254. Two Dollars

About this episode

The episode discusses chapters 10-11 of 'Smart Women' while exploring themes of relationships and 1980s culture.

"Smart Women," chapters 10-11. Margo and Andrew Broder somehow turn boxed raisins and a handshake into unbearable sexual tension, while poor BB realizes her chiffon dress is cursed. Along the way, your hosts Jody and Molly spiral into conversations about fantasy Dixie Cup dates, Apocalypse Now, and cheating on the Presidential Fitness Test. Expect dramatic readings, deep literary analysis, messy relationships, emotional chaos, and peak 1980s energy. It's a Judy Blume book club. Join us every other week!

People in this episode

Hosts: Jody, Molly

Topics covered

• sexual tension
• literary analysis
• 1980s culture
• relationships
• Judy Blume

Keywords

• Judy Blume
• Smart Women
• sexual tension
• 1980s
• literary analysis
• relationships
• Apocalypse Now

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Smart Women, Apocalypse Now

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