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Putting on Eyres
by Putting on Eyres Podcast
It's the coolest virtual book club on the block and EVERYONE'S INVITED. Join Wren and Jo each week as they armchair diagnose classic characters, speculate wildly, and drink fancy drinks to feel like Zelda Fitzgerald. SPOILERS, OBVS. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/putting-on-eyres-podcast/support
Episodes
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47. How Much Land Does a Man Need (A Perfectly Orchestrated 12 Year Plan by the Devil)
This week the gals talk about a fan-suggested short story by Leo Tolstoy — “How Much Land Does a Man Need”. The final line in the story is *chef’s kiss* Fast forward to timestamp 19’51” to skip a story of how Wren’s feline ward gave her a heart attack last week and listen for yourself as to why...
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46. Survive the Night: Part II (Do You Wanna Go to Waffle House?)
The gals get real giggly in Part II of their Sager conversation this week. The “yeet” count goes through the roof, the mic hitting is at an all time high — sorry not sorry — and FRIENDS quotes make their way in. Bear with us, laugh with us, and get mad at the ending with us. Cheers, dears!
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45. Survive the Night: Part I (Hi, I got wine!)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EYREHEADS! Join Wren and Jo as they jump in the backseat of Riley Sager’s new thrills & chills ‘90s homage novel, “Survive the Night”. Count how many times Jo says “yeet” and the gals hit their mics. Sit back and enjoy the banter, the commentary, and the cackles.
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44. The Open Window (Stephen King Must Be Stopped)
Jo was not entertained by this story but it was fun to talk to Wren about it! Spoilers for Stephen King’s 11/22/63 (no, really). READ IT: https://www.vma.is/static/files/enska/Bokmenntir/Short%20Stories/TheOpenWindowSaki.pdf
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43. An Absolutely Remarkable Thing: Part II (Peter’s a Boob)
Join the gals this week as they round out their discussion on Hank Green’s 2018 novel, “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing.” The dogs are still in the background so ignore them. If you love binging TV shows but don’t know what to watch next, check out ChinLin’s podcast, “The Bingeables Podcast” for...
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42. An Absolutely Remarkable Thing: Part I (April’s an Askhole)
This week we are joined by our dear friend ChinLin, your friendly neighborhood co-host for The Bingeables Podcast. Join the gals as they discuss, and tolerate, April May in Hank Green’s 2018 novel, “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing.” ChinLin’s hamster, Pumpkin, and Wren and Jo’s horribly behaved...
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41. The Great Gatsby: Part II (Thanks, ZELDA)
CORRECTION: Gatsby does not kill himself at the end, George (Myrtle’s husband) shoots him!! It was somehow all so boring that we misspoke. As a result, Jo proposes we make this a Pacey Witter Appreciation Podcast now. Join us for the final few chapters of F Scott’s (*AHEM* AND ZELDA’S)…
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40. The Great Gatsby: Part I (F. Scott Shitzgerald)
OH MAN Y’ALL. Soooo this is not our favorite book! We get WHY people like it, it’s just not for Wren and Jo. Join us this week as we chat about the things we do like, what a butthead F. Scott is, and as we THANK ZELDA FOR MOST OF THE GOOD PARTS. History Chicks Zelda Fitzgerald Episode:...
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39. The Vanishing Half: Part II (The Gin-Soaked Half)
Wren, Jo, and B wrap up their discussion of Britt Bennett’s Goodreads Choice 2020 Winner “The Vanishing Half" and simply can't stop gushing about the beauty of this book and the emotions it causes the reader to feel. We also take a deep dive in to understanding the Black experience in the realm…
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38. The Vanishing Half: Part I (Podcast Cherry… POPPED)
Join Wren, Jo, and their dear friend, B, as the gals discuss Britt Bennett’s “The Vanishing Half” - Goodreads Choice 2020 Winner - for their first in-person recording since March 2020! (COVID, who’s she?! Don’t worry, we’re vaccinated!) A much deserved CONGRATULATIONS to our…
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37. City of Bones: Part II (Toasted Bat Sandwiches?)
It’s part 2 of a super fun sojourn that no one asked for! Join us for Chapter 8 - 23 of City of Bones. SHMANKS, SHMOOP: https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/literature/city-of-bones-book/summary
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36. City of Bones: Part I (Demons and Incredibly Attractive Teens)
Come with us in the wayback machine!!! This week, we’re revisiting a book we haven’t read in literal eons. Join us as we try to remember what happened, what we loved, and what we HATED. Huge thanks to shmoop for their excellent play-by-play plot summary. SHMANKS, SHMOOP:...
