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You're all honorary riot grrls, fam! Put on some Bikini Kill, break out the pins and patches, and don't forget the feminism, because for this episode we read Jennifer Mathieu's 2017 novel Moxie -- AND we watched the new hit Netflix movie adaptation. We do plenty of comparing and contrasting in this, our most contemporary episode ever! We liked one piece of media more than the other...find out whic...

It's our first short story collection ever, fam! Put on your Bush tapes and break out the Delia's, because it's 1996 in the world of Girl Goddess #9 by Francesca Lia Block. Jess and Josh discuss the finer points of zine culture, cool California teens (like actually cool, not Sweet Valley cool), and getting dressed for the Rock Show in this, an episode unlike any other. This time, the book might ac...

It's our most rockin' episode ever, fam! But we can't discuss Francess Lin Lantz's Good Rockin' Tonight without a real-life rock and roll musician, so Josh Head (of the More Of That Presents: Discographology podcast) joins us. We all get punk rock name changes, ponder 1980s teens with no musical knowledge beyond 1969, and our guest even performs a surprise original(ish) song. Also, let's see if th...

It's Valentine's Day, fam! And you know what that means--another Fear Street SUPER CHILLER from our man R.L. Stine! This author can't stop killing teenage girls on holidays, and we can't stop reading him. Grab a box of chocolates. Curl up with a loved one, a pet, or just some earbuds...and prepare to be creeped the F out! Next episode, join us for GOOD ROCKIN' TONIGHT by Francess Lin Lantz. Real l...

Producer Blake here. Jess and Josh told me to warn you about the following episode. It's extra rowdy, extra raunchy, and often extra FUNNY. VC Andrews is back, baby, and this time it's personal with My Sweet Audrina. A special guest, Hannah, joins us all the way from South Korea. But no matter where you are on the globe, this book is twisted, folks. We also discuss the Lifetime movie adaptation of...

It's a Christmas Miracle, fam! Another holiday episode, just under the wire. This time we're going back to Francine Pascal's teenage daydream in a Sweet Valley High "Super Edition" (a thicker book) entitled Special Christmas. What did YOU ask Santa for this year? I hope it was a good twin and a bad twin, because that's what you're getting, fam! Jessica is up to her signature evil deeds once again....

WE ARE BACK, and it's the Holidays again, fam! They let me, Producer Blake, write the show notes this time! Boy, they done messed up. Anyway, this very festive episode is about Todd Strasser's completely bonkers book, *Help! I'm Trapped In Santa's Body!* Plenty of Christmas-flavored, big-caboosed body swapping to be had here. *editor's note: there were some slight audio issues on this one, so be w...

It’s election season, fam! This episode, Dan and Andy (of the Springfood, MO podcast) join us to discuss Alexander Payne’s high school satire,

Halloween Month continues, fam! This episode, Ingrid Bohnenkamp (Ex Libris) joins us to discuss Susan Smith's Samantha Slade #1: Samantha Slade, Monster Sitter. Come along on our journey to explain to Josh that mummies are indeed real. Ponder with us--is King Kong the hero? Explore Josh's deep emotional scars stemming from The Blob, and join in with Ingrid's derisive laughter at him for this child...

Happy October, fam! This episode, Crystal Lane returns to discuss R.L. Stine’s The Babysitter II, and we’re getting spooooky! Join us as we talk the scary stuff, like Aerosmith’s 90s albums, Arcade Fire listening parties, Hot Topic, and minimum wage! And the gang talks the scariest thing of all: the upcoming American election (shudder!) Don’t forget to register to vote or check your voter registra...

Hey, fam! Join us this episode as we discuss the second book in the Taffy Sinclair series, Taffy Sinclair Strikes Again by Betsy Haynes. Blake explains Hey, Arnold! to the old millennials, Jessica shares her mom’s tips for getting rid of hickeys (don’t take this advice), and Josh offers an alternate ending. Next episode we’ll be talking RL Stone’s The Babysitter II with returning guest Crystal Lan...

Happy Labor Day weekend, fam! This week we’re discussing The Summer of Mrs. MacGregor by Betty Ren Wright, and its very misleading cover art. The gang talks liar kids, weak heart disease, and child brides. Josh tells us the best moment of 2020, Jessica explains rotary phones, and Blake participates in a brand new segment. Next episode, we’re going back to check on the antics of Jana Morgan and the...

Hey, fam! It’s totally Jessica’s fault this is posting late--she’s been real sad and lazy lately and just kept procrastinating on ... everything! So enjoy this ep as Josh and Jessica discuss the novelization of one of their fave all time movies, Clueless! (And Blake wrote a new song, if you’re into that sort of thing.) Next episode we’ll discuss Betty Ren Wright’s The Summer of Mrs. MacGregor. You...

