Best Transgressive Literature Podcasts (2025)

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E24 - Jock Trap Goes to the Movies (pt. 2) 51:59

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Bex opens the episode with a mental saw trap involving Franklin Grande and Pilgrim Harry. Frey Ruveals how much and how often he wants that Corn Sweat. Bri gives 'em the ole Saw trap clapback with an evil guessing game to determine which mediocre horror films he's been watching.By jocktrappodcast2

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Announcement: We're Back! 2:21

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We are back, Adventurers! And we are excited for this new Season. We are dropping the first episode of Season 5 next week on October 7. See you then for a discussion on Stephen King's Secret Window, Secret Garden from his Four Past Midnight novella collection. Watch our YouTube Reaction to Project Hail Mary: https://youtu.be/mivtHl-R3Nc (see what w…

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Jasper Ceylon Returns feat. Aaron Barry 1:59:16

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Send us a text Jasper Ceylon, author of the hoax poetry journal Echolalia Review, has been unmasked as Aaron Barry. Aaron joins us to talk about what's been happening in his life since he revealed himself in The Free Press, his new novel "£, flesh", the internet novel, writing under pseudonyms and much more. Listen to Jasper/Aaron's previous episod…

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E23 - Jock Trap Goes to the Movies (pt. 1) 50:32

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Frey brings the hot topics, including ugly authors and A.I. art Patreon grifts. Bri discusses Pop Mart as an opiate and gags everyone with a yassified retelling of the Odyssey. Bex is balding and has his shoes on the carpet. We all review the recent batch of horrible movie trailers.By jocktrappodcast2

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Sleep Capricorn feat. Jack Norman 1:33:03

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Send us a text Jack Norman is the author of the new short story collection Sleep Capricorn, coming in October from Bonfire Books. Like Fresta and Sini, he also grew up in North Queensland. This episode features three northerners yarning about Jack's fiction, as well as fatherhood, Australian fiction in general, The Honourable Member for Kennedy Bob…

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UPDATE: What are we covering in Season 5? 5:03

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We are still on break, but we are working hard to improve the podcast for you. Today, we have some updates on what we have in store for you in Season 5. We can't wait to get back at it. Watch our YouTube Reaction to Project Hail Mary: https://youtu.be/mivtHl-R3Nc (see what we look like) Discover Side Quest: https://linktr.ee/asidequest Powered by D…

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Performative Podcasting 1:27:52

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Send us a text We talk about The Independent article about men "performatively reading", as well as Fresta's realisation that he is "Unc" now after a night out. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/performative-male-trends-books-matcha-pilates-attention-b2811124.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1756101761 Music: To Die Among St…

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E22 - Is That a (Robot) Chicken?! 1:10:57

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This week we take a trip through television she/herstory as we reflect on the disturbing, traumatizing, and sickening (both meanings) programming block: Adult Swim.By jocktrappodcast2

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Better Than Food feat. Cliff Sargent 1:37:03

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Send us a text This episode, we are joined by the best book YouTuber around, Mr Cliff Sargent. Cliff hosts the popular channel "Better Than Food," where he reviews everything from classics to difficult postmodern tomes and sci fi. Truly a great discussion from one of the best in the game right now. We talk about how he makes his book content, devel…

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E21 - Not Even Just the Tip 29:04

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The trap is a little smaller this week while the Trappers prepare for a queen-sized episode to come! In this episode, we bravely and boldly come out AGAINST doordash drivers, doordash customers, and tipping. Period!By jocktrappodcast2

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Behind The Scenes: A Chat About New Segments and Ideas for the Podcast 6:46

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We are still on break, but we wanted to share a behind-the-scenes conversation we had about new segments and ideas we had for the podcast. Tune in and share your thoughts and feedback. See you soon! Watch our YouTube Reaction to Project Hail Mary: https://youtu.be/mivtHl-R3Nc (see what we look like) Discover Side Quest: https://linktr.ee/asidequest…

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Alice Munro feat. Michael Button 1:15:21

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Send us a text This week we are joined by Passage Prize winner Michael Button to discuss Alice Munro's short story cycle, Who Do You Think You Are? (aka The Beggar Maid in the US). Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/Michaelknife1 Music: Time Fades Away by Neil Young Support the showBy Getting Lit

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REUPLOAD: Project Hail Mary Part 2 - Andy Weir - Science Fiction Book - Apocalyptic Fiction Book 55:21

