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UNLOCKED: Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead from 2022-08-07T23:01

Surprise! Sorry about the delay, horse girls. Here's an episode from behind our paywall to tide you over. In these Patreon bonus episodes, we talk about teen movies! Don't Tell Mom the Babysitte...

56. Little Girl Lost (w/ Katie Lilly) from 2022-06-06T00:01

It's auto-bio time again, fam. But unlike with Alice and Jay, this seems to be based on actual events. Little Girl Lost was written by a 14 (!) year old Drew Barrymore (with Todd Gold). From a s...

[PATREON PREVIEW] Poison Ivy from 2022-05-30T21:22

We watched Poison Ivy (1992) starring Drew Barrymore over on the bonus feed!

To hear the rest of this episode, subscribe at PATREON.C...

55. Credit-Card Carole from 2022-04-29T06:00

The YA book: Credit-Card Carole by Sheila Solomon Klass

The target: global capitalism

We take it all down on this episode, fam. Wave goodbye to your misogynist c...

[PATREON PREVIEW] Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead from 2022-04-20T01:41

Enjoy this clip of our discussion of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991)! We were joined by special guest Adam T. of AUX podcast fame.

To hear the rest of this bonus episode ...

54. Girl from 2022-03-31T04:59

It's our shortest title ever, fam. This one is special because we both read the book AND watched the movie (Blake just watched the movie)! Girl by Blake Nelson is a coming-of-age t...

53. Summergreen (w/ Harvey Day of Hoot 'n' Holler) from 2022-03-05T02:46

Jess invites fellow Mormon Harvey Day to discuss Summergreen by Janet Cox, and the results are riveting! This one's chock full of childhood memories of the LDS Church, with its eccentric quirks ...

52. Capricorn & Co. (w/ Crystal Lane) from 2022-02-01T05:11

Welcome to 2022, fam! We're kicking it off with our favorite time of year: Capricorn season.

This time we delve into the twisted world of The Zodiac Club once again to read and discuss Ca...

[PATREON PREVIEW] 13 Going on 30 from 2022-01-20T01:46

We present to you the acting debut of Jessica and Blake! (old hat to Josh)

For our full discussion re: 13 Going on 30 (2004), subscribe at Listen

[PATREON PREVIEW] 17 Again (2009) from 2022-01-02T20:56

We discussed the Zac Efron/Matthew Perry vehicle '17 Again' in the bonus feed. Here's a little taste for the horse girls. Contains one of Blake's beloved song parodies!

For the full episo...

51. Fear Street Super Chiller: Silent Night (w/ Katie Lilly) from 2021-12-12T21:41

It's the time of holiday horror, fam! Veteran guest and beloved friend Katie Lilly (@thehauntedoutfit) of the new Listen

50. Ma and Pa Dracula (w/ Jon Arnett) from 2021-11-01T03:42

Happy Halloween, fam! Yes, it's technically still Halloween as I upload this. We're not late.

Josh's brother Jon joins us for a spooky(?), demented tale he chose called Ma and Pa Dracula ...

49. Virgo's Love Scheme (w/ Katie Lilly) from 2021-09-28T15:10

Fam, it's Virgo season. Or at least it was when we recorded this. You know we had to bring on our favorite Virgo (Katie Lilly AKA TheHauntedOutfit) to celebrate her birthda...

48. Libby on Wednesday (w/ Crystal Lane) from 2021-09-14T18:49

Hope you like elaborate treehouses, fam! Today our friend and guest fave Crystal Lane helps us discuss the strangely-named "Libby on Wednesday" by the elegantly-named Zilpha Keatley Snyder.

47. The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #2: Baby-sitters' Summer Vacation (w/ Tom G. Wolf) from 2021-08-17T04:22

We're going to summer camp, fam! It's going to be just like Meatballs, and we're bringing our pal Tom G. Wolf along with us. Tom is a returning favorite, writer, and host of a podcast called Lup...

46. Fear Street Netflix Trilogy Roundtable (w/ Jeffrey Canino & Katie Lilly) from 2021-08-03T15:54

Fam, this is an episode like no other. No book, no outline, no usual format. TWO guests: Jeffrey Canino (writer and expert on all thin...

