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Starke Frauen#257 Sylvia Haller – engagiert gegen Gewalt an FrauenAm 19. November 2024 wurde in Berlin erstmals das Lagebild „Geschlechtsspezifisch gegen Frauen gerichtete Straftaten“ vorgestellt. Die Zahlen zeigen eine dramatische Entwicklung: Gewalt gegen Frauen und Mädchen nimmt in allen Bereichen zu, nahezu täglich wird in Deutschland eine Frau getötet – meist durch einen Mann aus dem nahen Umfeld. Diese Realität macht deutlich, warum das Thema nicht abstrakt, sondern hochaktuell und lebensnah ist.In dieser Folge sprechen Kim und Cathrin mit Sylvia Haller, der Leiterin des Fachausschusses „Gewalt gegen Frauen beenden“ im Deutscher Frauenrat. Im Zentrum steht nicht nur das Lagebild selbst, sondern die konkrete Arbeit dahinter: Frauenhä...
2025-02-1343 min
Love YA Like CrazyOver The Riverdale And Through The Woods: Riverdale Chapter 5Some things are acceptable to be into, such as songs about partying, veils, and Val from Josie and the Pussycats. Then there are the things we can do without, such as football, journalism spa retreats, pointy sleepwear, and maple syrup jokes! We discuss this distinction, play 'Things I Bought At Sheetz', and more, in this week's episode of 'Over The Riverdale And Through The Woods', in which Love YA Like Crazy's Carrie and Jake discuss Riverdale Chapter 5: Heart of Darkness. Jake often worries that he goes overboard in adding audio clips to these things, so he just...
2020-08-3137 min
Love YA Like CrazySabrina Chapter 5: Dreams in a Witch HouseIt's time to take a nice nap, put some Bugles on your fingers, meet my brother Bob, eat your heart out, and swear at Garage Band, as Carrie and Jake talk about 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Chapter 5: Dreams in a Witch House!' ⚡ Spoilers abound, so we recommend watching the episode before listening! If you have any comments or suggestions, tweet to us at https://twitter.com/loveYApod, or email us at podcast at loveYAlikecrazy.com. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks to Shaenon K. Garrity for designing the Love YA Li...
2020-08-2148 min
Love YA Like CrazyChip & Riverdale: Riverdale Chapter 4Both this episode of Riverdale and our commentary on it are totally bonkers. In this episode, Jake gets political, Carrie reveals a guilty secret, we discover what search engine the Riverdale gang uses, we give advice on how to use diaries, and Jake is mocked ᚠᚩᚱ ᚱᛁᛏᛁᛝ ᛁᛅ ᚱᚢᛅᛁᚲ ᛁᛅ ᚻᛁ ᛋᚲᚩᚩᛚ. We also comment on some severely problematic stuff in this episode, and are sad about how it ends. Basically, our commentary on this episode is longer than the episode itself. So strap in for our discussion of Riverdale Chapter 4: The Last Picture Show! The theme song is "JOSIE HAS THE UPPER HAND" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwood
2020-08-0444 minLove YA Like CrazySabrina Chapter 4: Witch Academy; plus, JK Rowling's transphobiaWe start this episode by briefly addressing JK Rowling's recent transphobic comments, before turning to more pleasant topics: It's time to head to the Big E, violate the Satanic Temple's trandemarks, and talk to some creepy kids about your stolen bathrobe, because this episode we're talking about 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Chapter 4: Witch Academy', available on Netflix! Secrets are revealed, spoilers are spoiled, so you may wish to watch the episode of Sabrina before listening. If you have any comments or suggestions, tweet to us at https://twitter.com/loveYApod, or email us at podcast at...
2020-07-2153 min
Love YA Like CrazyTake Me To The Riverdale: Riverdale Chapter 3Is Cheryl guilty ... of being awesome??? Where is Riverdale's police department based out of? Can you be on the Dean's List if you don't have a dean? Tune in to hear us completely fail to resolve these questions in this week's episode of 'Take Me To The Riverdale', in which Love YA Like Crazy's Carrie and Jake discuss Riverdale Chapter 3: Body Double. The theme song is "JOSIE HAS THE UPPER HAND" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
2020-06-2230 minLove YA Like CrazySabrina Chapter 3: The Trial of Sabrina SpellmanGrab an audiobook, descend to Hell through a styrofoam trap door, and go spelunking for Satan with Carrie and Jake as we talk our way through 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Chapter 3: The Trial of Sabrina Spellman', available on Netflix. Also included: some comments from listener Steph [redacted]! Secrets are revealed, spoilers are spoiled, so you may wish to watch the episode of Sabrina before listening. This episode includes clips from the 1941 movie 'The Devil and Daniel Webster', the Simpsons episode 'Treehouse of Horror IV', several episodes of the Critic, PDQ Bach's oratorio 'Oedipus Tex', and probably...
2020-06-1654 min
Love YA Like CrazyYou Can't Cross The Same Riverdale Twice: Riverdale Chapter 2Is Betty planning a murder spree? Does Pop's have a special menu of symbolic milkshakes available for every situation? Why don't we see Luke Perry in better roles? None of these questions, and more, are answered in this week's discussion of Riverdale Chapter 2: A Touch of Evil, which Carrie and Jake recorded in 2017. The theme song is "JOSIE HAS THE UPPER HAND" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
2020-05-2639 minLove YA Like CrazySabrina Chapter 2: The Dark BaptismFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Chapter 2: The Dark Baptism', available on Netflix. Are you willing to place Balki above all others in your life, or would you prefer to burn it all to the ground? In this episode, Jake befriends some vampires, Carrie goes a little feral, and some Cain and Abel bullshit is discussed. All hail Bartokomous! Spoilers abound, so we recommend watching the episode before listening! If you have any comments or suggestions, tweet to us at https://twitter.com/loveYApod, or email us at podcast...
2020-05-2050 min
Love YA Like CrazyCry Me a Riverdale: Riverdale Chapter 1Like a double-chocolate milkshake at Pop's, Riverdale seems sweet at first but leaves you wishing for death. Jake and Carrie love trashy YA fiction, and in 2017 started reviewing the CW series in their own Patreon series of episodes, "Cry Me a Riverdale", where they spoiled the infamous CW show, swore a lot, and wondered if anyone in Riverdale is lactose intolerant. We hope you enjoy our discussion of Riverdale Chapter 1: The River's Edge, and we thank you for listening! The theme song is "JOSIE HAS THE UPPER HAND" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward...
