Idiot's Alphabet Soup

Idiot's Alphabet Soup

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Idiot's Alphabet Soup episodes

  • Episode 38 - Pinkies Up!

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine don't talk about books at all, instead, they yap about all the fun things they've been up to for the past few days. What creature is living in Kathrine's garden? Whose poop would be the least objectionable to scoop? What anime can Jenny and Kathrine not stop watching? Listen to find out.

    If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email ([email protected]).

    52 min
  • Episode 37 - The Making Fun Of Each Other Podcast

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine get a little theological and talk about the book Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. But first, they talk about their most recent obsessions and what’s been going on in their lives. Who did Kathrine meet on the pickleball court? What’s the deal with Jenny and the community center? How would C.S. Lewis respond to Jojo Siwa? Is it prideful to have this podcast? Listen to find out!

    If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email ([email protected]).

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 36 - Volleyball and Kidnapping

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss all things collaboration, inspired by an offhand comment in an episode from 6 months ago. What would it be like if John Green and J.K. Rowling wrote a book together? How would Willy Wonka behave in Middle Earth? Could two dragon riders learn to get along? How did Kathrine almost get human trafficked? Listen to find out!

    If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email ([email protected]).

    49 min
  • Episode 35 - We Don't Wanna Marry Tom Bombadil

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine share some exciting news about a new project and also talk about The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. What new shenanigans are Jenny and Kathrine getting up to? What weird dreams have they been having? Who are their least favorite characters in Lord of the Rings? Listen to find out!


    If you have comments, questions, or want to sign up for our riddles, DM us on Instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or email us ([email protected]).

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 34 - We Are So Sorry!!!

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine begin by apologizing for the disaster that was trying to upload the correct version of the last podcast episode. There was an actual plan for the podcast, but that was thrown by the wayside when Jenny and Kathrine started talking about their new favorite activity: math riddles! How can you get the best deal at the bookstore? What gets wetter the more it dries? Is it possible to mathematically prove that God exists? Listen to find out!


    If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email ([email protected]).


    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 33 - We Catch Frowgs

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey. Before that, though, they give you a lengthy recap of their trip to New York to watch the eclipse. What did Jenny and Kathrine do just before and just after the eclipse? What is Jenny’s Roman Empire? What happened in the time when Jenny and Kathrine knew each other but weren’t friends yet? What makes Jasper Jones such a great book? Listen to find out.

    If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email ([email protected]).


    1 hr
  • Episode 32 - Yappin

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine suffer from a bad case of the Yaps. Who is Kathrine's favorite character in Fellowship of the Rings? Why is John Quincy Adams cool? Is it a splinter or a sliver? How expensive is dirt, exactly? What would Jesus be like as an F1 driver? Listen to find out.

    If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email ([email protected]).

    51 min
  • Episode 31 - I Give You Permission To Be a Book

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros. They search high and low for a theme and discuss all of the ridiculous character names. How many tropes are in this book? What plot points make absolutely no sense to Jenny? What sports have Jenny and Kathrine been invested in lately? Listen to find out!

    If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email ([email protected]).



    53 min
  • Episode 30 - We Have A Crush On A Chair

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine pitch their ideas for a Young Adult fantasy romance novel. It has all the key elements, a love triangle, magical powers, and a strong female lead. What have Jenny and Kathrine been up to the last few days? What inspired them to come up with a YA book in the first place? What age range is young adult written for anyway? Listen to find out.

    If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email ([email protected]).


    50 min
  • Episode 29 - We're Not Theologians

    In this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis. Oh wait, no, it's "the stranger in the lifeboat" by Mitch Albom. What would Jenny and Kathrine do if they were trapped on a wind turbine? How long would it take them to believe that some guy on a lifeboat was actually God? How did the Philippines deal with dynamite fishing? What is keeping Jenny from stealing a relic from the shrine of St. Anthony? Listen to find out.

    If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email ([email protected]).

    1 hr

About Idiot's Alphabet Soup

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We're two idiots (Jenny and Kathrine) who love to read and then discuss our books to death. Join us, please, we need more friends.