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This week Aubry is joined by returning co-host Bryant Wayne and they talk about Bryant's recommendation: The Great British Baking Show! Come listen in as these two armature bakers discuss the false confidence inspired buy this relaxing and encouraging baking competition show from the UK. Bryant and Aubry discuss their different successes and failures in the culinary arts and how Bryant both discovered and was inspired by the show! And the best part... He brought recipes to try! What's better than a "Hollywood Handshake"? Is disappointing Prue the worst thing ever? Why shouldn't you eat the orange rinds? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended to Me by A Friend!!!

Continuing the journey of the Odyssey Aubry is joined by Raine yet again to discuss the next chapter of our tale: The Circe Saga! This week Aubry and Raine's conversation about the Circe Saga takes twists and turns leading into conversations about faith, lust, betrayal, and compassion. Listen in as these two friends talk about the challenges Odysseus faces after narrowly escaping Poseidon and ends up in the company of a woman who will not be taken advantage of. When's the best time to come clean out betrayal? What's the least kosher form of pork? Is woman the greatest threat to man? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend! *WARNING: This episode briefly discusses issues surrounding SA.

The Epic adventure continues this week as Aubry is joined by first-time co-host Raine! Together these two friends discuss the wild ride of Jorge Rivera‑Herrans's third instalment of Epic the Muscal, the Ocean Saga! This week discussion turns to the process of creating music that portrays different moods and tones, the burden of leadership roles, and how to reconcile Odysseus's relationship to the gods through a modern and even Christian lens. How does one fight a dangerous rumor? Which god is the worst to make mad? When does a little bit of murder act for the common good? Answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended to Me by a Friend! DON'T FORGET... Email your questions, concerns, comments and of course RECOMMENDATIONS to [email protected]

It’s 1954 in Baltimore, MD where the boys are driving fast cars, the girls are wearing tight slacks, and an unlikely love bridges the gap between the Squares and the Drapes! That’s right, this week Recommended takes on the 1990 John Waters masterpiece: Crybaby!   This week Aubry is joined by Jaclyn Traylor making her podcast debut alongside her husband, returning co-host Bennett Traylor to talk about what has turned out to be Aubry’s favorite movie of all time! Come and listen as these three friends discuss John Waters’ career and book (Mr. Know-It-All), Drape/Square dynamics, the best ways to woo your love, and some of the worst legal advice you’ll ever hear on this or any podcast!   When is the best time to make out with your boyfriend’s best friend? What’s the best method of throwing panties at your crush? How many crimes can be forgiven by dancing? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week’s episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

As promised (and recorded quite some time ago) Recommended returns to Gorge Rivera‑Herrans's masterpiece, Epic The Musical! This week Aubry is joined by Bryant Wayne as they talk about the Cyclops Saga, his first actual recording to for the show! Listen in as we get impressive insights from this week's co-host from his background in music and Music Education bringing up the overall quality of this show! Seriously! The all the Epic Co-Hosts are actually qualified to discuss these topics! Is anyone reading these? If you're reading this, please comment on the episode! Seriously... Something cool might happen! What happens when hungry sailors ransack a cave? How does one successfully drug a giant? What's the best way to really hurt a trusted mentor and friend? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

In this re-release episode, Aubry is joined by returning co-host Rebekah (AKA Trix) to discuss the first saga of Jorge Rivera-Herrans masterpiece, Epic! Together they discuss the four songs that make up the revoting tale of the Troy Saga! Does Rebekah see merit in greeting the world with open arms? Are the commands of a god ever optional? How does Jack Sparrow come into defending a dark, dark decision? The answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

This week Aubry and Ashely read some of your emails and address questions and rumors!

Finishing off this particularly festive Christmas in July, Aubry has somehow managed to get returning co-host David Stephens to talk about the amazing Christmas special.... A Muppet Family Christmas! Listen in to hear about the cool ins-and-outs that went into the making and distribution of this amazing piece of Muppet history! From overlooked puppetry to copyright snaffoos, you'll hear more interesting tales through David's professional lens. How does "Muppet etiquette" dictate you handle unexpected guests? Why is a yellow pebble the best ever Christmas present? Is eating your friends for a holiday feast ever appropriate? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

Back by popular demand, Recommended brings you another recommended cocktail recipe book! This week Aubry is joined by both of her siblings, Nicholas and Gaylan go head-to-head in another boozy quiz-off while sampling Christmas-inspired cocktails from the book Very Merry Cocktails by Jessica Strand! Come and listen as the siblings learn about Christmas traditions throughout the world, the legend and lore you thought you knew, the most misguided holiday specials you've never watched, and more! Will Nicholas be dethroned as the boozy quiz-of campion? Why is should you fear the man with the tambourine? What does Gaylan know about Krampus? Come and hear the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To My By A Friend!!!

This week Aubry and returning co-host Carri take on the bizarre world of A.I. chatbots! After an overabundance of a disturbing ad for chat bots, Aubry decides to see what all the fuss is about and takes one of her best friends along for the ride! This week Aubry and Carri discuss the twists and turns that came with using a program... that wasn't exactly meant for either one of them. Does Aubry's alter ego have Lois Lane syndrome? How does Carri almost stop an apocalypse? Are robots come to replace us all? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

Ashley the intern is back with this new batch of your emails! This week we cover What's been going on with episodes both previous and upcoming, as well as exciting news and answers to questions our listeners have sent in!

Nothing brings a family together like a wedding! And this week Aubry is joined by returning co-host Bryant Wayne to discuss the twisted family traditions depicted in 2019's Ready Or Not! Come and listen as these two cousins discuss and compare the Le Domas family traditions with those of their own family! How do Schrodinger's cat and the Trolly problem come into play? Was the handcuff chainsaw the most unbelievable part of this story? Is Becky Le Domas the best mom in fictional history? Come here this week's hosts debate these and many more questions on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

After a month away, Aubry is joined by the OG co-host, Leah Christine! This week the "Recommended Gals" discuss 30 years of cinema as they take on Wes Craven's 1996 classic, Scream! This week you'll hear how one script changed the game in horror with an adherence to the rules, a meta script, and a single phone call. Come and find out the do's and don'ts for surviving a horror movie, how to write a script without underestimating your audience, and what not to do to keep a dynasty from falling. Who could have survived? How do you escape a killer? And most important questoin of all... What's your favorite scary movie? All this and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

Don't Panic! Aubry is joined by Ashley the Intern for a quick bonus episode to explain the what's about to happen in this podcast's future! The decision has been made to take off the month of April to ensure better episodes ahead. Come and listen as these to co-hosts discuss "street research", exciting new episodes and returning hosts! We'll be back in May for the next episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

After a co-host storm-out, Aubry is joined the returning Dustin Krey (Lonely Hearts Club) to cover the 4th installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, On Stranger Tides! Listen as Dustin makes a case for this questionable sequel and defends the characters, choices and plot devices used while Aubry loses her mind, bogged down with her issues with the film. Is Angelica the ultimate "Pick Me" girl? Did Syrena eventually eat Phillip? Does any of this make sense? And finally, what's Dustin's secret to making the watching of this film not only bearable, but a downright good time? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend! Also, yes. That IS Blackbeard's actual (though modified) flag in the thumbnail!