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welcome to talk lit, get hit - a podcast where we read questionable books recommended to us by social media and talk shit about them. we’re Bridget, Eryn and Laura, three friends who haven’t mentally progressed since high school where we bonded over a love of music and books - but mainly Twilight. brace yourself for a heady cocktail of somewhat highbrow and incredibly lowbrow ramblings about all the books the internet loves and our journey to figure out why. 

talk lit, get hit


    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    bonus chapter: sunrise on the reaping by suzanne collins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 32:07


    if you can understand what we're saying through the tears, then in this episode you will find a heartfelt and nostaliga-tinged chat about Suzanne Collins's latest release, Sunrise on the Reaping. we talk all about Panem's 50th Hunger Games (the second Quarter Quell!), things that made us cry, Haymitch's role in the games, our favourite quotes, fan theories, easter eggs and some more things that made us cry. pop your headphones on and strap in for an emotional and very spoiler-filled episode of Sunrise on the Reaping.send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    yellowface by r. f. kuang

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 61:01


    Athena Liu had everything Juniper Hayward wanted... and then she died. and so begins the story for Juniper 'June' Hayward, our completely despicable and unhinged (white) protagonist who can't. stop. lying. in this month's episode, we dig into Yellowface by R. F. Kuang. we talk about books written about influencers in the age of influencers, the murky and confusing connections between fiction and reality, and what could make a book with such an unlikeable protagonist so compulsively readable. throughout the episode we touch on cultural appropriation and ask the question: who gets to tell what story?synopsis music by James Minorsend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    bonus chapter: bridget jones's diary (movie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 34:13


    If you were alive in the 2000s you knew three things:Renee Zellweger is a horrifically misguided casting choice for our British icon Bridget JonesThe character Bridget Jones is roughly the size of a houseColin Firth and Hugh Grant are hot  After reading and discussing Bridget Jones's Diary for a previous podcast episode, we decided it's only fair that we dive into the 2000s film adaptation of Helen Fielding's classic novel. From casting choices to the long standing (potentially fictional) feud between the two male leads, no stone is left unturned! What twists and spins can the glitz and glamour of Hollywood add to this already classic tale?send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    bridget jones's diary by helen fielding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 72:13


    this episode we are taking a dive into the diary that defined a generation! for our April book and the theme "haha that's so funny", we're talking about Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding. we spend some time cringing at our own adolescent diary entries and talk feminism, fad diets and try to decide if this novel is a depressing glimpse into the hive mind of the 90s or an optimistic, progressively feminist masterpiece.send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    bonus chapter: anti-intellectualism - the decline of deep reads

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 25:37


    welcome to our latest talk lit, get hit bonus chapter! in this episode we attempt to disentangle our thoughts and feelings on the supposed rise of anti-intellectualism in the literary world. we discuss the modern manifestations of this ancient concept -  trope titles, simplistic narratives, audiobooks vs physical books, social media echo chamber driven publishing and a resistance to critical thinking. we discuss the ever-present question - can reading ever, truly be “not political” and what can we do to change our reading and consumption habits?mentioned in this episode:@andrearaereads - https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSrRd8A6P/@bookishwithb - https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSrRenYcr/@flexmami - https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSrRecUm3/Australia Reads SurveyTolkien on TikToksend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    the housemaid by freida mcfadden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 55:40


    join us for our first shift at the winchester's mansion. this episode we put up a big, fat, "help wanted" sign and sent out a plea for books centred around the perspectives of maids, butlers, groundskeepers, governesses, and any all of the domestic service staff who keep the wheels turning and whose eyes see all... in this episode we discuss nina winchester's iconic morning routine, freida mcfadden's secret identity (it's a wig) and dish out some hot tips on red flags to look for when applying for a job (hint: if someone says "danger" it's a good idea to turn down the job). it's time to polish your earbuds and settle in as we discuss the housemaid by freida mcfadden. synopsis music by Nikita Kondrashevsend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    the spanish love deception by elena armas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 69:55


    over the last few years, our tastes have changed and our minds have been opened to the likes of bride by ali hazlewood and the hating game by sally thorne. this month we are reading the spanish love deception by elena armas. we talk tropes like workplace romance, one bed, enemies to lovers and big man x tiny woman. we also discuss disney adults, male characters as a mirror, Hilary Duff and the cost of baked goods at our local cafes. will this scintillating spanish love fest continue the theme or will it be more of a siesta than a fiesta? special things mentioned in the episode:BookTrib articleGoodReads review - emma GoodReads review - cyrasend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    talk lit with us 2 - responding to bookish hot takes from our listeners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 29:06


