The Misfit Book Club is a book club for anyone who loves to read but can't find a book club that works for them. Trust us: we know the feeling. We're perennial book club dropouts. That's why we decided to start The Misfit Book Club Podcast, where we read a little bit of everything and and get real about the books we love (or love to hate). No more scheduling snafus, no more weird finger food, no more visiting strangers in weird houses (yikes!). Now you have an awesome book club full of aweso ...
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Welcome to Speculation About Nonsense, the podcast where Bronson and Baiinga try to answer life's biggest questions by just bullshitting for about an hour.
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Welcome to Whiskey and Popcorn! A podcast dedicated to all things film. We review the latest films coming to theaters, discuss movie trends, and occasionally have a drink while doing so. Kaely and Tuesday are your hosts.
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Episode 9 | Bikes, Car Culture, and Bad Customers
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In this episode, we discuss bad customer experiences, cyclists and bike culture, skincare and beauty, and cars.Bronson and Baiinga által
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Episode 8 | Weirdos, Water Parks, and WITWICS?
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In this episode, we discuss the weirdos in the Republican Party, our picks for the biggest "Daddy President," France's weirdness, the frustration of water parks, and for some reason, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?Bronson and Baiinga által
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Episode 7 | Kamala's Kampaign, Sexy Couches, and Olympic Drag Queens
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In this episode, we discuss Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, J.D. Vance's scandalous couch rumors, the Paris 2024 Olympics, Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis controversy, and raccoons. *Sorry about John's poor audio. His mic stopped working in the middle of recording. We'll get it fixed next episode.…
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Episode 6 | Project 2025, Dog Weddings, and Hamster Drug Tests (feat. Ruju Dani)
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In this episode, we chat with our actor-comedian friend Ruju about the Presidential Election, Project 2025, Bai's vision for a better America, and the differences between liberals and conservatives. *NOTE FROM BRONSON: My bad, guys, at 12:28 I meant to say career civil servants would be replaced with Trump's supporters. All presidents change people…
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Episode 5 | Red, White, and Royally Screwed
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In this 4th of July extravaganza, we discuss our fantasy picks for the 2024 Presidential Election, the worst things the US has given the world, the US Citizenship Test, and the most American beer of them all.Bronson and Baiinga által
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Episode 4 | Celebrity Diarrhea, Feminist Smoothies, and Tajín Pixie Dust
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In this episode, we discuss the scourge of Tajín sweeping SoCal, Bronson's ride on the TMZ Celebrity Tour, the miracle of Erewhon smoothies, and some random questions, I dunno.Bronson and Baiinga által
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Episode 3 | Pride Month, Silver Lake, and Bai's Queer Eye
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In this episode, we discuss Pride Month, WeHo Pride and L.A. Pride, accidentally misgendering dogs, the Los Angeles neighborhood of Silver Lake, and Bai's eye trouble.Bronson and Baiinga által
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Episode 2 | Zoos, Orcas, and Brutalist Burgers
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In this episode, we discuss Bronson's visits to the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and the original McDonald's restaurant.Bronson and Bai által
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'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' delivers what you crave, if you like buddy cop movies
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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as the Miami cops, Mike and Marcus. In this fourth installment of the franchise, we see the boys trying to unravel a corruption mystery that has besmirched their dead boss' name. Fans of the series, like our host Tuesday, will love this movie. If you're new to the franchise, you'll have fun if you enjoy quippy …
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Episode 1 | The Met Gala, Presidential PJ's, and Jousting
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In our inaugural (late to upload) episode, we discuss the Met Gala, the Founding Fathers' fashion choices, our trip to the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, and the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour.Bronson and Bai által
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Marisa Abela shines as Winehouse in 'Back to Black'
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Director Sam Taylor-Johnson and writer Matt Greenhalgh team up to tell the story of Amy Winehouse, a rising jazz star who burned out far too fast. Fans of Winehouse will delight in Marisa Abela's performance as the contemporary jazz queen. However, the film feels like it is lacking in several dimensions of Winehouse's life. Regardless, the actors t…
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S1E1 - 'The Fall Guy' is ridiculous. And we wouldn't want it any other way.
