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Reading GlassesEp 451 - Being Well Read with Rebecca Schinsky!Mallory and Brea discuss the term “well-read” with special guest Rebecca Schinsky, chief of staff at Bookriot! Plus, they recommend fiction books for non-fiction readers and solve a problem about putting books down. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!
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2026-02-2653 minReading GlassesEp 450 - Read a Genre You’ve Never Tried!Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a genre or subgenre you’ve never tried! Plus, they talk about how to figure out which bookstores to support, and recommend literary fiction for SFF readers. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish Lis...
2026-02-1933 minReading GlassesEp 449 - A Better Metric for Book Tracking?Brea and Mallory debate length of time read vs books read as a metric for tracking your reading. Plus, they solve a book tech problem about library eBooks, and discuss putting spicy romance in Little Free Libraries. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletter
2026-02-1238 minReading GlassesEp 448 - Can You Be Too Critical of a Book?Brea and Mallory discuss whether or not you can be too critical with books. Plus, they talk about what to do with dust jackets and recommend books that are out in mass market paperback. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESApron Notebookswww.apronnotebooks.comCODE: GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads Group
2026-02-0534 minReading GlassesEp 447 - Queernorm Books and How to Schedule Library Holds!Brea and Mallory tick off the first box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a queernorm book! Plus they give advice on scheduling library holds, and recommend queer hockey books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsor -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZACODE: GLASSESGRAZA Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmT...
2026-01-2932 minReading GlassesEp 446 - Should You Lie in Your Book Journal?Brea and Mallory debate whether you should lie in your book tracker. Plus, they test out a wooden book stand and recommend books with complex political systems. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join
2026-01-2233 minReading GlassesEp 445 - Most Anticipated for January and February + Danika from Book Riot!Brea and Mallory discuss their most anticipated books for the start of 2026! Plus, they talk to Danika Ellis from Book Riot about their 2026 Read Harder Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Apron Notebookswww.apronnotebooks.comCODE: GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZACODE: GLASSESGRAZALinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletter
2026-01-1550 minReading GlassesEp 444 - New Year Book Tracking!Brea and Mallory discuss how they’re tracking books in the new year! Plus, they go over their CAWPILEs from 2025, and test out a bookish candle. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Apron Notebookswww.apronnotebooks.comCODE: GLASSESZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fm...
2026-01-0834 minReading GlassesEp 443 - 2026 New Year’s Reader Resolutions!Brea and Mallory choose their new year’s reader resolutions! Plus, they give advice on what to do when reading makes you sleepy. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsor -Factorwww.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OFFCODE: GLASSES50OFFLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us pr...
2026-01-0133 minReading GlassesEp 442 - Yearly Reading Wrap Up + 2026 Challenge Reveal!Brea and Mallory wrap up their year in reading. Plus, they reveal the 2026 Reading Glasses (Glasses) Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Aura Frameswww.auraframes.comCODE: GLASSESStoryworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us...
2025-12-1840 minReading GlassesEp 441 - Best Books of the Year 2025!Brea and Mallory pick their best books of the year! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZACODE: GLASSESGRAZA Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum F...
2025-12-1156 minReading GlassesEp 440 - Best Book COVERS of the Year + Alonso Duralde!Brea and Mallory pick their favorite book covers of 2025. Plus they interview Alonso Duralde about his new Christmas movie book, and give ideas for gifts for ereaders. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www...
2025-12-0448 minReading GlassesEp 439 - How to Make a Best of List + Meredith from Fangoria!Brea and Mallory discuss what goes into making a best-of book list. Plus, they interview Meredith Borders from Fangoria about their new book, and recommend immersive books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Aura Frameswww.auraframes.comCODE: GLASSESStoryworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro...
2025-11-2751 minReading GlassesEp 438 - What’s the Ideal Wheelhouse Size?Brea and Mallory debate whether or not your wheelhouse can be too big. Plus, they list libraries that give out of country cards, and recommend books that will metaphorically punch you in the stomach. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Apronwww.apronnotebooks.comCODE: GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads G...
2025-11-2040 minReading GlassesEp 437 - So Many Magical Cafes - Our Favorite Establishments in Books!Brea and Mallory discuss their favorite establishments in books! Plus, they review StoryTerra and solve a reader problem about which library to use. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESFactorwww.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OFFCODE: GLASSES50OFF Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.f...
