35 episodes
Were the Kids Alright? Were the Kids Alright?
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Two friends reread and discuss books from their childhoods! Join Jacqueline and Sophie as they take a critical eye to the books that they loved as children. Read along or don't - it's up to you!
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BONUS: Cinderella Is Dead
In this bonus episode of Were the Kids Alright, Sophie discusses Kalynn Bayron's YA book, Cinderella Is Dead. This episode was originally recorded in February which is why Bud, Not Buddy is mentioned as the most recent release.
Content Warnings: sexual assault, sexism, racism, homophobia, murder, immortality, and forced marriage.
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Website: https://werethekidsalright.wixsite.com/podcast
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Music
Intro: I Wear Headphones by Silent Partner
Outro: Good Vibes by MBB -
Ruby Redfort, Look Into My Eyes
This week, we read Ruby Redfort, Look Into My Eyes by Lauren Child. We discuss what it takes to write a book-within-a-book, Lauren Child’s Clarice Bean problem, Ruby’s unnecessary sassiness, and how suspicious it is that a supposedly-good non-governmental spy agency needs help from a child.
Content Warnings: Cultural appropriation, museum ethics, societal ignorance, discussion of criminal justice systems, teenagers in danger, kidnapping, and murder.
Our Links
Website: https://werethekidsalright.wixsite.com/podcast
Twitter: @wtka_podcast
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Music
Intro: I Wear Headphones by Silent Partner
Outro: Good Vibes by MBB
More About Khotan
https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/khotan-i-pre-islamic-history
https://www.thoughtco.com/khotan-xingjiang-uygur-autonomous-region-171478
https://isaw.nyu.edu/events/archive/2017/eighth-century-khotan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Khotan -
Divergent (Part 2)
This "week" we read Divergent, by Veronica Roth. This is the second part of our discussion, where we discuss characters and fanfiction takes and give our final assessments of the book.
Content Warnings: Suicide, racism, sexual assault, domestic violence, so much abuse of all different kinds, discussion of homelessness, needles, mind control, and harmful societal ideology.
Our Links
Website: https://werethekidsalright.wixsite.com/podcast
Twitter: @wtka_podcast
Instagram: wtka_podcast
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Music
Intro: I Wear Headphones by Silent Partner
Outro: Good Vibes by MBB -
Divergent (Part 1)
This “week” we read Divergent by Veronica Roth. This is the first part of our discussion, where we discuss story structure, the worldbuilding of the factions, and general what-makes-humanity-what-it-is stuff. Whether you hated or loved Divergent, you’ll find something to agree with in our many, many opinions!
Content Warnings: Suicide, racism, sexual assault, domestic violence, so much abuse of all different kinds, discussion of homelessness, needles, mind control, and harmful societal ideology.
Our Links
Website: https://werethekidsalright.wixsite.com/podcast
Twitter: @wtka_podcast
Instagram: wtka_podcast
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Music
Intro: I Wear Headphones by Silent Partner
Outro: Good Vibes by MBB -
BONUS: Faction Quiz
Hey y'all! We recorded a bonus episode of us taking Divergent faction quizzes. Our official episode on Divergent will be out soon. Hope you enjoy!
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Website: https://werethekidsalright.wixsite.com/podcast
Twitter: @wtka_podcast
Instagram: wtka_podcast
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Music
Intro: I Wear Headphones by Silent Partner
Outro: Good Vibes by MBB -
Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best-Friend Must Do in Europe
This week, we read Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best-Friend Must Do in Europe by Jane Harrington. We discuss realism in portraying (and not overtly critiquing) cultural ignorance, self-confidence during puberty, and why the Star Trek-loving Gorkon is the ACTUAL WORST. We also talk about ALL CAPS versus italics BECAUSE THIS BOOK LIKES TO SHOUT.
CW: Racism, European stereotyping, discussion of slurs (for Romani and queer people), discussion of homophobia and body image, objectification, sexual harassment, mental illness as a punchline, and finally a young, culturally-ignorant protagonist.
Our Links
Website: https://werethekidsalright.wixsite.com/podcast
Twitter: @wtka_podcast
Instagram: wtka_podcast
TikTok: wtka_podcast
Music
Intro: I Wear Headphones by Silent Partner
Outro: Good Vibes by MBB