Best Janet Allison Podcasts (2025)

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How to Talk with Boys Like a Pro 20:08

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12d ago20:08

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Talking with boys — especially tween & teenage boys — can be tricky. Shrugs, grunts, and silence often stand in the way of the conversations parents want to have. Add in timing issues, big emotions, and the pull of devices, and it’s easy to feel like communication is impossible. Photo by Kindel Media via Pexels But it’s not. Boys want connection — …

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Othersode #111: Woman Preposition Noun / Netflix's The Woman in Cabin 10 with Tirzah Price 1:27:50

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Things get creepy on the BSG podcast when four unreliable female narrators come together to discuss the Netflix adaptation of The Woman in Cabin 10, based on the thriller by Ruth Ware. This week, Tirzah Price, author of In Want of a Suspect and the upcoming A Matter of Murder, joins the squad aboard our lavish yacht. Tune in as we tackle important …

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BSG #111: Perturbation of the Mind / Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green 1:31:25

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Husband of the Pod Todd joins Mary, Kelli, and Emily for a discussion of John Green’s new nonfiction book, Everything is Tuberculosis. They ask important questions about the ethics of illness narratives, cowboy hats, the US presidents, and whether or not it is sexy to look tired. Plus: an impassioned defense of Paper Towns from a heterosexual white…

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Othersode #110: Are Twins Even Real? / Sinners with Ally Russell 2:11:18

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Author Ally Russell (Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave) joins the squad to discuss Ryan Coogler’s Sinners! Ally graciously stuck around to tell us about her new book as well, and we had a great conversation about the supernatural, cemeteries, and all things strange and unusual. Ally is an absolute gem, and you won’t want to miss this one! Mystery Ja…

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BSG #110: Clear Lesbian Tendencies / The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica 1:18:08

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In a post-apocalyptic world, a mysterious convent is some women’s only hope for survival, but when the beautiful Lucia enters the scene, the unnamed narrator feels inspired to get to the bottom of the convent’s many secrets. This week, Emily, Mary, and Kelli discuss Agustina Bazterrica’s The Unworthy, covering everything from the structure of the c…

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Othersode #109: Another Thing / The Thing with Paul Tremblay 1:42:18

2M ago1:42:18

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Horror author Paul Tremblay joins us for ANOTHER episode, this time to discuss John Carpenter’s The Thing. Then, we turn our lens to Paul as we talk about his latest book, Another, a horror tale geared at younger readers. Tune in for our next episode where we will discuss The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica on September 2 (and follow along on our F…

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BSG #109: Everyone is Mother (Slay) / Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata 1:27:34

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Mary, Kelli, and Emily convene to talk about Vanishing World, the latest work by Sayaka Murata to be translated into English. When Amane finds out she was conceived in an unnatural way, it sets her up for a lifetime of mental anguish. Will Amane find her place in normative society? Will she have a child the “right” way? As usual Murata takes us on …

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Othersode #108: Negative Chills / The Great Gatsby (2013) with Janet Dale and Allison Renner 1:46:59

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Hello, old sports! Join us and our young and beautiful guests, Janet Dale and Allison Renner, as we revisit Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby (2013). Then we chat with Janet and Allison about their new collaborative chapbook, Green Light: A Gatsby Cycle. Read along for our next Bookpisode about Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata on August 5th. Then wat…

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BSG #108: Shocking and Revolting / El Dorado Drive 1:13:11

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Hey, hun! It’s your old friends, the Book Squad, with an exciting opportunity for you! We’d love to invite you to join us for our discussion about El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott. We talk about the sisters’ relationships, money troubles, good ol’ fashioned pyramid schemes, and all things shocking and revolting. Drop in for our next Othersode on 7/2…

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Othersode #107: Lily Gladstone Worked At Gay / The Wedding Banquet with Susie Dumond 1:20:56

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A deliciously queer romcommy episode is here! Author Susie Dumond returns to chat with us about the 2025 remake of the film The Wedding Banquet in all of its low-key chaotic glory. Then we interview Susie about her brand new novel, Bed and Breakup (available TODAY, June 24th, wherever you get books!). Drop back in on July 8th for our next Bookpisod…

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BSG #107: Reading: Do You? With Jenna / The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami 1:06:48