    in this episode, we once again weigh in on your hot takes and unpopular opinions and dish out some unexpected life advice. we dig into the Goodreads vs Storygraph debate and also discuss the latest Booktok-island bombshell (Fabel) and its recent AI roasting controversy. the internet's faves like Colleen Hoover, Sally Rooney and SJM'S A Court of Thorns and Roses also gets a special mention. finally, it wouldn't be a talk lit, get hit episode if we didn't find space in the episode for a little bit of discussion on the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer. if you have any hot takes or thoughts that need to be heard by the people. email us at hello@talklitgethit.com.spoilers and your hot take time stamps:1:10 - Goodreads is such a low-budget app considering it's Amazon6:28 - Colleen Hoover can get in the bin10:24 - should I move to the city next year?12:51 - should i quit my job?15:55 - my fave part of BookTok at the moment is Jodi Picoult18:34 - my neighbour keeps putting their rubbish in my bin!19:46 - 20:16 - Flight of the Conchords season 1 episode 7 spoilers21:23 - 23:48 - Tamlin deserves a redemption arc and Feyre sucks and ACOTAR series spoilers 23:48 - I don't like Normal People26:34 - 28:31 Eclipse is the best book in the Twilight series and Twilight series spoilersArticles and TikToks mentioned:Fable AI controversyJodi Picoult tutorialsend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    atomic habits by james clear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 71:17


    in this podcast episode we are starting the year fresh and making brazen attempts to overhaul our lives and identities. our podcast book selection for January 2025 is Atomic Habits by James Clear. this is a book that promises to 'reveal practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones and master the tiny behaviours that lead to remarkable results'. we discuss our 2025 ins and outs, lofty reading aspirations, wellness and diet culture, gingerbread houses, spice tolerance, the TikTok bean soup fiasco and, of course, weigh in with our thoughts on Atomic Habits by James Clear. p.s. we hope you enjoy the rain ASMR (it was bucketing down when we recorded this episode).synopsis music by Dvir Silver    send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    bonus chapter: life and death by stephenie meyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 100:23


    this episode we are bringing the cringe and chaos of a work christmas party to talk lit, get hit podcast for our annual “talk lit, get lit” drinking and podcasting extravaganza. for our last bonus chapter of the year, we are discussing none other than life and death by Stephenie Meyer. the booktok twilight renaissance continues as we pull apart the literary masterpiece that was promised to be midnight sun but instead ended up as a gender bent twilight reimagining.  we drink spiced ginger beers, crunch on pebble ice, clink glasses, demand justice for bella and have lots to say about the stars of the show - beaufort swan and edythe cullen.send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    bride by ali hazlewood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 80:37


    here comes the Bride - fair, fat and vying for a chance at redeeming Ali Hazelwood in the eyes of Bridget and Laura. coming off the back of our somewhat negative reading experience of The Love Hypothesis, we are back for another slice with Bride by Ali Hazelwood. in this episode we contend with vampire and were customs, Ali Hazelwood's writing process and honing of her craft, rat kings, the dark recesses of Reddit, comparisons to Twilight (naturally) and of course... knotting. join us as we untangle all of the ins and outs of the inter-species, marriage-of-convenience, fantasy romance and try to bestow it with the ultimate rating: lit or shit?synopsis music by Peter Barbaixspecial things mentioned in the episode:celebrity memoir book club podcastthe shit no one tells you about writing podcasthow I combine plotting and pantsing in my writinghow do knots work?the unofficial guide to the omegaversea/b/o alpha's knot and omega's...butt full anatomyrat kingsend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    bonus chapter: sally rooney

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 40:04


    welcome to rooney-verse... where all your dreams come true... niverse. in this bonus episode we discuss all things sally rooney. from 'normal people' and 'conversations with friends' to 'beautiful world, where are you' and her latest grown-up work, 'intermezzo' - no thin grey cardigan or email chain is left unturned! heralded as "salinger for the snapchat generation", and of the first "great millennial writers", we talk about how reblogging quotes on tumblr primed us perfectly to enjoy the literary stylings of sally rooney. the episode ends on a sentimental note, chatting about the things that bring our lives hoy and meaning in the face of an uncertain future.synopsis music by peter barbaixsend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    divergent

