Queen Bee Book Club
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsTwo girls, one book, and a whole lot of snark
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The Great Gatsby
August 10, 2019 01:11 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBThe Bees are in Chicago discussing the book everyone "read" in high school, The Great Gatsby. Featuring special guests Ari and Tyler!
Conversations with Friends
July 05, 2019 18:48 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThis week the Bees discuss the disappointingly young Sally Rooney's novel Conversations With Friends. Cher relates to Frances' low key spirit, while Audrey feels frustrated with a person who is described as "personality-less." The Bees also discuss Riverdale, Lady Bird, and the beautiful nightmare of being in your teenage years.
The Devil in the White City
June 05, 2019 23:56 - 1 hour - 157 MBThe Bees are back in town! After a long hiatus, your favorite ladies are finally here to discuss turning 27, finishing Friday Night Lights, and of course the final season of Game of Thrones. There's also some discussion of our latest Queen Bee read, The Devil in the White City. Be warned, if you're expecting a rave...you will be disappointed.
The Awakening
January 20, 2019 23:54 - 1 hour - 136 MBTHE BEES ARE BACK! Audrey and Cher are talking about teen shows they love (The O.C. Gossip Girl, Friday night lights) And books they read over break. There is also some solid The Awakening chat. In the words of Taylor Swift, "Are you ready for it?"
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
October 31, 2018 11:51 - 1 hour - 118 MBHappy Halloween! The Bees are back with this CURSED episode. Technical issues persist as the ladies discuss the ever controversial Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, but Cher and Audrey manage to have a very productive conversation about their likes and dislikes. Cher gives insight into what the staged production is like, and Audrey breaks down her experience reading the play a second time over.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (Part 2)
October 09, 2018 19:51 - 59 minutes - 99 MBGet out your stationary, because the Bees are talking about the second half of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before! Cher’s not sold on Peter Kavinsky, but she’s very here for the sister dynamics at work. Audrey gives the lo down on the second two books in the series, and details how reading this series became her radical self-care over the last two weeks.
To All The Boys I've Loved Before (Part 1)
September 21, 2018 22:54 - 57 minutes - 94.7 MBThe Bees are back and chatting about the book that inspired the Netflix sensation To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Cher gives the lowdown on being a member of a trio of sisters, and Audrey expresses her appreciation for models of nice high school boyfriends. There's also time for a solid Sex and the City corner, so you won't want to miss this ep!
Valley of the Dolls (Part 2)
September 09, 2018 02:07 - 58 minutes - 103 MBThe Bees are finishing up Valley of the Dolls this week. Audrey and Cher discuss the book's cynical end, and consider which of the Dolls was their favorite. There's also time for a lively game of Fuck, Marry, Kill with the male authors they've read. The clear favorite is Andre Aciman.
Crazy Rich Asians (The Movie!)
August 29, 2018 11:44 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt’s a BONUS episode! Cher and Audrey are all about Crazy Rich Asians the movie today. They share all their thoughts on this Rom-Com delight. Spoilers ahead so watch out!
Valley of the Dolls (Part 1)
August 20, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe Bees are back, and Audrey has a big announcment! The girls dive into The Valley of the Dolls headfirst, discussing their disgust for men who take their writing too seriously, how a 35 year old woman should not be considered elderly, and what fates they think their protagonists will face in the coming chapters. (We're pretty sure at least one won't survive till the end). You won't want to miss it!
Harry Potter Extravaganza (Part 3)
August 06, 2018 07:04 - 2 hours - 196 MBThis episode is a big one for the Bees! In their third Harry Potter Extravaganza, Cher and Audrey talk almost exclusively about the 7th book in the series, discussing everything from their thoughts on Snape, Harry's children's names, and Hermione's superiority. Cher yearns for more information about James Potter, and Audrey shares the moments in the book that make her cry. The Bees also share fan opinions about this beloved series, so make sure you tune in!
Crazy Rich Asians (Part 2)
July 27, 2018 04:41 - 1 hour - 127 MBThe Bees are back this week with part two of their Crazy Rich Asians discussion. Audrey shares some highlights from her beach trip and Cher discusses her increasing wake boarding prowess. The Bees also reach out to Cher’s college friend Paula who shares how she relates to Crazy Rich Asians as an Asian American woman.
Crazy Rich Asians (Part 1)
July 12, 2018 23:47 - 58 minutes - 92.5 MBMake sure you are properly sunscreened because this week Cher and Audrey are talking about the perfect summer read, Crazy Rich Asians. The Bees are in agreement about their love of Astrid and Oliver and cast shame upon Nick for not properly preparing Rachel for meeting his family. Audrey theorizes why this book will translate well into a movie, and Cher lays out the proper procedure for introducing a partner to the family.
