Literary Lushes: Recent Episodes
Literary Lushes
A literary podcast with lively libations to keep your thirst quenched in all senses of the term. Bi-weekly podcast episodes with bi-weekly drink specials.
The Lushes start the summer off right with "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune. Happy Pride, y'all!
Do you have what it takes to survive when every choice you make will likely result in an untimely, and often gruesome, death? If so, this book is for you! An adult choose your own adventure novel, "Try Not to Die at Grandma's House" by Mark Tullius, is designed for you to make the hard choices in life and live, or die, with the consequences.
Do you have what it takes to survive when every choice you make will likely result in an untimely, and often gruesome, death? If so, this book is for you! An adult choose your own adventure novel, "Try Not to Die at Grandma's House" by Mark Tullius, is designed for you to make the hard choices in life and live, or die, with the consequences.
It only took approximately one entire year, but the Lushes are finally circling back to The Witcher series with "Tower of Swallows" by Andrzej Sapkowski.
The Lushes take some Demon Piss Shots and chat with Angela Roquet about "Ghost Market", the 6th book in the Lana Harvey series.
The Lushes play "Which Lush" (think the Newly Wed Game) in their second Chaser episode.
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The Lushes are joined by author Vern Watkins to discuss his novel "Legend of the New World: Origins." With this futuristic story entertainment is inevitable!
The Lushes are back with some off week content! This week they play F**k, Marry, Kill.
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In this week's episode the Lushes chat about "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James.
Keep an ear and eye out for their bonus content episodes called "Chasers" that will be airing soon! Also, pop on over to TikTok and give the ladies a follow! Until then, stay lively with your libations!
The Lushes are joined by author, Mark Tullius, to discuss his dystopian novel that spans 30 years from different perspectives. Grab your drink and buckle up because this is a wild ride!
The Lushes start 2022 off right by interviewing L.C. Matherne, author of Mystery School Book 1: Islid. They also discuss their take on the traditional daiquiri drink, New Orleans, and what they would buy if they became overnight millionaires.
Are you sick of the cliché holiday tropes? Do you wish Santa would slay all day instead of sitting in his sleigh? Would you trade visions of dancing sugar plums for sounds of phantom phone ringing? If you answered "YES!" to any of these questions then, dude, is this book for you! The Lushes chat about "NOS4A2" by Joe Hill.
Are you sick of the cliché holiday tropes? Do you wish Santa would slay all day instead of sitting in his sleigh? Would you trade visions of dancing sugar plums for sounds of phantom phone ringing? If you answered "YES!" to any of these questions then, dude, is this book for you! The Lushes chat about "NOS4A2" by Joe Hill.
The Lushes get into the holiday spirit with a short story in the Lana Harvey universe called "Season's Reapings." The Lushes are joined by author Angela Roquet, who partakes in the Holly Jolly shot with them.
The Lushes are joined by Marissa Meyer to talk about her latest novel, "Gilded." Be sure to join their Patreon by November 30, 2021 to gain access to their December 1, 2021 Patreon exclusive LIVE show where they will discussing "Gilded" with Prince Kai Fan Pod, Book Life Podcast, YA Book Chat, and Fictional Hangover!
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Who needs true crime and a glass of wine when you can have murder ballads and a cherry limeade margarita? The Lushes are joined by Janet Beard to discuss her latest novel "The Ballad of Laurel Springs."
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Happy Halloween! The Lushes make "The Fortune Teller" to help them reveal their futures. They use special Zombie Tarot Cards to give it more of a Halloween feel.
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The Lushes play the well known game, Would You Rather, but with Halloween specific choices. To calm their nerves as they pick their poison, they make Apple Cider Mimosas. Let us know which you would you pick from these frightening choices.
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For this Short Spirits Episode, The Lushes make "The Brain Shot" and talk about their Favorite Halloween... Movies, Shows, Songs. Movies and shows are broken down into more focused categories such as funniest, meta, classic and more! Share with us your favorites!!!
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For this Halloween Short Spirits episode, the Lushes sip on "Vampire Squid" while they talk to author, Angela Roquet, about her short story, "Bloodymoon".
This year's full length Halloween episode features an interview with Margaret Owen to discuss her book, "Little Thieves," which is a twist on the classic fairytale "Goose Girl." The Lushes make their version of Gluhwein to keep them hydrated during the episode.
