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Gays Reading | A Book Podcast for EveryoneAllison King (The Phoenix Pencil Company) feat. Jeff Hiller, Guest Gay ReaderHost Jason Blitman talks with author Allison King about her debut novel The Phoenix Pencil Company, June's Reese's Book Club selection. They explore themes of memory, the importance of preserving and sharing stories, and yes—pencils. Later, Jason is joined by Guest Gay Reader Jeff Hiller (HBO's Somebody Somewhere), who shares his current reads and discusses his new memoir Actress of a Certain Age.Allison King is an Asian American writer and software engineer based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In technology, her work has ranged from semiconductors to platforms for co...2025-06-171h 13
A Quest for Well-BeingBecoming A Warrior and The Passion Of A Dream— In the book Becoming a Warrior: Catherine Hand shares a heroine's journey that mirrors the heroine's journey in the award- winning young adult classic novel A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. From the early age of ten Catherine dreamt of making this young adult classic into a movie and fifty years later her childhood dream came true. She recounts her time spent with the legendary writer/producer Norman Lear and her 25-year-long conversation with L'Engle about the author's treasured book. Becoming a Warrior gifts us with lessons about acceptance of our differences, religion, science, free will, courage, hope and t...2025-05-2448 min
Gays Reading | A Book Podcast for EveryoneClare Leslie Hall (Broken Country)Host Jason Blitman talks to Clare Leslie Hall (Broken Country) about the inspiration behind her book and how she straddled multiple genres. They talk about themes of nostalgia, the challenges of writing, and the emotional connections to her characters. Broken Country is the March 2025 pick for both Reese's Book Club and Barnes & Noble's Book Club. Clare Leslie Hall is a novelist and journalist who lives in the wilds of Dorset, England, with her family. She’s the author of Broken Country, Pictures of Him, and Days You Were Mine....2025-03-0643 min
Hashtag ManagedBig Game Commercials & The Battle Between Soda Alternative Companies - Part TwoThis week’s R.E.P.O.R.T. is packed — Maddie shares her thoughts on A Not So Meet Cute, Girl Scout cookie season, Swig drinks, and why you should drink water before caffeine. Jess dives into homemade Reese’s, and her latest LED facial tool obsession. Plus, both of them spill on renting from Nuuly for an upcoming content shoot (consider this your official easter egg!) In the Watercooler, we are sharing our advice on LinkedIn strategies. Before diving into Poppi vs. Olipop drama, and of course, we have to talk about the li...2025-02-2026 min
Gays Reading | A Book Podcast for EveryoneKate Fagan (The Three Lives of Cate Kay) feat. Kathryn Budig, Guest Gay ReaderHost Jason Blitman talks to author Kate Fagan (The Three Lives of Cate Kay) about the intricacies of her novel, touching on themes of identity, ambition, the complexity of human relationships, and the many lives we live. Jason is then joined by guest gay reader Kathryn Budig who shares her current reads and insights from her own literary journey, including details about her imprint, Inky Phoenix, and its inaugural publication, Strange Beasts.The Three Lives of Cate Kay is the January 2025 Reese's Book Club pick, Target Book Club pick, and a...2025-01-141h 11
Escape into Period PiecesFeeling NostalgicHappy New Year!
To kick off the start of season 2 join Stephanie reflect back on how she'd answer the question: What's the first period piece or piece of historical fiction she remembers falling in love with?
Are any of the ones spoken about today your childhood favorites? Let us know in the comments!
Hope you enjoy :)
References:
American Girl Dolls
For more watch: Babbity Kate YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YDGsUJmYxA
Liberty's Kids
Liberty's Kids Theme Song: https://www.youtube...2025-01-1253 min
Books, Beach, & BeyondClaire LombardoClaire Lombardo is the best-selling author of The Most Fun We Ever Had (the April 2024 Reese’s Book Club pick) and the recently released Same As It Ever Was. We start with Claire’s origin story, her social work and family therapist background, as well as her time at the Iowa Writer’s Workshop. Claire discusses teaching writing classes, point of view, first sentences, writing flawed characters, and growing up in the Midwest and how that comes across on the page. We dive into her new book Same As It Ever Was and the characters you meet in it, editin...2024-08-0753 min
Gays Reading | A Book Podcast for EveryoneClaire Lombardo (Same As It Ever Was)Jason and Brett are joined by Claire Lombardo (Same As It Ever Was), last month's Reese's Book Club pick for her novel, The Most Fun We Ever Had. They talk to Claire about secrets in relationships, favorite children, Boo Radleyism, and debate Joni Mitchell. What Guys & Dolls reference is Jason talking about in the intro? Listen here. More info about Claire & Jason in conversation at Warwick's HERE. Claire Lombardo is the author of The Most Fun We Ever Had, which has been optioned for television by...2024-06-2045 min