Best OWWR Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 111- Nobody Is As Hot As Harry Dresden (Storm Front) 2:08:39

1d ago2:08:39

2:08:39

The Year of the Dresden is finally here! Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of Jim Butcher's Storm Front and friends, this book is a romp. Laura also makes a bold claim about television shows that she watched growing up and gushes about a new favorite book. Hannah has delved into a lot of recommendations that were given to her by Laura a…

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BONUS EPISODE- "Only one bed. 100%. All the time." Chatting About Queer Romances with Dani Finn 1:14:17

9d ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Hannah and Laura had so much fun talking with the wonderful Dani Finn about queer romance as a genre, queer characters, and tropes! Dani shares about their writing journey, talks publishing and some of their favorite books featuring queer love. If you're looking to add to your TBR, this is the episode you need to listen to! Be sure to follow Dani a…

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Indie Intermission Ep. 15- "Her power is her perseverance.” An interview with Bryan S. Glosemeyer (Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1) 1:12:49

16d ago1:12:49

1:12:49

Indiemission #5 is coming to a close, but not without an awesome author interview! This week Hannah and Laura are thrilled to have Bryan S. Glosemeyer on the pod to talk about reading, his writing journey, and of course, Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven. They chat about the book's characters, themes, inspirations for the series and what's to co…

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Indie Intermission Ep. 14- It's Like I Read Ahead (Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1) 56:58

23d ago56:58

56:58

It's still Indiemission, so that means Laura and Hannah are covering parts 3 & 4 of Bryan Glosemeyer's Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1! They loved this book and all the deep themes the author tackled. Laura also reveals that she's obsessed with a new set of fictional friends and Hannah shares about a really fun fairytale retelling feat…

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Indie Intermission Ep. 13- Kate Hudson's Body Continued On. (Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol.1) 1:22:12

30d ago1:22:12

1:22:12

It's been a while since Hannah and Laura have chatted, so they are chatty. Laura raves about a new all-time-favorite book and continues to question the thriller genre. Hannah goes on a bit of a deep dive on a TV show that gets weird at times, and she also has read a book that tricked her into thinking she enjoyed parts of it. Then they dive into th…

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BONUS EPISODE- "It's almost like you've podcasted before." An interview with ADRIAN M. GIBSON 1:23:20

1M ago1:23:20

1:23:20

Hannah and Laura enter the Fungalverse with author and podcaster, Adrian M. Gibson! Adrian shares about his entry into science fiction/fantasy, his background in writing, the way his life has inspired his art, and the journey to create The Fungalverse and his debut novel, Mushroom Blues! Pick up Mushroom Blues or request it at your local library!! …

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SEASON 5 FINALE- CYCLING THROUGH LEGENDBORN 1:07:25

1M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Hannah and Laura are finishing this stage of their cycle through Legendborn. They wrap up some thoughts on this YA series, its love triangle, and what they think will come in the series in the future. **This entire episode is spoiler filled! If you have not read Legendborn or Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn, you have been warned.** Media Mentions: Legen…

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Ep. 110- What A Bummer To Talk About (Bloodmarked) 1:37:54

2M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

Hannah and Laura are finishing up discussion on Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn by chatting about the characters and themes in the book. This is their shortest season ever, but they loved their time here. In other news, Laura still enjoys weird, reality TV, and Hannah has found her favorite installment of a beloved mystery series. ***This episode contai…

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Ep. 109- Hottie McOwlson (Bloodmarked) 1:24:47

2M ago1:24:47

1:24:47

Hannah and Laura are finishing up Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn and cover the last third of the plot. They are doing their best to keep up with this book, however, they both remember a classic Patricia moment. But before they dive into Bloodmarked, a book in which they hope the characters remain single, Laura shares about a book that she loved that fe…

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Ep. 108- I Am Very Uninterested In This Conversation(Bloodmarked) 1:55:22

2M ago1:55:22

1:55:22

Hannah and Laura chat about Miley Cyrus, great audiobook narrations, casting popular actors in movies too much, and revisiting a favorite series via novellas within the same world. Then they cover chapters 20 through 40 of Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn. This section is a romp and so much fun, but many things during this part of the book leave them con…

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S6E7: The Bridges of Madison County- Cayce Osborne 54:41

2M ago54:41

54:41

Hi, everyone! Unfortunately, circumstances are way outside my control and this is the last episode of FBOL. I want to thank you all endlessly for being such an amazing community and audience. I had some fantastic books on the schedule, but because all of my equipment is toast and I don't know where I'll be living, when, and for how long, recording …

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Ep. 107- We Forgot To Mention That Sel Can Become An Owl During The Episode So I Made It The Title(Bloodmarked) 2:04:23

