Are You There, God? It's Me, Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 12, where our obsession with pre-"Pretty Woman" Richard Gere sets off a series of crazy culture breaks. It's all in the name of discussing Judy Blume's epic tale of middle school friendship,Just As Long As We're Together (1987). I mean, which poster of a middle-aged man would YOU tack on YOUR ceiling?

Like what you hear? Please rate, subscribe, and tell a friend! Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@AYTGpodcast), and send your reading suggestions to [email protected].

In two weeks: We FINALLY get to the bottom of the milk and mustard mystery with Fifth Grade Secrets, an out-of-print doozy by Janet Adele Bloss. See you then!!

Welcome to Episode 12, where our obsession with pre-"Pretty Woman" Richard Gere sets off a series of crazy culture breaks. It's all in the name of discussing Judy Blume's epic tale of middle school friendship,Just As Long As We're Together (1987). I mean, which poster of a middle-aged man would YOU tack on YOUR ceiling?

Like what you hear? Please rate, subscribe, and tell a friend! Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@AYTGpodcast), and send your reading suggestions to [email protected].

In two weeks: We FINALLY get to the bottom of the milk and mustard mystery with Fifth Grade Secrets, an out-of-print doozy by Janet Adele Bloss. See you then!!

If you were going through a zombie apocalypse, which fictional character would you want by your side? That's the question we attack before turning to this week's inordinately freaky book, Freaky Friday (1972), by Mary Rodgers. If there's one thing this book makes ABSOLUTELY clear, it's that there is a time and a place for wearing a full face of evening makeup and a velvet pantsuit. Unfortunately, our main character - the worst teenager in the whole world - has no idea when or where that time and place might be.

Thanks for listening! Please like and subscribe! Reach us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter (@aytgpodcast). We are also at [email protected].

In two weeks: Just As Long As We're Together, by the incomparable Judy Blume.

If you were going through a zombie apocalypse, which fictional character would you want by your side? That's the question we attack before turning to this week's inordinately freaky book, Freaky Friday (1972), by Mary Rodgers. If there's one thing this book makes ABSOLUTELY clear, it's that there is a time and a place for wearing a full face of evening makeup and a velvet pantsuit. Unfortunately, our main character - the worst teenager in the whole world - has no idea when or where that time and place might be.

Thanks for listening! Please like and subscribe! Reach us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter (@aytgpodcast). We are also at [email protected].

In two weeks: Just As Long As We're Together, by the incomparable Judy Blume.

Dear Miss Manners:

I have fallen in love with a girl who is not my girlfriend. I was very conflicted about this, but once I held her in my arms, I knew that she was the one for me. However, the power of my feelings may or may not have caused me to go and crash my airplane with my girlfriend in it. My arms ache for my true love, but my girlfriend isn't walking now, and no amount of cry-screaming into her neck is helping her feel better. What should I do?

Yours truly,
George Warren
Sweet Valley, California
Please respond to: [email protected]

PS: This book (Sweet Valley High #20: Crash Landing!, by Francine Pascal [1985]) talks about women's eating and weight in a way that is double-plus-not okay. Consequently, your podcasters are giving this episode a trigger warning.

PPS: Other topics for discussion: The Book It! campaign, My Favorite Murder podcasts (especially the minisodes), the Even the Rich podcast, and Double Love for all things Sweet Valley High. We love a podcast with a strong female team!

Please like and subscribe! Next week: Freaky Friday (1972), by Mary Rodgers.

Dear Miss Manners:

I have fallen in love with a girl who is not my girlfriend. I was very conflicted about this, but once I held her in my arms, I knew that she was the one for me. However, the power of my feelings may or may not have caused me to go and crash my airplane with my girlfriend in it. My arms ache for my true love, but my girlfriend isn't walking now, and no amount of cry-screaming into her neck is helping her feel better. What should I do?

Yours truly,
George Warren
Sweet Valley, California
Please respond to: [email protected]

PS: This book (Sweet Valley High #20: Crash Landing!, by Francine Pascal [1985]) talks about women's eating and weight in a way that is double-plus-not okay. Consequently, your podcasters are giving this episode a trigger warning.

PPS: Other topics for discussion: The Book It! campaign, My Favorite Murder podcasts (especially the minisodes), the Even the Rich podcast, and Double Love for all things Sweet Valley High. We love a podcast with a strong female team!

Please like and subscribe! Next week: Freaky Friday (1972), by Mary Rodgers.

Guys, Beezus & Ramona (1955), by Beverly Cleary, is a NATIONAL TREASURE. However, if you're feeling a little cynical, reading this book might raise some questions you had never considered before.

Questions like... What would you do if 15 preschoolers (and one baby) just showed up, unannounced, at your door? Why is baking a cake so hard for Mrs. Quimby? And when did the public library stop demanding to know the occupations of all of its card-carriers' fathers? It really does make you stop and think.

Enjoy what you're hearing? Please like and subscribe! Follow us on Twitter (@aytgpodcast) and shoot us your emails ([email protected])! Tell your friends! You'll be glad you did.

Next time: Crash Landing (Sweet Valley High #20), by Francine Pascal. Ooooh, get ready.

Guys, Beezus & Ramona (1955), by Beverly Cleary, is a NATIONAL TREASURE. However, if you're feeling a little cynical, reading this book might raise some questions you had never considered before.

Questions like... What would you do if 15 preschoolers (and one baby) just showed up, unannounced, at your door? Why is baking a cake so hard for Mrs. Quimby? And when did the public library stop demanding to know the occupations of all of its card-carriers' fathers? It really does make you stop and think.

Enjoy what you're hearing? Please like and subscribe! Follow us on Twitter (@aytgpodcast) and shoot us your emails ([email protected])! Tell your friends! You'll be glad you did.

Next time: Crash Landing (Sweet Valley High #20), by Francine Pascal. Ooooh, get ready.

Did you guys know that Gertrude Chandler Warner wrote The Boxcar Children in 1925.... and then wrote it all over again in 1942? We didn't, either. At least, not until we got together to record this podcast. Hilarious hijinks ensue between your two awesome lady podcasters! By golly, they do!

If you're enjoying the pod, please like and subscribe! Tell your friends!!!

Next time: Beezus and Ramona, by Beverly Cleary. See you then!

Did you guys know that Gertrude Chandler Warner wrote The Boxcar Children in 1925.... and then wrote it all over again in 1942? We didn't, either. At least, not until we got together to record this podcast. Hilarious hijinks ensue between your two awesome lady podcasters! By golly, they do!

If you're enjoying the pod, please like and subscribe! Tell your friends!!!

Next time: Beezus and Ramona, by Beverly Cleary. See you then!