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Janine Between the Lines: literature & lifestyle for leisure

Janine Jimenezpodcasters.spotify.com
A semi-entertaining podcast by your favorite Filipina-American host dedicated to books, current issues, and daily (somewhat trivial) dilemmas that she feels called to speak on. Disclaimer: This podcast may or may not be disguised as a platform for all listeners of all backgrounds to connect and interact to tackle important issues in our world today, but also could be masked as a verbal scapegoat. The possibilities are endless. Ways you can yell at me! Follow @janinebetweenthelines on Instagram, & email at janinebetweenthelines@gmail.com 💌
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Episodes

Finding Your People and Passions Part 2, featuring Olivia | Janine Between The Lines #407

WATCH PART 1 HERE: https://youtu.be/8aMvVgXnLFA?si=in25iAH00rUlbgLn Welcome back to my channel and welcome back to another Sunday Hang! Olivia and I conclude this episode with a talk about what it's like to follow your passions, the people you keep, wellness, and a lot of other silly conversations in between! Make sure you leave a comment and let us know what you think about the episode! Thank you guys so much for tuning in, and make sure you check out Olivia and Mome Studios! Olivia's Instagram...

May 11, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Finding Your People and Passions Part 1, featuring Olivia | Janine Between the Lines #406

Welcome back to another episode of Janine Between the Lines, and another installation of my Sunday Hangs! Today’s guest is my South Portland born and raised, director of marketing for Mome Studios, and wellness wonder woman, my soul sister Olivia! Olivia is such a huge part of my life, and at the tender age of two and twenty, she has accomplished and learned so much that I have been so privileged to witness. Our conversation is centered around how our friendship blossomed from being uncomfortabl...

May 05, 202545 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Stormlight Sessions Part 2, featuring Jordan | Janine Between The Lines #405

DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains spoilers of Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson. Listen at your own risk! This episode picks up right where Jordan and I left off on the first installment of The Stormlight Sessions! Now that you were able to get to know Jordan in the first episode, this episode consists of the TRUE meat and potatoes of Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson. Jordan and I take a deep dive into some of the most important characters in the series, and talk about their impact on the s...

Apr 14, 202555 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Stormlight Sessions Part 1, featuring Jordan | Janine Between The Lines #404

Coming in hot with a new episode with an awesome guest! Meet Jordan: fellow work colleague, born and raised Mainer, and avid ski and golf extraordinaire. Jordan and I talk about many nerdy things and some offhand life topics, as well! When we finished recording this podcast, we had close to two hours worth of content that my poor computer could not handle, so this will be split into two separate parts. Part 1 gives you guys into our geeky origins and gives you a closer insight into Jordan as a p...

Mar 30, 202551 minSeason 4Ep. 4

5 Tips To Start Journaling | Janine Between The Lines #403

Welcome back to another episode! Today's episode is a highly requested one, and I am so happy to be posting this one for you guys! I go over the 5 things that I wish I knew before I started journaling, with a lot of blurbs and stuttering in between! Please let me know if you found this helpful, and if you like thing vlog style video with podcast audio more than me talking straight at the camera! I would be so so grateful!

Mar 16, 202528 minSeason 4Ep. 3

How My 2025 Is Going | Janine Between The Lines #402

I made my goals and manifestations super realistic and measurable this year, and it has actually helped me feel successful and proud of myself! Did you set goals for this year? Or are you winging it? There is literally no wrong answer Thank you so much for joining me 🌸 let me know if there is anything that you want to see or want me to chat about in upcoming episodes! Make sure you follow along on Instagram too for the shorter form contents!

Mar 09, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 2

We're So Back | Janine Between The Lines #401

Are you ready for this jelly? New year, new Janine Between, new and improved and consistent content that brings me joy and I hope will bring you joy, too ❤️ Please excuse the shakey screen, will be doing some set up changes as I go on! Let me know how you guys feel about the video uploads! Do you prefer me talking directly to you guys, or are you still more of a listener than a watcher? Regardless, there's media here for both! I am so excited to be more active here again, please let me know if t...

Mar 01, 202512 minSeason 4Ep. 1

#305: Why We Haven't Read Fourth Wing, Reading Roundup, A Holiday Reflection or Two

The dynamic duo is back and better than ever, and we're picking right where we left off together! In this episode, Corrine and I deep dive into our best and worst picks over the past months, our Christmas traditions, and an outlook on the past year and the coming year. I can't believe another year has passed. Thank you all so much for your love and support, and for being here to listen to my bookie ramblings. I love each of you with all my heart, and I hope your holiday season is happy and peace...

