Books, Booze, and BS
Come hang out with host (and author) Mike Jakubowski as he brings on a rotating group of friends to talk books, booze, and bull$hit. Each week on his podcast, he and guests will discuss the read of the week, have a couple of drinks, and discuss some current topics and mostly other nonsense. This podcast is meant to be the book club you’ve been dying to join, that will hopefully make you laugh along the way. And, occasionally, feature authors as guests after their book’s episode airs.
Episodes
Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
1hr 15 min
On this episode of the Books, Booze and BS podcast we chat about The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore — sharing cozy vibes, cringe passages, and whether the book lives up to its Hallmark energy.
We also debate People’s Sexiest Man Alive, discuss Goodreads rating habits and etiquette, and swap favorite fall foods and drinks while enjoying lively banter and drink picks.
Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
1hr 24 min
On this week's episode of Books, Booze, and BS, we'll be discussing You Are Here by David Nichols. We'll also discuss what genres of books we don't like, books that we will and will not recommend to others, and restaurants that left us all too soon. Happy listening.
Oct 29, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
1hr 9 min
This episode of Books, Booze, and Bullshit dives into The Ritual by Adam Nevill as we discuss the book's atmosphere, characters, and divisive ending. Mike is joined this episode by friends SharBear, Celeste, and Danielle.
***Book discussion portion will contain spoilers***
Alongside the deep-dive into The Ritual, the conversation covers favorite authors, drink choices (from apple-cider margaritas to debates on bourbon), McDonald’s cravings, and plenty of personal stories and laughs.
Oct 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025
54 min
On this episode of Books, Booze, and Bullshit we discuss Jennifer Niven’s When We Were Monsters, unpacking its dual narrators, character choices, and our thoughts on the ending. Hosts share favorite quotes, casting ideas, and reactions to the book’s dark academia vibe.
Plus: what we’re drinking, this week’s baked treat review, audiobook recommendations and narrators, and a heated conversation about Chili’s menu cuts — including a mournful goodbye to the skillet queso.