הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Book Squad (2024)

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Othersode #91: But What if It Did? / Irish Wish 1:25:57

13d ago1:25:57

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You probably didn’t think we were going to cover the new Lindsay Lohan Netflix film Irish Wish…but what if we did?? Come along to the Emerald Isle with the squad and special guest Nathan Simmons, co-host of Oh! That’s a Scary Movie podcast, as we discuss the nature of wishes, what it means to “be” Irish, couture fashion, and the James Joyce of it a…

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BSG #91: Giambattista Basile: My Enemy / Thornhedge 1:06:59

27d ago1:06:59

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Mirror, mirror, on the wall... oh wait, that was our last book. Join the squad on another journey into the land of fairytales and their tropes as we discuss Thornhedge, the latest novella by T. Kingfisher. Special guest Jen educates us on everything from the Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index to the many crimes of Giambattista Basile, and Susan educates us…

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Othersode #90: Leo's Lemonade / This Is Me... Now 1:04:41

1M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

From the hearts…the minds…the dreams…of the Book Squad…comes a special discussion of the Jennifer Lopez film? visual album? This Is Me…Now. It’s hard to describe our chat because it’s hard to describe this project. But some topics we cover include: celebrity zodiac signs, eye-roll moments, which husband is which, and the meaning of a factory. Then …

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BSG #90: Thomas Cruise M’pother IV / Rouge 1:44:12

2M ago1:44:12

1:44:12

Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty – we’re talking about Rouge by Mona Awad! Special guest Mary Kay McBrayer (author and podcast host) joins us for a deep dive into this surreal world to chat about genre, mother-daughter relationships, the toxic beauty industry, and of course, Tom Cruise himself. Next we catch up with what’s on the blog, i…

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Othersode #89: Is She Getting Hotter? / Mean Girls: The Musical 1:32:19

2M ago1:32:19

1:32:19

Get in, losers; we’re listening to a podcast the whole way there! Join the Book Squad, aka the Army of Skanks, to discuss the new Mean Girls movie, which IS in fact a musical. We talk about our individual histories with Mean Girls, the music and singing, the performances, and changes that worked and didn’t from the original. Next we catch up with w…

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BSG #89: Is J.Lo X? / Biography of X / Interview with Emily Austin 2:00:30

3M ago2:00:30

2:00:30

Biography, but make it fiction. Join the Book Squad for a discussion of Biography of X by Catherine Lacey. We talk about the novel’s alternative-America backdrop, the depiction of the South, X’s “art, and what is up with the narrator. After that, Kelli interviews author Emily Austin (Interesting Facts About Space, Everyone in This Room Will Someday…

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Othersode #88: Suika Fixed My Marriage / Our Favorite Things of 2023 1:35:27

3M ago1:35:27

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It’s the most wonderful time of year – time for our (pretty much) annual “Best of the Year” episode! Join us as we chat about our favorite pop culture from 2023. Plus, hear from some of our 2023 guests on their favorite things of the year. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Biography of X by Catherine Lacey on January 23rd, and go see Mean Girls…

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BSG #88: Googly-eyed Freak / Looking Glass Sound 1:46:30

3M ago1:46:30

1:46:30

Help! We're trapped inside this podcast and we can't get out! Just kidding, that didn't happen to us. It happened to our friend. Or did it...? This week, the squad attempts to untangle the complexities of Catriona Ward's latest novel, Looking Glass Sound. We spend a good chunk of the podcast nailing down the plot, but we also find time to discuss t…

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073: Best Books of 2023 47:07

4M ago47:07

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Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! In this episode, Polli and Adam discuss all of their favorite reads of 2023. Spoiler alert: we read a TON of good books this year, and plan on reading some excellent ones in 2024, too. Thanks for listening to our truly unhinged podcast. We'll see you in the new year. Happy reading!…

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Othersode #87: Riley Sager Math: A Hatepisode / The Only One Left 1:38:52

4M ago1:38:52

1:38:52

Special guest Jayce Chambless is back to discuss The Only One Left by Riley Sager with the Squad. We talk (complain) about the characters, try to do some Sager math, ponder the 1980s setting, and reveal what moment made us sigh with resignation. Then we review some reviews from Goodreads because we love that unhinged shit. Then we get into what’s o…

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BSG #87: Pavlov's Demons / Camp Damascus 1:20:02

5M ago1:20:02

1:20:02

The whole Squad is back together and on a hunt for CAMP of any sort in our discussion of Chuck Tingle’s Camp Damascus. Put a pink bag over your head and join us as we talk about the novel’s plot and pacing, YA vs. adult fiction, religious trauma, autism, and of course, CAMP. Then we catch up with what’s on the (still alive, we swear) Book Squad Blo…

