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Fiction FansNostalgia Book Club: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine with OWWR PodYour hosts are joined by Hannah and Laura from OWWR Pod to discuss Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine, part of their Nostalgia Book Club series. They talk about how much less weird it would be if the characters were a little older, the dark implications of Ella’s obedience curse, and of course, Anne Hathaway.Find more from On Wednesdays We Read:https://owwrpod.com/https://bsky.app/profile/owwrpod.bsky.socialFind us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to th...2025-03-1956 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- "Utilize the library and be in that space." In conversation on libraries WITH LIBRARIAN, LORA DEL RIOSend us a textHannah and Laura have one of their dreams fulfilled in this week's bonus episode because they get the chance to learn all about libraries and their different services from librarian, Lora Del Rio!!!! Lora (MSLIS) is the Director for Research, Teaching, and Learning, Humanities Librarian, as well as an Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Lora is a wealth of knowledge and answers all of the OWWR pod team's burning questions about libraries. She offers advice to readers looking to get involved in their local library, ways to support librarians/libraries, and shares...2025-01-291h 11On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 136- Let's begin at the end of the world, shall we? (The Fifth Season)Send us a textIt's a new year and a new season for OWWR pod! A fifth season, in fact! Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of N.K. Jemisin's book, The Fifth Season. They also chat about a manga series that Laura loves, a Poirot (BBC) marathon watch, and a fun, queer romance that Hannah recently read. Oh, they also decide to possibly reread The Wheel of Time...**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 37 min 25 secs.***CW for the plot...2025-01-011h 38On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura's 2024 FavoritesSend us a textIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Hannah and Laura wrap up 2024 by sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies! Thank you to OWWR listeners, friends, and guests for supporting the podcast! See you in 2025 as we "Break the Earth" together!Media Mentions:SNL---PeacockKevin Can F*ck Himself---NetflixAgatha All Along---Disney+The Last of Us---MaxBlue Eye Samurai---NetflixFallout---Prime VideoSFF Addicts podcastA Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie CathrallSea of Souls b...2024-12-251h 38
SFF AddictsEp. 135: Our Favorite Reads of 2024 *LIVE* (with Greta Kelly, The FTF Podcast & OWWR Pod)The end of 2024 is upon us, and that means it's time to discuss our favorite reads! Better yet, this year it's LIVE!!! Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they reminisce on the year that was with friends Greta Kelly, Hannah & Laura from OWWR Pod and Dylan Marsh from The Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast. During the panel, they share and discuss their top SFF reads of the year (2 each for a total of 12).
NOTE: This is the last episode of the year. Thank you all for the support and see you in 2025!
SHOU...2024-12-171h 58On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix (Nostalgia Book Club with Fiction Fans Podcast)Send us a textHannah and Laura team up with their friends Sara and Lilly of Fiction Fans podcast to discuss Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix! Just Ella and its roller coaster of a plot seem to hit differently when you're in your 30s, unfortunately. Nostalgia Book Club discusses the ableism and fatphobia present in Just Ella, as well as the author's attempts to send a message that....fall flat. Sara also pitches a book that seems like it's actually perfect for Fiction Fans and OWWR pod to cover.Be sure to follow Fiction...2024-08-281h 09
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 118- Harry Dresden Has His Dead Mom Amulet, So We're All Safe. (Fool Moon)Send us a textHannah and Laura are finishing up the plot of Fool Moon: A Loup-Garou Story. Honestly, they're confused by a lot of things in this final section of the book, but enjoying the ride. They also chat about some great audiobook listens, fun podcasts, and how recency bias can affect reading. And if anyone figures out what the opposite of a werewolf is, send OWWR pod a DM. ***This episode contains SPOILERS for Fool Moon by Jim Butcher.*** Plot section begins at 36 min 40 secs.*****CW for the plot section: discussions of...2024-06-051h 26
Friends Talking Fantasy PodcastFantasy Book Recommendations: Top Books Worth Re-Reading - Live at TBRCon ft. OWWR Pod!Step into the enchanting world of re-reading as Friends Talking Fantasy goes live at TBR Con, joined by special guests from the OWWR Podcast! In this lively episode, Dylan and the OWWR Pod team share their all-time favorite fantasy books that are absolutely worth a second (or third) read.
From beloved classics to hidden gems, the Friends and their fellow podcasters delve into the reasons certain fantasy tales are irresistible, even after multiple readings. The camaraderie is palpable as the hosts discuss the magic, characters, and world-building that make these books stand the test of time.
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F***bois of Literature Book Podcast3: Girl, Wash Your Face! - Laura + Hannah from OWWR PodCONTENT WARNINGS: Suicide, parental abuse, addiction and overdose, foster care/adoption, fat shaming/dieting, Christianity, premarital sex, abusive romantic relationships.Laura and Hannah from OWWR (On Wednesdays We Read) are back to discuss mommy blog millionaire Rachel Hollis's blockbuster self-help book, GIRL, WASH YOUR FACE!. Find OWWR On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/owwrpodFind ways to listen here: https://owwrpod.com/Check out our trip to Portugal: https://www.trovatrip.com/trip/europe/portugal/portugal-with-emily-edwards-may-2024FBOL Merch: https://fuckboisoflit.threadless.com/2024-01-1741 minOn Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura's 2023 FavoritesSend us a textIt's the last week of 2023, so that means that Hannah and Laura are sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies of the year! Thank you to OWWR listeners for making 2023 great! They will see you in 2024: The Year of the Dresden!!Apologies for some audio quality issues on Hannah's end.Media Mentions: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha WellsThe Green Bone saga by Fonda LeeA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersA Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky C...2023-12-271h 26On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE-I Liked It During My First Three Or Four Watches (Law & Order: SVU, Season 9, Episode 1: Alternate)Send us a textHannah and Laura have revamped the OWWR pod Patreon, so to celebrate and let you know what's up, they're releasing one of their first Patreon episodes! This one is all about an episode of Law & Order: SVU featuring Cynthia Nixon. Let's just say that the SVU episode and this podcast episode...go off the rails. Enjoy!Apologies for some technical difficulties on Laura's end during the episode.Media Mentions: Law & Order: SVU, Season 9, Episode 1: AlternateBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com 2023-12-061h 14
