Put Your Books Down

Natalie Sanderson & Angela Bingham
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Natalie Sanderson and Angela Bingham invite you to take a break from your week and enjoy some meditation...pop culture meditation. We know you're smart, we get it. But right now it's time to take deep breath...and put your books down. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @putyourbooksdown.

  1. 1d ago

    Was Bernie Tilden a Loving Saint or a Deadly Grifter?

    If you put a corpse in a deep freeze for nine months, can you still claim you're just a sweet, misunderstood people-pleaser? In this episode of Put Your Books Down, hosts Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive headfirst into Richard Linklater's 2011 dark comedy Bernie, starring Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and Matthew McConaughey.     The duo debates whether the real-life funeral director Bernie Tilden was a genuine victim who snapped under intense pressure or simply a calculating grifter exploiting wealthy Texas widows. They unpack Jack Black's standout performance, dissect the townspeople's shockingly lenient moral compass, and explore the bizarre real-life legal twists that followed the film's release.     Tune in for a hilarious, energetic breakdown of true crime, small-town dynamics, and incredible movie moments.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Angela's Website:  https://angelabingham.net/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

  2. Sep 22

    Who Decided These People Were Dancing With the Stars?

    Sometimes you just need to put your books down and ask: When did reality TV contestants become "stars"? Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham kick back for a full-on pop culture catch-up covering the new Dancing With the Stars lineup, Julia Stiles' return to the dance conversation, and the increasingly questionable definition of celebrity.     They also dive into celebrity ghost stories, including Loretta Lynn and Harry Hamlin's bizarre haunted-hotel engagement story. Then it's on to Sister Wives, the latest family shakeups, and why Angela remains inexplicably invested in a show she admits is incredibly boring.     Natalie also shares her reaction to Ryan Murphy's gruesome Lizzie Borden series, her personal battle with misophonia-inducing sound effects, and her new strategy for sharing every hilarious movie and TV clip she remembers without opening YouTube every five seconds. Plus, they revisit Amy Poehler's memorable conversation with Robert De Niro and hear from listeners who actually went and watched the movies they recommended.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Join Angela's Kickstarter Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/angelabingham/help-angela-bingham-make-her-new-record     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Angela's Website: https://angelabingham.net/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

  3. Sep 15

    Was 1992's Buffy the Vampire Slayer Actually the Most 90s Movie Ever?

    What happens when a teenage valley girl is chosen to save the world from vampires? Apparently, she gets cramps, killer reflexes, fabulous clothes, and absolutely zero parental supervision. Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham revisit the gloriously bizarre 1992 Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie and discover that it may be even more entertaining now than it was back then.     They talk Kristy Swanson's iconic Buffy, Luke Perry's peak-Dylan energy, Donald Sutherland's extremely questionable trench-coat introduction, David Arquette's surprisingly creepy vampire, and the unforgettable Paul Reubens death scene. Along the way, they unpack the movie's very 90s approach to teenagers, adult situations, fashion, boundaries, and the complete absence of concerned parents.     Then the conversation takes a detour into Practical Magic 2, Sandra Bullock's comeback, and the kind of female-powered movie Natalie wishes Hollywood would make. It's nostalgic, ridiculous, surprisingly thoughtful, and exactly the kind of pop-culture therapy Put Your Books Down was made for. Grab your favorite 90s memories and come laugh with Natalie and Angela.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Join Angela's Kickstarter Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/angelabingham/help-angela-bingham-make-her-new-record     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Angela's Website: https://angelabingham.net/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

  4. Sep 8

    Was Murder by Numbers the Ultimate 2000s Psychological Thriller?

    What do you get when you mix Ryan Gosling, Sandra Bullock, murder, thumb rings, bad hair, and one deeply disturbing baboon? Somehow, you get a comfort movie.   Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham put their books down and dive into Murder by Numbers, the 2002 psychological thriller starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Gosling, and Michael Pitt. They unpack the movie's deliberately confusing plot, the shifting power dynamic between its two teenage killers, and the unmistakable psychological and erotic tension lurking beneath the murder plot.     They also revisit the movie's very early-2000s fashion and hair choices, Sandra Bullock's tough-cop persona, the film's Hitchcockian influence, and the real-life Leopold and Loeb case that inspired the story.     Plus, they debate Ryan Gosling's early acting chops, the movie's bizarre baboon subplot, why this isn't really a traditional whodunit, and why Murder by Numbers somehow works as the perfect Saturday-afternoon comfort thriller. It's nostalgic, ridiculous, surprisingly thoughtful, and exactly the kind of movie discussion you expect from Put Your Books Down.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Join Angela's Kickstarter Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/angelabingham/help-angela-bingham-make-her-new-record     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Angela's Website: https://angelabingham.net/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