2020-04-2825 minLove YA Like CrazySabrina Chapter 1: October CountryFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Chapter 1: October Country', available on Netflix. Jake makes some dad jokes, references Murder She Wrote, and schemes about what he would do if he were a teen witch. Carrie translates Latin, keeps an eye out for crucifixes, and gives tips on avoiding jump scares. We're both a little punchy! Spoilers abound, so we recommend watching the episode before listening! We're going to alternate releasing discussions of Sabrina with our episodes (previously only available to Patreon patrons) in which we talked about the first...
2020-04-1645 minLove YA Like CrazyEpisode 8/season roundup for 'His Dark Materials'For this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss the first season of HBO's 'His Dark Materials', focussing on episode 8. Should Lord Asriel go to therapy? Is the Toy Story 3 game the worst video game in history? What's the science behind stairways to heaven? Find out all of this in more in this very informative episode, in which spoilers abound! Love YA Like Crazy has also previously taken on the books that 'His Dark Materials' is based on -- look for the The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass episodes to hear what we had to...
2020-03-2645 minLove YA Like Crazy'The Shunning' from HallmarkWe're dipping into the vaults for a guest episode that we recorded for the Lifemark podcast back in 2017! Lifemark is a podcast that reviews Lifetime and Hallmark movies, and in this guest episode we talked about the Hallmark movie 'The Shunning'. How much shunning is enough shunning? What flavor of jello is this movie? These and other important issues of the day are discussed, along with a bunch of spoilers and whatnot. If you have any comments or suggestions, tweet to us at @LoveYApod, or email us at podcast at loveYAlikecrazy.com. We'd love to hear from...
2020-03-1351 minLove YA Like Crazy'Isla and the Happily Ever After' by Stephanie PerkinsFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss Stephanie Perkins's 'Isla and the Happily Ever After'. Jake is out to destroy all relationships in this one, and the question of whether he's actually shy is raised. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing the entire first season of HBO's 'His Dark Materials', with a focus on the final episode. This episode includes short clips of previous episodes about 'The Selection' by Kiera Cass and 'When You Reach Me' by Rebecca Stead, plus a short excerpt from...
2020-03-0452 minLove YA Like CrazyEpisode 1 of 'His Dark Materials'For this episode, Carrie and Jake take a little break to discuss the first episode of HBO's 'His Dark Materials'. We talk about the cast, the infodumps, the soundtrack, whether Taggle is a character, and what Lord Asriel's whole deal is. Spoilers abound! Love YA Like Crazy has also previously taken on the books that 'His Dark Materials' is based on -- look for the The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass episodes to hear what we had to say. In the next episode, we'll get back to our roots and discuss...
2019-11-1530 minLove YA Like Crazy'Plain Kate' by Erin BowFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'Plain Kate' by Erin Bow. Specifically, we talk about 😻, 😿, 🙀, 🤐, and 😿. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing Ray Bradbury's 'Something Wicked This Way Comes'. If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our Goodreads page at https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/188869-love-ya-like-crazy, or tweet to us at https://twitter.com/loveYApod, or email us at podcast at loveYAlikecrazy.com. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks to Shaenon K. Garrity for designing the Love YA Like Cr...
2019-10-0844 minLove YA Like CrazyAllegra Frank on Andrew Clements's 'Things Not Seen'Welcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. This is the last episode in the series, which I think goes out on a high note! For this one, Jake talked to Vox Media's Allegra Frank, who is also a cohost of 'The Polygon Show', about Andrew Clements's 'Things Not Seen', and we were also joined by past guest Simone de Rochefort, which was very excellent! Note that the discussion includes spoilers for 'Things Not Seen...
2019-07-3127 minLove YA Like CrazySimone de Rochefort on Libba Bray's 'A Great and Terrible Beauty'Welcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. For this episode, Jake talked to Simone de Rochefort of 'The Polygon Show' about Libba Bray's 'A Great and Terrible Beauty'. Note that the discussion includes spoilers for A Great and Terrible Beauty. A video of Simone's interview with Aisha Tyler can be found at https://youtu.be/mOwnt8wbe4w. This discussion was recorded in a space provided by Netflix, for which...
2019-07-2410 minLove YA Like CrazyCarrie Poppy & Ross Blocher on 'Harriet the Spy' and 'Maniac Magee'Welcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. For this episode, Jake talked to Ross Blocher and Carrie Poppy of 'Oh No Ross and Carrie' about some books that were important to them when they were young. Note that the discussion includes spoilers for Louise Fitzhugh's 'Harriet the Spy' and its sequel 'The Long Secret', and 'Maniac Magee' by Jerry Spinelli. This discussion was recorded on Jake's phone in a semi-secluded corner by...
2019-07-1713 minLove YA Like Crazy'Everybody Sees The Ants' by A.S. KingFor this episode, Carrie and Jake talk about one of Carrie's favorite books: A.S. King's 'Everybody Sees The Ants'. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! We also talk about being taken to see the Vagina Monologues by your knitting group, plus the nostril size of horses, and one weird screenwriting trick that is guaranteed to get Jake to cry during the first five minutes of a movie. There's also some discussion of bullying, sexual assault, and suicide, which may be a bit intense in parts, so be aware of that.
2019-07-1251 minLove YA Like CrazyHal Lublin on Piers Anthony's 'Xanth' seriesWelcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. For this episode, Jake talked to Hal Lublin of 'We Got This with Mark and Hal' talking about Piers Anthony's 'Xanth' books, among other things. Also in this episode, Jake confesses some things that he isn't proud of. In addition to cohosting 'We Got This' and 'Tights and Fights', Hal is a voice actor on Welcome to Night Vale, The Thrilling Adventure Hour, among other things. To...
2019-07-1020 minLove YA Like CrazyJulie Shapiro on Louise Fitzhugh's 'Harriet the Spy'Welcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. For this episode, Jake talked to Julie Shapiro, executive director of Radiotopia, about Louise Fitzhugh's 'Harriet the Spy'. In addition to being the executive director of PRX, Julie Shapiro is a producer of the Ear Hustle podcast, and publisher of the zine Anodyne. If you want to participate in the zine, PM her on twitter! Note that the discussion includes spoilers for 'Harriet the Spy...
