Book Chub

Jennie and Jason sink their teeth into Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 gothic horror classic Bram Stoker’s Dracula, starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves. Along the way, they discuss sexy vampires, butt-shaped hair, Muppet Avengers, Olaf as a vampire snowman, Eva Green, and Dracula A.D. 1972. Love is eternal, the hair is questionable, and nobody is safe from the vampire...

We sprint to the finish line of House of Holes by Nicholson Baker, covering 15 chapters in one episode! Shandy and Dave get closure, the Perloiner and the silver egg return, and we finally meet the pornmonster. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss furries, Bluey, Human Centipede, Soarin’ Over..., The Dark Crystal, Leonard the Sasquatch, and clever euphemisms for genitals. It's a wild ride to the very e...

In House of Holes by Nicholson Baker, Dennis explores Mindy's purse, Polly visits the Hall of Penises, Pendle buys a $204 bathing suit, and Henriette chooses the Cheekpump. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss glory holes, self-pleasure theme songs, singing Estonian ladies, Abraham Lincoln, hole-som vacation T-shirts, F-you-later skirts, problematic chewers, and the fluffy-backed tit-babbler.

In this installment of House of Holes by Nicholson Baker, Cardell buys a gel pen, Jessica has some tattoos removed, Wade presses the Sex Now button, Koizumi visits, and Henriette surfs the lake. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss the secret meaning behind white pants, coffee shop reactions, Magic Beard Juice, political corruption playing cards, tattoos, the ’90s Looney Tunes craze, Starman, and Inner...

In this episode of House of Holes by Nicholson Baker, Rhumpa unbuttons her shirt, Cardell heads to the laundromat, Prince Bohuslav's beard gets its moment, and Wade discovers the Cloth of Ka-Chiang. Jennie and Jason also discuss Rumplestiltskin, women named Crackers, NYT bestsellers, meat wagons, ruined breakfast pastries, Crescent Roll fails, and Harvey Fierstein.

Shandee learns the proper way to wash a rooster, Cardell enjoys a Sherry Cobbler, Marcella admires Koizumi’s sculpture, and Shandee discovers the wonders of sponge gloves in House of Holes by Nicholson Baker. Jennie and Jason discuss cherry cobblers, SAT scores, waste holes, early-2000s SNL, crushed ice, distinct aromas, and the mysterious back of a Cacodemon.

In this episode of Book Chub, Shandee finds Dave’s arm, Ned gets sniffed, Luna heads to a concert, and Pendle interviews for a job in House of Holes by Nicholson Baker. Jennie and Jason also discuss “That’s What She Said” parties, inconsiderate roommates, Shakira, Death by Snoo Snoo, Aunt Erin’s programs, and women’s rugby. It’s weird, wild, and wonderfully NSFW!

This is a preview for our next series covering House of Holes: A Book of Raunch by Nicholson Baker.

Jennie and Jason review the 1988 classic Dangerous Liaisons, starring John Malkovich, Glenn Close, Uma Thurman, and Michelle Pfeiffer. They also get sidetracked by Cruel Intentions, Fairuza Balk, pirate prizes, Bubble Boy, the Palace of Versailles, and the French Revolution. Expect scheming, seduction, historical chaos, and plenty of tangents along the way.

Corrie and Ford finally uncover the forgettable Lance as the villain behind the expedition sabotage. After a deadly struggle leaves Ford presumed dead, he dramatically returns at the dig’s celebration. Their adventures continue, but our journey with Raiders of the Lost Heart ends here. Jennie, Erin, and Jason also discuss dogsitting, Unfaithful, Ozymandias, Scooby-Doo, evil FIFA, Aehako, disappoin...

Secret romances? Check. Archaeological sabotage? Check. Absolute podcast chaos? Always. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura as Corrie and Ford uncover Ethan and Sunny's hidden relationship and hunt for the camp saboteur. Then it's on to dogsitting a Great Pyrenees, office fashion crimes, 1,000-piece puzzles, Golden Girls vs. Ninja Turtles, pathetic breakups, and...