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 96:00


    hold on tight to your zip lines because we're taking a trip back to the world of divergent for this special throwback/nostalgia episode! in honor of nostalgic november (coined just now, by us), we're diving into Veronica Roth's iconic dystopian debut, a novel that once had us all choosing between factions and fantasising about fear landscapes. in this episode, we're not just talking about the book — we're discussing all the literary works that raised us. from tamora pierce and meg cabot to paul jennings and andy griffiths, we lay it all on the table including all of our listener suggestions. join us as we revisit the world of dauntless, abnegation, amity, erudite, and candor and explore the highs and lows of YA dystopia, and where divergent stands in the legacy of books like the hunger games and the maze runner.synopsis music by Amir Firouzfardsend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    bonus chapter: manacled

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 28:18


    this episode we dip into the dark, mysterious and deeply online realms of fan fiction to tackle one of the most popular and controversial fan fictions of all time - Manacled by SenLinYu. we discuss the enduring appeal of Dramione, the good girl x bad boy trope, and navigating a post-J.K. Rowling Harry Potter World. special mentions to the internet's most controversial husband Lucky-Blue Smith, Draco Malfoy as a toothpick chewer and one of the Nine Network's finest accomplishments - Sea Patrol. send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!somehow, we're getting close to the end of the year and are looking at talk lit, get hit programming for 2025. this year we made some changes to our podcast line-up based on the results of the 2023 listener survey. we're seeking feedback on how these changes have worked for you and if you have any other ideas or suggestions for how we can make talk lit, get hit even better please let us know your thoughts here!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    a good girl's guide to murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 58:20


    this episode has us feeling spooked to the core as we dip our toes into the bone-chilling waters of the mystery/thriller genre. for the month of October we are reading A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson and asking ourselves the age old question: how spooky is too spooky? we explore a variety of accents, apologise for past and present (and future) judgements on American listeners, talk dead dogs, precocious teens, the audiobook listening experience and the pitfalls of Young Adult fiction.books mentioned in this episode:A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - Holly JacksonEileen - Otessa MoshfeghBig Little Lies - Liane MoriartyNone of This is True - Lisa JewelThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - Steig LarssonRosemary's Baby - Ira LevinStone Cold Fox - Rachel Coller CroftDarling Girls - Sally HepworthPretty Girls - Karin SlaughterThe Secret History - Donna TarttSharp Object - Gillian FlynnLittle Fires Everywhere - Celeste Ng synopsis music by Francesco Biondisend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!somehow, we're getting close to the end of the year and are looking at talk lit, get hit programming for 2025. this year we made some changes to our podcast line-up based on the results of the 2023 listener survey. we're seeking feedback on how these changes have worked for you and if you have any other ideas or suggestions for how we can make talk lit, get hit even better please let us know your thoughts here!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    bonus chapter: slump city, b*tch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 48:32


    one slump to rule them all, one slump to find them. one slump to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. if you, like us, have found yourself caught in the shackles of a mid-year reading slump then find comfort in this episode. we discuss our respective months-long slumps, the perfect formula to finding a book that will lift us out of the murky depths of literary ambivalence and try to define what exactly it is that makes a book a real stinker and the circumstances that lead to a slump in the first place. books mentioned:big little lies - lianne moriartythe bad beginning - lemony snicket the perks of being a wallflower - stephen chboskygreen dot - madeleine greylove and virtue - diana reidthe rachel incident - caroline o'donoghueolive kitteridge - elizabeth strout  no hard feelings - genevieve novakthe paper palace - miranda cowly-hellertwilight - stephenie meyerthe goldfinch - donna tarttthe list - yomi adagokethe imaginary friend - steven chboskythe burning chambers - kate mossethe white album - joan didionthe luminaries - elena cattona court of silver flames - sarah j. maasall the light we cannot see - anthony doerrmidnight sun - stephenie meyer    send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    the hating game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 65:18


    this episode we dive into the immaculately shiny and mirrored world of Sally Thorne's debut novel, The Hating Game. this book won the vote for our Australian fiction month and we are left to answer the question: will the charms of an Australian author be enough to save this book from our better judgement? we talk smurfs, the tiny girl x big man trope, in appropriate office behaviour, weigh in on the Goodreads reviews and Bridget makes an elaborate analogy involving a horse blanket. have we finally found an enemies-to-lovies romance novel to crack open our cold, cynical hearts? or will the hating game end up as just another book we love to hate?articles mentioned: Meet Sally Thornesynopsis music by Oleksii Kaplunskyj  send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    talk lit with us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 46:41


