Words in the Wild

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Words in the Wild (fka Books & Boulders) is a podcast for book nerds who love outdoor adventure, wellness, and healing. Hosted by Tiffany and Melanie, each episode explores books rooted in exploration, resilience, rest, and empowerment—creating space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect.

  1. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 267 - END

    5D AGO

    Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 267 - END

    Atmosphere Finale: Meaning, Risk, and Choosing Love Episode Summary:On this episode of Words in the Wild, Mel and Tiff wrap their discussion of Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. They explore themes of meaning and perspective after Vanessa's harrowing spaceflight, the fragility of life, and how love and fear shape what we’re willing to say out loud. Episode Highlights:00:00:25 Introduction00:12:51 Book Talk00:59:29 Closing Thoughts Resources & Links:Taylor Jenkins Reid's WebsiteBlack Owned Book Store DirectoryDirectory of Public Libraries Connect With Us!📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod📩 Email: firstoutdoorco@gmail.com💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club💰 Leave a Tip Remember to share, follow and leave a review. Thanks for listening and being part of the journey!

    1h 17m
  2. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 194 - 266

    APR 20

    Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 194 - 266

    Episode Summary:Mel and Tiff continue discussing Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid exploring pages 194-266. The book begins to speed through time as the story jumps from fall 1981 to winter 1982 and summer 1983. Episode Chapters:00:00 Intro & Check-Ins 19:04 Book Recap 01:10:27 Wrapping Up and Next Read Resources & Links:Taylor Jenkins Reid's WebsiteBlack Owned Book Store DirectoryDirectory of Public Libraries Connect With Us!📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod📩 Email: firstoutdoorco@gmail.com💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club💰 Leave a Tip Remember to share, follow and leave a review. Thanks for listening and being part of our wellness journey!

    1h 14m
  3. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 140 - 193

    APR 13

    Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 140 - 193

    Words in the Wild Podcast - Show Notes Episode Summary:Melanie and Tiffany discuss pages 140–193, focusing on the tension between assimilation and resistance for women navigating NASA’s male-dominated culture. They also explore the emotional costs of a closeted love story unfolding alongside the high-stakes 1984 shuttle disaster. Episode Highlights:08:24 Wellness Check and Learning 17:41 Finally Talking Atmosphere 19:05 Camping Trip and Barbara Drama 26:41 Assimilation or Strategy Debate 40:07 Space Disaster Breakdown 49:25 Lydia Gets Read 58:00 Meeting Family Debate 01:10:25 Can They Stay Secret 01:14:47 Next Reading and Wrap Resources & Links:Taylor Jenkins Reid's WebsiteBlack Owned Book Store DirectoryDirectory of Public Libraries Connect With Us!📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod💬 Join the Discussion on Facebook📩 Email: wordsinthewildpod@gmail.com💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club💰 Leave a Tip Remember to follow and share the pod. Thanks for listening and being part of the journey!

    1h 17m
  4. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 68 - 139

    APR 6

    Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 68 - 139

    Words in the Wild Podcast - Show Notes Episode Summary:On this episode of Words in the Wild, Mel and Tiff continue discussing Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. We explore themes of vulnerability, assimilation and the diverging relationship between Barbara and Joan and the relationship between Vanessa and Joan grows. Episode Highlights:00:00:25 Introduction00:12:51 Book Talk00:59:29 Closing Thoughts Resources & Links:Taylor Jenkins Reid's WebsiteBlack Owned Book Store DirectoryDirectory of Public Libraries Connect With Us!📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod💬 Join the Discussion on Facebook📩 Email: wordsinthewildpod@gmail.com💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club💰 Leave a Tip Remember to share, follow and leave a review. Thanks for listening and being part of the journey!

