Les meilleurs podcasts Off The Books Podcast (2024)

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Best of Enemies and The Collaboration: authors, authorship, leaderships and collaboration (part 1) 28:23

1y ago28:23

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This two-part episode looks at authors and authorship, at leadership, and at collaboration. We look at two pieces of work: Best of Enemies, written by James Graham, and The Collaboration, written by Anthony McCarten. Both plays started their life at the Young Vic shortly after one another, before transferring to the West End and to Broadway respect…

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Best of Enemies and The Collaboration: authors, authorship, leaderships and collaboration (part 2) 31:55

1y ago31:55

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This two-part episode looks at authors and authorship, at leadership, and at collaboration. We look at two pieces of work: The Collaboration, written by Anthony McCarten, and Best of Enemies, written by James Graham. Both plays started their life at the Young Vic shortly after one another, before transferring to Broadway and the West End respective…

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The Never King 1:11:24

2y ago1:11:24

1:11:24

We're finally back recording again! In this episode we are talking about The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe. Want more content? Follow our socials! Insta/Tik Tok: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offthebook_pod Gmail: offthebookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Off the Book

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The Love Hypothesis 1:11:51

2y ago1:11:51

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This weeks episode is actually an unpublished episode from March. Tune in to hear their review of The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. At the time of recording Maddie and Beth had just purchased Harry Styles tickets, so it's only right to release this episode the weekend before their Love on Tour gigs! Want more content? Follow our socials! Insta/…

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Crescent City 2 1:04:45

2y ago1:04:45

1:04:45

We're back. This week we are reviewing House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas. It is a very quick recap because we read this book ages ago. But tune in to hear all of our SJM universe theories, what we've been up to, and what's happening next. Want more content? Follow our socials: Insta/ Tik Tok: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offthebook_pod Gm…

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Watch along with us: Twilight: Eclipse 2:05:13

2y ago2:05:13

2:05:13

This week, tune in and follow along as Maddie and Beth spontaneously watch Twilight's Eclipse, record from under a duvet, and ask the ever important question, can Vampires go to therapy? Want more content? Follow our socials: Insta/ Tik Tok: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offthebook_pod Gmail: offthebookpodcast@Gmail.com Goodreads: Off The Book…

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What To Pick Up When I Put It Down 1:39:11

2+ y ago1:39:11

1:39:11

Ya'll know what to do! It's time to hit your mark and go Off Book! This week the crew is tired because they've been working but they're still making it work. They get knee-deep into a conversation about New York City Center's Encores production of THE LIFE directed by Billy Porter, the world of critics and critiques, how great the musical presentat…

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Double The Confederates 1:58:17

2+ y ago1:58:17

1:58:17

Alright now! It's that time! Time to go Off Book with Drew, Kim, & Ngozi! Listen in as Kim shows how close she is to being a conservative, Ngozi talks about the new musical she's writing the book for, Drew laments about his work week, and the entire crew talks about how none of them are the 'brownstone friend.' Hot topics include Hadestown coverage…

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'West Side, or Change' feat. Paul Tazewell + BONUS 'But Not Without Her' feat. Carrie Mae Weems 2:51:07

2+ y ago2:51:07

2:51:07

Hey Yall! It's time to hit your mark and go Off Book. This week we dive into A LOT! Our weeks and the shows we've seen are sorts of large in number *cough* Drew! *cough, cough*. Hot topics include James Earl Jones getting a theatre renamed in his honor, Black Theatre Night of Confederates at Signature Theatre, Emmett Till opera, the new Blair Under…

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The Leading Player's Leading Players feat. Ben Vereen 1:59:09

2+ y ago1:59:09

1:59:09

It's time to hit your mark with the crew! This week we discuss the end of Black History Month, the casting of For Colored Girls, Kimberly Akimbo heading to Broadway, and trouble in Paradise Square, allegedly. We also get Ben Vereen to go Off Book with us. He discusses his career, how Sammy Davis Jr. took him under his wing, Andrew Lloyd Webber not …