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It’s time to read with (?) Jenna again! Join us for a discussion of The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami. We talk about surveillance, the unfortunate parallels to our present moment, the novel’s structure, the characters, and of course, Jenna Bush Hagar and her book club antics. Then we dig into some listener feedback and chat about what’s up next! Watc…

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Othersode #106: Good American Duplass / Good American Family with Mary Kay McBrayer 1:21:44

5M ago1:21:44

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Author and pal Mary Kay McBrayer joins us to talk all things Madame Queen, AKA Stephanie St. Claire, mysterious criminal mastermind and numbers genius. Before we jump into discussing Mary Kay’s latest book, Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair, we discuss Hulu's Good American Family, another tale …

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BSG #106: Don't Trust the Government / When the Wolf Comes Home 1:27:54

6M ago1:27:54

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None will be spared…when we talk about When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy! Join the Book Squad for a chat about this wild ride of a novel—we talk about the action and pacing, horror subgenres, the characters, mom/dad stuff, and goodness vs. badness. Then we finally read some really old feedback from husband of the pod, Ben (sorry about that, B…

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Unlocking Motivation: How to Help Your Son Find His Spark 10:33

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Is your son pulling away, shutting down, or showing little interest in school or chores? You’re not alone — and there is a way forward. In this third episode of our special 3-part ON BOYS series, we focus on how to foster intrinsic (inner) motivation in boys. Because yes, it’s in there — even when it feels completely buried. We’ll help you understa…

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Othersode #105: The Animal Community / The White Lotus with Todd Osborne 2:00:53

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We’re briefly leaving our luxury villas to talk about season three of The White Lotus! Join us as we chat about the cast, the season’s setting, the characters we loved and hated, and what we can learn about the characters based on their book choices. Then we have a long overdue conversation with Todd Osborne about his debut poetry collection, Gathe…

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How Your Anxiety is Sabotaging Your Son’s Motivation 9:35

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You can’t effectively boost boys’ motivation until you address YOUR anxiety and fear. We know: You want your son to do his homework. To follow through on commitments. To care. So, when he shrugs, resists, or just doesn’t seem to try, your anxiety spikes — and before you even know what’s happening, you’re caught in a spiral of worry about his future…

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Boost Boys’ Motivation 11:50

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It is possible to boost boys’ motivation. Doing so, though, starts with understanding why so boys are unmotivated. A big part of it is developmental: apathy and an “I don’t care/I don’t wanna” attitude commonly show up around puberty. As boy grow from boyhood to adulthood, they begin to question their priorities, interests, and goals. That’s a good…

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BSG #105: For Peat's Sake / The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister 1:16:40

7M ago1:16:40

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Get ready to listen to us say “peat” about a hundred times because we’re discussing The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister. We talk about the Haddesley sibling dynamics, the infamous Bog Wife herself, the bog as a character, and of course, generational trauma. Join us and special guest Todd Osborne (husband of the pod) on April 29 for a special one-year ce…

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Othersode #104: Cooch to the Wind / A Scythe & Sparrow Hatepisode 1:19:09

7M ago1:19:09

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It’s appropriate this book involves a circus because we about to clown on it. Join the squad for a Hatepisode about Brynn Weaver’s Scythe & Sparrow, the third installment in the Ruinous Love Trilogy. After Mary gives us an overview of the other two books, we get a special review of Butcher & Blackbird by Emily’s dad, Charlie. Then we talk about the…

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From Formula to Full Supply in 2 Weeks: Twin Mom’s Success Story // Vanessa 43:40

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👉 Need help like Vanessa? Apply to work with us at https://bit.ly/4hPY0VX Vanessa, a full-time nurse anesthetist and twin mom, was drowning in stress, low milk supply, and the overwhelming demands of pumping for two premature babies. After nearly quitting, she found a support system and the tools she needed to reclaim her confidence and gain contro…

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BSG #104: All Natalies Grow Up Eventually / Entitlement by Rumaan Alam 1:10:53

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Join us in the depths of the NYC subway system for an accidental hatepisode! We didn’t love Entitlement by Rumaan Alam, but we had a good time talking about billionaires, flat characters, lying to get a cool apartment, and of course, the guy on the subway poking people with a hypodermic needle. Join us on April 1st for an intentional hatepisode abo…

