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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 164- Harry Dresden thinks he is a renegade who colors outside the lines. (White Night)Send us a textHannah and Laura are wrapping up The Year of the Dresden and trying to remember what happened in Jim Butcher's book, White Night. They also discuss the relevancy of a book Laura read for her book club, a TV show that hit too close to home for Hannah, and the amount of time Hannah has spent exploring on Silksong...so far.*This episode contains SPOILERS for White Night by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 36 min 55 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of social justice, racism, homophobia, violence, death...
2025-10-011h 18
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 163- Harry Dresden is out of control. (White Night)Send us a textHannah and Laura are finishing up Jim Butcher's White Night and they really would like Harry Dresden to wake them up from this psychic nightmare. They also chat about horror novels, a fun graphic novel, and a Netflix show that Hannah easily convinces Laura not to watch.*This episode contains SPOILERS for White Night by Jim Butcher. ***CW for the episode: discussions of murder, death, violence, sex, gore, vampires, self-harm, mental illness, sexismMedia Mentions: White Night by Jim Butcher Chainsaw Man by Ta...
2025-09-241h 21
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.215. Accomplice to the Villain with our established friend, Hannah Nicole Maehrer!ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Accomplice to the Villain with our established friend, Hannah Nicole Maehrer!
ACOFAE welcomes back to the pod #1 New York Times bestselling author Hannah Nicole Maehrer to discuss all things Accomplice to the Villain! Third times a charm for Laura Marie, Jessica Marie and Hannah Nicole as the three of them jump into writing changes, new characters, STRESS, and how the tone of writing can impact the reading experience. A delight as always, Hannah gives ACOFAE a few teasers for a confirmed book 4 and while this episode is SPOILER FREE listeners will get to enjoy...
2025-08-1159 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 157- Harry Dresden describes how the brain works. (Proven Guilty)Send us a textHannah and Laura are covering the first third of Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher and they are really starting to question if Harry Dresden should be allowed near children. It seems unwise for Michael to let him babysit. Hannah also influenced Laura to watch season 19 of Taskmaster, so they both gush over the contestants, Laura has a new favorite rom-com, and Hannah talks about how surprising it can be to read dark/deep themes in YA books as an adult.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher. Spoiler...
2025-08-061h 40
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 156- Harry Dresden dates himself. (Dead Beat)Send us a textHannah and Laura are wrapping up their discussion of Jim Butcher's Dead Beat by discussing the characters and themes. They question Harry's relationships, wonder about his mental health, and make guesses about what is next to come in the series. They also chat about a movie soundtrack Laura is loving, a Slavic folklore novella that Hannah recently read, and an actor whose presence in movies makes Hannah instantly fall asleep.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Dead Beat by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 32 min 5 secs. ***CW for the...
2025-07-231h 09On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 149- Do we like Nick now? (Oathbound)Send us a textHannah and Laura are cycling back into a favorite series! They cover the first 16 chapters of Tracy Deonn's Oathbound and try to keep up with the extremely fast pace. They also chat about an Indie book that Laura loves, a card game with a name that's too long, and a book that rubbed Hannah the wrong way.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Oathbound by Tracy Deonn. Spoiler section begins at: 35 min 05 secs.****CW for the episode: discussions of racism, homophobia, transphobia, death, violence, slavery, colonialism, parental, ableism, health problems...
2025-04-301h 15On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 144- We threw out your stretcher. (The Stone Sky)Send us a textHannah and Laura are at the beginning of the end, covering the final book in N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy, The Stone Sky! Things are continuing to complicate and come together for the characters in their quest to bring back the moon, and Hannah and Laura do their best to keep up with it all. They also chat about a new favorite book of Laura's, video games Hannah is loving, and being drawn to certain genres of books seasonally.Media Mentions:The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin...
2025-03-191h 22On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 142- Say what you wanna say and let the words fall out. (The Obelisk Gate)Send us a textHannah and Laura are covering the final third of the plot of N.K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate and are navigating all the things that are ramping up in the Stillness. They also chat about a movie that made Laura cry and Hannah baffles Laura by describing the plots of J-Lo movies.***This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 37 min 45 secs.*****Content Warnings for the episode: discussions of murder, death, violence, racism, xenophobia, poverty, extreme climate events, abuse, Me...
2025-02-191h 12On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 140- Most of these chapters are downers. (The Obelisk Gate)Send us a textHannah and Laura are delving into N.K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate, covering the first 7 chapters! And let's just say that Hannah is "not pleased" that a certain character has appeared in book two of this trilogy. Laura also shares more about her read through of Vinland Saga and Hannah watched a romp of a movie that she wants everyone to go see.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin! The Broken Earth trilogy, book two!! Spoiler section starts at: 24 min 10 sec. ***CW for...
2025-02-051h 05On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 138- I learned very little in that four hours. (The Fifth Season)Send us a textHannah and Laura are sick, but they put themselves together just enough to cover the final portion of N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season and all of its shocking final moments. They also talk about Laura's trip to a museum and some of Hannah's favorite Taskmaster moments. Laura also is sad to learn that a certain author does not portray a character he has written in the television adaptation of his books.*Apologies for audio issues on Laura's end. ***This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N...
2025-01-151h 05On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 137- Where is our girl? She is gone. (The Fifth Season)Send us a textHannah and Laura continue to "break the earth" by covering the middle section of N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season. Laura is fighting a bit of a cold, but she still gushes about Vinland saga and one of her favorite TV shows, and Hannah does something Laura loves.... rants about a book. They also chat about growing more sensitive to certain media and decide that they will watch an upcoming documentary based on some online buzz.***This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin, Vinland saga by...
2025-01-081h 36On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 136- Let's begin at the end of the world, shall we? (The Fifth Season)Send us a textIt's a new year and a new season for OWWR pod! A fifth season, in fact! Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of N.K. Jemisin's book, The Fifth Season. They also chat about a manga series that Laura loves, a Poirot (BBC) marathon watch, and a fun, queer romance that Hannah recently read. Oh, they also decide to possibly reread The Wheel of Time...**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 37 min 25 secs.***CW for the plot...
2025-01-011h 38On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura's 2024 FavoritesSend us a textIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Hannah and Laura wrap up 2024 by sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies! Thank you to OWWR listeners, friends, and guests for supporting the podcast! See you in 2025 as we "Break the Earth" together!Media Mentions:SNL---PeacockKevin Can F*ck Himself---NetflixAgatha All Along---Disney+The Last of Us---MaxBlue Eye Samurai---NetflixFallout---Prime VideoSFF Addicts podcastA Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie CathrallSea of Souls b...
