Episodes
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Dune Messiah, part one: Takin' a dip in the spice tank!
We are back after a short 12-year break after reading Dune and we sure hope everything is good in the universe and that Paul hasn't caused any absolutely brutal devastation across hundreds of planets!!! This week we dive into Edric's spice tank to talk about the first half of Dune Messiah! We…
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Station Eleven, Part Three: Paper Planes at the End of the World - Book Review
The third and final part of our Station Eleven Book Club book review podcast party conversation! Still featuring special guest Aubrey! We review and discuss Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel! The Museum of Civilization provides a beacon of hope for Kirsten and friends as they make their way...
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Station Eleven, Part Two: A Dark 'n' Stormy Night - Book Club
Extra Special Guest Star Aubrey returns for part two of the Station Eleven book club book review podcast spectacular! This week we continued reading Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. This episode discusses parts 4-6. We have some fun new theories about what is up with The Prophet, what…
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Station Eleven, Part One - Extra Special Book Club Extravaganza!
It is finally Station Eleven time! We read parts 1-3 for this episode of the Reading Glasses Book Club book review party time! Travis and Jamie are joined by SPECIAL GUEST Aubrey this week! We had to bring in a professional immunologist for this book. But more importantly we needed a third book...
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Dune, Part Three - Malibuad'Dib!!! Book Review
The long awaited conclusion to the Reading Glasses Book Club Dune Book One Saga! Travis and Jamie finished reading Dune and now we get to talk all about it! The rise of Paul Muad'Dib, the fall of the Baron Harkonnen, the appearance of Alia the Strange, and so much more! This is the perfect…
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Dune, Part Two: Enter the Mind Haze! Book Review
This week the Reading Glasses Book Club Book Buds read book/part two of Dune! We catch up with Paul Mu'adib and Lady Jessica on their escape through the desert of Arrakis to meet up with Stilgar, Chani, and the rest of the Fremen. Jessica becomes the Reverend Mother and Paul becomes a step…
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Dune, Part 1.5 - Duncan Spice Lattes - Book Club Book Review
We read the second half of the first book of the first book of Dune! Leading up to Jessica and Paul escaping out into the desert Join our Book Club conversation as we catch up with Paul Atreides, Lady Jessica, Duke Leto and all the enemies conspiring against them to steal power on the desert…
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Dune, Part One: Spice Up Your Life! Book Review
We read chapters 1-15 of Dune by Frank Herbert and are now here to talk all about it! Our most highly anticipated Book Club book so far! Paul and Jessica and Leto (and friends) make their way to the desert planet Arrakis amidst traitorous schemes and mystical meddling. We chat about Travis's…
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A Short Stay in Hell - A Taste of the Afterlife, Book Review
We read A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck! A haunting existential novella in which our protagonist, Soren, spends a brief eternity in the afterlife searching for the story of his life. In this book review episode Travis and Jamie get together once again to discuss the meaning of life, the…
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Never Let Me Go, the Clone (the movie)
The Book Club sets down our books and picks up the popcorn bucket for a little movie night! We catch up with Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy, portrayed by Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, and Andrew Garfield in the 2010 adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's masterpiece. We discuss our favorite parts of the movie...
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Blooming Hearts and Loving Arts - Never Let Me Go, Part Three
Travis and Jamie dive into the hauntingly beautiful world of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. In this episode, we explore the lives of students at Hailsham, a seemingly idyllic boarding school with a dark secret. We unravel the existential themes and profound questions about what it means to be...
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Bourbon & *Possible* Cokes - Never Let Me Go, Part Two
We discussed Part Two of the wonderful book Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro this week! Kathy and friends have left Hailsham and moved on to life at The Cottages. We discover more secrets as to where these students came from and where they are going. We discuss the parallels between our own…
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Organ Donors and Human Cloners - Never Let Me Go, Part One
This is as close as the Reading Glasses Book Club will ever get to winning a Nobel Prize! We are reading Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro!!! Holy moly what a wild start to a book! This week Travis and Jamie read Part One of NLMG and talked all about it. There were some wild speculations about…
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Buffalo, and Buffalo, and Buffalo Wine - Part Four: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Our infinite days came to an end and tomorrow has finally arrived. Travis and Jamie discuss the emotional conclusion to Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin! We discuss our favorite games from this book, the rollercoaster that was Sam and Sadie's relationship, and the beauty of...
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Rest In Peach - Part Three: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
This week, we find some joy in the simpler things in life. Like a delicious peach shared between friends! Or a videogame that doesn't involve running from zombies. The Reading Glasses Book Club Book Buds sit down with a deliciously refreshing glass of LIQUID DEATH (please sponsor our show) and…
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Mapletown Whiskey Sours - Part Two: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
We continue our conversation about Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin and drink a few Mapletown inspired cocktails! Travis was correct in last week's episode! But don't tell him I said that. We catch up with Sadie and Sam as they are learning how to run a videogame company…
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Playing through the Pain(killers) - Part One: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Join us for our discussion on our latest book in the Reading Glasses Book Club: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin! In this episode, we chat about the first two parts of this book where we meet Sam and Sadie, two friends who set off on the adventure of a lifetime designing...
