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Dune by Frank Herbert Andy and Dani talk for a long time about Dune, the book and movie. Dani had a hard time holding the book in her hands, Andy is a big idea guy, could Jake Johnson play Duke Leto, movie vs book, and did you like Paul?

Sorry we’re a day late, friends! Andy and Dani talk about music. Has Dani really been listening to happy music, singing songs you know you can sing well… or can you, listening to music while wfh is very different than listening at the office, and don’t worry Andy still loves Ka.

There There by Tommy Orange Andy and Dani read another very heavy book. Dani turns into the biggest English major nerd, realistic characters and conversations, will Andy bring up GoT, favorite quotes, and is this a top read of 2021?

Andy and Dani talk about the murder mystery genre. Dani starts talking about aliens immediately, mystery books are like math problems, Brad the unsuspecting killer, everyone should watch the movie Clue, and a murder mystery maid of honor speech.

Bluebird Bluebird by Attica Locke Andy and Dani read a murder mystery. Every book should have one steampunk character, Andy is passionate about renaissance fairs, how many characters are too many, what character would you want as your Naked & Afraid partner?

Andy and Dani were supposed to talk about Non-Fiction, but instead talk about everything else. What would 10 million dragonflies look like, does anyone remember Jump Start, a little bit of non-fiction, mostly books from college, Dani talks math nonsense, and finally Ninja Turtles.

The Dragons, The Giants, The Women by Wayétu Moore Andy and Dani read a memoir *ooooo* *ahhhhh*. The moment you forget you’re reading a book, will Andy and Dani ever read a memoir again, writing that makes your whole body tense up, how does Hank Green know everything, favorite scenes and favorite quotes.

Andy and Dani talk about recommendations that didn’t land or really did. Dani forgot that a sad book was sad, is Justin Long the lead singer of Hoobastank, when you find something funny and the other person doesn’t, how to act when you hated a recommendation.

The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory Andy and Dani get back into RomComs. Andy HATES bowties, “panties” is and always will be an awful word, wedding dress shopping turns into Kill Bill, guess that movie cast, and hiding in kitchens naked?

Andy and Dani talk about wedding season. Andy has far more experience with weddings, the do’s or don'ts of repurposing outfits, is flip cup a good wedding game, what to do when you can’t fit into your dress, and giving the best speeches. Sorry we’re a day late! A 12 hour flight delay ruined all chances of this episode going out on-time.

The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Andy and Dani talk about hubbies. Dani survived a battle with suspicious ranch, Andy does not agree on what actors would play these characters, how do you say pecan, does Paul Newman have good salsa, and does a B plot work?

Andy and Dani talk about what their memoirs would be about or do they... Would Charlie Day be a good EDM DJ, Andy’s would have a stand-up special, what is your foible, and Dani likes being in the “why” stage of life.

In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado Andy and Dani read their first memoir, but it was not what they expected. Dani reads half of the wrong book, Andy is not a big memoir guy or is he... what was your favorite chapter, this might be the most quotable book, everyone needs to read this. If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse you can find help at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or visit htt...

Andy and Dani talk through different villains in books, movies, and tv shows. The kid from The Giving Tree is a monster, who is your favorite villain, what villain would you want to be, which actor has been ruined because of their villainous role, and of course we talk about Game of Thrones.

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo Andy and Dani use their superb acting skills to recreate scenes from the final book, ideal characters vs. what we got, things that ended up not mattering… at all, Andy and Dani are horrible at predictions, and did this have a good ending?

Andy and Dani talk Libraries but promise it won’t be boring. Dani gets into the nitty-gritty about overdue library books, the band Frothy Treats makes an appearance, surprise surprise Andy worked as a shelf-reader, library intimidation is real, and do you know how hard it is to be a Librarian?!?

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo Andy and Dani talk about new characters, old characters, and blah characters. Dani loses the bet, Andy shockingly does not like this book, will Mal ever be magical, the Apparat still has the best name, book three predictions ensue.

Andy and Dani talk YA books and movies. The age difference between Andy and Dani shows itself, are YA books written just to be turned into movies, The Hunger Games win the movie adaptation award, what children’s book series should be turned into movies or shows?

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Andy and Dani start the Shadow and Bone series. Andy creates some challenges for Dani, who is Daddy Darkling’s Daddy, what would the YA version of GoT look like, Andy and Dani place bets on series predictions.

Andy and Dani get to record in person! Dani says farewell to Boston, there is an enemy of the podcast, Tabba the Hutt the lesser-known cousin to Jabba the Hutt, what drinking games would the Stars War characters be best at, and epic Fire and Ice parties.

Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich Andy and Dani have their first guest on the show, Hannah Taylor! Dani is now terrified of her dystopian future, Hannah does not stan Helen Hunt, scary crazy fast big babies, Andy discovers a dirty angel, and is the apocalypse real?

Andy and Dani had a Mortal Kombat movie marathon! Dani finds out how hard DDR really is, Andy finally comes up with his Only Fans name, movie snacks are extremely important, and what Mortal Kombat power would you have?

The Paper Menagerie by Ken Lui Andy and Dani somehow have to pick their top 3 stories from this masterpiece, Dani gets to use her English Major brain, Ken Lui masters writing about brutality, Shellfish Vs Cephalopod the new hit SyFy movie, how many times did Andy cry, everyone should watch Ted Lasso.

Andy and Dani talk Sci-Fi books, shows, and movies. The Storm Troopers would be horrible at I Spy books, Dani is upset that Andy doesn’t know her Spongebob references, Andy is a HUGE Lil Nas X fan, is Steampunk sci-fi or fantasy, and what would intergalactic passports be like?

Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut Andy and Dani discuss the existential crisis this book has caused Dani, would you want to know how everything in your life plays out, who would play Rumfoord in a movie, Andy keeps saying quote-unquote, Dani tries to explain science, and Titan is the perfect place for an All-Inclusive.