Best Terrible Book Club Podcasts (2024)

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Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree Patron's Choice - Episode 199 1:01:17

1h ago1:01:17

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We finally got around to checking out this 2023 BookTok phenomenon thanks to our Patron Austin, who described Legends & Lattes as, "a cozy and wholesome story about overcoming your past and settling down to...side with the mob threatening to burn down your establishment.” Despite the nerdy theme, the focus today is more on the cozy than the fantast…

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079: Hustling Samurai 1:08:31

2h ago1:08:31

1:08:31

In this episode, MJ, Chadd, and Sean, see examples of bad writing all around them, it's in the WALLS. Other topics include the NYPD, the most interesting man in WW2, and MJ subtweeting (subcasting?) about her nemesis. https://linktr.ee/onriting C'mon, join the discord, you know you want to!By On Riting staff

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Chapel Probation s4- The Horny Chapel Episode 2 1:25:15

3h ago1:25:15

1:25:15

In this second episode, we're still introducing ourselves, and we compare our experiences as Asian Americans from different generations and in different kinds of churches. But there are still incredible similarities between our experiences...bad ones, mostly. Scott's experiences as a Gen X-er in the 80's was less intense than Priska's Millenial exp…

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Chapel Probation s4- Marla Taviano Returns to Talk Poem Art Therapy and Terrible Christian Men 1:20:57

4h ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Marla Taviano returns this week to talk about how her latest book of poetry, Poem Art Therapy, can help all women who've been through terrible marriages and divorces in the christian world. Just as her White Girl Learning work reflects Marla's journey as she decolonizes her mind regarding race, Poem Art Therapy reflects her clap back against patria…

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078: 1812 Overture 1:07:47

13d ago1:07:47

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In this episode, MJ, Sean, and Chadd look at canon and canonicity as concepts in writing, and how your writing SHOULD NOT think about canon. Other topics include angry MIT fanmail, Spider-man, and James Baldwin. https://linktr.ee/onriting Contribute to the war on Mice here!By On Riting staff

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Chapel Probation s4- Clare McIvor- Australian NAR Homeschooling Survivor 1:15:44

15d ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Clare McIvor grew up in the toxic Christian Nationalist movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation. This included all of those damn 7 Mountains, and it forced her to deny all of the natural aspects of her humanity. After fighting to get out, she has educated herself and armed herself with knowledge and courage to fight against that world and i…

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Less Terrible Book Club 2024 - Episode 198 2:13:48

17d ago2:13:48

2:13:48

This time, we read stuff NOT for TBC, listened to music, watched TV and movies, and played video games! After a failed guest episode, we had to fill the schedule so we decided to do another recap of the non-TBC books, music, and video games we've enjoyed so far this year like we did at the end of last year. If this is your first time listening to t…

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Chapel Probation Collab- The Horny Chapel Episode 1 1:26:00

16d ago1:26:00

1:26:00

The first episode of the Horny Chapel, a collaboration with Priska of the Two Horny Goats podcast. We introduce this limited series with a look back at our youth and early adulthood and break down the ins and outs, so to speak, of purity culture. And we talk about where this series will go in the coming episodes. In the end, we hope to help everyon…

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077: Starting Over From Folklore: A System LitRPG Progression Fantasy Story 1:11:30

21d ago1:11:30

1:11:30

In this episode, Sean regales Chadd and Marjorie with the saga of Xianxia, with its roots in folklore to its current dominance of the amazon fantasy bestsellers. Other topics include Chinese Traditional Medicine, Chadd's dating history, and Dragon Ball Z. https://linktr.ee/onriting has everything you need! Except the sources! Chen, Nancy N. Breathi…

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Chapel Probation s4- Sheila Chappelle- Freed-Hardiman Pastor to Deconstruction Mentor 1:16:38

1M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Sheila Chappelle has come such a long way from being a student at an oppressively high control school that had a wild counter culture. She had to remove herself from this environment and ultimately this religion altogether to overcome her finely honed skills of keeping secrets. But she's overcome that by getting sober and transitioning into her tru…

