Slay and Pray with Alisha and Corinna

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Slay and Pray with Alisha and Corinna

  1. 6d ago

    We Haven't Talked in 3 Weeks… Here's Everything That Happened

    After three weeks apart, Corinna and Alisha are finally back together—and they have a lot to catch up on. From Corinna's family vacation in California that somehow involved an infected underboob, a blown tire, six kids, and a movie theater disaster... to Alisha's sick dog, newfound love of audiobooks, and obsession with Little House on the Prairie, this episode is one giant catch-up session. They also discuss: Why they accidentally stopped talking for weeksThe best and worst parts of summer vacationPet insurance and surprise vet billsReading slumps (or breakthroughs!)The "Brick" app that helped reduce phone addictionStreaming recommendations and documentary rabbit holesWhy everyone suddenly loves Little House on the PrairieGrocery shopping, Walmart vs. Fry's, and trying to save moneyThe return of Slay & Pray after a much-needed breakIt's messy, hilarious, completely unfiltered, and exactly the reunion they needed. 00:00 We haven't recorded in three weeks02:27 Why they accidentally stopped talking07:11 Summer break recap11:36 Alisha becomes a reader13:38 The Brick app and breaking phone addiction18:08 Neighbor's expensive vet emergency26:20 Corinna's California vacation29:50 The underboob medical saga35:36 Vacation with six kids37:49 The tire blowout and movie theater chaos46:27 Saving money and saying goodbye to ad-free Hulu48:50 Little House on the Prairie obsession52:12 TV shows, books, and documentaries57:52 More streaming recommendations1:02:24 Corinna's latest TV obsession1:09:04 Emma Brodie interview excitement1:10:30 Slay all day If you're enjoying Slay & Pray, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment—we love hearing what you're reading, watching, and obsessing over each week.

  2. Jul 17

    Reese's Book Club Pick Emma Brodie Talks Into the Blue

    What happens when one of your favorite authors says yes to your DM? This week, Corinna and Alisha sit down with New York Times bestselling author Emma Brodie to celebrate the phenomenon that is Into the Blue. From BookTok theories and slow-burn romance to Scandoval, improv comedy, dream casting, audiobook narration by Julia Whelan, and the emotional process of writing AJ and Noah's unforgettable story, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else. Emma shares how Into the Blue came to life, why the book originally had 50,000 more words, what inspired Noah and AJ's relationship, and the surprising reality TV moment that unlocked the entire novel. Whether you've already finished Into the Blue or you're deciding if it deserves a spot on your TBR, this episode is for you. 00:00 Emma joins the podcast01:00 Introducing Into the Blue02:45 Alisha surprises Corinna by reading the book05:30 Writing AJ & Noah's epic love story09:30 How Emma kept the reality show storyline straight12:15 Deleted scenes, cut characters & editing 50,000 words15:45 BookTok debates: What trope is Into the Blue?18:00 Was Scandoval really the inspiration?24:00 Is Into the Blue becoming a TV series?29:20 Julia Whelan and the audiobook experience36:30 Was AJ & Noah's chemistry inspired by real life?40:30 Communication, vulnerability & growing up44:00 Favorite moments from the book tour46:00 Father of the Bride Easter egg?48:20 The story behind the cover design52:00 Final thoughts & goodbye If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with the biggest romance reader in your life. #EmmaBrodie #IntoTheBlue #BookTok #RomanceBooks #Authors #JuliaWhelan #ReesesBookClub #SlayAndPray #BookPodcast #ReadingCommunity Timestamps

  3. Jul 10

    BookTok, TV Adaptations & Podcast Chaos | Slay & Pray x Page to Picture

    Two book-loving podcast duos finally get together for one of our funniest episodes yet! 📚✨ This week, Slay & Pray welcomes Page to Picture for a conversation full of BookTok favorites, TV adaptations, hilarious behind-the-scenes podcast stories, and plenty of unhinged moments. We dive into: Voicemails for IsabelEvery Year AfterOff CampusThe Gilded AgeThe NightingaleInterviewing bestselling authorsBookTok dramaPodcasting behind the scenesThe fictional men we'd absolutely trust in a crisisWhether you're here for the books, the adaptations, or just the laughs, this episode has a little bit of everything. 00:00 Meet Page to Picture01:38 Railroad Daddy & The Gilded Age04:19 Slay & Prey of the Week08:20 The Nightingale review09:48 Interviewing bestselling authors11:26 Behind the scenes of both podcasts14:14 Corinna's accidental photo story 😂17:04 Books that surprised us20:05 BookTok drama & author reactions24:57 Podcast production chaos28:44 Fictional characters we'd want on our side34:42 Voicemails for Isabel review39:29 Off Campus adaptation discussion48:03 Every Year After review50:43 Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?54:56 What's next for Page to Picture57:23 Where to follow both podcasts 🎙️ Follow Slay & Pray for weekly conversations about books, pop culture, TV adaptations, and whatever obsession we're currently spiraling over. 📚 Be sure to check out Page to Picture wherever you listen to podcasts!