The Age of Innocence (Part 2)
July 06, 2018 23:43 - 1 hour - 136 MBWhile the Bees are in different time zones this week, they are very much still in the Age of Innocence. Audrey and Cher discuss their mutual dislike for Newland Archer and his male privilege, but differ in that Audrey wants to know everything about May and Cher wants to know about Ellen Olenska. There's also plenty of time for "The Age of Dissonance," the Gossip Girl episode where Manhattan's elite put on an adaptation of Wharton's classic novel. Stay tuned for some serious consideration of ...
The Age of Innocence (Part 1)
June 28, 2018 21:22 - 1 hour - 121 MBGet your fainting couch ready because the Bees are talking about The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Cher, the reigning authority on Wharton gives us the lo down on E’s backstory and other works while Audrey marvels at how this is unexpectedly the perfect summer read. Also Audrey doesn’t sound like she’s in a metal room this time, so you’re not going to want to miss a moment!
The Stranger Beside me (Part 3)
June 14, 2018 20:32 - 1 hour - 157 MBThe Bees are back, but this time in separate locations! Audrey recounts her charming meeting with Andre Aciman, Cher talks about her dream of taking a selfie with Timothée Chalamet, and the Bees close the book on the arrogant grosso, Ted Bundy.
The Stranger Beside Me (Part 2)
June 07, 2018 13:36 - 1 hour - 139 MBThe haggard Bees are in nightmare city as they continue to immerse themselves in Ted Bundy's world. Cher tells the terrible story of Daniel LePlant, Audrey identifies with Ted's Chi Omega victims, and the Bees question Ann Rule's continued financial and emotional support of the HORRIBLE Ted.
The Stranger Beside Me
June 03, 2018 00:53 - 1 hour - 147 MBThe Queen Bees are coming in hot this week. They offer a breakdown of Audrey’s birthday and then dive right into The Stranger Beside Me, Ann Rule’s book about Ted Bundy. Audrey and Cher criticize Ted for his many character flaws and praise the sweet police officers that worked on the Seattle and Utah murders Ted committed.
Little Fires Everywhere (Part 2)
May 17, 2018 11:33 - 1 hour - 195 MBBuckle up. It’s a long one, but the Bees are off next week so drink us in while you can. Cher has plenty of updates about the Golden State Killer, and our conversation about the last half of Little Fires Everywhere is not to be missed! There’s also some solid reminiscing about Gossip Girl and Friday Night Lights for those of you who’ve grown to love and expect tangents. Don’t miss a minute!
Little Fires Everywhere (Part 1)
May 10, 2018 11:28 - 1 hour - 177 MBFirst up this week is an update on Cher’s ongoing obsession, the Golden State Killer. The Bees then discuss their new book, Little Fires Everywhere. The chat includes enjoyment of unnecessarily setting sories in the past, appreciation for Izzy’s teen rebellion, and a rather heated debate about the central conflict of the novel. You won’t want to miss it!
Love by Toni Morrison
May 03, 2018 14:13 - 1 hour - 163 MBThis week on the podcast Cher catches everyone up on her Golden State Killer mania, Brendan makes his official podcast debut, and Audrey advocates for at home yoga. Then the bees discuss Toni Morrison’s Love.
Pride and Prejudice (Part 3)
April 19, 2018 13:56 - 1 hour - 129 MBThe Bees are back this week with another Pride and Prejudice ep! Audrey breaks down the winners and losers of the cast Pride and Prejudice poll and Cher shares some personal news. The Bees also discuss the fate of Lydia, where they come down on Mr. Bennet, and give their final thoughts on Darcy and Elizabeth.
Pride and Prejudice (Parts 1 and 2)
April 12, 2018 02:21 - 1 hour - 153 MBThe Bees finally dive into parts one and two of Pride and Prejudice. Audrey makes an impassioned defense of why Jane Austen books are not just “girly”, Cher can’t stop thinking about the economics of P&P, and the Bees pose the question: who would play Mr. Darcy in a film adaptation today (Hint T-Chall).
A Wrinkle in Time
March 29, 2018 14:30 - 1 hour - 203 MBThis week on the podcast, the Bees are still going strong on the YA books with A Wrinkle in Time. There's plenty of praise for this award-winning classic, but Audrey and Cher also make time for feminist corner and some American Girl Doll talk. A Wrinkle in Time brings these Bees back to their childhoods and revelations like who their twelve year old crushes were await!
Harry Potter Extravaganza (Part 2)
March 22, 2018 14:40 - 2 hours - 260 MBIt's another Harry Potter Extravaganza on Queen Bee Book Club. The Bees are back and all about books 4-6 of the Harry Potter series. Cher highlights her favorite chapter, Padfoot Returns, Audrey lays out her theory that Hermione and Fred would make a nice couple, and both bees wonder what to think of S.P.E.W. You won't want to miss a moment of this admittedly longer than usual episode (we were off for a week and it's Harry Potter, okay!)
