x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Books & Blooms

A non-serious podcast *loosely* about books and plants! Florist/garden enthusiast ValVal and graphic designer/illustrator LeeLee met when they were teens at nerd camp and have been nerding together ever since. In alternating “books” and “blooms” themed episodes, this queer friend duo reads books together, goofs about their lives, and laughs too much. Between Val’s plant stories and Lee’s fun facts, you’ll (probably) learn something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

arts books

All Episodes

1:03:19

We Got Wet

Books & Blooms ·

2025/06/24

We are still a couple months in the past - early March 2025! Lee recaps the rest of her Cali vacation. Val is out of breath. How do you feel about baby showers? In the Books section, Lee and Val share their literary turnoffs.SHOW NOTES:You can find a pic of Lee in all her Disney ears and taped glasses glory here.The story of the Alcatraz Indian Occupation is actually fascinating and complicated–and there was more than one phase of the occupation. You can read more about it here.Yayoi Kusama and her

en

46:20

Trees Aren't Real

Books & Blooms ·

2025/06/09

Lee’s in California, and regales Val and the audience with her travel tales. Somehow, from there, they dig into these deep questions. What makes a tree a tree? What would you do if you could change your sex every year? Also, they make a pact. For the Plants segment, it’s a tree episode! Val and Lee don’t know that much about trees though, so they keep it very short.SHOW NOTES:Here’s a photo of the sculpture “Michael Jackson and Bubbles” by Jeff Koons.The Museum of Jurassic TechnologyHere’s a pic of

en

1:07:38

Every Ass Has Its Seat

Books & Blooms ·

2025/05/26

Welcome to Season 2!! We recorded this back in early February. Pregnant Val rates fast food chicken nuggets. Lee presents a haiku about Punxatawney Phil and a fun fact about Snoop Dogg. In the Books segment, our hosts have a conversation about what books have been “spoiled” for them by bad-acting authors, and discuss the question: Is it possible to hate an author and still love their book?SHOW NOTES:The suffrage episode we referenced is from Val’s old podcast, Research Hole, and lives

en

1:09

Announcing Season 2!!

Books & Blooms ·

2025/05/24

We're starting another season! More nonsense to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

1:05:58

Nothing or Nothing

Books & Blooms ·

2025/02/24

Fresh off a cleaning jag, Lee comes in hot with lots of energy and a special segment about floral baby names. That's right, if you are having a baby sometime soon OR if you're just a names/name trends enthusiast, Lee has suggestions for you, plus some names she does NOT suggest. Also: Val has life news and Lee begins a woo-woo journey. In our Plants segment,Val tells a whole story about a 'blackberry bush' that was actually a gooseberry bush. Down with Meat Sweats!SHOW NOTES;Foxgloves are, in fact,

en

1:02:32

Vampires All the Way Down

Books & Blooms ·

2025/02/10

Did you watch the new Nosferatu and wonder how it compares to the original, but didn’t have it in you to sit through a silent movie. The Books and Blooms podcast has you covered! Val watched the original Nosferatu. Lee watched the new movie. They compare and contrast. But first, life updates! Lee has seasonal affective disorder, but she’s finding joy where she can. Val has no heat.Justice for Knock, but only in the original.SHOW NOTES:One pioneer in treating childhood leukemia was Emil J. Freireich,

en

42:13

Haunt Me!

Books & Blooms ·

2025/02/03

This quick lil ep of Books and Blooms may brighten your day! Lee has a haiku about her self-improvement kick! Val laments about Tinder! In our Plants segment, Val shares decorating tips: three design-forward houseplants that help to elevate a room. Plus:inept dance teachers, Lee's conflicting football feels, and haunted doll shenanigans.SHOW NOTESVolcano was a 1997 thriller about a volcano in L.A.Here is an article about the volcano under part of Yellowstone.Yoga with AdrieneSee all the plants in

en

44:45

LUFYOJ

Books & Blooms ·

2025/01/20

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a daughter in possession of no other options, will fuck your enemy’s child. That’s right, we have finished Wuthering Heights, and we wrap up our discussion on the book today! But first: ValVal has lots of theories! LeeLee has trivia about Garfield and another cartoon cat! They discuss the pros and cons of being high in an airport, when to reveal curse words to children, and the new movie Nosferatu.SHOW NOTES:video from this years Pop Tarts bowlterrifying

en

59:56

The Complaints Department

Books & Blooms ·

2025/01/13

They’re here. Get your sword.Is it a sillier than usual episode? Maybe! Val and Lee discuss an important would you rather regarding turtle shells. Lee suggests a sequel idea for Home Alone, and then the two of them wind up recounting the entire plot of Home Alone. Val waxes poetic about the brilliant picture book I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen. In our Plants segment, Val provides tips about how to save your holiday amaryllis. We hope you all are surviving January.SHOW NOTES:Office Christmas Party

en

45:35

The Backwards Episode

Books & Blooms ·

2025/01/06

Two friends wearing orange hoodies spend a Friday night do their best to wuther the heights, i.e. talk about the first half of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. This is the backwards episode because they do that first, THEN they shoot the shit and discuss miscellaneous things like: plains verses mountains, super smellers, and what settings are perfect for horror movies. If you, too, enjoy Wuthering Heights in the same way you enjoy reality TV, you'll vibe with this fun ep. SHOW NOTES:Irish