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Cultural Passport: Book 1 by Shivangi Sharma - Episode 197 1:45:03

15d ago1:45:03

1:45:03

A fateful tweet last summer by the author themselves brought this book into our terrible orbit. At first glance, it looked like a short read by someone with expertise in the field they were writing about, so we figured why not? We've never done a travel book on the show! Little did we know: our passports were about to be stamped for a journey on a …

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Chapel Probation s4- Seth- Deconstructed Because of Bob Jones III 1:13:04

1M ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Seth survived 2 years at Bob Jones only because he figured out how to actually live life. But this required a significant amount of deception and rides in trunks of cars, so it was just a matter of time before he asked himself if all the effort was worth it. When he challenged the school's racist prohibition of interracial dating, arguing directly …

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076: 10 The People 20 Goto 10 1:06:23

27d ago1:06:23

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In this episode, MJ brings the Substack, Sean brings the Reddit Cinematic Universe, and Chadd brings the Lightning Round. Other topics include Achilles, the musical response to Danny, and the return of the Character Sheet Fallacy. https://linktr.ee/onriting Is the link. Look, we strongly believe in Brady, but this was a mythic prosecutorial failure…

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Chapel Probation s4- Peter Hull- The Chapel Probation Champ of Grace College 1:17:40

29d ago1:17:40

1:17:40

We're back with a traditional Chapel Probation episode talking to Peter Hull, a Gen X dude who almost never went to chapel while at Grace College. He only stayed for 5 semesters, but he got a taste of shitty christian higher ed. We talk purity culture and the struggles of finding oneself after faith in the aftermath of Grace College. Here's a link …

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Home Grown Worries by Alex Donahue - Episode 196 1:13:09

2M ago1:13:09

1:13:09

This week we discuss Home Grown Worries by Alex Donahue. We reviewed Alex’s other book, Leon & Chris, back in Episode 114 in 2022; he’s hoping that this is an improvement on that one as this is its spiritual successor. In turn, this episode is our spiritual successor to Episode 114. Once again, Donahue's book has great art for kids and it seems lik…

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Chapel Probation s4: Christa Brown- SBC Abuse Survivor and Activist for Justice 1:13:04

2M ago1:13:04

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Christa Brown was a victim of horrible sexual abuse as a child by her SBC youth pastor. This took place in what she calls, "Baptistland," and this is the title of her incredible book. She writes unflinchingly at her childhood filled with abuse at the hands of said pastor and her family members, but she also pulls herself out of Baptistland to becom…

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Chapel Probation s4- Dave Galvan: Pentecostal Worship to a Life of Real Music in Community 1:25:50

2M ago1:25:50

1:25:50

I knew Dave Galvan as a friend and bandmate for many years before I learned that he grew up in a strict Pentecostal church. And I learned in this episode that Dave led worship with a black Les Paul copy at that church. Epic. When you know people outside of religion, you can just live and enjoy life, so I was a little anxious making Dave go back thr…

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Mazes And Monsters by Rona Jaffe Patrons Choice - Episode 195 1:29:24

2M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

You may not think you know Mazes & Monsters by Rona Jaffe, but you certainly know its 1982 movie adaptation starring Tom Hanks in his first leading role (which you can watch along with us on our Patreon). We wondered if anyone would ever request this book and that day has finally come thanks to our patron Lucek. Thanks for all of your support, Luce…

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075: Dance Dance Dance 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

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In this CROSSOVER EPISODE, Final Fantasy, Writing, and Dance combine! Expert Witness MJ presents her case with the assistance of court recorder Sean and Judge Chadd. Other topics include the dream ballet, the history of Modern Dance, and the legend of Bob Fosse. https://linktr.ee/onritingThe Link! This one tells the truth! https://linktr.ee/shoebil…