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35. A Wolf Called Wander (Where’s Walto?)
Eyrehead Jr. alert! We have another guest and she is an absolute delight! This week, “Brooklyn” joins Wren and Jo to discuss her favorite book, “A Wolf Called Wander”. She’s way more interested in preserving the integrity of the book and not spoiling it for anyone but with a little nudge in the...
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34. A Medieval Romance (Use This Story as a WEAPON)
Special guest Joe with an E is back and he bullied us into reading this masterpiece. Grab a frozen margarita and come with us to Brandenburgh as we giggle like goofballs over Mark Twain’s INFURIATING short story, A Medieval Romance! READ IT:...
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33. The Turn of the Key: Part II (Get My Trunk, B!tch!)
This week Wren and Jo finish up their conversation of Ruth Ware’s unimpressive and insulting novel “The Turn of the Key.” A speculation is put forth that Ruth Ware might possibly be Riley Sager’s pseudonym for his lesser well-thought out books - question mark?! Children doing anything in unison…
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32. The Turn of the Key: Part I (Wuulllllll Get to It...)
Hang on to your knickers 'cause we're jumping across the pond for the next 2 episodes. Join Wren, Jo, and the bottle of wine they each needed to get through Ruth Ware's 2019 novel "The Turn of the Key". N*SYNC makes a brief appearance, children talking/singing in unison is deemed creepy, and Wren...
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31. The Story of an Hour (WAIT - I was Gonna be the Goddess of Victory!)
Tune in this week as we read some Katie Choppin! Not really - it’s actually Kate Chopin and turns out she’s pretty cool. Dive in right now to the lyrical bliss of The Story of an Hour. READ IT:https://my.hrw.com/support/hos/hostpdf/host_text_219.pdf
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30. The Eyes Have It (One Year Anniversary)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PUTTING ON EYRES! Happy birthday to you, our wonderful listeners and supporters. Jo and Wren are honored to grace your ears on a relatively-weekly basis and appreciate you listening to the banter and summations. As Jo says, "come for the laughs, stay for the tangents!" This week…
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29. Snow Story (We are Childless Grambino)
Join Wren and Jo as they use their podcast platform as a way to vent about the dumb week they had! Featured drink is an ice cold vodka from the bottle you put in a snow drift in the back yard because it’s that friggin’ cold! Come for the short story, stay for the tangent. This episode is brought…
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28. Premium Harmony (Mary Looks Pretty Dead, Ray)
This week Jo and Wren double down on short stories and are not disappointed with a one “Stephawn Kingah’s” (Stephen King) 2009 The New Yorker featured piece, “Premium Harmony.” Shake yourself up disgusting looking Rotten Apple Martini and try on defamation of character for size. Short Story:...
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27. The Other Wife (It’s Way Too Hot to Care About You, Marc)
Jo couldn’t figure out her cute mic this week so she’s super echoey! Join us as we discuss The Other Wife by French writer Collette, intentionally mispronounce RUDE PEOPLE’S NAMES, and gush over *NYSNC’s perfect album No Strings Attached. Read for yourself:...
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26. Looking for Alaska (To Eyre is Human)
Join Jo and Wren, and their good friend "Ishmael", as they discuss John Green’s debut novel, “Looking for Alaska”. Because of the content of the book we are also providing a resource here should anyone, or anyone you know, need it: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. You are loved. Cheers,...
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25. Matilda (The First Miracle... of 2021)
WE'RE BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK! This episode is dedicated to Jo's 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Klein. (HI, MRS. KLEIN!) Join Wren and Jo as they embark upon their weekly episodes once again starting with Roald Dahl's delightful children's novel, "Matilda". Stir yourself up a nice cup of hot chocolate, add...
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24. A Christmas Carol and some Grinch (Gob lessus, ever one.)
OHHH man, it's December and that means it's time for ALL the Holidays! Join Wren and Jo this week as they compare and contrast Scrooge and the Grinch, then talk about their favorite (and least favorite - looking at you Love, Actually) holiday films. Spike some Eggnog and grab a cozy seat by the...
