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WordslutsMockingjay ReReadery: Question Mark??As the we close out the Hunger Games series, we announce our upcoming hiatus for the summer so that AJ may return to the woods. Other media discussions include AJ recapping a Bad Book, and some thoughts on Ali Hazelwood. Thank you for listening!
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Books Discussed:
Funny Story by Emily Henry
Bird Suit by Sydney Hegele
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Manacled by...2024-05-301h 38WordslutsBestie Reunion (ft. Josh)Welcome back dear readers - after much anticipation, the sluts are in person and reunited with a very special guest and bestie: the one and only Zoe. Together they take a new twist on the Drunk Classics, in which they must drink and make their guesses on which classic the other could possibly be talking about. Tangents include vengeful high school teachers, Jude Law vs Aaron Taylor Johnson vs Matt Damon, and much appreciation for Josh Wines.
***this episode is not sponsored by Josh Wines***
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Media...2024-05-201h 52WordslutsDon't Have Affairs and Don't MurderWelcome back listeners! After taking a brief break, the sluts are back to talk about the ever-growing subgenre: female rage. Digressions include Austin Butler, bringing back movie theater intermissions, and the newest Stardew Valley update.
Books Discussed:
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (spoilers)
Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger by Soraya Chemaly
Unlikeable Female Characters: The Women Pop Culture Wants You to Hate by Anna Bogutskaya
Penance by Eliza Clark
The Girls by Emma Cline (mild spoilers)
...2024-04-011h 37WordslutsCatching Fire ReReadery: A New Horror for Every HourWelcome back to another installation of the ReReadery - to follow up with The Hunger Games, we recap and discuss Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Many thoughts, many feelings, and many heavy themes to consider, but with a hopeful tarot reading at the end. Thank you for listening!
Other Books:
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
The Atlas Complex by Olivie Blake
Other Media:
Poor Things (2023)
The Collapse of Sam & Cat:
https://youtu.be/6LZHHBZX-Us?si...2024-03-181h 21WordslutsSeasickness is Not Serving Wig
Welcome back to another installation of Drunk Classics, in which AJ tells us the story of The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. The sluts draw some parallels to Saltburn (2023) and revel in the queerness of it all. Digressions include what is and is not appropriate to eat in one's bed, learning the difference between Mike and Michael Meyers, and discovering unreasonable dating expectations. Happy listening!
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Book:
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (full spoilers)
Othe...2024-03-111h 31WordslutsA Magical Affinity for LimesJoin the sluts on a journey of self-discovery as AJ explores magical realism, including its origins and what truly makes up the genre. Digressions include good (and bad) comedy shows, rants on disagreeable books, and a brief review of the live action Avatar: The Last Airbender. Stay tuned at the end for a special tarot reading!
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Books Discussed:
It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover (spoilers)
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid
Penance by Eliza Clark
Venco by Cherie Dimaline...2024-03-041h 36WordslutsDiversify Your Bookshelves!To wrap up Black History Month, Kyrie and AJ discuss their recent reads by Black authors. A reminder here to diversify your bookshelves, read authors of color, and expand your worldview with differing perspectives.
Content warnings: brief discussions of police brutality, fat phobia, eating disorders, and sexual assault.
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References:
The White Feminism of Barbie by Jessie Gender: https://youtu.be/ucyDC8mlc2s?si=jFZ96vphnVkmgehB
Books:
Belly of the Beast by Das...2024-02-261h 14WordslutsA Very Wordslurps Valentine's DayFor a belated Valentine's theme, the sluts decided to rank a solid handful of romantic literary tropes - from the ones inflicting psychic damage, to those they simply must slurp up every time. Featuring some special Omelette the Cat moments, as well as very specific tangent on different grocery stores. Mild content warning for some slurping mouth noises ahead.
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Books discussed:
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum
Death Valley by Melissa Broder
House of Flame & Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
2024-02-191h 32WordslutsThe Hunger Games ReReadery: God Loves ThatWelcome to the first ever installation of a new series: The ReReadery. Follow along with Kyrie and AJ as they revisit beloved YA series from their youth, starting with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. AJ has new feelings to share, and together the sluts have rekindled their appreciation for Suzanne Collins.
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Book Discussed:
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (full spoilers)
2024-02-121h 28WordslutsRat Hours and Other Such Occasions
Kyrie and AJ chat about all their random recent media, new or otherwise. Conversations include a Natalie Portman appreciation moment, Kyrie delivering pop culture news to AJ, and several minutes’ worth of Nicolas Cage impressions. You know how it goes.
