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Love YA Like CrazyJosie and the Pussycats (2001)I thought I'd bring this release of Patreon bonus to a close here, with a rerelease of a bonus episode we recorded in 2018. What do you do when you see one of your best friends for the first time in almost a year? You watch the 2001 movie Josie and the Pussycats! In this bonus episode, we talk about this baffling yet entertaining piece of early 2000s cinematic entertainment. Also discussed: McDonald's themed showers and one of Jake's more interesting music gigs. The theme song is "JOSIE HAS THE UPPER HAND" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
2025-10-131h 01Love YA Like CrazyJake reacts to the Ready Player One movieJake saw 'Ready Player One' shortly after it came out in 2018, and decided the same night to record a quick bonus episode about the book, the movie, and how they relate. You can hear a fuller discussion of the book on an early episode of Love YA Like Crazy, and you can hear the Please Don't Send Me Into Outer Space podcast's take on the movie in a special episode they released recently. And you can read Jake's thoughts on another recent YA adaptation, 'A Wrinkle In Time', on his Dreamwidth blog.
2025-10-0614 minLove YA Like CrazyCarrie & Jake react to a marketing emailHere's an outtake from another episode of Love YA Like Crazy, in which we make fun of a marketing email for around seven and a half minutes. This episode's theme song is 'Surfing' by Komiku, which I found through WFMU's Free Music Archive.
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Love YA Like CrazyMystic Riverdale: Riverdale Chapter 13Back in 2017, Carrie and Jake recorded recaps of season 1 of Riverdale, and we've been rereleasing them on the main feed. With this episode, we've reached the final episode, in which things happen. Does Sheriff Keller keep the key to the jail under the welcome mat at the front door? Can one be a murderous, kidnapping thug and the best father in town? Does Pop's take payment in spider brooches? How bad is Archie on the scale of Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper to Moxie Cola? Where do you get pig's blood from, anyway? None of these questions, and more, are...
2025-09-2255 minLove YA Like CrazyPop's Choklit Shoppe Goes The Weasel: Riverdale Chapter 12Back in 2017, we recorded recaps of season 1 of Riverdale. In this one, we discussed issues like: Is the Man-Thing going to have a Riverdale cameo? How many times can the word 'incest' be said in a single episode of network TV? What celebrities with the initials 'HL' might be guilty ... of murder??? Who's a bigger jerk: Principal Weatherbee or Sheriff Keller? To hear our takes on these questions and others, listen to this week's episode of 'Pop's Choklit Shoppe Goes The Weasel', in which Carrie and Jake discuss Riverdale Chapter 12: A Anatomy of a Murder. The theme song is "JOSIE HA...
2025-09-2139 minLove YA Like CrazyRiverdale Song: Riverdale Chapter 11If you ever wanted to hear us say 'Toledo' in the most dejected way possible, today's episode of 'Riverdale Song' is for you! In this episode, recorded in 2017, Carrie and Jake recap Riverdale Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again, discuss the joys of being the worst, and engage in a rare bit of self-censorship. How bad is Archie on a scale of a nice dinner to a zombie apocalypse? Tune in to find out! The theme song is "JOSIE HAS THE UPPER HAND" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
2025-09-2046 minLove YA Like CrazyCheryl-y You're Joking: Riverdale Chapter 10Back in 2017, the Bad Decision Dinosaur was particularly busy in Riverdale Chapter 10: The Lost Weekend, and Carrie decided to stage a friendtervention with her cohost Jake about it. What is Betty's least favorite word? Can Archie manage to throw a worse party than the Blossoms? Why does Jughead make our hearts hurt? Just how great is the democratic process? Old secrets are revealed, and new secrets made up, in this week's episode of 'Cheryl-y You're Joking', in which we learn that you can take a snake out of the South Side, but you can't make it drink. The theme song...
2025-09-1937 minLove YA Like CrazyRiverdale Phoenix: Riverdale Chapter 9Back in 2017, Carrie and Jake drank gutter water and watched the Riverdale episode that IMDB users claim is the worst of the season. We didn't hate it, though. Also, Jake reads some poetry, Carrie gets a little pervy about Jughead and Cheryl, and Jake texts Carrie about Val. All this, and more, in this week's episode of 'Riverdale Phoenix', in which Carrie and Jake discuss Riverdale Chapter 9: La Grande Illusion. The theme song is "JOSIE HAS THE UPPER HAND" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
2025-09-1840 minLove YA Like Crazy'All These Bodies' by Kendare BlakeIn this episode, Carrie and Jake talk about Kendare Blake's 2021 YA horror novel 'All These Bodies', a sort of true crime podcast in the form of a period piece YA novel. It's unreliable narrators all the way down! Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening, if you're interested in a spooky, atmospheric novel that raises more questions than it answers. 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...
