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Cover to Cover

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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

  1. 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!

    1 hr 7 min
  2. 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.

    1 hr 4 min
  3. 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.

    1 hr 2 min
  4. 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.

    1 hr 3 min
  5. 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.

    1 hr 11 min
  6. 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.

    1 hr 8 min
  7. 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!

    1 hr 6 min
  8. 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.

    1 hr 4 min
  9. 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.

    42 min
  10. 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.

    58 min
  11. 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!

    52 min
  12. 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.

    1 hr 4 min
  13. 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.

    47 min
  14. 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.

    1 hr 3 min
  15. 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.

    1 hr 1 min
  16. 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.

    49 min
  17. 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.

    1 hr 2 min
  18. 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.

    55 min
  19. 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.

    59 min
  20. Chapter 26: Respectfully Oversharing - April book recs, Summer House drama, TV recaps, and music

    Season 1, Episode 26

    Show notes

    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.

    1 hr

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