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Othersode #65: This Podcast is Pro Himbo / The Lost City

April 4, 2022 The Squad

Othersode #65: This Podcast is Pro Himbo / The Lost City

Come along with us (and special guest Angela!) to the Lost City of D for our discussion of the new film The Lost City, starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. We talk about romance book tropes on screen, our favorite funny moments, the appeal of the himbo, why Daniel Radcliffe and Brad Pitt are fantastic, and why “fun” is a perfectly fine measure of how good a book is. Next we read some listener feedback for No Exit and catch up with what’s on the blog. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Reprieve by James Han Mattson on April 18th. And then get ready for our Weekend at Bernie’s Othersode (it’s really happening!) on May 2nd. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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In 6-Podcast Tags Books, Movies, Romance
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BSG #65: Non-Consensual Oil Change / The Atmospherians

March 22, 2022 The Squad

BSG #65: Non-Consensual Oil Change / The Atmospherians

The Book Squad (with special guest Jayce Chambliss) goes semi-off the grid for our discussion of The Atmospherians by Isle McElroy. We talk about online harassment, toxic masculinity, gender performance, satire, and the mall comeback no one anticipated. Next we get into some feedback on No Exit and catch up with what’s on the blog, including a new installment of YA Book Club, a video game review, and a podcast review. Join us on April 4th for our Othersode about the film The Lost City. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Reprieve by James Han Mattson on April 18th! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! 

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Othersode #64: Chekhov's Cocaine / No Exit

March 14, 2022 The Squad

Othersode #63: Chekhov’s Cocaine / No Exit

Get trapped in a snowy rest stop with the Book Squad for our discussion of the film No Exit, based on the novel by Taylor Adams. We talk about whether this thriller is also a mystery, explore the differences between the book and the movie, and pick apart the characters. Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on The Atmospherians by Alex McElroy on March 21. Our next Othersode topic is TBD, so stay tuned. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe, and send your listener feedback on this or any other episode to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

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In 6-Podcast Tags Books, Television
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BSG #64: Space Racism / Goliath

February 21, 2022 The Squad

BSG #64: Space Racism / Goliath

The year is 2050-something and the world is…confusing? Join us in near-future America (and space!) for our discussion of Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi. We discuss the “big ideas” the novel puts forth, as well as the writing style, the difficult-to-understand bits, and moments of joy(?). Then we get into some listener feedback and catch up with what’s on the blog, including new book reviews, TV show chats, and music reviews. Join us on March 7th for our Othersode on No Exit (the film adaptation), and read along for our March 21st Bookpisode on The Atmospherians by Alex McElroy. Send your listener feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com or DM us on the socials!

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Othersode #63: Hot Patel Winter / Station Eleven (HBO)

February 7, 2022 The Squad

Othersode #63: Hot Patel Winter / Station Eleven (HBO)

Remember when we did an episode on Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel back in 2018? We barely do either! But now we’re talking about the HBO limited series Station Eleven. Full circle! We discuss the differences in the book and the show, the role of art and pop culture, favorite episodes, and what it was like to watch a pandemic show during an actual pandemic. Next we catch up with what’s on the blog (lots of fun stuff!). Read along with us for our February 21st Bookpisode on Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi. For our next Othersode on March 7th, it’s book-to-film adaptation time with the Hulu movie No Exit. Send listener feedback on this episode or any other to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts!

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BSG #63: The Bear Was Framed / My Heart Is a Chainsaw

January 24, 2022 The Squad

BSG #63: The Bear Was Framed / My Heart Is a Chainsaw

Come along with the Book Squad to Proofrock, Idaho for a slasher-filled discussion of My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones! We talk about the main character, Jade, how the novel deals with sexual assault, gentrifiction, and whether this book is scary. Next we get into some listener feedback about Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch and catch up with what’s on the Book Squad Blog. Tune in on February 7th for our next Othersode on the HBO series Station Eleven, based on the novel by Emily St. John Mandel. Next, read along with us for our February 21st Bookpisode on Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi. Don’t forget to send us your favorite things of 2021 and any other feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

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Othersode #62: It Made Me Want to Die / Our Favorite Things of 2021

January 10, 2022 The Squad

Othersode #62: It Made Me Want to Die / Our Favorite Things of 2021

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—time for us to talk about all of our favorite things! Listen to us chat about our pop culture highlights of 2021, and as a special treat, hear from this year’s guests too! Then we exchange Secret Santa/non-denominational gifts and tell each other how much we love each other. Read along for our next Bookpisode on January 24th as we discuss My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones. Then get post-apocalyptic with us on February 7th for our next Othersode on the HBO series Station Eleven. Email us at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com with your favorite things of 2021!

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In 6-Podcast Tags Books, Television, Movies, Video games, Podcasts, Music
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BSG #62: Misandry: The Episode / Everyone Knows Your Mother's A Witch

December 28, 2021 The Squad

BSG #62: Misandry: The Episode / Everyone Knows Your Mother’s A Witch

yla Zuraw-Frieldand joins the squad to discuss Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch by Rivka Galchen. The team takes it back to the 1600s to talk about ageism, humor, and history in this quirky standout 2021 novel. Next time, we’ll discuss our favorite things of 2021 and exchange presents. On our next bookpisode, we’ll discuss My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones.

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Othersode #61: For Virgins, By Virgins / The 2000s Made Me Gay

December 13, 2021 The Squad

Othersode #61: For Virgins, By Virgins / The 2000s Made Me Gay

We’re journeying back through 2000s pop culture to discuss all the best gay stuff! Join us for our chat about Grace Perry’s essay collection The 2000s Made Me Gay. We talk about the personal aspects of the collection, Harry Potter, Taylor Swift, Buffy, Mean Girls, The Real World, and of course, anxiety. Tune in on December 27th for our next Bookpisode on Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch by Rivka Galchen (featuring special guest Ayla Zuraw-Friedland). Then it’s time for a BSG tradition: The Best of the Year episode! Join us on January 10th as we recap our favorite pop culture things of 2021 and trade Secret Santa gifts!

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BSG #61: Reading Comprehension Breakdown / Unsettled Ground

November 29, 2021 The Squad

BSG #61: Reading Comprehension Breakdown / Unsettled Ground

Come along to the (not as cozy as you’d think) English countryside for our discussion of Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller. We talk about the setting, the writing style, the sibling relationship at the heart of the novel, the twist(s), and whether this book is sadness porn. Read along with us for our upcoming Othersode on December 13th as we shift gears into nonfiction with the essay collection The 2000s Made Me Gay by Grace Perry. Then for our next Bookpisode, we’ll be discussing Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch by Rivka Galchen on December 27th.

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