Laura Benson, Jason Rico, Brittney Wong, Bella Romero, and Emma Skies

Shit We've Read

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Shit We’ve Read is a sci-fi & fantasy book podcast hosted by geeky friends Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Brittney Wong. Each month, we get together to discuss a new-to-us book or graphic novel, sometimes giving it a spicy, adult twist with our After Dark episodes featuring co-hosts Emma Skies and Bella Romero. Along the way, we’re joined by occasional guest hosts and noteworthy authors for insightful interviews, along with other fun surprises. So, join us on our latest book journey and tell us - what shit have you been reading?

Author

Laura Benson, Jason Rico, Brittney Wong, Bella Romero, and Emma Skies

Episodes

03: The Ones We're Meant to Find 23.06.2021 1:10:03

On this bonus episode of SWR , Jason & Laura chat about The Ones We’re Meant to Find, a beautifully-written young adult dystopian scifi by Joan He. Listen in as we discuss two very different sisters and their struggles living in a world ravaged by climate change. We also talk about that surprise twist, compare this book to a couple different Disney films, and chat about... Elon Musk??? Tune in...

02: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (w/ Emma Skies) 02.06.2021 1:30:08

We’re back for a second episode of Shit We’ve Read ! And It’s Pride Month! So, on this month’s episode, Laura & Jason are discussing the queer space opera The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. Joining us for the conversation is our very first guest host - Twitch streamer, cosplayer, and all-around lover of fantasy - Emma Skies! We have a lot of fun in this episode as we talk...

Minisode: Meet the Hosts 19.05.2021 23:03

Surprise! We're hitting you with a special bonus minisode of Shit We've Read ! Get to know Laura & Jason a bit more as we discuss how we met, our literary histories, the inspiration for this podcast, and what listeners can expect with future episodes.

01: Renegades Trilogy 05.05.2021 1:03:55

Welcome to the triple-stuffed premiere episode of Shit We've Read, where we cover not one, not two, but three books! This month we discuss Renegades , Archenemies , and Supernova , a young adult superhero trilogy by Marissa Meyer, author of The Lunar Chronicles . So, join us as we spread our podcasting wings for the first time to compare Meyer's superhero story to those from comic books, discuss...

Shit We've Read Trailer 01.05.2021 0:50

Hey, bookworms! Do you love talking about all the books you’ve read? So do we! That’s why we started Shit We’ve Read , a monthly podcast where we talk about the latest sci-fi, fantasy, and YA books we’ve just read. Find us @shitweveread on Instagram and TikTok. About Us: Shit We've Read is hosted by Laura Benson, Jason Rico, and Bella Romero, with music by Joshua Chilton and editing by Jason Ric...