Podcast
The Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna
The Book Lisp is a weekly Book Club Podcast starring the wedded Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna. Every month Jon & Sarah will hilariously review 1 book; one month from (NFL Superbowl Champion) Jon's library of Romance, the next month from (Comedian-Actress) Sarah's shelf of Psycological Thrillers Buckle. Up.
- Episodes
- 105
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 45 min
- On air since
- 2024
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
105 episodes, newest first
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42 min
Hen Don’t
Episode 125
Show notes
It’s week 1 of your November Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month’s read, “One of the Girls” by Lucy Clarke.
Jon starts us off with a Christmas decorating update. Then, are you ever too old for a bachelorette party? Jon knows if a marriage will survive based on one key detail. Let your friends spoil you when they want to, and much more. Enjoy!
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46 min
“The Passenger” by Daniel Hurst Full Review
Episode 124
Show notes
It's Week 4 of your October Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon and Sarah to discuss their thoughts on this month's read, “The Passenger” by Daniel Hurst.
Should Amanda have let them take the money and run? People need to pay more attention on trains. Maybe it’s time for Louise to get a job. Sarah thought this one was a page turner. Plus many more thoughts. Enjoy!
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46 min
Saved By The Doorbell
Episode 123
Show notes
It's Week 3 of your October Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Passenger” by Daniel Hurst.
Jon starts off with a classic Jon Ryan rant. Have you ever had a bad feeling about a stranger? Jon & Sarah talk about the time they were being followed Would you help a stranger in distress? Plus, Jon shares a time he stepped in-and the awkwardness that followed. Enjoy!
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45 min
Jon 4.0
Episode 122
Show notes
It's Week 2 of your October Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Passenger” by Daniel Hurst.
Jon shares some sweet memories about his grandma. Would you want an 8 year old to cook for you? We both had some weird hangouts in High School. Jon goes on a wild rant about Grade Point Average. Plus, boneless wings, gut instincts and more. Enjoy!
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43 min
Check Yourself
Episode 121
Show notes
It's Week 1 of your October Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Passenger” by Daniel Hurst.
People can really ruin a train ride. When was the last time you wrote a check in a store? Sarah’s Mom didn’t let her have a backup plan. Plus, Sarah keeps forgetting what Jon’s car looks like, Jon and Sarah both talk about friends who never gave up, and much more. Enjoy!
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52 min
“The Paper Palace” Full Discussion
Episode 120
Show notes
It's Week 4 of your September Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon and Sarah to discuss this month's read, “The Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley Heller.
Jon and Sarah discuss timelines, life choices and if there were a couple too many characters. Jon had a different take on the ending than Sarah did. Should Leo have been absolved sooner? Was Jonas always more mature than his age? Plus, jellyfish, carrots, urban myths and much more. Enjoy!
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43 min
Uno for Dos
Episode 119
Show notes
It's Week 3 of your September Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley Heller.
Sarah has a new plan for Friday nights with Jon. Did you play board games with your family? Malls used to be where the action was. Plus, what’s your Desert Island food, raccoons are taunting Jon, and more. Enjoy!
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43 min
Hidy Tidy
Episode 118
Show notes
It's Week 2 of your September Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley Heller.
Jon and Sarah discuss fantasy second homes, childhood versus adult vacations, & Jon’s confusing Canadian-isms. Plus, territorial cats, heat waves, FIBs and more. Enjoy!
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43 min
Sir, This is a Chili’s
Episode 117
Show notes
It's Week 1 of your September Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley Heller.
Jon and Sarah discuss what life might’ve been like had they married their high school sweetheart. Is “24” the best TV show of all time? Nobody did reality TV like Bret Michaels. Plus, Jon reveals his Chili’s secret, and much more. Enjoy!
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43 min
Author Interview: Nan Fischer/Cleo Ballard
Episode 116
Show notes
It’s week 5 of your August Book Lisp, which means it’s a bonus Monday, so we have a fun author interview for you today.
