Podcast
Cover to Cover
A weekly podcast hosted by sisters Maddie and Sammy; two book-and-pop-culture-obsessed siblings with wildly different social media feeds. Each week, we're curating the most buzzworthy stories taking over the literary and pop culture worlds, from the latest book phenomena to the internet moments everyone’s talking about. Tune in for hot takes, witty banter, and deeper dives into the stories that have everyone scrolling.
- Episodes
- 45
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 2 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
45 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 7 min
Chapter 43: Strong Opinions, Loosely Held
Season 1, Episode 43
Show notes
After two weeks away, we’re back to catch up on life, reality TV drama, and all the pop culture moments we’ve missed. We’re talking The Traitors, Love Is Blind, DWTS drama, Taylor Swift’s latest look, book-to-film adaptations, and what we’ve been reading. Plus, this week’s Into It & Over It!
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1 hr 4 min
Chapter 42: The Fly and The Kids
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
This week we’re catching up on life, sharing our thoughts on the Verity movie, and FINALLY getting back into the books we’ve been reading. Then we’re recapping all the TV fun — from DWTS and Survivor to Great British Bake Off and the latest GRB baby daddy developments. Plus, we’re wrapping things up with another round of Over It & Into It.
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1 hr 2 min
Chapter 41: Here to Harp
Show notes
This week, we’re recapping everything currently taking up space in our brains...The Love Hypothesis, Dancing with the Stars, The Traitors, and The Great British Bake Off. Then we’re diving into the latest pop culture news, including the new Pride and Prejudice hot takes and all the Taylor Swift happenings.
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1 hr 3 min
Chapter 40: Can I Be Mean?
Season 1, Episode 40
Show notes
This week we’re talking all things TV — from the latest Love Is Blind: UK drama to the Mormon Wives fallout, The Traitors, and, of course, Dancing with the Stars. Plus, a few quick catch-ups, and what we’ve been reading lately. Basically… we watched too much television and need to talk about it.
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1 hr 11 min
Chapter 39: We Came to Yap
Season 1, Episode 39
Show notes
This week, we’re catching up on what we’ve been reading and watching, including our latest reading updates, Love Is Blind: UK, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and Earle Meets World. A casual catch-up with a little bit of everything.
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1 hr 8 min
Chapter 38: All Losers Welcome
Season 1, Episode 38
Show notes
*NO VIDEO THIS WEEK*
This week is a music-heavy one. We’re talking about the passing of an icon, the end of a relationship that has everyone talking, and all the absolutely unhinged things we’ve been seeing online. Plus, the books, shows, and other pop culture chaos that have made their way into our lives lately.
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1 hr 6 min
Chapter 37: Gaslighting a Gaslighter
Season 1, Episode 37
Show notes
It’s been THREE weeks, so naturally we have a lot to catch up on. We’re talking life lately, the shows we’ve been watching, the books we’ve been reading, and all the pop culture moments we somehow managed to care way too much about. It's a little bit of everything!
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1 hr 4 min
Chapter 36: Muppets vs. Sesame Street
Season 1, Episode 36
Show notes
This week, we’re catching up on life before diving into the latest pop culture headlines. We chat about the FIFA World Cup halftime show, the internet’s obsession with Role Model, Matty Healy’s wedding, Paige Lorenze & Tommy Paul’s wedding weekend, Ariana and Ricky stepping out together, and we wrap up with our Love Island finale thoughts.
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42 min
LOVE ISLAND RECAP: Villa Chaos, Casa Fallout & Hot Takes
Show notes
The villa is somehow even messier this week, and we have thoughts. 👀 We’re breaking down the biggest moments, the couples we’re rooting for (and the ones we’re definitely not), shocking recouplings, Casa Amor fallout, and all the drama that has us yelling at our TVs. Plus, our predictions for what’s coming next and the unpopular opinions we know we’ll be defending.
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58 min
Chapter 35: The Roots of a Scandal
Season 1, Episode 35
Show notes
This week we’re digging into the stories everyone seems to be talking about. From Taylor and Travis’ wedding to the latest Prince Harry headlines, Ariana and Ricky stepping out together, a buzzy new rom-com, Bachelor Nation’s newest book, and, of course, our latest Love Island takes.
