Girls Like Us
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -We’re Girls Like Us: a podcast about The Clique, Pretty Little Liars, and other YA books. Hosted by Chicago writers/comedians/girls, Frannie Comstock and Sophie Krueger, each week Girls Like Us dives in to a facet of YA fiction. Walking the fine line between comedy and analysis, Girls Like Us asks the question, "What does a Literature degree get you?" and answers it with, "A podcast about books for teen girls." Expect guests-a-plenty, ranging from comedians to authors and everything in between. New episodes every Monday. GLU is currently a member of the Frolic Podcast Network by Frolic media!
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Episodes
"A Family Thanksgiving" (w/ Donovan)
November 23, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBThe girls sit down for a special Thanksgiving episode about the 2010 Hallmark movie, "A Family Thanksgiving," with Radio Free Tote Bag host Donovan! They talk what it means to be a podcast family, potty training treats, and what consent means when you wake up in an alternate reality. We've recently launched our Patreon! Subscribe today to get access to our episode covering the first book in the Alphas series. LINKS: GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Our merch Patreon Our theme song is by Leggy....
"The Clique: Diss and Make Up" with Nick Wiger
November 16, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBWe talk about the 2009 DS game "The Clique: Diss and Make Up" with writer and podcaster Nick Wiger (Doughboys, How Did This Get Played). Plus, a lot about Princess Diana's death for some reason? LINKS: GLU Patreon GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Our merch Our theme song is by Leggy. Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to atFrolic.media/podcasts!
"Rhymes with Witches" w/ Lindsay Katai
November 09, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBCW: mention of sexual assault at 28:00 Lindsay Katai (Teen Creeps, Infinity Train) joins us to talk about Lauren Myracle's 2005 book "Rhymes with Witches." We talk about the overuse of animal harm in horror books, spaghetti carbonara, and the wild 7th grade English class book that this book is allegedly based on. LINKS: GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Our merch Lindsay Twitter Our theme song is by Leggy.
Q&A Ep #2
November 02, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThe girls take a break and answer some listener questions. Plus, we talk Dancing With The Stars, Emrata Baby, Jon Taffer, and how they got cyberbullied during Zoom Trivia. LINKS: GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Our merch Our theme song is by Leggy.
"Monster High"
October 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWe talk Monster High and its extended universe. We also talk Cupid and design our very own Monster High original characters. LINKS: GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Our merch Monster High Character Maker How Do You Boo? Cupid on The Voice Our theme song is by Leggy.
Interview with Lisi Harrison (Author of the Clique series)
October 19, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWow. We did it. Lisi f**king Harrison is our guest this week. That's right. We truly can't explain this in a blurb, so just give it a listen. LINKS: Lisi's Instagram Lisi's Twitter Pre-order Lisi's Book GLU Twitter GLU Instagram Our merch Our theme song is by Leggy.
"Charmed and Dangerous" with P. Claire Dodson
October 12, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWe see where it all started with the Charmed and Dangerous prequel, featuring Teen Vogue Entertainment Editor and Clique Encyclopedia P. Claire Dodson. We have merch now! Check out our RedBubble here. LINKS: Claire's Twitter Tamika Twitter Snapewives Our theme song is by Leggy. You can follow us on Instagram and Twitter @girlslikeusshow.
Ghouls Like Us - "Alley of Darkness" with Meg Matthias, Lara Householder, and Nick Anderson
October 05, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBSophie's gone on a camping trip, so Frannie takes over the pod with her girlfriend and roommates to discuss something totally unrelated to The Clique — Chicago's drive-in haunted house experience, Alley of Darkness. There's nothing more scary than a surprise mini episode! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @girlslikeusshow. Our theme song is by Leggy.
"Massie (The Clique Summer Series)"
September 29, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBReturning guests Michelle Castro (@squidchelle on Instagram) and Stuart Hicar (Statesmen, @StuartHicar on Twitter) join us to talk about Massie's book in the summer series. Plus, a round of GLU Feud. LINKS: Statesmen podcast Stuart Twitter Michelle Instagram Vice LulaRoe Documentary Our theme song is by Leggy. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @girlslikeusshow.
"Alicia (The Clique Summer Series)"
September 21, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBFrannie and Sophie delve into Alicia's Spain vacation and her interaction with ¡i! Plus, they talk Emrata's essay, Clean House, and the band BINKY. Follow us on Twitter and Insta @girlslikeusshow. Our theme song is by Leggy. LINKS: Alicia (Summer Series) Plot Summary "Buying Myself Back: When Does A Model Own Her Own Image?" "The Cult Of Emily Ratajkowski" "How Essential Is My Facial Feminization Surgery?"
"Running Out of Time" with Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney (American Girls Podcast)
September 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn a very special episode of Girls Like Us, we discuss Margaret Peterson Haddix' sci-fi/thriller novel, Running Out of Time with Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney from the American Girls Podcast. You won't want to miss this one! LINKS: American Girls Podcast: https://www.americangirlspod.com/ AGP Twitter: https://twitter.com/agirlspod AGP Insta: https://www.instagram.com/americangirlspodcast/ GLU Twitter and Insta: @girlslikeuspod Our theme song is by Leggy.
"Dylan (The Clique Summer Series)"
September 08, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBAn episode that finally illuminates the answer to our age-old question about Dylan. Plus, we challenge our listeners to say Bababooey. Our theme song is by Leggy. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @girlslikeusshow.
"Kristen (The Clique Summer Series)"
August 24, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWe talk about the nastiest book in the Clique Summer Series thus far. Our theme song is by Leggy. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @girlslikeusshow.
"Claire (The Clique Summer Series)"
August 17, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThe girls talk about Claire's book in The Clique Summer Series, and also wax poetic about Eataly. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @girlslikeusshow. Our theme song is by Leggy.
