The Lettuce Beets: Games Edition!

To help cope with the monotony of quarantine, Charlotte and Laura have their first ever Games Edition of The Lettuce Beets! This episode is jam-packed with games, quizzes, fun, and a mixture of TLP topics. Join in for Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and MCU-themed games. Plus, an all-topic round of 1, 2, 3... S/He's Yours and a test of random knowledge.


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The next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast will be our first ever double topic: The Office and Parks and Recreation. Charlotte will be hosting this episode about the short first seasons of both series!

Until then,

Arugulater!

The Hunger Greens

Lettuce volunteer as tribute! In this episode's *surprise* topic, Charlotte guides Laura through the first installment in The Hunger Games trilogy. They chat about the variety of characters in Panem, Suzanne Collins' talent for world building, reading YA fiction, and more. Charlotte explains why she thinks Peeta is just as skilled as Katniss. Laura shares why she's Team Gale. Together the girls discuss whether Katniss is a Mary Sue, their sympathies for the disturbed Cato, and compare the book to its companion film. Is Katniss too harsh on her mother? Is Caesar Flickerman a secret monster? And is the dystopian society built in The Hunger Games a realistic future?

A short Fun & Games segment features Charlotte and Laura playing a Hunger Games themed version of the classic TLP game: Kill, Marry, Pity Date. Play along in the episode and comment on this post with your picks!

Looking to sip on something while listening to this episode or reading/watching The Hunger Games? Mix up this week's podtail, the Girl on Fire. You can find literally dozens of recipes for this drink with a quick Google search. Laura made her own concoction using 2oz fireball whiskey mixed with orange juice and a splash to grenadine to create an ombre fire color. Sweet and spicy, just like Katniss!

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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets! The next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast will be Thor: The Dark World. That's right - It's back to the MCU!

Until then,

Arugulater!

Ready Player Oregano - Show Notes

Travel and scheduling mishaps bring you a special "lost" episode this week, Lettuceheads. Charlotte and Laura are releasing their long awaited episode about the film Ready Player One. Originally recorded over a year ago, this episode covers the film production, how it compares to the beloved novel by Ernest Cline, what changes worked/didn't work, and more! Charlotte shares her criticisms of the changes made to the quests. Laura talks about why the film still had exciting elements despite plot changes. Together the girls discuss the cast of characters, the references, nerd culture, and more. Do the character changes in the movie help or hurt the overall plot? Is Nolan Sorrento a more believable bad guy? And does Wade's character have the same nerdy know-it-all attitude as his book counterpart? All these subjects and more are discussed on this week's BONUS topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast.

For the Fun & Games segment, Charlotte and Laura first tooka  quiz to find out which Ready Player One character they are. They then played the classic TLP game Kill, Marry, Pity Date. Play along and leave a comment on this post with your answers!


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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next topic episode, The Lettuce Podcast will return to their favorite TV town Stars Hollow! That's right! Charlotte and Laura will be reviewing Season 6 of Gilmore Girls!

Until then,

Arugulater!

The Lettuce Beets: Ladies First!

On this week's episode of The Lettuce Beets, Laura & Charlotte are celebrating women! From mothers to musicians to badass royals, it's ladies first. The girls chat about their Mother's Day celebrations, Philippa Gregory's novels and their tv adaptations, Lizzo's new album, & more. Plus, they take a Buzzfeed quiz to determine which history making queen they are. Girl power!


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On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura will be moderating a 007 film chosen by Charlotte. Join them and everyone's favorite British spy, James Bond, for a fun episode about Casino Royale.

Until then,

Arugalater!

A Mango Called Ove - Show Notes

On this episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte shares a new favorite book with Laura. They review Fredrik Backman's landmark novel A Man Called Ove. They discuss the novel's curmudgeonly hero Ove, his idiotic and lovable neighbors, the theme of death, and more. Charlotte shares why she's so charmed by Ove, and what she thinks of the romance between him and Sonja. Laura explains her struggle (but ultimate appreciation!) with Ove's neighbor Pavarneh, and his interest in Ove's frenemy Rune. Together the girls chat about Backman's unique writing style and chronological structure of the book, how community factors in to Ove's life, and whether they want to review more of Backman's books for the podcast. Can Ove successfully commit suicide despite the constant interruptions from his neighbors? Were Ove and Rune ever truly friends? And what is the deal with Ove and Saabs? All this and more on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast!