Call Me By Your Name (Pages 123-End)
March 09, 2018 01:04 - 54 minutes - 102 MBThis week on the podcast Audrey and Cher are all about Call Me By Your Name. Fresh off a viewing of the Oscar winning film, the Bees discuss deviations from the book, their undying devotion to Elio and Timothee Chalomet, and debate Armie Hammer's casting. There's also plenty of time for Game of Thrones corner. Cher "explains" the Game of Thrones theory that Bran is the Night King, and Audrey once again lays down the law about being team Sansa.
Call Me By Your Name (Pages 1-122)
March 01, 2018 12:20 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis week on the podcast Audrey and Cher begin their discussion about Call Me By Your Name. The Bees are back on the same page about the lead characters in this novel. Both would put Elio in their pocket to keep him safe from any and all harm. There's also time for hangover corner, tales of the Bees encountering Scotsmen, and Girls talk.
Swing Time (Parts 6-7)
February 22, 2018 12:33 - 1 hour - 166 MBAudrey and Cher begin this week by catching up on their weekends. They compare the merits of the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC and Audrey shares her thoughts on Black Panther. The Bees then dive into the final third of Swing Time. Cher defends Tracey while Audrey argues that you might have to cut the Traceys out of your life. However, the Bees find common ground in their hatred of the narrator's college boyfriend Rakim (naturally).
Swing Time (Parts 4-5)
February 15, 2018 12:45 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis week on the podcast the Bees dive back into Swing Time. They lament the dissolution of Tracey and the narrator’s friendship, discussing the more disturbing elements of Tracey’s childhood and adolescence. They also debate the ethics of Aimee’s school in Africa. Not surprisingly, Cher defends the narrator and Tracey’s rebelliousness while Audrey has no patience for it.
Swing Time (Parts 1-3)
February 08, 2018 12:27 - 1 hour - 179 MBThis week on the pod Audrey and Cher dive into Zadie Smith’s Swing Time. Cher and Audrey have Gilmore Girls corner, a brief Harry Potter corner and an anti-mandatory-minimums corner. Cher shares her own experiences with dance and Audrey relates to having childhood friends who aren’t all that nice to you sometimes. The Bees also appreciate Zadie Smith’s depictions of girlhood and attempt to dive into issues of race in the novel.
Helter Skelter (Part 3)
February 01, 2018 16:52 - 2 hours - 171 MBThis week on the podcast Audrey and Cher interview their own expert witness, Charlotte Poth! Charlotte brings an expert’s outlook to Manson’s abusiveness and psychopathy and provides some new perspectives on the Manson girls. Audrey and Cher also finish up their discussion of Helter Skelter. Cher offers a biography of Manson's incorrigible defense attorney, Irving Kanarek and the Bees give their final review of Vincent Bugliosi’s account of the Manson murders
Helter Skelter (Part 2)
January 25, 2018 12:53 - 1 hour - 176 MBThis week on the podcast Audrey and Cher continue their discussion about Helter Skelter! They start things off a little critical of Vincent Bugliosi and move on to discussing Charlie and the Manson girls’ trial antics. There’s some Ted Bundy talk and Cher gives the life story of American Dreamboat, Dennis Wilson, including his connection to Charles Manson.
Helter Skelter (Part 1)
January 18, 2018 12:46 - 1 hour - 193 MBThis week on the pod both Audrey and Cher are having Manson nightmares. Cher gives some advice about what to do if your home is invaded, Audrey talks about her formal education on the Manson Murders, and the Queen Bees share their impatience for police officers that aren't team players.
Harry Potter Extravaganza (Part 1)
January 11, 2018 13:18 - 1 hour - 193 MBIt’s a Harry Potter extravaganza this week on the podcast. Audrey and Cher catch up after two weeks off the air, discussing their potential addiction to their phones and their new microphone. Their discussion is primarily focused on the first three Harry Potter books, but they are understandably unable to keep to those limits. Expect a general overview of what they like and what they love about this indelible series and a debate about what characterizes each Hogwarts house. Audrey also someh...
Bridget Jones's Diary (Holiday Special)
December 21, 2017 13:17 - 1 hour - 203 MBThis week on the pod, feminist corner is back! But first Cher and Audrey discuss the ethics of how Bridget’s weight is portrayed, Cher breaks down her first impressions of The Holiday, and Audrey celebrates her favorite rom-com premise: bad first impressions. There is also somehow time for a true crime corner. You won’t want to miss out on the holiday fun! Music: "Oh, Christmas Tree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativec...
