

Bad On Paper
Becca Freeman & Olivia Muenter
Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us.
Episodes
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Jul 4, 2018 • 57min
Ep 15: Advice - All Your Questions About Ruts! (Seems Like We're All In One???)
In today's advice episode, we are talking about RUTS! We put the call out for questions on Instagram and were blown away by how many questions we got. We weren't able to answer them all but are tackling a bunch of them today! We also talk about the agony of dating in New York, our obsessions, and our favorites on Instagram (@thisisnewmoney and @designboom) + what we are reading right now. Articles referenced in this episode: Becca's post about burnout (so good!) and Grace's post about a day in the life // setting a routine! Join us on July 11th for our next book club pick: A Million Junes by Emily Henry. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

Jul 1, 2018 • 54min
Ep 14: Social Creature Book Club, Grace's Trip To Asia, & Becca's Emotional Eating Tour
This episode we're discussing Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton, a Talented Mr. Ripley story for the digital age. After killing her best friend, the murderer keeps her victim alive through her social media presence. Looking to avoid spoilers or just not into book eps? Book chat is 12:00 - 33:30. We're also talking about Grace's trip to Asia (and subsequent jetlag — this week's obsession: Ambien!) and Becca's unexpected trip to Florida. Folks, Florida is certainly no Asia, but there is Chili's and Becca is emotionally eating her way through a family member's illness. We've also read over 10 books since our last episode, so have lots of new reading recs! Join us on July 11 for our next book club discussing A Million Junes by Emily Henry. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

Jun 20, 2018 • 47min
Ep 13: Advice + Hello From Asia (And Why We are the Worst/Best Trip Planners?)
In today's advice episode, we answer a mix of your questions. How to network without being thaaat person, beating procrastination, and each of our approaches to shopping. We also discuss why we are the WORST trip planners ever (let's just say we planned this trip very last minute!), our obsessions (@heidiwynne + @megababe) and everything we're reading right now. Join us on June 27 for our first adult book pick: Social Creature by Tara Isabella Barton. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

Jun 13, 2018 • 46min
Ep 12: To All The Boys I've Loved Before & Unpopular Shopping Faves
It's our first listener's choice book club! You voted and we're discussing To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han, a sweet high school rom com where the protagonist's love life goes from 0 to 60 when all her crushes accidentally receive secret love letters she wrote to them! We're also wondering who is actually reading YA - adults or teens? Then, Grace shares her witch-approved ex-boyfriend healing ritual and we both chat unpopular shopping favorites (Lulu's for Becca, Talbot's for Grace). Plus tons more highs, lows, and recent reads! Join us on June 27 for our first adult book pick: Social Creature by Tara Isabella Barton. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

Jun 6, 2018 • 50min
Ep 11: Why We Changed Our Name... and Advice! Our Self-Care Routines, Dealing With Disappointment, and Paying Off Credit Card Debt.
In today's episode we are sharing why we changed our name! But also, advice! We are talking about a bunch of random things this week. We got asked about our self-care routines, how to deal with disappointment, and how to pay down credit cards. We also talk about our obsessions (Becca's hair product obsession + a mascara update), and Grace's love of Clark's Botanicals.. Join us next week for our next book club to discuss To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. In the meantime, loving Bad on Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

May 30, 2018 • 45min
Ep 10: Famous In Love Book Club & Where Are All The Good Female YA Protagonists?
This Ep, we're talking about Famous In Love by Rebecca Serle. The book centers around a 17-year old Hollywood newcomer who is cast as the lead in a blockbuster trilogy based off a hit book series. There's drama galore! But we're also talking about our 90's Clinique faves, Becca's upcoming work hiatus, our favorite book fandoms, and what makes a good YA protagonist. Join us in 2 weeks for our next book club around To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

May 23, 2018 • 42min
Ep 9: Advice. Alllll the Career Questions, Becca's an Introverted Extrovert, & Grace Can't Stop Talking About Body Wash.
In this advice ep, we're talking all things career. We've gotten a ton of questions around changing career paths and we answer that today (spoiler: We say, go for it!) We also talk about being your own advocate, and the fact that it's totally normal not to know what you want to do. Also, Grace's thoughts on Glossier (+shower gel obsession), and Becca's introverted extrovert struggles. Join us next week for our next book club to discuss Famous in Love! In the meantime, loving Bad on Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

May 16, 2018 • 49min
Ep 8: The Royal We (It's a Special Royal Wedding Edition of Young Adulting!)
Today we're talking about The Royal We, which is one of both of our favorite books. It's not exaacctly YA, but with the Royal Wedding come up, it felt appropriate. Also in this ep, we talk about our highs + lows (Grace is going to Cuba! Becca is in SF), our instagram obsessions (@garyjanetti + @the12ishstyle), the most glamorous shower gel ever and Becca's discontinued mascara. Join us in two weeks for our next book, Famous in Love! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

May 9, 2018 • 47min
Ep 7: Advice. Friendship Questions Galore, Becca's Big News, & Grace Goes To The Derby
In this advice ep, we're talking all things friendship. Do you owe your friend a formal friendship breakup? How to keep old friends and make new ones when you're going through a major life change. And, should you talk about your salary with your close friends? (Spoiler, we think yes!) Becca also has some big news about her job and Grace is headed to the Kentucky Derby. Plus, Grace & Becca are taking a big trip (YA on the road anyone?). Links mentioned: Mollie's article on leaving your job. Join us next week for our next book club to discuss The Royal We in honor of the royal wedding. In the meantime, loving Bad on Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast And leave us a review in iTunes!

May 2, 2018 • 54min
Ep 6: The Thousandth Floor Book Club (Feat. Excessive Gossip Girl Fan-Girling)
Today we're talking about The Thousandth Floor, one of our favorite books (probably because it's giving us MAJOR Gossip Girl vibes). Also in this ep, we chat reader book clubs, reminisce on our own ill-fated IRL book club, gush about the design book that turned Grace into a crazy internet stalker, and realize Becca is the Goldilocks of teen sex in YA books. Looking to avoid spoilers? Book chat is from 13:00 - 38:30. Join us a very special book club on 5/16 to celebrate the royal wedding, we'll be reading The Royal We! In the meantime, loving Bad on Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast And leave us a review in iTunes!