Kaylia interviews local poet and writer S. Bryan Medina about his time as Fresno's Poet Laurette and his new book (release party Feb 15th 2025). Plus a very special reading of an unpublished poem. 

You can find S. Bryan Medina on
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanmedina2040/

Book release party information: https://www.facebook.com/events/928153912824358

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Interview: S. Bryan Medina (Poet)

The classic Pages and Popcorn Book vs. Film discussion is back in this very special episode as Kaylia, Leah, and Kat discuss Nightbitch… a novel by Rachel Yoder that became the film starring Amy Adams. We talked about what worked in the book, what worked in the film, and how we would have "fixed" a few of the issues in both. Plus, some Star Trek trivia and a Buffy shout-out! Enjoy!

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81. Nightbitch (Book vs Film)

This week I look at the heavy theme of “the meaning of life” through the lens of the rather light 2022 speculative novel “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick. I look at atmosphere, writing style, the plot, the characters, and the overall entertainment of the book to give you, my lovely listeners, a SPOILER FREE review. Plus some delightful popcorn facts at the end of the episode. Enjoy! 

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9. The Measure (Book Review)

Kaylia reviews The Bones Beneath My Skin which, despite the title, is not a horror book but a delightful sci-fi beach read about found family, love conquering all, and the universal power of bacon.  She looks at the novel’s atmosphere, writing style, plot, characters, and overall entertainment value and gives you a SPOILER FREE review. Plus a delightful popcorn fact at the end of the episode. Enjoy! 

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10. The Bones Beneath My Skin (Book Review)

Kaylia reviews the 2024 80s-inspired thriller Young Rich Widows. Despite there being multiple issues for this grammar nerd, the book was overall fun, light, and very much 80s action adventure…. complete with a coke-fueled mob party and amateur sleuths in sexy lingerie. As always, we look at the novel’s atmosphere, writing style, plot, characters, and overall entertainment value to give you a SPOILER-FREE review. Plus a delightful popcorn fact at the end of the episode. Enjoy! 

You can find all past and future episodes of this podcast on its website kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast 

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And... Popcorn and Disney: https://www.allrecipes.com/disney-popcorn-8604127

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11. Young Rich Widows (Book Review)

Kaylia reviews the 2025 novel Goddess Complex by Sanjena Sathian. This much-anticipated novel tackles the issues of motherhood, millennial goals, and marriage. While not a beach read, this novel is funny, poignant, and very timely. (Even if it isn’t speculative fiction.) 

As always, we look at the novel’s atmosphere, writing style, plot, characters, and overall entertainment value to give you a SPOILER-FREE review. Plus a delightful popcorn fact at the end of the episode, and a bonus at the very very end for those of you who NEED to KNOW. Enjoy! 

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12 Goddess Complex (Book Review)

Kaylia gives a Spoiler-Free review of The Sun Was Electric Light, a literary debut novel by Rachel Morton. This book is short, powerful, cerebral, highbrow, and Hemingwayesque. It might be just what you are looking for. 

This episode is longer than normal because Kaylia went a bit off script in the “spoiler” section at the end. 

As always, we look at the novel’s atmosphere, writing style, plot, characters, and overall entertainment value to give you a SPOILER-FREE review. Plus a delightful popcorn fact at the end of the episode, and a bonus at the very very end for those of you who NEED to KNOW. Enjoy! 

You can find sources and all past and future episodes of this podcast on its website kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast 

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And yes, you can support this show on Patreon:
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14. The Sun Was Electric Light (Book Review)

This week, I discuss Ann Liang's 2024 historical novel A Song To Drown Rivers. This book avoids the pitfalls of the YA genre, tells a compelling story, and even has some interesting things to say about power and the patriarchy. I have two main plot quibbles that I will warn you about in this Spoiler-Free review,… and then I will totally rant about the ending in a video coming to TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube in the next day or two, so look out for that. 

As always, I examine the novel’s atmosphere, writing style, plot, characters, and overall entertainment value. Plus, there's a delightful popcorn fact at the end. Enjoy! 

You can find sources and all past and future episodes of this podcast on its website kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast 

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And yes, you can support this show on Patreon:
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16. A Song To Drown Rivers (Book Review)

Back from an unplanned hiatus… this week it’s Bob The Drag King’s 2025 speculative fiction novel Harriet Tubman Live In Concert!

As always, I discuss the book’s atmosphere, writing style, plot, characters, and more. Plus, a popcorn fact and our new segment  “Back To The Blurb” where I revisit and then opine about the book’s promo blurb.  Enjoy! 

You can find sources and all past and future episodes of this podcast on its website kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast 

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19. Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert (Book Review)

Back from another unplanned hiatus… this week I bring you a review and author interview. 

What you are about to hear is an interview that I did with Chris Jarvis as part of our It's A Queer Thang podcast when we interviewed George M Johnson, author of All Boys Aren’t Blue, which is an amazing memoir and has the delightful distinction of being one of the most challenged and banned books in the US.

This interview was recorded in August of 2023 and released in September of that year. However, I felt that as the book is still on the top of so many lists (banned and challenged lists as well as lists of queer books you should totally read), I thought it was worth a repost. If you want to hear the full Queer Thang episode, which includes an interview with PEN America about the lawsuit that authors like George M Johnson are still a part of, you can find the link below.

George M. Johnson's website: https://iamgmjohnson.com/ 

Full It’s A Queer Thang episode can be found here: https://on.soundcloud.com/5Omntoj4IBqPvedEdV 

Or here: https://kmmamedia.com/2023/09/01/all-boys-arent-blue-and-all-lawsuits-arent-equal-interviews-with-george-m-johnson-and-pen-america-september-1st-2023/ 

You can find sources and all past and future episodes of the Pages and Popcorn Podcast on its website kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast 

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Author Interview and Review: George M. Johnson / All Boys Aren't Blue

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