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PODCAST

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast

The Blume Saloon

A hilarious and nostalgic journey through all the Judy Blume books, hosted by Jody Worthington and Molly Sanchez. With Scotch-fueled dramatic readings and deep dives into "70s and "80s nostalgia, boobs, boners, and bullies, this show ain"t for kids. Join them every other week as they delve into a few more chapters from a favorite Judy novel!

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39:22

224. Jesus Wept

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/09/18

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 10. The bully gets bullied! We've seen this before (hi, Blubber!), and it ain't pretty. Join Jody and Alison as they make their way through Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 novel about a sixth grade Mata Hari wannabe. Harriet's notebook gets stolen along with her tomato sandwich and dignity. Even Sport and Janie have turned against her! Tune in for dramatic readings and kid lit comedy. It's a Judy Blume book club (sometimes). Join us every week!

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40:16

223. Slammed!

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/09/11

"Harriet the Spy," chapters 8-9. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have a 6-foot baby and the Dei Santis have some DRAAAMA. Also – Harriet gets caught! In the dumb waiter! But not before she has her iconic moment rolling around in an onion trance. Thank you, Louise Fitzhugh, for this INSANE book about a little rascal in 1964 Manhattan. Join Jody and Alison for bad Italian accents, a new drinking game, and a spliendid listener letter (thank you Blume Head Dani! It's a Judy Blume book club (sometimes). Join us

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40:50

222. You are an Onion

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/08/28

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 7. Ole Golly, we miss you! Harriet has been deemed a fat lady and an onion and she ain't happy about it. Miss Berry loses her mind amid a vaguely sexual monologue re: vegetables. Join Jody and Alison as they bury themselves in Harriet's weird world, with dramatic readings and 1964 commercials. Thank you Blume Head Amanda for the wonderful letter! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

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44:04

221. Is It Robbers?

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/08/21

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 6. Ole Golly LEAVES! What?! We have not recovered. But please accompany us in reading this Louise Fitzhugh best-seller to find out how it all unfolds. There's a Berkeley Bike Basket adventure date, more egg creams, and an epic mother meltdown. We talk about the mystery Paul Newman flick, milk radiation, and the infamous Sunshine Project. Content warning: there is mention of child cadavers so please skip the Special Report if you need to. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join

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40:42

220. Progurt

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/08/15

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 5. Alison and Jody journey back to Louise Fitzhugh's depiction of 1964 Manhattan, a world of little twerps and wise nannies. Ole Golly goes on a perfectly lovely Mary Poppins-ish date and – of course – Harriet stalks her. Mom talks about her vomitorious meet-cute with Dad. Harriet gets existential about loneliness. There's a weird tickle. Jody presents TWO Special Reports on yogurt and Elizabeth Arden, while Alison drops some Mata Hari knowledge. It's a Judy Blume book

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36:03

219. French Braid

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/08/07

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 4. Alison and Jody read and discuss this childhood favorite, written by icon Louise Fitzhugh in 1964. We learn the cat-man is also a yogurt-man. The Robertsons show off their furniture. Janie blows up the house to avoid dance class. Harriet daydreams of her future office hours. Let's gather in the Cocoon to chat about insomnia, Barbie, and... does Jody like this book?! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!

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42:14

218. Disney Adults

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/07/25

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 3. Harriet breaks and enters. Sport balances the books. Dad goes on a fink rampage. Ole Golly has... a BOYFRIEND?! So much is going down in this cherished and contentious novel by Louise Fitzhugh. Alison and Jody follow Harriet through Manhattan, from inside the famous dumbwaiter to the luncheonette for an egg cream. Speaking of egg creams – do you know WHY they're called egg creams? We'll tell you! Join us for fun facts, radio plays, and1964 commercials. It's a Judy Blume

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35:16

217. Cake and Milk

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/07/17

"Harriet the Spy," chapter 2. Jody and Alison barrel ahead with this beloved and controversial Louise Fitzhugh novel! Harriet starts 6th grade (just like Margaret!) and there's no holds barred when it comes to talking sh*t about her classmates and teachers. The only acceptable ones are Sport who needs to give his face a good rinse and Janie who may or may not be a human doomsday machine. Don't even get us started on the Boy with Purple Socks. Hop into this 1964 time machine and join us for dramatic

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57:50

216. Benevolent Widower

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/07/10

“Harriet the Spy,” chapter 1. NEW BOOK, NEW BOOK! Jody and Alison start in on Louise Fitzhugh’s seminal kid-lit novel about a 11-year-old Manhattan scamp in 1964. They unpack the movies, TV, music, and newsworthy events of the year – including the New York World’s Fair, the Boston Strangler, Beatlemania, and Pop Tarts. We meet Harriet M. Welsch, Sport, Ole Golly, and let’s not ever EVER forget Mrs. Golly. Come for the literature, stay for the dramatic readings, commentary, and vintage commercials

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49:28

Odds and Ends #27: Man-Ho

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/06/26

It's the long-awaited "Here's To You, Rachel Robinson" Odds and Ends! Come along with Jody and Alison as they lead you through an epic Rachel extravaganza. They read fabulous listener letters (thank you so much Molly and Brooke!), present two Special Reports on Natural Helpers and Birth Order Theory, perform Palfrey's Pond fanfic, and share some choice one-star reviews. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