For the Fun and Games segment, Charlotte and Laura dust off an old TLP favorite, Alphabet Sentence. Charlotte also quizzes Laura to find out how Swedish she is. 

Looking for a podtail to sip on while you read A Man Called Ove or listen to this episode? For the brave alcohol enthusiast, try a Death in the Afternoon cocktail. For the sober crowd, try a proper cup of coffee (Ove's favorite) or a tart lemonade (sweet and sour, just like Ove)!

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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be continuing their chronological journey through the MCU with Iron Man. 

Until then,

Arugalater!

The Wise Man's Fern (The Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 2) - Show Notes

On this week's new episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte return to Patrick Rothfuss' The Kingkiller Chronicle series and discuss the series' second book A Wise Man's Fear. They chat about the incredible protagonist Kvothe and his studies at The University, his patronage to a wealthy aristocrat, sexual development with the famed faerie Felurian, training as a mercenary in the Adem style, and much more. Laura explains what writing techniques weren't a home run for her, and which aspects of Kvothe's journey kept her from putting the book down. Charlotte shares which section of the story put her to sleep(!), and which side characters delighted her the most. Together the girls wonder about the history and fate of the mysterious Denna, praise Rothfuss' vast display of strong female characters, wish the antagonistic Ambrose would get a life, and look forward to the final chapter in this wonderful series. Is Kvothe his best self when he's studying at The University? Are the Adem's views on sexuality and the human body fully progressive? And, are Sim and Fela the cutest couple in the world? All these topics are brought to the table on this week's episode!

The Fun & Games segment was partially inspired by Kvothe's time spent in the fae with Felurian. Laura and Charlotte used a name generator to discover their faerie name and personalities. They also took the opportunity to cast some predictions about what the final book in The Kingkiller Chronicle will deliver, including what the hope to see from the close of the series and a grim predicition for the future of Denna. Do you have thoughts about the third book in this series? Leave them in a comment!

Looking for something tasty to sip on while you read The Wise Man's Fear or listen to this episode? Take a cue from Kvothe as he sorts apples for his inn- have a nice cup of cider! Hot, cold, spiked with rum or caramel vodka - you can enjoy this perfect fall podtail any way you like.

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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura will be reviewing the new film  A Star is Born starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper! Don't miss it!

Until then,

Arugalater!

The Lettuce Beets: Lettuce Impossible - Show Notes

It's time for another episode of The Lettuce Beets! This week, Charlotte goes on a new diet and reviews the new Mission Impossible: Fallout movie. Laura sets up a crib and laughs/cries along to Hannah Gadsby's Nanette. Plus, a couple book reviews (Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan & The Living Daylights by Ian Fleming) and a quiz to find out which Tarot card the hosts are. Turnip the Beet!







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On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte will be taking Laura back to everyone's favorite New England small town, Stars Hollow, for Season 4 of Gilmore Girls!

Until then,

Arugalator!

A Feast For Cabbage - Show Notes

On this week's supersized episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura chat about A Feast for Crows, the 4th novel in George R. R. Martin's epic A Song of Ice and Fire series. They also discuss seasons 4 and 5 of HBO's Game of Thrones and compare to the source material. This journey back to Westeros finds the girls chatting about some new regions (Dorne and the Iron Isles), Cersei's grip on reality, and Samwell's romantic life. Charlotte enjoys watching Sansa get more of a backbone in the books, but dislikes her storyline in the TV series. Laura find Dorne to be a mysterious and interesting setting, and the Iron Isles to be a bore. Together the girls wonder about the fate of Brienne, argue about the moral compass of Tywin Lannister, and question the motives of Littlefinger. Was the ommission of beloved characters such as Daenarys and Tyrion a mistake? Does A Feast for Crows offer a satisfying plot? And will Jaime newfound independence from Cersei bring him success? All this and more is discussed on this week's episode!

