Beste Friends Forever podcasts (2024)

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Episode 276: Library and Educational Sales with Katie Tucker! 53:31

4d ago53:31

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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Katie Tucker, Senior National Account Manager at Hachette Book Group. They discuss everything from how she got her start in publishing, how she works closely with the School and Library Marketing department, if she pitches every book on the list, and her favori…

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Episode 500 - Superlatives: "I Didn’t Mean to Trigger an Existential Crisis" 40:06

4d ago40:06

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It's our 500th episode! So we're just chatting and giving each other Superlatives...it's nicer than usual!Door Worst Friends Forever

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Episode 275: Work to vacation to work transitions! 43:37

11d ago43:37

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Alvina and Grace are back from vacation and have been dealing with transitioning back to work mode. They also talk about how it was transitioning to vacation mode from work! They share some tips on making the transition as well. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they discuss a Publishers Weekly article about four children's book imprints that are cel…

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Episode 499 - Nobody Wants This: "He's Hot Rabbi" 1:12:31

11d ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Helloooooo it's time to talk Nobody Wants This. Listen, enjoy, dissacociate for a period of time.Door Worst Friends Forever

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Episode 274: 50! with Anna Alter 58:13

18d ago58:13

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Grace and Alvina and their friend and special guest Anna Alter are in Bermuda celebrating turning 50 this year! They talk about the past, present, and future in terms of how they feel being a half-century old. They discuss how they felt before turning 50, how they feel now that they're all 50 years old, and what they're looking forward to in their …

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Episode 498 - Halloween: "Ideally It’s All of Our Funerals" 56:59

18d ago56:59

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Happy Halloween and Happy Taylor's Birthday!! This week we are discussing Halloween, the vibes, the movies, and how it compares to some other holidays.Door Worst Friends Forever

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Episode 273: CHOP SUEY: Hybrid work, Boba tea, and MacArthur Genius Grants! 1:00:07

25d ago1:00:07

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Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they discuss hybrid work vs full remote work, the controversy surrounding the company Bobba and actor Simu Liu, and how they would use the money if they won the MacArthur Genius Grant. Then Alison Morris joins to share some book recommendations. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.c…

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Episode 497 - Old Douglas: “The Siege of Emily Volkmann” 51:44

25d ago51:44

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Episode 272: Indie Bookstore Sales with Julie Isgrigg! 1:02:35

1M ago1:02:35

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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Julie Isgrigg, Independent Bookstore Representative. They discuss everything from how she got her start in publishing (Julie, Grace, and Alvina have all worked in the industry for 25 years!), her philosophy for selling books into bookstores, what she feels auth…

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Episode 496 - Will & Harper: "GOD That's a Long Time in the Car" 56:59

1M ago56:59

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This week we're chatting about Will & Harper, the new Netflix documentary about Will Ferrell and his long-time friend Harper Steele and they road trip across the country and ajust to Harper's transition.Door Worst Friends Forever

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Episode 271: Longevity in the Industry! 55:54

1M ago55:54

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Grace and Alvina discuss longevity in the publishing industry, both as an author and illustrator and as an editor, using a recent podcast episode and a Publishers Weekly article as a jumping-off point. They discuss the two main qualities authors (and editors!) need to survive in in the industry, and they also discuss how publishing jobs have dimini…

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Episode 495 - KAOS: "We Love Prophecy Fuckery" 52:23

1M ago52:23

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This week we're discussing the (tragically now cancelled) Netflix show KAOS, starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus.Door Worst Friends Forever

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Episode 270: Cynicism Vs. Skepticism! 46:19

2M ago46:19

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Grace and Alvina are recording together in Brooklyn! They discuss the difference between cynicism and skepticism, and which one is "a poison pill" and why it's important to stat hopeful. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they discuss a recent article in Publisher Weekly related to Banned Book Week, about the impact of book bans on authors. And, of co…

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Episode 494 - Close to You: "There's Not Really a Plot?" 56:26

2M ago56:26

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This week we're dicussing Elliot Page's new movie Close to You! It's available to rent/own on pretty much every platform, so let us know what you think!Door Worst Friends Forever

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Episode 269: CHOP SUEY: Internet Archive, self publishing after a bestseller, and screen adaptations! 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

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Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they're joined by Children's Literature Specialist Alison Morris to catch up with each other's lives and see what her life has been like since leaving First Book! Alvina and Grace discuss the Court of Appeals ruling on Hachette vs Internet Archive, and a recent essay about a bestselling author se…

