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Drunk Poets Society
by Audioboom
A book club podcast hosted by Felice and Taylor that pairs books with booze! Cocktail puns are encouraged. Welcome to the Drunk Poets Society.
Episodes
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Ep 43: Verity by Colleen Hoover
BookTok made us read it. Twisty? Eh. Romance? Eh. Lots to discuss? YES!!! @dps_podcast [email protected]
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Ep 42: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Any Bridgerton fans out there? Have you read the book AND watched the series? Let's discuss... As fans of historical romance usually, we have a lot of opinions about the book. Who has read past the first book in the series? And for those who know us, you won't be surprised we have yet another gin...
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Ep 41: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
We are finally revisiting the Outlander series after a VERY long break! Welcome back everyone! We are so excited to be talking about Dragonfly in Amber... there's time travel, romance, Scotland, Paris, enemies, wars, diabetes sniffing dogs, and a whole lot of wine;) Plus, maybe the best ending...
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Ep 40: Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner
We expected a beach romance, we got... something much different. And hey! We have a lot to talk about. Influencer Daphne shares her story of becoming a body positive internet icon, and when she reconnects with an old frenemy (or so we've deemed her), a HUGE twist comes out of nowhere and we were...
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Ep 39: Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered by Georgia Hardstark & Karen Kilgariff
I think our feelings were similar to those of a lot of people... we picked up this book expecting talks of murder with a bit of memoir thrown in, and that is absolutely not this book. Both having been fans of the podcast My Favorite Murder, we did not expect this to be such a laborious read. But...
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Ep 38: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Oh yes, it is time for more vampires! In this world, vampires can legally be part of human society and tell humans that they are vampires. Some humans are excited about this, while others are terrified and not so accepting of the new deadly members of their community. Sookie, the waitress at...
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Ep 37: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
Anna Fox lives alone, a recluse in her New York city home, unable to venture outside. She spends her days drinking wine, watching old movies, recalling happier times… wow, this sounds way too familiar. 😬 This book was twisty and constantly asks the question of what is real and what is imagined...
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Ep 36: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (w/ guest Stephen Bailey)
Kind of wishing the Oasis was a thing right about now... wouldn't mind escaping into a different world and focusing all my energy on hunting an easter egg. Ready Player One is an escape in every sense, and we loved chatting about all of the 80s nostalgia, the obsessive gunter's ability to…
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Ep 35: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
Have you ever thought about what you want to happen to your body after you die? The two most common options are cremation and burial, but did you know there is a wide variety of options available? Do you know what it means by "donating your body to science"? Do you know what the most...
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Ep 34: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Hey! We are back in your feeds and it is with a BRILLIANT book filled with magic, a mysterious challenge, some romance, and not great parenting skills. We discuss what we loved, the characters that intrigued us most, and some divisive thoughts about the ending. But the most wonderful thing about...
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Ep 33: Educated by Tara Westover
I don't even know where to begin... how about a quote? “You can love someone and still choose to say goodbye to them... You can miss a person every day, and still be glad that they are no longer in your life.” Tara Westover grew up in Idaho with conspiracy-theory, survivalist, fundamentalist...
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Ep 32: One Day In December by Josie Silver
Do you believe in love at first sight? Laurie sure does. After falling madly in love with "bus boy", a human she gawked at through a bus window but never actually spoke to, Laurie became obsessed and ultimately made some unwise decisions that resulted in turmoil with her best friend. Get ready…
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Ep 31: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Dark and twisty. What else can we say? Well, actually we have a lot to say and discuss in this episode talking about the intriguing page-turner Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn. If you are a fan of murder mysteries or true crime stories, this book is perfect. Well written, unreliable narrator…
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Ep 30: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's (Philosopher's) Stone by J.K. Rowling
This book took us right back to our child with Pottermore quizzes and midnight releases and Hogwarts house pride! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling was such a delight to chat about and compare our reactions from when we first read it to now as adults. Full of magic…
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Ep 29: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
The greatest terror novel ever written?! The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson truly gives you the creeps and sometimes you are not even sure why. It's unsettling in the best way possible, and even for those of you who aren't fans of jump scares or the horror genre in general, this spooky...
