Lower Your Volume
Join two Bibliophiles on this literary podcast adventure where they chat about books and talk way too loudly. Check out our social media accounts on Twitter @LowerPod, Instagram @LowerYourVolumePod and on Patreon at patreon.com/loweryourvolume
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This week's episode is from the vault! Last October we had the pleasure of interviewing Rachel Harrison in the lead-up to the release of her book Such Sharp Teeth! Rachel is an amazingly talented author with an eye for the horrific. The gals discuss all things werewolves, body horror, feminine rage and much, much more. As we gear up for what is sure to be a spooky fall, this episode is a perfect rainy-day listen!
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That's right! We're back! After a long hiatus we were due for a grand return! Things will be a little different here at Lower Your Volume, from a new theme song to a new release schedule. We are so excited to be back and putting out episodes for all of you! There are some really exciting things coming up that we can't wait to share, in the mean time enjoy this eas...
On this weeks episode the gals are having a mellow day. Madison is dog-sitting some pups and both are ready for their last romance in a while! The ladies talk about how all red flags start with a read thread, Joseph Quinn and Metallica, finding the perfect romance book, and of course more ACOTAR bs! Listen as the gals talk about Patreon Tori's fan pick, A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria!
Books Covered In This Episode:
A Lot Like ...
This week's episode features not one, but TWO special guest authors! New York Times Bestselling author of the Serpent & Dove trilogy, Shelby Mahurin, and critique-writing goddess/author Jordan Gray join the gals to chat about all things bookish. From hilarious stories from the drafting tables of the Serpent & Dove trilogy to some inside scoops on The Scarlet Veil to their writing process itself. They also discuss their...
This week on Lower Your Volume the gals talk about Madison's birthday weekend, all shenanigans included, Spotify On Repeat Playlists, Chaol and much more. There is talk of the Eddie Munson obsession and Madison's burgeoning obsession with Joseph Quinn, the rest of Stranger Things, secret societies and more! The gals also dive into You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria for this week's episode and explore the world of tel...
CW: The first 15 minutes of this week's episode briefly discuss the United States Supreme Court ruling regarding abortion. Madison and Nicole are firm believers in reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. If you are ever in need of a listening ear please reach out to us via email or DM on Instagram. We stand with you.
On this week's episode, the gals discuss some insane weekends filled with drunkenness, showers, ...
On this weeks episode the gals are talking about, you guessed it- Adam Driver. They also chat about Top Gun, the Clique Books, the Davinci Code and so much more! Most importantly the gals are covering another Patreon Fan Pick, Neon Gods picked by patron Korina! This book is steamy, sexy, and a political drama with a mythology twist that had Madison and Nicole frothing at the mouth.
Books Covered In This Episode:
Neon Gods by Kat...
The Gals are BACK! That's right, after a short hiatus, the Lower Your Volume gals are back with a brand new episode featuring Emily Henry's newest release Book Lovers. The gals talk about what's happened while they are gone. As well as Harry Style's new album and their feelings about it. Book Lovers brings up some interesting conversations about the "Meredith Blake" character type and how some women ar...
In this episode, the gals shoot the shit and get to chatting, they talk about Benedict Bridgertons Hands, nepotism babies, Harry Styles, and so much more. All this is followed by a big announcement from our two favorite hosts!
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In this episode, the gals cover a Patreon fan pick. Our fan picker Celia chose romance author Elle Kennedy's newest book, Good Girl Complex. You can also have the chance to pick one of the books we cover by signing up for our Patreon, linked below!
Madison kicks off the episode talking about her latest Bridgerton obsession due to a dream about Benedict. They also talk about guilt-ridden romance books as well as Nicole...
Well met and good morrow! This week the gals are talking about Well Played by Jen DeLuca, the second book in the ren faire series. Madison and Nicole talk about, body positivity, Madison mangling her own fingers, "basic" representation, girl power, and the difference between hot and handsome. Aka this episode has it all!
Books Covered:
Well Played by Jen DeLuca
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This week the gals cover Season Two of Bridgerton! They discuss Madison's wisdom teeth surgery, Nicole's recent obsession with organization, Hoizer, and so much more.
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We're diving back into the Caraval world with Stephanie Garber's most recent release Once Upon A Broken Heart. The gals kick off the episode with a funny, but a semi-gross story (which you can listen to the full unedited thing on our Patreon). We also talk briefly about the BookTok drama, small dogs, and cancel culture.
Books Covered on this Episode:
Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
Follo...
That's right! The gals are back with another Crescent City theories episode for you. This episode contains spoilers for more than just the Crescent City series. If you haven't read all of ACOTAR and Throne of Glass, we highly recommend waiting to listen to this episode as it contains many spoilers and theories for those books as well.
In addition to the crazy theories, the gals also play a rousing game of Mask O...
It's the moment you've been waiting for! Madison and Nicole are back for another episode and this time it's all about House of Sky and Breath, SJMs newest release. The gals talk about the book, what's new in their lives, plotting, twists, crossovers, book boyfriends and so much more. The gals also discuss lifting up diverse authors and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Books Covered This Episode:
Hou...
The gals get a bit chilly this week as they talk about the amazing Ice Planet Barbarian series by Ruby Dixon with the gal who started it all, fellow Bookworm and TikToker @Charl1eswansong! (Emma).
Emma and the gals discuss the romance and the female gaze in ice planet barbarians, a few nods to House of Sky and Breath, SJM Characters, Toxic Traits, living in the midwest, and so much more.
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Lower Your Volume is officially TWO YEARS OLD!!! To celebrate this amazing achievement, the gals decided to play a fun game of Guess That Character in a Headbands/Guess Who-style way. The gals also talk about more anime, how they celebrated their official two-year anniversary together last Thursday and so much more.
Don't forget to check out our Two Year Anniversary giveaway happening right now on the Lower Your Volum...
In this week's episode, the gals are covering Patreon Lexi's pick! The gals talk about age in books, Madison sings a little too much Zoey 101, the gals talk about Daddy Wrath, and of course talk all things Kingdom of the Cursed.
Books Covered this Episode:
Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco
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This week the gals hit 100 episodes!!!! To celebrate this glorious milestone, Madison and Nicole play a game of "Guess the book from the One-Star review." The gals also talk about childhood cartoons like Adventure Time and Gravity Falls, a Reverse Harem fanfic about gender-bent Adventure Time characters, as well as a small True Crime podcast interlude and so much more.
Thank you all so much for listening to 100 ...
In this bonus episode, the gals are incredibly excited to get to meet and interview Victorian Romance Author Mimi Matthews. Mimi Matthews is a USA Today bestselling author that writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning proper Victorian romances. Her novels have received starred reviews in Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist, and her articles have been featured on the Victorian Web, the Journal of Vic...
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