Science and Spice: The Saucy Yet Nice Podcast

Join our hosts as they discuss Elle Kennedy's novel The Deal and the first season of the TV show "Off Campus" based on said novel. They discuss the differences between the book and show they liked and disliked, especially with regards to the break up and the "hands off rule." Since Garrett definitely wasn't Hannah's type, the hosts discuss what their "types&quo...

Finally! After recommending it approximately 42 times on previous podcasts, our hosts finally discuss Book Lovers. Our hosts talked about the portrayal and romanticism of NYC in the book and where they would go on a one month vacation. The discuss the finer details of what their villain origin story might be, who their favorite fictional villains are, what small town business they would save, and...

Welcome, Crawler! Join our Crawlers, Megan and Brooke, as they discuss Dungeon Crawler Carl (Book #1). What's up with Agatha? How do they feel about the Dungeon AI as a character? How perfect is Princess Donut? ( The answer is absolutely and royally perfect .) Is Carl a reliable narrator? Plus, Predictions: what race and class will Carl and Donut pick on the 3rd floor? how would our hosts hand...

Join our hosts as they discuss Holly Black's Cruel Prince! Megan and Brooke discuss the political landscape of the book and which plot twists and turns surprised them. Of course they discuss the D&D alignment of the main characters and how those alignments influence what we think of those characters and their actions. Why do we love Madoc more than we should? Why do we dislike Taryn more t...

Join our hosts as they share what they learned working in the Personal Care Industry, where they met working as scientists. Ever wonder how a product's packaging affects the formula? Or how companies come up with almost perfect dupes of other brand's cult favorites? Listen in and learn about what it's like to work in the lab at a personal care industry testing products like nail polish...

Join our hosts as they discuss Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Megan and Brooke discuss the DnD alignment of Yads, Jules, and Maritza. They both gushed over the world building and magical system in the novel, and share when they figured out the cause of Miguel and Julian's deaths. They discuss Yadriel's relationships with the others in the book, and reflect on how adorable Jules and Yads ar...

Join our hosts as they discuss Megan Lally's YA thriller: That's Not My Name. They discuss when they figured out that Mary wasn't Lola, whether or not Wayne photoshopped the girls' photos or if they just looked that similar, the giant red flags walking around as humans, and how the characters would never have survived a Criminal Minds episode. The hosts agree, while maybe not a tru...

Join our hosts as they discuss Bridgerton Season 4 -- Benedict and Sophie's story. For the first time, Megan and Brooke record the episode in two parts. They discuss Part 1 before Part 2 comes out, so they can capture their thoughts and predictions. They discuss Benedict, Sophie, and female relationships in Part 1. In Part 2, they discuss Violet and Francesca's stories, Benedict and Sophie...

Join our hosts as they discuss People We Meet on Vacation, the movie based on Emily Henry's novel. Megan adds some context about changes made in the movie compared to the novel (which Brooke DNF-ed). They discuss all things travel: where they would want to travel on vacation, some of their favorite trips and souvenirs, and whether they're more of a Poppy or an Alex when they travel. Plus t...

Join us for Season 3 of Science and Spice! As a continuation of the last episode of 2025, join our hosts as they cover Season 5 of Stranger Things. How did their predictions shape up? Who were their favorite characters? What did they think of the ending? They discuss Kali's return, Jonathan and Nancy's breakup, the wormhole, the plot holes, and more! Give a listen and let us know what you...

"The Demogorgon, it got me." ~ Will Byers Join our hosts as they discuss Seasons 1-4 of Stranger Things just in time for the release of Season 5, which will be the last season of the series. They discuss the really important questions, like: Who is likely to live through the Series Finale? Who are their season and series favorite characters? Which scenes live rent free and which ones sho...

Join our hosts as they discuss Ali Hazelwood’s new release, Mate, which is a sequel to Bride. They discuss the source of Serena’s sickness, Koen’s vow of celibacy, and how they would have changed the book if they could. Megan missed Lowe and Misery. Brooke called Koen an “alphahole.” And then they rework the entire plot. (laugh emoji) Shout out to Twinkles. Sorry we forgot your name. Also apple pi...

