Episodes

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All Quiet on the Western Front – Erich Maria Remarque – Episode 38

The Buddies entrench themselves into the World War 1 literary classic All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. The book was pretty depressing and not all that easy to joke about, so the buddies stuck to more serious topics like going to the bathroom in public, post work clothes, rats, and awful teachers. The movie just hit Netflix as well, so the Buddies help cast the movie (if it were in English). Stock up on your cigarettes and cigars, grab yourself a spade, and dig into this most recent episode of the Buddy Book Club (and while you’re at it enlist by hitting that follow button). 

The Alchemist

The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho – Episode 37

The Buddies may be legends in their own mind, but learn about their ‘personal legends’ in the classic Brazilian novel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.  This book which is full of metaphors and symbolism, had the Buddies asking deeper questions like: ‘How fragile are crystal cups?’, ‘Are oases real?’ and ‘Should you be a total piece of shit?’ Fill up your tea, sell your crystal, and join us for this deep introspective journey.  

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The Giver – Lois Lowry – Episode 36

The Buddies feel out the literary classic and 6th grade favorite, the Giver by Lois Lowry. Ever wanted to hear a 10-minute argument about what colors are? Interested in increasing your unit size? Don’t think that brain development is that important? Well if you answered yes to any of those questions, we got the podcast for you. So pop that shirt off and join us as we transmit our memories of The Giver. 

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‘Salem’s Lot – Stephen King – Episode 35

The Buddies sink their teeth into Stephen King’s 1975 classic: ‘Salem’s Lot. The Buddies stayed on brand chatting about topics ranging from WAP to Jesus. This wasn’t the Buddies favorite book but much like Stephen King they found themselves going off on random tangents discussing food and movies. Grab a stake (steak?), say your Hail Mary’s, and join us as we take a bite out of ‘Salem’s Lot.

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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – Taylor Jenkins Reid – Episode 34

The Buddies are so dedicated to the craft, that some say they are married to the game. But Evelyn Hugo is 7x more dedicated, as they find out in the most recent book: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The Buddies chat about acting vs. real life, beards (not the hipster kind), making tough decisions, and much, much more in their second foray into TJR’s work. Want the confidence of Evelyn Hugo looking in a mirror and righteousness of Celia St. James, join us as we unlock those secrets.

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Blacktop Wasteland – S.A. Cosby – Episode 33

The Buddies speed their way through S.A. Cosby’s Blacktop Wasteland, a heist-thriller, with a southern noir twang. The buddies jump all over the map on this episode one second talking about tattoos and chop shop, the next second chatting about family humor and math skills. Hop in your Duster, turn up the Elvis, and flip the nitrous as we burn through this gritty page-turner.

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The Terminal List – Jack Carr – Episode 32

The Buddies cross The Terminal List by Jack Carr from their list. Bobbo, @bobbymccart, joins the podcast for a long stock buying/selling session. The Buddies chat about the importance of old cars, friends and tomahawks. Taking after James Reece, they vow to eliminate their enemies, namely: Garth Brooks, California and coffee with cream and sugar. Gear up, sight your scope, and join us for this action packed summer read.

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Mistborn: The Well of Ascension (Book 2) – Brandon Sanderson – Episode 31

The Buddies take down another Mistborn book as they continue onto book 2 The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson. The Buddies are talking chemistry (actual and romantic), dogs (actual and people), and the medical maladies/misunderstood of Koloss. They sprinkle in some Star Wars, Aladdin, and beach book talk as well. Flare your metals or pull from your metalminds and join us on this ride.

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Lord of the Flies – William Golding – Episode 30

The Buddies grab their conches, and blow through the Lord of the Flies by William Golding. The classic high school novel had the Buddies discussing common literary themes, such as: Prison tactics, Smokey the bear, the meaning of ‘taking short’ and much, much more. Pick up a spear, spread some blood on your face, and join the anarchy that is the Buddy Book Club.

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Mistborn: Final Empire (Part 3-Finish) – Brandon Sanderson – Episode 29

The Buddies flare all of their metals and burn through the second half of Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn: Final Empire. They chat about the benefits of reading, debating, religion, and of course face tattoos. The deep discussion also had the Buddies drawing parallels between the book and Forrest Gump/Jenny’s relationship, discussing the science behind being a eunuch, and reconsidering Bugs Bunny’s motivational tactics. We welcome Buddies, Mistborns, Feruchemists, Eunuchs, and everyone else to listen in as we discuss the second half of this epic. 

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