Corrie and Ford finally give in to the chemistry that's been building all book long, but romance takes a back seat when someone in camp attempts to steal priceless artifacts. After a steamy swim in a questionable jungle pond, the pair uncover the remains of the legendary Aztec warrior Chimalli in Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura. Jennie, Erin, and Jason also debate Taco Bell, office mail pra...

In Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura, an archaeological expedition in Oaxaca pushes Corrie and Ford’s enemies-to-lovers tension into new territory, from storm-soaked tents to rising emotional stakes, while Corrie navigates being an over-sexualized archaeologist with a PhD. Jennie, Erin, and Jason debate casting David Corenswet and Jenna Ortega, unpack “PH double D,” and share wildly unhinged...

Dr. Corrie Mejia and rival archaeologist Ford Matthews continue their love-hate expedition in Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura, where tension runs high and feelings get even messier. Jennie, Erin, and Jason break down naming sex toys, the infamous ice cream sandwich incident, a passionate defense of cargo pants, and a deeply confusing “cancer mom” tattoo.

Dr. Corrie Mejia takes a mysterious dig to find a legendary Aztec warrior’s resting place, but she’s stuck partnering with Ford Mathews—the classmate she can’t stand (and can’t ignore). In Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura, Jennie, Erin, and Jason riff on Indiana Jones vibes, Chipotle orders, fictional crush-or-pass debates, and wildly questionable French accents.

In this short outtake, Jennie, Erin, and Jason tackle one of Middle-earth’s most important unanswered questions: who should make the cut for their ideal Fellowship? From hot elves and rugged rangers to wildly impractical additions, the trio reimagines the quest to destroy the One Ring with a roster that is equal parts strategic and completely unhinged. Nerdy debates, questionable logic, and plenty...

Special Message to the Chubbers

Inspired by Kiss of the Basilisk, this episode spirals into pure chaos. Jennie, Erin, and Jason follow the strangest tangents—basilisk boogers, sturdy cervix debates, the mystery of Figure 8, and party pranks gone wrong—plus a nostalgic detour into Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Buckle up.

In Bear by Marian Engel, librarian Lou heads to a remote island to catalog books and ends up in a wildly unconventional relationship that’s equal parts literary and bizarre. Jennie, Erin, and Jason try to process it all, with side trips into bingo cards, Lord of the Rings, and the ever-present shadow of problematic exes.

Is it a cocktail… or something a little more scandalous? Jennie, Erin, and Jason play a dangerous guessing game, trying to decide whether hilariously named items are mixed drinks or sex positions. Ever heard of a “Sister Tickle”? You will now. Come for the curiosity, stay for the chaos.

Inspired by Kiss of the Basiliskby Lindsay Straube, this episode goes completely off the rails. Jennie, Erin, and Jason chase wild tangents—from Face/Off to Falcor, the rabbit, and the very important question: why is that position called “the Verhoeven”? Chaos guaranteed.

Jennie, Erin, and Jason take on Showgirls—and immediately question their life choices. Starring Elizabeth Berkley and directed by Paul Verhoeven, this infamous ride sparks a chaotic discussion on doggy show, nip sticks, and dip sticks. Regret has never been this entertaining

After the devastating weasel incident leaves a trail of basilisk casualties, everyone is reeling. Evelyn eyes a shocking plan, Leo prepares for a wedding, and Tem calls on Kora’s power for a deadly strike against Rowe. But everything changes when Apollo makes a brutal choice to stop Caspen in Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube. Jennie, Erin, and Jason unpack the chaos, plus Jose with an H, John...

Tem is thrust into the ultimate test: presiding over a brutal 12-man tournament where alliances, ambition, and desire collide. With Caspen in the mix, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube, Jennie, Erin, and Jason dive into the chaos, including the pod’s first Eiffel Tower, Basilisk HR training, and an unexpected number of pickle puns.

Tem finally learns how to petrify, but tensions rise with King Leo as the Basilisks demand she choose a champion from twelve contenders—including Caspen and his rival Rowe, now sporting a mysterious gilded upgrade. In Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube, Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss basilisk hospice care, preferred orifices, and the legend of the “flesh clarinet.”