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For Day 8, Matthew G. Dick returns to discuss his short story “Digital Hell.” This story definitely kept the Lushes up at night! To help cope, the Lushes create the Festive Old Fashioned. Cheers!
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For Day 7, Abby and Mo, the hosts of The Book Life Podcast, share with the Lushes the story behind Lemp Mansion in St. Louis and its haunting stories. The Lushes make the Pearfect Cocktail while they count all the deaths surrounding the Lemp family.
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For Day 6, Scott and Tobi, the hosts of The Socially Intoxicated Awareness Podcast, share with the Lushes their experiences with Drew Hayes’ Annual Choose Your Spooky Outcome Novel, which is done over the 13 nights leading up to Halloween. That sounds vaguely familiar….
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For Day 5, Robbie from Out Of The Blank Podcast, tells the Lushes about the Urban Legend from his home state. The Lushes make a Pumpkin Shooter as they hear the tale of Goatman!
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For day 4, Bethanie, of the Prince Kai Fan Pod, talks with the Lushes about the book, "Stalking Jack the Ripper". The Lushes make a spooky martini, The Chocolate Web, while spinning a fun conversation.
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For day 3, the Lushes talk with author Bradley Sides about his story "In The Hollow" and make Spiced Carmel Apple Martini.
"In The Hollow" is one of the many spectacular short stories in his newest book, Those Fantastic Lives.
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For Day 2, the Lushes make Autumn Whiskey Sour while they talk with The Attack Action Podcast (Taylor and Isaac) about "The Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft.
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Starting off the 13 Short Literary Spirits, Darrin Doyle joins the Lushes as he reads his short story "The Search for Boyle" and a small sample from his new novel, "The Beast in Aisle 34". The Lushes make "The Milky Way" to pair with these two immersive stories.
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There's nothing quite like a slice of pie from an all night diner unless, of course, your experience is ruined by a zombie horde. The Lushes are joined by A. Lee Martinez to talk about his book "Gil's All Fright Diner." If you enjoy werewolves, vampires, zombies, ghosts and sorceresses this one is for you!
The Lushes learn about Finnish folklore while discussing "The Mark of the Bear Clan" with David Schlaefer. David also gives the Lushes a crash course in Finnish pronunciation. Spoiler alert: the Lushes got a bit tongue tied.
Megan is back! The Lushes are joined by Zoe Hana Mikuta to discuss her first novel, "Gearbreakers." If you love mechas and dystopian worlds this one is for you! Also, did we mention that Megan is back?!
Sometimes the universe can be a confusing place. Don’t try to understand it, you won’t. Sam and Henry are back for the EPIC conclusion of the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” series with "Young Zaphod Plays It Safe” and “Mostly Harmless” by Douglas Adams.
Sometimes the universe can be a confusing place. Don’t try to understand it, you won’t. Sam and Henry are back for the EPIC conclusion of the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” series with "Young Zaphod Plays It Safe” and “Mostly Harmless” by Douglas Adams.
Megan joins Sam for a quick news update in this week's episode. Tune in to meet Baby Alex and hear about all of the upcoming goodies!
Samantha and Henry are back with "So Long And Thanks For All The Fish" by Douglas Adams. In between their discussions of frisky flying, sanity, and stealing someone's cookies, you may hear a dog's bark or two. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Sam and Henry talk about the art of flying and revel in the idea of being Somebody Else's Problem while they discuss book 3 in the Hitchhiker's Guide series: Life, The Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams.
Megan is still on maternity leave. That means that Sam and Henry continue their voyage through the universe, with a quick stop for food at, what they are pretty sure is, a tourist trap. In this week's episode they discuss the next book in the Hitchhiker's Guide series , "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe" by Douglas Adams.
Grab your Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster and pack your towel! While Megan is on maternity leave Samantha explores the deeper parts of the universe with guest host Henry Fisher. This week they start their adventure with "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams.
The Lushes are joined by The Socially Intoxicated Awareness Podcast to discuss the second book in the "Mistborn" series, "The Well of Ascension" by Brandon Sanderson. Be sure to tune in to listen to them butcher pronunciation and discuss how, sometimes, the CliffNotes version is better than the real thing.
Sometimes growing up is hard to do. Sam is joined by author, Henry Fisher, to discuss the book "Child Thief" by Brom.
