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Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast
@hkhspod.bsky.social
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A Young Adult literature podcast, their film and television adaptations, and everything in between. Hosted by @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social
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ICYMI: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrapped up scary season with a look at #clowninacornfield.

Here’s how it fared at YA BINGO
A BINGO board with the squares Hollow Friendship/Romance, Montage, Sexual Awakening, Dead Body, Queer Secondary Character, The Kids Aren’t Alright, Borrower Time and Good Friendships crossed out
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Tomorrow on the pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrap up summer with a narrative about a terminally-ill girl who organizes a perfect day with friends in LAST SWIM.
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September 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Tomorrow on HKHS: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social crack open Elizabeth Acevedo’s book in poetry, CLAP WHEN YOU LAND, for our final #bookclub of the summer
A stack of 7 pink books next to one that’s upright with the cover of two girls’ faces and the title Clap When You Land in white font
September 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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ICYMI: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social *finally* got to play YA BINGO with SKINS series 2.

Lo and behold, however, we didn’t get the line(s) we were expecting!
A BINGO card with the following squares checked off: ableism/abuse, hollow friendship/romance, montage, sexual awakening, dead body, queer secondary character, road trip, stunt casting, female screenwriter or director, the kids aren’t alright, borrowed time, and good friendships
August 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Tomorrow on HKHS: It’s the end of an era! @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social reach the end of SKINS series 2 as another summer of “the kids aren’t’ alright” comes to an end
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August 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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This is your 24 hour warning: if you want to submit a Book Club response to @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social about CLAP WHEN YOY LAND, we need them by Friday at 5pm EST.
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August 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Tuesday on the pod: your favourite dynamic duo is back in action as @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social talk SKINS series 2, episodes 7 & 8
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August 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Tomorrow on HKHS: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are back on #skins series 2 with a look at episodes 2.05 & 2.06 (aka the controversial Tony hallucination episode)
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July 29, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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ICYMI: we discussed the second book in Jenny Han’s romance trilogy, as well as the second season of the Amazon series. Here’s how it fared on YA BINGO
A BINGO card of YA tropes, with the following boxes ticked off: montage, hollow friendship/romance, dead body, house porn, the kids aren’t alright, borrowed time and female director or (screen)writer among others
July 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Still looking for Book Club responses on Kacen Callender’s FELIX EVER AFTER.

Due by end of day Friday!
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July 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Tomorrow on the Pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social continue their journey through SKINS series two with a look at episodes 3 & 4.

Only one of these works for Brenna!
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July 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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ICYMI: this week we released our episode on FOREVER - both the Judy Blume book and the Netflix series.

Here’s how the combo fared on YA BINGO
A nearly complete YA BINGO board with X’d out squares such as Ableism/Abuse, Hollow Friendship/Abuse, Montage, Musicality, Good Friendships, The Kids Aren’t Alright, Road Trip, Netflix Connection, House Porn, Holiday/Prom/Wedding, Queer Secondary Character, and Perfect Date
July 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Tomorrow on the Pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social bring back Banned Book Club with Sarah Dessen’s JUST LISTEN
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June 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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ICYMI: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social released an episode on UPROAR this week, which clearly doesn’t follow many of the tropes of YA
A BINGO board with only a few squares X’d out, including “montage”, “stunt casting”, “the kids aren’t alright”, “female screenwriter”, “borrowed time”, “good friendships” and “coincidental classes”
June 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Secret announcement: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are back to weekly episodes through the summer! Join us Tuesday as we get political with New Zealand film UPROAR
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June 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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🚨Reminder, reminder!!!🚨
Today is the last day to submit your thoughts on Sarah Dessen’s JUST LISTEN before we record June’s Book Club episode!

If you won’t be able to get it in, consider reading ahead for July with Kacen Callender’s FRLIX EVER AFTER (due July 18)
A black square with the text: Book Club Reminders June 20: Submit your thoughts on ‘Just Listen’ July 18: Submit your thoughts on ‘Felix Ever After’ Email: hkhspod@gmail.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Tomorrow: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social debate who the audience is for ADOLESCENCE, the Netflix limited series that has terrified parents
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May 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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@brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are dropping a brand new episode on Netflix’s #adolescence on Tuesday.

Who’s seen the 4 episode limited series and what were your thoughts?
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May 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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ICYMI: Last week we released our episode on THE FIRE INSIDE, which didn’t do great on the YA BINGO.

What were your thoughts on the film?
A BINGO card with only a few squares X’d out, including abuse, montage, good friendships and Holiday/Prom/Wedding
May 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Looks like Nick and Charlie will get their happy ending…sort of.

Netflix is wrapping up #heartstopper with a film, not a fourth season
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April 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Tomorrow on HKHS Pod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are back with a brand new episode about #quietonset and the inherent challenges of protecting teens and kids in the entertainment business
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April 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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ICYMI: last week @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social covered REZ BALL.

As you can see, we came out ok on the YA BINGO of it all!
A BINGO card with squares like “The Kids Aren’t Alright,” “Queer Secondary Character” and “The Chosen One” crossed off
April 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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ICYMI: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social talked about Netflix’s #uglies last week.

Here’s how the book to film adaptation fared on our #YA BINGO
A YA BINGO board with nearly every square circled, including such elements as “ableism/abuse”, “hollow friendship/romance,” “queer secondary character,” “road trip,” “the Chosen One,” and “stunt casting”
April 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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ICYMI: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social were joined by @conrad-esq.bsky.social to discuss British coming of age/coming out film BONUS TRACK.

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A BINGO card with squares for Montage, Queer Secondary Character, Musicality, Stunt casting, Perfect Date, Borrowed Time, Female Screenwriter, Good Friendship, Sexual Awakening and Coincidental Classes circled
March 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Tomorrow on #HKHSPod: @brennacgray.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social discuss Canadian coming of age film MY OLD ASS. Don't let the title put you off because it's delightful!

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February 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM