Best Caffeinated Cats Podcasts (2025)

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What Is the Three-Body Problem? Chaos and Cosmic Balance Explained 10:33

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What happens when a third planet joins the mix? Chaos, that’s what. We break down the Three-Body Problem, why two is company and three is total cosmic havoc. Learn why even the slightest nudge can send planets spiraling and how Laplace tried to keep it cool with Jupiter. It’s all about celestial drama, stability vs. chaos, and how our solar system …

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What’s the Point of Death? Finding Life’s Meaning with Stoics, Todd May, Reincarnation & More 14:01

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What death really means for how we live? Our AI hosts dive deep into Todd May’s book 'Death' insights on mortality, fragility, and finding purpose. As the philosophical consultant for The Good Place series, May helped shape the show’s existential themes, blending humor with hard truths about life and death. Beyond Hollywood, he’s a philosophy profe…

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Why Is the Sky Blue? Rainbows, Clouds, and More Atmospheric Wonders 21:12

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Ever wondered why the sky flexes blue or why sunsets go full orange glow? It’s all about scattered light and some wild atmospheric vibes. We’ll break down how clouds weigh tons (no cap), what makes rainbows personal, and how thunderstorms throw lightning. Our AI hosts keep it real—no boring science class vibes, just sky-high facts you didn’t know y…

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Why Do We Sleep? Dreams, Caffeine, and Your Brain on Snooze with AI Hosts 25:45

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Ever wonder why you can’t function without coffee or why dreams get hella weird sometimes? This ep dives deep. Our AI hosts break down the science of sleep—from why your brain fights to stay awake to the caffeine drama that keeps it hyped. Plus, we’re spilling on dreams, lucid vibes, and the hacks to get your best snooze. Let’s make sure you’re not…

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Why Does the Moon Control Our Tides? Phases, Eclipses, and Cosmic Balance 18:42

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Ever wondered why the Moon doesn’t crash into Earth or how it makes waves (literally)? We’ve got you. Our AI hosts unpack everything from tidal forces and lunar phases to the truth about ‘dark sides.’ Learn how the Moon shapes life on Earth and why its influence is more than just folklore.By Lizzy and AI hosts

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What’s a Photon? Time Dilation and the Speed of Light with AI Hosts 10:45

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What if we told you that time, as you know it, isn’t real? Our AI hosts are here to spill the science behind photons and time dilation, breaking down how light, speed, and time all mess with your reality. We’ll dive into why you’re always looking into the past and how this mind-bending concept can totally shift how you see your life. Get ready to r…

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How Do Hurricanes Work? Hurricane Milton, Rain, Storms and More Explained with AI Hosts 12:16

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Why it rains, why hurricanes hit so hard, or how clouds even work? Our AI hosts are breaking it all down—no boring textbook stuff, just straight-up facts that’ll make you sound like the smartest one in the room. From why Florida always gets slammed with hurricanes like Milton to how rain can mess with your plans, we’ve got the science behind it all…

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How to Stop Comparing Yourself? Existentialism, and the Garden Analogy with AI Hosts 15:21

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Ever feel like you’re stuck comparing yourself to everyone else? Time to change that. Think of your life like a garden—your growth, your rules. Our AI hosts are here to spill the tea on why chasing external validation is a dead end and how you can thrive by focusing on your own path. With a mix of existentialism and Self-Determination Theory, we’ll…

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What Are Newton’s 3 Laws? How They Apply to Life and Love with AI Hosts 10:22

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Think Newton’s laws are just for science class? Think again. These three simple rules explain not only how things move, but how you can move through life. Our AI hosts break down how inertia keeps you stuck, why big goals need big effort, and how every action you take comes back to you. Ready to apply physics to love, work, and everything in betwee…

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Why Doubt Matters? Descartes, Kant, and Big Questions with AI Hosts 10:28

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Ever wondered if everything you know might be a lie and life’s giving you major “what’s real” vibes? From Descartes’ “I think, therefore I am” to Kant’s wild ideas on how our minds lowkey shape reality, we’re serving up the what, how, and why of philosophical doubt. Our AI hosts—who’ve got more rizz than a philosophy professor—spill the tea on life…

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Episode 9 - Chilling Cold Cases 30:36

