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A literary podcast with lively libations to keep your thirst quenched in all senses of the term. Bi-weekly podcast episodes with bi-weekly drink specials.

Literary Lushes


    • Jun 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 99 EPISODES


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    Episode 69 - The House in the Cerulean Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 62:49


    The Lushes start the summer off right with "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune. Happy Pride, y'all!

    Episode 68 - Try Not to Die at Grandma's House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 61:04


    Do you have what it takes to survive when every choice you make will likely result in an untimely, and often gruesome, death? If so, this book is for you! An adult choose your own adventure novel, "Try Not to Die at Grandma's House" by Mark Tullius, is designed for you to make the hard choices in life and live, or die, with the consequences. 

    Episode 68 - Try Not to Die at Grandma's House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 61:04


    Do you have what it takes to survive when every choice you make will likely result in an untimely, and often gruesome, death? If so, this book is for you! An adult choose your own adventure novel, "Try Not to Die at Grandma's House" by Mark Tullius, is designed for you to make the hard choices in life and live, or die, with the consequences. 

    Episode 67 - Tower of Swallows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 48:02


    It only took approximately one entire year, but the Lushes are finally circling back to The Witcher series with "Tower of Swallows" by Andrzej Sapkowski.

    Episode 66 - Ghost Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 65:46


    The Lushes take some Demon Piss Shots and chat with Angela Roquet about "Ghost Market", the 6th book in the Lana Harvey series.

    Chaser - Which Lush (Newlywed Game)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 12:08


    The Lushes play "Which Lush" (think the Newly Wed Game) in their second Chaser episode.   In order to access the full VIDEO version be sure to check out our Patreon!    https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes

    Episode 65 - Legend of the New World: Origins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 48:21


    The Lushes are joined by author Vern Watkins to discuss his novel "Legend of the New World: Origins." With this futuristic story entertainment is inevitable! 

    Chaser: F**k, Marry, Kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 14:36


    The Lushes are back with some off week content! This week they play F**k, Marry, Kill.    In order to access the full VIDEO version be sure to check out our Patreon!    https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes

    Episode 64 - Black Leopard, Red Wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 34:32


    In this week's episode the Lushes chat about "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James.   Keep an ear and eye out for their bonus content episodes called "Chasers" that will be airing soon! Also, pop on over to TikTok and give the ladies a follow! Until then, stay lively with your libations! 

    Episode 63 - 25 Perfect Days Plus 5 More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 36:39


    The Lushes are joined by author, Mark Tullius, to discuss his dystopian novel that spans 30 years from different perspectives. Grab your drink and buckle up because this is a wild ride!

    Episode 62 - Mystery School Book 1: Islid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 40:34


    The Lushes start 2022 off right by interviewing L.C. Matherne, author of Mystery School Book 1: Islid. They also discuss their take on the traditional daiquiri drink, New Orleans, and what they would buy if they became overnight millionaires. 

    Episode 61 - NOS4A2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 49:00


    Are you sick of the cliché holiday tropes? Do you wish Santa would slay all day instead of sitting in his sleigh? Would you trade visions of dancing sugar plums for sounds of phantom phone ringing? If you answered "YES!" to any of these questions then, dude, is this book for you! The Lushes chat about "NOS4A2" by Joe Hill. 

    Episode 61 - NOS4A2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 49:00


    Are you sick of the cliché holiday tropes? Do you wish Santa would slay all day instead of sitting in his sleigh? Would you trade visions of dancing sugar plums for sounds of phantom phone ringing? If you answered "YES!" to any of these questions then, dude, is this book for you! The Lushes chat about "NOS4A2" by Joe Hill. 

    Episode 60 - Season‘s Reapings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 17:40


    The Lushes get into the holiday spirit with a short story in the Lana Harvey universe called "Season's Reapings." The Lushes are joined by author Angela Roquet, who partakes in the Holly Jolly shot with them. 