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Chapel Probation s4- Mark: The Pentecostal to IVCF to War to Goth Club Pipeline 2:13:42

2M ago2:13:42

2:13:42

Ever since I started this podcast, I've wanted my friend Mark to come on to tell his story. But even more has happened since early 2022, so I'm actually glad he finally agreed to come over and do this. It's a story of a common upbringing in high control pentacostalism to the lighter theologies of Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship at the beginning.…

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Chapel Probation s4 Erica Smith- Sexual Healing After Purity Culture 1:12:23

2M ago1:12:23

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Sex educator Erica Smith did not grow up in Purity Culture, but she has learned about how damaging it is for men and women and for society. She has dedicated her life's work to helping people heal from their patriarchal pasts that stunted their development as sexual humans and move forward to explore their bodies and their sexuality. With a deep un…

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How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life by Scott Adams Patron's Choice - Episode 194 1:34:02

2M ago1:34:02

1:34:02

Our patron Arrant has requested another non-fiction gem for their Patron's Choice episode this year. In How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life, Dilbert-creator Scott Adams weaves together the strands of memoir and self-help and fills any extra space in this book basket with glue made of lies (seriously, he …

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074: Riter to King's F15--Checkmate 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

In this episode, MJ, Chadd, and Sean look at Chess in Fiction, Substack, and the grim specter of Snarf. Other topics include Horses, the protective layer of furries safeguarding the internet, and the dubious Catholicism of Master and Commander's surgeon. https://linktr.ee/onriting Complain about the migration here!…

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Chapel Probation s4- Taz Ahmed: Art, Activism, and Islam for Social Justice 1:14:04

2M ago1:14:04

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The first non-Christian guest on Chapel Probation! Hear Scott's pal Tanzila (Taz) Ahmed tell her story and talk about her life of advocating for human flourishing. Her poetry will rock you to the core, and you'll hear her performace from the 2016 AAPI Heritage event at the White House during President Obama's last year. And whatever you know or don…

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Chapel Probation s4 Abraham Kim: Korean PK- Badass Drummer 1:24:28

2M ago1:24:28

1:24:28

When you are the son of a big-time Korean pastor who suffers from narcissism and rage, christianity and life are filled with trauma and despair. But Abraham Kim found music and drums early on to help him deal with life, drumming his response to violence at home and oppression in the church. And he found his way out with the help of Talbot (Biola) a…

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Mogworld by Yahtzee Croshaw Patron’s Choice - Episode 193 1:35:26

3M ago1:35:26

1:35:26

Our patron Of The Void (The Taco Eating Unicorn of the Hot Springs) requested yet another Yahtzee Croshaw book in the hopes that we would enjoy it more than Jam, their Patron's Choice from last year. In that sense, this episode is a spiritual successor to Episode 177 where we return to Yahtzeeworld, but feel like we landed on a different continent …

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073: Book Club I: A New Hope 1:07:56

3M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

In this episode, Chadd's Book Club takes off as he examines a variety of passages in three examples of the neo-Gothic. Other topics include Licensed Fiction Sins, Hauntology, and atypical narrators. https://linktr.ee/onriting LINKTREE, GO!By On Riting staff

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Chapel Probation s4- Episode 100 with traci kato-kiriyama 1:36:24

3M ago1:36:24

1:36:24

If you've read my book, Asian American Apostate, you know how important traci is to me. She's important to a lot of people, really. But she met me when I was still trying to be a Christian, and she helped me become the person I am today. So it makes sense to have her be the guest for the 100th episode of Chapel Probation. You'll hear her story, her…

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Chapel Probation s4- Ross Montgomery 1:17:54

3M ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Ross is the real deal. Solid human who sees all the things we need our White men allies to see. Do I go a little overboard praising him? Sure. Am I sorry about that? Hell no. Anyone who steps away from privilege to engage in the complexities of other peoples' lives is awesome in my book. Throughout Ross's christian life, he challenged assumptions a…

