Episodes

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Saving Silverman – MOVIE – Episode 61

The Buddies are in the midst of finishing the epic Mistborn series, so while they’re waiting they decided to check out a lighthearted 2001 comedy from their youth, Saving Silverman. Why did they pick this movie? Not sure. But it got them talking about Sweet Caroline and the Red Sox, girlfriend interventions, and reading books at the bar. So if you’re looking for lighthearted childish humor with limited plot check out this podcast. If you’re looking for the same, but at least with Jack Black in it check out Saving Silverman.

Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow – Gabrielle Zevin – Episode 60

The Buddies are always looking to the future, they have their eyes set on Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, which also happens to be the name of the book they just read by Gabrielle Zevin. This book was right up the Buddies alley discussing many of the things they love: video games, Boston, and sharing feelings. Gabrielle Zevin novel will put you through a roller coaster of emotions and have you siding with different characters throughout the book. So exactly like a typical Buddy Book Club Podcast. So grab your sleeping bag, N64, and Mountain Dew, and join us as we play through Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.

Heir to the Empire

Heir to the Empire – Timothy Zahn – Episode 59

The Buddies nerd out and finally discuss one of their favorite genres: Star Wars (yes, it is its own genre). This time covering Timothy Zahn’s, Heir to the Empire. The book takes place five years after Episode 6 and features all of our favorite characters: Luke, Leia, Han and Chewie (or as Leia would call him, some random alien).  The Buddies discuss important Star Wars topics such as: rooting for the underdogs (in this case the Empire), if it’s normal to be attracted to Star Wars drawings, and whether or not the Skywalker family are all bigots. So bring your lightsabers, force powers (although you won’t need them much in this book), and X-wing owner’s manual, and join us in a galaxy far, far away…

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World War Z – MOVIE – Episode 58

Before the Buddies were recording podcast episodes for the millions of listeners out there, they were having their own unrecorded podcast about the World War Z book. They use this episode to reminisce and argue again 10 years later, but this time about the movie. They debate crucial topics such as: why its overrated to have a family, the proper usage of magazines, and why being bald may not be the worst thing. So prepare yourself for the zombie apocalypse by injuring your knee, shaving your head, and listening to the Buddies discuss the World War Z movie.

The Martian

The Martian – Andy Weir – Episode 57

The Buddies find themselves back in space, this time stranded on Mars in Andy Weir’s, The Martian. If you like science, trashing on disco, and journaling, this book is for you. If you like two guys who can barely read criticizing a widely popular book, well over their reading abilities, well then this podcast is for you. So join us as we talk suicide pacts, ‘working’ in the shower, and TI-89 calculator games.

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No Country For Old Men – Cormac McCarthy – Episode 56

“The book is better”. “The book is better”. Start practicing that saying now; these are words to live by. The Buddies put this theory to the test while reading Cormac McCarthy’s 2005 classic, No Country For Old Men. The movie, inspired by the book, went on to become wildly successful, but the Buddies wanted to go straight to the source material. It got them talking about why it is important to pay people before talking down to them, if Texas is actually that big of a state, and the downfall of America (specifically smoking laws). So break out your Texas drawl, load up your cattle gun, and go on the run with us while we shoot through No Country for Old Men. 

The Goonies

The Goonies – MOVIE – Episode 55

The Buddies never say die! The Buddies watch everyone’s favorite kid-adventure film, The Goonies. There was some dissenting opinions on this one, but the Buddies were able to come together and pay homage to Rube Goldberg, breaking stuff, and Rosalita the housekeeper. So dust off the treasure map, warm up your truffle shuffle, put on your ‘slick shoes’, and join us as we rewatch this childhood classic.

Between Two Fires

Between Two Fires – Christopher Buehlman – Episode 54

Christopher Buehlman, Between Two Fires, is like a horror filled, comedic acid trip.  Which is exactly how many describe the Buddy Book Club podcast, so the Buddies were big fans. Between Two Fires puts you in 14th century France, a place of: plague, death, and waging war between angels and demons. This episode had the Buddies questioning three things most people find sacred: God, charity, and sex parties. So sharpen your sword, put your mask back on, and say your Hail Mary’s as we jump into this crazy adventure, horror, fantasy novel. 

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Daisy Jones & The Six – TV SHOW – Episode 53

The Buddies were big fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s, Daisy Jones & The Six (checkout our past episode on the book!) This time they’re discussing the recently released Amazon TV Show based on the book. They once again welcome @tuckerpeanutbut aka Billy Dunne to the pod to discuss. Topics ranged from why Pittsburg in the late 70’s was the greatest American city to why goatees are awful (and Eddie is the worst). So warm up your vocal cords, put on your best 70’s attire, and join us as we rock out to the Daisy Jones & The Six TV Show.

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The Third Option – Vince Flynn – Episode 52

The Buddies scope out book #2 of the Mitch Rapp series, The Third Option, by Vince Flynn. They are joined by @jimmyhawley – and he came in firing quicker than Mitch Rapp at a terrorist convention. The conversation ranged from mild discussions around water skiing to the positive qualities of Saddam Hussein. So bring your body armor, water skis, kinks, and an open-mind as we read one of our favorite authors.

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