2024-12-251h 38On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Fran Drescher as "The Nanny" can bring us world peace. (The Beautician and the Beast)Send us a textIt's the holiday season, so that means that Hannah and Laura have decided to go on another wild ride of discussing movies that may or may not be about Christmas! If you're looking for a "cross-stitching movie," this is the podcast episode for you! Hannah and Laura chat about The Beautician and the Beast, a childhood favorite of Hannah's, and try to decide what the overall theme of the movie really is.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Beautician and the Beast. **Media Mentions:The Beautician and the...
2024-12-1859 minOn Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Indie Intermission Ep. 18- I hate to be this person...Actually, I don't. (The Fires of Treason)Send us a textHannah and Laura finish up this their coverage of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke by discussing the characters and themes of the book. Hannah read a great sci-fi book by an author that was at a book fair she and Laura recently attended. They also talk about Marvel...again...**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke.**Spoiler section begins at: 41 min 20 secs.*Apologies for audio issues on Laura's end.*Media Mentions:The Fires of Treason by Michele
2024-11-271h 10On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Indie Intermission Ep. 17- I'm Sure This Is Someone We've Met Before (The Fires of Treason)Send us a textHannah and Laura are on Indie Intermission and finish up their coverage of the plot of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke!! They chat about YouTube channels Laura has been watching, Hannah's recent read about the history of D&D, and movies that hit them "right in the nostalgia." They also go in depth into Hannah's farm on Stardew Valley leaving Laura confused...**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke.***Apologies for some audio issues on Laura's end.*Media Mentions: T...
2024-11-2055 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 135- Harry Dresden Sees Karrin Murphy In A Different Light Now That He's Seen Her Panties (Blood Rites)Send us a textHannah and Laura wrap up The Year of the Dresden: 6A by discussing the characters and themes of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher. They miss Billy the werewolf, talk a LOT about vampires and discuss how there may just be a bit too much going on in this novel. Hannah and Laura also chat about some fun graphic novels, a book that gives Hannah vibes of 90's rom-coms, and awesome musicals/movie musical experiences.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Blood Rites by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 28 min and 50 secs.**
2024-10-301h 23
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 129- Harry Dresden Avoids Awkward Conversations For Once (Death Masks)Send us a textIt's the Year of the Dresden and Hannah and Laura are covering the middle section of Death Masks by Jim Butcher. It's getting wild, y'all.... They also chat about learning styles and scheduling, Laura's latest favorite YA book, and a creative TV show that Hannah has really been enjoying.***This episode contains SPOILERS for Death Masks by Jim Butcher. Spoiler/plot section begins at 1 hr 0 mins.****Apologies for some audio issues on Laura's end.*Media Mentions:Death Masks by Jim ButcherSummer Knight by Jim...
2024-09-111h 28
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 127- Harry Dresden, Yours Forever (Summer Knight)Send us a textHannah and Laura finish up their discussion of Summer Knight by Jim Butcher, chatting about the plot, characters, and themes. Spoiler: they enjoyed this book a lot! In other news, Hannah watched a strange Beauty and the Beast retelling and Laura reflects on the plot of High School Musical.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Summer Knight by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 45 min 50 secs.**Media MentionsSummer Knight by Jim ButcherGrave Peril by Jim Butcher Fool Moon by Jim ButcherStorm Front by J...
2024-08-211h 42A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.173. Our established friend, Hannah Nicole Maehrer!ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Our established friend, Hannah Nicole Maehrer!
ACOFAE welcomes back Hannah Nicole Maehrer to talk about her newest release Apprentice to the Villain! Keeping this episode COMPLETELY spoiler free, Laura Marie, Jessica Marie and Hannah discuss keeping secrets, the writing process, and what power an author truly has over their characters. Bringing a bit of joy into the world with her book and her spirit, Hannah and ACOFAE revel in the power of ideas and how big emotions are important to the creative process and life in general!
"I'm just a girl."
2024-08-0548 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 124- Harry Dresden Sits In His Car And Eats Soup (Summer Knight)Send us a textHannah and Laura have been celebrating Hannah's upcoming nuptials. Outside of the celebrations, Laura listened to another romance book, and Hannah is on a "true crime kick." They then dive into the first third of Jim Butcher's Summer Knight and give a shocking reveal.....**This episode contains SPOILERS for Summer Knight by Jim Butcher. Spoiler/plot section begins at: 38 min 05 sec.***CW for the plot section: discussions of sexual assault, racism, violence, nudity, gore, blood, misogyny.*Media Mentions:Summer Knight by Jim ButcherStorm Front...
2024-07-311h 13
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 111- Nobody Is As Hot As Harry Dresden (Storm Front)Send us a textThe Year of the Dresden is finally here! Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of Jim Butcher's Storm Front and friends, this book is a romp. Laura also makes a bold claim about television shows that she watched growing up and gushes about a new favorite book. Hannah has delved into a lot of recommendations that were given to her by Laura and loved one so much that she immediately watched the adaptation.Apologies for some technical difficulties on Laura's end.**Spoiler section for Storm Front by...
2024-04-172h 08
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 109- Hottie McOwlson (Bloodmarked)Send us a textHannah and Laura are finishing up Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn and cover the last third of the plot. They are doing their best to keep up with this book, however, they both remember a classic Patricia moment. But before they dive into Bloodmarked, a book in which they hope the characters remain single, Laura shares about a book that she loved that features one of her new favorite fantasy creatures and Hannah nearly hyperventilates in joy over some YA books that she read recently. Hannah also watched too many(?) episodes of a show t...
2024-02-211h 24
Wholeness with HannahS2 EP 8. The Power of investing, The Spiritual Side of Money, And The Phenomena of The Single Tax With Laura Ann MooreWe are on financial health again this week and Hannah is joined by Money mindset coach and financial wellbeing speaker, Laura Ann Moore. It's a FUN episode. Laura dives into her tips for investing and where to start, and Hannah chimes in with some of her fave money tools. The conversation shifts onto mindset, and how we need to view money as power, freedom and opportunity. Hannah then asks Laura about the single girl community she has set up, and then the dreaded SINGLE TAX comes into question - life as a single girlie really aint cheap, but the...
2024-02-2151 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 106- Oscar Award-Winning Actress, Michelle Williams (Legendborn)Send us a textHannah and Laura chat about audiobook narrators, Laura's latest manga reads, and a book Hannah thinks could be a standalone even thought it's part of a series. They also chat about the many characters and themes in Tracy Deonn's book, Legendborn. Legendborn is so deep, friends. Hannah's phone number is also released.Spoilers for Legendborn begin at: 39min 40secMedia Mentions: Legendborn by Tracy DeonnBloodmarked by Tracy DeonnThe Hobbit by JRR TolkienThe Lord of the Rings by JRR TolkienLeg...