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52 min
Chapter 33: Pop Culture Dispatch
Season 1, Episode 33
Show notes
This week on Cover to Cover, we’re catching up on our current reads, recent watches, and everything living rent-free in our heads before diving into the latest pop culture headlines.
We’re discussing Anne Hathaway’s pregnancy news, Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island gathering, Olivia Rodrigo’s upcoming album era, Alix Earle and Benny Boy sightings, and Dua Lipa wedding lewks!
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1 hr 4 min
Chapter 32: The Summer House Hangover
Season 1, Episode 32
Show notes
The reunion dust has settled and we’re unpacking all the Summer House aftermath. This week we’re discussing the latest headlines surrounding Keke Palmer, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Ariana Grande, and the biggest stories taking over pop culture. Plus, book adaptation news, our current reads, and everything else living rent-free in our heads this week.
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47 min
LOVE ISLAND RECAP: Week 1 - Love Island USA 2026 premiere, first impressions, villa drama, early couples, and islander reactions (Maddie & Noah) Bonus
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
We’re recapping Week 1 of Love Island USA 2026, breaking down the premiere, first impressions of the islanders, early couples forming in the villa, and all the drama that’s already started. Maddie and Noah share unfiltered takes, predictions for the season, and reactions to the biggest moments from the first week in the villa.
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1 hr 3 min
Chapter 31: The Feelings & The Facts - Kim Kardashian sighting, Ariana Grande tour, Swift & Kelce rumors, book updates, and Summer House reunion
Season 1, Episode 31
Show notes
We’re catching up on our week and sharing our latest reading updates. Then we get into the headlines, including Kim Kardashian dating rumors, Ariana Grande tour buzz, and the latest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding speculation. We wrap things up with our thoughts on the Summer House reunion and everything that went down.
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1 hr 1 min
Chapter 30: I Knew It, You Knew It, We All Knew It - Book recs, Summer House reunion, Love Island drama, Hollywood dating rumors, and music news
Season 1, Episode 30
Show notes
A little bit of everything. We share our book recommendations from May, recap the Summer House reunion, get into the latest Love Island drama, discuss Hollywood dating rumors, and chat about all things music. Pop culture, reality TV, music, and some hot takes.
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49 min
Chapter 34: From Page to Screen
Season 1, Episode 34
Show notes
This week we’re catching up on our current reads before diving into the latest book news and pop culture headlines.
We’re sharing our book recommendation of the month, playing a round of Smash or Pass, talking exciting book-to-screen adaptation updates—including You Deserve to Know, Love Hypothesis, and Sense and Sensibility—before jumping into the week’s biggest celebrity and reality TV stories.
From Tom Sandoval to Love Island we’re covering everything that had us talking this week.
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1 hr 2 min
Chapter 29: This Is All Alleged - Book drama, reading updates, celebrity pregnancy announcements, Jenner sisters double date, and Hollywood dating rumors
Season 1, Episode 29
Show notes
This week is heavily book focused as we get into book drama, what we’re currently reading, and what we’ve been watching lately. And all the love in the air in Hollywood, including recent celebrity pregnancy announcements, the Jenner sisters’ double date, and the latest romance rumors surrounding some of our favorite musical girls.
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55 min
Chapter 28: Too Piccola - Summer House, upcoming book adaptations, and Olivia Jade’s new beauty venture
Season 1, Episode 28
Show notes
We’re catching up on life before diving into the latest Summer House drama, sharing our thoughts on Fourth Wing and The Midnight Library heading to TV, and talking about Olivia Jade’s new beauty venture. A little reality TV, book adaptation news, and celebrity updates all in one episode.
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59 min
Chapter 27: Met Monday Tuesday - Met Gala 2026 recap look by look, book chats, and Survivor update
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
We’re catching up and sharing what we’ve been reading lately before diving into the Met Gala 2026. We break down our favorite and least favorite looks, the moments that stood out, and everything the internet is talking about. We also squeeze in a quick Survivor recap.
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1 hr
Chapter 26: Respectfully Oversharing - April book recs, Summer House drama, TV recaps, and music
Season 1, Episode 26
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We’re catching up on life and leaning into a little respectful oversharing. We share our April book recs, get into the latest Summer House drama, recap what we’ve been watching, and talk about new music we’re excited for.
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