Baby Baby's "Book Boink" Podcast

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They’re talking about a “wonderful cat” while you’re trying to audition and suddenly you’re sure you blew it. That’s the mood we’re unpacking as Baby Baby walks back into the bookstore feeling shaky, uncertain, and convinced the casting room never really saw the performance at all.

We stay honest about what that post-audition whiplash feels like: the long wait to hear back, the lack of feedback, the temptation to spiral, and the not-so-funny question underneath it all, “What if I’m not actually good at this?” Along the way we bru...

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A movie audition drops into our morning like a surprise pop quiz, and suddenly everything gets louder: the nerves, the jokes, even the catnip coffee. Baby shows up early with a script for “Ready Cat: The Awakening” and a tight deadline to memorize, while we try to keep things steady with a simple rule that feels oddly serious under pressure: no cream, because it ruins the voice. If you love character banter and fast pivots, this one turns everyday prep into a tiny comedy of errors.

While Baby searches for Penny Pend...

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A crowded bus, a bruised ego, and one sharp realization: new people can walk into our bookstore every single day without knowing who we are. That thought kicks off a frantic, funny push to level up customer service and stop treating “future fans” like they’ll magically appear. We keep it playful, but the takeaway is real for anyone in retail, bookselling, or small business growth: if you want a fan base, you have to meet people where they are and give them a reason to care.

We also get wildly practi...

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You know that split-second feeling when you pat your pockets and realize your house keys are not there? We start with that exact problem, along with a bus ride taken purely for fun, and the oddly emotional truth behind it: access to home is more than logistics. It’s comfort, independence, and the little personal rituals that make a day feel normal. When the fix becomes “just take my keys,” it’s sweet and practical, but it also sets up the bigger theme we keep circling back to: what makes a house feel like hom...

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Pollen doesn’t care about your recording schedule. One minute we’re opening the doors at the bookshop, the next Baby Baby is in full allergy-attack mode: runny nose, itchy eyes, no meds, and a desperate search for tissues and the first aid kit. Evil Glaxi tries to help the way only Glaxi can, with a “special” catnip coffee and a plan to turn the chaos into something useful and funny.

That plan becomes a rapid-fire, kid-friendly guide to children’s books about allergies and food allergies, built for parents, teachers, and anyone...

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A “good morning” turns into a deadline from hell when Oli Olegark drops by our bookstore studio with a contract renewal and a not-so-friendly reminder: keep podcasting or lose the bookstore. We argue, we panic, and we do the math on what happens when your creative work is tied to someone else’s terms. If you’ve ever felt trapped by a platform, a contract, or a job that wants more of you than you want to give, you’ll recognize the tension under the jokes.

Once the paperwork fog sets in, we piv...

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A leaky roof, a blue tarp, and a stack of starry bedtime books—sometimes the best stories start in the mess. We hit record outside the shop at nine at night, waiting for a roofer and choosing optimism anyway. That tension between chaos and comfort shapes everything: the fear of losing a small bookstore we’ve grown to love, the decision to finish our season together, and the quiet relief that a familiar lullaby still works when the rain won’t quit.

We dive into a quick, heartfelt tour of Twinkle Twinkl...

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The morning started with a downpour, a missing coffee, and zero patience for rain songs—so of course we leaned straight into rain. We traded jabs about soggy commutes and then opened a stack of children’s books that turn gray skies into bright, read-aloud moments. From rhythmic takes on Rain, Rain, Go Away by Caroline Jayne Church and Steven Anderson to the classic It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, we explored how simple refrains help kids build phonemic awareness, memory, and confidence. Then we slowed the pace with Outside In by Deborah Underwoo...

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One spider on the front door can flip a quiet morning into a full-on bookstore saga. We open with a sunbathing arachnid scaring off customers and end up exploring how stories turn fear into wonder, how humor cools a hot moment, and how a small shop navigates big feelings without losing its heart.

We trade the broom for a book stack: Luigi the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten by Michelle Knutsen, The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle, Never Touch a Spider by Rosie Greening, Charlotte’s Web, and Mi...

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The morning goes sideways fast: a quick hello turns into an awkward bathroom-adjacent “book review” ambush, and suddenly we’re knee-deep in the most requested titles on potty training. It’s absurd, a little cringe, and somehow perfect for exploring how families use stories, songs, and pictures to make a tricky milestone feel normal.

We trade notes on the heavy hitters parents reach for when diapers make their exit. Potty by Leslie Patricelli brings simple words and big feelings; Miss Rachel’s Potty Time With Bean offers warm, upbeat encouragement; Everybody Poops by T...

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Some days your voice is shot, your mood is worse, and the show must go on anyway. We hit record feeling rough and found our way back to calm with a pocket-sized classic from Maurice Sendak and a steaming lineup of plant-based soups that actually help. This is a cozy, slightly chaotic ride from grumbles to comfort, and it might be exactly what your next sick day needs.

We start with the tiny treasure Chicken Soup With Rice from Sendak’s 1962 Nutshell Library and unpack why a rhythmic, low-lift read can re...

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Glucksey reviews (and updates) Wheels On The Bus by Raffi.

A dead car, a long bus ride, and no coffee set the stage for a delightfully unhinged dive into one of the most familiar children’s songs on earth. We take Wheels on the Bus from singalong comfort to cultural artifact, tracing how folk melodies migrate, mutate, and land inside picture books that feel brand new and oddly timeless. Along the way, we compare conflicting attributions, unpack why Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush often supplies the tune, an...

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Baby and Glucksey review and experience 

Disappointing Affirmations by Dave Tarnowski.

A purse swings, stickers fly, the register dies, and the coffee runs out—so we reach for the only thing that still works: a book that tells the truth with a smirk. We dive into Dave Tarnowski’s “Disappointing Affirmations,” a collection of sharp, honest lines that cut through chaos and hand you the tiniest slice of control. Not glittery inspiration, but usable humor—the kind that lets you unclench your jaw, pick the next best s...

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Glucksey reviews and auditions for the Paw Patrol book series.

A children’s brand can soothe bedtime—or shortchange it. We step behind the bookstore counter and into the world of Paw Patrol paperbacks to see what kids actually learn when rescue missions jump from screen to page. Between shelving returns and dodging chaos, we break down why these books fly off displays, how the storytelling rhythm models teamwork and planning, and where polished plots can inadvertently train kids to expect easy fixes.

We get honest about repr...

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