Scholastic Podcastic

The Andalite Chronicles  by K.A. Applegate Published in November 1997 On today's Patreon-exclusive episode, the gang embraces references; ponders Andalite princes; and Beasley's memory betrays him. #justiceforalloran #justicefortombombadil #justiceforlron #justiceforolorin #justiceforelrond Full SCHOLASTIC PODCASTIC episode available exclusively at https://www.patreon.com/DBimprovcollective

Animorphs #13: The Change by K.A. Applegate November 1997 On today's episode, the gang considers all the uses of cinnamon; reasons through the sizes of redwoods; and Brent is sentimental for the Yamaha PSS270. 

Animorphs #12: The Reaction  by K.A. Applegate Published in October 1997 On today's episode, the gang celebrates the one year anniversary of Scholastic Podcastic; checks in on star charts; and the Court of Quinn is back in session.

Animorphs #11: The Forgotten  by K.A. Applegate Published in September 1997 On today's episode, the gang crushes on cartoon animals; remembers gym classes; and with a special appearance by Tom.

Animorphs #10: The Android by K.A. Applegate September 1997 On today's episode, the gang shares their childhood skating rinks; leans into a long episode; and Brent calls out war criminals.

Animorphs #9: The Secret by K.A. Applegate Published in August 1997 On today's episode, the gang returns to form with the Animorphs; discusses dissecting animals; and Quinn shares the story of the old red barn.

On today's episode, Scholastic Podcastic presents the annual holiday-themed fanfiction show, along with special guests Kerri and Jim. Silent Night, Yeerk Night by Kerri Pulley Gary Paulsen's Brian's Christmas by Aaron Beasley The Gift, or, Ramses The Damned's Christmas Surprise by Quinn Thacker and MJ Rousse Christmas Ghosts Don't Have Sleepovers by Brent Aldrich Animorphs: The Christmas by Jim Ma

Bailey School Kids #3: Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey Published in October 1991 and Bailey School Kids #17: Elves Don't Wear Hard Hats by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey Published in November 1995 On today's episode, the gang pitches multiple alternate (better) endings for these books; determines the differences between elves and gnomes; and Aaron introduces the Bailey School Kids Joke Book.

The Giver by Lois Lowry Published in July 1993 On today's episode, the gang consults the Girl's Life quiz What Job Would You Get From the Giver?; confirms that this is in fact a Christmas book; and Quinn twins on Bus 6.

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell Published in 1960 On today's episode, the gang lives the Salt Life; struggles to name some 65 different varieties of pasta; and Brent is visited by a Whale Spirit.

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Published in November 1986 On today's episode, the gang discovers their hermit identities; counts down the Seven Signs You're Going To Be Attacked By A Moose; and Beasley survives in the wild with only a copy of the book Hatchet.

Goosebumps #6: Let's Get Invisible by R.L. Stine Published in March 1993 On today's episode, the gang talks Terminator or Twister; applies the scientific method to this book; and Tom tells a haunting Saint Patrick's Day story!

Goosebumps #5: The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb by R.L. Stine Published in January 1993 and  The Mummy Or, Ramses the Damned by Anne Rice Published in June 1989 On today's episode, the gang is mad about a lack of monsters; harps on hydration; and special guest M.J., Beloved of the People, asks everyone to identify their honorific titles.

Goosebumps #4: Say Cheese and Die by R.L. Stine Published in November 1992 On today's episode, the gang gets an early start on the spooky season by talking about Truth or Dare; considering candy corn; and Brent takes a Polaroid photo to find out if anyone is actually a hotdog-eating skeleton.

Bailey School Kids #1: Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots and Bailey School Kids #2: Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey Published in 1991 On today's episode, the gang discusses haircuts; writes their own BSK story outline; and Quinn asks the question everyone is wondering, “would you recommend to Brendon Fraser that he should read these two books if he had an hour of extra time?”

Animorphs #8: The Alien by K.A. Applegate Published in July 1997 On today's episode, the gang tries to hold hands with this overly-complicated book; makes plans for a Scholastic Podcastic Chili Cookoff; and gets the long-anticipated plot summary from Tom. Plus, an after-credits scene...

Animorphs Megamorphs #1: The Andalite's Gift by K.A. Applegate Published in June 1997 On today's Patreon-exclusive episode, the gang spends a full third of the time arguing Team Marco or Team Tobias; Aaron shows up with cryptic chapter notes; and *finally* a gorilla does human things like drive a car. Full SCHOLASTIC PODCASTIC Megamorphs episodes available exclusively on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DBimprovcollective

Animorphs #7: The Stranger by K.A. Applegate Published in April 1997 On today's episode, the gang takes bites out of the huge tenderloin sandwich that is this book; reveals their musical taste in 1997; and Tom presents the sultriest Fanfic Line yet.

Animorphs #6: The Capture by K.A. Applegate Published in February 1997 On today's episode, the gang reveals their first celebrity crushes and first cuss words; discusses hot cousins; and marks the triumphant return of Aaron's Cobra Hawk attack! #JusticeForTomBombadil

The Mouse and The Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary Published in September 1965 On today's episode, the gang pours one out for Beverly Cleary; agrees that this is an all-around good book; and Quinn covers her top three most empathetic anthropomorphic animal puppets.

Goosebumps #3: Monster Blood by R.L. Stine Published in September 1992 On today's episode, the gang imagines a world where R.L. Stine is a KFC Taco Bell franchise owner; explores the darker Dutch Goosebumps for all our listeners in the Netherlands; and makes a Patreon promise for a Universal Studios road trip to slime Brent.

Goosebumps #2: Stay Out of the Basement by R.L. Stine Published in July 1992 On today's episode, the gang once again bumps it up; casts an adaptation of the story for the CW; and finds out that Tom is unimpressed with the book because he already lived it all himself.

Goosebumps #1: Welcome to Dead House by R.L. Stine Published in July, 1992 On today's episode, the gang recounts their childhood injuries and broken bones; pitch a new Wishbone-themed podcast; and everyone is very impressed by Brent's stunts.

Animorphs #5: The Predator by K.A. Applegate Published in December 1996 On today's episode, the gang breaks the book down into four shenanigans; cannot get Starbucks and Radio Shack straight; and Aaron devises a cobra attack before getting lost in the adult web. Quality Low! Variety High!

Animorphs #4: The Message by K.A. Applegate Published in October 1996 On today's episode, the gang follows the siren song of the sea, to where Big Daddy Whale has a lover in every ocean. We ship every character (even a new one!); and Quinn brings the Dwight Eisenhower facts.

Animorphs #3: The Encounter by K.A. Applegate Published in August 1996 On today's episode, the gang can't get over how bad every plan in this book is; consider which 90s mall store would restore their human identities; and Tom delivers the water filtration system schematics we all needed.

Animorphs #2: The Visitor by K.A. Applegate Published in June 1996 On today's episode, the gang uncovers a controversial update to the book; figure out Lord of the Rings equivalents of Animorphs characters; and Aaron pitches a one cat, one hawk buddy cop fanfic.

Animorphs #1: The Invasion by K.A. Applegate Published in June 1996 On today's episode, the gang dives into their first of many Animorphs books and tries to get acquainted with the world; Quinn has a dark theory about the entire story; and of course, before the episode is over, gets into sexy fanfic.

On today's episode, Brent, Tom, Quinn, and Aaron talk about all of the programs to get kids to read in 1996; find out that Brent is a page count queen; and get ready to talk about our first series, Animorphs.