We’re back with a pop culture recap episode here on “The Story Is” podcast with Amanda Earle and Katie Mitchell! This week we’re chatting Oscar winners (and snubs!), red carpet stars, and why Timothee Chalamet couldn’t catch a break. Plus, the latest news in romance book world! We hope you enjoy, SIPers!

Time Stamps:

Intro: (0:00)

(1:03) Oscars Red Carpet 2026

(17:27) Academy Award Winners and Presenters

(24:06) Timothee chalamet is having a bad day (year?)

(26:11) Rob Reiner and Diane Keaton tributes

(36:50) SpongeBob on off broadway?

(39:49) Why the HBO deal sucks

(44:00) Live nation and Ticketmaster case

(49:24) Book Report: Filthy Rich Fae getting a TV adaptation, Christina Lauren, In The Holidaze movie adaption with casting news, Liz Tomforde’s new series, ACOTAR 6 midnight release party news!

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Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y

Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX

Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649375773

Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649375872

In a Holiday by Christina Lauren: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781982123949

In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649379795

Pre-Order Liz Tomforde: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682817445

Get Tickets for Romance Rodeo: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLBYBAYSX78P6/checkout/PDRTQA3CE7JQHGOGVJMYGB3K

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