    welcome to our inaugural talk lit with us episode! this episode we asked you for your controversial opinions, hot takes or just something you needed to get off your chest and boy, did you deliver. in this episode we weigh in on colleen hoover and it ends with us, beyonce, suzanne collins' new novel, red, white and royal blue, heartstopper, a little life and midnight sun. spoilers and your hot take time stamps:1:26 - people changed their tune about it ends with us movie when the trailer dropped 12:03 - colleen hoover is for women who don't read 17:15 - beyonce is overrated?22:12 - red, white and royal blue is the worst book25:35 - heartstopper is the second-worst book29:42 - sunrise on the reaping (the ballad of songbirds and snakes and hunger games spoilers)33:25 - gone girl is one of the most boring books ever34:38 - a little life deserves no hype and serves no purpose but trauma40:18 - midnight sun = best twilight bookarticles mentioned:https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jan/09/hanya-yanagihara-to-paradise-interview-a-little-lifehttps://www.vulture.com/article/hanya-yanagihara-review.htmlplease note: this episode was recorded prior to the release of the it ends with us movie and the ensuing justin baldoni and blake lively movie promotion discourse. if you, or anyone you know are experiencing domestic violence, you can contact 1800 RESPECTsend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    fifty shades of grey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 109:08


    in this, our longest episode ever, we call upon strength from our subconsciouses and inner goddesses to do a merengue with some salsa moves thrown in and tackle the mammoth task of discussing fifty shades of grey by e.l. james (aka. snowsqueens icedragon). we once again find ourselves discussing the twilight saga and its associated fan fiction, safe words, the ins and outs of a bdsm lifestyle, the dakota johnson and ellen degeneres "actually, no – that's not the truth, Ellen" moment in history and it's mysterious ties to fifty shades of grey, the importance of reading contracts before signing them.  fifty shades of grey, fifty shades darker and fifty shades freed took the world by storm. so much so that now, over ten years later, the world still yearns to understand the "what", "how" and most importantly "why" behind the writing and publication of this book. this titillating tale won the listeners' vote and the overall vote for our talk lit, get hit book of the month, covering the genre of smut. will fifty shades of grey make our inner goddesses "jump up and down with cheer-leading pom-poms" or leave us distressed, confused and fifty shades of f*cked up.synopsis music by Oleksandr Stepanov send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    bonus chapter: bridgerton (revisited)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 34:22


    dearest gentle listeners,it is with the greatest pleasure that we invite you to revisit the latest chapter of the bridgerton saga in this special episode of our esteemed podcast. in this episode, we peel back the layers of bridgerton season three: part two, and examine its every scandal, intrigue, and triumph.we touch on important points such as the success or failure of the promised bridgerton glow-up, colin brigerton's hairline, the cortisol levels of penelope featherington and whether or not we will, indeed, need to fight julia quinn on the beaches of malibu.will fate be kind to our perceptions of this once illustrious show, or does destiny hold darker designs? brace yourselves for revelations that could shake society to its core.yours in anticipation,bridget & laura send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    everything I know about love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 71:21


    in this episode we discuss 'everything i know about love', dolly alderton's heartwarming memoir about the beautiful messiness of love and life. join us as we explore dolly's journey through her tumultuous twenties, the ins and outs of myspace etiquette, sharehousing, suspiciously bougie mac and cheese recipes, a bizarre mention of jacob's creek wine, and the enduring and unbreakable bonds of female friendship. we'll take a closer look at the themes of love, growth, and self-discovery and the timeless allure of being a "slim woman" meeting sophisticated men at gallery openings. listen in to discover all the things that make dolly alderton a true millennial mouthpiece (it's a good thing, we swear!) special things mentioned in the episode: it's hardback out heresynopsis music by Oleksandr Stepanovsend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    bonus chapter: funny story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 32:29


    grab your headphones and your hot beverage of choice and join us for a new talk lit, get hit bonus chapter where we dive into the cosy world of Emily Henry's latest novel, "Funny Story." we explore the superiority of housemates to lovers, fake dating and the timeless “are they looking? let's KISS” tropes as well as how Tourism USA should really put Emily Henry on their payroll. library lovers, new girl fans and people who are looking for some expertly crafted sexual tension will want to tune into this episode (also people who are looking for an unexpected nod to the childhood legend "The Stinky Cheese Man").  a special mention to us for attempting to rank her books - funny story, happy place, book lovers, beach read and the people we meed on vacation - an impossible task! whether you're a longtime Emily Henry fan or new to her work, this episode is a must-listen!send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    cemetery boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 54:11


