Broads and Books Productions is bringing you our first audio fiction! Listen to the first episode (with a special introductory message from Amy and Erin) here. When you're ready to binge the rest, search for "Wyrd Woman" in your favorite podcas

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Coming January 10: Wyrd Woman Podcast

Dec 1st, 2023 2m

When an isolated woman starts recording her dreams of strange women, things get weird. Over nine nights, reality becomes fantasy, past and future meld, and fate binds and beckons.Why are these women – old, broken, unnatural, mad, and ugly – app

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Introducing: Fuzzy Memories Podcast

Aug 30th, 2023 1h 7m

We're back! And we're introducing the first of our new Broads and Books Productions! Here's the first episode of our new podcast, Fuzzy Memories: "1990: Tight Curls and Lovers' Blackmail."Fuzzy Memories is the podcast that celebrates the good,

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The Next Phase

Mar 15th, 2023 4m 29s

This week, we've got a special announcement about the future of Broads and Books. Spoiler alert: Stay subscribed for news and updates! _____Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Eri

Good Vibrations

Mar 1st, 2023 54m 8s

This week, we're thinking about picks with unique vibes. Plus, the Broads talk about ideal social vibes, our own personal vibes, and why ghosting might just be the best protection of vibes.Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Marky Mark an

The Impression That I Get

Feb 15th, 2023 53m 11s

This week, we're thinking about first impressions. Plus, the Broads talk about the statistic probability we've met a murderer, ridiculous impressions we've received, and Erin's intense prep as Amy's hype woman. Links mentioned in the episode:

Torn

Feb 1st, 2023 1h

This week, we're learning people aren't who we think they are. Plus, the Broads talk about the exquisite lies of George Santos, the red flags of Prince Charming, and the logistics of being guarded by trolls. Links mentioned in the episode: Song

Loser

Jan 18th, 2023 55m 15s

This week, we're looking at losers. Are winners actually losers? How do we define success? Should we have PSAs for finance bros? Plus, the Broads talk about red flags on dating profiles, our own Book-It program, a new CEO mantra, and so much mo

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Our Favorite Things of 2022

Jan 4th, 2023 1h 8m

This week, we're talking our favorite things! Products, trends, feelings - you get it. Plus, we're picking our favorite books and pop culture of the year. Our favorite things from 2022Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you

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The Best of Pop Culture 2022 (with Heath)

Dec 21st, 2022 59m 5s

This week, Heath returns! Our favorite guest star joins us for another packed episode filled with the best and weirdest pop culture moments of 2022. Links and random things mentioned in the episode: Our Celebrity Cookbook episode with Heath Our

I'm Gonna Be

Dec 7th, 2022 52m 49s

This week, we're looking at manifesting. Is it just The Secret rebranded? Is it just confidence? Plus, the Broads talk about Spotify Wrapped, our dream boards for 2023, where Elon should take his dick rocket, and so much more. Links mentioned i

Closing Time

Nov 23rd, 2022 1h 6m

This week, we're looking at endings in all their iterations. Plus, the Broads talk about middle-aged closing times, the relief of breakups, navigating book holes, delighting in billionaires' potential self-wrought endings, and so much more. Li

Afternoon Delight

Nov 9th, 2022 1h

This week, we're looking at seizing the moment. Plus, the Broads talk seized moments gone wrong, the tyranny of "yolo," and much more. All in Erin's COVID-free but crusty-lounge-singer voice. Get ready.Links mentioned in the episode: Song from

It's Raining Men

Oct 26th, 2022 59m 42s

This week, we're looking at books and picks with a cult following. Plus, the Broads talk food cults, cats turned humans, an overwhelming love for Taika Waititi and David Bowie, and so much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from The Wea

Tainted Love

Oct 12th, 2022 1h 4m

This week, we're looking at things that are too good to be true. Plus, the Broads talk attractive MLMs, the best gifts, romance from candy, and so much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Soft Cell: "Tainted Love"Amy's new book, Exi

I'm Too Sexy

Sep 28th, 2022 59m 59s

This week, we're dancing on that line of confidence vs cockiness. Plus, the Broads talk definitions of sexy, horrible stock photos, the Podcats' new band, and the conspiracy of all conspiracies. And much more. Links mentioned in the episode: So

Groove is in the Heart

Sep 14th, 2022 1h 5m

This week, our picks are leading from the heart. Plus, the Broads kick off a new season of themes, come down hard on pumpkin spice, consider our one-hit wonders, lament how our bodies betray us, and consider how ethics and emotion are weaponize

The Right Stuff

Aug 31st, 2022 1h 15m

This week, we're wondering how much time we've wasted worrying about being the right stuff for dudes. Our picks take on the male gaze in unique and even horrifying ways. Plus, we're talking boy bands, Wahlbergs (and Wahlburgers), period pain f

Here I Go Again

Aug 17th, 2022 1h 13m

This week, we're talking self-reliance and doing things yourself. Plus, the Broads talk solo travel, group projects, the best amusement park jobs, groupthink, and pumpkin profiling. Plus much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Whit

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Summer Pop Culture Vibes with Heath

Aug 3rd, 2022 1h 14m

This week, Heath returns! Our favorite guest star joins us for another packed episode filled with randomness across the ages. We're looking at our favorite pop culture moments of this summer, PLUS we're looking back at '80s summers and their po

I Want to Break Free

Jul 20th, 2022 1h 5m

This week, we're breaking free and choosing ourselves, just like the characters in our picks. Plus, the Broads talk backlash, self-care, icon status, the sadness of Daddy Long Legs, our submarine plans, Elon Musk, and the ghosts of founding fat

Born in the USA

Jul 6th, 2022 1h 18m

This week, we have a supersized episode about that most American of concepts: hypocrisy. Our picks are taking on religion, capitalism, marriage, climate, and so much more. Plus, the Broads discuss the ultimate hypocrisy of celebrating independe

Control

Jun 22nd, 2022 1h

This week our picks are following the glorious Janet Jackson's lead: taking control, and letting others' opinions go. Plus, the Broads talk the joy of planners, self-appointed titles, mind bullets, and so much more. Check out all current and pa

Cruel Summer

Jun 8th, 2022 55m 46s

This week we're talking summer: summer reads, summer rites, summer sweat and grossness. It's a mixed bag for the Broads.Plus, we detail our riders for a boat trip, declare 'beach reads' a stupid category, and heap praise yet again on public lib

Straight Up

May 25th, 2022 54m 7s

We're kicking off a summer of '80s pop vibes! This week we're listening to Paula Abdul, and talking about books and pop culture that deal with being radically honest. Plus, the Broads talk dangers of honesty, religious insults, and clinger anth