2019-07-0322 min
Let's Chat! With Chris RevillJacob Haller of Love Ya Like CrazyJacob Haller is a singer songwriter, podcast host, producer and editor of Love YA Like Crazy and Tell Me About Your Song, teaches intro to podcasting at AS220 Industries. Keep up with Jacob on social media and his site Jacobhaller.com
2019-06-2748 minPodcasters of Podcasting with Nathan PeaveyJacob Haller of Love Ya Like CrazyJacob Haller is a singer songwriter, podcast host, producer and editor of Love YA Like Crazy and Tell Me About Your Song, teaches intro to podcasting at AS220 Industries. Keep up with Jacob on social media and his site Jacobhaller.com
2019-06-2748 minLove YA Like CrazyJeffrey Cranor on Sarah Maria Griffin's 'Spare and Found Parts'Welcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. For this episode, Jake talked to Jeffrey Cranor about Sarah Maria Griffin's 'Spare and Found Parts' and Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland'. Jeffrey Cranor co-writes the podcasts Welcome to Night Vale and Within the Wires, and is a New York Neo-Futurists alumnus. Note that the discussion includes spoilers for 'Spare and Found Parts' and 'Alice in Wonderland'. This discussion was recorded in a...
2019-06-2622 minLove YA Like CrazyLee LeBreton on Madeleine L'Engle's 'Many Waters'Welcome to Love YA Like Crazy! You're listening to a special episode recorded by one of the two hosts, Jacob Haller, while he was at PodX in Nashville. For this episode, Jake talked to Lee LeBreton of 'Within the Wires' about Madeleine L'Engle's 'Many Waters'. Lee LeBreton is the voice of Michael Witten in Season 3 of Within the Wires, and performs throughout the year in the New York Neo-Futurists's weekly show, The Infinite Wrench. They also perform regularly with The Williams Project in Seattle. For more information, check out their website! Note that...
2019-06-1928 minLove YA Like CrazyPodX teaserJake recently went to the PodX podcasting conference in Nashville, and talked to some of the podcasters there about YA books, or books that were important to them when they were young. Starting tomorrow, and continuing every week until we run out of interviews, we'll be posting these in the feed. This episode gives you a little sneak peek at these discussions. Here's what you can look forward to: Lee LeBreton of 'Within the Wires' discussing Madeleine L'Engle's 'Many Waters' Jeffrey Cranor, also of 'Within the Wires', on Sarah Maria Griffin's 'Spare and Found Parts' and...
2019-06-1803 minLove YA Like Crazy"The Owl Service" by Alan GarnerFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss The Owl Service by Alan Garner. Along the way, Jake sings a tribute to a listener named RobertTheBruceWayne, Carrie reveals whether she would rather be an owl or flowers, and we struggle with Welsh names (sorry). In the next episode, we'll be discussing American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. You can see one of the plates that inspired Alan Garner at https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/whatson/whats-on/online/magical-books/the-owl-service , and you can see Tamar Williams tell the story of Blodeuwedd at https://youtu.be...
2019-03-0745 minLove YA Like Crazy'Rabbit & Robot' by Andrew Smith - HOT TAKE SPECIAL!In this special surprise Christmas episode, Carrie and Jake talk about (among other things) Little Rabbit Foo Foo, horny robot giraffes with French accents, and how being a gasket builds character. We also explore the Eden Five Needs You 4 extended universe. From all of this, you may deduce that we read Andrew Smith's latest YA novel, Rabbit & Robot. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing The Owl Service by Alan Garner. If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our Goodreads page at...
2018-12-2536 minLove YA Like Crazy'Akata Witch' by Nnedi OkoraforIn this episode, Carrie, Jake, and special guest Hayden of the They See Me Rollin and That Gay Sh*t podcasts discuss 'Akata Witch' by Nnedi Okorafor. We also talk about forcing friends to read your screenplay (or listen to your podcast), try and fail to avoid talking about Harry Potter, and announce our new Patreon!!! In the next episode, we'll be discussing The Owl Service by Alan Garner.(OR WILL WE???) If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our Goodreads page at https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/188869-love-ya-like-crazy...
2018-12-2057 minLove YA Like CrazyPatreon announcementA quick announcement: Carrie and Jake have set up their own Patreon! There will be more information in the next episode, and you can also find some at https://www.patreon.com/loveYAlikecrazy . Tomorrow we'll be releasing a new episode in which we talk about 'Akata Witch' by Nnedi Okorafor with Hayden of the They See Me Rollin and That Gay Sh*t podcasts (but $5/month Patreon patrons can get it right now). Thanks to Shaenon K. Garrity for designing the Love YA Like Crazy icon, to the Sentimental Favorites for the use of their...
2018-12-1901 minLove YA Like Crazy'Seventeenth Summer' by Maureen DalyFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'Seventeenth Summer' by Maureen Daly, a 1942 novel considered by some the first YA novel. The protagonist of the book is fairly innocent and chaste, but our discussion of the book is neither. (I don't know, that's just how it turned out!) We also talk about em dashes and exclamation points. Our discussion includes spoilers, so you may wish to read the book before listening. Before you do that, though, we recommend checking out Daly's short story 'Sixteen', which was written the year before Seventeenth Summer, won an O. Henry Award...
2018-10-3150 minLove YA Like Crazy'Hole in the Middle' by Kendra Fortmeyer - HOT TAKE SPECIAL!For this episode, Carrie and Jake talk about 'Hole in the Middle' by Kendra Fortmeyer, which was released in hardcover and ebook editions today! As always, spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening. Also, note that there's a fair amount of swearing. In the course of our discussion, we talk about metaphorical whatnots, fanfic, and banging, and our favorite gameshow, 'How Much The Worst Is Archie?', makes an unexpected return. Our thanks to Kendra Fortmeyer, and to Monica White of Soho Teen, for getting us pre-release copies of the book.
2018-09-0447 minLove YA Like Crazy'Ship It' by Britta LundinFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss Britta Lundin's debut novel 'Ship It'. They also talk about experiences at conventions, their (fairly minor) encounters with fanfic, the weird pornographic banner that Jake's downstairs neighbors hung up on their porch, movies based on video games, and all manner of other things. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! Both hosts are pretty ignorant about fanfic, so if you're interested in learning about it, or are curious about some of the things we mentioned in the episode, here are some links: The OTPodcast, a podcast...
