Best Amy A Cowan Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #8: Navigating IEPs with Danielle Sawyer 20:31

1h ago20:31

20:31

Rebekah sits down with Danielle Sawyer as they discuss IEPs (Individual Education Plans) for students in St. Louis. Danielle, a special education teacher for 14 years, emphasizes the importance of open communication between parents and teachers and the role of advocates in IEP meetings. Danielle shares her personal experience with her son, who has …

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Episode #7: Momming in the Social Media Era with Jen Cowan 23:45

5h ago23:45

23:45

In today’s episode, Rebekah chats with Jen Cowan, writer of the blog And Hattie Makes Three! They discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood in the digital age and the exciting evolution of the blogging scene in St. Louis. Both share their experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between technology use and spend…

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Episode #6: Ways to Support Your Child's Mental Health with Yasmine Fehr 26:55

26d ago26:55

26:55

Yasmine Fehr joins Rebekah on this episode of Moms of the Lou as they discuss the significance of mental health in children, particularly as they return to school. They also talk about the significant mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents today, including the impact of technology and social media, and how to recognize signs of …

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Episode #5: Summer Boredom Busters with Haley Strebler 19:07

1M ago19:07

19:07

Rebekah and Haley discuss ways to combat summer boredom before the back-to-school season starts. Haley shares her favorite St. Louis hidden gems, events, and festivals to enjoy with the family. She also gives us some creative ideas for getting out of the house by visiting cat cafes and trying some boba tea! Want ideas for a date night or looking fo…

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Episode #4: Youth Sports - Finding the Right Balance with Amy Sanders & Jessica Hendricks 21:30

2M ago21:30

21:30

In this episode of “Moms of the Lou,” Amy and Jessica sit down with Rebekah to discuss their children's involvement in youth sports. They talk about their experiences with busy schedules, financial costs, and the importance of balance between youth sports and other aspects of life. Amy & Jessica also have spouses who coach and encourage us all to b…

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Episode #3: The Car Mom - Building a Side Hustle That Works for You 22:51

2M ago22:51

22:51

In today’s episode, Rebekah chats with Kelly Stumpe, also known as The Car Mom! Kelly shares her motherhood journey with us and how she has grown The Car Mom business into a national brand while raising kids. Kelly gives advice to moms pursuing a side hustle and emphasizes the importance of building an online presence and connecting with other moms…

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Episode #2: Transplant Culture - How to Break In with Lauren Cappell 23:02

2M ago23:02

23:02

In this episode, Lauren Cappell shares her experience as a transplant mom in St. Louis, and she emphasizes the importance of building a supportive village beyond immediate family members. Lauren & Rebekah talk about the challenges of finding time and energy to build relationships while managing parenting demands. They encourage us all to “just say …

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Episode #1: What High School Did You Go To? Cracking the STL Code with Jennedy Lombard 21:54

3M ago21:54

21:54

In this episode, Rebekah & Jennedy talk about their shared experiences as St. Louis natives. They address the challenges of motherhood and working full-time while also emphasizing the importance of connecting with other moms through St. Louis Mom. Both express gratitude for the support they've received from their villages, which has given them the …

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Intro: Welcome to the Moms of the Lou Podcast! 3:13

3M ago3:13

3:13

Join Rebekah Coste as she introduces the Moms of the Lou podcast! This podcast will be a space for St. Louis moms to share their experiences of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of community while fostering a sense of belonging, and learning from each other's perspectives. We are excited to embrace authentic narratives in uniting and creating …

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The Baby-Sitters Club #29: Mallory and the Mystery Diary by Ann M. Martin 10:38

5M ago10:38

10:38

This week’s book summary and review features Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #29: Mallory and the Mystery Diary , in which I finally upload an episode, Mallory cures a child's reading disability, and Dawn, Kristy, and Mallory make questionable clothing choices. Get the Book: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781339037639 I’m a bookish nerd on a m…

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Goosebumps: The Cuckoo Clock of Doom by R. L. Stine 9:39

