Premature Evaluations

By Rodney Storie

Welcome to Premature Evaluations — the podcast where we unapologetically judge books before ever cracking them open. Each episode, we dive into a new title by first dissecting the cover art, then digg... more

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How many episodes does Premature Evaluations have?

The podcast currently has 3 episodes available.

Premature Evaluations episodes:

June 09, 2025 Ep.3 Ice Planet Barbarians
The podcast team humorously reviews Ice Planet Barbarians, judging it by its cover, summary, and mixed reviews. Without reading the book, the hosts explore its unexpected popularity, spicy alien romance themes, and cult fanbase, questioning whether it’s so bad it’s good—or just bizarre.
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35min
June 02, 2025 Ep.2 A Court of Mist and Fury
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This episode explores how judging A Court of Mist and Fury by its cover can maybe lead to false assumptions. We discuss how the book's generic fantasy-romance artwork and vague summary misrepresent a deep, emotional story of trauma, healing, and empowerment. We look at online reviews, and our first SME(Subject Matter Expert). We ask: how much do covers and summaries shape our expectations?
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50min
May 25, 2025 Ep.1 Morning Glory Milking Farm
In this episode, we explore prematurely judging a book based on its cover, summary, and online reviews. Focused on Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta, we discuss how its cover art and unique premise can lead to quick judgments.
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25min

FAQs about Premature Evaluations:

How many episodes does Premature Evaluations have?

The podcast currently has 3 episodes available.