Literal Nonsense Podcast

Ep. 64 : The Gingerbread Bakery

Episode 64 brings a new (and much HAPPIER) vibe. Hallee and Jamie are continuing their coverage of their Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore This episode covers The Gingerbread Bakery, the 5th book in this series. We needed something light and fluffy after our never ending coverage of children killing each other. Ya know, the usual. And whenever we are in a slump, or depressed, or in a great mood, or really just at any point of our lives... you know what we do... We turn to our lord and savior Laurie Gilmore. AND this was the long awaited and not so patiently yearned for book about MAC AND ANNIE. Join us as we dive into the world of Dream Harbor and wedding hate-sex... hellooo what is there not to like!?!?!

Ep. 63 : Mockingjay - Pt. 2

Episode 63 - lessssgetttitttt. Hallee and Jamie FINALLY FINISHING their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 3 of Mockingjay, chapters 19-23, pages 265-390. We are finishing this never ending seriessssss. Series always feel long to us, but this just felt ultra long with the whole maternity hiatus. But here we are, and we are tying up our loose ends. Join us for the disastrous end to this book. I mean... wow. We kinda forgot how fucking depressing the ending of this series is... like jeez. But join us nonetheless to yap with us about the conclusion of all our preteen obsession.

Ep. 62 : Mockingjay - Pt. 1

Where the hell we been loca?!?!? Hallee and Jamie ARE BACK with their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 and 2 of Mockingjay, chapters 1-18, pages 1-261. We are so sorry we ghosted like a shitty frat bro. Life sometimes just gets a little too crazy. But we are BACK. And it's time to tie up some loose ends before we roll out our new content. Sorry we left you mid series, but let's finish up this clusterfuck. Katniss is in the midst of a love triangle and being used to star in B roll propaganda ads. Yikes. Join us as we finish up this beloved series. We are SO happy to be back.

Ep. 61 : Catching Fire - Pt. 2

Episode 61 - Welcome to the 75th annual Hunger Games !! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 3 of Catching Fire, chapters 19-27, pages 267-391. TICK-TOCK, TICK-TOCK! Welcome to the Quarter Quell! We are tackling the book that has been so vividly engrained in our minds since the 7th grade. I mean c'mon, this book was PEAK middle school mass hysteria. And honestly, the re-read hits our soul just as hard as when we were itty bitty pre-teens. Join us as we dive into (haha, get it? Water reference?) this book and dissect the sick and twisted intricacies of this twisted arena. These games will truly be like no other.

Ep. 60 : Catching Fire - Pt. 1

Episode 60 !! Holy shit, episodes are just racking up. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 and 2 of Catching Fire, chapters 1-18, pages 1-263. Our old time favorite! This book HITTTT different in 8th grade. I mean, c'mon - it had the coolest arena, love triangles, and pure savagery. We ate this shit UP - back then... and we still are now. Join us as we dive into all the politics and scheming before the 75 Hunger Games. This book takes on a whole new lens as an adult, and ESPECIALLY if you listened to our Sunrise on the Reaping episode.... wowza, Susanne Collins, you get it.