Stay ConnectedComedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture – it is culture. Join her and a cast of sharp, funny guests as they dig into the details behind the drama and unpack why we can’t get enough of those iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. This is the place for highbrow conversations about “lowbrow” TV
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Kristen and Jolenta continue their romp through self-help history by living by On Being A Real Person by Harry Emerson Fosdick. Will Jolenta accept herself? Will Kristen let go of her ego?
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The ladies respond to listener voicemails and emails about How to Win Friends and Influence People. Plus, they learn about the history of self-help with Trysh Travis, cultural and literary historian in the Center for Women’s Studies at the University of Florida. To learn more about Trysh’s research, head here.
Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is currently available for pre-order.
You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687
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Kristen and Jolenta are back for Season 6, and they are trying something new! For this season, the ladies take us on a historical romp through self-help history by living by a classic self-help book from each decade. To kick things off, they live by one of the best-selling books of all time, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
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Kristen & Jolenta are joined by storyteller, comedian, and This American Life producer Elna Baker for their live show in Brooklyn. The ladies chat with Elna about why she read 75 self-help books in 3 years, why losing weight wasn’t the transformation she was expecting it to be, and what her first sexual experiments were like after leaving Mormonism.
You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687
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And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:
Hallmark, the biggest selection of greeting cards. Visit Hallmark.com/btb to shop a wide variety of birthday cards. Use promo code BTB to get 20% off your card purchase.
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Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month.
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Squarespace.com/BYTHEBOOK for a free trial. And when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code BYTHEBOOK to save 10% off of your first purchase of a website or domain.
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Kristen & Jolenta are joined by advice columnist and journalist E. Jean Carroll for a spirited conversation about her new book What Do We Need Men For: A Modest Proposal. Plus, E. Jean answers listener questions about dating, workplace culture, and why road trips are the best way to find out who you are.
You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687
Want to see Kristen explain the art of podcasting in person? She'll be at the 92nd Street Y in New York on Thursday, November 14 at 7pm. https://www.92y.org/event/so-you-want-to-start-a-podcast [92y.org]
To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com:
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And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:
Hallmark, the biggest selection of greeting cards. Visit Hallmark.com/btb and use promo code BTB to get 20% off your card purchase.
Quip, the electric toothbrush that makes brushing your teeth simple and affordable. Go to getquip.com/bythebook to get your first refill pack for free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month.
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Kristen & Jolenta welcome actor and activist LeVar Burton (LeVar Burton Reads, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek: The Next Generation) for a conversation about reading, representation and self-care. Plus, LeVar shares what kind of self-help book he’d write!
You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687
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Kristen and Jolenta's producer Nora answers listener questions! Is she a self-help believer or a skeptic? How did she become a producer? What was she like in high school? Plus, Nora shares a vocal treat with the ladies.
You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687
Want to see Kristen explain the art of podcasting in person? She'll be at the 92nd Street Y in New York on Thursday, November 14 at 7pm. https://www.92y.org/event/so-you-want-to-start-a-podcast [92y.org]
To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com:
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And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:
LÄRABAR, food made from food.
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Dean and Brad join Kristen and Jolenta in the studio to answer listener questions and dish on life as America's favorite husbands. How has being on the podcast changed their marriages? Is there a book the husbands want Kristen and Jolenta to live by? Plus, a furry friend makes an appearance!
You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Want to see Kristen explain the art of podcasting in person? She'll be at the 92nd Street Y in New York on Thursday, November 14 at 7pm. https://www.92y.org/event/so-you-want-to-start-a-podcast [92y.org]
To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com:
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And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:
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The ladies answer questions from listeners! What celebrity do they wish would write a self-help book? Who would they cast for the 2019 version of Golden Girls? What’s the most woo-woo thing Kristen believes in? Plus, Kristen and Jolenta share what they were like in high school.
You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's new show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687
To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com:
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And a big thanks to this week's sponsors:
LÄRABAR, food made from food.
Better Help, online counseling that is accessible, affordable and convenient. Go to betterhelp.com/btb to get 10% off your first month.
Third Love, the most comfortable bra you'll own.Go to thirdlove.com/BYTHEBOOK for 15% off your first purchase.
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Kristen and Jolenta recap the latest season! What stuck since living by the books of Season 5? What was pure torture?
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