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Novel Ideas

The Novel Ideas Podcast

"Within every book, lies a novel idea." Passionate about books to the point of alienation, join me every week for a particular topic through what we/I consider "classic" novels. From sci-fi to romance, it"s the most wonderful time for bad jokes, book recommendations and possible lessons to be learned overall.

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01:03:28

It's About Not Needing Permission To Change Your...

Novel Ideas ·

2026/01/22

With this third installment of the "Game Changer" series, the Toronto Guardians' defenseman, Ryan Price, carries the weight of conflict externally on the ice, and internally in his heart, as he questions whether hockey's truly meant for him. Pair that with a recent anxiety diagnosis, an unfurnished apartment, and 12 year-old crush that reignites after walking into a drugstore, Ryan has a lot of decisions to make. Some things change, others stay the same, and we have to ask

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01:17:25

It's About Getting What You Want In Love: Rachel...

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2026/01/15

Who knew love could be so healing in a world that seeks to define and restrict its access to those it considers delinquent? Being gay, or queer, shouldn't be sentencing for isolation and abstinence; a culling of the mind and body for what is possible for us all, if that is what we desire. Shane and Ilya are in love, with the sport that has defined their drive and passion to live a life constituted of fulfillment and acknowledgment of that which matters most, what we want in life and how

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01:24:36

It's About Being Gay Still Being Revolutionary:...

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2026/01/10

In what I lovingly describe as Challengers if Art and Patrick actually ended up in a relationship, both surprisingly come psychosexual drama, complicated feelings about championship prizes, and an impact that leaves me considering the nature of humanity and its fixation on romance. Love and desire are wonderful things, if you so happen to choose it for the better. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to tune in this Wednesday for our second book of the series, Heated Rivalry! BYYEEE!!!!

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01:38:36

It's About Romance At The End of the Year: Nathan...

Novel Ideas ·

2026/01/01

Who knew I needed the love story between two great men to instill a greater love for life and the many ways it can surprise and teach and remind us that romance for life brings love and enjoyment to us. Hopefully you'll like the story of Silas and Dino, love the name, as much as I do! Happy New Year! Enjoy the episode! BYYEEE!!!!

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01:27:00

It's A Christmas Special: "A Charlie Brown Christmas"...

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2025/12/27

Happy Holidays, everyone! Enjoy this episode on Christmas, capitalism, and the timelessness of a great holiday soundtrack. Tune in this Wednesday for Faux Ho Ho by Nathan Burgoine. I can't believe I didn't read a holiday romance with the classic "Let's lie to my family about who I'm bringing home to destroy my brother's political career" or something like that. I haven't read it yet, lol. BYYEEE!!!!

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00:49:30

It's Surprisingly About Childhood Innocence Again!:...

Novel Ideas ·

2025/12/25

On this Christmas Eve, a little boy and girl are visited by their creepy Godfather with a gift like no other. Turns out Christmas stories made in the 1800s had to include some creep factor lest it not be published. And a fantastical twist or two, vain princesses, and a Nutcracker with some cracked teeth set to eventually kill a seven-headed Mouse King, and this story gives you just about everything you're looking for this holiday. Enjoy this classic story and don't forget to watch over your

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00:57:29

It's About The Difference Between Book and Movie:...

Novel Ideas ·

2025/12/21

Whoever said a movie had to be the exact copy of the book has never seen this movie. Where parts agree wholeheartedly with the ethos of the novel, independent changes creates a new story where our protagonist figure seems to be more defined by the influences of men rather than venturing into a world that remains ever-changed from her perspective. Both rebellious and staunch in its comment to the realities of girlhood and womanhood, I am reminded that every woman has their own life to live. I hope

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01:14:31

It's About Womanhood for Girls: Louisa May Alcott's...

Novel Ideas ·

2025/12/21

While I may not be happy that young girls are referred to as "little women", there is something unavoidable about it all. That girls live as future women, and the learning comes daily in life, blurring the line between the present time and a future obligation. Sobering and delightfully written, enjoy this week's episode of The Novel Ideas Podcast. You won't regret it! BYYEEE!!!!

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01:03:18

It's About Me Adopting Kevin McAllister: "Home Alone"

Novel Ideas ·

2025/12/14

I never thought I'd be willing to abduct a kid to save them from their horrible family, yet hear I stand after watching "Home Alone" again. Neglectful parents egging on an eight-year old, snotty siblings, AND robbers trying to burglarize your home in the guise of a cop? Sounds like the holidays to me if I've ever had it told. Enjoy me truly screaming in the microphone that everybody except Kevin can suck a mean at the end of it all. I hope you enjoy the holiday cheer oozing from

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01:16:15

It's About Corporatizing Christmas: Sara Raasch's...

