You Could Stick, Like, Thirty Cats Up Your Pant Leg

Season two premieres with host Mike and guests Sarah, Karina and Katie. The episode centers on Anthony Doerr’s Cloud Cuckoo Land — favorite characters, memorable quotes, casting ideas and whether the ending satisfies. Plus, quick tangents about drink choices, the treat of the week, and best bites of the week. The conversation also covers New Year’s resolutions vs “unresolutions,” trends that should die in 2026 (from Dry January to overused TikTok formats and QR code overload), and rapid-fire reactions to pop culture and snacks. A lively, hopeful, and opinionated discussion for book lovers and podcast listeners alike.