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Othersode #86: Usher and Me / Priscilla 1:39:48

5M ago1:39:48

1:39:48

This week, the Squad and special guest Ang Ferraguto (aka Kelli’s gf) discuss Sofia Coppola’s new film, Priscilla, based on the 1985 book Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley. We talk about our own personal connections to Elvis, the Sofia Coppola aesthetic of it all, the problematic nature of Elvis and Priscilla’s relationship, and the ~discourse~ aro…

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072: A Cautionary Tale 49:00

5M ago49:00

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Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! We have a special guest joining us; our very own Spooky Queen, Christina! In this episode we'll talk about Halloween traditions, figure out whether Christina is Team Jacob or Team Edward, and hear all about Adam's weird pumpkin experiments. Spooky Season might be over, but our love for vampires is eternal.…

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BSG #86: We Never Talk About Vampires / Vampires of El Norte 1:08:18

5M ago1:08:18

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Listen, we NEVER talk about vampires on this podcast, and we’re not gonna do it today. Just kidding; yes we are. In our discussion of Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas, we also talk about romance, historical fiction, cover design, and the fact that westerns have to have a hot person for anyone on the squad to be interested. Next we get into some…

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Othersode #85: Bayou Depression / What Josiah Saw with Clay McLeod Chapman 2:10:26

6M ago2:10:26

2:10:26

Return guest Clay McLeod Chapman (author of The Remaking, Whisper Down the Lane, and Ghost Eaters) joins the Squad to chat about the depressing 2021 horror(?) film What Josiah Saw. We dig into the film’s narrative structure, characters, and general bleakness and ask the important question: did this movie abuse us? Then we have a two-part (spoiler-f…

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071: Let Freedom Read! 40:56

6M ago40:56

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Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! In this episode, we'll be talking all about the hot topic of banned books. How much have instances of books being banned increased over the years? What type of books do you typically find on Banned Books list? How can you make a difference by challenging these bans? You'll get answers to all that and more, in…

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070: "I Vant to Read This Book!" 32:27

7M ago32:27

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Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! It's been a couple minutes since we've last recorded an episode, and we're back with a bloody good one! In this episode we'll discuss some rumors featuring Taylor Swift, share all the details about our annual Booktoberfest extravaganza, and give some takes on Dracula that are just as spicy as paprika. And as …

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BSG #85: The Best Plagiarism You Ever Saw / Yellowface 1:46:36

7M ago1:46:36

1:46:36

So what if we stole this whole episode from some other podcast and called it our own? Is that a crime?? JK, this whole episode is our (four white ladies’) original take on Yellowface by R. F. Kuang. We talk about the protagonist’s decision-making skills, satire of the publishing industry and Twitter, cancel culture, and the author’s own publishing …

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Othersode #84: BAAAAAT!! / What We Do in the Shadows with Grace Treutel 1:39:58

7M ago1:39:58

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Be a podcast vampire and consume this episode about What We Do in the Shadows, featuring special guest Grace Treutel! We talk about the show’s mockumentary style, favorite character arcs, the Guillermo of it all, and even fanfiction. Next we talk to Grace about her short story chapbook, From the Humid Chambers of My Heart. Read along for our next B…

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BSG #84: The Revenge of Emma Fay / Thirst for Salt 1:13:54

7M ago1:13:54

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Gidday, Goalies! Join the squad on the sun-drenched Australian coast for a tale of love (?) and loss with Thirst for Salt, the debut novel by Madelaine Lucas. We discuss the writing style, the book’s central relationship, and themes of motherhood. Next we catch up with what might or might not be on the blog and share some news about our Patreon – t…

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Othersode #83: Florida is the Mojo Dojo Casa House of America / Barbie with Nathan Simmons 1:34:05

8M ago1:34:05

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HI BARBIE! It’s girls’ night, plus one Ken (special guest Nathan Simmons)! Join the squad for our discussion of the already iconic Barbie movie. We talk about the film’s brilliant marketing, Barbie’s particular brand of feminism, the excellent cast, motherhood and daughterhood, and of course, the weird conservative backlash. Read along for our next…

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BSG #83: Exorcism for Dummies / Piñata 1:24:13

8M ago1:24:13

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Sorry to *bug* you, but we’ve got a new episode here! Join the Squad for a discussion of Piñata by Leopoldo Gout. We chat about the horrors of colonialism, puberty, and of course, whether the book is scary. Next we get into some listener feedback for Chain-Gang All-Stars and catch up with what’s on the ol’ Book Squad Blog, including new Bachelorett…

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Othersode #82: Tiny Baby Ice Cream Cones / Fire Island with Tirzah Price 1:26:35

