HeyJaredOff the Shelves Podcast
This podcast was born out of frustration—and a desire for change. We’re two women juggling the demands of motherhood and careers, determined to channel our energy into something meaningful.
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Manifesting Obama (opens the original)
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We’ve never been more disappointed that a book was banned, or more confused about why it was banned in the first place. John Green’s Looking for Alaska was banned by Utah schools this year, and honestly, we’re not sure what got the school districts’ panties in a twist. This book was honest, smart, and incredibly tender. We both loved it, and we think everyone should pick this one up. And as a side note, Debbie is currently spending all of her money on more Beth the Baker cookies. You should too.
Just This: Bah-Humbug (opens the original)
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We’re back with another listener work story, and this one comes with a question for us: what would you do? We’ve also got a little book-banning news, because it is a book podcast, and there might be a Halloween costume idea forming. So, let’s get into it.
Pet Shows and Obits (opens the original)
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Okay, okay. We know it’s been a while since we’ve done a banned book. And, yes, this one isn’t banned either. But honestly, we wouldn’t be surprised if it eventually finds its way onto somebody’s list. This week, we’re reading Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. It came highly recommended by several trusted sources, so obviously we had to pick it up. And let’s just say... this is not the book either of us expected to be reading. Let's Shop: Tatcha Skin Cream Costco Egg Bites What's for Dinner
Just This: Don't be like Chad (opens the original)
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This week on Just This, we’ve got another listener work story, and let’s just say… Chad needs to do better. One of us gets hit on in a grocery store, and Arkansas is making headlines for a law that can make it a crime to provide a minor with a book deemed “harmful.” Why are we still criminalizing books?
Follicular Tonic (opens the original)
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This week, we read The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley, and man... it was a little too similar to I Who Have Never Known Men for one of us. We also have a message for the scientists out there: we need you to get to work on a new tonic that we are pretty sure could save the world. So grab a drink, settle in, and let’s talk about it. Let's Shop Saie Lip Gloss Let's Eat Korean Beef Bowls
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