You didn’t ask for it, but we did it anyway—it’s a special bonus ep for you, fam! Join us as we discuss the first four episodes of The Baby-Sitters Club! Blake debuts a new theme song (give us a call, Netflix execs!), Jessica talks daddy issues, and Josh reveals he’s NEVER listened to a Nirvana album. Sad! Join us next time as we discuss the novelization of Clueless. You can follow us on Instagram...

Hey, fam! This episode we discuss Marilyn Levy’s cocaine cautionary tale, Summer Snow, and answer all your burning questions: Will Josh and Jessica ever watch Scarface? Are some dads just 2 Horny 2 Parent? Which celebrities would the gang do coke with? How many times will Josh and Jessica talk about Boxing Helena? Is Chicago actually windy? Is Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club better than The Irishm...

Hi fam! We hope you’re doing good. It’s been a long, rough couple of weeks and everything is garbage, but here’s an episode we recorded earlier in May. Join us as we talk about the classic fourth book in RL Stone’s Goosebumps series with our good friend, writer Tom G. Wolf. It’s about a spooky camera that takes scary Polaroids. Oh, and did you know that the three cops that murdered Breonna Taylor...

That’s right, fam! We’re doing the first novel in the short-lived Friday the 13th YA series: Mother’s Day, by Eric Morse. (Really, it’s just an excuse for Jessica and Blake to talk Jason). Join us as we talk Bill Clinton’s flu remedies, horny teens, and every horror movie trope crammed into this book. Blake writes a parody, we debate the sexiness of Mariah Carey v Janet Jackson (and Josh doesn’t c...

Content warning: Domestic abuse, sexual assault, and 90s-era Howard Stern. It’s been awhile, fam (and please forgive the sound and Skype issues), but we’re back and talking Lois Duncan’s feminist thriller, Daughters of Eve. What do Hotel for Dogs, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, and Don Cheadle have in common? Don’t worry, we’ll tell you. Jessica and Josh talk lazy science fair projects, and Blake proclaims...

Hey fam! On this very special episode, the prank's on you, the listener, because we've got two dorks subbing in for your normal hosts. Producer Blake and his bff Adam (hosts of Shelf Life - A Collector's Podcast) discuss April Fools, a Point horror novel by Richie Tankersley Cusick. I think it's best if we just let you listen to find out the creepy details of this spook'em up, but I'll will say......

Hope you like twins, cuz this ep is full of them! Join us as we discuss everything BUT Charlotte St. John’s tale of twinnapping, Red Hair (ok, we do talk about it, but it’s awkward). The gang talks the Jackson Family and Red Shoe Diaries, Blake and Jessica try to remember Mulan, and Josh talks Brit Marling. There’s also some Freddie Prinze, Jr. content (if you’re into that) and, of course, twins....

Happy almost-end-of-February, Fam! This episode we’re bringing you that tomboy content you demanded as we discuss Linda Lewis’s 2 Young 2 Go 4 Boys! Hope y’all like tangents, cuz this week the gang talks plans for their young adult themed craft beer (Mother’s Brewery, call us!) and Little Women. Jess talks Marlon Brando horniness and (misunderstanding) fifth-grade horniness, and Josh offers altern...

Happy Valentine’s Day, fam! This ep we’re talking romance and stalkers in Jane McFann’s Be Mine. The gang talks Little Women, Passions, and VSCO girl origins. Plus, Josh and Jessica finally get some time to talk Saved By the Bell. Join us next ep as we discuss Linda Lewis’s 2 Young 2 Go 4 Boys. Thanks to Producer Blake for our theme song. His band is at moreofthat.bandcamp.com and wherever you str...

This episode we’re tackling Francine Pascal’s *Sweet Valley High* series, beginning with the book that started it all, Double Love. Join us as we discuss the SVH/Power Rangers connection and cool girls with Jason Robards posters. Jessica reveals how Clerks 2 ruined a friendship, Josh flexes his acting chops, and Producer Blake has too much fun with his soundboard. Sorry about the end, we were gett...

New Year, new series! This month we’re tackling the first books in two iconic teen series, starting with Ann M Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club! The gang discusses the history and the future of the BSC, Blake introduces a new segment, Jessica tells the story of Dwayne, and Josh shares a VERY ADULT STORY (NSFW, folks!). Join us next episode as we discuss Sweet Valley High #1: Double Love. Thanks to Produ...

Happy New Year, fam! We’re dropping a special bonus New Year’s ep on ya, so hope you’re ready for our super-long, super-fun, super-chilling discussion of RL Stine’s The New Year’s Party! We hope you have a safe and fun New Year, with no murder pranks. Join us for our next episode as we tackle our first Baby-Sitter’s Club Book, Kristy’s Great Idea (BSC #1). Thanks to Producer Blake for our theme so...