For the girls' favorite section, Fun & Games, they begin by taking a quiz to determine their GoT soul mates. They also take turns selecting favorite characters and predicting where they think the ASOIF series will take them. Play along and leave your GoT soulmates and predictions in the comments!

Looking for a podtail to sip on while you listen? Laura suggests finding a sweet, heavy red wine (like a Dornish Red arbor vintage) or trying out one of Ommegang Brewery's special Game of Thrones beers.

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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be suiting up for another mission with 007. This time, it'll be Timothy Dalton's debut as James Bond in The Living Daylights.

Until then,

Arugalator!

The Lettuce Beets: Spirit Stones - Show Notes

On this episode of The Lettuce Beets, Laura has a gender reveal party and Charlotte goes to book club. They also chat about Civilization VI, Incredibles 2, Sense and Sensibility, and more. To close out, the girls get metaphysical and discover their spirit stones! 



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On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura are heading back to Westeros. It'll be a super-sized episode about A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book IV) and seasons 4 & 5 of HBO's Game of Thrones. Don't miss it!

Until then,

Arugalator!

The Lettuce Beets: Lettucedict Cumberpatch

This week on The Lettuce Beets, Charlotte does some house remodeling while Laura takes a hospital tour. For entertainment, they review Incredibles 2, Lauren Graham's new book, The Bachelorette, and My First Time Podcast. This episode's Fun & Games segment has the girls finding out who their British husband should be. Will Charlotte end up with Benedict Cumberbatch? You'll have to listen to find out!

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On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be jamming to some music on an episode called Artists Revisited. They'll be listening to new albums from artists covered in previous topics such as the Foo Fighters and Kanye West. Don't miss it!

Until then,

Arugalator!

The Lettuce Beets: Let's Do Brunch! - Show Notes

On this episode of The Lettuce Beets, Laura and Charlotte talk about their recent brunch date! Charlotte also talks about attending her sister's Woodwind Quintet CD release party, and Laura does more spring cleaning. For entertainment, the hosts review the new season of The Bachelorette, music podcast Punch up the Jams, and two books (Retta's So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know & The Snowflake Method by James L. Rubard). Everything gets wrapped up with a quiz to find out What Nail Polish Color You Are!

Check out the District5 Woodwind Quintet and their new CD at www.district5quintet.org!


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On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be reviewing the new 2018 film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. 

Until then,

Arugalator!

Until then,

Arugalator!

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nettles - Show Notes

This week on The Podcast, Laura and Charlotte return to Sweden to finish the original Millenium Trilogy with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. They chat about the trial of Lisbeth Salander, Erika Berger's professional strife, and Mikhael Blomkvist's endless supply of lovers. Laura explains why Annika Gianini becomes a one of her favorite characters, and which characters she felt served as palette cleansers. Charlotte talks about the stupidity of Prosecutor Ekstrom, and shares how much she appreciated Monica Figueroa. Together the girls also question the satisfaction of the final book in the trilogy, reveal their favorite part of the book, and so much more. Can Lisbeth overcome her mistrust of authority figures in order to save herself? Can Erika Berger survive the monstrous Svenska Morgen-Posten? And, how the hell does Mikhael keep his job? All these questions and asked (and potentially answered) in this week's episode.

For Fun & Games, Laura and Charlotte dust off the Sorting Hat to decide if the Millenium characters belong in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. They also take a buzzfeed quiz called "Which Strong Female Literary Character are You Based on Your Taste in Dessert?"  Play along and share your result in the comment section of this post.

Looking for a podtail to sip on while enjoying The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest? Laura suggested the Swedish Polar Bear or a nip of Akvavit!

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On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be reviewing the new 2018 film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. 

Until then,

Arugalator!

The Lettuce Beets: Spring Cleaning - Show Notes

On this episode of The Lettuce Beets, Laura and Charlotte share their spring cleaning activities including house decorating, creating a backyard patio & firepit, and donating clothes. Charlotte also shares some doggie troubles and Laura enjoys a board game day. For entertainment, they review Deadpool 2, Payne Lindsey's podcast Up & Vanished, HBO's Enlightened, and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Everything gets wrapped up with a quiz from The Irish News called Which Planet Are You?



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The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!