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Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt star in David Leitch's newest film "The Fall Guy." Based on the 1980s TV show by the same name, this movie takes a look at what happens behind the cameras to the stuntmen who make all the movie magic happen. Gosling plays Colt Seavers, a stuntman who relishes his career. He's in love with the filmmaker Jody Moreno (Emil…
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Disney's 'Wish' fizzles like pixie dust
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It feels like Disney was banking on a hope and dream with it's newest animated feature "Wish." The cast is solid, the art is beautiful, and the songs are fun. But this movie is missing a real core that can resonate with audiences of all ages. Find out why we didn't love this movie in this review. Find out more at https://whiskeyandpopcorn.pinecast.…
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Family comedy 'The Persian Version' is hilarious and filled with heart
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When a large Iranian-American family gathers, a family secret is uncovered that catapults the estranged mother and daughter into an exploration of the past, and to discover they are more alike than they know. Directed by the award-winning Maryam Keshavarz, "The Persian Version" is a fantastic film about women, mothers and daughters, and secrets. Fi…
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Prime Video's "The Burial" is a surprise delight
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Based on true events, "The Burial" stars Tommy Lee Jones as Jeremiah Joseph O'Keefe, a funeral home owner with financial trouble, and Jamie Foxx as Willie E. Gary, an unconventional lawyer. Together the unlikely duo who take on big business. Find out more at https://whiskeyandpopcorn.pinecast.co
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'Lightyear' divides our opinions
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Does Lightyear go boldly were no Disney-Pixar film has gone before? Not really. But the film is leaving critics and fans divided, including us. Chris Evans voices Buzz instead of Tim Allen. The movie is not exactly tied to the Toy Story universe. But it does boast a new slate of characters that are very memorable – including one sweet robo-cat. Fin…
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After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete Mitchell, aka Maverick, á la Tom Cruise, is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. But then he is pulled into duty as a Top Gun instructor. His mission, (should he choose to accept it!) is…
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Jurassic World Dominion is the third and final film in the rebooted Jurassic Park franchise. This time the original cast is thrown in with the new cast and the dinosaurs are literally all over the world. Is this film the epic conclusion it's touted to be? Or more like T. Rex fodder? And just how did host Kaely Monahan convince her editors to allow …
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The Belcher's are on the big screen serving up their biggest adventure to date. Literally. The family is faced with possible closure by their bank and landlord if they don't manage to pay up in time. To make matters worse a sink hole opens right in front of their door. What's a family to do? For the Belcher's they keep on carrying on! Fans of the T…
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Tomorrow (November 6th!) is Election Day in the United States, and you know from listening to this podcast that we are VERY PASSIONATE about getting out the vote. So we're sweetening the pot a little bit by giving away FIVE books to THREE lucky winners! Interested? We know you are. Listen to this episode for all the details on how to enter. Do your…
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Episode 21.5 - Body Snatching!
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Yes, we know...you're still waiting for the Valley of the Dolls discussion. We promise it's on its way, but for now—here's a consolation prize! Maria originally recorded this as an episode for another podcast that never made it to air, so now we're sharing it with you just in time for Halloween. You've heard of body snatchers before, but did you kn…
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Episode 21 - Valley of the Dolls (Part 1)
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Are you ready to visit the seedy underbelly of Hollywood? We are! That's why we've picked Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann as our read this month! This book follows three friends as they do what it takes--whatever it takes--to make it in the entertainment industry. There's tons to love about this books. There's lots of sex! Plenty of lies! …
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Episode 20 - Homegoing (Part 2)
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Look, you guys: this episode never saw the light of day. Some cosmic power out there saw fit to eat part of our recording! But we got everything straightened out, which is great...because we're super excited to discuss Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi! We start off with a sit-rep of our recent FriendTrip, then drop some crazy book news on you before digging …
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Episode 19.5 - One Year Podcast Anniversary!
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Guys—today is a very special day. It's our one year podcast anniversary! We can't tell you how grateful we are that you've stuck with us on this crazy ride. So join us as we walk down memory lane, share our favorite episodes and moments, and look to the future. (And for your Homegoing fans out there, don't worry. We'll return to our regularly sched…
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Episode 19 - Homegoing (Part 1)
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We took a little unannounced break in July, but now we're back and better than ever! This month's read is Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing, which is an epic, multi-generational tale of love, loss, and family. We're excited, and we hope you are, too! Things have been tough out there lately, so we kick off this episode with a discussion of self-care (5:00). Wha…
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Episode 18 - Ask Me About My Uterus (Part 2)
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It's time for us to discuss "Ask Me About My Uterus" by Abby Norman, her memoir about her eight-year journey to get diagnosed with endometriosis. We picked this book because it takes women almost seven years on average to get diagnosed with endometriosis, which is insane given that 176 million women worldwide suffer with the disease. (Our discussio…
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Episode 17 - Ask Me About My Uterus (Part 1)
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Hey guys! It's Episode 17, wherein we kick off our discussion of Abby Norman's new memoir, Ask Me About My Uterus! It's one of the hottest books of the summer, and for good reason—Abby shares her saga of pain and an eight-year struggle for a diagnosis. We think it's gonna be a doozy of a read, and it's going to open up a lot of tough topics. So be …
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Episode 16 - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Part 2)
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After a crazy-as-Hell April, we are back and better than ever! We're getting back on track with our discussion of Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? We kick things off with some book news before jumping into the discussion. Be forewarned: not only are there spoilers, but we also get pretty dang deep about what it means to be huma…
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Episode 15 - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Part 1)
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Hey guys! We're still getting back on schedule after Maria's vacation...but better late than never, right? This month, we're reading Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. If you love Blade Runner, this is the book that inspired the movie! We start by discussing a Reddit comment about rereading books, then jump into talking about P…
