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Literarily Speaking
by Emma and Hanah
The feminine urge to start a podcast about books. From the creators of The Trans-Continental Tea, Emma and Hanah talk all things bookish lifestyle. As voracious readers and people who overuse the word "literally," they cover tropes, recommendations, and BookTok - all the things our fellow readers enjoy! So grab your cuppa and your novel and dive in!
Episodes
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Serious Writers Who Are Serious
We already know what you're going to say, but we promise to get our other episodes out on time...maybe. Welcome to Literarily Speaking, the podcast where Hanah and Emma talk about books! This weeks, the girls deconstruct the psyches of those people that call themselves Serious Writers.…
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From Kernel To Popcorn
Who doesn't love a good bowl of popcorn? Except that this is a book podcast, so when we say popcorn, we obviously mean plot! On today's episode, Emma and Hanah talk ideas. More specifically, they talk making your idea (the kernel) into a fully realized plot (the popcorn). Are you with us now?…
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It Builds Character(s)
Well hey howdy-doo, dear listener! We're on a podcast release streak and we hope you're enjoying the consistency! On this week's episode, Emma and Hanah talk characters. More specifically, they talk about their biggest character pet peeves. From pointless side characters to characters whose only...
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And I Think To Myself, What A Wonderful World - Building
A timely episode release? Who is she? She's Literarily Speaking, with your hosts Hanah and Emma! On this week's (on-time) episode, the girls talk world-building: what it is, what it entails, and how it looks across a variety of books. Plus, a discussion on info-dumping (kind of like this episode...
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Don't Yuck My Yum
We're not late to release episode 2, you guys are just really early. Welcome back to Literarily Speaking! This week, Emma and Hanah cover a variety of topics, from writing kinks in novels to author hot takes (and why you should keep those hot takes off of TikTok). Plus, the girls determine their...
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You're Gonna Plots
Once upon a time, two girls decided to stream their consciousness onto a digital platform and thus, Literarily Speaking was born. The two girls, named Hanah and Emma, were named the Queens of Podcasting and Also The People with the Best Book Opinions in the Entire Universe. It was a heavy burden…
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The Teaser
What's that over there! It's Emma and Hanah, back with a brand new podcast! From the girls who brought you the Trans-Continental Tea comes Literarily Speaking, a podcast about all things books: reading them, writing them, judging them, and more! On today's teaser, the girls chat life updates…
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Revenge Bodies
We're hoping if we release two episodes in one day, you'll stop looking at us like that for being so late! On this episode, Hanah & Emma talk Revenge Bodies - what is the concept behind them? What are the ugly truths hiding behind them? Plus, other dating perspectives and the importance of who…
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ACOTea
If you squint, it won't look like we took a month to release this next episode! Back by popular demand (in this case, our own), its's the TCT! This episode, Emma & Hanah talk all things Books! Do you love to read? This one's for you! Do you hate books and the written word in general? Well you're...
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Real Girl Summer
Oh hey there, TEAm, didn't see ya there. Don't mind us, uploading this episode weeks after we were supposed to. Nope, nothing to see here... Okay, you caught us. But hey, give us a break! We've been busy working on our summer bodies, by you know, existing! This week, Emma and Hanah get real about...
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Quicktea 18: Catching Up
Heckin' heck, TEAm, it sure has been a minute! We apologize for our absence, we strive to bring you the hottest tea but today's is apparently iced. Now that Emma is settling in Europe, the TCT hopes to bring you those consistent weekly episodes you know and love. For now, enjoy this quicktea…
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Assimilatea-ing To New Places
Hey there, TEAm. Did you miss us? We missed you. You know how it is these days: one minute you're recording a podcast episode, the next you're screaming into the ether about things out of your control. But hey, we're all together now and that's what matters! This week, Emma and Hanah talk...
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The Difficultea of Dealing With Difficult People who are Difficult
Ten dollars to the first person who can guess the theme of this week's TCT episode! No takers? Alright, we'll tell you: dealing with difficult people! We know, it was vague. Hanah and Emma understand how working with, knowing, and generally being aware of the existence of difficult people can...