If you could open a door to anywhere, where would you go? This week, Megan and Sam partake in a co-host swap with Abby and Mo of the Book Life Podcast! Abby joins Sam to discuss "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman. Be sure to also check out Megan's appearance with Mo!
The Lushes continue the Lana Harvey series with "Death Wish" and chat with author, Angela Roquet, about all things Limbo City.
The Lushes discuss "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman and lament over unfinished books, with cameos by Megan's pup, Bucky. Are you Team Sam (love "American Gods") or Team Megan (couldn't finish it)? Let us know!
NO SPOILERS! The Lushes chat with author, Alexandra Christo, about "City of Spells," the eagerly awaited sequel to "Into the Crooked Place."
Sometimes you're stuck between a rock and a hard place, and other times you're stuck between two opposing armies. If that's the case we hope you have Geralt of Rivia on your side! The Lushes discuss "Baptism of Fire" from The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski. Grab your moonshine and buckle up because it's a wild ride!
Turns out that Constance Verity's Last Adventure actually wasn't Constance Verity's last adventure. The Lushes chat with author A. Lee Martinez about his book "Constance Verity Saves the World", super villain moms, sexy explorer costumes and, of course, F***ing Kansas.
The Lushes talk magic, crime and happiness while discussing "Into the Crooked Place" by Alexandra Christo. They also chat with Matthew G. Dick, author of "Seed" in the first Author Spotlight Segment of 2021 about everything from deadpan robots to why it is taking so long for George R. R. Martin to finish "Game of Thrones."
Dennis E. Taylor is back to chat about the latest book in the Bobiverse series, "Heaven's River." The Lushes and Dennis also discuss other important topics, such as tequila, Dungeons and Dragons and, of course, trolling the web.
The Lushes previously discussed "Ready Player One." Everyone thought that Halliday was done. Ernest Cline paid his dues. Tune in for a discussion on "Ready Player Two"!
The Lushes ring in 2021 with "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman, because nothing says "new year, new me" like an adventure off of the beaten path (or, in this instance, on the other side of The Wall).
It is good to be terrible, or so says Krampus, God of Yule! The Lushes get into the holiday spirit by baking sugar cookies while discussing "Krampus" by Brom.
Sometimes life hands you a flash drive whose contents can change the entire universe. The Lushes certainly don't want that kind of responsibility! In this week's episode we chat with Sara Bond, author of "Gravity's Heir", about space, alcohol, war, and everything in between.
Southern hospitality be damned! Sometimes your creepy neighbor really is a vampire. If that happens just be sure to thank your local housewives for saving the day and cleaning up the mess! In this week's episode, the Lushes discuss "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" by Grady Hendrix. Happy Thanksgiving!
Geralt is back, baby! The Lushes discuss "Time of Contempt" by Andrzej Sapkowski while sipping on a drink inspired by the ill-fated Royal Messenger. They also get into a deep discussion about the proper name of a unicorn. Spoiler alert: Little Horse is not the right answer.
The Lushes were lucky enough to get their hands on a copy of Marissa Meyer's new novel "Instant Karma" before it was released on 11/3/20. Please enjoy this interview and let us know what you think using the #LitLushPodcast!
Day 13 of the 13 Days of Short Literary Spirits! Due to the Twilight Zone nature of the full moon Halloween, the Lushes stepped into another dimension and stepped out a day late on November 1, 2020. This one is the legend of the Devil’s Tree. Who doesn’t love a hometown horror story?
Day 12 of the 13 Days of Short Literary Spirits is the short story “Wendigo,” which is part of the “Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark” series by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell. Sometimes that's just how the wind blows.
Day 11 of the 13 Days of Short Literary Spirits is “Heart Shaped Box" by Joe Hill. Never buy a ghost trapped in a dead man's suit!
Day 10 of the 13 Days of Short Literary Spirits is “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson. Don't forget to check under your bed before you go to sleep tonight!
Day 9 of the 13 Days of Short Literary Spirits is the story “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Good luck and don't get hunted!
Day 8 of the 13 Days of Short Literary Spirits is the short story “Rain” by Joe Hill, which is part of the book “Strange Weather.”
Day 7 of the 13 Short Literary Spirits is the urban legend of "Robert the Doll, in honor of "Chucky, the Notorious Killer Doll Day." This episode is child's play!
