Ranked #1
49: Mommy Dearest
49: Mommy Dearest
This week, we're talking about the pains and perils of motherhood. And some real bad moms. Along the way, we discuss th... Read more
5 Feb 2020
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57mins
Ranked #2
41: Treat Yo' Self
41: Treat Yo' Self
What time is it? Time to TREAT YO' SELF. Holiday season can be stressful AF. So we're offering you some picks that are ... Read more
11 Dec 2019
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43mins
Ranked #3
11: Second Time's a Charm
11: Second Time's a Charm
Sometimes a sequel is actually BETTER than the original! This week's picks are about the magic that can sometimes happen... Read more
15 May 2019
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45mins
Ranked #4
44: The Broads' Favorite Things
44: The Broads' Favorite Things
We're taking a break from our regular themed episodes this week to tell you about our favorite things from 2019. From cl... Read more
1 Jan 2020
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50mins
Ranked #5
9: What the What?!
9: What the What?!
This week, our picks will have you asking: what the actual what?!These picks are genre-bending, category-defying, and al... Read more
1 May 2019
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50mins
Ranked #6
22: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
22: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
This week, we're scaring ourselves silly. Whether it's the monstrous things we make, the terrors of our inner demons, or... Read more
31 Jul 2019
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46mins
Ranked #7
45: Outstanding Offspring
45: Outstanding Offspring
One of our listeners, Tim, issued us a challenge: Find books with kids that even Amy would like. Amy felt deeply seen. ... Read more
8 Jan 2020
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49mins
Ranked #8
15: Mirror Mirror
15: Mirror Mirror
We see your unachievable body standards. And this week we've got picks that deliver a big FU to all of it. Plus, we talk... Read more
12 Jun 2019
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58mins
Ranked #9
38: Truth Bomb!
38: Truth Bomb!
This week, we are hitting you hard with some TRUTH. Whether it's fictional retellings of stories we thought we knew, non... Read more
20 Nov 2019
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47mins
Ranked #10
36: Poetic Justice
36: Poetic Justice
This week, karma is a B-I-T-C-H. We're talking about picks that dig into matters of justice, and come up with a sense th... Read more
6 Nov 2019
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53mins
Ranked #11
19: She's the Boss
19: She's the Boss
This week, we're talking women in charge. Women leading. Women DOING THE DAMN THING. Our books and pop culture picks cel... Read more
10 Jul 2019
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46mins
Ranked #12
35: Sex Stuff
35: Sex Stuff
Let's talk about sex! This week's picks are all about sexcapades, sexual desire, and the complications and joys of sexy ... Read more
30 Oct 2019
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51mins
Ranked #13
39: Friendsgiving
39: Friendsgiving
We're talking chosen families in this week's picks, the kind that may not be related by blood, but who just GET YOU. Al... Read more
27 Nov 2019
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49mins
Ranked #14
34: Double Double Toil & Trouble
34: Double Double Toil & Trouble
It was only a matter of time. So this week, we're all about witches. Along the way, we wonder about pay disparity betwe... Read more
23 Oct 2019
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43mins
Ranked #15
10: Leverage, Synergy, and Thought Showers
10: Leverage, Synergy, and Thought Showers
Yes, those words are all horrible. And they reveal this week's theme: The horrors of the workplace. These picks will hav... Read more
8 May 2019
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54mins
Ranked #16
21: I'm Not Crying, You're Crying!
21: I'm Not Crying, You're Crying!
Need a good cry? Step 1: Listen to this episode to hear our stories of crying fits in movie theaters, city buses, and a... Read more
24 Jul 2019
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48mins
Ranked #17
BONUS! The Broads Talk Books With: Angie Kim, Author of Miracle Creek
BONUS! The Broads Talk Books With: Angie Kim, Author of Miracle Creek
Every week, in our regular Broads and Books episodes, we tell you about our favorite books based on different weekly the... Read more
19 Dec 2019
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30mins
Ranked #18
55: It's the End of the World
55: It's the End of the World
Note: The Des Moines Book Festival on March 28 has been canceled. We won't be coming at you live there, but we've got lo... Read more
18 Mar 2020
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49mins
Ranked #19
40: Who AM I?
40: Who AM I?
Who in the hell are we?? That's the question in our picks this week. And along the way, Erin and Amy do some deep intro... Read more
4 Dec 2019
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45mins
Ranked #20
BONUS! The Broads Talk Books With: Mona Awad, Author of Bunny
BONUS! The Broads Talk Books With: Mona Awad, Author of Bunny
Every week, in our regular Broads and Books episodes, we tell you about our favorite books based on different weekly the... Read more
9 Jan 2020
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43mins