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A Day in The Life featuring Lillias White 3:03:55

2+ y ago3:03:55

3:03:55

It’s “A Day in The Life” featuring Lillias White! Get into the brand new episode of @offbookpodcast with the #broadwayblack Icon herself! Along with Ms White discussing pretty much her entire career, your favorite hosts dive into the hottest topics from the week including feeling like real housewives, the ushering in and ushering out of Broadway sh…

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More Black, No?! featuring Brandon Victor Dixon & Tariq Trotter 1:40:38

2+ y ago1:40:38

1:40:38

Let's go castmates! It's time to hit your mark! This week we talk about new productions and canon works, as well as discuss Wicked and Phantom history makers, Britton & The Flea, and end with a great interview with stars of the new musical "Black No More," Brandon Victor Dixon and Tariq Trotter, well-know as Black Thought from The Roots. Soundcheck…

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No Glass Cliffs feat. Gennean Scott (The Broadway League Dir. of DEI) 1:54:27

2+ y ago1:54:27

1:54:27

This week we're joined by theatre critic and What's Up Broadway co-host, Ayanna Prescod, listen in as Drew takes up most of the time with his week of events including a Broadway Sessions storytime & being mistaken for Savion Glover. Hot Topics include The Color Purple film cast and a few exclusives you'll want to hear. Also, don't miss the rundown …

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Viva Las MJ! Don't Stop Til You Get Enough Off Book 58:46

2+ y ago58:46

58:46

Lean. with us and rock with us as we talk about all the things of MJ: The Musical, Skeleton Crew, Drew's trip to Vegas, and... wait,.. what happens on Off Book stays on Off Book! It's time to hit your mark, the overture is starting. Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as th…

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Off Broadway Blvd of Broken Planters 1:25:02

2+ y ago1:25:02

1:25:02

The. topics just keep coming! Join the crew this week as they land on every single show they've seen/plan to see, planning an Off-Book trip to London, what it means to have an addiction, award season nominations, and white fragility on display Off-Broadway! Put down the planter and join us for a fresh episode, Go into the world of black theatre art…

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New Year, New Episode... still a hot mess 1:11:43

2+ y ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Welcome to 2022! In this weeks episode, the girls discuss what's been happening over the past few months, their favourite book tropes, and what books are their most anticipated reads for this year! Want to see more content? Follow us on our socials! Insta & Tik Tok: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offthebook_pod Email: offthebookpodcast@gmail.com …

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We Had A Dreamgirl Named Ezzie 1:09:28

2+ y ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Here we go yall! It's another episode filled with the latest news and thoughts on the current state of theatre. Join us as we dive into all of the closings and future re-openings, twitter's Golden Globes, Saturday Night Live w/ Ariana Debose, & more! Are you ready to hit your mark? Pull up! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly …

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New Year, New Book! 1:09:35

2+ y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Welcome to 2022! We're back and ready to hit our marks. Join Drew, Ngozi, & Kim Exum as they discuss what they did for their New Year, getting a fresh start, James Monroe Iglehart's Russian roulette of shows, & Charlotte's web of understudy comments. Let's go! It's that time! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a …

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For Your Wellness and Safety 1:20:31

2+ y ago1:20:31

1:20:31

It's that time! Hit your mark and let's go Off Book! Listen in as Drew goes off on another Twitter rant, Kim talks about her For Colored Girl experience, and Ngozi lends her casting knowledge. Hot Topics touch on COVID cancellations and closings, Dreamgirls 40th Anniversary, Phantom's first, A Strange Loop's big news, and more! This opinion-heavy s…

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Nigga! Take That Mask Off! 2:04:44

2+ y ago2:04:44

2:04:44

It's that time! & we made it two weeks in a row! Congratulate us! We'll be bringing you episodes weekly consistently this go round. This week we discuss every single movie musical you can think of. From West Side Story, to Cyrano, to The Color Purple (breaking cast news you won't hear anywhere else! 😉). We also discuss some Black theatre facts and …

