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<language>en-US</language><itunes:author>Corrie Eavenson</itunes:author>
<description><![CDATA[Story-telling enthusiasts analyze the stories you love to give them the endings they deserve.]]></description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2026</copyright>
<itunes:subtitle>Rewriting last chapters for better ever afters</itunes:subtitle>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>00:43:40</itunes:duration>
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<description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode Notes</h1>
<p>We spook ourselves while trying to give Shirley Jackson's chilling novel, <em>The Haunting of Hill House</em>, a less spooky ending. Other talking points include: reflecting on family traditions, the virtues of Every Plate, and the real danger that ghosts pose to your health.</p>
<p>Is there a story that you think deserves a better ending? Send your suggestions to: suggestions@tothebetterend.com</p>
<p>Be sure to check out <em>Oh, Well! With Nami and Belle</em>: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-well-with-nami-and-belle/id1584561349" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-well-with-nami-and-belle/id1584561349</a></p>
<p>And, as always, thank you to Joshua Lillie for our intro and outro music.</p>
<p>Find out more at <a href="http://tothebetterend.com" rel="nofollow">http://tothebetterend.com</a></p>
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<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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<item><title>The Office Gets Restructured</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:30:00 -0000</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>01:10:11</itunes:duration>
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<p>For many, The Office is the perfect show, but we know that there's always a better end. Talking points include: Michael Scott's problematic behavior, alternative career paths, and cutting unnecessary fluff.</p>
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<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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<item><title>The Gilmore Girls Grow Up</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:24:32 -0000</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>01:03:35</itunes:duration>
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<p>Talking fast, drinking coffee, and irreparably ruining relationships--it's just another day in Stars Hollow. We try to help the Gilmore Girls grow up a little for a happier, better end. Talking points include: actions have consequences, Luke Danes is the best, and Dean deserved better.</p>
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<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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<item><title>New New Moon</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:56:59 -0000</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>00:49:23</itunes:duration>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>We return to Forks, Washington. Talking points include: James's foray into indie film competitions, the reason we don't have to be afraid of Bigfoot, and why Bigfoot should be afraid of porcupines.</p>
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<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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<item><title>Sleeping Beauty Part Two: The Monster-in-Law?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>00:43:04</itunes:duration>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we tackle what comes after Sleeping Beauty's Big Birthday Bash. Beauty may not be sleeping but she isn't exactly the brightest bulb in the country estate. Other talking points include: are ogres really that different from people, fictional families, and the danger of taking everything literally.</p>
<p>Find out more at <a href="http://tothebetterend.com" rel="nofollow">http://tothebetterend.com</a></p>
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<item><title>Sleeping Beauty Part One: Beauty Slumbers No More</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>00:51:16</itunes:duration>
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<p>Slugs are not reptiles, amphibians, or bugs--sometimes we're both wrong. Other talking points include: the need for more dragons in Sleeping Beauty adaptations, the invention of glitter, and the importance of extending formal invitations to ALL the fae in your neighborhood.</p>
<p>Find out more at <a href="http://tothebetterend.com" rel="nofollow">http://tothebetterend.com</a></p>
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<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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<item><title>Jane, Eyre-ything is Going to be Okay</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 01:05:00 -0000</pubDate>

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<p>The fictitious ghost of Jane Eyre haunts this episode. We attempt to give Jane the family and happy ending she deserves, but we get a little distracted by reminiscences of our college days.</p>
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<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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<item><title>Seinfeld: Making Something Out of a Show About Nothing</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:46:00 -0000</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>00:57:40</itunes:duration>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>How do you give a show about nothing a meaningful ending? By introducing a new, annoying character. Other talking points include the introduction of a new podcast within the podcast and Donald Miller's memoirs.</p>
<p>Find out more at <a href="http://tothebetterend.com" rel="nofollow">http://tothebetterend.com</a></p>
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<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
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<item><title>Twilight Done Right</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 02:11:00 -0000</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>00:53:04</itunes:duration>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>What would it take to turn Twilight into a decent movie? More James the vampire film buff and less teen angst, apparently. Join us as we rag on the best worst movie in order to get to the better end.</p>
<p>Send us your weirdest icebreakers, stories with disappointing endings, or your own tales that need finishing to: suggestions@tothebetterend.com</p>
<p>Find out more at <a href="http://tothebetterend.com" rel="nofollow">http://tothebetterend.com</a></p>
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<itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
<itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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<item><title>Episode 4: If Only it Had Been Once Upon a Time</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:17:27 -0000</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>01:04:49</itunes:duration>
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<description><![CDATA[<h1>Episode Notes</h1>
<p>Corrie Eavenson and guest host Rebecca Colson discuss the ABC Drama, Once Upon a Time and its many, many, many characters and storylines.</p>
<p>If you liked the episode, be sure to let us know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and sharing the show with your friends! If you know of a story you think deserves a better ending, send us an email to corrie@tothebetterend.com!</p>
<p>A special thank you to Joshua Lillie for our original intro and outro music, "Inconsequential Opinions."</p>
<p>And thank you for listening, truly. You're the best.</p>
<p>Find out more at <a href="http://tothebetterend.com" rel="nofollow">http://tothebetterend.com</a></p>
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<itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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