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The Tea on Hustle Culture
Wow TEAm, here we are again. Can you believe? This week, Hanah & Emma want to talk about a topic that's plaguing the nation: Hustle Culture. Whether you're a #GirlBoss or a #CantStopWontStop kind of person, we just want you to consider one thing: Hustle Culture is not conducive to long-term...
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Realitea TV Breakdown
*Gesticulates wildly in an attempt to distract you from how late this episode is* Okay TEAm, you caught us. We're weeks late with this episode. We're so sorry, we know you're not mad...just disappointed. And honestly, we understand. The reasons why will be made clear in the next episode. BUT for...
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Let's Talk about Gym Culture
Hi, our name's the TCT and we're perpetually late (hiiii TCTTTTT). Okay TEAm, buckle up cuz we have one heck of a doozy on our hands this week. Topic is: Gym Culture! Hanah and Emma have mentioned aspects of this in passing, but the TCT wanted to give you a real honest roundtable…
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Quicktea 17: The Ick
Oh hey, TEAm. Don't look at us like that, we know this week's episode is late. But what we also know is that you're in for a treat wiiiittth...Quicktea number 17! In this Quicktea, Emma and Hanah try something different for a change: talking about things they don't like. Oh wait, they also do...
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Friends? I've Heard of Those!
Look at that, two episodes released within the same week of each other! It must be a new record. Welcome to the TCT, the show where Emma & Hanah speak and assume it's factual and accurate. This week, the girls take on the persona of Ask Polly and answer (random strangers') questions about...
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Toxicitea Part 2
The girls...the girls are back in town! And they're bringing Toxicitea Part 2 with 'em! Hanah & Emma always have more to say on toxic behavior in the romantic sphere, so this week they made it a point to bring toxicity to the longsode stage rather than in a Quicktea. Join the girls as they talk...
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TwenteaTwenteaTwo: New Year, New Tea
Heckin' Happy New Year, TEAm! Welcome to the TCT's very first, very extra special episode of 2022! We are so happy and excited that you've stuck with us this long and continue to feed our fragile egos by continuing to listen and interact with us. This week, Emma & Hanah discuss just a whole...
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Quicktea 16: Toxicitea pt. 1
Oh hey, we didn't see you there. Well, while you're here, you may as well stick around and listen to the latest Quicktea episode, wherein Hanah and Emma discuss the finer details of a toxic relationship. In part 1, the girls address a specific aspect of social media in relationships. We're not...
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The Abroadsode: Copenhagen
"Emma and Hanah," you've been asking us, "WHERE were you for the abroadsode? Stop teasing us!" Okay, we've held you in suspense long enough. The TCT was in....COPENHAGEN! And boy did we come back with some stories for you. From un-openable doors to Emma's harem of husbands, there's a lot to be...
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Quicktea 15: Still in this Club
Hellooooo TEAm! Did you miss us? We missed you! Emma and Hanah have been just so utterly inundated with work, school, being abroad, and generally existing, but they're back (and slightly hungover) with a Quicktea! Do you remember your clubbing phase? Taking hours to get ready just to sweat on a...
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The Woes Of Adulteaing
Well Well Well, if it isn't the TCT back again with another episode! Aren't you soooo excited to see (er...hear) us? We're excited to talk to you! Or is it talking at you? Potato, Potato. This week, Hanah & Emma talk about the scariest and spookiest thing that even Halloween can't bring you:...
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Quicktea 14: Dateaing with the Testostertonies
Dun da da DAAHHH! It's a Quicktea! And boys oh boys does the TCT have a surprise for you! Hanah and Emma have had a lot to say about dating: what to do (Hanah's expertise), what not do do (Emma's forte), etc. BUT! The TCT has never before featured the male dating perspective...UNTIL NOW. That's...
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Working Girls, Infidelitea, Amazon Products, Oh My!
