The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast

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164. Agatha's Rage Oct 29, 2021

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“Superfudge,” chapters 7-8. Welcome, Uncle Feather and helloooooo, Halloween! (Seriously, how did Judy know it was Halloween in the real-life now-times?!) Fudge gets a myna bird because he does cute paintings at school. Peter and Jimmy fight about the price of art. The gang goes trick-or-treating and tastes their first worm cookies. Jody and Alison cover all the hilarious scenes and nostalgic details of this 1980 Judy Blume treasure. Alison talks about being yanked out of school to see Kid Rock and Jody finds a bizarre reddit thread with a mystery to solve. And so many thank yous to Blume Head Molly P. for finding a spicy tidbit about Judy Blume’s very own fake book reports.

163. Goodbye Rat Face! Oct 22, 2021

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"Superfudge," chapters 5-6. The Hatcher family settles down in Princeton and keeps their local Baskin Robbins in business. Peter and new bestie Alex Santo go into the worm business and scam Mrs. Muldour (she's definitely eating them, right?). Fudge creates a most legendary ruckus on the first day of school. Join Jody, Alison, AND four-year-old voice actor prodigy Poe for dramatic readings and hilarious commentary on this Judy Blume classic. Thank you to Blume Heads Geniene, Lisa, and Julie for their letters! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

162. Ten or Eleven Times Oct 15, 2021

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“Superfudge,” chapters 3-4. The Hatchers are moving to Princeton! In a week. WTF. Pee-tah has a fight with Jimmy Fargo, a run-in with Sheila, and almost pees in a flower pot. Fudge decorates Tootsie with trading stamps. Jody talks about her recent eyebrow mishap and a *thing* she did in the kitchen sink. Alison continues to channel her inner four-year-old muppet. There’s dramatic readings, a Special Report on Kreskin’s Crystals, and THREE fantastic listener letters from Dustin, Julie, and Lavender Baker. Thank you to our newest Patron, Lea T.! It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

161. Getting to the Good Part Oct 08, 2021

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“Superfudge,” chapters 1-2. Back to Judy Blume, y’all! Jody and Alison discuss this treasured children’s novel featuring Pee-tah, Fudge, and… Tamara Roxanne?! Alison paints a picture of 1980 events and affairs (lots of Cold War shenanigans), while Jody recaps the movies, TV, and music of the new decade (Paul McCartney’s Coming Up is a BOP.) Over in Fudge-land, there’s a new Hatcher baby and Fudge is PISSED. Peter saves the day when Tootsie goes missing. Sheila is the same ol’ Sheila. It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

Odds and Ends #20: Stuck in Stoneybrook Crossover Sep 17, 2021

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Exciting bonus crossover alert! Jody joins Esme, Anne, and Emily on Stuck in Stoneybrook to chat about the Baby Sitters Club – in particular, Dawn and the Big Sleepover (#44)! They discuss the psychological benefits of altruism, the white savior-dom of this whole enterprise, and whether Ann M. Martin continued to be influenced by “Dances With Wolves.” Tune in for some '90s Dinosaur Nostalgia, a caramel debate, and to find out which babysitter Jody is. See you sooooon for our NEXT JUDY BLUME BOOK, "Superfudge."
Be sure to follow Stuck in Stoneybrook on Instagram at @stuckinstoneybrook and check out more episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher!

Odds and Ends #19: The Luckiest Goodbye Aug 21, 2021

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Jody and Alison salute The Luckiest Girl with the help of some dedicated Blume Heads! This extremely chaotic episode is chock full of Special Reports on Beverly Cleary's stint in SoCal, dating in the 1950s, giant roadside oranges, old-fashioned doorbells, and basketball culture. Huge thank you to listener correspondents Michelle, Danielle, Alison C., and Helen!

160. Don't Ever Change Aug 13, 2021

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"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 15-16. Can't believe we're finishing this Beverly Cleary beauty! It's Shelley's last day of school with some mediocre yearbook signing, a biology win, and a heart-to-heart with Jeannie. There's also a solemn date to the roadside orange, middle school dance crashers, and first L-O-V-E. Alison and Jody serve up some analysis and radio plays with a side of space ice cream. Tune in next week for our final wrap-up. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

159. Boop! Aug 06, 2021

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"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 13-14. We're cruisin' through Beverly Cleary's 1958 coming-of-age novel! Shelley and Hartley spend quality time together solving word puzzles, washing dishes, and touching hands. Katie makes a toothpaste cake and Mrs. Stickney comes to knit. There's some carnival drama (not as much as Jody would like), and an ALMOST-kiss! Alison and Jody are joined by Jody's mum, who assists with dramatic readings, lawn chat, and talk of mean teachers. HAVE A BANANA! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

158. Edgelord Central Jul 30, 2021

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"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 11-12. Alison and Jody discuss Beverly Cleary's charming 1958 novel about a Portland gal finding herself in SoCal. Shelley watches Katie go through her very own Roses-in-the-Disposall moment, flubs an interview with poet Jonas Hornbostle, but wins some time with Hartley. Alison saves the day by recapping TWO chapters and Jody's sister Rosie makes her podcast debut! Join us for dramatic readings, vintage 1950s TV commercials, and all-round wholesome goodness. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

157. Twerking in a Stylized Manner Jul 16, 2021

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"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 9-10. It's Beverly Cleary's 1958 teen novel about first love in a strange land, and things ain't looking good. Shelly and Philip have a serious chat and it does not go as she'd hoped. There's a lot of homesickness and a raucous, disappointing basketball game with paper pom poms and an electric(!) megaphone. Jody and Alison create outsider art, play 1958 TV commercials, and perform dramatic readings. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

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