Psssst. You didn’t hear this from me, but gossiping—can be good for you! Our series on embracing your inner antihero wraps—for now—with a guilty pleasure: gossiping. Normal Gossip host (and beloved former Slatester) Rachelle Hampton sits down with How To!’s Carvell Wallace to dish on the right way to gossip, the link between whisper networks and safety, and ... Show More
Aug 19
How To Declutter Your Digital Life
Safiya is one clumsy coffee spill away from catastrophe. A Gen Xer who hasn’t yet embraced the cloud, she stores thousands of digital files, documents, and photos on devices with maxed-out storage limits. On today’s episode, Carvell Wallace brings on Caitlin McGarry, senior edito ... Show More
36m 36s
Aug 12
How To Raise a Kid in a Polarized Family
Sarah loves her in-laws, even though their politics send her running for the exits. Now, her daughter is starting to ask questions about her grandparents’ patriarchal, conservative views. How can Sarah raise her kid to be self-assured, justice-oriented, and open-minded—without sp ... Show More
42m 31s
Jul 2021
Epilogue: How to Be a Bad Bitch, by Amber Rose
Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about How to Be a Bad Bitch, by Amber Rose.
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34m 6s
Nov 2021
Bonus: The Worst Celebrity Self-Help Books
Kristen and Jolenta talk to This Is Critical host Virginia Heffernan about the worst celebrity self-help books.
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48m 4s
Mar 2022
Epilogue: You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters
Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters, by Kate Murphy. 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 ... Show More
39m 7s
Nov 2021
Bonus: The Secret Life of a Celebrity Ghostwriter
Kristen and Jolenta talk to Tracey Lewis-Giggetts about being a celebrity ghostwriter. 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 receive that PLUS a weekly affirm ... Show More
38m 15s
Mar 2022
You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters
Kristen & Jolenta live by You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters, by Kate Murphy. Will they learn how to be better listeners?
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55m 24s
Apr 2021
How to Be Famous, by Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
Kristen & Jolenta live by How to Be Famous, by Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. Will they learn the recipe for fame from one of America's most loved (and hated) couples?
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55m 40s