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Bad Reviews for Good Books

Bad Reviews for Good Books

By Jaida Hancock

In this podcast, Ryan and Jaida Hancock commentate on the scathing reviews that can be found about books that are loved by the general populace.
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Episode 28 - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Bad Reviews for Good BooksFeb 01, 2022

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Episode 50 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Episode 50 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Alice's dress has become as iconic as Cinderella's and the Disney adaptation of the book has been hijacked by Pink Floyd. But do you know Lewis Carroll is a pseudonym for an Oxford professor with a (suspected) DARK secret? Join Jaida and Ryan as they explore cynical (and educational) reviews of this 150-year-old classic.

Dec 19, 202325:02
Episode 49 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Episode 49 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Do you love hearing scathing book reviews? Yes? Then, listen on! No? You listen on as well! 

In this episode of Bad Reviews for Good Books, the Hancocks commentate on what reviewers had to say about The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Some fun bits of today's episode:

  • Learn what Christian Science is. The Hancocks didn't know before they did this episode.
  • "I can't do this!" Learn who said this and why it is Jaida's favorite part.
  • Sleeping Fatty Podcast can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvyI94N8aSQAA8Jgtubjx

We appreciate you always showing up! You're the best! If you get a chance, the Hancocks would LOVE for you to do one or all of the following: 

  1. Rate and review the podcast-- it really helps! 
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  3. Contact the Hancocks at https://www.anuncommonauthor.com/contact or https://www.jaidahancock.com 
  4. Reach out to Jaida on Twitter @Jaida_Hancock




Sep 18, 202337:30
Episode 48 - Wicked by Gregory Maguire

Episode 48 - Wicked by Gregory Maguire

Do you love hearing scathing book reviews? Yes? Then, listen on! No? You listen on as well! 

In this episode of Bad Reviews for Good Books, the Hancocks commentate on what reviewers had to say about Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Some fun bits of today's episode:

  • For copyrighted materials: copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years.
  • Have you ever hear the word corpuscular before? No? Jaida hadn't either. It refers to a corpuscle (a minute or elementary particle of matter, such as an electron, proton, or atom)
  • MADELINE! If you don't know what this means, you'll *have* to listen.


*This episode is marked as explicit because it briefly discusses some sexual things that Maguire included in Wicked. If you are not comfortable with such topics, don't say we didn't warn you.

We appreciate you always showing up! You're the best! If you get a chance, the Hancocks would LOVE for you to do one or all of the following: 

  1. Rate and review the podcast-- it really helps! 
  2. Leave an anchor message, so the Hancocks can adore you even more ;) 
  3. Contact the Hancocks at https://www.anuncommonauthor.com/contact or https://www.jaidahancock.com 
  4. Reach out to Jaida on Twitter @Jaida_Hancock



Jul 29, 202332:34
Episode 47 - Mixed Bag with the Fam

Episode 47 - Mixed Bag with the Fam

Do you love hearing scathing book reviews?

Yes? Then, listen on!

No? You listen on as well!

This episode of Bad Reviews for Good Books is one-of-a-kind and will probably never be done again. The Hancocks tried to record an episode will the whole family (yes, that's right-- all seven of them!). Unfortunately, things got difficult due to many factors. The sound quality on this episode is subpar, to say the least. SO, if you have a problem with terrible audio, this one might not be for you.

We appreciate you always showing up! You're the best! If you get a chance, the Hancocks would LOVE for you to do one or all of the following:

  1. Rate and review the podcast-- it really helps!
  2. Leave us an audio message, so the Hancocks can adore you even more ;)
  3. Contact the Hancocks at https://www.anuncommonauthor.com/contact or https://www.jaidahancock.com
  4. Reach out to Jaida on Twitter @Jaida_Hancock

Jun 15, 202328:05
Episode 46 - Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Episode 46 - Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Do you love hearing scathing book reviews? Yes? Then, listen on! No? You listen on as well!

