Lessons From Sweet Valley

Lessons From Sweet Valley

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Lessons From Sweet Valley episodes

  • Book 10 - Wrong Kind Of Girl (w/ Dave Walsh)

    Kat and her good friend, Dave Walsh, discuss the romanticization of the high school cheerleading world and its extraordinary lure on Annie Whitman.  Plus, how it really is GAME OVER when Jessica has you in her cross hairs, to sometimes tragic ends.  But can cheerleading save the day after all??

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

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    Thank you so much for listening!  If you enjoy the show you can rate or review us on itunes and also follow on Facebook and Instagram to join this fun and nostalgic community of SVH fans.  We would love to hear your feedback, reactions to the shows, and any memories you have of the series!  Also, please consider sharing with another current or former Sweet Valley fan in your life.  

    Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/LessonsFromSweetValley/
    Instagram ::
    https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromsweetvalley/

    39 min
  • Book 9 - Racing Hearts (w/ Joanna Veth)

    Former high school runners Kat and guest Joanna Veth are big fans of Roger Barrett. Not only is he the most talented miler OF ALL TIME, but he also brings some welcome character depth to SVH.  Plus, Jessica’s office rendezvous at Ned Wakefield’s law office come to a shocking conclusion!

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    We would love to hear your feedback, reactions to the shows, and any memories you have of the series!  You can rate or review us on itunes and also follow on Facebook and Instagram to join this fun and nostalgic community of SVH fans.  Also, if you enjoy the show, please consider sharing it with a friend.  Thank you so much for listening!  

    Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/LessonsFromSweetValley/
    Instagram ::
    https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromsweetvalley/

    40 min
  • Book 8 - Heart Breaker (w/ Amanda Moss)

    There is no shortage of surfing puns in this week’s episode. Kat and her horticulturist friend, Amanda Moss, discuss the waves of tears, jealousy and heartbreak. Plus, a high school production of "Splendor in the Grass!!"

    Visit Amanda's Instagram @ajmloveskale to see what she's up to in the natural world! 
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    Speaking of Instagram, we are now on it!  Please following us @lessonsfromsweetvalley to join this fun and nostalgic community of SVH fans.  We would love to hear your feedback, reactions to the shows and any memories you have of the series.  Thank you so much for listening!  

    Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/LessonsFromSweetValley/
    Instagram ::
    https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromsweetvalley/

    36 min
  • Book 7 1/2 - Supplement - Jessica's Favorite Number

    It’s an SVH mystery! Kat has noticed a certain number popping up all over these early books.  She explains her theory in this mini bonus episode. 

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    We would love to hear your feedback!  Please leave us a rating and review on itunes and like our Facebook page for episode updates. If you enjoy the show, go ahead and share it with a fellow SVH fan or friend. Thanks so much for listening!!

    Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/LessonsFromSweetValley/

    8 min
  • Book 7 - Dear Sister (w/ Andrew Johnson)

    Kat’s guest, fifth grade teacher and brother in law, Andrew Johnson, is bewildered by the clueless adults in Sweet Valley. They also discuss deceptive summaries, Elizabeth’s medical diagnosis, and a surprising dedication page. 
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    We would love to hear your feedback!  Please give us a rating and review on itunes and like our Facebook page for episode updates. If you enjoy the show, please share it with a fellow SVH fan or friend. Thank you so much for listening!!

    Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/LessonsFromSweetValley/

    38 min
  • Book 6 1/2 - Supplement - The Sweet Valley High Board Game

    In this BONUS episode, Kat and her parents, Celia and Steve Thomas, play the Sweet Valley High Board Game and determine what lessons they can learn from it.  However, there is some speculation that the game is rigged for a particular character. Unleash the conspiracy theories! 
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    We would love to hear your feedback!  Please give us a rating and review on itunes and like our Facebook page for episode updates. If you enjoy the show, please share it with a fellow SVH fan or friend. Thanks so much for listening!!

    Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/LessonsFromSweetValley/


    41 min
  • Book 6 - Dangerous Love (w/ Celia McCormick)

    Two risk averse cousins talk motorcycles!  Dr. Celia McCormick joins Kat as they discuss Elizabeth’s jealousy, soap operas, and what’s up with that Dairi Burger remodel? 
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    To learn more about Celia’s practice, Family Audiology, please visit their website and Facebook Page:

    www.familyaud.com
    https://www.facebook.com/FamilyAudiology
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    In each episode of “Lessons From Sweet Valley”, Kat Thomas and a guest read a book from the Sweet Valley High series and share their perspectives through a modern lens.  What are the lessons, if any, that can be learned from Sweet Valley?

    We would love to hear your feedback!  Please give us a rating and review on itunes and like our Facebook page for episode updates. If you enjoy the show, please share it with a fellow SVH fan or friend. Thanks so much for listening!!

    Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/LessonsFromSweetValley/

    39 min
  • Book 5 - All Night Long (w/ Mandy Siu)

    Kat and her foodie friend, Mandy Siu, talk about the lack of diversity in Sweet Valley (unless you count those who wear glasses), and the benefits of having a sister who can cover for you when you are out ALL NIGHT LONG! 
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    In each episode of “Lessons From Sweet Valley”, Kat Thomas and a guest read a book from the Sweet Valley High series and share their perspectives through a modern lens.  What are the lessons, if any, that can be learned from Sweet Valley?

    We would love to hear your feedback!  Please give us a rating and review on itunes and like us on our Facebook page. We would love to hear your feedback, memories of the series, and if you would like to be a future guest. We have a lot of books to get through!

    Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/LessonsFromSweetValley/

    34 min
  • Book 4 - Power Play (w/ Toby Francis-Bruce)

    A little Aussie flavor comes to Sweet Valley! Kat is joined by her former coworker, Toby Francis-Bruce, who discusses Jessica’s role as an antagonist and a certain overused punctuation mark. 
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    In each episode of “Lessons From Sweet Valley”, Kat Thomas and a guest read a book from the Sweet Valley High series and share their perspectives through a modern lens.  What are the lessons, if any, that can be learned from Sweet Valley?

    We would love to hear your feedback!  Please give us a rating and review on itunes and like us on our Facebook page. We would love to hear your feedback, memories of the series, and if you would like to be a future guest. We have a lot of books to get through!

    Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/LessonsFromSweetValley/

    37 min
  • Book 3 - Playing With Fire (w/ Michelle Grover)

    Kat and her Iowa State University dorm neighbor, Michelle Grover, discuss the irrational crushes of Jessica and the rest of the SVH crew. Plus, they discover halfway through the podcast that they have read two slightly different versions of the book.
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    In each episode of “Lessons From Sweet Valley”, Kat Thomas and a guest read a book from the Sweet Valley High series and share their perspectives through a modern lens.  What are the lessons, if any, that can be learned from Sweet Valley?

    We would love to hear your feedback!  Please like us on our Facebook page and share your memories of the series, thoughts on the podcast, and if you would like to be a future guest. We have a lot of books to get through!

    Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/LessonsFromSweetValley/

    If you are interested in learning more about teaching with VIP Kid or to apply, please visit www.vipkid.com and use referral code MICHE0068 to get connected directly with Michelle. Michelle says: "You don't need to be a formal teacher and you can make a bit of side cash (or a lot) while having fun with cute Chinese kids!"

    To view the Sweet Valley High audio cassette for "Book 3 - Playing With Fire," visit :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5SycvFU5-I&t=908s

    36 min

About Lessons From Sweet Valley

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“Lessons From Sweet Valley” is a podcast where we re-examine the Sweet Valley High series one book at a time and determine what lessons, if any, we can learn from them. Former SVH book nerd Kat Thomas…