Broads and Books

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Chelsea G. Summers ! She's the author of A Certain Hunger , which recommended in Episode 89 .  We talked to Chelsea about her goth relationship with a few childhood books, how she's seeking murder and magic in her reading, and which celebrities should definitely read her book. In The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to so...

We're just girls in the world. The characters in this week's picks are women and girls facing stifling - and might just find empowerment too.  Also in this episode, we consider advice for young girls, the new normal of clothes, and our Olympic futures. Plus: an update on last week's horrific yuck pie.  Watch " Just a Girl ," the No Doubt classic and inspiration for this we...

This week: The Return of the Heath! We're welcoming back our resident celebrity expert and honorary broad, Heath Smith . And together we're taking on that odd phenomenon: celebrity cookbooks. We've each picked a celebrity cookbook, created a dish for the group, and are testing our creations on air. Things get...filmy.  Follow the brilliant and hilarious Heath at his Instagram ! And...

How can we be remembered? That's the question in this week's picks. Also in this episode, we consider our own immortality, ponder if heroes actually pee, plan our award shrines, and dissect the best haircut in the land. It all makes sense in the end.  Watch " Don't You (Forget About Me) ," the Simple Minds classic and inspiration for this week's theme.  _____ A Broad&...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to true-crime queen Sarah Weinman ! She's one of our very rare three-peats: We've recommended  Troubled Daughters, Twisted Wives in Episode 47 , Unspeakable Acts in Episode 79 , and The Real Lolita in Episode 88 .  We talked to Sarah about her introduction to true crime, her gig reviewing crime fiction for the New York Times...

Cheating! Love triangles! These picks have all of them. Also in this episode, we consider why Dolly Parton is the best, examine the particular weirdness of Midwestern snacks and salads, and ponder how a particular Podcat would fare on reality TV. Watch " Jolene ," the Dolly Parton classic and inspiration for this week's theme. And for a bonus, watch The White Stripes take on the son...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to M. Allen Cunningham ! We recommended his book Q&A in Episode 84. He also runs Atelier26 Books , and the " In the Atelier " Podcast! We talked to Mark about the books that felt like they were written for him, the books that pushed him to write, and the books that have sustained him in the last year.  In The Broads Talk...

The perils of love! These books and pop culture picks lay it all out in incredible ways.  Plus, we consider how we'd fare on the ultimate battlefield of love, The Bachelor. Spoiler alert: we'd bring a certain unforgettable energy. Watch " Love is a Battlefield ," the Pat Benatar masterwork with an epic dance fight, which inspired this week's theme.   _____ A Broad's b...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Anna North ! We recommended her book Outlawed in Episode 83 , and her book The Life and Death of Sophie Stark in Episode 86 . We talked to Anna about her unique way of reading Moby Dick , terrific fan interactions, the pressures of reading right now, and more.  In The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to some of our favorite authors...

We're talking hypocrisy! And these books and pop culture picks lay hypocrisy bare in incredible ways. Plus, we're considering our own hypocritical behavior, naming our new movie, and recounting the joys of a good book delivery. Listen to " Sin Wagon ," the terrifically catchy song by The Chicks that inspired this week's episode. _____ A Broad's book:  Pre-order DIG ME...

The Broads: Live! We kicked off the DSM Book Fest on March 27 with a live, virtual episode. And you can listen now! Want to see our faces? Watch the VIDEO ! of this episode: Broads and Books Live at the DSM Book Fest Whether you listen or watch, you'll hear one of our favorite stories, learn about the authors headlining the DSM Book Fest, answer reader questions, and open our new Broads and B...

Follow us down the rabbit hole into full-on conspiracy land! These books and pop culture picks have conspiracies you can't put down. Plus, we're considering our own rabbit holes and dissecting conspiracy vs fact. And we uncover THE major conspiracy of our time, featuring the Podcats.  Listen to " White Rabbit ," the terrifically trippy song by Jefferson Airplane.  _____ A Broad...

Cringey moments - we love them and hate them. And these books and pop culture picks have some of the best stories of cringe around. Plus, we're considering our own cringey moments, our wise old owls that guide us, and making a last bid for HBO Max sponsorship. Listen to " Ice Ice Baby ," the horrifically cringey song by Vanilla Ice that inspired this week's episode.  _____ A Br...

