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Babygirl, A Scandal in Romantasy & Rooting For Traitors

Season 2, Ep. 30

In the famous words of Rebecca Black: "it's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday!" And we're back with a brand new episode of Everything Is Content!


This week we're drinking UP the Babygirl discourse like a tall glass of milk. Were we intolerant to the film, or lapping it up and asking for more? 


Also, there's drama in the romantasy world and it doesn't involve magical creatures, but rather humans and accusations of plagiarism. Just how unique are the themes and tropes of the genre?


And finally, let's sit down around the round table to discuss the only show truly *giving* right now. Yes, The Traitors. Listen to find out how this season compares to others in our eyes, and our stand-out characters and moments. 


One kiss (consensual) for everyone who listens, subscribes and rates us 5 stars on your podcast player. And please go listen to our extra episode from Wednesday for an extra helping of us.


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Motherland


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Vogue: If We’re All So Comfortable Talking About Female Pleasure, Why Are All The Women I Know Still Faking It?


Did a Best-Selling Romantasy Novelist Steal Another Writer’s Story?


The Traitors


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