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The Lazy Person's Book Club podcast of my novel with songs Blame it On Hoboken recasts Cupid and Psyche into a modern romantic comedy with a full cast of actors, gazillions of fun sound effects and a full band playing 12 original tunes. Hear more of my bo


    • Feb 22, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Lazy Person's Book Club Jingle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2017 0:16


    "Enjoy the book without doing a thing. At The Lazy Person's Book Club we'll read it and sing! The Lazy Person's Book Club: innovative original fiction, live and recorded. lazypersonsbookclub.com"

    Ep. 38 - Do You Caroline Pt. 2 - The Grand Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2016 22:49


    Find out how all the pieces of our music-fueled romantic comedy fit, fueled by a song at Caroline's wedding! Get the inside scoop on our next Lazy Person's Book Club novel with songs at http://sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 37 - Do You Caroline Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2016 8:46


    Caroline gets ready to walk up the aisle. Her family and friends are playing their gloriously quirky parts in her wedding.

    Ep. 36 – The Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2016 9:54


    A lot has changed as Caroline slept, dreaming she was the captain of an old-fashioned ship. What's the forecast for her wedding today? Sponsored by: Eryc Eyl, "Keep your head and your heart while you keep your job."

    Ep. 35 – Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2015 8:41


    How does a tour guide celebrate her day-before-wedding day? Caroline takes herself on a tour of her three favorite overlooked landmarks, hoping Jimmy's photograph will be missing from one of them. Subscribe, learn more at http://sharonglassmanlive.com

    Sharon Glassman Live Jingle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2015 0:32


    Yes! I'm a freelance voice actor, stage and page storyteller, journalist, radio & podcast producer and songwriter. Visit http://sharonglassmanlive.com for more samples of my funny-smart stories and music with heart. Thanks :)

    Ep. 34 - Righteous

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2015 8:52


    Caroline delivers an overlooked star to Righteous Records executive Natalie Martino and her team, just in time... Subscribe at sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep 33 - The Bridal Shower

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2015 8:51


    Caroline heads to her bridal shower at La Marisa, the diner across the street from her Greenwich Village apartment, where she'll be reassured her she's on the right track in love, work. math and life. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher and RSS at sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 32 - Broken Glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2015 7:59


    Caroline tells Aggie her good news, thanks to some helpful prodding from genius intern Wendy, but Aggie has good news of her own. Sponsored by: Ben Davis Violins at Larry's Guitars in Longmont, Colorado. Subscribe to our series at sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 31 - Stings And Arrows Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2015 9:35


    Caroline meets Tom Ross, the head of Arrow Printing and uncovers the connection between Hoboken Sinatra impersonators The Friends of Frank, the architect true love of 19th century poet Enid Hobb and Caroline's missing matchmaker, Jimmy Foss.

    Ep. 30 - Stings And Arrows

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2015 10:39


    Caroline uncovers a clue to the music-fueled mystery at the heart of our story as she orders place cards for her rush wedding to Ned Allen at Arrow Printing. Sponsored by: Ron's Printing Center, Longmont, CO

    Ep. 29 - The I Do List

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2015 9:05


    Caroline announces her wedding and tries to find a site with a song in it for Natalie Martino. Her deadline to complete Euclid's Formula is coming up fast! Will she make it? Sponsored by: Still Cellars Distillery and Arthouse.

    Ep. 28 - The Flaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2015 12:36


    Ned and Caroline tackle the first item on their To-Do List with help from Katan Takan and his wife. Sponsored by: Crackpots Pottery Studio & More.

    Ep. 27 - The Leap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2015 14:11


    Caroline tells Ned the truth about the Five Steps to Love they've been taking - and her search for Jimmy Foss.

    Ep. 26 – Meh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2015 11:05


    Caroline hunts for for a pop song-inspiring landmark; Little Hans makes his soap opera debut. Features the original song Roller Coaster. Vocals: Wende Harston.

