----What should I read next?---- Book critic and longtime NPR commentator Marion Winik answers this question in four opinionated, book-loving minutes. With reviews of new releases and older titles you may have missed, it’s like having a new best friend with very good taste to guide you in your literary adventures. The Weekly Reader is produced by WYPR and hosted by Lisa Morgan.
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Welcome to Book Club With Julia and Victoria, the podcast for book friends! If you just finished a book and HAVE to talk about it with someone, if you’re a casual reader looking for book recs, or if you’re the type of deep thinker who has formative memories of their high school English teacher, you’re in the right place. We believe a good book can come from anywhere, so we read classics and recent releases, bestsellers and little-known gems. But ultimately, this podcast is for the books we j ...
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An animanga podcast featuring four friends that focus on both older titles and currently airing/publishing animanga. We also touch on industry news, new releases, and social topics. Each episode we focus on a different theme. Join us bi-weekly for friendly and inclusive conversation about topics that would get us shoved in a locker!
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Friends read old fanfiction that they think might be good. Sometimes they are right. Sometimes they are not. Send us emails at RetroFanficRetrospective@gmail.com See our tweets and episode previews at https://twitter.com/RetroFanfic Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RetroFanficRetrospective/
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The Grit City Podcast is a weekly audio experience like no other! Hosted from the vibrant city of Tacoma, Washington - also known as "Grit City," our show has been entertaining and informing listeners since 2014. And what a ride it's been! Every week, we release a new episode that introduces you to the dynamic and inspiring individuals who call the Pacific Northwest home. From local business owners and entrepreneurs to authors, artists, and unique characters, our guests embody the hard-worki ...
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From advice on buying a dog, to all the canine activities you can take part in with your four-legged friend, and everything in between, The Kennel Club podcast is here to help guide dog owners, every step of the way. As the largest organisation in the UK devoted to dog health, welfare and training, The Kennel Club’s objective is to ensure that dogs live healthy, happy lives with responsible owners. As well as holding the country’s largest registration database for both pedigree and crossbree ...
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The signature program of the nonprofit, Advancing the Interests of Animals (AIA), is its weekly, one-hour nationally syndicated radio show, Animals Today. Currently in its seventh continuous year, this show provides a worldwide platform where individuals and organizations concerned about the welfare of animals can present their viewpoints and promote their causes. It is a communication hub where listeners learn about a wide variety of animal welfare issues as well as the actions they can tak ...
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about changing times, changing attitudes, and changing lives: Mona of the Manor, by Armistead Maupin, and Frighten the Horses, by Oliver Radclyffe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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GCP: Friday Night Hang Out - Spooky Things, Weiner Dogs, & Sports
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This week’s segment is with Erik, GCP’s Tacoma Sports expert! He discusses the haps on sports in the community and Jeff and Scott chat about Oktoberfest, Washington State Horror Convention guests, movie night, slugs, and saying goodbye to summer. 01:18 – Jeff welcomes new listeners, talks about how his week has gone, and what got him through the we…
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two books, one a new novel and the other a re-issue of a somewhat overlooked classic about some of the larger issues facing the denizens of small town America: The Mighty Red, by Louise Erdrich, and Broke Heart Blues, by Joyce Carol Oates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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GCP: Sunday Sermon- Oktober! Bonus - GCP Gamer talk with Derek
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On this episode, Scott and Jeff welcome new listeners and chat about Oktoberfest, horror movies, scary games, and Mount Adams's increased activity. The podcast also includes the next installment of Derek’s, aka The Sometimes Geek, Gaming series, which recommends horror games to enjoy as we approach the spooky season. 01:42 – Scott welcomes new GCP …
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For Mature Audiences: "We Were the Universe" by Kimberly King Parsons and "Olive Days" by Jessica Elisheva Emerson
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To the casual outside observer, middle class suburbia can look like a fairly boring place, but what’s really going on behind those well-tended gardens, long driveways and screened porches? I’m Lisa Morgan and today on The Weekly Reader, our book critic Marion Winik reviews two new novels, each with a unique take on sex and drugs and rock-n-roll. Bu…
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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Caturday! Featuring The Cooper Vortex Podcast
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This episode stars the first of The Cooper Vortex series, featuring clips from The Cooper Vortex podcast episode and conversations with Bruce A. Smith. Direct from The Cooper Vortex Podcast: Bruce A. Smith is a legend in the Vortex. He's the author of DB Cooper and the FBI: A Case Study of America's Only Unsolved Skyjacking, and the force behind Th…