Last chance! Register for Broads and Books live at the DSM Book Fest by March 23 at midnight CT. See the Broads live at the DSM Book Festival !  Book recommendations. Crazy stories.  Listener Q&A.  See it all at our free virtual event on March 27. Register here! Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme . The...

News for you!  Broads and Books at the DSM Book Fest: See the Broads live at the DSM Book Festival ! Book recommendations. Crazy stories.  Listener Q&A. See it all at our free virtual event on March 27. Register here! A Broad's book:  Add Amy's book to your Goodreads! Dig Me Out by Amy Lee Lillard   Plus, sign up for bonuses (and more Podcats) at www.amyleelillard.com _____ Broads an...

News for you!  Broads and Books at the DSM Book Fest: See the Broads live at the DSM Book Festival ! Book recommendations. Crazy stories.  Listener Q&A.  See it all at our free virtual event on March 27. Register here! A Broad's book:  Add Amy's book to your Goodreads: Dig Me Out by Amy Lee Lillard . Plus, sign up for bonuses (and more Podcats) at www.amyleelillard.com ! _____ The Br...

News for you!  Broads and Books at the DSM Book Fest: See the Broads live at the DSM Book Festival ! Book recommendations. Crazy stories.  Listener Q&A.  See it all at our free virtual event on March 27. Register here! A Broad's book:  Add Amy's book to your Goodreads: Dig Me Out by Amy Lee Lillard . Plus, sign up for bonuses (and more Podcats) at www.amyleelillard.com ! _____ Broads...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Melissa Faliveno ! We recommended her book Tomboyland in Episode 76 (and it was Amy's top nonfiction pick of 2020 ).  We talked to Melissa about her towering stacks of TBR piles, her struggles with Shakespeare, releasing a book in the pandemic, and music writing.  In The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to some of our favorite...

Liars! Con artists! Frauds! We're talking about it all on this week's episode. Plus, we're talking punks and hunks, human lie detectors, the lies we tell ourselves, and fun words. And Ziggy the Podcat makes a murderous appearance. Listen to " Liar ," the song by Henry Rollins that inspired this week's episode.  BTW: Did you hear about Amy's book ? Check out the c...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Lyz Lenz ! We recommended her book Bad Habits in Episode 78. Lyz talks about her favorite books, past and present, ethical escapism, and a killer cocktail+show combo. In The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to some of our favorite authors, and nerd out about books. We've talked to Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah , Alex Marzano-Lesnev...

Forgiveness: who needs it, who deserves it, who gives it out. We're talking about it all on this week's episode. Plus, we're dissecting fake apologies, debunking common sayings about forgiveness, and creating a new arbiter of comeuppance. It all makes (sort of) sense in the end. Listen to " Heart of the Matter ," the song covered by India Arie that inspired this week'...

Broads and Books is here to give you the best time you’ll have all week.  Every Wednesday, we start with a weekly theme . Like Cults. Road trips. Forgiveness. Wishes. We choose two fiction books on that theme, and we tell you a little bit about them and why they’re awesome. Then, we choose two other genre books, like memoirs, true crime books, graphic novels, or short stories. And finally, because...

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to Amy Gentry ! We recommended her book Bad Habits in Episode 79 . Amy talks about her favorite books, past and present, how reading all different kinds of genres is super satisfying, and … cake. In The Broads Talk Books With , we talk to some of our favorite authors, and nerd out about books. We've talked to Nana Kwame Adjei-Bre...

Last chance! Complete our Listener Survey and help us deliver the goods! _____ Unlike Skee Lo, we don't wish we were taller, or a baller. But we can sure understand wishing things were different. So do the characters in this week's picks. Along with discussing the natural desire to wish, we're remembering the inanity of The Secret , considering the dangers of dancing, and wanting wa...

Why can't we stop chasing stuff? Our picks this week are all about the highs and lows of chasing answers, knowledge, looks, and even monsters. Plus, the Broads are talking about the things they've chased and let go, examining what intuition really is, and talking about the perils and potential ways out of a bookhole. Listen to " Chasing Pavements ," the song from Adele that ins...