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Othersode #20: Daddy Skarsgård / Castle Rock / Interview with Gabrielle Moss

October 22, 2018 The Squad

Othersode #20: Daddy Skarsgård / Castle Rock / Interview with Gabrielle Moss

Enter the spoooooky world of Stephen King with The Squad as we discuss the Hulu show
Castle Rock. Together, we’ll tackle the tough questions, such as: What does it mean to be “evil”? Does this show have too many balls in the air? Is Bill Skarsgård hot or just tall? Why did Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson break up? Plus, stick around for an interview with the amazing Gabrielle Moss, Bustle columnist and author of Paperback Crush. Do you have opinions about Castle Rock? Theories about what the ending meant? A love letter for your favorite paperback series from when you were a teen? E-mail us and let us know at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com! And don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Why? Because we love you.

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In 2-Podcast Tags Mysteries, Horror, Young Adult Lit, Interviews, Books, Television
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BSG #20: The Vampire Community / Fledgling

October 8, 2018 The Squad

BSG #20: The Vampire Community / Fledgling

It's October, which means it's time for a spoooooky bookpisode about vampires... or Ina... whatever. In this episode, the squad chats about Octavia Butler's novel Fledgling, vampire mythology, Anne Rice, current events, politics, unicorn clubs, and much much more. Check it out, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and send us e-mails/pictures of your pets in Halloween costumes. Happy Spooktober!

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In 2-Podcast Tags Books, Fantasy
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Othersode #19: Triggered by Wallpaper / Sharp Objects / Interview with Sam Maggs

September 24, 2018 The Squad
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Othersode #19: Triggered by Wallpaper / Sharp Objects / Interview with Sam Maggs

It's finally here! This week, our long-awaited Sharp Objects discussion is finally ready for your ears. (Don't tell Mama.) Joined by special guest and honorary squad member Janet, we get deep into spoiler territory as we chat about the beloved HBO miniseries, currently available to stream in its entirety. Conversation topics include Missouri, southern accents, mood music, and distressingly beautiful wallpaper. In the second half of the episode, Kelli interviews author and pop culture expert Sam Maggs about her latest book, Girl Squads, which will be available October 2nd. Kelli and Sam talk about girl squads of yore, the erasure of important women throughout history, and—you guessed it—Josie and the Pussycats. Finally, our usual plea: send us comments and questions at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, rate and review, and SUBSCRIBE, y'all.

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In 2-Podcast Tags Books, Television
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BSG #19: Jaysus! / The Trespasser

September 10, 2018 The Squad
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BSG #19: Jaysus! / The Trespasser

Get out your magnifying glasses because it’s time for a classic detective story as we dive into Tana French’s newest novel, The Trespasser. The #BookSquad talks about the mystery genre, the “femme fatale” character type, and subverting expectations in detective fiction. Plus, we answer the question: Just how Irish is this book? (Spoiler: Jaysus! It’s very Irish.) There’s even a new segment in this episode called Emily Recommends, where Emily tells you which Tana French book you should read next! Then we read some listener feedback from our last fullpisode on The Leftovers. After you listen to this, check out our latest content on the #BookSquadBlog, and start watching Sharp Objects if you haven’t already, because that’s what we’re discussing on our next othersode! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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In 2-Podcast Tags Books, Mysteries
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Othersode #18: Hold On To Your Souls / Grady Hendrix & Jennifer's Body

August 27, 2018 The Squad
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Othersode #18: Hold On To Your Souls / Grady Hendrix & Jennifer's Body

Souls are being sold all over the place in this #othersode as the squad discusses ‘Jennifer’s Body’ (2009) and Emily interviews Grady Hendrix, author of the forthcoming book ‘We Sold Our Souls.’ In the 2009 horror-comedy ‘Jennifer’s Body,’ the squad (with special guest Mary Kay!) talk about feminism, horror movie tropes, whether Megan Fox can act, and the dangers of demonic possession. Next Emily and Grady talk about his newest book, as well as his other work (which all feature female characters!). Grady talks about his hands-on research processes, why the horror genre makes him happy, why vampires are kind of lame (but yes, he is currently writing a vampire novel), and, of course, Stephen King. Plus, get a rundown of what’s currently on the #BookSquadBlog and what’s up next on the podcast. For our next #fullpisode, get out your magnifying glass and trench coat because it’s mystery time! Read along with us for Tana French’s ‘The Trespasser.’ See ya on the social meedz - @booksquadgoals. Until next time, keep an eye on your soul!