Day 6 of the 13 Short Literary Spirits is "The Red Spot," is part of the "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" series by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell. Be sure to check out the video for the Lushes' makeup tutorial on how to make your very own red spot!
Day 5 of the 13 Short Literary Spirits is "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. The Lushes had some tech issues, we apologize for the late posting!
Day 4 of the 13 Short Literary Spirits is "When Ghosts Kill" by Kenny Wayne. Spoiler alert: there's a plot twist.
Day 3 of the 13 Short Literary Spirits is "Harold", which is part of the "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" series by Alvin Schwartz. Is anyone else forever haunted by the insane illustrations by Stephen Gammell? No? Just us? Ok then.
Day 2 of the 13 Short Literary Spirits is "Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. Halloween is where the heart is!
The Lushes love Halloween, like really love Halloween. In honor of their favorite holiday they have collected 13 short literary spirits to get you in the holiday mood! These are short bonus episodes which will be posted every day for the 13 days leading up to Halloween. Be sure to check out the video footage! Day 1 is "Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs.
Lana Harvey is back, for better or worse! The Lushes chat with Angela Roquet, author of "Psychopomp," the fourth book in the Lana Harvey series. Proceed with caution, this episode CONTAINS SPOILERS if you have not yet read the book (but honestly, if you haven't, what are you waiting for?)
Whenever life gets you down just be thankful that you're not a glorified extra of little to no importance on a poorly written sci-fi show. This week, the Lushes dive into "Red Shirts" by John Scalzi and try to think outside of The Box.
The Lushes hit the road in honor of the tour that ultimately tore the band apart. They discuss the fictional band, Daisy Jones & The Six, in the novel of the same name by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Henry Fisher, author of "A New World," saves the day in this episode's Author Spotlight Segment, which also features some vocal work by his adorable puppy, Dodo. The Lushes also discuss the next book in the Witcher series: "Blood of Elves" by Andrzej Sapkowski.
The Lushes celebrate their first anniversary with A. Lee Martinez, who appeared on their first episode! Lee joins the Lushes to talk about "The Last Adventure of Constance Verity." Sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the anomalies.
Angela Roquet is back to chat about "For the Birds", the third book in the Lana Harvey Series. The Lushes also had the brilliant idea to record from a pillow fort because...adulting is hard sometimes.
The Lushes travel back to the future while discussing "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline. They also chat with Kolby Granville, co-host of the After Dinner Conversation podcast for this episode's Author Spotlight Segment.
The Lushes take on a book outside of their wheelhouse and discuss "The Big Finish" by Brooke Fossey, which was submitted by a listener! A more traditional book club selection, this novel will take you on a ride. Next episode we are back with our sci-fi and fantasy selections. If you have a book you would like us to cover please let us know!
The Lushes interview Dennis E. Taylor for the third time, this time we discuss the last book in the Bobiverse trilogy, "All These Worlds." Dennis answers questions submitted by our listeners. He also gives us the inside scoop on what's next for the Bobs, including some details about "Heaven's River." You can find the full video interview with Dennis on our Patreon page!
The Lushes take a trip to Fantasy Brooklyn while discussing the second book of the Witcher series, "Sword of Destiny" by Andrzej Sapkowski. The truth is like a shard of ice, and the truth is that this episode is part of your destiny!
How would you feel if you were the last human in the universe? Samantha and Megan chat with author, Zack Jordan, about his debut novel "The Last Human" and explore the outer limits of the Galactic Registry. Be sure to check it out at galacticregistry.network!
Ring-a-ring-a-roses, a pocket full of posies...Lana Harvey is back! Megan and Samantha explore all things Limbo City with author Angela Roquet. The full VIDEO interview with Angela is available on our Patreon page. Be sure to check it out!
In the wise words of the Spice Girls: "People of the world, spice up your life!" Samantha and Megan delve into "Dune" by Frank Herbert including drinking your own sweat, blue eyes and, well, LSD. The Lushes also chat with Greg Alvarez on their Author Spotlight Segment about life, freedom, love and, well, LSD.
No need to be an Allomancer to enjoy this week's episode! Samantha and Megan delve into "Mistborn: The Final Empire" by Brandon Sanderson and channel their inner Mistings while discussing what they would select for their Allomancy power.