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Episode 493 - Being Professional: "Tough to Do Anything When You’re a People Pleaser" 53:59

2M ago53:59

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this week we're discussing being professional! it's hard!Door Worst Friends Forever

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Episode 268: Digital Marketing with Savannah Kennelly! 1:13:11

2M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Savannah Kennelly, Senior Digital Marketing Manager at LBYR. They discuss everything from how she got her start in publishing, what digital marketing actually means, and tips for authors about social media, including some of the specific challenges of marketing…

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Episode 267: Trade Marketing with Bill Grace! 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Bill Grace, Senior Marketing Manager at LBYR. They discuss everything from how he got his start in publishing, what trade marketing actually means, if publishers can "make" a bestseller, and how marketing has changed over the years. Plus, he gives some advice t…

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Episode 491 - Media We're Consuming: "Empty Calories" 59:14

2M ago59:14

59:14

This week Emily K and Taylor are talking all about the movies, tv shows, books, and music they're been consuming lately.Door Worst Friends Forever

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Episode 266: Publicity with Cheryl Lew! 50:27

2M ago50:27

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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Cheryl Lew, Associate Director of Publilcity. They discuss everything from how she got her start in publishing, to what goes into the decision to send authors on tour or to festivals, to how books and authors are pitched to media, and how important preorders ar…

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Episode Zero 42:36

3M ago42:36

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Today Susie chats with Vijal Patel... but make it 2018. To celebrate one whole year of the Barffcast, she dug up the episode that started it all. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade License code: ZM9ZQFMG6MTXMICGDoor Susie S.

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Episode 265: CHOP SUEY: Q&A, four stages of retirement, and Chat GPT 1:00:04

3M ago1:00:04

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Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they answer some listener questions, including a couple about the middle grade market. They discuss a TedTalk about the four stages of retirement, and they talk about a New York Times piece where author Curtis Sittenfeld challenged ChatGPT in writing a short story beach read. And then they give s…

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Episode 489 - Election 2024: "A Lot Has Happened" 1:05:24

3M ago1:05:24

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welcome to the vibes election, bb. let's fall out of the coconut tree and into the context.Door Worst Friends Forever

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The Elf is Off the Shelf 1:00:28

3M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Today Susie chats with the man, the myth, the ELF, Brent, aka Baby Boi Blakk, about some truly bananas bar stories, DUIs and his experience auditioning as a child (...?) musician. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade License code: ZM9ZQFMG6MTXMICGDoor Susie S.

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Episode 488 - Things We Have Beef With: " We Love a Little Witch Baker" 55:40

3M ago55:40

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This week we are discussing things/decisions/whatever that we have beef with. Let's fight, bb. Note: last week's ep has an audio issue! we are working on it and it'll be back in the feed this weekend!Door Worst Friends Forever

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Episode 264: 25-year Anniversary career highlights so far! 1:19:27

3M ago1:19:27

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Grace and Alvina celebrate their 25 years in the publishing industry and share their top ten career highlights so far, including how they got their starts. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about what they've been eating lately! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon…

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Eat, Pray, Spritz 50:52

3M ago50:52

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Today, Susie catches up with Keena after a few European adventures and a lot of European Aperol. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/cascade License code: MGQ27TIDKKW3WUZE https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade License code: ZM9ZQFMG6MTXMICGDoor Susie S.

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Episode 263: School & Library Marketing with Christie Michel! 59:26

3M ago59:26

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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Christie Michel, Senior Marketing Manager, to talk about School and Library Marketing. The discuss everything from how she got her start in publishing, to how authors are pitched for conferences and what Christie's favorite conference is. For the Fortune Cookie…

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Sister, Sister 47:29

3M ago47:29

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Today Susie chats with her big sister, a nurse practitioner who has driven a boat roughly twice. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-paradeDoor Susie S.