2024-01-241h 24
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 104- We Have That In Common. We Both Make Me Feel Bad. (Legendborn)Send us a textLaura has been sobbing her way through a new favorite TV show, and apparently also not listening to Hannah when she tells her how many chapters to read of the book we are covering. Hannah has been a little bummed out by a show that she's been rewatching, but she really enjoyed working on a puzzle recently! Laura and Hannah are also unsure on nicknames and having several miscommunications, but they both agree that they LOVE Legendborn! ****Spoilers for Legendborn begin at 31 min 25 secs. If you have not read Legendborn and are...
2024-01-101h 43
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 103- I Think I'm Going To Try To Escape From The Window (Legendborn)Send us a textIt's a new year and Hannah and Laura are starting a new season! They are covering chapters 1-20 of Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, so spoilers abound!! Hannah has been playing a lot of Zelda, while Laura's been having fun chats with her cousins. Laura also mentions a TV show that is a new favorite, and Hannah talks about a fun mystery/thriller book that she listened to.Plot section for Legendborn begins at 38 min 20 sec. If you have not read Legendborn, the episode is spoiler filled from this point on!!!!
2024-01-031h 43On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura's 2023 FavoritesSend us a textIt's the last week of 2023, so that means that Hannah and Laura are sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies of the year! Thank you to OWWR listeners for making 2023 great! They will see you in 2024: The Year of the Dresden!!Apologies for some audio quality issues on Hannah's end.Media Mentions: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha WellsThe Green Bone saga by Fonda LeeA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersA Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky C...
2023-12-271h 26On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)TV Tuesday Ep. 10- "It's a Force Projection. Who would've guessed?" (The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episodes 5-8)Send us a textHannah and Laura are about to be schooled by their new friend and Wheel of Time expert, KritterXD! They chat plot holes, casting decisions, weird men, funny moments, WoT history/canon, and let's be real, Hannah and Laura get a lot of questions answered. Kritter was a DELIGHT and Hannah and Laura are so glad that she was able to chat all about the second season of WoT!!!You can find Kritter on TikTok @kritterxd, YouTube @KritterXD, Instagram @kritter_xd, and at her podcast "But Are There Dragons."THIS...
2023-12-122h 23
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 102- "What's The Difference Between A Paladin And A Wizard?" A Google Search (System Collapse)Send us a textIf you are listening to this episode, Laura's on vacation, but she really enjoyed a movie full of fantasy blindspots for her. This lead her to many a Google search. She also listened to a phenomenal audiobook. Hannah has mixed feelings on a memoir that she listened to, but she adored a popular TV show that she recently watched. Hannah also answers some of Laura's Marvel questions. Then Hannah and Laura talk about System Collapse by Martha Wells! They chat about the characters, themes, emotions, and...the trauma. Ohhh, they also annouce what...
2023-11-291h 50On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- On Wednesdays We Talk Sports (Among Thieves)Send us a textThey're loose, they're goose, they're out of control! Hannah and Laura are off the rails and covering Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn! But before they cover the second half of the plot, Laura goes on a rant about the ways that we market books, and Hannah's been in a bit of a slump, but read a book that gave her all the Hallmark vibes. Hannah and Laura also chat a lot about football and shock each other with their (albeit limited) knowledge of sports.MAJOR Spoilers for Earthlings by Sayaka...
2023-10-251h 20On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Indie Intermission Ep. 11-Do You Think It Might Have Been My Fault? Yes. Yes I Do.(The Assassin of Grins and Secrets)Send us a textHannah and Laura are still on Indiemission! They are covering the second half of The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews, so spoilers abound! They also reflect on cell phones/iPods, Hannah reveals she has been playing a fun new game, and Laura is diving further into her favorite fandom.Plot section of the episode begins at: 24min51secCW for Plot section: violence; sexism; gore; sexual assault; pregnancy; slaveryMedia Mentions:The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews...
2023-09-271h 10On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Indie Intermission Ep. 10- A Ginger from Ginjarr (The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. Andrews)Send us a textIt's that time friends; we're on an Indie Intermission! Spoilers abound because Hannah and Laura cover the first half of K.E. Andrews' book, Assassin of Grins and Secrets. They also chat about WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, horror novels by Indigenous authors that Hannah loves, ridiculous manga, and a beloved author who has confirmed Laura's fears. They also decide whether they are pink sisters or purple sisters, and wonder about how often men think about the Roman Empire.Apologies for Laura's connection issues. Her audio may not always be the clearest...
2023-09-201h 30
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow WITH SANDRA OF STORY DARLINGS FAMESend us a textHannah and Laura were so excited to have their friend Sandra (of Story Darlings fame) on to discuss Gabrielle Zevin's book, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow! This book opens itself up to deep and thoughtful discussions, and they were thrilled to have Sandra on to talk about this book with them. They talk about disability representation, sexism, toxic relationships, layers of trauma, and Hannah and Laura also discover that they were Beauty and the Beast gamers.Be sure to follow Sandra on all the social medias @storydarlings !CW for...
2023-09-131h 36
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 98- No. I Can't Handle That (Jade Legacy)Send us a textHannah and Laura are trying to mend their broken hearts, and they don't know where to start. Jade Legacy has wrecked them, but they try to work through all their feelings in this discussion of the book, its characters, and themes. Also, Laura read a very anticipated book that really made her think a lot about internet presence and critiquing books/media. Hannah was recently on vacation which allowed her more time to read some books she had started but not finished, and also reveals that she is an expert in a very spe...
2023-08-231h 48
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 97- "'Nobody Talk To Me. Nobody Touch Me.' 5 Stars." (Jade Legacy)Send us a textHannah and Laura have been personally victimized by Fonda Lee's book Jade Legacy. It's made them cry so many tears, especially during this final section of the plot. They also chat about a reality tv show that is baffling Laura, a book club book that Hannah found extremely frustrating, and there's also lots of period talk.Plot section begins at 46m50sec.CW for the plot section: sexual content; abuse; violence; guns; bombings; blood; drug use; racism; death; tortureMedia Mentions:Jade City by Fonda Lee
2023-08-161h 59
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 95- There Are Enough "Nepo Babies" In The Room (Jade Legacy)Send us a textHannah is unwell. Laura is crushed. You guessed it! They're reading Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee! This week they cover the first third of the plot and groan a lot over a certain character's love life. They also chat about some sci-fi/manga that Laura has been reading, bookstagram darlings, and a psychological book that Hannah loved!TW for the plot section of the episode: violence; sexual assault; racism; war; drug useApologies for some breaks in sound on Laura's end. Rural internet access is not great......
