Kristen & Jolenta live by Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative, by Austin Kleon. Can they learn to kickstart their imaginations? And where will that creativity lead?Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you rec ... Show More
Jan 22
Kody Brown: The Sister Wives Dictator
Jolenta goes to town on The King archetype and his evil alter ego, The Dictator. Guess who she thinks fits the profile? One mister Kody Brown, from Sister Wives. If you want to overanalyze Kody’s character and investigate his dictator ways, this is the episode for you. Hot Mess-t ... Show More
37m 51s
Jun 2023
11x01: Don't Answer The Phone
Stories in this episode: - The Campaign, by Z - The Spirits Told Him We Had to be Together, by Sara - He Was Scouting Us, by Rachel - Tom's Knife, by Anonymous - It Wasn't A Test, by Jenny - Unknown Caller After 3am, by Gabriella - What Did You Say to Me?, by Betty Kross - When P ... Show More
50m 56s
Apr 2022
8x10: Encounters with a Cult - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - I'm Going to Commit Homicide, by Nicole (0:48) - The Nagging Mom, by Essi (9:17) - Leroy, by Anon (14:39) - A Drunk Man Crawls Into My Room, Greta (20:37) - Encounters with a Cult, by Lou (27:31) - Jeff and Bob, by Kai (37:59) - Lost and Naive, by Mindy ... Show More
48m 11s
Feb 2025
Austin Kleon on Fueling Artistic Ambition
<p>Austin Kleon joins Ryan to talk about unleashing creative energy, the power of hobbies, and why he believes we’ve been trained to be machine-like in today’s world. Austin talks about the driving force behind ambition, the culture of "cheap talk," and much more.</p><p><br></p>< ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2022
9x07: Frank - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - Campin' in the Rain, by Doc Trauma (0:52) - He Had a Cult, by ToddyBoy331 (16:32) - Bicycle Man, by greenbubbles97 (23:09) - A Series of Unfortunate Events, by Anon (31:22) - Frank, by Ben (42:43) Extended Patreon Content: - The Halloween Man, by Rose - ... Show More
47m 50s
Jan 2024
Episode 109: Dream Stories #2
Stories in this episode:- Are Dreams Just Dreams? by Jessica- Unusual Dreams, by Cassondra- Finally telling somebody, by Martin- Did I Dream or Die? by Missa- My Dad Came to Say Goodbye in my Dreams, by Crystal- Grinning Swirling Smoke Creature, by RandallSubmissions: stories@odd ... Show More
43m 29s
Oct 2025
AEE 2501: Just Your Presence Not Your Presents! Gifting Etiquette in American Culture
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17m 45s
Mar 2022
8x08: Beer Cans - Let's Not Meet (Feat. Redhanded)
Stories in this episode: - The Creep Peeping in my 4 Year Old's Window, by Nikki (1:36) - Through the Peephole, by Fed (4:16)- Stalked Through Airdrop, by Tessa (11:39) - Beer Cans, by Sarah-Lynne (16:39) - Robert's Friend, by Dulce (26:25) - Storage Creep, by 4salamandersinacoat ... Show More
55m 38s