Manhattan Beach (Ch. 21-31)
December 14, 2017 13:09 - 1 hour - 167 MBThis week on the podcast Cher, Tyler, and Audrey discuss the final chapters of Manhattan Beach. Cher questions why main characters seldom have abortions. Audrey airs her complaints about the ending of the book, and Tyler laments Tabby’s non-development. There is also time for a Grey’s Anatomy corner, makeover movie corner, and some light discussion about bees. You don’t want to miss any of it!
Manhattan Beach (Ch. 12-20)
December 07, 2017 12:48 - 1 hour - 168 MBThis week on the pod Cher and Audrey welcome Tyler back to talk about chapters 12-20 of Manhattan Beach. This trio can’t seem to get over Anna and Dexter Styles’ sex scene, but they manage to also cover their distaste for Eddie and Lydia’s death. Tyler also finally casts Cher and Audrey in a feature film!
Manhattan Beach (Ch. 1-11)
November 30, 2017 13:22 - 1 hour - 154 MBIt’s our tenth episode! Cher and Audrey celebrate by inviting their friend Tyler Laminack on the pod (@tylercolelam). Audrey puts Tyler on the spot with some personal questions, allowing Audrey and Cher to school Tyler on their first memories of each other. The trio also discusses Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. They discuss why protagonists aren’t usually the assertive ones, the war genre, and give their predictions for the rest of the book. Cher’s predictions involve plenty of murder!
The Picture of Dorian Gray (Ch. 10-20)
November 21, 2017 12:13 - 1 hour - 134 MBCher drops the bombshell that she's not a romantic comedy person, and Audrey deals with the fallout. This eventually leads to a passionate discussion about Grey's Anatomy and yet another feminist corner (get used to it). Feminist corner culminates in Cher and Audrey announcing Audrey's 2028 candidacy for president. Oh yeah and they also have a thoughtful conversation about the final half of The Picture of Dorian Gray and Oscar Wilde's trial years.
The Picture of Dorian Gray (Ch. 1-9)
November 16, 2017 13:21 - 57 minutes - 109 MBFor a book with almost no women in it, Cher and Audrey certainly spend a lot of time talking about feminism this week. There are not one but two feminist corners. Cher and Audrey also dive into what they think Oscar Wilde thinks about art and discuss their feelings about Dorian Gray (mostly negative) and Lord Henry (mostly positive).
Fates and Furies (Ch. 14-25)
November 09, 2017 12:49 - 57 minutes - 109 MBAudrey and Cher's Lives have taken a turn for the better since they last recorded. This week on the pod they do a deep dive into Sex and the City (hot takes on Aidan and Big ahead!), Cher tells a shocking tale of a dementia faker pulling her hair in a holy place, and they wrap up their discussion on Fates and Furies.
The Turn of the Screw (Halloween Bonus Episode)
October 31, 2017 11:12 - 56 minutes - 106 MBHappy Halloween from Queen Bee Bookclub! Audrey and Cher talk about their favorite and least favorite Halloween traditions, argue the existence of ghosts, and dive into everyone's favorite long-winded novella, The Turn of the Screw.
Fates and Furies (Ch. 6-13)
October 26, 2017 14:31 - 51 minutes - 96.9 MBAudrey corrects the rumors she’s been spreading about Snoop Dogg, Cher professes her love for that patient mastermind Chollie, and both discuss their general distaste for Lotto and misogyny. We don’t have to be mommies to be worthy creators, Lotto.
Fates and Furies (Ch. 1-5)
October 19, 2017 11:40 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week on the podcast Audrey and Cher discuss the origins of their friendship, the merits of the members of N.W.A, and dive into Fates and Furies. This dynamic duo has a lotto to say about Lotto.
The Bell Jar (Part 3)
October 12, 2017 11:26 - 47 minutes - 90.9 MBCher and Audrey have corrections corner, Chatty Cathy corner, and discuss the final few chapters of The Bell Jar. Join us as we say goodbye to our problematic girl, Esther.
The Bell Jar (Part 2)
October 05, 2017 18:55 - 50 minutes - 96.9 MBIt's a one microphone kind of day on the Queen Bee Book Club Podcast. Things get a little bit dark and twisty this week as our girl, Esther checks into a mental hospital. Highlights include Cher spreading a bunch of misinformation about Elliott Smith's suicide, Audrey telling everybody not to take acid, and a pretty embarrassing story about High School Cher.
The Bell Jar (Part 1)
September 26, 2017 14:33 - 25 minutes - 45.5 MBWelcome to the first episode of the Queen Bee Book Club podcast! This episode Audrey and Cher talk about their personal history with their girl Syl, how it's hard to be the best student ever, and why Buddy Willard is the worst.