2M ago2:04:23

2:04:23

Hannah and Laura are back to their usual shenanigans and they are chatting about the second book in the Legendborn series, Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn! They cover the first 20 chapters of the book, so if you haven't read Legendborn or Bloodmarked, SPOILERS ABOUND. Hannah and Laura also chat about a thriller that's as bad as some say, behind the scen…

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S6E6: Jane Austen Adaptations, Pride + Protest - Bianca Hernandez-Knight 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

Bianca Hernandez-Knight (@BookHoarding) is back for the first time since our Northanger Abbey episode to discuss Jane Austen and the politics of adapting her. We're focusing on Nikki Payne's brilliant "Pride + Protest," but it's a multifaceted conversation about interacting with Austen, her world, and ours. Step aside, tradwives. Jane belongs to ot…

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BONUS EPISODE-"There was more finesse in how they finessed you." An Interview with NAMINA FORNA 1:09:25

3M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Hannah and Laura are in awe because they were able to speak with the supremely talented author of The Gilded Ones series, NAMINA FORNA! Namina shared her experiences in creating magical creatures/worlds, writing about equity and systems, self-care through difficult themes, and the deeper meanings and power in descriptions. This interview was an abs…

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5: Under the Tuscan Sun - Lynne Streeter Childress 38:29

3M ago38:29

38:29

I am not above telling you that I suffered through our last three books. They were awful, and they made me sad, not in the way that TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES made me sad, but sad for real life people. But this book doesn't. Not one bit. Lynne Childress's podcast, FINE BEATS AND CHEESES, is also a wonderful time, so please do go listen to it. They'r…

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Ep. 106- Oscar Award-Winning Actress, Michelle Williams (Legendborn) 1:24:20

3M ago1:24:20

1:24:20

Hannah and Laura chat about audiobook narrators, Laura's latest manga reads, and a book Hannah thinks could be a standalone even thought it's part of a series. They also chat about the many characters and themes in Tracy Deonn's book, Legendborn. Legendborn is so deep, friends. Hannah's phone number is also released. Spoilers for Legendborn begin a…

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4: Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus - Lauren Emily Whalen 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

CW: Misogyny, toxic masculinity, suicide, emotional abuse, mental health (bipolar, depression) John Grey (Ph.D.??) wrote this book in 1992, and we've all been the worse for it. Become a Patron: Patreon.com/fuckboisoflit The merch: https://fuckboisoflit.threadless.com/designs/ronald-reagan/accessories/bag/tote-bag?size=18-x-18 The Musical! On YouTub…

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Ep. 105- Women Control The World With Their Periods. (Legendborn) 1:26:30

3M ago1:26:30

1:26:30

Hannah and Laura chat about being millenials, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and movies about baboons and hearts and baboon hearts. Then they cover the last third of Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. Buckle up, because things really pick up in this last section of the plot! *Apologies for sound issues on Hannah's end. Her microphone broke 2 seconds before…

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3: Girl, Wash Your Face! - Laura + Hannah from OWWR Pod 41:25

3M ago41:25

41:25

CONTENT WARNINGS: Suicide, parental abuse, addiction and overdose, foster care/adoption, fat shaming/dieting, Christianity, premarital sex, abusive romantic relationships. Laura and Hannah from OWWR (On Wednesdays We Read) are back to discuss mommy blog millionaire Rachel Hollis's blockbuster self-help book, GIRL, WASH YOUR FACE!. Find OWWR On Patr…

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Ep. 104- We Have That In Common. We Both Make Me Feel Bad. (Legendborn) 1:43:56

3M ago1:43:56

1:43:56

Laura has been sobbing her way through a new favorite TV show, and apparently also not listening to Hannah when she tells her how many chapters to read of the book we are covering. Hannah has been a little bummed out by a show that she's been rewatching, but she really enjoyed working on a puzzle recently! Laura and Hannah are also unsure on nickna…

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2: You Are A Badass! - Malavika Praseed 44:47

3M ago44:47

44:47

Jen Sincero's 2013 hit hinges on the simple idea that if you aren't currently getting something that you want, it's because you're just... not asking. If that's not enough to make you choke, well guess until you learn about how easy she thinks it is to ask for everything from cars to jobs to college acceptance! Become a patron! Patreon.com/fuckbois…

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1: Weaponized Desire 18:30

4M ago18:30

18:30

Season 6 of Fuckbois of Lit is beginning with our discussion of self help and personal development books! In this episode, host Emily Edwards outlines the history of American self help novels and discusses how they fit into our understanding of literature. Become a patron of FBOL here: http://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflit Join Emily in Portugal thi…

