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Reading Circle Temple

Friends and fantasy lovers, Britni, ND, Goodwin and Molly, invite listeners to an intimate coffee shop setting where they dissect Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events chapter by chapter. From reader to superfan to secret society member, they provide their own analyses and insights, ultimately using the text to uncover secret messages in their own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 309

    You Can't Beat a Dead Horse--Austere Academy Ch. 3

    ND has theories about fungus, Marjorie has theories about Sunny's sexuality, Goodwin has theories about Lemony Snicket's opinion on horses, and Britni already has opinions on horses! Plus, a guest appearance from Sandry!Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Photo by Lara Baeriswyl on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 308

    Zero Tolerance -- The Austere Academy Ch. 2

    This week, Goodwin takes forever to edit, ND and Marjorie have feelings about school, and Britni runs a small, local, woman-owned business.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Photo by Roger Starnes Sr on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 307

    Memento Mean Girls--The Austere Academy Ch. 1

    Mr. Poe continues to cough, Lemony Snicket predicts the future, Britni contemplates sniffing cakes, and Marjorie remembers she will die. Plus Goodwin and ND start to feel remorse?Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 306

    What the Gum --Netflix Show ep. 7&8

    The gang discusses which bi-icon is the best, Britni approves of TV-adaptation changes?!?, and a behind the scenes on how we do notes.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 305

    The Rime of the Ancient Convert

    Marjorie just had an adult bat mitzvah ceremony! This is her D'Var Torah on the book of Ruth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 304

    Optimometrist -- The Miserable Mill Recap

    On today's episode, we are half optimistic / half optometrist, Kirel is dragged across the mud yet again (as he should be the lumbering oaf) and we stay lucky except against pants.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 303

    The Lucky Lumberers--The Miserable Mill Ch. 13

    The book is over, Goodwin is gone, and the rest of us have big feelings.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 302

    Shrodingers Foot--Tangential Episode

    We're all mixed up this week! Please enjoy these tangents while we sort out the next episode. No cats were harmed in the making of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 301

    Gack is Back, Baby!--The Miserable Mill Ch. 12

    The Baudelaires--and the reading circle dedicates--face their most exciting chapter yetShow art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 300

    A Frightened Cacoon -- The Miserable Mill Ch. 11

    The Gang discusses the importance of the table of contents, how mimes are the worst, and pranking students.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 299

    The Brainless Boss -- The Miserable Mill Ch. 10

    The girls try to convince Sir that Shirley is actually Count Olaf. Sir knows better because he's the boss and he's not an idiot.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 298

    Safe, but Not Neutral--The Miserable Mill Ch. 9

    The Reading Circle Dedicates compare the text to current events, and truth and fiction get a little too close for comfort. If you listen for escapism, you may want to end this episode around 19:30, after Goodwin "toots his horn."Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 297

    nwdEIOUA "vuswlIEW0--The Miserable Mill Ch. 8

    Marjorie wonders if Dr. Orwell is familiar, Goodwin catches flies with honey, ND skips the boring parts, and Britni doesn't. Plus, we all do research!Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 296

    Pizza Profit -- The Miserable Mill Ch. 7

    The gang ponders how deep the dish goes and the virtue of mischief.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 295

    Sick and Tired: A Tangential Episode

    With co-hosts feeling sick, we bring you a tangential episode. Please remember that any references to harming children and animals are not serious comments and not meant to be taken seriously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 294

    Of Mice and Mimes -- The Miserable Mill Ch. 6

    We are not as quiet as mimes as we discuss the creepy scene with Klaus, and also go on a rant about the healthcare system.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 293

    A Nasty Trick -- The Miserable Mill Ch. 5

    The gang discusses poisoning children, the benefits of leg-lengthening surgery, and ND makes people cry again.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 292

    A Perfect Partnership--The Miserable Mill Ch. 4

    In which we talk town pride and backbones.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 291

    Dr. Banjo -- The Miserable Mill Ch. 3

    The gang discusses the importance of going bald, Goodwin discusses the finer details of lumber works, and ND pulls a Mr. Poe (handkerchief and all)Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 290

    Even Optimism Has Its Limits -- The Miserable Mill Ch. 2

    The children receive instructions and report to a dormitory.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 289

    Gorilla Billboard-illa -- The Miserable Mill Ch. 1

    Today the squad references edible moss, hating Mr. Poe, schlocky tv and gay hockey boys for your new year, Enjoy!Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Episode Photo by Rob Potter on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 288

    Critical Comparisons--Netflix Show ep. 5&6

    We compare Netflix's Wide Window to the book.... and the movieShow art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Episode photo by Mitchell Orr on Unsplash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 287

    Calamitous Cinema -- Series of Unfortunate Events Movie

    Britni, Marjorie, Goodwin, and ND decide to forgo the 2004 movie to watch The Littlest Elf and snuggle whole baskets of kittens. Unfortunately, Brad Silberling has kidnapped Mr. Lemony Snicket and we must listen to the dastardly director and our beloved author commentate on the movie itself. Britni's brain melts, Marjorie discusses casting choices, ND laments their popcorn, and Snicket speaks directly to Goodwin about his predicament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 286