    join us for a spooky journey through the pages of Aiden Thomas' spellbinding novel, "Cemetery Boys." in this episode, we dive deep into a world where the living and the dead mingle and schoolyard bad bois can be summoned on whim.from the allure of sexy ghosts to the vibrant tapestry of young adult fiction, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance, we unpack the rich layers of LGBTQIA+ romance and Latinx representation woven throughout the narrative (including a conspiracy that Yadriel is a watertok influencer). through Yadriel and Julian's love story, we explore the importance of visibility and representation in literature, celebrating the power of diverse storytelling to empower and uplift marginalized voices.tune in as we unearth the magic of "Cemetery Boys" and celebrate the beauty of love, acceptance, and the power of reading diversely (also the power of keeping your school attendance record squeaky clean).List of our favourite queer literature:Conversations with Friends - Sally Rooney The Rachel Incident - Caroline O'Donoghue A Little Life - Hanya Yanigahara The Great Believers - Rebecca Makkai They're Going to Love You - Meg Howrey Seeing Other People - Diana Reid Exciting Times - Naoise Dolan Young Mungo - Douglas Stewart Roses in the Mouth of a Lion - Bushra Rehman Her Body and Other Parties - Carmen Maria Machado Thirst - Marina Yuszczuk If We Were Villains - M. L. Riosynopsis music by Maksym Dudchyksend us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    bonus chapter: bridgerton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 30:05


    say hello to our new bridgerton bonus chapter!  with the help of our friend and part-time bridgerton fan maddy, we discuss the ins and outs of the steamy bridgerton book series written by julia quinn (of 'the weakest link' fame). we talk about the bridgerton glow-up, soft-boi poetry, daphne bridgerton's micro bangs and all the magic of shonda-land. with bridgerton season three looming before us the intracties of colin and penelope's relationship (both on the screen and on the page) is under the talk lit, get hit microscope. the duke and i, the viscount who loved me, an offer from a gentleman and of course romancing mr bridgerton - no sibling is safe from the judgement of the internet's most searing book club. so, grab your feathered quills and your fanciest headphones, because this episode is one scandal you won't want to miss! subscribe now and let's get bridgerton-buzzed together!send us questions, things you want us to speak about or just say hi!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    pride and prejudice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 66:12


    dearest listeners, it is our greatest pleasure to cordially invite you to join us this autumn for a meeting of the minds of the highest order. this month we hold our teacups with our pinkies out as we drink from the fount of old school barbz, considering the inherent romance of staring and the unyielding burden of having no propriety.  while some may shy away from a challenge such as this, we are so bewitched, body and soul, that we have no choice but to share our thoughts of most ardent love with you all. indeed, the time has come for us to read the inspiration for twilight – Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. synopsis music by Jerome Chauvelspecial things mentioned in the episode:Glow Worm CavesStump Cross CavernsBuzzFeed quiz Elizabeth and Darcy: The Iconic Romantic CoupleTikTok creator @plsleaveamsgTikTok creator @rae_amber_rae The real Mr Darcy would have actually looked like thisChatsworth HouseStanage EdgePride and Prejudice - Jane Austen (1813 novel)Pride and Prejudice (2005 film directed by Joe Wright)Pride and Prejudice (BBC miniseries directed by Simon Langton)The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (American webseries created by Hank Green and Bernie Su)Becoming Jane (2007 film directed by Julian Jarrold)Bright Star (2009 film directed by Jane Campion)Send us a Text Message.choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.

    talk lit done juicy - a discussion on mona awad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 31:48


    say hello to our very first talk lit, get hit bonus episode! we had the pleasure of talking to jade from literature done juicy - a podcast all about literature (you guessed it) and its intersection with pop-culture, science, history and so much more.we took the time to chat a little deeper about the author mona awad and two of her most popular books rouge (you can listen to the talk lit, get hit episode on this one while you're at it) and bunny (keep an eye on jade's feed for this). in this episode we discuss MFA writing programs, the occult and of course, the insidious power of a college clique. sounds great, doesn't it bunny? put on your red shoes, slap on your finest snail mucin and join us for our first ever bonus episode!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    my brilliant friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 57:50