Fuckbois of LiteratureA Wrinkle In Time - Laura + Hannah from OWWR PodLaura and Hannah from our episode on The DaVinci Code are back to discuss another book ostensibly about Jesus! And while the first one was about priest murder, this one is about Capitalist Jesus. It's a long one, but a good one!Listen to the full episode on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflitFollow OWWR on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/owwrpodFind OWWR on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owwrpod/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/owwrpodLearn more about my Wine + Books trip to Lisbon next year! https://www.trovatrip.com/trip/europe/portugal...2023-06-2834 min
F***bois of Literature Book Podcast10: A Wrinkle In Time - Laura + Hannah from OWWR PodLaura and Hannah from our episode on The DaVinci Code are back to discuss another book ostensibly about Jesus! And while the first one was about priest murder, this one is about Capitalist Jesus. It's a long one, but a good one!Listen to the full episode on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflitFollow OWWR on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/owwrpodFind OWWR on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owwrpod/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/owwrpodLearn more...2023-06-2833 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 83- I Tried So Hard To Understand This Book (Network Effect)Send us a textLaura read a book that confused her...twice. Hannah finished a book by an indie author that has some awesome world building, so check out her review on OWWR blog! Then Hannah and Laura covered the plot of the second half of Martha Wells's Network Effect.Media Mentions: Network Effect by Martha WellsThe Mandalorian---Disney+Andor---Disney+Goodbye to the Sun by Jonathan NevairThis Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max GladstoneThe Poppy War trilogy by R.F. Ku...2023-03-152h 00
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 82- Nothing's Happening, But There's A Lot Of Drama (Network Effect)Send us a textLaura has become spoiled by streaming and doesn't enjoy waiting for new episodes of television. Hannah has been enjoying a new British TV show with just the right amount of drama. Then Hannah and Laura dive into the plot of Network Effect, determine that Murderbot is totally a "Swiftie," and learn that OWWR is actually an anagram.Be on the lookout for our next Indie Intermission!Media Mentions:Network Effect by Martha WellsThe Mandalorian---Disney+Galatea by Madeline MillerRuby Sparks---AppleTVThe Big...2023-03-082h 02
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE-OWWR End of the Year FavoritesSend us a text2022 is coming to an end so Hannah and Laura have decided to share their favorite things that they have read and watched this year! We will be back to OWWR regularly scheduled programming with The Murderbot in 2023!! Colin Bridgerton forever...Media Mentions: Babel by R.F. KuangThe Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F. KuangThe Burning God by R.F. Kuang@awellreadsoul on InstagramLight From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki@jonesandthebooksFiction Fans podcastEv...2022-12-281h 19
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 70- But He's Handsome (The Burning God)Send us a textToday Hannah and Laura are covering Part 2 of The Burning God by R.F. Kuang! But first: Laura read an ADORABLE fantasy novel and Hannah read a YA novel that bookstagram has been RAVING over, but she thought was just "ok." Hannah and Laura have been watching and enjoying The Patient on FX (Hulu), but think that sometimes things on the show get pretty uncomfortable to watch. Hannah also read a rom-com that she feels conflicted about and wishes there was more to some of the characters. Also, be sure to check ou...2022-09-281h 33
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Charles Explains How a Fictional Taser Works-Monstress Volume 1 with Friends Talking Fantasy!!Send us a textHannah and Laura have friends! And they're here to talk fantasy! Friends Talking Fantasy podcast's Charles and Dylan are talking about Monstress Volume 1 with us and Hannah and Laura are thrilled to chat about one of OWWR favorite graphic novels. Spoilers for Monstress Volume 1 start at 16 minutes.CW: violence; sexual assault; trauma; fat phobia; language; racism; human trafficking; drugs; cults; war; inhumane experimentation; deathMedia Mentions:Friends Talking Fantasy podcastMonstress: Awakening Volume 1 by Marjorie Liu and Sana TakedaThe Dark Crystal---NetflixT...2022-09-071h 22
OWWR: Old Westbury Web RadioOWWR BOARDS THE 'SMILE TRAIN' TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CLEFT PALATE!OWWR, Old Westbury Web Radio's DJ Sandra Dee interviewed New York actor and singer, Caitlin Mesiano, who was born with a unilateral cleft lip. During her early years, she experienced bullying and was made to feel like an “other”. Following...2022-09-0400 min
Fuckbois of Literature20 : The Da Vinci Code - OWWR's Hannah and LauraListen. I know it's dumb. I know it's not true. I know it's legitimately bad. But I LOVE the Langdon-verse movies, with poor Tom Hanks huffing and puffing his way through historical European cities trying to salvage the reputation of the Roman Catholic Church. Thank God Hannah and Laura from OWWR are here to talk to me about the sheer inanity of these films.Find OWWR online: Website: https://owwrpod.com/On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-wednesdays-we-read-owwr-pod/id1554901310On Twitter: https://twitter.com/owwrpodOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owwrpod/Preorder Emily Edwards's first...2022-08-311h 23
F***bois of Literature Book Podcast20 : The Da Vinci Code - OWWR's Hannah and LauraListen. I know it's dumb. I know it's not true. I know it's legitimately bad. But I LOVE the Langdon-verse movies, with poor Tom Hanks huffing and puffing his way through historical European cities trying to salvage the reputation of the Roman Catholic Church. Thank God Hannah and Laura from OWWR are here to talk to me about the sheer inanity of these films.Find OWWR online: Website: https://owwrpod.com/On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-wednesdays-we-read-owwr-pod/id1554901310On Twitter: https://twitter.com/owwrpod...2022-08-311h 21
Friends Talking Fantasy PodcastThe Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon - Book Discussion ft. OWWR PodThe Friends are joined by OWWR Pod to discuss The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon.
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Friends Talking Fantasy PodcastPiranesi by Susanna Clarke - Book Discussion ft. Fiction Fans and OWWR PodFellow fantasy fiction podcasters Fiction Fans and OWWR Pod join The Friends to discuss Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.