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Twilight Los #AnnieLive 2021 1:17:10

2+ y ago1:17:10

1:17:10

We're back! Again! lol, Listen... we all still coming through a pandemic. So, this week we discuss Annie Live, Stephen Sondheim, hanging with Lillias White & more! Also listen to Drew interview Anna Deveare Smith and Dr. Cornel West on stage at The Signature Theatre after the final performance of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. Hit your mark with us! …

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Watch along with us: Twilight: New Moon 2:21:46

2+ y ago2:21:46

2:21:46

This week you should defo watch Twilight: New Moon with us! Next week we will be back with our regularly scheduled, book-related content... but for now we're binge watching Twilight and laughing at the awkwardness. PS. Maddie did in fact listen back and hear Beth say 'awoo' Want more content? Follow our socials: Insta/Tik Tok: @offthebook_thepodcas…

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Hamlet: Imagining Elsinore, the Man and his Soul 39:37

2+ y ago39:37

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How does Hamlet inspire and intrigue audiences and artists? Designer Anna Fleischle unpacks how to bring the world of Hamlet to life, and Dr Louise Owen tackles the questions of the play for our times. We also introduce an original audio piece: “The Man and his Soul” by Nana-Kofi KufuorPar Young Vic Theatre

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Watch along with us: Twilight 2:01:50

2+ y ago2:01:50

2:01:50

This week we're mixing it up a little... we thought you might want to watch twilight with us?! Watch the film and listen to our questionable commentary at the same time. My (Maddie's) voice is fucked, we recorded this at 3am, and I honestly can't remember what was said. Started making it, had a breakdown... Bon Appétit Want more content? Follow our…

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The Morganville Vampires: Glass Houses 1:41:53

2+ y ago1:41:53

1:41:53

This week we discuss the first book in one of Maddie's favourite series: Morganville Vampires: Glass House by Rachel Caine. We find out Dylan O'Brien is 5"8, have a bit of a panic about the state of the world, and argue over how we picture Oliver. Want more content? Follow our socials: Insta/Tik Tok: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offthebook_pod …

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a TOUCH of MALICE 1:21:20

2+ y ago1:21:20

1:21:20

It's been a while but we are back with a new episode and a whole new structure. This week Beth explains the plot of 'a TOUCH of MALICE' by Scarlett St. Clair. They discuss Hades' new found love of horses and the God equivalent of a playground fight. Want to more content? Follow our socials: Tik Tok/Insta: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offthebook…

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Broadway is Black at the Tony Awards 1:40:25

2+ y ago1:40:25

1:40:25

Have you hit your mark? It's that time. Listen in as Drew, Ngozi, & Kim do their best to catch up with theatre news and announcements, share their perspectives on the latest scandals, and reveal their opinions on the winners, performances, and snubs of The 74th Annual Tony Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Off Book Talks PASS OVER featuring Namir Smallwood & Jon Michael Hill 1:01:06

2+ y ago1:01:06

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Sponsored by REALMEN Productions, in this special edition of Off Book: The Black Theatre Podcast your host, Drew Shade, sits down with leading men, Jon Michael Hill & Namir Smallwood of PASS OVER by Antoinette Nwandu. They talk about their careers, their time developing this piece, and what they hope you take away from it Learn more about your ad c…

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Live in Times Square featuring Matt Manuel (Ain't Too Proud) 40:06

3y ago40:06

40:06

And we’re back… Again! This time we’re on a new network, The Broadway Podcast Network! Get into it! Drew, Kim, & Ngozi go LIVE and this time it’s in Times Square! Hit your mark, you don’t want to miss all the love, updates, Tony Awards Talk, and special interview with Broadway newcomer, Matt Manuel! Manuel is currently reopening Broadway as David R…

