HeyJaredThe Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast
A hilarious and nostalgic journey through all the Judy Blume books, hosted by Jody Worthington and Molly Sanchez. With Scotch-fueled dramatic readings and deep dives into '70s and '80s nostalgia, boobs, boners, and bullies, this show ain't for kids.
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261. Fifth Degree (opens the original)
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"Smart Women," chapters 22-23. Pack your bags! Michelle flies to LA with big party plans and big jewelry, while poor li'l Sarah is shipped off to Florida to winter with the snowbirds. Molly and Jody are loving this rollercoaster of a Judy Blume novel from 1983, so join the gals for nostalgic commercials, mini-Special Reports, and dramatizations. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every other week!
260. Big Spoons (opens the original)
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"Smart Women," chapter 21. We learn so much more about Margo! There's weird family dynamics, a mom with cancer, an ex-bestie on the verge, a failed road trip, and a relationship rough patch. Judy Blume's adult fiction at its finest. Jody and Molly do plenty of radio plays and chat about cuddle preferences, desperate pickle subscriptions, and the View of the World from 9th Avenue. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every other week!
259. Perfect Man Trap (opens the original)
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"Smart Women," chapter 20. Well, we yapped for so long we had to split this one in twain! Molly and Jody journey through this 1983 Judy Blume novel about divorced ladies getting VERY Dynasty in the Jazzercise locker room. Join us for dramatic readings, tales from Jody's visit to Los Alamos, and wonderful letters from Blume Heads Attia and Brandi. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every other week! PS – Molly has a shiny new Substack called Mollywood and you GOTTA go check it out! @mollysanche
258. Rebirth Ceremony at Babyland General Hospital (opens the original)
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"Smart Women," chapters 17-18. Please excuse Jody's poor audio – she's recording from the floor of a Savannah laundry room, y'all. This week, Andrew shacks up with Margo, Michelle and Stuart go head-to-head, BB melts down, and Sarah sniffs sheets. As always, Molly and Jody bring the laughs, pop culture rabbit holes, and dramatic readings as they make their way through Judy Blume's deliciously dramatic 1983 adult novel. Along the way, Jody explains the Cabbage Patch birds and (bunny)bees, while M
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