Broads and Books

This week, we've got a special announcement about the future of Broads and Books. Spoiler alert: Stay subscribed for news and updates!  _____ Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme . Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry,...

This week, we're thinking about picks with unique vibes. Plus, the Broads talk about ideal social vibes, our own personal vibes, and why ghosting might just be the best protection of vibes. Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch: " Good Vibrations " Ben Affleck Super Bowl Ad   Pedro Pascal on SNL (" Lisa from Temecula " and " Waking...

This week, we're thinking about first impressions. Plus, the Broads talk about the statistic probability we've met a murderer, ridiculous impressions we've received, and Erin's intense prep as Amy's hype woman.   Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: " The Impression That I Get " Amy's books coming out in 2024   _____ Our pi...

This week, we're learning people aren't who we think they are. Plus, the Broads talk about the exquisite lies of George Santos, the red flags of Prince Charming, and the logistics of being guarded by trolls.  Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from Natalie Imbruglia: Torn   _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 129: Torn Novels: Amy: Chouette , Claire Oshetsky   Erin: Notes on...

This week, we're looking at losers. Are winners actually losers? How do we define success? Should we have PSAs for finance bros?  Plus, the Broads talk about red flags on dating profiles, our own Book-It program, a new CEO mantra, and so much more.  Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from Beck: Loser   ----- Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 128: Loser Novels: Amy: The Night Shift ,...

This week, we're talking our favorite things! Products, trends, feelings - you get it. Plus, we're picking our favorite books and pop culture of the year.  Our favorite things from 2022 Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme . Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story colle...

This week, Heath returns! Our favorite guest star joins us for another packed episode filled with the best and weirdest pop culture moments of 2022.  Links and random things mentioned in the episode:  Our Celebrity Cookbook episode with Heath   Our 2021 Pop Culture roundup with Heath , where we discuss the infamous "Blow Job Queen of Hollywood" The trailer for Cocaine Bear (an actual mov...

This week, we're looking at manifesting. Is it just The Secret rebranded? Is it just confidence? Plus, the Broads talk about Spotify Wrapped, our dream boards for 2023, where Elon should take his dick rocket, and so much more.  Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from The Proclaimers: " I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) " _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 127: I'm Gon...

This week, we're looking at endings in all their iterations. Plus, the Broads talk about middle-aged closing times, the relief of breakups, navigating book holes,  delighting in billionaires' potential self-wrought endings, and so much more.  Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from Semisonic: "Closing Time"   _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 126: Closing Time No...

This week, we're looking at seizing the moment. Plus, the Broads talk seized moments gone wrong, the tyranny of "yolo," and much more. All in Erin's COVID-free but crusty-lounge-singer voice. Get ready. Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from Starland Vocal Band: " Afternoon Delight"   The Anchorman version _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 125: Afterno...

This week, we're looking at books and picks with a cult following. Plus, the Broads talk food cults, cats turned humans, an overwhelming love for Taika Waititi and David Bowie, and so much more.  Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from The Weather Girls: " It's Raining Men " Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby take a lie detector test   ____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode...

This week, we're looking at things that are too good to be true. Plus, the Broads talk attractive MLMs, the best gifts, romance from candy, and so much more.  Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from Soft Cell: " Tainted Love " Amy's new book, Exile in Guyville   Sign up for updates / email newsletter from Amy   _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 123: Tainted Love...

This week, we're dancing on that line of confidence vs cockiness. Plus, the Broads talk definitions of sexy, horrible stock photos, the Podcats' new band, and the conspiracy of all conspiracies. And much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Right Said Fred: " I'm Too Sexy "  _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 122: I'm Too Sexy Novels: Amy: Half S...

This week, our picks are leading from the heart. Plus, the Broads kick off a new season of themes, come down hard on pumpkin spice, consider our one-hit wonders, lament how our bodies betray us, and consider how ethics and emotion are weaponized.  Check out the song from Dee-Lite: " Groove is in the Heart ."  _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 121: Groove is in the Heart Novel...

This week, we're wondering how much time we've wasted worrying about being the right stuff for dudes.  Our picks take on the male gaze in unique and even horrifying ways.  Plus, we're talking boy bands, Wahlbergs (and Wahlburgers), period pain for men, attracting creeps, and more. And we get a special visit from TWO podcats.  Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from New Kids on th...

This week, we're talking self-reliance and doing things yourself. Plus, the Broads talk solo travel, group projects, the best amusement park jobs, groupthink, and pumpkin profiling. Plus much more.  Links mentioned in the episode:  Song from Whitesnake: " Here I Go Again "  President Obama's Book List _____ Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 119: Here I Go Again Novels: Am...

This week, Heath returns! Our favorite guest star joins us for another packed episode filled with randomness across the ages.  We're looking at our favorite pop culture moments of this summer, PLUS we're looking back at '80s summers and their pop culture glories. View all the links and moments we mention: Summer Pop Culture Vibes _____ Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book...

This week, we're breaking free and choosing ourselves, just like the characters in our picks.  Plus, the Broads talk backlash, self-care, icon status, the sadness of Daddy Long Legs, our submarine plans, Elon Musk, and the ghosts of founding fathers haunting us. Plus much more.  Links mentioned in the episode:  Banned video from Queen: " I Want to Break Free "  Daddy Long Legs on SN...

This week, we have a supersized episode about that most American of concepts: hypocrisy. Our picks are taking on religion, capitalism, marriage, climate, and so much more. Plus, the Broads discuss the ultimate hypocrisy of celebrating independence day in a country where women are not independent. With lots of things to laugh about along the way, including Giulani, lingering hugs, Amy's love f...

This week our picks are following the glorious Janet Jackson's lead: taking control, and letting others' opinions go.  Plus, the Broads talk the joy of planners, self-appointed titles, mind bullets, and so much more.  Check out all current and past picks at our Bookshop.org store .  Listen to " Control ," the song from Janet Jackson that inspired this week's theme.  Get a...

This week we're talking summer: summer reads, summer rites, summer sweat and grossness. It's a mixed bag for the Broads. Plus, we detail our riders for a boat trip, declare 'beach reads' a stupid category, and heap praise yet again on public libraries for their summer programs. We stay on theme.  Check out all current and past picks at our Bookshop.org store .  Listen to "...

We're kicking off a summer of '80s pop vibes! This week we're listening to Paula Abdul, and talking about books and pop culture that deal with being radically honest.  Plus, the Broads talk dangers of honesty, religious insults, and clinger anthems. And much more. Check out all current and past picks at our Bookshop.org store .  Listen to " Straight Up ," the song from Pau...

This week, we're channeling Lizzo, talking about books and pop culture with characters that have been through it (and come out stronger).  Plus, the Broads talk annoyingly delayed outrage, rejections, squirrels, and the trouble with numbers. We're recording on a different day, and we're coming in HOT.  Check out all current and past picks at our Bookshop.org store .  Listen to &quot...

This week, we're looking at books and pop culture picks that feature characters living their truths, no matter how hard others deny it.  Plus, the Broads talk book banning, people-watching while invisible, and billionaires' midlife crises. And we say GAY. A lot.  Check out all current and past picks at our Bookshop.org store .  Listen to " We Exist ," the song from Arcade Fire...

It's a meme, it's a phenomenon, and it's the ultimate creeper anthem! So this week, we're looking at books and pop culture picks that look at unhealthy attachments and obsessions. Plus, the Broads talk gross dating rituals,        relationship showboating on Instagram, and how we would do as stalkers. And much more. Check out all current and past picks at our Bookshop.org store...