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Childhood Reads 1:46:37

3y ago1:46:37

1:46:37

This weeks episode is a chatty episode! We discuss our favourite and least favourite childhood reads. We talk about Biff and Chip books, Jacqueline Wilson, and the iconic 2010's dystopian books. We're back to posting once a week (Mondays/Tuesday's) but days can vary, so make sure to follow our socials to stay up to date with what's going on! Insta/…

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Interview with Margot Wood 1:52:23

3y ago1:52:23

1:52:23

It’s a day late but our most recent episode is up now! In this episode we talk to @margotmwood about all things FRESH! We also talk about Ice Planet Barbarians, the differences between University and College, and that how - unless it’s a Fresh sequel- Elliot would 100% be killed off in another book. Fresh came out in the UK on the 19th - if you hav…

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Changing Destiny: How Kwame Kwei-Armah and Ben Okri tell a 4000 year old tale 29:30

3y ago29:30

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The Young Vic podcast investigates the power of a 4000-year-old story about exile and home: how the tale of Sinuhe inspired Ben Okri to write Changing Destiny. And Kwame Kwei-Armah speaks to Egyptologist Allison Hedges about mummies, myths and the origins of theatre.Par Young Vic Theatre

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Fresh 1:40:20

3y ago1:40:20

1:40:20

In this episode we review 'Fresh' by the incredible Margot Wood! We discuss all things Elliot, Project Tender Chicken, and American Colleges. As a bonus, we talk about our own University experiences, Nellie the Elephant, and try to guess what songs the down stairs neighbours are playing. Fresh is out in the UK today (19th August)!! GO AND READ IT! …

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Interview with Emily Colin: Siege of the Seven Sins 1:31:20

3y ago1:31:20

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This week we are joined by our bestie, Emily Colin, to discuss her most recent book 'Siege of the Seven Sins'. Listen.... we talk about seals... but we also discuss important topics like consent in YA books and themes of freewill. Siege of the Seven Sins was released on the 3rd of August, if you haven't read it yet you should defo go check it out!!…

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Siege of the Seven Sins 1:34:29

3y ago1:34:29

1:34:29

This week Maddie and Beth are reviewing Siege of the seven Sins, the second book in Emily Colin's Seven Sins Series. Tune in to hear the girls simp for Ari Westergaard, fangirl over their new bestie Emily Colin and discuss the importance of consent and free will. We are continuing to upload two episodes a week this month so make sure to stay up to …

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Chatty episode ft. Everything With Val 1:06:21

3y ago1:06:21

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This week we sat down and spoke to Val from the Everything With Val Podcast. We discuss favourite book-to-film adaptations, least favourite popular books and how to set up a podcast! Find Val on all Podcast Streaming Services! Val's Socials: Insta: @everythingwithval Twitter: @Everythingval We are continuing to upload two episodes a week this month…

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The Threat Below 1:13:35

3y ago1:13:35

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This week we discuss the first in the Brathius Legacy, 'The Threat Below' by J. S. Latshaw. We are now uploading two episodes a week, so follow our socials for updates:Insta/Tik Tok: @offthebook_thepodcastTwitter: @offthebook_podGmail: offthebookpodcast@gmail.comGoodreads: Off the Book

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Shadow and Bone Netflix Review: Ep 4-8 1:12:26

3y ago1:12:26

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For this episode we decided to discuss the remaining four episodes of Shadow and Bone Netflix. From now on we are uploading twice a week and have some exciting things planned for the near future, so follow our socials to know what's coming next! Insta/Tik Tok: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offthebook_pod Gmail: offthebookpodcast@gmail.com Goodre…

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We Hunt the Flame 1:41:16

3y ago1:41:16

1:41:16

We finally have another book episode for you! To bring us back we decided to review Hafsah Faizal's FANTASTIC book, 'We Hunt the Flame'. We talk about our love of all the characters - Strong female characters? Check! An over confident himbo? Check! A dark haired, emotionally unavailable love interest? Check! Honestly we are obsessed with this book …

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Gaslight Gatekeep Girlboss: A Riverdale Episode 1:09:06

