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Hi friends!! This is a crazy long, kind of niche episode - but well worth the listen we think! In this episode we talk all about the Mass Effect game series, Whitney and Gabe's favourite. We hard a lot to say, and have a really great time saying it. THINGS MENTIONED: legally blonde: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250494/ cbc gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/ pretty hard cases: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11090458/ mass effect: https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect mass effect character quiz: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/which-mass-effect-character-are-you THE HOSTS: whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed OTHER PLACES TO FIND US: twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

Welcome to episode 19 of Blanket Fort Books, where we discuss the recent independent film “Ammonite” staring Kate Winslet & Saoirse Ronan! What are you thoughts on this film? THINGS MENTIONED: speak now: https://open.spotify.com/album/5EpMjweRD573ASl7uNiHym?si=GUmdSiyHTCm_ODU99N-Kig night stalker: the hunt for a serial killer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13651632/ red white and royal blue: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41150487-red-white-royal-blue ammonite: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7983894/ THE HOSTS: whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed OTHER PLACES TO FIND US: twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

Welcome back friends!! In this episode, Whitney created a Jeopardy game for Rachael and Gabe to participate in. Enjoy! THINGS MENTIONED: neon genesis evangelion: the end of evangelion: https://letterboxd.com/liambrie/film/neon-genesis-evangelion-the-end-of-evangelion/ crime scene: the vanishing at the cecil hotel: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13837672/ schitt's creek: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3526078/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 best wishes, warmest regards: a schitt's creek farewell: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12004838/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 THE HOSTS: whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed OTHER PLACES TO FIND US: twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

~ trigger warnings: violence, ablism, mentions of abortion, child abuse, death of a loved one, murder, gaslighting, loss of a child ~ Hi friends!! Today we're discussing a book described as a *romantic thriller* that Gabe & Whitney had a great time reading. Feel free to send us any suggestions for future book club discussions! THINGS MENTIONED: verity: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41957126-verity?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=QhuV39s7fR&rank=1 THE HOSTS: whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed OTHER PLACES TO FIND US: twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

Welcome back! In episode 16 (what?!) of Blanket Fort Books, we discuss Netflix Originals! There are so many to choose from at this point, and in a fashion that matches our individual personalities, Rachael discusses one she watched weeks ago, Gabe had a plan and last minute changed his mind and picked one at random, and Whitney watched an entire season of a TV show. THINGS MENTIONED: ariana grande: https://open.spotify.com/artist/66CXWjxzNUsdJxJ2JdwvnR?si=09cAP0leRG2HbOtOZZ6x8w gnarls barkley: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SbkVQYYzlw1kte75QIabH?si=TT8ya65USk25xN-cvx367w smosh: https://www.youtube.com/user/smosh enola holmes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7846844/ never have i ever: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10062292/ cargo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3860916/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 THE HOSTS: whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed OTHER PLACES TO FIND US: twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

Things get heated on this episode of Blanket Fort Books when we discuss The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho & Whitney and Gabe argue like siblings! Enjoy!  THINGS MENTIONED: 1001 albums generator: https://1001albumsgenerator.com/ mullinger meets canadians: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BS88vBXpf72WVeP4Vv5V0?si=Nw3SVHY-QxGiJJdycOu8Ng pip millet: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QfEfvB62EEl4upf2ANKkR?si=IbY3IR2vTPW63OyaN3xhdA the alchemist by paulo coelho: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18144590-the-alchemist?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=JVf11s5unw&rank=1 they both die at the end by adam silvera: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33385229-they-both-die-at-the-end?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=dUUwqVQsAU&rank=1 THE HOSTS: whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed OTHER PLACES TO FIND US: twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

Hi Blanket Fort Buddies! Today we're talking about a very beloved actress, Helena Bonham Carter! We each picked a film that she's done to watch & discuss, then discussed what musicals we'd like to be in if we had the chance. Which actor would you like to see us pick next time?? Let us know on Twitter @blanketfortbook !  THINGS MENTIONED: insecure: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5024912/ black girl unlimited by echo brown: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38599259-black-girl-unlimited?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=5k0g7ZzMus&rank=1 final space: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6317068/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 ocean's eight: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5164214/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 novocaine: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0234354/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 fight club: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137523/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 THE HOSTS: whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed OTHER PLACES TO FIND US: twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

Hi blanket fort book besties!! In this episode we discuss the original fairy tales and how creepy they were! We also talk about what we would say to our pets if they wanted to listen. Enjoy!! :)  THINGS MENTIONED: we will always love you - the avalanches: https://open.spotify.com/album/755yBlrk0Sz8tIgMMTgyr1 archer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1486217/ nocturnal animals: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4550098/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 THE HOSTS: whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed OTHER PLACES TO FIND US: twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

In this episode we talk about three of the many, MANY movies that feature extremely toxic/unhealthy relationships. Content warnings for violence, attempted murder, gaslighting, emotional abuse, etc.  THINGS MENTIONED: bridgerton: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740790/ 500 days of summer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1022603/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 midsommar: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772262/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 big eyes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1126590/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 THE HOSTS: whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed OTHER PLACES TO FIND US: twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

