Science and Spice: The Saucy Yet Nice Podcast

Join our hosts as they discuss the first book in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. In an attempt to complete all of the remaining books in the Maas-verse before the new books come out, Megan and Brooke have embarked on the journey of trying to finish all of the Throne of Glass series by October 27th. We know, hilarious. They discuss Celaena " The Bolter" Sardothien and her ass...

In honor of the late, great Tim Curry, our hosts discuss two movies starring Tim Curry: Muppet Treasure Island and FernGully: The Last Rainforest. First, they rank their favorite Muppet movies and discuss how perfect Tim Curry was as a human-Muppet. Since Long John Silver has some questionable skills in complimenting Jim, they discuss the best/worst insults and compliments they've ever receive...

Join our hosts as they discuss the Netflix original movie, Voicemails for Isabelle. Is Wes more of a Dobbler or Dahmer? How is the portrayal of Jill and Izzy's sisterhood? How much do they love Jill's authenticity? Does the movie serve as a proper Ode to San Francisco? And how does everyone feel about dessert tacos? Plus, a fun game of "Red Flag or Romance!"

In honor of the late, great Dolly Parton -- songwriter, singer, actress, and champion of equality and literacy -- our hosts watched and discussed the 1980 movie "9 to 5." They discuss corporate life, including how important friendships are at work, how toxic coworkers can affect your entire nervous system, and how vital venting to friends is for workplace sanity. They share stories of pr...

Join our hosts as they discuss The Devil Wears Prada 2, the long awaited sequel to the original cult favorite film. Brooke and Megan discuss how the decline of print media is handled and Nigel's poignant comparisons of how things used to be. They applaud those capable of marketing roles and deciding what goes into an advertisement with a big shout out to all administrative assistants who keep...

Join our hosts as they discuss Project Hail Mary, the movie based on Andy Weir's novel. As corporate science girlies, they discuss Stratt's management style and how she handled Grace's refusal to go on the mission. They found parellels between Grace's way of communicating science and instances from their own lives. And they chat through some of the unexplained science and some of t...

Join our hosts for their 50th episode!!!! They discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures, the movie starring Sally Fields based on the hit novel by Shelby Van Pelt. How did they feel about Marcellus being the narrator? What did they think "EELS" inside the ring meant? How was the movie's portrayal of the PNW? Plus! They discuss what a lone worker policy is, they rank their own pets' in...

Join our hosts as they discuss Elle Kennedy's novel The Deal and the first season of the TV show "Off Campus" based on said novel. They discuss the differences between the book and show they liked and disliked, especially with regards to the break up and the "hands off rule." Since Garrett definitely wasn't Hannah's type, the hosts discuss what their "types&quo...

Finally! After recommending it approximately 42 times on previous podcasts, our hosts finally discuss Book Lovers. Our hosts talked about the portrayal and romanticism of NYC in the book and where they would go on a one month vacation. The discuss the finer details of what their villain origin story might be, who their favorite fictional villains are, what small town business they would save, and...

Welcome, Crawler! Join our Crawlers, Megan and Brooke, as they discuss Dungeon Crawler Carl (Book #1). What's up with Agatha? How do they feel about the Dungeon AI as a character? How perfect is Princess Donut? ( The answer is absolutely and royally perfect .) Is Carl a reliable narrator? Plus, Predictions: what race and class will Carl and Donut pick on the 3rd floor? how would our hosts hand...

Join our hosts as they discuss Holly Black's Cruel Prince! Megan and Brooke discuss the political landscape of the book and which plot twists and turns surprised them. Of course they discuss the D&D alignment of the main characters and how those alignments influence what we think of those characters and their actions. Why do we love Madoc more than we should? Why do we dislike Taryn more t...

Join our hosts as they share what they learned working in the Personal Care Industry, where they met working as scientists. Ever wonder how a product's packaging affects the formula? Or how companies come up with almost perfect dupes of other brand's cult favorites? Listen in and learn about what it's like to work in the lab at a personal care industry testing products like nail polish...

Join our hosts as they discuss Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Megan and Brooke discuss the DnD alignment of Yads, Jules, and Maritza. They both gushed over the world building and magical system in the novel, and share when they figured out the cause of Miguel and Julian's deaths. They discuss Yadriel's relationships with the others in the book, and reflect on how adorable Jules and Yads ar...