2022-04-2438 minLove YA Like CrazyDenial Ain’t Just A Riverdale In EgyptBack in 2017, Carrie and Jake has a lot of questions on their minds: Can four kids with a toolbox build a mall? What if they're bruiser studs? Also, what are the worst gifts to bring to a baby shower? What is Jake's secret history with Luke Perry? Which is better, making out or being a detective? We delved into all of this, and oh so much more, in this week's episode of 'Denial Ain't Just A Riverdale In Egypt', in which we discussed Riverdale Chapter 8: The Outsiders. The theme song is "JOSIE HAS THE UPPER HAND" by Josh Woodward. Free...
2021-11-0543 minLove YA Like CrazySabrina Chapter 8: The BurialThis week, Jake and Carrie suffer in exquisite ecstasy as they discuss 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Chapter 8: The Burial'. Is Sabrina playing 'The Secret of Monkey Island' poorly? Is bringing back the dead, by and large, a no-no? Can an episode of TV centered on a deadly mining disaster also be super horny? Listen to the episode to find out! 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...
2021-10-3030 minLove YA Like Crazy'Legendborn' by Tracy DeonnFor this episode, Carrie and Jake barely scratch the surface of Tracy Deonn's debut novel 'Legendborn'. What a book! We both loved this YA tale of wizards, knights, and being a Black student at UNC-Chapel Hill. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! 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! This episode contains a short audio clip from a 25 June 2021...
2021-09-2234 minLove YA Like Crazy'The Woods Are Always Watching' by Stephanie Perkins - HOT TAKE SPECIALWho have two thumbs and an opinion about Stephanie Perkins's new YA horror novel, 'The Woods Are Always Watching'? Jake and Carrie do! Welcome to a new HOT TAKE SPECIAL, in which Jake speculates that Jon Arbuckle (of Garfield fame)'s old roommate was a serial killer, and Carrie points out a downside to stickshifts that many might overlook. The episode (and the book) has some kind of graphic descriptions of body trauma, so be aware of that. Also we definitely describe the plot in some detail. Spoilers ahoy! If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our...
2021-09-0341 minLove YA Like CrazyLiving In A Van Down By The RiverdaleBack in 2017, Carrie and Jake went for a walk in the Eversgreen Forest, critiqued Veronica's negotiating techniques, explored a haunted attic, and went shopping on Glamazon. Join them in their travels on this week's episode of 'Living In A Van Down By The Riverdale', in which Love YA Like Crazy's Carrie and Jake discuss Riverdale Chapter 7: In A Lonely Place. The theme song is "JOSIE HAS THE UPPER HAND" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/
2021-05-2443 minLove YA Like CrazySabrina Chapter 7: Feast of FeastsThis episode, Jake and Carrie discuss 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Chapter 7: Feast of Feasts'. Carrie has the Shinning! Jake connects ex-GW Bush scriptwriter and current Never Trumper David Frum to satanic rituals! There's a subplot we actually kind of like! And some we're not as fond of. Give it a listen and see what you think! If you have any comments or suggestions, tweet to us at https://twitter.com/loveYApod, or email us at podcast at loveYAlikecrazy.com. In this episode, we reference a tweet by Mara Wilson and an essay by philosopher John Holbo. (Incidentally, while putting...
2021-05-1742 minLove YA Like Crazy'Darius the Great Deserves Better' by Adib KhorromFor this episode, Carrie and Jake read 'Darius the Great Deserves Better' by Adib Khorram. Carrie is a pretty good shell. Jake is making unapproved tea. Is penis mockery just part of growing up? Why are the parents in this book different from other YA parents? These questions are addressed in a spoiler-filled discussion. We recommend reading the book before listening! 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...
2021-04-0347 minLove YA Like CrazyThe Midnight Ride of Paul RiveredaleBack in 2017, we visited the Garden of Deliverance with the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, and then headed out past the maple syrup sign on the Lost Highway. Did we learn discipline and respect as a result? Find out in this episode of 'The Midnight Ride of Paul Riveredale', in which we discuss Riverdale Chapter 6: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill! We mention in this episode the concerns about making Jughead heterosexual in the TV series. A fuller discussion can be found in various places online, such as in this article on Polygon. The theme song is "JOSIE HAS THE UPPER HAND" by...
2021-02-0346 minLove YA Like CrazySabrina Chapter 6: An Exorcism in GreendaleAnother year, another episode of Sabrina! Today we're talking about 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Chapter 6: An Exorcism in Greendale', in which Suzie makes Jake sad, Hilda makes Carrie happy, and the mention of thirteen months makes us agree that that's just a lot of goddamned months. 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 Like Crazy icon, to the Sentimental Favorites for the use of their song 'Hey...
2021-01-2734 minLove YA Like Crazy'Darius the Great is Not Okay' by Adib KhorramFor this episode, Carrie and Jake read 'Darius the Great is Not Okay' by Adib Khorram. Carrie does some Google Maps research, Jake mentions Puppetry of the Penis, and they have a brief discussion of teasplaining, while completely failing to talk about truck nuts, alas. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! This episode features a clip from the early Lonely Island song 'The Heist', and a couple of brief excerpts from the 'Darius the Great is Not OK' audiobook, narrated by Michael Levi Harris. The episode ends with a recording of 'The Lion Song' by Jake's...