    Episode 59 - Gilded

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 46:36


    The Lushes are joined by Marissa Meyer to talk about her latest novel, "Gilded." Be sure to join their Patreon by November 30, 2021 to gain access to their December 1, 2021 Patreon exclusive LIVE show where they will discussing "Gilded" with Prince Kai Fan Pod, Book Life Podcast, YA Book Chat, and Fictional Hangover!    https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes

    Episode 58 - Ballad of Laurel Springs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 40:56


    Who needs true crime and a glass of wine when you can have murder ballads and a cherry limeade margarita? The Lushes are joined by Janet Beard to discuss her latest novel "The Ballad of Laurel Springs."    Check out Janet's Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xtVKuPXm0OXSoNcGQIHsn?si=jDYnj_toRlmd7iuGR-u7zw&dl_branch=1

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 13 - Tarot Card Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 11:11


    Happy Halloween! The Lushes make "The Fortune Teller" to help them reveal their futures. They use special Zombie Tarot Cards to give it more of a Halloween feel.   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes   Get Lush Merchandise Here: https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/Lite...

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 12 - Would You Rather

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 17:38


    The Lushes play the well known game, Would You Rather, but with Halloween specific choices. To calm their nerves as they pick their poison, they make Apple Cider Mimosas. Let us know which you would you pick from these frightening choices.   Support the Lushes: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes   Merch: https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/Lite...

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 11- Halloween Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 19:39


    For this Short Spirits Episode, The Lushes make "The Brain Shot" and talk about their Favorite Halloween... Movies, Shows, Songs. Movies and shows are broken down into more focused categories such as funniest, meta, classic and more! Share with us your favorites!!! Support the Lushes: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes Merch: https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/Lite...

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 10 - Angela Roquet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 14:55


    For this Halloween Short Spirits episode, the Lushes sip on "Vampire Squid" while they talk to author, Angela Roquet, about her short story, "Bloodymoon". 

    Episode 57 - Little Thieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 45:15


    This year's full length Halloween episode features an interview with Margaret Owen to discuss her book, "Little Thieves," which is a twist on the classic fairytale "Goose Girl."  The Lushes make their version of Gluhwein to keep them hydrated during the episode.   Merch: https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/LiteraryLushesPodcast  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes 

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 8 - Matthew G. Dick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 15:48


    For Day 8, Matthew G. Dick returns to discuss his short story “Digital Hell.”  This story definitely kept the Lushes up at night!  To help cope, the Lushes create the Festive Old Fashioned.  Cheers!    Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqcGMwjW_KHDpZNLfVwimA   Merch: https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/LiteraryLushesPodcast    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes 

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 7 - The Book Life Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 30:33


    For Day 7, Abby and Mo, the hosts of The Book Life Podcast, share with the Lushes the story behind Lemp Mansion in St. Louis and its haunting stories. The Lushes make the Pearfect Cocktail while they count all the deaths surrounding the Lemp family.   Check the mansion out here: https://www.lempmansion.com/   The Book Life Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/Thebooklifepo...   Support us on Patreon and get special access to videos & more! https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes   Get your very own Literary Lushes Merchandise: https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/Lite...

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 6 - Socially Intoxicated Awareness Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 20:16


    For Day 6, Scott and Tobi, the hosts of The Socially Intoxicated Awareness Podcast, share with the Lushes their experiences with Drew Hayes' Annual Choose Your Spooky Outcome Novel, which is done over the 13 nights leading up to Halloween. That sounds vaguely familiar….   Check it out here: https://www.drewhayesnovels.com/halloween

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 5 - Out of the Blank Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 20:28


    For Day 5, Robbie from Out Of The Blank Podcast, tells the Lushes about the Urban Legend from his home state. The Lushes make a Pumpkin Shooter as they hear the tale of Goatman!   Support us on Patreon and get special access to videos & more! https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes   Get your very own Literary Lushes Merchandise: https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/Lite...   Robbie Robertson- Out Of The Blank Podcast

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 4 - Prince Kai Fan Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 18:50


    For day 4, Bethanie, of the Prince Kai Fan Pod, talks with the Lushes about the book, "Stalking Jack the Ripper". The Lushes make a spooky martini, The Chocolate Web, while spinning a fun conversation.   Support us on Patreon and get special access to videos & more! https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes Get your very own Literary Lushes Merchandise: https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/Lite... Prince Kai Fan Pod Website: https://princekaifanpod.wixsite.com/w...

