Mallory, immersive theatre creator, joins to discuss K.A. Applegate's book series, Animorphs. 

We discuss how the books focused on family and friendship rather than centering on romantic endings, Mallory's childhood dream of being a vet and how that helped her connect with one of the characters, and discovering the books at the Scholastic Book Fair. Tangents include how darker themes helped Mallory form her own view of the world and art, whether fandom should be a part of the creator's writing process, and whether an unsatisfying ending is actually the right answer. 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Jac, writer and Co-Host of Book Talk for Book Tok, returns to discuss Sarah J Maas' epic hit book series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (FKA ACOTAR). 

We discuss why the books are so popular, how women in fandom benefit the economy, and why female authors don't get the same respect as male authors. Tangents include how fiction can create a safe space to explore your own emotions, why fandom can feel a bit like therapy, and the truth about The Great Gatsby. 

Be sure to catch me on Book Talk for Book Tok with Amy and her co-host Jac, where we discuss the first romcom I ever made, and what Shakespeare's Hamlet means to me. 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Jac, writer and Co-Host of Book Talk for Book Tok, joins to discuss Sarah J Maas' epic hit book series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (FKA ACOTAR). 

We discuss how Jac started the series at the same time as therapy, what Feyra's relationships taught Jac about her own romantic leanings, and how romance books (and fan fiction) give women a safe space to explore and discuss their sexuality. Tangents include what women want (and how romance novels can be a guide), what the books of our youth, including Twilight and Gossip Girl, taught us about sex, and regrettably, Two Girls One Cup. 

Be sure to catch me on Book Talk for Book Tok with Amy and her co-host Jac, where we discuss the first romcom I ever made, and what Shakespeare's Hamlet means to me. 

We'll be back next week with the second part of this episode! 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Amy, Co-host of Book Talk for Book Tok, joins to discuss one of the biggest online to traditional publishing success stories, Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments. 

We discuss how Amy discovered Cassandra Clare through her Harry Potter fan fiction, why Clare's publishing journey meant so much to Amy, and how the books changed our view of feminism and femininity. Tangents include whether haters have the right to put artists down, chasing the thrill of the young adult books that excited us in our teenage years, and why fan fiction can make you a better writer. 

Be sure to catch me on Book Talk for Book Tok with Amy and her co-host Jac, where we discuss the first romcom I ever made, and what Shakespeare's Hamlet means to me. 

We'll be back next week with Amy's co-host, Jac, to talk about the hit fantasy romance series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Erin, co-host of The Fic List, joins to discuss Fan Fiction as a whole. 

We discuss how transformative works have been around for far longer than we had a term for them, the difference between fan fiction and adaptation, and how the public perception of the form is changing. Tangents include Erin's first fan fiction, how Harry Styles and One Direction shaped a new era of fan fiction (and traditional publishing), and the idea of anonymity in fandom. 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Mike Schubert, host of The Newest Olympian, join to discuss the book series we've been sleeping on all along, Percy Jackson and The Olympians. 

We discuss how Mike started reading the series for the first time as an adult, the idea of genuine goodness in Percy and his friends, and what the books can still teach us after childhood. Tangents include positivity in fandom, representation of mental health and family dynamics, and why Rick Riordan is such a good guy.

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Percy Jackson experts, best friends, and co-hosts of the Seaweed Brain podcast, Erica and Carter, join to discuss the incredible children's series, Percy Jackson and The Olympians. 

We discuss how Erica and Carter bonded over the books growing up, the groundbreaking ways Rick Riordan represented mental health and family dynamics, and the most important lessons they took away from the series. Tangents include banned books, the importance of yielding, and the true definition of a hero. 

Next week, Mike Schubert from The Newest Olympian returns for his take on the books! 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Maddie, crocheter, fangirl, and writer joins to talk about the international boyband sensation, *NSYNC.

We discuss how band brought her comfort decades after they released their last album, the impact of boybands across generations, and how the band's treatment and response to it can strengthen our sense of empathy. Tangents include which boyband is winning the nostalgia era, why fan relationships matter so much, and why teenage girls deserve more respect. 

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Sean Barnett, writer, director, and actor joins to talk about the musical internet sensation, Team Starkid. 

We discuss how the theatre company helped Sean understand the idea and possibility of a multi-hyphenate, how the outlandish comedy matched his personality, and the way Team Starkid shaped the internet. Tangents include the importance of being silly on stage, the fantasy of a future family Team Starkid allowed, and the connection the internet allows us to form with the artists who make what we love.

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.

Harrison Prince, writer and host of the upcoming Ruff Boys podcast, returns to talk about the Young Adult Sci-Fi series, The Pendragon Adventure by D.J. MacHale.

We discuss how the books made Harrison a better person, the craft of a team behind a book, and how D.J. MacHale was the first author that helped Harrison understand brand recognition. Tangents include whether social media is good for book lovers, the value of biographies, and the trust you put in writers you love.

For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.