10M ago9:39

9:39

In which felonies aren't punished, babies take public transportation with no trouble, and existential dread pervades a book for children. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing a summary and review. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My Child…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #28: Welcome Back, Stacey! 12:00

12M ago12:00

12:00

In which the once-derided television has some actionable ideas, Stoneybrook proves it's a fantasy world with an abundance of reasonably-priced homes, and Stacey takes orders from an inanimate object. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing a summa…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #25: Mary Anne and the Search for Tigger by Ann M. Martin 12:27

1y ago12:27

12:27

In which Logan's existence continues to baffle me, kitty theft is a serious crime, and the NPC children of Stoneybrook are blackmail-committing zoologists. Get the Book: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781338815078 I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and wr…

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REVIEW: Fear Street Sagas #5: The Hidden Evil by R. L. Stine 10:00

1+ y ago10:00

10:00

In which a great classic is revisited, old women send old teenagers into old panic, and creepy children gonna creep. Get the Book: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-hidden-evil_rl-stine/445651/#edition=2244793&idiq=2809861 I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Stre…

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REVIEW: The Baby-Sitters Club #22: Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter by Ann M. Martin 8:58

1+ y ago8:58

8:58

This week’s book summary and review features Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #22: Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter, in which Jessi continues to excel in everything she does, the club is fighting again, and Stoneybrook has a new, cheap zoo for baby sitters to visit with their charges. Purchase the book: https://bookshop.org/a/80100/9781338814781 I’m a…

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Goosebumps: The Blob That Ate Everyone by R. L. Stine 9:54

1+ y ago9:54

9:54

In which petty theft is rewarded, a father travels through the fourth dimension, and a boy thinks really hard. Like so hard. So hard. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing a summary and review. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My Childhood…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #21: Mallory and the Trouble with Twins by Ann M. Martin 13:58

1+ y ago13:58

13:58

In which Mallory wants pierced ears, identical twins wreak havoc on an unsuspecting music teacher, and richies go to an island where man is hunted for sport! Or an estate sale, I forget which. The clip is from Season 10, Episode 13 of The Simpsons, entitled "Homer to the Max." I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s chil…

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Fear Street: Silent Night by R. L. Stine 18:03

1+ y ago18:03

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In which the protagonist is the most interesting Stine character, Santa is arrested, and retail is the real villain. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing a summary and review. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast. R…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #20: Kristy and the Walking Disaster by Ann M. Martin 12:15

1+ y ago12:15

12:15

In which Kristy kritiques the performance of a four-year-old, I gloss over long passages about sports, and mediocre boys continue to disappoint. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing a summary and review. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading M…

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Goosebumps: Go Eat Worms! by R. L. Stine 12:00

1+ y ago12:00

12:00

In which a young boy should get a new hobby, his best-friend has a future as an accomplice, and we discover why Pluto isn't a planet anymore. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing a summary and review. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My C…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #19: Claudia and the Bad Joke by Ann M. Martin 12:00

1+ y ago12:00

12:00

This week's book summary and review features Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #19: Claudia and the Bad Joke, in which a parent has the audacity of a mediocre white man, Kristy has a strange dream, and Claudia's hospital mate is two toddlers in a trenchcoat. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby…

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Fear Street: The Bad Girl by R. L. Stine 15:17

1+ y ago15:17

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This week's book summary and review features R. L. Stine's Fear Street: The Bad Girl, in which frogs explode on contact, shrub-born boyfriends gesticulate wildly, and I count instances of the worst product placement. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, an…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #18: Stacey's Mistake by Ann M. Martin 14:20

1+ y ago14:20

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The week's book review and summary features Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #18: Stacey's Mistake, in which Kristy is hilarious, Mary Anne returns from a ho-down, and I write a sitcom episode. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing a summar…

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Goosebumps: The Headless Ghost by R. L. Stine 9:23

1+ y ago9:23

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This week's book review/summary features R. L. Stine's Goosebumps: The Headless Ghost, in which a pair of best friends wander away from the group, a couple finds their place in the universe, and I make up the adjective "headfull." I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and F…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #17: Mary Anne's Bad-Luck Mystery by Ann M. Martin 11:38