Novel Ideas ·

2025/12/14

Has your Dad ever manipulated the Joy market to ensure the longevity and reach of Christmas? Shouldn't surprise you that Kris and Coal's Dad, Santa is heavily invested in such a thing. Tough enough to have your Mom leave you and your brother behind, or later in life have your Dad force you into an arranged marriage with best friend to gain a cut of Easter's Joy shares; now this? Join in on a discussion of writing, overconsumption, and the thing that matters most this holiday, sex. Enjoy

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00:49:17

Happy Holidays! Phineas and Ferb's "Christmas...

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2025/12/09

It was the first week of December when I rewatched this iconic episode that pays highest respect to what the holidays have to teach us; when in doubt, send a letter to Santa. He may actually help you out with whatever you need. Tune in and subscribe to be notified on Wednesday's release! BYYEEE!!!!

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01:10:38

It's About The Power of Sacrifice: O' Henry's "The...

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2025/12/04

Happy Holidays! It's officially the start of the winter season, and what better way to start then with the lessons of cutting off your hair and selling your gold watch for your partner's gift? Buying traffic so your son can HOPEFULLY profess his love to his girlfriend? Shooting a kind stranger's possibly threatening neighbor who has a bad reputation? "The Gift of the Magi" offers interesting stories about the weight of decisions aiding others, and the consequences that come

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01:06:15

It's About Cyborgs and Baseball: Lincoln Michael's...

Novel Ideas ·

2025/11/29

Imagine you're in an age of cybernetics and cloning, and debt collectors are still hounding you about a measly two-million dollars you still? I can replace my body parts but I'm still beholden to a bank? Who knew a capitalist system would follow holographics and corporate-owned sports teams? The future sounds lovely, doesn't? Enjoy this episode through the eyes of Kobo and a future that whiffs of our present on the horizon in the worst, or most human, way. Your pick. BYYEEE!!!!

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00:49:38

It's About a Life of Choice: Anthony Burgess' "A...

Novel Ideas ·

2025/11/25

In a modern world of ultraviolence, is it any wonder our fictional rumination of the future is contextualized by a world inundated with it? A 15-year old boy remarkably steeped and well-versed in its utility for pleasure, just as the State weaponizes it for their own means, the lines blurring amidst warranted scrutiny in Alex and the government own machinations that further the cycle of pain. Do humans deserve the ability to choose when observing such baseless violence or gluttonous pleasure and its

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01:10:13

It's About Unknowing What You Don't Know: Ursula K....

Novel Ideas ·

2025/11/16

In a world where everyone presumes to know everything, reading a book about the implications of ignorance as an opportunity to understand reevaluates the paradigm we operate from, and encourages a new point of view if we are to imagine, or more appropriately surmise a new way of seeing the world to survive in the process. Enjoy the newest episode and I hope you have a wonderful day! BYYEEE!!!!

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01:13:09

It's About the Spirit of Racism: Rivers Solomon's "An...

Novel Ideas ·

2025/11/06

How do you navigate the cosmos in perpetuity? If you answered with the legacies of Antebellum South and chattel slavery in a futuristic, generation ship held up by a stratified caste-system, I would've thought you'd already read the book. Follow Aster and their relationships as they navigate secrecy, truth-seeking, and the cruelties of a system built against them. Hope your enjoy tonight's episode! BYYEEE!!!!

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01:24:14

It's About Halloween: DCOM's "Halloweentown 2:...

Novel Ideas ·

2025/11/01

It's HALLOWEEN! Fall is officially here with the weather in the 60s and darkness descending as soon as it can. Of course that means I have to sit down and tuck in for another movie that didn't cost me purchasing another streaming platform. Continue listening to me live vicariously through Marnie as she deals with another enemy trying to separate her from her family and their magic. Hope you enjoy! BYYEEE!!!!

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01:04:58

It's About The Terror of Man: Mary Shelley's...

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2025/10/31

Through my sleepy stupor, deep reflections are found underneath the "monstrous" visage of the creation forced to life. Victor Frankenstein is a tragic figure befalling consequences of his own hubris reflected back by a more tragic figure of his own creation. It's a story for all looking for the mirror to humanity's soul. Let's just say we aren't as good as we'd like to imagine. Enjoy tonight's episode! BYYEEE!!!!

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01:37:30

It's About "SCREAM"! DUH!

Novel Ideas ·

2025/10/26

Neve Campbell, Rose McGowan, Matthew Lillard, Courteney Cox. Need I say more? It's a live recording this time and I enjoyed every second. Watch along and let me know what you think before I get got. BYYEEE!!!!

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01:30:24

It's About Historical Tragedies: Stephen Graham...

Novel Ideas ·

2025/10/26

A riveting tale explores the horrors of history and personal decisions that ignore tradition, four friends' relationship to a moment of selfishness has lasting consequences for all involved or attached. Well-written, captivating, and somewhat perplexing at times, enjoy tonight's episode whenever you happen listen! BYYEEE!!!!

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