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Ep. 103- I Think I'm Going To Try To Escape From The Window (Legendborn) 1:43:29

4M ago1:43:29

1:43:29

It's a new year and Hannah and Laura are starting a new season! They are covering chapters 1-20 of Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, so spoilers abound!! Hannah has been playing a lot of Zelda, while Laura's been having fun chats with her cousins. Laura also mentions a TV show that is a new favorite, and Hannah talks about a fun mystery/thriller book that…

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BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura's 2023 Favorites 1:26:04

4M ago1:26:04

1:26:04

It's the last week of 2023, so that means that Hannah and Laura are sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies of the year! Thank you to OWWR listeners for making 2023 great! They will see you in 2024: The Year of the Dresden!! Apologies for some audio quality issues on Hannah's end. Media Mentions: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha W…

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BONUS EPISODE- Merry Christmas, Master Wayne (Batman Returns) 1:10:45

4M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

It's not about Batman. It's the holiday season and that means Hannah and Laura are discussing another Christmas classic, Batman Returns! Hannah and Laura discuss rogue circus performers, Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, and billionaires on dates. This episode goes off the rails, which seems fitting for the content they discuss. Enjoy this episode and …

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16: A Wish For Wings That Work - Jonny Holt 48:36

4M ago48:36

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If you have no idea what this episode is about, well, you're among friends. This cult children's book by cartoonist Berkely Breathed is out of print and known by few. But if you can get your hands on a copy (which you can here: https://archive.org/details/wishforwingsthat00brea/mode/2up, or watch the cartoon, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m…

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BONUS EPISODE- Angels Watching Over Me by Lurlene McDaniel (Nostalgia Book Club with Fiction Fans Podcast) 1:21:37

4M ago1:21:37

1:21:37

It's the holiday season! Which means that Hannah and Laura are making their friends read weird, children's holiday books. That's right!! Lilly and Sara of Fiction Fans podcast are back for another episode of Nostalgia Book Club! Hannah sends Lilly, Sara, and Laura all for a ride by asking them to read one of her childhood favorites, Angels Watching…

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15: It's A Wonderful Life - David from Thank You Five/Friends Of The Countess 1:14:37

4M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

I had no idea until about two weeks ago that the classic 1946 Christmas movie, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE was based on a self-published short story called "The Greatest Gift." And not until last week did I, you know, read it in order to prep for this episode. You can read it here, if you want: https://www.tor.com/2008/12/25/the-greatest-gift/ That being…

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TV Tuesday Ep. 10- "It's a Force Projection. Who would've guessed?" (The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episodes 5-8) 2:23:24

4M ago2:23:24

2:23:24

Hannah and Laura are about to be schooled by their new friend and Wheel of Time expert, KritterXD! They chat plot holes, casting decisions, weird men, funny moments, WoT history/canon, and let's be real, Hannah and Laura get a lot of questions answered. Kritter was a DELIGHT and Hannah and Laura are so glad that she was able to chat all about the s…

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14: The Little Match Girl 49:31

4M ago49:31

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Happy Holidays, Attic Wives. We're back from an extended hiatus to bring you some Christmas lit that's sure to leave you... well, not really merry, but certainly happy it's no longer 1840. Vel, our guest from our episode on DIE HARD, PYGMALION, and CALL ME BY YOUR NAME is back to discuss Hans Christian Andersen's "Little Match Girl," which is a hol…

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BONUS EPISODE-I Liked It During My First Three Or Four Watches (Law & Order: SVU, Season 9, Episode 1: Alternate) 1:14:24

4M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Hannah and Laura have revamped the OWWR pod Patreon, so to celebrate and let you know what's up, they're releasing one of their first Patreon episodes! This one is all about an episode of Law & Order: SVU featuring Cynthia Nixon. Let's just say that the SVU episode and this podcast episode...go off the rails. Enjoy! Apologies for some technical dif…

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TV Tuesday Ep. 9- "Did You Just Die To Escape That Question?" (The Wheel of Time Season 2, Episodes 1-4) 2:18:18

5M ago2:18:18

2:18:18

Hannah and Laura are joined by some of their absolute favorite people, Sara of Fiction Fans podcast and author C.M. Caplan, to discuss episodes 1-4 of the second season of The Wheel of Time series on Prime Video! This episode is SPOILER FILLED!! If you have not watched The Wheel of Time seasons 1 AND 2, please do not listen. Follow Sara on all soci…

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Ep. 102- "What's The Difference Between A Paladin And A Wizard?" A Google Search (System Collapse) 1:50:53

