The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast
Episodes
251. Pete ZaPigh
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Smart Women," chapters 4-5. We are loving Judy Blume's 1983 adult novel, in which BB takes to her bed, Margo makes Jewish Chicken Soup, and Michelle ...
250. Reverse Cargirl
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Smart Women," chapters 2-3. Jody and Molly are THRILLED to be reading this 1983 novel, one of Judy Blume's finest! Michelle cries in bed, B.B. gets a...
249. Chick With a Y
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Smart Women," chapter 1. Grab yourself a Courvoisier, settle into the Jacuzzi, and join us in Judy-land for this racy adult novel set in 1983! Margo ...
Odds and Ends #32: Bye, Beginners!
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Jody finally close out Norma Klein's Beginner's Love! To celebrate, they read one-star reviews, some vintage ABCs of Abstinence, a lovely od...
248. Travel Chess
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love" by Norma Klein, chapters 20-21 – THE FINALE! It's true, Jody and Molly have finally finished this 1983 YA novel about teens, love,...
247. Swampy and Scronay
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapters 18-19. Happy New Year, Blume Heads! We are SO close to finishing this Norma Klein epic, in which Joel goes full Don Draper...
246. Courtney Love
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapter 17. Norma Klein's 1983 YA novel is going off the rails and we're here for it. Berger and Ingrid "play doctor" and he reveal...
245. When We Grow Up...
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapter 16. Folks, we tried to make this one a Thanksgiving shorty with one chapter, but in true Molly and Jody fashion, we somehow...
244. Yearbook Club
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapters 14-15. Hope you don't mind this one being a real yap-fest, y'all! Jody and Molly read through this 1983 Norma Klein YA nov...
243. A Boing-Boing Spring
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapters 12-13. Molly and Jody immerse themselves in Norma Klein's YA novel about sexual awakening in 1983. Leda frees the nipple f...
242. Volitional Faculties
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapter 11. In this 1983 Norma Klein novel, Joel and Dad visit Yale and do weird things in the hotel room, Leda lives her best drag...
241. Foartin and Fawkin and Foightin
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapter 10 (sorry, we yapped too much before getting to chapter 11). Join Jody and Molly as they analyze this juicy Norma Klein 198...
240. Show PJs
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapters 8-9. Well, folks, we finally made it to the big sleepover in this 1983 Norma Klein novel about first-time S-E-X. Berger pl...
239. Bivalve Curious
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapters 6-7. It's getting a tiny bit steamy in this 1983 Norma Klein novel about first love, age gaps, and getting lost at Simon a...
238. Lassie Bligen
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapters 4-5. Molly and Jody amble through this 1983 Norma Klein teen romance AND kick off their "Para-Norma Investigation" thanks ...
237. Unnecessary Analysis
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapters 2-3. It's starting to get a li'l weird and uncomfy in this 1983 YA classic by Norma Klein (what else did we expect?!). Joe...
236. Wounded Water Buffalo
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Beginner's Love," chapter 1! Welcome to 1983, a world of minivans, Chicken McNuggets, Return of the Jedi, and Norma Klein of course! Molly and Jody h...
Odds and Ends #31: The Fudge-a-Mania TV Show
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sike, we are STILL talking about Fudge! Just a little chit-chat about the utterly adorable TV series, specifically the movie-length pilot, "Fudge-A-Ma...
Odds and Ends #30: Farewell Fudge-a-Mania
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Jody say adios to Fudge and friends by reading some favorite one-star reviews, musings from Judy on sibling rivalry, and a truly enlightenin...
235. Free-Gumming
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Jody finish Judy Blume's Fudge-a-Mania with chapters 13-14! Peter loses his sh** at Big Apfel's Big Game. Fudge pilfers Mom's Oil of Olay. S...
234. Oatmeal on the Beach
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Fudge-a-Mania," chapters 11-12. Jody and Molly bring you the PENULTIMATE episode of this hilarious 1990 Judy Blume sequel to "Tales of a Fourth Grade...
233. Uppies and Airplanes
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Fudge-a-Mania," chapters 9-10. Jimmy Fargo arrives! Fudge gets eaten by the rollaway bed! Peter falls in luv at the library! Judes packs the action a...
232. Skin Johnson, DDS
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Fudge-a-Mania," chapters 7-8. This 1990 Judy Blume classic HOLDS UP. Peter fantasizes about meeting Big Apfel and toxic toilet gas. Fudge plants a st...
