The Blume Saloon: A Judy Blume Book Podcast
Episodes
75. Je Suis La Jeune Fille
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
OMG Dad is such a jerk! Welcome to chapters 3-6 of Paula Danziger's "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit," published in 1974. Alison and Jody recap all the Smedley...
74. Fluffy Fluff Fluff Fluff
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New book y’all! Jody and Alison are thrilled to begin Paula Danziger’s debut novel, “The Cat Ate My Gymsuit,” chapters 1-3. They start with a ...
Odds and Ends #9: A Sheila Screening
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentine's Day Blume Heads! It's pure chaos with four ladies in the Cocoon to discuss the "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great" movie and to bi...
73. Wiccan Rock Band
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alison, Jody, and special guest Lizzy finish "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great," Judy Blume's 1972 novel about a fabulous ten-year-old who conquers...
72. Put it in the Pizza
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's sleepover time! The gals read chapters 13-14 of Judy Blume's kid lit classic, "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great." Sheila hosts her very first ...
71. Have a Banana
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Well hello there, 2019! Jody and Alison return with chapters 11-12 of Judy Blume's 1972 novel, "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great." There's a very p...
70. WORT
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alison and Jody close out 2018 with chapters 9-10 of "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great", written by Judy Blume in 1972. Intrepid Sheila starts a go...
69. Once, Twice, Three, Shoot
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Epic night! Sheila saves Sondra Van Arden from the milk door and partakes in a super scary game of hide-and-seek. Alison and Jody cover chapters 6-8 o...
68. The Ballad of Bon Qui Qui
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila Tubman meets Mouse Ellis, the yo-yo Junior Champion of Tarrytown! Your hosts Alison and Jody read chapters 4-5 of Judy Blume's 1972 children's ...
67. Whitewater
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New book alert! Jody and Alison get back on the Fudge Train with the second in the series, "Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great," written by Judy Blum...
Odds and Ends #8: Lolita vs. Marathon Bars
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alison and Jody conduct a thorough post-mortem of Norma Klein's edgy YA novel, "Domestic Arrangements." They read some awesome listener letters about ...
66. Now-Times
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The "Domestic Arrangements" finale! Alison and Jody read chapters 23-25 of Norma Klein's 1981 YA novel, in which Rusty gets a bootleg pixie cut, final...
65. Hashtag NoLo
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the penultimate "Domestic Arrangements" episode, Alison and Jody discuss chapters 21-22 of Norma Klein's 1981 racy YA novel. Rusty auditions for Lo...
64. Beryl
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're still languishing in La La Land with Rusty and her co-star Felix, through chapters 19-20 of the 1981 Norma Klein YA classic, "Domestic Arrangem...
63. Like a Satan
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rusty's going to California all by herself! But she's 14, she can handle it, right? Join Alison, Jody, and a bottle of Courvoisier to discuss chapte...
62. Girthy
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alison and Jody have a SUPER exciting announcement to make, along with their regular "Domestic Arrangements" programming. The gals read chapters 15-16...
61. Sex and Typing
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Valentine's Mystery! Alison and Jody read chapter 14 of Norma Klein's "Domestic Arrangements," where Rusty tries to figure out who Daddy's secr...
60. The Hummus Express
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All aboard! Jody and Alison analyze chapters 12-13 of "Domestic Arrangements," a YA treasure written by Norma Klein in 1981. Rusty poses with some che...
59. A Horse Named Linda
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A star is born! Alison and Jody eat gross shooting star cookies (sorry!) as they cover chapters 10-11 of “Domestic Arrangements,” written by Norma...
58. Jackrabbit
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Back from the dead, and it's even better the second time 'round! Alison and Jody motor through chapters 8-9 of Norma Klein's 1981 novel, "Domestic Ar...
57. Butt Chairs
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Good lord, this one's a doozy. Alison and Jody make their way through chapters 6-7 of Norma Klein's "Domestic Arrangements," published in 1981. The gi...
56. Step Down!
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking news: Rusty's in a movie, y'all! Jody and Alison cover chapters 4-5 of Norma Klein's 1981 YA novel "Domestic Arrangements," where fourteen-ye...
