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Belles With Books #42: The Belles Are Thrilled!

The Belles are THRILLED to be here this month. What’s the difference between a mystery, suspense, and thriller? We have the answer! Join us as we talk about two thrillers that both delighted and bombed. Numerous adaptations coming to your screen and books for every state of the USA- it’s like a choose-your-ow- adventure! And don’t forget to case your votes in the Goodreads Choice Awards. Here’s the link for books based on your preferred state: 
 
https://bookgirlsguide.com/book-recommendations-for-each-us-state/
 
Books Mentioned This Episode: 
 
Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll 
The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose
Out There Screaming Edited by Jordan Peele
The House That Horror Built by Christina Henry
Murder at the Holly House by Denzil Meyrick
Murder Most Haunted by Emma Mason
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
An Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir
Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross
The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop and Cafe by Mary Simses
Magnus Chase books one and two by Rick Riordan
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #914 - "She Bangs" By Ricky Martin

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching “She Bangs” by Ricky Martin from 2000.
 
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ihtX86JzmA

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #913 - "Short, Short Man" By 20 Fingers featuring Gillette

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Short, Short Man” by 20 Fingers featuring Gillette from 1994.
 
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5obLmJ4O9E

PTBN's NBA-Team: The Divisions of Death

As the Emirates NBA Cup plays on during the regular season, there are some groups in the East and West that have been more competitive than others. But what if I told you that the NBA Championship will surely come out of two divisions (one in the East and one in the West)? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are back to explain how the Midwest and Northwest Divisions have sneakily dominated the NBA standings so far. With murmurs of a LeBron season debut coming up, how will J.J. Redick handle his inclusion now that Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are on a scoring roll? What can the NBA do to make their new Cup Tournament not feel irrelevant to fans? Is the Bulls' hot start a red mirage after losing to the Bucks & Cavs? Riche and Adam also talk about Ja Morant and Trae Young both at a crossroads, the Rookie of the Year race, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 365 with The NBA-Team!

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #912 - "Pray For Me" By Sixx A.M.

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching “Pray For Me” by Sixx A.M. from 2008.
 
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0PsX0IoQxA

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #911 - "Missing You" By John Waite

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Missing You” by John Waite from 1984.
 
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9e157Ner90

Bake Off Banter #9: The Final Rise: Who Takes the Cake?

It’s the grand finale of The Great British Bake Off Series 16, and Mirandia and Ben are back in the tent one last time to see who claims the coveted cake stand crown. The finalists. Jasmine, Aaron, and Tom, face their toughest trio of challenges yet: iced finger buns that demand perfection, delicate madeleines that test precision, and the largest showstopper cake in Bake Off history.
Join us as we break down every moment from the finale. The triumphs, the tension, the tears, and, of course, the final handshake. We’ll celebrate the winner, say farewell to this year’s bakers, and chat about what might be next for the tent (and Bake Off Banter) as we wrap up Series 16 in style.

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #910 - "In A Big Country" By Big Country

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, for the third time, we’re heading back to the 1980’s for more one-hit wonders from that great decade of music. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “In A Big Country” by Big Country from 1983.
 
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=657TZDHZqj4

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #909 - "Rock On" By Michael Damian

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, for the third time, we’re heading back to the 1980’s for more one-hit wonders from that great decade of music. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Rock On” by Michael Damian from 1989.
 
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlCV0tMgNOo

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #908 - "She Blinded Me With Science" By Thomas Dolby

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, for the third time, we’re heading back to the 1980’s for more one-hit wonders from that great decade of music. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby from 1982.
 
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V83JR2IoI8k

PTBN's NBA-Team Podcast: The DNP-Free Zone

They say that basketball never stops, and that has been more evident than before in the early going of this NBA regular season, where he who fakes an injury and takes a couple weeks off might lose playing time forever. But Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are in no mood to lose any minutes and are right back at it this week to provide all the knowledge of what we have learned (or think we have learned) in the first two weeks. Why are the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers so good, and do some big names have to give up their minutes for the sake of team success? Which head coach gets fired first in the sprint for the pink slip between the Wizards’ Brian Keefe and the Pelicans’ Willie Green? Is Victor Wembenyama leaping ahead in the MVP race as the Spurs surge to first in the league in net rating? Riche and Adam also discuss the Magic’s struggles, the Ja Morant situation turning toxic in Memphis, the free throw attempt boom in the league, and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 364 with the NBA-Team!

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #907 - "Valley Girl" By Frank Zappa

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, for the third time, we’re heading back to the 1980’s for more one-hit wonders from that great decade of music. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Valley Girl” by Frank Zappa from 1982.
 
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5Q1yVLSR3I

Pop Goes Degrassi #15

In this episode of Pop Goes Degrassi, James and Jon cover Degrassi Next-Generation Season 2: Episode 12 "White Wedding Part 1" and Episode 13 "White Wedding Part 2". All eyes are on Snake and Spike's wedding, but when Spike is pregnant and Snake says he is not ready for kids yet ,will the wedding be in jeopardy? If you have whatever it takes, listen right here on Pop Goes Degrassi.

Video Jukebox Song Of The Day #906 - "Relax" By Frankie Goes To Hollywood

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, for the third time, we’re heading back to the 1980’s for more one-hit wonders from that great decade of music. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood from 1984.
 
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yem_iEHiyJ0

Bake Off Banter #8: From Cheesecakes to Cream Horns - The Road to the Final

This week we’re doubling up the drama (and the sugar) as we dive into Dessert Week and Pâtisserie Week from Series 16 of The Great British Bake Off! From burnt Basque cheesecakes and wobbly free-standing trifles to towering macaron sculptures, it’s been a wild ride on the road to the final.
Mirandia and Ben break down who rose to the occasion, who melted under pressure, and which moments had us shouting at the screen. It’s two weeks’ worth of pastry, panic, and pure Bake Off chaos—served with a side of laughter and a dash of judgment.
So grab a cuppa, settle in, and let’s talk all things sweet, stressful, and semi-final-worthy!
PS. Ben says "IT IS NOT A QUARTER FINAL!!".