Book Chub

Inspired by Kiss of the Basilisk, this episode spirals into pure chaos. Jennie, Erin, and Jason follow the strangest tangents—basilisk boogers, sturdy cervix debates, the mystery of Figure 8, and party pranks gone wrong—plus a nostalgic detour into Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Buckle up.

In Bear by Marian Engel, librarian Lou heads to a remote island to catalog books and ends up in a wildly unconventional relationship that’s equal parts literary and bizarre. Jennie, Erin, and Jason try to process it all, with side trips into bingo cards, Lord of the Rings, and the ever-present shadow of problematic exes.

Is it a cocktail… or something a little more scandalous? Jennie, Erin, and Jason play a dangerous guessing game, trying to decide whether hilariously named items are mixed drinks or sex positions. Ever heard of a “Sister Tickle”? You will now. Come for the curiosity, stay for the chaos.

Inspired by Kiss of the Basiliskby Lindsay Straube, this episode goes completely off the rails. Jennie, Erin, and Jason chase wild tangents—from Face/Off to Falcor, the rabbit, and the very important question: why is that position called “the Verhoeven”? Chaos guaranteed.

Jennie, Erin, and Jason take on Showgirls—and immediately question their life choices. Starring Elizabeth Berkley and directed by Paul Verhoeven, this infamous ride sparks a chaotic discussion on doggy show, nip sticks, and dip sticks. Regret has never been this entertaining

After the devastating weasel incident leaves a trail of basilisk casualties, everyone is reeling. Evelyn eyes a shocking plan, Leo prepares for a wedding, and Tem calls on Kora’s power for a deadly strike against Rowe. But everything changes when Apollo makes a brutal choice to stop Caspen in Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube. Jennie, Erin, and Jason unpack the chaos, plus Jose with an H, John Wick 2, and crypto bro Kings.

Tem is thrust into the ultimate test: presiding over a brutal 12-man tournament where alliances, ambition, and desire collide. With Caspen in the mix, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube, Jennie, Erin, and Jason dive into the chaos, including the pod’s first Eiffel Tower, Basilisk HR training, and an unexpected number of pickle puns.

Tem finally learns how to petrify, but tensions rise with King Leo as the Basilisks demand she choose a champion from twelve contenders—including Caspen and his rival Rowe, now sporting a mysterious gilded upgrade. In Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube, Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss basilisk hospice care, preferred orifices, and the legend of the “flesh clarinet.”

Tem tries to calm the commoners by inviting Gabriel to witness Basilisk culture up close, but heartbreak pushes her toward Apollo to learn the art of petrification. In Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube, Jennie, Erin, and Jason unpack the fallout, from awkward nude beach trips to friend-zone makeouts and the horror of flashing the wrong Zoom call.

Rebellion is brewing as Tem’s bestie Gabriel sparks chaos with chicken-poop explosives, and sparks of another kind fly when Apollo gets closer while Caspen’s away hunting. In Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube, Jennie, Erin, and Jason break down the drama, the danger, and the political fallout of a crushing Mega 69 defeat.

The saga continues as Tem, Caspen, and Leo navigate loyalty, lust, and a love triangle fit for a crown in Between Two Kings by Lindsay Straube. Jennie, Erin, and Jason unpack royal drama while tackling butt splinters, Wicked: For Good, sticky fountains, the absolute crime of microwaving fish, and somehow… anacondas.

As secrets come to light, Autumn and Ethan’s hard-won happily ever after is suddenly on shaky ground in The Cowboy’s E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton. Jennie, Erin, and Jason dig into hot carl chaos, questionable marriage advice, the fallout of spreading spicy rumors, why indoor plumbing matters more than you think, and yes, stairway sex.

City girl Autumn Leeds heads to Montana to write an exposé on love at a working ranch and finds herself face to face with cowboy Ethan Cruz. We kick off The Cowboy’s E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton. Jennie, Erin, and Jason spiral into rom-com comparisons, Zach Efron debates, Rules of Attraction energy, nipple talk, and some truly funny prospectors.

Violet and Rourke finally give in to their feelings and settle into unexpected domestic bliss in Morning Glory Milking Farm by CM Nascosta. Jennie, Erin, and Jason break it all down while debating stretchy elves, Big Ang, Scary Movie, hot mayonnaise, and the surprising physics of minotaur lovemaking.

Violet finds herself increasingly intrigued by her minotaur client Rourke in Morning Glory Milking Farm by CM Nascosta. Jennie, Erin, and Jason break down workplace curiosity, unexpected chemistry, and what happens when a routine job gets complicated. Along the way they also cover guardian bitch slaps, proper lip color choices, Fairuza Balk, and the fine art of massage etiquette.

We meet Violet as she lands an unexpected job at a pharmaceutical company with a very unconventional supply chain. In Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta, Jennie, Erin, and Jason dig into first impressions, workplace weirdness, and monster appeal, plus side chats on Will Smith, hot moth men, and deeply suspicious massage tables.

