Books With Your Besties

Emily and Ashley

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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The New House by Tess Stimson

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09/20/24 • 35 min

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Close to 30% of us have some level of psychopathic traits (according to the APA). In this story we have 3 of them. One of them is a child who is a murderer. We will chat about the book and listen to Emily share a real life True Crime story with us about Daniel Marsh.
TW: Podcast includes brief discussions about domestic violence and animal abuse.
If you are someone you know needs help please click here: www.thehotline.org
Erin Moriarty Article an CBS special: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/daniel-marsh-double-murder-could-new-california-law-free-a-teen-killer-convicted-as-an-adult/
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-new-house-tess-stimson?variant=40087076438050
https://www.tessstimson.com
https://www.apa.org
Show Notes:
0:00-2:00 Intro and TW
2:48 Ashley and her husband have a "deal" on a house
4:00 Who wants what house
6:30 Millies obsession with breaking into homes
9:00 How does psychopathy scoring work?
11:00 Discussion of some violence and animal abuse (TW)
15:00 How did Felix end up chained up in the basement?
18:30 Emily's discussion of Daniel Marsh True Crime case
26:00-29:00 Discussion around kids and resilience and grit
32:00 Safety/risk and our friend Heather
35:00 Outro - join us on patreon

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Books with your besties episode one - The Book That Started It All - Behind Closed Doors

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09/10/24 • 18 min

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Have you ever finished a book and needed to talk with someone about it? Hear about the book that impacted the two of us so much we decided we needed to start an online book club just to share it with others.
TW: domestic violence, mention of animal abuse
If you or someone you know needs support for Domestic Violence please call 1-800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 8878 or visit
https://www.thehotline.org
BA Paris (author of Behind Closed Doors) https://www.baparis.com
https://www.baparis.com/books/behind-closed-doors

Music is Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of Emily and Ashley of The Creepy Book Club alone.

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Urban Legends - spooky season special episode

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10/25/24 • 34 min

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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 to chat conspiracy theories - are they the urban legends of today?
TW: Murder, SA, Assault, Child endangerment
0:00-2:00 Intro
1:45-5:40 Bloody Mary
5:45-9:30 The call is coming from inside the house
9:30-13:40 Candyman
13:40-16:30 Flashing headlights
16:30-21:00 Slenderman
21:00-26:40 Hiding under the car/tendon slicing
26:45-28:45 What we watched as kids and read
28:45-38:00 Conspiracy theories, the internet and final closing content
Links to articles/research mentioned on the episode:
Janett Christman article - https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/politics/government/2010/03/07/who-killed-janett-christman/984978007/
Legend of Bloody Mary-
https://discover.hubpages.com/education/The-story-behind-the-legend-of-Bloody-Mary
Bloody Mary movie -
https://deadline.com/2024/07/bloody-mary-origins-movie-jeffrey-reddick-todd-slater-in-works-1235999736/
Candyman-
https://theconversation.com/candyman-the-urban-legends-behind-the-movie-and-why-we-find-them-irresistible-167126
Ruthie Mccoy article-
https://the-line-up.com/ruthie-mae-mccoy
Slenderman CBS news-
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-slenderman-legend-everything-you-need-to-know/
HBO Beware The Slenderman-
https://www.hbo.com/movies/beware-the-slenderman
USA today Slenderman article-
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/12/slender-man-2014-stabbing-case-timeline/73299271007/

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Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry

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01/10/25 • 52 min

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Emily and I finally decided to chat about Saving Noah.

0:00-2:00 Intro

2:00-3:00 Emily's synopsis of the book and the intro

3:00-5:00 The moms reaction in the book to Noahs admission
5:30-6:30 When Noah's parents tell their victims

7:00-9:00 Noah's punishment

9:00-12:00 Is it treatable?

12:00 -14:00 Co dependency with Noah and his mom

15:00 Programs for those who recognize their pedophilia young

17:00-19:00 Why did Noah need to go back to school?

19:00-26:00 Emily teaches us about cases that helped create new laws like Adams law and sex offender registry.

26:00-29:00 Tiers of sex offender

29:00- 36:00 PAS/Euthanasia

36:00-39:00 The choice Noah's mother makes to help him

39:00 -40:00 How did Emily and I feel about the mother's choice

41:00 There is something wrong with you

42:00 What were we relieved about?

