https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-blume-saloon_1enBooksCopyright The Blume Saloonhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a052d950f337364195a33feeb725e344.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-blume-saloon_1Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:02:35 +0000The Blume SaloonThe Blume Saloonblumesaloon@gmail.comA hilarious and nostalgic journey through all the Judy Blume books, hosted by Jody Worthington and Alison Michael. With Scotch-fueled dramatic readings and deep dives into '70s and '80s nostalgia, boobs, boners, and bullies, this show ain't for kids.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/257-choking-and-whacking--72764260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72764260Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:55:30 +0000The Blume Saloon"Smart Women," chapters 15-16. Andrew Broder is MOVING IN. (We are still processing.) Margo's on cloud nine but Michelle ain't having it. This 1983 Judy Blume adult novel delivers it all – drama, bad decisions, and glove shopping. Molly and Jody act...30291980s,blume,books,boulder,cheating,club,death,discussion,divorce,enneagram,friends,funny,judy,love,mcqueen,nostalgia,reading,smart,steve,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/256-blotto--72557989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72557989Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:25:11 +0000The Blume Saloon"Smart Women," chapters 14-15. OMG it's the end of Part One! Jody and Molly discuss everyone's favorite 1983 Judy Blume adult novel about Colorado divorcees, wherein BB gets sassy, Margo lets loose, and Andrew reveals the truth about Bobby. Join your...42991980s,adult,bluebeard,blume,books,booktok,club,comedy,drama,friendship,funny,judy,literature,menopause,nostalgia,reading,romance,sex,smart,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/255-blank-is-for-lovers--72310581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72310581Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:23:22 +0000The Blume Saloon"Smart Women," chapters 12-13. Join Jody and Molly on this rollercoaster of a 1983 Judy Blume adult novel! BB wallows and Michelle grumbles, but Sara and Andrew have a grand ol' time eating cheese and watching Bo Derek run on the beach. It's a Judy...34721980s,awkward,bb,blume,bo,book,boulder,club,comedy,derek,divorce,family,judy,love,margo,memories,nostalgia,reading,sex,teenagerstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/254-two-dollars--71982905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982905Tue, 12 May 2026 22:21:38 +0000The Blume Saloon"Smart Women," chapters 10-11. Margo and Andrew Broder somehow turn boxed raisins and a handshake into unbearable sexual tension, while poor BB realizes her chiffon dress is cursed. Along the way, your hosts Jody and Molly spiral into conversations...43251970s,1980s,awkard,blume,books,club,comedy,divorce,friendship,funny,judy,life,mid,nostalgia,reading,relationships,retro,sex,smart,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/253-wonderroast-chicken--71720520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71720520Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:13:10 +0000The Blume Saloon"Smart Women," chapters 8-9 (NOT 10!). In this 1983 Judy Blume adult novel, Sara gets caught sneaking to her dad's, and BB asks Margo to spy, much to Margo's indignation. Meanwhile, Clare plans a trip to Paris and a potential reconciliation with her...37351980s,blume,book,boulder,club,colonoscopy,comedy,divorce,drama,family,funny,jazzercise,judy,literature,memories,nostalgia,reading,sex,smart,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/252-coyotes-wearing-roller-skates--71305955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71305955Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:45:02 +0000The Blume Saloon"Smart Women," chapters 6-7. Jody and Molly pull themselves together (just barely) to bring you insights, analysis, and dramatic readings from Judy Blume's 1983 adult novel. We flash back to Andrew Broder's Boulder arrival, BB's wedding at Uncle...45201980s,bb,blume,book,club,comedy,family,funny,judy,literature,margo,marriage,nostalgia,novel,reading,relationships,sex,smart,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/251-pete-zapigh--70841923]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70841923Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:16:38 +0000The Blume Saloon"Smart Women," chapters 4-5. We are loving Judy Blume's 1983 adult novel, in which BB takes to her bed, Margo makes Jewish Chicken Soup, and Michelle deftly inhales a deviled egg! Jody and Molly do dramatic readings, read listener letters, and present...]]>34591970s,1980s,1990s,affairs,blume,books,club,comedy,culture,discussion,funny,judy,literature,nostalgic,reading,romance,sex,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250-reverse-cargirl--70559872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70559872Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:55:03 +0000The Blume Saloon"Smart Women," chapters 2-3. Jody and Molly are THRILLED to be reading this 1983 novel, one of Judy Blume's finest! Michelle cries in bed, B.B. gets a shocking letter from her ex, and we assume Margo is still waltzing around in her robe. Your hosts...40631980s,blume,books,boulderado,comedy,discussion,funny,judy,margo,marriage,nostalgia,novel,reading,sex,smart,teens,women,yearbooktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/249-chick-with-a-y--70290146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70290146Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:56:00 +0000The Blume Saloon"Smart Women," chapter 1. Grab yourself a Courvoisier, settle into the Jacuzzi, and join us in Judy-land for this racy adult novel set in 1983! Margo meets her new (nude) neighbor right before her kids come back from their East Coast summer. Jody and...47561980s,1983,blume,books,comedy,funny,gloria,jackson,judy,literature,margo,marriage,michael,mtv,sex,smart,steinem,vanessa,williams,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-32-bye-beginners--69913465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913465Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:15:02 +0000The Blume SaloonMolly and Jody finally close out Norma Klein's Beginner's Love! To celebrate, they read one-star reviews, some vintage ABCs of Abstinence, a lovely ode to Norma by her daughter Jennifer Fleissner, and sage sex advice from Queen Judes. The gals talk...30711980s,1990s,abstinence,authors,blume,comedy,friends,funny,judy,klein,norma,nostalgia,novels,restaurants,revolving,sex,windows,women,world,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/248-travel-chess--69632649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69632649Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:44:09 +0000The Blume Saloon"Beginner's Love" by Norma Klein, chapters 20-21 – THE FINALE! It's true, Jody and Molly have finally finished this 1983 YA novel about teens, love, and sex. Leda and Joel meet new besties at the abortion clinic and Berger becomes a full-on Wife Guy....34291980s,abortion,blume,book,club,comedy,funny,girls,hilarious,judy,klein,literature,norma,novel,reading,sex,teens,vintage,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/247-swampy-and-scronay--69427098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69427098Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:34:39 +0000The Blume Saloon"Beginner's Love," chapters 18-19. Happy New Year, Blume Heads! We are SO close to finishing this Norma Klein epic, in which Joel goes full Don Draper in California and Lassie Bligen makes her triumphant return. Join Molly and Jody in the Cocoon for...44071980s,abortion,blume,book,club,comedian,comedy,fiction,funny,girls,joel,judy,klein,leda,norma,pregnancy,reading,sex,teens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/246-courtney-love--68968541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968541Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:08:42 +0000The Blume Saloon"Beginner's Love," chapter 17. Norma Klein's 1983 YA novel is going off the rails and we're here for it. Berger and Ingrid "play doctor" and he reveals his secret with a truly bananas twist. Meanwhile Joel has the worst birthday imaginable thanks to...3530beginners,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,funny,girls,joel,judy,klein,leda,love,norma,novel,pregnancy,reading,sex,teens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/245-when-we-grow-up--68764701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68764701Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:06:00 +0000The Blume Saloon"Beginner's Love," chapter 16. Folks, we tried to make this one a Thanksgiving shorty with one chapter, but in true Molly and Jody fashion, we somehow filled an hour! Joel and Leda go cowgirl and have another post-coital misunderstanding. And we STILL...34301980s,books,comedy,david,discussion,funny,klein,literature,love,mortified,niven,norma,nostalgic,pregnancy,reading,sex,teenagers,women,ya,yearbookstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/244-yearbook-club--68531109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68531109Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:04:05 +0000The Blume Saloon"Beginner's Love," chapters 14-15. Hope you don't mind this one being a real yap-fest, y'all! Jody and Molly read through this 1983 Norma Klein YA novel and discuss egg babies, Jody's ancient stash, and Molly's online beefs – with a couple vintage...47551980s,awkward,beginners,blume,comedy,friends,funny,joel,judy,klein,leda,love,norma,nostalgia,pregnancy,prom,sex,teens,women,yearbookstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/243-a-boing-boing-spring--68320827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68320827Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:36 +0000The Blume Saloon"Beginner's Love," chapters 12-13. Molly and Jody immerse themselves in Norma Klein's YA novel about sexual awakening in 1983. Leda frees the nipple for Joel's fam, Angelica cries over her nun-addled past, and Berger thinks he's found his lady doctor....45851980s,blume,books,city,club,comedy,funny,joel,judy,klein,leda,new,norma,nostalgia,reading,relationships,sex,teens,women,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/242-volitional-faculties--68142062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68142062Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:42:58 +0000The Blume Saloon"Beginner's Love," chapter 11. In this 1983 Norma Klein novel, Joel and Dad visit Yale and do weird things in the hotel room, Leda lives her best drag nun life, and Berger sets himself up for a lifetime of prank calls. Join Molly and Jody as they do...34241980s,adult,awkward,blume,books,comedy,family,fiction,funny,judy,klein,love,norma,nostalgia,sex,teens,virginity,women,ya,youngtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/241-foartin-and-fawkin-and-foightin--67946938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67946938Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:35:15 +0000The Blume Saloon"Beginner's Love," chapter 10 (sorry, we yapped too much before getting to chapter 11). Join Jody and Molly as they analyze this juicy Norma Klein 1983 novel, in which Joel and Leda enjoy their boneymoon with a side of laundry. We listen to vintage...31591980s,book,comedy,funny,girls,joel,klein,leda,lit,love,new,norma,nostalgia,novel,relationships,sex,teenagers,teens,ya,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/240-show-pjs--67694289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67694289Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:59:03 +0000The Blume Saloon"Beginner's Love," chapters 8-9. Well, folks, we finally made it to the big sleepover in this 1983 Norma Klein novel about first-time S-E-X. Berger plans a future with his lady Doogie Howser, Mom and Dad shred their friend group, and Joel and Leda...52691970s,1980s,blume,books,comedy,comfort,discussion,fiction,joy,judy,klein,norma,nostalgia,novel,reading,romance,sex,teens,women,yafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/239-bivalve-curious--67444698
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Peter falls in luv at the library! Judes packs the action and comedy gold into these two chapters of her 1990 follow-up to "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" and...36271990s,authors,blume,books,comedy,fudge,hatcher,judy,literature,lore,maine,mania,mitzi,nostalgia,peter,segal,sheila,superfudge,tell,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/232-skin-johnson-dds--64781391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64781391Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:40:07 +0000The Blume Saloon"Fudge-a-Mania," chapters 7-8. This 1990 Judy Blume classic HOLDS UP. Peter fantasizes about meeting Big Apfel and toxic toilet gas. Fudge plants a stupid rock garden. Libby sports her iconic snoopy tee. And we meet Mitzi! Molly and Jody do some...30221970s,1980s,1990s,bicycle,blume,bob,books,club,comedy,fudge,fudgeamania,hatcher,judy,literature,maine,peter,reading,sheila,toilet,tubmantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/231-finding-nemo-style--64553797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64553797Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:07:30 +0000The Blume Saloon"Fudge-a-Mania," chapters 4-6. Jody and Molly obsess over the 1990 fan-fave by Judy Blume. Uncle Feather (not a scuba diver) goes missing! Sheila scores a sweet childcare gig, and Peter is Peter-ing. Jody and Molly do some dramatic readings and chat...47791990s,adult,author,babysitting,blume,books,club,comedy,friends,fudge,hatcher,judy,kids,literature,maine,nostalgia,peter,sheila,tubman,youngtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/230-absolut-cranberry--64291594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64291594Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:30:07 +0000The Blume Saloon"Fudge-a-Mania", chapters 1-3. New book, new year, and new co-host as the Cocoon welcomes Molly Sanchez into the fold! Join Jody and Molly on a trip back to 1990, where Wilson Phillips is pumpin', My Pretty Ballerina is dancin', and Moscow is Big...52771990s,authors,blume,book,books,club,comedy,fudge,fudge-a-mania,funny,hatcher,judy,kid,lit,nostalgia,peter,reading,superfudge,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-29-sexy-fairies--63551664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63551664Thu, 02 Jan 2025 01:01:00 +0000The Blume SaloonWow, Blume Heads, it's been a year! Oopsie! We've missed you so much and are back to launch Blume Saloon 2.0, kicking it off with a little catch-up and BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Jody and Alison yap about the recent Utah book bans and updates on the Netflix...2589akil,banning,blume,books,brock,forever,judy,literature,mara,netflix,new,utah,ya,yeartruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-28-hny-harriet--58163013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58163013Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:18:47 +0000The Blume SaloonHappiest New Year Harriet-Heads! We bring closure to our epic "Harriet The Spy" journey by watching the totally adorable Nickelodeon movie starring Michelle Trachtenberg, reading film and book reviews, getting Judy Blume's perspective on the novel,...29931960s,1990s,blume,books,comedy,debate,fitzhugh,friendship,harriet,judy,literature,louise,michelle,nickelodeon,nostalgia,opinions,reading,review,spy,trachtenbergtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/229-retraction--57910982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57910982Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:33:54 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapter 16. It's a SURPRISE FINALE! Jody and Alison finish Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 kid lit novel and cannot believe it's over. Harriet writes some truly awful editorials for the Sixth Grade Page, witnesses the implosion of the Spy...17631960s,book,club,comedy,discussion,fitzhugh,girls,golly,harriet,kids,literature,louise,memories,new,nostalgia,ole,reading,spy,women,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/228-asbo--57814264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57814264Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:10:48 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapters 14-15 (it's a twofer!). Harriet sees a shrink, takes a forced sabbatical, and gets a major dissing from besties Janie and Sport. On a brighter note, she receives a much-needed letter from beloved Ole Golly and returns to...2815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/227-pigeon-fancier-s-lung--57361685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57361685Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:19:19 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapter 13. Harriet has entered Gremlin Sociopath mode and we are here for it. Jody and Alison discuss this wild and weird 1964 kid lit classic by Louise Fitzhugh, and can't get over our heroine's descent into sadistic nihilism. To...23661960s,blume,books,cancer,child,childrens,comedy,discuss,fitzhugh,funny,harriet,history,judy,literature,louise,pigeons,reading,sociopath,spy,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/226-people-pleasers--57263274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57263274Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:46:56 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapter 12. Alison and Jody read, discuss, and dissect Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 kid lit nonvel about a child creeper and her vengeful classmates. The big news this week is the retaliation parade. Harriet's starting to get worried....21531960s,banned,book,bullies,club,comedy,culture,fitzhugh,funny,girls,harriet,kids,louise,mean,new,nostalgia,reading,spy,women,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/225-we-live-in-a-community--57174369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57174369Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:04:59 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapter 11. Harriet has been SHUNNED. There's ink spilling, clubhouse construction, and a grapefruit-sized spitball. Thank you, Louise Fitzhugh, for ramping up the dramz this week! Join Alison and Jody for a romp through 1964...22151960s,autism,banned,blume,books,childhood,fitzhugh,golly,harriet,judy,kids,kipling,literature,louise,manhattan,ole,reading,rudyard,spy,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/224-jesus-wept--56847001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56847001Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:14:47 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapter 10. The bully gets bullied! We've seen this before (hi, Blubber!), and it ain't pretty. Join Jody and Alison as they make their way through Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 novel about a sixth grade Mata Hari wannabe. Harriet's...23621960s,books,brat,comedy,discussion,fitzhugh,funny,golly,harriet,journal,kid,lit,louise,manhattan,nostalgia,ole,reading,spy,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/223-slammed--56768315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56768315Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:15:36 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapters 8-9. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have a 6-foot baby and the Dei Santis have some DRAAAMA. Also – Harriet gets caught! In the dumb waiter! But not before she has her iconic moment rolling around in an onion trance. Thank you,...24161964,books,club,comedy,fitzhugh,funny,harriet,kid,lit,literature,louise,manhattan,new,reading,sport,spy,welsch,women,ya,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/222-you-are-an-onion--56620854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56620854Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:32:14 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapter 7. Ole Golly, we miss you! Harriet has been deemed a fat lady and an onion and she ain't happy about it. Miss Berry loses her mind amid a vaguely sexual monologue re: vegetables. Join Jody and Alison as they bury themselves...24501960s,books,comedy,family,fitzhugh,funny,golly,harriet,kid,kids,lit,louise,movie,nostalgia,ole,onion,reading,relatable,spytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/221-is-it-robbers--56547893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56547893Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:32:44 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapter 6. Ole Golly LEAVES! What?! We have not recovered. But please accompany us in reading this Louise Fitzhugh best-seller to find out how it all unfolds. There's a Berkeley Bike Basket adventure date, more egg creams, and an...26441960s,books,children,club,comedy,family,fitzhugh,funny,golly,harriet,literature,louise,new,ole,project,reading,spy,sunshine,women,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/220-progurt--56470111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56470111Tue, 15 Aug 2023 02:54:16 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapter 5. Alison and Jody journey back to Louise Fitzhugh's depiction of 1964 Manhattan, a world of little twerps and wise nannies. Ole Golly goes on a perfectly lovely Mary Poppins-ish date and – of course – Harriet stalks her....24421960s,books,childrens,club,comedy,family,fiction,fitzhugh,funny,harriet,kid,lit,louise,manhattan,nostalgia,reading,spy,women,writer,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/219-french-braid--56397906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56397906Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:37:27 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapter 4. Alison and Jody read and discuss this childhood favorite, written by icon Louise Fitzhugh in 1964. We learn the cat-man is also a yogurt-man. The Robertsons show off their furniture. Janie blows up the house to avoid...21631960s,blume,books,club,comedy,family,fitzhugh,funny,harriet,judy,kids,literature,louise,new,nostalgia,reading,retro,spy,women,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/218-disney-adults--56205949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56205949Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:16:05 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapter 3. Harriet breaks and enters. Sport balances the books. Dad goes on a fink rampage. Ole Golly has... a BOYFRIEND?! So much is going down in this cherished and contentious novel by Louise Fitzhugh. Alison and Jody follow...2534book,childrens,club,comedy,cream,dumbwaiter,egg,fitzhugh,girls,harriet,history,jewish,kid,lit,literature,louise,manhattan,novel,sport,spytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/217-cake-and-milk--56131499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56131499Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:16:48 +0000The Blume Saloon"Harriet the Spy," chapter 2. Jody and Alison barrel ahead with this beloved and controversial Louise Fitzhugh novel! Harriet starts 6th grade (just like Margaret!) and there's no holds barred when it comes to talking sh*t about her classmates and...21161960s,books,childrens,club,comedy,family,fitzhugh,harriet,history,janie,kids,literature,louise,new,nostalgia,reading,sport,spy,women,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/216-benevolent-widower--56046542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56046542Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:18:24 +0000The Blume Saloon“Harriet the Spy,” chapter 1. NEW BOOK, NEW BOOK! Jody and Alison start in on Louise Fitzhugh’s seminal kid-lit novel about a 11-year-old Manhattan scamp in 1964. They unpack the movies, TV, music, and newsworthy events of the year – including the New...34701960s,author,beatles,books,children,fair,fitzhugh,futurama,golly,harriet,louise,new,ole,pop,reading,sport,spy,tarts,worlds,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-27-man-ho--55039400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55039400Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:31:22 +0000The Blume SaloonIt's the long-awaited "Here's To You, Rachel Robinson" Odds and Ends! Come along with Jody and Alison as they lead you through an epic Rachel extravaganza. They read fabulous listener letters (thank you so much Molly and Brooke!), present two Special...29681990s,adler,alfred,birth,blume,books,club,dynamics,family,helpers,judy,natural,order,psychology,rachel,reading,robinson,sociopath,theory,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/215-secrets-secrets-are-no-fun--53965550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53965550Tue, 23 May 2023 00:24:42 +0000The Blume Saloon“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 23-24. It’s the finale y’all! The last of Macbeth! The last Jeremy Dragon Roll Call! It’s so haaard to say goodbyyye to Palfrey’s Pond. Rachel reveals to the gang that she and Jeremy made out and she’s...19521990s,blume,books,club,comedy,culture,fiction,here's,judy,margaret,palfreys,pond,rachel,reading,review,robinson,teens,to,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/214-kissing-potion--53865407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53865407Mon, 15 May 2023 03:34:28 +0000The Blume Saloon“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 21-22. OMG, can you EVEN handle the excitement?! Rachel and Paul go on their date(?!) and Cousin Tarren throws a major curveball. Jeremy Dragon and his Monopoly car pay a surprise visit and (spoiler!) there’s...23531990s,blume,books,club,dragon,ellis,friends,here's,island,jeremy,judy,palfrey's,pond,rachel,reading,robinson,teenagers,to,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/213-the-margaret-movie-is-perfect--53771502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53771502Mon, 08 May 2023 03:31:03 +0000The Blume Saloon"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 19-20. It's the big Ellis Island trip, baby! Rachel tries her Sea-Bands, fights with a 10-year-old, and plans a DATE(?!) with Paul Madeiros. Dad and Charles reconnect. Mom is nowhere to be found. Join Alison...3401are,blume,books,comedy,craig,ellis,film,freemon,god,here's,island,judy,kelly,margaret,rachel,review,robinson,there,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/212-attitude-tune-up--53701970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53701970Mon, 01 May 2023 04:26:50 +0000The Blume Saloon"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 17-18. Jody and Alison invite you into the Cocoon to talk about this 1993 Judy Blume follow-up to "Just as Long as We're Together"! A Robinson-Rybczynski family dinner turns sour, Dad gets mad, Charles turns...21511990s,are,blume,books,family,friends,god,here's,it's,judy,margaret,me,rachel,reading,robinson,teenagers,there,to,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-27-judy-blume-forever-interview-with-davina-pardo-and-leah-wolchok--53624579Alison and Jody take a break from Rachel Robinson to hang with the directors/producers of Judy Blume Forever, Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok! Listen in for an intimate Blume Head chat about the absolutely phenomenal documentary and a li'l recap of the film, out now on Amazon Prime! Thank you Davina and Leah for spending time in the Cocoon with us, what a TREAT!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53624579Mon, 24 Apr 2023 01:48:10 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody take a break from Rachel Robinson to hang with the directors/producers of Judy Blume Forever, Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok! Listen in for an intimate Blume Head chat about the absolutely phenomenal documentary and a li'l recap of the...Alison and Jody take a break from Rachel Robinson to hang with the directors/producers of Judy Blume Forever, Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok! Listen in for an intimate Blume Head chat about the absolutely phenomenal documentary and a li'l recap of the film, out now on Amazon Prime! Thank you Davina and Leah for spending time in the Cocoon with us, what a TREAT!]]>2036amazon,are,blume,davina,directors,documentary,forever,god,interview,judy,leah,margaret,pardo,prime,producers,there,wolchok,women,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/211-amnesteem--53555485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53555485Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:32:10 +0000The Blume Saloon"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 15-16. Alison and Jody's read-along of this nostalgic Judy Blume novel brings you back to 1993 and the world of Palfrey's Pond. Rachel wins her debate and gets a Jeremy Dragon lapdance, Mom takes to her bed...34911980s,1990s,accutane,blume,books,censorship,comedy,crush,history,interview,judy,literature,love,nostalgic,rachel,reading,robinson,stairmaster,teens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/210-red-cashmere-sweater--53488113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53488113Mon, 10 Apr 2023 02:27:44 +0000The Blume Saloon“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 13-14. Drama and excitement descend upon Palfrey’s Pond! Charles embarks upon a name change journey and hosts a Metallica party. Rowena and The StairMaster go line dancing. But most thrilling of all, JEREMY...29231990s,blume,books,comedy,dragon,family,here's,jeremy,judy,memories,neurodivergent,nostalgia,rachel,relationships,robinson,teens,to,women,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/209-franny-for-everyone--53422280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53422280Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:43:32 +0000The Blume Saloon"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 11-12. Jody and Alison read, dissect, and discuss this fan-fave Judy Blume novel, published in 1993. Rachel practices being a Natural Helper, Jessica lands a job at Going Places and campaigns for Accutane,...22911990s,angst,are,blume,comedy,god,here's,judy,margaret,movie,nineties,novel,rachel,reading,robinson,teens,there,women,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/208-time-machine--53259771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53259771Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:21:42 +0000The Blume Saloon"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 9-10. In one of Judy Blume's finest YA novels, Rachel continues to obsess over her normalcy and crushes on an older man with rimless frames. Charles tries to woo Alison with a fake adoption (don't worry, he...23801980s,1990s,blume,books,club,comedy,family,fiction,funny,gen,here's,judy,rachel,relationships,robinson,teens,to,women,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/207-grandma-s-tummy-mint--53177845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53177845Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:02:54 +0000The Blume Saloon"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 7-8. Join Jody and Al as they dive into Judy Blume's 1993 sequel to "Just as Long as We're Together." Rachel is overextended, stressed and rolling down literal hills, and Stephanie and Alison just DON'T GET...27251980s,1990s,angst,blume,books,club,comedy,fiction,funny,here's,judy,rachel,reading,relationships,robinson,teens,to,women,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/206-nielsen-family--53097948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53097948Sun, 05 Mar 2023 02:20:49 +0000The Blume Saloon"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 5-6. Charles comes home to bake coffee cake, Rachel names her future child Toledo, and Gram comes to life on Mother's Day. Join Jody and Alison for a Special Report on Arthur the Hairball Lion, dramatic...34051990s,1993,blume,book,club,comedy,funny,grade,heres,judy,middle,nostalgia,rachel,reading,robinson,teens,to,women,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/205-he-s-doing-gymnastics--52852856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52852856Sun, 26 Feb 2023 03:52:06 +0000The Blume Saloon"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 3-4. In this 1993 sequel to Judy Blume's "Just as Long as We're Together," Rachel practices for the seed spitting championship, broods over Charles' antics, and runs away from Steph and Alison's constant...21881990s,1993,blume,books,club,comedy,drama,family,funny,here's,judy,just,long,rachel,relationships,robinson,teens,together,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/204-whoot-there-it-is--52778977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52778977Sat, 18 Feb 2023 05:48:00 +0000The Blume Saloon“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 1-2. Jody and Al get back to their Judy roots with this 1993 follow-up to “Just as Long as We’re Together.” They talk about the world events, movies, music, and TV that shaped Rachel, Steph, and Alison’s...38541990s,1993,blume,book,club,comedy,friends,funny,girls,here's,judy,literature,movies,music,rachel,reading,robinson,to,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-26-alice-again--52645321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52645321Fri, 03 Feb 2023 23:39:00 +0000The Blume SaloonPart TWO of our Alice Odds and Ends extravaganza! Alison and Jody discuss Rick Emerson's "Unmask Alice," which sheds so much light on the warped world of Beatrice Sparks, her motivation for writing Alice, Jay's Journal, and so many other faux diaries....37111970s,alice,art,ask,beatrice,blume,comedy,drugs,emerson,go,jay's,journal,judy,linkletter,panic,rick,satanic,sparks,unmask,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-25-all-about-alice--52567454Part One of our epic two-part Alice Odds and Ends! This week Jody and Alison discuss all things “Go Ask Alice” – from fanfic, to its critical reception, to reader reviews. There’s also some great listener letters from Blume Heads Sawyer and Dani. But MOST IMPORTANTLY, Jody finally dishes on the New York screening of “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” and her momentous Judy Blume meet cute. You don’t want to miss what happened. Tune in next week as we delve into “Unmask Alice” by Rick Emerson and the 1973 made-for-TV film adaptation! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52567454Sat, 28 Jan 2023 06:05:16 +0000The Blume SaloonPart One of our epic two-part Alice Odds and Ends! This week Jody and Alison discuss all things “Go Ask Alice” – from fanfic, to its critical reception, to reader reviews. There’s also some great listener letters from Blume Heads Sawyer and Dani. But...Part One of our epic two-part Alice Odds and Ends! This week Jody and Alison discuss all things “Go Ask Alice” – from fanfic, to its critical reception, to reader reviews. There’s also some great listener letters from Blume Heads Sawyer and Dani. But MOST IMPORTANTLY, Jody finally dishes on the New York screening of “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” and her momentous Judy Blume meet cute. You don’t want to miss what happened. Tune in next week as we delve into “Unmask Alice” by Rick Emerson and the 1973 made-for-TV film adaptation! ]]>27541970s,alice,are,ask,beatrice,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,fanfic,go,god,judy,literature,margaret,sparks,there,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/203-teen-mom-or-death--52200373“Go Ask Alice,” August 14, 1970–Epilogue. Well friends, we did it. Jody and Alison are DUNZO. Alice makes water ballet friends, meets her first subway armpit hair, has a rendez-vous with Joel, and decides to stop journaling. And THEN some. Join us for vintage commercials, dramatic readings, and to hear who Al met at the Emmys. It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52200373Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:45:02 +0000The Blume Saloon“Go Ask Alice,” August 14, 1970–Epilogue. Well friends, we did it. Jody and Alison are DUNZO. Alice makes water ballet friends, meets her first subway armpit hair, has a rendez-vous with Joel, and decides to stop journaling. And THEN some. Join us for...“Go Ask Alice,” August 14, 1970–Epilogue. Well friends, we did it. Jody and Alison are DUNZO. Alice makes water ballet friends, meets her first subway armpit hair, has a rendez-vous with Joel, and decides to stop journaling. And THEN some. Join us for vintage commercials, dramatic readings, and to hear who Al met at the Emmys. It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!]]>27661970s,alice,ask,beatrice,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,drugs,funny,go,illness,judy,literature,mental,sparks,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/202-how-is-babby-formed--52144980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52144980Sat, 10 Dec 2022 05:05:01 +0000The Blume Saloon"Go Ask Alice," July 25–August 12, 1970. Mac and cheese with bits of bologna, anyone?! Alice moves into the Youth Center/Asylum and meets babbling Babbie, interviews her fellow inmates for her social work career, and watches TV with thirty older...2810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/201-freak-wharf--52073351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52073351Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:25:01 +0000The Blume Saloon“Go Ask Alice,” June 16–July 24, 1970. Buckle up, y’all, this is a NUTTY episode. Gran dies, RIP Gran. Joel leaves town, RIP Joel. Alice eats chocolate-covered LSD peanuts, has a mega freak-out, and ends up in the Booby Hatch. Alison and Jody chat...27071970s,alice,ask,beatrice,books,comedy,discussion,drugs,family,friends,funny,go,hippies,literature,lsd,novel,sparks,teens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/200-dopey-dopers--52014995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52014995Sat, 26 Nov 2022 03:02:01 +0000The Blume Saloon“Go Ask Alice,” April 27–June 16, 1970. Alice meets an innocent young scholar at the college library (he’s doomed!) and gets bullied at school. Gramps dies, RIP Gramps. Join Jody and Alison for some post-Thanksgiving good times, including dramatic...31051970s,alice,ask,beatrice,blume,books,club,comedy,drugs,funny,go,judy,literature,nostalgia,reading,sparks,teenagers,teens,women,yatrue225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/199-hand-art--51868946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51868946Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:23:50 +0000The Blume Saloon“Go Ask Alice,” ?