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23. Home Before Dark: Part II (Call the Human Police)
We're back and we're all about fainting into those Victorian-style chaise lounges and clutching our pearls! Mix yourself up a Baileys Apple Chai Pie drink, grab your chaise lounge, practice your supernatural swoon, and join us for Part II of our discussion over Riley Sager's 2020 book, "Home…
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23. Home Before Dark Part II (Trailer)
Part II comin' to a Monday near you! We're back with more supernatural talk, suspicions, and... WAIT?! Is that Roz from "Monster's, Inc"?! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts so you're sure to never miss an episode!
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22. Home Before Dark: Part I (Jo is a Halloweenie)
BUTT GOOSEBUMPS GALORE! Join us this week as we dive into Riley Sager's new book, "Home Before Dark." Crack open a TRULY and get ready to be blindsided with the ever-present question, "WHAT TF IS GOING ON HERE, RILEY?!?!" Huge thanks to "The Bibliofile" for helping guide our conversation this...
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22. Home Before Dark (Trailer)
OCTOBER EPISODE ALERT! Join Wren and Jo on Monday as they dive into Riley Sager's June 2020 Book of the Month "Home Before Dark." Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode! Cheers, dears.
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21. Verity: Part II (Jeremy’s a Hot Dummy)
BUCKLE UP NERDS IT’S TIME FOR PART TWO! We’re really digging into it this week - join us as get more old wine and argue about WHAT. REALLY. HAPPENED.
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20. Verity: Part I (Jo Doesn’t Have Time for Wren’s Twilight Attitude)
This book has us chanting FE-MALE GAZE. Join us this week as we drink crown and coke and try to shake off all the icky feelings this thriller makes us feel.
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19. Mexican Gothic: Part II (Howard-Gross-Face-Icky-McPants)
We’re back with Part II. Guess there’s no time like the present to inform you that all of our episodes are riddled with spoilers, right? This one continues to not be the exception! Join Wren and Jo as they dive right back into Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s cringe-worthy novel “Mexican Gothic.” If you’re...
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18. Mexican Gothic: Part I (Virgil the Virgin Sucks: An Anthology)
Oops... We did it again! We had so much to say about this book that we decided to split it up in 2 parts! Join Wren and Jo this week while they dive into the first half of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s new novel, “Mexican Gothic.” They have a lot to say and a whole bottle of wine each to help get them...
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17. Children of Blood and Bone (King Saran Wrap Does Not Deserve Our Respect)
Magic. Intrigue. MURDER. And, wait, isn't that our fan? Listen to Wren and Jo gush over YA fic and the importance of coming-of-age stories. And Steve Zahn for some reason? Shake up a Persephone's Elixir and come on a hero's journey through Legacy of Orisha #1 Children of Blood and Bone! DRINK...
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16. Alone, as Always (This is so Far Past U-HAUL'ing It)
HAPPY PRIDE, EVERYONE! "No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family ... The judgment of the court of appeals for the sixth circuit is reversed. IT IS SO ORDERED." 06/26/2015, Obergefell v. Hodges. This week we…
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15. The Yellow Wallpaper (Sierra is a Psych Major)
THERE’S A WOMAN IN THE WALL. I mean, not really, but Darling sure thinks there is. Make yourself a Yellow Wallbanger courtesy of Tim Federele’s Tequila Mockingbird and join us as we dig into a classic, The Yellow Wallpaper. ALSO: Join us in donating to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund,...
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14. Sweetness (What You Do to Children Matters)
This week we honor the #BlackLivesMatter movement by reading Toni Morrison's short story, "Sweetness." This story was featured in The New Yorker in February 2015. Reading books written by authors of color is one of the most important things we can do right now. If you don’t understand someone...
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13. Happy Endings (Mags Atty Schools Us All)
Wren has never seen Definitely Maybe! You've Got Mail and Sleepless in Seattle are the same movie! Why are we talking about rom-coms? Shake up a Maggie Atwood Marg and find out. READ IT:...
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12. The Last Time I Lied (This is NOT an Early Tay-Sway Song)
"Get in loser, we're going CAMPING!" Meet our new favorite thriller author, and hope-to-soon-be best friend, Riley Sager. This week's episode is sprinkled with parallelisms between the characters in this book and their appropriate Mean Girls assignments, and the camp in relation to The [Lindsay...
