EPISODE · Jan 9, 2020 · 1H 2M
108. Ferry Out the Window
from The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast · host The Blume Saloon
Chapters 13-14 of "Puberty Blues," written in 1979 by Australian teen authors Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey. Things are getting deadset dramatic down on Cronulla Beach. Deb pulls a Margaret and finally gets her rags! And if that's not enough, she also does a Kath and loses her virginity the very same night. But her relationship with Garry doesn't last long... (spoiler alert!) he's a heroin addict! Alison and Jody discuss Egyptian bongs and Jason Derulo's budgie smugglers. Alison makes a list of therapy talking points, and Jody reveals the BIG LIE Judy Blume told in 6th grade. A million thank yous to Blume Head Kat for telling us all about Eucalyptus Balls, and to Brandi C. for her Patronage!
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Chapters 13-14 of "Puberty Blues," written in 1979 by Australian teen authors Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey. Things are getting deadset dramatic down on Cronulla Beach. Deb pulls a Margaret and finally gets her rags! And if that's not enough, she also does a Kath and loses her virginity the very same night. But her relationship with Garry doesn't last long... (spoiler alert!) he's a heroin addict! Alison and Jody discuss Egyptian bongs and Jason Derulo's budgie smugglers. Alison makes a list of therapy talking points, and Jody reveals the BIG LIE Judy Blume told in 6th grade. A million thank yous to Blume Head Kat for telling us all about Eucalyptus Balls, and to Brandi C. for her Patronage!
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108. Ferry Out the Window
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