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Movies:
Whiplash
Black Swan
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Frances Ha
National Treasure
Books:
Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fuji...2024-02-061h 27WordslutsTie Me Up and Throw Me Down a WellIn this episode, Kyrie talks about one of their favorite literary tropes: the enemies to lovers pipeline. The sluts discuss favorite examples and the general internet discourse surrounding it. Digressions include AJ getting poked, story ideas, and the six of cups once again coming back to haunt us. (Content warning for discussions about SA for certain books listed below).
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Books:
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake (spoilers)
The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic
Beach Read by Emily Henry
The...2024-01-291h 25WordslutsPersonally Victimized by Wii Fit
AJ discusses Aubrey Gordon’s recent nonfiction release: You Just Need to Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat People. Digressions include recent movies, our newfound disdain for Ottessa Moshfegh, and how Fat Amy was the blueprint. Content warning that this episode has brief discussions of disordered eating, calorie counts, and general body image issues.
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Books:
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
You Just Need to Lose Weight & 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon
2024-01-221h 23WordslutsProcrastinating My Grave Robbing Homework
Like Sparknotes for Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, but more fun and the creature’s name is Rob. The sluts buckle in for another drunk classics episode, and after some media updates Kyrie dives into their most recent read, the classic Frankenstein.
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Books:
Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (all spoilers but this book was written over 200 years ago)
Other Media:
May December (2024) (mild spoilers)
Iron Claw (2024)
2024-01-151h 58WordslutsMother Gillian, Feed Us
The sluts are coming into the new year with adamant appreciation for Gillian Flynn and her novels, adaptations included. They discuss their thoughts on the "cool girl" monologue, female rage, and the internet's idolization of Amy Dunne, as well as the general public's reaction to morally flawed female characters. Let us know your thoughts on the matter by emailing us at wordslutspod@gmail.com. Happy listening!
Thank you to seven-time state bird for our new theme music 2024-01-091h 21WordslutsThe First Annual Wordslut’s Choice AwardsHappy New Year, dear readers! The sluts took the liberty of creating their own personal Book Awards: you can listen to them rank everything from their biggest flops to their biggest slays, and more. Digressions include an honest conversation regarding the feelings surrounding new years' resolutions, as well as a brief content warning for an overuse of the word "moist". Stay tuned until the end to hear them respond to their first every email!
Books Discussed:
Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Nothing...2024-01-011h 29WordslutsTheatre Illuminata Part Three: Breaking and Entering in Toe ShoesKyrie and AJ dive into the final installment of Kyrie’s favorite childhood trilogy, including many discussions about the two husbands that won’t quit, and why was she wearing toe shoes? But first, they catch up on recent reads and the importance of Josh Hutcherson fancams. Enjoy!2023-12-181h 45WordslutsSarah J Maas Part 2: Baddies Full of HateKyrie and AJ dive right back into their Sarah J Maas deep dive, covering A Court of Thorns of Roses (spoilers included for the book and for the series overall). This time they continue into YouTube takes they hate, and finish it all off with the most cursed fancast possible. Cheers!2023-12-111h 24WordslutsSarah J Maas Part 1: Girlbosses Winning Against Fascism
Kyrie and AJ begin the long-awaited (by them) Sarah J Maas deep dive episode! The sluts catch up about the state of their lives and bookshelves, then chat at length about tops and flops (spoilers included!!) from both Throne of Glass (00:10:54-00:44:43) and Crescent City (00:44:43-01:09:02). Tune in next week for A Court of Thorns and Roses and all the silliness that it includes.
Media:
Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas
Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas
Big Little Lies by Liane...2023-12-051h 10WordslutsAnd They Were Both Horse LoversIn this episode, Kyrie and AJ profess their undying love for Maggie Steifvater once again, specifically regarding her stand-alone novel, "The Scorpio Races." AJ proclaims justice for horse girls, and Kyrie (accidentally) screeches over the potent yearning between two protagonists. Together, the sluts pine for the November sea and the fictional island of Thisby.
Spoiler Levels:
1- little to no spoilers
2- major plot points discussed but no big twists or reveals
3- all plot points discussed and/or twists or reveals discussed openly
2023-11-281h 09WordslutsSay Thank You, Trees!
Happy week of gratitude! AJ dives into the history of Thanksgiving, Native perspectives on the holiday, and recent reads by Indigenous North American authors. Then, the sluts dive into a tangent-filled exploration of sustainability, gratitude, reciprocity, respecting the earth, and how understanding and respecting Indigenous teachings and practices can help us be better stewards of our planet and our lives.
Media referenced:
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas — spoilers were edited out
There There by Tommy Orange
...2023-11-201h 17WordslutsTheatre Illuminata Part Two: Did You Not Remember I Can’t Breathe UnderwaterIn this episode, Kyrie recaps the second book in the Theater Illuminata trilogy: Perchance to Dream. Accompany us on a journey through many wild magical scenarios, meeting new characters, and so many more critiques over a certain jealous pirate. Digressions include a brief update on our current reads and an appreciation for the cult classic: Jennifer's Body.
