Books, Booze, and BS

This week on the Books, Booze, and BS Podcast, hosts Mike, Sarah, Crystal, and Katie dive into The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead, exploring grief, band dynamics, and the reveal of Ginnie’s role in the story.
They also share what they're drinking, favorite bites and desserts, casting ideas, reading recommendations, and a lively "what grinds your gears" segment filled with pet peeves and radio-ready rants.

On this week's episode of the Books, Booze, and B.S. podcast, the hosts discuss My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney, share what they're drinking, favorite bites of the week, and books they're reading. They critique the novel's twists, characters, and ending while recommending similar reads.
The conversation then shifts to embracing the weird — odd foods, phobias, smells, fandoms, and personal quirks — with humorous anecdotes and listener-ready recommendations. Happy listening.

On this episode of the Books, Booze, and B.S. podcast, host Mike Jakubowski and guests Lynn, Nicole, and Brendan discuss Star Shipped by Cat Sebastian — their impressions of the audiobook, character dynamics, and mental-health themes.
 
They also dive into sports talk, favorite teams and athletes, travel and food highlights from Europe, and light-hearted banter over drinks and homemade focaccia. Happy listening.

On this week's episode, Mike hosts Sarah and Katie as they dive into Chuck Tingle's Bury Your Gays — discussing creepy creatures, AI-driven media control, queer representation and standout quotes from the book.
They also cover lighter segments: what everyone is drinking and eating, current reads and recommendations, and a tech-themed chat about phones, apps and what future gadgets they'd want.

Host Mike joins Julie, Celeste, and Brendan for a roundtable on TJ Klune's Wolfsong, sharing reactions, favorite passages and whether the book delivered a satisfying ending.
The group also chats about what they’re drinking, dessert wins, favorite summer activities and memories, plus lighthearted banter and rapid-fire takes.
A mix of emotional book talk and playful summer conversation—recommendations, opinions, and plenty of laughs.

On this episode the Books, Booze & BS crew — Mike, Sarah, Katie, and Brendan — discuss Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner, dig into the book's most emotional moments, and share favorite quotes and reactions.
The hosts also talk about what they would do on their own "goodbye day," swap beverage and food stories (including a memorable Fruity Pebbles milkshake), and reflect on grief, friendship, and healing.

In this episode of the Books, Booze, and BS podcast the hosts—Brendan, Lynn, Sarah, and Mike—discuss Night Road by Kristin Hannah, sharing their reactions to the book’s characters, plot twists, and themes of grief and class.
Along the way they swap drink picks, debate lemon-raspberry cookie outcomes, reminisce about high school music and memories, and recommend other reads to try.
Listeners get a candid roundtable full of emotional takeaways, casting ideas, and whether the hosts will read more from Kristin Hannah.

Mike, Sarah, Celeste, and Katie discuss Jean Hanff Korelitz’s The Plot, debating the characters, twists, and whether the ending lands.They also talk spring — favorite activities, Easter candy, and spring cleaning — and share food highlights, recent reads, and upcoming trips.The episode closes with a fast-paced rapid-response segment full of quirky favorites and hot takes. Happy listening!

On this episode of Books, Booze, and B.S., the hosts discuss Jennifer Niven’s Meet the Newmans, sharing favorite quotes, character reactions, and whether the ending satisfies. They also swap drink recipes (including a Lucky Charms espresso martini), recap treats and best bites, debate favorite and least favorite sitcoms, recommend current reads, and end with a rapid-fire round of fun takes.

On this week's episode of the Books, Booze, and BS podcast, host Mike Jakubowski is joined by Janene, Shar Bear, and Kimberly to discuss All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whittaker. They chat about the book's twists, characters, and structure, then move on to music, drinks, best bites, side hustles, and the nine-to-five grind. Happy listening.