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Blanket Fort Books episodes

  • Episode 20: The Mass Effect Special

    Hi friends!! This is a crazy long, kind of niche episode - but well worth the listen we think! In this episode we talk all about the Mass Effect game series, Whitney and Gabe's favourite. We hard a lot to say, and have a really great time saying it.

    THINGS MENTIONED:

    legally blonde: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250494/

    cbc gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/

    pretty hard cases: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11090458/

    mass effect: https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect

    mass effect character quiz: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/which-mass-effect-character-are-you

    THE HOSTS:

    whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms

    rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords

    gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed

    OTHER PLACES TO FIND US:

    twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook

    youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB

    spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d

    google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

    WAYS TO HELP:

    https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

    https://blmsites.carrd.co

    1 hr 47 min
  • Episode 19: Ammonite (2020)

    Welcome to episode 19 of Blanket Fort Books, where we discuss the recent independent film “Ammonite” staring Kate Winslet & Saoirse Ronan! What are you thoughts on this film?

    THINGS MENTIONED:

    speak now: https://open.spotify.com/album/5EpMjweRD573ASl7uNiHym?si=GUmdSiyHTCm_ODU99N-Kig

    night stalker: the hunt for a serial killer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13651632/

    red white and royal blue: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41150487-red-white-royal-blue

    ammonite: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7983894/

    THE HOSTS:

    whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms

    rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords

    gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed

    OTHER PLACES TO FIND US:

    twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook

    youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB

    spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d

    google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

    WAYS TO HELP:

    https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

    https://blmsites.carrd.co

    42 min
  • Episode 18: Jeopardy

    Welcome back friends!! In this episode, Whitney created a Jeopardy game for Rachael and Gabe to participate in. Enjoy!

    THINGS MENTIONED:

    neon genesis evangelion: the end of evangelion:

    https://letterboxd.com/liambrie/film/neon-genesis-evangelion-the-end-of-evangelion/

    crime scene: the vanishing at the cecil hotel:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13837672/

    schitt's creek:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3526078/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    best wishes, warmest regards: a schitt's creek farewell:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12004838/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    THE HOSTS:

    whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms

    rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords

    gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed

    OTHER PLACES TO FIND US:

    twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook

    youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB

    spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d

    google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

    WAYS TO HELP:

    https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

    https://blmsites.carrd.co

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 17: Verity by Colleen Hoover

    ~ trigger warnings: violence, ablism, mentions of abortion, child abuse, death of a loved one, murder, gaslighting, loss of a child ~

    Hi friends!! Today we're discussing a book described as a *romantic thriller* that Gabe & Whitney had a great time reading. Feel free to send us any suggestions for future book club discussions!

    THINGS MENTIONED:

    verity: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41957126-verity?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=QhuV39s7fR&rank=1

    THE HOSTS:

    whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms

    rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords

    gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed

    OTHER PLACES TO FIND US:

    twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook

    youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB

    spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d

    google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

    WAYS TO HELP:

    https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

    https://blmsites.carrd.co

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 16: Netflix Originals

    Welcome back! In episode 16 (what?!) of Blanket Fort Books, we discuss Netflix Originals! There are so many to choose from at this point, and in a fashion that matches our individual personalities, Rachael discusses one she watched weeks ago, Gabe had a plan and last minute changed his mind and picked one at random, and Whitney watched an entire season of a TV show.

    THINGS MENTIONED:

    ariana grande:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/66CXWjxzNUsdJxJ2JdwvnR?si=09cAP0leRG2HbOtOZZ6x8w

    gnarls barkley:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SbkVQYYzlw1kte75QIabH?si=TT8ya65USk25xN-cvx367w

    smosh:

    https://www.youtube.com/user/smosh

    enola holmes:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7846844/

    never have i ever:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10062292/

    cargo:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3860916/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    THE HOSTS:

    whitney:

    https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms

    rachael:

    https://twitter.com/abramsrecords

    gabe:

    https://twitter.com/bordseed

    OTHER PLACES TO FIND US:

    twitter:

    https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook

    youtube playlist:

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB

    spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d

    google podcasts:

    https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

    WAYS TO HELP:

    https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

    https://blmsites.carrd.co

    45 min
  • Episode 15: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

    Things get heated on this episode of Blanket Fort Books when we discuss The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho & Whitney and Gabe argue like siblings! Enjoy! 

    THINGS MENTIONED:

    1001 albums generator:

    https://1001albumsgenerator.com/

    mullinger meets canadians:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/0BS88vBXpf72WVeP4Vv5V0?si=Nw3SVHY-QxGiJJdycOu8Ng

    pip millet:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QfEfvB62EEl4upf2ANKkR?si=IbY3IR2vTPW63OyaN3xhdA

    the alchemist by paulo coelho:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18144590-the-alchemist?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=JVf11s5unw&rank=1

    they both die at the end by adam silvera:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33385229-they-both-die-at-the-end?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=dUUwqVQsAU&rank=1

    THE HOSTS:

    whitney:

    https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms

    rachael:

    https://twitter.com/abramsrecords

    gabe:

    https://twitter.com/bordseed

    OTHER PLACES TO FIND US:

    twitter:

    https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook

    youtube playlist:

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB

    spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d

    google podcasts:

    https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

    WAYS TO HELP:

    https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

    https://blmsites.carrd.co

    40 min
  • Episode 14: Helena Bonham Carter

    Hi Blanket Fort Buddies! Today we're talking about a very beloved actress, Helena Bonham Carter! We each picked a film that she's done to watch & discuss, then discussed what musicals we'd like to be in if we had the chance. Which actor would you like to see us pick next time?? Let us know on Twitter @blanketfortbook ! 

