The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast

164. Agatha's Rage

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Superfudge,” chapters 7-8. Welcome, Uncle Feather and helloooooo, Halloween! (Seriously, how did Judy know it was Halloween in the real-life now-...

163. Goodbye Rat Face!

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Superfudge," chapters 5-6. The Hatcher family settles down in Princeton and keeps their local Baskin Robbins in business. Peter and new bestie Alex S...

162. Ten or Eleven Times

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Superfudge,” chapters 3-4. The Hatchers are moving to Princeton! In a week. WTF. Pee-tah has a fight with Jimmy Fargo, a run-in with Sheila, and ...

161. Getting to the Good Part

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Superfudge,” chapters 1-2. Back to Judy Blume, y’all! Jody and Alison discuss this treasured children’s novel featuring Pee-tah, Fudge, and…...

Odds and Ends #20: Stuck in Stoneybrook Crossover

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Exciting bonus crossover alert! Jody joins Esme, Anne, and Emily on Stuck in Stoneybrook to chat about the Baby Sitters Club – in particular, Dawn a...

Odds and Ends #19: The Luckiest Goodbye

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jody and Alison salute The Luckiest Girl with the help of some dedicated Blume Heads! This extremely chaotic episode is chock full of Special Reports ...

160. Don't Ever Change

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 15-16. Can't believe we're finishing this Beverly Cleary beauty! It's Shelley's last day of school with some mediocre ye...

159. Boop!

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 13-14. We're cruisin' through Beverly Cleary's 1958 coming-of-age novel! Shelley and Hartley spend quality time together...

158. Edgelord Central

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 11-12. Alison and Jody discuss Beverly Cleary's charming 1958 novel about a Portland gal finding herself in SoCal. Shell...

157. Twerking in a Stylized Manner

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 9-10. It's Beverly Cleary's 1958 teen novel about first love in a strange land, and things ain't looking good. Shelly an...

156. Cold November Rain

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 7-8. Jody and Alison are loving this 1958 Beverly Cleary novel about Shelley Latham and her magical year in SoCal. There...

155. Seaman Hat

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“The Luckiest Girl,” chapters 5-6. Beverly Cleary transports us back to 1958, where Shelly is interviewed in The Bastion and makes a BOLD move, Lu...

154. Blessings On Thee, Frisbie Gerard

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The Luckiest Girl," chapter 4. Join Jody and Al for Beverly Cleary's wholesome 1958 tale of Shelly Latham, a Portland gal in SoCal. Shelly receives W...

153. Rice Instead of Noods

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 2-3. In this charming 1958 Beverly Cleary novel, Shelley makes it to San Sebastian and snobs out over smudge pots, dry ...

152. Dollar From a Guy Named Kurt

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The Luckiest Girl", chapter 1. It's high time for some Beverly Cleary (who famously inspired Judy Blume's writing), so we're riding a jetliner back t...

Odds and Ends #18: Old Millennials Crossover

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special bonus crossover! Alison joins Emilie and Margaux on the Old Millennials podcast to chat about American Girl Dolls in honor of their 35th anniv...

Odds and Ends #17: Sally + Stuck in Stoneybrook

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," the appendix! Dedicated to all things Sally: a brief history of baton twirling, sex ed in the 1940s, child ps...

151. Like Fish

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 25-26. Sayonara Sally! The Freedmans get ready to head back to Jersey, but not before Sally ambush-k...

150. Miss Toenails

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 23-24. The penultimate episode of this marvelous Judy Blume kidlit novel! Sally's up for 5th grade P...

149. Your Friend and Relative

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 21-22. In this Judy Blume kidlit classic, Sally receives some painterly Peter intel and a masterful ...

148. Ballet Shoe Battle Royale

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 19-20. Sally has a foot fungus and gets competitive over Margaret O'Brien's ballet slipper, Douglas ...

147. Toothpick in the Ashtray

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 17-18. Join Jody and Alison as they read, re-enact, and discuss this fan-fave Judy Blume novel! Sall...

146. Butterfly Kisses

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 15-16. In this iconic children's novel by Judy Blume, Sally gets chastised for playing with paper do...

145. Chickens with a View

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 13-14. Jody and Alison read and examine this beloved Judy Blume novel in which Omar the cat gets ...

144. Orville Redenbacher

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapter 12. Comedy writer and podcaster Molly Sanchez joins us to discuss one of the most iconic chapters we...

143. Doughy Daddy

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 10-11. Sally has an inkwell mishap (thanks, Peter Hornstein), snacks on Fig Newtons with Barbara, an...