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11. The Pit and the Pendulum (We're Doing a Lot of Swooning Today)
I was in the pit, you were in the pit, WE ALL WERE IN THE PIT! There's like, so much fainting in this story. Jo doesn't believe this narrator AT ALL. Wren is pretty sure he makes it out alive. But alas! The inquisitorial vengeance has been hurried by our twofold escape... make yourself a…
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10. The Lottery (For WHY, Though?)
How many times can we say the word "menfolk"? Who the shit cares about boys collecting stones?? All this and more as Wren and Jo dive deep into Shirley Jackson's The Lottery. We recommend reaching into a cooler and selecting a beer at random to really get into the spirit. READ FOR YOURSELF:...
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9. To Kill A Mockingbird: Part II (Ewell or "you all")
This week Wren and Jo dive headfirst into Maycomb's legal system with the help of our friend "Joe with an 'e.'" To wrap up our "To Kill A Mockingbird" 2-part series, we get a new perspective on how this text is internalized by those around us, we focus on why the town is enthralled with Atticus...
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8. To Kill A Mockingbird: Part I (#SnapsForAtticus)
I MISS MAYBERRY // SITTIN’ ON THE PORCH // DRINKIN’ ICE COLD CHERRY CO- wait… I did it again! Same small, southern town different nostalgia. This week Wren & Jo sip delicious moonshine and talk about their love for Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Well, the first 9 chapters anyway. Join us…
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7. Daisy Jones & The Six (Wren Loves Karen and Wazoo Drama)
SPOILERS, OBVS. This episode has everything: Sex. Drugs. Rock&Roll. 3-Dimensional female characters. Toss together an old fashioned and join Wren and Jo as they go book clubbin’ - social distancing style. SOURCES: Article mentioned in episode can be found here:...
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6. Will Grayson, Will Grayson (Don't. Be. A Maura!)
“HE HAD IT COMIN’ // HE HAD IT COMIN’ // HE ONLY HAD HIMSELF TO BLAME!” Same Chicago, different musical. This week Wren welcomes a special guest to help reminisce on teenage angst, surviving high school, coming out, and realizing who your true friends are as they discuss this coming-of-age novel,...
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5. Lamb to the Slaughter (It's a Little Story Vitamin)
Ugh! Husbands, am'mi right?! Sometimes a good ole pop on the back of the noggin with a frozen mutton appendage is all they need to set them straight, ladies. Don't just take my word for it! Jump into Mary Maloney's psyche as she navigates murder and cover-up like the true 1950's lady she is…
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4. The Sun Down Motel (No One Sleeps and Everyone Works Nights)
Where in the world is Carmen San Dieg- I mean Vivian Delaney? Was it ghosts or was it murder? Who is Carly and why is Wren so annoyed by her? Join us this week as we sip raspberry spritzers and jump at every noise Koda the dog makes. (Some explicit content because we simply COULD NOT with this...
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3. Little Fires Everywhere (It was the NiIiIiIiIiIinties!)
Lace up your Dr. Martens, grab your butterfly clips, blast Nirvana and let's jump back to the '90s! This week we see the power of parenthood in every way possible from the carefree spirited mother to the overprotective-type-A mother and everything in between. Wren and Jo delve into the meat of…
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BONUS: NTTBF20 Recap (The Adaptation Is Not The Source Material)
Have you ever been aggravated by the adaptation having been given TOO MUCH creative liberty? US TOO! Wren and Jo take you on an adventure to the North Texas Teen Book Festival hosted by the Irving Public Library in this bonus episode. Tune in and listen to three low-key YA authors talk about…
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2. The Phantom Tollbooth (We're Not Interested in Making Sense)
Buckle up kids, we're going on a road trip! This week we follow Milo, Tock, and the Humbug (UGH, this guy) on their journey through the Lands Beyond. Predictably, Wren and Jo LOVE Dictionopolis and have some THINGS TO SAY about Digitopolis. Shake yourself up a Tom Collins, prepare for some...
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1. The Cask of Amontillado and Harrison Bergeron (They were like... SURROUNDED by Death)
Do you have an irrational fear of being buried alive? What about the government taking over your emotions to control you for the "good of the people"? Do you make it a habit to dehumanize your enemies so you can be more at peace with exacting your revenge? Do you believe that equality across the...
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It's the coolest virtual book club on the block and EVERYONE'S INVITED. Join Wren and Jo each week as they armchair diagnose classic characters, speculate wildly, and drink fancy drinks to feel like Zelda Fitzgerald. SPOILERS, OBVS. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/putting-on-eyres-podcast/support
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