55. An Exquisite Daughter
11 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alison and Jody are back in the Cocoon to talk about Norma Klein’s “Domestic Arrangements” chapter 3! This one’s a shortie, but we’ll get ba...
54. Sexy Bubbles
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for a new book? How about a new author? Or a new co-host? Alison is out this week, but Sara joins Jody in the Cocoon to discuss chapters...
53. Perv Busters
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" episode! Alison and Jody wrap up chapter 10 of Judy Blume's brilliant book, the one where Fudge Hatc...
Super Duper Omelette (Episode 52)
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Hatcher men are on their own! Alison and Jody cover chapters 8-9 of Judy Blume's delightful "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." Fudge becomes the s...
Hamburger Hell (Episode 51)
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alison and Jody as they cruise through chapters 5-7 of Judy Blume’s 1972 childhood treasure, “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing!” Fudge turns...
Creative Walking (Episode 50)
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alison and Jody zip through chapters 3-4 of "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," one of Judy Blume's most famous novels, written in 1972. Fudge gets a c...
Page Two Fifteen (Episode 49)
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New book alert! Alison and Jody take you back to early '70s New York City, the world of Peter Hatcher and pesky Fudge, as they read chapters 1-2 of J...
Prolonging Wifey (Odds and Ends #7)
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You thought "Wifey" was over? Hah, not quite! Alison and Jody wrap up Judy Blume's scandalous 1978 novel and say goodbye to Sandy Pressman the only wa...
Gon-Gon Be Gone (Episode 48)
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe it?! Jody, Alison, and special guest Cathy finish "Wifey," Judy Blume's outrageous sexy adult novel published in 1978! Sandy tells No...
Esther in Waiting (Episode 47)
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The weird world of "Wifey" is getting wilder! In Judy Blume's groundbreaking 1978 novel about bleakest suburbia, Sandy get the Gon-Gon and has to noti...
A Silky Mushroom (Episode 46)
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sandy strikes out! Join Alison and Jody as they recap chapters 20-21 of Judy Blume's 1978 erotic novel, "Wifey." Secret motel liaisons, a rendezvous a...
Pouilly Fuissé Chardonnay (Episode 45)
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Storm's a-brewin' in chapters 17-19 of Judy Blume's "Wifey"! Sandy gets crushed at the Club tournament, hijacks a golf cart, has an intense car-fight ...
Little Sand Shark (Episode 44)
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sandy's world gets more bizarre as Jody an Alison cover chapters 15-16 of Judy Blume's 1978 novel about a horny housewife. The twins get bogo rhinopla...
Got No Strings (Episode 43)
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Holy organza! Alison and Jody read through "Wifey" chapters 12-14, which contain THE raunchiest scenes ever re-enacted within the Blume Cocoon. Sandy ...
Everybody Watchung Tonight (Episode 42)
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's a full house! Jody and Alison envelop author and Literary Death Match creator, Adrian Todd Zuniga, into the Cocoon to chat about his new book, "...
Beige on Beige on Beige (Episode 41)
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our beefiest episode yet! Alison and Jody cover chapters 7-9 of Judy Blume's sexy, fantasy-filled adult novel, "Wifey." Sandy decides to be her best s...
Mister Sunshine (Episode 40)
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In chapters 4-6 of Judy Blume's scandalous 1978 novel, Wifey, Sandy Pressman evades a crew of expat swingers, finds a new way to entertain herself on...
Sticks and Wees (Episode 39)
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alison and Jody start a new book... WIFEY!!! Judy wrote it, her first adult novel, in 1978 above a Los Alamos donut shop and turned the literary world...
PB for BB (Episode 38)
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The "Blubber" finale! Things take a turn for Jill as she finds herself in Linda's shoes. More dramatic bathroom encounters, bus stop brawls, and Kiddi...
Corduroy Hemorrhoids (Episode 37)
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Three's company! Special guest Beth joins Alison and Jody to discuss Judy Blume's "Blubber," chapters 13-16. The tables have turned and the bullies ar...