-April 24, 1970. Join us for fruit cups and wilted lettuce salad, it’s time for more Alice shenanigans! Alice meets herself in the park, somehow finds her way back home, has a terrifying-but-sexy flashback, and yet manages to whip up...28271960s,1970s,alice,ask,books,comedy,discussion,drugs,family,funny,girls,go,literature,lsd,marijuana,nostalgia,runaway,teens,women,yatrue224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/198-wamargaret--51800105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51800105Sat, 05 Nov 2022 01:35:00 +0000The Blume Saloon“Go Ask Alice,” Feb 6, 1970-? Alice hitchhikes to Denver, ends up in Coos Bay, then somehow finds herself in Southern California. In between sleeping under a shrub and becoming a Priestess of Satan, she’s made some new friends and hit some new lows....33041970s,alice,ask,books,comedy,diary,digger,discussion,drugs,francisco,free,go,hippies,novel,reading,relationships,san,store,teenagers,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/197-chitty-chat-and-writey-write--51722183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51722183Sat, 29 Oct 2022 03:37:54 +0000The Blume Saloon“Go Ask Alice,” Dec 13, 1969–Jan 30, 1970. Cover yourself in ashes and sackcloth, Blume Heads, Alice and Chris are DUNZO with Berkeley! They fly home and have a nice, wholesome holiday season with orange yeast rolls. But then Black and Blue Lane...28581970s,adolescence,alice,ask,beatrice,books,comedy,diary,discussion,drugs,family,fiction,funny,go,literature,lsd,reading,sparks,teens,yatrue222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/196-emegency--51580641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51580641Sat, 15 Oct 2022 03:29:56 +0000The Blume Saloon“Go Ask Alice,” Oct 19-Dec 12, 1969. Alice and Chris move to San Francisco! And then Berkeley! They buy a TV, try heroin, and open a boutique! Join Alison and Jody as they bravely maneuver through this 1971 pseudo-diary and bring light to the...31761970s,alice,ask,beatrice,berkeley,book,club,comedy,discussion,drugs,francisco,funny,go,hippies,reading,san,sparks,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/195-diara--51510096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51510096Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:19:00 +0000The Blume Saloon“Go Ask Alice,” Aug 14-Oct 18, 1969. Alice goes back home, pledges a drug-free life only to end up peddling LSD to elementary school kids. But we have great news – she's not pregnant! Join Jody and Alison for chat about outlet shopping, insomnia,...31661960s,1970s,alice,anonymous,ask,beatrice,books,comedy,discussion,drugs,fiction,go,love,lsd,nostalgia,reading,relationships,sparks,teen,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/194-button-button-who-s-got-the-button--51439608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51439608Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:46:00 +0000The Blume Saloon“Go Ask Alice,” June 15-Aug 13, 1969. Alice visits Gran and Gramps and goes HARD with torpedoes, speed, Adam and Eve. She goes all the way with Bill only to have true love Roger reappear soon after. Alison and Jody talk about bad trips, Pretty Wild,...30241960s,1970s,alice,anonymous,ask,beatrice,books,comedy,diary,discussion,drugs,fiction,funny,go,literature,reading,sparks,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/193-impregnable-hole--51365397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51365397Fri, 23 Sep 2022 23:39:01 +0000The Blume Saloon“Go Ask Alice,” Jan 1-June 13, 1969. Alice has a horrible time at her new school but makes a friend, Mom’s a nag, Tim and Alex suck, and the boys JUICE IT UP! Join Alison and Jody to chat about this wild faux-diary by Anonymous, listen to dramatic...22881960s,1970s,alice,anonymous,anxiety,ask,beatrice,comedy,discussion,drugs,fiction,funny,go,literature,novel,reading,sparks,teen,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/192-kaleidoscope-of-archies--51287108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51287108Sat, 17 Sep 2022 02:49:43 +0000The Blume Saloon“Go Ask Alice,” Sept 16-Dec 25, 1968. New Judy-adjacent book alert! Join Jody and Alison as they embark upon their maiden Alice voyage. Your hosts will lead you through the music, movies, events, and pop culture of the years 1968-1970 as a primer,...37451970s,adolescence,alice,anonymous,ask,beatrice,club,comedy,drugs,family,funny,go,literature,novel,reading,runaway,sparks,teen,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-24-froffles--50975153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50975153Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:42:43 +0000The Blume SaloonIt’s the END of “It’s Not the End of the World.” Jody and Alison wrap up this 1972 Judy Blume novel with special guest “Have a Banana” Sally! We’ve got some divorce trivia, an Eggo Special Report, a celebrity quiz, and some classic Letters to Judy....26891970s,advice,blume,books,celebrity,club,comedy,culture,discussion,divorce,eggos,end,funny,judy,literature,not,reading,waffles,world,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/191-humdrum--50831486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50831486Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:08:09 +0000The Blume Saloon“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 30-31. The FINAL CHAPTERS! Karen reaches the Hope Phase, Mom flies by the seat of her pants, and Amy makes her famous cold cut joke. Jody and Alison talk about non-bad divorce books, 1972 New Jersey separation...28311970s,1972,blume,books,comedy,divorce,end,family,funny,judy,karen,london,milk,money,not,reading,school,separation,world,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/190-team-karen--50753390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50753390Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:25:29 +0000The Blume Saloon"It's Not the End of the World," chapters 27-29. JEFF RETURNS from his mystery jaunt. Mom makes a life-shattering announcement. Dad convalesces in Las Vegas. Karen is nobody's favorite. Judy Blume's 1972 middle grade novel is really keeping us on our...21351970s,blume,books,comedy,divorce,end,family,funny,judy,karen,literature,nostalgia,not,reading,runaway,scandal,separation,teens,world,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/189-crying-next-to-a-fish--50682334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50682334Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:07:34 +0000The Blume Saloon“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 25-26. Diorama drama! Missing persons! Weird families! Judy Blume at her finest. Karen destroys the viking ‘rama and hits up the bookstore, Jeff’s still missing, and Mary Louise Rumberger gets suspicious....30301970s,blume,book,comedy,diorama,discussion,divorce,end,family,funny,gardner,history,hysteria,judy,karen,myths,not,reading,richard,worldtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/188-duth--50513952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50513952Fri, 08 Jul 2022 20:48:04 +0000The Blume Saloon“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 23-24. Jeff runs away, Mom and Daddy have an epic row, and Karen FINALLY melts down. Judy really brings on the divorce dark times. Alison and Jody chat about moving, the Real World New Orleans reunion, and the...22231970s,blume,books,comedy,culture,divorce,end,family,funny,girls,judy,literature,nostalgia,not,pop,reading,retro,women,world,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/187-sucre-papa--50440740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50440740Sat, 02 Jul 2022 01:09:39 +0000The Blume Saloon“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 20-22. Judy Blume paints the portrait of a 7th grader dealing with her parents’ divorce in 1972 and things are getting wild! Karen and Val have a strange bath party, Dad makes a terrible announcement, and...23061970s,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,divorce,end,fiction,funny,grade,judy,karen,middle,not,teens,women,world,writers,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/186-burp-it-out--50315056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50315056Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:30:02 +0000The Blume Saloon"It's Not the End of the World," chapters 17-19. Karen's cards go unappreciated, Amy practices her parental manipulation skills, Jeff breaks a toe, and mom gets a JOB! Jody and Alison (all the way from Sweden!) discuss and reenact this 1972 classic...28151970s,1972,blume,book,club,comedy,discussion,divorce,family,girls,judy,just,karen,long,newman,novel,reading,together,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/185-aunt-cookie--50162258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50162258Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:30:28 +0000The Blume Saloon"It's Not the End of the World," chapters 13-16. Come hang with Jody and Alison as they discuss this classic 1972 Judy Blume novel! Dad's got a new cow-colored bachelor pad, Karen makes a Val pal, Jeff's a rude dude, and Mom decides she's a working...23881970s,70s,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,divorce,end,friends,funny,judy,karen,nostalgia,not,parenting,reading,retro,world,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/184-the-last-hojo-s--50046631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50046631Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:20:02 +0000The Blume Saloon“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 10-12. Karen corners Jeff, gets her skate on, and asks one million questions. Mom lawyers up. Ruth gives bad advice. Debbie makes a chimp face. Your hosts Jody and Alison do dramatic readings, spit takes, and...28811970s,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,end,fiction,funny,history,hojo's,howard,johnson's,judy,karen,not,of,women,world,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/183-rabies--49963419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49963419Fri, 27 May 2022 07:30:03 +0000The Blume Saloon“It’s Not the End of the World," chapters 7-9. Karen’s hitting new lows with a D on her book report and a sad HoJo’s martini dinner with Dad. Garfa comes to town and tries to Parent Trap the divorce situation. Jody and Alison chat about trundle beds,...26451970s,1972,blume,books,club,comedy,end,funny,grade,judy,karen,memories,middle,nostalgia,not,novel,of,reading,world,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/182-hey-311-is-a-great-band--49782597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49782597Fri, 13 May 2022 07:30:02 +0000The Blume Saloon“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 5-6. Alison and Jody recap and discuss Judy Blume’s 1972 novel about a sixth grader dealing with parental separation. Karen gets blindsided at the Red Bull Inn, picks a fight with sweet Debbie, and pulls a...25361970s,blume,books,boys,club,comedy,discussion,divorce,drugs,family,fiction,funny,judy,karen,memories,nostalgia,reading,relationships,woman,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/181-porcelana--49695741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49695741Fri, 06 May 2022 21:54:05 +0000The Blume Saloon“It’s not the End of the World,” chapters 3-4. Al and Jody discuss this classic 1972 Judy Blume novel about D-I-V-O-R-C-E. Karen forgets her milk money, Amy gets mickey mouse pancakes, mom cries, and Dad abandons the fam for a weekend (is he sleeping...22721970s,blume,books,club,divorce,end,family,health,judy,karen,literature,love,memories,mental,not,of,reading,relationships,world,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/180-hula-hoop--49592142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49592142Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:10:02 +0000The Blume Saloon“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 1-2. Feels so good to be back in Judyville! Jody and Alison discuss this Judy Blume middle grade novel and set the scene for 1972 (AGAIN). You’ll learn everything you wanted to know about Chuck Berry bullying...31411972,angst,awkward,berry,blume,chipmunks,chuck,end,friendship,judy,karen,keith,lidsville,memories,music,nostalgia,not,richards,teens,worldtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-23-profoundly-in-love-with-pandora--49372526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49372526Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:34:38 +0000The Blume SaloonJust our luck! We have finished “The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾” by Sue Townsend! Jody and Alison discuss episode one of the 1985 TV adaptation, touch on some Adrian miscellany, play a quickie round of Jeopardy, and read some one-star...28531980s,adrian,awkward,books,cody,comedy,funny,memories,mole,nostalgia,pandora,peloton,reading,review,rigsby,series,sue,teens,townsendtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/179-shiny-happy-people-holding-hands--49277780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49277780Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:20:02 +0000The Blume Saloon“The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4,” March 17-April 3, 1982 (plus special American Afterword!). We finish the book! Adrian has a brief emotional affair, turns 15, and goes to the ER with a model plane stuck to his nose. Alison and Jody...33551980s,adrian,blume,books,british,comedy,discussion,fiction,friendship,judy,mole,reading,relationships,skegness,sue,teens,townsend,uk,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/178-herod--49194200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49194200Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:15:02 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Jan 17-March 16, 1982. Adrian becomes radicalized, Margaret Thatcher gets vandalized, and Elizabeth Sally Broadway is pulverized. Dad tries going into the spice rack biz but finds better luck cleaning...33041980s,adrian,awkward,books,club,comedy,discussion,feminist,funny,mole,nostalgia,reading,school,sue,teens,thatcher,townsend,uk,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/177-bee-and-quee--49111674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49111674Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:38:55 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Dec 19, 1981-Jan 16, 1982. Happy Back-End-200th-Episode to us! Jody and Alison celebrate by discussing Adrian's fox fur heist, the disastrous nativity play, Bert's nuptials, and more New Year's...37021980s,80s,adrian,angst,authors,blume,book,british,comedy,discussion,funny,judy,mole,nostalgia,pandora,school,sue,teens,townsend,uktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/176-society-is-puke--48946056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48946056Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:05:02 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Nov 7-Dec 18, 1981. Adrian has swollen nipples, starts an avant garde school paper (VERY Newsdate by Sheila the Great), and steals a keychain. Mum returns just in time for the phone to be disconnected....29871980s,adrian,angst,books,club,comedy,discussion,england,life,mole,nostalgia,novel,punk,reading,secret,sue,teen,townsend,uk,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/175-who-dey--48698937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48698937Sat, 12 Feb 2022 06:35:25 +0000The Blume Saloon“The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4,” Oct 9-Nov 6, 1981. Adrian nearly dies TWICE (camping and tonsils), goes to a weird Marriage Counselor Bonfire, and most importantly, FINDS CHARLIE! Jody and Alison chat about the newly announced...26761980s,adrian,bert,book,british,club,comedy,diary,discussion,england,funny,literature,mole,pandora,reading,sue,teens,townsend,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/174-kids-are-murder--48582269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48582269Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:10:02 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Aug 26-Oct 8, 1981. Adrian is made prefect, plays conkers, and experiences a harrowing school trip to the British Museum. Pandora helps clean Bert Baxter's cesspool of a home, sells Blossom (noooooo!)...32931980s,1981,adrian,angst,awkward,books,british,comedy,discussion,funny,mole,nostalgia,novel,pandora,reading,sue,teens,townsend,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/173-treat-people-like-people--48478358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48478358Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:15:02 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," July 16-Aug 25, 1981. Adrian celebrates the Royal Wedding, looks up Mrs. O'Leary's skirt, mopes around Scotland with Mum and Lucas, and makes one million collect calls. Pandora gets stuck in the Tunis...29961980s,adrian,adult,book,club,comedy,discussion,england,funny,love,mole,nostalgia,novels,pandora,reading,scotland,sue,townsend,ya,youngtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/172-got-my-leg-over--48399330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48399330Sat, 22 Jan 2022 06:19:16 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," June 8-July 15, 1981. The Red Sock Revolution doesn't exactly go as planned, but who cares because ADRIAN AND PANDORA ARE IN LOVE! Adrian gets tonsillitis, Bert Baxter wreaks havoc in the hospital, the...30531980s,adrian,awkard,blume,book,club,comedy,discussion,friends,funny,judy,love,mole,novel,reading,sue,teens,townsend,ya,youthtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/171-my-little-nugget-queen--48304596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48304596Sat, 15 Jan 2022 03:19:22 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," May 6-June 7, 1981. Adrian paints his Noddy wallpaper black and becomes a red sock revolutionary. Dad is made redundant, the power shuts off, Bert Baxter loses his 40-year-old false teeth, Doreen Slater...31591980s,adrian,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,england,friends,funny,judy,mole,nostalgia,novel,pandora,reading,sue,teens,townsend,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/170-foot-grapes--48197632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48197632Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:20:02 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," April 11-May 5, 1981. Adrian sleeps over at Nigel's badass house, gets a prison girlfriend, and visits Mum and Mr. Lucas in Sheffield. There's also some French letter shenanigans, shower masturbation,...28331980s,adrian,books,british,club,comedy,diary,discussion,english,friends,funny,love,mole,nigel,reading,sue,teenager,teens,townsend,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-22-kaeli-in-the-cocoon--48117830
Find Kaeli on Instagram @kaelioke, Twitter @kaeli, and TikTok @kaelioke]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48117830Fri, 31 Dec 2021 08:10:01 +0000The Blume SaloonHappy New Year's Eve! Jody and Alison are taking a wee break from Adrian Mole to welcome actor/writer/mystic/sarcastic, Kaeli! Grab your crystals and come inside the Cocoon to hear your hosts get their minds blown via natal charts and tarot readings....