In this episode of Bad Reviews for Good Books, the Hancocks commentate on what reviewers had to say about Eragon by Christopher Paolini. Some fun bits of today's episode:

  • Jaida talks about her fave sport. You won't want to miss it.
  • What Jaida thinks about whenever she hears the name Charlie.
  • Where Ryan has dimples ;)

We appreciate you always showing up! You're the best! If you get a chance, the Hancocks would LOVE for you to do one or all of the following:

  1. Rate and review the podcast-- it really helps!
  2. Leave an anchor message, so the Hancocks can adore you even more ;)
  3. Contact the Hancocks at https://www.anuncommonauthor.com/contact or https://www.jaidahancock.com
  4. Reach out to Jaida on Twitter @Jaida_Hancock


Apr 14, 202301:22:07
Episode 45 - Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

Episode 45 - Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

Do you love hearing scathing book reviews? Yes? Then, listen on! No? You listen on as well! In this episode of Bad Reviews for Good Books, the Hancocks commentate on what reviewers had to say about A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. Jaida hasn't actually read the book, but the Hancocks also discuss some differences between the show and the book. Get excited, as this is the Hancocks most picture/gif heavy episode! Woohoo!

We appreciate you always showing up!  You're the best!

If you get a chance, the Hancocks would LOVE for you to do one or all of the following:

1. Rate and review the podcast-- it really helps!

2. Leave an anchor message, so the Hancocks can adore you even more ;)

3. Contact the Hancocks at https://www.anuncommonauthor.com/contact

4. Reach out to Jaida on Twitter @Jaida_Hancock

Feb 23, 202352:24
Episode 44 - If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff

Episode 44 - If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff

Do you love hearing scathing book reviews? Yes? Then, listen on! No? You listen on as well! In this episode of Bad Reviews for Good Books, the Hancocks commentate on what reviewers had to say about If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff. You might learn a few new things about this book that you didn't know before. Jaida sure did. This is the Hancock's fourth video podcast episode. The video version can be found both here on Spotify and on YouTube. 

We appreciate you always showing up!  You're the best!

If you get a chance, the Hancocks would LOVE for you to do one or all of the following:

1. Rate and review the podcast-- it really helps!

2. Leave an anchor message, so the Hancocks can adore you even more ;)

3. Contact the Hancocks at https://www.anuncommonauthor.com/contact

4. Reach out to Jaida on Twitter @Jaida_Hancock

Jan 07, 202332:04
Episode 43 - I, Robot by Isaac Asimov

Episode 43 - I, Robot by Isaac Asimov

Do you love hearing scathing book reviews? Yes? Then, listen on! No? You listen on as well! In this episode of Bad Reviews for Good Books, the Hancocks commentate on what reviewers had to say about I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. Jaida has not ever read this book, but Ryan has. This is the Hancock's third video podcast episode. The video version can be found both here on Spotify and on youtube. They hope you will be patient with them (re: Jaida) as they learn more and more about video editing.

We appreciate you always showing up!  You're the best!

If you get a chance, the Hancocks would LOVE for you to do one or all of the following:

1. Rate and review the podcast-- it really helps!

2. Leave an anchor message, so the Hancocks can adore you even more ;)

3. Contact the Hancocks at https://www.anuncommonauthor.com/contact

4. Reach out to Jaida on Twitter @Jaida_Hancock


Dec 24, 202201:05:27
Episode 42 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Episode 42 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Do you love hearing scathing book reviews? Yes? Then, listen on! No? You listen on as well! In this episode of Bad Reviews for Good Books, the Hancocks commentate on what reviewers had to say about the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan. This is the second video podcast episode the Hancocks have done. They hope you will be patient with them (re: Jaida) as they learn more and more about video editing.

We appreciate you always showing up!  You're the best!

If you get a chance, the Hancocks would LOVE for you to do one or all of the following:

1. Rate and review the podcast-- it really helps!

2. Leave an anchor message, so the Hancocks can adore you even more ;)

3. Contact the Hancocks at https://www.anuncommonauthor.com/contact

4. Reach out to Jaida on Twitter @Jaida_Hancock

Nov 08, 202201:12:42
Episode 41 - Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley

Episode 41 - Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley

Do you love hearing scathing book reviews? Yes? Then, listen on! No? You listen on as well! In this episode of Bad Reviews for Good Books, the Hancocks commentate on what reviewers had to say about Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley. Prior to this episode, the Hancock's have been exclusively audio. They hope you enjoy seeing their abundant facial expressions.  

We appreciate you always showing up!  You're the best!  