2021-01-061h 11Love YA Like Crazy'A Song Below Water' by Bethany C. MorrowHi again all! Welome back to Love YA Like Crazy, where, this episode, we're talking about ... a BOOK??? (It's true!) Specifically, 'A Song Below Water' by Bethany C. Morrow. This episode was recorded on August 20 -- sorry for the delay in getting to you! But this is being released the day before the 2020 US election, and I imagine that a lot of you are kind of stressed, so, for now, just put in your earbuds and think back to that far-off yesteryear of ten and a half weeks ago, when, uh ... Ah, hell, everything still sucked, didn't it? Never mind...
2020-11-021h 03Love YA Like CrazyOver The Riverdale And Through The WoodsSome 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 wants you to...
2020-08-3137 minLove 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 Like Crazy icon, to the Sentimental Favorites fo...
2020-08-2148 minLove YA Like CrazyChip & RiverdaleBoth 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://joshwoodward.com/
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 loveYAlikecrazy.com. We'd...
2020-07-2153 minLove YA Like CrazyTake Me To The RiverdaleIs 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 some other things...
2020-06-1654 minLove YA Like CrazyYou Can’t Cross The Same Riverdale TwiceIs 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 at loveYAlikecrazy.com. We'd love...
2020-05-2050 minLove YA Like CrazyCry Me a RiverdaleLike 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.com/
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 season of Riverdale, for those...
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 say. We also...
2020-03-2645 minLove YA Like CrazyBonus Episode: '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 you! Thanks to...
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 'The Heist' by the Lonely...
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 Ray Bradbury's 'Something Wicked This...
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 Crazy icon, to the Sentimental Fav...
2019-10-0844 minLove YA Like CrazyPodX Episode 7: Allegra 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', as well as Clements's 'Frindle...
2019-07-3127 minLove YA Like CrazyPodX Episode 6: Simone 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 we thank them. This episode has post-credits MCU-style foreshadowing...
2019-07-2410 minLove YA Like CrazyPodX Episode 5: Carrie 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 an elevator at PodX, and we apologize...
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. In the next episode, we'll...
2019-07-1251 minLove YA Like CrazyPodX Episode 4: Hal 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 get the full lowdown, check...
2019-07-1020 minLove YA Like CrazyPodX Episode 3: Julie 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', 'The Crumb' by Jean Slaughter Doty, and R...
2019-07-0322 minLove YA Like CrazyPodX Episode 2: Jeffrey Cranor on 'Spare and Found Parts' and 'Alice in Wonderland'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 space provided by Netflix, for which we thank them...
2019-06-2622 minLove YA Like CrazyPodX Episode 1: Lee 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 the discussion includes major spoilers for 'Many...
2019-06-1928 minLove YA Like CrazyPodX Episode 0: 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 Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in...
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/Oysj9gIYqEY (this episode contains...
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 https://www.goodreads.com/group...
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, or tweet to us at https://twitter...
2018-12-2057 minLove YA Like CrazyPatreon announcement!A 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 song 'Hey There', and to...
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, and has a...
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. In the next episode, we'll be...
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 by fanfic writers and...
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 Outer Space podcast. It's episode 128...
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 June 1, when Jake and Carrie...
2018-05-031h 02Love 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 work their way...
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://www.goodreads.com/group/show/188869...
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 or higher can...
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 podcast at loveYAlikecrazy.com. We'd...
2018-02-0446 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 wishes this book...
2017-12-2651 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) -- check it out if you...
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 comments or suggestions, join us...
2017-08-3152 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 campaign at the $5...
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 with other discussions...
2017-07-1924 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/ , or anywhere podcasts...
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're psyched to...
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. If you have any comments or...
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 https://www.goodreads.com/group...
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 May 17. You can find the...
2017-05-0243 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 our Goodreads page at https://www.goodreads...
2017-04-0555 minLove 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 discussing the last book in...
2017-01-1041 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 repeat appearance as we...
2016-11-2549 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 favorite books. If yo...
2016-10-2644 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 Wrinkle in Time'. If you hav...
2016-09-1652 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. In the next episode, we'll...
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 of this episode can be...
2016-07-2454 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, watch the movie before listening...
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, we'll revisit Philip Pullman's excellent...
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 it made both of us...
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 listening. In the next episode...
2016-02-281h 03Love 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) by Barry Lyga Simon vs. the...
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 https://www.facebook.com/LoveYALikeCrazy, or tweet...
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 to it online) from https...
2015-09-0753 minLove YA Like CrazyBonus Episode: Rachel 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 the 'Love YA Like Crazy...
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 truffles (the chocolate kind, not...
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 you have any comments or suggestions, join...
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 Bond's 2015 novel 'Fallout', which features...
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 places. If you have any...
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 of your choice. If you h...
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 a Nancy Drew novel: "The...
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 be reading our additions to...
2015-03-0442 min