2018-08-1056 minLove YA Like Crazy'The Hazel Wood' by Melissa AlbertFor this episode, Jake flew to North Carolina so that he and Carrie could discuss 'The Hazel Wood' by Melissa Albert in person. Thanks to Jody [REDACTED] for recommending it, and to Alex [REDACTED] for her recommendation as well! We really appreciate you getting in touch with your suggestions. Also in this episode, Carrie decides against moving to Narnia, Jake analysis morality via Dungeons & Dragons, and we embrace ambiguity -- or do we? (Yes.) Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! Jake mentions an episode of the Please Don't Send Me Into...
2018-06-121h 04Love YA Like Crazy'When You Reach Me' by Rebecca SteadFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss Rebecca Stead's 2009 young adult novel, 'When You Reach Me'. They also experience some major high school flashbacks and talk about Carrie's new cat. We both really liked the book, and we recommend you read it before listening to the podcast, which contains our usual mix of spoilers and swearing! At one point in the discussion, Jake references a Mitchell and Webb comedy sketch, which you can see online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn1VxaMEjRU . Have a suggestion for what book we should talk about on...
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2018-04-1200 minLove YA Like Crazy'Vivian Apple at the End of the World' by Katie CoyleFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss Katie Coyle's "Vivian Apple at the End of the World". Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! Jake describes this book as 'Left Behind for atheists', which seems designed to appeal to Carrie and Jake, and a lot of people clearly love it, but C&J really didn't. How can a book where the young female protagonist goes, sledgehammer in hand, to find the people responsible for the Rapture, fail to please the Love YA Like Crazy hosts? Listen to this episode to hear Carrie and Jake...
2018-04-1051 minLove YA Like Crazy'Hold Me Closer, Necromancer' by Lish McBrideFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss Lish McBride's "Hold Me Closer, Necromancer". How many uses do bowling bags have? What world are we going to leave for Keith Richards? What is the worst pun? How does Carrie feel about Goodreads? These questions are addressed, if not necessarily answered, in this episode. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing 'Vivian Apple at the End of the World' by Katie Coyle. If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our Goodreads page at https...
2018-03-161h 01Love YA Like CrazyRiverdale Season 1 w/Michelle Cooper of LifemarkSince Love YA Like Crazy's Carrie and Jake finished watching season one of Riverdale, they asked Michelle Cooper, host of Nancy Drew's Mystery Podcast and cohost of Lifemark, to come on and talk about it with them. We also answer the question: How bad is Archie in the first season of Riverdale, on a scale from Betty & Veronica's friendship to the Blossom family fortune being based on maple syrup? The answer, as well as the question, may surprise you! This particular episode is being released to everyone, but Ear Trumpet Audio Patreon patrons at the $5/month level...
2018-02-141h 13Love YA Like Crazy'The Dust of 100 Dogs' by A.S. KingFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'The Dust of 100 Dogs' by A.S. King, along with our Saturday morning cartoon routine, 80s names, and whether being cursed to be reborn as 100 dogs would actually be pretty awesome. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! The next book we'll discuss is 'Hold Me Closer, Necromancer' by Lish McBride. If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our Goodreads page at https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/188869-love-ya-like-crazy, or tweet to us at https://twitter.com/loveYApod, or email us at...
2018-02-0446 min
Tell Me About Your SongJeana Marie DeLaire/Great Gale on 'Dunes'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Jeana Marie DeLaire of Great Gale talks about their song 'Dunes'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song on Bandcamp at https://greatgale.bandcamp.com/track/dunes . A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/
2018-01-0826 minLove YA Like Crazy'Beauty Queens' by Libba BrayFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss Libba Bray's 'Beauty Queens'. Jake also references James Nicoll's review of the book, and Libba Bray's essay in Entertainment Weekly about attempts to make a Beauty Queens movie. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! We spend a lot of time reading jokes from the book, such as the names of hit songs from the nonexistent band Boyz Will B Boyz, and also find some points where this 2011 novel is uncomfortably close to 2017's political reality. We meditate on wild women, volcanoes, stuffed lemurs, and how Carrie...
2017-12-2651 minTell Me About Your SongLucas Kwong of The Brother K Melee on 'Stranger from the Country'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Lucas Kwong of The Brother K Melee talks about his song 'Stranger from the Country'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://brotherk.bandcamp.com/track/stranger-from-the-country . A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/
2017-12-1828 minLove YA Like CrazyHOT TAKE SPECIAL: 'There's Someone Inside Your House' by Stephanie PerkinsCarrie and Jake read the brand-new Stephanie Perkins novel, so it's time for another HOT TAKE SPECIAL in which we talk about her 'There's Someone Inside Your House', a YA horror/thriller novel! There's definitely a lot of spoilers, so you might want to read the book first! Jake also revels himself to be a million years old, Carrie gives a capsule review of corn pits, and we talk about authors we would like to be friends with. In the next episode, we'll be discussing 'Beauty Queens' by Libba Bray (for real this time...
2017-09-2848 minLove YA Like Crazy'The Selection' by Kiera CassFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'The Selection' by Kiera Cass. Jake enumerates all the times he swore at the book, Carrie is intrigued to learn that there's an official Selection Coloring Book, and in general we probably spend more time dissecting the sociological underpinnings of the book than we do talking about the plot. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing 'Beauty Queens' by Libba Bray -- check it out if you want to get a jump on things! If you have any...
2017-08-3152 min
The Life Coach022: 10 sätt att tänka som håller dig tillbaka.022: 10 sätt att tänka som håller dig tillbaka. Fel fokus, känslomässigt styrd logik och katastrof-tänk är bara några av de punkter jag kommer ta upp idag då jag pratar om sätt att tänka och resonera som håller oss tillbaka från att utvecklas och från att uppnå vår fulla potential. Förhoppningsvis väcker detta ytterligare lite medvetenhet om hur vårt rutinmässiga tänkande kan ställa till det för oss om vi inte aktivt ifrågasätter det programmerar om oss att tänka annorlunda. Vi har
2017-08-2112 minLove YA Like Crazy'Anne of Green Gables' by L.M. MontgomeryFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'Anne of Green Gables' by L.M. Montgomery. There is much reciting of favorite characters and incidents, and a certain amount of discussion of how Josie Pye is the worst. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing The Selection by Kiera Cass. We anticipate this discussion being less uniformly positive, so, if you miss our usual rants, tune in next time! And, if you want even more ranting from Carrie and Jake, then consider joining the Ear Trumpet Audio Patreon...