3y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

This week we discuss the wildest plots in the Riverdale cinematic universe. Spoilers for every season of Riverdale, so proceed with caution if you care about the plot at all. Want more content? Follow our socials: Tik Tok/Insta: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offthebook_pod Gmail: offthebookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Off the Book…

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Interviewing Emily Colin - Sword of the Seven Sins 1:03:43

3y ago1:03:43

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This week we got the amazing opportunity to talk with the writer of Sword of the Seven Sins - Emily Colin. We start with spoiler free questions and go on to discuss the more important questions like "Does Eva turn into a Seal?". Siege of the Seven Sins (The second book in the SEVEN SINS series) comes out on August 3rd, 2021. Check out Emily's givea…

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Sword of the Seven Sins 1:23:56

3y ago1:23:56

1:23:56

This week we talked about 'Sword of the Seven Sins' by Emily Colin. I honestly have no way of describing what we talked about without spoilers so... go read the book and then listen to this chaos! Want more content? Follow our socials: Tik Tok/Insta: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offthebook_pod Gmail: offthebookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Off T…

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Last Night at the Telegraph Club 1:31:41

3y ago1:31:41

1:31:41

This week we discuss 'Last Night at the Telegraph Club' by Malinda Lo. We get slightly off topic at the beginning (what's new?), discussing the stigma surrounding smutty books and booktok drama before finally discussing our love for this book. Want more content? Follow us on our socials! Tik Tok/Insta: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offthebook_po…

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Realm Breaker 1:15:24

3y ago1:15:24

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It's been in the works a long time but this week we finally discuss Victoria Aveyard's 'Realm Breaker'! We simp over Sorasa, live for Valtik's main character moments, and get confused by the plot. Want more content? Follow our socials! Tik Tok & Insta: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offthebook_pod Gmail: offthebookpodcast@gmail.com Goodreads: Off…

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Get to know us!! 1:44:40

3y ago1:44:40

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This weeks episode is something a little different. We made the decision to change from talking about 4 books a month to 3 and this is our first (still book related) non-book episode. We talk about what we do outside of the podcast, learn that Beth can't actually read, and discuss exciting podcast related events! Want more content? Follow our socia…

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Shadow and Bone Netflix Review Ep 3 45:26

3y ago45:26

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This week Maddie and Beth discuss all things Shadow and Bone Episode 3. Eurovison was this weekend so they're mixing it up a bit by simping over Damiano David, as well as Ben Barnes. The girls discuss who would be which crow in the iconic friendship of Jesper and Inej, obsess over how Milo the emotional support goat is a scene stealer, and talk abo…

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Shadow and Bone Netflix Review ep 2 27:40

3y ago27:40

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During this week’s bonus episode Maddie and Beth discuss the second episode of The Shadow and Bone Netflix series. They discuss how they believe Gabbie Hannah would be a great fit for the Riverdale cast, Beth obsesses over The Darkling, and they complain about Mal’s rewrite.

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The Crown of Gilded Bones 1:51:41

3y ago1:51:41

1:51:41

This week Maddie and Beth talk about 'The Crown of Gilded Bones' by Jennifer L Armentrout - the third book in the 'From Blood and Ash' series. They discuss all of the booktok drama, their love for Kieran, and they predict what will happen in the next book. Want more content? Follow our socials: Tik Tok & Insta: @offthebook_thepodcast Twitter: @offt…

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Shadow and Bone Netflix Review Ep 1 26:47

3y ago26:47

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Maddie and Beth review the first episode of the Netflix adaptation of Shadow and Bone.

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The Wrath and the Dawn 1:14:34

3y ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Maddie and Beth are back after an unexpected hiatus. This week the girls discuss 'The Wrath and the Dawn' by Renée Ahdieh. They explain why they took a break, Maddie drops her standards in men way too much, and Crocodiles of the World gets mentioned several times... They're clearly out of practice but at least they're having fun! Want more content?…

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