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2022-07-201h 11On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Indie Intermission Ep. 1 - An Appropriate Amount of Horniness (#iHunt by Olivia Hill)Send us a textWe have OWWR very first INDIE INTERMISSION!!! On this episode, we cover the plot of Olivia Hill's #iHunt! We discuss zombies, vampires, and creepy evidence! We also discuss the weird humor for people who are struggling, and the sad girl book pipeline (because Hannah is taking a trip down memory lane. It is full of white women, unfortunately). Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily AustinYoung & Hungry on Netflix Anna Karenina by Leo TolstoyBrooklyn 99 on HuluSarah Dessen WorksLurlene McDaniel Wo...2022-06-151h 29
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 60- Shai'tan On The Wheel of Time (SEASON 1 FINALE)Send us a textHannah and Laura share some final thoughts on The Wheel of Time series and answer questions submitted by listeners. We share favorite characters/books/moments, talk about hypotheticals, and OWWR future with the series.Note: Spoilers for the series start at 28:35Media Mentions:The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonThe Wheel of Time series---Amazon Prime VideoThe Book of Mormon---BroadwayHDStory Darlings podcast@ronniereadsregularlyAgatha Christie's worksV.E. Schwab's worksShe Who Became t...2022-06-011h 19
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 53- The Real Power Was Inside Him All Along (Towers of Midnight)Send us a textLaura has greatly enjoyed a show, but does a terrible job describing it to Hannah who becomes mortified by the show's premise. Hannah has recently returned from Thirstenland, and had a blast exploring Portland with number 1 fan @ronniereadsregularly. When we jump into the second half of Towers of Midnight, we get confused, we get annoyed, we roll our eyes a lot, and we realize what the problem is. TOO MUCH PERRIN. Wait, what? Too much Perrin? Yes, that's right, past Laura reading The Eye of the World. There's too much Perrin in this b...2022-04-131h 45
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 52- I Honestly Don't Want To Care About This Character Anymore (Towers of Midnight)Send us a textLaura is "shaking out the cobwebs" this week and has basically just been re-watching some old favorite tv shows. She also reveals some celebrity crushes that make no sense. Hannah has been reading a lot, but she also recently saw a wonderful movie that she recommends everyone go and see. Just kidding! She thought it was awful. Then we dive into the first half of Towers of Midnight, a book we are enjoying so far, but maybe not as much? Our feelings are complex.Media Mentions:The Wheel of...2022-04-061h 44
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 51- Justice For Olver (The Gathering Storm)Send us a textBeing very truthful, we spend as much time (possibly more) talking about the second season of Bridgerton as we do talking about Towers of Midnight. So, pick your poison. Just kidding! Listen to this entire episode so you can hear what Laura thinks of a recent read that had been scaring her off, and what Hannah says about the traumas surrounding the main characters of some shows she's been watching! Also, don't forget to participate in OWWR Indie Intermission voting!Media Mentions:The Wheel of Time series by Robert...2022-03-301h 50
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 50- I Thought We Gave Up?! (The Gathering Storm)Send us a textAll the men, all the men, all the men, we talk about all the men! We discussed the men in Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson's The Gathering Storm. BUT FIRST----Laura didn't like a popular book that she listened to recently, but enjoyed another graphic novel read. Hannah reveals that she maybe jumped the gun with her thoughts on a book she talked about last week and since finishing it, decided that she likes it a lot! We also have a blast from the past and talk about hobbies that we enjoyed as children.2022-03-231h 01
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 49- No One Would Suspect a Nosy Nerd (The Gathering Storm)Send us a textHere's the thing.......we may be fans of Brandon Sanderson now..... BUT FIRST, Laura read and LOVED Heartstopper and had complicated feelings about Inventing Anna. Hannah has read another book by Douglas Stewart and has been doing some homework recently that lead to some reflection from both of us. We also talked about a handful of rom-coms that we liked, and how a recent watch made us nostalgic for those movies. Then we dive into the second half of The Gathering Storm, a book we actually enjoyed despite our hesitations/criticisms.M...2022-03-161h 49
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 48- How have we been? We've Benfluenced (The Gathering Storm)Send us a textGuess who's back? Back again! That's right. It's The Wheel of Time. We are still Shaitan on The Wheel of Time, BUT we are finally making OWWR way to the last battle. Today we cover the first half of The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan AND Brando Sando. We had a lot of thoughts on the book, the characters, and how the tone felt just...different. "But most of the criticisms are objectively funny." We also catch you up on all of the things that we have been reading and watching the past m...2022-03-091h 47On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Coming to You from the Sewer (OWWR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE!!)Send us a textWE DID IT! WE PODCASTED FOR ONE YEAR! So to celebrate this accomplishment, we decided to do a little Q&A. We answered some questions submitted on Instagram & Twitter and had a blast reflecting on the past year of OWWR pod. Thank you so much to all of our listeners, collaborators, and anyone who has helped share the word about OWWR podcast. We appreciate it so much!! -Hannah & Laura-Disclaimer: We did record in person and the sound quality is a little echo-ey. Apologies in advance!Media Mentions:2022-03-021h 39
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 47- Pretty People Are in Chicago (Light From Uncommon Stars)Send us a textLOVE IS IN THE AIR! We recorded on Valentine's Day, so Laura accidentally got really into the "love theme" and talked about a recent romance read and a horrible reality "love" tv show. Hannah had thoughts on some recent reads and made a great point that we still need to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones even if the books we read are excellent. Then Then it's time to discuss the characters of OWWR Stand-alone Showdown Winner and we are sad, but also so glad to have read and talked a...2022-02-161h 18
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 46- We Believe A Rat Got In...Because A Rat Got In (Light From Uncommon Stars)Send us a textLaura has found a new love in Superstore and Hannah shared that she was retweeted by Jon Barinholtz for something hilarious. Hannah has some good new TV recs and Laura is so excited to watch them. We also discuss our past lives as members of a sorority and how we are so glad to have grown as people. Then we finish up the plot coverage of Light From Uncommon Stars and gush over how much we love this book and the characters. Media Mentions: Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka...2022-02-091h 13