2017-08-0953 minLove YA Like CrazyRiverdale Chapter 1: The River's EdgeLike a double-chocolate milkshake at Pop's, Riverdale seems sweet at first but leaves you wishing for death. Jake and Carrie love trashy YA fiction, and would love to have you join them in their new series, "Cry Me a Riverdale", where they will spoil the infamous CW show, swear a lot, and wonder if anyone in Riverdale is lactose intolerant. The first episode is available to everyone, and later episodes will be available only to Ear Trumpet Audio Patreon backers at the $5/month or higher level. We plan to release about an episode a week, possibly alternating...
2017-07-1924 minTell Me About Your SongZoë Lewis on 'Plastic Soup'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Zoë Lewis talks about her song 'Plastic Soup'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCmfZbK2US4 . A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/163088053304/for-tell-me-about-your-song-80-songwriter-zoë
2017-07-1721 minLove YA Like Crazy'The Boy in the Black Suit' by Jason ReynoldsThe most excellent Death Prattle podcast asked Carrie and Jake to come on and talk about a young adult novel, which we were happy to do! The book is The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening. 'Death Prattle' is a podcast in which the hosts, Tara and Talcott, take a lighthearted look at death and grieving. We hope you enjoyed this sample episode, and if you did, then we recommend checking out their back catalog -- you can find them at http://www.prattlepod.com...
2017-07-061h 00Love YA Like Crazy'The Shunning' Hallmark movie, and other announcements!It's been quite a busy time at Love YA Like Crazy manor! There are a few things that we wanted to let you know about: We recorded a guest episode of the Lifemark podcast, on which we talked about the Hallmark movie 'Beverly Lewis's "The Shunning"'. We recommend you check our episode out! (And other Lifemark episodes, too -- it's a really fun podcast!) You can find our episode on the Lifemark feed, or online at http://po.st/Wrv8kJ . [subscribe on Apple Podcasts] [subscribe on Android] We joined the Ear Trumpet Audio podcast network! We...
2017-06-3007 minLove YA Like Crazy'That Thing We Call A Heart' by Sheba KarimFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'That Thing We Call A Heart' by Sheba Karim. Carrie provides some useful analysis of YA fiction, while Jake talks about pie and declares his love for the dad in this book. We also note that thinking genocide is cool is a bit of a red flag in a relationship. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing 'Anne of Green Gables' by L.M. Montgomery, which you can get for free in various formats from Project Gutenberg.
2017-05-2851 minLove YA Like CrazyContest winners announced!In this episode, Carrie and Jake announce the winners of their songwriting contest! Congratulations to our winners, Katy [REDACTED] and Jody [REDACTED], and thanks to everyone who entered the contest -- you all did a great job! After you hear them here, you can stream and download the winning songs, and the runners-up's songs too, on soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/jacob-haller/sets/love-ya-like-crazy-contest-entries -- and see the original lyrics (Jake made a few adjustments when he set them to music). If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our Goodreads page at...
2017-05-2214 minLove YA Like Crazy'Anna Dressed in Blood' by Kendare BlakeFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'Anna Dressed in Blood' by Kendare Blake, a sweet, yet gory, horror YA book that they both really enjoyed. They also record two introductions to the episode, talk about the importance of spelling out in advance what you want people to do if you get killed by a ghost, and Jake also tells a mildly gross story about an adventure he had while taking out the trash, Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! The final day for entries into their songwriting contest is Wednesday...
2017-05-0243 minTell Me About Your SongMarian Call on 'Oregon Trail'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Marian Call talks about her song 'Oregon Trail'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SndQr_0IxVI A full transcript of the episode, plus links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/160184559554/for-tell-me-about-your-song-79-songwriter .
2017-05-0127 minTell Me About Your SongNicole Alifante on 'Before I Go'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Nicole Alifante talks about her song 'Before I Go'. Enjoy! You can find a full transcript of this episode, plus links related to it, at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/159671021359/for-tell-me-about-your-song-78-songwriter .
2017-04-1729 minLove YA Like Crazy'The Amber Spyglass' by Philip PullmanFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss the last book in the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy: 'The Amber Spyglass' by Philip Pullman. We also announce an end-date for our contest, talk about things to do while you're falling to your death, cute cat pictures, how angels are dumb jerks, and Jake says possibly the creepiest thing he's ever said. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake. If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on...
2017-04-0555 min
The BlokeBusters PodcastFilm Spotlight With... Jacob HallerWelcome to another Film Spotlight with the lovely Jacob Haller. Who's Jacob Haller? Well, listen in and find out! He's here to talk about a film he loves and one (or more) he hates. We think you'll really enjoy this one!
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The BlokeBusters PodcastFilm Spotlight With... Jacob HallerWelcome to another Film Spotlight with the lovely Jacob Haller. Who's Jacob Haller? Well, listen in and find out! He's here to talk about a film he loves and one (or more) he hates. We think you'll really enjoy this one!Feel free to contact us via:Twitter: @Blokebusters & @jwghallerFacebook: BlokeBusters & jwgh.musicInstagram: @BlokebustersEmail: theblokes@blokebusters.comWebsite: Blokebusters.com & jacobhaller.comAnd, as with each and every episode, please do Share & Enjoy!
2017-03-271h 00Love YA Like Crazy'Boys Don't Knit' by T.S. EastonHappy new year! For this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'Boys Don't Knit (In Public)' by T.S. Easton. Fans of this book may want to know that we do eventually say a few nice things about the book, but it takes around fifteen minutes for us to get there. We also talk about plans for 2017, etsy dot com, beach reads, the Ender's Game of knitting, and yarn-related mysteries with punning titles, Carrie also apologizes to Jake's mom. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be...
2017-01-1041 min
Tell Me About Your SongTracie Potochnik on 'The Ballad of Harvey the Elf'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Tracie Potochnik talks about her song 'The Ballad of Harvey the Elf', which can be found on her band Cardboard Ox's free album 'A Cardboard Ox Christmas'. This episode also includes excerpts from Tracie's conversations with her delightful parents, Ed and Judy Potochnik. There were some audio problems during my interview with Tracie, which I didn't catch until after it was too late to rerecord. I apologize for the resulting audio quality of this episode (but I think it's still fun to listen to, and I hope you...
