The Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna

It's Week 1 of your July Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Sisters” by Judy Blume. Jon and Sarah discuss summer memories, high school vs college friendships, where they spent holidays as kids, and much more. A fun and nostalgic episode. Enjoy! Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversation and give us your...

It’s week 5 of your June Book Lisp -since it’s one of those months with 5 Mondays, you get a bonus, random episode. Jon rants about the beauty of the World Cup and has a word for the nay sayers. What does he believe is bringing us all together? Plus, a golf tournament recap, an upcoming vacation, the August book announcement and more.  Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversation...

It's Week 4 of your June Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon & Sarah to discuss this month's read, “Kill for Me, Kill for You” by Steve Cavanagh. Jon & Sarah discuss the many twists that made this book so fun to read.  Jon picked up on a couple hints that Sarah missed.  Is Amanda unhinged, justified, or both? Should she feel peace at the end?  Jon shocks Sarah with his rating. Plus, we find o...

It's Week 3 of your June Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Kill for Me, Kill for You” by Steve Cavanagh. Jon & Sarah discuss judging other people’s drink choices, whether the thought of revenge is more fun than the act of it, and their inability to tell a kid’s age. Plus, Sarah can hold a grudge, Jon’s friend can’t hold his liquo...

It's Week 2 of your June Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Kill for Me, Kill for You” by Steve Cavanagh. Is it riskier to visit an ATM at 2 am or keep your money in a sock? Are “blackout Wednesdays” still a thing? Sarah was in a Parade with Bill Clinton, but Jon was in a bigger Parade, plus so much more. Enjoy! Join The Lispener'...

It's Week 1 of your June Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Kill for Me, Kill for You” by Steve Cavanagh. Jon and Sarah discuss thankless but tough jobs, Sarah’s future as a stop sign patrol woman, paying attention in public, Jon’s undercover friend, and much more. Enjoy! Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversat...

It's Week 4 of your May Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon and Sarah to discuss this month's read, “Summer Romance” by Annabel Monaghan. Jon & Sarah dive into the big topics of this summer’s read- long distance relationships, shaking your small town persona, children of divorce, and Jon takes an unexpected emotional turn. So much to unpack, this one ended up heavier than we expected. Enjoy!...

It's Week 3 of your May Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Romance” by Annabel Monaghan. Jon and Sarah discuss adults with seemingly “childish” hobbies. Can Sarah start collecting stamps again?  Did Avril Lavigne get ideas from Toby Keith? Will anyone ever pay Jon the money they owe him? And so much more. This one went off...

It's Week 2 of your May Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Romance” by Annabel Monaghan. Sarah stopped making the bed when Jon upstaged her with his skills.  Jon has a secret junk drawer & Sarah has some embarrassing free gifts she needs to dispose of. Plus, Instagram algorithms, should Jon be a Looksmaxxing Influencer, and...

It's Week 1 of your May Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Romance” by Annabel Monaghan. Jon surprises us all with his current “Christmas” read gone dirty. Why are grief milestones so hard? Sarah’s parents had some serious secret recipes. Plus, salt and pepper shaker boobies, roast beef spread, and more. Enjoy!  Join The Li...

It's Week 4 of your April Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon and Sarah to discuss this month's read, “Little Secrets” by Jennifer Hillier. Jon & Sarah give all their thoughts on this month’s twisty read. Did Marin go too far or not far enough? What was Sal’s end game? Derek was kind of a jerk. Plus, Sarah isn’t giving her Louboutins to anyone, laundromats need alcohol, and much more. Enjoy!...

It's Week 3 of your April Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Little Secrets” by Jennifer Hillier. Sarah’s mom wrote a letter to Showtime (they didn’t answer). She also wrote one to Leno (he did answer). Jon tells a sweet story - and gets a little choked up. Plus, discount chicken, accidental wine clubs, and more. Enjoy! Join The L...

It's Week 2 of your April Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Little Secrets” by Jennifer Hillier. Jon tries to help mend a broken heart and has a few Seattle updates. Nobody needs to be in group texts. Would you use the shadow app? Plus, don’t get on the dinghy, put up the cameras if your wife doesn’t have good balance, and much m...

It's Week 1 of your April Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Little Secrets” by Jennifer Hillier. Jon shares a ridiculous story about Sarah and a trapeze, and Sarah remembers Jon’s worst (or best?) McDonald’s moment. Plus, are Mall Santas still a thing, the Easter Bunny is creepy, Sarah and Jon want to be airport patrol, and much...

 It's Week 4 your March Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon and Sarah to discuss this month's read, “One Day” by David Nicholls. Jon and Sarah discuss all their thoughts on “One Day.” Emma’s fate reminds Sarah of a certain movie. Jon defends the page length. Sarah discusses perspective shifts and “padding.” It wouldn’t be an episode of the Book Lisp without a creepy Jon laugh. Plus, so much m...

It's Week 3 of your March Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “One Day” by David Nicholls. Jon & Sarah discuss supportive parents, who not to overshare with, and lazy but riveting Soap Opera plot lines. Plus - who did shoot J.R, Sarah’s previous fantasy job and more. Enjoy!   Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the convers...

It's Week 2 of your March Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “One Day” by David Nicholls. Geographically challenged moments. Ridiculous names for comedy clubs. How Jon found new friends without being a creep, and much more. Enjoy! Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversation and give us your thoughts on all things...

It's Week 1 of your March Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “One Day” by David Nicholls. Jon & Sarah discuss how small decisions can shape your life, PI reality shows, & more. Plus, Jon tries to explain a “One Day,” concept to Sarah that apparently she will never understand. Enjoy!   Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join t...

It's Week 4 your February Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon and Sarah to discuss this month's read, “Look Closer” by David Ellis. Jon & Sarah unpack all the twists and turns of this month’s page turner. Is it weird to root for a character who does so much wrong?  Nobody plays the long game like Simon. Could there be a chance for him & Vicky? Plus, be careful what you wear on Halloween - and...

It's Week 3 of your February Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Look Closer” by David Ellis. Jon and Sarah start with a recap of their Super Bowl weekend: teammates catching up, someone forgot where their event was, and Ketel One forgot the game would be busy. Then, was that a backhanded compliment or a flat out insult? Don’t tell...

It's Week 2 of your February Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Look Closer” by David Ellis. Is Halloween the best day to commit a crime? Plus, the safest Holiday, a tough gig for a magician, and so much more. Enjoy! Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversation and give us your thoughts on all things The Book Lis...

It's Week 1 of your February Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Look Closer” by David Ellis. With the book set in Chicago, Jon & Sarah have a lot to say about many fun times spent in that city, and for Jon - a not so fond memory of his worst football game ever.  Then, how badly can you misread a situation? What do you think you kn...

It's Week 4 of your January Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon & Sarah to discuss this month's read, “Summer Island” by Kristin Hannah. Jon & Sarah share all their thoughts on “Summer Island.”  Ruby was frustrating, Dean really hit the gas on marriage, and Nora had lots of layers. Plus, do people who give advice always have to be perfect?  What did we learn from Eric? And much more. Enjoy! J...

It's Week 3 of your January Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Island” by Kristin Hannah. From late night talk shows, to sitcoms - and everything in between, Jon and Sarah discuss the ups and downs of stand-up comedy. Plus, you don’t need to be the class clown to be funny, don’t try your bits on them at a party, what is you...

It's Week 2 of your January Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Island” by Kristin Hannah. Jon and Sarah discuss the novelty of handwritten notes, and Sarah reveals she loves a wacky Greeting Card. How much has radio changed over the years? Plus, the pressure to “make it” by a certain age, family members who come through in...