45. Dear Bruce Springsteen (w/ Andy Karr of Springfood, MO) from 2021-07-20T15:30

We're on fire, fam! And we've enlisted guest Andy Karr (Springfood, MO podcast) to come put us out. See, the factory shut down and we've been ramblin' down the backstreets ever since, the Thunde...

44. Wifey (w/ Lacey of Dreamgirl) from 2021-07-07T16:47

WARNING: EXTRA HORNY ADULT EPISODE

We did a grownup book this time, fam. It's by Judy Blume (writer of our namesake), but it ain't Fudge. Wifey is a book about marriage, sub...

[PATREON PREVIEW] Fear (1996) from 2021-06-23T01:44:30

Here's a clip from our discussion of the 1996 teen psychthriller FEAR starring Reese Witherspoon and Mark Wahlberg. The full version has another one of Producer Blake's beloved parody songs! To ...

43. The Zodiac Club: Taurus Trouble from 2021-06-09T22:15:12

It's Jessica's belated birthday, fam! And even though it's no longer Taurus season, we are tapping back into that energy for a special book named for Jess's astrological sign. Did you know they did...

[PATREON PREVIEW] Urban Legend from 2021-06-03T21:48:27

We just recorded our first ever bonus episode for Patreon! We watched Urban Legend (1998), and then we talked about it. You don't wanna miss this one, fam. To subscribe and get the full episode, g...

42. Marleen The Horror Queen (w/ Crystal Lane) from 2021-05-19T22:44:30

We're back in the studio, fam! Well, all of us except Josh, that is. Jessica, Blake, and three-peating guest Crystal got together at AUX Headquarters for a fully vaccinated spit sesh. Josh skyped i...

41. Prom Dress (w/ Katie AKA The Haunted Outfit) from 2021-05-05T23:04:25

It's prom season, fam! We did another Point horror book and this time it's about a garment that is so very cursed: Prom Dress by Lael Littke. Of course, we needed help from an expert on YA fits, so...

40. Starstruck from 2021-04-14T02:52:10

Fam, ya better slap on some sunscreen and grab your Wayfarers, because this ep we’re heading to California! We read Starstruck by Richie Tankersley Cusick so you will never have to (you’re welcome)...

39. Moxie from 2021-03-30T01:45:53

You're all honorary riot grrls, fam! Put on some Bikini Kill, break out the pins and patches, and don't forget the feminism, because for this episode we read Jennifer Mathieu's 2017 novel Moxie -- ...

38. Girl Goddess #9 from 2021-03-15T17:38:04

It's our first short story collection ever, fam! Put on your Bush tapes and break out the Delia's, because it's 1996 in the world of Girl Goddess #9 by Francesca Lia Block. Jess and Josh discuss th...

37. Good Rockin' Tonight (w/ Josh Head) from 2021-02-28T21:27:39

It's our most rockin' episode ever, fam! But we can't discuss Francess Lin Lantz's Good Rockin' Tonight without a real-life rock and roll musician, so Josh Head (of the More Of That Presents: Disco...

36. Broken Hearts from 2021-02-14T20:21:42

It's Valentine's Day, fam! And you know what that means--another Fear Street SUPER CHILLER from our man R.L. Stine! This author can't stop killing teenage girls on holidays, and we can't stop readi...

35. My Sweet Audrina (w/ Hannah Tennison) from 2021-01-17T22:42:32

Producer Blake here. Jess and Josh told me to warn you about the following episode. It's extra rowdy, extra raunchy, and often extra FUNNY. VC Andrews is back, baby, and this time it's personal wit...

34. Sweet Valley High Super Edition: Special Christmas from 2020-12-23T17:15:11

It's a Christmas Miracle, fam! Another holiday episode, just under the wire. This time we're going back to Francine Pascal's teenage daydream in a Sweet Valley High "Super Edition" (a thicker book)...

33. Help! I'm Trapped In Santa's Body! from 2020-12-15T02:25:36

WE ARE BACK, and it's the Holidays again, fam! They let me, Producer Blake, write the show notes this time! Boy, they done messed up. Anyway, this very festive episode is about Todd Strasser's comp...