2023-08-021h 41On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River by Emily Edwards WITH EMILY EDWARDSSend us a textToday Hannah and Laura get to chat with one of their favorite people: author and podcaster, Emily Edwards! Emily is the author of The Girl Friday series and Hannah and Laura discuss the second installment in this series, Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River, with her. They talk about keeping mysteries alive, being ignorant (but also intelligent), and possibly spoil a few things along the way.Be sure to follow Emily at @msemilyedwards and read Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River today!**Some technical/internet connection issues caused some l...
2023-07-261h 07
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 93- Fair Enough...But Also, You Suck So Bad (Jade War)Send us a textHannah and Laura have gotten a little too comfortable while reading Jade War and Fonda Lee is maniacally laughing at them. Probably. They also talk about an awesome graphic novel series, a cute movie adaptation, and think they deserve Book-IT pizzas for books they are reading for the podcast. Hannah and Laura also want you to check out Indie Intermission 4 and support indie authors!TW for the plot section of this episode: violence; suicide; death; abuse; drug usePlot section begins at 25:30.Media Mentions:Jade City by...
2023-07-121h 30
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 91- This Was Predictable, But So Unsettling. (Jade War)Send us a textLaura's been delving into books and tv shows that handle messy, complicated relationship dynamics and it's giving her a lot of feelings. Hannah's in the middle of a move and watching a show that...….just doesn't hold up and infuriates her for the fandom it had/has, but she's been reading an eye opening book that she wants people to seek out. Then Hannah and Laura cover the first section of Jade War by Fonda Lee. And friends, they have so much to say.Media Mentions: Jade City by Fonda Lee
2023-06-281h 52
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 90- I'm Glad We're Not Thawing Him Out (Jade City)Send us a textHannah and Laura are finishing up the plot and discussion on Fonda Lee's book, Jade City, because these books are very long and they underestimated how long it would take to get through them. BUT FIRST: Laura has so many feelings about "Netgalley CEO" Emily Henry's new book and she started a new sci-fi show that's been a lot of fun. Hannah is unwell after watching the final season of a show that she treasures. A terrible thriller she read worsens her condition.Media Mentions: Happy Place by Emily H...
2023-06-141h 56
Only One In The RoomHannah Sward Is The Only One Stripping To Reveal Her Authentic SelfWhat if you were kidnapped and molested by a stranger at age six, and grew up to be a stripper and a prostitute?Best-selling author and essayist, Hannah Sward, found herself drinking in drug store bathrooms before therapy sessions, and doing methamphetamines to stay skinny.But what would you do if you realized that you could be the author of your own life story? Would you continue on into an even darker existence? Or would you turn your experience into your greatest asset, and write a book that revealed your authentic self?More Fr...
2023-06-1351 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 89- This Is Making Me Face So Many Of My Childhood Actions (Jade City)Send us a textLaura and Hannah have anxiety about romantic leads...and they all seem to be about Hannah's past self! We are discussing lots of romance, sci-fi, and just plain good discussions about old people and their technology! Then we get into Jade City (through the Third Interlude). We have a lot of feelings about Hilo and his actions, and times we are for and times we are against him. Also did you wish Laura a Happy Birthday yesterday????? YOU ARE TOO LATE NOW!Media Mentions: Jade City by Fonda LeeH...
2023-06-071h 43
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 88- It's All Downhill From Here (Jade City)Send us a textLaura loves Illinois (and corn) and talks about it far too much. Hannah loves being exactly the right temperature (which is around 72 degrees if you were wondering). Beyond the weather, they talk new Disney+ shows, middle grade and YA books, and really trippy sci-fi thrillers. Then Hannah and Laura dive into more of Fonda Lee's Jade City and reveal that although they still hate one character, they are starting to fall for another one.Media Mentions:Jade City by Fonda LeeJade War by Fonda LeeJade Legacy by...
2023-05-311h 53
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 87- I Don't Want To Be In This Crime Syndicate Anymore (Jade City)Send us a textLaura's back on her Marvel journey with a new problematic favorite and Hannah loved a book that questioned weird thoughts that many people are guilty of having. Then Hannah and Laura dove into the first third of Fonda Lee's book, Jade City. Buckle up, because this is a long episode! So much exposition! So many characters! So much action!Media Mentions:Jade City by Fonda LeeSmall Miracles by Olivia AtwaterLightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian by Tim ProbertJonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by...
2023-05-241h 50On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Indie Intermission Ep. 8- This Came Out Too Late To Be This Bad (Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons)Send us a textDon't worry, the podcast title is unrelated to the book Hannah and Laura are covering. Hannah and Laura are still on Indie Intermission and LOVING Quenby Olson's book, Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons. This week they cover the second half of this wonderful indie book. They also chat about Star Wars, Emily Henry, and fun sitcoms they've been watching.Media Mentions:Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby OlsonMiss Percy's Travel Guide to W...
2023-05-101h 32
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 86- I Heard That Taylor Swift Has Gone On Tour (Fugitive Telemetry)Send us a textHannah and Laura were on the clock during this recording and also had upset stomachs, so the pressure was on! However, they have still been reading some really fun and interesting books. Hannah and Laura they talk about the shift in direction that occurs in Fugitive Telemetry, how unreliable Murderbot can be (maybe), and how they are very curious to read more of Martha Wells' works.Media Mentions:All Systems Red by Martha WellsArtificial Condition by Martha WellsRogue Protocol by Martha WellsExit Strategy...
2023-04-051h 15
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 85- OHHHH, She's A Giant Red Flag (Fugitive Telemetry)Send us a textLaura was very underwhelmed by a movie that she recently watched and Hannah was pleasantly surprised by a TV show whose 4th season she watched. But they have both read some great indie books lately that they're really excited about! Then Hannah and Laura cover the plot of Martha Wells' Fugitive Telemetry which they think was just the change of pace they, and Murderbot, needed.**Apologies for some technical issues throughout this episode. Rural Illinois internet is not great.**Media Mentions: Fugitive Telemetry by Martha WellsA...
2023-03-291h 19
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 83- I Tried So Hard To Understand This Book (Network Effect)Send us a textLaura read a book that confused her...twice. Hannah finished a book by an indie author that has some awesome world building, so check out her review on OWWR blog! Then Hannah and Laura covered the plot of the second half of Martha Wells's Network Effect.Media Mentions: Network Effect by Martha WellsThe Mandalorian---Disney+Andor---Disney+Goodbye to the Sun by Jonathan NevairThis Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max GladstoneThe Poppy War trilogy by R.F. Ku...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 82- Nothing's Happening, But There's A Lot Of Drama (Network Effect)Send us a textLaura has become spoiled by streaming and doesn't enjoy waiting for new episodes of television. Hannah has been enjoying a new British TV show with just the right amount of drama. Then Hannah and Laura dive into the plot of Network Effect, determine that Murderbot is totally a "Swiftie," and learn that OWWR is actually an anagram.Be on the lookout for our next Indie Intermission!Media Mentions:Network Effect by Martha WellsThe Mandalorian---Disney+Galatea by Madeline MillerRuby Sparks---AppleTVThe Big...
