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Stuck in Stoneybrook: A Baby-Sitters Club Podcast

Stuck in Stoneybrook
Baby-Sitters Club
The Baby-Sitters Club
Friendship
Gender Politics
Claudia and the Clue In the Photograph
Child Psychology
Bank Robbery
Halloween
Society and Culture
Heart Attack
Drama
ADHD
Nancy Drew
Family Dynamics
Society
Nola Thacker
1990s Culture
Motherhood
Adolescent Psychology
Feminism

Pop culture, gender politics, and developmental psychology in the “Baby-sitters Club”—you didn’t know you needed it.

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Rachel Belle
Creator and host of Your Last Meal, James Beard Award finalist, author of the new cookbook Open Sesame
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Episode: M21-Claudia and the Recipe for Danger (ft. Rachel Belle!): “I’d Love to be a Cake Cop”
Rob Harvilla
Host of '60 Songs That Explain the 90s' and a senior staff writer at The Ringer
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Yoel Inbar
Associate professor of psychology at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Episode: Dawn and the School Spirit War: “Go Back to California, You Weirdo” (ft. Dr. Yoel Inbar!)

Hosts

Esme Schaller
Co-host and adolescent psychologist with a focus on developmental issues affecting youth and culture.
Anna Chakala
Co-host and freelance writer known for insights on cultural commentary.
Emily Crandall
Co-host and feminist scholar specializing in cultural studies and gender analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 312 ratings
  • So nostalgic

    I really do love this podcast, it’s nostalgic and so smart! I love the psychology insight, feminism insight and pop culture tidbits. My ONE piece of advice is for Anne and Emily to PLEASE LISTEN TO ESME when she talks about jokes getting old. The “are you crying” and jokes about 69 just irritate me so much and they keep happening! Maybe it’s because I’m listening in order to the back catalogue that it bugs me so much, I don’t know! I really, truly do love it though!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LSteph23
    United Statesa month ago
  • Instant classic

    I love how smart the hosts are and their friendship dynamic! I always learn tons of new things. The podcast is also hilarious and highly bingeable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fernandez17645749
    United Statesa month ago
  • Even better than fill-it mig-nun

    Never listened to an episode that didn’t make me belly laugh. Appreciate the cultural context and the cultural commentary. Pizza toast to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lela614
    United States2 months ago
  • A fun-formational retrospective

    I grew up obsessed with these books and started collecting them as an adult. It’s a lot of fun banter but it’s also extremely interesting to hear these women’s personal and professional analysis of these stories and look at the books and characters through different lenses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mellenkjh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Super fun podcast hangout & continues to be so

    The banter is so fun AND I learn something every time. I never read past book 30 or so, but it doesn’t matter. Still love listening when a new episode drops. (Full disclosure that these are dear old friends - BUT, if it weren’t great, I wouldn’t still be listening!!!!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jw265
    United States2 years ago

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Audience members find the conversations relatable, particularly as they connect personal experiences with the book series.
Some feedback indicates a desire for more critical perspectives on modern interpretations of the series.
The hosts are celebrated for their chemistry and ability to discuss complex themes in an engaging manner.
Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and insightful analysis that brings depth to their nostalgia for the Baby-Sitters Club.

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5th Anniversary Special: “Moms for Dukakis”
Q: Do we listen to any other BSC podcasts and if so, which one?
The co-hosts express that they avoid listening to other BSC podcasts to maintain their own unique perspectives on the series.
5th Anniversary Special: “Moms for Dukakis”
Q: Have you learned anything about yourself or your co-hosts since starting the podcast?
The hosts reflect on the insights they've gained about each other, affirming past knowledge and learning more about their differences and work styles.
Anniversary Super Special 4: “Fruit and Flowers”
Q: Do you have any fun podcast bloopers or outtakes to share?
The hosts clarify that they don’t have many bloopers because their recordings tend to be tightly edited, incorporating only minor mistakes.
Anniversary Super Special 4: “Fruit and Flowers”
Q: What do you think of the Super Specials?
The hosts express that they enjoy discussing the Super Specials while also seeking to stay relevant, and many fun memories and analyses emerge around them.
Dawn and the School Spirit War: “Go Back to California, You Weirdo” (ft. Dr. Yoel Inbar!)
Q: Do you think reading those books had any impact on your career or your choice to pursue psychology?
It's hard to say whether the things that attracted me to those books also attracted me to psychology, but fantasy and sci-fi are about considering weird possibilities.

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The podcast explores the enduring cultural impact and societal themes present in the beloved children's book series featuring The Baby-Sitters Club. Through humorous banter and insightful commentary, the hosts analyze various topics, including pop culture references, gender politics, and the psychological aspects of adolescence as portrayed in the series. They connect the narratives of the books to current issues, personal experiences, and broader themes such as childhood independence, friendship dynamics, and identity development. Listeners can expect a blend of nostalgia and critical reflection as the hosts celebrate the series while providing thoughtful critiques relevant to contemporary society.

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