en

41:17

The Hypochondria Episode

Books & Blooms ·

2024/12/30

Warning: if you are highly suggestible about potential illness the way LeeLee and ValVal are, take note! Our dynamic but sometimes fearful duo discuss what fingernail ridges could be a sign of, and also listeria. This episode also includes: Lee’s take on the first ten pages of Wuthering Heights, plus trivia about the word of the year, whale fins, and the arugula plant. You weirdo, Nature!SHOW NOTES:Twilight soundtrackBatman Forever soundtrackRomeo & Juliet soundtrackThe Great Gatsby

en

43:35

We Wuther

Books & Blooms ·

2024/12/23

Just in time for Christmas, we give you Thanksgiving updates! Lee did Bodypump with her dad, Val sat for an anxious dog, and more. ValVal and LeeLee share how they like to leave a gathering, and explore the question: how do you prepare your friends to leave your gathering when you want them to? In our Books segment, we talk cozy reads, and somehow that leads to us deciding to read Wuthering Heights together. Want to read along? We will discuss our hot takes about the first half of the book in two

en

55:33

The Medically Gross Episode

Books & Blooms ·

2024/12/16

It’s also a Plants ep! Lee explains deadheading and updates us on her peace lily's progress. Val shares their thoughts on fake plants, and later, tells a plant story about the importance of greenery. CONTENT WARNING: For some reason, Val and Lee also decide to share gross/medical stories, mostly about poop. But it’s only gross from 36:14 to 42:36 and Val pops in to warn you right before.Other than that! Lee waxes poetic about her new watercolor set and the joy of chain restaurants, specifically

en

55:12

Mega-Pie

Books & Blooms ·

2024/12/09

A cold snap started and Val and Lee are not handling it well, judging by their haikus. LeeLee gives us trivia about where the word Triscuit comes from and requests a mapping system for the life cycle of her clothing. Both Val and Lee ponder the pros and cons of having snakes as pets and lose their shit over the very idea of a fresh cookie. Plus, it’s a Books episode! Lee and Val share their thoughts and feelings about The Smell of Other People’s Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock. Listen to the full ep

en

44:45

Stop Buying Presidents on Temu

Books & Blooms ·

2024/12/02

This is the episode where Lee and Val have just found Donald Trump was elected. But even on the darkest days, The Yoke of Capitalism is unavoidable. LeeLee and ValVal buy treats they don’t need, consider buying even more treats, and talk about Christmas lists / gift giving. Brace yourselves for the car mats story. Val’s plant story is about the tradescantia (which they keep incorrectly pronouncing as “transcendentia” for some reason), also known as the wandering dude.SHOW NOTES:Whole Foods asparagus

en

54:07

Yaboi, Carl

Books & Blooms ·

2024/11/25

It’s the episode directly after Halloween! LeeLee and ValVal recap the highlights of their candy-giving. Also, Lee went to a haunted house and met a clown with an evocative name and lots of layers. In the Books segment, Val and Lee discuss their recent and current reads. Plus, they choose the next podcast book!SHOW NOTES:The porn star who shot his Tesla is named Dante Colle.You can’t take a train from Philly to Jim Thorpe. Jim Thorpe, back when it was called Mauch Chunk, used to be called “The

en

40:38

Roombas for Nothing

Books & Blooms ·

2024/11/18

ValVal and LeeLee hate cleaning. LeeLee got a roomba, but the results weren't great. There’s a lot of trivia in this ep! Does the Philly pretzel really belong to Central PA? Do you know the full “no one likes us” Eagles chant? What ingredient was originally in 7Up? What Vice Presidential candidates can you name from 2000 on? Listen to find out! Also, Lee tells Val about the J.D. Vance couch fucking incident, and Val tells Lee a story about tiny succulents.SHOW NOTES:Beloved Philly chantsPretzels

en

56:13

The Babysitters Club Time Loop

Books & Blooms ·

2024/11/11

As part of our nostalgia books series, Lee and I have an important discussion about The Babysitters Club. But first! We give you a highlights reel of Lee’s Taskmaster-themed 40th birthday. From the babysitters, we learn that Lee does not like script fonts, and socialism pushes its own agenda.SHOW NOTES:Google Belgian malinois to get a sense of Nico’s energy.Revenge bedtime procrastination appears more in people who struggle with self-regulation. (Guilty!)I couldn’t find one website that shows all

en

1:00:27

The One True Podcast

Books & Blooms ·

2024/11/04

In this special ep, ValVal and LeeLee are together! Talking into one mic! They discuss many topics, including: the pitfalls of naming your daughter Belladonna, health food stores, #BlazerLife, Lee’s fascination with pimple popping and earwax, and whether one dress can be as big news as the swan and meat dresses were. Also, Lee went to a hobbit party. Val’s plant story stars a cashier at a witchy store who was like a riddler: he told Val one true fact about the Brassica oleracea species (which

en

53:50

Zappity Hands

Books & Blooms ·

2024/10/28

Welcome to book club with Val and Lee! But first, dog talk! But before that, haikus about the Vice Presidential Debate! We absolutely loved All the Names They Used for God by Anjali Sachdeva and we had fun talking about her stories. If you also read the book and have any takes you want to share, email us at booksandbloomspod@gmail.com.SHOW NOTES:The Penn State Mascot: The Nittany LionVal was wrong about The Great American Baking Show—there is no cash prize. They just compete like there is one.From

en

26 results

Similar Podcasts

Start The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!

thebookvoice.com

Get Hooked On The Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Experience!

thebookvoice.com

西四五条

主播郑捕头

Podcast Patapoe

0d0a

On Mic Podcast

Jordan Rich