What the f? At least it was original. Today we are discussing The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks. Join us in entering the mind of young Frank, a weird teenager living an unconventional life. Frank has turned to strange acts of violence to vent his frustrations. Big yikes. -------- Please leave us a review and rate our show if you loved the episode ⭐️ Follow Homebodies on IG: @homebodiesthepod https://www.instagram.com/homebodiesthepod?igsh=eHZqa2Fsc3dqOXgw&utm_source=qr Sophi...
12 Sept 2026
Chuck Tingle and the Art of the Comedic Erotic Short Story︱2 Tinglers, Some Wizards, and LOTS of Butts
I guess we’re Tinglers now. Today we chat all things Chuck Tingle. We read 3 super tingly books and couldn't get enough. Trans Wizard Harriet Porber And The Bad Boy Parasaurolophus Living Inside My Own Butt For Eight Years, Starting A Business And Turning A Profit Through Common Sense Reinvestment And Strategic Targeted Marketing My Neighbor's Twelve-Foot-Tall Decorative Halloween Skeleton Gets Me Off Also She Is A Lesbian -------- Please leave us a review and rate our show if you loved the e...
5 Aug 2026
We Were SAT for This Satirical Novella︱The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie
In all transparency we recorded this about 6 months ago before we burned out again. Sit back and relax as we chat about a satirical nightmare of a book that had no business being so fun. Please listen to this novella for yourself. You can either curse us out or thank us later. -------- Please leave us a review and rate our show if you loved the episode ⭐️ Follow Homebodies on IG: @homebodiesthepod https://www.instagram.com/homebodiesthepod?igsh=eHZqa2Fsc3dqOXgw&utm_source=qr S...
25 Jan 2026
Diabolically Horny For Corset Vests〡The Nightmare Before Kissmas and 2026 Goals
Welcome back to Homebodies! We're kicking off Season 1 a little late with a discussion of The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch. Do you also get horned up over corset vests? In this holiday-themed romance, the Prince of Christmas and the Prince of Halloween are forced into a fake marriage competition. It's funny, well-written, and did what it needed to do. We'll chat about some of our favorite reads of 2025, both on the pod and on our own. We're working on changing our mindsets su...
18 Jan 2026
Homebodies Season One is almost here. Hold onto your butts!
Season zero has come to an end. Thanks for listening while we figured out this whole podcast thing. We took some time off for the holidays and now we're ready to read some more books and yap away. We're SO back baby! Tune in next week for the first episode of the new season. -------- Follow Homebodies on IG: @homebodiesthepod https://www.instagram.com/homebodiesthepod?igsh=eHZqa2Fsc3dqOXgw&utm_source=qr Sophie's Bookstagram: @midwestbookgirly https://www.instagram.com/midwestb...
9 Dec 2025
Reading Reddit Bookish Hot Takes
Today we're giving our brains a break and reading some bookish hot takes from Reddit users. Sit back and relax... or rage. -------- Please leave us a review and rate our show if you loved the episode ⭐️ Follow Homebodies on IG: @homebodiesthepod https://www.instagram.com/homebodiesthepod?igsh=eHZqa2Fsc3dqOXgw&utm_source=qr Sophie's Bookstagram: @midwestbookgirly https://www.instagram.com/midwestbookgirly?igsh=MWY2MDN0NXM4cXh5OQ== Holden's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@denn...
24 Nov 2025
A Level Of Gaslighting Beyond All Imagining︱Rosemary's Baby
On today's chaotic episode, Sophie and Holden discuss Rosemary's Baby. This book was funny, scary, and totally captivating. Ira Levin has some new fans. -------- Please leave us a review and rate our show if you loved the episode ⭐️ Follow Homebodies on IG: @homebodiesthepod https://www.instagram.com/homebodiesthepod?igsh=eHZqa2Fsc3dqOXgw&utm_source=qr Sophie's Bookstagram: @midwestbookgirly https://www.instagram.com/midwestbookgirly?igsh=MWY2MDN0NXM4cXh5OQ== Holden's Youtube:...
10 Nov 2025
We Read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo So You Don't Have To
Today we took a journey back to 2005 with the Swedish crime novel and international bestseller The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Long story short, we didn't think it was anything special. -------- Please leave us a review and rate our show if you loved the episode ⭐️ Follow Homebodies on IG: @homebodiesthepod https://www.instagram.com/homebodiesthepod?igsh=eHZqa2Fsc3dqOXgw&utm_source=qr Sophie's Bookstagram: @midwestbookgirly https://www.instagram.com/midwestbookgirly?igs...
27 Oct 2025
Bram Stoker? More like Stroker︱Dracula Was All We Wanted And More
Bram Stoker? More like Stroker. Join us as we sink our teeth into Dracula. Is Dracula a gay icon? Did Stoker dislike women or did he just suck at writing them? This week we learned exactly why this one is a well-loved classic. -------- Please leave us a review and rate our show if you loved the episode ⭐️ Follow Homebodies on IG: @homebodiesthepod https://www.instagram.com/homebodiesthepod?igsh=eHZqa2Fsc3dqOXgw&utm_source=qr Sophie's Bookstagram: @midwestbookgirly https://www....
20 Oct 2025
Reading A Cult Favorite Full Of Sisterhood, Spells, and Small-Town Gossip︱Practical Magic
Welcome back to the Homebodies podcast! Today we're chatting about Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. This book may not have quite met our expectations, but it was still an enjoyable ride. We all deserve a little magic in our lives. -------- Please leave us a review and rate our show if you loved the episode ⭐️ Follow Homebodies on IG: @homebodiesthepod https://www.instagram.com/homebodiesthepod?igsh=eHZqa2Fsc3dqOXgw&utm_source=qr Sophie's Bookstagram: @midwestbookgirly https:/...
12 Oct 2025
Feminist Storytelling, Oozy Old Colonizers, And Mushrooms Oh My〡Mexican Gothic
Welcome to the first episode of Homebodies, a book podcast. Today we're diving right in with Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Join us as we enter the twisted mansion known as High Place, where horror meets social commentary. This book has everything we don't want, from an oozy old colonizer to a yucky fungus. Come listen to us yap as we figure out this whole podcast thing. -------- Please leave us a review and rate our show if you loved the episode ⭐️ Follow Homebodies on IG: @homebodi...
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