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In this episode, Amber & Colby get into the holiday spirit and talk all things spooky season heading into fall. 

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In this episode, Amber & Colby chat about Coachella 2026, Justin and Hailey Bieber's big news (Swag II & Rhode is Sephora), Love Island Games 2025, and VMA 2025 winners and losers.

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In this episode, Amber & Colby break down the Dancing with the Stars Season 34 premiere. They discuss the celebrity cast, standout dances, and judge drama. Tune in for their hot takes.

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In this episode, Amber & Colby dive into another Off the Shelf covering Taylor Swift's first podcast appearance, the newest season of Bachelor in Paradise, Hailey Bieber's $1 billion dollar sale of Rhode Skincare, and more!

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In this episode, Amber & Colby discuss We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter. An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! The first thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Girls and the Will Trent Series. Welcome to North Falls—a small town where everyone knows everyone. Or so they think. Until the night of the fireworks. 

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In this episode, Amber & Colby recap their thoughts on these two popular shows going around social media.

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In this episode, Amber & Colby reflect on an incredible life changing natural disaster, Hurricane Katrina. Tune in to hear their stories and experience as kids when the Category 5 storm hit their hometown.

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In this episode, Amber & Colby catch up on Love Island with some post villa updates. They discuss what the reality stars have been up to following the shows end and even some notable appearances.

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In this episode, Amber & Colby play a fun game of Smash or Pass - but it's all things book related.

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In this episode, Amber & Colby give their thoughts and honest feedback on "Don't Let Him In" - a novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell, where three women are connected by one man in this kaleidoscopic thriller.

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In this episode, Amber & Colby discuss Justin Bieber's new album, Swag, Love Island Finale, Netflix's Poop Cruise, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

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In this episode, Amber & Colby clock the recent Justin Bieber escapades, Sabrina Carpenter's newest album, AI, and react to the Astroworld documentary. 

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In this episode, Amber & Colby dive into The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark. This book is a gripping thriller filled with secrets, deception, and unexpected twists. 

Tune in as they unpack the story’s complex characters, shocking reveals, and discuss what makes this psychological page-turner so hard to put down.

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On this episode of The Open Books Podcast, we're diving into all the latest Love Island USA drama. From Huda's unexpected moves to the viral milk challenge that had us yelling at the screen, we’re serving hot takes, laughs, and real talk about why we just can’t look away from reality TV. 

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HEY YALL. We are back today with something short and maybe bittersweet?

This one wasn’t easy to record…
We’ve got something big happening behind the scenes, and it’s going to change everything. It’s not a decision we made lightly, and honestly—it’s a little scary. In this episode, we open up about what’s been going on, why things are shifting, and what that means for The Open Books Podcast.

Is this the end? Are we walking away from the podcast? Or are we stepping into...

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HEY YEALL! Amber and Colby are back with a new book club episode all about The Tenant by Frieda McFadden. This book is officially on the shelf, so of course, we had to dive in.

Before we do anything, we announce our KINDLE GIVEAWAY WINNER! 

In this episode, we’re breaking down all the twists and turns of McFadden’s chilling new thriller about a man named Blake, who has it all. Until he gets fired from his job abruptly and goes broke. In order to pay the mortgage for h...

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HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are back! In this week’s Book Club episode, we’re diving into Emily Henry’s newest release, Great Big Beautiful Life—and let’s just say, we have thoughts. From the tense writer rivalry to the mysterious reclusive heiress, we’re breaking down every twist, romance, and red flag.

Join us as we chat about the themes of identity, legacy, and what it really means to live a “beautiful life.” Plus, we’re giving our honest opinions (as always), sharing our favorite moments a...

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HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are back with another installment of Hot Off the Shelf: Secret Wives, Scandals & Streaming Surprises
This week, we’re yapping about all of the hot topics that are burning up our feeds. From the wild world of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to the ongoing drama surrounding the Ace Family, we're unpacking it all. We get into the serious Justin Bieber allegations making headlines, the intense details coming out of the Diddy trial, and a brand-new Prime show we’re obsessed with: Overcompensating. Grab your head...

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HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are back with this week's hottest headlines. We’re kicking off our new series, Hot Off the Shelf, where we chat on the most jaw-dropping stories making waves right now. This is a new weekly episode where we will talk about everything thats hot off the press, AKA hot off the shelf!

From the James Charles and Kayla Malec scandal to the Karen Read trial that has everyone questioning what really happened, we’re diving deep into the drama. Plus, Justin Bieber’s latest video has fans s...