2023-03-082h 02On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE-HAPPY 32ND BIRTHDAY HANNAH! We Never Stick To Things.Send us a textHannah's birthday is on Friday and Hannah and Laura have both been busy so we decided to take a short break from The Murderbot Diaries to celebrate! They catch up quickly and talk about birthdays and rom-coms. Be sure to listen all the way to the end for a special surprise! Apologies for some glitches in the audio.Media Mentions:Network Effect by Martha WellsBeach Read by Emily HenryThe Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonPerfect Match---NetflixKissing the C...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 81- I Love That. I Mean, I Don't. (Exit Strategy)Send us a textLaura is worried she mumbles too much when she speaks and that listeners will not know what her name is. She also has watched a lot of TV and has so many thoughts on the shows she's been watching, but hopes that people cut her slack because many of her Star Wars details were not 100%. Hannah read a book that she didn't enjoy because of the way that parent/child relationships are depicted. She also watched a TV show that she thinks asked a lot of the right questions, but hopes that people...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 80- Plan Approaching Terrible (Exit Strategy)Send us a textLaura read a Greek retelling that she wasn't too fond of, which lead to the question: "Do all stories need to be retold?" However, she has been really enjoying some TV shows she's been watching and is doing deep dives surrounding the characters in her free time. Hannah has been loving her re-watch of New Girl. She also read a book that she has mixed feelings on and wished would've been more of what it was marketed to be. Then Hannah and Laura dive into Exit Strategy by Martha Wells and determine that...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 79- This Parasocial Relationship Seems Less Parasocial (Rogue Protocol)Send us a textHannah and Laura just got back from a trip to see their number one fan in Portland! So at the time of this recording they were a little jet-lagged, but still had some fun TV shows and books to chat about! Laura read a mesmerizing indie book, finished up the first season of Andor and now has a different take on an actor. Hannah is reading a prequel that is exceeding all expectations, and she watched a show that everyone has been talking about but was a little confused by some of the c...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 78- Its Own Level Of Torture (Rogue Protocol)Send us a textHannah and Laura reveal what surprising (?) fandoms they belong to. Hannah gives us a deep dive on Tom Cruise. Laura is participating in a reading challenge and she's off to a great start thanks to some good recommendations. She also wants everyone to check out TBRCon on YouTube. Hannah has had a stressful week, but she has watched plenty of Law & Order:SVU in order to prove that Olivia Benson is not the only person who can do the job. She also watched some HIMYF and thinks it's time to get that show som...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 77- If I Need The Shock Factor I Prefer It In Fantasy (Artificial Condition)Send us a textLaura has dove into a relatively unheard of fandom and is enjoying it greatly. She also continued a sci-fi novella series that she loves. Hannah is reading a lot of mysteries and thrillers lately, but is struggling to find an ending that hits just right. She is also loving a YA romance that also delves into some historical events. Hannah and Laura then overcome their fear and talk about the second installment of The Murderbot Diaries, Artificial Condition, and the themes, characters, ideas that stood out to them.Media Mentions:Al...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 76- When It Was Good, It Was Good. When It Was Bad, It Was Very Bad.(Artificial Condition)Send us a textLaura read a REALLY fun fantasy book by an awesome Indie author and wants everyone to go read this book RIGHT NOW. She also watched a fantasy TV show that was fun, but she thinks will improve as the show moves forward. Hannah read a second chance romance of sorts that gave her all the feels. She also watched a movie that left her with some very mixed feelings. Then Hannah and Laura cover Artificial Condition and try to decide if another character has won them over and taken Murderbot's spot in their h...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 75- How Dare You Pretend Differently(All Systems Red)Send us a textLaura has decided to make a book she loved part of her personality. Hannah is deep within The Sandman universe and is also reading a romance that is hitting just right for her and has her excited for other books in the series. Then Hannah and Laura talk about their hero, Murderbot, and everything that makes it so funny, complicated, and wonderful.Media Mentions:All Systems Red by Martha WellsA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersThe Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 74- I Am Murderbot. Murderbot Is Me. (All Systems Red)Send us a textHannah and Laura present you with the first entry of The Murderbot Diaries Diaries. Laura is overcoming a cold and sounds like a new person, but she still loves all things Disney, Netflix, and Talia Hibbert. She also has a new reality TV obsession and is looking to get a skincare sponsorship. Hannah recently read a book that made her feel uncomfortable with the expectations and toxic positivity surrounding characters. She also has decided to give up on a certain popular author. Hannah and Laura then dive into the plot of All Systems Re...
2023-01-041h 24On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura Catch-UpSend us a textHannah and Laura haven't shared what they have been reading, watching, and enjoying in a while, so this episode is dedicated to exactly that! Hannah and Laura break up on air and the future of the podcast is undecided. Then they talk about "capital L" Literature, ending beloved book series, labyrinths, and Law & Order: SVU. It's a mixed bag of an episode, but we enjoyed talking and hope you enjoy listening!Media mentions: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila HarrisOh William! by Elizabeth StroutD...
2022-12-141h 54On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Pitch Perfect: Season 4 ShowdownSend us a textHannah and Laura are getting ready to dive into season 3: The Murderbot Diaries, Diaries, but they don't know what they will be covering after that! GASP! Hannah and Laura each pitch 4 book series that they think would be "good fits" for On Wednesdays We Read Podcast, but need your help to decide which of them they should read for season 4!Media Mentions:The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonThe Poppy War trilogy by R.F. KuangThe Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
2022-12-0759 minOn Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man by Emily J. EdwardsSend us a textHannah and Laura have the absolute pleasure of "gathering in the accusatorium" with one of their favorite people, author Emily J. Edwards, to talk about her new book Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man! Hannah and Laura loved this fun 1950's mystery novel and highly recommend you pick it up or add it to your reading list today!Be sure to follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram @msemilyedwards ; over at her website: www.msemilyedwards.com ; and listen to Emily's podcast Fuckbois of Literature (@fuckboisoflit)!**This episode contains spoilers for Viviana Val...