Find Kaeli on Instagram @kaelioke, Twitter @kaeli, and TikTok @kaelioke]]>3998astrology,blume,chart,comedy,crystals,fortune,friends,funny,judy,love,money,mystic,mystical,natal,reading,sign,star,tarot,teller,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/169-big-and-bouncy--48051784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48051784Sat, 25 Dec 2021 01:12:15 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," March 3-April 10, 1981. Happy Christmas Eve, Blume Heads! Adrian turns 14 and calls the emergency doctor over a case of zits, Nigel and Pandora split up (so do Adrian's parents), Bert Baxter terrorizes...37791980s,adrian,blume,books,comedy,diary,discussion,england,funny,judy,mole,nigel,nostalgia,pandora,reading,sue,townsend,uk,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/168-septuagesima--47970958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47970958Sat, 18 Dec 2021 01:30:52 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Jan 16-March 2, 1981. Adrian stalks Pandora and gets his first WD, Mrs. Lucas moves out and takes her shrubs with her, Dad gets fancy groceries, and Mum's on a feminist journey. Jody and Alison muddle...41781980s,1981,adrian,angst,awkward,books,british,comedy,discussion,england,funny,horlicks,mole,nigel,nostalgia,pandora,sue,teen,townsend,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/167-green-lurex-apron--47862866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47862866Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:10:02 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Jan 1-15, 1981. Say hello to our new book, the Sue Townsend classic! Jody and Alison chat about 1981's events, music, movies, and TV... UK-style. Welcome to the year of John McEnroe's Wimbledon tirade,...42281980s,1981,adrian,books,british,bucks,comedy,discussion,fizz,funny,mole,nostalgia,pandora,reading,ripper,sue,townsend,women,ya,yorkshiretruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-21-spider-fudge--47671278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47671278Fri, 26 Nov 2021 20:01:02 +0000The Blume SaloonThe long awaited Superfudge wrap-up! Join us for a meandering episode full of Special Reports, '80s talk show clips, and Blume Head correspondence. Alison presents some one-star reviews, Santa stats, and introduces us to wok-master Stephen Yan. Jody...35141980s,belief,blume,david,fanfic,fran,hatcher,judy,lee,letterman,nostalgia,peter,poop,pooper,reviews,santa,scoop,stephen,superfudge,yantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/166-ski-the-bumps--47438221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47438221Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:20:18 +0000The Blume Saloon"Superfudge," chapters 11-12. The final episode, can you believe it?! Brian Tumkin and Uriah come to town, Tootsie walks, Peter picnics, Fudge and Daniel elope, and the Hatchers make a big decision. Jody and Alison (with the help of tiny guest stars...32871980,blume,books,children,comedy,discussion,feather,fudge,funny,hatcher,judy,literature,memories,nostalgia,peter,princeton,reading,superfudge,uncle,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/165-ball-kicker-special--47323690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47323690Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:15:02 +0000The Blume Saloon“Superfudge,” chapters 9-10. Jimmy Fargo and Alex Santo finally meet, Peter gets a KISS, Fudge becomes a tiny Christmas tyrant, and Daniel Manheim makes quite the impression on us all. With the help of Blume Head Michelle, Jody and Alison compare and...33711980s,awkward,blume,books,childrens,club,comedy,discussion,fargo,funny,hatcher,jimmy,judy,literature,nostalgia,peter,reading,superfudge,superman,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/164-agatha-s-rage--47211306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47211306Fri, 29 Oct 2021 07:45:08 +0000The Blume Saloon“Superfudge,” chapters 7-8. Welcome, Uncle Feather and helloooooo, Halloween! (Seriously, how did Judy know it was Halloween in the real-life now-times?!) Fudge gets a myna bird because he does cute paintings at school. Peter and Jimmy fight about the...34411980s,bird,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,fudge,funny,hatcher,judy,kid,lit,myna,nostalgia,peter,reading,superfudge,tootsie,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/163-goodbye-rat-face--47092690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47092690Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:10:06 +0000The Blume Saloon"Superfudge," chapters 5-6. The Hatcher family settles down in Princeton and keeps their local Baskin Robbins in business. Peter and new bestie Alex Santo go into the worm business and scam Mrs. Muldour (she's definitely eating them, right?). Fudge...28101980s,blume,books,comedy,dramatic,fudge,funny,hatcher,judy,kidlit,kids,memories,nostalgia,peter,princeton,reading,superfudge,women,worms,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/162-ten-or-eleven-times--46984971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46984971Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:15:13 +0000The Blume Saloon“Superfudge,” chapters 3-4. The Hatchers are moving to Princeton! In a week. WTF. Pee-tah has a fight with Jimmy Fargo, a run-in with Sheila, and almost pees in a flower pot. Fudge decorates Tootsie with trading stamps. Jody talks about her recent...33481980,blume,books,childhood,club,comedy,discussion,fudge,funny,hatcher,judy,kidlit,kids,memories,nostalgia,peter,princeton,superfudge,tootsie,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/161-getting-to-the-good-part--46877416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46877416Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:05:04 +0000The Blume Saloon“Superfudge,” chapters 1-2. Back to Judy Blume, y’all! Jody and Alison discuss this treasured children’s novel featuring Pee-tah, Fudge, and… Tamara Roxanne?! Alison paints a picture of 1980 events and affairs (lots of Cold War shenanigans), while...35841980,80s,blume,books,cold,comedy,culture,fourth,funny,grade,judy,kidlit,nostalgia,nothing,pop,reading,superfudge,tootsie,war,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-20-stuck-in-stoneybrook-crossover--46570056
Be sure to follow Stuck in Stoneybrook on Instagram at @stuckinstoneybrook and check out more episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46570056Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:42:17 +0000The Blume SaloonExciting bonus crossover alert! Jody joins Esme, Anne, and Emily on Stuck in Stoneybrook to chat about the Baby Sitters Club – in particular, Dawn and the Big Sleepover (#44)! They discuss the psychological benefits of altruism, the white savior-dom...
Be sure to follow Stuck in Stoneybrook on Instagram at @stuckinstoneybrook and check out more episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher!]]>49951980s,1990s,american,ann,babysitters,blume,books,bsc,club,comedy,culture,judy,kidlit,martin,native,nostalgia,pop,women,ya,zunitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-19-the-luckiest-goodbye--46178408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46178408Sat, 21 Aug 2021 01:26:03 +0000The Blume SaloonJody and Alison salute The Luckiest Girl with the help of some dedicated Blume Heads! This extremely chaotic episode is chock full of Special Reports on Beverly Cleary's stint in SoCal, dating in the 1950s, giant roadside oranges, old-fashioned...30361950s,basketball,beverly,books,cleary,club,comedy,culture,dating,discussion,etiquette,fiction,funny,giant,girl,literature,luckiest,nostalgia,orange,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/160-don-t-ever-change--46086582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46086582Fri, 13 Aug 2021 22:45:34 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 15-16. Can't believe we're finishing this Beverly Cleary beauty! It's Shelley's last day of school with some mediocre yearbook signing, a biology win, and a heart-to-heart with Jeannie. There's also a solemn date to the...31061950s,beverly,blume,books,cleary,comedy,discussion,fiction,funny,girl,hartley,judy,latham,literature,love,luckiest,nostalgia,shelley,teen,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/159-boop--45989010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45989010Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:40:14 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 13-14. We're cruisin' through Beverly Cleary's 1958 coming-of-age novel! Shelley and Hartley spend quality time together solving word puzzles, washing dishes, and touching hands. Katie makes a toothpaste cake and Mrs....27651950s,beverly,blume,books,california,cleary,club,comedy,discussion,fiction,funny,girl,judy,literature,luckiest,nostalgia,reading,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/158-edgelord-central--45910090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45910090Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:17:37 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 11-12. Alison and Jody discuss Beverly Cleary's charming 1958 novel about a Portland gal finding herself in SoCal. Shelley watches Katie go through her very own Roses-in-the-Disposall moment, flubs an interview with poet...26661950s,beverly,books,california,cleary,club,comedy,discussion,funny,girl,hartley,history,hornbostle,jonas,luckiest,nostalgia,reading,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/157-twerking-in-a-stylized-manner--45720053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45720053Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:30:08 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 9-10. It's Beverly Cleary's 1958 teen novel about first love in a strange land, and things ain't looking good. Shelly and Philip have a serious chat and it does not go as she'd hoped. There's a lot of homesickness and a...24111950s,authors,beverly,blume,california,cleary,comedy,discussion,fiction,funny,judy,literature,memories,nostalgia,novel,school,stories,teen,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/156-cold-november-rain--45539236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45539236Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:10:15 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 7-8. Jody and Alison are loving this 1958 Beverly Cleary novel about Shelley Latham and her magical year in SoCal. There's an epic barn dance with wagon wheels and highly flammable hay, an ALMOST kiss from hunky Philip,...34591950s,beverly,books,california,cleary,club,comedy,crush,discussion,feminism,funny,girl,love,luckiest,nostalgia,novel,reading,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/155-seaman-hat--45434183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45434183Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:25:09 +0000The Blume Saloon“The Luckiest Girl,” chapters 5-6. Beverly Cleary transports us back to 1958, where Shelly is interviewed in The Bastion and makes a BOLD move, Luke is crowned Queen of the May, and Katie wears salad to the big dance. Alison and Jody chat about school...32881950s,beverly,blume,books,california,cleary,club,comedy,discussion,fiction,friends,girl,judy,luckiest,nostalgia,novel,reading,retro,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/154-blessings-on-thee-frisbie-gerard--45350420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45350420Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:15:17 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Luckiest Girl," chapter 4. Join Jody and Al for Beverly Cleary's wholesome 1958 tale of Shelly Latham, a Portland gal in SoCal. Shelly receives WRITTEN PROOF that mysterious Phil's into her, but it's Hartley who takes her on the donut date....28641950s,beverly,books,boys,california,cleary,club,comedy,dating,discussion,funny,girl,high,literature,luckiest,nostalgia,reading,school,woman,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/153-rice-instead-of-noods--45264918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45264918Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:54:54 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 2-3. In this charming 1958 Beverly Cleary novel, Shelley makes it to San Sebastian and snobs out over smudge pots, dry riverbeds, long bedrooms, and old high school towels. But some witchy Michie moonlight laundry really...32371950s,beverly,books,cheesecake,cleary,comedy,discussion,factory,funny,girl,latham,literature,luckiest,nostalgia,reading,shelly,stroganoff,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/152-dollar-from-a-guy-named-kurt--45173496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45173496Sat, 05 Jun 2021 03:01:16 +0000The Blume Saloon"The Luckiest Girl", chapter 1. It's high time for some Beverly Cleary (who famously inspired Judy Blume's writing), so we're riding a jetliner back to 1958 – the year of hula hoops, Auntie Mame, quiz show scandals, and Shelley Latham! Jody briefs us...38381950s,1958,beverly,books,cleary,club,comedy,discussion,funny,girl,latham,literature,luckiest,nostalgia,portland,shelley,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-18-old-millennials-crossover--45084029
Be sure to follow Old Millennials on Instagram at @theoldmillennialspod and check out more episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45084029Fri, 28 May 2021 22:15:56 +0000The Blume SaloonSpecial bonus crossover! Alison joins Emilie and Margaux on the Old Millennials podcast to chat about American Girl Dolls in honor of their 35th anniversary! They discuss their obsession with the catalogs, the longing for a doll, and the overall joy...
Be sure to follow Old Millennials on Instagram at @theoldmillennialspod and check out more episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen!]]>36351990s,addy,american,company,culture,dolls,girl,kidlit,kirsten,larson,mcintire,molly,nostalgia,parkington,pleasant,pop,rowland,samantha,scholastic,walkertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-17-sally-stuck-in-stoneybrook--44940870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44940870Fri, 21 May 2021 07:10:14 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," the appendix! Dedicated to all things Sally: a brief history of baton twirling, sex ed in the 1940s, child psychology, Howard Hughes' cantilevered bra design, everything you wanted to know about Creme de Cacao,...5262anne,baby,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,esme,freedman,herself,ichikawa,judy,nostalgia,sally,schaller,sitters,starring,stoneybrook,stuck,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/151-like-fish--44683164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44683164Fri, 07 May 2021 16:16:18 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 25-26. Sayonara Sally! The Freedmans get ready to head back to Jersey, but not before Sally ambush-kisses Peter behind the Temple and swaps secrets with Douglas. Alison and Jody reenact some classic...20941940s,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,fiction,freedman,friends,funny,girls,herself,judy,kidlit,love,miami,reading,sally,starring,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/150-miss-toenails--44568164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44568164Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:10:21 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 23-24. The penultimate episode of this marvelous Judy Blume kidlit novel! Sally's up for 5th grade Posture Queen, Andrea gets a new kitten, Douglas wants to see some boobs, Bubbles is with child, and...35821940s,blume,book,childhood,club,comedy,discussion,doey,freedman,funny,girls,herself,judy,kidlit,miami,nostalgia,reading,sally,starring,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/149-your-friend-and-relative--44450182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44450182Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:15:10 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 21-22. In this Judy Blume kidlit classic, Sally receives some painterly Peter intel and a masterful passive aggressive letter from Chrissy. Andrea gets mad (again), Omar meets a tragic fate (you're...28591940s,beach,blume,books,childhood,comedy,discussion,freedman,funny,girls,herself,jewish,judy,kidlit,literature,miami,nostalgia,sally,starring,swetniktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/148-ballet-shoe-battle-royale--44266904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44266904Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:15:07 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 19-20. Sally has a foot fungus and gets competitive over Margaret O'Brien's ballet slipper, Douglas finds a crunchy surprise in his chow mein, and Peter Hornstein rudely compares Sally to New Girl...36671940s,as,beach,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,freedman,funny,herself,j,judy,literature,miami,reading,sally,starring,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/147-toothpick-in-the-ashtray--44162003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44162003Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:10:03 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 17-18. Join Jody and Alison as they read, re-enact, and discuss this fan-fave Judy Blume novel! Sally fancies herself a mixologist and tries homemade creme de cacao, Virus X makes its way through Miami...31371940s,beach,beverly,blume,books,cleary,comedy,discussion,family,freedman,friendship,funny,herself,history,jewish,judy,miami,reading,sally,starringtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/146-butterfly-kisses--44056760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44056760Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:15:21 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 15-16. In this iconic children's novel by Judy Blume, Sally gets chastised for playing with paper dolls, is brutally attacked by a man o' war, and kicked in the face by Georgia Blue Eyes. Jody and...40951940s,beach,blume,book,comedy,discussion,freedman,funny,herself,judy,kid,lit,man-o-war,miami,nostalgia,reading,sally,starring,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/145-chickens-with-a-view--43853432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43853432Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:30:09 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 13-14. Jody and Alison read and examine this beloved Judy Blume novel in which Omar the cat gets in trouble, Sally and Andrea drink from the "wrong" water fountain, and creepazoid Mr. Zavodsky...27531940s,author,blume,book,club,comedy,discussion,freedman,friendship,funny,herself,judy,kid,lit,miami,novel,sally,teen,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/144-orville-redenbacher--43747354
Check out Molly's podcasts The Hold Up and Red All Over on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow her on Twitter @seriousmolly, IG @mollyfuckingsanchez, and TikTok @molly-sanchez.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43747354Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:10:17 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapter 12. Comedy writer and podcaster Molly Sanchez joins us to discuss one of the most iconic chapters we've ever read! Doey Bird comes to visit for Thanksgiving, Mom gets wasted (hashtag WILLYA), Sally...