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Hey Adventurers! Given all this Project Hail Mary hype, we've decided to reupload our original discussion of the book. These are the episodes in which Spencer took over the podcast for two episodes. And, yes, we are still on break, but be on the lookout for more updates this summer. YouTube Reaction: https://youtu.be/mivtHl-R3Nc (see what we look l…

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E20 - Esoterastalgic Sing-a-long Hour 49:58

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Y'all remember Pedobear?! We discuss the possible Gen Z Homestuck renaissance, D.A.R.E., furry edutainment performers warning against sexual assault, and revisiting PC games of our childhoodseses.By jocktrappodcast2

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We're Still on Break 2:41

2M ago2:41

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We are still on break, but we are working hard to improve the podcast for you. Stay tuned for more updates, and come back in October for more side quests. Watch our YouTube Reaction to Project Hail Mary: https://youtu.be/mivtHl-R3Nc (see what we look like) Discover Side Quest: https://linktr.ee/asidequest Powered by Descript & Transistor Our IG Cha…

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Bend Sinister feat. Will Samson 2:11:26

2M ago2:11:26

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Send us a text This week Fresta talks to Will Samson about Vladimir Nabokov’s novel Bend Sinister and the Fall record of the same name. As Fresta and Will are both avant-garde music-spazz’s the conversation ends up in a discussion about other artists such as The Country Teasers, Lana Del Rey, Kanye, Pere Ubu, The Melvins, Townes Van Zandt, Oasis, T…

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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle feat. Bigmac McCarthy 2:16:28

2M ago2:16:28

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Send us a text Bigmac McCarthy joins Fresta (who is hosting solo this ep) to talk about Haruki Murakami’s surrealistic tome The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle as well as some music nerd talk at the end. Mac’s Twitter: https://x.com/bigmac_mccarthy?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Mac’s music, Heavy Body: https://heavybody.bandcamp.com…

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REUPLOAD: Project Hail Mary Part 1 - Andy Weir - Science Fiction Book - Apocalyptic Fiction Book 1:09:01

2M ago1:09:01

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Hey Adventurers! Given all this Project Hail Mary hype, we've decided to reupload our original discussion of the book. These are the episodes in which Spencer took over the podcast for two episodes. And, yes, we are still on break, but be on the lookout for more updates this summer. YouTube Reaction: https://youtu.be/mivtHl-R3Nc (see what we look l…

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E19 - Jocklanders Trap Team 45:33

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We toot or boot Cabaret starring Lies of Man Ellie. Bri GOES OFF on PC Gamers. And but now we said it: playing Xbox is dysphoric (except Viva Piñata). We just say "No!" to a budding Skylander addiction. And of COURSE...Labubu hunting...By jocktrappodcast2

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Tempestuous feat. Zach Langley Chi Chi 1:22:50

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Send us a text Zach Langley Chi Chi joins us once again to talk about William Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, as well as Julie Taymor's 2010 film adaptation starring Helen Mirren as a gender-swapped Prospero. Subscribe to Zach's wonderful podcast, I'm So Popular: https://www.patreon.com/imsopopular And for a special episode of Back Matter wh…

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Some Recollections of St. Ives feat. David Mamet 1:29:56

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Send us a text Our guest this week is David Mamet, Pulitzer Prize Winner and America's foremost playwright, known for such plays as American Buffalo, Glengarry Glen Ross, and movies such as Oleanna, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and The Untouchables. He joins us to talk about his masterful new novel, Some Recollections of St. Ives, which poses as…

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Project Hail Mary Trailer Reaction - Science Fiction Book - Apocalyptic Fiction Book 17:02

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The video dropped sooner than expected. Slava and Jonathan team up with special guest Spenser to react to the newly released Project Hail Mary movie trailer! 🚀 How will the adaptation stack up against Andy Weir’s novel? Will it live up to the hype? Will Rocky steal the show? Drop your thoughts on the trailer in the comments—did they get it right, o…

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Announcement - We're Taking a Break 4:21

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Hey Adventurers! We are taking a break. But there is also work to be done behind the scenes. We're taking this break to upgrade the show—refining our format, updating the website, and launching a video version of the podcast. In this mini update, we reflect on past highlights, and shout out some favorite guests. Plus, we announce our return in Octo…

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E18 - Get You RightapaRuza Pt. 2 34:33

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We kick things off with a reading check, fondly reminisce about the 2020 lockdown, and deadass talk about David Lynch and Twin Peaks so you all better download this one.By jocktrappodcast2