2022-11-2346 minOn Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Indie Intermission Ep. 5- We Love An Incompetent Villian (The Marked Princess by E.P. Stavs)Send us a textLaura has watched so many things and has a lot of complicated thoughts about a Netflix show that she didn't quite understand. Hannah has read a LOT of thrillers via audiobook and appreciates how they are exploring mental health and psychology. Hannah and Laura talk about Disney Channel movies, what defines a book's genre, and forgetting the plots of books immediately after reading them. Then they discuss the characters of E.P. Stav's The Marked Princess! Media Mentions:The Marked Princess by E.P. Stavs#iHunt by O...
2022-11-021h 16On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Indie Intermission Ep. 4- I Love A Good Scatter. (The Marked Princess by E.P. Stavs)Send us a textLaura read a creepy book based on Hannah's recommendation and thinks she may re-read it at some point. Laura also watched some TV shows that surprised her a lot with their representation of mental health. Hannah read a thriller that she enjoyed a lot and appreciated for the way it played with the "small town" setting. Hannah also finished a season of an awesome TV show that Laura was SO ready to talk about. Then Hannah and Laura cover the plot of The Marked Princess by E.P. Stavs, an indie book that...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 73- BLAZING THROUGH THE POPPY WARS (SEASON FINALE)Send us a text***SPOILER HEAVY EPISODE FOR R.F. KUANG'S THE POPPY WAR SERIES. If you haven't read the series, please be aware that there are spoilers in this episode.***Hannah and Laura have "blazed through" The Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang! They talk about favorite moments, characters, and things that they wish were different about the series. Two book series under their belt, Hannah and Laura decide to tackle another series (starting in 2023), and give updates on what episodes will look like for the rest of 2022.Media Mentions:
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 72- Who's Gonna Tell Her?(The Burning God)Send us a textLaura actually watched some movies/tv shows that Hannah recommended to her and LOVED them. Hannah reveals her immense knowledge of Soap Operas, which amazes Laura. Hannah also read a fun, second-chance romance that hit on some real truths. Then Hannah and Laura talk about characters in The Burning God, frustration with their favorite character, the progression of the novel and how they felt about the ending to their beloved Poppy War series.Media Mentions:The Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 71- You Must Be So Much Happier Than Me (The Burning God)Send us a text Hannah gives a new revenge movie recommendation that reminds her of some of those well-loved problematic movies from our "teenage years." Laura reveals that she has not watched the favorite movie of FTF's Dylan. Then Hannah and Laura cover part 3 of The Burning God by R.F. Kuang and have a lot of complicated thoughts about the ending of the book and the trilogy overall.Media Mentions: The Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F. KuangThe Burning God by R.F. Kua...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 70- But He's Handsome (The Burning God)Send us a textToday Hannah and Laura are covering Part 2 of The Burning God by R.F. Kuang! But first: Laura read an ADORABLE fantasy novel and Hannah read a YA novel that bookstagram has been RAVING over, but she thought was just "ok." Hannah and Laura have been watching and enjoying The Patient on FX (Hulu), but think that sometimes things on the show get pretty uncomfortable to watch. Hannah also read a rom-com that she feels conflicted about and wishes there was more to some of the characters. Also, be sure to check ou...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 69- The Worst Couple at a Restaurant (The Burning God)Send us a textThis week Hannah and Laura are covering part 1 of The Burning God by R.F. Kuang! It's actually happening. But first! Laura loves the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, but Hannah and Laura question the casting of the movies. She also did a buddy read-a-thon of a graphic novel favorite. Hannah watched a really cute movie starring Nick Offerman, and read a short book that is perfect for Halloween and gave her some scary dreams. She was also slightly let down by the ending of a science-fiction book that she really enjoyed.
2022-09-211h 40On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura Enjoy Talking To Each OtherSend us a textHannah and Laura haven't talked in a while, so things went off the rails. Enjoy this discussion of things we've been reading and watching and we PROMISE that next week The Burning God will be our main focus. In the meantime, be sure to check out all of our Indie Intermission content on OWWRPOD.COM. There are some great books to read!Media Mentions:The Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F. KuangThe Burning God by R.F. KuangBabel...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Charles Explains How a Fictional Taser Works-Monstress Volume 1 with Friends Talking Fantasy!!Send us a textHannah and Laura have friends! And they're here to talk fantasy! Friends Talking Fantasy podcast's Charles and Dylan are talking about Monstress Volume 1 with us and Hannah and Laura are thrilled to chat about one of OWWR favorite graphic novels. Spoilers for Monstress Volume 1 start at 16 minutes.CW: violence; sexual assault; trauma; fat phobia; language; racism; human trafficking; drugs; cults; war; inhumane experimentation; deathMedia Mentions:Friends Talking Fantasy podcastMonstress: Awakening Volume 1 by Marjorie Liu and Sana TakedaThe Dark Crystal---NetflixT...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 68- How Interesting. How Convenient. (The Dragon Republic)Send us a textHannah and Laura have an amazing opportunity and they want you to join them! You can become a coach! Just kidding. BUT! Laura read a heavy book that put her into a slump and attempted to get out of the reading slump by reading...another heavy book. She also reveals that she can't stand a certain Marvel character, which will surprise no-one. Hannah has read a lot of books that are also heavy in order to add to the heavy book list. She continues to evade questions about her fan fiction, and has fin...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 64- They Often Have Him In A Barrel (The Poppy War)Send us a textLaura has once again watched the "Jackie Daytona" episode of What We Do in the Shadows. It's an amazing piece of television that she thinks everyone should see. Multiple times. She also read the second book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and can't wait to watch Jason Mantzoukas in the upcoming Disney+ show. Hannah has been watching a fascinating show on Apple TV, but is confused why they didn't just let Adam Scott go by his real name in the show. Hannah also read some books that Laura recommended to...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 62- Two Halves of the Same Coin...Ew (The Poppy War)Send us a textIt's been SO LONG since Laura and Hannah last spoke. In reality, it's been about nine days and they did talk, just not as much. Laura has been doing deep dives to learn more about Greek Mythology and is in love with her latest romance read. Hannah is confused about a Laura's pick for her involving a mysterious book cemetery. Hannah also has really been enjoying a new TV show and hopes that people will create more content like this. Then we cover Part II of R.F. Kuang's The Poppy War. We q...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 61- It's Purple or Nothing. (The Poppy War)Send us a textIt's season 2! Hannah is speaking in the third person again and reveals that she is all or nothing when it comes to board games. Laura is drawn to orange and red covered books despite the color purple being part of her personality. Laura read a book she finds problematic and rants about it. Hannah is continuing "Sarah Dessen Summer" (she loves a good theme) and is recovering from her move. Then we cover Part 1 of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. Spoiler alert: we really like it.CW for the...