5M ago1:50:53

1:50:53

If you are listening to this episode, Laura's on vacation, but she really enjoyed a movie full of fantasy blindspots for her. This lead her to many a Google search. She also listened to a phenomenal audiobook. Hannah has mixed feelings on a memoir that she listened to, but she adored a popular TV show that she recently watched. Hannah also answers …

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Ep. 101- I Need A Therapist (System Collapse) 1:33:55

5M ago1:33:55

1:33:55

Hannah and Laura are forever changed after talking to Martha Wells. They aren't sure how to proceed with the podcast. Just kidding! The BEST way to proceed is to cover MORE MURDERBOT! They cover System Collapse, the latest installment in the Murderbot Diaries! Hannah and Laura also chat about awesome sci-fi shows, endless TBR lists, shows trending …

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BONUS EPISODE-"Destroy the world or read and watch TV?" An Interview with MARTHA WELLS 1:17:13

5M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Hannah and Laura had the absolute honor of being able to talk with MARTHA WELLS! They chat about Martha's work, escapism, trauma in characters, discovering themes in your writing, Witch King, and of course, Murderbot. Martha is an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and insightful person, and a joy to talk with. Please enjoy this episode and buy all of Ma…

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BONUS EPISODE- "I Like To Inflict Pain On My Readers." An Interview with M.J. KUHN 1:06:49

5M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Hannah and Laura have the absolute delight of interviewing the wonderful author, podcaster, and "rat-girl" herself, M.J. Kuhn! They talk fan fiction, writing processes, creating backstories, vomiting, podcasting, and of course, AMONG THIEVES! M.J. was SO FUN to chat with! Please check out M.J.'s work, Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves, wherever yo…

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BONUS EPISODE- The Blonde Lady and The Nice Man Fall In Love (Among Thieves) 1:29:54

6M ago1:29:54

1:29:54

Laura read a romance book with characters who seemed a little lacking in chemistry, but the representation within the book was A+. Hannah is listening to history podcasts, and digging into a longer murder mystery which has lead to a change of pace in her reading. They also chat about documentaries and libraries! Hannah and Laura then cover the char…

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BONUS EPISODE- On Wednesdays We Talk Sports (Among Thieves) 1:20:29

6M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

They're loose, they're goose, they're out of control! Hannah and Laura are off the rails and covering Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn! But before they cover the second half of the plot, Laura goes on a rant about the ways that we market books, and Hannah's been in a bit of a slump, but read a book that gave her all the Hallmark vibes. Hannah and Laura a…

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BONUS EPISODE- We Do Whatever We Want (Among Thieves) 1:02:26

6M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Hannah and Laura have given up on saying they have it all figured out when it comes to this podcast. This is the beginning of "No Rules November" where they read/enjoy whatever they feel like, and they're covering Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn! But before they get into the first half of the plot of Among Thieves: Laura talks about her latest book obse…

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BONUS EPISODE-"People, for the most part, are nice." An Interview with TRAVIS BALDREE 1:06:05

6M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Hannah is thrilled and Laura might collapse, because they had the absolute pleasure of talking with author and narrator, Travis Baldree! Travis is the author of Legends & Lattes, and has a new book, Bookshops & Bonedust, coming out on November 7th, 2023. They chat about these wonderful books, Travis shares all about the worlds of traditional and se…

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Indie Intermission Ep. 12- "Characters be doing stupid things and not always behaving in a healthy way." An interview with K.E. ANDREWS(The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews) 1:36:21

7M ago1:36:21

1:36:21

Hannah and Laura are wrapping up Indie Intermission #4 with an interview with the lovely, K.E. Andrews, author of The Assassin of Grins and Secrets! Katie takes them through the process of writing her book, developing characters who grow through their trauma, grim dark themes, and where she sees her series going in the future. This interview was a …

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Indie Intermission Ep. 11-Do You Think It Might Have Been My Fault? Yes. Yes I Do.(The Assassin of Grins and Secrets) 1:10:44

7M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Hannah and Laura are still on Indiemission! They are covering the second half of The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews, so spoilers abound! They also reflect on cell phones/iPods, Hannah reveals she has been playing a fun new game, and Laura is diving further into her favorite fandom. Plot section of the episode begins at: 24min51sec CW…

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Indie Intermission Ep. 10- A Ginger from Ginjarr (The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews) 1:30:33

7M ago1:30:33

1:30:33

It's that time friends; we're on an Indie Intermission! Spoilers abound because Hannah and Laura cover the first half of K.E. Andrews' book, Assassin of Grins and Secrets. They also chat about WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, horror novels by Indigenous authors that Hannah loves, ridiculous manga, and a beloved author who has confirmed Laura's fears. They…

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