1+ y ago11:38

11:38

This week's review/summary features Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #17: Mary Anne's Bad-Luck Mystery, in which mild inconveniences indicate curses, the BSC goes spelunking in the creepy section of the library, and Mary Anne displays some sociopathic tendencies. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: Th…

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Fear Street Sagas #3: Forbidden Secrets 12:12

1+ y ago12:12

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This week’s book summary/review features R. L. Stine's Fear Street Sagas #3: Forbidden Secrets, in which a pair of young women kiss chicken feet but refuse to pick up a hammer, history is rewritten to be more palatable for a certain group of people, and I do a bad accent. The sound clip is from Bob's Burgers, Season 1, Episode 10, "Burger Wars." Th…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #16: Jessi's Secret Language by Ann M. Martin 12:56

1+ y ago12:56

12:56

Edit 2022/12/24 - Amy here! I wanted to provide some additional information from some more knowledgeable listeners. First of all, “Ameslan” is definitely not used. It is ASL or American Sign Language. Secondly, making up your own signing for your name is a big no-no. And lastly, yes, an eleven-year-old probably shouldn’t be looking after a special …

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Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask by R. L. Stine 12:43

1+ y ago12:43

12:43

This week's book review/summary features R. L. Stine's Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask, in which I lament the death of Trick-or-Treating, friends are non-friends, and there is running - just running. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing a summary …

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The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #3: Baby-Sitters' Winter Vacation 26:24

2y ago26:24

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This week’s book summary/review features Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #3: Baby-sitters' Winter Vacation, in which colors are arbitrarily assigned, plot points are repeated, and repressed memories resurface. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and…

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Fear Street Sagas #2: House of Whispers by R. L. Stine 14:03

2y ago14:03

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This book summary and review features Fear Street Sagas #2: House of Whispers by R. L. Stine, in which a girl discovers frightening powers and hangs out with old people, and I have a cold and sound issue. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing a …

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The Baby-Sitters Club #15: Little Miss Stoneybrook . . . and Dawn by Ann M. Martin 10:54

2y ago10:54

10:54

This book summary and review features Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #15: Little Miss Stoneybrook . . . and Dawn, in which I chastise some creepy judges, bananas and poetry collide, and many girls wish for/save global peace. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and …

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Goosebumps: A Shocker on Shock Street by R. L. Stine 9:24

2y ago9:24

9:24

This episode is about R. L. Stine's Goosebumps: A Shocker on Shock Street. Topics include unnecessary twist endings, poorly planned dark rides, and meditations on the Americans with Disabilities Act. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing a summa…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #14: Hello, Mallory by Ann M. Martin 14:50

2y ago14:50

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This episode is about Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #14: Hello, Mallory. In which an eleven-year-old wants to be treated like an adult, Stoneybrook's racist underbelly is exposed, and I do too many voices. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and w…

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Fear Street: The Boy Next Door by R. L. Stine 10:12

2y ago10:12

10:12

This episode is about R. L. Stine's Fear Street: The Boy Next Door. Topics include terrible men, chanting to raise dead racist politicians, and recalled toys. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street, and writing a summary and review. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this …

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The Baby-Sitters Club #13: Goodbye Stacey, Goodbye by Ann M. Martin 10:46

2y ago10:46

10:46

This episode is about Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #13: Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye. Topics include inappropriate gifts, random side plots, and western garage sale behavior. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading…

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Goosebumps: Attack of the Jack-o'-Lanterns by R. L. Stine 9:19

2y ago9:19

9:19

This episode is about R. L. Stine's Goosebumps: Attack of the Jack-o'-Lanterns. Topics include lies, people who deserve to be eaten, and PTSD from a fourth-grade party. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My Childhoo…

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The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #1: Baby-sitters on Board! by Ann M. Martin 33:10

2y ago33:10

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This episode is about Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #1: Baby-sitters on Board!. Topics include lying to get attention, extraneous Disney World dark ride descriptions, and falling in love with a stalker, again, Claudia. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebu…

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Fear Street: The Mind Reader by R. L. Stine 8:43

