Too Old; Still Reading

By Too Old; Still Reading

As basically 30-year-olds, Jade and Bethany explore why young adult fiction still holds a special place in their gently-aging hearts. Each episode, they dive into the enticing and exasperating stories... more

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How many episodes does Too Old; Still Reading have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

Too Old; Still Reading episodes:

April 03, 2022 Unboxing "Winterwood"
You know how YouTubers unbox new products? Well… we’re doing that to books! Each episode we’ll offer our first impressions of a book we’ve never read. Listen to our opinions on the cover art, dedication page, first sentence, and general vibes.
Today we unbox Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw!
Disclaimer: Yeah, we know our audio is a little weird on this one. We're doing our best, we promise. Just consider it a little ~ambiance~ ...please?
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art!
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Socials:
Instagram & Twitter
You can find Bethany here on Twitter & Instagram and Jade here on Twitter & Instagram!
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More content at tosrpodcast.wordpress.com
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36min
March 06, 2022 The Real or Not Real Episode - The Hunger Games Pt. 2
Trigger Warnings for this episode: PTSD, torture, death/murder, war, sex trafficking
Jade and Bethany talk about the systems of violence and oppression within the Hunger Games universe and draw parallels to real world systems.
Check out our Instagram for mental health resources and to learn about some real life teen activists.
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Stuff and things we referenced:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/koa-beck-dismantling-persistence-white-feminism-n1253555
https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/12/19/18136112/hunger-games-10-year-anniversary
https://bookriot.com/the-hunger-games-three-finger-salute/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hunger-games-movie_n_1314053
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art!
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Socials:
Instagram & Twitter
You can find Bethany here on Twitter & Instagram and Jade here on Twitter & Instagram!
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And we think our website is pretty cool: tosrpodcast.wordpress.com
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1h 20min
February 20, 2022 Doubling Down on Awareness - The Hunger Games Pt. 1
In this episode, Jade and Bethany are SO aware and SO cognizant of the absolutely demoralizing effect of The Hunger Games trilogy. But here we are, volunteering as tributes.
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art!
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Socials:
Instagram & Twitter
You can find Bethany here on Twitter & Instagram and Jade here on Twitter & Instagram!
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And we think our website is pretty cool: tosrpodcast.wordpress.com
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1h 19min
November 28, 2021 Unboxing "The Nature of Witches"
You know how YouTubers unbox new products? Well… we’re doing that to books! Each episode we’ll offer our first impressions of a book we’ve never read. Listen to our opinions on the cover art, dedication page, first sentence, and general vibes. Today we unbox The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin!
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Stuff and things we referenced:
The Bookstore: https://thenovelneighbor.com and @novelneighbor on TikTok!
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art!
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Socials:
Instagram & Twitter
You can find Bethany here on Twitter & Instagram and Jade here on Twitter & Instagram!
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And we think our website is pretty cool: tosrpodcast.wordpress.com
...more
30min
November 15, 2021 And Now We're All Sad - The Vampire Diaries Pt. 2
Content Warning: Sexual assault, abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia
In this episode, Jade and Bethany ask, "Wait, do we even like the Vampire Diaries?" as they explore the themes in the show that cause real harm to marginalized communities.
Support Resources: http://:bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES & https://linktr.ee/creatorselfcare
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art!
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Socials:
Instagram & Twitter
You can find Bethany here on Twitter & Instagram and Jade here on Twitter & Instagram!
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And we think our website is pretty cool: tosrpodcast.wordpress.com
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1h 8min
October 31, 2021 The Hotter Brother - Vampire Diaries Pt. 1
In this episode, Jade summarizes all 8 seasons of the Vampire Diaries, and Bethany says the word “baddie” so often it’s almost offensive. And we definitively answer the question of who is the hotter brother.
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Stuff and things we referenced:
Damon & Elena Relationship Recap (for the vibes): https://youtu.be/jtvb4koyUIw
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art!
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Socials:
Instagram & Twitter
You can find Bethany here on Twitter & Instagram and Jade here on Twitter & Instagram!
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And we think our website is pretty cool: tosrpodcast.wordpress.com
...more
1h 27min
October 17, 2021 Unboxing "We Set The Dark On Fire"
You know how YouTubers unbox new products? Well… we’re doing that to books! Each episode we’ll offer our first impressions of a book we’ve never read. Listen to our opinions on the cover art, dedication page, first sentence, and general vibes. Today we unbox We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia!
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Stuff and things we referenced:
https://www.pilsencommunitybooks.com/
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art!
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Socials:
Instagram & Twitter
You can find Bethany here on Twitter & Instagram and Jade here on Twitter & Instagram!
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And we think our website is pretty cool: tosrpodcast.wordpress.com
...more
33min
October 03, 2021 Twilight Pt. 2: The Confederate Soldier in the Room
In this episode, Jade and Bethany take a bite out of all the flaws and shortcomings of the Twilight Saga. They tackle racism, misogyny, and Stephanie Meyer's name choices.
Note: We're super sorry about the audio quality on this one, folks. That ringing you hear is just the sound of Edward sparkling. Audio can only get better from here!
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Stuff and things we referenced:
https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/truth_vs_twilight/
https://studybreaks.com/thoughts/twilight-quileute-tribe/
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art!
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Socials:
Instagram & Twitter
You can find Bethany here on Twitter & Instagram and Jade here on Twitter & Instagram!
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And we think our website is pretty cool: tosrpodcast.wordpress.com
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1h 10min
September 19, 2021 Twilight Pt. 1: An Exceedingly Average Teenager
This episode, Jade & Bethany definitely speak coherently about all the ways they are unconditionally and irrevocably in love with Twilight.
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Stuff and things we referenced:
TikTok: @smallestkyle (https://www.tiktok.com/@smallestkyle?)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art!
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Socials:
Instagram & Twitter
You can find Bethany here on Twitter & Instagram and Jade here on Twitter & Instagram!
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And we think our website is pretty cool: tosrpodcast.wordpress.com
...more
50min
September 05, 2021 Meet TOSR: Defining YA
In this episode, Jade and Bethany attempt to define what YA means to them as millennials who have been too old for the genre for approximately 10 years.
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Show Art created by @GregKimura.Art!
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Socials:
Instagram & Twitter
You can find Bethany here on Twitter & Instagram and Jade here on Twitter & Instagram!
...more
33min

FAQs about Too Old; Still Reading:

How many episodes does Too Old; Still Reading have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.