Emília Guimarães and Madalena Ghira

The Hiccup Years

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Welcome to The Hiccup Years Podcast! We're two bestfriends , in their 20's, Emília and Madalena, living in London and figuring out life. Join us as we ramble about friendships, adulting and of course... books! The hiccup years are what we call the tumultous and transformative moments in your life. So, whether you're a recent graduate venturing into the unknown or a seasoned adult still grappling with the challenges of life, tune in to The Hiccup Years for a dose of empathy and encouragement on the rollercoaster ride of adulthood!

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Emília Guimarães and Madalena Ghira

Episodes

40: Book Club 6 - Funny Story by Emily Henry 12.08.2025 32:14

On the last episode of Season 1 of The Hiccup Years, we talk all about Funny Story by Emily Henry! See you after Summer Break! :)

39: Our Summer TBR & Book Swap 05.08.2025 17:42

Looking for inspiration on what to read this summer? This episode we talk about all of the books in our summer TBR. Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Funny Story by Emily Henry. Enjoy ;)

38: Finally watching Game of Thrones 01.08.2025 29:53

On this week's episode, Emília surprises Ghira! Listen to find out... if you haven't got it from the title. Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Funny Story by Emily Henry. Enjoy ;)

37: What if we lived in a "Downsized" society? 29.07.2025 25:21

This week, we talk about Matt Damon's movie "Downsizing", and the ethical issues of living in a "Downsized" society. Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading:Funny Story by Emily Henry Enjoy :)

36: Book Club 5 - Normal People by Sally Rooney 22.07.2025 41:50

Another month, another book... and this month we're deep diving into NORMAL PEOPLE!! And we are finding out our next read! Enjoy! ;)

35: Would You Rather: Summer Edition 15.07.2025 28:40

In this weeks episode, we play a game of "Would You Rather" and talk about all our favourite things about summer! Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Normal People by Sally Rooney. Enjoy! :)

34: Poetry Slam 01.07.2025 29:52

This week, we share and dissect poems. Links for the poems: 1) https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/is-perception-reality 2) https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/57419/the-applicant Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Normal People by Sally Rooney. Enjoy! :)

33: The effect of A.I. in our lives 25.06.2025 29:19

This week, we talk all about the influence of A.I. in education and about the unique story of the A.I. Flynn, who has enroled as an art student at an Austrian University. Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Normal People by Sally Rooney. Enjoy :)

32: Book Club 4 - Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter 17.06.2025 24:43

On this month's Book Club Episode we talk all about the book Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter. Join us and find out what we are reading next month! Enjoy! :)

31: Let's talk about "The Phoenician Scheme"! 10.06.2025 25:55

This week we dive into the newest Wes Anderson movie. Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter. Enjoy! :)

30: What does our Astrology Chart say about us? 03.06.2025 27:43

In this episode, we analyse what astrology has to say about our personality. Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading:Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter. Enjoy! :)

29: We did a 24 hours Reading Challenge! 27.05.2025 27:38

Join us as we breakdown our 24 hour Reading Challenge journey! Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading:Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter. Enjoy! :)

28: Book Club 3 - The Forest of Wool and Steel 20.05.2025 26:40

New Book Club episode is OUT! Join us while we analyse the book The Forest of Wool and Steel by Natsu Miyashita. We also find out which book we're going to be reading next month! Enjoy! :)

27: Breaking Down Adolescence: the Netflix Show 13.05.2025 22:56

On this episode, we share our thoughts about the Netflix Show: Adolescence! Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: The Forest of Wool and Steel by Natsu Miyashita Enjoy! :)

26: The Meaning Behind Words & Names 06.05.2025 20:13

This week we explore the meaning of our names and how words are created out of random sounds! Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: The Forest of Wool and Steel by Natsu Miyashita Enjoy! :)

25: Finding Our One True Book Trope 29.04.2025 19:54

On this week's episode we on a quest to find our favourite Book Trope, tournament style!! Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: The Forest of Wool and Steel by Natsu Miyashita Enjoy! :)

24: Book Club 2 - Before The Coffee Gets Cold 22.04.2025 28:58

The second episode of our Book Club! Join us while we analyse the book Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. We also find out which book we're going to be reading next month! Enjoy! :)

23: Rambling about Musicals & Celebrity Sightings 15.04.2025 19:58

This week, we ramble about musicals we have seen recently and celebrities we would love to see in the wild! Enjoy :) Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi!

22: A Quarterly Year Check-In 08.04.2025 24:05

On this episode, we do a little check-in of our yearly goals and we talk about the current world status... enjoy! :) Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi!

21: Our Favourite Disney Movies 01.04.2025 22:30

This week we discuss our favourite Disney movies and which ones we want to show our future kids! We also dive into the new Snow White Live Action and we debut a new segment of the podcast: Our Recommendations! Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi! Enjoy! :)

20: Book Club 1 - Tuesday's with Morrie 25.03.2025 27:28

This is the first ever Book Club episode of The Hiccup Years! Today we dive into the book Tuesday's with Morrie by Mitch Albom. We also find out what we'll be reading next month!! Enjoy! :)

19: How Society affects our Childhood 18.03.2025 22:54

This week, we have a heart-to-heart discussion about how society affects childhood. We also share 1 star book reviews! Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Tuesday's with Morrie by Mitch Albom Enjoy! :)

18: Debriefing the 2025 Oscars Ceremony 11.03.2025 23:56

This week, we share our thoughts about the Oscars Ceremony, from Cynthia and Ariana's grand opening to Anora's triumph throughout the night! Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Tuesday's with Morrie by Mitch Albom Enjoy! :)

17: Which Oscar Movie Are We? 04.03.2025 20:15

This week, in celebration of award season, we answer the quizz: "Which 2025 Best Picture nominee are we?". Want to take the quizz yourself? Here's the link: Quiz: Which 2025 Best Picture Nominee Are You? | Autostraddle Join The Hiccup Years Book Club, this month we're reading: Tuesday's with Morrie by Mitch Albom Enjoy ;)

16: Announcing The Hiccup Years Book Club! 25.02.2025 18:45

This week we tell all about going to the BAFTAS and we announce our new Book Club! Listen to find out what we're reading this month! Enjoy & Let's get reading! ;)