The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast

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226. People Pleasers Oct 17, 2023

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"Harriet the Spy," chapter 12. Alison and Jody read, discuss, and dissect Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 kid lit nonvel about a child creeper and her vengeful classmates. The big news this week is the retaliation parade. Harriet's starting to get worried. There's dramatic readings, retro commercials, and TWO A+ Blume Head letters from Sawyer and Anne! lt's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!

225. We Live in a Community Oct 10, 2023

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"Harriet the Spy," chapter 11. Harriet has been SHUNNED. There's ink spilling, clubhouse construction, and a grapefruit-sized spitball. Thank you, Louise Fitzhugh, for ramping up the dramz this week! Join Alison and Jody for a romp through 1964 Manhattan, dramatic readings, pet sounds, and a listener letter (shout out Blume Head Sue!). It's a (sometimes) Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!

224. Jesus Wept Sep 18, 2023

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"Harriet the Spy," chapter 10. The bully gets bullied! We've seen this before (hi, Blubber!), and it ain't pretty. Join Jody and Alison as they make their way through Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 novel about a sixth grade Mata Hari wannabe. Harriet's notebook gets stolen along with her tomato sandwich and dignity. Even Sport and Janie have turned against her! Tune in for dramatic readings and kid lit comedy. It's a Judy Blume book club (sometimes). Join us every week!

223. Slammed! Sep 11, 2023

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"Harriet the Spy," chapters 8-9. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have a 6-foot baby and the Dei Santis have some DRAAAMA. Also – Harriet gets caught! In the dumb waiter! But not before she has her iconic moment rolling around in an onion trance. Thank you, Louise Fitzhugh, for this INSANE book about a little rascal in 1964 Manhattan. Join Jody and Alison for bad Italian accents, a new drinking game, and a spliendid listener letter (thank you Blume Head Dani! It's a Judy Blume book club (sometimes). Join us every week!

222. You are an Onion Aug 28, 2023

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"Harriet the Spy," chapter 7. Ole Golly, we miss you! Harriet has been deemed a fat lady and an onion and she ain't happy about it. Miss Berry loses her mind amid a vaguely sexual monologue re: vegetables. Join Jody and Alison as they bury themselves in Harriet's weird world, with dramatic readings and 1964 commercials. Thank you Blume Head Amanda for the wonderful letter! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

221. Is It Robbers? Aug 21, 2023

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"Harriet the Spy," chapter 6. Ole Golly LEAVES! What?! We have not recovered. But please accompany us in reading this Louise Fitzhugh best-seller to find out how it all unfolds. There's a Berkeley Bike Basket adventure date, more egg creams, and an epic mother meltdown. We talk about the mystery Paul Newman flick, milk radiation, and the infamous Sunshine Project. Content warning: there is mention of child cadavers so please skip the Special Report if you need to. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

220. Progurt Aug 15, 2023

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"Harriet the Spy," chapter 5. Alison and Jody journey back to Louise Fitzhugh's depiction of 1964 Manhattan, a world of little twerps and wise nannies. Ole Golly goes on a perfectly lovely Mary Poppins-ish date and – of course – Harriet stalks her. Mom talks about her vomitorious meet-cute with Dad. Harriet gets existential about loneliness. There's a weird tickle. Jody presents TWO Special Reports on yogurt and Elizabeth Arden, while Alison drops some Mata Hari knowledge. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

219. French Braid Aug 07, 2023

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"Harriet the Spy," chapter 4. Alison and Jody read and discuss this childhood favorite, written by icon Louise Fitzhugh in 1964. We learn the cat-man is also a yogurt-man. The Robertsons show off their furniture. Janie blows up the house to avoid dance class. Harriet daydreams of her future office hours. Let's gather in the Cocoon to chat about insomnia, Barbie, and... does Jody like this book?! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us (almost) every week!

218. Disney Adults Jul 25, 2023

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"Harriet the Spy," chapter 3. Harriet breaks and enters. Sport balances the books. Dad goes on a fink rampage. Ole Golly has... a BOYFRIEND?! So much is going down in this cherished and contentious novel by Louise Fitzhugh. Alison and Jody follow Harriet through Manhattan, from inside the famous dumbwaiter to the luncheonette for an egg cream. Speaking of egg creams – do you know WHY they're called egg creams? We'll tell you! Join us for fun facts, radio plays, and1964 commercials. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

217. Cake and Milk Jul 17, 2023

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"Harriet the Spy," chapter 2. Jody and Alison barrel ahead with this beloved and controversial Louise Fitzhugh novel! Harriet starts 6th grade (just like Margaret!) and there's no holds barred when it comes to talking sh*t about her classmates and teachers. The only acceptable ones are Sport who needs to give his face a good rinse and Janie who may or may not be a human doomsday machine. Don't even get us started on the Boy with Purple Socks. Hop into this 1964 time machine and join us for dramatic readings, jokes, and judgements. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

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