Shows
Well-ReadEpisode 156 - Summer 2025 PreviewIt’s already summer – how!? But we’re very ready for summer reading with our lists of the books we’re most excited about. As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray
Mutual Interest by Olivia Wolfgang-Smith
The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling
Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz
How to Seal Your Own Fate by Kristen Perrin
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
Dream Count by Chimamanda...2025-06-061h 07
We Are One PodcastUnveiling Jack Hyles : Power, Scandals and The Legacy of FBCOH ; Fearless Flight Robyn’s Part TwoIn today’s episode, Olivia is joined once again by Robyn as they continue our Hyles Series and take a hard look at where First Baptist Church of Hammond stands today. After the arrest of Jack Schaap, John Wilkerson became the new pastor — but has anything truly changed? While some claim Wilkerson has a heart for survivors, this episode uncovers unsettling truths that suggest otherwise.We discuss how Wilkerson has maintained a culture of silence, cover-ups, and continued proximity of predators to vulnerable individuals on campus. Is he a reformer, or just anot...2025-04-2247 min
Bad On PaperIsola Book ClubFebruary has flown, and it’s time for book club! We’re excited to discuss Isola by Allegra Goodman, a polarizing pick within the pod. We’re covering our expectations before reading, the pacing, how we’d handle the scenarios the characters found themselves in, and more! Obsessions Becca - Leopard Adidas x Wales Bonner sneakers What we read this week Olivia - Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin, Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson, Becca - This Love by Lotte Jeffs This Month’s Book...2025-02-261h 00
The Booklover BanterSummer reading highlights and what's to come in 2025Wahoo! We're back with Season 2 of Booklover Banter. In our first episode of 2025 the team discuss the newly released Ockham Longlist, what they've been reading over the summer and what they are looking forward to in the year to come. You'll want a notebook and pen (or notes on your phone) handy because we talk about A LOT of great books.Books mentioned in this podcast:The Mires by Tina MakeretiDelirious by Damien WilkinsThe Axeman's Carnival by Catherine ChidgeyUnreel by Diana WichtelFeijoa by...2025-02-0441 min
Delivered: A Birth Mini Seriesepisode thirteen: of course this is youFeaturing Vanessa Wilkerson telling the birth story of her first born daughter, Vince.
Vanessa and I talk about the importance of being prepared for your experience -- whatever that means for YOU -- her cousin, a lactation consultant, was her biggest resource in feeling like she knew what to expect leading up to her induction.
You can follow her cousin Olivia at @MilkDrunkMama for helpful guidance and resources on lactation.
You can just tell in the way she speaks about her birth experience that Vanessa found a level of acceptance...2024-03-0856 min
Struggling for PurposeWhat Gives You Hope?I asked friends and family what gives them hope. I found their answers fascinating.2023-12-0308 min
Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthS3 E2: The Literacy Studio: Redesigning the Workshop for Readers & Writers with Ellin Oliver KeeneRenowned literacy expert, Ellin Oliver Keene, welcomes us into her Literacy Studio - a new, integrated approach to reader’s and writer’s workshop. Her latest book, The Literacy Studio: Redesigning the Workshop for Readers and Writers, offers a practical step-by-step approach to providing more autonomy and choice to students while gaining back time by combining reading and writing instruction.Episode Mentions:Ellin Oliver KeenePEBCHeinemann & Heinemann Journal & Heinemann Fellows Init...2023-09-2551 minBad On PaperThe Official BOP Beach Read Roundup!Summer is on our mind and we are ready to break out the beach reads! This week we talk about what characteristics make up a perfect beach read, share some books we loved reading at the beach and pool, and play listener voicemails about YOUR favorites! Olivia’s favorite beach reads Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld Remarkably Bright Creat...2023-05-1756 min
Almost Brothers PodcastScared but PreparedSend us a textHello all, thank you all for joining us today. On this episode we have Olivia Wilkerson with us to talk about transitioning when we are scared. Support the showPlease share and SUBSCRIBE!!!If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/supportThinking about starting a podcast. Check out our affiliate link here.Listen on apple hereFacebook Listen on Spotify here2023-05-0240 minBad On PaperBest of Books 2022We’re finishing 2022 on a strong note by talking about our favorite books of 2022! We cover our favorite reads spanning 6 different categories, and play voicemails from YOU about your favorite books! Favorite Book Club Pick Olivia: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Becca: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, You Made a Fool Of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi Listeners: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult, Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Favorite Romance Olivia: Book Lovers by Emi...2022-12-1455 min
HODGEPOD with Rob FredettePEOPLE WHO HAVE GONE MISSING AND BEING AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGSTHERE ARE THOUSANDS OF MISSING PEOPLE AND HODGEPOD BRINGS A FEW CASES BACK OUT IN THE OPEN. DAWNITA WILKERSON MISSING SINCE JUNE 21, 2020 IN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, OLIVIA SAMANTHA FOWLER MISSING SINCE AUGUST 13, 2021 IN GEORGIA, RAJAH ADRIANA MCQUEEN MISSING SINCE JUNE 26, 2021 IN CLEVELAND , OHIO AND SUMMER WELLS MISSING SINCE JUNE 15, 2021 IN ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE.
