**Podcast contains spoilers** Welcome to "Better With Glasses," a podcast for fans of Prime Video's "The Summer I Turned Pretty." Join me as I recap each episode, share favorite moments, offer up little-known facts, dispute love triangles, and hopefully
First off, thank you to everyone who came to Better With Glasses Fest. It was so fun recording this live for the first time ever. Here it is for everyone to enjoy!SPECIAL THANKS TO MACKENZIE A HICKS & MALAMA CAFE for their contributions!
Listen in as we discuss the final chapters in our Book Club Series about RedClovers' Fanfic 'This Love.' In this episode, we talk about Belly & Conrad finding their way back to each other and confessing some feelings they've pushed down for a long, long time. And it's hard to do that and not discuss predictions and hopes for Bonrad in Season 3!
We are less than 2 weeks away from the premiere of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3! Listen in as we go through and make some predictions about what is in store for scenes, music, book-to-show adaptation and plotlines.
Hey everyone! Happy Fourth of July aka The Fisher Fourth! We are discussing David Iacono in the new movie 'Jurassic World Rebirth' and our highs/lows from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season One episode, "Summer Heat"
Hey everyone! This is a bonus episode because there is SO MUCH TO GO OVER. Listen in as we discuss Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, where in the world is the AE Merch and how can you get your hands on it, the peach theme is alive and well & Casey's new favorite game, "Endgame Pie"
Hey everyone, we were surprised on the first official day of summer with yet another poster for Season 3. The final season is shaping up to be a big one with confused looks, wedding plots and yearning. Lots of yearning. Join in as we break down the release schedule, our predictions for the 1st two episodes, what the poster means and of course, answering your mailbag questions!
On this episode of the podcast, we take a break from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' to focus more on one of its stars, Christopher Briney. We are reviewing and recapping our experience with 'Dilaria' - a new, off-Broadway play starring Ella Stiller, Chiara Aurelia and Chris Briney. The writing was brilliant, the actors were hilarious & we got to meet Chris in person. So, what more could you ask for!!! Join in and live through us vicariously or consider this your CALL TO ACTION to go see this amazing production!
Tune into this episode of the podcast where we recap and react to the newly released Season 3 Trailer of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' We can barely contain our excitement or filter our thoughts. After screaming, yelling, jumping for joy & rewatching a hundred times... we're excited to share our thoughts and opinions on each scene, what we think it means for the plot and of course, book to show predictions!!! Also shout out to all of our Patreon subscribers not just the newest ones: Sierra, Sarah, Amanda, Ingrid, Jillian, Stephanie and Nadine :)
Ughhhh this was quite sad but exciting at the same time. We are releasing for your listening pleasure the early access to Watch Along S2, Ep. 8 - Love Triangle. If you are a Jelly fan you are happy and if you are a Bonrad fan you're depressed and angry and anxious about Season 3. That said, this is a great episode of television. It makes you FEEL and that's what great shows do. Listen along as we rewatch this last episode of Season 2 and gab more about our opinions/thoughts about the upcoming season.Watch Along SeriesJoin us as we rewatch every episode of Season 1 and 2. Listen in as we provide commentary and thoughts as if you're watching with friends.Recommended Setup: We recommend a two-screen view (Prime Video on one, YouTube on the other). This could be: laptop + TV, two TVs, two Laptops or a split screen, TV + phone. Or you just listen in to the commentary via podcast! How to Watch Along: 1) Queue up the episode on Prime Video 2) Hit Play at the same time that we do 3) Watch along & enjoy!
Lemon Jelly Belly on a Tuesday. If you're a listener of the pod you know what this means. Here is the requested Emergency Pod where we breakdown everything that comes with the EW release of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3. From the interview/recap to the multiple EW articles to the amazing stills and new clips. AHHHHHH! Enjoy :)Click Below:Link to EW Article here
It has been a while but this story still hits. As we gear up for the real ending in the Bonrad saga - 'This Love' provides some comfort... not necessarily this chapter though. Dive in for a first read or re-read of Chapter 13 of "This Love" by RedClovers. Welcome to the discussion of the 'WHYYYY BELLY WHYYY" chapter :) 'This Love' - By RedClovers *Rated M for Mature*https://archiveofourown.org/works/49563025
Another watch along and only one more episode to go. Gotta say, this is a tough watch! It's so nice to see fences being mended and things with the house coming to a close and the Fishers/Conklins dance party. But of course, that all comes to a screeching and very awkward halt. We were SO excited to rewatch and talk through this one. You guys will love Casey's visceral reaction to the last scene. Ha.