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The End of an Era 33:04

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The first episode of ON BOYS podcast went live March 12, 2018. Seven years ago! Over the past seven years, we’ve talked to guests from around the globe: Maggie Dent, Michael Gurian, Amy Lang, ADHD Dude Ryan Wexelblatt, Steve Biddulph, Richard V. Reeves, Ruth Whippman, and so, so many others. We’re talked about puberty, porn, school, ADHD, autism, e…

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Raising Awe-Seekers (w Deborah Farmer Kris) 53:52

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Raising Awe-Seekers, the first parenting book by author Deborah Farmer Kris, outlines a transformative approach to parenting based on joy, wonder, and curiosity. Science, Deb says, shown that awe isn’t just a feel-good experience—it also helps kids develop resilience, strengthen relationships, and manage stress. But in a world filled with distracti…

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Othersode #103: We're All Just Structures, Man / The Monkey with Samantha Allen 1:15:52

8M ago1:15:52

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It’s safe to listen, but whatever you do, don’t wind that monkey! Join us and special guest Samantha Allen, author of Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet, for a fun chat about The Monkey film, based on the short story by our man Stephen King. After discussing cursed toys of our own childhoods, we talk about the horror-comedy genre and how it relates to gr…

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Listener Q & A: Navigating the Complexities of Raising Boys 49:03

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How do you respond to a 6-year-old boy who thinks he has to “play rough” to prove his masculinity? How can you make space a small boy’s emotions when you also have other kids to keep on track? And what do you do, exactly, when your formerly potty-trained son starts having accidents at school? These are some of the questions Jen & Janet tackle in th…

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Boys, A Rescue Plan: Conversation w Michael Gurian 47:40

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Do boys need a rescue plan? The available evidence says yes. Collectively, our boys are struggling academically, socially, emotionally, and economically. Their academic, educational, and workforce involvement has decreased. Their suicide rates have risen. Ignoring these issues isn’t in our best interest. Fortunately, more and more people are talkin…

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How to Talk with Boys Like a Pro 20:08

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Othersode #111: Woman Preposition Noun / Netflix's The Woman in Cabin 10 with Tirzah Price 1:27:50

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BSG #111: Perturbation of the Mind / Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green 1:31:25

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Othersode #110: Are Twins Even Real? / Sinners with Ally Russell 2:11:18

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BSG #110: Clear Lesbian Tendencies / The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica 1:18:08

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Othersode #109: Another Thing / The Thing with Paul Tremblay 1:42:18

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BSG #109: Everyone is Mother (Slay) / Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata 1:27:34

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Othersode #108: Negative Chills / The Great Gatsby (2013) with Janet Dale and Allison Renner 1:46:59

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BSG #108: Shocking and Revolting / El Dorado Drive 1:13:11

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Othersode #107: Lily Gladstone Worked At Gay / The Wedding Banquet with Susie Dumond 1:20:56

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BSG #107: Reading: Do You? With Jenna / The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami 1:06:48

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Othersode #106: Good American Duplass / Good American Family with Mary Kay McBrayer 1:21:44

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BSG #106: Don't Trust the Government / When the Wolf Comes Home 1:27:54

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Unlocking Motivation: How to Help Your Son Find His Spark 10:33

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Othersode #105: The Animal Community / The White Lotus with Todd Osborne 2:00:53

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How Your Anxiety is Sabotaging Your Son’s Motivation 9:35

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Boost Boys’ Motivation 11:50

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BSG #105: For Peat's Sake / The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister 1:16:40

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Othersode #104: Cooch to the Wind / A Scythe & Sparrow Hatepisode 1:19:09

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From Formula to Full Supply in 2 Weeks: Twin Mom’s Success Story // Vanessa 43:40

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BSG #104: All Natalies Grow Up Eventually / Entitlement by Rumaan Alam 1:10:53

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The End of an Era 33:04

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Raising Awe-Seekers (w Deborah Farmer Kris) 53:52

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Othersode #103: We're All Just Structures, Man / The Monkey with Samantha Allen 1:15:52

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Listener Q & A: Navigating the Complexities of Raising Boys 49:03

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Boys, A Rescue Plan: Conversation w Michael Gurian 47:40