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Overbooked with Jynx and Alisha
by EaseDrop Podcast Network
Jynx and Alisha of comedy duo, Lady Bizness, have always wanted to be a part of a book-club, but with their busy schedules they just don’t have the time to read. On Overbooked, Jynx and Alisha are starting a book-club, where absolutely no reading is required.
Episodes
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81- Really Overbooked (No Book At All)
This week, Jynx and Alisha, along with Steven, are basically just catching up about the last week and don't really get around to much book talk, like even less so than usual. Next week we're going to be talking about our reading goals for this year, and we want to hear from you! It doesn't have…
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80- I'm Ok and All the Other Bullshit We Keep Telling Ourselves and Others
This week, Jynx and Alisha are talking about the book I'm Ok and All the Other Bullshit We Keep Telling Ourselves and Others: An Uncensored Approach on How to Stop Hiding Our Unhappiness and Deal With Life and Ourselves in a Self-loving Way by Simeon Lindstrom. It's a 45 page book that is...
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79- Pocket Constitution
This week Jynx and Alisha are talking about their pocket Constitutions of the United States of America. The Constitution is something you should ALWAYS have on hand (or in pocket). The next time some guy is telling you about how they have the right to do such and such, you can whip it out and...
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78- Nose Dive
Happy New Year! This week Jynx and Alisha are catching up about what they did for Christmas and talking about the book Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells. Which a very Jynx book to be reading. They also talk about what they're looking forward to in 2021. Which probably isn't a lot....
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77- NYT Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
This week Jynx and Alisha are talking about the New York Times Crossword Puzzle Dictionary because the world needs to know more about asps. They also talk about shampooing carpets and Alisha's misadventures with a dessert recipe. OVERBOOKED HAS MERCH NOW! Overbooked is part of the EaseDrop…
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76- Holidays On Ice
This week Jynx and Alisha are talking about the David Sedaris collection, Holiday's On Ice. That's two Sedarises in a row! Jynx and Alisha talk about all the things the love about the Sedarises; Also, Rudy Giualliani ripping butt, and crushing at the company karaoke Christmas party. Happy…
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75-I Like Me
We're back baby! After Jynx had a run in with the Rona, we had to take some time off, but we're back in action to talk about I Like Me by Amy Sedaris. We're also talking about Christmas trees, we take a tour of Alisha's winter wonderland of a house, and much more! OVERBOOKED HAS MERCH NOW!...
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74- Do Whatever The Hell You Want
Well, the election happened and we're all still here. So, this week Jynx and Alisha haven't read Do Whatever The Hell You Want by Kylie Wolff. This book is all about just, ya know, doing whatever the hell you want. The crew has mixed feelings on the book, so if you're a personal life coach, just…
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73- The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook
It's election week, so Jynx and Alisha haven't read The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook by Joshua Piven, just in case shit really hits the fan. Are you prepared for a rattlesnake bite or getting stuck in quicksand? Well, neither are we. OVERBOOKED HAS MERCH NOW! Overbooked is part of the...
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72- Trans Wizard Harriet Porber And The Bad Boy Parasaurolophus: An Adult Romance Novel
This week, Jynx is steering the ship solo as Alisha couldn't be here. But Jynx brought her friend Leil along for the ride of a lifetime to read Trans Wizard Harriet Porber And The Bad Boy Parasaurolophus: An Adult Romance Novel by Chuck Tingle. You may know Chuck Tingle as the author of such…
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71- The Handmaid's Tale
This week, Jynx and Alisha are getting snoopy in a different kind of way, by talking about the dystopian, horrifying novel, The Handmaid's Tale. They talk about the show a little bit and why it all just seems a little too real. They also make playlists to go along with the Handmaid's Tale vibes....
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70- Dracula
Things are starting to get snoopy around these parts because it's the snoopiest time of the year, Halloween! To kick off the celebration, Jynx and Alisha haven't read Bram Stoker's Dracula. They talk about their favorite kinds of Vampires, Vamp sex-appeal, and much more! They also make a playlist...
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69- One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
After a week away, we're back with all new takes on a book we've never read, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. Jynx and Alisha think Nurse Ratched might be a little villified, even though she was just trying to match McMurphy's bs. They also talk about some current events, like Trump testing...
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68- Dick Fest 2020
This week, Jynx and Alisha are celebrating the impending dystopia that looms over the world currently by reading one of the greatest sci-fi writers of all time, Philip K. Dick for Dick Fest 2020. That's right, there's some real book talk on this one, and all it took was the impending Blade...
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67- Found Magazine
This episode is not very book heavy, so that's just an FYI. This week, Jynx and Alisha are talking about Found Magazine, which if you don't know is a long-running publication where people can just send in things like, grocery lists, little notes, and drawings that they've randomly found, that are...
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66- Splendid Soups
After taking a week off, Jynx and Alisha are back to talk about one of their favorite times of year, soup season! They read (or didn't) read some of their favorite soupy cook books and are here to tell you all their favorite recipes. Also, they may have turned Steven into a soupy boy. They also...