142. Rude Food

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 8-9. Sally's been busy. She plays approximately one thousand games of Jolly Roger, covers her body...

141. Milk and Spaghetti

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 6-7. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDES!!! Alison and Jody celebrate by discussing this fantastic kidlit classic b...

140. Love and Other Indoor Sports

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 4-5. Choo choo! All aboard the Miami train for some Judy Blume goodness! Sally, Douglas, Mom, and Ma...

139. Pleasure Dome

30 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," chapters 2-3. Get out your pink Spalding ball and join us for this incredible Judy Blume novel. We're back in...

138. Child Trial

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself," prologue and chapter 1. Who's ready to dive right into this 1977 Judy Blume novel?! The gals set the scene fo...

Odds and Ends #16: Endless Summer

09 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A fond farewell to Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer"! Jody and Alison present Special Reports on West Oakland, the name Afua, women poets of t...

137. I Saw the Sign

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The "One Crazy Summer" finale — a Christmas Miracle! Alison and Jody discuss Rita Williams-Garcia's beautiful book about three sisters spending the ...

136. Arf, Arf

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

OMG, best chapters ever. We cover 28-30 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia and cannot believe what just happened! No spoilers here, but w...

135. The Swedes of Seagulls

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get cozy for chapters 25-27 of Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer"! The Gaither sisters spend a magical day in San Francisco - they meet real l...

134. Lootie Belle

05 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Alison and Jody for some snazzy jazz poetry, spoiled mulled wine, and chapters 22-24 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia! Delphine gets...

133. Take That, Cop!

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chapters 19-21 of Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer" (2010)! Delphine learns about Li'l Bobby Hutton, decides she doesn't wanna go to the Cente...

132. Big House Wife

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here we come... walkin' down the streeeeeet! Join us for chapters 16-18 of Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer" about three sisters spending tim...

131. Breakfast and the Revolution

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well helloooo! It's been a minute, Blume Heads! Note: this unreleased episode was recorded back in August (hence the references to summer and "Virgo ...

130. WWJD

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alison and Jody discuss chapters 11-13 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia! The Gaither sisters stick around to attend the Black Panther Kid...

129. Delicious Floating Buffet

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get out your white go-go boots and settle in for chapters 9-10 of Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer." Cecile sends her daughters out into the w...

128. A Muppet Foot

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chapters 7-8 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia! Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern spy on a secret Black Panther meeting, put themselves to bed, ...

127. Say Yes!

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Order up some lo mein and a Pepsi, it's time for chapters 5-6 of "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia! First and foremost, please excuse Jody's ...

126. You're a Carport

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're in Oakland, baby! Chapters 3-4 of Rita Williams-Garcia's "One Crazy Summer" (2010), the novel about three sisters spending the summer of 1968 w...

125. SVU

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alison and Jody begin their NEW Judy-adjacent book, "One Crazy Summer," by Rita Williams-Garcia (2010). The gals take you on a wild ride through the ...

Odds and Ends #15: JALAWT Wrap-Up

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jody and Alison tie up some loose ends and wave goodbye to Judy Blume's cherished 1987 YA novel, "Just as Long as We're Together." Jody presents Speci...

124. Just-A-Boy

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final episode of "Just as Long as We're Together" by Judy Blume (1987)! There's a KILLER FLU (how timely) going around and everyone's got it,...

123. Tastes Like Chicken

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're nearing the end of "Just as Long as We're Together" with chapters 38-39 of this YA classic! Steph turns thirteen, has a blast at the Groundhog D...

122. Leech on a Weeny

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest Katy joins Alison and Jody in the Cocoon to discuss chapters 36-37 of "Just as Long as We're Together" by Judy Blume! They explore socia...

121. Put Mom on the Phone!

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jody and Alison get a little wacky this week, reading chapters 33-35 of Judy Blume's 1987 novel, "Just as Long as We're Together". Alison presents ...

120. Blume Heads for Peace

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chapters 30-32 of Judy Blume's 1987 YA novel about friendship and separated parents, "Just as Long as We're Together" with your hosts Alison and Jody!...

119. Occasional Spark

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alison and Jody are reunited and it feels so good! They cover chapters 27-29 of Judy Blume's YA classic, "Just as Long as We're Together." Jody reads ...

118. Butt Cut

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hop into the Car Cocoon with Special Guest Andrea Afra, Blume Head, writer, and plant lady! Jody and Andrea cover chapters 24-26 of Judy Blume's 1987...