    The Weep Cap -- The Wide Window Recap

    We unanimously decide that Aunt Josephine sucks and that Larry is the best! Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Episode photo by Mitchell Orr on Unsplash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 285

    The Dockside Dash -- The Wide Window Ch. 13

    Today, Marjorie has a class full of apple lovers, Britni's children have great costume ideas, ND loves and appreciates the homies <3 and Goodwin takes the rap for anti orphan discourse.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Episode photo by Mitchell Orr on Unsplash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 284

    Grateful for Outtakes

    We're taking a week off for Thanksgiving. Please enjoy these outtakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 283

    The Abominable Abadonment--The Wide Window Ch. 12

    We lament Aunt Josephine's laughable loyalty and argue if she has redeeming qualities.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 282

    Peckish Parasites -- The Wide Window Ch. 11

    The voracious leeches attack. Oh My!Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 281

    Be a Dick

    Britni talks about her last name Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 280

    The Wailing Widow--The Wide Window Ch. 10

    The Baudelaire children do the thing even though they're scared.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 279

    Hurricane Herman--The Wide Window Ch. 9

    Britni considers eating art, ND and Marjorie get spicy about pronouns, and Goodwin uses humor to resolve conflict.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 278

    The Erroneous Errors--The Wide Window Ch. 8

    The Baudelaires crack the secret to Aunt Josephine's letter while we crack the secrets hiding in their story.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 277

    Technical Difficulties - The Wide Window Ch. 7

    Confounding, confusing, and cantankerous computer complications compel ND, Britni, Goodwin, and Marjorie to cite this chapter's clownery.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 276

    Mr. Poe Hate Hour -- The Wide Window Ch. 6

    Mr. Poe continues to show how useless he really is.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 275

    The Misleading Missive--The Wide Window Ch. 5

    Mr. Poe is unbearable with a u and stupid with an s.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. 274

    The Sudden Suicide--The Wide Window 4

    The children are apparently surprised that Aunt Josephine jumped out a window.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 273

    The Sham Captain -- The Wide Window Ch. 3

    This week the children get to meet the wonderful Captain Sham.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 272

    Very Scary Places -- The Wide Window Ch. 2

    The children get a tour of their new home, and get to learn a little more about their new guardian.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. 271

    Third Time's the Charm - The Wide Window Ch. 1

    Today Natalie calls back to some classic clownery, Britni bring up contacting past friends, Marjorie muses on wedding mishaps and Goodwin has has allergy trauma flashbacks.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 270

    The Tangential Episode

    We're taking a week off between books, so we're leaving you with some outtakes!Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 269

    (Non)Canonical Chaos--Netflix Show ep. 3&4

    Marjorie dislikes titles unless they get her a Verified Film Discount, ND meets new snakes, Goodwin mourns the loss of an orange truck, and Britni's just glad it's over.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 268

    Bon Voyage -- The Reptile Room Recap

    Britni thoroughly examines Marjorie, Goodwin, and ND. Some briny predictions are made. And most importantly, favorite reptiles are discussed.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 267

    Hand Material -- The Reptile Room Ch. 13

    Marjorie, Britni, and ND talk about grief. Goodwin tries to lighten the mood.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 266

    Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire--The Reptile Room Ch. 12

    Everyone is lying... maybe even us...Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 265

    The Lucky Lockpick--The Reptile Room Ch. 11

    Goodwin and Britni debate Briar's morality, ND teaches us to pick locks, and Marjorie struggles with math.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 264

    Dangerous Animals--The Reptile Room ch. 10

    Britni questions Nathanial Hawthorne's status as a god, Goodwin jumps the shark, ND questions the snake in the room, and Marjorie cries wolf.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. 263

    Hardened Phlegm -- The Reptile Room Ch. 9

    In this episode, Violet goes investigating.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. 262

    The Accidental Accident -- The Reptile Room Ch. 8

    ND has a poignant point on grief, Marjorie has a moment on how easily minds are misled, Goodwin hates orphans, and Britni shuns sneaky snakes. Also crusty curtains make an appearance.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. 261

    The Lion, the Witch, and the Audacity of this B--The Reptile Room Ch. 7

    Goodwin, ND, and Marjorie talk about grief, loss, and love while Britni goes through a voice change.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. 260

    The Macabre Murder--The Reptile Room ch. 6

    Britni finds a zombie movie she likes, Marjorie can't find anything good about Stephano, and everyone mourns Uncle Monty.Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey Chistilin. Find more of Aleksey's work on Spotify and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Friends and fantasy lovers, Britni, ND, Goodwin and Molly, invite listeners to an intimate coffee shop setting where they dissect Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events chapter by chapter. From reader to superfan to secret society member, they provide their own analyses and insights, ultimately using the text to uncover secret messages in their own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Molly Marjorie, ND Jones, Britni Dick, Goodwin Gifford

Produced by Reading Circle Temple

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Friends and fantasy lovers, Britni, ND, Goodwin and Molly, invite listeners to an intimate coffee shop setting where they dissect Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events chapter by chapter. From reader to superfan to secret society member, they provide their own analyses and insights,...

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