how to win the lottery: a book club podcast
"shreds" and joey lewandowskia book club, like oprah’s if oprah were two suburban guys from new jersey, or reese witherspoon’s if reese were two suburban guys from new jersey, except without the engine of fame that those two huge stars provide. but come on: oprah is not going to answer your emails. (trust us, we know.) every two weeks, a new book microscoped and surgeried by benevolent despot joey lewandowski and disgraced co... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 164 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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we’re talking about american psycho by bret easton ellis. given that it’s almost the 4th of july, we’re also talking about american opulence, the connective tissue between this and the great gatsby, and the paradox of american exceptionalism. we disc... more
our third great american novel module kicks off with the great gatsby by f. scott fitzgerald, and we’re joined by an old friend (albeit one who makes a very brief appearance before immediately leaving). after discussing, briefly, two film adaptations... more
yes, we’re still the world’s most patriotic podcast. now, it’s time to announce our third “great american novel” pairing. after we refresh the rules, we roll the die to discover which books we’re reading. joey details what he remembers about each. we... more
our minnesota module comes to a close with american boy by larry watson. we have minnesota facts… but do we have more klobuchar facts? we play “say a nice thing about this novel” (and struggle, though point out it is a textbook example of what not to... more
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Great enjoyable review of my favourite book, thanks
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United Kingdom3 years ago - Great show!
I love reading along with the books that Bobby and Joey review. Their chemistry is great and fun to listen to.
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Two suburban New Jersey hosts run a freewheeling book club show that pairs sharp literary observations with personal anecdotes and playful pop culture tangents. Episodes center on a wide range of novels—ranging from classics to contemporary satire—while the hosts riff on writing craft, author choices, and reader engagement. The dynamic is informal yet insightful, often closing with a humorous, high-stakes tag about surprising “crimes” in each selection. A notable feel is the blend of goofy banter, deep dives into themes, and a willingness to push boundaries in both taste and topic, which can appeal to voracious readers who enjoy smart, energized discussions over a beer or two.
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