2025-11-1340 minReading GlassesEp 436 - Most Anticipated for November & December + THE LIBRARIANS!Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for November and December! Plus, they interview the filmmaker behind the new documentary The Librarians, Kim A. Snyder. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -IngramSparkwww.ingramspark.com/learnmoreGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fm
2025-11-0659 minReading GlassesEp 435 - Human Monsters + Alma Katsu!Brea and Mallory recommend horror novels with human monsters for Halloween! Plus they interview Glasser favorite Alma Katsu about her new book FIEND. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESIngramSparkwww.ingramspark.com/learnmoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo...
2025-10-3049 minReading GlassesEp 434 - How to Find the Perfect Writing Style for Your BrainBrea and Mallory discuss how specific writing styles can make or break a book. Plus, they solve a reader problem about reading in public, and recommend novels about banned books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -Factor Mealswww.factormeals.comCODE: GLASSES50OFFIngramSparkwww.ingramspark.com/learnmore Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish List
2025-10-2335 minReading GlassesEp 433 - Epistolary Novels and Upsetting Libby Changes!Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read an epistolary book! Plus, they discuss the change in Libby’s suspend hold system that has Glassers in a tizzy, and solve a reader problem about wrist pain. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsor -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish List...
2025-10-1637 minReading GlassesEp 432 - Hot Tips for Focusing on Reading + Adam Sockel!Brea and Mallory give out tips on improving your reading focus! Plus, they test out the new app Focus Friend, and interview long time friend of the show Adam Sockel about his new book. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmT...
2025-10-091h 04Reading GlassesEp 431 - Did Not Finish Books Vs Not Right Now BooksBrea and Mallory discuss a new way to sort out your dumped books, give advice for reluctant book dumpers, and recommend sister books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of...
2025-10-0236 minReading GlassesEp 430 - The Easiest Type of Book Club + Wet BooksBrea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a book with a two person book club! Plus, they solve a problem about putting damaged books in a Little Free Library, and recommend books set in Scotland but NOT Edinburgh. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsor -Factorwww.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OFFCODE: GLASSES50OFFLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupEtsy Wish List
2025-09-2532 minReading GlassesEp 429 - Aging Up Your Book Taste + Becky Spratford!Brea and Mallory talk about how to age up your reading tastes from YA to adult (and if you should bother!). Plus, they have Becky Spratford on to discuss her new book WHY I LOVE HORROR, and they recommend fantasy books with NO spice. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads...
2025-09-181h 09Reading GlassesEp 428 - Signed Copies and Protective Covers - How Precious Should You Be With Your Books?Brea and Mallory talk about reading signed books and debate how precious you need to be with them. Plus, they review Book Beau book covers and discuss how much protection books really need. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join
2025-09-1142 minReading GlassesEp 427 - Most Anticipated Books for September and October!Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for September and October! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinReadathon - 9/13Glasser Book Club Pick - The BewitchingBooks Mentioned -...
2025-09-0444 minReading GlassesEp 426 - The Most Underrated Books of the YearBrea and Mallory talk about 2025 books they think are underrated! Plus, they talk about what to do if you don’t like an audiobook narrator, and recommend reluctant love stories. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinReadathon...
2025-08-2831 minReading GlassesEp 425 - Should You Gift Books to Nonreaders?Brea and Mallory debate about gifting books to nonreaders. Plus, they give advice on when you receive a book gift you don’t want, and recommend locked room mysteries! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESGreen Chefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fm...
2025-08-2142 minReading GlassesEp 424 - Honk Honk - Reading Really Long BooksBrea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a honker! Plus, they offer advice about attending specialty book events, and recommend books that feature loving friends and family! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org...
2025-08-1436 minReading GlassesEp 423 - Is Jailbreaking Your eReader Worth It?Brea and Mallory discuss jailbreaking ereaders, figure out when to look at the photo section of a celebrity memoir, and recommend funny sci fi. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun...
2025-08-0738 minReading GlassesEp 422 - Books for Every Mood!Brea and Mallory recommend books for every mood. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinNo Pressure Book Journal!www.booksbymood.comThe Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-GarciaBooks Mentioned -...
2025-07-3152 minReading GlassesEp 421 - Avocados are Romantasy: How to Avoid Bad Book MarketingBrea and Mallory discuss problems with book marketing, plus they solve a book tech question about letting your friends borrow books, and recommend books about moms on adventures. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of...
2025-07-2437 minReading GlassesEp 420 - Digesting Books Forrest Gump Style - Reading Slowly!Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a book slowly! Plus, they test out a stretchy bookmark and recommend scary books with no body horror. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsor -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email...
2025-07-1737 minReading GlassesEp 419 - Mid-Year Goal Check in and G from Book Roast Talks CAWPILE!Brea and Mallory do a mid-year reading goals check in, plus an extra special interview with G from Book Roast, the creator of CAWPILE! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www...