2y ago8:43

8:43

This episode is about R. L. Stine's Fear Street: The Mind Reader. Topics include couples with no chemistry, forgettable characters, and no mind reading. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #12: Claudia and the New Girl by Ann M. Martin 17:21

2y ago17:21

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This episode is about Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #12: Claudia and the New Girl. Topics include teens who think they have careers, gushing over traffic lights, and insulting children to their faces. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A.…

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Goosebumps: Egg Monsters From Mars By R. L. Stine 7:24

2y ago7:24

7:24

This episode is about R. L. Stine's Goosebumps: Egg Monsters From Mars. Topics include goofy horror, trapping kids, and only one egg pun, what are you talking about? I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My Childhood -…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #11: Kristy and the Snobs by Ann M. Martin 11:31

2y ago11:31

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This episode is about Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #11: Kristy and the Snobs. Topics include difficult passages, pets with titles, and zingers. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast.…

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Fear Street: Halloween Party by R. L. Stine 11:33

2y ago11:33

11:33

This episode is about R. L. Stine's Fear Street : Halloween Party. Topics include terrible boyfriends/characters, conspicuously old teenagers, and more pranks. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My Childhood - The P…

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The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #2: Baby-sitters' Summer Vacation by Ann M. Martin 22:03

2y ago22:03

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This episode is about Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #2: Baby-sitters' Summer Vacation. Topics include bothering people, problematic names, and laughing for some reason. The song is "Dig" by Mudvayne. The clip is from season 11, episode 20 of The Simpsons entitled "Last Tap in Springfield." It's one of my favorite episodes and …

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Goosebumps: Ghost Beach by R. L. Stine 8:32

2y ago8:32

8:32

This episode is about R. L. Stine's Goosebumps: Ghost Beach. Topics include making friends, ghost busting but not that way, and anachronistically named pilgrims. The clip is from The Simpsons, Season 7, Episode 21, "22 Short Films About Springfield". In particular, the segment entitled "Steamed Hams." I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading …

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The Baby-Sitters Club #10: Logan Likes Mary Anne! by Ann M. Martin 14:43

2y ago14:43

14:43

This episode is about Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #10: Logan Likes Mary Anne!. Topics include disappointing dudes, main characters who shouldn't apologize, and my terrible Southern accent. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A. Cowan and…

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Fear Street: Broken Hearts by R. L. Stine 15:24

2y ago15:24

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This episode is about R. L. Stine's Fear Street: Broken Hearts. Topics include red herrings red herringing through the book, how I can never take the name "Melissa" seriously because of Adventure Time, and thoughts on Valentine's Day in August. The clip is from Season 2, Episode 24 of Adventure Time entitled "Heat Signature." I’m a bookish nerd on …

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The Baby-Sitters Club Notebook by Sonia Black & Pat Brigandi 7:10

2y ago7:10

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This episode is about Sonia Black & Pat Brigandi's The Baby-Sitters Club Notebook. Topics include bad jokes, bad recipes, and bad page economy. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My Childhood - The Podcast. For a li…

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Goosebumps: The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight by R. L. Stine 8:44

2y ago8:44

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This episode is about R.L. Stine's Goosebumps: The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight. Topics include terrifying farms, troubling implications, and endings that are better than beginnings. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereadin…

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The Baby-Sitters Club #9: The Ghost at Dawn's House by Ann M. Martin 12:25

2y ago12:25

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This episode is about Ann M. Martin's The Baby-Sitters Club #9: The Ghost at Dawn's House. Topics include stereotypes, people pretending to be mystical, and collecting detritus. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My…

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Fear Street: High Tide by R. L. Stine 14:13

2y ago14:13

14:13

This episode is about R. L. Stine's Fear Street: High Tide. Topics include bad TV doctors, bikini girls, and the worst clip of "The Baywatch Theme" that I could find. I’m a bookish nerd on a mission. I’m rereading the books of my ‘90s childhood: The Baby-Sitters Club, Goosebumps, and Fear Street. I’m Amy A. Cowan and this is Rereading My Childhood …

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