Literal Nonsense Podcast

Ep. 65 : GUEST LAURIE GILMORE / The Daisy Chain Flower Shop 28.06.2026 1時間 28分

Episode 65 is a FUCKING EXCITING ONE Y'ALL. Hallee and Jamie are continuing their coverage of their Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore... WITH LAURIE GILMORE !!! This episode includes an hour long discussion with the author herself, and covers The Daisy Chain Flower Shop, the 6th book in this series.GUYS - IT'S LAURIE FLIPPING GILMORE. Tune in for an hour long conversation with our girl where we dive into Daisy Chain Flower shop, talk all things Dream Harbor, and what we can expect in the future from this series and her newest upcoming series!

Ep. 64 : The Gingerbread Bakery 14.06.2026 52分

Episode 64 brings a new (and much HAPPIER) vibe. Hallee and Jamie are continuing their coverage of their Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore This episode covers The Gingerbread Bakery, the 5th book in this series.We needed something light and fluffy after our never ending coverage of children killing each other. Ya know, the usual. And whenever we are in a slump, or depressed, or in a great mood, or really just at any point of our lives... you know what we do... We turn to our lord and savior Laurie Gilmore. AND this was the long awaited and not so patiently yearned for book about MAC AND ANNIE. Join us as we dive into the world of Dream Harbor and wedding hate-sex... hellooo what is there not to like!?!?!

Ep. 63 : Mockingjay - Pt. 2 31.05.2026 48分

Episode 63 - lessssgetttitttt. Hallee and Jamie FINALLY FINISHING their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 3 of Mockingjay, chapters 19-23, pages 265-390.We are finishing this never ending seriessssss. Series always feel long to us, but this just felt ultra long with the whole maternity hiatus. But here we are, and we are tying up our loose ends. Join us for the disastrous end to this book. I mean... wow. We kinda forgot how fucking depressing the ending of this series is... like jeez. But join us nonetheless to yap with us about the conclusion of all our preteen obsession.

Ep. 62 : Mockingjay - Pt. 1 03.05.2026 1時間

Where the hell we been loca?!?!? Hallee and Jamie ARE BACK with their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 and 2 of Mockingjay, chapters 1-18, pages 1-261.We are so sorry we ghosted like a shitty frat bro. Life sometimes just gets a little too crazy. But we are BACK. And it's time to tie up some loose ends before we roll out our new content. Sorry we left you mid series, but let's finish up this clusterfuck. Katniss is in the midst of a love triangle and being used to star in B roll propaganda ads. Yikes. Join us as we finish up this beloved series. We are SO happy to be back.

Ep. 61 : Catching Fire - Pt. 2 12.10.2025 54分

Episode 61 - Welcome to the 75th annual Hunger Games !! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 3 of Catching Fire, chapters 19-27, pages 267-391.TICK-TOCK, TICK-TOCK! Welcome to the Quarter Quell! We are tackling the book that has been so vividly engrained in our minds since the 7th grade. I mean c'mon, this book was PEAK middle school mass hysteria. And honestly, the re-read hits our soul just as hard as when we were itty bitty pre-teens. Join us as we dive into (haha, get it? Water reference?) this book and dissect the sick and twisted intricacies of this twisted arena. These games will truly be like no other.

Ep. 60 : Catching Fire - Pt. 1 05.10.2025 59分

Episode 60 !! Holy shit, episodes are just racking up. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 and 2 of Catching Fire, chapters 1-18, pages 1-263.Our old time favorite! This book HITTTT different in 8th grade. I mean, c'mon - it had the coolest arena, love triangles, and pure savagery. We ate this shit UP - back then... and we still are now. Join us as we dive into all the politics and scheming before the 75 Hunger Games. This book takes on a whole new lens as an adult, and ESPECIALLY if you listened to our Sunrise on the Reaping episode.... wowza, Susanne Collins, you get it.

