Better With Glasses: A Summer I Turned Pretty Podcast

In this episode of book club we are reviewing and breaking down Chapters 40-45 of 'We'll Always Have Summer.' Things are getting complicated for our heroine as almost kisses, jealousy, fond memories and mixed feelings enter the picture!! What's a girl to do???

Did you hear the good news!?!? We’re back with another episode of ‘Other Conrads’ and we’re talking about NHIE’s Paxton Hall-Yoshida. Yes, it’s true. Vicky is Team Paxton but was there ever any doubt? A smart, inexperienced girl and a crush finally reciprocated by a popular, older, seemingly unattainable guy? Sounds just crazy enough to work but Belly is not Devi and Ben is not Jere - listen in as we discuss and debate!

In this episode of the podcast, we have so much to discuss! Michael's trips, THE peach scene and some Jere/Belly marriage arrangements bring to light the MESSINESS of this triangle. Listen in as we discuss and share our own anecdotes that prove just how realistic some of these topics, settings and situations truly are.

On this episode of the podcast, we take a little break from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' to review and recap our experience seeing Lola Tung in her Broadway debut in Hadestown. From Belly to Eurydice, Lola brings such a loveable and heart-breaking innocence to the role and we're excited to share our thoughts and our experience!

In this episode, ahead of filming for Season 3, we are recapping and drafting our FAVORITE TSITP Scenes from Season 1 and Season 2. Who will win the draft? Who picks the scenes that you love most? Too many good ones to choose from!!

**This episode was recorded live on the Better With Glasses Podcast YouTube Channel on February 18th, 2024! You can check out the video replay there as well.

Conrad Fisher the cook, Conrad the housemate, Conrad the little geek stamp collector & most notably, Conrad is the guy who is still hung up on Belly!!! Love isn't quite in the air yet on this lovely Valentine's Day but the scene is being set... and yes, poor Jeremiah is between a rock and a hard place. On this episode of the 'We'll Always Have Summer' book club, we cover ch 27-32. 

Next Book Club Assignment:'

Read Chapters 33-38 (aka stop at 39!)

Better With Glasses Pod presents our Other Conrads series featuring all of the other fictitious love interests that have Vicky somewhat goo-goo ga-ga.

Today's Other Conrad is Stars Hallow bad boy turned author and Rory's true match (IMO), Jess Mariano. In a world that's less about will-they won't-they and more about how many love interests Rory can juggle, Jess is Vicky's favorite in the sea of Deans, Logans and somewhat honorable mentions to Tristan, Marty and poor Paul.

We're back!! And we're breaking down the debacle at the memorial garden ceremony... and by debacle we mean the Jere/Belly engagement announcement. We're discussing the messiness, the reactions and Conrad's first POV of Book 3.

Join in and remember to read/reread the chapters prior to listening to follow along but most importantly, to avoid any spoilers!

On the heels of newly released information about Lola Tung on Broadway beginning in February as Chris Briney hits the Pink Carpet ahead of the 'Mean Girls' movie release, we needed to debrief! Are you as excited as we are!?!?

On this special bonus episode of the Better With Glasses Podcast, we return for a bit of holiday merriment! The Summer I Turned Pretty: Season 2, books 2 and book 3 of the trilogy prove to us that Christmas is as important as the beach in the summer.

'Tis The Damn Season to rewatch Season 2, Episode 2: Love Scene, play Naughty or Nice TSITP style & go thru Vicky's top 3 Christmas moments from book to show!

This episode of the Better With Glasses Podcast is a part of our newest miniseries, "Slumber Party" featuring TSITP-themed girl talk featuring Vicky and friends, Red of the 'This Love' fanfic and Ashlyn.

Listen in as we discuss RedClovers fanfic 'This Love' confessions of love, defending Conrad, 1989 Vault Tracks and The Summer I Turned Pretty BTS / Bonrad.

In this episode of our TSITP Book Club, we are discussing chapters 13-18 of Jenny Han's 'We'll Always Have Summer.' We learn a little bit more about Belly's life in college through flashbacks as she navigates the challenge of her recent engagement!

How to join?

1) Grab a copy or give the audio book narrated by Lola Tung and Chris Briney a listen

2) Read through the chapters 'assigned' prior to the next episode

3) Write in to betterwithglassespod@gmail.com with your thoughts, your WTF moment, your FINCH IS FUN Moment and submit some Critical Thinking Questions to add to the discussion

4) Listen to the episode

This episode is a recap/review/analysis of Chapters 7 through 12 of We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han - from 'OMG I still love you' to the big 'Yes.' Grab your copy of the third book in the TSITP Book Trilogy and settle in for the discussion.

How to join?

