Coming September 1: The Art of Resistance

From Broads and Books co-creator Amy Lee Lillard comes a new podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation. Follow and listen to The Art of Resistance wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe for free behind-the-scenes content at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com.

A Woman is a God is an audio novel in seven installments. Written, narrated, and with original music by Amy Lee Lillard.Sign up for weekly installments at patreon.com/redeemedrejections.About A Woman is a God: When Shannon and her queer chosen family turned seventy, they created a communal home, a place for them to live out their days together. But as years pass, and death takes her friends, Shannon becomes the last.Until one day, when her dead friends return. And Shannon discovers how powerful she has become.Over the course of one week, Shannon transforms her body into beasts, sees into the lives she might have lived, watches time spool and unspool, and visits a land of myth and legend to meet the original woman. And as the week nears its end, Shannon must grapple with her own life and death, and what comes next.Get a text transcript and go behind the scenes.Mentioned in this episode:Sign up for weekly installments......at patreon.com/redeemedrejections!

You deserve a little treat. We got you. Because we're back! The Broads are making new episodes just for you, over at Patreon. Here's a sneak peek of our first reunion bonus. Listen to the full episode, plus bonuses for our other shows, Fuzzy Memories and Midwest Weird, at patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions. Become a member today, and get all the good stuff!https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions

This week, we've got a special announcement about the future of Broads and Books. Spoiler alert: Stay subscribed for news and updates! _____Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook!

This week, we're thinking about picks with unique vibes. Plus, the Broads talk about ideal social vibes, our own personal vibes, and why ghosting might just be the best protection of vibes.Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch: "Good Vibrations"Ben Affleck Super Bowl Ad Pedro Pascal on SNL ("Lisa from Temecula" and "Waking Up") and Seth Meyers _____Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 131: Good VibrationsNovels:Amy: We Could Be Heroes, Mike Chen Erin: The Writing Retreat, Julia Bartz Other Books:Amy: Witches: The Transformative Power of Women Working Together, Sam George-Allen (Nonfiction)Erin: Big Time, Jen Spyra (Short Stories) Pop Culture: Amy: Yellowjackets (Showtime)Erin: The Watcher (Netflix)_____Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook! Mentioned in this episode:Wyrd Woman PodcastWyrd Woman is an audio drama from Broads and Books Productions. All episodes are available now! Listen in your favorite podcast player, or at www.wyrdwomanpodcast.com. Become a member! Become a member and you'll get access to NEW Broads and Books episodes! It's all at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions

This week, we're thinking about first impressions. Plus, the Broads talk about the statistic probability we've met a murderer, ridiculous impressions we've received, and Erin's intense prep as Amy's hype woman.  Links mentioned in the episode: Song from The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: "The Impression That I Get"Amy's books coming out in 2024 _____Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 130: The Impression That I GetNovels:Amy: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin Erin: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, Benjamin Stevenson Other Books:Amy: And Then We Grew Up: On Creativity, Potential, and the Imperfect Art of Adulthood, Rachel Friedman (Nonfiction)Erin: Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us, Rachel Aviv (Nonfiction) Pop Culture: Amy: The Menu (HBOMax)Erin: Poker Face (Peacock) (and Natasha Lyonne on Seth Meyers)Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook! Mentioned in this episode:Wyrd Woman PodcastWyrd Woman is an audio drama from Broads and Books Productions. All episodes are available now! Listen in your favorite podcast player, or at www.wyrdwomanpodcast.com. Become a member! Become a member and you'll get access to NEW Broads and Books episodes! It's all at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions

This week, we're learning people aren't who we think they are. Plus, the Broads talk about the exquisite lies of George Santos, the red flags of Prince Charming, and the logistics of being guarded by trolls. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Natalie Imbruglia: Torn _____Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 129: TornNovels:Amy: Chouette, Claire Oshetsky Erin: Notes on an Execution, Danya Kukafka Other Books:Amy: The Origin of Satan: How Christians Demonized Jews, Pagans, and Heretics, Elaine Pagels (Nonfiction)Erin: Spare, Prince Harry (Memoir) Pop Culture: Amy: The Americans (FX on Hulu)Erin: Inside Man (Netflix)Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook! Mentioned in this episode:Wyrd Woman PodcastWyrd Woman is an audio drama from Broads and Books Productions. All episodes are available now! Listen in your favorite podcast player, or at www.wyrdwomanpodcast.com. Become a member! Become a member and you'll get access to NEW Broads and Books episodes! It's all at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductions

This week, we're looking at losers. Are winners actually losers? How do we define success? Should we have PSAs for finance bros? Plus, the Broads talk about red flags on dating profiles, our own Book-It program, a new CEO mantra, and so much more. Links mentioned in the episode: Song from Beck: Loser -----Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 128: LoserNovels:Amy: The Night Shift, Natalka Burian Erin: Post-Traumatic, Chantal V. Johnson Other Books:Amy: Diary of a Misfit: A Memoir and a Mystery, Casey Parks (Nonfiction)Erin: Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America, Maggie Haberman (Nonfiction) Pop Culture: Amy: Rosaline (Hulu)Erin: Emily the Criminal (Hulu, Documentary)Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook! Mentioned in this episode:Become a member! Become a member and you'll get access to NEW Broads and Books episodes! It's all at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductionsWyrd Woman PodcastWyrd Woman is an audio drama from Broads and Books Productions. All episodes are available now! Listen in your favorite podcast player, or at www.wyrdwomanpodcast.com.

This week, we're talking our favorite things! Products, trends, feelings - you get it. Plus, we're picking our favorite books and pop culture of the year. Our favorite things from 2022Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook!

This week, Heath returns! Our favorite guest star joins us for another packed episode filled with the best and weirdest pop culture moments of 2022. Links and random things mentioned in the episode: Our Celebrity Cookbook episode with Heath Our 2021 Pop Culture roundup with Heath, where we discuss the infamous "Blow Job Queen of Hollywood"The trailer for Cocaine Bear (an actual movie)The teaser trailer for Barbie (also an actual movie)White LotusLeslie Jordan's gospel albumFollow the brilliant and hilarious Heath Smith at his Instagram! Broads and Books is the funny and feminist book podcast you need in your life! Each episode, Amy and Erin choose a unique theme. Then we choose two fiction books, two other genre books (short story collections, memoir, non-fiction, true crime, poetry, etc.), and two pop culture picks based on that theme. We surprise each other with our picks, talk about why we like them, and give you unexpected recommendations for every reading taste. Along the way, we share embarrassing stories, pitch amazing-slash-crackpot business ideas, implicate ourselves in future crimes, check in on our Podcats, and so much more. Broads and Books is fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and basically the best time you'll have all week. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com, and talk to us on Instagram and Facebook! Mentioned in this episode:Become a member! Become a member and you'll get access to NEW Broads and Books episodes! It's all at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BroadsandBooksProductionsWyrd Woman PodcastWyrd Woman is an audio drama from Broads and Books Productions. All episodes are available now! Listen in your favorite podcast player, or at www.wyrdwomanpodcast.com.