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This Author has gone TOO FAR | Rich Shapero's Island Fruit Remedy
Apr 17, 2026
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The Hero's Journey and Its Consequences | Twisted by Miranda Leek
Mar 12, 2026
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Crowntide Deep Dive | Lightlark Keeps Getting Weirder
Jan 26, 2026
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Tyra Banks's Book is a Mixed Bag | Modelland Deep Dive & Analysis
Dec 19, 2025
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This Furry Fantasy Book is EVIL! Rich Shapero’s Wild Animus
Apr 20, 2024
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/17/26 | This Author has gone TOO FAR | Rich Shapero's Island Fruit Remedy | It's SBU’s first movie! And last Rich Shapero review. I think for real. Like, abstractly these books are interesting to talk about, but they're all just... so much. So this time we have our normal book review and deep dive stuff, but we also have a (semi) found-footage horror movie to frame it to keep things interesting. Why? What does this add? Will this do anything but create a bad review and a poorly-paced movie? *SFX: RIDICULOUSLY LOUD PIG SQUEAL* I hope you guys enjoy! | — | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | The Hero's Journey and Its Consequences | Twisted by Miranda Leek | ROLLER COASTER ROLLER COASTER ROLLER COASTER | — | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | Crowntide Deep Dive | Lightlark Keeps Getting Weirder | Lightlark is back, baybeee! We've met Alex Aster, we've shaken her hand in diplomatic friendship, and now she either betrays or rewards us with what is quite literally Lightlark: In Space!! Stop me if you've heard this before: a big scary extraterrestrial wants to conquer the universe and gain possession of GEMs which are INFINITE.Aster-al adventures await on this historic episode of the English Club Podcast--now with video!ABOUT US:English Club Podcast is a joint venture between two critique partners at "Saint Balasar University". The goal of each episode is to give notoriously "bad" fiction a chance for fair critique, as if the authors were members of a writing group themselves. | — | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | Tyra Banks's Book is a Mixed Bag | Modelland Deep Dive & Analysis | Modelland by Tyra Banks is a fantasmagorical nightmare dreamworld where anything can happen! Join the SBU English Club as they recount the misadventures of Tookie de la Creme, who doesn't really do much. But her mom, Creamy de la Creme, is pretty interesting I guess. I don't know. I'm just writing something so I can make this video more searchable. Literary analysis, literary deep dives, critique group, Tyra Banks, Tyra Banks Rabies, book podcast, booktube. Stuff like that. I don't really know how this stuff works. But we're really glad you're here! | — | ||||||
| 4/20/24 | This Furry Fantasy Book is EVIL! Rich Shapero’s Wild Animus | The worst author ever is back with a furry mountain-climbing fever dream! This one’s so much to deal with that our heroes need to call in the help of a friend. Throw yourself to the wolves and join the fun as the English Club tackles a book that may literally be ontologically evil. Is it safe to climb a mountain in a fursuit? How much are you (not) supposed to spend on marketing your book? Is this guy serious? Find out on our newest episode! | — | ||||||
| 3/25/24 | Nightbane Deep Dive! The YA Fantasy BookTok Darling is Back | Somehow, Lightlark has returned. Some call it the worst YA book ever made, others call it a victim of a chemical reaction between the publishing industry and the TikTok machine. Whatever led Lightlark and Nightbane to get published, they're full of common mistakes made by newbie fantasy writers and remain some of the most controversial books. We don't care. We're hell-bent on saving it, anyways. Maybe it's something with the character introductions, the romance subplot, or even that this book needs a bit more Reylo--J and Andrew will do whatever it takes to make the world of Isla, Oro, and GRIMSHAW make sense. ABOUT THE BOOK: Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers. Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself hungry for distraction, preferring to frequent Lightlark’s seductive haunts instead of embracing her duties as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven’t ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla’s midst who don’t believe her ascent to power was earned. As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart. ABOUT US: English Club Podcast is a joint venture between two critique partners at "Saint Balasar University". The goal of each episode is to give internet famous fiction a fair critique, as if the authors were members of a writing group themselves. CHOOSE YOUR MAGICAL CREATURES: Antler Bear, Moss Wolf, Giant Spider: https://www.instagram.com/sbu_englishclub An actual panther like literally just a large cat with no other cool features: https://twitter.com/sbu_englishclub | — | ||||||