Dec 15, 20232 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 1

#304: Don't Call It A Comeback

Welcome back, she says. To herself, and everyone else tuning in. Not much to say here, just book updates and life updates. I'm happy to be locked in again and even happier with the contents of this episode. Thank you all for staying tuned, you have no idea how much you are appreciated ❤️

Aug 25, 202353 minSeason 3Ep. 4

#304: A Couple Month's Roundup, and Our Icks

We're back again for another episode going over our latest reads, and the things that make us cringe in our books and real life! Let us know if you've read any of these and what your icks are! Follow @janinebetweenthelines and @corrinescozycorner for more bookie related goodness and all the things 🧡

May 11, 20231 hr 36 minSeason 3Ep. 4

#303: February Monthly Round Up and Recap with Corrine

Hold on to your butts and grab a snack or bevvie, because this episode is a long one! Corrine and I are coming to you with another episode where we FINALLY talk about The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, recap our first book club meeting, and also give a brief overview on all the books we read in February. We also talk about a resounding theme that has been present in our books, and how our lives have reflected that. We have so much fun recording these episodes, so let us know what books you have ...

Mar 18, 20232 hr 6 min

#302: Choices, and the Ladies of the Lone Pine Book Club

Hi everybody! Today we have another guest loaded episode with a couple of repeat guests who are not only my besties, but are now co-moderators of our new book club, THE LONE PINE BOOK CLUB! In this episode, we talk about all things books, choices in life, and much more. If you have been itching to join a book club, we invite you to join by downloading the fable app and finding us, it is completely free! And make sure you follow us on @lonepinebookclub for all things book related, even if you jus...

Feb 13, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 2

#301: Different Seasons Beyond Reasons: A Cozy Talk with Corrine @corrinescozycorner

Happy 2023, and welcome to the first Janine Between the Lines episode of SZN 3! Today I bring on someone very near and dear to me, my work bestie Corrine! In this episode, we talk in depth about our favorite and least favorite books in 2022, our aspirations about the year, and how Corrine feels about turning the big 3-0 this year. This year is projected to be a big reading and gaming year for the podcast, and I am so so thankful for all of you who have stuck around thus far! What is on your TBR ...

Jan 13, 20231 hr 32 minSeason 3Ep. 1

#208: Work Life Balance and Update

Today's episode is a look into the concept of work life balance, along with a frank discussion on how the host's work and life and work life balance has been since the last time she recorded. Immense thanks to those that have stuck around up to this point, and it would be absolutely amazing to have some feedback and advice on this episode over on Instagram and Twitter. Book related episodes coming with some hot-to trot guests, so stay tuned for that! Follow @janinebetweenthelines on Instagram, a...

Nov 04, 202241 min

#207: Favorite Things with My Favorite Kassandra Rodriguez (OTT)

Today's episode brings back a lovely past guest, the one and only Kassandra Rodriguez! A lot has changed since Kass and the host's last episode almost two years ago, and we talk about where life has taken us since then. We talk about the growth of her business, how we have been doing, our favorites, and throw it back to a fun segment we went through on our first, low quality go round. Nostalgia can be fun and awesome, and it was so much fun to reflect on these things with the modern hippie soul ...

Aug 01, 20221 hr 49 minSeason 2Ep. 7

#206: Our Thoughts on The Overturn of Roe vs. Wade, with Shelby Stavness

Today's episode is a long awaited one, and one the host has been eager to post. The host and her Maine soul mate Shelby Stavness, postpartum and women's health RN and aspiring educator, talk deeply about the underpinnings and raw thoughts of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, and the attempt to ban abortions nationwide. As usual, all opinions are strictly our own, and we would love to have further, respectful discourse on the subject! All references we used will be linked down below, and we can't ...

Jul 12, 20221 hr 52 minSeason 2Ep. 6

#205: Life Changes, an Off Topic Times (OTT) Episode

When was the last time the host posted an OTT for the masses? Way too long, it seems. Listen in as the host delves into some of the not-so-fun parts of adult life and big, disconcerting transitions on the horizon. Have you felt any of these feelings too? Let us know over on Instagram if you can relate to parts of this episode! As always, hugs and more hugs and thanks for listening and supporting this podcast. Stay tuned for the next ones, and keep sharing and rating until your fingers go numb &l...

Jun 08, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 5

#204: Sigh, Gone and Other Books Along the Way

At one point during the beginning of the year, I thought that I was in the middle of a dry spell of "mid" rated books, but these last few have proven me wrong. My heart has never been happier reading these last few books and I can't wait to talk about them. Thank you all so much for listening, and I hope you guys enjoy the episode. Please comment or send me a DM about which you guys would pick up, and what you thought about the episode! BOOKS MENTIONED: Sigh, Gone by Phuc Tran Seven Days in June...

May 23, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 4

#203: Bridgerton and Books Bonanza

Today's episode is exactly as portrayed in the title: A JanineBTL reading roundup, along with a debriefing on Season 2 of Bridgerton. Was it better than last season or not? Was it a flop or not? Plan on episodes every other week as the host gets back into the swing of things... Janine Between the Swing of Things? Melikes. Also, go check out MEMORY LANE MORNING SHOW here on Anchor and anywhere you listen to podcasts, if you want to hear a different side of the host, at large. The juicy, unfiltere...

Apr 11, 202240 minSeason 2Ep. 3

#202: January to March Reading Roundup 📚

Today's episode talks about the three books the host has read since the beginning of the year! She also recommends that you listen to this episode wearing earphones, since the new podcast equipment is still a work in progress, and may be quieter than usual. Thank you for your patience! Sound off in the Spotify Q&A what books you have been reading and loving, or shoot a message over on Instagram and Twitter to let us know what we should read next! ♥️ Books mentioned in this episode: Ugly Love...