231. Finding Nemo Style
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Fudge-a-Mania," chapters 4-6. Jody and Molly obsess over the 1990 fan-fave by Judy Blume. Uncle Feather (not a scuba diver) goes missing! Sheila scor...
230. Absolut Cranberry
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Fudge-a-Mania", chapters 1-3. New book, new year, and new co-host as the Cocoon welcomes Molly Sanchez into the fold! Join Jody and Molly on a trip b...
Odds and Ends #29: Sexy Fairies
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, Blume Heads, it's been a year! Oopsie! We've missed you so much and are back to launch Blume Saloon 2.0, kicking it off with a little catch-up an...
Odds and Ends #28: HNY Harriet!
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happiest New Year Harriet-Heads! We bring closure to our epic "Harriet The Spy" journey by watching the totally adorable Nickelodeon movie starring Mi...
229. Retraction
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapter 16. It's a SURPRISE FINALE! Jody and Alison finish Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 kid lit novel and cannot believe it's over. Harri...
228. ASBO
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapters 14-15 (it's a twofer!). Harriet sees a shrink, takes a forced sabbatical, and gets a major dissing from besties Janie and ...
227. Pigeon Fancier's Lung
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapter 13. Harriet has entered Gremlin Sociopath mode and we are here for it. Jody and Alison discuss this wild and weird 1964 kid...
226. People Pleasers
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapter 12. Alison and Jody read, discuss, and dissect Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 kid lit nonvel about a child creeper and her vengeful...
225. We Live in a Community
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapter 11. Harriet has been SHUNNED. There's ink spilling, clubhouse construction, and a grapefruit-sized spitball. Thank you, Lou...
224. Jesus Wept
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapter 10. The bully gets bullied! We've seen this before (hi, Blubber!), and it ain't pretty. Join Jody and Alison as they make t...
223. Slammed!
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapters 8-9. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have a 6-foot baby and the Dei Santis have some DRAAAMA. Also – Harriet gets caught! In the d...
222. You are an Onion
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapter 7. Ole Golly, we miss you! Harriet has been deemed a fat lady and an onion and she ain't happy about it. Miss Berry loses h...
221. Is It Robbers?
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapter 6. Ole Golly LEAVES! What?! We have not recovered. But please accompany us in reading this Louise Fitzhugh best-seller to f...
220. Progurt
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapter 5. Alison and Jody journey back to Louise Fitzhugh's depiction of 1964 Manhattan, a world of little twerps and wise nannies...
219. French Braid
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapter 4. Alison and Jody read and discuss this childhood favorite, written by icon Louise Fitzhugh in 1964. We learn the cat-man ...
218. Disney Adults
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapter 3. Harriet breaks and enters. Sport balances the books. Dad goes on a fink rampage. Ole Golly has... a BOYFRIEND?! So much ...
217. Cake and Milk
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Harriet the Spy," chapter 2. Jody and Alison barrel ahead with this beloved and controversial Louise Fitzhugh novel! Harriet starts 6th grade (just l...
216. Benevolent Widower
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Harriet the Spy,” chapter 1. NEW BOOK, NEW BOOK! Jody and Alison start in on Louise Fitzhugh’s seminal kid-lit novel about a 11-year-old Manhat...
Odds and Ends #27: Man-Ho
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the long-awaited "Here's To You, Rachel Robinson" Odds and Ends! Come along with Jody and Alison as they lead you through an epic Rachel extravag...
215. Secrets Secrets Are No Fun
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 23-24. It’s the finale y’all! The last of Macbeth! The last Jeremy Dragon Roll Call! It’s so ha...
214. Kissing Potion
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 21-22. OMG, can you EVEN handle the excitement?! Rachel and Paul go on their date(?!) and Cousin Tarr...
213. The Margaret Movie is Perfect
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 19-20. It's the big Ellis Island trip, baby! Rachel tries her Sea-Bands, fights with a 10-year-old, and pla...
212. Attitude Tune-Up
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 17-18. Jody and Alison invite you into the Cocoon to talk about this 1993 Judy Blume follow-up to "Just as ...
Odds and Ends #27: Judy Blume Forever Interview with Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alison and Jody take a break from Rachel Robinson to hang with the directors/producers of Judy Blume Forever, Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok! Listen in...
211. Amnesteem
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 15-16. Alison and Jody's read-along of this nostalgic Judy Blume novel brings you back to 1993 and the worl...
210. Red Cashmere Sweater
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 13-14. Drama and excitement descend upon Palfrey’s Pond! Charles embarks upon a name change journey...