Media Referenced:
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Steifvater
Jennifer's Body (2009)
Veronica Mars (2004-2019)2023-11-131h 08WordslutsGirl, It Shouldn’t Have StartedKyrie and AJ catch up on their recent reads and other media, then AJ dives into her most hated book of the year: It Ends With Us! Spurred by a mildly tipsy flight delay, AJ read It Ends With Us in an airport in August and has a lot to say about the form, structure, plot, characters, and more.
Media referenced:
The Boogeyman (Hulu)
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume
The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin
When I’m Dead by Hannah Morrissey
Old Enough by Haley Jakobson
...2023-11-061h 39WordslutsOh, the Babadook? That’s Just Our Little GuyKyrie and AJ chat about Halloween plans, the impending holiday season, and dive into their favorite fall/Halloween recommendations. AJ covers a few cozy recommendations for the non-horror fans among us, and then Kyrie dives into their favorite topics: history of horror literature, queerness in horror, and all of their favorite spooky recommendations.
Books Discussed:
The Chestnut Man by Soren Sviestrup
Bunny by Mona Awad
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Em...2023-10-311h 25WordslutsIn Our Little Clams EraKyrie and AJ catch up on their recent reads, other media, and then dive into the history of memoirs and the memoirs that have made them feel big feelings. They talk about conflicting feelings on Jennette McCurdy’s recent memoir, and the sluts get vulnerable diving into Jenny Slate’s Little Weirds.
Books from today’s episode:
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Just Kids by Patti Smith
Yes Please by Amy Poehl...2023-10-231h 11WordslutsNepo Baby Fitzwilliam ChalametKyrie and AJ enjoy some adult beverages (we are over the age of 21, please drink responsibly) and dive into some classic novels: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. They giggle a lot and gossip about 19th century book characters even more.2023-10-161h 41WordslutsTheatre Illuminata Part One: Shut Yer Horny GobKyrie (they/them) thoroughly explains to AJ (she/her) the first book in the Theater Illuminata trilogy: Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev. There will be a sorry attempt at pirate-speak, reliving childhood joy through word-magic, and lots of giggling over sexy love interests. Other topics include middle school cringe moments, doors that don’t work, and a madlib featuring a special guest.2023-10-091h 51WordslutsVanishing Into Biscuit Land
AJ (she/her) dives into Casey McQuiston’s books, and explains to Kyrie (they/them) the plot of Red, White & Royal Blue (and the movie), One Last Stop, and I Kissed Shara Wheeler. Digressions include microtrends, Bill Clinton sex scenes, and reading updates.
Sources:
Casey McQuiston’s website
For Casey McQuiston, the Message is in the Details
Love Rides the Q Train in This Supernaturally Sweet Romance
God Honoring Trauma Dumping by Casey McQuiston
Spoiler Rankings:
Level One - littl...2023-10-051h 38WordslutsFellas, Is It Gay to Share Breath With Your Homies?
Kyrie (they/them) and AJ (she/her) talk about trending books they loved and hated. Booktok, forgive us as we slander Colleen Hoover and ramble about toxic femininity and much, much more.
Content warnings: discussions of suicide, internet bullying, eating disorders, and drug abuse.
Sources:
In Defence of T.J. Klune Reddit post
Ottessa Moshfegh’s Year of Death & Internet Clout
Who are the femcels?
“toxic” femininity: what’s up with girlbloggers, female manipulators, and femcels?
Femcel Feminism and Transgrrressive Girlhood
dark f...2023-10-042h 00WordslutsI Largely Love Garbage
Kyrie (they/them) and AJ (she/her) discuss books they’re reading, books they had to read in high school, and rank the most popular YA series from their childhoods. Kyrie discusses Paranormal Activity as a feminist film, AJ sings the praises of garbage media, and digressions include dumb TikTok takes we hate and incredibly weird Thomas Jefferson fanart. This episode is largely spoiler free unless the book came out more than ten years ago.
Books We Discussed:
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
The Harry Potter series
The Percy Jac...2023-10-031h 26WordslutsFirst Of All, Zootopia Fanfiction
Welcome to Wordsluts! Kyrie (they/them) and AJ (she/her) discuss their current reads, reading origin stories, and recent five-star books. They chat hydration tactics, queerbaiting, and so much more! This episode discusses many books but does not contain any spoilers beyond basic plot points.
Books We Discussed:
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
Bones and All by Camille DeAngelis
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
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