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65- Golden Girls Forever
This week Jynx and Alisha haven't read Golden Girls Forever by James Colucci. Alisha and Jynx are Golden Girls experts have seen every episode multiple times. On this episode they talk about their love for Rose, Blanche, Dorothy, and Sophia, play a round of Golden Girls trivia, and make a…
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64- Sirens of Titan
This week Jynx and Alisha haven't read Sirens of Titan because their guests, Leil Cardoza and Jack Gunn, read it for them! Jack and Leil are the hosts of Star Trek themed podcast aptly named, Star Trek Sucks. They talk with Jynx and Alisha about what they love about Kurt Vonnegut and what this…
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63- A (Brief) History of Vice
Alisha couldn't be here this week, so Jynx and Steven took the opportunity to talk about drugs. We read (or mostly read) A (Brief) History of Vice by Robert Evans. Jynx and Steven talk about their thoughts on drugs, which drugs are the best, which drugs are the worst, and which drugs make you…
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62- The Confidence Game
This week Jynx and Alisha haven't read The Confidence Game by Maria Konnikova. They talk about the different aspects of a con job, how they may have been conned in their lives, and much, much more! OVERBOOKED HAS MERCH NOW! Overbooked is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network. Music by Burt Nachos…
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61- The Answer Is...
This week Jynx and Alisha haven't read The Answer Is... What is the the new book by Alex Trebek? They talk about Alex Trebek being a little bit of a jerk, which game show they would do well on, and some of their favorite Jeopardy memories. They also get into bundt cakes, people not understanding...
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60- The Teacher Wars
This week Jynx and Alisha haven't read The Teacher Wars, because a bunch of dopes are thinking that opening schools is a good idea. Alisha is a teacher, and Jynx and Steven both have some kids that are elementary school aged. They also talk about Idaho insanely loose homeschooling laws, which if...
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59- The Red Tent
This week Jynx and Alisha are talking about the pains of approaching menopause, so they didn't read The Red Tent, a book about mensuration. They also talk about grocery store etiquette, wearing masks, and make a period playlist. Overbooked is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network. Music by Burt...
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58- Coal Miner's Daughter
This week, Jynx and Alisha are celebrating some strong country women by not reading the Coal Miner's Daughter, but they've seen the movie, and that's just as good here on Overbooked. They also make a playlist of their favorite country women singers. Overbooked is part of the EaseDrop Podcast...
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57- Kristy's Great Idea
This week, Jynx and Alisha are celebrating the fact that a huge group of youths disrupted the Tulsa Trump rally by reserving tickets for the event that they had no intention of attending, so they are talking about the Babysitter's Club book, Kristy's Great Idea. They talk about their experiences...
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56- Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and The Rainbow Flag
This week on Overbooked, Jynx and Alisha are talking about the illustrated book, Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and The Rainbow Flag. You should read it to your kids! They also talk about why Steven hates Sean Penn, video games, bad kids books, and they make a playlist full songs that are all...
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55- White Fragility
This week Jynx and Alisha are talking about the book White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo. To help talk about the book, the crew is joined by comedian and friend, Reese Samuels. They talk about all of the craziness that's been going on over the last couple of week, trying to talk about racism with...
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54- People's What Should You Be Reading This Summer
Our goal in releasing an episode this week is to offer some respite during the horrific events of police brutality and racial injustice plaguing American cities. If you want to support people of color in podcasting, please go to https://podcastsincolor.com/ blacklivesmatter
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53- The Little Prince
This week Jynx and Alisha are talking about The Little Prince. Alisha loves this book and the associated movies, and Jynx likes it quite a bit too! They also talk about Perfect Smile veneers, not forgetting your dongle, peacocks, and crossword puzzles. Then they make a playlist of their favorite...
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52- The Cheesecake Factory
This week, Jynx and Alisha are reading the epic Cheesecake Factory menu, which is the magnum opus of menus. It's almost 6000 words, so, its longer than some short stories. They also make a playlist based on the Cheesecake Factory Spotify playlist. Bon appetit. Overbooked is part of the EaseDrop...
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51- Time Life Home Repair and Improvement
This week Jynx and Alisha haven't read the Time-life Home Repair & Improvement series of 36 books all about how to fix your house without royally screwing it up. Would you spend $750 on information that you can easily get off the internet? I don't think so. They also talk about how hot Bob Villa...
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50- Jurassic Park
This week is Jynx's birthday! So, Jynx and Alisha fill up on carnitas and rose' and then talk about a great book, Jurassic Park. They talk about which characters are better in the movies, talking raptors, and which dinosaurs are their favorite. They also talk about what they've been watching…
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49- Will My Cats Eat My Eyeballs?
This week Jynx and Alisha are talking Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? By Caitlin Doughty. Jynx relays some of the highlights of the book, which is made up of 35 questions from young people. They talk about how they want to be buried, and if they would eat human meat substitute. They also talk Doctor...
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48- White Trash Cooking
This week, Jynx and Alisha are joined by friend and comedian, Patrick Medina to talk about the cookbook, White Trash Cooking. They go over some of the recipes and find that the meals aren't really all that white trash. They also go over some of their favorite snacks and make a mealtime playlist....
