Candace and Jess Judge A Book by its Cover
114 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCandace and Jess Judge A Book by its Cover is a podcast where every other week our two hosts tell you what a book is all about. Except they don't ever read the book and they both get distracted easily. Check them out every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to drop and rating and subscribe!
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Episodes
Episode 62 - The Suicide Murders
October 17, 2019 18:17 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBEpisode 62 we (eventually) judge the book The Suicide Murders by Howard Engel. We also talk about short people, bagels or donuts, and we learn a little bit about detective novels too.
A Quick Message from Candace and Jess
October 03, 2019 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBHey guys, we don't have a full episode this week, but here's a little message explaining why. We will post our next full episode on Oct 17th. See you all then!
Episode 61 - Bear Island
September 26, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBEpisode 61 we (eventually) judge the book Bear Island by Alistair MacLean. We also talk about Red Bull/Black Swan, Jess' new computer, and an island of bears.
Episode 60 - Anansi Boys
September 19, 2019 11:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBEpisode 60 we (eventually) judge the book Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman. We also talk about jalapenos, dogs, and Weekend at Bernies.
Episode 59 - The Mission Song
September 12, 2019 11:30 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBEpisode 59 we (eventually) judge the book The Mission Song by John Carré. We also celebrate a full year of making this podcast! We also talk about coffee, zebras, and the Kinks! Join us won't you!
Episode 58 - Lock Every Door
September 05, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBEpisode 58 we (eventually) judge the book Lock Every Door by Riley Sager. We've started doing some renovations in preparation of our first year episode. We also talk about where cosmetics come from, stories from the bookstore, and anxiety.
Episode 57 - The Wishing Garden
August 29, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBEpisode 57 we (eventually?) judge the book The Wishing Garden by Christy Yorke. We also have a very healthy talk about spider friends, remember spiders that are no longer with us, and Candace sings us the best song ever!!
Episode 56 - A Guide to Field Identification: Birds of North America
August 22, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBEpisode 56 we (eventually) judge the book A Guide to Field Identification: Birds of North America by probably so many people I couldn't even begin to list them.... also some birds helped too! We also talk about what we did on our summer vacation, and Jess has all of the technical issues with his audio!
Episode 55 - Goblins
August 15, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBEpisode 55 we (eventually) judge the book Goblins by Vincent Courtney. We also talk about the difference between good girl parties and bad girl parties, soda flavours, and Dungeons and Dragons.
Episode 54 - The Secret Life of Bees
August 08, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBEpisode 54 we (eventually) judge the book The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Jess is sick and takes the wrong cold pills, and then reveals some totally true, definitely not made up truths about his life! It's exciting! Join us won't you?
Episode 53 - Field of Bones
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBEpisode 53 we (eventually) judge the book Field of Bones by J.A. Jance. We also talk about bones, seals, the sea?, the Lion King, crime, and maybe someone sings a song, and it's pretty great too!
Episode 52 - Worlds Enough and Time
July 25, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBEpisode 53 we (eventually) judge the book Worlds Enough and Time by Joe Haldeman. Jess gets mad about a new chip flavour, then has a spacey moment, and then they talk about trashy romance novels (sort of).
Episode 51 - The Piano Man's Daughter
July 18, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBEpisode 51 we (eventually) judge the book The Piano Man's Daughter by Timothy Findley. We also talk about plans for the next 50 episodes (sort of) Billy Joel, Mint soda, the bank, and the golden window of books.
Episode 50 - Q&A
July 11, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBEpisode 50 we do something a little different. We asked our listeners to send us in questions about anything for us to answer. They did and here's the result. Enjoy!
Episode 49 - Some Luck
July 04, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBEpisode 49 we (eventually) judge the book Some Luck by Jane Smiley. We also do a shot of tequila, talk about Smash Mouth, Jenna Marbles, corn both on and off of the cob!
Episode 48 - Artists in Crime
June 27, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBEpisode 48 we (eventually) judge the book Artists in Crime by Ngaio Marsh. We also talk about spiderpeople, famous artists and Crime!
Episode 47 - Into the Water
June 20, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBEpisode 47 we (eventually) judge the book Into the Water by Paula Hawkins. What can I say about this episode? It's simply SMASHING!