2025-07-1050 minReading GlassesEp 417 - Anticipated Books for July and August!Brea and Mallory go through their most anticipated books for July and August. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsor -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinBooks Mentioned -
2025-06-2641 minReading GlassesEp 416 - Fooled by Blondes - Best and Worst TropesBrea and Mallory talk about their favorite - and most hated - book tropes. Plus, they discuss the origin of the word paperback, and recommend books for moms. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Teasperiencewww.teasperience.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your...
2025-06-1939 minReading GlassesEp 415 - How Tall is that Ship? Journey Books + Madeleine Roux!Brea and Mallory recommend books about journeys! Plus they interview Madeleine Roux and solve a reader problem about getting triggered by books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESAura Frameswww.auraframes.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord...
2025-06-1259 minReading GlassesEp 414 - Book Buying vs Book Reading - Different Hobbies!Brea and Mallory discuss how book buying and book reading are different hobbies. Plus, they try a reader color quiz, and recommend queer romantasy. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com. Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESStoryWorthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, e...
2025-06-0542 minReading GlassesEp 413 - Award Winning Books and Reading GreaseBrea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge - read an award winning book by an author of color! Plus, they test out a book cart and give tips on reading beaten up paperbacks. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Ancient Nutritionwww.ancientnutrition.com/GLASSESTeasperiencewww.teasperience.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish List
2025-05-2934 minReading GlassesEp 412 - Do You Need a TBR? TBR Tips!Brea and Mallory give tips on making a TBR list. Plus, they solve a book tech problem about an ex having access to your Libby account, and recommend sapphic romances with trans protagonists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESAncient Nutritionwww.ancientnutrition.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletter
2025-05-2237 minReading GlassesEp 411 - Authors Are Like Spiders - Tips for Author Interactions and Plot Driven Rex!Brea and Mallory give tips on interacting with authors in person, test out a bookish candle, and recommend plot driven books to keep your attention. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinDracula DailyManderly Candle
2025-05-1543 min
Reading SmutSorry, Mommy - Mistakes Were Made with BJ & Harmony ColangeloBrea and Mallory discuss Mistakes Were Made with BJ & Harmony Colangelo and get into age gaps, MILFs, and secret relationships. Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!Support the show!To join our Discord, email us proof of your MaximumFun membership!This Ends at PromSleepaway Camp by BJ and Harmony ColangeloDrag Me Up by R.M. VirtuesSponsorsPair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.com/READING
2025-05-091h 22Reading GlassesEp 410 - Facts for Parties - Science Books for the Reading Glasses Challenge!Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a science book! Plus, they solve a problem about getting a library book signed, and recommend YA books that deal with social justice. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Aura Frameswww.auraframes.comCODE: GLASSESZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish List
2025-05-0836 minReading GlassesEp 409 - Most Anticipated Books for May and June + Cures for Book Hangovers!Brea and Mallory talk about their most anticipated books for May and June! Plus, they give out book hangover cures. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Clarion West Steamy in Seattlewww.clarionwest.orgAncient Nutritionwww.ancientnutrition.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof...
2025-05-0149 min
Reading SmutSmut as a Cultural Barometer with Alyssa Morris!Brea and Mallory talking about smut as a cultural barometer with Alyssa Morris. Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!Support the show!To join our Discord, email us proof of your MaximumFun membership!Romancing the PhoneSponsorsClarion WestSteamy in Seattle
2025-04-2555 minReading GlassesEp 408 - Self Imposed Book Rules and Romance Ratings!Brea and Mallory discuss self imposed book rules, test out a romance rating website, and solve a problem about tracking a book with two authors. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Storyworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord...
2025-04-2435 minReading GlassesEp 407 - How to Protect Libraries From Fascism + Bookshop eBooks!Brea and Mallory talk about what you can do to protect libraries! Plus, they discuss Bookshop ebooks and recommend books about being in love with your best friend. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Steamy in Seattle by Clarion WestLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum...
2025-04-1739 minReading GlassesEp 405 - Spring Book Rex + Book Tattoos from Trash Baby AuthorsBrea and Mallory recommend spring books! Plus, they test out cork bookmarks and solve a problem about bookish tattoos from authors who turned out to be trash babies. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinBooks Mentioned...
2025-04-0345 min
Reading SmutJohnny Appleseed of Smut - Growing Up Reading Romance with Amber Benson!On this special MaxFunDrive episode, Brea and Mallory talk to writer and filmmaker Amber Benson about growing up reading smut! Email us at readingsmutpodcast69@gmail.com!Sign up to support the show!www.maximumfun.org/joinAmber BensonNext month’s book is I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming!Norma KleinJudy BlumeThe Enchantment by Betina KrahnRafe by Rebekah WeatherspoonA Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K HamiltonBl...