43:00-46:00 Personal experience with predators

46:00 Social media and other platforms - the BARK app (see connected)

48:00 Emily says "I am dead inside from doing this."

49:00-51:00 Maybe we will leave Lucinda alone

51:00-53:00 What are we reading now

TW: Suicide, abuse, SA, children, violence, kidnapping, rape

https://lucindaberry.com/

https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/sex-offending-genes-more-important-than-family-environment

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28282050 (pastors)

https://www.bark.us

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6470698/ (genetics)

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10785970/ (Euthanasia for mental health)

https://smart.ojp.gov/somapi/chapter-1-unique-considerations-regarding-juveniles-who-commit-sexual-offenses

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3565125/ (castration)

https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Noah-Lucinda-Berry-ebook/dp/B0752D8QQB

https://oneill.law.georgetown.edu/child-euthanasia-in-belgium/

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/belgian-paedophile-belgium-euthanasia-escape-unbearable-sexuality-a7072841.html

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/first-do-no-harm

https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/ad-am/bk-di.html

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Why do women hate women?

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02/28/25 • 47 min

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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:

0:00-4:00 Introduction to Night Watching and being scared

4:00 https://www.instagram.com/tsierraauthor/?hl=en (diagram)

5:00 Did the characters have names?

6:00 Where did they hide?

7:00 What happened to the husband?

8:00 Why don't we believe women?

9:00 The ride Tracy took us on with doubting the main character

10:00 Multiple personalities

11:00 Strong female characters

14:00 WHAT Was the big twist? Ashley might scream

14:00-17:00 Truer Crime episode https://truercrimepodcast.com/

18:00 Gabby Petito

19:00 Blake Lively and Amber Heard

21:00 OJ simpson

23:00 Women who carry water for the patriarchy

25:00 FAFO - Government Spending

28:00-35:00 Melissa Lucio Case

37:00 Men who kill their families

37:00-41:00 Why do women hate women especially Taylor Swift

42:00 Do you want to be defined by hate or love?

42:00-45:00 The Tipping point and DEI

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-well/201112/why-did-or-mpd-is-bogus-diagnosis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darlie_Routier

https://innocenceproject.org/whats-next-for-melissa-lucio-texas-woman-on-death-row/

https://www.tracysierraauthor.com/

https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-state-of-texas-vs-melissa-48e646e4-be05-4465-815a-a3eb9756c914

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Author Interview Anna Downes - Red River Road

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11/01/24 • 51 min

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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 of the interview!!!!! We cannot wait for you to hear what is in store for her.
TW: DV, SA, Kidnapping
FULL SPOILERS during this interview
https://anna-downes.com/
Follow Her here: https://www.instagram.com/anna_downes_writer?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Gabby Petito Case:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-case-story-deaths/
IFS:
https://psychology.org.au/for-members/publications/inpsych/2022/winter-2022/internal-family-systems-therapy
Jess Hill:
www.jesshill.net
Show Notes:
0:00-2:00 Introduction
2:00-7:45 The Safe Place (no spoilers), Why does Anna Write thrillers?
8:00-15:00 Why did the book open in such a chaotic way?
15:00-22:00 Why solo van travel, what was the inspiration? Gabby Petito discussion
22:00-29:00 The real dangers women face
29:15- 36:00 Creating the male characters and the dangers of a "hot take"
38:00 - 43:00 female relationships, women empowering women, why Katie and Beth were perfect for one another
44:00- does she seek any inspiration from her own life for her characters?
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2025 Retreat Rundown

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02/14/25 • 40 min

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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!

Show notes:

0:00-2:00 Getting to AZ

2:00- 7:30 Wednesday: Books, Scary Nail Salon, Perimenopause brain and forgetting items

8:00-11:00 Thursday: Author arrival, Poisoned Pen, Heather's sisters

11:45-14:00 Friday - Reception

14:00 Thank you to our sponsors (see links below)

18:00 Our dinner with the authors Friday evening and What types of conventions we do NOT WANT to go to. Jeneva had us rolling

20:00 Saturday - Panel and Podcast overview

25:30 Behind the scenes stuff shared at the live podcast

28:00 How we MADE a number of podcast episodes we never ever used

28:30 Ashley and Emily and email (lol)

31:00 Wine and Art Walk

32:00 Why our "Down day" was actually spent working and the wink from my dad

34:00 Emily's trip from hell

38:00 2026 plans

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What you would do if your kiddo committed a crime? The Last One At The Wedding.