    Blame It On Hoboken (The Lazy Person's Book Club) Ep. 25: The Fifth Step (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2015 9:02


    Caroline takes the stage at the Friends of Frank Sinatra impersonator's club, hoping to send a message to Jimmy Foss with his favorite song.

    Ep. 24 – The Fifth Step

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2015 13:10


    The Friends of Frank discover NYC tour guide Caroline Cates sneaking into their Sinatra impersonator's nightclub with a record shard in her pocket - and a clue to the thief who stole - and return - their records. "I love this podcast, smart and funny!!" Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffmann "A must-read for lovers of romantic comedy, independent spirits, classic myths and the magic of music. – Vivek Tiwary, Broadway Producer; Author, THE FIFTH BEATLE.

    Ep. 23 – Chess

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2015 10:00


    A gamer's mind is needed to find Jimmy Foss. Caroline plays her first move.

    Ep. 22 - Gone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2015 10:19


    Caroline and Aggie ride the ferry to Hoboken to search for Jimmy Foss and find two fascinating strangers in his apartment.

    Ep. 21 – Reunited

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2015 10:50


    Caroline invites invisible Jimmy and his estranged family to a surprise family reunion in Central Park. What could go wrong?

    Ep. 20 – What Gives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2015 11:13


    Caroline hatches a plan to reunite her matchmaker, Jimmy Foss, with his long-estranged family. What could go wrong? Sponsored by: Normal Heights, Jim Walker's funny, poignant solo show about love, family and inclusion.

    Ep. 19 – Loss's Living Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2015 13:36


    Caroline's past collides with the present at a glittering society party on the Upper Side.

    Ep. 18 – The Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2015 9:37


    Caroline introduces her old math teacher to her new intern and strikes a love match for Little Hans.

    Ep. 17 – Step Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2015 11:26


    Caroline introduces Ned to her family and discovers someone from her past on the subway PA. Features the original song, "A Voice I Used to Know."

    Ep. 16 – Natalie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2015 8:22


    Caroline leads a tour of her favorite landmark for a super-demanding record label executive – and discovers an unexpected ally.

    Ep. 15 – Little Hans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2015 14:16


    Meet the handsome stranger sleeping on Caroline's couch.

    Ep. 14 – Believe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2015 10:36


    Caroline surprises Jimmy Foss at his Hoboken apartment and finds herself playing more than badminton! Will she make it to her tour in time? Stars: Connor Magyar as Jimmy Foss, the HR man from Banque Suisse, various European bankers; Nina Rolle as Aggie, The Mayor of Hoboken; Eryc Eyl as the Hoboken Post Office PA and more bankers; Sharon Glassman as Caroline and the Narrator. More at sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 13 – Sighs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2015 11:05


    Caroline Cates tries the third Step to Love with Ned Allen, as directed by her pushy NJ matchmaker, Jimmy Foss. Ride a tandem bike and meet a Sighologist taxi driver. Learn more at: sharonglassmanlive.com Stars: Connor Magyar, Nina Rolle, Jim Walker and Sharon Glassman.

    Ep. 12 – Step Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2015 9:02


    Caroline takes the Second Step to Love with Ned Allen and test-drives Step Three at a fancy black-tie party with Jimmy Foss. Stars: Nina Rolle, Jim Walker, Connor Magyar and Sharon Glassman. Introducing: Svetlana Benintendi as the Russian Socialite. More at sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 11 – Step One (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2015 7:55


    Why is love like badminton? NYC tour guide Caroline Cates returns to Hoboken to learn about the Second Step To Love. Sponsored by: Juno Studio of Contemporary Hair. Stars: Connor Magyar as Jimmy Foss and the Announcer, Nina Rolle as Mrs. Bustante and Sharon Glassman as Caroline and The Narrator. Want to bring BLAME IT ON HOBOKEN to a web site or radio show near you? We'd love to! More at: sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 10 – Step One (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2015 8:30


    Caroline Cates takes the first step to love with the perfectly square guy Jimmy Foss has found her. What will these two reluctant romancers discover as they picnic by the river? Stars: Connor Magyar as Jimmy Foss, Ned Allen and the Announcer; Sharon Glassman as the Narrator. Learn more at: sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 9 – Bowled Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2015 16:31


    Caroline leads a custom wormy-foody tour for the Allen family. Jimmy Foss tags along and finds a site that changes everything. This episode stars: Nina Rolle, Jim Walker, Connor Magyar, special guest Guy Benintendi. Plus! Subway sound effects from Christina Monsolino, on location in NYC.

