Ravished Podcast

Ravished Podcast

Twice a month sisters Nik and Donna will transport you through time, across oceans, or maybe even right around the way from you. Join in as they review romance novels & movies of all flavors and give you their honest opinions. Be prepared for quirky and unique perspectives that will have you joining in the fun. Send your recommendations for reviews to ravishedpodcast@gmail.com and check us out on IG and Twitter @RavishedPodcast

Episodes

October 14, 2025 28 mins

This week, we’re diving into the dark and twisted world of Verity by Colleen Hoover—and trust us, it’s not your typical romance. 

From jaw-dropping plot twists to moral dilemmas that mess with your mind, Verity had us questioning everything. 

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*Trigger Warning* This episode discusses domestic violence in general terms.

Join Nik and Donna as they delve into unknown waters. They bring you a double review -- It Ends With Us (film) and It Starts With Us (book). Did we love/hate the love triangle and the traumatic experiences of Lily, Atlas, and Ryle? We briefly touch on the real-world drama that spilled into every news outlet regarding Blake Lively and Justin Baldon...

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October 15, 2024 23 mins

Nik and Donna conduct their realest review yet! Join them as they discuss Nicholas Sparks' The Best of Me. A little James Marsden appreciation, and many strong opinions of this movie... 

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July 16, 2024 35 mins

Nik and Donna are back after a brief hiatus. Join us as we dive back into the world of romance as we read our first Advance Reader Copy (ARC) ever! Indie author Giovanna Siniscalchi's The Truth About Myths transports us to nineteenth century Portugal and Spain. She tells a tale of forbidden love, enemies to lovers and the fight for a country's future.

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November 14, 2023 24 mins

Nik and Donna review one of the best selling reads of 2023! Could we get over it? Come check out our take on this chart topper!

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October 10, 2023 26 mins

Nik & Donna are back with their cackling review of the classic film Out of Africa.  We review the incomparable performances of the great Meryl Streep and Robert Redford.. but somehow we end up fangirling over Brad Pitt. 

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October 1, 2023 40 secs

Letting  you know we are FINALLY back! After an extended hiatus, we are bringing you new romance novel and film reviews every other week. Thank you for your patience and look forward to hearing your feedback.

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November 18, 2022 43 mins

Season 1 Finale!! Nik and Donna review the novel and 2005 film version of the Jane Austen classic, Pride & Prejudice. Join a brief history lesson on Jane Austen and enjoy this unique review. Subscribe to be the first to know when Season 2 launches in 2023!

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October 13, 2022 28 mins

*Insert Cackles Here* Join us for our first ever mini-episode where we review a 29-year awaited sequel to a childhood classic, Hocus Pocus 2. We keep it short and witchy for you all to enjoy! 

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September 23, 2022 33 mins

Nik reviews another masterpiece by Francine Rivers, "The Lady's Mine." From dirty mining boys to QEII, gold's what Nik found when she rented this book! Check it out!

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August 26, 2022 24 mins

Hello, Darlings! Come join us for this week’s Romance Novel Review of Tessa Dare’s, daringly scandalous, Do You Want To Start A Scandal? From corny candy corn to delighting in the excitement for the NEW Hocus Pocus 2!

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August 12, 2022 41 mins

Oi! Check out this week's movie review of the rom-com gold Bridget Jones's Diary. Mourn Olivia Newton John with us and laugh at us as we try to figure out what exactly el nino is... 

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July 29, 2022 34 mins

Donna reviews the 2006 Regency Romance novel The Wife Trap by Tracy Ann Warren. Lighthearted and full of family high jinx! Take this trip to the past, you won't regret it!

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July 15, 2022 22 mins

This week Nik & Donna review the 1983 cult classic film Valley Girl. There's like totally rad convos about the Romeo & Juliet inspired love story of two teens from California. Check it out!

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July 1, 2022 27 mins

Donna reviews contemporary thriller, Cold Dark Place by Toni Anderson. Donna is completely enamored with this new area of romance she's discovered, combining two of her favorite themes, true crime and romance! Who knew? Check it out!

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June 24, 2022 45 mins

Nik and Donna review the cult classic Cry Baby! Many shout outs to Johnny Depp are made, as well as moving renditions of nearly every song in the movie done by Nik. Warning: not for the vocal coaches as we sing with our hearts, not our talent. 

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June 3, 2022 41 mins

Nik reviews Francine Rivers' Redeeming Love. Camping, religion, and a masculine male character, oh my!

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May 20, 2022 46 mins

Nik and Donna review Then Came You in their very first episode! Someone may or may not yell "Tawanda!!!!" during a Fried Green Tomatoes reference.

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May 15, 2022 34 secs
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