117. Just Dial 662-STPH

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're so excited to have comedian, writer, and HUGE Blume Head Molly Sanchez in the Cocoon to cover chapters 21-23 of Judy Blume's "Just as Long as We...

116. Claudia Kishi Coven

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest Beth joins Jody in the virtual cocoon to discuss chapters 18-20 of Judy Blume's 1987 YA novel, "Just as Long as We're Together." Steph, ...

Odds and Ends #14: Vicious Cycle Crossover

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our very first crossover podcast with the hilarious ladies of Vicious Cycle! Jody and Alison chat with Kate, Meg T, and Meg H about "Are You There, Go...

115. A Funny Little Squirt

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Blume Head Power! A very special episode in which we unite in the name of Social Distancing with a collaborative take on "Just as Long as We're Toget...

114. Saronara!

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This one's a shorty but goody! Chapters 11-13 of Judy Blume's unforgettable YA novel, "Just as Long as We're Together." Steph, Rachel, and Alison lear...

113. Siesta Key Warm Tea

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chapters 8-10 of "Just as Long as We're Together" by the one and only Judy Blume (1987)! Jeremy Dragon casually pops into Going Places, the gals go sh...

112. A Proxy Doxy

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for chapters 6-7 of Judy Blume's 1987 YA novel, "Just as Long as We're Together"! WARNING: Jody and Alison are running at sub-optimal perfor...

111. Chartreuse

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Move over Benjamin Moore, Jeremy Dragon’s heeeere! Jody and Alison read chapters 4-5 of Judy Blume’s 1987 YA novel, “Just as Long as We’re Tog...

110. Three Men and a Coffin

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

New book alert! Alison and Jody start reading chapters 1-3 of Judy Blume fan favorite, “Just as Long as We’re Together.” Stephanie Hirsch and he...

Odds and Ends #13: Beyond the Blues

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the big Puberty Blues Wrap-Up Party you've been waiting for! Alison and Jody dissect Bruce Beresford's 1981 adaptation of "Puberty Blues" (the ic...

109. I'm Onshore!

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jody and Alison finish Puberty Blues! Enter the Cocoon for chapters 15-16 of the hallowed Australian YA novel, written in 1979 by Gabrielle Carey and ...

108. Ferry Out the Window

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chapters 13-14 of "Puberty Blues," written in 1979 by Australian teen authors Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey. Things are getting deadset dramatic dow...

107. Eucalyptus Balls

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 2020 Blume Heads! Jody and Alison discuss chapters 11-12 of "Puberty Blues" by Australians Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey, written in 1979. Deb...

106. Nanu Nanu

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'M ON ME RAGS! Hello and welcome to chapters 9-10 of THE Australian YA classic, "Puberty Blues," penned by teenagers Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey ...

105. A Rooting Machine

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

See ya later old cheese! Join your favorite Blume Heads for chapters 7-8 of “Puberty Blues,” the iconic Australian YA novel by Kathy Lette and Gab...

104. We Need Some Vaseline

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chapters 5-6 of “Puberty Blues” by Aussie teens Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey (1979). The Greenhills gals don multicolored undies and take up JA...

103. Space Raisin

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alison and Jody bumble through chapters 3-4 of “Puberty Blues,” written by Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey (when they were just 16!) in 1979. Now ...

102. Scotch Drawbacks

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Oh, handle it ya slack-arse molls! We are starting a NEW BOOK, "Puberty Blues," written by Australian authors Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey in 1979!...

Odds and Ends #12: Amanda Rosenberg

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Such a delight to have author and funny lady Amanda Rosenberg join us in the Cocoon! Alison and Jody chitchat with Amanda about her new book, “That'...

Odds and Ends #11: For People Who Get It

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A very special episode in which Jody and Alison wrap up 20+ weeks of Judy Blume’s “Summer Sisters.” The gals dig up Judy’s history with Martha...

101. Eminem With a Clipboard

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've finished “Summer Sisters”! Can you believe it? Join Alison and Jody for chapters 45-46 (and the Epilogue) of Judy Blume’s 1998 novel. No s...

100. Bru-Haha

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our 100th episode, baby! And yikes, this one’s a doozy. Alison and Jody cover chapters 43-44 of “Summer Sisters,” written by Judy Blume in 1998....

99. Barefoot at the Airport

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s finally Now Times! Jody and Alison break into chapters 41-42 of Judy Blume’s 1998 grown-up novel, “Summer Sisters.” Vix gets an invite to...

98. Got Godivas?

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s a hot mess but Alison and Jody overcome adversity to bring you chapters 39-40 of Judy Blume’s “Summer Sisters.” Vix meets a gentle...

