Broads and Books

Broads and Books
Broads and Books

Broads and Books reunite, only at Patreon! Sign up today: patreon.com/broadsandbooksproductions Broads and Books is a book podcast. A funny podcast. A feminist podcast. It’s a weekly date with two Broads who love books as much as they love embarrassing stories and crackpot business ideas. Every Wednesday, the Broads pick one theme. We choose and discuss two novels, two other genre books, and two pop culture picks based on that theme. Listeners will laugh, think, and find things they’re going to love.

  1. 03/01/2023

    Good Vibrations

    This week, we're thinking about picks with unique vibes. Plus, the Broads talk about ideal social vibes, our own personal vibes, and why ghosting might just be the best protection of vibes. Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch: "Good Vibrations"Ben Affleck Super Bowl Ad Pedro Pascal on SNL ("Lisa from Temecula" and "Waking Up") and Seth Meyers  _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 131: Good Vibrations Novels: Amy: We Could Be Heroes, Mike Chen  Erin: The Writing Retreat, Julia Bartz  Other Books: Amy: Witches: The Transformative Power of Women Working Together, Sam George-Allen (Nonfiction) Erin: Big Time, Jen Spyra (Short Stories)  Pop Culture:  Amy: Yellowjackets (Showtime) Erin: The Watcher (Netflix) _____ Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook! Mentioned in this episode: Wyrd Woman Podcast Wyrd Woman is an audio drama from Broads and Books Productions. All episodes are available now! Listen in your favorite podcast player, or at www.wyrdwomanpodcast.com. Become a member! Become a member and you'll get access to NEW Broads and Books episodes! It's all at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions

    52 min
  2. 02/15/2023

    The Impression That I Get

    This week, we're thinking about first impressions. Plus, the Broads talk about the statistic probability we've met a murderer, ridiculous impressions we've received, and Erin's intense prep as Amy's hype woman.   Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: "The Impression That I Get"Amy's books coming out in 2024  _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 130: The Impression That I Get Novels: Amy: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin  Erin: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, Benjamin Stevenson  Other Books: Amy: And Then We Grew Up: On Creativity, Potential, and the Imperfect Art of Adulthood, Rachel Friedman (Nonfiction) Erin: Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us, Rachel Aviv (Nonfiction)  Pop Culture:  Amy: The Menu (HBOMax) Erin: Poker Face (Peacock) (and Natasha Lyonne on Seth Meyers) Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook! Mentioned in this episode: Wyrd Woman Podcast Wyrd Woman is an audio drama from Broads and Books Productions. All episodes are available now! Listen in your favorite podcast player, or at www.wyrdwomanpodcast.com. Become a member! Become a member and you'll get access to NEW Broads and Books episodes! It's all at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions

    52 min
  3. 02/01/2023

    Torn

    This week, we're learning people aren't who we think they are. Plus, the Broads talk about the exquisite lies of George Santos, the red flags of Prince Charming, and the logistics of being guarded by trolls.  Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from Natalie Imbruglia: Torn  _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 129: Torn Novels: Amy: Chouette, Claire Oshetsky  Erin: Notes on an Execution, Danya Kukafka  Other Books: Amy: The Origin of Satan: How Christians Demonized Jews, Pagans, and Heretics, Elaine Pagels (Nonfiction) Erin: Spare, Prince Harry (Memoir)  Pop Culture:  Amy: The Americans (FX on Hulu) Erin: Inside Man (Netflix) Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook! Mentioned in this episode: Wyrd Woman Podcast Wyrd Woman is an audio drama from Broads and Books Productions. All episodes are available now! Listen in your favorite podcast player, or at www.wyrdwomanpodcast.com. Become a member! Become a member and you'll get access to NEW Broads and Books episodes! It's all at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions

    59 min
  4. 01/18/2023

    Loser

    This week, we're looking at losers. Are winners actually losers? How do we define success? Should we have PSAs for finance bros?  Plus, the Broads talk about red flags on dating profiles, our own Book-It program, a new CEO mantra, and so much more.  Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from Beck: Loser  ----- Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 128: Loser Novels: Amy: The Night Shift, Natalka Burian  Erin: Post-Traumatic, Chantal V. Johnson  Other Books: Amy: Diary of a Misfit: A Memoir and a Mystery, Casey Parks (Nonfiction) Erin: Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America, Maggie Haberman (Nonfiction)  Pop Culture:  Amy: Rosaline (Hulu) Erin: Emily the Criminal (Hulu, Documentary) Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook! Mentioned in this episode: Become a member! Become a member and you'll get access to NEW Broads and Books episodes! It's all at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions Wyrd Woman Podcast Wyrd Woman is an audio drama from Broads and Books Productions. All episodes are available now! Listen in your favorite podcast player, or at www.wyrdwomanpodcast.com.

    54 min
  5. 12/21/2022 · BONUS

    The Best of Pop Culture 2022 (with Heath)

    This week, Heath returns! Our favorite guest star joins us for another packed episode filled with the best and weirdest pop culture moments of 2022.  Links and random things mentioned in the episode:  Our Celebrity Cookbook episode with Heath Our 2021 Pop Culture roundup with Heath, where we discuss the infamous "Blow Job Queen of Hollywood"The trailer for Cocaine Bear (an actual movie)The teaser trailer for Barbie (also an actual movie)White LotusLeslie Jordan's gospel albumFollow the brilliant and hilarious Heath Smith at his Instagram!  Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook! Mentioned in this episode: Become a member! Become a member and you'll get access to NEW Broads and Books episodes! It's all at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions Wyrd Woman Podcast Wyrd Woman is an audio drama from Broads and Books Productions. All episodes are available now! Listen in your favorite podcast player, or at www.wyrdwomanpodcast.com.

    57 min

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Broads and Books reunite, only at Patreon! Sign up today: patreon.com/broadsandbooksproductions Broads and Books is a book podcast. A funny podcast. A feminist podcast. It’s a weekly date with two Broads who love books as much as they love embarrassing stories and crackpot business ideas. Every Wednesday, the Broads pick one theme. We choose and discuss two novels, two other genre books, and two pop culture picks based on that theme. Listeners will laugh, think, and find things they’re going to love.

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