What a heckin' week it's been, TEAm. First, the girls couldn't access their audios. Then, Emma procrastinated her thesis and spent all week scrambling to write the first quarter. What's next, having to be functional adult humans in society?! All that to say,...
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Quicktea 13: Just Chat-tea-ng
In a near-disaster, the TCT could not access their hosting site last week and almost lost everything, which should hopefully distract you, dear listener, from this latent Quicktea posting! In this Quicktea, Emma and Hanah do what they do best: talk! Covering a myriad of topics, the girls invite…
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It's not Die-tea-ing if it's Wellness..Right?
Look! An on-time episode! This week, the TCT brings you Hanah and Emma's much-sought-after (semi)professional opinions and thoughts on the Wellness Industry: its motives, its absurdity, its merge with the Diet Industry, and more. Plus, a delishush new pun (spelled as though we were Sean Connery -...
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Quicktea 12: Social Exclusivitea
Just like your period, we're better late than never. Welcome back to the TCT! This week, Hanah & Emma jump to Society Page 6 and talk the Met Gala and why events like this have any hype at all. The answer? Exclusivity. Plus, Emma shares exciting career news and Hanah reveals how her coworkers...
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Give Me Advice...tea
The TCT is like a fine wine - it's better the longer you wait. We totally mean that and are not just saying it because this week's episode is a day behind. This week, Emma and Hanah reflect on their past selves and answer advice from them to them that they wish they'd had the foresight to ask…
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Signs They'll Ruin Your Life: A TCT Study
In this (super scientifically backed) episode, take a journey with Emma & Hanah as they give you the fairly shallow traits that guarantee a person will ruin your life. Bedazzled jean pockets? Life Ruiner. Snakeskin boots? Life Ruiner. Name starts with a J? RUN for the hills! Plus, the girls list...
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Quicktea 11: Best Kept Girls' Secrets Pt.2
The girls have heard more than one man say, "women are so confusing!" And the girls have responded, "not really." But in an effort to assuage the the burning desire to understand women, Emma & Hanah bring you: Best Kept Girls' Secrets, Pt. 2! (Sorry, ladies. The people want to know.) In thus...
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Fif-tea-eth Episode
*Insert confetti and noisemakers here* IT'S THE TCT'S 50TH EPISODE! Can you believe? Emma and Hanah have managed to say thought-provoking, insightful, funny things (at least in our opinions)50 times! We hope the TEAm enjoys this 50th-themed episode, wherein Hanah and Emma ask themselves some...
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Quick-tea 10: The Real Tea on Pregnancy Fears
Emma and Hanah are truly sorry for their lack of tea and will therefore continue to bless you and fill your cup with a double-dose of quick tea this week! Grab your mug and listen to the girls discuss the truth about pregnancy fears, women's sizing, and what we can do to support the women around...
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Quicktea 9: Traumateasing
A tisket, a tasket, a Quicktea! The TCT is back with their highly-anticipated minisodes! In this Quicktea, the gals discuss trauma responses: what they are, where they're from, what they did, do you promise you still love us? In all seriousness, everyone gives in to trauma responses whether they...
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What Women Want
Wow, what a week it's been! The gals are so sorry to have been absent recently; sometimes life happens and the production team still consists of only Emma and Hanah. They have been fired and rehired, as is expected. In this full-length episode, the girls give the people what they want: a look...
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Hooked on a Feeling
Snaps for Emma & Hanah for two consecutive weeks of getting an episode out on time! This week, the girls dive into feelings versus love. How do you tell the two apart? Why do so many people think they're the same? Is Emma capable of experiencing either of them? Plus, a fun game of Word Football…
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Quizzteaning Everything
Welcome back to another episode of the TCT! (We used your title, Hanah, are you happy?!) This week the gals take a lighthearted approach and quiz each other with things like Jeopardy questions and which celebrity they identify with based on their zodiacs. Plus, find out if Emma and Hanah know…
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Women's Public Safetea
TW: Sexual assault. Better late than a misogynist! This week's episode is of a more serious nature, and that is women's public safety and the male-centric culture we live in. The gals read firsthand accounts and experiences of women who go to seemingly extreme measures to ensure their survival,...
