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Literal Nonsense Podcast

Hallee Balevski and Jamie Akers

A podcast where two book girlies who have nothing better to do theorize, judge, scream, and give honest opinions about the books they read.

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Ep. 61 : Catching Fire - Pt. 2

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2025/10/12

Episode 61 - Welcome to the 75th annual Hunger Games !! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 3 of Catching Fire, chapters 19-27, pages 266-.TICK-TOCK, TICK-TOCK! Welcome to the Quarter Quell!

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59:57

Ep. 60 : Catching Fire - Pt. 1

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2025/10/05

Episode 60 !! Holy shit, episodes are just racking up. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 and 2 of Catching Fire, chapters 1-18, pages 1-263.Our old time favorite! This book HITTTT different in 8th grade. I mean, c'mon - it had the coolest arena, love triangles, and pure savagery. We ate this shit UP - back then... and we still are now. Join us as we dive into all the politics and scheming before the 75

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59:45

Ep. 59 : The Hunger Games - Pt. 2

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2025/09/28

Episode 59 brings listeners right into the action of the 74th Hunger Games. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 2 and 3 of The Hunger Games, chapters 10-27, pages 133-374..Into the arena we go!!! Even after all these years, this book has stood the test of time and keeping GIVING. The Games still make our heart pound, the violence is still brutal, and Katniss and Peeta still give us butterflies. Please join

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53:01

Ep. 58 : The Hunger Games - Pt. 1

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2025/09/14

Episode 58 welcomes you to the 74th annual Hunger Games. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 of The Hunger Games, chapters 1-9, pages 1-130.The NOSTALGIA. It is killing us. We feel like we are back in our middle school rooms, feeling all the teen angst like we truly are back in 8th grade. We are feeling allllll the feels. Seriously, we want to go wear mockingjay pins and dye our hair purple again. Please

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51:20

Ep. 57 : Sunrise on the Reaping - Pt. 2

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2025/08/31

Episode 57 continues with poor Haymitch's experience in the Games. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 2 and 3 of Sunrise on the Reaping, chapters 10-27, pages 135-382.We are fullyyyy in it now ladies and gentlemen. Join us as we discuss Haymitch's tragic origins as he battle for his life in the Quarter Quell. If you thought The Hunger Games trilogy was full of deception, scandal, plotting and vengeance,

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45:19

Ep. 56 : Sunrise on the Reaping - Pt. 1

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2025/08/17

Episode 56 brings a brand new book in this fantastic series. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 of Sunrise on the Reaping, which is chapters 1-9, pages 1-131.Just a little teaser into this book before we get into the KNITTY GRITTY next week. We decided to cover only part 1 of this book, because quite honestly, we are just enjoying savoring it. There are so many fun little Easter eggs in this book that

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38:58

Ep. 55 : The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Pt. 2

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2025/08/03

Episode 55 continues with this glorious series. Seriously, it's a breath of fresh air. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie keep going with their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 3 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which is chapters 21-30, pages 323-517.This episode may be on the shorter side, but she is mighty! We pack quite the punch in this episode as we continue to analyze our favorite villain, President Snow. Seriously, we could go on talking

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68:53

Ep. 54 : The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Pt. 1

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2025/07/27

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52:30

Ep. 53 : Fearless - Pt. 2

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2025/07/20

Episode 53 finally wrapping up this series! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie FINISH their coverage of the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode will be diving into the second half of Fearless, which covers chapters 32-76, pages 269-588.FINALLY - we are done! Has this felt obnoxiously long for anyone else?? We must admit, we are happy to be done with this series. We actually don't hate it as much as it sounds like, (no really, we promise). But let's be honest, hopefully hating is your

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50:45

Episode 52 : Fearless - Pt. 1

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2025/06/30

Episode 52, a day late and a dollar short, but here we are! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode covers the first half of the final novel in the trilogy, Fearless. This episode will cover chapters 1-31, pages 1-269.This week, we are tackling the final book of this series. And... so far, so good! This book is starting off much better than Reckless in our opinion. It's got everything - current and past affairs, deceit,

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46:51

Ep. 51 : Reckless - Pt. 2

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2025/06/22

Episode 51, ready for business! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode covers the second half of the Reckless novel that is part of the greater series. This episode will cover chapters 27-49, pages 203-377.This week, we are finishing up Reckless. We are feeling mixed about this book. We can only take SO much of this cat and mouse game, and Kai's dramaaaaa. This series is turning out to be a tried and true mid level series for

