Bad On Paper

Becca Freeman & Olivia Muenter
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Bad On Paper Podcast

Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    All Fours Book Club

    It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for, our All Fours by Miranda July Book Club! There’s been a lot of discussion about the book in our Facebook and Geneva groups, and we’re so pumped to dive in!   We shared our expectations for the book before we read it, why we thought it was so polarizing, the themes of aging and menopause, how we related to the main character, and what we thought about how the story wrapped up.    Obsessions Becca: Everlane Box Cut Tee Olivia: Lizzie McAlpine’s cover of A Little Bit of Everything   What we read this week Olivia: All Fours by Miranda July, All The Colors of The Dark by Chris Whitaker Becca: All Fours by Miranda July, Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein, Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors   This Month’s Book Club Pick - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors MacMillan - listen to Somewhere Beyond The Sea wherever you listen to audiobooks! Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia’s Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia’s Newsletter! Order Becca’s Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca’s Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

    1h 6m

  2. SEP 18

    How Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo Started a Romance Publishing Imprint

    This week, we’re chatting with the founders of 831 Stories (and hosts of the fantastic A Thing or Two podcast) Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo! They share what drew them to the romance genre, why they started a romance entertainment company, and what makes a good sex scene. They also give us the scoop on 831’s first novella, Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff, and the universe around it.   Obsessions Becca: The Perfect Couple on Netflix Olivia: Journaling    What we read this week Olivia: One of The Good Guys by Araminta Hall Becca:  All Fours by Miranda July   This Month’s Book Club Pick: All Fours by Miranda July (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com/badonpaper to enjoy 40% off using the code BOP Prose - get 50% off your first haircare subscription order at prose.com/bop   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia’s Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia’s Newsletter! Order Becca’s Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca’s Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

    1h 12m

  3. SEP 11

    Julia Whelan Tells Us How an Audiobook Gets Made

    This week we’re joined by a person The New Yorker has called “The Adele of Audiobooks!” You guessed it, we’re exploring the ins and outs of audiobooks with none other than novelist, screenwriter, actor, and iconic audiobook narrator, Julia Whelan. She gives us a behind the scenes peek at the the recording process, what makes a standout audiobook production, how she cares for her voice, and how she writes, edits, and records her own books!    Her books Thank You for Listening, My Oxford Year, and Casanova LLC are out now. She also recommends the audiobook for Bluff by Michael Kardos (which she narrates).   Obsessions Becca: Sabrina Carpenter’s Short & Sweet Olivia: Industry   What we read this week Olivia: The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan  Becca: Beautiful World Where Are You by Sally Rooney   This Month’s Book Club Pick: All Fours by Miranda July (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Book of the Month - get your first book on BOTM for $5 CARDIGAN at bookofthemonth.com. After enrolling, select Bad on Paper in the survey so the brand can know how you heard about the deal! Farmacy - Visit farmacybeauty.com and use code BADONPAPER for 20% off your order.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia’s Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia’s Newsletter! Order Becca’s Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca’s Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

    1h 7m

  4. SEP 4

    Virgo Season: School Supply Nostalgia & Office Obsessions

    It’s back-to-school season! We don’t have a school to go back to, but that won’t stop us from stocking up on new office supplies for a little refresh. We talk about our love for back-to-school shopping, wrapping books vs book socks, finding the perfect bookbag, statement pens, Lisa Frank, and the “school supplies” we use in our adult lives. Olivia also treats us with some journal entries from her back-to-school era.   Becca’s adult school supplies are Legal Pads (both from Erin Condron and Amazon), her 5-year journal, lined sticky notes, Zeyar highlighters, Semikolon sticky tabs, her time timer, and her home printer. Sharpie fine-tip pens, Papermate Flairs, Pigma Microns, and a le pen for her 5-year journal.   Olivia’s adult school supplies include a spiral college-ruled notebook, 5-year journal, writing journal, TWSBI fountain pen, customized stationery from Papier, golden scissors from ban.do, Rifle Paper Co. grocery list/magnet.   Obsessions Becca: Industry Season 3   What we read this week Olivia: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio  Becca: Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff (out 9/10)   This Month’s Book Club Pick: All Fours by Miranda July (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Babbel - Get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/BOP.  Rifle Paper Co - go to riflepaperco.com/badonpaper and use code BOP25 for 25% off through December 31, 2024.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia’s Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia’s Newsletter! Order Becca’s Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca’s Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