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In 2-Podcast Tags Books, Movies
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BSG #18: Soooorrrrrryyyyyyyyy / The Leftovers

August 13, 2018 The Squad
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BSG #18: Soooorrrrrryyyyyyyyy / The Leftovers

What would you do if people started disappearing for no reason? Would you join a cult? Take a vow of silence? Run around barefoot smoking weed? Act like everything was normal? This week on the podcast, the Book Squad delves into this, Spongebob Squarepants, and more as we discuss the novel The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta. Plus, we finally get answers on how Michael was able to eat his flatbread and we apologize A LOT. Sorry.

Don’t forget to check out http://booksquadgoals.com for info on our upcoming books and to read all of our cool blog posts. On our next episode: We discuss Jennifer’s Body (now streaming, so watch it or rewatch it to prepare), and Emily interviews Grady Hendrix about his latest novel We Sold Our Souls. Please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts, and send any and all feedback, questions, and pet pictures to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com

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Othersode #17: Murder Murder Murder, Kill Kill Kill / Sorry to Bother You

July 30, 2018 The Squad
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Othersode #17: Murder Murder Murder, Kill Kill Kill / Sorry to Bother You

Hi, um, sorry to bother you, this is the #BookSquad, and we just want to talk to you about this movie we saw. Listen as we discuss Boots Riley's directorial debut, Sorry to Bother You, starring LaKeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson. We talk about "white voice," political satire, and that VERY weird thing none of us saw coming. (Yes, there are spoilers, as always!) Plus, we read some great listener feedback on Westworld and Hereditary. Check out the #BookSquadBlog for more awesome content on books, video games, tv shows, and movies. Next up on our fullpisode: The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta. Read along and join the discussion! Send listener mail to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and rate & review us on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!

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In 2-Podcast Tags Movies
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BSG #17: YOSS Queen! / Super Extra Grande

July 16, 2018 The Squad
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BSG #17: YOSS Queen! / Super Extra Grande

Drink along with us as the #BookSquad discusses Super Extra Grande, a short novel by Cuban sci-fi author and metal band member, Yoss. Find out what our metal band personas would be before we delve into some serious misogyny issues in this book. We talk sci-fi tropes, Spanglish, and how the heck a thing can be both giant AND a single-celled organism. For listener feedback, we go all the way back to Fates and Furies to revisit Lotto and Mathilde and talk about our favorite books we never want to revisit. We've also got tons of great posts for your reading pleasure on the #BookSquadBlog, so check them out! Next time on the othersode, we're talking about the film Sorry to Bother You, so go see it and join our discussion! Send feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

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In 2-Podcast Tags Books, Science fiction
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Othersode #16: Girl, look at that robutt / Westworld

July 2, 2018 The Squad
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Othersode #16: Girl, look at that robutt / Westworld

Join the #BookSquad in the dusty, violent old west as we take on season 2 of HBO's Westworld and spoil literally everything. Find out what "world" squad members want to go to, how we think season 2 compares to season 1, who are favorite characters are, and what worked and didn't work this go-round. Also, what's a robutt? We read some great listener feedback about Solo and Hereditary (and therefore get spooked about Hereditary all over again!). Plus, find out what's on the #BookSquadBlog and what's coming up on the next fullpisode! Read along with us for Super Extra Grande by Yoss, and be sure to catch Sorry to Bother You in theaters before our next othersode. What did you think about season 2 of Westworld? Email your thoughts to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

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BSG #16: Have Fun In Jail, Bitch / I'll Be Gone in the Dark

June 18, 2018 The Squad

BSG #16: Have Fun In Jail, Bitch / I'll Be Gone in the Dark

Join us for a deep dive into the case of the Golden State Killer as we discuss Michelle McNamara’s book, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark. Joined by special guest and true crime aficionado Stephanie, the Squad covers all of the juicy details of the GSK case, the unique approach McNamara took in blending true crime and memoir, and where our obsession with the true crime genre may stem from in the first place. Plus, we shit talk our least favorite audiobooks and get in some serious gushing about Paul Holes. Stick around ‘til the end for listener feedback on our Station Eleven episode, our elusive ‘Stuff We’re Into’ segment, and a little bit about our featured bookstore of the month, Books are Magic! PLEASE remember to rate, review, and subscribe to us on any and all of your podcatchers, and check out our blog for more of our incessant rambling.

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