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 59- In Their Defense, They Would've Been Interesting Two Books Ago (A Memory of Light)Send us a textIt's monumental. This is our last discussion episode on A Memory of Light! Hannah is comfy. Laura is snacking. We discuss birthdays (and births) and learn that some things never change (especially in Laura's case). Hannah is nervous and also excited about her buddy read for #MEGAMAY and is cautious when it comes to suggesting books for people to read. Then we talk for a solid hour about how conflicted we were about the final installment to The Wheel of Time series.Media Mentions:The Wheel of Time series b...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 57- This Timeline Totally Holds Up (A Memory of Light)Send us a textLaura has read two books that she considers her favorite this year and wants everyone to read them. Editing Laura is embarrassed by Laura saying "understanded" instead of understood (and hearing her brain fog out loud multiple times during the episode). Hannah is discussing her books in themes. This week's theme is books by Nigerian authors. Hannah is also gearing up to read a bunch of books chosen by Laura for Laura's birthday month. Hannah and Laura also plan a Doctor Who buddy watch. Then we cover the next section of A Memory...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 56- It's Killing Me on the Inside, Literally (A Memory of Light)Send us a textWe are at the beginning of the end! Today we are covering the first of our episodes on A Memory of Light, so buckle up because it's a long one! But first! Laura thinks her opinions on fantasy books may be skewed due to reading The Wheel of Time for the last year. Hannah has some great thoughts on how adaptations of books should grow with audiences and history, rather than remaining stagnant. Hannah and Laura then talk for a glorious hour and a half about the first half of the plot of t...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 54- At This Point I Just Accept It (Towers of Midnight)Send us a textHannah and Laura recorded at night instead of their usual afternoon recording and things went off the rails a bit. Laura had to get out a lot of feelings about Agatha Christie (please don't unfollow her), and read a thriller that she really enjoyed. Hannah is still on her theme of watching TV shows about old, rich people who like to stir up drama and walk around in heavy ballgowns. We talk about the men of Towers of Midnight and have many thoughts about it, so many that we even forget about some c...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 53- The Real Power Was Inside Him All Along (Towers of Midnight)Send us a textLaura has greatly enjoyed a show, but does a terrible job describing it to Hannah who becomes mortified by the show's premise. Hannah has recently returned from Thirstenland, and had a blast exploring Portland with number 1 fan @ronniereadsregularly. When we jump into the second half of Towers of Midnight, we get confused, we get annoyed, we roll our eyes a lot, and we realize what the problem is. TOO MUCH PERRIN. Wait, what? Too much Perrin? Yes, that's right, past Laura reading The Eye of the World. There's too much Perrin in this b...
2022-04-131h 45On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 46- We Believe A Rat Got In...Because A Rat Got In (Light From Uncommon Stars)Send us a textLaura has found a new love in Superstore and Hannah shared that she was retweeted by Jon Barinholtz for something hilarious. Hannah has some good new TV recs and Laura is so excited to watch them. We also discuss our past lives as members of a sorority and how we are so glad to have grown as people. Then we finish up the plot coverage of Light From Uncommon Stars and gush over how much we love this book and the characters. Media Mentions: Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka...
2022-02-091h 13On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 45- I Could Believe It, I'm An Alien (Light From Uncommon Stars)Send us a textGrab some donuts and your headphones! It's February! Which means it's time to talk about the winner of the Standalone-Showdown! But first---Laura keeps telling Hannah to watch Ozark, but she won't do it and Laura really wants to talk about this show with her. Laura also thinks Laura Linney just deserves an Emmy for that show. Just give it to her. Hannah feels really conflicted about some shows that she's been watching, rightfully so, and gives us her book list of "February Hopefuls." Then we dive into our discussion of Light Fro...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 41- THAT'S NOT A SECRET (Knife of Dreams)Send us a textIt's a new year, a new Robert Jordan book, and we're back! Laura is losing her voice because she's been singing the Encanto soundtrack nonstop. Hannah has read a TON and also had some good book hauls. We talk supporting small businesses, our favorite songs in Encanto, and the first half of the plot of Knife of Dreams. We are glad that things actually happen in this installment to the series, but still question a lot of the things that happen. Hannah reveals that she blacks out during points in the books and L...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Nostalgia Book Club - Not Enough Wine in the World with Fiction Fans (A Holiday Memory)Send us a textTo celebrate the holidays we read A Holiday Memory by Lauren Brooke and discussed it with none other than, Fiction Fans podcast! Sara and Lilly also decided that there was not enough wine in the world to make them continue watching the Heartland show! Shocked? Laura was! Hannah and Laura grew up reading the Heartland series and have a sentimental attachment to them, but we get critical and have fun talking about the plot holes, mean girls, and HORSES in this series with Lilly and Sara. Note: There were a few te...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 35- Can We Get Somebody Else? (Winter's Heart)Send us a textThis week we talked about the boys in Robert Jordan's book Winter's Heart, which prompted some interesting discussions on how we feel about the characters in this book and so far in the series. Laura and Hannah discuss British TV, musicals, and their singing styles. Laura is frustrated with thrillers that she's read recently and reflects on attending a Sweet Adelines concert. Hannah doesn't trust audience voting on TV shows, but has really enjoyed a recent romance read about fan-fic writers. Also, Hannah has joined the Kindle-cult while Laura may have become a Sw...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 33- My Teacher Woke Me Up and Asked Me to Leave (Winters Heart)Send us a textWe started Winters Heart by Robert Jordan, and covered the first half of the plot. Hannah enjoyed this book, while Laura.....does not enjoy what she's read so far. Laura did enjoy some of the graphic novels she's read recently, especially Nimona. Hannah brings up some issues with romance novels and Laura weighs in based on personal experiences. Hannah also gives us her opinion on a recent read that stirred up some controversy on bookstagram.Media Mentions-The Wheel of Time series by Robert JordanNimona by Noelle Stev...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 32- The Real Housewives of Tar Valon (The Path of Daggers)Send us a textThis week we finish up our discussion of The Path of Daggers by talking about the women in the book. Let's just say we are on a path of confusion with how we feel about the women thus far. We discuss the failings of POV during times and how better context could have made a certain character better. But before we get there, Laura shares how she distresses Hannah with her free-wheeling "style" and Hannah questions what OWWR "brand" is. Laura reveals her love for pretty much all of Kristin Hannah's books and a...
2021-10-2758 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 31- You Pretentious Little Turd (The Path of Daggers)Send us a textThis week we talked about the boys in Robert Jordan's The Path of Daggers, but we didn't have a ton to say about the boys, so we talked about Elayne, too. Laura shares her latest binges and wishes more authors would incorporate playlists into their books. Hannah has been taking it easy, but talks about a romp of a book she recently read and reflects on studying during Law School. Then Laura quizzes Hannah about her recent library HAUL, and we both gush over libraries and The Umbrella Academy.PS: GO CH...