  4. Jul 2

    Jo Piazza on Yesteryear, Trad Wives & Why "Everyone Is Lying to You"

    Bestselling author Jo Piazza joins Slay & Pray for one of our favorite conversations yet. From the viral conversations surrounding Yesteryear to the reality behind trad wife influencers, Jo shares why social media has fundamentally changed how we see ourselves—and why "everyone is lying to you." We also dive into: ​The rise (and fall?) of the trad wife movement​Influencer culture and curated online lives​Motherhood, feminism, and unrealistic expectations​Why social media is designed to keep us comparing ourselves​Behind the scenes of writing Everyone Is Lying to You​The inspiration for her newest novel, The Parisian Heist​Rapid-fire questions, favorite books, podcasts, Meryl Streep, and moreIf you've been following the online conversations around Yesteryear, influencer culture, or you're looking for your next great summer read, this episode is for you. Pre-order Jo's new novel, The Parisian Heist, and follow her work:https://theparisianheist.com

  5. Jun 26

    One Year of Slay & Pray with Alisha & Corinna

    One year. Fifty-three episodes. Countless TV obsessions, book recommendations, hilarious tangents, and unforgettable moments later... we're celebrating the first anniversary of Slay & Pray! 🎉 Join Alisha and Corinna as they look back on the biggest highlights of their first year of podcasting. From favorite TV shows and movies to behind-the-scenes stories, exciting opportunities, and plenty of laughs, this anniversary episode is a celebration of everything that made Year One so special. In this episode: Alisha finally schedules long-overdue doctor appointments and shares why it feels like such a huge win.Corinna talks about escaping the Arizona heat with a relaxing trip to the White Mountains.The girls laugh about capsule wardrobes, Arizona summers, and work fashion struggles.They reveal the TV shows they talked about the most during the past year.Favorite movies, books, and book-to-screen adaptations.Exciting updates about landing interviews with bestselling authors.Why taking chances—and simply asking—can lead to incredible opportunities.Looking back on how Slay & Pray has grown and what they're most excited about in Year Two.Most importantly, Alisha and Corinna take a moment to thank every listener who's supported the podcast over the past year. Whether you've been here since Episode 1 or just recently joined the Slay Sister community, they're so grateful you're here. ❤️ Thank you for making our first year unforgettable. Let us know in the comments:How long have you been listening to Slay & Pray, and what's been your favorite moment so far? 00:00 Happy Birthday, Slay & Pray!01:20 Alisha's Slay: Finally Going to the Doctor15:45 Capsule Wardrobe Problems & Arizona Summer19:00 Behind the Scenes of the Podcast27:28 Corinna's White Mountains Getaway31:34 Celebrating One Year of Slay & Pray33:00 Our Most Talked-About TV Shows35:00 Exciting Author Interview News45:30 Favorite Shows of the Year51:30 Favorite Movies & Book Adaptations58:30 What We're Reading Now1:00:27 Looking Back on Year One1:01:15 Thank You to Our Listeners #SlayAndPray #Podcast #Anniversary #BookTok #Books #TVRecap #PopCulture #FriendshipPodcast #TheSummerITurnedPretty #Paradise #TheGildedAge #EmilyHenry #ReadingCommunity Timestamps