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Julia makes her case of why the creature in Grady Hendrix’s The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires is NOT really a vampire, and Victoria makes a counterargument that it is actually the MOST vampire. They are both generally infuriated with everyone in this novel except Mrs. Green. Content Warning: mentions of sexual violence. Views expre…
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Reality Adjacent: "Colored Television" by Danzy Senna and "Small Rain" by Garth Greenwell
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader we review two new novels that blur the lines between what's real and what's not: Colored Television, by Danzy Senna, and Small Rain, by Garth Greenwell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Animals, Drinking, & The Coloring Book! Bonus featuring Suzanne Akerman
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Scott and Jeff discuss otters in the news, Tibbitts@FernHill, and GCP coloring books. Long-time friend of the podcast, Suzanne Akerman, kicks off her series at Peaks and Pints with September's Drinking for Conservation, supporting Washington Wild. Washington Wild is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and restore wild la…
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Friends and Stories: "Mina's Matchbox" by Yoko Ogawa and "Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about the powerful, mysterious bonds we form with others throughout our lives and the ways they influence the people we become: Mina's Matchbox, by Yoko Ogawa, and Tell Me Everything, by Elizabeth Strout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Cannabis Shopping and Unmarked Vans. Bonus featuring Joshua W. Turner
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Jeff and Scott kick off the episode talking cannabis and podcasting then rolls into this weeks segment with Joshua Turner. This time, Josh discusses why it’s the best time to be a musician, including his musical journey, the change of the musical landscape, starting the band We Wept, and why here and now is the best time to put music out. He talks …
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Podcasters and Ghostwriters: "Listen for the Lie" by Amy Tintera and "I Want You More" by Swan Huntley
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that tap into the current media zeitgeist, from true crime podcasts to ghost writers: Listen for the Lie, by Amy Tintera, and I Want You More, by Swan Huntley. All titles available at your favorite local bookstore and at bookshop.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Family, Candy, and Sports
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This time Jeff and Scott discuss Jeff’s adventures with his grandkids, public transportation, concerts, and Erik gives an update on some of Tacoma’s upcoming sporting events. 01:20 – Jeff and Scott kick off the podcast chatting about their previous episode, Scott talks about taking his visiting family to Crypticon, and Jeff talks about his amazing …
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Women, Politics, and Power: "One Way Back" by Christine Blasey Ford and "True Gretch" by Gretchen Whitmer
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new powerful memoirs about some of the unique challenges women face in the world of politics and power in the United States: One Way Back, by Christine Blasey Ford, and True Gretch, by Gretchen Whitmer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Great Memoirs: "The Friday Afternoon Club" by Griffin Dunne and "Do Something" by Guy Trebay
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new incredible memoirs about wealth, privilege and its abiding pain: The Friday Afternoon Club, by Griffin Dunne, and Do Something, by Guy Trebay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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After their summer break, GCP has returned!! Jeff and Scott kick the episode off by discussing what they were up to during the break and the exciting things coming up during the fall. Derek also gives an update on gaming, including PAX and past conventions. 00:08—Jeff and Scott kick off the return episode, Jeff talks about the summer ending, and th…
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Julia and Victoria read a pandemic book called The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller where the octopus is not the focus of the story, but is at the heart of the book’s major themes of captivity and embodiment. Victoria makes the ill-advised choice to revisit some of her early-pandemic journals. Views expressed on Book Club with Julia and Victoria …
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New England Vacations: "Sandwich" by Catherine Newman and "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach
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On this beach-ready edition of The Weekly Reader we review two new novels that take us to the sunny shores of coastal New England: Sandwich, by Catherine Newman, and The Wedding People, Alison Espach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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Talk to the Animals: "Bear" by Julia Phillips and "The Horse" by Willie Vlautin
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about mysterious visitors and life changing relationships with both two legged and four legged friends: Bear, by Julia Phillips, and The Horse, by Willie Vlautin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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Take Me to the Beach: "The Same Bright Stars" by Ethan Joella and "Swan Song" by Elin Hilderbrand