9M ago1:26:35

1:26:35

Have you ever wondered: What if Jane Austen, but gay? Join the squad and returning guest Tirzah Price for an episode where we explore this very important question. First, we discuss Andrew Ahn’s 2022 film Fire Island, a queer retelling of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Then, we talk with Tirzah about her new book, Manslaughter Park, the third in her…

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BSG #82: Jenna Bush: “Reading” Since 2021 / Chain-Gang All Stars 1:42:22

9M ago1:42:22

1:42:22

In this very special post-July 4th episode (featuring some fireworks), the Squad discusses Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s debut novel Chain-Gang All Stars. Join in as we chat about incarceration in the United States, dystopian/futuristic methods of torture, reality tv, football, Jenna Bush Hager’s book club, and everything we hate about America. It’s a…

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Othersode #81: Hey, Amazon! / The Power 1:20:37

10M ago1:20:37

1:20:37

The future of the world is going to be okay because the squad has… THE POWER! In this episode, we talk about the Amazon Prime adaptation of The Power by Naomi Alderman, which we read for the podcast back in 2019. How does the TV series stack up against the book? You’ll have to listen to see if the show has the spark. Read along to get ready for our…

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069: Happy (Summer) Reading! 44:16

10M ago44:16

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Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! This time around we're talking all things Summer Reading, including all of the cool prizes. (Spoiler alert: WE HAVE TOTEBAGS). We'll also be giving recommendations for a few of our favorite audiobooks, to help you reach your summer reading goals. Listen to this episode to hear which audiobook narrator Polli t…

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BSG #81: Cord, Short for Corduroy / Pineapple Street 1:04:21

10M ago1:04:21

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Join us in the formal dining room for our discussion of Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson. We talk about satire (and how this book isn’t that), class and the antics of The Rich, the characters, and nepo babies. Then we get into some fun listener feedback and talk about what we might write on that blog we used to do. Check out The Power (TV series) …

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Othersode #80: Are You There, Pod? It's Us, BSG / Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret 1:26:32

11M ago1:26:32

1:26:32

Are you there, God? It’s us, the Squad – and special guest Annika! This time we talk about the 2023 film adaptation of Judy Blume’s coming-of-age classic, Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. There’s no time like the present to jump into Blume’s work and think about the agony of young adulthood. Join us! Up next: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson…

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Othersode #91: But What if It Did? / Irish Wish 1:25:57

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BSG #91: Giambattista Basile: My Enemy / Thornhedge 1:06:59

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Othersode #90: Leo's Lemonade / This Is Me... Now 1:04:41

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BSG #90: Thomas Cruise M’pother IV / Rouge 1:44:12

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Othersode #89: Is She Getting Hotter? / Mean Girls: The Musical 1:32:19

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BSG #89: Is J.Lo X? / Biography of X / Interview with Emily Austin 2:00:30

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Othersode #88: Suika Fixed My Marriage / Our Favorite Things of 2023 1:35:27

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BSG #88: Googly-eyed Freak / Looking Glass Sound 1:46:30

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073: Best Books of 2023 47:07

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Othersode #87: Riley Sager Math: A Hatepisode / The Only One Left 1:38:52

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BSG #87: Pavlov's Demons / Camp Damascus 1:20:02

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Othersode #86: Usher and Me / Priscilla 1:39:48

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072: A Cautionary Tale 49:00

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BSG #86: We Never Talk About Vampires / Vampires of El Norte 1:08:18

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Othersode #85: Bayou Depression / What Josiah Saw with Clay McLeod Chapman 2:10:26

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071: Let Freedom Read! 40:56

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070: "I Vant to Read This Book!" 32:27

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BSG #85: The Best Plagiarism You Ever Saw / Yellowface 1:46:36

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Othersode #84: BAAAAAT!! / What We Do in the Shadows with Grace Treutel 1:39:58

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BSG #84: The Revenge of Emma Fay / Thirst for Salt 1:13:54

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Othersode #83: Florida is the Mojo Dojo Casa House of America / Barbie with Nathan Simmons 1:34:05

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BSG #83: Exorcism for Dummies / Piñata 1:24:13

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Othersode #82: Tiny Baby Ice Cream Cones / Fire Island with Tirzah Price 1:26:35

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BSG #82: Jenna Bush: “Reading” Since 2021 / Chain-Gang All Stars 1:42:22

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Othersode #81: Hey, Amazon! / The Power 1:20:37

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069: Happy (Summer) Reading! 44:16

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BSG #81: Cord, Short for Corduroy / Pineapple Street 1:04:21

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Othersode #80: Are You There, Pod? It's Us, BSG / Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret 1:26:32

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