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Trixie Belden and the Mystery Off Glen Road  is on tap for this week’s episode. Amy and Lisa discuss the first half of the book and try to decipher yet another series of perplexing problems. After a storm blows through town, a new set of difficulties emerge for the Bob-Whites to overcome. In side stories, Trixie transforms herself into a girly girl,  "squaw" is the word of the day, Jim gets jealous, and Honey flip flops about Trixie's theories. Plus, in Lisa’s ender, learn more about how to be a good wife by not giving your husband dyspepsia.

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In this episode, Amy and Lisa tackle the second half of Trixie Belden and the Mysterious Visitor. Topic discussed are: Trixie's visit to the seedy part of town, the start of Honey's curtain making career and the result of Bobby making his own orange juice. Plus, Lisa's ender is all about teenage fashion in the 1950's. 

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In this episode, Amy and Lisa take on Trixie Belden and The Mysterious Visitor. Diana Lynch, a new (and sometimes visible) member of the BWGs comes on the scene and brings with her a family mystery. Uncle Monty has come to visit, providing Trixie with yet another person to peak her suspicious nature. Is this the beginning of Mart's intense vocabulary? Should Diana be evaluated for mental health issues? Shouldn't a Halloween party be fun? Amy and Lisa discuss these questions and more. Plus for your bonus enjoyment, almost everything you want to know about treating poison ivy and a tip for keeping your man, 1950's style.

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Lisa and Amy thoroughly enjoy their final discussion of The Gatehouse Mystery.  Listen as they  try to answer questions about another chaotic Trixe caper: How was the secret group formed?  Why is Trixie thinking about taking pills, and more importantly, are they the right ones? Who's supposed to be watching Bobby? How is Honey able to interview and hire a new employee in under five minutes? What's the deal with Susie the horse? And, to make the story even more interesting, a surprise visit from a future character will be in the mix! 

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In this episode Amy and Lisa discuss the first half of Trixie Belden and the Gatehouse Mystery. Join them as they dive into the twists and turns of a plot involving jewel thieves and the search for a lost diamond. Trixie has multiple theories (which constantly change) as she and Honey hunt for clues while working together with Jim, Brian and Mart to solve the mystery. 
Some of the issues discussed in this episode are: Can Bobby talk coherently or can't he?  Why does the staff of the Manor House keep quitting? What's the deal with poison ivy? What exactly is a "dog wagon?" Listen as Lisa and Amy attempt to answer these question and more!

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In this episode, Lisa and Amy continue their discussion of the Red Trailer Mystery. Will Trixie and Honey find Jim Frayne? Will Mr. Darnell search for the 11-year-old runaway daughter he left behind at the Autoville trailer park? Will the girls hunt down Buddy? Will the police locate the trailer fixture thieves?  It's a bunch of people looking for another bunch of people. Listen to discover who gets found! Hint: Trixie and Honey are on the case, so...

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This week, Amy and Lisa discuss the continuing story of Trixie Belden and Honey Wheeler, who embark on a trailer trip in pursuit of Jim Frayne.  On this new adventure, the girls face a family in trouble,  an unhinged waiter, and a farmer's wife that loves to bake! And, don't forget the mayhem caused by the two unmanageable dogs they decided to bring along.

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For their debut podcast, Lisa and Amy break out the first book in Lisa's favorite series. Trixie Belden has been a staple for kids (and even adults) all over the world since the 1950's. Up first is The Secret of the Mansion which was written in 1948 by Julie Campbell. Join Lisa and Amy as they discuss new insights into the first book of a beloved childhood series. Be sure to watch out for the plumbing mystery and the magically appearing turkey dinner!