  6. Jun 19

    The Year Anniversary Episode Before the Anniversary Episode

    The Slay & Pray girls are celebrating a major milestone—52 episodes and nearly one year of podcasting! This week, Corinna and Alisha talk about the exciting momentum surrounding the podcast, social media growth, upcoming collaborations, and some very big news they can't quite share yet. They also dive into doomscrolling struggles, TikTok addiction, their anniversary photoshoot, the TV shows they're currently obsessed with (and the ones they're definitely not), and the comment from Corinna's husband that may go down as one of the rudest things ever said on the podcast. Plus: Every Year After, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Widow's Bay, Office Romance, Love Island, Threads, podcast life, and plenty of sister chaos. ✨ Follow along for weekly conversations about books, TV, motherhood, friendship, and whatever else takes over the group chat. 00:00 Welcome to Slay & Pray01:27 The podcast buzz is real03:22 Unexpected listeners & podcast embarrassment05:56 Why having a podcast partner matters07:21 Anniversary photoshoot recap09:25 52 episodes later10:01 Corinna's latest book obsession11:19 TikTok updates & exciting podcast news12:07 Alisha's doomscrolling problem15:52 Corinna's "old plow horse" story18:54 NBA Finals heartbreak at home20:07 Chaos on the Couch begins20:11 Widow's Bay review21:57 Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed discussion25:21 Every Year After adaptation review30:05 Why Corinna loves it (even if others don't)32:52 Office Romance review36:24 Love Island confusion & controversy40:17 What they're most excited to finish watching40:34 Corinna's mystery surprise for Alisha41:58 Closing thoughts & episode wrap-up #SlayAndPray #Podcast #BookTok #TVTalk #EveryYearAfter #LoveIsland #AppleTV #WidowsBay #MaximumPleasureGuaranteed #OfficeRomance #SisterPodcast #BookPodcast #PopCulturePodcast

  7. Jun 12

    A very slay summer

    One year ago, we took a chance on a podcast idea. Now we're celebrating Episode 51 and getting ready for our one-year anniversary photoshoot! 🎉 This week, Alisha shares the reality of life in the trenches of toddlerhood, including big feelings, food battles, and surviving the terrible twos. Corinna recaps her New York City trip, including the Friends Experience, legendary bagels, and some unforgettable moments in the West Village. We also talk about a listener coincidence that completely made our day, reflect on what we've learned after nearly a year of podcasting, and share what we've been watching lately—including Widow's Bay, Hacks, Sirens, Nemesis, and more. 💖 Thanks for spending the last year with us. We couldn't do this without you. 00:00 Intro & curly hair struggles00:40 Welcome to Slay & Pray Episode 5101:42 Alisha's week & toddler update03:22 Living through the terrible twos06:57 The sushi incident & parenting frustrations11:58 Making up after a stressful parenting moment14:22 Corinna's NYC trip recap15:13 Best bagels in New York City19:21 The Friends Experience in NYC21:52 Love Island Poppy taste test23:29 Corinna appears on Alicia's podcast25:26 Why our families don't listen to the podcast28:28 The listener story that blew our minds31:22 Celebrating nearly one year of Slay & Pray33:08 How the podcast got started36:57 One-year anniversary photoshoot plans39:16 Widow's Bay review44:06 Nemesis review45:07 Netflix's Crash documentary discussion47:48 Hacks season finale thoughts48:48 Sirens review & season two predictions50:59 Final thoughts & goodbye 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. #SlayAndPray #Podcast #FriendshipPodcast #ParentingPodcast #NYCTrip #ToddlerLife #Hacks #WidowsBay #Sirens #LifestylePodcast Timestamps

  8. Jun 5

    Into the Blue, Off Campus & The Testaments: Our Unfiltered Review

    This week on Slay & Pray, Corinna returns from an unforgettable kid-free trip to New York City, only to come home to a sick child and instant mom mode. Meanwhile, Alisha shares why this birthday ended up being one of her best ever—including a solo sushi date, a handmade gift from her husband, and a very special surprise for Corinna. Plus: Alisha finally reads Into the Blue, we unpack the birthday party controversy, and dive into our latest TV obsessions including The Testaments and Off Campus. 📚🎬✨ 00:00 Intro & chaotic energy02:12 Corinna's NYC trip of a lifetime04:39 Coming home to Influenza B05:46 Alisha's surprisingly perfect birthday08:01 Solo sushi date confession10:39 Birthday gifts that actually matter13:00 The birthday party controversy 👀18:06 Alisha finally read Into the Blue24:29 Full Into the Blue discussion (spoilers)26:44 Chaos on the Couch begins27:24 The Testaments review29:24 Aunt Lydia, Mayday & finale reactions34:22 Why everyone should watch The Testaments34:58 Off Campus review37:18 Future seasons, book spoilers & favorite characters40:23 Final thoughts on Into the Blue41:24 Outro 🎧 New episodes every week! #Podcast #BookTok #IntoTheBlue #TheTestaments #OffCampus #TVReview #BookPodcast #SlayAndPray #CorinnaAndAlisha

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