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On this edition of the Weekly Reader, we review two new novels perfect for a summer read, at home or at the beach: The Same Bright Stars, by Ethan Joella, and Swan Song, by Elin Hilderbrand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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RFR Special Episode: Anime Fandom Retrospective
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We indulge ourselves in reminiscences about the voyage of discovery and exploration that was being an anime fan around the turn of the millennium. We remember the slow internet speeds, purple Kodocha Fansubs tapes, and inability to find any given volume of manga! Also, we had to walk to the anime con uphill, through the snow.…
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Women of Sports: "Headshot" by Rita Bullwinkel, and "Coming Home" by Brittney Griner
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review a novel and a memoir that take us deep into the world of women and sports: Headshot, by Rita Bullwinkel, and Coming Home, by Brittney Griner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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Poor Dear Planet: "Pearce Oysters" by Joselyn Takacs and "Beep" by Bill Roorbach
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about the future effects of climate change, both real and imagined: Pearce Oysters by Joselyn Takacs and Beep by Bill Roorbach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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Episode 173: Xena - The Dragon's Child
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We return to an old favorite, armed with marginally more Xena: Warrior Princess knowledge than we had the first time around. Xena kills a very large man, Gabrielle tells fairy tales, and the two of them have sex together at LEAST three times. bit.ly/rfrdragonBy RFR
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Great American Novels: "Long Island Compromise" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner and "Familiaris" by David Wrobliewski
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review new work from two American authors that are possibly even better than their debuts: Long Island Compromise, by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, and Familiaris, by David Wrobliewski. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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Epic India: "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese and "Victory City" by Salman Rushdie
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that capture the enormous complexities and immense landscapes of India: are The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese and Victory City by Salman Rushdie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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Julia and Victoria get very hungry talking about the trope-flipping, contemporary vampire novel Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda. Views expressed on Book Club with Julia and Victoria and bookclubwithjv.com are solely those of the hosts and not necessarily those of their employers, clients, guests, and collaborators. Disclosure: This post may contain a…
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RFR Special Episode - One of Us Actually Wrote a Fanfic
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After more five years and 170 episodes of podcasting, Amado has finally written a full 1600 words of actual, genuine Magic School Bus fanfiction. And Tory and Della are ready to listen to it and try to serve as betas. Beta readers, I mean. You can't be too careful with the Omegaverse out there. Link to the (slightly revised) story: https://archiveo…
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Women Warriors: "Daughters of Shandong" by Eve Chung and "The Women" by Kristin Hannah
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about women facing incredible uncertainty with grace, power, and fearlessness under staggering circumstances: Daughters of Shandong, by Eve Chung, and The Women, by Kristin Hannah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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Hot Summer Reads: "Come and Get It" by Kiley Reid and "Margo Has Money Troubles" by Rufi Thorpe
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Ah, summer. when if we are lucky, our work loads gets a little lighter, and our reading gets a little lighter, too. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new, not-so-terribly serious releases sure to help you enjoy a day at the beach or by the pool: Come and Get It, by Kiley Reid, and Margo Has Money Troubles, by Rufi Thorpe. See omny…
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Julia and Victoria discuss Sea Change by Gina Chung and how authors use the octopus to contemplate loneliness and change. They discover that life really is about the friends we made along the way in this first book of The Vampire & the Octopus series. Views expressed on Book Club with Julia and Victoria and bookclubwithjv.com are solely those of th…
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Episode 172: Lord of the Rings / Final Fantasy - Legendary Frog's Animations
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We return to Newgrounds (not to be confused with Newsgrounds, which is presumably a news site) to discuss the early fan animations of LegendaryFrog. Do they still hold up in 2024? And does it really matter, because dozens of lines from them are lodged in our middle school lizard brains either way? I'm looking at YOU, Aeris! Link to the videos: http…
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Stranger Things: "Real Life and Other Fictions" by Susan Coll and "The Husbands" by Holly Gramazio.