2025-03-2856 minReading GlassesEp 404 - The Best and Worst Reading SnacksTo celebrate MaxFunDrive 2025, Brea and Mallory do some scientific research and find the best and worst reading snacks. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations Storewww.maximumfun.org/joinwww.maximumfun.org/joinwww.maximumfun.org/joinLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!...
2025-03-2733 min
Go Fact YourselfEp. 168.5: New #MaxFunDrive Rewards! + BoCo Preview! Brea Grant, Alison Becker, Clint McElroy and more!This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution (or an annual prepay) for as little as $5 a month. No matter what level you join, every MaxFun Member gets access to the most popular gift of all: The Bonus Content Library.This is a bank of hundreds– maybe even thousands– of hours of bonus episodes from every show across the network. That includes Go Fact Yourself!In this special preview, you’ll hear cl...
2025-03-2435 minReading GlassesEp 403 - Can You Beat Mallory in Book Trivia?It’s MaxFunDrive 2025! To celebrate, see if you can beat Mallory in book trivia! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations Storewww.maximumfun.org/joinwww.maximumfun.org/joinwww.maximumfun.org/joinLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Book Rex Live on In...
2025-03-2035 min
Comfort Creatures133: Comfort Smut with Brea & MalloryHOLD ON TO YOUR PANTS! And maybe ask the kids and grandparents to skip this episode. We have the ultimate crossover episode special for the MaxFunDrive! We are joined by Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara from Reading Smut (and Reading Glasses)! We have fused our shows into everyone's favorite subject: Creatures in Smut! Werewolves, vampires, and tentacles? Oh. My...As a reminder, if you want to support our show, please head to maximumfun.org/join and become a member!
2025-03-201h 18
Reading SmutBonus Content Sample! SQUEAK By Vera Valentine!Sample of our bonus content! Mallory and Brea discuss Vera Valentine's Squeak, the balloon animal shape shifter erotica. To hear the entire episode, join Maximum Fun at maximumfun.org/join!
2025-03-1910 min
Sleeping with CelebritiesOrganizing Bookshelves with Mallory O’Meara and Brea GrantYou might know our guests, Mallory O’Meara and Brea Grant, from their podcast Reading Glasses, their new podcast Reading Smut (debuting on Valentine’s Day), or from their overloaded physical and digital bookshelves that groan to support all that literary knowledge. Brea and Mallory share with us, in tones dulcet and sleep-inducing, how to sort through all those books and how to employ a spreadsheet database to keep track of all you’ve read and what you thought about it.Review, listen, and subscribe to Reading Glasses on the podcatcher of your choice. This Valentine's Day, listen...
2025-02-1241 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Gibbon It Away, with Brea Grant & Mallory O'MearaOn this week's episode, we welcome back Brea Grant & Mallory O'Meara (Reading Glasses) to chat monkey puns, announce their new podcast, spout Looney Tunes facts, and more.Celebrate their new book, The No-Pressure Book Journal, and get a copy if you’re in Los Angeles at Skylight Books on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 at 7:00pm.Follow Reading Glasses on Instagram!Pre-order The No-Pressure Book Journal!Pre-order Mallory’s new book, Daughter of Daring!Want your Capybara roasted? Send to our Instagram!#RoastMyCapyJustice for migrants. Please...
2025-01-301h 18Reading GlassesEp 385 - Picking a Book Based on the Cover + Bookish Candles!Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2024 Reading Glasses Challenge - pick a book based on the cover. Plus, they test a bookish candle and recommend YA books and graphic novels. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Sol Readerwww.solreader.comCODE: GLASSESMiracle Madewww.trymiracle.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletter
2024-11-1436 min
Troubled WatersPredator vs CandymanThis week, our MaxFun pals Oscar Montoya and Mallory O'Meara join Dave for spooky movie pitches, sexy monster lingerie, and music about ghosts and butts. Oscar Montoya would like to plug Eurovangelists and recommends Brain Damage, Frankenhooker, and Basket CaseMallory O'Meara would like to plug Reading Glasses and the upcoming books Daughter of Daring and The No-Pressure Book Journal. Mallory recommends Brea Grant's short film MLM Dave would like to recommend Jimmy and StiggsFind us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPodWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorde...
2024-10-1541 minReading GlassesEp 380 - Is This Book Buzzy or a Modern Classic?Brea and Mallory debate at what point a buzzy book evolves into a modern classic. Plus, they solve a problem about book dumping and recommend books set in Austria. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSESSol Readerwww.solreader.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmT...
