Idiot's Alphabet Soup

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine yap about their weekend, and then discuss their new favorite reading material: Pope Leo XIV’s newest encyclical on Artificial Intelligence. What were Jenny and Kathrine’s views on AI going into this? What did they learn? What movie made Jenny cry? What new fish did Jenny and Kathrine cook? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on...

In this special bonus episode, Jenny and Kathrine talk about the book that they were supposed to talk about in the last episode: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. What does Kathrine think of non-human narrators? What does this book leave unresolved? What will Jenny and Kathrine be talking about next week? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on insta...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine tell you all about their cruise (they're leaving the book discussion for a special episode this weekend). Who were the best characters on the cruise? What did Jenny and Kathrine get up to? How did they make sure they didn't feel like slobs? What are their 10 cruise tips? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine give you six book recommendations that they've not had a chance to talk about on the podcast before. Why have Jenny and Kathrine been so active lately? What have they been celebrating? What exercise is harder than it looks? What will Jenny and Kathrine be reading on their cruise? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on insta...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine plan their upcoming cruise and discuss the book Some People Need Killing by Patricia Evangelista. What do Jenny and Kathrine have in their cruise-planning spreadsheet? How did the book change Kathrine's perception of her childhood? What did Jenny learn about the Philippines? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine recap the time they just spent together for Jenny’s birthday and their respective vehicular traumas. Then, they discuss a list of classics that they’ve both read and classify each one by whether or not it met their expectations. How did Kathrine almost die? Why was Jenny so embarrassed? What classic love story do Jenny and Kathrine think is severely underrated?...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. Is this really the greatest love story of all time? Which of the characters is the worst? How does Kathrine feel about white people at Hmart? What happened to Jenny and Kathrine the first time they tried to record this episode? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss all things fanfiction, and along the way, they take some detours, of course. What did Kathrine find in her bag of cuties? When did people start writing fanfiction? What separates fanfiction from inspiration? Why does Kathrine always fall asleep during movies? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alp...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book French Windows by Antoine Laurain. As per usual, they also take some time to discuss the week that they just spent together. What did Jenny and Kathrine see at Hmart? What do we reveal through storytelling? What happened at open mic night? In French, is this book just called Windows? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach o...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine give recommendations for which books they feel would be good to read depending on the weather. Why are Jenny and Kathrine side-eyeing right now? How do you dance like you're in the show Chicago ? What did Jenny and Kathrine get up to while spending the weekend together? What reading vibe does foggy weather give off? Listen to find out! If you have comments o...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book James by Percival Everett. Of course, as big fans of the Olympics, they also discuss the events that they’ve been watching so far, and which people have disappointed them. What did Kathrine have to do to get the road outside of her house plowed? How is James different from Huckleberry Finn? Why is Kathrine able to run so well? What is Jenny and...

In this third anniversary episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss some literary conspiracy theories, as well as how they feel about skiing and gender reveals. Did Shakespeare write his own works? How did Edgar Allan Poe die? What would Jenny and Kathrine be named if they were boys? Why was this episode posted late? Listen to find out!

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. They also catch listeners up on what they've been doing for the past three weeks. Why is this book so violent? What exciting event did Jenny and Kathrine witness? What game has Jenny been playing nonstop? How did the book desensitize Jenny and Kathrine? Listen to find out! If you have comments or ques...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine have faces again, as per tradition. That is to say, it's the annual holiday video episode! Jenny and Kathrine take on book quizzes of all types, figuring out how much they know about books, and what type of readers they are. What book should Jenny and Kathrine read next? What are they cooking for Christmas dinner? What did they get each other for Christmas?...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine review the book The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. This thrilling mystery had Jenny and Kathrine in raptures about how invested they were in the story. What does it take for a gift to be a good gift? What makes a good mystery? What are the problems with the American medical care system? Why is the book even called " The God of the Woods" ? Listen to fi...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. First, they take you through a lengthy discussion of what they were up to during the week of Thanksgiving when they were together. What defines a salad? What have Jenny and Kathrine been cooking? What makes a good coming-of-age novel? What did Jenny get as a PR package from Eddie Bauer? Listen to find out...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine get a little more serious and discuss the event that led to them missing a week in the podcast schedule. Additionally, they talk about the New York Times Bestsellers list. How do the New York Times bestsellers get chosen? How do authors cheat the system? What do Jenny and Kathrine think of the books currently on the list? Listen to find out. If you have comments...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss The Twits by Roald Dahl. They also discussed the 2025 movie based on the book, because they used this to complete one of their 2025 reading challenges. What crafts have Jenny and Kathrine (but mostly Kathrine) been doing lately? How did Roald Dahl influence Kathrine's childhood antics? What all did Jenny and Kathrine get up to during the weekend they...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine talk about all things manga. After what is potentially the shortest life update they've ever done, Jenny and Kathrine dig into what exactly manga is and see if Jenny can guess which manga premises are real and which ones Kathrine made up. Why does manga explore such weird themes? Where did manga even come from? Why are nazis playing mahjong on the moon? List...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book The Strange Library by Haruki Murakami, a book that they read way back in January, and then speed re-read just for this episode. What happened to American Pastoral? Why should you kill spotted lanternflies? What's been happening in Kathrine's garden? How many different meanings can Jenny and Kathrine find in this book? Listen to find out...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss all things adventure, both the adventures they've had recently and the ones they like to read about. Where have Jenny and Kathrine been for the last three weeks? What sketchy situations did Kathrine find herself in? What are the components of a good adventure book? What happened to Episode 69? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, re...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine go a little negative and talk about all of the people that they think give book lovers a bad name. Don't worry folks, in the end they reflect on the ways that they themselves are bad for the book community. Where have Jenny and Kathrine been traveling? How did Jenny meet one of her favorite authors? What is the best fish sandwich Kathrine has ever had? Liste...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine talk about the book The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. They switch things up and go without a discussion guide, and chaos ensues. What should Kathrine do with her wedding dress? How are they saving for vacation? What game have they been playing obsessively? What would they do if they lived in Oklahoma during the dust bowl? Listen to find out! If you have com...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini after a lengthy conversation about their vacation. What creepy landmark was near Jenny and Kathrine's Airbnb? Which chocolates are the best in the world? What system did Jenny and Kathrine use to help them budget? Is true repentance possible without confession? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions,...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss all the foods from books that they wish they could get a chance to eat. Why are steamed crabs seasoned? What makes something artisanal? What part of the lechon does Kathrine always go for? Why can't Jenny and Kathrine record the podcast in the car? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.s...