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Halloween…
These spooky stories from Aaron Mahnke and his hit podcast Lore prove that truth is scarier than fiction. Hear about the monsters that haunt our history, folklore, and myth.
World Food Day…
This October, celebrate World Food Day with “Medium Raw.” Bourdain made exotic food more attainable and the subculture of being a chef more relatable. His raunchy, juicy, sweaty, and — yes — delicious follow-up to “Kitchen Confidential” is full of hilarious personal anecdotes, along with a dash of invaluable life lessons: like never touch the hollandaise at a buffet.
On the screen…
Hilarious reflections on petty crime ensue in this memoir about forging celebrity letters. Once a biographer, Lee Israel turned to impersonating celebrities in letters, which she says were her best writing. See celebrity culture through a new lens and ponder the irony of Melissa McCarthy playing Israel in the film adaptation.
Confront your fears…
Are you awkward? Own it and shine with advice from the “Insecure” star, who shares all the real-life super-awkward moments she’s endured, especially the ones that shaped her into the master of uncomfortable social situations that need to be laughed off. Rae’s here for you.
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