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Episode 14 - The Rogue Not Taken (Part 2)
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Hey guys! Sorry for the one week hiatus...but we're back and better than ever! On today's episode, we're discussing Sarah MacLean's The Rogue Not Taken. (Note: we're labeling this episode explicit because we talk briefly about sex, but it's nothing you wouldn't hear on late night television. We promise.) We kick things off with book news, including…
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Episode 13 - The Rogue Not Taken (Part 1)
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We've got a steamy read in store for you this February...it's The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean! This is a fun, feisty romance novel that even the most skeptical Misfits are sure to love. There are no spoilers here, but there is a ton of info about romance novels, the genre, and Sarah MacLean. And don't forget to keep your eye on Instagram becau…
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Episode 12 - Crooked House (Part 2)
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What's that lurking around the corner? It's a new episode of The Misfit Book Club! We're super excited about today's episode because we're chatting with Audrey and Emily from The Year of Agatha! They're basically Agatha Christie experts, so prepare to learn a lot...and laugh even more! We kick off our discussion with some tidbits about Audrey and E…
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Episode 11 - Crooked House (Part 1)
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Happy New Year, Misfits! We're stoked that 2017 is over...but we're even more excited about this month's pick! We're reading our first mystery—Agatha Christie's Crooked House! And don't worry, this episode is spoiler-free, so you don't have to worry about us giving away the ending. We get back into the groove of podcasting with our bookish resoluti…
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Episode 10 - Turtles All the Way Down (Part 2)
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Happy Holidays, Misfits! We're here with a special gift for you—a brand spankin' new episode! We're digging into Turtles All the Way Down by John Green...you know, that book that's totally not popular right now AT ALL. We think you're going to love this episode whether you've started TATWD or not, but be forewarned: there are spoilers ahead! So her…
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Episode 9 - Turtles All The Way Down (Part 1)
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I don't know if you feel the same way we do, but we can't wait for 2017 to be over. But that doesn't mean we can't wrap things up with a great read! That's why we picked John Green's Turtles All the Way Down for December! I mean, honestly. How do you not choose the new John Green book? And if you're anything like us, you're super excited to dig in.…
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Episode 8 - Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud (Part 2)
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Never fear! We've got a new episode of The Misfit Book Club to help you get through your Thanksgiving holiday. (But, like...don't listen to this one without headphones. Things get a little saucy right off the bat and stay that way. You know you like it.) This is the discussion episode for Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: The Rise and Reign of the Unr…
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Episode 7 - Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud (Part 1)
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Guys, grab your "Nasty Woman" shirts and dig out that pussy hat...because this month's read is Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud by Anne Helen Petersen! We kick off this episode with some hot book news and a Jurassic Park wrap-up. Then we move on and give you the skinny on Anne Helen Petersen, the book, and what you can expect from a manifesto on unrul…
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Episode 6 - Jurassic Park (Part 2)
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What's that rumbling sound in the distance? Don't worry...it's just our discussion episode for Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton! We dig into the book. (See what we did there?) We leave no stone unturned--we talk about everything from the characters, to the campiness, to the compeys. And don't worry--we talk about Jurassic Park the movie, too. Oh! …
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Episode 5 - Jurassic Park (Part 1)
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It was bound to happen sometime—the audio gremlins struck...and boy, did they strike hard! But we wanted to get this episode to you on time, so we fought through. Is it perfect? No. But neither was Jurassic park, and everyone lived (mostly). But until then...welcome to Episode 5 of The Misfit Book Club! This month, we're reading Jurassic Park by Mi…
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Episode 4.5 - Bunker Books
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Episode Notes If you've been watching the news lately, you know that things seem...apocalyptic. Never fear! We're here with a BONUS EPISODE full of our favorite apocalyptic books! So put together your bug-out bag and get ready to doomsday prep with our favorite bunker books. (This episode is a fun bit of talk therapy for us, and we think you'll lov…
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Episode 4 - The Hate U Give (Part 2)
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It's finally here! Today, Pixie and Maria are discussing "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas. It's only the hottest book of the year...and we're gonna dig right in! If you missed our background episode on the book and author, go ahead and give Episode 3 a listen before you start this one. That one is safe, but be warned: this episode contains major s…
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Episode 3 - The Hate U Give (Part 1)
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Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone! Pixie and Maria here, and we're super excited about our September book pick: "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas! This book is on FIRE right now, and we are ready to kick it off. Not only do we discuss Angie Thomas and the history behind "The Hate U Give," we also explain the ins-and-outs of YA literature (and maaaa…
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Episode 2 - The Handmaid's Tale (Part 2)
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Welcome to the Misfit Book Club: a book club for the rest of us! On today's episode, Pixie and Maria will be getting into the meat and potatoes of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. (Make sure you don't miss the intro to the book in Episode 1!) This episode is full of goodies. We'll be talking about our reaction to the book, feminism, politics…
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Episode 1 - The Handmaid's Tale (Part 1)
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Episode Notes It's here! It's here! It's finally here! Welcome to Episode 1 of the Misfit Book Club Podcast! The Misfit Book Club is for regular people who struggle with the craziness that being in a real-life book club entails. You get to read with us at your own pace, listen when it's convenient, and join in when you've got the time. And that's i…
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Episode Notes Look: every bookworm has been there. You want to join a book club, but they're all in the middle of the day and an hour across town. And when you do find one that works, it can get even worse. Either the people are strange, or the books are bad, or no one talks about the book at all! That's where The Misfit Book Club Podcast comes in.…
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