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Ep 28: Dracula by Bram Stoker
We have had enough of sparkly vampires, it's time to talk about the most infamous vampire there is... he has inspired movies, television series, stage productions, and nightmares. This Spook-tober, we tackled the undead monster himself... DRACULA! Bram Stoker's classic novel Dracula is a must…
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Ep 27: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
For the synopsis of this book, you can always revisit our Twilight episode. Why is Anastasia attracted to Christian Grey other than him being rich? How did she get through college in 2011 without an email address? What made these books so popular in the first place? Grab your breakfast Chardonnay...
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Ep 26: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
We had a bloody good time on this one! The gloomy September day was very apropos to our discussion of Bella and the sullen Cullens who live in the seemingly always cloud-covered Forks, Washington. Pop open a bottle of champagne (or prosecco), add a splash of st germain and a few blueberries and...
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Ep 25: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America... intriguing tagline, right? Well, we have some opinions about this book... For one thing, there was not enough magic. There was a lot of murder. Let's discuss this narrative driven non-fiction. Mix yourself up a "Devil in the Morning"...
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Ep 24: Why Not Me by Mindy Kaling
Why not join us for this week's podcast?! We have special guest Shannon Bailey on to chat about Mindy Kaling and sip on our summer drink "The Mindy". Find the recipe at @dps_podcast on Instagram and Twitter Find Shannon and her amazing makeup at @shannonvanessa_ and email us suggestions at...
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Ep 23: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Seen the movie? Read the book? We kind of touch on both but oh man we thoroughly enjoyed the novel by Kevin Kwan and cannot wait to read the next book! We follow Nick and Rachel on their crazy adventure to Singapore for the most extravagant weeding we could ever imagine. Mix yourself up a…
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Ep 22: The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins
The perfect beach read with the perfect beach beverage. We've got twisty plots and G & T's in a can this week! Who's in? Join us as we talk about murder, adultery, and the classic question of "who done it?" in this week's episode about The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins. @dps_podcast...
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Ep 21: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Time travel, Romance, Historical Fiction, Scotland and Scottish Folklore... Any of that sound intriguing? Then pick up Diana Gabaldon's first of the series Outlander! Yes! The hit show was based off a book, and it is a solid summer read. Join us as we talk about the adventures of Claire and…
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Minisode: Favorite Summer Reads
Sorry for the delay in our Outlander episode! To make up for it, here is a little minisode talking about great books to read on the beach or hanging near the pool. Grab your favorite brew, we chose Pacifico, and grab an easy and enjoyable read! @dps_podcast [email protected]
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Ep 20: Sacre Bleu by Christopher Moore
Are you a fan of art history, the color blue, or murder mystery (kind of)? How about you just need a fun read with a few giggles? We LOVE Christopher Moore on this podcast, so he has returned to our shelves in the form of Sacre Bleu! Rummage through your cupboard for some Hpnotiq and let's find…
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Ep 19: Emma by Jane Austen
I guess for this week we can say welcome to the Jane Austen Book Club! Emma is quite a character... I'd say most of the time when someone tries to play matchmaker it does not end up going according to plan. Grab your cuppa tea (or in our case, gin) and get ready to dive into Austen's world!...
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Ep 18: Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons (w/ guest Sam Bashor)
We are diving into another graphic novel this week, probably one that most people have heard of. And we thought we should get a comic book expert on to help us out! Thanks to our special guest Sam Bashor for all the history and background info that we definitely didn't know and be sure to check…
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Ep 17: Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
Ready to get emotional over a couple of beers? This novel is beautifully written and explores heavy, meaningful ideas of life and death, race, familial relationships, injustices, and ghosts. Let us know what you think! @dps_podcast [email protected]
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Ep 16: How To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
When you hear the word "psychadelics", what comes to your mind? We took a deep dive with Michael Pollan to explore the world of LSD, mushrooms... and toad venom?! And spoiler alert, our minds have been changed. Join us by mixing up your own Mushroom Mudslide and let's "turn on, tune in, and drop...
