YA Podcast - podcast cover

YA Podcast

YA Podcastsoundcloud.com
A podcast about YA lit and what it can teach us - at any age. Join us as we review new releases and revisit old classics. Produced by Teffer Adjemian for the Upford Network! To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

176. A Final Bow

After almost 5 wild and wonderful years, the YA Podcast is coming to an end. Join Kadi, Teffer, and Bailey as we reminisce over the years, the books, and the friendships we’ve shared. Stay in touch! Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.andrewvannorstrand.com www.podcavern.

Jan 03, 202346 min

175. The Vampire Diaries

We're coming at you with another media review! Kadi and Teffer watched Season 1 of the Vampire Diaries and we're here to tell you all about low cut jeans, sexy vampire brothers, and racist small towns. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-di…sion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsab...

Nov 01, 202245 min

174. A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo

Kadi and Teffer talk about art, light, gayness, coming out, coming of age, and queer community in this breathtaking novel by Malinda Lo. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-di…sion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.andrewvann...

Oct 18, 202229 min

173. The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

Kadi and Teffer talk crushes, cringe and criminal movie adaptations in Meg Cabot’s Y2K Marxist monarchy classic, Princess Diaries. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-di…sion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.andrewvannorstra...

Oct 04, 202236 min

172. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Kadi and Teffer talk 2009, love triangles, and Twilight references in the Amazon Prime show & the book it’s based on! There's a reason Netflix passed on this one.. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great Bear...

Sep 06, 202249 min

171. Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen

This week, Kadi and Teffer talk about movie adaptation, romance tropes & the people they exclude, beach loving, terrible parents, and naturally, who can get it in Along For the Ride by Sarah Dessen and its Netflix adaptation. This baby has no redeeming qualities... Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: ...

Aug 23, 202249 min

170. Snapdragon by Kat Leyh

We’re back!! This week Kadi and Teffer talk about friendship, love, and witchcraft in Kat Leyh’s Snapdragon. Also, what our hiatus held and where we go from here! Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-di…sion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.ba...

Aug 08, 202240 min

169. Heartstopper by Alice Oseman

We’re wrapping up our March graphic novel series with Heartstopper by Alice Oseman! Bailey and Teffer talk about low-conflict romances, himbos, b-plots and sports boys in this lovely book. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicorn...

Mar 30, 202239 min

168. On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

Bailey and Teffer talk about found family, cozy spaceships, colour, cults, and a world without men in On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com...

Mar 22, 202229 min

167. Himawari House by Harmony Becker

We continue our graphic novel series with Himawari House by Harmony Becker! Eunice and Teffer talk about multifaceted representation, multilingual storytelling, and time-limited narrative in this immersive gap year story. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: ...

Mar 15, 202240 min

166. Graceling: the Graphic Novel by Kristin Cashore and Gareth Hinds

A very special guest joins Teffer in the studio to talk about the Graceling graphic novel adaptation by Gareth Hinds! YA: "166. Graceling: The Graphic Novel" -ads: OAF, NBF, G&G, QT, GM, NatToo, SGF1 Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hon...

Mar 08, 202215 min

165. The Girl From the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

This March, we’re reading graphic novels! We’re kicking it off with The Girl From the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag. Teffer and Bailey talk about selkie myths and generous love in this beautiful maritime tale. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice ...

Mar 01, 202234 min

164. The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons

We wrap up February with a sweet tearjerker of a book, The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons! Join Eunice and Teffer as we talk about finding queer community wherever you live, queerness and religion, and the delight of seeing trans representation grow in the genre. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: ...

Feb 23, 202237 min

163. Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney

In February, we read romances by Black authors! This week, we’re talking about self love, generational love, and the importance of friends who love you in Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @t...

Feb 15, 202246 min

162. Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

We’re back!! This February we continue our tradition of reading romances by Black authors all month, and we’re kicking it off with Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. Bailey and Teffer talk about trans joy, self love, art therapy, and what cis parents of trans kids need to know. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer...

Feb 09, 202252 min

161. 2021 Holiday Gift Guide!

Kadi and Eunice put their holiday elf hats on and bring you *drumroll* THE 2021 YA HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE! They break it down by types of giftee and hope that you snag a little somethin for yourself at the same time. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d E...

Dec 14, 202143 min

160. The Baby-Sitter's Club Season 2!

We’re back in Stoneybrook! This week Bailey and Teffer talk about season 2 of The Baby-Sitter’s Club: who’s gay, who’s coping, who’s got a great new step dad. Also, lots about awkward dates! Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-di…sion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great B...