    1h 15m

  5. AUG 28

    One-Star Romance Book Club

    Happy August Book Club Day! We’re diving into our thoughts on One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin. (Spoiler: we adored it!) We talk about the balance of the romance versus friendship plotlines, the relatability of the debut novelist interior monologue, and how the pandemic was incorporated into the plot. Also, the author calls in to answer a listener question!   Obsessions Becca: Target Women's High-Rise Modern Gauze Wide Leg Pull-On Pants Olivia:  Lil Jon at the 2024 Democratic National Convention   What we read this week Olivia: Bear by Julia Phillips, One Star Romance by Laura Hankin Becca: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, Real Americans by Rachel Khong   This Month’s Book Club Pick: All Fours by Miranda July (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Marc Fisher - go to marcfisherfootwear.com and use code BOP to receive 20% off your purchase.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia’s Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia’s Newsletter! Order Becca’s Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca’s Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

    1h 4m

  6. AUG 21

    Listener Three Things: Sleepover Movies, Alternate Lives, and Single Serving Tortilla Chips

    This week, we let YOU pick the Things for us to cover this episode! We’re excited to dive into your obsessions, pop culture news, alternate lives, and more!   Listener Things What alternate lives would you want to live for a day? The lack of single-serving tortilla chips It Ends With Us Sleepover Movies Flip Phones Heiney Hiders   Obsessions Becca: Kerastase Cronologiste Hair Mask Olivia: Buff Bunny   What we read this week Olivia: Rip Tide by Colleen McKeegan Becca: The Wedding People by Alison Espach, When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson (Out 9/24)   This Month’s Book Club Pick - One Star Romance by Laura Hankin (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com/badonpaper to enjoy 40% off using the code BOP Marc Fisher - Shop the new fall collection and more at marcfisherfootwear.com and use code BOP to receive 20% off your purchase.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia’s Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia’s Newsletter! Order Becca’s Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca’s Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

    1h 18m

  7. AUG 14

    Three Things with Emily Henry: Disney Channel Original Movies, Instagram Lurking, and Hobbies You’re Bad At

    We’re so excited to dive into Three Things with Emily Henry! We cover iconic DCOMs, Instagram stalking former babysitting clients, new hobbies, and MORE! If you're looking for a more craft-focused conversation, check out this past episode with Emily.    Emily’s Three Things Disney Channel Original Movies  People you keep tabs on Things you like doing even though you’re bad at them   What we read this week Olivia - God of the Woods by Liz Moore Becca - The Wedding People by Allison Espach   Obsessions: Becca - Magic Johnson’s summer vacay Insta posts Olivia - Dr. Brandt Hyperpigmentation Rescue Duo (Shoutout Ashley Spivey for the recommendation!)   This Month’s Book Club Pick - One Star Romance by Laura Hankin (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Prose - Get 50% off your first haircare subscription order at PROSE.com/BOP  Book of the Month - Get your first book for $9.99 with code FIREFLY at bookofthemonth.com   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia’s Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia’s Newsletter! Order Becca’s Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca’s Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

    1h 9m

  8. AUG 7

    August Three Things: Glen Powell, the Olympics, and political hope

    Happy August! We’re kicking things off with some fun, weird, zeitgeisty things!   Becca’s Three Things Where is the fanciest place you’ve ever pooped? Glen Powell Big swing podcast guests    Olivia’s Three Things  The Olympics  What songs you can’t listen to anymore The state of politics (how the tables have turned!)    Obsessions Becca - her spring green manicure Olivia - Shogun   What we read this week Becca - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro   This Month’s Book Club Pick - One Star Romance by Laura Hankin (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Cozy Earth - Go to cozyearth.com/badonpaper to enjoy 40% off using the code BOP! Babbel -  Get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/BOP   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia’s Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia’s Newsletter! Order Becca’s Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca’s Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

    1h 6m
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Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us.

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  • Creator
    Becca Freeman & Olivia Muenter
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    339
  • Rating
    Clean
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