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Planet X by Michael Jan Friedman Patron's Choice - Episode 192 1:23:26

3M ago1:23:26

1:23:26

It's time for the ultimate 1990s crossover - X-Men and Star Trek, united at last! We discuss our experience reading 1998's Planet X by Michael Jan Friedman, as per the request of our Patron Fred. For once, we actually want more romance between two characters and just want there to be some stakes in a story, but I guess that's hard when you're worki…

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072: Morlockmaxxing 1:09:13

4M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

In this CHAOS CONFIGURATION episode, MJ, Chadd, and Goblinsean discuss permanency of publishing and the enduring power of Dune. Other topics include industrial engineering in WW2, Captain America (Nomad), and the illustrious career of Laurence Fishburne. https://linktr.ee/onriting Link! I don't want to locate that comic, please don't ask for it, bu…

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Chapel Probation s4- Pastor Trey Ferguson 1:15:25

4M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Pastor Trey is the author of Theologizin Bigger from Lake Drive Books, and he is a solid human. From a wild college experience at the University of Miami, Trey found himself at a fundamentalist seminary and eventually dropped out. He found a home at a much more open-minded seminary and now is a pastor and social media presence, pushing back at the …

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Chapel Probation s4 Lisa Christy (Grove City College) 1:11:04

4M ago1:11:04

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The first full episode of Season 4 has Lisa Christy from Grove City College. She got duped into going to this Libertarian and Presbyterian school and ended up staying. She found community in the "rebel" crowd and started a significant sports revolution at the school. Chapel Probation is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dauntless Media Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the …

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VenCo by Cherie Dimaline Patron's Choice - Episode 191 1:52:12

4M ago1:52:12

1:52:12

Our Patron Robin requested that we read and discuss VenCo for today's episode. Although they did not request the Antiques Freaks to be here, we felt we needed their support (and knowledge of antique spoons). Thanks so much for your longtime patronage, Robin, and we hope you enjoy our unhinged review with surprise guests! Remember that if you, too, …

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071: Newtonian Swordmasters 1:03:57

4M ago1:03:57

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In this episode, Chadd, MJ, and Sean talk about the implications of expertise and ease, and why your antagonist is allowed to kick Unlimited Ass. Other topics include Left Behind's confused antichrist, the nature of the sword, and Sean's proclivity to inflict spreadsheets on innocent bystanders. https://linktr.ee/onriting Is the link! The cat needs…

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Chapel Probation s4- An Introduction to the Podcast 52:00

4M ago52:00

52:00

And we're back. Heading into the 100th episode. This one is #95. We look back on some clips, bits, and songs of the past 3 seasons as we look forward to the shenanigans coming in season 4. Chapel Probation is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dauntless Media Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dauntless Media Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more conversation with all the podcast co…

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Taurus Four by Rena Vale Patron's Choice - Episode 190 1:21:03

4M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Our Patron BeastwiththeLeast requested that we read Rena Vale's Taurus Four from 1970. How could such a dusty, seemingly insignificant sci-fi paperback have roused so much ire? Get your spacesuits on for a journey through misogyny, weed fear-mongering, and communist hysteria on planets near and far! Thanks so much for your support, BeastwiththeLeas…

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070: To the 9eo9le 1:10:01

4M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

TO THE PEOPLE TIME! In this episode, Sean, MJ, and Chadd head to reddit, tumblr, and BACK TO REDDIT for the worst of the worst. Topics include the Worst Poem, why you want content warnings, and a friend of the show having shooters in the cast.By On Riting staff

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Hope Never Dies (An Obama Biden Mystery) by Andrew Shaffer Patron's Choice - Episode 189 54:01

5M ago54:01

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Today's episode features a book that many folks have asked us to read, but it took our brave Patron Miles to finally force us to do it. At last, we've read the famous satirical Obama/Biden crime thriller from 2018 and, honestly, it could've been a lot worse. Thanks so much for your support, Miles, and we hope you like the episode! Remember that if …

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