2016-12-2436 min
The Lindsay Walks Podcast - Lindsay Walks Across AmericaArt, R.E.M., and the Police (episode 6)This week, Lindsay has been spending a lot of time in Farmington, Georgia, talking to artists at the Farmington Depot Gallery, encountering the law, and exploring the area.This episode features music clips from Jacob Haller's song 'I Wish That I Was Vegan' from his album 'Cabin Fever' and from the R.E.M. song 'Walk Unafraid' from their album 'Up'.
2016-12-2135 min
Tell Me About Your SongThe Sentimental Favorites on 'Roelle Family Christmas'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Sonny Roelle and Geoff Griffin of the Sentimental Favorites talked about their song 'Roelle Family Christmas'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://thesentimentalfavorites.bandcamp.com/track/roelle-family-christmas . A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/
2016-12-0526 min
Tell Me About Your SongThe Porch Party Mamas on 'Broken Line'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Ksenia Mack, Felicia Brady Lopez, Jane Grondin, and Katrin Peterson of the Porch Party Mamas talked about Ksenia's song 'Broken Line'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEuwiM8yreM . A full transcript of this episode, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/153836796967/for-tell-me-about-your-song-75-ksenia-mack .
2016-11-2926 minLove YA Like Crazy'Lola and the Boy Next Door' by Stephanie PerkinsIn this episode, Carrie and Jake react to the recent US Presidential election -- there's a lot of swearing -- and then they discuss a very sweet, romantic book, 'Lola and the Boy Next Door' by Stephanie Perkins, which is just what the doctor ordered. In addition to the election talk, Jake lists the parts of the book that made him cry, Carrie declares her love for a fictional character, and we dissect the question of how many pies you could reasonably be expected to make in a couple of hours, anyway. The Pumpkin Ball makes a re...
2016-11-2549 minTell Me About Your SongKim Jennings on 'Here Now'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Kim Jennings talks about her song 'Here Now'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://kimjennings.bandcamp.com/track/here-now . A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/
2016-10-3123 minLove YA Like Crazy'A Wrinkle In Time' by Madeleine L'EngleIn this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss Madeleine L'Engle's 1963 classic 'A Wrinkle in Time'. Among other things, we talk about death bats and Communism, and the lack of time travel in the books comes in for a certain amount of criticism. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! An automatically generated transcript can be found at https://www.popuparchive.com/collections/10441/items/141957 -- if you're interested in helping to improve it, then let us know. In the next episode, we'll be discussing Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins, one of Carrie's fa...
2016-10-2644 minTell Me About Your SongNatalie Gelman on 'Sundance in Your Eyes'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Natalie Gelman about her song 'Sundance in Your Eyes'. Enjoy! You can also see Natalie play the song on the streets of Park City during the Sundance Film Festival in 2012 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyezgKzjZpg . A full transcript of this episode, along with links and other information related to things we discussed, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/151281075663/for-tell-me-about-your-song-73-songwriter .
2016-10-0320 minTell Me About Your SongBarbara Cassidy and Eric Chasalow on 'Anna's Song - Shohola, 1864'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, songwriter Barbara Cassidy and her husband and musical collaborator Eric Chasalow talk about her song 'Anna's Song - Shohola, 1864'. Enjoy! You can also hear a live version of the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4NTU-CM_Ys . A full transcript of this episode, plus links and other information related to what we discussed, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/150627371424/for-tell-me-about-your-song-72-songwriter .
2016-09-1925 minLove YA Like Crazy'The Haters' by Jesse AndrewsFor this episode, Carrie and Jake read Jesse Andrews's 2016 book 'The Haters', which they give a somewhat mixed review of. A very rough transcript of the episode can be found at https://www.popuparchive.com/collections/10441/items/138153 . Jake and Carrie also answer questions about THE LOVE YA LIKE CRAZY CONTEST, which you should all enter! Plus, Jake tells some tales about being a touring musician, and we use the most embarrassing rating system ever. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing Madeleine L'Engle's 1973 classic 'A Wri...
2016-09-1652 min
Tell Me About Your SongLys Guillorn on 'Turn the Page'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Lys Guillorn about her song 'Turn the Page'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://lysguillorn.bandcamp.com/track/turn-the-page . A full transcript of this episode, along with links and other information related to it, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/149972278256/for-tell-me-about-your-song-71-songwriter-lys .
2016-09-0521 minTell Me About Your SongMusic talk with Jake and the AdjunctsIn this bonus episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Adam Hogue and Jason Dolbec of the Adjuncts and Jacob Haller of the Tell Me About Your Song podcast talk about assembling set lists, share stories about memorable performances, and talk about how we conceptualize songs at the beginning of the songwriting process. It's pretty goofy. This episode includes clips of the following songs: 'So Youthful', a song by Jason's band, the Stilts. 'Hogit Bogit', a song by Floyd the Barber, Jason and Adam's high school band. 'CSSOAB', a song by Dürty Folk that taught J...
2016-08-2922 minTell Me About Your SongJeffrey Pepper Rodgers on 'Sycamore Tree'In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, I talk to Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers about his song 'Sycamore Tree'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://jeffreypepperrodgers.bandcamp.com/track/sycamore-tree . A full transcript of this episode, plus links to Jeffrey's website, and other things mentioned in the episode, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/149312686218/for-tell-me-about-your-song-70-jeffrey-pepper .
2016-08-2226 minLove YA Like Crazy'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' by Jack Thorne, based on a story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John TiffanyCarrie and Jake read the new Harry Potter book/play, 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', and they have thoughts! In this, our first (and possibly only) HOT TAKE SPECIAL, we let you know what they are. There's definitely a lot of spoilers, so you might want to read the book first! We also struggle with technology (unfortunately, the audio quality of a big chunk of this episode is not up to our usual standards), have some feels, talk about 'It's A Wonderful Life', and make a feminist point about how hot Donna Reed is. ...
