Book Chub

Tem heads into the Basilisk council and things get bizarre. Rowe ambushes Tem and Caspen, leaving Caspen wounded until a risky, ancient bond changes everything. Jennie, Erin, and Jason unpack council politics, major Schitt’s Creek energy, and exactly where to draw the line on consenting relationships with Bigfoot. Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube.

In this episode, the group dives into Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube, where Tem faces a brutal loyalty test involving Caspen and his father. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss basilisk boogers, Hop on Pop, and the art of the epic backhand slap.

Tem faces an impossible choice in Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube—she’s ready to go all the way with Prince Leo but still tangled up in feelings for Caspen, only to discover she must make love to his father. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss the rabbit, Star Search, and Knives Out spoilers.

The group dives into Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube. Tem’s has dangerous sexual encounter with Caspen and a steamy “frisky sixty” with Prince Leo. Jennie, Erin, and Jason unpack risque party games, bold jewelry choices, the classic movie Face/Off and perilous handjobs.

Jennie, Erin and Jason dive into Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube as Tem trains with Caspen and meets Prince Leo. In a surprisingly musical episode, Jason breaks the news of Ol' Dirty Bastard's passing while Jennie and Erin casts the book’s film... deciding Danny DeVito and Nick Cage could play every part.

The gang tackles Chapters 1–3 of Kiss of the Basilisk. We meet Tem and explore villages guarded by roosters, mirrors, and deadly basilisks. Meanwhile, Jennie, Erin, and Jason swap theories on serpent-born characters, joke about magical semen inventions, and imagine sex lessons taught by Eartha Kitt and Prince.

The group tackles a controversial read, Come for Bigfoot Vol. 1 by Virginia Wade. What began as curiosity turned into a critique of its troubling content, with strong reactions to its non-consensual themes and clumsy writing. Jason, Erin, and Jennie with Special Guest Kirby discuss silver mines, splurting, and cryptids.

Jennie Quizzes Jason on his knowledge of the Urban Dictionary. Spoiler! He doesn't know much. Join us as we explore a chaotic mix of internet lore, questionable sex acts, and movie riffs, all while battling glitchy Wi-Fi. 

In this recap of Pirate’s Prize by Stephanie Flynn, we dive into barrels of spice but not enough booty, nipples the size of dinner plates, and a spirited round of F/M/K with the Pirates of the Caribbean cast. We also debate romance novel rankings and what makes a swashbuckling love story truly chubworthy.

Emily sets the ship ablaze, gets booted, and sails back into Captain Lemoine’s arms in chapters 22–27 of Pirate’s Prize. Jennie, Erin & Jason break it all down, plus tangents on slow burns, Soup Plantation nostalgia, pirate pickup lines, and the questionable logistics of going down...for treasure.

Emily rejects Fergus’s proposal—and pays the price. Chapters 16–21 of Pirate’s Prize take a dark turn as Fergus lures her into the ship’s forbidden hold, springing a trap that frames her for theft. Jennie, Erin & Jason unpack betrayal, Huguenots, diaper wedgies, and the art of blaming coworkers for bathroom crimes. It’s high drama on the high seas, with low blows in the breakroom.

Jason, Jennie, and Erin dive into chapters 12–15 of Pirate’s Prize, a time-travel romance where Emily, disguised as a man, navigates pirate life, treats a wounded captain, and dodges cannonballs. We explore treasure hunts, and pirate hygiene, Looney Tunes, cosplay, V8 juice, and themed parties. Bonus: the origin of “Ass and Grass,” our dream podcast.

In this episode, Jennie, Erin & Jason dive into chapters 7–11 of Pirate’s Prize by Stephanie Flynn, unpacking gender disguise, shipboard punishments, and steamy tension on the high seas. Off-topic tangents include Star Track, Engineering Professors, and bad decisions. Come for the pirate drama, stay for the unexpected detours.

