Hey everyone!!!! This is our second episode of The Tortured Pretty Department aka our new series where we listen to fan stories told by YOU anonymously or as yourselves! Thank you for the submissions and keep replying to the prompts! Upcoming Prompts (find on our IG): - Tell us a Weed Story - Tell us a Taylor Swift Story - Tell us a Thanksgiving Story - Tell us a Christmas Story LIFE ADVICE: Send in life advice questions or give us a situation of yours/a friend's/a friend of a friend's to discus...
Oct 04, 2024•54 min
We thought it was a normal Wednesday in October... and then we got some BTS footage circulating on the TSITP fan feeds showing that not only is the cast in Paris, France but they are apparently filming 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' What does this mean??? We don't know but we have theories!!!
Oct 03, 2024•27 min
We're back and rewatching 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 1, Episode 4: Summer Heat. This one's a favorite! Listen in as we provide commentary and thoughts throughout. *Note* Sorry about the quality of the audio in some spots. Recommended Setup: We recommend a two-screen view (Prime Video on one, YouTube on the other). This could be: laptop + TV, two TVs, two Laptops or a split screen, TV + phone. Or you just listen in to the commentary via podcast! How to Watch Along: 1) Queue up the episod...
Sep 20, 2024•51 min
Join us for another discussion of Redclovers' Fanfic 'This Love' all about Belly/Conrad and 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' Jeremiah is engaged, the boys are fighting and it's Belly's birthday. Re-read chapters 5-6 and listen in to our conversation!
Sep 09, 2024•50 min
Another Watch Along! When was the last time you rewatched Season 1, Episode 3? If it's been a while, cuddle up with the pod (and the episode simultaneously) for a Watch Along to hear our thoughts/insights/musings.
Sep 06, 2024•49 min
We invite you to listen into the real live book club we're hosting alongside the author of 'This Love' RedClovers. Join in by becoming a Stanford Member of our Patreon or feel free to simply check out the discussion here. Either way, if you're a fan of Conrad and Belly this, 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' book and series-inspired fic is a can't miss.
Aug 23, 2024•48 min
We're back for another Watch Along! Get Season 1, Episode 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty queued up on Prime Video and listen in with us as we rewatch. Note: Keep in mind that if you're just listening into the podcast without watching alongside, there might be some audio moments missing while we are watching the show.
Jul 22, 2024•43 min
Watch along with Casey and Vicky as they rewatch every episode of Season 1 and 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty. Listen in as we provide commentary and thoughts as if you're watching with friends. *Note for those just listening to the podcast that there may be some brief breaks in the commentary as we watch the show.* How to Watch Along: 1) Queue up the episode on Prime Video2) Hit Play at the same time that we do3) Watch along and enjoy Recommended Setup: We recommend a two-screen view (Prime Vi...
Jul 15, 2024•47 min
Hey everyone, we can't see what's going on on Instagram. Probably nothing but if you can't find our IG page or don't see any posts, DO NOT WORRY we haven't gone dark! We think it's a misunderstanding and we appealed.
Jul 10, 2024•2 min
In this surprise release episode of the podcast, we are going through our review and thoughts on the 2nd of two "Watch Parties" that Prime Video and The Summer I Turned Pretty hosted... this time with Sean and Rain all about Season 2, Ep. 5. Lots of Staylor rising. Lots of cute Sean/Rain interaction. And some bubble pop ups that weren't included in the first episode. Listen in!
Jun 29, 2024•20 min
This is the BITTERSWEET Book Club Finale of the 'We'll Always Have Summer' book club series. We're going to go through every heart-wrenching scene of this damn book. Belly, Jeremiah and Conrad finally hold no punches, interact with utter honesty and come to terms with the love she has for each of them. It's sad and beautiful. And it got Casey right in the feels! And a special thanks to everyone who wrote in and participated in this entire series. It was so fun to hear/see/read all of your takes ...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 44 min
On Friday, June 7th Prime Video/The Summer I Turned Pretty hosted an event for fans with the cast sharing some behind-the-scenes insights on some parts of Season 2, Episode 4. We're going over our thoughts and recapping the Watch Party which included some commentary by Lola, Rain, Gavin and Chris alongside of Episode 4 of Season 2 (Love Game)... aka the boardwalk episode.
Jun 10, 2024•43 min
On this episode of the Better With Glasses Podcast, the girls are reunited and it feels so good. This is part one of two parts. In this episode we answer the questions on every girls' mind: 1) What did we think of Mean Girls and was there enough Chris? 2) What scenes and plot devices are we predicting for TSITP Season 3 and 3) What about Connie Baby's new look!?! Part 2 will feature more Bonrad, answering fan submitted questions & a discussion about The Tortured Poets Department....
May 22, 2024•1 hr 26 min
We're doing a 'emergency' episode to announce how we're going to increase engagement/opportunities with fans AND our exciting content to help bridge the drought between Summer 2024 and Summer 2025 when we'll be reunited with our beloved 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' characters! https://www.patreon.com/BetterWithGlassesPodcast
May 20, 2024•9 min
Big news requires an emergency episode. Lola, Gavin, Chris and Jenny showed up to Amazon Upfront with some big news: Season 3 is going to be 11 episodes, one of which will be directed by Jenny Han AND the long wait begins... Season 3 of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' will be out in the Summer of 2025. This news is paired with promos and we're going to discuss it all!
May 15, 2024•20 min
MAIL TIME!!!!!! On this very special episode of the podcast we are doing a mailbag Q&A from submitted team questions. Thank you to everyone that listens and participated. We had so much fun answering these questions and talking through some of your bold predictions! Cannot wait for S3!
