{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/690b8ccb68ccec9b8efe9e3b/69dfd9aee733e471895ffbdd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Blog Anniversary Party Meet Cute & Our Latest Book Recs","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/690b8ccb68ccec9b8efe9e3b/cb55d974-12c1-4421-afa3-c5e98108aaa7.jpg?height=200","description":"Josh Gondelman and Kristen Meinzer host a cozy, wide-ranging book club chat.<br><br>What You’ll Hear<br><br>From TV Teens to Timeless Stories: Kristen talks about teen shows that actually feel real, and why some one-season series leave the biggest mark.<br><br>A Book That Feels Like a Hug: Kristen shares a joyful read that’s equal parts funny, human, and quietly reassuring—plus a sweet story about how Josh and his wife first bonded over words.<br><br>Reading the World, One State at a Time: A peek into how Kristen’s 50 states reading project is going.<br><br>CHAPTERS<br>00:00 Intro<br>01:00 Favorite shows we're watching <br>04:45 The Nightly Book Club begins<br>06:30 Kristen surprises Josh by reading his book, Nice Try <br>10:00 Listener recommendation<br>11:30 Books from Mississippi & Alaska<br>15:00 Current reads & \"shaggy\" stories<br>17:00 Promoting creative work without the cringe<br>20:00 Books on deck?<br>21:50 Goodnights","author_name":"Hatch Podcasts"}