Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr

Brenna Clarke Gray and Joe Lipsett
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A weekly podcast about young adult literature, their film and television adaptations and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3D AGO

    Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters (2006)

    Brenna and Joe kick off the first of three weeks on Percy Jackson and the Olympians with a look at Rick Riordan's second novel of the series: The Sea of Monsters. Up for discussion: new character Tyson (and what that means for Grover), Middle Grade writing structure, how the book renders Greek mythology accessible, and the very 2006 era inclusion of Confederate soldiers. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com   Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird”   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  2. FEB 3

    TV Show: My Lady Jane (2024)

    Brenna and Joe close out revisionist history month with a look at the first (and only) season of Prime's My Lady Jane (2024). This New Adult text ages everyone up because it is *horny* (and quite hilarious). Plus: a male voice-over for a female-driven show; a messy metaphor, a reliance on needle drops, and our favourite beautiful gown. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com   Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird”   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  3. JAN 27

    Book: My Lady Jane (2016)

    Brenna and Joe gallop through Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows's My Lady Jane (2016). Our final revisionist text concerns England's nine day queen, Jane Grey, but uses a fantasy metaphor to tackle the real life Prostestant vs Catholic battle. Plus: thoughts on the YA romance; Jane as a modern heroine; and how the three authors' voices blend together. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com   Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird”   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  4. JAN 20

    Film: Rosaline (2022)

    This week Joe and Brenna find ourselves in uncharted waters. Rosaline (2022) is most definitely NOT an adaptation of When You Were Mine (if anything, it's a contemporary take on Romeo and Juliet, the play). With that bizarre fact aside, Rosaline is extremely enjoyable. A fantastic cast, playful direction, and a screwball screenplay make this a breezy good time. Just don't call it an adaptation! Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com   Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird”   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  5. JAN 13

    Book: When You Were Mine (2010)

    Brenna and Joe's revisionist theme continues with author Rebecca Serle's When You Were Mine (2012). This contemporary version of Romeo and Juliet is from Rose's perspective as she watches her childhood crush, Rob, stolen by her unhinged cousin Juliet. But the propulsive (and highly readable) book has us asking: do we even need the R&J connection? Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com  Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  6. JAN 6

    Film: Catherine Called Birdy (2022)

    Brenna and Joe turn their attention to writer/director Lena Dunham's 2022 adaptation of Catherine Called Birdy. Starring Bella Ramsey and Andrew Scott, there's some queer subversion embedded in the film. Plus: stunt casting Billie Piper, modernizing a classic (the music!) and a new YA BINGO board for a new year. Correction: Joe should have said David Bradley, *not* Doug Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com  Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  7. 2025-12-30

    Book: Catherine, Called Birdy (1994)

    Brenna and Joe get a head start on the new year with a slightly tweaked weekly format. This week we're talking about Karen Cushman's award-winning novel Catherine, Called Birdy (1994) about a headstrong 14 year old Lady in the Middle Ages who refuses to marry. Plus: the pros and cons of using diary entries as a narrative structure, eel pies, and plenty of women's issues Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com  Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  8. 2025-12-23

    Book Club: Whiteout (2022)

    Our annual holiday episode is on the collaboratively written novel Whiteout (2022). Featuring an all-star line-up that includes Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon, Brenna, Joe and listener Tea, Books & Chocolate are left wondering: why is this so...slight? Plus: great representation, debating distinct voices, comparisons to Love, Actually, and a tease for what's to come in January. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray > Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky) Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com   Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird”   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
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A weekly podcast about young adult literature, their film and television adaptations and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Brenna Clarke Gray and Joe Lipsett
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    415
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brenna Clarke Gray and Joe Lipsett
  • Show Website
    Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr

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