    THINGS MENTIONED:

    insecure:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5024912/

    black girl unlimited by echo brown:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38599259-black-girl-unlimited?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=5k0g7ZzMus&rank=1

    final space:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6317068/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    ocean's eight:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5164214/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    novocaine:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0234354/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    fight club:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137523/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    THE HOSTS:

    whitney: https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms

    rachael: https://twitter.com/abramsrecords

    gabe: https://twitter.com/bordseed

    OTHER PLACES TO FIND US:

    twitter: https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook

    youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB

    spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d

    google podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

    WAYS TO HELP:

    https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

    https://blmsites.carrd.co

    50 min
  • Episode 13: Fairy Tales

    Hi blanket fort book besties!! In this episode we discuss the original fairy tales and how creepy they were! We also talk about what we would say to our pets if they wanted to listen. Enjoy!! :) 

    THINGS MENTIONED:

    we will always love you - the avalanches:

    https://open.spotify.com/album/755yBlrk0Sz8tIgMMTgyr1

    archer:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1486217/

    nocturnal animals:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4550098/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    THE HOSTS:

    whitney:

    https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms

    rachael:

    https://twitter.com/abramsrecords

    gabe:

    https://twitter.com/bordseed

    OTHER PLACES TO FIND US:

    twitter:

    https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook

    youtube playlist:

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB

    spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d

    google podcasts:

    https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

    WAYS TO HELP:

    https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

    https://blmsites.carrd.co

    46 min
  • Episode 12: Toxic Relationships

    In this episode we talk about three of the many, MANY movies that feature extremely toxic/unhealthy relationships. Content warnings for violence, attempted murder, gaslighting, emotional abuse, etc. 

    THINGS MENTIONED:

    bridgerton:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740790/

    500 days of summer:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1022603/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    midsommar:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772262/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    big eyes:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1126590/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    THE HOSTS:

    whitney:

    https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms

    rachael:

    https://twitter.com/abramsrecords

    gabe:

    https://twitter.com/bordseed

    OTHER PLACES TO FIND US:

    twitter:

    https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook

    youtube playlist:

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB

    spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d

    google podcasts:

    https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

    WAYS TO HELP:

    https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

    https://blmsites.carrd.co

    1 hr
  • Episode 11: Wrapping Up 2020

    Happy 2021 blanket fort besties!! In this episode we discuss our favourite and least favourite parts of 2020 in terms of media, and talk about things we’re excited for in the upcoming year! 2020 has been a wild ride and we hope you’re all safe & happy going into the new year :)

    OUR DISCORD:

    https://discord.com/invite/B3y9EtYq7x?fbclid=IwAR1gotwsm9XfLH5dU-IGK4RsYuwjHUE_AHrw1xMc4-vJzdQitC1oljQ7D2s

    THE HOSTS:

    whitney:
    https://twitter.com/whitandwisdoms

    rachael:

    https://twitter.com/abramsrecords

    gabe:

    https://twitter.com/bordseed

    OTHER PLACES TO FIND US:

    twitter:
    https://twitter.com/blanketfortbook

    youtube playlist:

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfsZFRBK2gz-zhgfv0upSXNonP2EfjGVB

    spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1INDNB1rXN3FrgHTvtF79d

    google podcasts:

    https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYWQ5ZjVmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

    HIGHLIGHTED RECOMMENDATIONS:

    sloppy & the stinkers:
    https://letterboxd.com/film/slappy-and-the-stinkers/

    where the crawdads sing:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36809135-where-the-crawdads-sing?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=z1j65VCRf3&rank=1

    his house:

    https://letterboxd.com/film/his-house/

    big mouth:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6524350/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    hunters:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7456722/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    the queen's gambit:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10048342/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    carol:

    https://letterboxd.com/film/carol-2015/

    three billboards outside ebbing, missouri:

    https://letterboxd.com/film/three-billboards-outside-ebbing-missouri/

    my dark vanessa:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44890081-my-dark-vanessa?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=QPtCYQ9F8y&rank=1

    know my name:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50196744-know-my-name?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=A00GRyHfuN&rank=1

    sawayama:

    https://open.spotify.com/album/3stadz88XVpHcXnVYMHc4J

    archer:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1486217/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    sex education:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7767422/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    shadow and bone:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2403776/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    dune:

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    the ones were meant to find:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44084665-the-ones-we-re-meant-to-find?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=eghv8XD6gG&rank=2

    concrete rose:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52822210-concrete-rose?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=O25UP10wAQ&rank=2

    WAYS TO HELP:

    https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
    https://blmsites.carrd.co

    1 hr 8 min

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