The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast

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191. Humdrum Aug 06, 2022

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“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 30-31. The FINAL CHAPTERS! Karen reaches the Hope Phase, Mom flies by the seat of her pants, and Amy makes her famous cold cut joke. Jody and Alison talk about non-bad divorce books, 1972 New Jersey separation laws, and the 1994 rom-com about a sex worker with a heart of gold, Milk Money. Tune in for a brand new “Isn’t That Random” about boredom and a wonderful letter from Blume Head Michelle! It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

190. Team Karen Jul 29, 2022

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"It's Not the End of the World," chapters 27-29. JEFF RETURNS from his mystery jaunt. Mom makes a life-shattering announcement. Dad convalesces in Las Vegas. Karen is nobody's favorite. Judy Blume's 1972 middle grade novel is really keeping us on our toes! Jody and Alison drink Corona and Athletic Greens and talk about bad parenting, thumbs, and the seven stages of grief. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

189. Crying Next to a Fish Jul 22, 2022

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“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 25-26. Diorama drama! Missing persons! Weird families! Judy Blume at her finest. Karen destroys the viking ‘rama and hits up the bookstore, Jeff’s still missing, and Mary Louise Rumberger gets suspicious. There’s TWO Special Reports: Al walks us through the wild history of hysteria and Jody talks about infamous child psychiatrist Richard A. Gardner, author of Val’s favorite – “The Boys and Girls Book About Divorce” (content warning for the end of the episode: mention of child sexual abuse and suicide). It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

188. Duth Jul 08, 2022

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“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 23-24. Jeff runs away, Mom and Daddy have an epic row, and Karen FINALLY melts down. Judy really brings on the divorce dark times. Alison and Jody chat about moving, the Real World New Orleans reunion, and the “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” movie postponement. Thank you Blume Heads Jackie and Lisa for their great letters! It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

187. Sucre Papa Jul 02, 2022

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“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 20-22. Judy Blume paints the portrait of a 7th grader dealing with her parents’ divorce in 1972 and things are getting wild! Karen and Val have a strange bath party, Dad makes a terrible announcement, and there’s some diorama drama. Jody and Alison chat about nudist resorts and shaving lies. Tune in for vintage ads, dramatic readings, and the usual shenanigans. It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

186. Burp it Out Jun 24, 2022

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"It's Not the End of the World," chapters 17-19. Karen's cards go unappreciated, Amy practices her parental manipulation skills, Jeff breaks a toe, and mom gets a JOB! Jody and Alison (all the way from Sweden!) discuss and reenact this 1972 classic Judy Blume novel, and talk about awkward anniversaries and fluorosis. Thank you SO very much to Bex and Geniene for their awesome letters! It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

185. Aunt Cookie Jun 11, 2022

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"It's Not the End of the World," chapters 13-16. Come hang with Jody and Alison as they discuss this classic 1972 Judy Blume novel! Dad's got a new cow-colored bachelor pad, Karen makes a Val pal, Jeff's a rude dude, and Mom decides she's a working gal! Your hosts chat about childhood lies, do melodramatic reenactments, and read a sweet letter from Blume Head Sue J. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

184. The Last HoJo's Jun 03, 2022

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“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 10-12. Karen corners Jeff, gets her skate on, and asks one million questions. Mom lawyers up. Ruth gives bad advice. Debbie makes a chimp face. Your hosts Jody and Alison do dramatic readings, spit takes, and continue to be perplexed by the clueless adults in this 1972 YA novel! Jody presents her Peter theory and gives a very thorough Special Report on Howard Johnson’s. It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

183. Rabies May 27, 2022

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“It’s Not the End of the World," chapters 7-9. Karen’s hitting new lows with a D on her book report and a sad HoJo’s martini dinner with Dad. Garfa comes to town and tries to Parent Trap the divorce situation. Jody and Alison chat about trundle beds, Phytophotodermatitis, and rabies advice. Thank you Blume Head Jennie for her fabulous letter! It’s a Judy Blume book club. Join us every week!

182. Hey, 311 is a Great Band May 13, 2022

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“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 5-6. Alison and Jody recap and discuss Judy Blume’s 1972 novel about a sixth grader dealing with parental separation. Karen gets blindsided at the Red Bull Inn, picks a fight with sweet Debbie, and pulls a sickie. Your hosts chat about drugs, do dramatic readings, and bust out Jody’s high school newspaper column from 1996, “Isn’t that Random?”. It’s a Judy Blume Book club. Join us every week!

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