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 45- I Could Believe It, I'm An Alien (Light From Uncommon Stars)Send us a textGrab some donuts and your headphones! It's February! Which means it's time to talk about the winner of the Standalone-Showdown! But first---Laura keeps telling Hannah to watch Ozark, but she won't do it and Laura really wants to talk about this show with her. Laura also thinks Laura Linney just deserves an Emmy for that show. Just give it to her. Hannah feels really conflicted about some shows that she's been watching, rightfully so, and gives us her book list of "February Hopefuls." Then we dive into our discussion of Light Fro...2022-02-021h 21
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 44- Michigan Has Many Beaches (Knife of Dreams)Send us a textMajor SPOILERS for What We Do In The Shadows 15:40-18:25Someone has a crush on Henry Cavill and it's unclear who it is. Laura says she has too many different styles/colors of face masks, but will probably continue to acquire them. Hannah claims to have hit a "certain amount of bitter" when it comes to romance, but we aren't sure what that amount is. We also talk about Knife of Daggers and how we feel confused by many of the writing choices that Robert Jordan made.Also, be su...2022-01-261h 02
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 43- What Did He Do? HE LOST A HAND! (Knife of Dreams)Send us a textLaura is annoyed when science books don't "stick to the science," and thinks that hyenas deserve more positive screen time. Hannah is the resident TikTok expert, and also loves Ronan Farrow's relationship with Jon Lovett. I mean, who doesn't? At some point, we DO discuss the men in Knife of Daggers (or Dreams), but we are still at a point where we are frustrated with the way things are going with a lot of these characters, although we do have some hope. We also ask a very big question so many times, like "I...2022-01-191h 00OWWR: Old Westbury Web RadioOWWR & NY PROJECT HOPE TALK ABOUT COPING WITH CHANGES BROUGHT ON BY COVID-19!OWWR, Old Westbury Web Radio, DJ Sandra Dee interviewed NY Project Hope for this edition of “OWWR Spotlight”. NY Project Hope is an organization that helps those affected by COVID-19. OWWR interviewed three trained Crisis Counselors Angelique Kinley, Taysia Simpkins,...2022-01-1400 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 42- We Are Dinosaurs (Knife of Dreams)Send us a textHannah and Laura are.....old. We discuss the reasons why, and really, they are all valid. We also discuss Queer Eye, dinosaurs, casseroles, and Fredrik Backman. Then we finish up the second half of Knife of Dreams, which THANKFULLY, was much better than the last Wheel of Time book.Media Mentions:The Wheel of Time series by Robert JordanThe Wheel of Time---Amazon Prime VideoThe Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs by Stephen BrusatteNever Have I Ever---NetflixJade City by Fonda Lee...2022-01-121h 41
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)TV Tuesday Ep. 8- And Then It Gets Worse. Keep Going. (The Eye of the World-The Wheel of Time TV Series)Send us a textWe cloned ourselves to talk about the final episode of The Wheel of Time series. Just kidding. No cloning, but lots of Wheel of Time talk. We consider a popular WoT theory, talk American Girl Dolls, the misdirection the show tried on us, and how Moiraine's wig looks a bit rough...We have a lot of thoughts and we try to compile them on this last episode and the series in general. We may not have accomplished it, but we tried and we hope you enjoyed these TV Tuesdays!Media Mentions:2022-01-111h 05
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 41- THAT'S NOT A SECRET (Knife of Dreams)Send us a textIt's a new year, a new Robert Jordan book, and we're back! Laura is losing her voice because she's been singing the Encanto soundtrack nonstop. Hannah has read a TON and also had some good book hauls. We talk supporting small businesses, our favorite songs in Encanto, and the first half of the plot of Knife of Dreams. We are glad that things actually happen in this installment to the series, but still question a lot of the things that happen. Hannah reveals that she blacks out during points in the books and L...2022-01-051h 34
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)TV Tuesday Ep. 7- Watch Me Walk! And We All Did. (The Dark Along The Ways-The Wheel of Time TV Series)Send us a textFor the penultimate episode of Amazon Prime's The Wheel of Time, we talked with our number one fan, Veronica of @RonnieReadsRegularly !! Summary: Hannah is all in on a relationship in the series and wants to see more of a certain bartender; Veronica has her sexual awakening and thinks that all the characters should be in love with Egwene; and Laura wants to see a grandfather in the series and thinks Perrin should be more interesting. So many feelings. Main takeaway: Veronica has been following along with OWWR podcast journey sin...2022-01-041h 46
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Nostalgia Book Club - Not Enough Wine in the World with Fiction Fans (A Holiday Memory)Send us a textTo celebrate the holidays we read A Holiday Memory by Lauren Brooke and discussed it with none other than, Fiction Fans podcast! Sara and Lilly also decided that there was not enough wine in the world to make them continue watching the Heartland show! Shocked? Laura was! Hannah and Laura grew up reading the Heartland series and have a sentimental attachment to them, but we get critical and have fun talking about the plot holes, mean girls, and HORSES in this series with Lilly and Sara. Note: There were a few te...2021-12-291h 04
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 40- Spike with the Spikey Hair (Crossroads of Twilight)Send us a textLaura has been consuming vast amounts of Christmas content and recommends Jingle Jangle make it on your holiday watchlist. Hannah loves it when worlds collide and has been watching lots of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We discuss some of our favorite reads of 2021. Then we finally finish up our discussion on Robert Jordan's Crossroads of Twilight by taking a look at where the women characters are at in the series. We also take some time to discuss what we will be reading next year!Media Mentions:The Wheel of T...2021-12-2254 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)TV Tuesday Ep. 5- Why Would I Ever Want To Watch More of This Show After That?(Blood Calls Blood-The Wheel of Time TV series)Send us a textWe watched episode 5 of Amazon Prime's Wheel of Time series and talked about it with some of our favorite people.....FICTION FANS PODCAST!! We loved having Lilly and Sara on to talk about changes being made to the show and things we would be looking forward to in the future of the series. Lilly reveals herself to be a Lan stan and asks some great questions on WOT plot, characters, the show's pacing, and comes up with a great spin-off WOT show. Sara questions some of the science in the show and makes s...2021-12-211h 09
