Better With Glasses: A The Summer I Turned Pretty Podcast

*Contains book and show spoilers* On this episode of the podcast we are reviewing and recapping Episode 9 of Season 3, called 'Last Call.' We follow Belly on her journey to Paris for what at first starts as running away but ends with a declaration to find herself. We also thoroughly enjoyed the character development we see and candidly, some of the funnier moments of what happens in the af...

*Contains some book spoilers* As usual we are back for a preview podcast for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' This time we are trying to predict what will happen in Episode 9. We are very much in unchartered water and have a very loose text to go off of. The wedding has been called off, Belly is at the airport and we know she ends up in France. Whatever else is going to happen and when we really have...

*May contain spoilers/predictions* In this bonus episode, we are specifically breaking down the SURPRISE end of series trailer that 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' just released on Friday! We are going to talk through each scene and what we think it means for how the last three episodes go. We also spend some time gushing over Paris, how happy we are for Belly's journey and for the CONRAD...

*Contains Spoilers from the Show and Book* This episode was recorded a little differently so sorry for any differences or incontinuities. We had to talk on Zoom from different locations instead of both in studio. But what matters most, is we still spent damn near 2.5 hours discussing this glorious episode. Listen in as we break down arguably one of the best episodes of the series. A big secret is...

*Contains book spoilers and related scenes!* Fact Check: Joshua Jackson not in Free Willy. In this episode of the podcast, we spend some time diving into where we are at this season so far of The Better With Glasses Podcast. We are getting closer to the end and wanted to take a moment to plug some giveaways and thank our fans. We also previewed a bit of how this next episode recap will go. Most im...

*May contain book and/or show spoilers* What a big episode and we're here to break it all down scene by scene. We will also compare the infamous beach fight to it's counterpart in We'll Always Have Summer and some other book-to-show changes because these are BIG. Episode 7 of Season 3 of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' has got the light-heartedness that we love and is FINALLY set...

*May contain book and/or show spoilers* Are we getting the bachelor / bachelorette party? Do we end with a heart-wrenching confession of love on the beach? Is there Conrad/Steven bonding? And what will it be like with everyone back in Cousins at the same time?

*May contain book and/or show spoilers* In this episode of the podcast we are sharing our thoughts on the latest episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Last Name. This was such a fun episode seeing the Fisher boys together, Belly's bachelorette and of course, Belly's reunion with Laurel and THE surf cut scene. It was so well done as an adaption with upgrades everywhere that felt s...

*May contain book and/or show spoilers* In this episode of the podcast, we are gearing up for Episode 6. Cannot believe we're just about at the halfway point! We are expecting some apartment hunting from Jeremiah and Belly as Belly rushes off to Boston to avoid Conrad's passionate peach-scene glances? And now that Adam is paying for the wedding, what does that mean for Belly's dreams?...

*May contain book and/or show spoilers* New podcast all about the Conrad Fisher mini movie is out (aka 'Last Dance'). This was the directing debut of Jenny Han and THE peach scene episode and Conrad's POV. It's full of unexpected twists on the original text that are delivered in a way no one was ready for. Listen in as we discuss Every. Single. Scene. for two hours!!!

*May contain book and/or show spoilers* Hey everyone... we are so excited about this next episode of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3. We all think it is going to be the Conrad POV episode with his narration. It will likely be sad but with some great present-day scenes spliced in. And while we have our hopes up for things we'd like to see, I think we are even more excited about th...

*May contain book and/or show spoilers* There are just so many lovely thoughts about this episode. We were so excited to rewatch and discuss these scenes. There is a lot to unpack as we watch Belly's grief, Jelly trying to stand their ground and gain support for their decision and of course, Conrad coming in with the biggest sacrifice/romantic gesture I think we've seen to date. It hits us...

*May contain book and/or show spoilers* We're back again before Episode 4 of Season 3 of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' Let's discuss where we think episode 4 picks up and where we end up by the end. Will there be a Taylor Swift song? What is going on in Conrad's head that makes him STAY after all that? How heartbreaking are Laurel/Belly scenes going to be? We're gonna disse...

*May contain book and/or show spoilers* This was such a hard watch no matter who you root for! From Belly's insane development to Conrad's worst nightmare come true to Adam Fisher antics... only to be left with bewildered parents, an embarrassed Jeremiah, hopeless Belly and a broken Connie baby. The rollercoaster is back and you know what... we're ok. We're sad and tortured but its...

*Contains Spoilers* Where do we go next after Conrad gets fired, Steven is physically and emotionally on the mend and Belly/Jeremiah are engaged? Well, if we are correct, we're all on our way back to Cousins. Most of us are going to celebrate a memorial dedication for Susannah but some of us are running away from home? And possibly an attempt to face their feelings, ahem, Conrad. Listen in bec...

*Contains books and show spoilers* The only thing better about one episode is two episodes!!! This episode is now lovingly called the Ballad of Med Student No. 1. We are so excited to discuss our scene, this very dramatic episode & of course, Bonrad Christmas in Cousins Pt. 2.  This is a rough watch especially because we care for all of these characters so much but we're here to break down...

*Contains books and show spoilers* It's back and we are so back! In this episode, we are fully breaking down the whirlwind of things that have happened to and are currently happening in the lives of our favorite Cousins Beach characters. It's been 4 years and we are so thrilled to talk about Conrad rising, Jeremiah and Belly relationship & the Staylor messiness.

First off, thank you to everyone who came to Better With Glasses Fest. It was so fun recording this live for the first time ever. Here it is for everyone to enjoy! SPECIAL THANKS TO MACKENZIE A HICKS & MALAMA CAFE for their contributions!

Listen in as we discuss the final chapters in our Book Club Series about RedClovers' Fanfic 'This Love.' In this episode, we talk about Belly & Conrad finding their way back to each other and confessing some feelings they've pushed down for a long, long time. And it's hard to do that and not discuss predictions and hopes for Bonrad in Season 3!

We are less than 2 weeks away from the premiere of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3! Listen in as we go through and make some predictions about what is in store for scenes, music, book-to-show adaptation and plotlines.

Hey everyone! Happy Fourth of July aka The Fisher Fourth! We are discussing David Iacono in the new movie 'Jurassic World Rebirth' and our highs/lows from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season One episode, "Summer Heat"

Hey everyone! This is a bonus episode because there is SO MUCH TO GO OVER. Listen in as we discuss Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, where in the world is the AE Merch and how can you get your hands on it, the peach theme is alive and well & Casey's new favorite game, "Endgame Pie"

Hey everyone, we were surprised on the first official day of summer with yet another poster for Season 3. The final season is shaping up to be a big one with confused looks, wedding plots and yearning. Lots of yearning. Join in as we break down the release schedule, our predictions for the 1st two episodes, what the poster means and of course, answering your mailbag questions!

On this episode of the podcast, we take a break from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' to focus more on one of its stars, Christopher Briney. We are reviewing and recapping our experience with 'Dilaria' - a new, off-Broadway play starring Ella Stiller, Chiara Aurelia and Chris Briney. The writing was brilliant, the actors were hilarious & we got to meet Chris in person. So, what more could you ask...

Tune into this episode of the podcast where we recap and react to the newly released Season 3 Trailer of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' We can barely contain our excitement or filter our thoughts. After screaming, yelling, jumping for joy & rewatching a hundred times... we're excited to share our thoughts and opinions on each scene, what we think it means for the plot and of course, book to sho...