Check out Molly's podcasts The Hold Up and Red All Over on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow her on Twitter @seriousmolly, IG @mollyfuckingsanchez, and TikTok @molly-sanchez.]]>45101940s,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,fan,fiction,freedman,funny,herself,judy,literature,miami,molly,nostalgia,sally,sanchez,starring,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/143-doughy-daddy--43645752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43645752Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:10:05 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 10-11. Sally has an inkwell mishap (thanks, Peter Hornstein), snacks on Fig Newtons with Barbara, and learns about Latin Lovers from Andrea. We also discover the unbelievably tragic fate of Daddy's...36481940s,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,fernando,freedman,funny,herself,jewish,judy,kid,lamas,lit,nostalgia,sally,starring,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/142-rude-food--43534641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43534641Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:15:13 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 8-9. Sally's been busy. She plays approximately one thousand games of Jolly Roger, covers her body in peanuts, attempts to out Mr. Zavodsky via Bambi letterhead, and tries to solve the secret Bath...31971940s,beach,blume,book,children,club,comedy,discussion,freedman,friends,funny,judy,margaret,miami,nostalgia,o'brien,sally,starring,vintage,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/141-milk-and-spaghetti--43413001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43413001Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:10:17 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 6-7. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDES!!! Alison and Jody celebrate by discussing this fantastic kidlit classic by Judy Blume! Our gal Sal tries Miami school again and meets Miss Swetnick of the Heart Shaped...32271940s,beach,blume,books,children,comedy,discussion,freedman,funny,herself,ipana,judy,literature,miami,nephritis,nostalgia,sally,starring,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/140-love-and-other-indoor-sports--43297128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43297128Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:10:18 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 4-5. Choo choo! All aboard the Miami train for some Judy Blume goodness! Sally, Douglas, Mom, and Ma Fanny take the overnight train to Florida and have a pyjama party! Sally ain't impressed with their...37121940s,blume,books,childrens,comedy,discussion,fiction,freedman,friends,funny,herself,historical,judy,literature,miami,nostalgia,sally,starring,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/139-pleasure-dome--43193748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43193748Sat, 30 Jan 2021 03:11:32 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 2-3. Get out your pink Spalding ball and join us for this incredible Judy Blume novel. We're back in 1947: Sally eats tongue with raisin sauce, spends time in the BORDELLO bath tub, bosses her friends...34991940s,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,fiction,freedman,funny,herself,history,judy,kids,literature,miami,sally,starring,ww2,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/138-child-trial--43056479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43056479Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:10:08 +0000The Blume Saloon"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," prologue and chapter 1. Who's ready to dive right into this 1977 Judy Blume novel?! The gals set the scene for 1947 by digging into the events, movies, and fashion of the era. Hellooooo full skirts, country...38601940s,blume,books,childrens,club,comedy,discussion,freedman,funny,herself,jersey,judy,literature,new,nostalgia,reading,sally,starring,ww2,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-16-endless-summer--42853533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42853533Sat, 09 Jan 2021 04:15:17 +0000The Blume SaloonA fond farewell to Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer"! Jody and Alison present Special Reports on West Oakland, the name Afua, women poets of the Black Panther party, and a deep dive into Rita's life and writing approach. Special guest Carolyn...3766black,book,club,comedy,crazy,discussion,fiction,funny,history,literature,novel,oakland,one,panthers,poetry,rita,summer,williams-garcia,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/137-i-saw-the-sign--42652869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42652869Fri, 25 Dec 2020 08:15:11 +0000The Blume SaloonThe "One Crazy Summer" finale — a Christmas Miracle! Alison and Jody discuss Rita Williams-Garcia's beautiful book about three sisters spending the summer of 1968 in Oakland. Cecile turns up at the Panther rally and embarks upon a new relationship...25451968,black,book,childrens,club,crazy,delphine,discussion,gaither,history,literature,oakland,one,panthers,rita,sisters,summer,vonetta,williams-garcia,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/136-arf-arf--42549113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42549113Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:10:09 +0000The Blume SaloonOMG, best chapters ever. We cover 28-30 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia and cannot believe what just happened! No spoilers here, but we will tell you that Fern takes a turn, Delphine conquers her fears, and Vonetta is actually pretty...32371960s,african,black,books,childrens,comedy,delphine,discussion,fern,fiction,funny,historical,literature,oakland,panthers,rita,vonetta,williams-garcia,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/135-the-swedes-of-seagulls--42426261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42426261Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:15:05 +0000The Blume SaloonGet cozy for chapters 25-27 of Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer"! The Gaither sisters spend a magical day in San Francisco - they meet real live 1968 hippies, they eat fresh fortune cookies in Chinatown, and ride their first cable car to...39921960s,african,black,blume,books,club,comedy,crazy,discussion,hippies,judy,literature,nostalgia,oakland,one,panthers,rita,summer,williams-garcia,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/134-lootie-belle--42325270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42325270Sat, 05 Dec 2020 01:24:23 +0000The Blume SaloonJoin Alison and Jody for some snazzy jazz poetry, spoiled mulled wine, and chapters 22-24 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia! Delphine gets her own second-hand kitchen stool and tries to teach Vonetta a Very Important Lesson about...29841960s,black,books,brooks,childrens,club,comedy,crazy,friendship,funny,gwendolyn,literature,oakland,one,panthers,rita,sisters,summer,williams-garcia,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/133-take-that-cop--42069832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42069832Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:30:13 +0000The Blume SaloonChapters 19-21 of Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer" (2010)! Delphine learns about Li'l Bobby Hutton, decides she doesn't wanna go to the Center anymore, and makes a new cool friend! Vonetta and Fern have show biz dreams and plan their song and...28851960s,black,bobby,book,books,civil,club,comedy,crazy,discussion,funny,hutton,oakland,one,panthers,rights,rita,summer,williams-garcia,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/132-big-house-wife--41951045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41951045Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:30:15 +0000The Blume SaloonHere we come... walkin' down the streeeeeet! Join us for chapters 16-18 of Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer" about three sisters spending time with the Black Panthers in 1968 Oakland. Delphine has words with Hirohito Woods and decides to cook...24401960s,black,books,civil,comedy,crazy,discussion,funny,gaither,girls,oakland,one,panthers,reading,rights,rita,sisters,summer,williams-garcia,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/131-breakfast-and-the-revolution--41820143
This week we cover chapters 14-15 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia. Vonetta ditches her sisters to join the mean Ankton girls and desecrates poor Miss Patty Cake with magic marker. Delphine defends Fern's honor and spends all her phone booth money on a Black Panther newspaper. Join us for more Chinese food dinners, dramatic readings, and TWO outrageous letters about My Buddy dolls.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41820143Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:10:14 +0000The Blume SaloonWell helloooo! It's been a minute, Blume Heads! Note: this unreleased episode was recorded back in August (hence the references to summer and "Virgo Season"), but we will be back next week with more current recordings as per usual. This week we cover...
This week we cover chapters 14-15 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia. Vonetta ditches her sisters to join the mean Ankton girls and desecrates poor Miss Patty Cake with magic marker. Delphine defends Fern's honor and spends all her phone booth money on a Black Panther newspaper. Join us for more Chinese food dinners, dramatic readings, and TWO outrageous letters about My Buddy dolls.]]>25781960s,black,book,club,comedy,crazy,discussion,fiction,friends,girls,hippies,historical,oakland,panthers,reading,rita,sisters,summer,williams-garcia,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/130-wwjd--40417087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40417087Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:35:20 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody discuss chapters 11-13 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia! The Gaither sisters stick around to attend the Black Panther Kids Club to learn about the Revolution but become a laughing stock when Vonetta and Fern embarrass...25431960s,black,blume,books,comedy,crazy,culture,discussion,family,gaither,judy,oakland,one,panthers,rita,sisters,summer,williams-garcia,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/129-delicious-floating-buffet--40299564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40299564Thu, 13 Aug 2020 07:30:16 +0000The Blume SaloonGet out your white go-go boots and settle in for chapters 9-10 of Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer." Cecile sends her daughters out into the wild in search of breakfast. They have a stand-off with Beak Man over Miss Pattycake and eat cold eggs...30821960s,black,books,club,comedy,crazy,discussion,family,fiction,funny,girls,oakland,one,panthers,reading,rita,summer,williams-garcia,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-a-muppet-foot--40161105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40161105Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:30:18 +0000The Blume SaloonChapters 7-8 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia! Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern spy on a secret Black Panther meeting, put themselves to bed, and have an ice water standoff with Cecile. Delphine also meets Cecile's roommate: a giant pair of...25201960s,1968,black,blume,book,childrens,club,comedy,discussion,family,friendship,funny,judy,literature,oakland,panthers,reading,rita,williams-garcia,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/127-say-yes--40050369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40050369Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:10:16 +0000The Blume SaloonOrder up some lo mein and a Pepsi, it's time for chapters 5-6 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia! First and foremost, please excuse Jody's terrible sound quality (we blame Gremlins). Delphine and her sisters are starving, so Cecile...23891960s,african,american,black,books,civil,comedy,crazy,friends,funny,nostalgia,oakland,one,panthers,reading,rights,rita,summer,williams-garcia,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/126-you-re-a-carport--39912525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39912525Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:15:14 +0000The Blume SaloonWe're in Oakland, baby! Chapters 3-4 of Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer" (2010), the novel about three sisters spending the summer of 1968 with their estranged mother. Delphine and crew meet a shady-looking Cecile at the airport and are...25211960s,african,american,black,books,childrens,civil,comedy,crazy,discussion,friends,literature,oakland,one,panthers,rights,rita,summer,williams-garcia,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/125-svu--39789523www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39789523Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:30:17 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody begin their NEW Judy-adjacent book, "One Crazy Summer," by Rita Williams-Garcia (2010). The gals take you on a wild ride through the turbulent year of 1968 and discuss the events, music, entertainment, and fashion that made it so...www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon]]>40411968,author,black,books,childrens,club,comedy,crazy,discussion,girls,literature,mlk,newberry,oakland,one,panthers,reading,rita,summer,williams-garciatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-15-jalawt-wrap-up--31602948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31602948Thu, 18 Jun 2020 07:05:07 +0000The Blume SaloonJody and Alison tie up some loose ends and wave goodbye to Judy Blume's cherished 1987 YA novel, "Just as Long as We're Together." Jody presents Special Reports on witchcraft, purple, and Operation Babylift. Alison reads some questionable book...35291980s,blume,book,comedy,dancer,discussion,fiction,girls,judy,just,literature,long,nostalgia,rachel,reading,robinson,sky,teens,together,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/124-just-a-boy--30243784
Purchase your next book from a Black-owned bookstore:
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Please join us in donating to:
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The Bail Project:
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Black Lives Matter:
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NAACP Legal Defense Fund:
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Some recommended Black-hosted and produced podcasts:
Black Wall Street 1921
Go Off, Sis
Still Processing
Dunzo
Snap Judgement
Scam Goddess
30 Something, Black, and Gay
Everybody Wants Something
It's Been a Minute
Black History Buff
Truth Be Told
Strong Black Lead
Why Won't You Date Me?
1619
Code Switch

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Communication books mentioned in this episode:

Nonviolent Communication:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71730.Nonviolent_Communication

No Hard Feelings:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42734244-no-hard-feelings?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=P1ZTCbspyM&rank=1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30243784Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:20:04 +0000The Blume SaloonIt's the final episode of "Just as Long as We're Together" by Judy Blume (1987)! There's a KILLER FLU (how timely) going around and everyone's got it, except our Hershey Bar. Steph has a cute chat with friend-zone Peter Klaff, a heart-to-heart with...
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Please join us in donating to:
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The Bail Project:
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-bail-project

Black Lives Matter:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019

NAACP Legal Defense Fund:
https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.222261272.109646934.1591851099-1466641442.1591851099

National Bail Out:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/national-bail-out-1?amount=$100

Unicorn Riot:
https://unicornriot.ninja/donate/

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Some recommended Black-hosted and produced podcasts:
Black Wall Street 1921
Go Off, Sis
Still Processing
Dunzo
Snap Judgement
Scam Goddess
30 Something, Black, and Gay
Everybody Wants Something
It's Been a Minute
Black History Buff
Truth Be Told
Strong Black Lead
Why Won't You Date Me?
1619
Code Switch

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Communication books mentioned in this episode:

Nonviolent Communication:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71730.Nonviolent_Communication

No Hard Feelings:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42734244-no-hard-feelings?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=P1ZTCbspyM&rank=1]]>30871980s,adult,blume,books,family,fiction,friendship,jeremy,judy,just,love,nostalgia,rachel,reading,robinson,teens,together,we're,ya,youngtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/123-tastes-like-chicken--28504846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28504846Thu, 28 May 2020 07:40:15 +0000The Blume SaloonWe're nearing the end of "Just as Long as We're Together" with chapters 38-39 of this YA classic! Steph turns thirteen, has a blast at the Groundhog Day Dance, gets her first kiss, and her first period all on the SAME DAY! Dad ditches Iris and...37151980s,1987,blume,books,comedy,dance,discussion,dragon,friendship,groundhog,jeremy,judy,just,kiss,long,periods,reading,together,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/122-leech-on-a-weeny--27985292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27985292Thu, 21 May 2020 18:49:12 +0000The Blume SaloonSpecial guest Katy joins Alison and Jody in the Cocoon to discuss chapters 36-37 of "Just as Long as We're Together" by Judy Blume! They explore socially responsible plungers, shopping personalities, and the INCREDIBLE "Dickionary" seven-year-old Katy...36731980s,1990s,blume,books,comedy,discussion,dragon,friends,greenspan,jeremy,judy,just,katy,long,novel,reading,relationships,teens,together,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/121-put-mom-on-the-phone--27308288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27308288Thu, 14 May 2020 07:45:17 +0000The Blume SaloonJody and Alison get a little wacky this week, reading chapters 33-35 of Judy Blume's 1987 novel, "Just as Long as We're Together". Alison presents a thoughtfully-researched Boner Report and Jody reads divorce advice from "Letters to Judy." Mom gets...33471980s,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,divorce,family,friends,judy,just,long,nostalgia,novels,reading,separation,teens,together,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/120-blume-heads-for-peace--26858405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26858405Thu, 07 May 2020 07:10:19 +0000The Blume SaloonChapters 30-32 of Judy Blume's 1987 YA novel about friendship and separated parents, "Just as Long as We're Together" with your hosts Alison and Jody! Danamy breaks up but gets back together again one day later, Bruce wins second place in the Kids for...33131980s,1987,blume,books,comedy,discussion,dragon,friends,funny,girls,jeremy,judy,just,long,nostalgia,novel,reading,together,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/119-occasional-spark--26442984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26442984Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:42:00 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody are reunited and it feels so good! They cover chapters 27-29 of Judy Blume's YA classic, "Just as Long as We're Together." Jody reads a 1984 diary entry from Blume Head Lisa, Alison fills us in on her shelter-in-place happenings, and...38251980s,blume,books,club,comedy,divorce,dragon,friendship,girls,jeremy,judy,just,literature,long,rachel,reading,robinson,together,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/118-butt-cut--25617136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25617136Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:41:25 +0000The Blume SaloonHop into the Car Cocoon with Special Guest Andrea Afra, Blume Head, writer, and plant lady! Jody and Andrea cover chapters 24-26 of Judy Blume's 1987 YA novel, "Just as Long as