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BSG #28: This American Book / An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

May 20, 2019 The Squad
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BSG #28: This American Book / An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

Where were you when the Carls appeared? Join the #Squad for a discussion of Hank Green’s debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. We talk about the book’s unique angle on its themes, voice and characterization, and what the heck new adult lit is. Plus we read some listener feedback on The Gunners and get into what’s on the #BookSquadBlog right now (lots of TV recaps!). Look out for our next #othersode on 6/3, our very first #travelsode as the #Squad takes on New Orleans together. Then read along with us for our next #bookpisode on Rachel Kushner’s The Mars Room on June 17! Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe and send your feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

Click through for summary, table of contents, and show notes!

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In 2-Podcast Tags Books, Science fiction
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Survivor S38 FINALE!

May 17, 2019 Todd & Mary
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Previously on...Survivor!

Rick continues to find idols and win immunity challenges, leaving everyone stymied in their attempts to vote him out. After pretending he will play his idol for Julie at tribal, everyone votes out Aurora. Tonight: there will be many challenges, and someone will return from the Edge! Will they be able to make it to the final 3? And who will be the Sole Survivor? Will we lose our minds in anger and frustration? Let’s find out!

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In Blog Tags Survivor, Mary posts, Group posts, Recaps, Television
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The Bachelorette S15E1: I Don't Know What To Do With My Hands

May 16, 2019 Kelli & Emily
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If it seems like ages since an awkward Hannah B. fumbled through her words after Colton asked her to give a toast on their first date, don’t worry. It will be brought up directly and obliquely throughout the night. You might not know this about Hannah (now just Hannah; she’s earned it), but she’s just a normal girl. It’s basically her defining trait. Much like Colton Underwood’s story on his season was his virginity, Hannah Bama’s story on this season will be her realness, which means sometimes she is a “hot mess.” I mean, yeah, she’s still a beautiful blonde blue-eyed pageant queen, but okay.

Enough ranting. It’s time for our recaps of the season to begin as they now always begin (this is our second season recapping this show and our first Bachelorette season, so bear with us): with Susan and Emily drafting their Bachelorette fantasy teams. Only there’s a twist this time: Susan is on vacation so Kelli is here to draft Susan’s team for her, and Susan will just have to live with the results.

So how did our draft go down? Read on to find out.

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In Blog Tags Recaps, Kelli posts, The Bachelorette, Bachelor Franchise, Emily posts, Television
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Riverdale Recap! S3E21: The Dark Secret of Harvest House

May 15, 2019 Mary, Kelli, & Gabriella
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With Riverdale’s season finale airing tonight, we have a LOT of questions that still need to be answered — some of them stemming from last week’s episode, “The Dark Secret of Harvest House.” Here, we parse through the penultimate episode and make our final predictions about Season 3. Join us, won’t you? *cue cult chanting*

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In Blog Tags Riverdale, Recaps, Group posts, Guest posts, Kelli posts, Mary posts, Television
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Survivor S38e13: Idol or Bust

May 14, 2019 Todd & Mary
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Previously on...Survivor!


RON CLARK wins the loved ones reward challenge and picks Gavin and Julie to get the reward. Victoria and Lauren scheme, in case Rick has a hidden immunity idol (he does!). They decide to vote out RON CLARK if Rick plays his idol. Rick plays the fake advantage menu that RON CLARK had given him, then plays his hidden idol. Gavin, using Aurora’s 2nd vote, and Lauren vote for RON CLARK, Rick votes for Aurora, and everyone else votes for Rick. RON CLARK is shocked! But he is finally sent to The Edge. What will happen this week is anyone’s guess, so let’s find out!


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Roll Tide! It's Almost Time For Alabama Hannah to Date Thirty Dudes on TV

May 11, 2019 The Squad
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Bachelor Nation, this break between The Bachelor and The Bachelorette every year is always a long one. Monday nights have been a little less special, with a little less wine. But finally May is upon us, and so is Hannah’s season of The Bachelorette. We have never been so ready for something since the final season of Game of Thrones. So let’s get straight into judging the crop of men ABC has chosen for our girl.

Note: Our usual Bachelor recapper and superfan Susan is MIA because she’s in the middle of moving. But never fear. Our good friend Bonnie is back (your might remember her from judging the ladies of Colton’s season), and we also have a BONUS guest Chloe who is also here to share her thoughts, judgment, and disdain. Enjoy!

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In Blog Tags Group posts, Guest posts, Susan posts, Mary posts, Kelli posts, Bachelor Franchise, The Bachelorette, Emily posts
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Riverdale Recap! S3E20: Prom Night

May 7, 2019 Mary, Kelli, & Gabriella
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WELCOME BACK, RIVERDALIANS!

We’re nearing the home stretch of this season—and boy has it been a marathon. How will the writers wrap up this whole Gargoyle King plot? Let’s see if they can! In typical Mary fashion, I’ve split up this ep into groups of characters.

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Othersode #27: Putdownable: A Hatepisode / A Stranger in the House

May 7, 2019 The Squad
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Othersode #27: Putdownable: A Hatepisode / A Stranger in the House

Grab a drink because you’re gonna need it. It’s time for our second #Hatepisode, featuring A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena. We discuss the bonkers plot, the cardboard characters, and the oh-my-goodness-it’s-so-bad writing. Then we dig into some reviews so you don’t just take our word for it. Everything gets way better after that because it’s also our second BIRTHDAYSODE! Listen as we exchange gifts and tell each other how awesome we are. Read along for our next #Bookpisode, a book we think you’ll actually like, with An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green. On our next #othersode, it’s our first ever #travelsode as the #BookSquad heads to New Orleans! Follow us on social media and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe!

Click through for summary, table of contents, and show notes!

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Survivor S38e12: Awkard

May 4, 2019 Todd & Mary
Get ready for a lot of hugging and crying—-on the LOVED ONES EPISODE!

Get ready for a lot of hugging and crying—-on the LOVED ONES EPISODE!

Previously on...Survivor!


Wardog is the biggest threat and tries to create an alliance with Rick and RON CLARK, the other big threats. Rick thinks no one is scheming but him, but the women of Vata, led by Julie and Lauren prove him wrong by voting his “ally” Wardog out after Rick wins immunity. Will Rick go home this week? Will RON CLARK do something bad? Let’s find out, in this week’s re-cap…


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If You Haven't Watched Hulu's The Act, You Are In For A Treat

May 3, 2019 Mary & Emily
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In a media culture that is saturated with true crime television at the moment, it takes a special show to stand out from the crowd. Hulu’s new television series The Act, which just finished its first season, is that kind of special show. Based on a Buzzfeed newspiece written by co-showrunner, producer, and writer Michelle Dean, The Act follows the tragic story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Dee Dee.

Read the Buzzfeed article to get the details of the case. Then watch Mommy Dead and Dearest for even more shocking details. If you’re anything like Mary and Emily, you’ll still be fascinated by this fictionalized account of this unbelievable story. Here’s why…

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In Blog Tags Mary posts, Disability, Mental Health, Emily posts, Television
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