Ep. 59 : The Hunger Games - Pt. 2 28.09.2025 59分

Episode 59 brings listeners right into the action of the 74th Hunger Games. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 2 and 3 of The Hunger Games, chapters 10-27, pages 133-374..Into the arena we go!!! Even after all these years, this book has stood the test of time and keeping GIVING. The Games still make our heart pound, the violence is still brutal, and Katniss and Peeta still give us butterflies. Please join us for a book we ACTUALLY like. We promise we're not critical assholes all the time!

Ep. 58 : The Hunger Games - Pt. 1 14.09.2025 53分

Episode 58 welcomes you to the 74th annual Hunger Games. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 of The Hunger Games, chapters 1-9, pages 1-130.The NOSTALGIA. It is killing us. We feel like we are back in our middle school rooms, feeling all the teen angst like we truly are back in 8th grade. We are feeling allllll the feels. Seriously, we want to go wear mockingjay pins and dye our hair purple again. Please join us for this sweet little treat as we dissect our favorite childhood beloved series as adults. You won't want to miss it!

Ep. 57 : Sunrise on the Reaping - Pt. 2 31.08.2025 51分

Episode 57 continues with poor Haymitch's experience in the Games. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 2 and 3 of Sunrise on the Reaping, chapters 10-27, pages 135-382.We are fullyyyy in it now ladies and gentlemen. Join us as we discuss Haymitch's tragic origins as he battle for his life in the Quarter Quell. If you thought The Hunger Games trilogy was full of deception, scandal, plotting and vengeance, then really buckle up for this book. We were absolutely shook with Haymitch's games and his devastating homecoming. Cry with us so we're not alone.

Ep. 56 : Sunrise on the Reaping - Pt. 1 17.08.2025 45分

Episode 56 brings a brand new book in this fantastic series. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 1 of Sunrise on the Reaping, which is chapters 1-9, pages 1-131.Just a little teaser into this book before we get into the KNITTY GRITTY next week. We decided to cover only part 1 of this book, because quite honestly, we are just enjoying savoring it. There are so many fun little Easter eggs in this book that was are simply EATING UP. Join us as we completely geek out over how much we are loving this book,

Ep. 55 : The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Pt. 2 03.08.2025 38分

Episode 55 continues with this glorious series. Seriously, it's a breath of fresh air. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie keep going with their coverage on the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode covers Part 3 of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which is chapters 21-30, pages 323-517.This episode may be on the shorter side, but she is mighty! We pack quite the punch in this episode as we continue to analyze our favorite villain, President Snow. Seriously, we could go on talking about this book for agessss. It is so well done, and gives the reader exactly what they want. Safe to say... we are OBSESSED! Join us and let us know if you feel as passionately for this book as we do.

Ep. 54 : The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Pt. 1 27.07.2025 1時間 8分

Episode 54, and there is a major vibe reset going on! Believe us, you'll feel it. In this episode, Hallee and Jamie begin their coverage of the ever popular Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This episode will be diving into the first chronological book of the series, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This episode will be on the first half of the book, which covers Parts 1&2, chapters 1-20, pages 1-320.Guys, no joke - this could be our best episode yet. We deep dive into President Snow's psychology, and boy are we HYPED to do so! This book truly hits different. We get to see a whole different side of our good pal Coriolanus. Do you think Snow was molded by his circumstances or that he's always been a narcissist? Tune in to hear what WE think!

Ep. 53 : Fearless - Pt. 2 20.07.2025 52分

Episode 53 finally wrapping up this series! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie FINISH their coverage of the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode will be diving into the second half of Fearless, which covers chapters 32-76, pages 269-588.FINALLY - we are done! Has this felt obnoxiously long for anyone else?? We must admit, we are happy to be done with this series. We actually don't hate it as much as it sounds like, (no really, we promise). But let's be honest, hopefully hating is your vibe... because this episode has quite a bit of it... But either way, make sure you tune in to the end of this episode for exciting announcements regarding how we plan to tackle our next series... The Hunger Games!!!