2021-10-201h 14On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS - Teenage Dirtbag with FICTION FANS!! (WOT Fanfiction)Send us a textThis week we covered some Wheel of Time fan fiction with our friends Sara and Lilly from FICTION FANS PODCAST! We were so thrilled to have them join to talk all things silly, sexy, and weird in our brief introduction to Wheel of Time fan fiction (and Lilly's introduction to some of The Wheel of Time nonsense). "We laughed exactly as much as we were intended to." Laura and Hannah discuss blind spots and Hannah serenades the girls to Teenage Dirtbag. She apologizes. You can find the stories we talked about below.
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 28 - Thom Misses Moiraine, Please Come Back (A Crown of Swords)Send us a textHannah and Laura take a trip down memory lane and discuss mix CD's, pre-ordering books, high school dress up days, and the age of flip phones. Ahhh memories. Laura thinks Iron Man 3 was the best of the Iron Man movies and has serious issues with Rotten Tomatoes reviewers and the fact that Nick Fury was not present, her most important factor. Hannah feels a little pressured and anxious whilst reading The Return of the King, but is still moving toward Mordor. We learn that Laura is a night owl and Hannah is a...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 27- Sorry You Had to Hear it Here (A Crown of Swords)Send us a textLaura is still on her Marvel journey, and some are hits and some are definite misses. She also enjoyed a really great documentary on Netflix which sparked a good discussion on the representation of women in media. Hannah gives a great imitation of one of her favorite people, Selena Gomez, and shares how she feels about current romantic comedies. Hannah has been jamming out to Kacey Musgraves and Laura to...BTS. We break the rules this week and discuss some women along with the men because we have issues with the character portrayals in...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 25- Please Exit the Book(A Crown of Swords)Send us a textThis week we cover the first half of Robert Jordan's seventh book in the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords (Prologue through Chapter 19 because Laura was deep into another book and only made it through the first 19 chapters). Hannah shares her mom's dedication to protecting toy shopping carts and Hannah got quality time reading at her local library. Laura gushes over Interior Chinatown and finds Thor very "blah" as she continues her Marvel journey. It is also revealed that Laura is a woman of many hats (LITERALLY) and Hannah is not a...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 21- Because, WHY?? (Lord of Chaos)Send us a textHannah is despondent. Laura is confused. Robert Jordan is the Lord of Chaos. This week we cover the first half of Lord of Chaos (and the longest prologue in the history of the world), and we have a lot of feelings. Hannah reveals her least favorite character and Laura reveals how well she would do at a murder mystery party. ALSO, listen to us on Fiction Fans Podcast where we discuss American Hippo with Lily and Sarah!TW: Just a heads up that we discuss consent in the Wheel of Time. I...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 20 - The Ninetiest Ninety That Ever Ninetied (The Fires of Heaven)Send us a textThis week we talk about the women of The Fires of Heaven. Laura admits that well written vampire stories may be a guilty pleasure despite her previous claims. Hannah shares some great insight on antitrust law and competition, and admits that she is Henry Cavill's biggest fan. We agree that Elaida is an interesting character and Hannah admits that she's starting to like.... *gasp*..... Nynaeve! Laura enjoys the dynamic between Elayne and Nynaeve, but isn't a fan of the interactions that Rand has with any of his romantic interests. We also mourn the los...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 11 - On Wednesdays We Record! (The Dragon Reborn)Send us a textThis week we discuss the women on The Dragon Reborn. The audiobook of Wheel of Time is now our comfort listens, and we do a deep dive on loving Community. We discuss our favorite movies based on a Twitter question. Laura and Hannah both had a weird obsession with horse books, and Hannah had a realization as she read one series that she had to stop, which she remembers as a pivotal moment in her childhood. Then, we discuss the women. Hannah discusses her issues with Nynaeve (again) and we discuss the slap hear...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 9 - The Dragon Reborn: The Greatest Novel AliveSend us a textLaura and Hannah talk a long time on the plot of The Dragon Reborn (like, too long). Laura admits her love to Fredrik Backman, who is NOT like Nicholas Sparks. New Girl is the new Jane the Virgin for media mentions, and by the end of this episode we hate the sound of our own voices! Also Jordan needs to work on describing where a necklace hangs. Hannah and Laura gush over the fact that the people who narrate this series are married!! Media Mentions📚 Anxious People by Fredrik Backman📚 Be...
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 8 - Don't Gaslight Hannah about Pie (The Great Hunt)Send us a textThis week we wrap up The Great Hunt. We discuss themes and issues we see with the book, including Reddit views. Laura dashes Hannah's hopes when we ask the question "What would you like to see happen in this series?" We do a deep dive on Hannah's Google Search bar and the difference between malts and milkshakes, and Laura trips and buys a book that is "unexpected." 📚 Home by Julie Andrews📚 Home Work by Julie Andrews📺 The Graham Norton Show📺 New Girl on Netflix📚 The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno Ga...
2021-04-2855 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 7 - A Hairstyle Like Someone from Full House (The Great Hunt)Send us a textThis week we discuss the women in Wheel of Time during the Great Hunt. Hannah tries to tell Laura about the silver linings on Elayne, Laura and Hannah discuss Egwene's growth, and we are scared for where Min is going. We assess how to watch old TV shows in the context of 2020 and when it's okay to say a comedy makes you too uncomfortable to keep watching. Media Mentions📺 The Mind Explained on Netflix 🎙️ Invisibilia 📺 Abducted in Plain Sight on Netflix 📚 Daisy Jones and the Six 📺 This is Us on NBC📚...
2021-04-211h 02
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 1 - Shenanigans and Inns (Eye of the World Plot)Send us a textThis is Episode 1 of Shai'tain on Wheel of Time Series, where we will be discussing the entire plot of The Eye of the World, or as Hannah puts it, "What if We Told Moiraine?" (Spoilers for the First Book in the Series). Topics include how Mat's personality is entirely shenanigans and nothing else, to the point his dad doesn't even miss him, and there is so much inn content that could have been cut down to make this shorter. Laura and Hannah also discuss the new Netflix series the Winx Saga and Laura's...
2021-03-101h 49
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Introduction Ep. - Meet the Podcasters!Send us a textIn this episode we introduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about our friendship, how we met, our reading styles, and shows we love watching. Hannah heckles Laura on her Michelle Obama love and Laura rants about watered down self-help books. We announce this season of OWWR Pod, the Shai'tan on the Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan. We will start with book one, The Eye of the World, next week and we will be discussing the plot of the book, can't wait to start with you guys!Media...
2021-03-0336 min