233. Uppies And Airplanes The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book podcast

1:05:55

Molly and Jody finish Judy Blume's Fudge-a-Mania with chapters 13-14! Peter loses his sh** at Big Apfel's Big Game. Fudge pilfers Mom's Oil of Olay. Sheila and Libby wear bedazzled jeans at the Nuptials of the Horny Elders. And Famous Transient Frank Fargo finds success while ignoring child labor laws. Join us for hilarious dramatic readings, literary analysis, and two amazing listener letters from Emily and Geniene. Molly presents an important and timely Special Report on the state of our libraries – please check out the links below and let us know what action YOU take! Let's do this. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every other week! https://www.ala.org/advocacy/show-up-for-our-libraries https://www.tiktok.com/@tomesandtextiles/video/7493253890620558622?_t=ZP-8vjO0EQvikp&_r=1 https://www.prettyokmaggie.com/blog…

1
234. Oatmeal on the Beach 1:07:19

8 weeks ago1:07:19

1:07:19

"Fudge-a-Mania," chapters 11-12. Jody and Molly bring you the PENULTIMATE episode of this hilarious 1990 Judy Blume sequel to "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" and "Superfudge". Jimmy and Sheila form an alliance, Fudge ODs on blueberries, and Peter joins the ISAF Club. There's also a harrowing sailing excursion with the most amazing food, and an unlikely artistic collab between Frank Fargo and Tootsie. Thank you to Blume Heads Tori and Sue for their great letters. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every other week!…

1
233. Uppies and Airplanes 1:00:27

10 weeks ago1:00:27

1:00:27

"Fudge-a-Mania," chapters 9-10. Jimmy Fargo arrives! Fudge gets eaten by the rollaway bed! Peter falls in luv at the library! Judes packs the action and comedy gold into these two chapters of her 1990 follow-up to "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" and "Superfudge." Jody and Molly discuss weird dads, bad moms, and our Most Judy Blume Moments of the Week. And Molly presents a fascinating Special Report on "Tell Me a Mitzi" author Lore Segal. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every other week!…

1
232. Skin Johnson, DDS 50:22

12 weeks ago50:22

50:22

"Fudge-a-Mania," chapters 7-8. This 1990 Judy Blume classic HOLDS UP. Peter fantasizes about meeting Big Apfel and toxic toilet gas. Fudge plants a stupid rock garden. Libby sports her iconic snoopy tee. And we meet Mitzi! Molly and Jody do some dramatic readings and dive deeper into the themes of Maine Coon Cats, names that sound like desserts, and Jeff Probst's child gauntlet. And what a treat to receive notes from Blume Heads Dawn and Gracie, as well as a beautiful ode to Maine from Blume Head Alison. We also have a CELEBRITY LETTER to share. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every other week!…

1
231. Finding Nemo Style 1:19:39

14 weeks ago1:19:39

1:19:39

"Fudge-a-Mania," chapters 4-6. Jody and Molly obsess over the 1990 fan-fave by Judy Blume. Uncle Feather (not a scuba diver) goes missing! Sheila scores a sweet childcare gig, and Peter is Peter-ing. Jody and Molly do some dramatic readings and chat about dreaming birds, Gary Paulsen, and street urchin photo-ops. Molly presents a fantastic Special Report on the history of babysitting, and Jody spills a secret she's never revealed before. Huge thank you to Blume Heads Susan and Alison for their wonderful letters! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every other week!…

1
230. Absolut Cranberry 1:27:57

16 weeks ago1:27:57

1:27:57

"Fudge-a-Mania", chapters 1-3. New book, new year, and new co-host as the Cocoon welcomes Molly Sanchez into the fold! Join Jody and Molly on a trip back to 1990, where Wilson Phillips is pumpin', My Pretty Ballerina is dancin', and Moscow is Big Mac-in'. They chat about the epic Chunnel breakthrough, Ryan White, the ADA Capitol Crawl, and a Big Bird near-miss space tragedy. The gals also talk about the Netflix Forever trailer and toilet reading. Meanwhile, over in Fudge-land, the Hatchers head to Maine! But Sheila is there, oh no! And they're sharing a house! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every other week!…