Top 10 Clique Moments
August 03, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWe go Miss Mojo mode on this episode with our Top 10 Clique Moments, and Sophie drops a BOMBSHELL that will change the way you think about the entire series. You truly will not want to miss this ep. Our theme song is by Leggy. Follow us on Twitter and Insta @girlslikeusshow.
"My Little Phony" and "A Tale of Two Pretties" with Elizabeth Harrison (@peeanofreak)
July 21, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBElizabeth Harrison (@peeanofreak) joins us to discuss the FINAL two books in the main series. We also talk Flicka 2, M.U.D.D., and get a special Dancing with the Stars update. Our theme song is by Leggy. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @girlslikeusshow.
"These Boots Were Made For Stalking"
June 30, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBThe girls discuss what essentially seems like a book written by an AI. They also talk lazy Twitter jokes, when they stopped trick or treating, and These Bites Were Made For Poppin. Our theme song is by Leggy. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @girlslikeusshow. Thanks to Hero Cosmetics for sponsoring! If you want to try the Mighty Patch for yourself use code GIRLSLIKE15 for 15% off on herocosmetics.com!
"Rodham" with Meg Matthias and Nick Kranjec
June 16, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBIt's a double date ep, where we talk with our long-term partners about "Rodham" by Curtis Sittenfeld, which asks the question: what if Hillary DIDN'T marry Bill? No, this has nothing to do with The Clique. What are you gonna do, sue us? Please don't sue us. Our theme song is by Leggy. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @girlslikeusshow. Thanks to Hero Cosmetics for sponsoring! If you want to try the Mighty Patch for yourself use code GIRLSLIKE15 for 15% off on herocosmetics.com!
"Boys R Us"
June 01, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThe girls talk about the Soul-M8s, Salt Bae and game night fights. Donate to Cincinnati Bail Fund: https://www.givelify.com/givenow/1.0/NTU5MjE=/selection Follow us on Intsta/Twitter @girlslikeusshow. Our theme song is by Leggy.
Q&A Ep
May 11, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBSophie and Frannie sit down for a Q&A ep and end up spending a long time talking about cancel culture? What is this, 2017?!?!?! Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Our theme song is by Leggy. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @girlslikeusshow.
"Life-Size"
April 27, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBThe girls take a break and dive into the 2000 made for TV film "Life-Size." They talk the literal objectification of Tyra, an American Girl doll lawsuit, and getting into fights at liquor supply stores. Today’s episode is brought to you by the Clean Beauty Podcast with Cassandra Mcclure. Find out more at https://www.cassandramcclure.com/podcast. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @girlslikeusshow. Our theme song is by Leggy.
"P.S: I Loathe You" w/ Spencer Peppet
April 13, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThe inimitable Spencer Peppet (The Ophelias) joins us to talk about the 10th (!) book in the series. We also discuss Caroline Calloway and which influencers would be which Clique characters. Plus, more insight on the eternal question of "Is Dylan Fat?" Our theme song is by Leggy. Check out Spencer's band The Ophelias here: https://ophelias.bandcamp.com/. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @girlslikeusshow.
"Bratfest at Tiffany's"
March 30, 2020 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBThe girls do a little Quarantine Ep and have a lot of feelings that their body doesn't know how to process. Plus, they talk about America's Next Top Model!
"Sealed With A Diss"
March 16, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBThis was a rough week, ya'll. Sophie and Frannie cope by drinking White Claws while recording. Stay healthy fam! Our theme song is by Leggy. Follow us on Twitter @GirlsLikeUsShow.
"It's Not Easy Being Mean"
March 03, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBFrannie and Sophie try their best to find other things to talk about than this boring book. Takes-a-plenty in this ep. Are we R*d S***e yet? TRIGGER WARNINGS ~32 - 42 eating disorder/body dysmorphia ~1:24 - 1:31 description of very gross human/animal sex (we promise it makes sense in context) Theme song is "Grrrls Like Us" by Leggy. Follow us on Twitter @GirlsLikeUsShow!
"Dial L For Loser" with Jason Sheridan
February 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBJason Sheridan ("Podcast: The Ride") joins Sophie and Frannie to discuss the insane and almost unfathomably badly written "Dial L For Loser." Also, Jason auditions for the role of Massie Block.
"The Pretty Committee Strikes Back" with The Statesmen (Tim Ferrari, Anthony Rossi, and Stuart Hicar)
February 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBSophie and Frannie kick off <3 Boys Month <3 with some boys who also happen to be Chicago podcast trio, The Statesmen. The Clique Gone Wild!
"Invasion of the Boy Snatchers" with Jo Barchi
January 20, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBIt's a wild ride as writer Jo Barchi joins us to talk about perhaps the most problematic book in the series so far, "Invasion of the Boy Snatchers." We're really all over the place with this one.
"Revenge of the Wannabes"
January 06, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBSophie and Frannie talk "Revenge of the Wannabes," as well as stinky shoes, iconic UDF employees, and high school theatre directors body-shaming them.
"Best Friends for Never" with Michelle Castro
December 23, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBSophie and Frannie welcome Chicago comedian/Sophie's BFF Michelle Castro to talk about the second book in the series and Michelle's experience doing The Clique role-play as a tween. They also discuss "crypto-feminism," Eyes Wide Shut-esque makeout orgies, and How To Wear Makeup To School Without Your Mom Knowing.
Episode #1: The Clique
November 25, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBSophie and Frannie dive into the first book in The Clique series - called, fittingly, "The Clique." Listen as they dive deeply not only to the delicate world that Lisi Harrison has painstakingly built piece by piece, but also into their own sexual trauma.