Literal Nonsense Podcast

Hallee Balevski and Jamie Akers
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A podcast where two book girlies who have nothing better to do theorize, judge, scream, and give honest opinions about the books they read.

  1. Ep. 61 : Catching Fire - Pt. 2

    10/12/2025

    Ep. 61 : Catching Fire - Pt. 2

    Episode 61 - Welcome to the 75th annual Hunger Games !! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 3 of Catching Fire, chapters 19-27, pages 266-. TICK-TOCK, TICK-TOCK! Welcome to the Quarter Quell!

    55 min
  2. Ep. 60 : Catching Fire - Pt. 1

    10/05/2025

    Ep. 60 : Catching Fire - Pt. 1

    Episode 60 !! Holy shit, episodes are just racking up. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 and 2 of Catching Fire, chapters 1-18, pages 1-263. Our old time favorite! This book HITTTT different in 8th grade. I mean, c'mon - it had the coolest arena, love triangles, and pure savagery. We ate this shit UP - back then... and we still are now. Join us as we dive into all the politics and scheming before the 75 Hunger Games. This book takes on a whole new lens as an adult, and ESPECIALLY if you listened to our Sunrise on the Reaping episode.... wowza, Susanne Collins, you get it.

    1 hr
  3. Ep. 59 : The Hunger Games - Pt. 2

    09/28/2025

    Ep. 59 : The Hunger Games - Pt. 2

    Episode 59 brings listeners right into the action of the 74th Hunger Games. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 2 and 3 of The Hunger Games, chapters 10-27, pages 133-374.. Into the arena we go!!! Even after all these years, this book has stood the test of time and keeping GIVING. The Games still make our heart pound, the violence is still brutal, and Katniss and Peeta still give us butterflies. Please join us for a book we ACTUALLY like. We promise we're not critical assholes all the time!

    1 hr
  4. Ep. 58 : The Hunger Games - Pt. 1

    09/14/2025

    Ep. 58 : The Hunger Games - Pt. 1

    Episode 58 welcomes you to the 74th annual Hunger Games. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 of The Hunger Games, chapters 1-9, pages 1-130. The NOSTALGIA. It is killing us. We feel like we are back in our middle school rooms, feeling all the teen angst like we truly are back in 8th grade. We are feeling allllll the feels. Seriously, we want to go wear mockingjay pins and dye our hair purple again. Please join us for this sweet little treat as we dissect our favorite childhood beloved series as adults. You won't want to miss it!

    53 min
  5. Ep. 57 : Sunrise on the Reaping - Pt. 2

    08/31/2025

    Ep. 57 : Sunrise on the Reaping - Pt. 2

    Episode 57 continues with poor Haymitch's experience in the Games. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 2 and 3 of Sunrise on the Reaping, chapters 10-27, pages 135-382. We are fullyyyy in it now ladies and gentlemen. Join us as we discuss Haymitch's tragic origins as he battle for his life in the Quarter Quell. If you thought The Hunger Games trilogy was full of deception, scandal, plotting and vengeance, then really buckle up for this book. We were absolutely shook with Haymitch's games and his devastating homecoming. Cry with us so we're not alone.

    51 min
  6. Ep. 56 : Sunrise on the Reaping - Pt. 1

    08/17/2025

    Ep. 56 : Sunrise on the Reaping - Pt. 1

    Episode 56 brings a brand new book in this fantastic series. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 of Sunrise on the Reaping, which is chapters 1-9, pages 1-131. Just a little teaser into this book before we get into the KNITTY GRITTY next week. We decided to cover only part 1 of this book, because quite honestly, we are just enjoying savoring it. There are so many fun little Easter eggs in this book that was are simply EATING UP. Join us as we completely geek out over how much we are loving this book,

    45 min
  7. Ep. 55 : The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Pt. 2

    08/03/2025

    Ep. 55 : The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Pt. 2

    Episode 55 continues with this glorious series. Seriously, it's a breath of fresh air. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie keep going with their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 3 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which is chapters 21-30, pages 323-517. This episode may be on the shorter side, but she is mighty! We pack quite the punch in this episode as we continue to analyze our favorite villain, President Snow. Seriously, we could go on talking about this book for agessss. It is so well done, and gives the reader exactly what they want. Safe to say... we are OBSESSED! Join us and let us know if you feel as passionately for this book as we do.

    39 min
  8. Ep. 54 : The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Pt. 1

    07/27/2025

    Ep. 54 : The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Pt. 1

    Episode 54, and there is a major vibe reset going on! Believe us, you'll feel it. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie begin their coverage of the ever popular Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode will be diving into the first chronological book of the series, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This episode will be on the first half of the book, which covers Parts 1&2, chapters 1-20, pages 1-320. Guys, no joke - this could be our best episode yet. We deep dive into President Snow's psychology, and boy are we HYPED to do so! This book truly hits different. We get to see a whole different side of our good pal Coriolanus. Do you think Snow was molded by his circumstances or that he's always been a narcissist? Tune in to hear what WE think!

    1h 9m
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A podcast where two book girlies who have nothing better to do theorize, judge, scream, and give honest opinions about the books they read.

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  • Creator
    Hallee Balevski and Jamie Akers
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hallee Balevski and Jamie Akers 2024
  • Show Website
    Literal Nonsense Podcast