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This week, we’re diving into the wild and the downright bizarre, from the viral 100 men vs. 1 gorilla debate to the unsettling world of creepy TikTok commenters. Plus, we’re breaking down the latest Justin and Hailey Bieber drama, dissecting Katy Perry’s odd tour videos, and giving our hot takes on God Forbid. Buckle up! It’s a fun ride. 🎢💀💋

We aspire for our podcast to be as vibrant and welcoming as the city we come from, New Orleans, Louisiana! And we hope you have enjoyed your time with us so far. <...

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HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are back for a FULL BOOK REVIEW and interesting conversation about 3 foster girls who re-live their past when a dead body pops up in their childhood home. 

In this week’s episode, we’re diving deep into Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth, and y’all, this one took us on a ride. We’re breaking down everything: the twisted foster mom, the buried body, the trauma bonding, and the final reveal that had us both screaming. Was Miss Fairchild always evil? Is this the darkest Hepworth twist yet...

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HEY YALL. Amber and Colby are here with the March Monthly Report — and this one is packed! We're recapping everything we’ve been loving this month: from the books we’ve read (or DNF’d 👀), to the shows that kept us up way too late, including White Lotus, Black Mirror Season 7, Love on the Spectrum, Baylen Out Loud, and even Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 

We’re also sharing what we’ve been eating (crawfish and Reese’s eggs are ruling our world), what we’ve been obsessing over...

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HEY YALL! NEXT ON THE SHELF IS HERE! In this week’s book club episode, we dive deep into Lucinda Berry’s gripping psychological thriller, When She Returned. Amber and Colby break down the entire plot twists, turns and all, while answering a series of discussion-based questions that dig into the book’s most shocking moments. We also share our own unsettling, real-life stories about cultish encounters and questionable groups. If you’re fascinated by cults, complicated family dynamics, and characters that leave you guessing until the very end, you won’t want to miss thi...

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HEY YALL- we back baby! In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, we're diving deep into Mel Robbins’ empowering and transformative book, The Let Them Theory. This book is all about letting go of what you can’t control and finding peace in allowing others to do their thing, whether it’s good, bad, or just downright confusing. 🙌

Join us as we break down Robbins’ core concepts, share our biggest takeaways, and chat about how this mindset shift can be life-changing. We dig into her practical advice on embracing personal freedom, se...

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New year, same monthly report! In this episode, we’re sharing everything we’ve been reading, watching, obsessing over, and treating ourselves to in January. This month, we’ve been deep in The Let Them Theory—so we’re chatting about our thoughts on it and how it’s making us rethink things in 2025. But the biggest event of the month? The Super Bowl in New Orleans. We’re breaking down what it was really like to be in the city during all the madness—how the energy felt, what the locals...

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New year, new vibes! In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, we’re breaking down our official Ins & Outs for 2025—the trends, habits, and mindsets we’re bringing into the year, and the ones we’re happily leaving in the past. From personal goals to pop culture takes, we’re covering it all!

And because we love hearing from y’all, we also share some of the best (and funniest) listener-submitted Ins & Outs. Are we all collectively done with a certain celebrity? Are we finally saying goodbye to s...

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📚 Our TBR List: Must-Read Books & Fun Chats 🎙️✨

In this episode, we're diving into our ever-growing To Be Read list! From heart-pounding thrillers to swoon-worthy romances and everything in between, we’re sharing our most anticipated reads and giving you the scoop on what these books are all about. Expect some solid recommendations, a mix of genres to keep things interesting, and, of course, our signature fun banter along the way.

Whether you're looking for your next obsession or just want to hear us spiral about adding way too many boo...

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🎧 Squid Game Season 2: Breaking Down the Chaos 🎮💥

In this episode, we dive into the highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2! Join us as we break down the plot twists, new characters, and jaw-dropping moments that had us on the edge of our seats. We share our thoughts on the emotional rollercoaster, the bigger stakes this season, and our theories on what’s next for the Squid Game universe. Plus, we chat about the moral dilemmas the show brings up and how it kept us hooked from start to finish.

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In this episode, we’re catching you up on everything we’ve been up to over the past few months! From holiday highlights and major life updates to what we’re reading, watching, and treating ourselves to lately—it’s all here. We dive deep into life after having a baby, the challenges (and freedom!) of quitting our jobs, and how we’re embracing the power of manifesting. Plus, we share tips on how to manifest your dream life and reveal our "Next on the Shelf" book club pick: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbi...

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We’re back! This week, Amber shares the touching, thrilling, and absolutely unforgettable story of her journey into motherhood. From unexpected twists to heartfelt moments, we’re diving into every detail of her wild ride. Plus, we catch you up on everything that’s been happening over the past month. Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and join us for a mix of excitement, emotion, and all the laughs you’ve missed from The Open Books Podcast.

We aspire for our podcast to be as vibrant and welcoming as the city we...