Lessons From Sweet Valley

Kat and her friend Kate Boisseau chat about Sweet Valley’s latest odd couple, Regina Morrow and Bruce Patman. Just how did these two get together in the first place??  They also break down two ridiculous fights and which SVH characters could really benefit from some therapy. 

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Ever wonder what a current middle schooler would think of the world of Sweet Valley High? Kat’s guest, Dorothy Mason, keeps it real and reveals what she believes to be the true emotional age of the Wakefield twins.  They also discuss whether it would be more difficult to create a fake boyfriend in the 1980s or 2020s.  

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Tragedy strikes Sweet Valley again this week and Jessica swoops in to cause chaos (as per usual).  Kat’s cousin, endodontist CJ Thomas, shares his cryptic theories on Jessica and Elizabeth’s sibling relationship and predicts Roger’s future in the medical profession.  They also experience a supernatural cousin connection when invoking the same quote to describe their “lesson.” 

**Follow CJ's daughter Scarlett on Instagram @dancemamasft

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We’ve got grieving and scheming in this week’s episode!  Kat and SVH fan, Donna Wierzbicki, discuss Steven’s promise to Tricia and Jessica’s sociopathic lack of empathy.   Also, the not so subliminal messaging that had both Kat and Donna ordering pizza while reading the book. 

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Elizabeth weaves a tangled web in this book!  Kat and her guest, TV editor Mike Berg, discuss the many flavors of SVH deceptions and the absurdity that is Nicholas Morrow.   Also, a wonderfully vague hacking subplot signals the dawn of the Computer Age in Sweet Valley

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Kat and horror scholar Ashley R. Smith delve into the first “thriller” of the series and discuss how kidnapper Carl stacks up against other infamous villains of our time.  Plus, an unlikely clue sounds the alarm that Elizabeth is in trouble!! 

Follow Ashley on Instagram!  @thefemalehorrorscholar

The movie we mention in our discussion about escaping is "Berlin Syndrome" (available on Netflix!). 

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Kat and Sweet Valley superfan Emma Cozzi explore Steven Wakefield’s first main storyline, and per the book’s title, it’s a bit of a tragic one.  They also get honest about some dodgy SVH themes that may have influenced their young minds, and question why the twins are so absorbed in their brother's love life!? 

Follow Emma on Instagram!  @thalassophilesque   

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The Wakefield twin’s Spring Break takes a major dive in its second week.  Kat and guest Holly De Ruyter are back to discuss the problematic events in the second half of this book where the East Coasters behave very badly!  Is this the worst Spring Break ever?

For information on Holly’s film about Wisconsin supper clubs visit: http://www.oldfashionedthemovie.com/

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It’s SPRING BREAK ya’ll!!  Elizabeth and Jessica are separated for two whole weeks and shenanigans ensue.  Kat and filmmaker Holly De Ruyter talk nostalgia, uncomfortable teenage seduction tactics and Mr. Collin’s questionable decision to leave his child alone with a stranger. But, hey, it was the 80's right? 

**NOTE - This is Part 1 of a two part Spring Break Edition podcast.  Part 2 will be released next Wednesday.    

For information on Holly’s film about Wisconsin supper clubs visit: http://www.oldfashionedthemovie.com/

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Kat and Dave actually ended up a little confused about the final roster of the Sweet Valley High Cheering Squad.  They dissect the last three pages of book 10, “Wrong Kind of Girl,” in this unedited analysis that didn’t make the final cut.  

If you are looking for a realtor on the north side of Chicago, you can contact Dave at [email protected]. 

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