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Ep 15: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
New York Times Best Seller and Good Reads recommended, Celeste Ng's second novel made some big waves in 2017 when it came out. This book deals with A LOT, including: mother/ daughter relationships, unrequited love, how important culture and biological relationships are in comparison to "financial...
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Ep 14: The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
Romance and Rosé! What more can you ask for? This week we discuss The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory, which was the Hello Sunshine x Reese's Book Club pick of the month for February this year. It was fun, funny, and we wouldn't mind a spin off for any of the tertiary characters, or maybe a movie?…
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Ep 13: Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins
We definitely paired an interesting book with perhaps our most interesting cocktail yet... This was also the first episode we recorded in two separate locations! Perfume, immortality, mythology, adventure &... beets? Hope you all enjoyed Jitterbug Perfume and let us know your thoughts or book...
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Ep 12: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Join Taylor and Felice (and Michelle... can we call you Michelle?) for this emotional, motivational and revealing journey: Becoming by Michelle Obama. It was so good and we had so much to talk about that we forgot to mention the Queen... THE QUEEN! But we hope you enjoyed this memoir as much as…
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Ep 11: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Gearing up for Valentine's Day… time for a romance novel! We are switching it up and trying out some new genres, and boy howdy did we have fun talking about The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang and sipping on "Michael's Mint Chocolate Chip-tini". Stella and Michael have a complicated relationship……
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Ep 10: Wicked by Gregory Maguire
Ever wonder what happened before Dorothy and Toto landed in Oz? Let's meet Elphaba and find out what her childhood was like, where she went to college, and how she came to be known as the Wicked Witch of the West. And sip on our deliciously green cocktail "Elphaba's Elixir"! (See recipe on our...
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Ep 9: Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Good for you! Not for me. We laughed, we cried, we learned and we laughed some more. Grab your bourbon and mix up a sweet Knope cocktail in honor of the lovely, funny, and inspiring Poehler character Leslie Knope. All you need is Bourbon, bitters and maple syrup and feel free to garnish with a…
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Ep 8: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman (w/ guest Casey Bouknight)
An angel, a demon, witches and witch hunters, prophecies, the apocalypse and the antichrist... Seriously, this book has it all. You'll laugh, you'll think, and we hope you'll enjoy it as much as we did. Feel free to sip on a "Death in the Afternoon" while you listen. It is 1.5 oz absinthe to 4 oz...
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BONUS: The Nightmare Before Christmas by Tim Burton (w/ guest Shannon Bailey)
Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas and on this episode mini, Shannon Bailey has made us a Jack Skellingt-ini ! Today we are discussing Tim Burton's original poem that inspired the extremely popular Nightmare Before Christmas movie. Our guest and makeup artist Shannon Bailey did some amazing…
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Ep 7: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
A beloved Christmas classic... cozy up with some egg nog and don't drift off to sleep or you may be greeted by some interesting spirits! There are over 30 film adaptions but only one original. Join us as we discuss Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and mix up our cocktail of the week, "The…
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Ep 6: Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Ever wonder what it was like growing up in a funeral home? Alison Bechdel's tragicomic Fun Home explores her upbringing through both writing and illustration. If you ever thought a memoir needed pictures, pick up this book! Mix up a Bechdel Blackberry Bourbon and prepare to deep dive into Fun…
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Ep 5: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Historical fiction, magical stones, and some incredible characters... Let's pop the champagne for a bubbly cocktail to pair with All The Light We Cannot See! Email: [email protected] Twitter & Instagram: @dps_podcast
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Ep 4: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (w/ guest Stephen Bailey)
We are talking dystopian futures, modern relevance of a tyrannical patriarchy, the hope of not letting history repeat itself... oh! and moonshine! Let's talk about Margaret Atwood's The Handmaids Tale with our special guest Stephen Bailey! Follow him @shotofbaileys and check out his podcast...
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Minisode: SPOOKY-sode 2
We invited another big fan of Halloween on as a special guest this week. Thank you Stephen Bailey (@shotofbaileys) for making us a Headless Horseman cocktail and discussing the legend of Sleepy Hallow and other Halloween favorites!
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A book club podcast hosted by Felice and Taylor that pairs books with booze! Cocktail puns are encouraged. Welcome to the Drunk Poets Society.
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