The Procrastination Planet Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
61. Literary Catfishing: The JT Leroy Story
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals dish the dirt about a very Gen X literary scandal about the child prodigy who wasn’t. Digressions include plastic surgery, teenage...
REMASTERED Episode 60. Safe Snorting and Dead Imaginary Boyfriends: The Teen Idols Episode
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye and gal pal Donna discuss their top teen idols and other assorted heartthrobs. Basically it was an excuse to make more 70s refer...
59. Stanning for Annie Wilkes, or: Putting the Whore in Horror
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Sabrina and Carlye discuss their favorite horror villains. Digressions include growing up with the Night Stalker, starting beef with Huey Lew...
58. Burn Down the Cornfield: Creepy Kids in Horror Movies
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye and gal pal Donna discuss the specific creepiness of children in horror movies. Digressions include bowl cuts, devil banjos, Robby Ben...
57. The Accidental Tourist in Quarantine
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye and Jill dissect Anne Tyler's classic novel The Accidental Tourist, a novel about a travel writer who hates travelling. Digressions in...
56. Notes from Quarantine Exile
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye and Sabrina discuss what they've been reading and writing whilst waiting out the 'rona. Digressions include skin care, library cooties...
55. A Bowie-Jagger Sandwich: Fashion in Fiction and Other Ramblings
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye and Donna talk about their favorite movie and TV fashions as well as their own sartorial choices throughout the decades. Digressions i...
54. Don't Call It a Comeback: The Off-Topic Quarantine Episode
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals stay extramuch on-brand and return from their hiatus way later than planned. This week’s topics include thirst-trap snacks, breaki...
The Big Apology Announcement
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye apologizes for having ghosted. Mercury was in retrograde, a pandemic is upon us, and life even without those elements has been insane....
21.2 REMASTERED: The Murder of Joe Orton
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals blame Mercury retrograde for not having a spanking new episode and rerun a remastered version of their literary true crime deep dive...
53. Girl Waits with Gun: A Deep(ish) Dive into the Novel
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye and guest co-host Janene Biggs delve into Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart. The novel is a fictionalized account of how Constance Ko...
52. Creating Unlikable Characters...On Purpose
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye flies solo once again and discusses how to create an unlikable character your reader will still care about. This episode was inspired ...
51. Flesh That Mutha Out: The Shitty First Draft, Part Two
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye and Jill discuss how to flesh out a skeletal first draft without making it read as if you got paid by the word. They also discuss give...
50. Write It Down, Let It Suck: The Sh*tty First Draft, Part One
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our 50th episode, in which Carlye and guest co-host Jill White discuss the challenges of writing that first draft and the agony of the dreaded blank p...
49. Solo Sesh: The Extroverted Writer's Guide to Surviving Solitude
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye starts the New Year by a) doing a solo episode, b) doing a minisode, and c) giving everyone out there a pep talk. This week she talks ...
48. Douchebags and Dunking on Duckie: A John Hughes Retrospective
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye brings back writer gal pal Janene Biggs to discuss and critique some of their #problematicfave John Hughes movies. Digressions include...
47. Instant Bestsellers: Writers in Film Versus Reality
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye and writer gal pal Donna Hearth discuss how writers are portrayed in film vs. writer-life reality. Digressions include fan-fiction, sp...
46. There's a Mystery for That! Our Favorite Fictional Detectives
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye brings back fellow outlaw writer Jill White to discuss their favorite detectives in books and on screen and also welcome the podcast p...
45. From Bogart Shaming to Yacht Rock: Our Favorites in Film Noir
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye brings back her fellow outlaw writer Janene Biggs to discuss their favorite film noir movies. Digressions include reading spoilers, re...
44. Book Laundering and Feral Cats: Thoughts on the Self-Publishing Process
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye and special guest co-host Jill White discuss their own journeys in self-publishing. Digressions include career changes, saying “funk...