  5. Sep 1

    Are We Done Pretending Everyone's a Narcissist? 25 Hot Takes We Stand By

    Nobody asked for these opinions, which is exactly why Natalie and Angela absolutely had to share them.     In this hilarious episode of Put Your Books Down, the co-hosts unleash their fall 2026 hot takes on everything from overused "narcissist" diagnoses and the obsession with being busy to backing into parking spaces, outrageously loud restaurants, QR-code menus, and the emotional-support water bottle epidemic. They debate whether brunch is overrated, whether everyone who makes one fancy chicken recipe qualifies as a foodie, and why zucchini noodles will never, ever be pasta.     Then things get a little deeper as Natalie and Angela tackle "protect your peace," spiritual bypassing, forgiveness, relationships, and the idea that you don't have to forgive someone just because you want to heal. Of course, there's plenty of pop culture shade along the way—including opinions on Beyoncé, Ryan Reynolds, Leonardo DiCaprio, Keke Palmer, Goodfellas, and more.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

  6. Aug 25

    Did Matthew McConaughey Just Reveal the Secret Behind His Best Movie Moments?

    Matthew McConaughey walked into Little Rock, and Natalie walked out with enough Hollywood stories to fill a book—and naturally, she put the book down!     On this episode of Put Your Books Down, Natalie Sanderson Jones gives Angela Bingham the inside scoop on seeing McConaughey in person at the Arkansas Cinema Society's Filmland event. They dig into his career, from Dazed and Confused and Mud to A Time to Kill, Interstellar, The Wolf of Wall Street, Dallas Buyers Club, and True Detective. They unpack McConaughey's "launch pad lines," his one-take performances, his approach to rom-com characters, and the creative process behind some of his most memorable scenes. They also debate his Oscar-era career transformation, his friendship with filmmaker Jeff Nichols, Greenlights, and Natalie's favorite McConaughey movie, Killer Joe.     Plus, they discuss what it felt like to see a major Hollywood star bring his stories and creative process to Little Rock. Expect plenty of movie nostalgia, celebrity culture, laughs, and the kind of pop culture deep dive that makes Put Your Books Down so much fun.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

  7. Aug 18

    Could Your Favorite Celebrity Survive an Island? We Put Them to the Test

    Pop culture meets hilarious chaos as Natalie and Angela throw Hollywood's biggest names onto a fictional Survivor island—and the results are anything but predictable.     This week on Put Your Books Down, Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham kick things off by swapping favorite book recommendations before diving headfirst into a wildly entertaining game of Celebrity Survivor. From Pamela Anderson and Walton Goggins to Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Martin Short, Stanley Tucci, and Colman Domingo, every celebrity must be voted off, saved, or chosen as the ultimate island companion.     As the game escalates, nothing is off limits. Kid actors, infamous criminals, horror villains, and iconic movie bad guys all make unexpected appearances, leading to ridiculous debates, questionable survival strategies, and nonstop laughs. It's the perfect blend of humorous commentary, pop culture references, and shared personal stories that makes every episode feel like hanging out with your funniest friends.     If you love celebrity debates, ridiculous hypotheticals, and laughing at completely unnecessary arguments, this episode is for you.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

  8. Aug 11

    Can Pop Culture Cure a Terrible Week? From Bat Drama to Belly Laughs

    A week of pop culture, hilarious recommendations, and one absolutely unbelievable bat story proves that laughter really is survival mode.     After a much-needed summer break, Natalie and Angela reunite to catch up—and Natalie shares the unbelievable reason she's currently receiving a series of rabies shots after an unexpected encounter with a bat. Once the shock wears off, the conversation shifts toward the movies, TV shows, comedians, and stand-up specials that helped them laugh through difficult weeks. From The Invite and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey to Robbie Hoffman, Larry David, Neil Brennan, Louis C.K., Mike & Molly, and more, the hosts dive into TV & film analysis, humorous commentary, and plenty of personal recommendations. Along the way, they celebrate the joy of laughing together in a crowded movie theater and remind us why comfort entertainment still matters.     If you need your next binge-watch, comedy special, or feel-good distraction, this episode has you covered.     👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here:        https://putyourbooksdown.com     Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7     Follow Put Your Books Down on social media:     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/     Natalie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/     Angela on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/     Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

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Natalie Sanderson and Angela Bingham invite you to take a break from your week and enjoy some meditation...pop culture meditation. We know you're smart, we get it. But right now it's time to take deep breath...and put your books down. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @putyourbooksdown.

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  • Creator
    Natalie Sanderson & Angela Bingham
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    222
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Put Your Books Down

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