Frannie Comstock and Sophie Krueger

Girls Like Us

Comedy EN ↓ 177 episodes

We’re Girls Like Us: a podcast about The Clique, Pretty Little Liars, and other YA books. Hosted by Chicago writers/comedians/girls, Frannie Comstock and Sophie Krueger, each week Girls Like Us dives in to a facet of YA fiction. Walking the fine line between comedy and analysis, Girls Like Us asks the question, "What does a Literature degree get you?" and answers it with, "A podcast about books for teen girls." Expect guests-a-plenty, ranging from comedians to authors and everything in between. New episodes every Monday. GLU is currently a member of the Frolic Podcast Network by Frolic media!

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Frannie Comstock and Sophie Krueger

Episodes

“The List” 18.04.2022 1:25:11

Things get pretty ugly as we cover “The List.” LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts

"Nobody Does It Better" 11.04.2022 1:08:17

Our producer called this the horniest episode he's edited. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

100th Episode Celebration 04.04.2022 1:11:28

We celebrate 100 episodes of GLU!!!! Today's episode is brought to you by PICNIC IN SOMEDAY VALLEY by Jodi Thomas. Find out more at www.kensingtonbooks.com. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstandin...

"One of Us Is Lying" 29.03.2022 1:18:57

We cover the 2017 YA murder mystery in all its peanut allergy glory. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

“You’re the One That I Want” 21.03.2022 1:20:37

The GG Gang gets their college acceptance letters. Plus, Cafe Serenna. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

“TTFN” 14.03.2022 1:09:32

We cover the second book in Lauren Myracle’s “Internet Girls” trilogy. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

“I Like It Like That” 07.03.2022 1:20:06

What if Gossip Girl today? Chuck get monkey and is gay. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

"All American Girl" 28.02.2022 1:03:49

We cover feel good propaganda as we read Meg Cabot's "All American Girl." LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

“Because I’m Worth It” 21.02.2022 1:00:22

We discuss the fourth book in the Gossip Girl series. Today's episode is brought to you by A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass. Find out more at www.kensingtonbooks.com. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can...

“Before I Fall” 14.02.2022 1:10:13

TRIGGER WARNING: suicide, sexual assault The girls discuss a very depressing book, “Before I Fall.” LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

"All I Want Is Everything" 07.02.2022 1:13:03

We discuss the third book in the Gossip Girl series. Today's episode is brought to you by A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass. Find out more at www.kensingtonbooks.com. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can...

PATREON UNLOCKED: “Breaking Dawn Part 2" featuring Audrey and Donovan 31.01.2022 1:24:16

Audrey and Donovan from Radio Free Tote Bag join us to discuss the final installment in the Twilight franchise. LINKS: Radio Free Tote Bag Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at...

“The Boyfriend List” 24.01.2022 1:05:24

We discuss e. lockhart’s first YA novel. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

“You Know You Love Me” 17.01.2022 1:04:55

We discuss the second book in the Gossip Girl series. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” 11.01.2022 1:14:41

We discuss the 1970 Judy Blume novel “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

“Gossip Girl” 03.01.2022 1:19:17

The girls kick off 2022 with a new Alloy property: “Gossip Girl.” LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

"Pretty Little Secrets" 20.12.2021 1:00:03

Ho ho ho! We discuss the holiday PLL book, "Pretty Little Secrets." LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

"Confessions of a Bitter Secret Santa" with A.J. Addae 13.12.2021 1:06:12

We're joined again by writer A.J. Addae to discuss the Candy Apple book, Confessions of a Bitter Secret Santa. LINKS: A.J.'s website Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to...

Ella Enchanted 06.12.2021 59:13

This week, Frannie and Sophie discuss Gail Carson Levine's Newberry Award Winning Medal novel, "Ella Enchanted." Of course, the girls leave no stone unturned and give a quick review of NBC Universal's latest vehicle for Jen Shah- "Annie Live" and discuss how, even without a formal curse, aren't all women cursed with obedience? Plus, of course, one hundred digress...

“Christmas After All” with Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney 29.11.2021 1:21:53

We’re joined again by Allison and Mary of the American Girls podcast to discuss the Dear America book Christmas After All by Kathryn Lasky. LINKS: American Girls Podcast Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outs...

PATREON UNLOCKED: "LOL" 22.11.2021 1:08:55

We live, laugh, and love out loud as we discuss the Miley Cyrus/Demi Moore movie, "LOL." Today’s episode is brought to you by “Once A Laird” by Mary Jo Putney. Find out more at www.kensingtonbooks.com. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Fr...

Q&A 15.11.2021 1:16:06

We’re answering all your burning questions on today’s GLU. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

“Twelve” 08.11.2021 1:23:08

We go shopping for our first bra while discussing the second book in Lauren Myracle’s Winnie Years series, “Twelve.” Today’s episode is brought to you by “Once A Laird” by Mary Jo Putney. Find out more at www.kensingtonbooks.com. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us...

Ellen Marlow Interview 01.11.2021 1:18:57

We sit down with Ellen Marlow ( The Clique, Frozen on Broadway) and chat about her iconic role as Claire. LINKS: Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

"Breaking Dawn" 25.10.2021 1:33:54

We discuss the logistics of vampire sex in our discussion of Breaking Dawn. DISCUSSION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT FROM 52:00 TO THE END OF EPISODE LINKS: Truth vs. Twilight Patreon Our merch GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Discord Website Suggest topics Our theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding pod...