WE WILL REVIEW BEING AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. ALWAYS.
PLEASE EMAIL WITH ANY FEEDBACK. hodgepodallin@yahoo.com
2022-09-1420 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 388 || September New Release RundownThis week on From the Front Porch, The Bookshelf’s Online Sales Manager Erin joins Annie and Olivia for another New Release Rundown. They’re sharing the September releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR list.
Don’t forget, if you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, you can enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10 percent off your order.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website:
Annie’s list:
On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
The Most L...2022-09-0157 minBad On PaperOur Q3 Listener Q&A!It's finally time for another Q&A! We answer some quick questions about how we found our voices as writers, advice for balancing creative projects and a day job, how we answer the question “so what do you do for work?” We also dive into lengthier questions about our favorite books of the year, the backlist books we love, the best & worst parts of hosting a podcast, and more! Our favorite books of the year Becca: Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorr...2022-08-101h 08
Through The AbyssRandom: Missing: Week 1Mandy and the Missings: Dawnita Wilkerson, Amanda Deguio, Kryron Richard Horman, Olivia Samantha Fowler, Faloma Luhk
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap
We would love to hear from you! Get in contact with us at:
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/AbyssPodcast1
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/abysspodcast1/?hl=en
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Throughtheabysspodcast
Email:
throughtheabysspodcast@gmail.com
We love you PodPeople!!2022-06-2006 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 53: Shalala Kiss the Girl!In this episode, Nicole talks about a read that made her cry and tugged on her heartstrings and discusses more titles coming soon to the library shelves. Tori recommends a few young adult titles and an adult romance. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
A Journal for Jordan: A Story of Love and Honor by Dana Canedy;
A Journal for Jordan (2021) film;
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose by Dav Pilkey;
The Mean Girls: A Bunch of Bullies by Atiya C. Henley;
I Color Myself Different...2022-04-1356 minBad On PaperBlack Cake Book ClubIt’s time to talk about our March book club pick: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. We absolutely LOVED this book. We discuss what grabbed us about this book, the themes of not understanding your parents as individuals vs. parents and identity, all the food in this book (including black cake!), our feelings on the ending, and more! We also say our podcast goodbyes to Grace! (IRL, we’re planning our Charleston reunion as we speak) Books this reminded us of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Hom...2022-03-301h 04Bad On PaperReflecting on Grace’s 4-Years of PodcastingIt's the last ‘Just Us’ episode with Grace, and we’re reflecting on our podcast memories throughout the years! We talk about Grace’s highs and lows of doing the podcast, what she’s learned about herself through the pod, and her advice for Olivia for taking over the pod! We also look back on our first few episodes, talk about the book we wish we recorded a book club about, and the obsessions she wants to double down on. Books Grace thinks are book club worthy! I Was Told There’d Be Cake by Sloane Crosley2022-03-2358 minBad On PaperGet to Know Our Incoming Co-Host Olivia Muenter!This week, we’re getting to know Becca’s new cohost (starting April 6) Olivia Muenter! We talk to Olivia about her background, her initial thoughts when Becca approached her to be a co-host, what she’s most excited and nervous about joining the podcast, and topics she wants to discuss on the pod. We also discuss more book-ish things like Olivia’s novel-writing process, her reading tastes, her dream reading setup, and what books she can read over and over again. Listen to our previous episode with Olivia here! 2022-03-1656 min
Ink Drinkers: A Literary Tea Party PodcastEp. 25: Library at AlexandriaRecommendations
