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Andy and Dani discuss humans going to space. Did you know Yoda is not a human, humanoids partaking in space pleasure, Andy actually has watched a few movies, space baked brie, Titan A.E., and planning movie marathons.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Andy and Dani go to space! Ryan Gosling plays a spider, science beach reads, could the world actually save itself,  Dani thought this book was from the early 2000’s, long distance space relationships, Slender Man DeVito, and heroic statues.

Andy and Dani take on vigilantism. Dani still can't pronounce words, white male POV is boring, raising standards from dumb fun, stealing from corporations, low level political commentary, and secret vigilante friends.

Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby Andy and Dani read some vigilante mystery. Dani is not a control freak, figuring out the ending of a book half way through, there’s a lotttt of murder, lock your doors, is Andy Catwoman, and casting the book for a screen adaptation. 

Andy and Dani talk about their most hated and favorite words. Words that sound bad vs. words with bad images, Andy surreptitiously avoids his least favorite word, Dani has lugubrious feelings toward meat, and decadent desserts.

Jack Reacher: Killing Floor by Lee Child Andy and Dani read some big time action. Killing off the sexy, better looking brother, FinSLAY and Hubble-Bubble gum, a fun jail slumber party, Dani comes up with a great money maker plan, one paragraph sex scenes, a really old Jack Reacher, and favorite quotes.

Andy and Dani talk about other authors they have revisited and their works. Andy refuses to learn, Dani shares her love for the show "I Survived", can you believe we talk about Cadfael, finding notes in used books, and the difference between male and female authors when describing victims in crime novels.

One Last Stop Casey McQuiston Andy and Dani revisit an author and revisit their love of public transit. Hipsters in Brooklyn, is Andy too sad boi for romcoms, pancakes vs. french toast vs. waffles, Dani hates PDA, and what T line would you want to be stuck on forever?

Andy and Dani talk about big time love stories. Dani pulls up a list of “the best love stories” from the internet, who is the most pessimistic, Fight Club is the Joe Rogan of movies, and do you love each other or are you both just hot?

How Long ‘Til Black Future Month by N.K. Jemisin Andy and Dani read more short stories! Dani’s “English brain” was tingling, Andy makes some new rules, will they pick the same top 3 stories, meeting the author on their own terms, and BIG Chad energy.

Andy and Dani drunkenly watch ALL of The Hunger Games movies virtually. Is Jennifer Lawrence a good Katniss, Andy almost ends friendships, they did dirty by Peeta’s hair, for why are the Capitol people the way they are, stop hating bangs, what character would you want to play?

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Andy and Dani finish The Hunger Games trilogy. Did Andy have the correct predictions, the Capitol’s sanitation team is the true hero, should Coin have been introduced earlier in the series, going to college for Game Mastery, and Katniss and Peeta sexy time.

Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You) by Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, and Travis McElroy Andy and Dani read ANOTHER book, but this time about podcasting. Dani is trying to keep her friendship with Andy alive, finding a topic you actually like, can you call yourself funny, hot book summer, and Andy gives lame sports advice.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins Andy and Dani continue the Hunger Games series with Catching Fire. Dani is having a bad week but not as bad as Katniss, what if the Hunger Games wasn’t YA, Andy just LOVES everyones name, Keebler Elves, and series predictions.

Andy and Dani wrap up 2021 with their top 3 books. How do they choose their books for the year, will they choose the same favorites, Dani cannot remember the phrase “honorable mention”, are Andy and Dani owed some bad book karma? Email: littlelitpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @pod_lit

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Andy and Dani start The Hunger Games trilogy. Will they stay on topic, The Hunger Games but with cats, Dani tries to stop saying “really”, could we survive the games, young love, Rue hit Andy hard, and of course Survivor.

Andy and Dani talk about Andy’s favorite movie, Love Actually. Is this a romantic movie, best story lines, Andy has a grand theory, you meet a lot more Dicks than you do Richards, and Food Network stars as characters from the A Christmas Carol.

Aurora by Kim Stanely Robinson Andy, Dani, and guest, Jason Kirk, talk about a little thing known as the expanse of space. When you ship the ship, space travel seems like a lot of work, why is this book called Aurora, watch out for the clay bugs, and please don’t forget your sunscreen. Go and support our friend, Jason, by listening to his freakin awesome podcasts Vacation Bible School and Shutdown...

Andy and Dani talk about their gift giving traditions. Bringing some order to the madness of wrapping paper, is Secret Santa the future, best white elephant gifts, Chuck-E-Cheese, and will Andy like the present Dani got him?

Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva Andy and Dani read an absolute banger of a Christmas book… jk. Dani blames Goodreads, Andy blames Dani, the world should blame David Copperfield, the unreality of origin stories, making out with ghosts, and don’t forget that Pete Davidson is Tiny Tim.

Andy and Dani talk about their love of myth. Andy got to make ambrosia in elementary school, a claymation a$$ titan movie, Dani accidentally takes a 300 level classics course, favorite Greek Myths, and we need to stop hating on Hades.

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Andy and Dani talk Greek Mythology. It’s Dani’s birthday episode, will they pronounce all the names correctly, Tilda Swinton would make a great Thetis, rewriting a well known story, who brings up GoT this episode, and mother-in-laws. 

Andy and Dani talk about investigating new cities. Your quintessential local bar, Dani admits to joining Bumble BFF, Portland, Maine and mystery beers, you get what you get and you don’t get upset, everyone in Minnesota is a giant, and everyone should find an arepas place.

Silence of the Lambs written by Thomas Harris & directed by Jonathan Demme Andy reads and Dani watches Silence of the Lambs. Dani thinks murder is a lot of work, did the movie do the book justice, no one here likes scary movies, books you’ve lied about reading, and marry, f*ck, kill.

*SPOILERS* Andy and Dani yell about Ted Lasso. Can you tell they love this show, not watching a show just because it’s recommended, favorite scenes, favorite episodes, can the actors actually play soccer, and please hire Andy and Dani to be on the next season of Ted Lasso.