Episodes
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In another very serious episode, a very tired Emma and Mylena discuss memoirs such as Jennette McCurdy's I'm Glad My Mom Died, disability poetry, mental illness, and people being chronically online. Thanks for tuning in!
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In this very totally academic episode, Mylena and Emma discuss fan fiction, its history, as well as their opinions. Yes, we talk about My Immortal...and Harry Potter...and Twilight...and Star Trek, because you can't talk about fan fiction without talking about its most influential works and fandoms!
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This totally serious episode focuses on the horror genre. Hosts Emma and Mylena discuss different aspects of horror in books and movies they've seen. We totally do not talk about Interview With The Vampire (multiple times), campy horror, and Edward Cullen's sparkly chest.
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We're back with tons of totally serious and on topic things in literature. We DEFINITELY do NOT talk about fan fictions, literature tea, and anime at various points in this episode. We, the hosts, Emma and Mylena, stay entirely on topic about literature and good reads.
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In our second incredibly serious episode we talk about books by diverse writers, diversity in character, and Barbie's YouTube channel. We focus on diversity with race/ethnicities, gender, and sexuality. We also give a few good recommendations throughout the show.
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Warning: this episode discusses topics that may not be appropriate for all audience members including (but not limited to): suicide, self harm, and sexual assault. Audience discretion is advised.
This week, hosts Emma and Mylena tackle a more serious topic of trauma and how it's approached and portrayed in literature. As always, there are recommendations and moments of 1000% seriousness.
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This totally serious episode focuses on women writers and how women are portrayed in literature. Hosts Emma and Mylena discuss various 'tests,' give recommendations, and (as always) make no jokes whatsoever. None. Enjoy!
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Welcome to our totally serious podcast where we will discuss writing, literature, and other writing things. In this episode, show hosts Emma and Mylena introduce themselves and discuss diversity in literature with a heavy focus on Black and African diversity to celebrate the end of Black History Month in the U.S.A.
