Humorous commentary meets pure millennial fever dream energy in this wildly chaotic episode of Put Your Books Down . Natalie and Angela go head-to-head in a hilarious game of "Two Truths and a Lie," leading to stories involving Nicolas Cage, Joan Osborne, panic attacks on stage, Mafia neighbors, Timothée Chalamet discourse, and an alarming amount of Muppet references. Natalie recaps her surreal hyperbaric chamber experience — complete with Netflix true crime, oxygen masks, and "science, but don'...
May 26, 2026•53 min•Ep. 206
Pop culture nostalgia, celebrity chaos, and emotional damage? Yep — this Martin Short documentary episode has it all. Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive into Netflix's Marty: Life is Short and unpack why Martin Short may secretly be one of the greatest comedic performers of all time. From SCTV and Saturday Night Live to Jiminy Glick, Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, and the legendary comedy friendships that shaped Hollywood, the hosts celebrate the humor, heartbreak, and humanity beh...
May 20, 2026•40 min•Ep. 205
Pop culture chaos, NASA math, and one extremely suspicious "Not a Lesbian" bumper sticker collide in this hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt episode of Put Your Books Down . Natalie and Angela dive into Hidden Figures and unpack why this powerful film hits so much harder than your average space movie. From NASA history and civil rights to Kevin Costner discourse and accidental feminist manifestos, the hosts balance humorous commentary with real conversations about racism, women's contributions...
May 12, 2026•45 min•Ep. 204
Pop culture nostalgia hits HARD when a "rom-com" turns into chaotic, potion-fueled madness. Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive into the 1992 cult classic Love Potion #9 —and quickly realize this isn't your average romantic comedy. From bizarre makeover tropes to wildly questionable "science," they unpack everything that makes this film unforgettable. The duo explores the film's over-the-top montages, eyebrow-raising relationship dynamics, and the sheer chaos of a love potion that sp...
May 05, 2026•45 min•Ep. 203
Pop culture hot take: what if the funniest guy in the room is secretly the most talented? This week on Put Your Books Down , Natalie and Angela dive into the surprisingly brilliant evolution of Sean Hayes—from sitcom icon to powerhouse dramatic performer. After watching his one-man thriller The Unknown , the hosts unpack his range, discipline, and why his latest work might be his best yet. Along the way, they spiral (in the best way) into SmartLess dynamics, comedic timing, and how humor often m...
Apr 28, 2026•34 min•Ep. 202
Pop culture chaos meets nostalgic media as we revisit the most unhinged jungle thriller of the 90s. Natalie and Angela dive headfirst into Anaconda (1997), breaking down everything from Jennifer Lopez's iconic moments to Jon Voight's absolutely feral performance. What starts as a film crew's Amazon adventure quickly spirals into snake-fueled madness, questionable accents, and some of the wildest cinematic choices ever made. The hosts unpack the bizarre plot twists, unforgettable one-liners, and ...
Apr 21, 2026•34 min•Ep. 201
This week the gals take a deep dive that might just sink your love for Titanic permanently. From the "draw me like one of your French girls" moment to the ultimate door debate, Natalie tells us why she walked out on Titanic and why she thinks that old lady should be ashamed of herself. Come for the opinions, stay for the Celine Dion impersonations. 👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here: http...
Apr 14, 2026•36 min•Ep. 200
Pop culture chaos meets hilarious commentary as we revisit one of the wildest 80s movies ever made. In this episode, Natalie and Angela dive into Just One of the Guys —a nostalgic cult classic that somehow manages to be both deeply problematic and weirdly ahead of its time. From outrageous sexism to questionable plot choices (and acting choices…), the duo breaks down what still works, what absolutely doesn't, and why we can't stop talking about it. They unpack the film's "low-key feminist" messa...
Apr 07, 2026•44 min•Ep. 199
Ever wondered how far grief can go when mixed with unfiltered commentary and wild viral culture energy? Buckle up. In this jaw-dropping episode, Natalie and Angela unpack one of the most bizarre true crime stories ever: a 91-year-old woman who kept her deceased loved ones… at home . From tea parties with corpses to a town that just looked the other way, this story spirals into a mix of shocking decisions, questionable morals, and straight-up chaos. The hosts dive into the psychology, the enabler...
Mar 31, 2026•42 min•Ep. 198
Pop culture chaos, unfiltered opinions, and zero regrets—welcome to your new favorite group chat. Natalie and Angela are catching up on everything they're watching right now—from addictive weekly TV drops to movies that almost put them to sleep (but not quite). They break down must-watch series, surprising performances, and the shows that have them emotionally spiraling (in a fun way… mostly). Expect hilarious takes, strong opinions, and a little celebrity shade as they dive into buzzy releases,...