2024-10-1037 minReading GlassesEp 378 - Autumn’s Hottest Books!Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for October and November! Plus, they discuss a book tech problem about ex libris stickers. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Hello Comicshttps://www.hellocomics.net/readingglassesCODE: GLASSESPair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmwww...
2024-09-2646 minReading GlassesEp 352 - Books to Get You Into EVERY Genre!Brea and Mallory recommend books to get you into EVERY genre! Plus, they solve a problem about when to buy a book. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Join us!www.maximumfun.org/joinLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Events3/28 - Bookish Trivia Party - 6pm PT - email for link!3/29...
2024-03-2852 minReading GlassesBONUS TEASER - Reading Shows from the 80s and 90sA sneak peak at this year's bonus episode -- reading shows from the 80s and 90s!Reading Rainbow, Wishbone, Between the Lions, Arthur, and more!!To hear this episode in its entirety, you must be a Maximum Fun member! Go to maximumfun.org/join to join for as little as $5/month! Join today to get all of our bonus content, a link to our member slack, and much more!
2024-03-2511 minReading GlassesEp 351 - How To Read BETTER!Brea and Mallory discuss the best ways to read better, and recommend low stress reads. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Join us! It’s Max Fun Drive!www.maximumfun.org/joinLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Books Mentioned - Rental Person Who Does Nothing by Shoji MorimotoThe Lady’s Guide to Ce...
2024-03-2148 min
Go Fact YourselfGo Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Danielle Radford, John-Luke Roberts, Brea Grant, and Mallory O'MearaThis special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join. We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts.J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “Go Fact Yourself” are joined by:Danielle Radford - “Tights and Fights” John-Luke Roberts -“Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts” Brea Grant & M...
2024-03-1817 min
Sound Heap with John-Luke RobertsGo Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Danielle Radford, John-Luke Roberts, Brea Grant, and Mallory O'MearaWe’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts.J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “Go Fact Yourself” are joined by:Danielle Radford - “Tights and Fights” John-Luke Roberts -“Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts” Brea Grant & Mallory O’Meara -“Reading Glasses”If you’d like to hear more hosts competing for trivia supremacy, visit Maximumfun.org for the full version of this show.
2024-03-1817 minReading GlassesGo Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Danielle Radford, John-Luke Roberts, Brea Grant, and Mallory O'MearaThis special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join.We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts.J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “Go Fact Yourself” are joined by:Danielle Radford - “Tights and Fights” John-Luke Roberts -“Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts” Brea Grant...
2024-03-1817 min
Tights and FightsGo Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Danielle Radford, John-Luke Roberts, Brea Grant, and Mallory O'MearaThis special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join. We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts.J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “Go Fact Yourself” are joined by:Danielle Radford - “Tights and Fights” John-Luke Roberts -“Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts” Brea Grant & M...
2024-03-1817 minReading GlassesEp 348 - The Best Book Organization SystemsBrea and Mallory discuss the best ways to organize your books, do an in depth review of Storygraph, and recommend experimental novels. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsor -Moshwww.moshlife.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join
2024-02-2935 minReading GlassesEp 347 - Perks and Tricks for eReaders!Brea and Mallory discuss the perks of eReaders, give advice on gifting books, and recommend authors with big backlists. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSESMiracle Madewww.trymiracle.com/CODECODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of...
2024-02-2243 minReading GlassesEp 346 - Book Buying vs Book Reading, Plus Mike Chen!Brea and Mallory discuss the differences between book buying and book reading, interview Glasser favorite Mike Chen, and recommend underwater disaster books! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESMicrodose Gummieswww.microdose.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel...
2024-02-1550 minReading GlassesEp 345 - The State of the Readers - Reading One PercentersBrea and Mallory discuss the state of reading today, plus give advice on talking about spicy reads and recommend translated books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Miracle Madewww.trymiracle.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESEarth Breezewww.earthbreeze.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack c...
2024-02-0846 minReading GlassesEp 340 - Public Reader Number One - 2024 Reader ResolutionsBrea and Mallory discuss their old and new reader resolutions, and pick some of their most anticipated books of 2024! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/60GLASSESCODE: 60GLASSESMicrodose Gummieswww.microdose.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us...
2024-01-0436 minReading GlassesEp 337 - 30 Minutes From Horny Town to Cozy Town - Reading Holiday BooksBrea and Mallory talk about reading holiday themed books, solve a book tech problem about reader pain, and give advice on reading in the middle of the night. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/60GLASSESCODE: 60GLASSESEver tried Microdosing?Visit Microdose.com and useGLASSES for 30% off + Free Shipping Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish L...