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The Lagers of Titan - Part Three: The Sirens of Titan
We cracked open a couple refreshing Narragansett Lagers left behind in Rumfoord's space ship and chatted about The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut! Malachi, Beatrice, and Chrono make their way to Titan to meet up with Rumfoord and fulfill the ultimate purpose of humanity! We discuss all our old...
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is going on in this book?! Part Two: The Sirens of Titan
This week, Travis and Jamie continue reading The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut and drink a big ol' pint of whiskey! Just like all the best commanders in the Martian army, we are drinking a full ration! We meet Unk on Mars and learn about the purpose of the Army of Mars before the battle…
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The Sloe Pull of Destiny - Part One: The Sirens of Titan
Travis and Jamie read the first three chapters of The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut and chatted about the philosophical conundrum of Malachi Constant's life! We meet Malachi and Beatrice as they learn about their destinies from Rumfoooord and prepare for the space adventure of a lifetime! This...
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Manhattans in Manhattan - Part One: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
The first book we will be reading for the Reading Glasses Book Club is Hank Green's debut novel An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. In this episode we discuss chapters 1-5. We meet up if April May and friends as their world is turned upside down by the arrival of the Carls. In honor of New York Carl,...
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Carls and Coffee - Part Two: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
This week we are discussing chapters 6-10 of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green! April May and friends continue on their adventures with the Carls as their fame grows ever more imposing. Some puzzles are solved but even more questions are brought about. This whole Carl situation is...
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Hot Carls and Hotter Debates - Part Three: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
This week we discuss chapters 11-15 of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green! Investigations within The Dream continue but PP and The Defenders (dibs on this new band name) show up and antagonize April and friends. Travis and Jamie discuss the philosophy of the Defenders, the Maya and...
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Mini Bottles and Giant Robots - Part Four: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
Travis and Jamie read chapter 16-20 of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green this week and we have so much to discuss! Attempted murder! Actual murder! The final puzzle! And growing civil unrest! We poured ourselves a couple Jack & Cokes this week to sip on while we chatted about April's...
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Golden Smoky Margaritas and An Absolutely Remarkable Thing - Book Review
Travis and Jamie got together again to discuss the first book of the book club: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green It was quite the remarkable book, if I do say so myself! A whirlwind adventure of self-discovery and interpersonal conflict set on the backdrop of a unique Sci-Fi mystery!…
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Breaking Laws and Drinking Claws - Part Three: A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor
Travis and Jamie crack open a couple White Claws as we discuss the next section of A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green! April and Maya reconnect. Andy gets rich. Miranda gets kidnapped. Tune in for some Surge-fueled ramblings and existential ponderings! What more could you want from a…
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Philosophical Fun with CapriSun - Part Four: A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor
This week Travist and Jamie discuss pages 300-400 of A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green! We sit down with a couple glasses (pouches) of delicious Strawberry Kiwi CapriSuns and chat about April and friends' attempts to save the world from the Evil PP and his overlord Hardees! Travis…
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Book #3 Announcement!
Our next book for the Reading Glasses Book Club will be Kurt Vonnegut's masterpiece (probably), The Sirens of Titan! An exciting space romp that will potentially teach us all the meaning of life! We can't wait to read with you all and discuss this next adventure over a couple of delicious...
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Colorful Cocktails and A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor - Book Review
Travis and Jamie discuss the conclusion of A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green while drinking some GREEN cocktails! Get it? Green. Like Hank. But also green like the color of the drinks we enjoyed while discussing this awesome book series! We chat about what it means to be human and what...
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Golden Monkeys in Virtual Reality - Part Two: A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor
Travis and Jamie drink a couple delicious Golden Monkey Ales while discussing the second section of A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green! We chat about a friendly reunion, old nicknames, and whether or not we would be tricked into joining the Altus Space if given the opportunity. You can...
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Lattes with Lost Friends - Part One: A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor
Travis and Jamie chat about a new book with a couple delicious lattes courtesy of Derek at the Dream Bean Coffee Shop! We catch up with all of our favorite characters in Hank Green's A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor. The world is a different place in the wake of the Carl's departure as Maya, Andy,...
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Book #2 Announcement
Welcome back, book buddies! We are here to announce the next book that we will be reading for the Reading Glasses Book Club: A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green! The exciting follow up to An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, this book continues the adventures of April and Friends who try to...
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Reading Glasses Book Club - Trailer
Join the Reading Glasses Book Club! Each week, two friends get together to discuss the book they are reading over a glass of whiskey/beer/wine/anything delicious, really. You can read along with us and listen to our discussions! You can get yourself a copy of all the books we read and support…
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