97. Li'l Lucky Luke

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bust out your rollerblades and skate with us through chapters 37-38 of Judy Blume’s 1998 best-seller, “Summer Sisters.” Vix quits her job and me...

96. My Wife

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Put on your best pinstripe suit and settle in for chapters 35-36 of “Summer Sisters” by Judy Blume, published in 1998. Vix, Paisley, and Maia move...

95. Peonies! Peonies! Peonies!

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pop some echinacea and join us in the Cocoon for chapters 32-34 of “Summer Sisters,” Judy Blume’s gorgeous adult novel published in 1998. Vix ch...

94. Sort Your Life Out

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alison and Jody try not to drown in the Charlie Swamp as they cover chapters 30-31 of Judy Blume’s fan-favorite novel, “Summer Sisters” (1998). ...

93. We Are the World

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leave your egos at the door and come inside the Cocoon for chapters 28-29 of Judy Blume’s spectacular 1998 novel, “Summer Sisters.” Vix has a ro...

92. Hot Inside

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s “Summer Sisters: The College Years” in chapters 26-27 of Judy Blume’s seminal adult novel. Vix is finally at Harvard, hating her roomie M...

91. Makin' Bacon

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Come inside the Cocoon for chapters 23-25 of “Summer Sisters,” written by Judy Blume in 1998. Vix and Caitlin graduate high school, get into fancy...

90. Abalone Juice

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pour yourself some juice and grab a donut for chapters 21-22 of Judy Blume’s riveting adult novel, “Summer Sisters,” published in 1998. Vix runs...

89. Rose in the Cleve

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re baaaack! Jody and Alison present chapters 19-20 of Judy Blume’s gorgeous adult novel “Summer Sisters,” published in 1998. Vix finally tu...

88. Dry Humping to Van Halen

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Settle in for a real humdinger episode of assorted content! Alison and Jody read chapters 17-18 of Judy Blume’s fan favorite novel “Summer Sisters...

87. Mountain Day Mates

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In chapters 14-16 of Judy Blume’s “Summer Sisters” (1998), our gals Caitlin and Vix are seventeen, just like the Dancing Queen! They’re all gr...

86. Orlando

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's 1980, baby! Alison and Jody read chapters 12-13 of Judy Blume's riveting 1998 novel, "Summer Sisters." Caitlin and Vix are now 15 and their frien...

85. Plenty of Spunk

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chapters 9-11 of “Summer Sisters” (1998) by the one and only Judy Blume! It’s 1979, the hottest summer ever on the Vineyard. Vix wins a bet, the...

84. Dream On

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jody and Alison delve into chapters 7-8 of Judy Blume's essential nostalgic beach read, "Summer Sisters" (1998). Bitchy Grandmother Somers and flaky D...

83. Sun Bleached Tongue

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve got the POWER! Hello and welcome to chapters 5-6 of the spectacular “Summer Sisters” by Judy Blume. It’s still 1977 in Martha’s Vineyar...

82. Little Lambs Eat Ivy

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

NBO or die! Alison and Jody discuss chapters 3-4 of Judy Blume’s beloved adult novel “Summer Sisters” (1977). So much is happening at the Psycho...

81. Lavacious

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nothin’ like a NEW BOOK! Alison and Jody start reading Judy Blume’s 1998 fan favorite adult novel, “Summer Sisters” (chapters 1-2). The girls ...

Odds and Ends #10: Goodbye Gymsuit

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Calling all Danziger Heads! This one's for you. Jody and Alison tie up "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit" (1974) with special guest Jack, and the Blume Cocoon s...

80. Platform Crocs

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it's the final "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit" episode?! Alison and Jody read chapters 16-18 of Paula Danziger's super awesome 1974 YA novel ...

79. Dysfunction Junction

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for Marcy's first party! Join Alison and Jody for chapters 14-15 of Paula Danziger's beloved novel about teen rebellion, teen love, and teen...

78. Purple Pants Suit

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Marcy’s suspension is going swimmingly! In chapters 12-13 of Paula Danziger’s “The Cat Ate My Gymsuit” (1974), our heroine gets an awesome new...

77. Single Dad on the School Board

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for some old-fashioned teenage rebellion! Jody and Alison read chapters 10-11 of Paula Danziger's YA classic, "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit" (1974...

76. Loquacious Siblings

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Damn the man! Poor Marcy's entire world is crumbling. In chapters 7-9 of Paula Danziger's 1974 YA novel, "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit," Ms. Finney disappea...