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12/06/24 • 43 min

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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 committed a crime? Thank you to our listener Tracee for her wedding story!
TW: Sodomy, child abuse, graphic violence, suicide, SA, murder
MAJOR spoilers from the book
Show notes:
0-2:00 Chit chat and intro and our rating of the book
2:00 Frank - our favorite character
5:00 What made Ashley gag and not Emily (preview)
5:30-7:30 Maggie and Aiden
8:00 Why did Tammy horrify us
9:30 The impact money has on our decision making
11:30 How did Jason research this amount of wealth?
13:45-20:00 Would you turn your kiddo in for a crime?
20:35 Ellie Nessler
23:00 creepy Catherine
24:00 WHAT made Ashley gag and not Emily
28:00 Harlows Study
31:00 WHAT story from the book is true?
31:30 Funny wedding stories
36:00 Where do wedding traditions come from?
40:00 Weddings and vow renewals
Poll: https://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2013/10/click-survey-would-you-ever-help-cover-up-your-childs-crime.html
LA times Ellie Nessler - https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-nesler30-2008dec30-story.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-wont-say-leads-jonbenet-case-say-s-obvious-want-solve-rcna182477
https://people.com/all-about-casey-anthony-parents-george-cindy-anthony-8422484
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-19/kristin-smarts-dad-says-justice-not-over-with-flores-conviction
https://www.justia.com/criminal/aggravating-mitigating-factors/
Harlows Study https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/harlows-classic-studies-revealed-the-importance-of-maternal-contact.html
Wedding flood https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-06-01-mn-8872-story.html

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"Is my mom still paying you?" Catch up with Emily and Ashley

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10/11/24 • 37 min

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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
5:00 How we met
8:00 Who is more organized?
12:00 How we are very different when it comes to emailing
14:00 Who is more likely to go to jail
16:00 How we handle confrontation
20:00 Are people mad at us?
24:00 Sandwich in the bedroom
30:00 What we are reading
32:00 When we had our kids
35:00 What we love most about one another

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False Memories, Forgiveness and The Satanic Panic - Alice Sebold and Anthony Broadwater

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01/31/25 • 48 min

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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 details on the case. Today Emily and Ashley chat about the bigger themes of her episode...False Memories, Forgiveness and The Satanic Panic. Thank you for listening.
TW: SA, Abuse, Child Abuse, Murder
Show notes:
0:00-1:00 intro
1:00-4:00 An Overview of the case
4:30 Ronald Cotton and Jennifer Thompson case
6:30 Eye witness testimony and knowing what's going on around us
7:20 What is the weapon focus effect?
8:20 Working memory and memory in general
10:00 Elizabeth Loftus - False Memories
14:30 False Memory task Dr. Reeder does with her students
19:00 Satanic Panic
20:00 Mcmartin Preschool Trial
25:00 The book The Secret
27:20 Paul Ingram story
37:00 Making a Murderer (Netflix)
39:00 Forgiveness Study and the power of forgiveness and what is the REACH method?
45:00 Who is forgiveness for?
Loftus, Loftus, & Messo (1987) - Weapon Focus Effect https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/bf01044839

Loftus and Palmer (1974) - Automobile accident - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1975-04498-001

Roediger & McDermott (1995) - False memory in word lists - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1995-42833-001

Wright (1993) The New Yorker on Paul Ingram -

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1993/05/17/remembering-satan-part-i

Picking Cotton book - https://www.pickingcottonbook.com/

Elizabeth Loftus Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_loftus_how_reliable_is_your_memory

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/the-power-of-forgiveness
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/forgiveness-your-health-depends-on-it
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/josiah-sutton/id1565741041?i=1000523760385
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/policing/2018/06/09/brendan-dasseys-false-confession-supreme-court-column/652915002/
https://www.instagram.com/celisiastanton/?hl=en

Truer Crime https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truer-crime/id1565741041

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