Media Monday: Oprah Podcast with Kristie Cabot

 

I do enjoy listening to Oprah's Podcast

I don't listen weekly just if its someone I like or if the topic is interesting is on!

                  Oprah and Kristin Cabot in an Exclusive Interview 

                          about the Coldplay Kiss Cam

In a worldwide exclusive interview, Oprah talks with Kristin Cabot, the woman caught on the Coldplay "kiss cam" in the arms of her boss and CEO of her company. The video became a phenomenon, instantly going viral around the globe with more than 300 billion views. While it became the most watched video of 2025, it also changed the course of Kristin Cabot’s life. In what she says will be her one and only on camera interview about the event, Kristin Cabot joins Oprah in front of an audience in New York City to reveal details about her life and relationships in the days leading up to the concert in Boston, and how her life was impacted afterwards. She tells Oprah her reaction to the 15 seconds that turned into an infinite number of memes and opened an unstoppable floodgate of what Kristin says is never-ending judgment, mocking, vitriol and even death threats. Kristin Cabot, who was the Chief People Officer for Astronomer at the time of the concert, tells Oprah the nature of her relationship with her then boss, former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron. Kristin Cabot says, “There is a different version of me than what people saw on a TikTok video.” Oprah and Kristin also hear from audience members about their reaction to the viral video and how they were quick to judge.

  My Two Cents:

When this happened at the Coldplay Concert Kiss Cam - I did jump to conclusion and judged them for having an affair, or at least that was what it seemed. And than the internet tore her apart; she lost her job, and was getting death threats, not to mention what her kids where going through at school.

BUT nothing happened to him! No losing his job and no death threats. 

Everyone decided it was all her fault!

I listened to the interview to get her side of the story and I'm glad I did! I learned so much.

She was separated from her husband

Her husband was at that same concert with his new girlfriend

Her boss said he was separated from his wife

It was the first time they went out in public together

Now, I know this is just her side of the story, but it made me think, Why do we as a society want to slander people all over social media without having all the details? Especially woman! 

At least for me, I'm going to try and give people the benefit of the doubt!

See you Thursday for a Throwback Thursday!

~Tammy

Fanfiction Friday - Dark Story Writing Challenge for Me

 

One thing about Twilight Fanfiction was it was never dull - I was know as the cupcake  because  I wrote and read mostly fluff (all happy stories) A dark story author challenged me to write a dark one -shot and she would write a fluff one -shot!  

I accepted of course!

Here were my rules

1. It has to be 3,000 words (it's not)

2. NO FLUFF OF ANY KIND - *sighs*

3. Edward must kill Bella -*cries*

4. All smut must be hardcore. *nods*

BE ADVISED if you choose to Read The Monster Within - it's dark, maybe disturbing to some, and very sexual in nature

The Monster Within

Summary: The kiss between Bella and Jake before the newborn fight pushes Edward over the edge. What happens when a tightly wound vampire...snaps. Everything that once was is no longer. DARK!

CLICK HERE TO READ

 

Media Mania Monday! Women Down by Collen Hoover

 

Women Down By Collen Hoover 

I got this book on Audible.

I love listening to books and podcast when in the car or in my kitchen!

Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage. Branded a fraud and fame-hungry opportunist, she learned the hard way what happens when the internet turns on you. And she’s been uninspired to write ever since.

Now, with her next suspense novel outlined and savings nearly gone, she retreats to a secluded lakeside cabin, hoping to find inspiration. It’s Petra’s last-ditch attempt to save her career—and herself.

Then he shows up.

Detective Nathaniel Saint arrives with disturbing news, his presence igniting a creativity in her she thought long since burned out. Petra’s words return in a rush, and her fictional cop character begins to mirror the very real cop who’s becoming her muse.

Their “research” sessions blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Each glance, every touch pulls Petra deeper into a world she thought she’d never lose herself in again. She’s never felt more alive. But inspiration this powerful comes at a cost.

When Saint starts taking his role in her career a little too seriously, Petra’s forced to confront the chaos she created. But doing so could cost her more than the reputation she’s been trying to salvage. The reputation the world wrote for her—the reputation only she can reclaim.

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My Two Cents!

As good as the audio version was (mainly because the voice of the book was amazing)  I wish I would of read it, I believe the experience would of been more intense.

This book was beautifully written with lots of fun times, sexy times, intense and scary times.

I love a book about an author and the struggles of writers block and how reader feedback effects you.

Did not see the ending coming at first but I did suspect the outcome.

In two words - intense and sexy!

I LOVED it and give it 5 out of 5 drinks!

End Note:

I'm changing this up going forward....

Monday's - Media Mania (unless I post something new -  things I see on Facebook that me cringe or laugh out load)

Wednesday  - on Facebook Drinking with Tammy

Thursday - Throwback Thursday (if no Friday Post or just for fun!)

Friday : Fan Fiction Friday