    Ep. 8 – The Oddest Prime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2015 11:47


    NYC tour guide Caroline Cates leads pushy NJ matchmaker Jimmy Foss to her three favorite overlooked sites in New York City. All this, and pizza, Toots! More at: sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 7 – Tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2015 8:37


    Pushy NJ matchmaker Jimmy Foss gives Caroline a romantic questionnaire to help him find her perfect guy. It's 25 pages long! Where will her answers lead them? Sponsored by: Ben Davis Violins, Repair and Restoration - new! at Larry's Guitars. Stars: Connor Magyar as Jimmy Foss/Announcer; Sharon Glassman as Caroline Cates/Narrator. More at: http://sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 6 – The Landmark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2015 8:18


    What is the new kind of Sinatra landmark NJ matchmaker offers Caroline? This week's episode features: Connor Magyar as Jimmy Foss and Announcer; Sharon Glassman as Caroline Cates and Jimmy Foss. Footsteps sfx courtesy of Paul Kiteck.

    Ep. 5 – What Isn't (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2015 8:13


    Pushy NJ matchmaker Jimmy Foss offers Caroline proof of his incredible claims at the Friends of Frank's club in Hoboken, NJ. Sponsored by Sun Rose Cafe. Stars: Connor Magyar as Jimmy Foss and the Announcer; Jim Walker as the Emcee and the third and fourth Frank Sinatras and Sharon Glassman as Caroline Cates and the Narrator. More at: sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 4 – What Isn't (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2015 10:01


    Caroline follows the clues in a stranger's email and finds a place to "hear Sinatra play live tonight" in Hoboken. But how will she make it past the bouncer? This week's episode features: Jim Walker as Nightclub Bouncer; MC, various gents and Frank Sinatras 1 and 2; Connor Magyar as NJ Guy, Jimmy Foss and Announcer; Nina Rolle as NJ Girl, "Shhh!" Club Lady and various dancers; and Sharon Glassman as Caroline/The Narrator. More at: http://sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 3 – Fast Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2015 8:14


    Caroline Cates is using an ancient math formula to find true love. The results to date? None. Until her phone rings and... This episode stars: Connor Magyar as Announcer, Roger the Bartender, Father Ted and Bates Co-Johannsen; Nina Rolle as Rabbi Wallis and Mary Kate Co-Johannsen; Jim Walker as Rev. Evans and Sharon Glassman (author) as Narrator/Caroline Cates. More at http://sharonglassmanlive.com

    Ep. 2 – Rewind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2015 10:05


    NYC tour guide Caroline Cates takes you to her favorite overlooked NYC landmark, the grave of 19th century poet Enid Hobb, where our story's music-driven mystery begins. "So creative, charming, funny, unpredictable and smart. I LOVED it!!" - Rockin' Robin This episode features: Nina Rolle as Wendy (the girl with the necklace of keys) and other High School Girls; Jim Walker as Rev. Evans, Connor Magyar as Announcer and Rodney (the boy with the blue crewcut) and Sharon Glassman as Caroline and Narrator. Learn more at sharonglassmanlive.com Drum roll sound effect: SoundBible.com Subway sound effects by Susana Meyer and Deni Bonet.

    Ep. 1 – Proof

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2015 9:48


    NYC tour guide Caroline Cates decides to use Euclid's Proof of Perfect Numbers as a map to love. Is she nuts, as her best friend, Aggie, believes? Or is Caroline on the right track? "So creative, charming, funny, unpredictable and smart. I LOVED it!!" - Rockin' Robin Learn more at http://sharonglassmanlive.com Drum roll sound effect: SoundBible.com

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