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 39- Think What You Will (Crossroads of Twilight)Send us a textLaura has continued her Marvel Cinematic Universe journey and doesn't understand villain motives. She also recalls her genetics professor that looked like The Dude . Hannah watched Hawkeye and is kind of bored with it and the star of the series. She also has decided not to gift a book to someone. Oh yeah, we also talk about the men in Crossroads of Twilight who haven't really changed that much since the last book. Media Mentions:Marvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+Lucifer---NetflixSeabiscuit---NetflixThe Big Lebowski---NetflixOverboard---Amazon Pr...2021-12-1545 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)TV Tuesday Ep. 4- I Don't Think She Was Saying That Type of Cat (The Dragon Reborn-The Wheel of Time TV Series)Send us a textNames are mispronounced, "Frank Herberts" are pulled, Mrs. Bates delivers some beautiful lines, and we still don't know who the Dragon Reborn is! Who is it??? We don't know yet! That's right. We watched episode 4 of Amazon Prime's The Wheel of Time and decided to talk about our thoughts and give a mid-way check in on our thoughts on the series. NOTE: THIS EPISODE IS SPOILER FILLED. IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED EPISODES 1-4 OF THE WHEEL OF TIME, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.Media Mentions:The Wheel of...2021-12-1456 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 38- Daved Hanlon From Accounting (Crossroads of Twilight)Send us a textWe covered the second half of Robert Jordan's 10th book in The Wheel of Time series, Crossroads of Twilight. And friends, we tried but we just didn't like it. We also are just a little confused/bored with this book, but are so glad to finally be done with the "slog." Laura has been watching Only Murders in the Building and Hannah is over her reading slump and has some great thoughts on Joe Abercrombie's book. Come for the book talk, stay for the song Hannah creates at the end of the discussion.2021-12-0852 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)TV Tuesday Ep. 3- A Power Rangers Kind of Thing (A Place of Safety-The Wheel of Time TV series)Send us a textWe were thrilled to talk about The Wheel of Time Episode 3: A Place of Safety with the AMAZING Story Darlings, Sandra and Tera! We loved hearing the thoughts of a fellow book reader and from someone who has no background in the series and is watching the series with "fresh eyes." We talk favorite characters, predictions, new characters, back stories, Power Rangers, Lan's butt, and we come to the conclusion that maybe the Dark One had a point.Please note that this episode is SPOILER FILLED! If you have not watched...2021-12-0749 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 37- That's So Mean!....Or Clever (Crossroads of Twilight)Send us a textWe are both in a reading slump, so we decided to cure that slump by diving into THE MOST FORGETTABLE BOOK OF THE WHEEL OF TIME SERIES. We are both a little drained coming off of the holiday week/weekend, but we tried our best to give you the best of the first half of Robert Jordan's Crossroads of Twilight. Hannah has finally finished 'You' to Laura's delight. We are both gearing up for the Christmas season and share funny stories about our parents.Media Mentions:The Wheel of Tim...2021-12-011h 29
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)TV Tuesday Ep. 2- We're Never Wrong (Shadow's Waiting-The Wheel of Time)Send us a textWe covered episode 2 "Shadow's Waiting" of Amazon's Wheel of Time series with our favorite person ever, our best friend, Bobbi! She is the true fantasy lover among us and a self-proclaimed "lover of all things dorky" which is why she loves us. We were thrilled to have her on to talk about the second installment in the season.Median Mentions:The Wheel of Time series by Robert JordanThe Wheel of Time---Amazon Prime VideoGame of Thrones---HBOmaxA Song of Ice and Fire series by George...2021-11-3043 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 36- A Litter of Children (Winter's Heart)Send us a textWe wrapped up our discussion on Robert Jordan's book Winter's Heart by talking about the ladies in the series. And let's just say, they deserve better. We just don't understand a lot of the choices that were made. In other news, Laura hasn't been reading a lot (we will blame daylight savings time) , but she did watch an uncomfortable movie that she's hesitant to recommend. Hannah has watched lots of great TV that she highly recommends, and is continuing to read Joe Abercrombie's Before They Are Hanged.Media Mentions: The Wh...2021-11-2457 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)TV Tuesday Ep. 1- Lan, Ooh La La (Leavetaking-The Wheel of Time TV series)Send us a textWe talked about the first episode of Amazon Prime's The Wheel of Time! If you haven't seen it-STOP NOW. THIS EPISODE IS SPOILER FILLED. After months of in-depth analysis of the books, we had high hopes for this series. What did we think of the first episode? Listen to find out!Media Mentions:The Wheel of Time series on Amazon PrimeThe Wheel of Time series by Robert JordanGame of Thrones---HBOmaxThe Lord of the Rings by JRR TolkienA Song of Ice and Fi...2021-11-2341 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 35- Can We Get Somebody Else? (Winter's Heart)Send us a textThis week we talked about the boys in Robert Jordan's book Winter's Heart, which prompted some interesting discussions on how we feel about the characters in this book and so far in the series. Laura and Hannah discuss British TV, musicals, and their singing styles. Laura is frustrated with thrillers that she's read recently and reflects on attending a Sweet Adelines concert. Hannah doesn't trust audience voting on TV shows, but has really enjoyed a recent romance read about fan-fic writers. Also, Hannah has joined the Kindle-cult while Laura may have become a Sw...2021-11-171h 30
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 34- Shut Up and Move Forward (Winter's Heart)Send us a textThis week we covered the second half of the plot of Robert Jordan's book, Winter's Heart, which we found much more interesting than the first half. Laura is confused by some of her recent book and TV choices, and brags on her dog, Briggs....a lot. We discuss how we are considered to be tech gurus by many of the older people in our lives...which is a choice on their part. Hannah tells us how sweet her dog, Whiskey, is and Whiskey's weird dog park preferences. Hannah continues her journey of watching bad c...2021-11-101h 40
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 33- My Teacher Woke Me Up and Asked Me to Leave (Winters Heart)Send us a textWe started Winters Heart by Robert Jordan, and covered the first half of the plot. Hannah enjoyed this book, while Laura.....does not enjoy what she's read so far. Laura did enjoy some of the graphic novels she's read recently, especially Nimona. Hannah brings up some issues with romance novels and Laura weighs in based on personal experiences. Hannah also gives us her opinion on a recent read that stirred up some controversy on bookstagram.Media Mentions-The Wheel of Time series by Robert JordanNimona by Noelle Stevenson...2021-11-031h 39
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 32- The Real Housewives of Tar Valon (The Path of Daggers)Send us a textThis week we finish up our discussion of The Path of Daggers by talking about the women in the book. Let's just say we are on a path of confusion with how we feel about the women thus far. We discuss the failings of POV during times and how better context could have made a certain character better. But before we get there, Laura shares how she distresses Hannah with her free-wheeling "style" and Hannah questions what OWWR "brand" is. Laura reveals her love for pretty much all of Kristin Hannah's books and a...2021-10-2758 minOn Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- A Great Assessment (Dune 2021)Send us a textSneak attack! We watched the new Dune movie and decided to talk about it! One of us really liked it and one of us thought it was just fine. However, we both agreed that Frank Herbert's character names are better if you add the word "potatoes" after them. We hope you enjoy this little "snack" of an episode!Media Mentions:Dune by Frank HerbertDune (2021)---HBOmaxDune Messiah by Frank HerbertThe Greatest Showman---Disney+Little Women (2019)---HuluThe Wheel of Time series by Robert J...2021-10-2622 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 31- You Pretentious Little Turd (The Path of Daggers)Send us a textThis week we talked about the boys in Robert Jordan's The Path of Daggers, but we didn't have a ton to say about the boys, so we talked about Elayne, too. Laura shares her latest binges and wishes more authors would incorporate playlists into their books. Hannah has been taking it easy, but talks about a romp of a book she recently read and reflects on studying during Law School. Then Laura quizzes Hannah about her recent library HAUL, and we both gush over libraries and The Umbrella Academy.PS: GO CH...2021-10-201h 14
