Episodes

Anxious People

Anxious People – Fredrik Backman – Episode 71

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman was recommended by one of the thousands of Buddies/listeners out there, and it did not disappoint. A super original funny, sad, clever, novel that flew by. The Buddies got into a few arguments on this one, but they did find common ground when it came to a few topics, such as: Swedish pizza toppings,  unethical business dealings, and wanting to go to Swedish prison. So check out Anxious People and keep the recommendations coming!

The Deadly Deal

The Deadly Deal – J. Lee (INTERVIEW) – Episode 70

The Buddies were thrilled to welcome J. Lee, author of the newly released thriller: The Deadly Deal. The Buddies got a chance to ask J. some hard hitting questions such as: What is his go to McDonald’s order, what conspiracy theories he believes in, and they got to quiz him on his Seinfeld knowledge. They also of course asked him about his new page-turning thriller, and were even able to get him to reveal the original alternate ending. So don’t walk, run to your nearest bookstore/internets and purchase The Deadly Deal which is out today, then join us here at the Buddy Book Club.

50 shades of grey

Fifty Shades of Grey – E.L. James – Episode 69

The Buddies made it to episode 69, nice! As promised, they delivered reading their favorite (and only) erotic romance novel, Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James. Beside talking about the birds and the bees, they also chatted about contract loopholes, the importance of biting your lip, and the true meaning of “inner goddess”. So pick out your finest undies, get a cold bucket of water ready, and submit to the Buddy Book Club’s will, as we read Fifty Shades of Grey.

Shift Book 2

Shift (Silo Series: Book 2) – Hugh Howey – Episode 68

The Buddies are back! We had a brief hiatus, that may or mayn’t have been related to our next book and a certain medical condition that lasted over four hours. Nevertheless, the Buddies turned the page to Book 2 of the Silo Series, Shift by Hugh Howey. Unbeknownst to them, this book is actually a prequal so naturally the Buddies discussed The Phantom Menace, Ted Williams death, and why it’s good to be soft as baby poop. So forget everything you know about Juliette and all our friends from Wool, read up on Austin Powers and cryogenic chambers, and join us for the second instalment of the Silo series.

The Rage of Dragons

The Rage of Dragons – Evan Winter – Episode 67

The Buddies love them some revenge stories like Red Rising and Gladiator; The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter, is a combination of both. The book which takes place in a war-torn fantasy world, had the Buddies getting into some heated battles themselves. Topics ranged from the brain enhancements of being ambidextrous to the pros and cons of getting intimate in a bath house. So pack your armor, your dual swords, and join us as we read The Rage of Dragons, a top-10 podcast book.

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Silo – TV SHOW – Episode 66

Nothing is more exciting than seeing a book you enjoyed turned into a movie/TV Series, and although the Buddies were new to Wool/the Silo Series, neither have disappointed. The Buddies cruised through all 10 episodes of the Apple TV Series and discussed their love/hates, and the TV show and book difference. They were joined (for the third time!) but special guest Magic (@nicoitaliano13), who also read and watched the show (but in reverse order). They tackled some controversial topics like: Gender changing, PETA, and Grandpa Joe from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. So fill up your water bottle (yourself), read up on the pact, work on your American Accent, and join us as we discuss the Silo TV Show.

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Wool (Silo Series: Book 1) – Hugh Howey – Episode 65

The Buddies enter into book 1 of the Silo Series, Wool by Hugh Howey, and it did not disappoint. The dark, futuristic dystopian story was right up the Buddies’ alley, and certainly scratched the itch (the doctors are still working on those other itches).  Plus, Apple TV just released the first season of the show to pair with it. Per usual the buddies had some deep conversations about sociology and governance, plus opposable/disposable thumbs, germs being all mental, and why it isn’t always good to be the main character. So stay inside, breakout the StairMaster, read up on the Anaconda Plan, and join us as we tear through Wool.

The lion the witch and the wardrobe

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis – Episode 64

The Buddies venture into the world of Narnia, rereading a child hood favorite, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. They touched on some interesting topics, such as: is this book is suitable for kids, is this book a religious indoctrination story, and is Turkish Delight more addictive than heroine. Find out all the answers to these important questions in the most recent episode. So pack your winter jacket, your Christmas wish list, your sword and shield, and fawn/faun over this book with us.

Wrong Place Wrong Time

Wrong Place Wrong Time – Gillian McAllister – Episode 63

It’s officially summer (for all our northern hemisphere listeners), so the Buddies are jumping into some beach reads. They kicked things off with Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. The time jumping murder mystery thriller, had the Buddies discussing Instagram’s ‘for you’ section, interview questions, and how they would have made the book ending a lot darker. So don’t respond to that work email, read up on your physics, and jump into the Buddy Book Club time-loop as we read Wrong Place Wrong Time.

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Mistborn: The Hero of Ages – Brandon Sanderson – Episode 62

The Buddies close out Brandon Sanderson’s epic Mistborn trilogy with book three: The Hero of Ages. It just felt right being back in the Mistborn world and revisiting old friends Vin, Elend, Sazed, TenSoon, and (our favorite) Spook. The Buddies got into deep conversations about the book and the ending of the series, as well as deeper more meaningful conversations about life in general. They discussed topics like if it’s normal to drink milk regularly, clothing metaphors, and why dictators can be good sometimes. So stock up on your metals, read up on your political theory, and join us as we burn through the final Mistborn chapter.

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