Episodes

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Mistborn: Final Empire (Parts 1 & 2) – Brandon Sanderson – Episode 28

The Buddies enter into the Mistborn Saga as they read the first half of Brandon Sanderson’s epic fantasy novel: Final Empire. This episode was a bit off the rails as the Buddies jumped around a lot and literally discussed how trains should be off rails. They broached many other topics as well including the religion of Ja (Morant), trilogies, noticeable colors and many more non sequiturs. Jump on board the train to crazy town and come predict what is next for Kelsier and Vin.

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Daisy Jones & The Six – Taylor Jenkins Reid – Episode 27

The Buddies rock out in the fictional rock world of Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Tucker, (@tuckerpeanutbut), joins the Buddies in full Billy Dunne attire and may or mayn’t have been in character the whole episode. The discussion got heated around some controversial topics (the character of Eddie, Coffee drinks/CoVo™, Reese Witherspoon, and more) but luckily memory is fallible so we all came out winners.

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The Inheritance Games – Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Episode 26

The Buddies enrich themselves with the writing of Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and her young adult novel: The Inheritance Games. The Buddies are joined by super fan Steph (@stephie_cton) and touched just about every subject: Pedophiles (no pun intended), movies (Star Wars prequels, Blank Check, Shooter, Fast and The Furious), world-class body guards, family therapy/dynamics, and talking to old people. This episode is a bit of a car crash, but just like Oren, that is how we planned it.

Good Omens

Good Omens – Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett – Episode 25

The Buddies stare down Armageddon in Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s classic, Good Omens. The Buddies are joined by Matt (@mattythekid7) of Tupelo, Mississippi fame and discuss a wide variety of topics including: America bashing/communists, musk (the smell), going to heaven vs hell, drugs and rock & roll, talking to plants/strangers at gas stations, prostitutes/demons with a hearts of gold, ‘good’ haircuts, bathroom zoom calls, and much, much more. If you like a non-linear, footnote heavy, wild rides, than both Good Omens and this podcast are for you.

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Percy Jackson: The Lighting Thief – Rick Riordan – Episode 24

The Buddies bolt into book one of the Percy Jackson series, The Lighting Thief, by Rick Riordan. It was the first time reading this young adult adventure novel for the Buddies, and it had them reminiscing about capture the flag, peanut butter and (Heinz) ketchup sandwiches, and the true definition of a satyr. No episode would be complete without a plethora of Harry Potter and Austin Powers references, which this episode provided in spades.

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Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir – Episode 23

The Buddies launch themselves into Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. Things got off to a Rocky start once they realized the book is a sci-fi thriller in the vain of The Martian and not a reference to the famed Roger Staubach Hail Mary pass. Good Buddy, Magic (@nicoitaliano13) joined the pod (and supplied his best Rocky voice), as the buddies discussed a variety of topics including, Microsoft Excel, Tape Measures, and the best way to die in space.

Red Rising

Red Rising – Pierce Brown – Episode 22

The Buddies read (rising) an all-time favorite,  as the they launch themselves into the gory damn world of Red Rising, by Pierce Brown.  They are joined by good buddy Mikko (@mikko_mcdonald) and discuss this being the first book he’s EVER read cover to cover. Red Rising combines all of the buddies favorite elements of Braveheart and Hunger Games,  which is why it was crowned the #1 book by Dylan, Keith (and Mikko by default), which book can supplant it?

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Rock Paper Scissors – Alice Feeney – Episode 21

The Buddies kick off 2022 with Alice Feeney’s winter-mystery-thriller Rocks Paper Scissor. The Buddies tackle many of the subjects that lead to failed marriages: anniversary gifts, phone stealing, face-blindness, and what you throw first (or kick) in a game of RPC/Roshambo. They also welcome Steph from @rooreads as the first guest of the program!

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Hatchet – Gary Paulsen – Episode 20

The buddies get lost in the pages of the young-adult wilderness survival novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. The buddies are talking Heinz Ketchup (possible sponsor?), God’s Wrath (also possible sponsor?) and everything in-between. Join us for the 20th episode and the last episode of 2021, hope to see you all in 2022!

Sharp Objects

Sharp Objects – Gillian Flynn – Episode 19

The Buddies work through the dark twisted world of Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn. The twists and turns of this one had the buddies reconsidering many of their life choices.  They found themselves asking questions that have plagued many of this generation: How much meat should they be consuming? How much laxative is too much laxative? What are the pros and cons of pool table sex? Listen to get to the bottom of these serious questions.

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