Happy Watch Along Friday!!!! We are so excited to release this episode. Truly forgot how much we love love love this episode. No matter what team you root for, you will have a ✨ moment✨ to treasure. And a lot of sad ones too. Queue up Love Fest, S2, EP. 6
We cannot believe that we are doing two back to back emergency pods! But we're SOOOOOO happy that is the case. We are diving DEEP into the newly released 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 Trailer. Full of Jelly cuteness (a theme we've seen recently) with a Conrad cliffhanger... because, loving him is red.
In this emergency podcast episode we are discussing the newly released poster for the Season Finale of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' Jeremiah looking smitten. Belly looking like a dream girl. Conrad looking... well, pissed. Seems like Season 3 Finale type stuff to me! Join in as we overanalyze the poster, the release date and make some predictions.
**Contains Spoilers** We are back for another watch along of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' And this time we are rewatching Season 2, Episode 5 aka "Love Fool."The Jeremiah Episode! This is the beginning of the end for Bonrad fans in Season 2 and also where sparks are flying for Staylor and Jelly. It's an overall fun episode with some notably cringe moments haQueue up the show. Press PLAY when we press play and listen in as we react/give commentary.
Everyone, we are so excited to have gotten this news we had to get on the pod. Here is an EMERGENCY PODCAST all about the Season 3 First Look and the EW Article.Link to article with photos below:https://ew.com/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-final-season-first-look-surprises-exclusive-11703879
On this episode we are rewatching and reacting to 'Love Game.' This is such a light-hearted episode with plenty of fun and some great shots that are near and dear to our hearts. Listen in!Watch Along SeriesJoin us as we rewatch every episode of Season 1 and 2. Listen in as we provide commentary and thoughts as if you're watching with friends.Recommended Setup: We recommend a two-screen view (Prime Video on one, YouTube on the other). This could be: laptop + TV, two TVs, two Laptops or a split screen, TV + phone. Or you just listen in to the commentary via podcast! How to Watch Along: 1) Queue up the episode on Prime Video 2) Hit Play at the same time that we do 3) Watch along & enjoy!
On this episode we are rewatching and reacting to 'Love Sick.' This is a loaded episode with plenty of memorable moments & lots of drama. Listen in!Watch Along SeriesJoin us as we rewatch every episode of Season 1 and 2. Listen in as we provide commentary and thoughts as if you're watching with friends.Recommended Setup: We recommend a two-screen view (Prime Video on one, YouTube on the other). This could be: laptop + TV, two TVs, two Laptops or a split screen, TV + phone. Or you just listen in to the commentary via podcast! How to Watch Along: 1) Queue up the episode on Prime Video 2) Hit Play at the same time that we do 3) Watch along & enjoy!
But what do the hydrangeas mean?! Apparently it means Lola looking like a vision in her yellow dress as Belly Conklin on the newest promo poster for Season 3. Listen as we break down the new news and try to predict the episode release dates in July.
On this episode we are rewatching and reacting to 'Love Scene.' From Jere and Belly road trips to Belly and Conrad flashbacks, this is a great watch. Join us as they rewatch every episode of Season 1 and 2. Listen in as we provide commentary and thoughts as if you're watching with friends.Recommended Setup:We recommend a two-screen view (Prime Video on one, YouTube on the other). This could be: laptop + TV, two TVs, two Laptops or a split screen, TV + phone. Or you just listen in to the commentary via podcast! How to Watch Along: 1) Queue up the episode on Prime Video 2) Hit Play at the same time that we do 3) Watch along & enjoy!
Casey deleted the original content which we now lovingly refer to as the lost episodes. But we couldn't leave you hanging. Please enjoy me and RedClovers talking about Chapters 9-12 of the beloved Belly/Conrad fanfic, 'This Love.' Enjoy!https://archiveofourown.org/works/49563025
Hey everyone, there are rumors of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 wrapping up filming this week. Is it true and what does this mean? Listen in as we answer some of your questions and make some predictions!
Hey everyone, with all of the mini series & things that we've launched it felt good to just do a catch up episode. We're discussing what we've been up to & answering a mini mailbag... to include our unofficial thoughts on some of the BTS that's been floating around recently. Join in to hear and catch up with us!
If you're a fan of the podcast, you will likely LOVE thispodcast where the girls answer most of your favorite mailbag questions. What songs do you love for TSITP Season 3 from The Tortured Poets Department? What is going on with the fanfic? What our predictions (and biggest hopes) for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3? Join us for this discussion :)
Hey everyone!!!! This is our inaugural episode of The Tortured Pretty Department aka our new series where we listen to fan stories told by YOU anonymously or as yourselves! Thank you for the submissions and keep replying to the prompts!
