Colleen Hoover, bestselling author of 'It Ends with Us,' examines her work's impact as it heads to the big screen. She and former ESPN host Sam Ponder discuss whether the book serves as emotional porn, especially for Christian women. They dive into the cultural implications of romance literature and its potential to set unhealthy relationship expectations. Ponder shares her experience with the controversy surrounding her firing for defending women’s sports, emphasizing the need to uphold biblical values amid challenges.

Our friends Renata and Kait are back to talk with us about Colleen Hoover and her debut novel Slammed. We dive into her recent reign as Queen of BookTok, the appeal of slam poetry, the lack of dads, and whether or not this work of New Adult Fiction worked for us. Find more episodes of The Worst Bestsellers at worstbestsellers.com. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/overdue and get on your way to being your best self. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Advertise on OverdueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colleen Hoover, a bestselling romance author, joins actress Blake Lively and actor Ryan Reynolds for a lively discussion on the 'It Ends With Us' film buzz. They dive into celebrity marketing dilemmas, exploring the tension between authenticity and staged personas. Hoover critiques the film's handling of sensitive themes like domestic violence, while Lively and Reynolds reflect on their public images. The trio also touches on celebrity philanthropy and how personal branding complicates their advocacy efforts.