Hi, I'm Jody... and Im Molly...

Hi, I'm Jody... and Im Molly...

And you’re listening to The Blume Saloon!

Here, Molly and Jody drink Scotch and make their way through all the Judy Blume books, one by one. Listen along for deep dives into 1970s nostalgia, boobs, boners, and bullies. Dramatic readings, quizzes, special reports, and impromptu singing have also been known to occur.

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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE listening to the Blume Saloon Podcast! Jody and Alison take you on a wonderful excursion to Judy Blume Land where we are delighted to hear about what it was like to live in the 1970s and 1980s. You can literally breathe in the Herbal Essence scent as you’re taken back to a simpler time. I must confess that I sometimes binge listen and before I know it I’ve listened to 3 episodes in a row! It honestly feels like I’m hanging out with my best friends when I’m on the Blume Cocoon. — Helen725
I listen to countless podcasts of all varieties but none of have touched my bookish heart like this one. If you grew up reading Blume as a pre-teen then you NEED this podcast in your life. — This Bookish Life Blog
I listen to a lot of podcasts and the Blume Saloon is hands down one of my favorite new shows to listen to. Jody and Alison are smart, funny, and make the listener feel like they are part of the conversation. I wasn’t very familiar with Judy Blume books before listening to this show, but now I want to read all the books and listen to this podcast everyday. — Cpyu82
This is the first podcast I’ve gotten super into. I’ve always loved Judy Blume books and I’ve read them all so it’s super fun to go over them again. The hosts are great. I really enjoy listening to them dissect the novels. — M Palmer
These gals welcome one and all into their insightful, cozy world of nostalgia, offering up such a fun book club hang (minus any shame about not reading the book). Their spirited readings and unique historical retrospectives delight my senses and banish ennui! — Oh Liza Jane
This is the only podcast I’ve ever listened to where I loved it so much I considered getting a tattoo inspired by the show. I didn’t, because tattoos cost money, but I’m still considering it. The show is funny, informative, and you can tell that the hosts really get along outside of the show and put a lot of love and effort into every episode. And the reverence and love for the source material is evident seconds into each episode. — Dustin
I love this podcast! If you are a fan of “Stuff Mom Never Told You,” give it a listen — Jody and Alison have a similar dynamic to Cristen and Caroline. They compliment each other so well and seem to have a blast doing it! — Kiwi Sheila
This wonderful podcast is a must for everyone who grew up reading Judy Blume. Alison and Jody are the book club besties you never had. They don’t get all bossy if you haven’t read the book - in fact, they read it for you and even provide a summary! Then they dissect the story and comment on all your favourite parts. They are well-informed and funny and have made Thursday the highlight of my week. — The Little Bookroom
There is an absolutely amazing podcast where two awesome (and funny) girls discuss and recap Judy Blume’s books. When I say it’s good I mean it’s the best thing you’ll hear all year. — Rebecca, Retro Reads
One of my favorite podcasts! The Blume Saloon is so much fun! The podcasters, Jody and Alison, make a great team. They give love, attention & respect to every book they choose to feature. This podcast mostly covers Judy Blume books, but other authors have been featured too. Not only do Jody and Alison put a lot of thought into what they cover (history lessons! special reports!), but they also read letters/emails from listeners on-air, which really does make it feel like an actual book club — one big community. Finally, the podcast has really good sound quality and very few ads. A real winner! — MollyMer
It’s new The Blume Saloon episode day! Can’t even remember the last time I was so excited to listen to a new episode of a podcast. OBSESSED. — Chanty, Muses and Stuff Podcast
This is one of my favorite podcasts. These ladies are super informed on the books and they go deep into the cultural background of the time, relating the world of Judy Blume to the characters in her books. They are also hilarious! So funny. — Jack Move
These ladies are amazing. Rereading all things Judy Blume with them is a riot. Highly recommend rereading or reading Judy Blume along with them. So much fun. They are my definite happy place. — The Book Hippie
Literally my favourite podcast. I look forward to listening to these ladies every week - the only way I can describe it is that it’s like being at a sleepover in the 1970s. Also YOU TOTALLY LEARN HISTORY AND STUFF! Thank you!! — Local Flava Flav
Woke up thinking about Tuff Turf, one of the most bizarre ‘80s teen movies no one has ever heard of. 😳💃🏻
Rollerblade Barbie had literal sparks shooting out of her boots and things got fiery. “Last year, my two daughters received presents of two Rollerblade Barbie dolls by Mattel. On March 8, my 8-year-old daughter was playing beauty shop with her
Happy Father’s Day and also My Two Dads being cancelled after three seasons was a tragedy. 💖👨‍👨‍👧
Somehow Sky Dancers came up in this episode. 🧚‍♀️ Did you have one? Did you battle them? Any injuries from this doll that frequently makes the list of most dangerous toys?! 😳
Juneteenth celebrations from the mid-‘80s to early ‘90s. 🌟❤️
Eric Macauley, Max Wilson, and Peter Klaff plotting their big Groundhog Day Dance sequence. 😎
Steph and Peter Klaff are on their way to a solid friend-zone bestie status... very Clarissa and Sam of them, no? 😎 And raise your hand if you wanted a Sam of your very own. 🙋‍♀️
Alison thinks she might run away to Paris to find her birth mother... what if she bumped into the Griswolds?! 🤩💖