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Books With Your Besties
Plug in, ignore real life for a bit and chat with your unhinged yet lovable besties Emily and Ashley.
In the words of Celisia Stanton “Dr. Reeder, a psychologist professor who teaches about the darkest corners of human behavior—like cults, serial killers, and the psychology of crime—delivers mind-blowing insights on every topic. Her best friend? She’s the lively, no-holds-barred storyteller who keeps things fun, real, and laugh-out-loud relatable.
Whether they’re breaking down a gripping thriller, exploring true crime cases, or tackling thought-provoking topics like justice and human nature, every episode blends depth, humor, and the kind of chemistry only 23 years of friendship can create.
If you love thrillers, true crime, and smart, entertaining discussions, Books with Your Bestie is your next favorite podcast”
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Episodes
27 episodes
A Killing Cold By Kate Alice Marshall and a discussion on the ultra wealthy
A full spoiler discussion on A Killing Cold By Kate Marshall and a bigger discussion on religion, the ultra wealthy and the Murdaugh family. TW: Abortion, suicide, murder, child abuse 0:00-2:00 Basic review and the setti...
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34:05
Part 2- The Idaho Follow Up Episode
Today we drop part II of our "what happened at the Idaho town hall?" episode where we answer your questions and respond to your comments0:00-2:00 Ashley's Idaho story3:00-4:00 Introduction to today's episode and Emily's thoughts
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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34:17
Part 1 The - "Why Didn't Anyone Help Her?" Idaho episode.
Emily and Ashley get into the "why didn't anyone help her" event in Idaho and the bystander effect. We encourage you to listen to this episode and share it with a friend. We are better together, especially as women.Please head to the cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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40:50
Why do women hate women?
Hi friends, 0:00-10:00 Have all the spoilers for the book night watching so fast forward through that if you haven't read it, minutes 10- end get into way bigger societal topics about why women aren't listened to. Show Notes:...
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Celisia Stanton sits down with Emily and Ashley
Plug in and listen to our get to know you interview with the host of Truer Crime, Celisia Stanton. How did being the victim of a crime help catapult her into the podcasting space and what else does she want us to know about her (other than how ...
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31:20
2025 Retreat Rundown
Our 2025 Retreat is over and we are here with the rundown! If you came to retreat hopefully this will make you smile! If you couldn't make it this year hopefully you will listen in, see what it is like day to day and join us in 2026! ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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40:48
False Memories, Forgiveness and The Satanic Panic - Alice Sebold and Anthony Broadwater
You may know Alice Sebold as the author of The Lovely Bones but you may not know the story of Alice and Anthony. Anthony Broadwater was exonerated in the 1981 rape of Ms.Sebold. Listen to the Truer Crime Season 2 episode 3 for all of the detail...
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48:00
Lauren McCluskey and bigger questions around why women aren't listened to
We are thrilled to be partnering with Celisia Stanton, the host of Truer Crime, to bring you our episode which touches on Lauren McCluskey and the themes that are a part of her story: domestic violence, failures of the justice system and wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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34:11
Darren Wearmouth and "Murr" James Murray
ALL spoilers.You Better Watch Out Interview with Darren Wearmouth and "Murr." How did Sci-fi/horror author Darren Wearmouth and impractical jokers TV star James Murray become writing partners? How did they come up with those crazy murder...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:41
11ish Questions with Ashley and Emily
11 (ish) quick questions with Emily and Ashley including, what is something they've done together that was super risky, what type of a psychologist is Emily and how was Ashley's High School job legal?Show notes:0:00-2:00 Intro, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:12
Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry
Emily and I finally decided to chat about Saving Noah. 0:00-2:00 Intro2:00-3:00 Emily's synopsis of the book and the intro3:00-5:00 The moms reaction in the book to Noahs admission 5:30-6:30 When Noah's pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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52:44
The 2024 Wrap Up episode
Show notes would be a total spoiler! You must listen to the episode to hear our favorites (or check the transcript). You can find the books we mention here https://amzn.to/3BFC4Ox0:00-12:00 Our favor...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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29:58
Our Christmas Episode - You Better Watch Out
FULL spoilers Join Ashley and Emily as they chat You Better Watch Out by Darren Wearmouth and James Murray. Why did they love this book? This book was Smile meets escape room meets Dexter. We also discuss female serial killers and vigilante kil...
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52:01
Our interview with Heather Vassar
Meet one of our original book club members who doesn't even read the books. Heather is one of our dear friends who lives life with authenticity, has a servant heart and just happened to play a huge role in the 2024 hit "A Bar Song" by Sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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54:10
What you would do if your kiddo committed a crime? The Last One At The Wedding.
What do the Jon Benet Ramsey and Casey Anthony cases have to do with our book of the month The Last One at The Wedding by Jason Rekulak? Listen in and find out! What would Emily or Ashley do if they knew one of their kids com...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:07
Parenting styles, being annoyed with ourselves
Today Emily and Ashley chat real life - sick kids, parenting styles, member emails and pivots we are making as we learn how to best show up for our members. Show notes: 0:00-2:30 WHO has Ashley become?!3:30-8:00 Parent...
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37:23
The top 10 Questions we get
Come on a ride with us through the top 10 questions we get. Here are the questions in order, please comment below with your answers. (1) What's your favorite type of thriller and least favorite ? (1:00-10:00)(2) What thriller w...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:09
Author Interview Anna Downes - Red River Road
Anna Downes absolutely goes there with us. We chat her newest book Red River Road and during our discussion we get into: domestic violence, cycles of violence, victim blaming and so much more. Anna also has breaking news she shares near the end...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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51:13
Urban Legends - spooky season special episode
This spooky season chat urban legends with Emily and Ashley. We asked you, the listeners, what you remember being the scariest urban legends as a kid and are here to report back on them. We also take a bit of a sidebar in the closing 10 minutes...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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34:55
Appetite for Innocence with Lucinda Berry
We are thrilled to bring you our interview with Lucinda Berry about her book, which she calls her most disturbing, Appetite For Innocence. TW: Sexual Assault, Miscarriage/Abortion, Kidnapping/child abandonment, Murder.https...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:49
Hidden Pictures By Jason Rekulak
Do you think imaginary friends are actually ghosts? Get into it with Ashley and Emily as they discuss one of their favorite books Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. We are using his new book The Last One at The Wedding as our November book...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:19
"Is my mom still paying you?" Catch up with Emily and Ashley
Today we chat all things Ashley and Emily. We answer your listener questions like, who is more likely to end up in jail, who handles confrontation better and how we met and fell in love. Show Notes:0:00-2:00 intro and the RUG&...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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37:33
What Have You Done by Shari Lapena
Major Spoilers "We have had to work on teaching our kids the difference between nice and safe." On today's episode Ashley and Emily review What Have You Done by Shari Lapena. Our conversation also includes chatting about teaching k...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:09
"Do you want me to do your job for you?" - Chat life with us
Chat life with Emily and Ashley as they get into: Why the internet should go away, how they don't understand what jobs people have, what movies they will always watch if they are on and how Ashley's mom accidentally ended up with an adult film ...
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Episode 3
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21:53
Interview with Chris Whitaker - All The Colors Of The Dark
We sit down with Chris Whitaker to chat about All the Colors Of The Dark. He shares personal details about how trauma early in life helped him write this book but also meant it took years to complete. Listen to the end for what book he would re...
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