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47- Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Happy late Easter everybody! To celebrate, Jynx and Alisha are talking Charlie and the Chocolate Factory based on their vague memories of it from when they were kids. They also talk about their favorite candies, and make a playlist of the sweetest songs you can think of. Overbooked is part of the...
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46- Norse Mythology
This week, Jynx and Alisha read Norse Mythology by Neil Gaimen. They talk about why Norse mythology is cooler than Greek and Roman mythology, and what makes the Norse gods a little bit different. They also make playlists that makes you think about Norse gods riding into battle. Overbooked is part...
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45- The Gentle Art of Death Cleaning
It's time for spring cleaning so Jynx and Alisha did, in fact, read The Gentle Art of Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson. What are you going to leave behind when you kick the bucket? How many dildos should you be keeping at any one time? Listen and find out! Also, Alisha, Jynx and Steven make…
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44- Sweet Valley High (but mostly spring break stuff)
This week, Jynx and Alisha are talking about Sweet Valley High, but since this episode falls during spring break, they're talking about all the stuff that makes a good spring break rager, including drinking games, cheap beer, and the perfect spring break playlist. SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS....
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43- The Road, The Eyes of Darkness, Very Very Very Dreadful Things
This week Jynx and Alisha have at least partially read, The Road, Eyes of Darkness, and Very Very Very Dreadful things in correlation with the COVID-19 pandemic that's freaking everyone out for one reason or another. Jynx says that reading about the influenza of 1918 actually makes her feel…
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42- The Beautiful Ones
On this episode of Overbooked, Jynx and Alisha are talking The Beautiful Ones kinda, sorta by Prince, but mostly by Dan Pipenbring. They talk about what could have been if Prince would have been around to finish the book, why Prince rules so hard, and make another great playlist with songs that...
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41- High Fidelity
This week, Jynx and Alisha have both read High Fidelity by Nick Hornby. If you don't know the book, you might have seen the movie, because who has time to read, right? Especially when you're too busy organizing your extensive record collection and pondering all the ways women have screwed you…
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40- He's Just Not That Into You
Continuing the trend of actually reading books for the show, Jynx and Alisha have both read He's Just Not That Into You by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo. Based on an episode of Sex and the City, it was published in 2004, and went on to become a full-on phenomenon, but does it hold up all these...
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39- Kiss Me Like A Stranger
This week every single person in studio has actually read Kiss Me Like A Stranger: My Search For Love And Art by Gene Wilder. They talk about some of their favorite parts of the book, their favorite Gene Wilder roles, and what were some of the more surprising parts of his story. Overbooked is…
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38- Letter's to Penthouse
This week, everybody's reading Letters to Penthouse. Why? Well, why not? Apparently, Anne Rice got her start writing for Penthouse, so who are you to judge? Anyway, Jynx and Alisha discuss some of what they read, and admit to being pretty underwhelmed. Then Steven picks out a letter from the book...
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37- Bodice Rippers
This week Jynx and Alisha haven't read some bodice rippers, the gross historical "romance" novels from yesterday year. It's also a term that Steven just learned. Alisha and Jynx unpack a few bodice rippers that they found that were not very interesting to read. They also talk about why women like...
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36- How To Talk About Books You Haven't Read
This week, Jynx and Alisha haven't read How To Talk About Books You Haven't Read by Pierre Bayard. The book touches on things like why reading is bullshit, and the collective library. Does reading have a point? Or could you just as well watch the movie? Jynx and Alisha also talk about what their...
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35- Talking to Strangers
On today's episode of Overbooked Jynx and Alisha haven't read, Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell. They talk some of the points they think Gladwell makes in the book, and talk about their experiences talking to strangers. Some are great, and some end with a man revealing a white power…
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34- Becoming
Jynx and Alisha are joined by actual members of an actual book club, Beth Norton and Jessica Burke, to talk about Michelle Obama's autobiography, Becoming. They all swoon about how great Michelle Obama is, while also discussing their favorite seasonal treats, Ham Day, and the politics of a book...
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33- F**k No
Alisha is going to be performing with Comedians Cinema Club as they perform LABRYNTH this Saturday 1/11/19 at the Visual Arts Collective in Garden City, ID here is a link to the event page. This week Jynx and Alisha haven't read, Fuck No!: How to stop saying yes, when you can't, you shouldn't, or...
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32- How The Grinch Stole Christmas
This week Jynx and Alisha have obviously read How The Grinch Stole Christmas, but to make this extra special Christmas episode even more extra special, Jynx and Alisha are joined by Jynx's daughter, Francie, and Steven's son, Finn, both four years old. Ms. Alisha reads them How The Grinch Stole...
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Jynx and Alisha of comedy duo, Lady Bizness, have always wanted to be a part of a book-club, but with their busy schedules they just don’t have the time to read. On Overbooked, Jynx and Alisha are starting a book-club, where absolutely no reading is required.
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Jynx and Alisha of comedy duo, Lady Bizness, have always wanted to be a part of a book-club, but with their busy schedules they just don’t have the time to read. On Overbooked, Jynx and Alisha are starting a book-club, where absolutely no reading is required.
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