Idiot's Alphabet Soup

Jennifer Smucker
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We're two idiots (Jenny and Kathrine) who love to read and then discuss our books to death. Join us, please, we need more friends.

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 81 - You That Thing Called Weather?

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine give recommendations for which books they feel would be good to read depending on the weather. Why are Jenny and Kathrine side-eyeing right now? How do you dance like you're in the show Chicago? What did Jenny and Kathrine get up to while spending the weekend together? What reading vibe does foggy weather give off? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet .soup) or through email (idiots.a.soup.podcast@gmail.com).

    57 min

  2. FEB 17

    Episode 80 - Certified Not Fun Fact

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book James by Percival Everett. Of course, as big fans of the Olympics, they also discuss the events that they’ve been watching so far, and which people have disappointed them. What did Kathrine have to do to get the road outside of her house plowed? How is James different from Huckleberry Finn? Why is Kathrine able to run so well? What is Jenny and Kathrine’s new fish-related cooking goal? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet .soup) or through email (idiots.a.soup.podcast@gmail.com).

    49 min

  3. JAN 28

    Episode 79 - Bat Aliens with Rabies

    In this third anniversary episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss some literary conspiracy theories, as well as how they feel about skiing and gender reveals. Did Shakespeare write his own works? How did Edgar Allan Poe die? What would Jenny and Kathrine be named if they were boys? Why was this episode posted late? Listen to find out!

    1h 2m

  4. JAN 15

    Episode 78 - Huck Finn is a Gaslighter

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. They also catch listeners up on what they've been doing for the past three weeks. Why is this book so violent? What exciting event did Jenny and Kathrine witness? What game has Jenny been playing nonstop? How did the book desensitize Jenny and Kathrine? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet .soup) or through email (idiots.a.soup.podcast@gmail.com).

    50 min

  5. JAN 2

    Episode 77 - Happy New Year!

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine have faces again, as per tradition. That is to say, it's the annual holiday video episode! Jenny and Kathrine take on book quizzes of all types, figuring out how much they know about books, and what type of readers they are. What book should Jenny and Kathrine read next? What are they cooking for Christmas dinner? What did they get each other for Christmas? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet .soup) or through email (idiots.a.soup.podcast@gmail.com).

    58 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    Episode 76 - The Gift-Giving Graph

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine review the book The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. This thrilling mystery had Jenny and Kathrine in raptures about how invested they were in the story. What does it take for a gift to be a good gift? What makes a good mystery? What are the problems with the American medical care system? Why is the book even called "The God of the Woods"? Listen to find out. If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet .soup) or through email (idiots.a.soup.podcast@gmail.com).

    1h 7m

  7. 12/05/2025

    Episode 75 - Idiot's Alphabet Soup AND SALAD

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. First, they take you through a lengthy discussion of what they were up to during the week of Thanksgiving when they were together. What defines a salad? What have Jenny and Kathrine been cooking? What makes a good coming-of-age novel? What did Jenny get as a PR package from Eddie Bauer? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet .soup) or through email (idiots.a.soup.podcast@gmail.com).

    57 min

  8. 11/16/2025

    Episode 74 - Weird Week

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine get a little more serious and discuss the event that led to them missing a week in the podcast schedule. Additionally, they talk about the New York Times Bestsellers list. How do the New York Times bestsellers get chosen? How do authors cheat the system? What do Jenny and Kathrine think of the books currently on the list? Listen to find out. If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet .soup) or through email (idiots.a.soup.podcast@gmail.com).

    55 min
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We're two idiots (Jenny and Kathrine) who love to read and then discuss our books to death. Join us, please, we need more friends.

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Smucker
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jennifer Smucker
  • Show Website
    Idiot's Alphabet Soup