We review the streaming holiday movie Hot Frosty, starring Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan. Jennie, Erin, and Jason get into favorite Christmas movies, unexpected Stallone tangents, body building glow-ups, thirsty doctors, and the ever-present threat of neighborhood cougars. Cozy, chaotic, and very on brand.

Nothing says the holidays like a good clips episode. Join Jennie, Jason, and Erin as they dig into outtakes and side chats about high school crushes, friendships that take unexpected turns, and the kind of stories that only come out when the mics stay on a little too long. Cozy, chaotic, and just unhinged enough for the season.

We review the 1990 film The Forbidden Dance, centered on the Lambada craze. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss pain pouches, thirsty shamans, the difference between Portuguese and Spanish, and the many social issues packed into a very 90s movie.

We wrap up Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube. Jason takes umbrage with spicy snake sex, Jennie tries to figure out what’s going on with him, and Erin leans into her femme fatale era.

Tem’s wedding day erupts into chaos when Basilisks crash the royal celebration in Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube. Jennie, Erin, and Jason dive into trucker hats, lederhosen, adult pinata parties, blood-filled accessories, and a dash of Sabrina Carpenter.

Tem reaches the final three in the Princess Bride competition and spends a night in the castle, but slips away to find Caspen. Leo and Caspen strike a pact to end Basilisk bloodletting. Jennie, Erin, and Jason dig into inter-species romance, pretzel-shaped anatomy, bowling-alley announcements, drunk relatives, and Chad Powers.

Tem heads into the Basilisk council and things get bizarre. Rowe ambushes Tem and Caspen, leaving Caspen wounded until a risky, ancient bond changes everything. Jennie, Erin, and Jason unpack council politics, major Schitt’s Creek energy, and exactly where to draw the line on consenting relationships with Bigfoot. Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube.

In this episode, the group dives into Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube, where Tem faces a brutal loyalty test involving Caspen and his father. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss basilisk boogers, Hop on Pop, and the art of the epic backhand slap.

Tem faces an impossible choice in Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube—she’s ready to go all the way with Prince Leo but still tangled up in feelings for Caspen, only to discover she must make love to his father. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss the rabbit, Star Search, and Knives Out spoilers.

The group dives into Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube. Tem’s has dangerous sexual encounter with Caspen and a steamy “frisky sixty” with Prince Leo. Jennie, Erin, and Jason unpack risque party games, bold jewelry choices, the classic movie Face/Off and perilous handjobs.

Jennie, Erin and Jason dive into Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsey Straube as Tem trains with Caspen and meets Prince Leo. In a surprisingly musical episode, Jason breaks the news of Ol' Dirty Bastard's passing while Jennie and Erin casts the book’s film... deciding Danny DeVito and Nick Cage could play every part.

The gang tackles Chapters 1–3 of Kiss of the Basilisk. We meet Tem and explore villages guarded by roosters, mirrors, and deadly basilisks. Meanwhile, Jennie, Erin, and Jason swap theories on serpent-born characters, joke about magical semen inventions, and imagine sex lessons taught by Eartha Kitt and Prince.

The group tackles a controversial read, Come for Bigfoot Vol. 1 by Virginia Wade. What began as curiosity turned into a critique of its troubling content, with strong reactions to its non-consensual themes and clumsy writing. Jason, Erin, and Jennie with Special Guest Kirby discuss silver mines, splurting, and cryptids.

Jennie Quizzes Jason on his knowledge of the Urban Dictionary. Spoiler! He doesn't know much. Join us as we explore a chaotic mix of internet lore, questionable sex acts, and movie riffs, all while battling glitchy Wi-Fi. 

In this recap of Pirate’s Prize by Stephanie Flynn, we dive into barrels of spice but not enough booty, nipples the size of dinner plates, and a spirited round of F/M/K with the Pirates of the Caribbean cast. We also debate romance novel rankings and what makes a swashbuckling love story truly chubworthy.

Emily sets the ship ablaze, gets booted, and sails back into Captain Lemoine’s arms in chapters 22–27 of Pirate’s Prize. Jennie, Erin & Jason break it all down, plus tangents on slow burns, Soup Plantation nostalgia, pirate pickup lines, and the questionable logistics of going down...for treasure.

Emily rejects Fergus’s proposal—and pays the price. Chapters 16–21 of Pirate’s Prize take a dark turn as Fergus lures her into the ship’s forbidden hold, springing a trap that frames her for theft. Jennie, Erin & Jason unpack betrayal, Huguenots, diaper wedgies, and the art of blaming coworkers for bathroom crimes. It’s high drama on the high seas, with low blows in the breakroom.

Jason, Jennie, and Erin dive into chapters 12–15 of Pirate’s Prize, a time-travel romance where Emily, disguised as a man, navigates pirate life, treats a wounded captain, and dodges cannonballs. We explore treasure hunts, and pirate hygiene, Looney Tunes, cosplay, V8 juice, and themed parties. Bonus: the origin of “Ass and Grass,” our dream podcast.

