Episodes
...Literally BRZRKR Redux
Episode 20
Ever since last week’s episode, Magda and Lindsay have been sitting on a bench, with a sandwich in hand, staring blankly into the void. So to cure their Keanu longing, they’re endeavoring on another excellent adventure into BRZRKR vol. 2!
...Literally BRZRKR
Episode 19
Magda and Lindsay recap their first comic book on the show. Created by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt and drawn by Ron Garney, the BRZRKR series follow our leading man, B, an immortal seeking answers about his origins and a remedy for his endless existence and thirst for bloodshed.
...Literally It Ends With Us
Episode 18
Magda and Lindsay discuss It Ends With Us, both the book and the film adaptation. They explore the off screen tension around the film’s production and subsequent press tour before diving into the highlights and pitfalls of the story itself. This episode includes conversations around domestic violence and sexual assault. National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788
...Literally Mid Year Reviews
Episode 17
It’s mid year review season! Our hosts talk about their favorite books this year and why they loved them. Grab your snacks, get comfy, and skip to the best parts (so far). There’s literally something for everyone…so get your review hats on.
...Literally Project Hail Mary
Episode 16
Fist my bump! This week Lindsay and Magda gush about Andy Weir's hilarious sci-fi book, Project Hail Mary. It's a feat for two liberal arts majors to dig into a science-heavy plot, but they brave the work, because the book is that good. Join the journey, you'll love it...
...Literally We Can't
Episode 15
Ughh....sigh....blerg...This episode is all about hate reads and DNF's (did not finish). As readers, we accept that not everything can be a winner, but man is it frustrating trying to slog through. This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss what causes them to abandon ship and the kinds of stories they hate so much that they just have to finish them out of spite.
...Literally Cookbooks
Episode 14
This week our hosts get cooking...literally and figuratively. Magda and Lindsay discuss cookbooks and books about cooking. (There IS a distinction). They talk about the history of cookbooks and their place as a litmus test of culture and technology. So much to digest!
...Literally A Conversation with Julia London
Episode 13.5
This is an extra special follow-up conversation to the deep dive on "Nice Work, Nora November" with the book's author, Julia London!! Julia chats with Magda and Lindsay about her newest book, including research on near death experiences, her writing process, and even an update on a new owl friend.
...Literally nice work, nora november
Episode 13
Julia London's latest book, "Nice Work, Nora November" is all about second chances. The book's main character, the flawed and lovable Nora, uses her second chance after a near death experience to refashion her life into something she loves by creating a "reverse bucket list." In this week's episode, Magda and Lindsay give their thoughts on the book and walk through Nora's progression from a depressed people-pleaser to an endearing and relatable work in progress.
...Literally self help
Episode 12
This week Magda and Lindsay ask themselves the question, what is a self help book, and does it actually make us better? Magda gives a rundown of the genre's history and evolution over time. Then, our hosts discuss their personal experiences with self improvement books, including what they've loved, hated, and even some that don't fit the mold, but have enriched their lives nonetheless. It's literally self care just to listen to them talk about it...
...Literally coffee talk
Episode 11
Settle in listeners, because this week's episode is like a warm blanket. Magda and Lindsay catch up and talk about the lovely shenanigans at two author events for Julia London and Katherine Center. And, of course, they discuss all the exciting news to come out in the book world these last few weeks.
...Literally blood at the root
Episode 10
Magda and Lindsay literally lose their minds trying to capture the unique wonder that is LaDarrion Williams' "Blood at the Root." In this episode, our hosts humbly attempt to analyze the magic, the history, and the complex character development of the book, whose elevator pitch is, "What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU," but that ultimately gives its reader so much more.
...Literally bridgerton dreams and romance themes
Episode 09
Magda and Lindsay discuss their thoughts on episodes 3 and 4 of Bridgerton, season 3. Has Francesca finally found a partner for life to sit with silently? Are Eloise and Cressida destined to be together? Why was that balloon moving so, so slowly?
Then, they delve into their favorite and least favorite romance tropes and clichés with book recommendations to match.
...Literally Brittney Griner's Coming Home
Episode 08
Magda and Lindsay delve into Coming Home by Brittney Griner and Michelle Burford. This episode recaps the WNBA all-star and two-time olympic gold medalist's memoir about her arrest and subsequent incarceration in the Russian prison system. This beautifully written, heart-wrenching story deals with themes of patriotism, sports, gender pay inequity, racism, politics, war, true love and other topics too numerous to list, and our hosts attempt to tackle it all.
...Literally Bride
Episode 07
...Literally an hour of Magda and Lindsay gushing about their love of Ali Hazelwood's "Bride." Before diving into the world of Misery Lark and friends, Magda discusses her newfound obsession with tv procedurals, and Lindsay reluctantly admits she may or may not be becoming a full-fledged romance reader...
...Literally Trips
Episode 06
In this episode, trips take many forms-some literal and some figurative. Magda and Lindsay journey through their local bookstores and discuss what makes them magical. From there, they explore Alexandra Kiley's, Kilt Trip, a book about love and travel and every Scottish tourist trap you've never heard of. Buckle your seat belts and ensure your volume knobs are in their full upright position...literally.
...Literally Bridgerton
Episode 05
Ladies and Gentleman, pour yourselves a cup of tea and delve into the regency era fantasy that is Bridgerton...Literally. These podcasters have heard whispers from the ton that there's much to be said about Ms. Shonda Rhimes' bold interpretation of Ms. Julia Quinn's passionate, and sometimes misguided, tales of romance and gossip. ...The Scandal!
...Literally The Power of Taylor Swift
Episode 04
...Literally an episode all about Queen T. Swift’s influence on authors (plus some other music too). Students of The Tortured Poets Department, take out your typewriters. It’s time to talk all things books and music.
...Literally Adaptations
Episode 03
...Literally the definitive list of best and worst adaptations...that Magda and Lindsay have read and seen in the little free time that life affords them to research these things. They review their top and bottom 3 movie and television adaptations from Breakfast at Tiffany's to Twilight.
...Literally Slumps
Episode 02
...Literally an episode where we discuss the inevitable reading slump. Join us for some tips and tricks on how to climb out of a reading depression.
...Literally Community
Episode 01
...Literally the very first episode where Magda and Lindsay introduce themselves, talk about the books that made them, and delve into how reading builds community.