Join and listen into our book club session as we discuss Chapters 7 and 8 of RedClovers' Fanfic 'This Love.' If you haven't read this fanfic about Belly/Conrad post book 3 of the trilogy by Jenny Han, we strongly encourage you to do so! https://archiveofourown.org/works/49563025
Vicky and Casey are dropping in to say Happy Thanksgiving!Listen in as we do a mini rewatch of the Thanksgiving Flashback. There's been more movement in the TSITP universe with Jenny & the cast getting together for the Teen Vogue Summit. Then there was the news of Gavin's newlywed status.
We are kicking off Season 2 of the Watch Along series. If you don't know how this works, Casey and Vicky are rewatching the episodes ahead of the Season 3 release. Listen in at the same time as we provide commentary scene by scene.The recommended way to rewatch is to have two screens or play the podcast as you watch the episodes. This will help to account for any gaps in audio where we are literally just watching :)Options: 2 screen set up for podcast video + the episode OR podcast audio + episode
Season One Finale with commentary! Watch along with the hosts of the Better With Glasses Podcast (Vicky and Casey) as they rewatch every episode of Season 1 and 2. Listen in as we provide commentary and thoughts as if you're watching with friends. On this episode we're watching Summer Love!! Recommended Setup: We recommend a two-screen view (Prime Video on one, YouTube on the other). This could be: laptop + TV, two TVs, two Laptops or a split screen, TV + phone. Or you just listen in to the commentary via podcast! How to Watch Along: 1) Queue up the episode on Prime Video 2) Hit Play at the same time that we do 3) Watch along & enjoy!
Watch along with the hosts of the Better With Glasses Podcast (Vicky and Casey) as they rewatch every episode of Season 1 and 2. Listen in as we provide commentary and thoughts as if you're watching with friends. On this episode we're watching 'Summer Tides' aka Episode 6 of Season 1!! Recommended Setup: We recommend a two-screen view (Prime Video on one, YouTube on the other). This could be: laptop + TV, two TVs, two Laptops or a split screen, TV + phone. Or you just listen in to the commentary via podcast! How to Watch Along: 1) Queue up the episode on Prime Video 2) Hit Play at the same time that we do 3) Watch along & enjoy!
Guys, we have a jam-packed Christmas Episode! Also available on YouTube to watch :) TSITP Madlibs Christmas Show-N-Tell Our Fav Gifts A Christmas Song Bonrad Christmas Revisit Christmas Predictions for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 Christmas Ding Dong Games Gift Exchange (Surprise!) Thanks to everyone for listening all year! The road to Summer 2025 begins :) (secret note from Casey - LOVE YOU GUYS!)
Vicky and Casey are dropping in to say Happy Thanksgiving! Listen in as we do a mini rewatch of the Thanksgiving Flashback. There's been more movement in the TSITP universe with Jenny & the cast getting together for the Teen Vogue Summit. Then there was the news of Gavin's newlywed status.
Join and listen into our book club session as we discuss Chapters 7 and 8 of RedClovers' Fanfic 'This Love.' If you haven't read this fanfic about Belly/Conrad post book 3 of the trilogy by Jenny Han, we strongly encourage you to do so! https://archiveofourown.org/works/49563025
Our favorite Cousins Beach gal just can't stay away from... well, the word "summer." We are so proud and beyond excited to see her in this thriller reboot/sequel. One of Vicky's favorite movies and a rewatchable for Casey is being remade... with Lola Tung! She gonna kill it. Punny? Listen in as we share our reaction to the news and our thoughts!!
Watch along with the hosts of the Better With Glasses Podcast (Vicky and Casey) as they rewatch every episode of Season 1 and 2. Listen in as we provide commentary and thoughts as if you're watching with friends. On this episode we're watching Summer Catch!! Recommended Setup: We recommend a two-screen view (Prime Video on one, YouTube on the other). This could be: laptop + TV, two TVs, two Laptops or a split screen, TV + phone. Or you just listen in to the commentary via podcast! How to Watch Along: 1) Queue up the episode on Prime Video 2) Hit Play at the same time that we do 3) Watch along & enjoy!