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 30-She's A Reader Now (The Path of Daggers)Send us a textThis week Hannah and Laura met IN PERSON to record. It's been a long time coming and we had a lot of fun! We discuss Agatha Christie being misleading, The Voice's heart wrenching moments, and whether or not the new poster for The Wheel of Time TV series is great (spoiler: we didn't think it was THAT great) and poor Rosamund Pike's wig. Then we covered the second half of The Path of Daggers and tried to figure out what happened, who all these people were, and how it ended. Media M...2021-10-131h 10
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 29- What Is A Girl Lion Called? (The Path of Daggers)Send us a textWe now return you to your regularly scheduled programming....THAT'S RIGHT! WE'RE BACK. Laura has continued her Marvel journey and Hannah has mixed thoughts on one of her recent reads. We are also covering the first half of The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan and let's just say that not a lot is happening so far.Media Mentions: 📚The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan📺Seinfeld---Netflix🎥Marvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+📺Squid Game---Netflix🎥Saw---HBOMax🎥Scream---HBOMax🎥Silence of the Lambs---Amazon Prime📺Law and Order: SVU---Peacock📚...2021-10-061h 05
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS- The Dark Crystal with 'The Puppet Guy' (Charles from Friends Talking Fantasy Pod)Send us a textHello, everybody!!! Turn this up in your headphones! We are discussing Netflix's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance with none other than Charles from Friends Talking Fantasy podcast! We were thrilled to get his expert take on the series and to hear about his recent visit to the Dark Crystal exhibit at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia.Disclaimer: Laura's internet was on the fritz, so she cuts out occasionally and is delayed at times throughout the episode. Apologies in advance!Media Mentions:The Dark...2021-09-291h 09
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS - Teenage Dirtbag with FICTION FANS!! (WOT Fanfiction)Send us a textThis week we covered some Wheel of Time fan fiction with our friends Sara and Lilly from FICTION FANS PODCAST! We were so thrilled to have them join to talk all things silly, sexy, and weird in our brief introduction to Wheel of Time fan fiction (and Lilly's introduction to some of The Wheel of Time nonsense). "We laughed exactly as much as we were intended to." Laura and Hannah discuss blind spots and Hannah serenades the girls to Teenage Dirtbag. She apologizes. You can find the stories we talked about below. 2021-09-221h 13
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 28 - Thom Misses Moiraine, Please Come Back (A Crown of Swords)Send us a textHannah and Laura take a trip down memory lane and discuss mix CD's, pre-ordering books, high school dress up days, and the age of flip phones. Ahhh memories. Laura thinks Iron Man 3 was the best of the Iron Man movies and has serious issues with Rotten Tomatoes reviewers and the fact that Nick Fury was not present, her most important factor. Hannah feels a little pressured and anxious whilst reading The Return of the King, but is still moving toward Mordor. We learn that Laura is a night owl and Hannah is a...2021-09-151h 16
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 27- Sorry You Had to Hear it Here (A Crown of Swords)Send us a textLaura is still on her Marvel journey, and some are hits and some are definite misses. She also enjoyed a really great documentary on Netflix which sparked a good discussion on the representation of women in media. Hannah gives a great imitation of one of her favorite people, Selena Gomez, and shares how she feels about current romantic comedies. Hannah has been jamming out to Kacey Musgraves and Laura to...BTS. We break the rules this week and discuss some women along with the men because we have issues with the character portrayals in...2021-09-081h 18
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 26-I Don't Know How You're Going to Deal with This Throne Issue (A Crown of Swords)Send us a textThis week we cover chapters 20 through 41 of Robert Jordan's A Crown of Swords. Laura asks some "science related" questions about the Avengers and shares her true feelings about motorcycles. Hannah asks some real questions about the depiction of fertility and infertility in television and reveals that she enjoys movies about surfing ninjas. We dive into the second half of A Crown of Swords; the plot picks up and gets confusing, and so do our feelings. Trigger warnings: mentions of consent, rape, grooming, infertilityMedia Mentions:📚The Wheel of Time series...2021-09-011h 46
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 25- Please Exit the Book(A Crown of Swords)Send us a textThis week we cover the first half of Robert Jordan's seventh book in the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords (Prologue through Chapter 19 because Laura was deep into another book and only made it through the first 19 chapters). Hannah shares her mom's dedication to protecting toy shopping carts and Hannah got quality time reading at her local library. Laura gushes over Interior Chinatown and finds Thor very "blah" as she continues her Marvel journey. It is also revealed that Laura is a woman of many hats (LITERALLY) and Hannah is not a...2021-08-251h 35
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 24- It's All Robert Jordan's Fault (Lord of Chaos)Send us a textWe are talking about women in Lord of Chaos this episode. Hannah has read some interesting non-fic and insight this week and Laura started "spooky season" early. Hannah puts her English major hat on with Rand's relationships with his love interests and the reasons behind certain character motivations. We are disappointed with Egwene's story and wish that there was more build-up to her relationship. Also, BREAKING NEWS: we still despise Foo Foo.Media Mentions:📚The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan🎥Marvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+📚Mexican Gothic by Silvia...2021-08-181h 15
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 23- I Bet It's Not Great... (Lord of Chaos)Send us a textWe recorded early and we sound sleepy, but we still have thoughts on the men in Lord of Chaos. Laura enjoys another celebrity memoir and she still questions Mazrim Taim. Hannah enjoys some good science fiction and she still questions Gawyn.Media Mentions:📚The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan📚This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Philipps📺Parks and Recreation---Peacock📺New Girl---Netflix🎙️The Bechdel Cast podcast🎙️All of Jamie Loftus’ podcasts📚Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell📚How We Fight for Our L...2021-08-111h 08