Ep. 52 : Fearless - Pt. 1 30.06.2025 50分

Episode 52, a day late and a dollar short, but here we are! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode covers the first half of the final novel in the trilogy, Fearless. This episode will cover chapters 1-31, pages 1-269.This week, we are tackling the final book of this series. And... so far, so good! This book is starting off much better than Reckless in our opinion. It's got everything - current and past affairs, deceit, revenge plots, and we have LOTS of theories about what the friggedy frack is going on. What more could we ask for? Join us as we dive deep into the final part of the Powerless Trilogy!

Ep. 51 : Reckless - Pt. 2 22.06.2025 46分

Episode 51, ready for business! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode covers the second half of the Reckless novel that is part of the greater series. This episode will cover chapters 27-49, pages 203-377.This week, we are finishing up Reckless. We are feeling mixed about this book. We can only take SO much of this cat and mouse game, and Kai's dramaaaaa. This series is turning out to be a tried and true mid level series for us. Do you agree? Join us as we read about Kai and Paedyn, while they CONTINUE their bullshit antics of denying their feelings for one another. Will they actually admit they love each other? Tune in to find out!

Ep. 50 : Reckless - Pt. 1 08.06.2025 54分

Episode 50 is here!!! The fact that 50 episodes have been recorded is just simply bonkers!! In this episode, Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode covers the first half of the Reckless novel that is part of the greater series. This episode will cover chapters 1-27, pages 1-202.Episode 50 - holy balls! FIFTY EPISODES. And we have a special guest this week!!! Don't get excited, it's just an annoying cricket who was stuck in our studio. So if you hear him, pretend it's soothing ambiance. He was just as eager as all of the rest of you to hear what happens to Kai and Paedyn - and we can't blame him. Join us as we read about Kai and Paedyn, while they play their cat and mouse game of hunting each other while denying their ~feelings~. This is messyyyyy, trust us. And we eat that shit up!

Ep. 49 : Powerful 01.06.2025 45分

Episode 49 is here with a little baby novella. Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode covers the entire Powerful novella that is part of the greater series.This book may be small, BUT IT IS MIGHTY. God, don't let the size fool you, it will emotionally gut you from inside out. I mean... holy shit man. We truly weren't ready for this bullshit. Honestly, we're liking this book better than the full sized books in the series. But when we say we are liking it, we actually mean we are devastated beyond words.

Ep. 48 : Powerless - Pt. 2 25.05.2025 53分

Episode 48 is here with part two of Powerless! Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the young adult fantasy Powerless series by Lauren Roberts. This episode will cover chapters 33-68, pages 277-494.Back and better than ever with the second half of Powerless. And boy, was this ending a DOOZY. Honestly, if you thought the angst was enough for you in the first half of this book, then you aren't even close to ready for the second part. Who knew young adult books could contain such yearning and tension!?!?! WITHOUT THERE EVEN BEING A FIRST ACTUAL KISS. We're losing our minds over here! Join us as we keep diving into this book, (which we now fondly refer to as a chaotic shit-show).

Ep. 47 : Powerless - Pt. 1 18.05.2025 57分

Episode 47 is bringing listeners a new fantasy series. Hallee and Jamie begin their coverage of the popular fantasy series Powerless by Lauren Roberts. This episode will cover chapters 1-32, pages 1-276.We are back with another series coverage!!! There's just something about a deep dive that we love so much. Think of this as your little appetizer before we do a long awaited Hunger Games deep dive. This series has a lot of similarities, but also has such fun unique plot points that we just know our listeners will love. Join us as we dive into the world of Ilya and learn that being powerless doesn't mean you can't kick absolute ass.

Ep. 46 : The Strawberry Patch Pancake House 13.04.2025 54分

Episode 46 is here after a MUCH too long hiatus. Don't worry, Literal Nonsense kicks back off with a fan favorite - coverage of the LATEST book in the Dream Harbor series! Hallee and Jamie continue their coverage of the series with the fourth book, The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore.Tune in for some fun updates regarding our short absence, and kick back off with us with one of our favorite authors of all time. This book is GIVING. Spring energy, small town romance, nanny trope... and finger licking goodness (literally). Swoon with us over single dads, and believe us, you will, because even Hallee wasn't immune. We are soooo happy to be back, and you won't get rid of us that easily!