Episode 46 - The Snow Goose
June 13, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBEpisode 46 we (eventually) judge the book The Snow Goose by Paul Gallico. We also almost sing Hashpipe by Weezer, we talk about old bands we were in, recording issues, how many stars are on the American flag, geese, fighting geese, fighting geese on drugs, and not ever fighting geese on drugs.
Episode 45 - The Intercept
June 06, 2019 11:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBEpisode 45 we (eventually, like really eventually) judge the book The Intercept by Dick Wolf. Jess does the intro, we also talk about rude dog, that don't put it in your mouth song, iridescent house elephants, ents, how wifi works, Dick Wolf, and almost baseball.
Episode 44 - The Day of the Cheetah
May 30, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBEpisode 44 we (eventually) judge the book The Day of the Cheetah by Dale Brown. We also talk about how planes work, Buddy Holly, space cheetahs, and we also have some technical issues, but there's also a song so it's okay!
Episode 43 - The History of Bees
May 23, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBEpisode 43 we (eventually) judge the book The History of Bees by Maja Lunde. We actually recorded this in the same place at the same time! This was recorded at the very expensive Richlady Manor. How fun! We also talk about geese, bees, My Girl, and bees. We also have a word from a totally real sponsor maybe!
Episode 42 - Black Beauty
May 16, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBEpisode 42 we (eventually) discuss the book Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. We also do some corrections, sing some songs, smell some books, talk ghosts, and sing some more songs! Join us won't you?
Episode 41 - The Woman and the Ape
May 09, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBEpisode 41 we (eventually) judge the book The Woman and the Ape by Peter Hoeg. We also talk about coffee, eating watermelons, inter-species conjoined twins, chimpanzees, and dog bank accounts.
The Morning Report 1
May 08, 2019 15:51 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBHere's a little pre-episode bonus funtimes! It's the Morning Report! Grab a cup of coffee and start your day right!
Episode 40 - The Stranger Beside Me
May 02, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBEpisode 40 we (eventually) judge the book The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule. We also talk about the B-52's, guinea pigs, hairless cats, and the B-52's.
Episode 39 - JPod
April 25, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBEpisode 39 we (eventually) judge the book JPod by Douglas Coupland. We also talk about Bohemian Rhapsody, Pro-Milk, and believe it or not Douglas Coupland!
Episode 38 - The Danger
April 18, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56 MBEpisode 38 we (eventually) judge the book The Danger by Dick Francis. We also talk about donuts, maybe Lenny Kravitz, and we take a moment to talk about beard hygiene. Keep those beards clean everybody!
Episode 37 - Trainspotting
April 11, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBEpisode 37 we (eventually) judge the book Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh. We also talk about Jess's beard, the 80's, coffee, the circus and cow. We also have a shave and a haircut moment in the middle of this episode!
Episode 36 - Fast Women
April 04, 2019 11:30 - 37 minutes - 17 MBEpisode 36 we judge the book Fast Women by Jennifer Crusie. We also talk about dogs, shaking hands, and shaking hands with dogs.
Episode 35 - Robinson Crusoe
March 28, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBEpisode 35 we (eventually) judge the book Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. We also talk about Grimace, the Yeti, and Jess sings us a very special song that we hope doesn't break any sort of copyright laws.
Episode 34 - The Dead Zone
March 21, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBEpisode 34 we EXPERIENCE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES and then we (eventually) judge the book The Dead Zone by Stephen King. We also talk about laziness, the fair and olives.
Episode 33 - Nine Stories
March 14, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBEpisode 33 we (eventually) judge the book Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger. We also talk about Devo, Harry Potter and book sequels. Also Candace finds a surprise!
Episode 32 - Out Comes the Evil
March 07, 2019 16:22 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBEpisode 32 we (eventually) judge the book Out Comes the Evil by Stella Cameron. We also talk about evil, bowling, mysteries, and revisit the joke box.
Episode 31 - Bear Town
February 28, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBEpisode 31 we (eventually) judge the book Bear Town by Fredrik Backman. We also talk about melon camp, small towns, and bears. Oh, so many bears!
