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BSG #124: Home Shopping Network Baby / Hustle, Baby by Priya Guns

September 30, 2026 The Squad

BSG #124: Home Shopping Network Baby / Hustle, Baby by Priya Guns

If you think about it, this podcast is our hustle. (Minus the money.) Join us for a discussion of Hustle, Baby by Priya Guns. We talk about the distinctive voice, quirky characters, the (North) American Dream, and how this is eerily similar to another book we covered recently! We’re headed back into the CoHo-verse on October 13 to talk about the Verity film adaptation, so you don’t want to miss that Othersode. Then read along with us for our October 27 Bookpisode about The Secret World of Briar Rose by Cindy Pham. We’ll be joined by special guest Wizzy from Sailor Moon Wisdom! P.S. October 13 is also Emily’s birthday, and her number one wish is that you leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Don’t let the birthday girl down!

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Othersode #123: We Bought A Zoo / Death Becomes Her with Ally Russell

September 21, 2026 The Squad

Othersode #123: We Bought A Zoo / Death Becomes Her with Ally Russell

Do you ever wonder if the squad looks so good because we all took a magic potion? Turns out we’re just that beautiful. But we’d love it if you joined us for a chat about Death Becomes Her, featuring special guest, author Ally Russell! We talk about our personal experiences with the film, body image, the icons Meryl and Goldie, and why this film is still so great. Then we have a spoiler-free interview with Ally about her latest novel, Mystery James Returns from the Grave. Our next Bookpisode will be about Hustle, Baby by Priya Guns (September 29), and our next Othersode will be about the new film adaptation of Verity (October 13).

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BSG #123: Avril Está Morta / Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash

September 2, 2026 The Squad

BSG #123: Avril Está Morta / Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash

Come along, dear flock, and join us for a discussion of Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash. We talk about the Flynn sisters as characters, conspiracy theories, the writing style, and more. Plus we once again try to define what satire actually is. Were we successful? Listen to find out! Author Ally Russell is joining us for our next Othersode about the film Death Becomes Her on September 15th. Then on our next Bookpisode, we’ll be chatting about Hustle, Baby by Priya Guns on September 27th. 

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Othersode #122: Boop! / Fallen with Clay McLeod Chapman

August 20, 2026 The Squad

Othersode #122: Boop! / Fallen with Clay McLeod Chapman

Next time someone casually taps your shoulder, ask yourself: “Am I possessed now?” Even if the answer is yes, you can join us and special returning guest Clay McLeod Chapman for a discussion of the 1998 film Fallen. We talk about how the film mixes genres, the performances by every working actor in the 90s, the demon mechanics, and that twist at the end. Then we have a spoiler-free Q and A with Clay about his new horrormance novel, Devil Inside. Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash. That episode drops on September 1. Then Ally Russell, author of Mystery James Returns from the Grave, joins us for our next Othersode on September 15th!

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BSG #122: RELIGIOUS TRAUMA SUMMER IS CANCELED / All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke

August 4, 2026 The Squad

BSG #122: RELIGIOUS TRAUMA SUMMER IS CANCELED / All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke

A “literary drama packaged as a two-act play”—or is it? Join the Book Squad for a discussion of All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke. We chat about the book’s unique format, the St. Cloud family dynamics, and what’s up with Roland. And we ask the big important question: what even is this about? On our next Othersode, returning guest Clay McLeod Chapman will be with us to talk about the film Fallen and his new novel, Devil Inside, on August 18. On our next Bookpisode on September 1, we’ll cover Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And while you’re at it, leave us a review!

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Othersode #121: Love Island Chicken Horror / The Big Lebowski with Paul Tremblay

July 22, 2026 The Squad

Othersode #121: Love Island Chicken Horror / The Big Lebowski with Paul Tremblay

Get out the half and half and pour yourself a White Russian because we’re talking about The Big Lebowski with returning guest, author Paul Tremblay (Horror Movie, The Cabin at the End of the World)! We chat about our own connections to the film, the Coen Brothers’ oeuvre, why the film is a cult classic, and how it holds up in 2026. Then we have a spoiler-free Q and A with Paul about his latest novel, Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep, which is a truly unique and exciting read. Read along for our next Bookpisode about All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke on August 4. Then join us for another fun Othersode with Clay McLeod Chapman. We’ll talk about the film Fallen and then we’ll interview him about his new novel, Devil Inside, on August 18. We’d loooooove for our listeners to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Next time you see a video of Jimothy, let that be a reminder to you to write a little review for your gals over at Book Squad Goals.

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BSG #121: Religious Trauma Summer / The Body by Bethany C. Morrow

July 7, 2026 The Squad

BSG #121: Religious Trauma Summer / The Body by Bethany C. Morrow

Grab your shovels for a conversation about The Body—no, not that The Body. This one is by Bethany C. Morrow and we’re not totally sure why that’s the title! We talk about the protagonist, Religious Trauma, infidelity, that ending, and whether or not this is a horror novel. Next up on the podcast, it’s an Othersode with returning guest Paul Tremblay, author of the new novel Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep! We’ll be talking about the cult classic The Big Lebowski and having a spoiler-free chat about Paul’s book on July 21. For our next Bookpisode, we’d love it if you’d read along and check out All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke on August 4! Alsooooo please leave us a rating and review. We love ratings and reviews!

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Othersode #120: A Secret Third Thing / She's the Man with Samantha Allen

June 23, 2026 The Squad

Othersode #120: A Secret Third Thing / She's the Man with Samantha Allen

Put on your best bad wig and join us for our discussion of the Amanda Bynes classic She’s the Man with returning special guest, author Samantha Allen! We talk about the star quality of Amanda, the original text of Twelfth Night, gender stuff, romance, and feminism(?). Then we have a spoiler-free interview with Samantha about her latest novel, Puck, which is inspired by another Shakespearean play! Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on The Body by Bethany C. Morrow on July 7. Then join us another Othersode with author Paul Tremblay on July 21, wherein we’ll discuss The Big Lebowski and Paul’s newest novel, Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep.

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BSG #120: Why Are You White? / Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker

June 10, 2026 The Squad

BSG #120: Why Are You White? / Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker

Are we ghosts? Find out with us as the Book Squad chats about Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker! We ask “What is gothic, anyway?” and discuss the dual timelines, genre mixing, why Lee was a white guy, and who was masterminding this whole thing. We would have then gotten into listener feedback but we DIDN’T HAVE ANY and that’s on you. Do better next time. Speaking of next time, our next Othersode featuring Samantha Allen, author of Puck, will be dropping on June 23. We’ll be talking about the Amanda Bynes classic She’s the Man. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode about The Body by Bethany C. Morrow on July 7! If you read this entire description, the least you can do is go over to Apple Podcasts and write us a lil review. Thanks bye!

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Othersode #119: The Netflix of It All / Wayward with A LITTLE BIT CULTY's Sarah Edmondson and Nippy Ames

May 27, 2026 The Squad

Othersode #119: The Netflix of It All / Wayward with A LITTLE BIT CULTY's Sarah Edmondson and Nippy Ames

Join the Book Squad—and special guests Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames from A Little Bit Culty podcast—to talk about the Netflix series Wayward. We get into the real-life horrors of the troubled teen industry and talk about how this show depicts it. Then we interview Sarah and Nippy about their new book, A Little Bit Culty. The book is out now, so go check it out! Join us on June 9th to talk about Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker in our next Bookpisode. Then go back to the aughts with us to discuss She’s the Man with Samantha Allen, author of the new novel Puck, in our next Othersode on June 23. Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and check out our Patreon to support us on a monthly basis! 

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