209. Franny for Everyone
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 11-12. Jody and Alison read, dissect, and discuss this fan-fave Judy Blume novel, published in 1993. Rachel...
208. Time Machine
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 9-10. In one of Judy Blume's finest YA novels, Rachel continues to obsess over her normalcy and crushes on ...
207. Grandma's Tummy Mint
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 7-8. Join Jody and Al as they dive into Judy Blume's 1993 sequel to "Just as Long as We're Together." Rache...
206. Nielsen Family
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 5-6. Charles comes home to bake coffee cake, Rachel names her future child Toledo, and Gram comes to life o...
205. He's Doing Gymnastics
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Here's To You, Rachel Robinson," chapters 3-4. In this 1993 sequel to Judy Blume's "Just as Long as We're Together," Rachel practices for the seed sp...
204. Whoot There It Is
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Here’s To You, Rachel Robinson,” chapters 1-2. Jody and Al get back to their Judy roots with this 1993 follow-up to “Just as Long as We’re ...
Odds and Ends #26: Alice AGAIN
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part TWO of our Alice Odds and Ends extravaganza! Alison and Jody discuss Rick Emerson's "Unmask Alice," which sheds so much light on the warped world...
Odds and Ends #25: All About Alice
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part One of our epic two-part Alice Odds and Ends! This week Jody and Alison discuss all things “Go Ask Alice” – from fanfic, to its critical re...
203. Teen Mom or Death
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Go Ask Alice,” August 14, 1970–Epilogue. Well friends, we did it. Jody and Alison are DUNZO. Alice makes water ballet friends, meets her first ...
202. How is Babby Formed?
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Go Ask Alice," July 25–August 12, 1970. Mac and cheese with bits of bologna, anyone?! Alice moves into the Youth Center/Asylum and meets babbling B...
201. Freak Wharf
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Go Ask Alice,” June 16–July 24, 1970. Buckle up, y’all, this is a NUTTY episode. Gran dies, RIP Gran. Joel leaves town, RIP Joel. Alice eats ...
200. Dopey Dopers
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Go Ask Alice,” April 27–June 16, 1970. Alice meets an innocent young scholar at the college library (he’s doomed!) and gets bullied at school...
199. Hand Art
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Go Ask Alice,” ?-April 24, 1970. Join us for fruit cups and wilted lettuce salad, it’s time for more Alice shenanigans! Alice meets herself in ...
198. Wamargaret
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Go Ask Alice,” Feb 6, 1970-? Alice hitchhikes to Denver, ends up in Coos Bay, then somehow finds herself in Southern California. In between sleep...
197. Chitty Chat and Writey Write
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Go Ask Alice,” Dec 13, 1969–Jan 30, 1970. Cover yourself in ashes and sackcloth, Blume Heads, Alice and Chris are DUNZO with Berkeley! They fl...
196. Emegency
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Go Ask Alice,” Oct 19-Dec 12, 1969. Alice and Chris move to San Francisco! And then Berkeley! They buy a TV, try heroin, and open a boutique! Joi...
195. Diara
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Go Ask Alice,” Aug 14-Oct 18, 1969. Alice goes back home, pledges a drug-free life only to end up peddling LSD to elementary school kids. But we ...
194. Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Go Ask Alice,” June 15-Aug 13, 1969. Alice visits Gran and Gramps and goes HARD with torpedoes, speed, Adam and Eve. She goes all the way with Bi...
193. Impregnable Hole
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Go Ask Alice,” Jan 1-June 13, 1969. Alice has a horrible time at her new school but makes a friend, Mom’s a nag, Tim and Alex suck, and the boy...
192. Kaleidoscope of Archies
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Go Ask Alice,” Sept 16-Dec 25, 1968. New Judy-adjacent book alert! Join Jody and Alison as they embark upon their maiden Alice voyage. Your hosts...
Odds and Ends #24: Froffles
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the END of “It’s Not the End of the World.” Jody and Alison wrap up this 1972 Judy Blume novel with special guest “Have a Banana” Sal...
191. Humdrum
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 30-31. The FINAL CHAPTERS! Karen reaches the Hope Phase, Mom flies by the seat of her pants, and Amy m...
190. Team Karen
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It's Not the End of the World," chapters 27-29. JEFF RETURNS from his mystery jaunt. Mom makes a life-shattering announcement. Dad convalesces in La...
189. Crying Next to a Fish
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 25-26. Diorama drama! Missing persons! Weird families! Judy Blume at her finest. Karen destroys the vi...
