
Crack open a good book with two wise-cracking besties. Sarah and Cyrus are two queer English majors who use their degrees to commit crimes against literature.Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes and merch! www.patreon.com/crackedspinespodcast
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 157 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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This week we're talking about the ultimate topic writers love to talk about: writing. God, writers love talking about writing. Cyrus takes a break from cranking out their novel to issue death threats and discuss their evolving take on imposter syndro... more
Hello, everyone, welcome to this episode posted exactly on time where Sarah and Cyrus discuss the romance series of the moment, The Gay Hockey One That Now Has a TV Show. But first, 13 minutes of bullshit. We really make you wait for it. And we also ... more
Dark romance should be DARKER!!! But where is the line? This week we approach that age-old question through the lens of Captive Prince, a 2016 novel by C.S. Pacat, especially in comparison to the dark/taboo romance more popular today. We talk about c... more
It's a book! An actual book! Can you believe it? This week, Sarah and Cyrus read 'There Is No Antimemetics Division" by qntm, a novel that was originally a web serial about the SCP foundation, but has since found a home with its serial numbers filed ... more
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A good hangout podcast for pulling weeds and thinking bout books.
This is a chill and funny podcast that feels like hanging out with friends, and it convinced me to read Scum Villain which ruined my life (positive). Patiently waiting for them to release the Gideon the Ninth episode…
This podcast has become not only my #1 source for book recs, but also one of the places I go when I just need the sound of friends in my ears. It’s insightful, funny, and deeply soothing.
Thanks for the show!
one of my favorite podcasts!!! with book podcasts i often feel somewhat shut out from the conversation if haven’t read the books being discussed (which i usually haven’t), but with cracked spines i never feel that way. the conversations are wide ranging, smart, and so so funny
Epic podcast love the name -cp
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Two queer English majors trade banter and bookish insights in a long-running, humor-forward discussion show. They cover a wide range of reading, from literary classics to genre fiction and pop culture, often pairing thoughtful critique with lighthearted tangents and personal anecdotes. Listeners frequently praise the conversational chemistry, inclusive atmosphere, and the show's ability to spark curiosity about books they might not have considered, make reading feel approachable, and keep discussions lively even when tackling challenging topics. A notable strength is the duo's versatility: they move from serious literary analysis to playful storytelling, often weaving in their own reading goals, projects, and life experiences, which can mak... more
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