Off the Shelves Podcast
This podcast was born out of frustration—and a desire for change. We’re two women juggling the demands of motherhood and careers, determined to channel our energy into something meaningful. Together, we’ll explore creativity, share our thoughts, learn from each other, and, yes, blow off some steam. We’ll tackle the big questions, the small victories, and the age-old dilemma: What’s for dinner?
Episodes
We've officially been podcasting for one year, and neither of us has run out of opinions or books to read, so buckle in, because we're just getting started.
This week, we're talking about Belle Burden's memoir Strangers, an intimate and thought-provoking look at marriage, betrayal, loss, self-discovery, and privilege. This book will leaves you wondering how well you can ever t...
Jump into the chaos with us as we talk about the historic South Swell, World Cup soccer drama, the cocktails our 21-year-old selves swore were sophisticated, and more.
Grab your Diet Coke with vanilla Stoli, a rum and Coke, or whatever you're sipping this summer, and let's get into it.
Add this book to your must-read list ASAP. The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali was brilliant. We loved this historical novel about friendship, love, revolution, and the fight for women's rights. Which feels especially relevant today, doesn't it?
You know we've got the usual chatter about what's happening in our lives and the world around us. Grab a summer beverage, jump in, and let us know what you th...
According to a new report from PEN America, nonfiction book bans are on the rise, and nearly 4,000 books were pulled from American public school libraries during the 2024–2025 school year. We’ve also got an early product review of Mary Claire Haver’s supplements, and Carey may have found her new favorite beverage.
This week, we drop back into banned books with Stephen King’s Bag of Bones. To be clear, we probably never would have picked this one up if Utah hadn’t recently added it to its banned book list, so… thanks, Utah? Actually, no. Seriously. Stop banning books.
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This week, we break down the real and slightly alarming cost of “doing all the right things” for perimenopause. Sexy Jesus makes an appearance, rising travel costs test our patience, and password resets might become our final straw. Grab a coffee and your supplements and let's get in to it.
It’s our 25th book, and we’re marking the occasion with The New Perimenopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD, which feels less like a book recommendation and more like required reading for women, especially those in their 30s wondering why everything suddenly feels… chaotic.
We’re also talking about the massive week in sports for the gals, Kentucky Derby, and the woman who absolutely shat...
Utah is at it again and banning two more books, Carey finally found mahi mahi after a nine-month search, and Deb accidentally bought a book because apparently Amazon now accepts “looking at it” as consent to purchase. (To be fair, this one may not have been Amazon’s fault.)
Also, spoiler alert: neither of us has watched Game of Thrones. Listen in to hear us figure that out.
This week, we’re talking about Know My Name by Chanel Miller. It’s not currently classified as a banned book, but given the topics it covers, you can see how it might end up on someone’s list. This memoir is authentic, raw, and takes a hard look at sexual assault, trauma, and the legal system. It’s a must-read.
We’ve also got plenty of updates for you, including things giving u...
This week on Just This we have true crime podcasts, catfishing schemes, cookies that may or may not fix everything, and voter law changes that definitely won't. Grab a cookie and let’s get into it.
Welcome to the episode that almost didn’t happen because… um… well, Deb is not a computer genius. Luckily, ChatGPT is, thanks Chatty.
This week, we read our first thriller, and it was perfection: Tiffany Crum’s debut novel, This Story Might Save Your Life, a story about two podcasters, their friendship, a stalker, narcolepsy, and survival.
And, of course, we’re sharing some yard woes, podcasts you sh...
Hey there! This week we’ve got music, shopping regrets, and a book that is asking more of us than we agreed to give.
We’ll report back if we make it through.
This week we read A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, a book, a series, and a full-blown cultural phenomenon with a very devoted following.
The entire ACOTAR series is banned in Utah schools, so naturally we had to read it and see if we can figure out why and whether we agree.
Our girls stop by and confirm they are, in fact, smarter than we a...
It’s our first movie review—do you have snacks? You know we do.
This week, we hit the theater on opening night for the movie adaptation of Project Hail Mary. Have you read it… or seen it yet?
This week we wandered outside our usual reading lane and picked up Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Carey was fully in her element with the math and science, while Deb laughed out loud and cried a little, which feels both on brand and fitting for a book about saving humanity.
We also get into the strange cultural badge of honor that is being busy, our complicated relationship with tr...
It's a dark and funny one this week folks. We need your opinions, do you line or do you hover, let us know!
Remember that fangirl moment Carey had in New York? We’ve finally read the book by the author responsible for her joy: Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood. “A delicious read,” according to Deb.
It’s not banned, but Atwood’s work frequently is, which makes this memoir a perfect fit for our show. We’re also sharing our zodiac signs and, frankly, we’re both a little stunned by ...
Hi hello. This week our girls make a surprise appearance and deliver some unexpected ASMR.
The Winter Olympics wrapped and we have questions. Specifically about curling. Is it strategy? Is it cheating? Is it suspicious? We don’t know. But we have thoughts.
Plus, we’re listing a few things that are deeply, annoyingly overrated. If you’re easily offended, maybe stretch first. Let’s go.
It’s a banned book week, and we’re discussing The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. It’s a quick read, haunting and eerily close to Plath’s own lived experience. Some call it a pseudobiography. We call it unforgettable.
Please take care while listening. This episode includes discussion of mental health and suicide.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, you can call or text 9...
The game? Meh. The ads? Tragically mid. And as two marketers, we feel personally victimized by both.
Carey proposes that we make Read a Book in the Bath Day a recognized holiday while Deb is fresh back from an impromptu trip to Florida.
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