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 22- Murder Mystery Party (Lord of Chaos)Send us a textThis week we cover the second half of Lord of Chaos. Media Mentions: The Wheel of Time series by Robert JordanCaptain Marvel---Disney+Iron Man---Disney+Iron Man 2---Disney+Captain America: The First Avenger---Disney+Black Panther---Disney+The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany HaddishBossy Pants by Tina FeyRaya and the Last Dragon---Disney+UP---Disney+Big Hero Six---Disney+The Ninth Metal by Benjamin PercyA Gathering of Shadows by V.E. SchwabOne to Watch by Kate St...2021-08-041h 39Fiction FansAmerican Hippo with OWWR PodYour hosts are joined by Hannah and Laura from On Wednesdays We Read Podcast (OWWR Pod) to discuss “American Hippo” by Sarah Gailey. Are hippos adorable or terrifying? Maybe both. This episode also explores one of Hannah’s Pet Peeves. And how could OWWR Pod be on the air without a “brief” foray into the Wheel of Time?You can find more from OWWR Pod here:https://owwrpod.buzzsprout.com/ https://twitter.com/OwwrPodhttps://www.instagram.com/owwrpod/Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:Amarià for...2021-07-281h 21
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 21- Because, WHY?? (Lord of Chaos)Send us a textHannah is despondent. Laura is confused. Robert Jordan is the Lord of Chaos. This week we cover the first half of Lord of Chaos (and the longest prologue in the history of the world), and we have a lot of feelings. Hannah reveals her least favorite character and Laura reveals how well she would do at a murder mystery party. ALSO, listen to us on Fiction Fans Podcast where we discuss American Hippo with Lily and Sarah!TW: Just a heads up that we discuss consent in the Wheel of Time. I...2021-07-281h 22
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 20 - The Ninetiest Ninety That Ever Ninetied (The Fires of Heaven)Send us a textThis week we talk about the women of The Fires of Heaven. Laura admits that well written vampire stories may be a guilty pleasure despite her previous claims. Hannah shares some great insight on antitrust law and competition, and admits that she is Henry Cavill's biggest fan. We agree that Elaida is an interesting character and Hannah admits that she's starting to like.... *gasp*..... Nynaeve! Laura enjoys the dynamic between Elayne and Nynaeve, but isn't a fan of the interactions that Rand has with any of his romantic interests. We also mourn the los...2021-07-211h 05
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 19 - Old People Forever (The Fires of Heaven)Send us a textToday we discuss the boys in Robert Jordan's The Fires of Heaven. Laura continues her Disney+ journey, but again wonders why some of the great new movies aren't getting more hype than the live action versions of classics. Hannah teases that she's had many embarrassing moments involving Disney movies, and shares how she truly feels about the romance genre. We discuss how some characters are developing well and winning us over, and how others are not as memorable. We also admit our disappointment with a former favorite character and his communication skills.2021-07-1454 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 18 - N-N-N-N-N-NAKED?! (The Fires of Heaven)Send us a textToday we are discussing the second half The Fires of Heaven. We talk crying during movies and how Hannah has become more sensitive than her past self. We also discuss Hallmark. A lot, because Hannah hates kitsch but also worked there for 7 years. Then, we get into the awful romance in this series (but Rand still somehow makes sense with Aviendha because...they talk??). We are shocked by some plot lines and didn't notice when a bunch of people were dead! Does that count as a spoiler?Media Mentions📚The Whe...2021-07-071h 11
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 17 - I'm at Least Getting a B+ on This Discussion (The Fires of Heaven)Send us a textToday we are breaking down Chapters 1-28 of the Fifth book of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series, The Fires of Heaven. We are confused by Jordan deciding the rules of the world late in the game, and Hannah is a huge fan of Rand. Laura is disappointed we don't get to see Perrin outside one dream where his beard is definitely mentioned, but Hannah could use space after some of his life choices. We also discuss The Brown Sister series and how steamy it is, and Hannah name drops a friend she v...2021-06-301h 34
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 16 - The Note Passing Stage Was a Confusing Time (The Shadow Rising)Send us a textToday is the final installment of our analysis of The Shadow Rising, looking into the women in the Wheel of Time Series. But first we have a 6ish minute rant on Stephen King and his work It , and we discuss being critical of authors we love based on our deep analysis of a book. We also discuss the new movie Luca and how Disney is letting us down in the representation and new stories they could be providing. Then we get into it. We don't have as much on Foo Foo this week, we...2021-06-231h 24
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 15 - Is It Too Late Now to Get an Annulment? (The Shadow Rising)Send us a textToday we discuss the boys (and a few men) in The Shadow Rising. Laura is incredibly disappointed in Perrin, naming him her favorite character. She also baits Hannah into ranting about Galad and Gawyn, because they are just bleh characters all around. We discuss representation in books and what books we'd like to see be made in the future. Also we show our old sorority side by mentioning our House Mom. Media Mentions📚 The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan📚 Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid📺 Saved by the...2021-06-161h 07
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 14 - Little Mommy Foo Foo (The Shadow Rising)Send us a textThis week we discuss Chapters 30-58 of The Shadow Rising. We discuss Hannah's belief she may be able to read It by Stephen King, and we talk about movies that we wouldn't watch and comedies we didn't actually like. Also Hannah misquotes Anchorman. Then we move on to discuss Dain Bornhald, how much we hate Perrin and Foo Foo, and Hannah stumbled through all the battlesnin this series. 📚 The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan📚 Home by Julie Andrews📚 Home Work by Julie Andrews📺 Rutherford Falls on Peacock📚...2021-06-091h 15
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 13 - Call a Fascist a Fascist (The Shadow Rising)Send us a textThis week we break down Chapters 1-29 of The Shadow Rising. We talk toxic relationships, gambling addiction, and fascism. You know: the light stuff! Hannah pushes Laura to talk about how we are both theatre geeks, and Hannah has now entitled this book "What If We All Stayed Single." We hope you enjoy this long-winded podcast, because breaking the books in half was a godsend even though it's still incredibly long for an episode!!!Media Mentions📚 The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan📺 Girls5Eva on Peacock📺 Rutherford...2021-06-021h 38
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 12 - Hot Guy Open Cage; Goodbye Life Choices! (The Dragon Reborn)Send us a textThis week we have our wrap up on The Dragon Reborn and our first guest, and it was chaotic!! Please join us for @ronniereadsregularly's first episode. She is in fact our number one fan, a moniker she wears proudly. She defends Nynaeve with Laura, and Hannah had to hold her ground. We joke about a "brown chicken, brown cow," and discuss if we actually like any of these characters. We argue that Elijah Wood, Kristen Stewart, or Alfred Molina should play Selene. Again, this episode is chaotic. Also can we agree that the be...2021-05-261h 11
