Afleveringen
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Geraldine & Rob react to the new Netflix series "Heartstopper", comparing the breakthrough hit with its best-selling graphic novel counterpart. Topics of discussion include the art of perfect casting, "queer-optimism", and lotsssss of love for the iconic Nick Nelson!
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Geraldine and Rob discuss the vast world of fan-fiction! They cover some controversy and their favorite fan creations. Discussed are Finnick Odair (as per usual), Omegaverse, gay Javert, and a little too much kink shaming.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Geraldine & Rob look back at some of the books they've covered in the past, then look forward to their upcoming prequels, sequels, and adaptations. Topics include: The First to Die at the End, We Were Always Liars, and the highly anticipated Wicked movie starring Ariana Grande!
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Geraldine & Rob discuss their takes on the works of author Gillian Flynn. Can Rob get Geraldine to finally read Gone Girl? What is it that makes Flynn write so often about murder? How is g*y p*rnst*r Brent Coorigan involved??? Find out on this week's episode!
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Geraldine & Rob discuss She Who Will Not Be Named's legacy of bigotry, and all things Harry Potter! Topics discussed cover the recent reunion special, the beloved book and film series, and even... Lightning McQueen's ... daddy kink?
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Geraldine & Rob discuss the graphic novel and web-tune series Heartstopper by Alice Oseman, a light-hearted story of two boys and their chronicles of love, family & friendship in their small English town.
Talking points include the artistic appeal of graphic storytelling, wholesome freinds-to-lovers storylines, and justice for those whose primary love language is physical touch! -
Geraldine & Rob discuss Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia, a love letter to the classic gothic genre of literature, rooted in horror and the unsavory history of Mexican colonialism.
Join us as we investigate the magic behind the gothic novel structure, our love for everything spooky, and the power of girlbosses vs. a remote location filled with white people! -
Geraldine & Rob call some of their closest friends and family to ask what book is their favorite and why!
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Geraldine & Rob discuss what is perhaps known as THE greek tragedy of twink f*ggotry... a book SO good, Geraldine could only give it a 1 sentence review on good reads in 2017, and Rob read in a single, very long and sad day...
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a neo-classic adaptation of Homer's The Illiad, told through the perspective of the character Patroclus and his relationship with the infamous demi-god Achilles.
Join as we discuss the gayest empire known to man and what is possibly the first instance of a hag in ancient history. Side-notes include questionable statues, the besties to lovers pipeline, and blue-haired girls.
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Happy Anniversary besties- we're back! After taking some time off to go TikTok viral, get employed, navigate seasonal depression AND react to Ariana Grande's casting in Wicked... its officially game time bitches :) Get ready for a new season of weekly episodes EVERY Wednesday as Rob and Geraldine cover everything from books, to pop culture and whatever twists and turns 2022 may offer.
In this brief recap episode, we look back at our success as professionals in literature and the written word... and also make some new years (even though its February LOL) resolutions! Will 2022 be the year that Robert discovers what a graphic novel is, and Geraldine reads something by Gillian Flynn...? -
Geraldine & Rob are joined by resident twi-hard Max Braun to dissect the danger, delusion and down-right devotion of being a Twilight stan, exploring what made this infamous saga the global phenomenon that is today.
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Geraldine & Rob are joined by the undisputed king of BookTok, Kevin Tyler Norman -otherwise know as @KTNORMAN- to discuss the trials and tribulations of a modern internet star and navigating online book culture!
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Geraldine & Rob kick off their favorite season with the intended spook, murder-mystery melodrama Final Girls by Riley Sager.
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Geraldine & Rob discuss the best-selling, YA, science fiction, LOWKEY "romance" novel, "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera.
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Geraldine & Rob are joined by their special guest-bestie, Claudia Campanella! A historian with a masters degree in history of all sorts, Claudia helps to underline what makes this iconic story by author Oscar Wide so iconic, inventive, unconventional, and of course, gay!
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Geraldine & Rob discuss their least favorite books of all time- ranging from modern best sellers, to classics, and of course just a dash of YA.
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Geraldine & Rob discuss the usage of popular tropes in romance fiction, dissecting their overarching effects on the genre, and our love/hate relationship with each! From the infamous "enemies to lovers", to "stuck together", there is never a trope toooo campy, unrealistic or downright unbearable that hasn't plagued some of our most beloved stories and characters. Listen now for the definitive GBF ranking of the top 9 tropes in romance fiction, as well as the usual banter and some unavoidable input from our classique in-studio guests!
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Geraldine and Rob dissect yet ANOTHER trope filled, camp exhausted, gay rom-com! Even more british than books they've reviewed before, Boyfriend Material challenged our reviewers faith in the "classic" adult, gay rom-com drama, possibly even cursing their interest in the genre forever! Listen on to discover more thoughts on this fledgling sub-genre of modern romance, peppered with discussion on the British press, gay anime, Trisha Paytas, and unfortunately- even Rupaul's Drag Race.
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Geraldine & Rob take a deep dive into their favorite characters from young adult(YA) books and series! Closeted p*tterheads, hunger games fans, and anyone who read gay fan fic of The Raven Boys series on tumblr in 2014 is welcome to join for a listen! Also, make sure not to miss some discussion of Real Life™ events and our favorite fan questions!
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Geraldine & Rob discuss the sophomore novel of one of their favorite authors- One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston! Join us on our wild foray into the crazy, queer world created by McQuiston, and our critique of lesbian representation in 2021! Also, discussions of time travel, the New York City MTA, and LOTS of public sex-if you're into that sort of thing.
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