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I have to admit, I am a huge fan of true crime, and I'm not the only one. In 2021, Adweek observed that there has been a "dramatic increase" in interest in the true crime genre. If you are just getting into true crime, or are just looking for a new podcast, here are some of my recommendations. 1. Morbid Aunt and niece duo Alaina Urquat and Ashleigh Kelly go in-depth on the most interesting true crime cases. Ashley is a hairdresser and Alaina is an autopsy technician. Together, they take a lighthearted approach to talking about cases, while still remaining serious and being respectful of the victims when appropriate. Their passion for the cases they cover and love for each other comes through the speakers. 2. Crime Countdown This is another podcast by Alaina and Ashley. (Can you tell I love them?) In Crime Countdown, produced by Parcast, Alaina and Ashley give the top ten of a specific category of true crime. Some examples include "Deadly Cults", "Black Dahl...

 My birthday is coming up in a few weeks. I usually have extravagant plans for my birthdays (I am a Leo after all), but I have no idea what I'm going to do this year. My friend and I were going to do a joint party since her birthday is three days after mine, but it didn't work out in the end. My family and I were talking about going to Coney Island, but I don't know if that's going to happen right now. The only plan I have right now is to do a chill dinner with my friends and do a makeshift karaoke. I'm a trivia host, so I have all the gear I would need. Anyway, enjoy this picture of the Cyclone on Coney Island.

For the podcast assignment, one of the podcast episodes I listened to was The History Chicks' Marie Antoinette episode. I was so fascinated that it inspired me to watch the movie directed by Sofia Coppola. It was pretty good. Kirsten Dunst was great. I chose this picture because it was one of my favorite scenes from the movie. It looks so dreamy and fun to sit in a field in regency wear with your best friends reading a book.