188. Duth
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 23-24. Jeff runs away, Mom and Daddy have an epic row, and Karen FINALLY melts down. Judy really bring...
187. Sucre Papa
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 20-22. Judy Blume paints the portrait of a 7th grader dealing with her parents’ divorce in 1972 and ...
186. Burp it Out
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It's Not the End of the World," chapters 17-19. Karen's cards go unappreciated, Amy practices her parental manipulation skills, Jeff breaks a toe, an...
185. Aunt Cookie
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It's Not the End of the World," chapters 13-16. Come hang with Jody and Alison as they discuss this classic 1972 Judy Blume novel! Dad's got a new co...
184. The Last HoJo's
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 10-12. Karen corners Jeff, gets her skate on, and asks one million questions. Mom lawyers up. Ruth giv...
183. Rabies
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s Not the End of the World," chapters 7-9. Karen’s hitting new lows with a D on her book report and a sad HoJo’s martini dinner with Dad. ...
182. Hey, 311 is a Great Band
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 5-6. Alison and Jody recap and discuss Judy Blume’s 1972 novel about a sixth grader dealing with par...
181. Porcelana
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s not the End of the World,” chapters 3-4. Al and Jody discuss this classic 1972 Judy Blume novel about D-I-V-O-R-C-E. Karen forgets her mil...
180. Hula Hoop
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s Not the End of the World,” chapters 1-2. Feels so good to be back in Judyville! Jody and Alison discuss this Judy Blume middle grade novel...
Odds and Ends #23: Profoundly in Love with Pandora
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just our luck! We have finished “The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾” by Sue Townsend! Jody and Alison discuss episode one of the 1985 TV ...
179. Shiny Happy People Holding Hands
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4,” March 17-April 3, 1982 (plus special American Afterword!). We finish the book! Adrian has a brief...
178. Herod
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Jan 17-March 16, 1982. Adrian becomes radicalized, Margaret Thatcher gets vandalized, and Elizabeth Sa...
177. Bee and Quee
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Dec 19, 1981-Jan 16, 1982. Happy Back-End-200th-Episode to us! Jody and Alison celebrate by discussing...
176. Society is Puke
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Nov 7-Dec 18, 1981. Adrian has swollen nipples, starts an avant garde school paper (VERY Newsdate by S...
175. Who Dey
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4,” Oct 9-Nov 6, 1981. Adrian nearly dies TWICE (camping and tonsils), goes to a weird Marriage Counse...
174. Kids are Murder!
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Aug 26-Oct 8, 1981. Adrian is made prefect, plays conkers, and experiences a harrowing school trip to ...
173. Treat People Like People
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," July 16-Aug 25, 1981. Adrian celebrates the Royal Wedding, looks up Mrs. O'Leary's skirt, mopes around...
172. Got My Leg Over
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," June 8-July 15, 1981. The Red Sock Revolution doesn't exactly go as planned, but who cares because ADR...
171. My Little Nugget Queen
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," May 6-June 7, 1981. Adrian paints his Noddy wallpaper black and becomes a red sock revolutionary. Dad ...
170. Foot Grapes
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," April 11-May 5, 1981. Adrian sleeps over at Nigel's badass house, gets a prison girlfriend, and visits...
Odds and Ends #22: Kaeli in the Cocoon
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year's Eve! Jody and Alison are taking a wee break from Adrian Mole to welcome actor/writer/mystic/sarcastic, Kaeli! Grab your crystals and ...
169. Big and Bouncy
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," March 3-April 10, 1981. Happy Christmas Eve, Blume Heads! Adrian turns 14 and calls the emergency doct...
168. Septuagesima
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Jan 16-March 2, 1981. Adrian stalks Pandora and gets his first WD, Mrs. Lucas moves out and takes her ...
167. Green Lurex Apron
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4," Jan 1-15, 1981. Say hello to our new book, the Sue Townsend classic! Jody and Alison chat about 1981's...
Odds and Ends #21: Spider-Fudge
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The long awaited Superfudge wrap-up! Join us for a meandering episode full of Special Reports, '80s talk show clips, and Blume Head correspondence. Al...
166. Ski the Bumps
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Superfudge," chapters 11-12. The final episode, can you believe it?! Brian Tumkin and Uriah come to town, Tootsie walks, Peter picnics, Fudge and Dan...
165. Ball-Kicker Special
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Superfudge,” chapters 9-10. Jimmy Fargo and Alex Santo finally meet, Peter gets a KISS, Fudge becomes a tiny Christmas tyrant, and Daniel Manheim...