Jamie: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Marissa: The Fortune Teller by Gwendolyn Womack
Weekly Tea
Angel’s Dream Tea by Metropolitan Tea Company
Three Star Read
Marissa: One Night on the Island by Josie Silver
Currently Reading
Marissa: The Twentieth Wife by Indu Sundaresan
Jamie: The Atlas Six Olivia Blake
Keeping Us Sane
Jamie: mom delivering dinner to the office every night
Marissa: an upcoming beach trip
Other Books Mentioned
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver
One Night in December by Josie Silver
2022-03-1421 minBad On PaperGreenwich Park Book ClubThis week, it’s finally time to talk about Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner! Grace loved this book, but Becca was… just meh! We discuss our differing opinions on the book, our mid-book theories, what we thought about the ending, and what kinds of thrillers we reach for. We also talk about Bone, Marry, Bury finally being out, Grace’s upcoming trips, and more! Obsessions: Grace: Tory Burch Resort + Swimsuits Becca: Inventing Anna What we read this week: Becca: The Unsinkabl...2022-02-2359 min
Water Prairie Chronicles PodcastEpisode #3 - Part 2: Space Camp, Surfing, and Zip Lining!
Tonya
@waterprairie
@waterprairie
@waterprairie
Water Prairie Chronicles
waterprairie.com
@water.prairie
Support Water Prairie
In this video podcast, Tonya talks with Olivia Wilkerson about what it was like to grow up having a visual impairment caused by Leber Congenital Amaurosis, a rare genetic cause of childhood blindness.
During this part of Episode #3, Olivia speaks to teachers who work with visually impaired students about how they can help their students in the classroom and help them become advocates for their own needs. She also describes her adventures at Space Camp, outdoor adventure camps, her other activities, and what she plans t...2022-02-1239 minWater Prairie Chronicles PodcastEpisode #3 - Part 1: Growing Up With a Visual Impairment
Tonya
@waterprairie
@waterprairie
@waterprairie
Water Prairie Chronicles
waterprairie.com
@water.prairie
Support Water Prairie
In this video podcast, Tonya talks with Olivia Wilkerson about what it was like to grow up having a visual impairment caused by Leber Congenital Amaurosis, a rare genetic cause of childhood blindness. Olivia shares her memories of her younger years in school and gives tips for parents of what they might consider asking to include in their visually impaired child’s IEP at school and what they can do to help prepare their child for success in middle school and beyond.
During Part 2 of th...2022-02-1135 minFrom the Front Porch359 || February New Release RundownIn today’s episode of From the Front Porch, Annie and Olivia are discussing their favorite newly released titles of the month and highlighting books you’ll want to add to your TBR list!
The books mentioned in today’s episode can be purchased from The Bookshelf.
Mutual:
Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘em Dead by Elle Cosimano
Annie's List:
Other People’s Clothes by Calla Henkel
Black Girls Must Be Magic by Jayne Allen
What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris
Black Cake by Charmaine...2022-02-1049 min
The PregamePregaming with Christian Mahogany & Liv FortiYungwolf and Hava discussed red flags, student athletes, and recent NIL deals with Boston College Football's Christian Mahogany and Olivia Forti.
---
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicholas-wilkerson/support2022-01-1400 min
Like Mother, Like Daughter2021: Year In ReviewWelcome back to LMLD! We begin this episode with our "lights" of the last two weeks, including Lauryn's graduation! For this week's episode, we go into depth about all the highs and lows of 2021. In a similar form to our episode last year, we share our favorite influencers/celebrities, books, discoveries, memories, and lessons of the year. We are so grateful to all our listeners and this podcast for helping to make another year so special for us. Thank you all for an amazing year and we will see you in 2022!People Mentioned Taylor Swift Taylor...2021-12-291h 05From the Front Porch316 || The Kids‘ Table: SpringListen in this week as Annie and guest, cousin and Bookshelf Community Manager, Ashley Sherlock chat about their Spring reading, listening, watching and buying lists.