  
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On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be returing to Sweden to finish up the original Millennium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. Don't miss it!

Until then,

Arugalator!

Oregano (Origin, Dan Brown) - notes

The Lettuce Podcast is wrapping up its review of 2017 with the year's biggest book: Origin by Dan Brown. Laura and Charlotte are both long-time Dan Brown fans and are excited to bring this puzzling series to the podcast. They chat about Robert Landgon, the new characters he meets, and whether the plot is believeable. Laura explains how the plot got accidentally spoiled for her, and which character rubbed her the wrong way. Charlotte shares what she enjoyed about the relationship between Robert and sassy sidekick Ambra, and which character she found the most surprising. Together the hosts discuss the use of A.I. as a main character in Winston, the relationship between science and religion in the novel, whether or not the story had enough puzzles, and more. Was Edmond Kirsch's battle with cancer portrayed realistically? Is he an eccentric innovator or just a nerdy jerk? And who should play the role of Robert Langdon in a movie if Tom Hanks doesn't? All these questions and more are discussed on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast!

For Fun & Games, Charlotte and Laura played Dream Casting to determine which actors should play the novel's characters in a feature film. They also took a chance at innovation by creating their dream A.I.'s and determining what these intelligences would do. Play along & share your casting/A.I. choices in a comment.

Inspired by the Spanish setting in Origin, both hosts sipped on fruity sangria for their podtails!

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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets! on the net topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura will be playing with virtual reality when they review the new feature film Ready Player One!

Until then,

Arugalator!

The Lettuce Beets: Food Adventures - Show Notes

This week on The Lettuce Beets Laura cooks a steak for the first time and Charlotte has French roclette cheese at a lunch party. The girls review a stage production of The Phantom of the Opera, Ingrid Goes West, and Rainn Wilson's The Bassoon King. For fun & games, they take a quiz to find out which symbol represents them. 




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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets! On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura will continue their review of the best of 2017 with the year's biggest book: Origin by Dan Brown.

Until then,

Arugalator!

Fifty Shades Fennel - Show Notes

We're keeping the Valentine's Day love going on this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast. Charlotte and Laura finish up E.L. James' controversial trilogy with 50 Shades Freed. The girls talk about the climax of the erotic novels, how the characters has changed (or haven't!), which plot points made them crazy, and much more. Charlotte explains why she feels Christian Grey's character is the worst in the third book, and which moment shows Ana's strength. Laura complains about the obscenely short timeline for the series, but cheers for Taylor's character development. Together the girls discuss the BDSM elements, debate the purpose of Gia as a foe for Ana, and imagine which improvements could be made to the story. Charlotte and Laura also take time to compare the new feature film including which scenes they wish had been included and which plot problems the movie fixed. Are Ana and Christian believeable as a destined-to-be-together couple? Will marriage help them hone their communication skills? And how did these books even get published? All these topics and more are discussed on this week's episode.

Charlotte and Laura has a long and lively discussion about 50 Shades Freed and the 50 Shades trilogy, but they did find time for some Fun & Games! Laura created a special 50 Shades quiz for Charlotte called “Is This My Inner Goddess?” where real and fake quotes about Ana's inner goddess were read. Charlotte's job was to pick out which statements were from the books and which Laura made up! Play along and tell us how you did!

Inspired by Ana and Kate's girls night, Laura sipped on a Strawberry Mojito for her podtail. Charlotte sipped on some Sauvignon Blanc, a favorite of Ana's! 

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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets! On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be finishing another series: Mad Men. Get ready to head back to Madison Ave for Season 7 and a series review!

Until then,

Arugalator!

The Lettuce Beets: Film Frenzy! - Show Notes

This week on The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte talk about birthday parties, snowstorms, magic, and more. During the entertainment section, the girls review a few films (I, Tonya, Marshall, & Brooklyn) and Lauren Graham's book Someday, Someday Maybe. They access their spiritual sides during the Fun & Games segment by taking a quiz to find their .


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On the next episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be talking music! They'll review the 5 biggest albums of 2017 according to Forbes. Plus, they'll also discuss The Lettuce Podcast's special pick for Album of the Year!

Until then,

Arugalator!