Mar 24, 2026•41 min•Ep. 197
Nothing fuels humorous, unfiltered commentary like being forced to react instantly to wildly awkward situations. In this episode of Put Your Books Down , Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham play a hilarious round of "Well, That Was Awkward," a fast-paced game where they throw ridiculous scenarios at each other and the best gut reaction wins. From cringe-worthy social encounters to laugh-out-loud hypothetical disasters, the hosts test their improv instincts, quick wit, and ability to survi...
Mar 17, 2026•43 min•Ep. 196
From chilled monkey brains to chaotic mine cart chases, this pop culture classic proves nostalgic media was way wilder than we remembered. Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive headfirst into Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom with hilarious, unfiltered commentary and a whole lot of nostalgia. From the glamorous Shanghai nightclub opening to the infamous dinner scene and terrifying lava pits, the duo break down the film's most shocking, funny, and unforgettable moments. They also exp...
Mar 10, 2026•47 min•Ep. 195
Is your brain on books, or is it just running a marathon without your permission? In this unfiltered edition of Put Your Books Down , Angela opens up about her recent adult ADHD diagnosis and how it has completely shifted her perspective on productivity and self-worth. Natalie and Angela also dive into a deep film analysis of the 1982 Martin Scorsese classic The King of Comedy , exploring its eerie themes of celebrity culture, entitlement, and the frightening reality of parasocial obsession. The...
Mar 03, 2026•54 min•Ep. 194
What happens when a transit strike cab ride turns into a lifelong friendship… and that friend grows up to write a Mormon musical, reunite with her birth parents, launch a songwriting podcast, and casually sing about having a nervous breakdown in IKEA? This week on Put Your Books Down hosted by Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham, we sit down with pianist, singer-songwriter, and human beam of light Deidre Struck — and let's just say… we laugh, we cry, we overshare. From writing lullabies t...
Feb 24, 2026•46 min•Ep. 193
Natalie Sanderson Jones is fresh off emergency gallbladder surgery, Angela Bingham is emotionally bracing for house-party chaos, and together they ask the real question: why does this comedy feel like a horror movie for adults with anxiety? This week on Put Your Books Down, we revisit the 2015 cult comedy Sisters , starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and unpack why nostalgia hits harder when your joints hurt and you care deeply about drywall. From Gen-X references and crazy house parties to John ...
Feb 17, 2026•40 min•Ep. 192
What if we told you Hollywood has been operating on a completely different rulebook this entire time? In this episode of Put Your Books Down, hosts Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive headfirst into the wildest, messiest, most jaw-dropping celebrity stories you probably should know — but somehow don't. From cult-adjacent beginnings and extreme method acting, to legendary breakups, behind-the-scenes power plays, and pop culture moments that make you ask, "How was this allowed?" This e...
Feb 10, 2026•49 min
What happens when a Netflix documentary is so good it ruins your entire emotional stability? Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham hit record and immediately spiral. In this episode of Put Your Books Down, the hosts unpack Netflix's Elizabeth Smart documentary—why it hits differently than every true-crime special before it, how the media failed a family in real time, and why believing girls (especially nine-year-old girls) would've changed everything. From shocking bystander behavior to the...
Feb 03, 2026•45 min•Ep. 190
Why does The Great British Baking Show feel soothing while Hell's Kitchen activates our nervous systems? In this episode of Put Your Books Down , Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive into the psychology of cooking shows, celebrity chefs, and why watching adults scream over risotto is somehow considered entertainment. From Gordon Ramsay's public persona versus his real-life charm, to Paul Hollywood's quietly terrifying handshake, the hosts unpack why kindness feels radical in competiti...
Jan 27, 2026•50 min•Ep. 189
January is fake, Michael Douglas is way too calm about child kidnapping, and Brittany Murphy deserved the world. This week on Put Your Books Down, Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham spiral joyfully through seasonal despair, unearned cinematic confidence, long leather coats, emotionally unavailable therapists, dry lips, and the absolutely BONKERS ending of Don't Say a Word now that it's resurfaced on Netflix. We question why everyone in early-2000s thrillers reacts to trauma like it's a m...
Jan 20, 2026•40 min•Ep. 188
Gucci aliens, Donald Sutherland's legendary hair, mud-bath man buns, revenge bedtime procrastination & why you should NEVER trust your houseplants—Natalie Sanderson Jones & Angela Bingham lose their minds over Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) on Put Your Books Down 🎬👽✨ #PutYourBooksDown #InvasionOfTheBodySnatchers #AlienMovies #70sCinema #DonaldSutherlandHair #MoviePodcast #PopCulturePodcast #CultClassics #FilmTok #TrustNoOne #HouseplantsAreSus Check out our website here: https://...
Jan 13, 2026•40 min•Ep. 187
Nat & Ange spiral from M A S H* to Breaking Bad to SVU chaos asking who told TV when to laugh, whether Gen X is emotionally broken, and why Ice-T deserves a studio audience 😭📺🔥 #PutYourBooksDown #LaughTrackDebate #GenXHumor #PodcastComedy #TVHotTakes #BreakingBad #LawAndOrderSVU #SitcomLife #DarkHumor #PopCulturePodcast Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com/ Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7 F...
Jan 06, 2026•33 min•Ep. 186
Enjoy this encore presentation of this holiday episode! We will back next week! Our dear Allison came back to the pod to laugh about two of the greatest Thanksgiving movies ever: "Home for the Holidays" and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com/ Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7 Follow Put Your Books Down on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourboo...
Dec 30, 2025•44 min
Nat & Ange spiral from fake Christmas trees to Roofman (Channing Tatum living in a Toys R Us?!) with phrogging, Peter Dinklage chaos, gentle criminals, trauma talk, and zero jazz hands—pop culture at its unhinged finest ✨📚 #PutYourBooksDown #Roofman #PhroggerRobber #PodcastComedy #PopCulturePodcast #MovieTalk #ChanningTatum #KirstenDunst #PeterDinklage #TrueCrimeAdjacent #BunsAlert Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com/ Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.y...
Dec 23, 2025•44 min•Ep. 184
Nat & Ange Survive Aggressive Carolers, Tanning-Bed Trauma, Tim Allen's Midlife Meltdown & Demonic Frosty in This Chaotic Holiday Roast 🤣🔥✨ #PutYourBooksDown #ChristmasWithTheCranks #HolidayComedy #PodcastLOL #JamieLeeCurtisForever #VigilanteCarolers #TimAllenDrama #FrostyHasDemonicEyes #HolidayMovieReview #FunnyPodcast #WomenWhoPodcast #ChaosChristmas #ViralPodcast #ComediansOfInstagram Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com/ Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: ht...
Dec 16, 2025•36 min•Ep. 183
Nat & Ange spiral into TV chaos, cold meds, patriarchy rants & Sister Wives mullet trauma 😂🔥 #PutYourBooksDownPodcast #StrangerThings #Pluribus #LonesomeDove #SisterWives #AllsFair #MorningShow #PatriciaArquette #KimKardashian #CowboyCulture #TVRecap #BingeWorthy #PodcastComedy #ViralPodcast Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com/ Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7 Follow Put Your Books Down ...
Dec 09, 2025•36 min•Ep. 182
Nat & Ange go OFF in a hilarious rant-fest about harmonica duos, Cybertruck chaos, elevator sigh-ers, dessert shamers, 'K' texters, ASMR click-clackers and people blasting Mariah Carey in SEPTEMBER 🤦♀️🤣 #PutYourBooksDown #FunnyPodcast #ComedyPodcast #HolidayRants #HarmonicaFail #Cybertruck #ASMR #DontGetMeStarted #PodcastReels #WomenPodcasters #ViralPodcast #RelatableAF Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com/ Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com...
Dec 02, 2025•48 min•Ep. 181
True crime deep dives, accidental Golden Globes cosplay, snaggle-tooth lore, existential Thanksgiving questions & why Fayetteville will never be the same 🤌🔥 #PutYourBooksDownPodcast #TrueCrimeHumor #AileenWuornos #NetflixDocumentaryChat #PodcastAwards #FayettevilleArkansas #ComedyPodcast #SerialKillerDeepDive #BestTVandFilmPodcast #PodcastLife #WomenPodcasters #ViralPodcastClip #AwardWinningPodcast #FunnyPodcast Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com/ Watch the show on ou...
Nov 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 180
Nat & Ange laugh, cringe, & yell "Watch a Doc!" while unpacking Stiller & Meara's messy love, Ben cutting his kid from a movie(?!), foot-runovers, Mustang Sally, and why parents should STOP being sexy 💥🎙️✨ #PutYourBooksDownPodcast #NatAndAnge #StillerAndMeara #BenStiller #AppleTVDoc #ComedyCoupleGoals #WatchADocPeople #PodcastReels #SeinfeldFans #HumanNotRobot #NamasteHuman 💋📺🎭 Follow Put Your Books Down on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown Instag...
Nov 18, 2025•33 min•Ep. 179
Nat & Ange go full Pixar nerd 🤖💔🍿— from peanut butter foldovers and near-death power washer stories to why a trash robot made them cry and restored their faith in humanity. #PutYourBooksDown #WALLEmovie #PixarLove #FunnyPodcast #RobotRomance #NatalieSandersonJones #AngelaBingham #WomenInComedy #PopCulturePodcast #MovieChat #ViralPodcast Follow Put Your Books Down on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/ Nat...
Nov 11, 2025•41 min•Ep. 178
Natalie & Angela take NYC and spiral into a hilarious deep dive on Waiting for Godot starring Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter—complete with jazz shoes, confused art snobs, and one grandma turned Peter Jennings stalker 👀🎤✨ #PutYourBooksDownPodcast #KeanuReeves #WaitingForGodot #BroadwayStories #ComedyPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #AngelaBingham #NatalieSandersonJones #FunnyPodcast #TheaterFails #ViralPodcast #PodcastReels Follow Put Your Books Down on social media: Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Nov 04, 2025•25 min•Ep. 177