43. All Roads Lead to Swayze: Bad Movies We Love
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye and guest co-host Donna Hearth discuss their favorite guilty pleasure movies. Digressions include boarding schools, the true origins o...
42. Kicking Our Own Asses: How We Keep Ourselves Accountable
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which Carlye and guest co-host Janene Biggs discuss how we stay accountable and (hopefully!) stay productive with our writing habits. Digressions i...
41. Trailer Park Murder Cletus: Movies That Legit Scared Us
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss movies that scared the crap out of them. Maybe that’s why toilet humor and horror tops their list of digressions for the w...
40. Sexy Azz Ghosts: Campy Horror Movies We Love
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss their favorite campy horror movies. Digressions include reboot hatred, old-school health class videos, grainy 70s daylight a...
3.2 REMASTERED: Our Literary Crushes Episode
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals take a leave of absence because of their crazy schedules (not to worry, you'll have fresh content next week!). They also learn some ...
39. Vampire Loincloths and Failed Southern Ladies: Funny Books We Love
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss some of the funny books that make them laugh. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, so there may be sequels in the works. D...
38. Little Tongan on the Prairie: How We Get Inspired
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals talk about what inspired their writing in the past, and what inspires their writing in the present. Digressions include old school b...
37. It's Not Slander if It's True: Authors Behaving Badly
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals dig up old dirt and discuss the bad behavior of authors both online and in real life. Digressions include bathroom matches, bitches’...
36. Serial Killers and Space Lumber: The Revision Process
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss how they take their books from hot-mess first drafts to bestseller gold! Digressions include uncomfortable name spellings, W...
35. Disco and Desert Living: Creating Believable Characters
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss what it takes for fictional characters to be believable and compelling. They touch on why universality and ethnicity aren’...
34. Drug Mule Spreadsheets and the Satanic Panic: Thoughts on the Writing Process
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss their writing processes such as where they derive inspiration, outlining vs. pantsing, and the merits of typing vs. longhand...
33. P.S. You Still Ain't Sh*t!: Books We'd Rewrite
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss popular books they would rewrite, because they clearly know better than those who’ve made the bestseller list. Digressions...
32. There's Always a Portal: Film Adaptions We'd Like to See
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss which books they’d like to see on the big screen. This week’s digressions include serial killer freezers, sticky dance f...
31. Let Go and Let Glitter: Giving and Taking Critcism
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals talk about the worst part about being a writer: criticism. They discuss how to give a critique, how to take criticism, and also how ...
30. We're Totally Not Creeps: Authors We'd Have for Brunch
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals blatantly pander to some of their favorite authors by namechecking the ones they'd like to hang out with in real life. Off-topic dig...
29. Speaking Tall, Writing Thin: Diversity in Fiction
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss—you guessed it—diversity in fiction. They talk about the importance of diversity, reasons behind its lack in mainstream ...
28. The Tea on Miss Marple: Favorite Fictional Sidekicks
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss their favorite fictional sidekicks. Among other topics discussed are perfume shaming, marrying serial killers, and men who h...
27. When the Muse Hates Your Guts: The Writer's Block Episode
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals delve into the dreaded writer's block. They explore different theories as to its existence, discuss various causes, and offer up way...
26. Working for the Weekend: The Day Jobs of Procrastination Planet
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss the day jobs they've held in order to subsidize their writing careers. Among the other topics discussed: unicorn hair, accid...
25. REMASTERED Food Fight 3: The Snackening
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Quick note: Due to some audio wonk, this track needed remastering. Our apologies for the glitches the first time. In which the gals indulge their ASMR...
24. We All Have Our Sh*t: The Insecurity Episode
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals share their insecurities--both personal and professional--so their listeners can rest easy knowing they're not alone with their stru...
23. Humblebragging with Moll Flanders: The Baddest Broads in Fiction
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss their favorite female characters of all time. Other topics include blood spells, comparing term papers to bridesmaid dresses...
22. Rainy Days and Trucker Pills: The Imaginary Novel Soundtracks of Procrastination Planet
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss the songs that inspire their writing process as well as the soundtracks they've curated in the event someone buys the rights...