Listeners and Readers Beware! - maybe check out the book's content warnings. While we aim to keep it HR-friendly here at Science&Spice, some topics are...unavoidable. This week our hosts got together to chat about the novel Butcher & Blackbird. They discuss the characters' crafts (both illegal and otherwise) and the book's tropes. Plus they ask the important questions, like: Ho...

Demons have always haunted our world, stealing our souls and channeling strength back to their king, Gwi-Ma. Until heroes arose to defend us, born with voices that could drive back the darkness, singing songs of courage and hope. But hunters are more than warriors; our music ignites the soul and brings people together. Join our hosts as they discuss the most timely piece of media to date -- KPop D...

Join our hosts as they talk about Dune, in particular, the 2021 Part 1 and 2024 Part 2 movies starring Timothée Chalamet. They talk about the influence that the original 1965 novel by Frank Herbert had on other sci-fi franchises, their feelings on the Bene Gesserit, & Paul Atreides, and how Megan didn't like the movies the first time she watched them. Listen and let us know your thoughts o...

Join our hosts as they discuss Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events in its entirety, which in this case means they discuss all 25 episodes in the 3 seasons of the Netflix series. They talk about how the Baudelaire children had to grow up too quickly; how Lemony Snicket as a narrator and character makes the story compelling without being frightening to children; and share their favor...

Join our hosts as they explore Avalonia and beyond in Disney's Strange World. They discuss when they figured out the various twists and turns of the story and how they felt about the movie overall. They dig deeper on the environmental and familial messages of the film and what they would have changed about the plot if they could. Listen in and tell us who your favorite character is and why it&...

Join our hosts as they discuss Susanna Clarke's novel Piranesi . Is Piranesi a scientist? Insane? Or just an unreliable narrator, perhaps due to circumstance? They also share what they theorized was happening in the novel while they were reading before all was revealed, and discuss Brooke's reading slump caused by Piranesi himself.

Join our hosts for their (belated) Juneteenth episode, where they discuss the second book in the Legendborn series by Tracy Deonn, Bloodmarked. They do an in-depth discussion of Selwyn and his choices; Bree and her teenage anger; and Valec and his morally gray awesomeness. Plus they touch on the Morgaines, the beauty of Volition, and whether or not they correctly figured out who the Hunter is. Als...

Happy Pride Month! Join our hosts as they discuss Travis Baldree's cozy fantasy Legends & Lattes. They discuss the mysterious Durius, Thimble's delicious treats, and all about Viv, including her choice to pivot to a new career and her relationship with her found family. Grab a coffee and a "Thimblet" and enjoy this fun episode!

This week our hosts discuss the novel Brooke gave to Megan for Christmas, Katherine Center's The Bodyguard. As usual, they discuss the various characters and their arcs and how they personally might handle certain situations in the book. They theorize about motive behind the behaviors of characters like Robby, Taylor, and Hank, and speculateon when precisely Jack fell for Hannah. Plus, they sp...

In the face of overwhelming odds, I'm left with only one option. I'm gonna have to science the $#*! out of this! Join our hosts as they discuss the movie The Martian, starring Matt Damon. Brooke and Megan dissect the believability of the movie and the accuracy of some of the science, talk about whether or not they would want to go to space themselves, debate the quality of NASA's proje...

Join our hosts as they discuss Sense and Sensibility, the 1995 film starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet with an all-star supporting cast. Our hosts dissect the characters' personalities and motives, share their love of Alan Rickman, sort the characters into Hogwarts Houses, and discuss whether the story left their romantic sensibilities satisfied.

Unlimited. Together we're unlimited. Join our hosts as they discuss Wicked Part 1, including the similarities and differences to the stage show and how the movie is both fun and political. Did they freak out when Fiyero danced on the books? What is their favorite song from the movie? How do they feel about the character development choices? Listen to find out!

"To the stars who listen—and the dreams that are answered." For the first time, our hosts tackle an entire series! Join them as they (finally) discuss ACOTAR or the A Court of Thorns and Roses book series by Sarah J. Maas., which they agree is a great series for former kid bookworms to jump back into binge (fantasy) reading as adults. They discuss their thoughts on Feyre, Tamlin, Rhys, a...