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 11 - On Wednesdays We Record! (The Dragon Reborn)Send us a textThis week we discuss the women on The Dragon Reborn. The audiobook of Wheel of Time is now our comfort listens, and we do a deep dive on loving Community. We discuss our favorite movies based on a Twitter question. Laura and Hannah both had a weird obsession with horse books, and Hannah had a realization as she read one series that she had to stop, which she remembers as a pivotal moment in her childhood. Then, we discuss the women. Hannah discusses her issues with Nynaeve (again) and we discuss the slap hear...2021-05-191h 19
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 10 - Love You, Rand. Glad You're Not Here (The Dragon Reborn)Send us a textThis week we discussed the men in The Dragon Reborn. We are still here for not seeing Rand, we love Perrin, and we might actually like Mat! We know we were strong contenders that "he would have to do a lot," but he does, in fact, do a lot!! We do a deep discussion on different ways to read Thom, and we either need more or less of Lan. No in between. We also apologize for Hannah's audio. Media Mentions🎥 The Week of on Netflix📺 30 Rock on Hulu 🎥 Uncut Jems2021-05-1253 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 9 - The Dragon Reborn: The Greatest Novel AliveSend us a textLaura and Hannah talk a long time on the plot of The Dragon Reborn (like, too long). Laura admits her love to Fredrik Backman, who is NOT like Nicholas Sparks. New Girl is the new Jane the Virgin for media mentions, and by the end of this episode we hate the sound of our own voices! Also Jordan needs to work on describing where a necklace hangs. Hannah and Laura gush over the fact that the people who narrate this series are married!! Media Mentions📚 Anxious People by Fredrik Backman📚 Be...2021-05-051h 56
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 8 - Don't Gaslight Hannah about Pie (The Great Hunt)Send us a textThis week we wrap up The Great Hunt. We discuss themes and issues we see with the book, including Reddit views. Laura dashes Hannah's hopes when we ask the question "What would you like to see happen in this series?" We do a deep dive on Hannah's Google Search bar and the difference between malts and milkshakes, and Laura trips and buys a book that is "unexpected." 📚 Home by Julie Andrews📚 Home Work by Julie Andrews📺 The Graham Norton Show📺 New Girl on Netflix📚 The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno Ga...2021-04-2855 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 7 - A Hairstyle Like Someone from Full House (The Great Hunt)Send us a textThis week we discuss the women in Wheel of Time during the Great Hunt. Hannah tries to tell Laura about the silver linings on Elayne, Laura and Hannah discuss Egwene's growth, and we are scared for where Min is going. We assess how to watch old TV shows in the context of 2020 and when it's okay to say a comedy makes you too uncomfortable to keep watching. Media Mentions📺 The Mind Explained on Netflix 🎙️ Invisibilia 📺 Abducted in Plain Sight on Netflix 📚 Daisy Jones and the Six 📺 This is Us on NBC📚...2021-04-211h 02OWWR: Old Westbury Web RadioOWWR'S "BETWEEN THE LINES", WITH MELISA WRIGHT - EPISODE # 2!OWWR, Old Westbury Web Radio presents "Between the Lines", episode number two. As you know, our podcast is about anti-racism as part of a partnership with the Masters in Liberal Studies program at SUNY Old Westbury. The goal of this...2021-04-1700 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 6 - We Can Make Our Own Hamburger Patties (The Great Hunt)Send us a textThis week we discuss the Men in the Great Hunt. Mat still sucks, Rand is still a shepherd from Emond's Field until he's not, and Perrin is still great and underserved. We complain about how repetitive the novels can get. We like that Mat has some character movement, and that we finally have hope for him. We also still maintain that Loail is done dirty and could be used more in the TV Show. It's the first episode with no mention of Riverdale. In this episode we exaggerate how offended we are...2021-04-141h 08
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 5 - Welcome to the Fruit Podcast (The Great Hunt)Send us a textThis week we discuss the plot of Book 2 in Wheel of Time: The Great Hunt, or as Hannah has renamed it "What if people asked a couple questions?" Laura mentions Hannah is her Likewise App, the nicest thing she's ever said. We talk about Hannah's aversion to raisins and cooked fruit (unless she likes it) and the best fruit one can eat.Whiskey comes out as an anti-feminist and Briggs comes out as pro-treat. Media Mentions 📚 Stiff - The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach🎙️ My Favorit...2021-04-071h 27
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 4 - Duncan Idaho Potatoes (Eye of the World)Send us a textToday we are discussing our final themes, predictions, and thoughts on Eye of the World as we move on to The Great Hunt. Laura calls Hannah out for predicting something she had definitely read about in the second book. We discuss things we used to read and enjoy in high school, like unabridged Les Mis and Newsies, because we are very cool. Wait until the end where we lose it over the fact that Dune had characters like Duncan Idaho with Jessica and Paul.There are major Jane the Virgin spoilers for...2021-03-311h 11OWWR: Old Westbury Web RadioOWWR SPOTLIGHT: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH FEATURING THE PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA!On OWWR, Old Westbury Web Radio, listeners were reminded that March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month by DJ Sandra Dee, as she interviewed the Paralyzed Veterans of America, (PVA), on "OWWR Spotlight". In this episode she interviewed two Veterans, Iraq...2021-03-2900 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 3 - Bird Bones! (Eye of the World)Send us a textToday on the pod we are discussing the women of Wheel of Time and both of us side with Egwene or Nynaeve. We do both like Moraine and Min, though. We discuss the casting of Wheel of Time. We also discuss a recent saga of Hannah's and whether or not we would save a bird that was caught in a nest outside our window, and Laura announces Michelle Obama's new show has dropped and should be savored, not binged. Media Mentions📚 The Bluest Eye, Song of Solomon, and Beloved by Toni M...2021-03-241h 01OWWR: Old Westbury Web RadioOWWR PRESENTS: "BETWEEN THE LINES", WITH MELISA WRIGHT!OWWR, Old Westbury Web Radio is proud to welcome "Between the Lines", a new podcast about anti-racism as part of a partnership with the Masters in Liberal Studies program at SUNY Old Westbury. The goal of this podcast is to...2021-03-2200 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 2 - Text Back or Get Thrown out of the Hive (Eye of the World)Send us a textThis week on the pod we are discussing the men in Eye of the World and how Rand and Perrin both think the other one is so much better with women than he is. Laura points out that Rand is obsessed with beautiful women, and we both really love Loial. We also discuss our number one favorite character, Mat (kidding), and do an in-depth discussion about what we've learned recently about bees. 📚 Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison 📚 The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison 📚 Beloved by Toni Morrison 📚 Sula by Toni Morr...2021-03-171h 06