2023-12-0747 minReading GlassesEp 336 - 2023 Holiday Bookish Gift GuideBrea and Mallory talk about their picks for this year’s best gift books and bookish gifts! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSESEarth Breezewww.earthbreeze.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!
2023-11-3042 minReading GlassesEp 335 - 3 Out of 8 Bears: Reading a Book Over a Long Period of TimeBrea and Mallory talk about reading one book over a long period of time, give advice on making friends with librarians, and recommend books to a librarian. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Aura Frameswww.auraframes.comCode: GLASSESScentAirwww.scentair.comCode: GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.f...
2023-11-2338 minReading GlassesEp 333 - Sci Fi Books for Your Dads and HusbandsBrea and Mallory recommend sci fi books for all your dads, boyfriends, and husbands. They also solve a book dumping problem and give advice on being judgemental in your book club. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free ShippingPair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads Group
2023-11-0940 minReading GlassesEp 332 - Become Liam Neeson - Getting Borrowed Books BackBrea and Mallory give advice on getting borrowed books back, solve an audiobook tracking problem, and recommend lesbian sports romances! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -ScentAirwww.scentair.comCODE: GLASSESMiracle Madewww.trymiracle.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email...
2023-11-0242 minReading GlassesEp 314 - Best Books of the Year Halftime Show 2023Brea and Mallory name their top books of the year… so far! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Soylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESEarth Breezewww.earthbreeze.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!
2023-06-2949 minReading GlassesEp 301 - Best Books to Bust You Out of a Reading SlumpBrea and Mallory recommend their favorite slump-busting books, and give advice on reading in grad school. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreMaximum Fun Drive!www.maximumfun.org/join Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Books Mentioned - Emily Wilde’s Enc...
2023-03-3056 min
Tiny VictoriesBrea Grant & jarrett hill Did What Had to Be DoneFor week two of the MaxFunDrive, fellow MaxFun hosts Brea Grant and jarrett hill each share a tiny victory about doing what needed to be done. These are (tiny) tales of growth, grit and perseverance.The Maximum Fun Drive occurs just two weeks out of the year, and it’s when we ask our listeners to support the shows they love. Tiny Victories, like all shows on the network, are mostly listener-supported. And there are lots of great reasons to join now, because memberships come with goodies. Just $5.00 a month unlocks all the bonus content each of th...
2023-03-2719 minReading GlassesEp 300! - Best of Reading Glasses - 300 Episode ExtravaganzaBrea and Mallory celebrate 300 episodes of Reading Glasses by sharing their favorite hot book tips, tech, and recommendations. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Head to maximumfun.org/join to sign up to support them!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreMaximum Fun Drive!www.maximumfun.org/joinTo join our Slack channel and get your personalized recommendation, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish List
2023-03-2356 minReading GlassesAnticipated Books! (Teaser)Full episode available to Maximum Fun Members. Go to maximumfun.org/join to join! You will get this bonus episode plus ALL future Anticipated Books episodes (which we will be doing several times a year!). PLUS access to our Slack Channel, invites to our Zoom parties, Maximum Fun gifts (depending on the level you join) including our Bury Me With My TBR Pile sticker, the Max Fun Cookbook and apron! PLUS PLUS, you are helping Brea and Mallory make this show every week! Go to maximumfun.org/join to join!A few of our Anticipated Books: C...
2023-03-2008 min
Go Fact YourselfEp. 121.75: jarrett hill & Brea Grant BOCO PreviewMaxFun Members rejoice! Soon you’ll hear an exclusive MaxFun crossover episode of Go Fact Yourself that features jarrett hill from “FANTI” and Brea Grant from “Reading Glasses.”This mini-episode is a special preview of that show. Plus we’ll explain our schedule for the #MaxFunDrive and how YOU can get involved.To hear our complete BoCo episode – plus hundreds of hours of other bonus content – follow the instructions on this video.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen Hongjarrett hillBrea GrantWith...
2023-03-1713 minReading GlassesEp 253 - Genre Curious? How To Try A Genre You’ve Never Read BeforeBrea and Mallory discuss starting a genre you’ve never tried before and recommend books to help with a reading hangover. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreMaxFunDrive!www.maximumfun.org/joinSend proof of your membership to readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com to get a personalized book recommendation and access to our Slack channel!Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fm...