May 07, 2024•1 hr 3 min
**Podcast Contains Spoilers** *BIG, MESSY & HONEST* In this penultimate episode of Book Club for "We'll Always Have Summer" we are covering the secret that comes out, THE gut-wrenching beach scene and the saddest pre wedding night ever for Jere and Conrad fans alike. Listen in as we debate and break down Chapters 46-52. It's getting emotional. Book Club Assignment #9: Read Chapters 53-THE END Due Date: Next Week
May 06, 2024•58 min
In this episode of book club we are reviewing and breaking down Chapters 40-45 of 'We'll Always Have Summer.' Things are getting complicated for our heroine as almost kisses, jealousy, fond memories and mixed feelings enter the picture!! What's a girl to do???
Apr 05, 2024•49 min
Did you hear the good news!?!? We’re back with another episode of ‘Other Conrads’ and we’re talking about NHIE’s Paxton Hall-Yoshida. Yes, it’s true. Vicky is Team Paxton but was there ever any doubt? A smart, inexperienced girl and a crush finally reciprocated by a popular, older, seemingly unattainable guy? Sounds just crazy enough to work but Belly is not Devi and Ben is not Jere - listen in as we discuss and debate!
Apr 03, 2024•47 min
In this episode of the podcast, we have so much to discuss! Michael's trips, THE peach scene and some Jere/Belly marriage arrangements bring to light the MESSINESS of this triangle. Listen in as we discuss and share our own anecdotes that prove just how realistic some of these topics, settings and situations truly are.
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min
On this episode of the podcast, we take a little break from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' to review and recap our experience seeing Lola Tung in her Broadway debut in Hadestown. From Belly to Eurydice, Lola brings such a loveable and heart-breaking innocence to the role and we're excited to share our thoughts and our experience!
Mar 10, 2024•30 min
In this episode, ahead of filming for Season 3, we are recapping and drafting our FAVORITE TSITP Scenes from Season 1 and Season 2. Who will win the draft? Who picks the scenes that you love most? Too many good ones to choose from!! **This episode was recorded live on the Better With Glasses Podcast YouTube Channel on February 18th, 2024! You can check out the video replay there as well.
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Conrad Fisher the cook, Conrad the housemate, Conrad the little geek stamp collector & most notably, Conrad is the guy who is still hung up on Belly!!! Love isn't quite in the air yet on this lovely Valentine's Day but the scene is being set... and yes, poor Jeremiah is between a rock and a hard place. On this episode of the 'We'll Always Have Summer' book club, we cover ch 27-32. Next Book Club Assignment:' Read Chapters 33-38 (aka stop at 39!)
Feb 14, 2024•35 min
Better With Glasses Pod presents our Other Conrads series featuring all of the other fictitious love interests that have Vicky somewhat goo-goo ga-ga. Today's Other Conrad is Stars Hallow bad boy turned author and Rory's true match (IMO), Jess Mariano. In a world that's less about will-they won't-they and more about how many love interests Rory can juggle, Jess is Vicky's favorite in the sea of Deans, Logans and somewhat honorable mentions to Tristan, Marty and poor Paul.
Feb 05, 2024•57 min
We're back!! And we're breaking down the debacle at the memorial garden ceremony... and by debacle we mean the Jere/Belly engagement announcement. We're discussing the messiness, the reactions and Conrad's first POV of Book 3. Join in and remember to read/reread the chapters prior to listening to follow along but most importantly, to avoid any spoilers!
Jan 22, 2024•58 min
On the heels of newly released information about Lola Tung on Broadway beginning in February as Chris Briney hits the Pink Carpet ahead of the 'Mean Girls' movie release, we needed to debrief! Are you as excited as we are!?!?
Jan 09, 2024•19 min
On this special bonus episode of the Better With Glasses Podcast, we return for a bit of holiday merriment! The Summer I Turned Pretty: Season 2, books 2 and book 3 of the trilogy prove to us that Christmas is as important as the beach in the summer. 'Tis The Damn Season to rewatch Season 2, Episode 2: Love Scene, play Naughty or Nice TSITP style & go thru Vicky's top 3 Christmas moments from book to show!
Dec 26, 2023•32 min
This episode of the Better With Glasses Podcast is a part of our newest miniseries, "Slumber Party" featuring TSITP-themed girl talk featuring Vicky and friends, Red of the 'This Love' fanfic and Ashlyn. Listen in as we discuss RedClovers fanfic 'This Love' confessions of love, defending Conrad, 1989 Vault Tracks and The Summer I Turned Pretty BTS / Bonrad.
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 55 min
In this episode of our TSITP Book Club, we are discussing chapters 13-18 of Jenny Han's 'We'll Always Have Summer.' We learn a little bit more about Belly's life in college through flashbacks as she navigates the challenge of her recent engagement! How to join? 1) Grab a copy or give the audio book narrated by Lola Tung and Chris Briney a listen 2) Read through the chapters 'assigned' prior to the next episode 3) Write in to betterwithglassespod@gmail.com with your thoughts, your WTF moment, you...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min
This episode is a recap/review/analysis of Chapters 7 through 12 of We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han - from 'OMG I still love you' to the big 'Yes.' Grab your copy of the third book in the TSITP Book Trilogy and settle in for the discussion. How to join? 1) Grab a copy or give the audio book narrated by Lola Tung and Chris Briney a listen 2) Read through the chapters 'assigned' prior to the next episode 3) Write in to betterwithglassespod@gmail.com with your thoughts, your WTF moment, your ...
Nov 06, 2023•59 min
