Ever find yourself chuckling at the unexpected twists of daily life or the absurdities that come with personalizing your body with ink? Our latest episode kicks off with a bit of playful banter that soon unravels into an entertaining tale of advanced reader copies, the enigma of nondisclosure agreements, and the conundrum of tattoo placement that touches on childhood memories and cinematic passions.
Navigating the peculiarities of relationship markers, we muse over the permanence of tattoos in the professional world and the hijinks that follow an unexpected find of an ex's inked name in a private place. The discussion takes a candid turn as we dissect the serious implications of body art, its impact on workplace dynamics, and the public hullabaloo over a notorious faux forehead tattoo. It's an episode brimming with laughter, yet thoughtfully examining the delicate lines between humor, personal expression, and societal judgment.
As we edge into the darker alleyways of social media, we uncover the bullying lurking within the bookstagram community, laying bare our own brushes with online vitriol. The atmosphere shifts as we untangle the complexities introduced when men enter female-dominated spaces, prompting a reflection on the preservation of safe havens for readers. And how we both feel that, this space is for women readers and not for men to come in and make their own.
We wrap things up by diving into the drama that unfolded after a male audiobook narrator's missteps, and the intricate dance of sharing honest book reviews in a world where mood and media collide. Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through the quirks and qualms of Bookstagram, body art, and beyond.
Cover Art by: Fabienne and Jordan
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Intro/Outro music: Season Two: Ramaramaray by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound Season One: Sweet Psycho via TikTok’s Offical Sound Studio on Capcut
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