2016-08-0722 minLove YA Like Crazy'The Subtle Knife' by Philip PullmanFor this episode, Carrie and Jake revisit Philip Pullman's excellent 'His Dark Materials' series by reading book 2 in that series, 'The Subtle Knife'. We also announce a contest to win copies of 'Awoken' and 'Vampire Diaries', signed by us! Details can be found at 45:41 in this episode, or on our goodreads page. Jake also gets the theme to a 90s movie stuck in his head, Carrie is right about a bunch of things, and we talk about our daemons. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! An extremely rough and approximate transcript...
2016-07-2453 minLove YA Like CrazyMovie review: Vampire AcademyFor this special bonus episode, Carrie and Jake are joined by Carrie's friend Sara to discuss the severely mediocre 2014 young adult movie 'Vampire Academy'. Carrie's cat Shooby also has a brief cameo, in which he graphically expresses his opinion of the movie. We talk about human cafetoriums, Carrie records an ASMR video for vampire victims, we warn about the dangers of flaming hounds, and at the end we recommend some actually good vampire-related media. We also talk about Vampire Academy's plot almost as much as its characters do, so, if you are concerned about spoilers...
2016-06-0921 minLove YA Like Crazy'Grasshopper Jungle' by Andrew SmithFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'Grasshopper Jungle', Andrew Smith's 2015 novel about the end of the world and the incredibly horny teenagers that help bring it about. Also in this episode, we are attacked by cats, reveal our shameful Kurt Vonnegut-related secrets to each other, and talk about how awesome it would be to have a Lost-style Hatch to explore. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! We're going to release a bonus episode soon, in which we talk about a mediocre YA movie named 'Vampire Academy', and then, after that...
2016-06-021h 07Love YA Like Crazy'citizenchip' by Wil HowittFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'citizenchip', Wil Howitt's 2015 science fiction novel about a young AI. It's available as an ebook from https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/citizenchip and Amazon (it's not available in a print edition). We also pick robot names for ourselves, ponder the joys of being a kitchen lobster or a bus, and Jake ruins everything. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing 'Grasshopper Jungle' by Andrew Smith, an apocalyptic coming of age story that captivated us both, even as...
2016-04-1641 minLove YA Like Crazy'The Golden Compass' by Philip PullmanFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. In the course of this episode, we talk about Douchebag Bear, how to get tenured faculty to tell you stuff, and what it was like to work for an Internet startup in the 90s. Also Jake won't shut up about Hannibal for some reason. Plus we answer email from a listener -- get in touch if you want us to read your own message on air! Spoilers abound, so, if that is a concern to you, we recommend reading the book before...
2016-02-281h 03
Podcasters of Podcasting with Nathan PeaveyJacob Haller of Tell me about your song and Love YA like CrazyJacob Haller is a bluesy alternative singer/songwriter based in Providence Rhode Island. Jacob has been called a cross between B.B King and Weird Al. Jacob is also the host of two podcasts, Tell Me About Your Song and Love YA Like Crazy. Jacob chats about his musical sensibility, playing music, storytelling in music, the dangers of writing a song about somebody, podcasting, and much more.
2016-01-1158 minLet's Chat! With Chris RevillJacob Haller of Tell me about your song and Love YA like CrazyJacob Haller is a bluesy alternative singer/songwriter based in Providence Rhode Island. Jacob has been called a cross between B.B King and Weird Al. Jacob is also the host of two podcasts, Tell Me About Your Song and Love YA Like Crazy. Jacob chats about his musical sensibility, playing music, storytelling in music, the dangers of writing a song about somebody, podcasting, and much more.
2016-01-1158 minLove YA Like CrazyEnd of year book recommendations for 2015While Carrie and Jake take a break to deal with the holidays and other life events -- we'll be back in January -- we thought we'd give you some book recommendations, and some ideas of what we might be reading in the coming year. Enjoy! Jake recommends: The Accidental Terrorist by William Shunn The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Vol. 1: Squirrel Power by Ryan North and Erica Henderson A Key, An Egg, An Unfortunate Remark by Harry Connolly Carrie recommends: Anna Dressed In Blood by Kendare Blake Blood of My Blood (book 3 of I Hunt Killers...
2015-12-2208 minLove YA Like Crazy'Anna and the French Kiss' by Stephanie PerkinsFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss Stephanie Perkins's delightful YA romance 'Anna and the French Kiss'. We also talk about Wiener Dog Day, NaNoWriMo, Burning Man missed connections, and Gallic shrugs, and Carrie really sticks it to 'Lost in Translation'. We also answer some listener email! Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing 'The Golden Compass' by Philip Pullman, the first book in his 'His Dark Materials' series. If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our facebook group at...
2015-10-3159 minLove YA Like Crazy'Shiver' by Maggie StiefvaterFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'Shiver', the first book in Maggie Stiefvater's 'The Wolves of Mercy Falls' series. Um. We really didn't like it, folks, and we might be kind of mean about it. (No offense intended to those of you who did enjoy it, or to the author.) We also sing a song about truffles, talk about some really bad parenting, discuss making quiche, and find the surprising connection between Scientology and werewolves. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! You can get the Truffle song (or just listen...
2015-09-0753 minLove YA Like CrazyRachel Baron Singer on Nancy DrewIn this bonus episode, Jake and special guest Rachel Baron Singer revisit Nancy Drew, who Carrie and Jake previously discussed back in episode 3. If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/LoveYALikeCrazy, or tweet to us at https://twitter.com/loveYApod, or email us at podcast at loveYAlikecrazy.com. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks to Shaenon K. Garrity for designing the Love YA Like Crazy icon, to the Sentimental Favorites for the use of their song 'Hey There', and to Charlie McCarron for...
2015-08-2409 minLove YA Like Crazy'The Westing Game' by Ellen RaskinFor this episode, Carrie, Jake, and special guest Rachel Baron Singer discuss Ellen Raskin's 1978 classic 'The Westing Game! We also talk about what pieces would be included in the board game version of The Westing Game, plus Rachel's typecasting in high school and whether setting off fireworks indoors makes you a bomber or an arsonist. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! In the next episode, we'll be discussing 'Shiver', the first book in Maggie Stiefvater's 'The Wolves of Mercy Falls' series. For homework, if you want to write a song about...