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(PREVIEW) Back Matter 18: The Invited Chart Reading & The Uninvited film feat. Emmalea Russo 5:39

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Send us a text This is a snippet from the Patreon-exclusive aftershow, Back Matter, where our guest this week, Emmalea Russo, reads Sini's astrological chart. Later, we discuss the 2024 film, The Uninvited, directed by Nadia Conners and starring Walton Goggins, Elizabeth Reaser, Pedro Pascal. To listen to full episodes of Back Matter, get access to…

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Vivienne feat. Emmalea Russo 1:19:48

3M ago1:19:48

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Send us a text On this episode we talk to poet, author, and astrologer Emmalea Russo about her new novel, Vivienne. We talk about the "cancellation novel", women artists, astrology, hippie women, Catholicism, and porting poetic structural techniques onto the novelistic form. A great discussion! And over on the paid aftershow at Patreon, Emmalea rea…

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Words of Radiance Part 10 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book 1:45:27

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Hey, Adventurers, in this final episode of Season 4 of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan are joined by Spenser, Casey, and JT for a final overview guest episode of Brandon Sanderson's Word of Radiance. Listen in for an exploration of philosophical questions surrounding revolution, the moral dilemmas faced by characters, and the interconnec…

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Wake In Fright feat. Jack from Book Club from Hell 1:27:24

3M ago1:27:24

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Send us a text This is part two of a collaboration with Book Club From Hell, another great Australian book podcast. Head over to their feed for part one where we discuss the classic Australian psychological thriller novel, Wake In Fright by Kenneth Cook (1961). And on this episode we will be discussing the almost lost forever film version from 1971…

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Words of Radiance Part 9 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book 1:11:35

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Hey, Adventurers, in this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan explore themes of betrayal, redemption, and the complexities of character relationships. They discuss key moments from Words of Radiance, including Kaladin's return to power, Shalan's identity crisis, and Zeth's resurrection. The conversation highlights the emotional we…

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E17 - Get You RightapaRuza Pt. 1 39:11

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We interrogate belly button beauty standards, break the news of Harper Lee's whiteness, make a call to arms against the tow truck industrial complex, and briefly review Torrey Peters' Stag Dance (well, one of us does.)By jocktrappodcast2

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Back Matter 17: Sith Happens feat. Psi from Rare Candy & Cody LaDuke (PREVIEW) 33:34

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Send us a text On this special episode of Back Matter, Psi from Rare Candy podcast and Cody LaDuke join Sini and Fresta to discuss George Lucas' Revenge of the Sith, and nerd out on all things Star Wars. This is a preview. To get the full episode, and more details about Sini's visit to the set of Attack of the Clones, subscribe to our Patreon: http…

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Revenge of the Glittering Images feat. Lucas 1:37:38

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Send us a text This week, Sini is joined by his friend Lucas out at a bar one Saturday night to discuss Camille Paglia's book on art history and visual culture, Glittering Images. Follow Lucas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetothose.shadows/ And over on paid feed, we have a special episode of Back Matter featuring Cody LaDuke and Psi fr…

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Words of Radiance Part 8 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book 1:10:48

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Hey, Adventurers, in this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan delve into the complex narratives of the characters in the Stormlight Archives, exploring themes of rebellion, identity, and the moral dilemmas faced by the protagonists. The discussion highlights the evolving perspectives of the Parshendi and the intricate nature of Ta…

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Real Strivers of Salt Lake City feat. Alex 1:51:44

4M ago1:51:44

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Send us a text Returning guest Alex speaks with us about The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: what makes it so narratively compelling and different to other shows in this franchise, as well as the character dynamics, novelistic elements, soap influences, and much more. We also talk about the unique charm of the strivers on this show. Meanwhile, o…

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Words of Radiance Part 7 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book 1:25:10

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Hey, Adventurers, in this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan delve into the complexities of Shalon's family dynamics, the perspectives of the guards in the narrative, Kaladin's struggles with imprisonment and relationships, and Dalinar's political maneuvering. The enigmatic character of Wit is also discussed, raising questions ab…

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E16 - Caught Circling the Jerkle on Reddit (Pt. 2) 51:33

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We discuss, answer, and bemoan questions people may or may not be deadass in asking over on r/Writing. Does it matter if a book is "good"? Will anyone notice if you copy Brandy Sandy's Son and change the proper nouns? Race?!By jocktrappodcast2

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The Barrow feat. Tobe Ellen 1:35:59

4M ago1:35:59

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Send us a text Melbourne writer Tobe Ellen joins us to talk about his upcoming podcast, The Barrow, where he documents his process of co-writing a memoir with his mother. We talk about podcasting as a writer, memoir writing, the importance of implication in narrative, political correctness, sensitivity readers and much more. Follow The Barrow on In…

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Words of Radiance Part 6 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book 1:15:26

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Hey, Adventures, we are still on Roshar, discussing Words of Radiance. In this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan delve into chapters 58 through 64 of Brandon Sanderson's 'Words of Radiance,' exploring character development, moral complexities, and the significance of interludes. They discuss Kaladin's impulsiveness, Lyft's uniqu…

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Words of Radiance Part 5 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book 2:21:48

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Hey, Adventures, we are still on Roshar, discussing Words of Radiance. In this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan are joined by the one and only Spenser. This conversation delves into the complexities of trauma, the transition from childhood to adulthood, and the various ways individuals cope with their experiences. The guys expl…

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E15 - Caught Circling the Jerkle on Reddit (Pt. 1) 38:43

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We discuss, answer, and bemoan questions people may or may not be deadass in asking over on r/Writing. Does it matter if a book is "good"? Will anyone notice if you copy Brandy Sandy's Son and change the proper nouns? Race?!By jocktrappodcast2

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Sleep, Scroll, Repeat feat. Matthew Gasda 1:09:21

4M ago1:09:21

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Send us a text This week, we're talking to New York playwright and novelist Matthew Gasda about his new novel, The Sleepers, one of the best treatments of millennial generational malaise. We talk about the Dimes Square New York scene, the internet and culture, ideology vs art, masculinity and femininity, defiantly staging theatre during the lockdow…

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Words of Radiance Part 4 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book 1:28:38

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Hey, Adventures, we are still on Roshar, discussing Words of Radiance. In this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan continue to explore the world of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. This is part 4 of 10 of our coverage of the second book in the Stormlight Archives. This week's discussion highlights Sanderson's effective…

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Poetic License feat. Jasper Ceylon 1:53:45

4M ago1:53:45

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Send us a text This week we're joined by the "Ern Malley of the 21st Century," Jasper Ceylon, who has pranked multiple poetry journals by posing as vogueish identities while submitting terrible poems. Jasper successfully published poems that were intentionally bad to woke journals more interested in an author's pronouns, sexuality and racial charac…

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Words of Radiance Part 3 - Brandon Sanderson - Fantasy Book - Progression Fantasy Book 1:17:26

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Hey, Adventures, we are still on Roshar, discussing Words of Radiance. In this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan continue to explore the world of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. This is part 3 of 10 of our coverage of the second book in the Stormlight Archives. The discussion highlights the importance of character m…

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E14 - We look pretty good for dead b*tches 47:15

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All about dating apps, Chobits, day care, and motorcycle dads.By jocktrappodcast2

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Pure Skid Row feat. Jared Klickstein 2:01:08

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Send us a text This episode, we talk to Jared Klickstein about his amazing memoir of drug addiction and homelessness, Crooked Smile. We also chat about the underground classic Australian film, Pure Shit (Bert Deling, 1978). Buy Crooked Smile here: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWZ1GHLW?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_au Support the show…

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E13 - Worsties for Trash Pt. 2: Folie à Trois 44:17

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The Trappers' friendships begin to strain as their sick and twisted edition of the newlyweds' game continues.By jocktrappodcast2

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E12 - Worsties for Trash Pt. 1: Cambreed and Coheedia 50:20

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Will a bout of the newlyweds game spell divorce for the podcast?By jocktrappodcast2

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E11 - RIP to the fallen queens and many more to come 1:05:30

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We take a quiz to see who knows the most about classique werks of literature and the writers thereof. We learn the shocking truth about the pronunciation of the name "Fyodor." We didn't already done had enough of ourses, so Frey administers a sickening quiz all about RuPaul's Drag Race. Clock THAT tea. Bex learns that Furbies aren't feline in appea…

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E10 - We Need to Get Ronny Downey Juber Back on the Pipe 1:06:49

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We do NOT fall for all-over-body deodorant! We GO IN on Throb Zombie and drag kings everywhere! Bex SLAMS recent horror film Annabelle (2024)! Frey STANDS UP for the inclusion of minors in the yaoi otaku box! We CLAP BACK at therapists! Bex THROWS SHADE at the critics of Hilarious Baldwin! Bri and Frey CALL OUT broke writers!…