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels full of weird events, bizarre coincidences, and almost unbelievable outcomes: Real Life and Other Fictions, by Susan Coll, and The Husbands, by Holly Gramazio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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Join the guys as they honor the memory of Louie G, dive into Jeff's thrilling experience at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show, and explore Justin's public transit escapades. Plus, don't miss a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT about the future of GCP! 04:20 - Justin reflects on the passing of Louie Galarza, the former bassist for ANTIHERO and founder of the b…
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A Trio of Thrillers: "One of Our Kind" by Nicola Yoon, "Death in the Air" by Ram Murali, and "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review three new thrillers: One of Our Kind, by Nicola Yoon, Death in the Air, by Ram Murali, and The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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GCP: Rusty McClintock & Ken Carlson at the Union Club
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This week the guys are joined by friends of the show Rusty McClintock (Comedian | RCF Exteriors & Remodeling) and Ken Carlson (Artist, Director, and General Artistic Badass)! They catch up with a chat about Justin's new house projects from RCF, Ken's recap from Crypticon 2024, pet ownership, video game hangups, exercise problems, and more! 02:30 - …
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Victoria teaches Julia all about the origins, tropes, and metaphors of vampire lore that create the undead monster we read about today. They discuss the origins of vampire stories in Slavic folklore, the Great Vampire Epidemic of the 18th century, the blood-sucking breakup novel Lord Byron’s “travel companion” wrote about him, and lament the loss o…
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Episode 171: Magic School Bus - What Comes After & As I Always Say
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Seatbelts, everyone! Tory and Amado go on a magical journey to compare and contrast two Magic School Bus fanfics that have very different ideas about where the magic lies. Arnold may be the heart of the show. Mary Poppins makes a guest appearance. Link to the stories: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4787280/1/What-Comes-After https://archiveofourown.o…
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New Gay Comic Novels from Stephen Rowley and Stephen McCauley
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two hot new, hotly anticipated gay comic novels: The Guncle Abroad, by Stephen Rowley, and You Only Call When You're In Trouble, by Stephen McCauley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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GCP invites podcasters Shea & Jody from the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast to discuss podcasting, Tacoma life, and the Union Club! 00:00 - GCP welcomes Shea & Jody by popping a few cold ones, talking about their Juneau beers! Shea & Jody are hosts of the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast, discussing Pacific Northwest history. They share how their bond…
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GCP: Friday Night Hangout -Java Jivin'
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This time, the crew discusses gaming, wild animals, An Evening with John Cusack, movies filmed in Tacoma, and local sports! 00:00 – GCP welcomes this episode by discussing gaming, recent bear sightings in the area, and other wild animals the crew has seen. Derek talks about running into wild bison, Justin reflects on getting into a drunken argument…
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New Memoirs from Salmon Rushdie and Daniel Handler
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Sometimes, you think you know a lot about a favorite author, and then, they write a memoir. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new, revealing memoirs from a pair of famous writers: And Then? And Then? What Else?, by Daniel Handler and Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, by Salman Rushdie. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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Julia takes Victoria on a deep dive of octopus stories throughout time and space in this first episode of The Vampire & the Octopus series. We tackle questions like “Are octopus stories a form of colonizer horror?” and “What’s with all the octopus books coming out recently?” and “Why did the 19th century French think the octopus was the physical em…
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Eat the Rich: Wives Like Us, by Plum Sykes, and Lies and Weddings, by Kevin Kwan
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The extreme lifestyles of the rich and famous can be somewhat fascinating. On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books about the ultra wealthy and their unique challenges: Wives Like Us, by Plum Sykes, and Lies and Weddings, by Kevin Kwan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Aurora Borealis, Mt. St. Helens, and Crypticon
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The crew discusses the aurora borealis, Crypticon adventure, Jeff’s Capades, and much more! 00:16 — Justin sets the stage by wishing Happy Mother's Day to our listeners who are mothers. Jeff stirs up anticipation for the hot aurora borealis medicine, and Justin shares the best way to witness the breathtaking northern lights. He also hints at the up…
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Midlife Adventures: "The Lady Waiting" by Magdalena Zyzak, and "All Fours" Miranda July
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about taking a midlife crisis and unexpected adventures: The Lady Waiting, by Magdalena Zyzak, and All Fours, by Miranda July. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore
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This best-of is a replay of the crews conversation with local comedian and podcaster Casey McLain from episode 265. During that episode, he chatted with the guys about comedy, podcasting, and The Pacific Northwest. Follow him on his socials for information on his upcoming performances! 04:51 – Justin kicks off the show by sharing how listeners can …
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RFR Special Episode - The Fantasy of Fanfiction
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In this roundtable discussion episode our co-hosts discuss the 'why' of fanfiction. What could possibly drive these miscreants to produce such materials? We discuss things like fan culture, seeing yourself in characters and fiction, and creating spaces for exploration of unrepresented groups. Beverly Clearly would not approve.…
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Loss: "Fi, A Memoir of My Son" by Alexandra Fuller and "My Beloved Monster" by Caleb Carr
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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new extraordinary memoirs about the exquisite joy of true love and the nearly unbearable pain of losing one we love: Fi, A Memoir of My Son, by Alexandra Fuller and My Beloved Monster, by Caleb Carr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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GCP: Friday Night Grit - Car Problems, AI Music, and Things Happening
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This Friday Night Grit, the crew discusses Crypticon, upcoming guests, car problems, public transportation, moon talk, Over The Moon Café, and AI music. 01:34 – Derek reflects on harassing Discord live stream during the recording of the last episode, each expresses their love of partying, and Justin shares their excitement for the upcoming Cryptico…
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