2015-08-1233 minLove YA Like Crazy'Fallout/Lois Lane' by Gwenda BondFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss Gwenda Bond's 2015 novel 'Fallout', which is available in hardcover and as an ebook from most booksellers. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! There is also some swearing, along with discussions of ten-dollar words, nerdfighters, mediocre secret identities, and why having a dragon is baller. Jake also puts a blanket over his head at one point. You don't get that kind of thing in the Slate Audio Book Club! In the next episode, we'll be discussing Ellen Raskin's 1978 classic 'The Westing Game'. If...
2015-07-1624 minLove YA Like Crazy'Ready Player One' by Ernest ClineFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss 'Ready Player One', Ernest Cline's 2011 book, which is available in a variety of formats from Amazon and other booksellers. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! We talk about the horror of office jobs, why it is important that you only aim harmless lasers at your eyes, and the awkward conversations about shaving that inevitably result when you move in with someone. We also quote They Might Be Giants and engage in a certain amount of swearing. In the next episode, we'll be discussing Gwenda...
2015-06-2242 minLove YA Like Crazy'Unwind' by Neal ShustermanFor this episode, Carrie and Jake are very excited to be joined by their friend Kerri to discuss Neal Shusterman's 2009 novel 'Unwind', which you should be able to get in whatever format you desire from your preferred book merchant! Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! We discuss Happy Jack's Harvest Camp, hiveminds, clappers, Google Earth, and everyone's favorite character, Shark Tattoo McGee. Also, this might be our sweariest episode to date! In the next episode, we'll be discussing 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline, which you can get in the usual...
2015-05-1256 minLove YA Like Crazy'The Hidden Staircase' by Carolyn KeeneFor this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss the 1959 edition of a Nancy Drew book, "The Hidden Staircase" by Carolyn Keene, which is available in a variety of formats from Amazon and other booksellers. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening. We discuss minuets, notaries, brother love, phantom fiancés, Benjamin Franklin, and we describe some possible alternative endings to the book. Swearing also abounds! In the next episode, we'll be discussing Neal Shusterman's 2009 novel 'Unwind', which you should be able to get in a variety of formats from Amazon or the bookseller o...
2015-04-1638 minLove YA Like Crazy'Young Adult Novel' by Daniel PinkwaterFor episode 2 of "Love YA Like Crazy," Carrie and Jake discuss Daniel PInkwater's novelette 'Young Adult Novel', which can be found in a couple of different collections and anthologies. We also read our additions to the epic story that is "Kevin Shapiro, Boy Orphan." Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! You will also find lots of 80s talk, descriptions of being the worst in high school, an answer to the question of what it is that Jake made Carrie read exactly, and plentiful swearing. In the next episode, we'll be discussing...
2015-03-1625 minLove YA Like Crazy'Awoken' by Serra ElinsenWelcome to episode 1 of "Love YA Like Crazy," recorded even before we had decided on a name for it! In this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss the 2013 young adult fantasy romance parody 'Awoken' by Serra Elinsen, which is available in paperback or for kindle from Amazon. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! Also, lots of Elder Old Ones, FUBU shirts, Rhode Island talk, and swearing. In the next episode, we'll be discussing Daniel Pinkwater's book "Young Adult Novel", which Amazon has available in a couple of different collections, and we'll each...
2015-03-0442 minTell Me About Your SongJacob Haller on Pete Seeger's 'Waist Deep in the Big Muddy'The folks at the Commercial Suicide Songwriting podcast, online at http://commercialsuicidesongwritingpodcast.com/ , invited folks to record a segment for their show, so I sent in this brief discussion of Pete Seeger's 'Waist Deep in the Big Muddy'. It can be found in the most recent episode of that podcast (episode 44), but I thought I'd post it here too, as a bonus episode. I hope you enjoy it!
2015-02-0308 minTell Me About Your Song'Tell Me About Your Song' anniversary updateA year in, your host Jacob Haller talks about some of his plans for the podcast. One thing I mention is that I'll be reposting some past episodes on facebook, twitter, and tumblr. If you want to check out the first one of these, have a look at the podcast's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tellmeaboutyoursong or on tumblr: http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/ or on my twitter page: @jwghaller
2014-09-0303 minTell Me About Your SongJacob Haller on KickstarterHere's an outtake from guest host Tracie Potochnik's interview with Jacob Haller, in which he talks about the Kickstarter campaigns he used to help fund the release of his last two albums. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/90217907007/heres-an-outtake-from-guest-host-tracie . Enjoy!
2014-06-2912 minTell Me About Your SongJacob Haller on 'Was The Moon Too Full?'For this episode, guest host Tracie Potochnik talked to Jacob Haller about his song 'Was The Moon Too Full?', from his new album 'Time To Break Up The Band' You can hear the song at http://jacobhaller.bandcamp.com/track/was-the-moon-too-full . The show notes for this episode are online at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/89519258019/for-the-26th-episode-of-tell-me-about-your-song . Enjoy!
2014-06-2127 minTell Me About Your SongJacob Haller discusses the 'Tell Me About Your Song' podcast with Pete AvitableFor this bonus episode of 'Tell Me About Your Song', I'm including some extracts from Pete Avitable's interview where the discussion turned to 'Tell Me About Your Song' itself, my conception of the podcast, and some of the technical details of how it works. Links and other information related to this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/88140482631/for-this-bonus-episode-of-tell-me-about-your .
2014-06-0807 minTell Me About Your SongPete Seeger tribute specialFor this special episode, I called up some past guests: G.W. Mercure, Daniel Ouellette, Joe Auger, and rob Hinkal of ilyAIMY, plus my father, Richard Haller, to talk about the late (and already much missed) Pete Seeger. If you use Spotify, you can hear many of the songs we discussed in this playlist: http://open.spotify.com/user/jwgh/playlist/0sdOou47sHkAeWVS6g2Uxt Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/75790100796/for-this-special-episode-i-called-up-some-past .
2014-02-0632 minTell Me About Your SongSpecial episode w/Mary Bee, Heather Rose, and Jacob HallerHeather Rose, Mary Bee, and I took questions from a studio audience about our songs in this VERY SPECIAL edition of 'Tell Me About Your Song'. This one runs long! I'll be back to the normal format for these episodes next week, but I thought this was a fun experiment, and I hope you like it too! You can hear some of the songs we played and discussed at: Mary Bee/Blueprints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV5Xzmts2_g Heather Rose/Bingo Bingo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4ptohO4yG...
2013-10-2053 min