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 3 - Bradley Sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 19:43


    For day 3, the Lushes talk with author Bradley Sides about his story "In The Hollow" and make Spiced Carmel Apple Martini.   "In The Hollow" is one of the many spectacular short stories in his newest book, Those Fantastic Lives.   Support us on Patreon and get special access to videos & more! https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes   Get your very own Literary Lushes Merchandise: https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/Lite...   Bradley Sides' website: https://www.bradley-sides.com/

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 2 - Attack Action Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 33:03


    For Day 2, the Lushes make Autumn Whiskey Sour while they talk with The Attack Action Podcast (Taylor and Isaac) about "The Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8opKRSdmt8  Support us on Patreon and get special access to videos & more! https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes

    13 Short Literary Spirits - Day 1 - Darrin Doyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 27:11


    Starting off the 13 Short Literary Spirits, Darrin Doyle joins the Lushes as he reads his short story "The Search for Boyle" and a small sample from his new novel, "The Beast in Aisle 34". The Lushes make "The Milky Way" to pair with these two immersive stories. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRWcuycpZsc  Support us on Patreon and get special access to videos & more! https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLushes Get your very own Literary Lushes Merchandise: https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/Lite... Darrin Doyle's website: https://www.darrindoyle.com/

    Episode 56 - Gil‘s All Fright Diner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 56:12


    There's nothing quite like a slice of pie from an all night diner unless, of course, your experience is ruined by a zombie horde.  The Lushes are joined by A. Lee Martinez to talk about his book "Gil's All Fright Diner."  If you enjoy werewolves, vampires, zombies, ghosts and sorceresses this one is for you! 

    Episode 55 - The Mark of the Bear Clan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 36:58


    The Lushes learn about Finnish folklore while discussing "The Mark of the Bear Clan" with David Schlaefer.  David also gives the Lushes a crash course in Finnish pronunciation.  Spoiler alert: the Lushes got a bit tongue tied. 

    Episode 54 - Gearbreakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 39:51


    Megan is back! The Lushes are joined by Zoe Hana Mikuta to discuss her first novel, "Gearbreakers."  If you love mechas and dystopian worlds this one is for you! Also, did we mention that Megan is back?! 

    Literary Lushes: Episode 53 - Young Zaphod Plays It Safe & Mostly Harmless

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 44:47


    Sometimes the universe can be a confusing place.  Don't try to understand it, you won't.  Sam and Henry are back for the EPIC conclusion of the “Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy” series with "Young Zaphod Plays It Safe” and “Mostly Harmless” by Douglas Adams. 

    Literary Lushes: Episode 53 - Young Zaphod Plays It Safe & Mostly Harmless

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 44:47


    Sometimes the universe can be a confusing place.  Don't try to understand it, you won't.  Sam and Henry are back for the EPIC conclusion of the “Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy” series with "Young Zaphod Plays It Safe” and “Mostly Harmless” by Douglas Adams. 

    Literary Lushes: Episode 52 - Exciting News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 11:01


    Megan joins Sam for a quick news update in this week's episode.  Tune in to meet Baby Alex and hear about all of the upcoming goodies! 

    Literary Lushes: Episode 51 - So Long And Thanks For All The Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 32:33


    Samantha and Henry are back with "So Long And Thanks For All The Fish" by Douglas Adams.  In between their discussions of frisky flying, sanity, and stealing someone's cookies, you may hear a dog's bark or two.  We apologize for the inconvenience. 

    Literary Lushes: Episode 50 - Life, The Universe & Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 27:06


    Sam and Henry talk about the art of flying and revel in the idea of being Somebody Else's Problem while they discuss book 3 in the Hitchhiker's Guide series: Life, The Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams.