Emily sails into danger in Pirate’s Prize by Stephanie Flynn as Jennie, Erin & Jason dive into chapters 1–6, where time travel meets swashbuckling romance. Plus, hilarious tangents: funny t-shirts, first concerts, accents gone wild, going commando, Fabio sightings, and Erin’s mystical theory about touching Dwayne The Rock Johnson. Buckle up—this episode’s a treasure chest of laughs and pirate...

Jennie, Erin and Jason recap Basic Instinct with chaotic humor and wild tangents—from Michael Douglas’s waxed butt to Sharon Stone’s murder logistics, ice picks, and HPV. They unpack ‘90s gender portrayals, ask if the film is still sexy (or just awkward), and debate who really killed who.

Join us for the ultimate highlight reel from our Phantasma deep dive! From deadly challenges and spicy phantom encounters to chaotic tangents about tea bagging, heirlooms, and hotdog records—this episode rounds up the wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable moments from our haunted mansion romance adventure.

Jennie, Erin, and Jason explain why they don’t recommend Temptation by Ivy Smoak—think red flags, awkward power dynamics, and questionable plot choices. Along the way, they spiral into tangents about souvenir mugs, “2 Girls 1 Cup,” BJ physics, F/M/K debates, pizza metaphors, sundials, and rap feuds. It’s messy, hilarious, and probably not safe for work.

Penny’s secret is out, and Tyler and Melissa call her out for her questionable choices in Temptation by Ivy Smoak. Things get even messier when Professor Hunter finds out she’s only 19. Jennie and Jason discuss Grease, dorm life, chaotic cocktails, conspiracy theories and the timeless moment when a story officially “jumps the shark.”

Professor Hunter reveals his secret, but Penny’s having some very spicy dreams about Tyler in Temptation by Ivy Smoak. Meanwhile, Jennie, Erin, and Jason spiral into pure chaos discussing Buzzfeed Unsolved, haikus, Titanic II, high school sweethearts, country potato bread, Montezuma’s revenge, East Coast vs. West Coast rap beefs, Hootie & the Blowfish, and Weird Al.

Penny and Professor Hunter heat things up with a spicy beach date in Temptation by Ivy Smoak—but things take a turn when she finds a hidden ring in his drawer. What else is he keeping secret? Jennie and Erin dive into white pants, gross ocean behavior, sundials, and the legend of the muscular eggplant.

Professor Hunter reveals he's a secret billionaire and takes Penny on a spicy date to his private country club in Temptation by Ivy Smoak. Meanwhile, Jennie and Jason spiral into chaos discussing cheese pizzas, tree bark, Piggly Wiggly, Tila Tequila, ruffled shirts, and suspiciously heavy bowling balls with big holes.

Things heat up between Penny and Professor Hunter as frat boy Tyler stirs the pot in Temptation by Ivy Smoak. Jennie, Erin, and Jason go off the rails discussing Will Ferrell, German accents, Dr. Scratchansniff, inappropriate boners, strategic bumpage, embarrassing college moments, attaché cases, and the unexpected sex appeal of Dick Van Dyke.

We meet Penny Taylor, a college student caught in a love triangle between her hot speech professor James Hunter and frat boy Tyler in Temptation by Ivy Smoak. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss tenured professors, Tootsie Rolls, nostalgic scents, hotel mishaps, cloacae, and the horror of rotten tuna casserole.        

Erin shares Bear in a Bakery by Liz Paffel, a novella about a shape-shifting bear-hunk who falls for a baker. Meanwhile, Jennie and Jason spiral into tangents about fax machines, the Cookie Monster’s emotional range, and nightmare co-workers. It's sweet, spicy, and slightly unhinged—just how we like it.

We break down the wild, wicked levels of Phantasma by Kaylie Smith, puzzles, passion, and all. Jennie, Erin and Jason spiral into chaos discussing side-ponytails, Ed Hardy, moose knuckles, and our alarming confusion about how babies are made.