| 2/12/24 | Is This Controversial Bible Fanfiction Actually Good? | Apparently, the people who made the giant replica of Noah’s ark also wrote a pseudo-fantasy trilogy about Noah’s early life. Our intrepid heroes don’t expect much from the first book, but lo—fantasy writing tips, dinosaurs, and Renaissance-era poetry await! Will Jay and Andrew let their differing beliefs stop them from working together to save this book? Can a work be true, even when it’s not factual? Will iron mining operations disrupt local pterodactyl habitats? Some of these questions will be answered! | — | ||||||
| 1/10/24 | BookTok Drama, Twitter Fights, Copyrighting the Sun: Lauren M. Davis's Nova's Playlist | Join the English Club for a deep dive into the controversial book that everyone on Twitter and TikTok has been lit up about. Journey across 18th century France, the god dimension, colonial America, another god dimension, Dinosaur Fairy hell, and probably some other places too during this whopper of a club meeting. Plus: who is Lauren M. Davis? Is she a Cait Corrain sockpuppet, or an AI writer? Who is Nova, and is her playlist any good? CAN you copyright the sun? And what makes this book so interesting and controversial anyway? Full book synopsis on our website: https://englishclubpodcast.com/2024/01/04/novas-playlist/ Review on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6072707343 Follow Marve M Anson so something good comes out of this: https://www.instagram.com/justmarvewrites/ ABOUT US: English Club Podcast is a joint venture between two critique partners at "Saint Balasar University". The goal of each episode is to give internet famous fiction a fair critique, as if the authors were members of a writing group themselves. | — | ||||||
| 12/21/23 | Stones To Abbigale Review: Onision’s Facts, Greg’s Fiction | From lawsuits to internet drama to a very odd trilogy of books, Onision brings it all to the SBU English Club. Join us and our friend Holly as we provide Greg Onision YouTube’s Stones To Abbigale the thoughtful and balanced critique and analysis that he definitely got and ignored before hitting the Publish button on Amazon. ABOUT THE BOOK: This book is made up of events that occurred in my own life mixed with fiction from the made-up life of James. James is essentially a better version of myself. His home, his school & his life all resemble my own at his age. The people James analyzes and is surrounded by are not so unlike those I’ve known as well. I have experienced much of the loss James has however his happier moments are more often than not also mine. I want to share my story without it being purely non-fiction. I simply felt this approach would make for a far better book. At points I cried while writing this, at others I laughed.Stones To Abbigale is not just a book I wrote; it is a piece of who I am. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25251380-stones-to-abbigale ABOUT US: English Club Podcast is a joint venture between two critique partners at "Saint Balasar University". The goal of each episode is to give internet famous fiction a fair critique, as if the authors were members of a writing group themselves. Davis Fan Club: https://www.instagram.com/englishclubpodcast/ Join the Rollerskating Team: https://twitter.com/sbu_englishclub | — | ||||||
| 10/9/23 | Guessing Fourth Wing’s Ending! Fourth Wing Review | I only read half of Fourth Wing! Can I guess how it ends, or will I lose to a tarot prediction? Find out on this episode as Rebecca Yarros joins our club! Also features a good bit of Fourth Wing Analysis & Review. Is this booktok darling worth the hype? Can you plot a novel using tarot cards? Hang out with the English Club and find out! | — | ||||||