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54:44

Ep. 50 : Reckless - Pt. 1

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2025/06/08

Episode 50 is here!!! The fact that 50 episodes have been recorded is just simply bonkers!! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode covers the first half of the Reckless novel that is part of the greater series. This episode will cover chapters 1-27, pages 1-202.Episode 50 - holy balls! FIFTY EPISODES. And we have a special guest this week!!! Don't get excited, it's just an annoying cricket who was stuck in our studio. So if

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45:21

Ep. 49 : Powerful

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2025/06/01

Episode 49 is here with a little baby novella. Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode covers the entire Powerful novella that is part of the greater series.This book may be small, BUT IT IS MIGHTY. God, don't let the size fool you, it will emotionally gut you from inside out. I mean... holy shit man. We truly weren't ready for this bullshit. Honestly, we're liking this book better than the full sized books in the series. But when we say we

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53:53

Ep. 48 : Powerless - Pt. 2

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2025/05/25

Episode 48 is here with part two of Powerless! Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the young adult fantasy Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode will cover chapters 33-68, pages 277-494.Back and better than ever with the second half of Powerless. And boy, was this ending a DOOZY. Honestly, if you thought the angst was enough for you in the first half of this book, then you aren't even close to ready for the second part. Who knew young adult books could contain such yearning and

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Episode 47 : Powerless - Pt. 1

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2025/05/18

Episode 47 is bringing listeners a new fantasy series. Hallee and Jamie begin their coverage of the popular fantasy series Powerless by Lauren Roberts. This episode will cover chapters 1-32, pages 1-276.We are back with another series coverage!!! There's just something about a deep dive that we love so much. Think of this as your little appetizer before we do a long awaited Hunger Games deep dive. This series has a lot of similarities, but also has such fun unique plot points that we just know our

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Ep. 46 : The Strawberry Patch Pancake House

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2025/04/13

Episode 46 is here after a MUCH too long hiatus. Don't worry, Literal Nonsense kicks back off with a fan favorite - coverage of the LATEST book in the Dream Harbor series! Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the series with the fourth book, The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore.Tune in for some fun updates regarding our short absence, and kick back off with us with one of our favorite authors of all time. This book is GIVING. Spring energy, small town romance, nanny trope..

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Episode 45 : Onyx Storm - Pt. 3

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2025/03/02

Episode 45 concludes the epic coverage of Onyx Storm. Hallee and Jamie finish up their banter and reactions regarding the newest novel from the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. This episode will cover chapters 41-66, pages 340-527.Reactions and theories galore! Join us as we relish in the ending of this amazing third book. We truly don't know how we are going to wait for the fourth book to be released. One thing we can all agree on is - our girl Rebecca can sure write an ending that keeps us feral

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62:34

Ep. 44 : Onyx Storm - Pt. 2

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2025/02/16

Episode 44 continues coverage on Onyx Storm. Hallee and Jamie continue their breakdown of the newest novel from the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. This episode will cover chapters 21-40, pages 180-339.Now that world building has been established, we are in for quite the adventure!!! Not only do we get some exciting new locations, but some exciting new SMUT. Thank youuuu Yarros! Join us as we disect the meaty part of this book - and all the craziness that comes with it. After this part, we

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48:24

Ep. 43 - Onyx Storm - Pt. 1

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2025/02/09

Episode 43 is here, and brings you the MUCH anticipated newest release from the Empyrean Series - Onyx Storm. Hallee and Jamie begin their coverage of the newest novel from the Fourth Wing universe by Rebecca Yarros. This episode will cover chapters 1-20, pages 1-179.ONYX. STORM. We are here!! Join us as we cover the first third of the book. It's lotssss of world building, and random names - but let's be honest. We just read through it and decided we'd be like Violet and only care about their names

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63:12

Ep. 42 : Iron Flame - Pt. 2

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2025/02/02

Tune in for Episode 42. Hallee and Jamie continue coverage of the second book of the Empyrean Series with their breakdown of Part 2 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. This episode will cover chapters 37-66, pages 337-623.Finally covering the ending that left us all torn to shreds... Join us as we chat about the absolute fuckery that was the second half of this book. Then, stay tuned for the second half of this episode where we completely spiral as we talk theories, and projections of what to expect in

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