If you get a chance, the Hancocks would LOVE for you to do one or all of the following:  

1. Rate and review the podcast-- it really helps!  

2. Leave an anchor message, so the Hancocks can adore you even more ;)  

3. Contact the Hancocks at https://www.anuncommonauthor.com/contact  

4. Reach out to Jaida on Twitter @Jaida_Hancock

Sep 18, 202257:06
Episode 40 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Aug 17, 202231:53
Episode 39 - Dreams from My Father by Barak Obama
Aug 02, 202236:18
Episode 38 - The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Jul 01, 202234:38
Episode 37 - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Jun 14, 202249:23
Episode 36 - The Shining by Stephen King
May 26, 202243:09
Episode 35 - Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
May 17, 202244:41
Episode 34 - The Maze Runner by James Dashner
May 03, 202246:37
Episode 33 - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Apr 20, 202238:39
Episode 32 - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, AKA Mark Twain, babe, what are you doin' with this?
Apr 04, 202242:22
Episode 31 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter #2) by J. K. Rowling
Mar 15, 202201:02:08
Episode 30 - The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Mar 06, 202234:17
Episode 29 - The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Feb 18, 202240:37
Episode 28 - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Feb 01, 202237:46
Episode 27 - Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie AKA "Tinkerwho?"
Jan 18, 202237:06
Episode 26 - Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems (and a few other Pigeon books)
Jan 07, 202231:17
Episode 25 - The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Dec 28, 202158:19
Episode 24 - Dune by Frank Herbert AKA Go Put Grandad to Bed
Dec 18, 202135:06
Episode 23 - The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1) by Robert Jordan AKA Look at dem horsey legs!
Dec 10, 202142:57
Episode 22 - Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

Episode 22 - Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

Do you love hearing scathing book reviews?  Yes?  Then, listen on!  No?  You listen on as well!  In this episode of Bad Reviews for Good Books, Ryan and Jaida Hancock commentate on what reviewers had to say about "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White.  If you want to know how freaky the Hancocks think spiders are, this is the episode for you!!  

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Nov 26, 202130:46
Episode 21 - The Giver by Lois Lowry
Nov 18, 202145:48
Episode 20 - SURPRISE!!!
Nov 10, 202143:47
Episode 19 - Little Golden Books Part II
Nov 03, 202152:31
Episode 18 - Little Golden Books, Part I
Oct 21, 202141:08
Episode 17 - The Hobbit, by JRR Tolkien
Oct 14, 202145:21
Episode 16 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Oct 06, 202145:54
Episode 15 - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Sep 27, 202151:49
Episode 14 - Random Story Time

Episode 14 - Random Story Time

In this episode of Bad Reviews for Good Books, Ryan and Jaida Hancock deviate from their regular commentaries.  The Hancocks tell a story that ends up taking a whole episode to talk about!  Listen to the end to hear the unexpected lesson Jaida learned from this experience.  If you're interested in reading some WONDERFUL children's books, here is a list of 15 that Jaida really likes:

(And if you want more recommendations, please leave a comment at www.anuncommonauthor.com)

These are ordered by the author's last name.

1. The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander

2. Catch My Breath by Paul Briggs

3. Vegetables in Underwear by Jared Chapman

4. Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

5. The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt

6. The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

7. You Don't Want a Unicorn! by Ame Dyckman

8. When Sadness Is at Your Door and Where Happiness Begins by Eva Eland

9. Marsha is Magnetic by Beth Ferry

10. Don't Hug Doug by Carrie Finison

11. The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell

12. A New Day by Brad Meltzer

13. Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival

14. A Church for All by Gayle E. Pitman

15. Exclamation Mark by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

If you get a chance, the Hancocks would LOVE for you to do one or all of the following:

1. Rate and review the podcast-- it really helps!

2. Leave an anchor message, so the Hancocks can adore you even more ;)

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4. Reach out to Jaida on Twitter @Jaida_Hancock

Sep 19, 202123:03
Episode 13 - Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
Sep 10, 202135:31
Episode 12 - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Sep 03, 202127:03
Episode 11 - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Aug 27, 202137:05
Episode 10 - The Holy Bible
Aug 18, 202133:02
Episode 9 - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe By C.S. Lewis
Aug 10, 202135:10
Episode 8 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Aug 04, 202137:02
Episode 7 - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Jul 28, 202124:00
Episode 6 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Jul 21, 202125:39
Episode 5 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Jul 15, 202133:24
Episode 4 - The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Jul 08, 202117:18
Episode 3 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Jul 06, 202126:10
Episode 2 - Divergent by Veronica Roth
Jul 06, 202112:36
Episode 1 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Jul 06, 202122:27