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Join us during this weeks episode while we dive into chilling cold cases that couldnt be solved. From the servant girl annihilator, the murder of Maria Marta Belsunce, to the infamous Girl Scout murders Abby, Lu, and Katelynn share these horrifying stories that we may never have the answers to.By Caffeine and Cats Podcast

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Episode 8 - Creepy Cruises 19:31

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Join us during this weeks episode while we explore mysterious murders and disappearances upon cruise ships. From lovers quarrels to mysterious passengers, Abby, Lu, and Katelynn share some of the creepiest cruise stories.By Caffeine and Cats Podcast

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Episode 7 - Valentine’s Day Villains 16:17

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On this weeks episode we explore offenders that committed their heinous crimes right around the day that is supposed to be about love.. here are the Valentine’s Day villains.By Caffeine and Cats Podcast

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Episode 6 - Creepy Cults 28:35

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On this weeks episode hosts Abby, Katelynn, and Lu explore creepy cults, covering aliens, naked anarchists, and fanatical families.By Caffeine and Cats Podcast

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Episode 5 - Within The Forest 32:45

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On this weeks episode we dive right into mysterious disappearances from two US national forests.By Caffeine and Cats Podcast

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Episode 4 - Creepy Christmas 23:42

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Happy Holidays!! For this merry season Abby, Katelynn and Lu bring us three creepy Xmas stories that will chill you more than a snowy December night.By Caffeine and Cats Podcast

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Episode 3 - Ghoulish Ghosties 18:55

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On today's episode, Abby, Katelynn and Lu will haunt you with some ghost stories!By Caffeine and Cats Podcast

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Episode 2 - Bold Butchers 26:39

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Welcome to our second episode! Today we have two Bold Butchers stories to share with you... The Cleveland's Torso Murderer and Ed Gein. Content warning ahead!By Caffeine and Cats Podcast

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Announcing Bean Discovery! 1:05

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Bean Discovery (formerly the BeansTalk Coffee Podcast) is coming! Get updates at BeanDiscovery.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beandiscovery/message

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Cowboy Coffee Done Right (ft. Cat & Cloud Coffee) 14:26

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Campfire coffee, cowboy coffee, call it what you will. There is something iconic about a gritty, scalding cup of coffee when waking up in nature. Whether brewing for a bunch, or going ultralight with a couple of friends, here’s a breakdown of the brew methods you can count on in the backcountry: Cowboy Coffee | Ideal for large groups when you have …

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About Caffeine & Deconstructing Decaf (ft. Counter Culture Coffee) 17:34

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For some reason, decaf seems to be a bit of a polarizing topic in the coffee world, with many adhering to the mantra “Death Before Decaf” proudly. Some go so far to get this tattooed to their bodies. I’m here to dispel that nonsense. Coffee can, and should, be enjoyed for more than just a delivery device for caffeine. In this month’s episode, we ta…

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Dialing in Your Grind and Brew Method (ft. Steeped Coffee) 14:22

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Showcasing their innovative, proprietary brew method, Steeped Coffee pairs the simplicity of on-the-go full immersion brew with the quality of well-sourced specialty coffee blends. Join me to day as we discuss coffee grind and how different grinds interact with different brew methods. Using these principles, it is easy to begin recording your brews…

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Decoding the Bag: Single Origin vs. Coffee Blends 12:06

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From Cape Town, South Africa, we’re featuring the ridiculously delicious Black Honey Blend coffee of Truth Coffee Roasting (twice featured as one of the worlds best coffee shops by The Telegraph). This is the first coffee blend we’ve featured, and boy is it a special one! It showcases an excellent washed-process heirloom coffee from Ethiopia Yurgac…

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Coffee in Waves (ft. Form & Function Coffee) 12:51

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We’re drinking Ethiopia Limu from Form & Function Coffee, located in Boise, Idaho, this week as we tackle the modern history of coffee and how it can help us distinguish between, and better choose, our coffee shops. This week, I’m keeping things simple and brewing it in a standard drip coffee pot. No ‘fancy’ hand pour or press needed! That said, it…

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What's So Special about 'Specialty' (ft. Jubilee Roasting Co.) 10:56

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Enjoy a cup of Peru El Huayacan from Jubilee Roasting Company this weekend as we talk about Specialty Coffee and what makes it so special in the first place. I brewed it in a Chemex, which is a favorite pour-over method of mine for its clarity. If you have a Chemex and want to follow along, I brewed 46g of medium coarse Peru El Huayacan with 700ml …