Happy 2021 blanket fort besties!! In this episode we discuss our favourite and least favourite parts of 2020 in terms of media, and talk about things we’re excited for in the upcoming year! 2020 has been a wild ride and we hope you’re all safe & happy going into the new year :) OUR DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/B3y9EtYq7x?fbclid=IwAR1gotwsm9XfLH5dU-IGK4RsYuwjHUE_AHrw1xMc4-vJzdQitC1oljQ7D2s THE HOSTS: whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed OTHER PLACES TO FIND US: twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== HIGHLIGHTED RECOMMENDATIONS: sloppy & the stinkers: https://letterboxd.com/film/slappy-and-the-stinkers/ where the crawdads sing: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36809135-where-the-crawdads-sing?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=z1j65VCRf3&rank=1 his house: https://letterboxd.com/film/his-house/ big mouth: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6524350/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 hunters: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7456722/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 the queen's gambit: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10048342/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 carol: https://letterboxd.com/film/carol-2015/ three billboards outside ebbing, missouri: https://letterboxd.com/film/three-billboards-outside-ebbing-missouri/ my dark vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44890081-my-dark-vanessa?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=QPtCYQ9F8y&rank=1 know my name: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50196744-know-my-name?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=A00GRyHfuN&rank=1 sawayama: https://open.spotify.com/album/3stadz88XVpHcXnVYMHc4J archer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1486217/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 sex education: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7767422/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 shadow and bone: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2403776/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 dune: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 the ones were meant to find: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44084665-the-ones-we-re-meant-to-find?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=eghv8XD6gG&rank=2 concrete rose: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52822210-concrete-rose?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=O25UP10wAQ&rank=2 WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

Happy Holidays everyone!! In this week's episode, we are sadly missing Rachael as the holidays caught up to us too quickly, but Gabe and Whitney discuss some TV shows they've been into, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (ft Scrooge McDuck), and how to consume less and have a better carbon footprint around the holiday season! We hope everyone has a safe & happy end of 2020 :)  FOLLOW US: blanket fort books twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook whitney's twitter: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms whitney's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChnMChrFWsvoCmyER627zlg?view_as=subscriber rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

Welcome back! After our short unplanned break we are back to discuss our first official book club pick, On The Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis! We talk about what we've been enjoying over the last few weeks, our favourite and least favourite parts of the book, & how we would survive in an end of the world situation. Our next book club pick is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, date to be announced!! THE HOSTS:   whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms   rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords   gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed    OTHER PLACES TO FIND US:   twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook   youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB   spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

in this week's episode we exclusively watch films that were nominated for academy awards in 2009 - and spoiler alert, it was a pretty great year for the movie industry! we also discuss some video games, tv, and audiobook recommendations, and during the final segment, rachael & gabe roast the hell out of whitney. thanks for listening!! THE HOSTS: whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed OTHER PLACES TO FIND US: twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

In this week's episode we discuss all of the favourite things from our childhoods, and then Whitney predicts Gabe & Rachael's futures with MASH games. Thank you for joining us on this chaotic ride!  FOLLOW US: blanket fort books twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook whitney's twitter: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms whitney's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChnMChrFWsvoCmyER627zlg?view_as=subscriber rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe:  https://twitter.com/bordseed WAYS TO HELP: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blmsites.carrd.co

~ trigger warnings: murder, gore, violent ~  this week each of have picked one true crime story & one fake crime story, and the others have to guess which is real & which isn't! we also discuss some beethoven, more horror movies, and music we love. then we take a page from the podcast 'just between us' and play hypotheticals!  if you want to join us for our first readalong, we will be reading 'on the edge of gone" by corinne duyvis to discuss on the episode to come out on december 2nd!! bfb twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook whitney: https://twitter.com/whitnwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed

Rachael, Whitney, & Gabe confess their love for Will Ferrell & watch some of his movies they'd never seen, discuss what kind of TV show they would love to make, and rave about some disturbing content they've been ingesting lately.  bfb twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook whit: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed

Rachael, Whitney, & Gabe discuss the novel 'Saturday Night Ghost Club' by Craig Davidson, some disappointing spooky movies, and what we would do if we had the power to replace some elements of nature.  bfb twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed

~ trigger warnings: sexual assault, murder, violence, blood & gore, death ~  Join us in this episode where we discuss true crime stories that interest us, some old movies & new shows, and what Rachael & Gabe would do if Whitney got herself in serious legal trouble.  bfb twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook whitney's twitter: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms rachael's twitter: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords gabe's twitter: https://twitter.com/bordseed

~ trigger warnings: racism, homophobic, sexism, sexual assault, mental illness & the unethical treatment of it, murder, violence, suicide, and pedophilia ~ Episode 2 is the one where we discuss One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey, the 1975 film adaptation, and the new Netflix Original series Ratched starring Sarah Paulson. We talk about our favourite & least favourite aspects, how we interpreted individual aspects, and our thoughts on characters! Major spoilers ahead, listen at your own risk!  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook Whit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChnMChrFWsvoCmyER627zlg?view_as=subscriber https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms Rachael: https://twitter.com/AbramsRecords Gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed

The episode where we introduce ourselves and our brand new podcast, and discuss the things we've been enjoying lately.