This week there is a huge and sad announcement, Bri makes an uncharacteristic mistake and Bridie and Bri go through the reading cornerstones of their lives at 5, 25 and 35. Thank you so much to our listeners for all of your support over the journey of Cool Story. It is with heavy hearts that we have to say goodbye, but stay subscribed to the feed as you never know what the future may hold. Books referenced int his episode: Babysitters little sister series by Ann M Martin The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende Idiot Pride by Matt Zurbo Women, Race and Class by Angela Davis Stet by Diana Athill Instead of a letter by Diana Athill Eragon by Christopher Paolini The First Stone by Helen Garner Caoilinn Hughes: Orchid and the Wasp, The Wild Laughter, and The AlternativesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why Are Parents So Fixated On Core Memories?
This week Bridie is in her TV era, with two great shows to discuss, and Bri has a brilliant new history podcast she wants everyone to listen to. Then they discuss the recent piece in The Cut about parents getting obsessed about creating "core memories" for their children. Articles/TV show references: Being Roman with Mary Beard Why Are Parents Fixated on Core Memories? Mr and Mrs Smith Feud: Capote vs The Swans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bri's Return From Egypt
This week Bri and Bridie are back together! While Bri was adventuring around Egypt Bridie had some high highs (three Taylor Swift shows) and low lows (you'll find out). Bridie has an epic family saga in books to rave about, and Bri has a great nonfiction book recommendation from her Egypt reading too. Articles/Books referenced in this episode: The Sisters by Mary Lovell Wait For Me by Deborah Devonshire Sex and the Citadel: Intimate Life in a Changing Arab World by Shereen El Feki The Pursuit of Love (2021) watch on Prime VideoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bridie's Interview with Gyan Yankovich
This week on Cool Story with Bri and Bridie; Bridie talks about friendship with Gyan Yankovich. What's the worst thing you've ever heard a friend do to another friend? What's the biggest mistake people make in friendship? Bridie and Gyan discuss all of this and more, as well as Gyan's three books to get you out of a reading rut. Gyan's book is Just Friends. Books discussed in this episode:The Guest by Emma ClineDepartment of Speculation by Jenny Offill Writers and Lovers by Lily King See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Q & A - Round 2
This week on Cool Story; Bri and Bridie answer some personal questions left over from the December live show at The Vanguard in Sydney. There were so many incredible questions from the audience that they couldn't possibly all be answered on the night. Did Bri consider writing her first book under a pseudonym? What's Bridie's most underrated Taylor Swift song? Tune in to hear them all. Books referenced in this episode: https://www.booktopia.com.au/bird-by-bird-some-instructions-on-writing-and-life-anne-lamott/book/9781921372476.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Writers Bri Lee and Bridie Jabour meet up each week to discuss their stories, the best stories, and the biggest story of the week. If you like your news and culture conversations to come with a side of books and bad advice this show is for you. They're frequently funny, sometimes serious, and always smart.
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