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The Couch Podcast :: A Love Letter to Pushing Daisies (S2E2)
Today’s episode is, essentially, a love letter to Pushing Daisies. Because when it comes to short-lived shows, Pushing Daisies is unique in the dramatic responses it creates in fans. One mention of this show and fans will sigh loudly, cartoon hearts practically popping out of their eyes before they begin gushing about how dreamy and quirky and just plain wonderful it was.
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Taking Back the Short-Lived TV Show
Nothing is more heartbreaking to a TV fan than an early cancellation. But this month I’m taking back the short-lived show. Join me?
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The Couch Podcast :: Missing My So-Called Life (S2E1)
It is a truth universally acknowledged that finding out your favorite show is being cancelled too soon is THE WORST for a TV fan. Right? That’s why, we’re kicking off a new series about short-lived TV shows by discussing one of the most beloved gone-too-soon shows, My So-Called Life.
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Tunnels, Temptations, and Other Things That Try to Steal My Freedom
I had no idea I was terrified of the underwater tunnel that connects England and France. But it makes sense — and made me think of how many things, from chunnels and quiksand to sin and circumstance, try to steal the freedom God has given me through Christ.
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6 Rules for Watching TV with Your Husband
Wanna Netflix and chill (no, not that kind of chill…!) with your favorite guy? Then you’d better follow these rules to make sure all the drama stays on the screen! Here are 6 rules for watching TV with your husband.
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What’s Next After Harry Potter? 5 Book Series to Read Now
If your kids (or you) have already read the Harry Potter series, or if your little bookworm isn’t ready for the more intense books of that series, here are some other great books to read!
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How Netflix Can Help When You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling
This post originally appeared on MomAdvice.com. We are still living in a time of peak television. But we're also living in the summer of 2019. And that means stress of all sorts, including, possibly, the exhaustion that comes from the end of the school year madness...
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The Couch Podcast :: All About Hamilton (S1E22)
After a quick road trip to Chicago to see Hamilton on stage, I couldn’t quit gushing and analyzing and, let’s be honest, crying just a little bit about the show. So I got my friend Amy Clark (who also has been known to gush and analyze and cry about this thing) to talk about all the things on this week’s episode.
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How to Create a Date Night or Anniversary Playlist
This post was adapted from an original post on MomAdvice.com. Today is my 20th wedding anniversary. (I know, I know, I don't look that old! I'm not. I was a child when I got married. Obviously.) To celebrate, my husband and I drove to Chicago last weekend and saw...
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The Couch Podcast :: What to Do About Decision Fatigue (S1E21)
What should I watch? This new show or that one everyone's talking about? Or...maybe I'll just rewatch Parks and Rec...again... Who hasn't been there? Freezing in the face of all the choices? Well, this week Emily P. Freeman joins me at The Couch to talk about our...
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Tales as Old As Time: A Devotional About God’s Love
Once upon a time, I wrote a devotional for you inspired by Beauty & the Beast. Despite the entertaining (and fun!) inspiration for this book, I believe the message God has for us is significant. I’m praying that He uses this story and these words to reveal His love in a new light and remind us of the truths we need to stay focused on the beautiful tale He’s written.
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The Couch Podcast :: All About Live-Action Disney Movies
In this episode, Amanda White returns to talk with me about all the live action movies that have come before (most of which – surprise! – I haven’t seen) and all the ones slated to come next. And, in our continued quest to be timely and relevant (ha!), we debate the value of Maleficent, the 2014 movie starring Angelina Jolie, as well as the definition of live action when it comes to movies about animals that talk. Tune in for all this and more!
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