We're Together" and chat about plantar warts, jello jigglers, territorial...43651980s,afra,andrea,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,divorce,jeremy,judy,just,long,parents,rachel,reading,robinson,succulents,together,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/117-just-dial-662-stph--25168461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25168461Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:26:31 +0000The Blume SaloonWe're so excited to have comedian, writer, and HUGE Blume Head Molly Sanchez in the Cocoon to cover chapters 21-23 of Judy Blume's "Just as Long as We're Together"! Jody and Molly go deep into D-I-V-O-R-C-E, depression eating, erotic fan fic, A/S/L...48621980s,angst,benjamin,blume,diary,divorce,dragon,friendship,judy,just,long,molly,moore,mortified,rachel,robinson,sanchez,teens,thanksgiving,togethertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/116-claudia-kishi-coven--24732051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24732051Thu, 02 Apr 2020 07:25:15 +0000The Blume SaloonSpecial guest Beth joins Jody in the virtual cocoon to discuss chapters 18-20 of Judy Blume's 1987 YA novel, "Just as Long as We're Together." Steph, Rachel, and Alison dress like raver witches to impress Jeremy Dragon and we learn that JEREMY KNOWS...3342awkward,blume,books,comedy,dragon,friendship,funny,jeremy,judy,just,long,middle,rachel,reading,robinson,school,together,we're,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-14-vicious-cycle-crossover--24395645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24395645Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:45:46 +0000The Blume SaloonOur very first crossover podcast with the hilarious ladies of Vicious Cycle! Jody and Alison chat with Kate, Meg T, and Meg H about "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret," THE period book written by Judy Blume in 1970. This is actually part two of...30061970s,blume,books,bras,comedy,cycle,feminism,friends,funny,god,jeopardy,judy,margaret,menstruation,millennials,periods,reading,vicious,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/115-a-funny-little-squirt--24044880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24044880Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:15:06 +0000The Blume SaloonBlume Head Power! A very special episode in which we unite in the name of Social Distancing with a collaborative take on "Just as Long as We're Together," by Judy Blume. Listeners Molly Sanchez, Dara Sabadin, Laura Ingles, Deanna McMillan, Sue...21651980s,1987,as,blume,books,comedy,discussion,friendship,judy,just,long,novel,rachel,reading,relationships,teens,together,we're,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/114-saronara--23774439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23774439Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:10:09 +0000The Blume SaloonThis one's a shorty but goody! Chapters 11-13 of Judy Blume's unforgettable YA novel, "Just as Long as We're Together." Steph, Rachel, and Alison learn who Mr. Kravitz the exterminator REALLY is, Steph enters a fugue state and baptizes herself in...22911980s,blume,books,comedy,discussion,dragon,funny,jeremy,judy,just,long,moore,nostalgia,rachel,reading,robinson,teenagers,together,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/113-siesta-key-warm-tea--23490160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23490160Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:30:11 +0000The Blume SaloonChapters 8-10 of "Just as Long as We're Together" by the one and only Judy Blume (1987)! Jeremy Dragon casually pops into Going Places, the gals go shopping for expensive home decor, Steph discovers she can perv on the soccer field from the girls'...24801980s,1987,as,blume,books,comedy,discussion,dragon,jeremy,judy,just,long,rachel,reading,review,robinson,together,we're,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/112-a-proxy-doxy--23232744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23232744Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:15:16 +0000The Blume SaloonIt's time for chapters 6-7 of Judy Blume's 1987 YA novel, "Just as Long as We're Together"! WARNING: Jody and Alison are running at sub-optimal performance levels, but they do it with pizzazz. Stephanie and Rachel check out Alison's house and hear a...23511980s,1987,as,blume,books,comedy,discussion,dragon,genesis,jeremy,judy,just,long,nostalgia,rachel,robinson,teens,together,we're,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/111-chartreuse--22716404www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22716404Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:40:12 +0000The Blume SaloonMove over Benjamin Moore, Jeremy Dragon’s heeeere! Jody and Alison read chapters 4-5 of Judy Blume’s 1987 YA novel, “Just as Long as We’re Together” and chat more about Max Headroom, the flattening of the Golden Gate Bridge, Speak & Spells, court...www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon!]]>29781980s,1987,as,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,judy,just,long,nostalgia,novel,rachel,reading,robinson,teens,together,we're,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-three-men-and-a-coffin--22466540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22466540Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:05:05 +0000The Blume SaloonNew book alert! Alison and Jody start reading chapters 1-3 of Judy Blume fan favorite, “Just as Long as We’re Together.” Stephanie Hirsch and her BFF Rachel Robinson reunite after summer camp and swoon over a strategically placed poster of Richard...39091987,as,blume,books,club,comedy,friends,funny,gere,hirsch,judy,just,long,rachel,reading,robinson,stephanie,together,we're,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-13-beyond-the-blues--22224717www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22224717Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:10:02 +0000The Blume SaloonIt's the big Puberty Blues Wrap-Up Party you've been waiting for! Alison and Jody dissect Bruce Beresford's 1981 adaptation of "Puberty Blues" (the iconic Aussie novel co-written by Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey). They compare and contrast the film...www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon]]>31631981,australian,beresford,blues,books,bruce,carey,comedy,discussion,gabrielle,kathy,lette,puberty,reading,salami,sisters,sydney,teenagers,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/109-i-m-onshore--21739033www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21739033Thu, 16 Jan 2020 08:23:25 +0000The Blume SaloonJody and Alison finish Puberty Blues! Enter the Cocoon for chapters 15-16 of the hallowed Australian YA novel, written in 1979 by Gabrielle Carey and Kathy Lette. Deb gets pregnant and then not pregnant, Cheryl drops acid and puts on quite the show at...www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon!]]>27001970s,1980s,australian,blues,book,carey,club,comedy,discussion,friends,gabrielle,kathy,lette,puberty,reading,review,sydney,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-ferry-out-the-window--21496363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21496363Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:10:15 +0000The Blume SaloonChapters 13-14 of "Puberty Blues," written in 1979 by Australian teen authors Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey. Things are getting deadset dramatic down on Cronulla Beach. Deb pulls a Margaret and finally gets her rags! And if that's not enough, she...37701970s,1980s,australia,beach,blues,books,comedy,cronulla,culture,kathy,lette,novel,puberty,reading,sex,surgie,sydney,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-eucalyptus-balls--21267979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21267979Thu, 02 Jan 2020 08:05:11 +0000The Blume SaloonHappy 2020 Blume Heads! Jody and Alison discuss chapters 11-12 of "Puberty Blues" by Australians Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey, written in 1979. Deb gets in trouble for spending too much time behind the library with her new BF and we learn just how...27291970s,australian,blues,blume,books,comedy,culture,discussion,funny,judy,kathy,lette,puberty,reading,retro,sex,surf,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-nanu-nanu--20876066www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20876066Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:05:20 +0000The Blume SaloonI'M ON ME RAGS! Hello and welcome to chapters 9-10 of THE Australian YA classic, "Puberty Blues," penned by teenagers Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey in 1979. Deb and Sue get drunk for the first time and it does not end well. Deb gets dropped and has...www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon]]>34041970s,australia,blues,books,carey,comedy,culture,discussion,fiction,funny,kathy,lette,puberty,reading,sex,surf,sydney,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-a-rooting-machine--20676454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20676454Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:07:46 +0000The Blume SaloonSee ya later old cheese! Join your favorite Blume Heads for chapters 7-8 of “Puberty Blues,” the iconic Australian YA novel by Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey (1971). Sydney surfie chicks Deb and Sue are still getting up to no good – guzzling...38421970s,1980s,australia,blues,books,carey,comedy,discussion,gabrielle,kathy,lette,puberty,reading,salami,sex,sisters,surfers,sydney,teens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-we-need-some-vaseline--20518154www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20518154Fri, 06 Dec 2019 02:27:01 +0000The Blume SaloonChapters 5-6 of “Puberty Blues” by Aussie teens Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey (1979). The Greenhills gals don multicolored undies and take up JAZZ BALLET, Deb and Sue try surfing for the very first time, and the whole gang eats Cheezels as they wait...www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon.]]>34841970s,1980s,aussie,australian,blues,books,carey,discussion,gabriel,girls,kathy,lette,love,puberty,reading,sex,surfing,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-space-raisin--20158103www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20158103Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:10:04 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody bumble through chapters 3-4 of “Puberty Blues,” written by Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey (when they were just 16!) in 1979. Now that Deb and Sue are in the Greenhills Gang, their next mission is to get spunky older boyfriends. And to...www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon.]]>33501970s,1980s,australia,blues,blume,carey,chiko,drugs,gabrielle,judy,kathy,lette,nostalgia,panel,puberty,sex,surfing,sydney,teens,vanstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-scotch-drawbacks--20021869www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20021869Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:05:10 +0000The Blume SaloonOh, handle it ya slack-arse molls! We are starting a NEW BOOK, "Puberty Blues," written by Australian authors Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey in 1979! Travel with Jody and Al through chapters 1-2, to Sydney's southern beaches, where surfie chicks and...www.patreon.com/theblumesaloon]]>46291970s,1980s,aussie,australia,beach,blues,carey,comedy,cronulla,culture,friendhip,gabrielle,girls,kathy,lette,puberty,sex,surfer,surfie,sydneytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-12-amanda-rosenberg--19663733
Pre-order “That’s Mental” now! www.indiebound.org/book/9781684422890]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19663733Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:09:16 +0000The Blume SaloonSuch a delight to have author and funny lady Amanda Rosenberg join us in the Cocoon! Alison and Jody chitchat with Amanda about her new book, “That's Mental: Painfully Funny Things That Drive Me Crazy About Being Mentally Ill” as well as British...
Pre-order “That’s Mental” now! www.indiebound.org/book/9781684422890]]>37841990s,amanda,author,comedian,comedy,depression,girl,goosebumps,horror,interrupted,interview,mental,mentally,nostalgia,point,rosenberg,titanic,trivia,women,writertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-11-for-people-who-get-it--19546781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19546781Thu, 17 Oct 2019 07:43:45 +0000The Blume SaloonA very special episode in which Jody and Alison wrap up 20+ weeks of Judy Blume’s “Summer Sisters.” The gals dig up Judy’s history with Martha’s Vineyard and her very own Psycho House, what inspired her to write the book, and which character she loves...4703ahearn,blume,books,caitlin,comedy,discussion,dunham,fan,fic,funny,groff,jonathan,judy,lena,rambam,review,sisters,summer,vix,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-eminem-with-a-clipboard--19432439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19432439Thu, 10 Oct 2019 07:10:12 +0000The Blume SaloonWe've finished “Summer Sisters”! Can you believe it? Join Alison and Jody for chapters 45-46 (and the Epilogue) of Judy Blume’s 1998 novel. No spoilers here, but tune in for a shocker ending, dramatic reenactments, chat about Key West architecture,...39251990s,blume,books,bru,caitlin,comedy,discussion,friendship,funny,judy,love,martha's,novel,reading,sex,sisters,summer,vineyard,vix,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-bru-haha--19335121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19335121Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:24:06 +0000The Blume SaloonOur 100th episode, baby! And yikes, this one’s a doozy. Alison and Jody cover chapters 43-44 of “Summer Sisters,” written by Judy Blume in 1998. Ex-boyfriend sexy times, BFF betrayal, and a doomed Martha’s Vineyard wedding – it’s all here. Will Vix...30971980s,1990s,blume,books,caitlin,club,discussion,friendship,funny,judy,lamb,martha's,nostalgia,reading,sisters,summer,vineyard,vix,wedding,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-barefoot-at-the-airport--19239077 Dukakis is up to, recap their experience at Create and Cultivate, write a new ‘90s rom-com, and perform all sorts of dramatic readings. All hail Crabby Eurypterid, this week’s Blume Head of the Week!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19239077Thu, 26 Sep 2019 07:15:07 +0000The Blume SaloonIt’s finally Now Times! Jody and Alison break into chapters 41-42 of Judy Blume’s 1998 grown-up novel, “Summer Sisters.” Vix gets an invite to celebrate Caitlin’s nuptials… with who? Bru! She jets to Martha’s V, dons a commemorative tee, and proceeds... Dukakis is up to, recap their experience at Create and Cultivate, write a new ‘90s rom-com, and perform all sorts of dramatic readings. All hail Crabby Eurypterid, this week’s Blume Head of the Week!]]>2767blume,books,caitlin,comedy,discussion,friendship,funny,judy,literature,love,martha's,novel,reading,relationships,sisters,summer,vineyard,vix,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-got-godivas--19148652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19148652Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:05:03 +0000The Blume SaloonThis week’s a hot mess but Alison and Jody overcome adversity to bring you chapters 39-40 of Judy Blume’s “Summer Sisters.” Vix meets a gentleman(?) at the charity ball and jumps out of his car two weeks later, Ed has a health scare, Lanie’s kids are...29301980s,1990s,blume,books,comedy,discussion,friends,funny,judy,literature,love,new,nostalgia,reading,relationships,sex,sisters,summer,women,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-li-l-lucky-luke--19075854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19075854Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:18:05 +0000The Blume SaloonBust out your rollerblades and skate with us through chapters 37-38 of Judy Blume’s 1998 best-seller, “Summer Sisters.” Vix quits her job and meets some city folk who make her ponder the meaning of luck. Then she takes a secret trip to Atlantic City...2460blume,books,bookworm,caitlin,club,comedy,discussion,friends,funny,judy,love,new,reading,relationships,sex,sisters,summer,vix,women,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-my-wife--19007488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19007488Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:10:16 +0000The Blume SaloonPut on your best pinstripe suit and settle in for chapters 35-36 of “Summer Sisters” by Judy Blume, published in 1998. Vix, Paisley, and Maia move to NYC to share a flea market hospital ward and start their careers. Caitlin swoops into town for some...36091980s,blume,books,comedy,discussion,friends,funny,judy,literature,loehmann's,love,new,nostalgia,reading,relationships,sex,sisters,summer,women,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-peonies-peonies-peonies--18946065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18946065Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:36:23 +0000The Blume SaloonPop some echinacea and join us in the Cocoon for chapters 32-34 of “Summer Sisters,” Judy Blume’s gorgeous adult novel published in 1998. Vix channels her inner Werner Herzog and lands a PR job in New York City! Bru proposes! Vix says nicht-nicht!...36291970s,1980s,blume,books,cambridge,club,comedy,discussion,family,friendship,funny,judy,love,reading,relationships,sex,sisters,summer,vix,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-sort-your-life-out--18822346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18822346Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:25:18 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody try not to drown in the Charlie Swamp as they cover chapters 30-31 of Judy Blume’s fan-favorite novel, “Summer Sisters” (1998). Vix and Bru take a fateful road trip to Santa Fe and we learn that you really can’t go home again. Sharkey...34131980s,blume,books,bookworm,charlie,comedy,conversation,culture,discussion,friends,funny,judy,nostalgia,perfume,pop,reading,relationships,sisters,summer,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-we-are-the-world--18760341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18760341Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:10:19 +0000The Blume SaloonLeave your egos at the door and come inside the Cocoon for chapters 28-29 of Judy Blume’s spectacular 1998 novel, “Summer Sisters.” Vix has a rough Thanksgiving and is questioning her relationship, Caitlin finally comes home with some thigh high boots...3190blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,friendship,funny,judy,literature,love,martha's,novel,reading,relationships,review,sex,sisters,summer,vineyard,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-hot-inside--18702746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18702746Fri, 02 Aug 2019 03:37:01 +0000The Blume SaloonIt’s “Summer Sisters: The College Years” in chapters 26-27 of Judy Blume’s seminal adult novel. Vix is finally at Harvard, hating her roomie Maia and struggling with all the BS analytical chit-chat that surrounds her. Caitlin is still in Your-Up,...26821980s,blume,books,comedy,culture,discussion,friends,girls,judy,love,martha's,nostalgia,pop,reading,relationships,sex,sisters,summer,vineyard,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-makin-bacon--18636567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18636567Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:30:14 +0000The Blume SaloonCome inside the Cocoon for chapters 23-25 of “Summer Sisters,” written by Judy Blume in 1998. Vix and Caitlin graduate high school, get into fancy colleges, and (gasp!) part ways for the summer! Caitlin jets off to Your-Up, while Vix spends her...45281970s,1980s,blume,books,comedy,discussion,friends,girls,judy,literature,love,memories,nostalgia,novels,reading,relationships,sex,sisters,summer,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-abalone-juice--18578410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18578410Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:15:12 +0000The Blume SaloonPour yourself some juice and grab a donut for chapters 21-22 of Judy Blume’s riveting adult novel, “Summer Sisters,” published in 1998. Vix runs away to Trisha’s houseboat, starts a new waitress gig, and loses her V in the V on the