Wordsluts

As the we close out the Hunger Games series, we announce our upcoming hiatus for the summer so that AJ may return to the woods. Other media discussions include AJ recapping a Bad Book, and some thoughts on Ali Hazelwood. Thank you for listening! Theme music by seven-times-state-bird Books Discussed: Funny Story by Emily Henry Bird Suit by Sydney Hegele Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood Love on...

Welcome back dear readers - after much anticipation, the sluts are in person and reunited with a very special guest and bestie: the one and only Zoe. Together they take a new twist on the Drunk Classics, in which they must drink and make their guesses on which classic the other could possibly be talking about. Tangents include vengeful high school teachers, Jude Law vs Aaron Taylor Johnson vs Matt...

Welcome back listeners! After taking a brief break, the sluts are back to talk about the ever-growing subgenre: female rage. Digressions include Austin Butler, bringing back movie theater intermissions, and the newest Stardew Valley update. Books Discussed: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (spoilers) Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger by Soraya Chemaly Unlikeable Female Charac...

Welcome back to another installation of the ReReadery - to follow up with The Hunger Games, we recap and discuss Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Many thoughts, many feelings, and many heavy themes to consider, but with a hopeful tarot reading at the end. Thank you for listening! Other Books: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas The Atlas Complex by Olivie Blake Other Media: Poor Things (20...

Welcome back to another installation of Drunk Classics, in which AJ tells us the story of The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. The sluts draw some parallels to Saltburn (2023) and revel in the queerness of it all. Digressions include what is and is not appropriate to eat in one's bed, learning the difference between Mike and Michael Meyers, and discovering unreasonable dating expecta...

Join the sluts on a journey of self-discovery as AJ explores magical realism, including its origins and what truly makes up the genre. Digressions include good (and bad) comedy shows, rants on disagreeable books, and a brief review of the live action Avatar: The Last Airbender. Stay tuned at the end for a special tarot reading! Theme music by  seven-time state bird .  Books Discussed: It Starts Wi...

To wrap up Black History Month, Kyrie and AJ discuss their recent reads by Black authors. A reminder here to diversify your bookshelves, read authors of color, and expand your worldview with differing perspectives. Content warnings: brief discussions of police brutality, fat phobia, eating disorders, and sexual assault. Theme music by  seven-time state bird .  References: The White Feminism of Bar...

For a belated Valentine's theme, the sluts decided to rank a solid handful of romantic literary tropes - from the ones inflicting psychic damage, to those they simply must slurp up every time. Featuring some special Omelette the Cat moments, as well as very specific tangent on different grocery stores. Mild content warning for some slurping mouth noises ahead. Theme music by seven-time state b...

Welcome to the first ever installation of a new series: The ReReadery. Follow along with Kyrie and AJ as they revisit beloved YA series from their youth, starting with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. AJ has new feelings to share, and together the sluts have rekindled their appreciation for Suzanne Collins. Theme music by seven-time state bird .  Book Discussed: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Col...

Kyrie and AJ chat about all their random recent media, new or otherwise. Conversations include a Natalie Portman appreciation moment, Kyrie delivering pop culture news to AJ, and several minutes’ worth of Nicolas Cage impressions. You know how it goes. Theme music by seven-time state bird . Movies: Whiplash Black Swan The Killing of a Sacred Deer Five Nights at Freddy’s Frances Ha National Treasur...

In this episode, Kyrie talks about one of their favorite literary tropes: the enemies to lovers pipeline. The sluts discuss favorite examples and the general internet discourse surrounding it. Digressions include AJ getting poked, story ideas, and the six of cups once again coming back to haunt us. (Content warning for discussions about SA for certain books listed below).  Theme music by seven-tim...

AJ discusses Aubrey Gordon’s recent nonfiction release: You Just Need to Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat People. Digressions include recent movies, our newfound disdain for Ottessa Moshfegh, and how Fat Amy was the blueprint. Content warning that this episode has brief discussions of disordered eating, calorie counts, and general body image issues.  Theme music by seven-time state bird . ...