A Federal Offense (Episode 36)
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy birthday week, Judy!!! Queen Bees, frenemies, bullies, and betches. Is there no end to Linda Fischer's living nightmare? Alison and Jody read ch...
Bad Witches (Episode 35)
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Poor Linda Fischer! Despite her new celery diet she continues to get bullied by the Mean Girls of class 206. Jody and Alison plow through chapters 7-...
Shart on the Bart (Episode 34)
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Take a seat inside the Blume Cocoon for chapters 4-6 of Judy Blume's 1974 novel, "Blubber." This episode is chock full of bullies, bitches, and BMs. P...
Robert Redford Arnold Palmer (Episode 33)
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The gals start a NEW BOOK, "Blubber" – written by Judy Blume in 1974 as a first-hand account of 5th grade mean girls and bullying. Linda Fischer ...
Forever Movie Night (Odds and Ends #6)
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
WE'RE BACK, kicking off 2018 with super in-depth coverage of the made-for-TV movie, "Forever." Released in 1978 and starring Stephanie Zimbalist, Dean...
Psychology Two (Episode 32)
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alison and Jody FINALLY finish "Forever..." Judy Blume's 1975 novel about a young girl's journey through first love, sex, and spinach. Grandpa passes ...
Obone Zone (Episode 31)
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sybil has her baby, Kath experiments with reverse cowgirl, the gang graduates high school and takes a trip Down The Shore to LBI. It's all here in cha...
That's Jaunty! (Episode 30)
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So much drama this week! Alison and Jody read through chapters 17-19 of Judy Blume's turbulent 1975 novel, "Forever..." Kath receives terrible news t...
Kisses and Conversation (Episode 29)
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! Alison and Jody sail through chapters 14-16 of "Forever..." by the one and only Judy Blume. Kath, being the savvy young woman she...
Chimps Riding Bikes (Episode 28)
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kath and Mike FINALLY do it! So settle in for lots of awkward sexy readings as Alison and Jody cover chapters 10-13 of "Forever...", a 1975 cla...
Meet Ralph (Episode 27)
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pour yourself a glass of Scotch, you're gonna need it! Come join Alison and Jody as they bravely venture through chapters 7-9 of Judy Blume's notorio...
The Targ-Bucks (Episode 26)
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alison and Jody tackle chapters 4-6 of Judy Blume's iconic work of YA fiction, "Forever..." Kath continues to rebuff Michael's persistent advances, Er...
Crabapples (Episode 25)
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The gals start reading "Forever..." Judy Blume's controversial novel about first love and first sex! Alison and Jody set the scene by exploring life ...
The Scoli Special (Odds and Ends #5)
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After all this "Deenie" talk, have you been wondering what it's like to wear a Milwaukee brace? Been reminiscing about your own toe-touch screenings i...
Roast Beef Cigarettes (Episode 24)
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Deenie Finale, y'all! Alison and Jody wrap up chapters 19-21 of Judy Blume's 1973 angst-ridden novel about scoliosis and special places. Dee...
Waste-A-Face (Episode 23)
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Deenie makes it through her first day of school with the brace (just barely)! She’s become a real sasspot, but is still putty in the hands of Buddy ...
I'm the Captain Now (Episode 22)
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Angst-O-Meter is in the red! Jody and Alison talk about chapters 11-14 of Judy Blume's YA novel "Deenie," in which their heroine suffers a Britney...
If You Do Know, Then You Know (Episode 21)
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Poor Deenie has scoliosis! And she has to wear a Milwaukee brace for four years! Alison and Jody discuss chapters 7-10 of Judy Blume's "Deenie," a tru...
A Commando Cult (Episode 20)
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Al and Jodes as they analyze chapters 4-6 of Judy Blume's ninth novel, "Deenie." Follow along as Deenie fights with her overbearing Ma, tries to ...
Slow Grapevine (Episode 19)
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alison and Jody crack open "Deenie," Judy Blume's YA novel about a beautiful teen with scoliosis! Deenie gets rejected from Barbizon, disappoints her ...
