Idiot's Alphabet Soup

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss books based on other books. What's the difference between a book based on a book and fanfiction? What happened to Jenny and Kathrine in a Jollibee? Why are Jenny and Kathrine suddenly obsessed with geography? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email (idiots.a.soup.pod...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book Butter by Asako Yuzuki. It's a story of murder, food, and the role of women in society. What competition do Jenny and Kathrine have every morning? How are the fitness journeys going? How did this book make Jenny and Kathrine feel about their weight? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots....

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the impact that the website Wattpad had on their lives and society as a whole. Along the way, though, they manage to meander to just about every topic there is. What happened to Kathrine's fitbit? Why can't Jenny finish her sewing projects? How do moms manage to deal with twelve-year-olds? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, re...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson, a story of North Korea and how propaganda distorts the truth. What hobbies have Jenny and Kathrine picked up now? When did Kathrine become the vegetable expert? How does Jenny know that she's never known true struggle? What would Jenny and Kathrine do if they were all-powerful leaders? Listen to find out!...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine put on their true-crime podcaster hats and dive into the stories of murders surrounding books. Why did the CEO of a video game company die because of a Science Fiction book? What book caused 10,000 people to riot in the streets? What snack did Jenny eat as a kid that made her feel like a horse? Why was Kathrine's life in danger? Listen to find out! If you ha...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine get serious and talk about the book Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, a powerful story set in the Gold Coast of Ghana. Along the way, they take some detours and talk about their 3rd friendaversary, new hobbies, and most importantly the joys of COTTAGE CHEESE. Why are they freaking out about the tariffs? What does it mean to be in your thrifty era? Why is there no final bi...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine take a "deep dive in the kiddie pool" talking about Reese Witherspoon's Book Club. What's the deal with Reese's production company, Hello Sunshine? How did Jenny break a fridge? What are the bugs in the neighborhood getting up to? How much money would it take for Jenny and Kathrine to sell out? Listen to find out! If you have comments or qu...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine finally discuss the book David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. They rant about magicians, dig into themes, and play a classic little game of Kiss, Marry, Kill with the characters. Why was Jenny and Kathrine's train delayed? What person from David Copperfield do they want to be? What shows have they been attending? What did they give up for lent? If you have...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the classics: what makes them classics and which ones they love (and hate) the most. How is Kathrine feeling about Moby Dick? What stories did Jenny and Kathrine's moms tell them growing up that traumatized them? What books do Jenny and Kathrine think will become classics? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on inst...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff. It was a book that left them with more questions than answers, but it didn't stop Jenny and Kathrine from overanalyzing the book as usual. Why is Jenny's heater so loud? What sporting event did Jenny and Kathrine go to? How did Kathrine mis-title the book? What should all these characters do to...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine comb through Goodreads to find the best one-star reviews of books they've both read, then guess which books the reviews are for. What hobby is Kathrine potentially going overboard in? How did Jenny expose herself? How much do Jenny and Kathrine really use spreadsheets? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idio...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book The Overstory by Richard Powers. They explore the themes (it's all trees) and elaborate on what they'd do to make the book better. What happened to Jenny's camel peacoat? What is Kathrine's recent obsession? How do Jenny and Kathrine feel about treehuggers? How many is too many professional volleyball leagues? Listen to find out!...

In this 2 year anniversary video episode, Jenny and Kathrine make a tier list ranking every book that they've discussed on the podcast so far. Which books do Jenny and Kathrine disagree on? Why is Kathrine in the depths of despair? Is there a new reading challenge coming? Listen to find out. If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email (i...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book Summer by Edith Wharton. They ponder the themes and ideas of this coming-of-age story while they are together in the same room, which leads to some giggles and laughs. What gift did Kathrine almost not give to Jenny? Why do Jenny and Kathrine love "car interactions" so much? How would Jenny and Kathrine turn Summer into a Christmas movie? Listen...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss how their reading grids are going, and give an update on what they've been reading this year. How did Jenny and Kathrine narrowly avoid being shot? When did Jenny look her best? What reading challenge did Kathrine mix up? What should happen to you if you don't know C.S. Lewis? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on Inst...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk and question whether or not they think it deserves the Nobel Prize in Literature. How do Jenny and Kathrine feel about Daylight Savings Time? What is the true purpose of art? What advice would Jenny and Kathrine give to Turkish miniaturists? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on i...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine finally talk about Paradise Lost by John Milton. Or, at least, the first four books in Paradise Lost. What are Jenny and Kathrine's political takes? Which season is Satan's favorite? Who would best portray the voice of God? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email (idiots.a.soup....

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine cook up some plots for books that they think they would love, and also some books they’d hate. Honestly, a publisher should give them a call. What is Kathrine’s biggest irrational fear? What genre of books does Jenny hate the most? What Broadway show did Jenny and Kathrine see together? What country do Jenny and Kathrine want to set a book in? Listen to find out...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine are joined by a special guest, Jenny's sister Amy! What animal is Kathrine obsessed with? How do Americans get Thai food wrong? Would Amy ever become a writer? Which conspiracy theories are the best? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email ( idiots.a.soup.podcast@gmail.com ).

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, and how much they have succumbed to adult logic. What happened to Kathrine on her Puerto Rico trip? How has Jenny injured herself? What crazy things did Jenny and Kathrine believe as kids? What happened to the little prince after the story ended? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach o...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine challenge each other to determine which plot summaries are real, and which they came up with themselves. Who did Jenny know that had a medieval-sounding name? What did Kathrine's dad wear out in public that he should not have? Who was the worst villain that Jenny ever read about? What did Kathrine do to her toe? Listen to find out!

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the books Boy and Going Solo by Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl lived an insane life, and Jenny and Kathrine dissect it, noting comparisons to his beloved children's books. How do Jenny and Kathrine come up with all their projects? What trend on Instagram does Jenny hate? What are Jenny and Kathrine's eight rules for friendship? Listen to find out! If you...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine are major couch coaches as they discuss whether authors should only write about ideas and cultures that they’ve experienced themselves, or how much creative liberty they should take. Who are Jenny and Kathrine’s favorite Olympians? What project is Jenny undertaking right now? What books has Kathrine read that were probably a little problematic? What did Jenny an...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine finally do what they've been teasing for several episodes and talk about East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Why is the character of Kathy so fundamentally evil? What Olympic sport are Jenny and Kathrine obsessed with? What's with Steinbeck writing his own family into this Biblical allegory? What other stories would Jenny and Kathrine like to see written abo...

In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine yap about their boo-boos for the week and go down every possible bunny trail before talking about what is actually on their discussion guide. What famous literary societies would they love to be a part of? What words does Kathrine not know how to pronounce? Should they go into app development? Listen to find out! If you have comments or questions, reach out to u...