2022-04-2838 min
Creative People Podcast#97: Filmmaker: Brea Grant: Head First into the Deep EndThis week we're chatting with director Brea Grant about her new Blumhouse film Torn Hearts, starring Katey Sagal. We talk about her years as an actor and how the creative process led her to direct. How she treats her creative work as a job and the difference between being creative and being desperate. Great chat.https://www.instagram.com/breagranhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt15053518/Brea's Podcast - Reading Glasseshttps://maximumfun.org/podcasts/reading-glassesNew creative exercise with Krista KankulaLea...
2022-04-251h 06
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 734: Down to Swamp with Brea Grant and Mallory O'MearaBrea Grant and Mallory O'Meara (Reading Glasses podcast) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jesse's new ostrich and alligator discoveries about his neighborhood, Jordan's Zoom work dilemma involving the Alan Thicke song "Sweaty and Hot", the hierarchy at the mall food court, and the cultural edits Mallory had to make to her book "Girly Drinks" for the upcoming UK release. Plus, a few book recommendations and A LOT of slide whistle fun!
2022-04-191h 33
Switchblade Sisters'Strange Days' with 'Lucky' Director Natasha KermaniThis week we are joined by the incredibly talented director Natasha Kermani to talk about Kathryn Bigelow’s undersung classic, Strange Days. Katie Walsh takes over hosting duties to speak to Natasha about the disturbing prescience of this film and Bigelow’s oeuvre in general. They also chat about Natasha’s latest film, the Brea Grant penned slasher satire, Lucky. Natasha discusses creating a “Final Woman,” as opposed to the typical “Final Girl.” She elaborates on working with action and fight choreography and how she always tries to ground it in service of the story. Natasha also elaborates on the creation o...
2021-01-0743 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 661: Grandma's Trick Chocolate with Brea Grant and Mallory O'MearaBrea Grant (12 Hour Shift movie, Mary graphic novel) and Mallory O'Meara (The Lady From the Black Lagoon book) join Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how everyone spent the most powerful Halloween of all time, how Elvira will not sign autographs unless she is in character, and the drive-in porno theater in Brea's hometown. Plus, Jesse helps everyone out with some Twizzler Q&A and Jordan officially declares a pro-furry position for the show!• Listen to Brea and Mallory's MaxFun podcast Reading Glasses!• Watch Brea's movie, 12 Hour Shift!• Get Brea's graphic novel, Mary!• Get Mallo...
2020-11-051h 11
Welcome to Prime Time: A Charity MiniseriesS1E22: Safe Sex (w/ Brea Grant)This show exists entirely because of your donations!To earn an episode, donate to The Okra Project here: https://www.artsbusinesscollaborative.org/asp-products/the-okra-project-sponsored-project/Then send a screenshot of your receipt to w2ptpod@gmail.com, or DM me on social media (Twitter @itsrainingbrens and Instagram @theburningclem)This episode’s Patron is Penny Cox!Brea Grant is back to discuss ear-splitting guitar riffs, well written goth girls, and new slang that never got a chance to take off!Find Brea on Instagram @breagrant12 HOUR SHIFT is out on...
2020-10-0245 minSwitchblade Sisters‘May’ with ’12 Hour Shift’ Director Brea GrantIt is the return of one of our all-time favorite guests; writer, actor, director, and ‘Reading Glasses’ host, Brea Grant. She’s on the show this week to talk about 2002’s May, a movie described by April Wolfe as a spiritual prequel to Brea’s latest film, 12 Hour Shift. Brea discusses expediting the exposition in her film, Lucky, and how she pitched it by describing one specific scene; a wife wakes up to find a murderer in her house. She wakes her husband who says, “Of course he’s here, that’s the man that tries to kill us everyday.”
2020-10-0145 minWelcome to Prime Time: A Charity MiniseriesS1E21: Identity Crisis (w/ Brea Grant)This show exists entirely because of your donations!To earn an episode, donate to The Okra Project here: https://www.artsbusinesscollaborative.org/asp-products/the-okra-project-sponsored-project/Then send a screenshot of your receipt to w2ptpod@gmail.com, or DM me on social media (Twitter @itsrainingbrens and Instagram @theburningclem)This episode’s Patron is ChazMonkey!This week we’re joined by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Reading Glasses, Mary: The Adventures of Mary Shelley's Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Granddaughter) to discuss the show’s age-blind casting, 4PM dinner, and… communist capitalism(?)!Find Brea on Instagram @breagrant12...
2020-09-2900 min
Reading GlassesEp 162 - Two First Names - Dad Books with Noah SeganNoah Segan joins Brea and Mallory to discuss DAD BOOKS! Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses Merch MAX FUN DRIVE!https://maximumfun.org/joinSponsor -Rotman Business SchoolLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletter Books Mentioned - Walkaway by Cory DoctorowUncanny Valley by Anna WienerThe Crooked Hinge by John Dickson Car...
