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Imagine a book club with your best friend, but make it a podcast. 🫶

  1. 6D AGO

    The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook (Part 1) | My Initial Reaction

    This week’s episode covers Chapters 1–18 of The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt Dinniman. Rather than doing a full chapter-by-chapter breakdown, I focus on the moments, characters, and storylines that stood out to me most, along with a few things I’m still conflicted about as I continue through the book.

    30 min

  2. MAY 5

    I Was NOT Ready for Carl’s Doomsday Scenario | Initial Reaction

    🚨 SPOILERS 🚨 for Carl’s Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman. I was NOT ready for this book. In this episode, I talk through what I loved, the parts that completely broke my brain, and everything I’m still thinking about after finishing it. If you enjoy nerding out over millennial lore and unpacking the complexity of NPCs, I think you will especially love this one. I don’t cover everything in the book, but I definitely captured the vibes. New episodes every Tuesday. We’ll be in The Dungeon the entire month of May!

    31 min

  3. APR 28

    Dungeon Crawler Carl Took Over My Brain (Spoiler-Free + Discussion)

    I start this episode with a side chat about motherhood, identity, and how I stepped away from a lot of the things I loved… and then found my way back to them again. That path led me straight to Dungeon Crawler Carl, a book that completely took over my brain. The first ~10 minutes are spoiler-free, where I explain what the book is and why I love it. **Spoilers start at 10:35** After that, we start crawling our way through the dungeon. I give you my honest thoughts, reactions, and theories. If you start now, you’ll have enough time to read Book 2 before I cover it in May 😉

    35 min

  4. APR 21

    The Road of Bones Ch. 46 - End

    Before we finish The Road of Bones, we’re talking about the mental load of motherhood. The constant thinking ahead. All the invisible stuff that keeps everything running. If this season feels heavy, I see you. What you are doing matters, even if no one says it out loud. Then we finish The Road of Bones by Demi Winters, chapters 46 through the end. No reading ahead. We are reading side by side and reacting together as the story wraps up.

    30 min

  5. APR 14

    The Road of Bones Ch. 21 - 45

    In this episode, I talk about the nuance of romance tropes and how I organize them in my brain while I read. The way I categorize dynamics and character relationships really shapes how I connect to a story. I also dive into Chapters 21 to 45 of The Road of Bones by Demi Winters and share my thoughts on Silla’s love interest. I explain why Jonas does not feel like the right match for her, even if he seems like he should be, and why Rey stands out as the more compelling and intentional choice. If you love talking through character chemistry and the deeper reasons behind who we root for, this episode is for you.

    37 min

  6. APR 7

    The Road of Bones Ch. 1 - 20

    I’m back! In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on The Road of Bones by Demi Winters, covering chapters 1–20. I talk through my early impressions, what’s standing out so far, and where I think the story might be going. I also give a life update, chat a bit about what’s been happening in the bookish world, and briefly touch on postpartum now that I’ve reached the one-year mark. Plus, a little update on the podcast and what I’m hoping to do moving forward.

    29 min

  7. 08/11/2025

    The Duality of Motherhood: Rediscovering Yourself Postpartum & Trusting Your Intuition

    In this episode, I share about the messy and magical parts of motherhood, what it’s been like to find myself again after having my third baby, and how I’m embracing a slower reading season without guilt. We’ll talk about trusting your parenting intuition, holding both joy and challenge at the same time, and making space for your own growth in the middle of motherhood.

    24 min

  8. 07/28/2025

    Learning as We Go: Trusting Yourself & Finding Your People in Motherhood

    I thought this episode would be about homeschooling, but really, it’s about learning to trust myself, make choices that feel right for my family, and show up honestly in motherhood. I share what led us to consider homeschooling and how it's already given me clarity — but more than that, I talk about the friendships I’ve found through my online book club and how they reminded me: real connection begins when you start believing in yourself.

    32 min
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Imagine a book club with your best friend, but make it a podcast. 🫶

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    Niki
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