Dec 10, 202151 min

159. Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

Join Teffer and Eunice for a conversation about fairytale retellings, dragons, persimmons, and teen protagonists who actually act like teenagers in Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornread...

Nov 30, 202146 min

158. Things We Couldn't Say by Jay Coles

This week, Teffer and Kadi talk about the complications of being a pastor’s kid, unraveling generational trauma, beautiful romances and refreshing bisexual representation with Jay Coles’ Things We Couldn’t Say. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eun...

Nov 23, 202151 min

157. XOXO by Axie Oh

Join Eunice and Teffer as we talk about K-Pop, romance, chasing dreams & finding happy endings in Axie Oh’s XOXO! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.andrewvan...

Nov 16, 202146 min

156. Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden

Bailey and Kadi go back in time to revisit the 1982 sapphic classic Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden. They talk about the place of books of a certain era, problematic adults and homophobia & faith. Also, please enjoy Bailey's pettiest book criticism of all time!!! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @...

Nov 09, 202144 min

155. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead ft. Karter Powell

This week, Karter Powell of The CabotCast joins Teffer to talk about Vampire Academy, sexy boarding school books, homoeroticism, and growing up in the 2000s. Also Princess Diaries. Check out The CabotCast socials! https://twitter.com/TheCabotCast https://www.instagram.com/thecabotcast/ https://linktr.ee/thecabotcast Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-di…sion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast ...

Oct 26, 202147 min

154. Love is a Revolution by Renée Watson

Teffer and Kadi talk fluffy romance, low-friction narratives, self love & body diversity with Love is a Revolution by Renée Watson! Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-di…sion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @kadi_d Eunice Hong: @theeunicornreadsabook Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.andrewvanno...

Oct 19, 202144 min

153. Sex Education

Kadi and Teffer take a break from book reviews to talk about TV! We’re reviewing the Netflix series Sex Education, talking about Gillian Anderson, the rise of fascism, teen sexuality, and what makes for good representation on TV. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kad...

Oct 12, 202146 min

152. Blackout

This week Kadi and Bailey read Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon. We gush about this beautiful ensemble romance that celebrates Black love and talk about all the little details that make it such a delight to read. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by...

Oct 05, 202138 min

151. Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean

Teffer and Eunice are back in the book review business with Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean! We talk about beautiful writing, complex characters, and the shift in YA from external to internal narrative tension. Since this is a new release, we’re trying to keep it spoiler free! Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-di…sion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear B...

Sep 28, 202137 min

150. 100 Best YA Books of All? Time?

We’re back from hiatus with our 150th episode! Bailey and Teffer reminisce about the show, talk about our summer reading, and then get into reviewing the TIME 100 Best YA Books of All Time, the hits and misses. And it wouldn’t be an episode of YA if we didn’t talk about Twilight. A lot. Welcome back! Find the TIME 100 Best YA Books list: https://time.com/collection/100-best-ya-books/ Listen to Teffer on No Bad Food! https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/19-salad-days-ft-teffer-adjemian Support us ...

Sep 14, 202159 min

149. Summer Read-Through: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: The Movies

To wrap up our Summer Read-Through, we watched both Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movies! We’re talking about casting, early oughts fashion (yay or nay?, Jesse Williams, sexy candles, and pants, just so many pants. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodcast Hosted by: Teffer Adjemian: @tefferbear Bailey: @thebailzasaurus Kadi Diop: @ka...

Aug 10, 202145 min

148. Summer Read-Through: Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann Brashares

This week, we fast forward ten years to visit the sisterhood as adults in Sisterhood Everlasting! The whole gang’s here to talk about rich boyfriends, aimless careers, millennial angst, and Manic Pixie Dying Girls. Did Brashares finally figure out what to do with Tibby? Will Carmen ever get what she deserves? Tune in and find out! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@g...

Aug 03, 202150 min

147. Summer Read-Through: Forever in Blue: the Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares

All four hosts got together this week to talk about the final book in the teen Sisterhood series. We’ve gotta lotta yikes and a little yay! What happened to Carmen? Why is Tibby always … like that? Is it ok to have sex, ever? We ask these questions and more! Resources: docs.google.com/document/d/1hp7nl…/edit?usp=sharing Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-di…sion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@gmail.com or tweet at us @yapodc...

Jul 27, 202151 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android