    Literary Lushes: Episode 49 - Restaurant at the End of the Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 42:36


    Megan is still on maternity leave.  That means that Sam and Henry continue their voyage through the universe, with a quick stop for food at, what they are pretty sure is, a tourist trap.  In this week's episode they discuss the next book in the Hitchhiker's Guide series , "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe" by Douglas Adams.

    Literary Lushes: Episode 48 - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 29:12


    Grab your Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster and pack your towel! While Megan is on maternity leave Samantha explores the deeper parts of the universe with guest host Henry Fisher.  This week they start their adventure with "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams.

    Literary Lushes: Episode 47 - Well of Ascension (Mistborn Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 36:50


    The Lushes are joined by The Socially Intoxicated Awareness Podcast to discuss the second book in the "Mistborn" series, "The Well of Ascension" by Brandon Sanderson.  Be sure to tune in to listen to them butcher pronunciation and discuss how, sometimes, the CliffNotes version is better than the real thing. 

    Literary Lushes: Episode 46 - Child Thief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 40:41


    Sometimes growing up is hard to do.  Sam is joined by author, Henry Fisher, to discuss the book "Child Thief" by Brom.  

    Literary Lushes: Episode 45 - Neverwhere

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 50:31


    If you could open a door to anywhere, where would you go? This week, Megan and Sam partake in a co-host swap with Abby and Mo of the Book Life Podcast! Abby joins Sam to discuss "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman.  Be sure to also check out Megan's appearance with Mo!

    Literary Lushes: Episode 44- Death Wish (Lana Harvey Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 37:00


    The Lushes continue the Lana Harvey series with "Death Wish" and chat with author, Angela Roquet, about all things Limbo City.  

    Literary Lushes: Episode 43 - American Gods

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 38:21


    The Lushes discuss "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman and lament over unfinished books, with cameos by Megan's pup, Bucky.  Are you Team Sam (love "American Gods") or Team Megan (couldn't finish it)? Let us know!  

    Literary Lushes: Episode 42 - City of Spells

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 40:08


    NO SPOILERS! The Lushes chat with author, Alexandra Christo, about "City of Spells," the eagerly awaited sequel to "Into the Crooked Place."  

    Literary Lushes - Episode 41: Baptism of Fire (Witcher Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 38:59


    Sometimes you're stuck between a rock and a hard place, and other times you're stuck between two opposing armies.  If that's the case we hope you  have Geralt of Rivia on your side! The Lushes discuss "Baptism of Fire" from The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski.  Grab your moonshine and buckle up because it's a wild ride!

    Literary Lushes - Episode 40: Constance Verity Saves The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 42:49


    Turns out that Constance Verity's Last Adventure actually wasn't Constance Verity's last adventure.  The Lushes chat with author A. Lee Martinez about his book "Constance Verity Saves the World", super villain moms, sexy explorer costumes and, of course, F***ing Kansas.  

    Literary Lushes - Episode 39: Into the Crooked Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 42:42


    The Lushes talk magic, crime and happiness while discussing "Into the Crooked Place" by Alexandra Christo.  They also chat with Matthew G. Dick, author of "Seed" in the first Author Spotlight Segment of 2021 about everything from deadpan robots to why it is taking so long for George R. R. Martin to finish "Game of Thrones."  

    Literary Lushes - Episode 38: Heaven's River

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 32:41


    Dennis E. Taylor is back to chat about the latest book in the Bobiverse series, "Heaven's River."  The Lushes and Dennis also discuss other important topics, such as tequila, Dungeons and Dragons and, of course, trolling the web.

    Literary Lushes - Episode 37: Ready Player Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 50:22


    The Lushes previously discussed "Ready Player One."  Everyone thought that Halliday was done.  Ernest Cline paid his dues.  Tune in for a discussion on "Ready Player Two"!

    Literary Lushes - Episode 36: Stardust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 54:28


    The Lushes ring in 2021 with "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman, because nothing says "new year, new me" like an adventure off of the beaten path (or, in this instance, on the other side of The Wall).  

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