Episode 10: What It Is?

Double digits! For their tenth episode, Alison and Jody bust out a 1981 copy of Seventeen magazine, chat about '80s ski movies, and read a wonderful letter from a Blume Head in Margaritaville. As they power through chapters 21-25 of Judy Blume's YA novel, Tiger Eyes, Wolf's identity is revealed and Jane shows true colors.

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Alison Michael
Episode 9: Take Me Now, Anarchy!

Are you ready for not one – but TWO – special reports? Today, Alison and Jody will tell you everything you need to know about exclusive bomb shelter memberships and the hallowed Society for Creative Anachronism. They also examine chapters 17-20 of Judy Blume's cherished YA novel, Tiger Eyes. Davey becomes a Candy Striper and makes an elderly friend at the hospital, has a bath on Bathtub row, learns a little more about Wolf's personal life, and recalls the night of her father's murder.

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Alison Michael
Episode 8: Pamplemousse Tears

Alison and Jody are back, with so much to tell you! While they immerse themselves into chapters 13-15 of Judy Blume's brilliant YA novel, Tiger Eyes, Jody has a La Croix mishap, and Alison takes a computer quiz to see if she's John Schneider's perfect match. Other topics of discussion include: the Downwinders of St. George, TG&Y (not to be confused with TCBY), and Mario Lopez' disdain for Saved By the Bell.

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Alison Michael
Episode 7. Grandma Little Person

Ever wanted to know all about Los Alamos, aka "Atomic City"? Ever wondered if you can legally carry a baseball bat in the back of your truck? And what about "Tiger Eyes," Judy Blume's riveting 1981 novel about Davey and her coming-of-age in New Mexico? Look no further. Join Alison and Jody as they read chapters 7-12 and discuss every minute detail.

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Alison Michael
Episode 6. A Parrothead Parody

It's time for 'Tiger Eyes'! Alison and Jody discuss chapters 1-6 of Judy Blume's treasured novel about loss, self-discovery and meeting older men in canyons. Jody sets the tone by plunging into the pop culture and current events of 1981, while Alison presents a special report on magical crystals.

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Odds and Ends #1: TSS Awareness

In this mini-episode, Alison and Jody read two glorious letters from listeners and dig a little deeper into some unanswered questions from their analysis of 'Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret." They unearth a few fun facts about Toxic Shock Syndrome, dishwashers, telephone technology, and reveal their greatest internet find yet, The Museum of Men-stroo-ation.

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Episode 5. Nineteen Hazelnuts

Alison and Jody bid a fond farewell to Margaret and Co. as they they finish chapters 21-25 of 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Key discussion points include a traumatic visit from the Ohio Christians, Dreamboat Moose's triumphant return, and - of course - Margaret gets IT.

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Episode 4. Douche Canoe

We're nearing the end of 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' and things are getting very angsty. Jody and Alison discuss chapters 16-20 and dish about Margaret's impending teen-hood, ruined vacation plans, and irrational fears of Toxic Shock Syndrome and being kidnapped.

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Alison Michael
Episode 3. Head-To-Toe Velvet

In episode three of The Blume Saloon, a sort-of book club, Jody and Alison wear their favorite velvet and discuss parties, periods and pads as they adventure through chapters 12-15 of 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret,' Judy Blume's momentous young adult novel. 

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Episode 2. The People's Eyebrow

In episode two of the Blume Saloon, a sort-of book club, Jody and Alison swap training bra stories and scary ads of training bras past, as they tear through chapters 6-11 of 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret,' Judy Blume's pivotal young adult novel. 

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Alison Michael
Episode 1. Long Live the 4 PTSs!

In the very first episode of the Blume Saloon, a sort-of book club, Jody and Alison talk about their love of Judy Blume and dive into chapters 1-5 of 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.' They also explore the censorship controversy surrounding Judy's books and set the tone for life in 1970. 

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