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Tasting Fundamentals: Aroma and Taste (ft. 81301 Coffee Inc.) 11:58

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Hopefully, Episode 01 (Conscientious Tasting) inspired you to be a little more present with your coffee and begin paying attention to your senses as you enjoy your cup. It’s a critical first step in enjoying your coffee more. Episode 02 (Aroma and Taste) is all about providing some tools and language to begin describing the key attributes your coff…

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Tasting Fundamentals : Conscientious Tasting (ft. Dillanos Coffee Roasters) 7:59

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Between work or school, friends or family, netflix, podcasts, commutes, and everything else whizzing through our lives at a given moment, it can be hard to slow down and consider our coffee. But when we think about how it feels on our tongue, how it smells, how it tastes, how it lingers, and how that all plays into our preferences, we start unlocki…

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Welcome to the BeansTalk Coffee Podcast 1:20

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Did you know that the average person spends over $1,000 on coffee each year? With that kind of price tag, I believe you deserve to learn how to enjoy your coffee more. Introducing the BeansTalk Coffee Podcast, where your coffee has something to say! Each week, I'm going to taste different coffees from roasteries around the U.S., uncover different p…

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Episode 17: Bonus Track 7:29

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Zach sits down with graduating Caffeinated Cats producers Steven Houston and Malcolm Ashton to discuss their time spent interning for the podcast.By Caffeinated Cats

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Episode 17: Free Speech 36:22

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Zach, Mary, & Tracy are joined by Alex Hansen to discuss his recent pancake mix sermon and the importance of Free Speech on campus. Plus, a complicated beverage, an Orion editorial, and the Impossible Question!By Caffeinated Cats

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Episode 16: Together We Will 32:04

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Special guest President Gayle Hutchinson joins Zach, Mary, & Tracy to answer questions about the Together We Will campaign and the future of Chico State. Plus, a new beverage! Power blazers! And the Impossible Question!By Caffeinated Cats

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Episode 15: Food and Housing Insecurity 34:18

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Zach, Tracy, Mary and Guest Star Martin Morales come together to discuss the topic of food and housing insecurities within the student body of CSU Chico.By Caffeinated Cats

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Episode 14: Lightning Round 29:58

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In this special edition episode, Zach, Tracy, & Mary welcome Leanne Woods for a 7 topic speed round. Topics include: Tuition Hike, Chico (One of the Unhappiest Cities in the US), Why Choose Chico?, Smoking On Campus, War on the Hungry, Graduation Initiative, & Canada for the Win!By Caffeinated Cats

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Episode 6: Graduation 28:52

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Episode 16: Geek Girls (and Guy) with Leslie Simon 1:41:04

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This episode we talk to wonderful Leslie Simon! Leslie is the author of Everybody Hurts: An Essential Guide To Emo Culture, Wish You Were Here: An Essential Guide To Your Favorite Music Scenes—From Punk To Indie And Everything In Between, and Geek Girls Unite: How Fangirls, Bookworms, Indie Chicks, And Other Misfits Are Taking Over The World. Her w…

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Episode 15: Fakebook Founding Father Fanatic For Frightening Fiction! with Bill McShane 1:00:25

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This episode features musician and all around super cool dude, Bill McShane! Bill used to sing and play guitar in Ultimate Fakebook. Now he sings and plays guitar in The Pride of Erie PA! He also has a mega-top-secret-awesome-job that we aren't at liberty to discuss (listen to hear him kind of explain it). We talk to Bill about all of these things …

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Episode 14: Everything is Caffeinated with Lee Carter 1:02:23

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Today's episode features local musician and coffee entrepreneur Lee Carter! Lee was a part of the former band Party House, is a part of a new instrumental project called E/Z/R/A, and is co-owner of the popular new coffee house in Minneapolis called Five Watt Coffee. We talk to Lee about some of his favorite books and get into our opinions on book c…

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Episode 13: Stranger Than Fiction with Brian Schwarz 1:02:57

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On this episode we talk with Brian Schwarz, the first novelist on our podcast, who is currently promoting his first full length novel called Shades. Brian tells us about his writing process, what the experience has been like so far, and lets us in on a few of his literary inspirations. Stick around for a reading by Brian, and get a taste of what hi…

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Episode 12: You're NOT Invited to the Cat Party with Koo Koo Kanga Roo 1:16:25

