The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 16-20. Things are getting very angsty. Jody and Alison discuss the hallowed 1970 Judy Blume novel and dish about Margaret's impending teen-hood, ruined vacation plans, and irrational fears of Toxic Shock Syndrome and being kidnapped. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 12-15. As we immerse ourselves into Judy Blume's 1970 YA novel, Jody and Alison wear their favorite velvet and discuss parties, periods and pads. Margaret stuffs her bra, attends Norman Fishbein's iconic rec room shindig, and Nancy sends a life-shattering postcard. Jody reads about spin the bottle and spiked punch from her 6th grade diary, while Alison provides advice to 1970s teens in need. Dramatic readings and warm fuzzy nostalgia are waiting for

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 6-11. Margaret visits Grandma Sylvia, checks out church AND synagogue (hat counting, anyone?), square dances with Philip Leroy, and GETS A BRA! Jody and Alison dig up some scary vintage ads of training bras past, chat about sharing crushes with friends, religious explorations, and discover a wild mystery in Jody's copy of the book. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 1-5. In the very first episode of The Blume Saloon, a sort-of book club, Jody and Alison talk about their memories of Judy Blume and dive into the book. Margaret (aka Mavis, aka Margo) moves to Farbrook, meets sassy-pants Nancy Wheeler, ditches her socks, and joins a secret club. Dad chops his finger off. MJB Jr. makes our hearts flutter. Your hosts chat about their own awkward pre-teen experiences, explore the censorship controversy surrounding