    1h 18m
  5. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 1 - 67

    MAR 30

    Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 1 - 67

    Words in the Wild Podcast - Show Notes Episode Summary:Melanie and Tiffany introduce their podcast Words in the Wild, share personal check-ins about life transitions, returning to intense workouts, and challenges balancing nutrition (especially protein) with a vegan/fish diet, plus a discussion about swimming and technique. They begin book three of the season, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, noting Reid’s background as an American author and screenwriter and that an adaptation is in early development. Episode Highlights:00:37 Podcast Welcome 11:04 Author Background 15:33 Book Premise Setup 35:05 Joan Joins Astronaut Training 43:28 Bravery Versus Courage 45:32 Friendship Tension Builds 49:16 Barbara Notices Joan Changed 54:19 Themes and Slow Burn Setup 56:05 Next Reading and Wrap Up Resources & Links:Taylor Jenkins Reid WebsiteBlack Owned Book Store DirectoryDirectory of Public Libraries Connect With Us!📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod💬 Join the Discussion on Facebook📩 Email: wordsinthewildpod@gmail.com💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club💰 Leave a Tip Remember to share your thoughts, predictions, and recommendations. Thanks for listening and being part of the journey!

    59 min
  6. Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler | Chapters 20 - 25

    MAR 23

    Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler | Chapters 20 - 25

    Words in the Wild Podcast - Show Notes Title: Earthseed, Acorn, and Finding Community at the End of the World Episode Summary:Melanie and Tiffany wrap up Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower (chapters 20–25), beginning with personal check-ins before recapping the group’s final trek to Bankhole’s land. Episode Highlights:02:18 Wellness Check In 08:02 Final Chapters 13:18 Lauren and Bankole 28:26 Attacks and Sharers 31:24 Arrival at Burned Land 33:49 Earthseed Begins at KO Land 57:48 Hope and Community Lessons 01:02:18 Next Read and Wrap Up Resources & Links:Octavia E. Butler WebsiteBlack Owned Book Store DirectoryDirectory of Public Libraries Connect With Us!📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod💬 Join the Discussion on Facebook📩 Email: wordsinthewildpod@gmail.com💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club💰 Leave a Tip Remember to share your thoughts, predictions, and recommendations. Thanks for listening and being part of the journey!

    1h 7m
  7. Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler | Chapters 14 - 19

    MAR 16

    Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler | Chapters 14 - 19

    Words in the Wild Podcast - Show Notes Episode Summary:Melanie and Tiffany welcome fellow climber, book lover, and Rise Outside Collective Co-founder Marian “May” Perez to discuss Parable of the Sower chapters 14–19. Episode Highlights:01:01 Introductions 05:59 Wellness Check In 17:15 Starting the Book Discussion 43:01 Chapter 17 New Allies 46:16 Harry Debate 01:00:16 Quake Fire New Allies 01:06:41 Belief Versus Survival 01:18:09 Real World Community Limits 01:27:46 Poem And Call To Action 01:29:47 Wrap Up And Shoutouts Resources & Links:Octavia E. Butler's WebsiteRise Outside Collective WebsiteRise Outside Collective on InstagramFollow Marian Perez on InstagramBlack Owned Book Store DirectoryDirectory of Public Libraries Connect With Us!📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod💬 Join the Discussion on Facebook📩 Email: wordsinthewildpod@gmail.com💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club💰 Leave a Tip Remember to subscribe & share your thoughts, predictions, and recommendations. Thanks for listening and being part of the journey!

    1h 34m
  8. Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler | Chapters 10 - 13

    MAR 9

    Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler | Chapters 10 - 13

    Words in the Wild Podcast - Show Notes Episode Summary:Hosts Melanie and Tiffany recap Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower, covering chapters 10–13. After personal updates, we discuss Earthseed passages about change, fear, and leadership, then review major plot events. Next episode we are reading Chapters 14-19. Episode Highlights:00:16:20 Chapter 1000:27:51 Chapter 1100:45:48 Chapter 1200:59:05 Chapter 1301:16:57 Words of the Week Resources & Links:Author Website: Octavia E. ButlerWords of the Week by @bluecentric on YouTubeBlack Owned Book Store DirectoryDirectory of Public Libraries Connect With Us!📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod💬 Join the Discussion on Facebook📩 Email: wordsinthewildpod@gmail.com💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club💰 Leave a Tip Remember to share your thoughts, predictions, and recommendations. Thanks for listening and being part of the journey!

    1h 22m
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Words in the Wild (fka Books & Boulders) is a podcast for book nerds who love outdoor adventure, wellness, and healing. Hosted by Tiffany and Melanie, each episode explores books rooted in exploration, resilience, rest, and empowerment—creating space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect.

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  • Creator
    First Outdoor Company
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 First Outdoor Company
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    Words in the Wild