Jun 30

How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein

Ellen and Mom discuss the werewolves, witches, and wanton fairies in How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein. Plus, Babs and teaching the young boys of America.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: no ... Show More

1h 10m

Jun 16

Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe

Ellen and Mom discuss the Bigfoot theories, blue hair, and bad exes in Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe. Plus, fluke worms and summer days!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromance ... Show More

1h 24m

Jun 2

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan

Ellen and Mom discuss the old houses, Oscars, and "Oliver!" in Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. Plus, end of the school year and tight banana windows. Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmoms ... Show More

1h 16m

May 2021

Join our Book Club!

This week the moms talk about books. Their favorite authors, recent reads, preferred genres, and why Kelly hates reading but has only ever read Fifty Shades of Grey. It's almost like you're in a book club with the moms! This episode is sponsored by: Mathnasium Public Goods (promo ... Show More

56m 20s

Oct 2021

Ep. 355 Under-the-radar books and pivoting back to passion

It has been over five years since Amy Allen Clark brought her amazing book recommendations and reader insights to Sorta Awesome, but this is no trick, it’s all treat - she’s back! Amy sits down with Meg this week to discuss the health and medical challenges she has overcome, and ... Show More

1h 9m

May 2021

#83 - BOOK CLUB: Emma!

Our first time reading a classic for our book club: Emma by Jane Austen! Without spoilers first, discussing the film, and then listening to your voice messages! Unbinding books to get to their heart with Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay! Submit your book requests at booksunboundpo ... Show More

1h 27m

Sep 2020

Man Baby (w/ Michelle Collins and Dan Acton)

The Queen of Talk herself Michelle Collins joins the show this week to hilariously tackle “The Social Dilemma,” disgusting British reality shows, magical terf J.K. Rowling, the Real Housewives, and much much more with her wonderful “Midnight Snack” co-host, Dan Acton. Listen to T ... Show More

1h 18m

Mar 2024

Anne de Marcken : It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over

Writer, interdisciplinary artist, editor and publisher Anne de Marcken discusses her new book It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over. Winner of the Novel Prize, and thus published simultaneously in the U.S., U.K., and Australia, by New Directions, Fitzcarraldo Editions and Giramondo ... Show More

2h 11m

Dec 2015

Ep. 38 The best of books in 2015 with Modern Mrs. Darcy & Hollywood Housewife

Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Anne Bogel joins Megan and Laura to dish on the best in books for 2015. From their favorite authors and most-beloved reads to the books that surprised and disappointed them, you’ll hear all their big feelings about the best reads of the year. All of that, plus ... Show More

1h 4m

Jun 2022

Ep. 395 Let's talk about midlife: parenting our parents & life in the middle

We know you’ve been hoping Mindy Brouse would be back on Sorta Awesome soon, and your wish has been granted! The Midlife with Mindy and Meg series returns today, and Meg and Mindy are opening the conversation that many, many of us are needing right now - how do we make the transi ... Show More

1h 12m

Dec 2016

Ep. 81The best in books & reading for 2016 with Jessica Turner and Laura Tremaine

'Tis the season for year-end lists of favorites! We've invited blogger and author Jessica Turner back to Sorta Awesome to join Laura in talking all things book and reading for 2016. They dish on buzzed books that fell flat for them, what books they are giving as gifts, and what t ... Show More

1h 8m

Jun 2024

Ep. 487: Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and Forgiveness

Ep. 487: Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and ForgivenessFor the Happier Podcast Book Club, we talk to renowned writer Anne Lamott about her beautiful new collection of essays, “Somehow: Thoughts on Love,” as well as her other works, such as “Bird by B ... Show More

36m 22s

Jan 2023

The Cult of Momfluencers

Motherhood is hard, lonely, and exhausting... except, apparently, if you're a momfluencer. Since the mid-2000s, a crop of seemingly perfect, all-knowing mommy goddesses in billowy tunics have emerged on social media—and we can't help but feel that their highly monetizable (often ... Show More

1h 11m

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Meg...