About this episode

Rob Scal discusses the book 'Yesteryear' by Caro Claire Burke, exploring its themes and personal reflections.

This week I'm diving into one of the most talked-about—and divisive—book releases of the year: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. I break down the story (spoilers included!), unpack the book's biggest themes around tradwife culture, feminism, social media, and satire, and explain why I'm still so conflicted about whether it fully succeeds. It's a fascinating read that sparked a brilliant discussion in my book club, and I'm curious to hear where you land too. As always, I wrap things up with my Songs of the Week, featuring new music from Ryan Beatty, Gracie Abrams, and the long-awaited return of Carly Rae Jepsen. Grab a coffee, get comfortable, and let's get into it. You can follow me on Instagram and Threads @robscal.jpg, on TikTok @robscal.com and on Twitter @robscaltweets 🛒 Savorista Coffee - Craft decaf & half caf coffee 💰 Get 25% OFF | Promo Code: OVERSHAREPAMPHLET https://promocode.to/savorista-coffee/oversharepamphlet-iep

People in this episode

Host: Rob Scal

Topics covered

• tradwife culture
• feminism
• social media
• satire
• book discussion

Keywords

• Yesteryear
• Caro Claire Burke
• tradwives
• feminism
• social media
• satire
• book club
• music

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