32. Election (w/ Dan and Andy from Springfood, MO) from 2020-11-01T18:17:35

It’s election season, fam! This episode, Dan and Andy (of the Springfood, MO podcast) join us to discuss Alexander Payne’s high school satire,

31. Samantha Slade, Monster-Sitter (w/ Ingrid Bohnenkamp) from 2020-10-18T20:35:18

Halloween Month continues, fam! This episode, Ingrid Bohnenkamp (Ex Libris) joins us to discuss Susan Smith's Samantha Slade #1: Samantha Slade, Monster Sitter. Come along on our journey to explain...

30. The Babysitter II (w/ Crystal Lane) from 2020-10-04T20:57:02

Happy October, fam! This episode, Crystal Lane returns to discuss R.L. Stine’s The Babysitter II, and we’re getting spooooky! Join us as we talk the scary stuff, like Aerosmith’s 90s albums, Arcade...

29. Taffy Sinclair Strikes Again from 2020-09-21T01:39

Hey, fam! Join us this episode as we discuss the second book in the Taffy Sinclair series, Taffy Sinclair Strikes Again by Betsy Haynes. Blake explains Hey, Arnold! to the old millennials, Jessica ...

28. The Summer of Mrs. MacGregor from 2020-09-06T23:05

Happy Labor Day weekend, fam! This week we’re discussing The Summer of Mrs. MacGregor by Betty Ren Wright, and its very misleading cover art. The gang talks liar kids, weak heart disease, and child...

27. Clueless from 2020-08-23T21:48

Hey, fam! It’s totally Jessica’s fault this is posting late--she’s been real sad and lazy lately and just kept procrastinating on ... everything! So enjoy this ep as Josh and Jessica discuss the no...

26. Netflix’s Baby-Sitters Club (1-4) from 2020-08-02T19:59

You didn’t ask for it, but we did it anyway—it’s a special bonus ep for you, fam! Join us as we discuss the first four episodes of The Baby-Sitters Club! Blake debuts a new theme song (give us a ca...

25. Summer Snow from 2020-07-22T20:29

Hey, fam! This episode we discuss Marilyn Levy’s cocaine cautionary tale, Summer Snow, and answer all your burning questions: Will Josh and Jessica ever watch Scarface? Are some dads just 2 Horny 2...

24. Say Cheese and Die (w/ Tom G. Wolf) from 2020-06-18T02:02

Hi fam! We hope you’re doing good. It’s been a long, rough couple of weeks and everything is garbage, but here’s an episode we recorded earlier in May. Join us as we talk about the classic fourth b...

23. Friday the 13th: Mother’s Day from 2020-05-15T22:27

That’s right, fam! We’re doing the first novel in the short-lived Friday the 13th YA series: Mother’s Day, by Eric Morse. (Really, it’s just an excuse for Jessica and Blake to talk Jason). Join us ...

22. Daughters of Eve from 2020-05-05T02:48:45

Content warning: Domestic abuse, sexual assault, and 90s-era Howard Stern. It’s been awhile, fam (and please forgive the sound and Skype issues), but we’re back and talking Lois Duncan’s feminist...

21. April Fools from 2020-04-01T19:19:04

Hey fam! On this very special episode, the prank's on you, the listener, because we've got two dorks subbing in for your normal hosts. Producer Blake and his bff Adam (hosts of Shelf Life - A Colle...

20. Red Hair from 2020-03-11T15:22:08

Hope you like twins, cuz this ep is full of them! Join us as we discuss everything BUT Charlotte St. John’s tale of twinnapping, Red Hair (ok, we do talk about it, but it’s awkward). The gang talks...

19. 2 Young 2 Go 4 Boys (A Linda Story) from 2020-02-27T04:45:46

Happy almost-end-of-February, Fam! This episode we’re bringing you that tomboy content you demanded as we discuss Linda Lewis’s 2 Young 2 Go 4 Boys! Hope y’all like tangents, cuz this week the gang...

18. Be Mine from 2020-02-13T04:44:18

Happy Valentine’s Day, fam! This ep we’re talking romance and stalkers in Jane McFann’s Be Mine. The gang talks Little Women, Passions, and VSCO girl origins. Plus, Josh and Jessica finally get som...

17. Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love from 2020-01-29T20:59:21

This episode we’re tackling Francine Pascal’s *Sweet Valley High* series, beginning with the book that started it all, Double Love. Join us as we discuss the SVH/Power Rangers connection and cool g...