    ciao, brilliant friends! get ready to talk about translated fiction and dive into the world of Elena Ferrante's "My Brilliant Friend”. join us for a whirlwind discussion where we navigate through poorly pronounced Italian words, questionable cover designs, and the magical art of translated fiction.from dissecting the brilliance of Ann Goldstein's translation to brief mentions of Italian cultural icons like the Lizzie McGuire movie and Stefano from A Series of Unfortunate Events, we're leaving no stone unturned.can we relate to Lila and Elena's adventures as much as we relate to Lizzie's Roman holiday? let's find out!so grab your espresso and channel your inner Italian stallion as we laugh, cry, and discuss all things "My Brilliant Friend." tune in and let's get lost in translation together!synopsis music by William Kingspecial things mentioned in the episode:Have Italian Scholars figured out the identity of Elena Ferrante? The Unmasking of Elena Ferrante An Open Letter to Elena Ferrante - Whoever You AreWhy Australia Has Better Covers for Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Serieschoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    song of achilles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 66:06


    why did achilles go to therapy? to heel his emotional trauma. speaking of emotional trauma, our book for historical fiction month is the song of achilles by madeline miller and this episode is a doozy. historians have marvelled at and theorised about the man, the myth, the legend that is achilles for centuries but have never come close to the hot takes we here at talk lit have come up with. risk the wrath of the gods with us as we discuss the lore, the mystery of how to correctly pronounce greek names and why patroclus was so obsessed with feet. (he would have loved onlyfans).synopsis music by kmacleodchoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    romantic comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 66:25


    dim the lights and cue the canned laughter because we are live in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… welcome back to season two of talk lit, get hit! this month we continue our fearless pilgrimage of genre and explore the sensual and smoochy category of romance. a book named romantic comedy surely couldn't lead us astray! right? right??? [audience laughs]. in this episode we explore pressing questions like “what's the deal with SNL?”, “why can't comedy writers keep normal working hours?” and “is it morally okay to use someone else's toothbrush after a hook-up?” lorne michaels himself has* named talk lit, get hit as podcastings answer to amy pohler and tina fey. please welcome, our february episode - romantic comedy, by curtis sittenfeld [audience applauds thunderously].*has notspecial things mentioned in the episode:Jenny Slate and Chris EvansGoodreads reviewer Trishmusic credit: Oleg Kyrylkovvchoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    rouge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 64:33


    everyone knows the first step in every good skincare routine is cleansing. the second? listening to talk lit, get hit.this month marks the start of season two of the pod and what better way to kick it off than with a book that makes us question if we are but a slave to the beauty industry! join us as we try to figure out wtf happened in this book and unravel the mysteries behind the glass.listen for clear skin xxsynopsis music by UNIVERSFIELDchoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    season two trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 0:49


    choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    talk lit, get lit - wildfire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 91:44


    'i hate it' laura cried, 'i don't know if i could read another book' eryn moaned, 'shit' we all declared! and yet, when the episode climbed to the highest of heights, we had to accept our fate. our listeners spoke and we heard you.so, to put the bow on top of season 1 and the festive season, we have reunited for one last, slightly drunken hoorah! join us for the first ever talk lit, get lit, where we get on the piss and tackle the next book in a series we swore never to return to - wildfire by hannah grace. pour yourself your favourite beverage and get on our level because things are about to get loose!music credits - yevhen onoychenkospecial things mentioned in the episode:book trib interview  choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    breaking dawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 79:42


    the traditional gift for a first anniversary is paper. for bella and edward, it's a teenage engagement, last minute wedding and a scary demon-spawn baby! but for us at talk lit, get hit our gift has been this twilight saga megamix extravaganza. this episode sees us wrapping up our anniversary celebrations with one last episode on breaking dawn by stephenie meyer. as the sun goes down on 2023 and we prepare for the new dawn to break, tune in (werewolf-groupthink style) to see if sweet baby seth clearwater is enough to absolve the shared trauma of cooking chicken, human moments and renesmee. we'd love your feedback on the pod! have your say here 

    eclipse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 86:14


    baby vampires and werewolves and confederates, oh my! as the moon overshadows the sun, so too does the romantic drama of some boring teenagers overshadow the very real (but very easily squashed) threat of an army of newborn vampires - but hey, that's twilight, baby!this episode will have you questioning your status as a particular european nation as we cover eclipse by stephenie meyer for the third instalment of the twilight megamix extravaganza. go on and give the play button more action than bella gets from edward ❤️special things mentioned in the episode:how well do you know eclipse? quiztimeline from twilight lexiconadjusting the focus on twilight's misconceptions by dr deana dartt-newtoncultural theft in twilightquileute move to higher ground fundeclipse playlist from stephenie meyersynopsis music: for when it rains by juan sanchezchoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    new moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 76:33


