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Am I The Drama? Sep 17, 2025

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Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with Episode 4 of Season 6, diving into chapters 13–16 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. This week, Luella steps into leadership, Robert rises as king (and maybe something more…), and Nikki follows fresh clues with Miss Maddie Mae that bring family history into focus. Grab your copy of Happy Land and join our virtual book club on Bookum!

00:00 Intro

00:57 Church Announcements

02:36 Coffee Break

23:17 Get Into the Chapters

Next episode: chapters 17–20.

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Allegedly...Probably Sep 10, 2025

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Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with Episode 3 of Season 6! This week we’re diving into chapters 9–12 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

Whether you’re reading along or just tuning in for the tea, welcome in! Grab your copy of Happy Land, join our discussion on the Bookum app, and share your spoiler-free thoughts with us!

00:00 Intro

00:46 Church Announcements

02:50 Coffee Break

25:01 Get Into the Chapters

Next episode: chapters 13–16.

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Get the Ick and Leave Sep 03, 2025

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Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with Episode 2 of Season 6! This week we’re diving into chapters 5–8 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, exploring family rifts, community secrets, and the rise of the Kingdom of Happy Land.

Whether you’re reading along or just tuning in for the tea, welcome in! Grab your copy of Happy Land, join our discussion on the Book’em app, and share your spoiler-free thoughts with us!

01:13 Church Announcements

02:34 Coffee Break

15:19 Get Into the Chapters

Next episode: chapters 9–12.

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Welcome to Happy Land! Aug 27, 2025

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Well Read Baddies, we’re back! Season 6 is officially here, and we’re starting strong with our seasonal book pick—Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. In this premiere episode, Lana and Sam break down chapters 1–4, unpacking family secrets, generational patterns, and the roots of the Kingdom of Happy Land.

Whether you’re a returning listener or brand new to the club, welcome in! Grab your copy of Happy Land , join our discussion on the Bookum app, and leave us a voice note with your thoughts—just no spoilers please!

00:00 Welcome to Season Six!

01:51 Church Announcements

05:37 Coffee Break

23:33 Get Into the Chapters

Next episode: chapters 5–8.

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Rewind: Chaotically Functional (Still Us Fr) Aug 18, 2025

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Hey well read baddies—it’s our last rewind episode before the brand new season drops on Wednesday, August 27th, and we’re closing it out with Lana’s favorite throwback from Season 4, Episode 3: Chaotically Functional!

See y’all on 8/27 for Season 6!

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Welcome in Well Read Baddies! Aug 18, 2025

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For Well Read Baddies who love books, pop culture, and everything in between. Best friends Lana and Sam are figuring out how to fit reading into their busy lives—and they know they’re not alone. That’s why they created a book club on the go: a seasonal podcast with bite-sized episodes where listeners vote on what they read each season. Whether you read all the time, once in a while, or are just picking up your first book in years, this show celebrates all types of readers. Being well-read is more than just books—it’s a way of life.

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Rewind: #TeamMindYoBizWhenItComesToBlackWomensHair (Still!) Aug 04, 2025

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Hey well read baddies! We’re kicking off our rewind series with Samra’s favorite episode from the vault: Season 3, Episode 11 — #TeamMindYoBizWhenItComesToBlackWomensHair. This one is personal, powerful, and still way too relevant.

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I'm Talm 'Bout Innit Jul 21, 2025

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Hey well read baddies! It’s the last bonus episode before we kick off rewind episodes—and we’ve got updates galore. We’re revealing our Season 6 book pick (Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez—our first historical fiction!), and announcing a special virtual book club collab with Chid from the But What Do I Know? podcast featuring author Danielle Allen.

In Coffee Break, we’re talking Cowboy Carter tour chaos, Love Island drama, and why some of y’all need to let us have fun. Plus: audiobook recs, upcoming Substack drops, and a reminder to leave us a voice note. New season starts August 28—tap in!

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Beyoncé & Friends Jul 07, 2025

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Hey Well Read Baddies! It’s our 6th anniversary (cue the tears) and we’re catching up on all the bookish tea and pop culture chaos. We’re talking Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour (and the heartbreak over 16 Carriages), I’m Glad My Mom Died getting an Apple TV series, and why billionaire weddings are giving Hunger Games energy. Plus, we’re sharing what we’ve been reading, what’s next for Season 6, and how to enter our 6-Year Anniversary Giveaway!

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Booked & Bingeing Jun 23, 2025

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Hey well read baddies! It’s just the two of us this week, and we’re catching up on all the things—reading goals, reality TV rabbit holes, and what it means to truly read for joy. Lana’s deep in her Black romance era and crushing her 12-book goal, while Sam’s still recovering from the whirlwind that was the Black Romance Book Fest.

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