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Episode 262: Retirement! 52:46

3M ago52:46

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Grace and Alvina talk about what they envision their eventual retirement will look like (don't worry, it's still a long time away for both of them), including some of the things they need to do to prepare. They were inspired to talk about this topic because of the recent retirement of some long-time editors. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they tal…

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Episode 486 - Paris Olympics: "Things I Am At Best Low Key Mediocre At" 1:07:40

3M ago1:07:40

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Every 2-4 years we gotta talk about the Olympics. This time we're focusing on NBC and the coverage of events and athletes.Door Worst Friends Forever

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Girl Power Happy Hour 55:50

3M ago55:50

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Today Susie is joined by Stephanie to talk sorority life, cheaters, and girls running the world. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade License code: ZM9ZQFMG6MTXMICGDoor Susie and Keena

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Episode 261: CHOP SUEY: Publishing News1 1:01:22

4M ago1:01:22

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Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they discuss a bunch of publishing news, including publishing imprint closures, new imprints, moves, and changes. The talk about the firing of a literary agent due to social media, soft censorship, Authors Against Book Bans, and Barnes & Noble. And then Alison Morris shares some big news involvin…

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Episode 485 - Twisters: "Will Their Damage Never Cease?" 1:15:23

4M ago1:15:23

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MOVIES ARE BACK, BBDoor Worst Friends Forever

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Brunch Drunk Love 51:03

4M ago51:03

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Today Susie and one of her nearest and dearest, Alexa, join you straight from brunch to tell some tales from their youth and rehab. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade License code: ZM9ZQFMG6MTXMICGDoor Susie and Keena

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Episode 260: Our Present and Future Selves! 51:54

4M ago51:54

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Alvina is back from her 50th Birthday vacation to Banff! Grace and Alvina talk about how their present selves inform their future selves. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about at what age they'd want to freeze themselves. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/…

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Episode 484 - Plane Movies: "Emotionally Deeply Unwell" 59:13

4M ago59:13

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This week we're discussing what make s agood plnae movie! Kinda! Cut us some slack, 2/3 of us had COVID.

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To Live and Date in LA 52:23

4M ago52:23

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Today Susie chats with Dexter about the odd world or dating in Los Angeles. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade License code: ZM9ZQFMG6MTXMICGDoor Susie and Keena

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Episode 259: Sparkle and Awe! 35:58

4M ago35:58

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Grace and Alvina discuss two different podcasts on similar topics: how to bring sparkle back into your life, and how to experience awe. For the fortune cookie segment, they talk about the last thing they’ve purchased. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsfor…

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Episode 483 - Book Reports: "I Do Love a Little Sidekick" 45:26

4M ago45:26

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This week we are once again talkin' BOOKS!Door Worst Friends Forever

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The Babies Need Their Bottles 59:55

4M ago59:55

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Today, Susie chats with Doug and Zach about 21st birthdays, f*ed up mojitos, and more. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade License code: ZM9ZQFMG6MTXMICGDoor Susie and Keena

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Episode 482 - Traveling with Friends: "Perhaps Mini Castles" 42:23

4M ago42:23

42:23

We give you...this episode of delirium recorded in a hotel room in Belfast on an iPhone.Door Worst Friends Forever

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Episode 258: Mid-year Check In! 53:47

4M ago53:47

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Grace and Alvina look back at their new year's resolutions to see if they've made any progress (spoiler alert--they have!). For their fortune cookie segment, they talk about what song best represents their graduation. Also, hear about Alvina's mega family reunion trip to Puerto Rico! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here…

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This One's Got Secrets 44:04

4M ago44:04

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Today, the girls talk ratchet wine tastings. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade License code: ZM9ZQFMG6MTXMICGDoor Susie and Keena

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Episode 481 - Derry Girls: "Look At the State of Ya" 1:02:40

5M ago1:02:40

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This week we are discussing one of the best shows ever, Derry Girls. Also we're in Ireland at the time of release, so that's cool.Door Worst Friends Forever

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Wine Week, Weed Week 43:53

5M ago43:53

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Today the girls talk wine, weed and... funerals. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade License code: ZM9ZQFMG6MTXMICGDoor Susie and Keena

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BFF 257 Managing Editorial with Andy Ball! 54:27

5M ago54:27

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Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Andy Ball, Director of Managing Editorial, to talk about the Managing Editori's role in the publishing process. For the Fortune Cookies segment, they talk about what they're obsessed with right now! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click h…

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Episode 480 - National Treasure: "I SO Swear" 57:32

5M ago57:32

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This week we're dicussing the 2004 CLASSIC, National Treasure.Door Worst Friends Forever

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Ambush Guest 39:48

5M ago39:48

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Today, the girls ambush a guest and force him to be on their podcast. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade License code: ZM9ZQFMG6MTXMICGDoor Susie and Keena

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Episode 256: CHOP SUEY: Deadlines, Friendship Style, and AI! 1:11:33

5M ago1:11:33

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Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they tallk about how they deal with deadlines and time management, what their friendship style is, and two updates in AI in the industry! And, Alison Morris of First Book shares a few book recommendations. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon membe…

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