    It's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do, hey baby, this episode is on new moon~~ that's right, it's already episode two of our twilight megamix extravaganza! this episode we do a deep cliff dive on new moon and ponder if a teenager should be trusted with motor mechanics, why bella needs a reality check and are gaslighting and manipulation okay if they're done to someone you love (spoiler alert: they're not). this journey is boggling our minds so check your alice love at the door and get your slapping hand ready, listeners, because we're having hysterics!synopsis music: for when it rains by juan sanchezspecial things mentioned in the episode:twilight personality quiztimeline from twilight lexiconnew moon playlist from stephenie meyernear to you by a fine frenzyalmost lover by a fine frenzyhaunted (taylor's version) by taylor swiftchoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    twilight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 92:06


    picture this: it's raining, it's cold, the sun is going down, and the cullens are miserable because another day is ending. but while twilight might be the saddest time for the cullens, it is a time we have been waiting for longer than bella has been irrevocably in love with edward. this episode kicks off our twilight megamix extravaganza, our two-month long celebration of our first anniversary as a pod! every fortnight until the end of the year we'll be covering a book from the series and we're kicking it off with twilight by stephenie meyer. as edward cullen once said (after a lot less time than this) you, our listeners, are our life now so what better gift to give you than exactly what we have been foreshadowing for a year ❤️synopsis music: for when it rains by juan sanchezspecial things mentioned in the episode:timeline from twilight lexicon@sarahelizabeth_talkspurple prosetwilight playlist by stephenie meyer choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    the ballad of songbirds and snakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 82:33


    do you ever feel like Coriolanus Snow, drifting through the world wanting to make it worse? do you ever feel, feel like collecting snakes, singing silly songs and poisoning some cakes? if you answered yes to either of these then boy, do we have the episode for you! join us and dive back into the world of the Hunger Games but 60 years earlier, when they are but a twinkle in the eye of everyone's favourite tyrant, as we discuss The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. are you, are you going to listen?choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    if we were villains

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 82:39


    shakespeare says all the world is a stage and while all epsiodes of talk lit, get hit are our players, we think this one gets the lead role! the stage is set, places have been called and we are fully off-book as we take a deep dive into the new cult classic, 'if we were villains' by ml rio. join us as we cover our illustrious acting careers, love for shakespeare and all the character analysis you'd expect of three former drama kids

    red, white & royal blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 63:19


    if you love keeping calm and carrying on, making history by having your secrets exposed on a global scale and misappropriating taxpayer funds to follow your hearts (see also: have booty calls), then by golly do we have the episode for you! come with us on a trip back in time and across the Atlantic, to a magical age where millennials could be used as “marketing strategies” and not just as an insult on TikTok - that's right, this month we tackle Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. we also have our first guest on the pod to talk us through the many, many (many) British-isms featured in this book. you can find more of Brian and his blossoming music career at @officialbigboib. will this queer romance achieve the elusive ‘lit' rating or fall, like so many before it, directly into the shit pits?just as Alex feels forever about Henry, we feel forever about our listeners so please subscribe and rate the podcast!choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    fourth wing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 71:18


    they say the best dancing dragons train for the talon show, but we've got our sights set on the kinds of dragons that train for war (of the game variety and the real kind). this month we're soaring, flying straight into your eardrums and spitting straight fire on fourth wing by rebecca yarros. join us as we weigh in on the fantasy book everyone is talking about while deliberately avoiding saying the dragon names for fear of mispronouncing them

    icebreaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 81:33


    two skaters, both alike in dignity, in fair maple hills where we lay our scene. from damaged ice rinks to traumatised Uber drivers, where explicit scenes make minds unclean. from the fatal loins of these two foes, comes Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, wherein nonsense ensues but inspires this very funny podcast episode. listen if you're a fan of hot takes, fuzzy socks or pretending you're an ice princess.synopsis music thanks to Julius H Music.choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    happy place

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 71:18


    You + listening to this month's episode = our Happy Place. Join us as we, like the rest of the internet, delve into Emily Henry's new book and ponder deep topics such as second-chance romance, adult friendships and the age-old question: is it good, or did it just make me cry? p.s. Subscribe if you want to get matching tattoos with us (iykyk)Music credits: Vitalii Korolchoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    before the coffee gets cold

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 70:45


    What's cooler than going back in time to relive some emotional trauma in a cosy cafe hidden in the back alleys of Japan? Why, listening to this month's talk lit, get hit episode of course! This month we tackle Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi and ponder the serious questions in life with a little help from our only reference point, Twilight (and the Santa Claus?)Music by Lofi_hour and FreeToUseSounds.choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    daisy jones and the six - part two