Episode 30 - Lonesome Dove
February 21, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBEpisode 30 we (eventually) judge the book Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. We also talk about cowboys, Marty Robbins, and time under the stars. Jess also forgets to turn on his good mic. Goddamnit Jess!
Episode 29 - How to be a Canadian
February 14, 2019 12:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBEpisode 29 we (eventually) judge the book How to be a Canadian by Will & Ian Ferguson. Honestly we mostly just talk a bunch of Canadian stuff and make a bunch of Canadian references. Moosey moose toboggan maple syrup double double. Take off eh?
Episode 28 - Brave New World
February 07, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBEpisode 28 we (eventually) judge the book Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. We also talk about aliens, penis facials (not that kind perverts!), bingo, and we dip into the joke box yet again.
Episode 27 - When you are Engulfed in Flames
January 31, 2019 12:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBEpisode 27 we (eventually) judge the book When you are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris. We also talk about making movies, titanic, haircuts, and Jess pitches a movie idea to Candace.
Episode 26 - Still Life with Woodpecker
January 24, 2019 12:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBEpisode 26 we (eventually) judge the book Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins. We also talk about Aquaman, movie daiquiris, woodpeckers, Vermeer, Woody Woodpecker and more bad jokes.
Episode 25 - The Man Who Ate The World
January 17, 2019 17:08 - 39 minutes - 18 MBEpisode 25 we (eventually) judge the book The Man Who Ate The World by Jay Rayner. We also talk about bad jokes, getting books, David Bowie, eating the actual world, a specific old lady, more David Bowie, Podcon, and Super Dave.
Episode 24 - The Princess Bride
January 10, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBEpisode 24 we (eventually) judge the book The Princess Bride by William Goldman. We also talk about the holidays, cheese, the hit movie Batman and Robin, Uma Thurman, Christina Aguilera, two other things, and also Jess has a special moment about underwear that he didn't get paid to have.
Episode 23 - The Rainmaker
January 03, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBEpisode 23 we (eventually) judge the book The Rainmaker by John Grisham. We also talk about getting haircuts, the coolest judge ever that isn't Judge Reinhold, pizza (probably), and ghosts!
Episode 22 - The Great Gatsby
December 27, 2018 12:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBEpisode 22 we (eventually) judge the book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. We also talk about The Beatles, the 1920's, wizards, Batman, and like two other things that are super important, probably.
Episode 21 - The Christmas Episode (but also the holiday one)
December 20, 2018 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this very special episode, we (eventually) don't just a book at all. Instead we discuss this very special time of the year, talk about traditions, presents, and sing songs.
Episode 20 - The Ethical Imagination
December 13, 2018 19:29 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBEpisode 20 we (eventually) judge the book The Ethical Imagination by Margaret Somerville. We also discuss Christmas trees, trash pina coladas, pigeons, secrets and castration.
Episode 19 - The Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs
December 06, 2018 12:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBEpisode 19 we (eventually) judge the book The Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs by Irvine Welsh. We also discuss moving, tooth decals, dentists, cooking, soup, and Space Jam.
Episode 18 - Hocus Pocus
November 29, 2018 12:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBEpisode 18 we (eventually) judge the book Hocus Pocus by Kurt Vonnegut. We also discuss Garth Brooks, Chris Gains, Susan Sarandon, Books, clothing for a planet, Sports, Walter Johnson, Kevin Costner, The A-team, and the number 18.
Episode 17 - Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
November 22, 2018 12:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBEpisode 17 we (eventually) judge the book William Shakespeare and the Philosopher Kings. We also forget everything we know about Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. We also discuss trains, trains and more trains.
Episode 16 - Possible Side Effects
November 14, 2018 02:21 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBIn episode 16 we (eventually) discuss the book Possible Side Effects by Augusten Burroughs. We also talk about Rednex, inflicting music upon others, all the dead bodies on Mount Everest, palm reading, Egypt and a message from a very special new friend.
Episode 15 - A Million Little Pieces
November 07, 2018 01:49 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBEpisode 15 we (eventually) judge the book A Million Little Pieces by James Frey. We also talk about peanut butter, malls, customer service, dads and dad sandwiches, and we share a word with our exciting new sponsor.