Mar 30, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 2

#201: Memory Lane Morning Show, featuring Teddy Lemaster

A return to society? A spiritual awakening? Whatever you would like to coin it, the host is back and better than ever with another episode featuring her long awaited and deeply requested guest, boyfriend and stout beer aficionado, Teddy Lemaster. Join us for a fun discourse talking about the year 2021, goals for this year, and memories we have made along the way. Also, sorry not sorry to the outro for a spam call rudely interrupting our departure; however, if you can name my ringtone, we are aut...

Feb 21, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 1

28. How Has The Twilight Rivalries Infiltrated My Faves?

Today's episode discusses the books and shows that the host has been loving lately, including The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren, and Outlander on Netflix and Amazon. Listen in on the reviews and thoughts on these current faves, and how the Team Edward and Team Jacob dynamic weirdly parallel some of the battles in the books mentioned. Thank you guys so much for your unending support! It means the world to me, and I can't wait to keep reading and talking...

Aug 22, 202139 min

OTT # 10: The Highs and The Lows | episode 27

Today's episode is an off-the-cuff episode that the host just couldn't wait to post: a life update #OTT! She's been through it... she's been through the ringer, but the host is BACK. Listen in on the raw trials and triumphs that the host has been through these past couple months, and also a few song recommendations towards the end. Thanks to all the listeners who have followed and supported the podcast in any way, shape, or form! Your support has not gone unnoticed, and we can't wait to show our...

Jun 18, 202154 minSeason 2Ep. 7

CAR-RONICLES #2: When Things Don't Go Your Way...

I think for these segments I am going to have minimal hints in the description to keep things as spicy and casual as possible. Listen for my commute home thoughts. I love you all, and let me know your thoughts and answers by sending me a message on Instagram, or emailing me at janinebetweenthelines@gmail.com!

May 12, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 6

I Feel Attacked... featuring Franklin Alzate | episode 25 |

There's nothing more revealing and visceral than a book that brings out your biggest childhood insecurities while, simultaneously, motivating you to strive even harder to accomplish your goals. Today's episode talks about the first few chapters of A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, and I take a few excerpts out of the book to discuss with one of my lifelong friends, Franklin Alzate. He is an aspiring physician, a proud Corgi owner, and a burger connoisseur. We talk about having parents who are i...

May 03, 20211 hr 45 minSeason 2Ep. 5

A Man Called Ove and A Woman Who Talks About Love and Personalities and Stuff | episode 24 |

This week's episode is a fun swirl of a book review, a podcast crush, and a listener Q &A that sparked a healthy, fun conversation. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is discussed in relation to the topic of personality types and compatibility. This was further exemplified by the wonderful Brené Brown's "Unlocking Us" podcast episode with Drs. John and Julie Gottman on What Makes Love Last. The podcast episode will be linked below along with Brené's website! Don'r forget to answer this week...

Apr 11, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 4

OTT #9: Honest Update, and Freaky First's with Abby Galang | episode 23 |

The host is a lucky gal to have a best friend that has stuck by her side for over 11 years... and now you guys get to meet her too. In today's episode, the host gives a life update and then has a rewarding "My First Time" questionnaire with her BFF, Abby Galang. Get to know the two more intimately, as they dive in to topics like their first CDs and mixtapes, first house parties, and even a light, wholesome take at our perspectives on AAPI hate crimes and our current social climate. This is, hand...

Mar 28, 20211 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Rapid Review #1: Ken and Kazuo | episode 22 |

In today's episode, the host reviews two books that have occupied her leisurely reading time these past few weeks, namely Lone Wolf and Cub by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima and Kick It Under the Fridge by Ken Ciccoli. In an attempt to be more concise, the host has began a new version of episodes called Rapid Reviews! Rapid Reviews will mainly consists of mini book reviews condensed into a single episode while still talking about all the mundane ways these books have connections in the host's per...

Mar 16, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 2

OTT #8: I Want to Stay This Inspired, featuring Kassandra-Ashley Rodriguez | episode 21 |

Today's comeback episode is a long awaited OTT (Off Topic Times) with one of the host's favorite people on this earth. The host and guest get into the new year tradition discussing 2021 goals, new transformations, and mediocre but entertainingly genuine relationship advice via the r/relationshipadvice thread on Reddit, in honor of the late Valentine's Day episode which wasn't posted due to technical difficulties. Credits and shouts outward to @approachablepod and Must Be Nice podcast for the ins...

Feb 21, 20211 hr 46 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Cultural and Spiritual Awareness | episode 20 |

Today’s episode features one of my best friends and mentors, Dr. Jordan Porter. Together we talk on subjects like religion and culture and how it affects our personal and professional lives. The conversation also is steered towards anti-LGBTQ acceptance and our tumultuous social climate. Stay tuned for more (erratic) episodes, and thank you guys so much for sticking around this long!

Aug 28, 20201 hr 19 min
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