In this episode, Jennie, Erin & Jason dive into chapters 7–11 of Pirate’s Prize by Stephanie Flynn, unpacking gender disguise, shipboard punishments, and steamy tension on the high seas. Off-topic tangents include Star Track, Engineering Professors, and bad decisions. Come for the pirate drama, stay for the unexpected detours.

Emily sails into danger in Pirate’s Prize by Stephanie Flynn as Jennie, Erin & Jason dive into chapters 1–6, where time travel meets swashbuckling romance. Plus, hilarious tangents: funny t-shirts, first concerts, accents gone wild, going commando, Fabio sightings, and Erin’s mystical theory about touching Dwayne The Rock Johnson. Buckle up—this episode’s a treasure chest of laughs and pirate drama! 🏴‍☠️✨

Jennie, Erin and Jason recap Basic Instinct with chaotic humor and wild tangents—from Michael Douglas’s waxed butt to Sharon Stone’s murder logistics, ice picks, and HPV. They unpack ‘90s gender portrayals, ask if the film is still sexy (or just awkward), and debate who really killed who.

Join us for the ultimate highlight reel from our Phantasma deep dive! From deadly challenges and spicy phantom encounters to chaotic tangents about tea bagging, heirlooms, and hotdog records—this episode rounds up the wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable moments from our haunted mansion romance adventure.

Jennie, Erin, and Jason explain why they don’t recommend Temptation by Ivy Smoak—think red flags, awkward power dynamics, and questionable plot choices. Along the way, they spiral into tangents about souvenir mugs, “2 Girls 1 Cup,” BJ physics, F/M/K debates, pizza metaphors, sundials, and rap feuds. It’s messy, hilarious, and probably not safe for work.

Penny’s secret is out, and Tyler and Melissa call her out for her questionable choices in Temptation by Ivy Smoak. Things get even messier when Professor Hunter finds out she’s only 19. Jennie and Jason discuss Grease, dorm life, chaotic cocktails, conspiracy theories and the timeless moment when a story officially “jumps the shark.”

Professor Hunter reveals his secret, but Penny’s having some very spicy dreams about Tyler in Temptation by Ivy Smoak. Meanwhile, Jennie, Erin, and Jason spiral into pure chaos discussing Buzzfeed Unsolved, haikus, Titanic II, high school sweethearts, country potato bread, Montezuma’s revenge, East Coast vs. West Coast rap beefs, Hootie & the Blowfish, and Weird Al.

Penny and Professor Hunter heat things up with a spicy beach date in Temptation by Ivy Smoak—but things take a turn when she finds a hidden ring in his drawer. What else is he keeping secret? Jennie and Erin dive into white pants, gross ocean behavior, sundials, and the legend of the muscular eggplant.

Professor Hunter reveals he's a secret billionaire and takes Penny on a spicy date to his private country club in Temptation by Ivy Smoak. Meanwhile, Jennie and Jason spiral into chaos discussing cheese pizzas, tree bark, Piggly Wiggly, Tila Tequila, ruffled shirts, and suspiciously heavy bowling balls with big holes.

Things heat up between Penny and Professor Hunter as frat boy Tyler stirs the pot in Temptation by Ivy Smoak. Jennie, Erin, and Jason go off the rails discussing Will Ferrell, German accents, Dr. Scratchansniff, inappropriate boners, strategic bumpage, embarrassing college moments, attaché cases, and the unexpected sex appeal of Dick Van Dyke.

We meet Penny Taylor, a college student caught in a love triangle between her hot speech professor James Hunter and frat boy Tyler in Temptation by Ivy Smoak. Jennie, Erin, and Jason discuss tenured professors, Tootsie Rolls, nostalgic scents, hotel mishaps, cloacae, and the horror of rotten tuna casserole.        

Erin shares Bear in a Bakery by Liz Paffel, a novella about a shape-shifting bear-hunk who falls for a baker. Meanwhile, Jennie and Jason spiral into tangents about fax machines, the Cookie Monster’s emotional range, and nightmare co-workers. It's sweet, spicy, and slightly unhinged—just how we like it.

We break down the wild, wicked levels of Phantasma by Kaylie Smith, puzzles, passion, and all. Jennie, Erin and Jason spiral into chaos discussing side-ponytails, Ed Hardy, moose knuckles, and our alarming confusion about how babies are made.

Ophelia unravels the final mysteries of Phantasma and breaks Blackwell’s curse in a not-quite-satisfying conclusion. Meanwhile, Jennie, Erin, and Jason spiral into tangents about Chris Evans’ teeth, shifting alliances, and the best (and worst) pet names you've ever heard.

Ophelia faces Sinclair in a spicy showdown, survives the trickery of level six and the brutality of level seven, confronts her shadow voice, and reunites with Genevieve. Meanwhile, Jennie, Erin, and Jason unpack heirlooms, hair sniffing, love curses, and the enigma that is Nicholas Cage.

Ophelia and Blackwell brave the Wrath level of Phantasma, where danger lurks around every corner. Meanwhile, Jennie, Jason, and Erin go off the rails discussing Chris Evans, mushroom documentaries, and the worst breakup lines ever. Chaos, laughter, and chub-tastic romance await!