Join our hosts as they discuss Megan Lally's YA thriller: That's Not My Name. They discuss when they figured out that Mary wasn't Lola, whether or not Wayne photoshopped the girls' photos or if they just looked that similar, the giant red flags walking around as humans, and how the characters would never have survived a Criminal Minds episode. The hosts agree, while maybe not a tru...

Join our hosts as they discuss Bridgerton Season 4 -- Benedict and Sophie's story. For the first time, Megan and Brooke record the episode in two parts. They discuss Part 1 before Part 2 comes out, so they can capture their thoughts and predictions. They discuss Benedict, Sophie, and female relationships in Part 1. In Part 2, they discuss Violet and Francesca's stories, Benedict and Sophie...

Join our hosts as they discuss People We Meet on Vacation, the movie based on Emily Henry's novel. Megan adds some context about changes made in the movie compared to the novel (which Brooke DNF-ed). They discuss all things travel: where they would want to travel on vacation, some of their favorite trips and souvenirs, and whether they're more of a Poppy or an Alex when they travel. Plus t...

Join us for Season 3 of Science and Spice! As a continuation of the last episode of 2025, join our hosts as they cover Season 5 of Stranger Things. How did their predictions shape up? Who were their favorite characters? What did they think of the ending? They discuss Kali's return, Jonathan and Nancy's breakup, the wormhole, the plot holes, and more! Give a listen and let us know what you...

"The Demogorgon, it got me." ~ Will Byers Join our hosts as they discuss Seasons 1-4 of Stranger Things just in time for the release of Season 5, which will be the last season of the series. They discuss the really important questions, like: Who is likely to live through the Series Finale? Who are their season and series favorite characters? Which scenes live rent free and which ones sho...

Join our hosts as they discuss Ali Hazelwood’s new release, Mate, which is a sequel to Bride. They discuss the source of Serena’s sickness, Koen’s vow of celibacy, and how they would have changed the book if they could. Megan missed Lowe and Misery. Brooke called Koen an “alphahole.” And then they rework the entire plot. (laugh emoji) Shout out to Twinkles. Sorry we forgot your name. Also apple pi...

Listeners and Readers Beware! - maybe check out the book's content warnings. While we aim to keep it HR-friendly here at Science&Spice, some topics are...unavoidable. This week our hosts got together to chat about the novel Butcher & Blackbird. They discuss the characters' crafts (both illegal and otherwise) and the book's tropes. Plus they ask the important questions, like: Ho...

Demons have always haunted our world, stealing our souls and channeling strength back to their king, Gwi-Ma. Until heroes arose to defend us, born with voices that could drive back the darkness, singing songs of courage and hope. But hunters are more than warriors; our music ignites the soul and brings people together. Join our hosts as they discuss the most timely piece of media to date -- KPop D...

Join our hosts as they talk about Dune, in particular, the 2021 Part 1 and 2024 Part 2 movies starring Timothée Chalamet. They talk about the influence that the original 1965 novel by Frank Herbert had on other sci-fi franchises, their feelings on the Bene Gesserit, & Paul Atreides, and how Megan didn't like the movies the first time she watched them. Listen and let us know your thoughts o...

Join our hosts as they discuss Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events in its entirety, which in this case means they discuss all 25 episodes in the 3 seasons of the Netflix series. They talk about how the Baudelaire children had to grow up too quickly; how Lemony Snicket as a narrator and character makes the story compelling without being frightening to children; and share their favor...

Join our hosts as they explore Avalonia and beyond in Disney's Strange World. They discuss when they figured out the various twists and turns of the story and how they felt about the movie overall. They dig deeper on the environmental and familial messages of the film and what they would have changed about the plot if they could. Listen in and tell us who your favorite character is and why it&...

Join our hosts as they discuss Susanna Clarke's novel Piranesi . Is Piranesi a scientist? Insane? Or just an unreliable narrator, perhaps due to circumstance? They also share what they theorized was happening in the novel while they were reading before all was revealed, and discuss Brooke's reading slump caused by Piranesi himself.