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| 7/15/23 | Let's Read Lightlark: (too) many good book ideas | The critique group no one asked for is back with Alex Aster’s booktok famous novel Lightlark! Is this book really that bad, or is it a misunderstood work of art (over)stuffed with good ideas? Join us as we discuss worldbuilding, romance, Gus Dapperton, Tarot readings, Elden Ring, and more! ABOUT THE BOOK: Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons—a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries. Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm’s curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy the curses, one ruler must die. Isla Crown is the young ruler of Wildling—a realm of temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. They are feared and despised, and are counting on Isla to end their suffering by succeeding at the Centennial. To survive, Isla must lie, cheat, and betray…even as love complicates everything. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60310757-lightlark#SocialReviews ABOUT US: English Club Podcast is a joint venture between two critique partners at "Saint Balasar University". The goal of each episode is to give notoriously "bad" fiction a chance for fair critique, as if the authors were members of a writing group themselves. https://twitter.com/sbu_englishclub https://www.instagram.com/englishclubpodcast/ englishclubpodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 6/17/23 | Ready Player One RANT REVIEW: An Unintentional Self-Report | Hang out with the English Club as we discuss Ernest Kline's Ready Player One! We both read our own half, and together, we try to put the pieces together. ABOUT THE BOOK: IN THE YEAR 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. Wade's devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world's digital confines, puzzles that are based on their creator's obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power and fortune to whoever can unlock them. But when Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade's going to survive, he'll have to win—and confront the real world he's always been so desperate to escape. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9969571-ready-player-one # ABOUT US: English Club Podcast is a joint venture between two critique partners at "Saint Balasar University". The goal of each episode is to give notoriously "bad" fiction a chance for fair critique, as if the authors were members of a writing group themselves. https://twitter.com/sbu_englishclub https://www.instagram.com/englishclubpodcast/ englishclubpodcast@gmail.com | — | ||||||
| 8/19/22 | Episode 4: Reaper's Creek | Reaper's Creek (2018) the last of a spiritual trilogy by notable YouTube personality Onision. It follows Daniel, a young boy in the rural midwest whose recurring nightmares of alien abductions suddenly become all too real. And then later he kills god. Join the English Club in a discussion of Andrew’s Shakespeare themed birthday Pokémon, Eragon, Fire Emblem, The Office, John Green, and Gnosticism as we unpack one of the most complex books we’ve encountered on this podcast. What can we learn from this tragically autobiographical tale? And how is this book similar to Empress Theresa? Find out on this episode of the English Club Podcast! | — | ||||||
| 11/20/21 |  Lani Sarem Interview (2/2): Dads, Dyslexia, Divinity! | SPECIAL EPISODE PART 2 of 2: Our interview with Lani Sarem continues! This one is more light-hearted, focusing on Lani's creative background and her responses to various critiques we had in our episode. | — | ||||||
| 10/31/21 | Lani Sarem Interview (1/2): Magic, Movies, Mental Health! | SPECIAL EPISODE PART 1 of 2: After our last episode, we received an interesting phone call from a club member you might be familiar with. We think it's time we share it with you all! One thing's for sure--the University of Saint Balasar's English Club will never be the same. Part 1 of our Lani Sarem interview focuses on Sarem's background, the origins of Handbook for Mortals, and the trials she faced before and after its publication. | — | ||||||
| 9/15/21 | Episode 3: Handbook for Mortals | Lani Sarem's Handbook for Mortals has been the subject of derision on the internet ever since its first publication. While there's no excusing the "magic trick" allegedly used to get it on the NYT Bestseller's list, is the book really that bad? Is there perhaps a great story for young adults hidden within? Join the English Club as they take a look at this controversial novel and find the magic hidden within... "OR DO THEY?" | — | ||||||
| 7/25/21 | Episode 2: Trigger Warning | William W. Johnstone (and Jo) joins the English Club with their controversial novel Trigger Warning. Is it really "one of the worst books of all time", or is it a satirical, tongue-in-cheek masterpiece? Our hosts will find out! | — | ||||||
| 3/21/21 | Episode 1: Empress Theresa | In Episode 1, the Saint Balasar University English Club critiques Norman Boutin's Empress Theresa. Music by Benjamin Davis. | — | ||||||
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3 placements across 3 markets.
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3 placements across 3 markets.