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Reading Held Hostage

Reading Held Hostage is a comedy podcast where avid reader, Blue Gunn, teaches her definitely willing co-host and awesome husband, Justin Gunn, about crazy books she read as a kid. Reading Held Hostage is a new way to look back on the books some of us might have read as kids through the lens of a critically thinking adult. And lets just say, some of these books have the strangest things to target towards children and teens. Please join husband and wife duo Justin and Blue Gunn as they navigate these

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All Episodes

1:06:24

RHH Ep 46 The Power of Six God is Not Funny

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2023/09/21

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we begin the second book in the Lorien Legacies. Join us to learn about how Blue feels about split POVs in books, hint, it's not a positive thought. Justin has a quick energy shift after a day break in between two recordings because he was sleepy. We do have a good chunk of cat interruptions so please follow us on TikTok to see which cats are the culprits!Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok

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1:00:09

RHH Ep 45 I Am Number Four Where Do the Big Boys Live

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2023/09/12

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we finish up the first book in the Lorien Legacies and it ends about the way you would expect. If you’re a fan of big fight scenes, the last 5 chapters could be for you. However, Blue got bored of them and they were too confusing, so that is mostly skipped over, but the gist is retained. Justin has an eye infection this episode, so if you don’t want to hear about that at all, skip the first 5 minutes of talk. Next week we start the second book in the

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1:36:10

RHH BJDRIS Ep 2 The Great Gatsby

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2023/09/05

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we have special guest host Faith, Blue's younger sister to read and discuss The Great Gatsby. Both of them have read this book about 5 times each minimum and have lots of opinions revolving around almost every aspect of this book. Safe to say, they like the books a lot. So please stay with this episode until the end to hear their discussion on a few topics including how reading the book in high school may have affected their opinions on the book.Reach out to

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1:06:32

RHH Ep 44 I Am Number Four Joining the Jabberwockies

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2023/08/29

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we start an absolute American Classic, I Am Number 4. If you read the books or watched the movie, you will understand some of the interesting things that happen a lot more quickly than others. If you didn’t, and you’re like Justin, just follow along and Blue will make sure everything makes as much sense as it can. PS, how do you like the new format? We are speeding things up a little bit, but it will still be the same show so don’t worry.Reach out to us about

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56:24

RHH BJDRIS Ep 1 Running Out of Time

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2023/04/30

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage you need to picture your life outside of everything electronic and modern. Put yourself in the shoes of someone who has never seen a car, a camera, electricity or a black person. That is what the main character of this book is experiencing. Jessie from Running Out of Time is tasked by her mother to save her village before all the children die. Could you do it?Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok

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58:29

RHH Ep 43 MJ Part 5 The War Crime

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2023/04/20

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we finish The Hunger Games trilogy by going through the last few chapters. Join us to hear Blue cry over a fictional cat. Justin talk about the various war crimes Gale does. And we introduce a new segment of reviewing the book on The Storygraph afterwards. Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok @ReadingheldhostageSubscribe to us on YouTube.com/readingheldhostage Follow us on Twitter @ReadingHostage Follow us on

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56:06

RHH Ep 42 MJ Part 4 The White Lizard Bois

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2023/04/13

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage it goes down hill really fast. And sadly. Join us this week to learn about how just about everyone dies terrible deaths. But, besides terrible death, you do have to look forward to two adult men talk about their love lifes in the middle of a war. Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok @ReadingheldhostageSubscribe to us on YouTube.com/readingheldhostage Follow us on Twitter @ReadingHostage Follow us on Instagram

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57:29

RHH Ep 41 MJ Part 3 Welcome to Love Island

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2023/04/04

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we enter the Love Island Villa. Not really, but that would be really cool. Katniss has some life changing realizations and has her first ever kind person moment which is insane considering she is 17. We discuss that the Golden Compass won and now our voting is between Shadow and Bone and Divergent. Vote by 11Apr2023 to pick our next series on TikTok or on our spotify voting. Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok

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1:12:24

RHH Ep 40 MJ Part 2 Without Me?

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2023/03/28

**Possible Triggers: sex crime**In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we get to meet P!NK. Well not really, but Justin's mom did see her at a winery. Book wise, we are moving into more serious discussions as Mockingjay becomes a little more adult. But again, this was a book that Blue was mandated to read in 8th grade. It's a great story though. Make sure to follow us on TikTok to vote for our next series! Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok

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1:05:06

RHH Ep 39 Mockingjay Part 1 The Cup Crime

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2023/03/21

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we love Gale so much! He is the best character in the whole series! SIKE! Gale sucks! But Katniss is finally learning empathy, thank goodness. We also talk about how cool it would be if district 13 just nuked the Capitol 75 years ago. Join us next week to jump out of the world building bit of this book and get into the action. Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok @ReadingheldhostageSubscribe to us on

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56:47

RHH Ep 38 CF Part 5 New Bit Alert

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2023/03/13

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we have finally reached the bittersweet end of Catching Fire. We learn why no one lets Katniss join in on two things. 1) any planning. Just wow is she bad at planning or realizing anything about plans. 2) anything regarding medical stuff. She really just does not understand that. But Justin and Blue really get to the bottom of things this episode, so please join us this week as we finish up and next week for Mockingjay.Reach out to us about anything at

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59:51

RHH Bonus Episode 3 Getting Goofy

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2023/02/28

On this episode of Reading Held Hostage… we're sorry. We have forgotten two episodes in a row. If you're listening to this from the ~~~future~~~ you won't notice. If you're one of our current listeners, thanks for your patience. Please enjoy this absolutely feral episode of Justin and Blue playing the newly wed game.Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok @ReadingheldhostageSubscribe to us on YouTube.com/readingheldhostageFollow us on Twitter

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1:10:48

RHH Ep 37 CF Part 4 What is Ashen Skin

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2023/02/14

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage Justin has no thoughts. Well, maybe that is not big news, but it is very true this episode. The 75th Hunger Games begins and Katniss and Peeta are inseparably in love and if it weren't for the baby they could be happy for their time spent together. Best bomb of the whole book. Way better than Gales. If you know you know. Let us know if you guessed closer to how many words Blue wrote for the whole book.Reach out to us about anything at

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53:05

RHH Ep 36 CF Part 3 TW Milk

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2023/02/08

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we drink a lot of water and a lot of mysteriously branded salt juice. We are both in moods because of our sweet foster puppies so this is a little crazy. Please stay with us! Katniss and Peetas begin their journeys into the 75th Hunger Games and it is not pleasant. We also learn a lot about Haymitches games and how he survived. Let us know who your favorite character is!Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok

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1:04:48

RHH Ep 35 CF Part 2 Girl on Fire Electric Boogaloo

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2023/01/24

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage no one can forget that Blue hates Gale. He is just so freaking annoying and is legit turning this rebellion into Peeta Vs Gale. We are so proud of Katnisses growth, but oh my goodness is she dumb. Please forgive the amount of singing and snide remarks we make this episode, we are so tired from these stupid foster puppies.Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok @ReadingheldhostageSubscribe to us on

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RHH Ep 34 Catching Fire We Got COVID (Storytime) Part 1

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2023/01/17

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we got COIVD-19! But don’t worry we are vaccinated so all we got was really sick and some brain fog. Please excuse Blue’s voice as she got super congested and is still trying to get over it. Book wise, we start Catching Fire and listen to a quick story featuring Blue’s mom about their experience going to the movie theater. We learn, again, how much Blue hates Gale and that Justin is excited for the next bonus episode!Reach out to us about anything at

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1:08:52

RHH Ep 33 THG Part 5 I Don’t Want Trees Near My Junk

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2023/01/03

**Possible Triggers: Suicide **In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we finally finish up the first Hunger Games book which was way better than Twilight or Warrior cats. Or at least according to Justin. According to Blue, they are all just as good. Except for Twilight, Twilight can burn. Anyways, please join us as we learn what the movies left out despite it being cleared for children in 7th grade to read in class and why that is so messed up.Reach out to us about anything at

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58:01

RHH Ep 32 THG Part 4 Not an Acid Trip Friendly Podcast

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2022/12/20

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage we learn that everyone could have won the Hunger Games if they just had more skill. Starving to death? Skill issue. Getting your head bashed in? Skill issue. Just be better like Katniss. We also hear the most shocking revelation of all time. Justin thinks that the Twilight Saga movies are better than the Hunger Games ones. WTF? Let us know if you feel differently or the same because Blue is absolutely distraught by this news.Reach out to us about anything at

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1:10:37

RHH Ep 31 THG Part 3 Katniss Be Trippin and Not on...

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2022/12/13

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage big icky things happen. Listen as Blue remembers the trauma that Glimmer's death caused her as an 11yr old and how she won’t stop mentioning it as an adult. What are your thoughts on Katniss’s acid trip, also known as nightmare, nightmare, nightmare. If you check us out on TikTok, let us know which of our cats is your favorite.Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok @ReadingheldhostageSubscribe to us on

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1:00:23

RHH Ep 30 THG 2 Blue is Totally Neutral About Katniss

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2022/12/06

In this episode of Reading Held Hostage Blue think’s Katniss is a total brat. I mean she couldn’t think of the bigger if it was right in front of her, which it is. We give Haymitch the benefit of the doubt and talk about how creepy Cesar Flickerman must look. Also, please don’t make fun of how Blue says things, she is sensitive.Reach out to us about anything at ReadingHeldHostage@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok @ReadingheldhostageSubscribe to us on YouTube.com/readingheldhostageFollow us on Twitter

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