podcast!
Disclaimer and Trigger Warning: These are our opinions on LIB. Please take them with a grain of salt. We also discuss some sensitive topics in this episode such as political topics, alleged claims against cast members, and other topics that may be uncomfortable. If you are not in a good headspace, please skip this one. We never want to cause our listeners harm.
WE ON YOUTUBE NOW BABY!
This week, we're back with some Love is Blind...
THIS EPISODE IS VERY NSFW PLEASE LISTEN WITH CAUTION AND PREFERRABLY HEADPHONES
This week for episode 69, we find some bad sex scenes and read them to each other. What a better way to celebrate episode 69.
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Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Website: www.melanieflynnbooks.com Melanie's instagram: @melaniee427
Rachel's tiktok: @_rachelvr_
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We're wrapping up the utensils corn series!
We discuss the last book in the series from Ruth Cardello and give you our thoughts, plus everyone bears witness to the top ten friend betrayal from Melanie and Lexie to Rachel.
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The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Website: www.melanieflynnbooks.com Melanie's instagram: @melaniee427
Rachel's tik...
Happy 2025!
We are back with our first episode of the new year and of course it's about people who boink cutlery. Ruth Cardello's books Spooned and Knifed are the subject of today's review, and we are joined by Lexie as we discuss the logistics of bridge sex, age timelines and Melanie's new term for boobs: windsocks.
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The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/maga...
It's still spooky season for us!
This week, we discuss our scientifically proven method of determining who is the top horror movie villain of all times. We rate them on three factors and determine the total score out of 30. Who will be on top? Who is on the bottom?
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The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Website: www.melanieflynnbooks.com Mel...
Getting ready for some blasphemy!
This week, we discuss a topic that came up in the Robert Liston episode while we were on a deep dive: is Jesus a zombie, lich or revenant? Joined by Rachel's Curse of Strahd DM Kan (Techpriest_Kan on Twitch), we review the three options to determine what category the Son of God falls under.
Our Links
The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazin...
DISCLAIMER: Any excerpt read is the work of Ruth Cardello and belong to her. We are three women discussing a book and our opinions don't represent her interest.
CONTENT WARNING: This episodes contains discussions around sexual themes, including getting forked. Listening discretion is advised.
LEXIE IS BACK!
This week, join our weird book club as we discuss Forked, a novella in which a woman falls in love with a super soldier who go...
Get ready for the fastest knife in the West!
This week, we do a deep dive into the mystery of Robert Liston, a famous 19th surgeon with a 300% death rate in a single surgery. We also go down some rabbit holes about if Jesus is a zombie, revenant, or lich.
Our Links
The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Website: www.melanieflynnbooks.com Melanie's i...
THE TOY MAKER AUDIOBOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE!
This week, Rachel interviews Melanie Flynn, author of The Toy Maker (who is definitely not the Melanie who co-host this podcast). We dive into some questions about her inspiration, any struggles, and what's next for the author!
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The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Website: www.melanieflynnbooks.com...
We're rounding out the three part series with Melanie choosing the monster for Rachel and she has to survive as Melanie. Will Rachel actually have self-preservation or will the parasites in her takeover and lead to her eventual downfall?
Our Links
The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Website: www.melanieflynnbooks.com Melanie's instagram: @melanie...
(I have no excuse for posting late except the fact that I'm bad-Rachel)
We're back with part 2 of 3 for our monster/apocalypse survival scenarios. For this one, we're switching it up! Part 2 includes Melanie trying to channel her inner Rachel and have no self-preservation against the secret monster Rachel's chosen for her.
Our Links
The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.co...
Strap in as this is a long one!
This week, we're looking at how Melanie and Rachel handle different monster scenarios and see if they survive or die. This is part 1 of 3 as we have four different scenarios to run for each other and both parts will be long so if it's not your cup of tea, that's ok.
Our Links
The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Websi...
How many squid is too many squid?
We're back with another "Captive Audience" Segment and this time Rachel takes Melanie on a journey through the world of deep sea squid fishing. It's research and true crime, two of Rachel's favourite things.
Rotten Mango's Video: 33 crew members went DEEP SEA squid hunting, turned MAD, and started hunting EACH OTHER. (youtube.com)
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The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vor...
( Rachel did not count how many emo songs they named cause she forgot)
It's time to test your musical knowledge! This week, we play a game of categories and go back and forth naming different songs from the specific category. This episode is also called "What it's like inside Rachel's brain cause she has music bouncing around".
Our Links
The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamaga...
I have the power of science and socialism and birthdays on my side!
This week, Rachel reads a gem of a fanfic she found from a friend and it's a journey alright. Hopefully no one turns into a witch!
Fanfiction link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10644439/1/Hogwarts-School-of-Prayer-and-Miracles
Our Links
The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Website...
It's time for the newlywed best friend game!
This week, Rachel and Melanie play the newlywed game but modified for friendship. We'll find out what the really think of each other and if their friendship will survive this episode.
Our Links
The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Website: www.melanieflynnbooks.com Melanie's instagram: @melaniee427
Rache...
It's time for some reddit shenanigans!
We're back with some unhinged reddit stories discussing bad dates and awkward waiter experiences. From ghost husbands to goat husbands, it's a wild ride.
Our Links
The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Website: www.melanieflynnbooks.com Melanie's instagram: @melaniee427
Rachel's tiktok: @_rachelvr_ Rachel's inst...
Be prepared for some low low energy.
This week, we start our new bit "Captive Audience" where one of us discusses a subject the other knows nothing about, and Melanie starts it off with a bang. We are talking about Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead and how he's an awful character, plus we discuss if Jesus is a zombie.
Our Links
The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/mag...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We're just vibing and discussing our plans for the podcast, Melanie's sleep journey and Rachel's near chicken dance with death.
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The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Website: www.melanieflynnbooks.com Melanie's instagram: @melaniee427
Rachel's tiktok: @_rachelvr_ Rachel's instagram: @_rachelvr_
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It's a rank list!
In celebration of our 50th episode, we rank our top five episodes so far. Give them a listen! Also happy new year and we wish everyone the best in 2024, love Melanie and Rachel
Our Links
The Toy Maker eBook : Flynn, Melanie: Amazon.ca: Books
Vorka Magazine: https://www.vorakamagazine.com/magazine
Melanie's Website: www.melanieflynnbooks.com Melanie's instagram: @melaniee427
Rachel's tiktok: @_rachelvr_ Rachel's in...
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