Candy Canes and Pinecones and Epic and Awesome

We Didn’t Even Have To Put Out!

On this episode of the Books, Booze, and B.S. podcast, host Mike Jakubowski and guests Lynn, Nicole, and Brendan discuss Star Shipped by Cat Sebastian — their impressions of the audiobook, character dynamics, and mental-health themes.   They also dive into sports talk, favorite teams and athletes, travel and food highlights from Europe, and light-hearted banter over drinks and homemade focaccia. Happy listening.

I Did Not Have Girthquake

On this week's episode, Mike hosts Sarah and Katie as they dive into Chuck Tingle's Bury Your Gays — discussing creepy creatures, AI-driven media control, queer representation and standout quotes from the book. They also cover lighter segments: what everyone is drinking and eating, current reads and recommendations, and a tech-themed chat about phones, apps and what future gadgets they'd want.

Candy Canes and Pinecones and Epic and Awesome

Host Mike joins Julie, Celeste, and Brendan for a roundtable on TJ Klune's Wolfsong, sharing reactions, favorite passages and whether the book delivered a satisfying ending. The group also chats about what they’re drinking, dessert wins, favorite summer activities and memories, plus lighthearted banter and rapid-fire takes. A mix of emotional book talk and playful summer conversation—recommendations, opinions, and plenty of laughs.

Sad Girl Vibes, Brought To You By Jeffy-Poo

On this episode the Books, Booze & BS crew — Mike, Sarah, Katie, and Brendan — discuss Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner, dig into the book's most emotional moments, and share favorite quotes and reactions. The hosts also talk about what they would do on their own "goodbye day," swap beverage and food stories (including a memorable Fruity Pebbles milkshake), and reflect on grief, friendship, and healing.

F*ck Jude…and My Pelvic Floor!

In this episode of the Books, Booze, and BS podcast the hosts—Brendan, Lynn, Sarah, and Mike—discuss Night Road by Kristin Hannah, sharing their reactions to the book’s characters, plot twists, and themes of grief and class. Along the way they swap drink picks, debate lemon-raspberry cookie outcomes, reminisce about high school music and memories, and recommend other reads to try. Listeners get a candid roundtable full of emotional takeaways, casting ideas, and whether the hosts will read more from Kristin Hannah.