The books mentioned in this week’s episode can be purchased from The Bookshelf.
Reading:
Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley
You Neve...2021-04-1547 min
Bedrosian Bookclub PodcastCasteIn direct contrast to the myth of the "American Dream," we live in a society in which factors outside of our control determine our fates. From skin color to zip code, only the lucky or exceptionally determined are able to break free of the invisible chains binding them to their caste. In Isabel Wilkerson's latest book, Caste, the Hindu caste system in India is a mirror to reflect how this invisible stratification continues to lock in inequity in the U.S.. This richly historic book uncovers how the Third Reich used the American caste system as a...2021-03-291h 15
A Bookish AffairEpisode 10: Dispatches from the HammockGreetings and salutations, romantics! In this week's episode, we'll consider our favorite royalty romance tropes and sing the praises of the modern princess. Plus, more about Black-owned bookstores, current reads, and Shandy's lakeside cabin HEA. Sadly, we lost the audio on our recap of the book club discussion of Bringing Down the Duke -- but never fear, we'll regroup and recap next time! For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a book club meeting, or just to chat with us about romance, find us here: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/on...2020-08-1255 minBad On PaperTraci from The Stacks joins us for a great conversation about books, podcasting, and more!This week we are joined by Traci Thomas! Traci is the host of The Stacks Podcast, a mom to twin girls, and an avid non-fiction reader. We get a behind the scenes look at how she chooses books for the pod, her favorite books of 2020 (and all time), and talk about the book she wishes would be written. We loved getting her perspective as she’s such a big non-fiction reader and both filled up our Bookshop.org carts with her recs while recording this episode. We talk about BLM, Black authors, and how to really do anti-racism work. We...2020-08-051h 41Bad On PaperOur Favorite Books By Black AuthorsThis week we are using our platform to spotlight the incredible Black authors that we love. We have gathered some of our favorite books and also invited our past podcast guests ‘drop by’ to give their recs, too! We know that many people (including us!) are looking for ways to learn more about anti-racism, things that we can do, and ways to support the Black community in an active way. So we encourage you to pick up a book, share with your friends, buy from Black-owned bookstores, and continue to learn and grow. We look forwa...2020-06-0352 min
Speaking of the ArtsOctober 18, 2019 - Columbia Entertainment Company; Columbia Art LeagueHow do you take one of the most challenging and powerhouse songs on the contemporary stage and make it your own? Dreamgirls opens at Columbia Entertainment Company on October 24th and this week Diana Moxon chats with its director, David Hall, and actors Olivia Henderson and ShaMarea Houston, who'll be performing as Effie White in the show and singing the huge song made famous by Jennifer Holliday and Jennifer Hudson, 'And I Am Telling You I Am Not Going'.
In Act Two of this week's show, Diana talks to Columbia Art League Executive Director, Kelsey Hammond, and Central Bank of...2019-10-1856 min
Permission To BEAll the Colors We Will See w/ Patrice GopoAuthor, Patrice Gopo, has written a profound collection of essays entitled, All the Colors We Will See. Patrice was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska by her parents who immigrated from Jamaica. In this episode Patrice not only shares about her essays but she also talks about importance of story and the barriers that can be removed when we look beyond ourselves.
*During our conversation Patrice mentions Isabel's Wilkerson's book,Warmth of the Other Suns, which you can find by clicking here. You can also learn more about the Charlotte Center for the Literary Arts by clicking here.
For addit...2019-04-0938 min
Ten Junk MilesEpisode 28 - Paul Wilkerson & Eric Skocaj Tony, Scotty and Sam (Aaron on hiatus) sit down with two great guys from Central Illinois, Eric Skocaj and Paul Wilkerson in an episode that is officially sponsored by @2toms!!! We also Skype with a girl that peed herself three times and hitched a ride with a sheriff after contracting compartment syndrome during a race. Other topics discussed include: Tony's completion of the Potawatomi Trail 100!; The CRUD 8 & 24 Hour Races - http://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=16134IL Of course 2Toms products! A hilarious race report by listener Olivia who suffered a very serious inju...2016-04-181h 49