Alison's Return! (Odds and Ends #4)
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join the gals for a mini-episode to welcome back Alison and special guest baby Poe! Jody, Beth, and Al test their knowledge of early-70s pop culture a...
Rolling Nightmare (Episode 18)
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Beth and Jody finish "Then Again, Maybe I Won't"! They review chapters 9 and 10, in which Lisa gets a Corvette, Joel gets what he deserves, and Tony ...
The In-Between Coat (Episode 17)
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jody and Beth are back in the Blume Cocoon to talk all about chapter 8 of Judy Blume's 1971 novel, "Then Again, Maybe I Won't." The girls discuss so...
Ted and His Mustache (Episode 16)
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jody and Beth hold down the Blume Cocoon while Alison's out on maternity leave! This week, they provide in-depth coverage of chapter 7 of "Then Again...
1971 Immersion Course (Odds and Ends #3)
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Take a breather from Tony's boners and travel back to 1971 by way of vintage TV commercials, hip slang and hot celebrity couples (some real and some f...
Thunder Thighs (Episode 15)
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Burps, binocs, and boners! Alison and Jody talk about chapters 5 and 6 of "Then Again, Maybe I Won't," Judy Blume's popular YA novel about a sevent...
The Bouquet Residence (Episode 14)
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Grubby shoplifters. Hot swimmers. Ugly babies. Mad grandmas. And... raging boners! Jody and Alison make their way through chapters 3 and 4 of "Then A...
Power to the Larrys (Episode 13)
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alison and Jody bravely enter the world of pre-teen boys as they discuss chapters 1 and 2 of "Then Again, Maybe I Won't," Judy Blume's fourth novel. T...
Odds and Ends #2: Tiger Eyes Movie Night
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For hardcore Blume Heads only! In this mini-episode, Alison and Jody analyze and review the beautiful film adaptation of Judy Blume's cherished nove...
12. Tall Lady Pig Bomb
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Tiger Eyes," chapters 33-40. The finale! Alison and Jody wrap up this epic Judy Blume novel, discussing Davey's killer "Oklahoma!" performance, her ...
11. Poop Division
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Tiger Eyes," chapters 26-32. Jody and Alison discuss Davey's turbulent home life, the loss of her friend Mr. Ortiz, and an extremely successful audit...
10. What It Is?
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Tiger Eyes," chapters 21-25. Double digits! For their tenth episode, Jody and Alison bust out a 1981 copy of Seventeen magazine, chat about '80s ski ...
9. Take Me Now, Anarchy!
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Tiger Eyes," chapters 16-20. Are you ready for not one – but TWO – special reports? Alison and Jody will tell you everything you need to know abo...
8. Pamplemousse Tears
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Tiger Eyes," chapters 13-15. Jody and Alison are DEEP into Judy Blume's brilliant 1981 YA novel. Topics of discussion include: the Downwinders of St....
7. Grandma Little Person
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Tiger Eyes," chapters 7-12. Ever wanted to know all about Los Alamos, aka "Atomic City"? Ever wondered if you can legally carry a baseball bat in th...
6. A Parrothead Parody
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Tiger Eyes," chapters 1-6. Alison and Jody discuss Judy Blume's treasured novel about loss, self-discovery and meeting older men in canyons. Jody s...
Odds and Ends #1: TSS
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," the follow-up. In this mini-episode, Alison and Jody read two glorious letters from listeners and dig a litt...
5. Nineteen Hazelnuts
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 21-25. Alison and Jody bid a fond farewell to Margaret and Co. Key discussion points include a trau...
4. Douche Canoe
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 16-20. Things are getting very angsty. Jody and Alison discuss the hallowed 1970 Judy Blume novel and...
3. Head-to-Toe Velvet
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 12-15. As we immerse ourselves into Judy Blume's 1970 YA novel, Jody and Alison wear their favorite v...
2. The People's Eyebrow
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 6-11. Margaret visits Grandma Sylvia, checks out church AND synagogue (hat counting, anyone?), squar...
1. Long Live the PTS's!
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," chapters 1-5. In the very first episode of The Blume Saloon, a sort-of book club, Jody and Alison talk about t...