16. Baby-Sitters Club #1: Kristy’s Great Idea from 2020-01-19T19:39:10

New Year, new series! This month we’re tackling the first books in two iconic teen series, starting with Ann M Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club! The gang discusses the history and the future of the BSC, ...

15. Fear Street Super Chiller: The New Year’s Party from 2019-12-31T04:32:27

Happy New Year, fam! We’re dropping a special bonus New Year’s ep on ya, so hope you’re ready for our super-long, super-fun, super-chilling discussion of RL Stine’s The New Year’s Party! We hope yo...

14. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever from 2019-12-23T23:07:22

Merry Christmas, fam! We recorded another Christmas episode to keep you going. This week we discuss Barbara Robinson’s Best Christmas Pageant Ever. We’ll be back next year! Thanks to Producer Bla...

13. Merry Christmas, Miss McConnell! from 2019-12-12T17:12:08

Merry (almost) Christmas, fam! This ep were talking Colleen O’Shaughnessy McKenna’s Merry Christmas, Miss McConnell! Get in the holiday spirit as the gang talks Hallmark Christmas movies, Christmas...

12. The Mall from 2019-11-29T23:44:39

Happy Black Friday, fam! We’re delivering a special ep on this most American of Holidays for you to listen to as you’re fighting over the last discounted Notting Hill blu-ray (you’re welcome). This...

11. Beginners’ Love from 2019-11-21T19:16:36

Warning: This ep we’re talking Norma Klein’s Beginner’s’ Love—a book that tackles teen sex, birth control, abortion, and hot doctor-ladies, so the content may get a bit explicit at times. Join us...

10. Halloween Night 1 & 2 (w/ Steven King) from 2019-10-23T23:33:49

We’re bringing y’all a supersized spooky episode with special guest Steven King! Join us as we discuss almost everything but the RL Stine novels we read (okay, we DO talk about those, but reluctant...

9. The Babysitter (w/ Crystal Lane) from 2019-10-03T00:39:21

It's time for a bonus bananas Halloween episode, and this time we discuss R.L. Stine's The Babysitter with special guest Crystal Lane! Josh spends way too much time trying to think of a spooky name...

8. The Against Taffy Sinclair Club from 2019-09-18T17:33:14

This episode we discuss Betsy Haynes's The Against Taffy Sinclair Club (maybe our favorite book so far?) The gang spends a lot of time talking about you-know-whats (boobs), being hot for teacher, p...

7. Slam Book from 2019-09-04T18:18

It’s back-to-school time, and you know what that means-—it’s #meangirlautumn. We kickoff the school year with Ann M. Martin’s *Slam Book*. Join us as the gang talks Freshman hazing, prestige camp T...

6. Seeds of Yesterday from 2019-08-22T01:44:27

Watch out, fam: there’s a lot of creeps in this one. Creepy brothers, creepy mothers, and creepy...monks? Listen as Josh, Jessica, and Producer Blake close the chapter on the never-ending Dollangan...

5. If There Be Thorns from 2019-08-08T01:57:35

The gang gathers to discuss the third book in the Dollanganger series (and vow to never read VC Andrews again—after they read Seeds of Yesterday). Jessica wants incel Bart locked up and Josh and Bl...

4. Petals on the Wind (w/ Jon Arnett) from 2019-07-25T03:35:23

Jessica, Josh, and special guest Jon Arnett discuss the second book in the Dollanganger Series. Jessica won’t stop talking about how her younger-self thought this book was hot, Jon has a suggestion...

3. Flowers in the Attic from 2019-07-09T04:08:01

Josh and Jessica go it alone on this ep (with only a few interruptions from Blake!) The gang talks Twitch and Tik Tok, Dresden Dolls, horse girls, that awkward PEN15 time, and the joys(?) of attic ...

2. Jay's Journal from 2019-06-25T03:18:20

Oh Judas! It’s our second episode and we’ve been hit by satanic panic! Josh, Jessica, and special guest Emily read some choice poetry, Josh tries to talk about levitation for at least 20 minutes, J...

1. Go Ask Alice from 2019-06-07T22:40:45

It’s our first episode! Do we have any idea what we’re doing? Nope! Do we go off-topic at any point during this podcast? Of course! Join us as we discuss mandatory millennial podcasting, belt plugs...