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The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast

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    Odds and Ends #28: HNY Harriet!

    31 DEC 2023 · Happiest 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, and a new listener letter (thank you, Jennifer!). Get ready to weigh in soon on our NEXT JUDY BOOK – peep social meeds for details. See you in 2024!
    49m 52s
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    229. Retraction

    4 DEC 2023 · "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 Catcher Club, and makes good with a vague public apology. Join the gals for dramatic readings and commentary, and join us next week for a super special Odds and Ends! It's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!
    29m 22s
  • 228. ASBO

    27 NOV 2023 · "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 class with a vengeance – much to Marion Hawthorne's dismay. Join Alison and Jody as they near the end of this 1964 instant classic, written by Louise Fitzhugh. And giant thank you to Blume Head Bex for her authority on ASBOs! It's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!
    46m 54s
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    227. Pigeon Fancier's Lung

    24 OCT 2023 · "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 keep things light, Jody presents a Special Report on cancer fighting pigeons. And of course there's lots of dramatic reading and the usual Cocoon shenanigans. It's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!
    39m 25s
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    226. People Pleasers

    17 OCT 2023 · "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. There's dramatic readings, retro commercials, and TWO A+ Blume Head letters from Sawyer and Anne! lt's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!
    35m 52s
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    225. We Live in a Community

    10 OCT 2023 · "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 Manhattan, dramatic readings, pet sounds, and a listener letter (shout out Blume Head Sue!). It's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!
    36m 54s
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    224. Jesus Wept

    18 SEP 2023 · "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 notebook gets stolen along with her tomato sandwich and dignity. Even Sport and Janie have turned against her! Tune in for dramatic readings and kid lit comedy. It's a Judy Blume book club (sometimes). Join us every week!
    39m 21s
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    223. Slammed!

    11 SEP 2023 · "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, Louise Fitzhugh, for this INSANE book about a little rascal in 1964 Manhattan. Join Jody and Alison for bad Italian accents, a new drinking game, and a spliendid listener letter (thank you Blume Head Dani! It's a Judy Blume book club (sometimes). Join us every week!
    40m 15s
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    222. You are an Onion

    28 AUG 2023 · "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 in Harriet's weird world, with dramatic readings and 1964 commercials. Thank you Blume Head Amanda for the wonderful letter! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!
    40m 49s
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    221. Is It Robbers?

    21 AUG 2023 · "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 epic mother meltdown. We talk about the mystery Paul Newman flick, milk radiation, and the infamous Sunshine Project. Content warning: there is mention of child cadavers so please skip the Special Report if you need to. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!
    44m 3s

A 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,...

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A 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. Join them every week as they delve into a few more chapters from a favorite Judy novel!
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