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Quicktea 8: Celebriteas and Body Image
Let's just gloss over that this is a day late and instead focus on the return of the Quicktea! In this Quicktea, Hanah & Emma address the (now ancient) Khloe Kardashian unedited photogate scandal. The girls dive into the contribution of such celebriteas (ha ha) to the issue of body dysmorphia and...
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Reac-tea-ing
Out on time this week (barely), it's a new episode of the TCT! This week, Emma & Hanah revisit an older episode that metrically people seemed to like (and if you didn't - shhh). It's the Reac-tea-ing episode! *Cue rewind sound* Jump back in time with the gals as they listen to and react to their...
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Wan-tea-ing vs. Needing
At the very last possible second, it's the newest episode of the TCT! Have you ever asked yourself, listener, if that new shirt in your online cart is a need or a want? What about that compromise-or-bust relationship standard? In this week's episode, the gals analyze the concept of needs versus...
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T'eas The Season Of Single
Emma was fired for posting this so late. Emma was immediately re-hired because she is an integral portion of this podcast. Welcome back to another episode of the TCT! This week, the gals discuss a particular romantic experience Emma had that can only be described as...audacious (what is all men...
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The Return Of Tea News
The TEAm has spoken, and Emma & Hanah have listened. Return to the Tea News newsroom as the girls bring back a fan favorite: Reactivitea. From a morbid murder birthday cake to J'lAffleck, the gals provide their obviously professional and totally not at all latent thoughts and opinions on only the...
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NrEdOm EcNaMoR
No, you didn't have a stroke, the title is just backwards! Don't worry, we'll clear it up for you: today's topic is Modern Romance! Which basically means (if you're Emma), every element of modern dating that does not include any element of romance! Genitalia, STI dangers, general sadness, oh my!...
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Get-(tea)ing Older Or Not
If you heard that Chris Evans professed his love to Emma over the weekend, you heard wrong. But if you heard there was a new episode of the TCT, your sources are good! This week, Emma and Hanah discuss the western cultural obsession with women aging and the societal pressures to maintain an...
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Feeling Chattea
Like a good pun, the TCT is here to put a smile on your face and joy in your heart. This week, Emma & Hanah just chat it out and talk about whatever comes to mind because this is their podcast and, frankly, they're allowed to do what they want! The girls talk sexual freedom for women, nomadic...
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Good Grief
Right in time for you to wake up to, it's the newest episode of the TCT! Join Emma, Hanah, and special guest Brian (Emma's cousin) as they discuss everything from new hobbies to which magical world they belong to, and of course MeN and their AuDaCiTy. On a more serious note, they talk dealing…
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Let's Talk Da-tea-ing
What's that? It's the TCT, back with another raving, amazing, invigorateaing episode! This week, Emma & Hanah talk that thing we all know, love, and also hate: dating. Join the gals as they give their highly-anticipated thoughts on building walls, embracing healthy change, and the general anxiety...
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Stop! Don't Touch Me There! This is my No-No Square!
The TCT is back again with an episode title the girls hope you understand the reference to or else they are much older than they thought they were! This week, Emma and Hanah talk about that thing that people (read: the men Emma dates) overlook, cast aside, argue with, and generally disrespect:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The feminine urge to start a podcast about books. From the creators of The Trans-Continental Tea, Emma and Hanah talk all things bookish lifestyle. As voracious readers and people who overuse the word "literally," they cover tropes, recommendations, and BookTok - all the things our fellow readers enjoy! So grab your cuppa and your novel and dive in!
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What is Literarily Speaking about?
The feminine urge to start a podcast about books. From the creators of The Trans-Continental Tea, Emma and Hanah talk all things bookish lifestyle. As voracious readers and people who overuse the word "literally," they cover tropes, recommendations, and BookTok - all the things our fellow readers...
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