The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast

Alison and Jody bravely enter the world of pre-teen boys as they discuss chapters 1 and 2 of "Then Again, Maybe I Won't," Judy Blume's fourth novel. They also take a deeper look into the pop culture, music, and events of 1971 – the year of Tony Miglione! Jody gives a lesson on laryngectomies, while Alison practices her burp talking. Come join the girls inside the Blume Cocoon for laughs, deep thou...

For hardcore Blume Heads only! In this mini-episode, Alison and Jody analyze and review the beautiful film adaptation of Judy Blume's cherished novel, "Tiger Eyes." Jody also recounts her recent pilgrimage to Margaritaville Las Vegas, and reveals a thrilling discovery. It's a sort-of book club. Join us every week!

"Tiger Eyes," chapters 33-40. The finale! Alison and Jody wrap up this epic Judy Blume novel, discussing Davey's killer "Oklahoma!" performance, her emotional farewell to her father, and the Wexler family's move back to New Jersey. Also, Jody and Alison compare tongues and do Miss Piggy impressions. Last but not least, crystals are back! It's a sort-of book club. Join us every week!

"Tiger Eyes," chapters 26-32. Jody and Alison discuss Davey's turbulent home life, the loss of her friend Mr. Ortiz, and an extremely successful audition for the high school musical. Alison emcees a "That's So Judy" quiz, and Jody tries to solve the age-old question, "Where do nerds come from?" Also in this episode: lots of dramatic readings and awful attempts at Spanish. It's a sort-of book club....

"Tiger Eyes," chapters 21-25. Double digits! For their tenth episode, Jody and Alison bust out a 1981 copy of Seventeen magazine, chat about '80s ski movies, and read a wonderful letter from a Blume Head in Margaritaville. As they power through this incredible Judy Blume YA novel, Wolf's identity is revealed and Jane shows true colors. It's a sort-of book club. Join us every week!

"Tiger Eyes," chapters 16-20. Are you ready for not one – but TWO – special reports? Alison and Jody will tell you everything you need to know about exclusive bomb shelter memberships and the hallowed Society for Creative Anachronism. Davey becomes a Candy Striper and makes an elderly friend at the hospital, has a bath on Bathtub row, learns a little more about Wolf's personal life, and recalls th...

"Tiger Eyes," chapters 13-15. Jody and Alison are DEEP into Judy Blume's brilliant 1981 YA novel. Topics of discussion include: the Downwinders of St. George, TG&Y (not to be confused with TCBY), and Mario Lopez' disdain for Saved By the Bell. Jody has a La Croix mishap, and Alison takes a computer quiz to see if she's John Schneider's perfect match. It's a sort-of book club. Join us every week!

"Tiger Eyes," chapters 7-12. Ever wanted to know all about Los Alamos, aka "Atomic City"? Ever wondered if you can legally carry a baseball bat in the back of your truck? Look no further. Join Alison and Jody as they read Judy Blume's riveting 1981 novel about Davey and her coming-of-age in New Mexico, and discuss every minute detail. It's a sort-of book club. Join us every week! Show notes and li...

"Tiger Eyes," chapters 1-6. Alison and Jody discuss Judy Blume's treasured novel about loss, self-discovery and meeting older men in canyons. Jody sets the tone by plunging into the pop culture and current events of 1981, while Alison presents a special report on magical crystals. It's a sort-of book club. Join us every week! Show notes and links at: theblumesaloon.com/episodes/6-a-parrothead-paro...

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," the follow-up. In this mini-episode, Alison and Jody read two glorious letters from listeners and dig a little deeper into some unanswered questions from their analysis of this treasured novel. They unearth a few fun facts about Toxic Shock Syndrome, dishwashers, telephone technology, and reveal their greatest internet find yet, The Museum of Men-stroo-ation...

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 21-25. Alison and Jody bid a fond farewell to Margaret and Co. Key discussion points include a traumatic visit from the Ohio Christians, Dreamboat Moose's triumphant return, and — of course — Margaret gets IT. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 16-20. Things are getting very angsty. Jody and Alison discuss the hallowed 1970 Judy Blume novel and dish about Margaret's impending teen-hood, ruined vacation plans, and irrational fears of Toxic Shock Syndrome and being kidnapped. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 12-15. As we immerse ourselves into Judy Blume's 1970 YA novel, Jody and Alison wear their favorite velvet and discuss parties, periods and pads. Margaret stuffs her bra, attends Norman Fishbein's iconic rec room shindig, and Nancy sends a life-shattering postcard. Jody reads about spin the bottle and spiked punch from her 6th grade diary, while Ali...

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 6-11. Margaret visits Grandma Sylvia, checks out church AND synagogue (hat counting, anyone?), square dances with Philip Leroy, and GETS A BRA! Jody and Alison dig up some scary vintage ads of training bras past, chat about sharing crushes with friends, religious explorations, and discover a wild mystery in Jody's copy of the book. It's a Judy Blume...

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 1-5. In the very first episode of The Blume Saloon, a sort-of book club, Jody and Alison talk about their memories of Judy Blume and dive into the book. Margaret (aka Mavis, aka Margo) moves to Farbrook, meets sassy-pants Nancy Wheeler, ditches her socks, and joins a secret club. Dad chops his finger off. MJB Jr. makes our hearts flutter. Your hosts...