2020-07-2355 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 597: Silent Muncher with Brea GrantBrea Grant (Reading Glasses podcast) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Brea's recent work stint in Bulgaria, Jordan's firm stance on not eating flowers, and the surprisingly romantic story of Brea's friend who got pink eye from munching ass. Plus, we'd like to wish a very happy Anal August to everyone out there! Go to MaxFunStore.com to get your Summer Boys of Summer merch!
2019-08-131h 10
Troubled WatersDonuts vs DoughnutsAdam Felber, Brea Grant, David Gborie and Siobhan Thompson join host, Dave Holmes to decide once and for all, is it spelled "Donuts" or "Doughnuts"? Team D-O-N-U-T-S Adam Felber and Brea Grant Team D-O-U-G-H-N-U-T-S David Gborie and Siobhan Thompson This week, our contestants argue over the correct spelling of everyone's favorite fried confection, pitch products based on various titles of MaxFun podcasts, and defend terrible Tinder dates. We are right in the middle of MaxFunDrive, so if you like what we do here at Maximum Fun, please head over to maximumfun.org/donate a...
2019-03-221h 08
Switchblade Sisters'Basket Case' with Brea GrantThis week we've got fellow Maximum Funster, podcast host of Reading Glasses, actor, writer, and director, Brea Grant. She has chosen, maybe, one of the most fun and fascinating movies we've discussed on the show, 1982's cult classic, Basket Case. The story follows a young man named Duayne, who keeps his formerly conjoined, mutant brother Belial in a picnic basket. Duayne and Belial move to New York in order to seek out and murder the doctors who surgically separated them. A truly lovely tale that April and Brea fully dissect. They go in depth on what makes this gritty, Ne...
2018-09-0651 min
BubbleEpisode 7: ShareablesThe gang visits a new locale. Also, a flashback. You can check out the script of this episode here. Want to support Bubble? Visit https://maximumfun.org/bubble to help pay for it. CAST: Starring: Alison Becker - Morgan Eliza Skinner - Annie Mike Mitchell - Mitch Cristela Alonzo - Bonnie Keith Powell - Van Tavi Gevinson - Narrator Featuring: John Ross Bowie, David Gborie, Brea Grant, Helen Hong, Adam Lisagor, Aparna Nancherla, and Kyle Kinane OFF-MIC: Created by Jordan Morris. Executive Produced by Jordan Morris...
2018-07-2527 min
Reading GlassesEp 55 - Should You be Afraid of the Bermuda Triangle and Oh No Ross and Carrie!’s Ross Blocher!Brea and Mallory talk about spooky nonfiction with special guest, Ross Blocher, from Oh No Ross and Carrie! Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Links - Oh No Ross and Carrie http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/oh-no-ross-and-carrie Kid Lit Says No Kids In Cages Pre-Order Mallory’s Book! The Lady from the Black Lagoon Reading Glasses Live Event 7/1 NoveList Plus Reading Glass...
2018-06-2848 min
Reading GlassesEp 44 - Fuck Boys, Get Horses with Erin WhiteheadMallory, Brea and special guest Erin Whitehead talk about the magical world of horse books. Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Maximum Fun Drive! http://maximumfun.org/donate Links - Reading Glasses Transcriptions on Gretta Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Reading Glasses Merch Apex Magazine Page Advice Article Amazon Wish List Erin Wh...
2018-04-1243 min
Reading GlassesEp 43 - Bookish Internet, Panda Aunts and Jonny Sun!Brea and Mallory talk about the wonder of the bookish Internet and interview author/illustrator Jonny Sun! Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! MaxFun Drive - http://maximumfun.org/donate Reading Glasses Tote Bags Links - Reading Glasses Transcriptions on Gretta Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Apex Magazine Page Advice Article Amazon Wish List BookRiot The Ru...
2018-04-0543 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 486: Dessert Girth with Brea GrantJordan and Jesse take a break from talking about the toothsome new Mitsubishi hybrids we all love to have some fun with glamorous actress turned podcaster Brea Grant. They get into Brea’s fiancé’s decision to wear baseball pants to bed, the intricacies of Jordan’s new fidget cube, and the time Brea played a character who killed people with her giant breasts. Plus, Jordan pitches a new SyFy movie called Shadow Shark.
2017-06-261h 31
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 248: Deep V with Andy Secunda and Brea GrantAndy Secunda and Brea Grant join Jordan for a discussion of staying "on brand", destination weddings, different types of fans, and their new webseries, Game Shop.
2012-10-291h 24