The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast

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208. Time Machine Mar 20, 2023

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"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 9-10. In one of Judy Blume's finest YA novels, Rachel continues to obsess over her normalcy and crushes on an older man with rimless frames. Charles tries to woo Alison with a fake adoption (don't worry, he later gets barfed on). Mom teaches us all a good lesson in problem solving and the Crusades. Join Al and Jody for the usual dramatic readings, comedic analysis, and a mind-blowing letter from Blume Head Andrea. CRYSTALS! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

207. Grandma's Tummy Mint Mar 13, 2023

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"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 7-8. Join Jody and Al as they dive into Judy Blume's 1993 sequel to "Just as Long as We're Together." Rachel is overextended, stressed and rolling down literal hills, and Stephanie and Alison just DON'T GET IT. Charles eats mayonnaise salmon and has a shower. Dana and Jeremy Dragon go through some marital issues – rumor has it MARCELLA is to blame (love you, Marcella)! There's also dramatic readings, personality assessments, and an informative Fairfield follow-up from Blume Head Alycia. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

206. Nielsen Family Mar 05, 2023

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"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 5-6. Charles comes home to bake coffee cake, Rachel names her future child Toledo, and Gram comes to life on Mother's Day. Join Jody and Alison for a Special Report on Arthur the Hairball Lion, dramatic readings, prom talk, and two beautiful letters from Blume Heads Dara and Alycia! Keep that mail coming! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

205. He's Doing Gymnastics Feb 26, 2023

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"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 3-4. In this 1993 sequel to Judy Blume's "Just as Long as We're Together," Rachel practices for the seed spitting championship, broods over Charles' antics, and runs away from Steph and Alison's constant questioning. Matthew scores a womb goal. Jody and Al work up theories about mom and Dr. Sparks, do dramatic readings, and listen to some nostalgic commercials of the era. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

204. Whoot There It Is Feb 18, 2023

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“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 1-2. Jody and Al get back to their Judy roots with this 1993 follow-up to “Just as Long as We’re Together.” They talk about the world events, movies, music, and TV that shaped Rachel, Steph, and Alison’s lives. Think: Beanie Babies, Jurassic Park and Norwegian Black Metal murders. Meanwhile in Palfrey's Pond, Rachel writes her very Wes Anderson-eqsue bio, worries about Charles, and sees sister Jessica off to prom in a stolen dress. Tune in for nostalgia, laughs, and ‘90s jams you hadn’t thought about in years. It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

Odds and Ends #26: Alice AGAIN Feb 03, 2023

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Part TWO of our Alice Odds and Ends extravaganza! Alison and Jody discuss Rick Emerson's "Unmask Alice," which sheds so much light on the warped world of Beatrice Sparks, her motivation for writing Alice, Jay's Journal, and so many other faux diaries. Art Linkletter and the Satanic Panic also feature heavily. Then the gals recap and critique the surprisingly decent 1973 "Go Ask Alice" made-for-TV film featuring William Shatner, Andy Griffith, and Mackenzie Phillips. And with that, we are DONE with Alice, folks! We'll be announcing our next Judy Blume book soon, so stay tuned!

Odds and Ends #25: All About Alice Jan 28, 2023

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Part One of our epic two-part Alice Odds and Ends! This week Jody and Alison discuss all things “Go Ask Alice” – from fanfic, to its critical reception, to reader reviews. There’s also some great listener letters from Blume Heads Sawyer and Dani. But MOST IMPORTANTLY, Jody finally dishes on the New York screening of “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” and her momentous Judy Blume meet cute. You don’t want to miss what happened. Tune in next week as we delve into “Unmask Alice” by Rick Emerson and the 1973 made-for-TV film adaptation!

203. Teen Mom or Death Dec 16, 2022

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“Go Ask Alice,” August 14, 1970–Epilogue. Well friends, we did it. Jody and Alison are DUNZO. Alice makes water ballet friends, meets her first subway armpit hair, has a rendez-vous with Joel, and decides to stop journaling. And THEN some. Join us for vintage commercials, dramatic readings, and to hear who Al met at the Emmys. It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

202. How is Babby Formed? Dec 10, 2022

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"Go Ask Alice," July 25–August 12, 1970. Mac and cheese with bits of bologna, anyone?! Alice moves into the Youth Center/Asylum and meets babbling Babbie, interviews her fellow inmates for her social work career, and watches TV with thirty older ladies. Come join Alison and Jody for some deep analysis, critique, and melodramatic readings from this classic YA novel. You've never read this book the way we're doing it. Join us every week!

201. Freak Wharf Dec 02, 2022

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“Go Ask Alice,” June 16–July 24, 1970. Buckle up, y’all, this is a NUTTY episode. Gran dies, RIP Gran. Joel leaves town, RIP Joel. Alice eats chocolate-covered LSD peanuts, has a mega freak-out, and ends up in the Booby Hatch. Alison and Jody chat worms, Adam Sandler, and perform dramatic readings. And there’s a great letter from new Blume Head, Donna! It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

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