1
Odds and Ends #29: Sexy Fairies 43:09

21 weeks ago43:09

43:09

Wow, Blume Heads, it's been a year! Oopsie! We've missed you so much and are back to launch Blume Saloon 2.0, kicking it off with a little catch-up and BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Jody and Alison yap about the recent Utah book bans and updates on the Netflix Forever miniseries. They read three lovely listener letters (thank you Dani, Kirsten, and Lauren!), and take a very legit Buzzfeed quiz on 2025 resolutions. Happy new year and stay tuned for our next book, FUDGE-A-MANIA!…

1
Odds and Ends #28: HNY Harriet! 49:53

1 year ago49:53

49:53

Happiest New Year Harriet-Heads! We bring closure to our epic "Harriet The Spy" journey by watching the totally adorable Nickelodeon movie starring Michelle Trachtenberg, reading film and book reviews, getting Judy Blume's perspective on the novel, and a new listener letter (thank you, Jennifer!). Get ready to weigh in soon on our NEXT JUDY BOOK – peep social meeds for details. See you in 2024!…

1
229. Retraction 29:23

1 year ago29:23

29:23

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 16. It's a SURPRISE FINALE! Jody and Alison finish Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 kid lit novel and cannot believe it's over. Harriet writes some truly awful editorials for the Sixth Grade Page, witnesses the implosion of the Spy Catcher Club, and makes good with a vague public apology. Join the gals for dramatic readings and commentary, and join us next week for a super special Odds and Ends! It's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!…

1
228. ASBO 46:55

2 years ago46:55

46:55

"Harriet the Spy," chapters 14-15 (it's a twofer!). Harriet sees a shrink, takes a forced sabbatical, and gets a major dissing from besties Janie and Sport. On a brighter note, she receives a much-needed letter from beloved Ole Golly and returns to class with a vengeance – much to Marion Hawthorne's dismay. Join Alison and Jody as they near the end of this 1964 instant classic, written by Louise Fitzhugh. And giant thank you to Blume Head Bex for her authority on ASBOs! It's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!…

1
227. Pigeon Fancier's Lung 39:26

2 years ago39:26

39:26

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 13. Harriet has entered Gremlin Sociopath mode and we are here for it. Jody and Alison discuss this wild and weird 1964 kid lit classic by Louise Fitzhugh, and can't get over our heroine's descent into sadistic nihilism. To keep things light, Jody presents a Special Report on cancer fighting pigeons. And of course there's lots of dramatic reading and the usual Cocoon shenanigans. It's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!…

1
226. People Pleasers 35:53

2 years ago35:53

35:53

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 12. Alison and Jody read, discuss, and dissect Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 kid lit nonvel about a child creeper and her vengeful classmates. The big news this week is the retaliation parade. Harriet's starting to get worried. There's dramatic readings, retro commercials, and TWO A+ Blume Head letters from Sawyer and Anne! lt's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!…

1
225. We Live in a Community 36:55

2 years ago36:55

36:55

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 11. Harriet has been SHUNNED. There's ink spilling, clubhouse construction, and a grapefruit-sized spitball. Thank you, Louise Fitzhugh, for ramping up the dramz this week! Join Alison and Jody for a romp through 1964 Manhattan, dramatic readings, pet sounds, and a listener letter (shout out Blume Head Sue!). It's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!…

1
224. Jesus Wept 39:22

2 years ago39:22

39:22

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 10. The bully gets bullied! We've seen this before (hi, Blubber!), and it ain't pretty. Join Jody and Alison as they make their way through Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 novel about a sixth grade Mata Hari wannabe. Harriet's notebook gets stolen along with her tomato sandwich and dignity. Even Sport and Janie have turned against her! Tune in for dramatic readings and kid lit comedy. It's a Judy Blume book club (sometimes). Join us every week!…

1
223. Slammed! 40:16

2 years ago40:16