Skip to content
Reading Circle Temple podcast artwork

PODCAST · arts

Reading Circle Temple

by Molly Marjorie, ND Jones, Britni Dick, Goodwin Gifford

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.

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Oct 5, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. Vacuous Former Digressions

    Due to technical difficulties, we're unable to get our next episode out this week. So here are some... other difficulties we've had instead... 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...

  2. Vacant and Futile Defenses-The Austere Academy Ch. 5

    We discuss how quotable the chapter is, how useless Mr. Poe is, how how stupid school is... at least some of the time. 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....

  3. Failing to Flunk -- The Austere Academy Ch. 12

    The gang discusses testing in the American school system, pressures on children, and the curse of waking up to too many notifications. 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...

  4. Staple Making 101 --The Austere Academy Ch. 11

    The Quagmires run in somebody else's shoes, and the Baudelaires trap a crab, study for tests, and make staples. The plan is all coming together. 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…

    more
  5. Shoe In --The Austere Academy Ch. 10

    We talk about empathy, and stinky shoes, De Nada and the importance of friendship. Who'd a guessed that one :) 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...

  6. Donut of Despair--The Austere Academy Ch. 9

    What do you do when everyone's exhausted? Here's our take. 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 Sven Mieke on Unsplash Hosted on Acast. See...

  7. Salad Sniffer--The Austere Academy Ch. 8

    Marjorie compares her husband to the Baudelaires, Goodwin compares Carmelita Spats to Count Olaf, and Lemony Snicket compares children to celery. Plus, the importance of being nice and the benefit of rest. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at...

  8. The Luminous Circle -- The Austere Academy Ch. 7

    The Baudelaires get S.O.R.E. with Coach Genghis, and we try to figure out the difference between 3rd wheel and 5th wheel. 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....

  9. Ain't Nobody Got Time for That--The Austere Academy Ch. 6

    We speed-run our latest episode just in time for you to consider all the horrors of real world schooling. 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 Sven...

  10. Making Music--The Austere Academy Ch. 5

    The reading circle dedicates discuss the logistics of sharing a banana, their newest series ships, and what, if anything, is worse than sitting through one of Vice-Principal Nero's concerts. Plus, Goodwin reminds us how humble he is. Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at...

  11. Quiet Quitting--The Austere Academy Ch. 4

    The Reading Circle Dedicates discuss what makes a good or bad lesson plan and why someone who looks like a gorilla might be named for a fish. Also, the true origin of staples! Show art by Castor Choate. To contact them, reach out to us at [email protected]. Music by Aleksey…

    more
  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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.

  17. 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...

  18. 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...

  19. 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.

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

    The Baudelaires--and the reading circle dedicates--face their most exciting chapter yet 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...

  21. 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...

  22. 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...

  23. 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...

  24. 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...

  25. 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...

  26. 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.

  27. 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…

    more
  28. 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...

  29. 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.

  30. 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…

    more
  31. 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.

  32. 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...

  33. Critical Comparisons--Netflix Show ep. 5&6

    We compare Netflix's Wide Window to the book.... and the movie 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…

    more
  34. 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....

  35. 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....

  36. 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…

    more
  37. 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.

  38. 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...

  39. 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.

  40. Be a Dick

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

  41. 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...

  42. 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...

  43. 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...

  44. 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...

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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...

  48. 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.

  49. 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...

  50. 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....

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

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.

HOSTED BY

Molly Marjorie, ND Jones, Britni Dick, Goodwin Gifford

Produced by Reading Circle Temple

CATEGORIES

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Reading Circle Temple have?

Reading Circle Temple currently has 321 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Reading Circle Temple about?

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,...

How often does Reading Circle Temple release new episodes?

Reading Circle Temple publishes regularly with 321 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

Where can I listen to Reading Circle Temple?

You can listen to Reading Circle Temple on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Reading Circle Temple?

Reading Circle Temple is created and hosted by Molly Marjorie, ND Jones, Britni Dick, Goodwin Gifford.
URL copied to clipboard!