Like Sparknotes for Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, but more fun and the creature’s name is Rob. The sluts buckle in for another drunk classics episode, and after some media updates Kyrie dives into their most recent read, the classic Frankenstein.  Theme music by seven-time state bird .  Books: Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (all spoilers but this book was written...

The sluts are coming into the new year with adamant appreciation for Gillian Flynn and her novels, adaptations included. They discuss their thoughts on the "cool girl" monologue, female rage, and the internet's idolization of Amy Dunne, as well as the general public's reaction to morally flawed female characters. Let us know your thoughts on the matter by emailing us at wordsluts...

Happy New Year, dear readers! The sluts took the liberty of creating their own personal Book Awards: you can listen to them rank everything from their biggest flops to their biggest slays, and more. Digressions include an honest conversation regarding the feelings surrounding new years' resolutions, as well as a brief content warning for an overuse of the word "moist". Stay tuned unt...

Kyrie and AJ dive into the final installment of Kyrie’s favorite childhood trilogy, including many discussions about the two husbands that won’t quit, and why was she wearing toe shoes? But first, they catch up on recent reads and the importance of Josh Hutcherson fancams. Enjoy!

Kyrie and AJ dive right back into their Sarah J Maas deep dive, covering A Court of Thorns of Roses (spoilers included for the book and for the series overall). This time they continue into YouTube takes they hate, and finish it all off with the most cursed fancast possible. Cheers!

Kyrie and AJ begin the long-awaited (by them) Sarah J Maas deep dive episode! The sluts catch up about the state of their lives and bookshelves, then chat at length about tops and flops (spoilers included!!) from both Throne of Glass (00:10:54-00:44:43) and Crescent City (00:44:43-01:09:02). Tune in next week for A Court of Thorns and Roses and all the silliness that it includes. Media: Throne of...

In this episode, Kyrie and AJ profess their undying love for Maggie Steifvater once again, specifically regarding her stand-alone novel, "The Scorpio Races." AJ proclaims justice for horse girls, and Kyrie (accidentally) screeches over the potent yearning between two protagonists. Together, the sluts pine for the November sea and the fictional island of Thisby. Spoiler Levels: 1- little...

Happy week of gratitude! AJ dives into the history of Thanksgiving, Native perspectives on the holiday, and recent reads by Indigenous North American authors. Then, the sluts dive into a tangent-filled exploration of sustainability, gratitude, reciprocity, respecting the earth, and how understanding and respecting Indigenous teachings and practices can help us be better stewards of our planet and...

In this episode, Kyrie recaps the second book in the Theater Illuminata trilogy: Perchance to Dream. Accompany us on a journey through many wild magical scenarios, meeting new characters, and so many more critiques over a certain jealous pirate. Digressions include a brief update on our current reads and an appreciation for the cult classic: Jennifer's Body. Media Referenced: Boy Parts by Eliz...

Kyrie and AJ catch up on their recent reads and other media, then AJ dives into her most hated book of the year: It Ends With Us! Spurred by a mildly tipsy flight delay, AJ read It Ends With Us in an airport in August and has a lot to say about the form, structure, plot, characters, and more. Media referenced:  The Boogeyman (Hulu)  Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley  Are You There, God? It...

Kyrie and AJ chat about Halloween plans, the impending holiday season, and dive into their favorite fall/Halloween recommendations. AJ covers a few cozy recommendations for the non-horror fans among us, and then Kyrie dives into their favorite topics: history of horror literature, queerness in horror, and all of their favorite spooky recommendations. Books Discussed: The Chestnut Man by Soren Svie...

Kyrie and AJ catch up on their recent reads, other media, and then dive into the history of memoirs and the memoirs that have made them feel big feelings. They talk about conflicting feelings on Jennette McCurdy’s recent memoir, and the sluts get vulnerable diving into Jenny Slate’s Little Weirds.  Books from today’s episode: Untamed by Glennon Doyle The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green I’m Gla...

Kyrie and AJ enjoy some adult beverages (we are over the age of 21, please drink responsibly) and dive into some classic novels: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. They giggle a lot and gossip about 19th century book characters even more.