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32:32

215. Secrets Secrets Are No Fun

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/05/23

“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 23-24. It’s the finale y’all! The last of Macbeth! The last Jeremy Dragon Roll Call! It’s so haaard to say goodbyyye to Palfrey’s Pond. Rachel reveals to the gang that she and Jeremy made out and she’s joining Challenge. Alison and Steph slip up with some shady politician plans. Charles continues to talk with a mouthful of cold food. Join Alison and Jody for early-’90s vintage ads, dramatic readings, and a Sea Band Special Report. And in two weeks we’ll do

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39:13

214. Kissing Potion

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/05/15

“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 21-22. OMG, can you EVEN handle the excitement?! Rachel and Paul go on their date(?!) and Cousin Tarren throws a major curveball. Jeremy Dragon and his Monopoly car pay a surprise visit and (spoiler!) there’s some epic Frenching by the Raccoon Tree. Join Alison and Jody as they journey back to 1993 for some Palfrey’s Pond shenanigans, dramatic readings, and a fascinating Special Report on Ellis Island name changes. Godfather II, how dare you? It’s a Judy

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56:41

213. The Margaret Movie is Perfect

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/05/08

"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 19-20. It's the big Ellis Island trip, baby! Rachel tries her Sea-Bands, fights with a 10-year-old, and plans a DATE(?!) with Paul Madeiros. Dad and Charles reconnect. Mom is nowhere to be found. Join Alison and Jody for an extremely thorough run-down of the incredible Are You There God, It's Me Margaret film, dramatic readings, advice on how to tune up your 'tude, and a wonderful letter from Blume Head Laura. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every

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35:51

212. Attitude Tune-Up

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/05/01

"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 17-18. Jody and Alison invite you into the Cocoon to talk about this 1993 Judy Blume follow-up to "Just as Long as We're Together"! A Robinson-Rybczynski family dinner turns sour, Dad gets mad, Charles turns into a gargoyle and quotes Tolstoy, and Rachel finds her feelings in therapy. There's dramatic readings and listener letters about sex hotlines and mom purse smells (thank you Dawn and Chalon), so come on in! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every

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33:56

Odds and Ends #27: Judy Blume Forever Interview with...

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/04/24

Alison and Jody take a break from Rachel Robinson to hang with the directors/producers of Judy Blume Forever, Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok! Listen in for an intimate Blume Head chat about the absolutely phenomenal documentary and a li'l recap of the film, out now on Amazon Prime! Thank you Davina and Leah for spending time in the Cocoon with us, what a TREAT!

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58:11

211. Amnesteem

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/04/17

"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 15-16. Alison and Jody's read-along of this nostalgic Judy Blume novel brings you back to 1993 and the world of Palfrey's Pond. Rachel wins her debate and gets a Jeremy Dragon lapdance, Mom takes to her bed after losing the Big Case, Dana Carpenter asserts herself, and Paul is a creep. Join the gang for dramatic readings, commentary, a Seinfeld impression, Special Reports on Accutane and the StairMaster, and TWO Blume Head letters (thank you Brie and

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48:43

210. Red Cashmere Sweater

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/04/10

“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 13-14. Drama and excitement descend upon Palfrey’s Pond! Charles embarks upon a name change journey and hosts a Metallica party. Rowena and The StairMaster go line dancing. But most thrilling of all, JEREMY DRAGON AND MACBETH PLAY MONOPOLY! In Rachel’s room! Join Jody and Alison as they travel back to 1993 and get into all the gory details of this wonderful Judy Blume YA novel. There’s throwback commercials, dramatic readings and letters from Blume Heads

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38:11

209. Franny for Everyone

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/04/03

"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 11-12. Jody and Alison read, dissect, and discuss this fan-fave Judy Blume novel, published in 1993. Rachel practices being a Natural Helper, Jessica lands a job at Going Places and campaigns for Accutane, and Steph has a tough time dealing with Rowena's New Groove. Meanwhile, Judes is driving around Key West in her shiny new StairMaster-powered Ford Explorer. Join the gals for dramatic readings, King's Quest memories, and a new Franny On Her Own theme

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39:40

208. Time Machine

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/03/20

"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 9-10. In one of Judy Blume's finest YA novels, Rachel continues to obsess over her normalcy and crushes on an older man with rimless frames. Charles tries to woo Alison with a fake adoption (don't worry, he later gets barfed on). Mom teaches us all a good lesson in problem solving and the Crusades. Join Al and Jody for the usual dramatic readings, comedic analysis, and a mind-blowing letter from Blume Head Andrea. CRYSTALS! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join

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45:25

207. Grandma's Tummy Mint

The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast ·

2023/03/13

"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 7-8. Join Jody and Al as they dive into Judy Blume's 1993 sequel to "Just as Long as We're Together." Rachel is overextended, stressed and rolling down literal hills, and Stephanie and Alison just DON'T GET IT. Charles eats mayonnaise salmon and has a shower. Dana and Jeremy Dragon go through some marital issues – rumor has it MARCELLA is to blame (love you, Marcella)! There's also dramatic readings, personality assessments, and an informative Fairfield

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