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 41:23


    Forget best-selling albums and sold-out tours; Daisy Jones and the Six didn't know fame until they got covered by Talk Lit, Get Hit. This month we give Reese's Book Club a run for its money and tackle the hottest book at the moment, Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The story is brought to life in the new show streaming on Amazon Prime, but make sure to listen to this first xoxo.Content warning: this show contains references to family abandonment issues, drug and alcohol abuse, addiction and abortion.choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    daisy jones and the six - part one

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 40:46


    Forget best-selling albums and sold-out tours, Daisy Jones and the Six didn't know fame until they got covered by Talk Lit, Get Hit. This month we give Reese's Book Club a run for its money and tackle the hottest book at the moment, Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The story is brought to life in the new show streaming on Amazon Prime, but make sure to listen to this first xoxoContent warning: this show contains references to family abandonment issues, drug and alcohol abuse, addiction and abortion.Music Credits: Denys Kyshchuk  choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.


    What do you get when you mix banter, Taylor Swift references, a lack of beach scenes and some heavy emotional baggage? Our next book, Beach Read!In this episode, we read quotes that make us cry, discuss the lore of Jack Reacher and pose philosophical questions such as wondering if a book is set on a lake should be called Beach Read, if January is a good name and if we would sleep in our dead father's sex dungeon.Also, we are deep in Queensland summer so we apologise for the intermittent cricket noises! Music credits - Positive Cartoon Loop by SergeQuadradochoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    the love hypothesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 59:26


    Hypothesis: that listening to this episode will be at least ten times more enjoyable than reading The Love Hypothesis.Welcome back! As our first book for 2023, we read the Reylo fanfic-turned-TikTok Bestseller, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. The Love Hypothesis follows Olive, a biology PhD candidate and certified quirky girl, who launches herself into a fake dating scenario by locking lips with the first person she lays eyes on. The trouble is, the fella she's been tangling tonsils with is none other than Dr Adam Carlson (known ass and very serious science guy). Cue: Awkward sexual encounters, a lot of chat about broccoli and cheesy sunshine-girl, grumpy-guy plot lines. In this episode we discuss expired contacts, the overwhelming largeness of Adam Driver, sunscreen safety and the merits of writing fan fiction.Music by Yevhen Onoychenko.choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    a court of frost and starlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 44:34


    We end our A Court of Thorns and Roses journey (for now) by celebrating Winter Solstice in  A Court of Frost and Starlight (ACOFAS), book number three in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J Maas. BookTok's best-selling darling and diamond of the season is thrown to the wolves (aka Bridget, Eryn and Laura), who “talk lit” and offer some insight but mainly through the context of memes and Twilight. Follow along to hear more of our insights about Tamlin, Feyre and the baddest bat of all, Rhysand. Music credits:Sound Gallery By Dmitry Taraschoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    a court of wings and ruin

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 55:18


    We continue on our A Court of Thorns and Roses journey by reading A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR), book number three in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J Maas. BookTok's best-selling darling and diamond of the season is thrown to the wolves (aka Bridget, Eryn and Laura), who “talk lit” and offer some insight but mainly through the context of memes and Twilight. Follow along to hear more of our insights about Tamlin, Feyre and the baddest bat of all, Rhysand. Music credits:Soft Ambient - Alex_MakeMusicchoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    a court of mist and fury

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 56:19


    We continue on our A Court of Thorns and Roses journey by reading A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF), book number two in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J Maas. BookTok's best-selling darling and diamond of the season is thrown to the wolves (aka Bridget, Eryn and Laura), who “talk lit” and offer some insight but mainly through the context of memes and Twilight. Follow along to hear more of our insights about Tamlin, Feyre and the baddest bat of all, Rhysand. Music credits:Soft Ambient - Alex_MakeMusicchoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

    a court of thorns and roses

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 53:43


    We kick off the podcast by reading A Court of Thorns and Roses, book number one in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series by Sarah J Maas. BookTok's best-selling darling and diamond of the season is thrown to the wolves (aka Bridget, Eryn and Laura), who “talk lit” and offer some insight but mainly through the context of memes and Twilight. Follow along to hear more of our insights about Tamlin, Feyre and the baddest bat of all, Rhysand. Music credits:Big Boi Fiddle in C - Big Boi BSoft Ambient - Alex_MakeMusicIrish Jig - MusictownArcadia - Ambient Soundscape - Dream-Protocolchoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

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