Molly Marjorie, ND Jones, Britni Dick, Goodwin Gifford
Reading Circle Temple
Friends and fantasy lovers, Britni, ND, Goodwin and Molly, invite listeners to an intimate coffee shop setting where they dissect Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events chapter by chapter. From reader to superfan to secret society member, they provide their own analyses and insights, ultimately using the text to uncover secret messages in their own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Author
Molly Marjorie, ND Jones, Britni Dick, Goodwin Gifford
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Latest episode
Oct 12, 2026
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Episodes
Vacuous Former Digressions 12.10.2026 13:36
Due to technical difficulties, we're unable to get our next episode out this week. So here are some... other difficulties we've had instead... Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vacant and Futile Defenses-The Austere Academy Ch. 5 05.10.2026 50:35
We discuss how quotable the chapter is, how useless Mr. Poe is, how how stupid school is... at least some of the time. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Failing to Flunk -- The Austere Academy Ch. 12 28.09.2026 36:15
The gang discusses testing in the American school system, pressures on children, and the curse of waking up to too many notifications. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Staple Making 101 --The Austere Academy Ch. 11 21.09.2026 30:00
The Quagmires run in somebody else's shoes, and the Baudelaires trap a crab, study for tests, and make staples. The plan is all coming together. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Photo by Sven Mieke on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Shoe In --The Austere Academy Ch. 10 14.09.2026 18:14
We talk about empathy, and stinky shoes, De Nada and the importance of friendship. Who'd a guessed that one :) Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donut of Despair--The Austere Academy Ch. 9 31.08.2026 47:46
What do you do when everyone's exhausted? Here's our take. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Photo by Sven Mieke on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Salad Sniffer--The Austere Academy Ch. 8 26.08.2026 22:13
Marjorie compares her husband to the Baudelaires, Goodwin compares Carmelita Spats to Count Olaf, and Lemony Snicket compares children to celery. Plus, the importance of being nice and the benefit of rest. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Photo by Sven Mi...
The Luminous Circle -- The Austere Academy Ch. 7 16.08.2026 30:28
The Baudelaires get S.O.R.E. with Coach Genghis, and we try to figure out the difference between 3rd wheel and 5th wheel. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Photo by Sven Mieke on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ain't Nobody Got Time for That--The Austere Academy Ch. 6 09.08.2026 34:36
We speed-run our latest episode just in time for you to consider all the horrors of real world schooling. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Photo by Sven Mieke on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Making Music--The Austere Academy Ch. 5 26.07.2026 35:10
The reading circle dedicates discuss the logistics of sharing a banana, their newest series ships, and what, if anything, is worse than sitting through one of Vice-Principal Nero's concerts. Plus, Goodwin reminds us how humble he is. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify an...
Quiet Quitting--The Austere Academy Ch. 4 18.07.2026 48:29
The Reading Circle Dedicates discuss what makes a good or bad lesson plan and why someone who looks like a gorilla might be named for a fish. Also, the true origin of staples! Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash Hosted on...
You Can't Beat a Dead Horse--Austere Academy Ch. 3 06.07.2026 43:52
ND has theories about fungus, Marjorie has theories about Sunny's sexuality, Goodwin has theories about Lemony Snicket's opinion on horses, and Britni already has opinions on horses! Plus, a guest appearance from Sandry! Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . P...
Zero Tolerance -- The Austere Academy Ch. 2 30.06.2026 1:22:21
This week, Goodwin takes forever to edit, ND and Marjorie have feelings about school, and Britni runs a small, local, woman-owned business. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Photo by Roger Starnes Sr on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Memento Mean Girls--The Austere Academy Ch. 1 08.06.2026 45:26
Mr. Poe continues to cough, Lemony Snicket predicts the future, Britni contemplates sniffing cakes, and Marjorie remembers she will die. Plus Goodwin and ND start to feel remorse? Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
What the Gum --Netflix Show ep. 7&8 03.06.2026 2:06:51
The gang discusses which bi-icon is the best, Britni approves of TV-adaptation changes?!?, and a behind the scenes on how we do notes. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Rime of the Ancient Convert 28.05.2026 8:02
Marjorie just had an adult bat mitzvah ceremony! This is her D'Var Torah on the book of Ruth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Optimometrist -- The Miserable Mill Recap 15.05.2026 50:38
On today's episode, we are half optimistic / half optometrist, Kirel is dragged across the mud yet again (as he should be the lumbering oaf) and we stay lucky except against pants. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash Hosted on...
The Lucky Lumberers--The Miserable Mill Ch. 13 03.05.2026 39:55
The book is over, Goodwin is gone, and the rest of us have big feelings. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shrodingers Foot--Tangential Episode 27.04.2026 9:57
We're all mixed up this week! Please enjoy these tangents while we sort out the next episode. No cats were harmed in the making of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gack is Back, Baby!--The Miserable Mill Ch. 12 22.04.2026 43:17
The Baudelaires--and the reading circle dedicates--face their most exciting chapter yet Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Frightened Cacoon -- The Miserable Mill Ch. 11 12.04.2026 37:08
The Gang discusses the importance of the table of contents, how mimes are the worst, and pranking students. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Brainless Boss -- The Miserable Mill Ch. 10 29.03.2026 30:01
The girls try to convince Sir that Shirley is actually Count Olaf. Sir knows better because he's the boss and he's not an idiot. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Safe, but Not Neutral--The Miserable Mill Ch. 9 20.03.2026 44:18
The Reading Circle Dedicates compare the text to current events, and truth and fiction get a little too close for comfort. If you listen for escapism, you may want to end this episode around 19:30, after Goodwin "toots his horn." Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and Yo...
nwdEIOUA "vuswlIEW0--The Miserable Mill Ch. 8 10.03.2026 33:01
Marjorie wonders if Dr. Orwell is familiar, Goodwin catches flies with honey, ND skips the boring parts, and Britni doesn't. Plus, we all do research! Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pizza Profit -- The Miserable Mill Ch. 7 03.03.2026 29:35
The gang ponders how deep the dish goes and the virtue of mischief. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at templeofreadingcircle@gmail.com. Music by Aleksey Chistilin . Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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