Hey everyone!!!! This is our second episode of The Tortured Pretty Department aka our new series where we listen to fan stories told by YOU anonymously or as yourselves! Thank you for the submissions and keep replying to the prompts! Upcoming Prompts (find on our IG): - Tell us a Weed Story - Tell us a Taylor Swift Story - Tell us a Thanksgiving Story - Tell us a Christmas Story LIFE ADVICE: Send in life advice questions or give us a situation of yours/a friend's/a friend of a friend's to discuss and get our opinion on! Submit to betterwithglassespod@gmail.com
We thought it was a normal Wednesday in October... and then we got some BTS footage circulating on the TSITP fan feeds showing that not only is the cast in Paris, France but they are apparently filming 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' What does this mean??? We don't know but we have theories!!!
We're back and rewatching 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 1, Episode 4: Summer Heat. This one's a favorite! Listen in as we provide commentary and thoughts throughout. *Note* Sorry about the quality of the audio in some spots. Recommended Setup: We recommend a two-screen view (Prime Video on one, YouTube on the other). This could be: laptop + TV, two TVs, two Laptops or a split screen, TV + phone. Or you just listen in to the commentary via podcast! How to Watch Along: 1) Queue up the episode on Prime Video 2) Hit Play at the same time that we do 3) Watch along & enjoy!
Join us for another discussion of Redclovers' Fanfic 'This Love' all about Belly/Conrad and 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' Jeremiah is engaged, the boys are fighting and it's Belly's birthday. Re-read chapters 5-6 and listen in to our conversation!
Another Watch Along! When was the last time you rewatched Season 1, Episode 3? If it's been a while, cuddle up with the pod (and the episode simultaneously) for a Watch Along to hear our thoughts/insights/musings.
Hey everyone!!!! This is our inaugural episode of The Tortured Pretty Department aka our new series where we listen to fan stories told by YOU anonymously or as yourselves! Thank you for the submissions and keep replying to the prompts!
We invite you to listen into the real live book club we're hosting alongside the author of 'This Love' RedClovers. Join in by becoming a Stanford Member of our Patreon or feel free to simply check out the discussion here. Either way, if you're a fan of Conrad and Belly this, 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' book and series-inspired fic is a can't miss.
Hey everyone, there are rumors of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 wrapping up filming this week. Is it true and what does this mean? Listen in as we answer some of your questions and make some predictions!
Hey everyone, with all of the mini series & things that we've launched it felt good to just do a catch up episode. We're discussing what we've been up to & answering a mini mailbag... to include our unofficial thoughts on some of the BTS that's been floating around recently. Join in to hear and catch up with us!
We're back for another Watch Along! Get Season 1, Episode 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty queued up on Prime Video and listen in with us as we rewatch. Note: Keep in mind that if you're just listening into the podcast without watching alongside, there might be some audio moments missing while we are watching the show.
Watch along with Casey and Vicky as they rewatch every episode of Season 1 and 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty. Listen in as we provide commentary and thoughts as if you're watching with friends. *Note for those just listening to the podcast that there may be some brief breaks in the commentary as we watch the show.* How to Watch Along: 1) Queue up the episode on Prime Video 2) Hit Play at the same time that we do 3) Watch along and enjoy Recommended Setup: We recommend a two-screen view (Prime Video on one, YouTube on the other). This could be: laptop + TV, two TVs, two Laptops or a split screen, TV + phone.
Hey everyone, we can't see what's going on on Instagram. Probably nothing but if you can't find our IG page or don't see any posts, DO NOT WORRY we haven't gone dark! We think it's a misunderstanding and we appealed.
In this surprise release episode of the podcast, we are going through our review and thoughts on the 2nd of two "Watch Parties" that Prime Video and The Summer I Turned Pretty hosted... this time with Sean and Rain all about Season 2, Ep. 5. Lots of Staylor rising. Lots of cute Sean/Rain interaction. And some bubble pop ups that weren't included in the first episode. Listen in!
If you're a fan of the podcast, you will likely LOVE this podcast where the girls answer most of your favorite mailbag questions. What songs do you love for TSITP Season 3 from The Tortured Poets Department? What is going on with the fanfic? What our predictions (and biggest hopes) for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3? Join us for this discussion :)
This is the BITTERSWEET Book Club Finale of the 'We'll Always Have Summer' book club series. We're going to go through every heart-wrenching scene of this damn book. Belly, Jeremiah and Conrad finally hold no punches, interact with utter honesty and come to terms with the love she has for each of them. It's sad and beautiful. And it got Casey right in the feels! And a special thanks to everyone who wrote in and participated in this entire series. It was so fun to hear/see/read all of your takes on each set of chapters. Until next time!!
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