21. The Murder of Joe Orton: Our Literary True Crime Episode
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals take a true crime detour of the literary variety. This week's episode covers the life, work, and murder of English playwright and LG...
20. Writing Advice That Doesn't Suck
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals stop being evil jellyfish and discuss writing advice they've found useful over the years. Also discussed: revenge fic, rectalcranect...
19. Food Fight 2: Our Feelings Are Delicious!
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
ASMR lovers rejoice! The gals are back with more snacks to eat and more trash to talk. This week they discuss vegan pork rinds, plastic surgery, and h...
18. Knocked a Robot Up: The Problematic Faves Episode
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alternative title: F*ck You, Mickey Rooney! In which the gals discuss the problematic moments in movies they love and wonder if saxophone music was a ...
17. #selfcare: Books and Movies That Cheer Us Up
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals reveal the books they read and movies they watch whenever they have the sads. Also discussed: tech bro hate, teak bathtubs, and Herc...
16. Slut-Shaming Lestat: The Dirty Books We Read as Teens
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals talk about the dirty, cracked-spined books they sneak-read as tweens and teens and the bad ideas they got about sex as a result. Als...
15. Garbage Doesn't Win: The Banned Books Episode
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss--you guessed it!--banned books. Carlye gets in her feelings, Sabrina becomes a wolf, and both gals agree that it's okay to e...
14. The Body Swap Episode: Characters We Hate
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals become evil jellyfish once again and drag more fictional characters they hate. They also discuss ugly bonnets, blood on the carpet, ...
13. Delusions of Maria Callas: The Procrastination Tactics of Sabrina and Carlye
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals talk about the things they do when they should be writing. Topics include video games, eyebrow karma, hillbilly hooves, and how life...
12. One Weird Trick: Crystals, Snake Oil, and Other Woo
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals think of get rich quick schemes to separate the wealthy from their money. Among the topics discussed are steamed clams, conspiracy t...
11. Confessions and Catharsis: Books We Didn't Finish
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss the books they didn't finish reading. Topics include weird reasons they quit reading, James Joyce's fart fetish, and the fun...
10. Fictional Villains: or Yet Another Friendship Test
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the title states, the gals discuss their favorite fictional villains. This episode proves to be another friendship test as Carlye reveals more shoc...
9. Sonny Corleone's Mixtape: Film Adaptions and Whatnot
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sabrina and Carlye talk about film adaptions of various books, trademark yoga for your larynx, and debate the merits of Godfather Part 3 (assuming the...
8. Food Fight: The Official Snacks of Procrastination Planet
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals question their friendship, because snacking is serious business. Sabrina dictates the rules of snacking and Carlye maybe gets disqua...
7. #WriterProblems
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the gals discuss the challenges they face while writing. You may or may not get some real advice here, but at least you'll feel less alone as...
6. Worst Literary Boyfriends Ever
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Carlye and Sabrina persevere in the face of cold and flu season by dragging literary f*ckboys from the past, present, and future. The gals also discus...
5. Throw Some Cake Over It: The Unfinished Projects of Procrastination Planet
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn't put the "procrastination" in Procrastination Planet if we didn't have some unfinished projects under our belt. We also talk about 80s kid ...
4. Bad Writing Advice
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just like it says on the label! Carlye and Sabrina talk trash about the worst writing advice they've heard and received over the years. Buckle up and ...
3. Don't Marry Holograms, but Literary Crushes Okay
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which Sabrina and Carlye discuss the many crushes they've had on men in various books. Mature content warning: Some of our tangents have made this ...
2. Tropes We Love
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To show that they're not completely hateful jellyfish, Sabrina and Carlye wax semi-poetic about the fictional tropes they enjoy. Also, Carlye tries to...
1. Tropes We Hate
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sabrina and Carlye spend their inaugural episode dragging fictional tropes they can't stand. Trigger warning for brief discussion about rape between t...