V. But a terrible...31541970s,1980s,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,friendship,funny,girls,judy,literature,martha's,reading,relationships,sex,sisters,summer,vineyard,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/89-rose-in-the-cleve--18519887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18519887Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:10:13 +0000The Blume SaloonWe’re baaaack! Jody and Alison present chapters 19-20 of Judy Blume’s gorgeous adult novel “Summer Sisters,” published in 1998. Vix finally turns 17 and Caitlin plans a very intimate beachside gathering. She gets a weird machine washable garden party...33241970s,1980s,blume,books,comedy,discussion,friends,"judy,literature,martha's,memories,nostalgia,reading,relationships,sex,sisters,summer,teens,vineyard,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-dry-humping-to-van-halen--18393638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18393638Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:20:19 +0000The Blume SaloonSettle in for a real humdinger episode of assorted content! Alison and Jody read chapters 17-18 of Judy Blume’s fan favorite novel “Summer Sisters,” written in 1998. Vix is doing private things with Bru in his shaggin’ wagon. The gals get a couple...34511970s,1980s,awkward,blume,books,comedy,friendship,funny,girls,halen,judy,love,memories,nostalgia,reading,sex,sisters,summer,van,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/87-mountain-day-mates--18325572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18325572Thu, 20 Jun 2019 08:04:11 +0000The Blume SaloonIn chapters 14-16 of Judy Blume’s “Summer Sisters” (1998), our gals Caitlin and Vix are seventeen, just like the Dancing Queen! They’re all grown up, cruisin’ the island in their pickup truck, flirting with all the boys, and dabbling in some garden...29231970s,1980s,beach,blume,books,comedy,friends,funny,judy,love,martha's,nostalgia,reading,relationships,sex,sisters,summer,teens,vineyard,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-orlando--18256840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18256840Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:10:08 +0000The Blume SaloonIt's 1980, baby! Alison and Jody read chapters 12-13 of Judy Blume's riveting 1998 novel, "Summer Sisters." Caitlin and Vix are now 15 and their friendship is tested when they end up at the same high school. The Countess makes her grand entrance with...36201970s,1980s,blume,books,charlie,coming-of-age,friendship,girls,judy,love,martha's,memories,nostalgia,reading,relationships,sisters,summer,teenagers,vineyard,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-plenty-of-spunk--18190920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18190920Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:30:11 +0000The Blume SaloonChapters 9-11 of “Summer Sisters” (1998) by the one and only Judy Blume! It’s 1979, the hottest summer ever on the Vineyard. Vix wins a bet, the Chicago boys get rude at the movies, Tawny pays an unexpected visit, Dorset pines for her Magic Pole, and...33161970s,1980s,blume,book,club,comedy,family,friends,funny,humor,judy,martha's,memories,nostalgia,reading,sex,sisters,summer,vineyard,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-dream-on--18119696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18119696Thu, 30 May 2019 07:10:20 +0000The Blume SaloonJody and Alison delve into chapters 7-8 of Judy Blume's essential nostalgic beach read, "Summer Sisters" (1998). Bitchy Grandmother Somers and flaky Dorset pay a visit to Martha's Vineyard and we learn about Lamb's tragic past. Vix and Caitlin...275370s,80s,adolescence,blume,books,comedy,friendship,girls,judy,literature,martha's,memories,nostalgia,reading,sex,sisters,summer,teens,vineyard,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-sun-bleached-tongue--18051156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18051156Thu, 23 May 2019 07:35:03 +0000The Blume SaloonI’ve got the POWER! Hello and welcome to chapters 5-6 of the spectacular “Summer Sisters” by Judy Blume. It’s still 1977 in Martha’s Vineyard and Vix and Caitlin are weathering storms, having tantrums, flirting with boys, and – in true Judy fashion –...30121970s,1980s,blume,book,club,comedy,discussion,friends,funny,judy,love,martha's,nostalgia,reading,relationships,sex,sisters,summer,teens,vineyardtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-little-lambs-eat-ivy--17943142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17943142Thu, 16 May 2019 07:20:08 +0000The Blume SaloonNBO or die! Alison and Jody discuss chapters 3-4 of Judy Blume’s beloved adult novel “Summer Sisters” (1977). So much is happening at the Psycho House in Martha’s Vineyard: Vix and Caitlin discover their Power and get up to some secret shenanigans,...30601970s,1980s,adolescence,adult,beach,blume,book,club,friendship,judy,love,martha's,memories,reading,relationships,sex,sisters,summer,teens,vineyardtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-lavacious--17877821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17877821Thu, 09 May 2019 08:03:37 +0000The Blume SaloonNothin’ like a NEW BOOK! Alison and Jody start reading Judy Blume’s 1998 fan favorite adult novel, “Summer Sisters” (chapters 1-2). The girls set the scene for ‘77, the year Vix meets Caitlin and her life is changed forever. There’s already so much...41731970s,1980s,1990s,blume,book,caitlin,club,comedy,friendship,funny,girls,judy,love,nostalgia,reading,relationships,sisters,summer,vix,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-10-goodbye-gymsuit--17740561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17740561Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:15:06 +0000The Blume SaloonCalling all Danziger Heads! This one's for you. Jody and Alison tie up "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit" (1974) with special guest Jack, and the Blume Cocoon spins a little out of control. The gang reads some A+ listener letters and a follow-up from Paula not...4524allegiance,blume,books,cat,club,comedy,danziger,feminism,gloria,gymsuit,history,judy,ms,paula,pledge,pta,reading,steinem,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-platform-crocs--17675709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17675709Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:02:17 +0000The Blume SaloonCan you believe it's the final "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit" episode?! Alison and Jody read chapters 16-18 of Paula Danziger's super awesome 1974 YA novel about a gal learning to be okay with herself. Marcy and Joel go on a wild shopping plaza rampage,...360470s,80s,blume,cat,comedy,danziger,family,feminism,funny,girls,gymsuit,judy,liberation,love,memories,nostalgia,paula,relationships,teens,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-dysfunction-junction--17541489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17541489Fri, 05 Apr 2019 06:27:05 +0000The Blume SaloonIt's time for Marcy's first party! Join Alison and Jody for chapters 14-15 of Paula Danziger's beloved novel about teen rebellion, teen love, and teen angst, "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit" (1974). Marcy and Joel hit up Nancy's unchaperoned basement party,...273270s,80s,awkward,boys,cat,comedy,danziger,family,feminism,friends,funny,gymsuit,love,memories,nostalgia,paula,protests,relationships,sex,teenstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-purple-pants-suit--17460807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17460807Thu, 28 Mar 2019 07:05:10 +0000The Blume SaloonMarcy’s suspension is going swimmingly! In chapters 12-13 of Paula Danziger’s “The Cat Ate My Gymsuit” (1974), our heroine gets an awesome new outfit, spends quality time with Stuart and Wolf, learns about boys from Nancy, and prepares for her first...29821970s,1980s,blume,books,cat,club,comedy,danziger,feminism,fiction,friends,gymsuit,judy,love,nostalgia,paula,reading,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-single-dad-on-the-school-board--17390143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17390143Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:30:08 +0000The Blume SaloonGet ready for some old-fashioned teenage rebellion! Jody and Alison read chapters 10-11 of Paula Danziger's YA classic, "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit" (1974). Marcy and the Four Horsemen of Finney plan a sit-in to save their favorite teacher from getting...359170s,80s,advice,blume,books,cat,club,comedy,danziger,friends,girls,gymsuit,judy,love,nostalgia,paula,relationships,teenagers,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-loquacious-siblings--17317545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17317545Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:09:09 +0000The Blume SaloonDamn the man! Poor Marcy's entire world is crumbling. In chapters 7-9 of Paula Danziger's 1974 YA novel, "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit," Ms. Finney disappears and everyone's freaking out. The whole class gets detention for sassing Principal Stone, but this...254870s,80s,awkward,blume,book,cat,club,danziger,friends,funny,gymsuit,judy,love,memories,nostalgia,novel,paula,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-je-suis-la-jeune-fille--17250453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17250453Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:15:07 +0000The Blume SaloonOMG Dad is such a jerk! Welcome to chapters 3-6 of Paula Danziger's "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit," published in 1974. Alison and Jody recap all the Smedley goings-on, the Lewis household arguments, and the budding friendship between Marcy and Joel...258670s,80s,awkward,blume,book,cat,club,comedy,danziger,friends,funny,girls,gymsuit,judy,nostalgia,paula,relationships,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-fluffy-fluff-fluff-fluff--17180160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17180160Thu, 28 Feb 2019 09:28:11 +0000The Blume SaloonNew book y’all! Jody and Alison are thrilled to begin Paula Danziger’s debut novel, “The Cat Ate My Gymsuit,” chapters 1-3. They start with a 1974 primer and delve into some wild specifics: Rumble in the Jungle, Marina Abramovic’s uncomfortable...409070s,80s,blume,cat,comedy,danziger,fat,friends,girls,gymsuit,high,judy,memories,nostalgia,paula,problems,school,teens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-9-a-sheila-screening--17039335***
All information for Jody's Special Report came from "The Oral History of Mary-Kate and Ashley's Gimme Pizza" written by Alyssa Bereznak for The Ringer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17039335Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:10:22 +0000The Blume SaloonHappy Valentine's Day Blume Heads! It's pure chaos with four ladies in the Cocoon to discuss the "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great" movie and to bid adieu to our favorite scaredy-cat. There's a special report on the infamous chopped and screwed...***
All information for Jody's Special Report came from "The Oral History of Mary-Kate and Ashley's Gimme Pizza" written by Alyssa Bereznak for The Ringer.]]>27541970s,1980s,1990s,ashley,blume,books,comedy,discussion,funny,great,judy,ladies,mary-kate,movie,nostalgia,olsen,pizza,review,sheila,twinstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-wiccan-rock-band--16973118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16973118Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:50:20 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison, Jody, and special guest Lizzy finish "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great," Judy Blume's 1972 novel about a fabulous ten-year-old who conquers her fears. Sheila takes the dreaded swim test and doesn't drown! The Tubmans have a farewell party...46541970s,1980s,blume,book,camp,club,comedy,friends,funny,girls,judy,literature,memories,mouse,nostalgia,relationships,sheila,sisters,tarrytown,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-put-it-in-the-pizza--16891223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16891223Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:53:32 +0000The Blume SaloonIt's sleepover time! The gals read chapters 13-14 of Judy Blume's kid lit classic, "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great." Sheila hosts her very first slumber party, get crushed by a Slam Book, trashes Bobby Egran's prized possessions, and winds up...30521970s,1980s,blume,books,camp,club,dating,friends,judy,memories,nostalgia,novel,olsen,phobias,reading,retro,sheila,sleepover,teens,twinstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/71-have-a-banana--16827643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16827643Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:05:18 +0000The Blume SaloonWell hello there, 2019! Jody and Alison return with chapters 11-12 of Judy Blume's 1972 novel, "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great." There's a very pregnant pup, a super profesh camp production of "Peter Pan," and of course, more swimming lessons...24561970s,1980s,blume,camp,comedy,fiction,friends,girls,judy,memories,nostalgia,novel,phobias,relationships,retro,sheila,tarrytown,teens,tweens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-wort--16573536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16573536Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:15:03 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody close out 2018 with chapters 9-10 of "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great", written by Judy Blume in 1972. Intrepid Sheila starts a gossip-y camp newspaper, won't let anyone help her, and gets schooled by the mimeograph machine. After...285170s,80s,authors,blume,books,childhood,club,family,fiction,friends,fudge,judy,memories,mimeograph,nostalgia,retro,sheila,teens,tweens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-once-twice-three-shoot--16528946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16528946Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:43:51 +0000The Blume SaloonEpic night! Sheila saves Sondra Van Arden from the milk door and partakes in a super scary game of hide-and-seek. Alison and Jody cover chapters 6-8 of Judy Blume's kid lit novel, "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great" (1972). They reenact all the...273470s,80s,awkward,blume,books,club,family,friends,friendship,fudge,girls,judy,kid,lit,memories,nostalgia,relationships,sheila,teens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-the-ballad-of-bon-qui-qui--16458424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16458424Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:15:10 +0000The Blume SaloonSheila Tubman meets Mouse Ellis, the yo-yo Junior Champion of Tarrytown! Your hosts Alison and Jody read chapters 4-5 of Judy Blume's 1972 children's novel, "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great." This summer ain't so bad after all – Sheila's making...292070s,80s,awkward,blume,books,camp,club,comedy,friends,fudge,funny,great,judy,kids,memories,nostalgia,retro,sheila,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-whitewater--16399598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16399598Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:44:11 +0000The Blume SaloonNew book alert! Jody and Alison get back on the Fudge Train with the second in the series, "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great," written by Judy Blume in 1972. The girls are joined by longtime Blume Head Lizzy as they read chapters 1-3. To set the...386470s,80s,blume,books,comedy,friends,fugde,funny,girls,great,judy,literature,memories,nostalgia,relationships,retro,sheila,superfudge,teens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-8-lolita-vs-marathon-bars--16337860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16337860Thu, 29 Nov 2018 09:00:19 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody conduct a thorough post-mortem of Norma Klein's edgy YA novel, "Domestic Arrangements." They read some awesome listener letters about hot record store boys, '80s triangle perms, and Judy Blume eBay treasures. Alison shares her...268970s,80s,adrian,arrangements,blume,books,club,comedy,domestic,dominique,friends,judy,klein,lolita,lyne,norma,nostalgia,sex,swain,teenstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-now-times--16247980http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/11/15/66-now-timesThu, 15 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0000The Blume SaloonThe "Domestic Arrangements" finale! Alison and Jody read chapters 23-25 of Norma Klein's 1981 YA novel, in which Rusty gets a bootleg pixie cut, finally meets Pam from Andover, learns the truth about her parents' marriage, and appears on the Today...3878judy blume,norma klein,sex,teens,young adulttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-hashtag-nolo--16247981http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/11/08/65-hashtag-noloThu, 08 Nov 2018 09:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonIn the penultimate "Domestic Arrangements" episode, Alison and Jody discuss chapters 21-22 of Norma Klein's 1981 racy YA novel. Rusty auditions for Lolita the musical by singing a weirdly maudlin Beatles song and playing some bra-less tennis with a...3357books,judy blume,lolita,norma klein,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-beryl--16247984http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/11/01/64-berylThu, 01 Nov 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonWe're still languishing in La La Land with Rusty and her co-star Felix, through chapters 19-20 of the 1981 Norma Klein YA classic, "Domestic Arrangements." Rusty gets cornrows and spends a naked night with Felix over Nova Scotia salmon and...3164books,girls,judy blume,norma klein,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-like-a-satan--16247986http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/10/25/63-like-a-satanThu, 25 Oct 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonRusty's going to California all by herself! But she's 14, she can handle it, right? Join Alison, Jody, and a bottle of Courvoisier to discuss chapters 17-18 of "Domestic Arrangements" by Norma Klein. Mom leaves town and Daddy quickly replaces her with...3171judy blume,norma klein,sex,teens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-girthy--16247988http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/10/18/62-girthyThu, 18 Oct 2018 23:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody have a SUPER exciting announcement to make, along with their regular "Domestic Arrangements" programming. The gals read chapters 15-16 of Norma Klein's 1981 novel about teen sex and stardom, and things just keep getting weirder. Daddy...4362judy blume,norma klein,relationships,sex,teenstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-sex-and-typing--16247989http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/10/11/61-sex-and-typingThu, 11 Oct 2018 21:00:00 +0000The Blume SaloonIt's a Valentine's Mystery! Alison and Jody read chapter 14 of Norma Klein's "Domestic Arrangements," where Rusty tries to figure out who Daddy's secret admirer is. She also goes into battle with Joshua Poshua and totally MURDERS her fram. Speaking of...2518judy blume,norma klein,scarsdale diet,sex,teenstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-the-hummus-express--16247990http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/09/20/60-the-hummus-expressThu, 20 Sep 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonAll aboard! Jody and Alison analyze chapters 12-13 of "Domestic Arrangements," a YA treasure written by Norma Klein in 1981. Rusty poses with some cherries for Seventeen Magazine and does an exclusive interview on cable TV (you don't wanna miss this...331370s,80s,domestic arrangements,judy blume,norma kleintruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-a-horse-named-linda--16247992http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/09/13/59-a-horse-named-lindaThu, 13 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000The Blume SaloonA star is born! Alison and Jody eat gross shooting star cookies (sorry!) as they cover chapters 10-11 of “Domestic Arrangements,” written by Norma Klein in 1981. Rusty receives some glowing movie reviews, test drives her new “acquisition,” and...4114books,celebrities,comedy,judy blume,norma kleintruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-jackrabbit--16247996http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/09/06/58-jackrabbitThu, 06 Sep 2018 09:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonBack from the dead, and it's even better the second time 'round! Alison and Jody motor through chapters 8-9 of Norma Klein's 1981 novel, "Domestic Arrangements." They present another fascinating letter from The Karen Files and interview Jody's English...4218book club,comedy,judy blume,norma klein,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-butt-chairs--16247991http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/08/23/57-butt-chairsThu, 23 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000The Blume SaloonGood lord, this one's a doozy. Alison and Jody make their way through chapters 6-7 of Norma Klein's "Domestic Arrangements," published in 1981. The girls get an incredible, intriguing letter from a Blume Head with some serious intel. They chit chat...3511friends,girls,judy blume,norma klein,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-step-down--16248003http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/08/16/56-step-downThu, 16 Aug 2018 08:00:00 +0000The Blume SaloonBreaking news: Rusty's in a movie, y'all! Jody and Alison cover chapters 4-5 of Norma Klein's 1981 YA novel "Domestic Arrangements," where fourteen-year-old Tatiana (aka Rusty) has lots of mediocre sex with her boyfriend, attends a bizarre giant penis...3402book club,domestic arrangements,judy blume,norma klein,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-an-exquisite-daughter--16247995http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/08/11/55-an-exquisite-daughterSat, 11 Aug 2018 01:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody are back in the Cocoon to talk about Norma Klein’s “Domestic Arrangements” chapter 3! This one’s a shortie, but we’ll get back to our regular programming next week. Rusty has a horrifically forthright conversation with her “cool mom”...2287domestic arrangements,judy blume,norma klein,sex,ya littruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-sexy-bubbles--16247994http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/08/02/54-sexy-bubblesThu, 02 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000The Blume SaloonAre you ready for a new book? How about a new author? Or a new co-host? Alison is out this week, but Sara joins Jody in the Cocoon to discuss chapters 1-2 of Norma Klein’s 1981 novel, “Domestic Arrangements.” Not only was Norma one of Judy Blume’s...5527book club,domestic arrangements,judy blume,norma klein,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-perv-busters--16247999http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/07/19/53-perv-bustersThu, 19 Jul 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonIt's the final "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" episode! Alison and Jody wrap up chapter 10 of Judy Blume's brilliant book, the one where Fudge Hatcher does the unspeakable. You know what it is. Peter is devastated by the loss of Dribble, and no one...288970s,80s,book club,family,judy blumetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/super-duper-omelette-episode-52--16248000http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/07/12/52-super-duper-omeletteThu, 12 Jul 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonThe Hatcher men are on their own! Alison and Jody cover chapters 8-9 of Judy Blume's delightful "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." Fudge becomes the star of a new Toddle Bike commercial, Peter gets his first kiss from Dad's secretary, there's a movie...2509books,comedy,friends,judy blume,tales of a fourth grade nothintruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hamburger-hell-episode-51--16247998http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/07/06/51-hamburger-hellFri, 06 Jul 2018 03:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonJoin Alison and Jody as they cruise through chapters 5-7 of Judy Blume’s 1972 childhood treasure, “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing!” Fudge turns three and has an absolute shitshow birthday party with a puker, a biter, and a crybaby. Peter grows...299770s,book club,friends,judy blume,nostalgiatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creative-walking-episode-50--16248005http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/06/28/50-creative-walkingThu, 28 Jun 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody zip through chapters 3-4 of "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," one of Judy Blume's most famous novels, written in 1972. Fudge gets a cereal bath and has a jungle gym accident in Central Park, Peter gets into trouble with Mom, and we...205570s,80s,children,judy blume,tales of a fourth grade nothintruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/page-two-fifteen-episode-49--16248002http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/06/21/49-page-two-fifteenThu, 21 Jun 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonNew book alert! Alison and Jody take you back to early '70s New York City, the world of Peter Hatcher and pesky Fudge, as they read chapters 1-2 of Judy Blume's kid lit hit "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." Jody gives a Special Report on the...3234childrens books,family,friends,judy blume,tales of a fourth grade nothintruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prolonging-wifey-odds-and-ends-7--16248007http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/06/07/odds-and-ends-7-prolonging-wifeyThu, 07 Jun 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonYou thought "Wifey" was over? Hah, not quite! Alison and Jody wrap up Judy Blume's scandalous 1978 novel and say goodbye to Sandy Pressman the only way they know how: Special Reports, decades-old People and Bust magazine interviews, hilarious one-star...2436books,friends,girls,judy blume,wifeytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gon-gon-be-gone-episode-48--16248009http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/05/31/48-gon-gon-be-goneThu, 31 May 2018 08:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonCan you believe it?! Jody, Alison, and special guest Cathy finish "Wifey," Judy Blume's outrageous sexy adult novel published in 1978! Sandy tells Norm she has The Clap, he goes ballistic, she spends the night in the attic with a Snoopy sleeping bag,...4151book club,friends,judy blume,relationships,sextruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esther-in-waiting-episode-47--16248008http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/05/24/47-esther-in-waitingThu, 24 May 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonThe weird world of "Wifey" is getting wilder! In Judy Blume's groundbreaking 1978 novel about bleakest suburbia, Sandy get the Gon-Gon and has to notify all her lovers, Shep brings some soul-crushing real talk, Banushka goes for a ride, and the...326260s,70s,80s,books,judy blumetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-silky-mushroom-episode-46--16248014http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/05/17/46-a-silky-mushroomThu, 17 May 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonSandy strikes out! Join Alison and Jody as they recap chapters 20-21 of Judy Blume's 1978 erotic novel, "Wifey." Secret motel liaisons, a rendezvous at The Cape, and quite possibly the first signs of a psychotic break. Jody develops a theory about who...3226book club,friends,girls,judy blume,wifeytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pouilly-fuisse-chardonnay-episode-45--16248011http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/05/03/45-pouilly-fuiss-chardonnayThu, 03 May 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonStorm's a-brewin' in chapters 17-19 of Judy Blume's "Wifey"! Sandy gets crushed at the Club tournament, hijacks a golf cart, has an intense car-fight with Norm, and decides to give Shep a buzz. Meanwhile, Myra considers divorce and Steve hunts for his...367770s,judy blume,relationship,sex,wifeytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-sand-shark-episode-44--16248013https://goo.gl/RRzTao! 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Be sure to check out "Collision Theory," "...a headlong and heartaching modern masterwork. It's suddenness, unexpectedness, humor, and humanity make for an unforgettable read." https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781945572821

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Be sure to check out "Collision Theory," "...a headlong and heartaching modern masterwork. It's suddenness, unexpectedness, humor, and humanity make for an unforgettable read." https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781945572821

And find out if Literary Death Match is coming to a town near you! It’s super fun. literarydeathmatch.com

 ]]>4911adrian todd zuniga,author,collision theory,judy blume,noveltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beige-on-beige-on-beige-episode-41--16248018http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/04/05/41-beige-on-beige-on-beigeThu, 05 Apr 2018 19:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonOur beefiest episode yet! Alison and Jody cover chapters 7-9 of Judy Blume's sexy, fantasy-filled adult novel, "Wifey." Sandy decides to be her best self on the eve of 1970, has a mind-blowing open marriage convo with Lisbeth, and spots Shep on the...5102judy blume,marriage,nostalgia,sex,wifeytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mister-sunshine-episode-40--16248017http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/03/22/40-mister-sunshineThu, 22 Mar 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonIn chapters 4-6 of Judy Blume's scandalous 1978 novel, Wifey, Sandy Pressman evades a crew of expat swingers, finds a new way to entertain herself on the beach, and learns about ganja from her 10-year-old son. Norman continues to be a total douche,...2697book club,judy blume,sex,wifey,womentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sticks-and-wees-episode-39--16248015http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/03/15/39-sticks-and-weesThu, 15 Mar 2018 07:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody start a new book... WIFEY!!! Judy wrote it, her first adult novel, in 1978 above a Los Alamos donut shop and turned the literary world upside-down. The gals read chapters 1-3, present some 1970 deep cuts, and find themselves wrapped up...31941970s,1980s,housewives,judy blume,wifeytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pb-for-bb-episode-38--16248016http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/03/01/38-pb-for-bbThu, 01 Mar 2018 18:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonThe "Blubber" finale! Things take a turn for Jill as she finds herself in Linda's shoes. More dramatic bathroom encounters, bus stop brawls, and Kiddie Justice ensue. Alison and Jody re-enact all the crucial scenes and provide whiskey-fueled analysis...3577blubber,book club,judy blume,nostalgia,retrotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corduroy-hemorrhoids-episode-37--16248024http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/02/22/37-corduroy-hemorrhoidsThu, 22 Feb 2018 08:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonThree's company! Special guest Beth joins Alison and Jody to discuss Judy Blume's "Blubber," chapters 13-16. The tables have turned and the bullies are on their way to sweet Kiddie Justice. Jill eats a toilet sandwich at Warren Winkler's Bar Mitzvah,...344870s,blubber,book club,bullying,judy blumetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-federal-offense-episode-36--16248020http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/02/15/36-a-federal-offenseThu, 15 Feb 2018 08:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonHappy birthday week, Judy!!! Queen Bees, frenemies, bullies, and betches. Is there no end to Linda Fischer's living nightmare? Alison and Jody read chapters 10-12 of "Blubber," Judy Blume's 1974 YA novel. Jill writes a nasty letter to the Superior...2944blubber,bullying,judy blume,teens,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bad-witches-episode-35--16248027http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/02/08/35-bad-witchesThu, 08 Feb 2018 08:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonPoor Linda Fischer! Despite her new celery diet she continues to get bullied by the Mean Girls of class 206. Jody and Alison plow through chapters 7-9 of Judy Blume's YA classic, "Blubber," with recaps, dramatic readings, and of course some singing....3138blubber,book club,bullying,judy blume,teenstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shart-on-the-bart-episode-34--16248021http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/02/01/34-shart-on-the-bartThu, 01 Feb 2018 08:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonTake a seat inside the Blume Cocoon for chapters 4-6 of Judy Blume's 1974 novel, "Blubber." This episode is chock full of bullies, bitches, and BMs. Poor Linda is harassed in the bathroom, the gang gets up to no good on Halloween night, and fan...365370s,80s,blubber,book club,"judy blume"truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-redford-arnold-palmer-episode-33--16248029http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/01/18/33-robert-redford-arnold-palmerThu, 18 Jan 2018 08:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonThe gals start a NEW BOOK, "Blubber" – written by Judy Blume in 1974 as a first-hand account of 5th grade mean girls and bullying. Linda Fischer gives a speech on whales, Jill decides to be an asshole flenser for Halloween, Wendy turns into a...290270s,80s,book club,judy blume,retrotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forever-movie-night-odds-and-ends-6--16248031http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2018/01/11/odds-and-ends-6-forever-movie-nightThu, 11 Jan 2018 08:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonWE'RE BACK, kicking off 2018 with super in-depth coverage of the made-for-TV movie, "Forever." Released in 1978 and starring Stephanie Zimbalist, Dean Butler, and Diana Scarwid, this film is the opposite of timeless – in the best possible way! Get...4660books,forever,judy blume,movies,reviewtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psychology-two-episode-32--16248025http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/12/14/32-psychology-twoThu, 14 Dec 2017 08:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonAlison and Jody FINALLY finish "Forever..." Judy Blume's 1975 novel about a young girl's journey through first love, sex, and spinach. Grandpa passes away and Kath and Theo share a special moment. Mike surprises Kath at camp, but although he buys her...2466book club,forever,judy blume,love,teenstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/obone-zone-episode-31--16248028blumesaloon@gmail.com!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/12/07/31-obone-zoneThu, 07 Dec 2017 08:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonSybil has her baby, Kath experiments with reverse cowgirl, the gang graduates high school and takes a trip Down The Shore to LBI. It's all here in chapters 20-23 of Judy Blume's "Forever..." Most notably, Kath goes to CAMP! She meets a hunky young...blumesaloon@gmail.com!]]>3313forever,judy blume,love,sex,teenstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-s-jaunty-episode-30--16248032http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/12/01/30-thats-jauntyFri, 01 Dec 2017 04:00:00 +0000The Blume SaloonSo much drama this week! Alison and Jody read through chapters 17-19 of Judy Blume's turbulent 1975 novel, "Forever..." Kath receives terrible news that could shatter her future plans with Mike, Erica decides she needs to be single, Artie takes...3848adolescents,awkward,book club,judy blume,teenstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kisses-and-conversation-episode-29--16248036http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/11/23/29-kisses-and-conversationThu, 23 Nov 2017 08:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonHappy Thanksgiving! Alison and Jody sail through chapters 14-16 of "Forever..." by the one and only Judy Blume. Kath, being the savvy young woman she is now, takes a day trip to New York City and swings by Planned Parenthood to get THE PILL! Then she...2530adolescents,forever,judy blume,sex,teenstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chimps-riding-bikes-episode-28--16248035http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/11/16/28-chimps-riding-bikesThu, 16 Nov 2017 09:00:00 +0000The Blume SaloonKath and Mike FINALLY do it! So settle in for lots of awkward sexy readings as Alison and Jody cover chapters 10-13 of  "Forever...", a 1975 classic. The gals workshop new names for their lady parts and reveal the shocking truth about Ralph. They also...35181970s,judy blume,retro,sex,teenstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-ralph-episode-27--16248037http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/11/09/27-meet-ralphThu, 09 Nov 2017 08:30:00 +0000The Blume SaloonPour yourself a glass of Scotch, you're gonna need it! Come join Alison and Jody as they bravely venture through chapters 7-9 of Judy Blume's notorious YA novel, "Forever..." Erica vows to help Artie discover his sexual orientation, while Kath and...3714adolescence,book club,comedy,judy blume,sextruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-targ-bucks-episode-26--16248034
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Show notes and links at: theblumesaloon.com/episodes/6-a-parrothead-parody]]>38401970s,1980s,blume,books,canyons,club,comedy,fiction,friends,girls,judy,loss,love,novel,parrothead,school,teens,tiger,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odds-and-ends-1-tss--16248064http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/04/06/odds-and-ends-1-tss-awarenessThu, 06 Apr 2017 04:00:00 +0000The Blume Saloon"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...18391970s,1980s,awkward,books,club,comedy,family,fiction,friends,kidnapping,literature,love,memories,nostalgia,periods,phobias,teens,tss,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-nineteen-hazelnuts--16248067http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/03/30/5-nineteen-hazelnutsThu, 30 Mar 2017 07:00:52 +0000The Blume Saloon"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...37871970s,1980s,awkward,blume,books,bras,club,comedy,fiction,friends,judy,literature,love,margaret,memories,nostalgia,periods,teens,women,yatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-douche-canoe--16248069http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/03/23/4-douche-canoeThu, 23 Mar 2017 09:15:02 +0000The Blume Saloon"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...26301970s,are,blume,books,bras,club,comedy,fiction,god,judy,literature,love,margaret,me,periods,religion,teens,there,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-head-to-toe-velvet--16248066http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/03/16/3-head-to-toe-velvetThu, 16 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0000The Blume Saloon"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...29441970s,are,blume,books,bras,comedy,fiction,friends,funny,god,judy,literature,margaret,novel,periods,retro,teens,there,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-the-people-s-eyebrow--16248072http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/03/08/2-the-peoples-eyebrowWed, 08 Mar 2017 02:04:44 +0000The Blume Saloon"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...31891970s,are,blume,books,bras,club,comedy,funny,girls,god,judy,literature,margaret,memories,nostalgia,puberty,there,traning,ya,youtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-long-live-the-pts-s--16248070http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theblumesaloon/2017/03/08/1-long-live-the-4-ptssWed, 08 Mar 2017 01:22:56 +0000The Blume Saloon"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...2846are,blume,books,club,comedy,discussion,girls,god,judy,literature,margaret,nancy,pre-teen,reading,sensations,simon,there,wheeler,ya,youtruefull