Jon and Sarah sit down with author Nan Fischer to discuss her work, including her first book, “This is a Lie,” under pseudonym Cleo Ballard. Nan opens up about her process, how she comes up with her book ideas, what it’s like to branch out into various genres and so much more. This is a great one. Enjoy!
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51 min
“Gray After Dark” Full Discussion
Episode 115
Show notes
It's Week 4 of your August Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon & Sarah to discuss this month's read, “Gray After Dark” by Noelle Ihli.
Jon and Sarah dive into all their thoughts on this intense thriller. Wes got a raw deal. Sarah was yelling at her book for someone to turn around. Some Olympic sports are very obscure. Plus, when someone starts to tell you about a person’s disappearance, let them finish. And much more. Enjoy!
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45 min
Come Through My Window
Episode 114
Show notes
It's Week 3 of your August Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Gray After Dark” by Noelle Ihli.
Jon reveals what’s in his notes app (a lot). Sarah might have been responsible for getting her sister in trouble. It’s never good when the land line rings. Plus, why are cabins in books only ever creepy or romantic, and much more. Enjoy!
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46 min
Kindle Jenner
Episode 113
Show notes
It's Week 2 of your August Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Gray After Dark” by Noelle Ihli.
The new Burning Man documentary seals Jon’s stance on ever going. Influencers need to chill. Jon’s paper route was complicated. Sarah has a crazy irrational fear, and much more. Enjoy!
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45 min
What’s in the Bag?
Episode 112
Show notes
It's Week 1 of your August Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Gray After Dark” by Noelle Ihli.
Jon & Sarah discuss doomsday prepping, what is (or isn’t) in their “go” bags, and one thing Sarah wouldn’t do to survive. Plus, cool it with the espresso martinis, mimosas don’t go well with steak, & Jon surprises Sarah with the first ever Book Lisp game.
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49 min
“Summer Sisters” Full Discussion
Episode 111
Show notes
It's Week 4 of your July Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon & Sarah to discuss this month's read, “Summer Sisters” by Judy Blume.
Jon & Sarah dive into their thoughts on this deep summer read. Is Caitlin a bad friend? Does Vix feel indebted to Caitlin or does she just “get” her? The ending leaves us guessing. Sarah surprises Jon with her rating. And much, much more on this one. Enjoy!
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49 min
Don’t Look Back
Episode 110
Show notes
It's Week 3 of your July Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Sisters” by Judy Blume.
Jon & Sarah discuss what advice they’d give their younger selves (maybe none?). Have you ever had to break up with a friend? Please don’t burp loudly in public. Friday was Thor’s family night out, and more. Enjoy!
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43 min
Don’t Cave
Episode 109
Show notes
It's Week 2 of your July Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Sisters” by Judy Blume.
Jon and Sarah discuss summer jobs - and how to do the very least at them, but still shine. Don’t go first into a cave. Be kind to your dry cleaners. Plus, Jon (or AI) wrote a song for Sarah, and so much more. Enjoy!
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43 min
Summer Lovin’
Episode 108
Show notes
It's Week 1 of your July Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Sisters” by Judy Blume.
Jon and Sarah discuss summer memories, high school vs college friendships, where they spent holidays as kids, and much more. A fun and nostalgic episode. Enjoy!
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30 min
United and Ignited
Episode 107
Show notes
It’s week 5 of your June Book Lisp -since it’s one of those months with 5 Mondays, you get a bonus, random episode.
Jon rants about the beauty of the World Cup and has a word for the nay sayers. What does he believe is bringing us all together? Plus, a golf tournament recap, an upcoming vacation, the August book announcement and more.
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51 min
“Kill For Me, Kill For You” Full Discussion
Episode 106
Show notes
It's Week 4 of your June Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon & Sarah to discuss this month's read, “Kill for Me, Kill for You” by Steve Cavanagh.
Jon & Sarah discuss the many twists that made this book so fun to read. Jon picked up on a couple hints that Sarah missed. Is Amanda unhinged, justified, or both? Should she feel peace at the end? Jon shocks Sarah with his rating. Plus, we find out the UK version had a different twist, and much more. Enjoy!
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