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On this episode we sit down with Bryan Atchison and Neil Olstad from the dance party kid adult band Koo Koo Kanga Roo to talk about their favorite kid books and their own books "Cat Party" and "Unicorns R Real." Come along with us on this adventure of a conversation and see how long you can keep up with the lunacy. Thanks to McNally Smith College o…

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Episode 11: Choose Your Own Adventure with Jonah Bayer 57:14

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We chat with the famously talented writer, musician, and speaker Jonah Bayer from the band United Nations, the podcast Going Off Track, and contributor to MySpace's Music Blog. He is also the co-creator of the web series Sound Advice with Janessa Slater and the former Music Editor of Alternative Press. There are also way too many additional accompl…

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Episode 10: Nabokov? No! Youbokov! with Ben Thornewill 1:01:08

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This week we have the incredibly quick, clever, and funny Ben Thornewill on the podcast! He makes up 1/3 of the band Jukebox the Ghost and his duties include vocals, piano, and keyboards. He gives us a taste of his book history, which includes some Russian greats as well as a series that sheds some light on the whole "Jeeves" phenomenon. Thanks to …

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Episode 9: History Lessons with Adam Levy 1:04:16

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We talk books and history with the wonderful Adam Levy, from the Honeydogs and And The Professors. Adam also teaches song writing and music at McNally Smith College of Music. On this episode, Adam educates us on a variety of his favorite and latest non-fiction finds. This is also Book Narcs' debut of our new and improved podcast, we have upped our …

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Episode 8: Community Outreach with Justin and Lindsay Pierre 1:05:45

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Justin and Lindsay answer questions posed to them from the lovely Book Narcing community.

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Episode 7: Nuts Noises and The Nineties with Thomas Rehbein 1:37:05

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Justin and Lindsay talk to their dear friend Thomas "Tommy" Rehbein! Tommy is the noise master behind the guitars in Farewell Continental, and he has his own musical project International Karate. He talks to Book Narcs about a wide range of literary geniuses including Chuck Klosterman, Aaron Cometbus, Brennan Manning, and Robert Farrar Capon, and J…

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Episode 6: By Will Alone with Nels Lennes 1:16:49

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Justin and Lindsay talk to their friend, comedian and actor, Nels Lennes in this episode. Nels is the co-founder of the only long-form improv theater in Minnesota, HUGE Theater. In regard to books, we get into all things Dune! We also chat about author HP Lovecraft, and the books Inferno and The Prophet.…

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Episode 5: Mean Melin with Eric Melin 1:05:57

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We talk to the current air guitar champion OF THE WORLD, drummer for Ultimate Fakebook and The Dead Girls, and creator of Scene-Stealers, Eric "Mean Melin" Melin! Eric talks all things satire, sci-fi and pulp, specifically James Ellroy, Kurt Vonnegut, and Douglas Adams. Eric has some mean recommendations to give everyone, so get ready. Stick around…

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Episode 4: The Glass Factory with Crissy Herron 1:03:08

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Justin and Lindsay talk to Crissy Herron, who is a business advice guru and the mastermind behind IndieBizChicks.com! Crissy talks about her entrepreneurial adventures, some of her favorite books, and she absolutely blows our minds with some major J.D. Salinger trivia. Listen, learn, and we promise that this podcast will make you want to read every…

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Minisode 1 (Warped Edition): The Swellers 41:39

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Today's mini episode comes directly from the Vans Warped Tour and features Nick (Guitar/Vox) and Jonathan (Drums) Diener from the band The Swellers! There are so many wordsmiths and book readers on this tour, we felt we should tap into their minds and let you in on what they dig in terms of the written word. And these boys dig some pretty radical w…

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Episode 3: Bass In Your Face with Gabriel Douglas 1:53:26

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Justin and Lindsay have Gabe Douglas from The 4onthefloor onto the podcast. Gabe talks about his musical projects and his deep love of books. We specifically focus on A Song of Ice and Fire series and Eating Animals. Stick around until the end of the episode to listen to the band's single "King of the Jungle" off of their new album Spirit of Minnea…

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Episode 2: A JOY/US Affair with Jenny Owen Youngs 1:52:40

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Justin and Lindsay have their first guest on to the show: singer and songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs! Jenny talks about what books influenced her growing up and persuades us to read some of her favorites. Listen to her song "Love for Long" off her album An Unwavering Band of Light following the podcast. We think the Wolverine Quotient of this song is …