Samantha and Megan take a break from their normal sci-fi/fantasy programming to bring you #FloridaMan while discussing "Best State Ever" by Dave Barry. Tune in to listen to all of the fun things and and weird sites that Florida has to offer, just keep an eye out for the Skunk Ape.
No need to choose the lesser of two evils in this week's episode! The Lushes sip on White Wolf Witcher cocktails while discussing "The Last Wish" by Andrzej Sapkowski. Tune in to hear us chat about the Witcher, fairy tales and catchy songs.
Guess who's back, back again? Bob is back, tell a friend! Samantha and Megan catch up with Dennis E. Taylor regarding all things Bob in book 2 of the Bobiverse series: "For We Are Many." The Lushes also get an update on what the future holds for the Bobs and what Dennis really thinks about 3D printers.
What happens when you mix a demon, angel and the Antichrist with an adorable hell hound and the Four Bikers of the Apocalypse? A Nice and Accurate Prophecy! Megan and Samantha discuss "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.
Red paint on roses, and night time flights. Bright colored lemons and romantic nights. Mad tea parties and Jabberwock wings, these are a few of our favorite things! This week the Lushes discuss "Heartless" by Marissa Meyer, which takes a look into how the Queen of Hearts in Wonderland became so heartless. Nothing screams romance quite like "OFF WITH HER HEAD!"
Samantha and Megan explore the afterlife while discussing the first book in the Lana Harvey series "Graveyard Shift." They also chat with Robbie Robertson, host of "Out of the Blank" podcast for their second Author Spotlight Segment.
Having a good time, old sport? We know we are! Megan and Samantha ring in the Roaring Twenties while sipping on French 75 cocktails and discussing "The Great Gatsby." Be warned, the Lushes were no match for these potent libations.
In between spiked hot cocoa and shots of vodka, the Lushes talk about their love of dogs while discussing the book "The Dogs of Christmas" by Bruce Cameron. The episode also features a special appearance by Megan's dog, Loki. Happy holidays!
The Lushes celebrate the repeal of Prohibition with Manhattan cocktails and witty banter during their discussion of Liberated Spirits: Two Women Who Battled Over Prohibition by Hugh Ambrose and John Schuttler. Tune in for a half-assed history lesson on the battle of Wet v. Dry. Cheers!
Join Samantha and Megan for a slightly drunk discussion of Delia Owens' book "Where the Crawdads Sing" on Literary Lushes' first ever Listener Appreciation Episode! They are joined by one of their original listeners, Julie. Grab your Marsh Water and a second, or third, helping of those Thanksgiving fixings and tune in!
From Palm Beach to Bangkok, and everywhere in between! Samantha and Megan discuss the infamous philandering of Jeffrey Epstein in this week's episode set forth in James Patterson's book "Filthy Rich." In an effort to keep the topic light, the Lushes instituted a drinking game at every mention of the word "teardrop." Tune in, sit down, and drink up!
Ladies and Gentlemen! Boos and Ghouls! Step right up to hear a riddle of the ages! What happens when there's a zombie outbreak on the Titanic? Spoiler alert: the ship sinks. Megan and Samantha chat with authors Matt Solomon and Chris Pauls about all things zombie, the Titanic, and dark humor. They then chat with Jason Guinn in the first ever Author Spotlight Segment. This episode is sure to be bone chilling fun!
In the not too distant future, in a galaxy far, far away Bob and his legion of, well, other Bobs begin working to turn the universe into the Bobiverse. Megan and Samantha nerd out with author Dennis E. Taylor about all things Bob, space, virtual reality, and what it would be like to wake up in the future only to find out your consciousness has been uploaded into an AI system. What's the worst that could happen?
Put on those spandex shorts, tease your hair and don't forget your beeper! This week Samantha and Megan take a trip back to the 90s with Stephanie Plum, a former lingerie buyer turned bounty hunter in New Jersey. One for the Money is the first book in the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. Get your daiquiris ready because this is sure to be a wild ride.
Grab your moonshine and join Samantha and Megan as they chat with Janet Beard about her book The Atomic City Girls, the Manhattan Project, growing up near Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the terrifying thought of flying bobby pins.
Minotaurs, orks, and cyclops, oh my! Samantha and Megan talk with A. Lee Martinez about his book Helen & Troy's Epic Road Quest.Come along for the ride as they discuss the fates, the real hero and sidekick and, of course, that handy teapot.