96 episodes

Do you remember the books you read growing up in the 1970's and 80's? Whether it's a favorite series that you know by heart, or a story that you vaguely recall, the "Books From the Basement" Podcast is the place to tune in. Best friends Amy Tharakan and Lisa Burkett offer listeners a comedic approach to revisiting their favorite series books that were written between 1930 and 1970.

Books From the Basement Lisa Burkett and Amy Tharakan

    • Comedy
    • 4.9 • 46 Ratings

Do you remember the books you read growing up in the 1970's and 80's? Whether it's a favorite series that you know by heart, or a story that you vaguely recall, the "Books From the Basement" Podcast is the place to tune in. Best friends Amy Tharakan and Lisa Burkett offer listeners a comedic approach to revisiting their favorite series books that were written between 1930 and 1970.

    Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Castaway Children (Part 3)

    Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Castaway Children (Part 3)

    In this episode, Lisa & Amy discuss the next few chapters of The Mystery of the Castaway Children. Trixie and Honey find more clues than they know what to do with as they continue their quest to solve the mystery of Davy’s disappearance. Maybe a goat named Nancy is the key to everything… tune in to learn more!
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    • 1 hr 53 min
    Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Castaway Children (Part 2)

    Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Castaway Children (Part 2)

    In this episode, Lisa & Amy continue their convoluted journey into The Mystery of the Castaway Children. Trixie competes with Sgt. Molinson over clue discoveries, Di becomes the abandoned baby’s live-in nanny at Crabapple Farm and baby Moses (now Dodgy) is reunited with his parents. Plus, Trixie misplaces an important clue and Molinson actually enlists the help of the Belden-Wheeler Detective Agency to solve his case.
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    • 1 hr 39 min
    Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Castaway Children (Part 1)

    Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Castaway Children (Part 1)

    Lisa and Amy kick off a new Trixie Belden book in this episode. The Mystery of the Castaway Children has them scratching their heads as they figure out what they need to know and what’s just extra fluff. There’s an abandoned baby in Reddy’s doghouse, and everyone fights over who gets to feed him. The BWGs name the poor little boy Moses Bob-White. The Beldens agree to foster the child, as Trixie and Honey (in coordination with Molinson) get on the case of locating his parents.
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    • 1 hr 35 min
    Trixie Belden: The Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road (Part 5)

    Trixie Belden: The Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road (Part 5)

    In this episode, Amy & Lisa finally finish up The Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road. Bobby locks himself inside the house (and everyone else outside); Trixie gets herself into a sorry spot with the counterfeiters; Nick sort of saves the day, and the bikeathon is a success!
    Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334
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                                                                Plymouth, MN 55442-2566
    If you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!    

    • 1 hr 39 min
    Trixie Belden: The Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road (Part 4)

    Trixie Belden: The Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road (Part 4)

    Amy and Lisa tick off another four chapters of The MysteryOff Old Telegraph Road.  Somebody doesn't want the BWG's bike-a-thon to happen. Once Di Lynch's bike tires are slashed, Mr. Maypenny's game cart is destroyed, and Honey & Mrs. Vanderpoel receive threatening phone calls, the gang must consider if the fundraiser is worth the danger. Heads up: Sargeant Molinson doesn't think so...
    Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334
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                                                                 9705 45th Avenue North
                                                                 #41954
                                                                 Plymouth, MN 55442-2566
    If you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!     

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Trixie Belden: Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road (Part 3)

    Trixie Belden: Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road (Part 3)

    In this episode, Lisa and Amy work their way through three more chapters of The Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road. The BWGs work to get the word out about the bike-a-thon while Nick Roberts and Ben Riker do their best to place obstacles in their path.
    Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334
    Please email us at booksfromthebasementpc@gmail.com
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    Our mailing address is:         Books From the Basement
                                                                9705 45th Avenue North
                                                                #41954
                                                                Plymouth, MN 55442-2566
    If you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!     

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

Downyduck99 ,

Favorite Podcast

I’m always thrilled when Books from the Basement drops a new episode. Fellow Gen X ladies deconstructing beloved book series is a winning combination. I often find myself laughing out loud and so appreciate the time, effort, and care that goes into this podcast. Please keep it up, especially the Trixie books!

FUNNY_GUY 105 ,

So entertaining!

I was thrilled to find this podcast! Lisa and Amy are the best at taking us back thru my beloved book series from long ago. Their light-hearted, comedic approach to these book is extremely entertaining. You will not be disappointed! I greatly appreciate these great gals for taking the time to put these recording together for us Trixie fans! Thank you Amy and Lisa! ♥️♥️

Chiswad1 ,

Love this podcast!

I stumbled on this podcast about a month ago. I’m not a podcast person but Amy and Lisa discuss one of my all-time favorite book series, Trixie Belden. I’m now hooked. I am now also following on Facebook.

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