But Have You Tried...

But Have You Tried...

Nic and Ally like similar things, but have very little crossover in books, movies, music, shows and more. Now they are introducing each other to the stuff they are into! Will they find a new favorite? Let’s do this!

Episodes

January 12, 2026 28 mins

This week Ally introduces Nic to the world of Sabrina Carpenter.

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Ally and Nic discuss favorites from 2025 in this New Year's special episode. 

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It's not Christmas for Nic without Archie Comics, so now Ally get's to experience all of the nostalgic fun too. 

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December 1, 2025 43 mins

Ally and Nic settle in to discuss what is on their current reading a watching list. 

Heads up, we had to use our backup audio for this and it's bad!

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November 17, 2025 33 mins

Ally has Nic try an old family recipe, plus talk of Thanksgiving.

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November 3, 2025 23 mins

We're catching up on what we've been up to. Topics include:

Back to the Future

Superman

Jane Austen

The Beach Boys

Elvis and more.

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October 20, 2025 26 mins

It's part one of our Magic Pick when Ally and Nic crossover with Kendra Mikols from 9021 Here We G0 to discuss the 1993 film Hocus Pocus. 

Be sure to catch the second half where we cover What Lies Beneath over in the Howe's Things feed! 

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October 6, 2025 43 mins

It's the But Have You Tried Bookshelf!  

This week we discuss

Banned Books Week

KPop Demon Hunters

Sabrina Carptenter

Monolith

Brandon Sanderson

Alexander McCall Smith

and more!

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September 22, 2025 25 mins

Attention all Marshmallows!  Nic and Ally cover Veronica Mars?  Did Ally watch the correct season one?  Tune in to find out!

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September 8, 2025 32 mins

We're stressed, but still having fun catching up on our latest in books, movies and shows.

topics include: 

Presence

Brian Wilson

Terry Pratchett

Star Wars

Wii U

Brandon Sanderson

Wednesday

and Ted Danson!

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August 25, 2025 25 mins

Nic is an Addams Family fan from way back, so Ally assigns the series Wednesday. 

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August 11, 2025 29 mins

This week, Nic and Ally talk:

Superman Fantastic Four: First Steps Brandon Sanderson The Good Place Ironheart and more

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July 28, 2025 25 mins

It's a Color Our World Summer Reading party when Nic and Ally try cross-stitch!

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July 13, 2025 33 mins

The Summer Reading Program is in full swing and we are discussing:

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Inca Gold by Clive Cussler Elio Jurassic World: Rebirth Back to the Future Silverborn and more...

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June 30, 2025 30 mins

Nic and Ally wax on (sorry) about The Karate Kid franchise.  Tune in!

Be sure to check out part one of the conversation on a recent episode of This Endorian Life from the Radio Meanwhile Network.

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June 16, 2025 34 mins

It's busy, but here we are to discuss all sorts of nonsense:

Mission Impossible

Sinners

Doctor Who

The Wild Robot

The Great Gatsby

Brian Wilson... and more!

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Ally dusts off the library poetry corner to introduce Nic to Edna St. Vincent Millay.

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May 16, 2025 35 mins

Scrubbing in to talk books, movies and shows including:

The Righteous Gemstones

Veronica Mars

Jo Nesbo

Stargirl

The Thunderbolts

Dating and Dragons

Green Teeth 

and budget votes!

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May 5, 2025 28 mins

Ally and Nic settle in for the first Wild Card pick, Animal Farm by George Orwell.

They also talk Star Wars Day, so it's not a all bleak!

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April 21, 2025 47 mins

It's a spring bookshelf with lots to discuss including:

  • Snow White
  • Wicked
  • Kraven
  • The Pit
  • Doctor Who
  • Jojo Rabbit
  • Daredevil: Born Again
  • Flavia DeLuce
  • and more!
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