1) Grab a copy or give the audio book narrated by Lola Tung and Chris Briney a listen

2) Read through the chapters 'assigned' prior to the next episode

3) Write in to betterwithglassespod@gmail.com with your thoughts, your WTF moment, your FINCH IS FUN Moment and submit some Critical Thinking Questions to add to the discussion

4) Listen to the episode

Better With Glasses Pod presents our Other Conrads series featuring all of the other fictitious love interests that have Vicky somewhat easily goo-goo ga-ga. Any defender of any team in a love triangle trope should enjoy this one!

Today's Other Conrad is Pacey J Witter aka the love interest of Dawson's Creek that gave Joey Potter a lot to consider and title character Dawson a run for his money!

Better With Glasses Pod presents our Book Club series featuring We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han. Grab your copy of the third book in the TSITP Book Trilogy and settle in for the discussion.

How to join?

1) Grab a copy or give the audio book narrated by Lola Tung and Chris Briney a listen

2) Read through the chapters 'assigned' prior to the next episode

3) Write in to betterwithglassespod@gmail.com with your thoughts, your WTF moment, your FINCH IS FUN Moment and submit some Critical Thinking Questions to add to the discussion

4) Listen to the episode

In this bonus episode of the Better With Glasses Podcast, we were lucky enough to have two The Summer I Turned Pretty fans on to discuss the most amazing TSITP/Bonrad fanfic & all things 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'.

RedClovers' fanfiction 'This Love' was shared on the pod and on IG and it's a fan-favorite! Listen as we talk to the author herself about her inspiration, her experience with the book/show & how she created this story that takes place roughly 7 years after "We'll Always Have Summer" ends. No letters from Spain and no marriage...yet!

Read it here Team Bonrad! Disclaimer the fic is rated M (Mature) and recommended for 18+. The podcast is for all ages to enjoy!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/49563025

Weeks after the Season 2 Finale of The Summer I Turned Pretty, us fans are waiting for the next TSITP morsel but the questions still linger. We are answering questions submitted by fans of the podcast and more importantly, fans of TSITP to give insight, best guesses and thoughts on the show, the book, the characters and more!!

*Contains book and show spoilers*

I'm not crying, you're crying!!! In this episode of the podcast, we break down our thoughts, process our emotions and try to analyze these heavy, long-awaited beautiful & heartbreaking scenes. Listen in as we laugh at Conrad's antics, discuss how our collective heart shattered 1000x, give flowers to the newest couples to show up at volleyball camp & try to cope with the most bittersweet ending coupled with Vicky's burning desire to join Conrad in therapy after the 'Exile' beat-drop.

*Contains Book Spoilers*

The season two finale of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is finally coming!!! It's bittersweet for fans and where we left Belly's brave hormones, Jeremiah's questioning hopefulness, and Conrad's broken heart in the cliffhanger DO NOT HELP. Listen in as we attempt to guess how this love triangle forms, develops and maybe resolves? in Episode 8, aptly titled 'Love Triangle' - eeeek!!!!

*Contains Spoilers*

In this episode of the podcast, we break down the penultimate episode of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2, 'Love Affair.' The adults are here to provide much-needed resolution to us losing the summer house forever. The core four finally bring us back to happier and lighter times. Jeremiah & Conrad are trying to mend but are caught in the middle again as Belly mistakes current love for closure and reserves second chances for one brother only (at least for now).

*Contains Spoilers and Explicit Language*

New episode of the podcast about 'The Summer I Turned Pretty, Season 2 Episode 6: 'Love Fest' is HERE! Two Taylor Switft songs, fake IDs, sexy slurpees, dress-up confessions in aisle 5, Staylor stars aligning, and two brutal but beautiful scenes. Pick yourself off the floor after watching this episode and join us as there's so many thoughts/emotions we spent well over an hour unpacking it all!!!

*Contains Spoilers* Are you ready for a party? A fight? Some tears? We think it's all coming in the not-so-distant future. In this Better With Glasses podcast episode we're going to talk about the scenes we think are coming up, where we think the triangle is headed & how the kids can possibly get the house back. Let's preview The Summer I Turned Pretty's 'Love Fest.'

*Contains Spoilers*

On this episode of the Better With Glasses Podcast from our mobile studio in Pittsburgh PA, we are going to break down and review Episode 5 of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2. This episode is called 'Love Fool' and it's hard to tell who is being fooled by whom. From empty houses and new sparks flying to golf cart joy rides and first-love ghosts - regardless of how you felt about this episode we can all agree it was EMOTIONAL.

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Another week, another wait. In this Better With Glasses Podcast episode we are gearing up for episode 5 where we discuss what to expect and attempt to predict what Jeremiah might have on his mind, who kisses who next and if Adam Fisher is friend or foe. We'll be previewing 'Love Fool.' Comments/Questions

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In this episode of the podcast, we break down ' The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2 Episode 4. This is a light-hearted and fun watch as compared to its lead-up this season. The kids are trying to recapture some of their youth while sparks fly? However, boardwalk games and cute banter is not the only competition as the kids try to save the house against a formidable opponent, Aunt Julia.

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The first of it's kind!! Listen in to the newest episode of the Better With Glasses Podcast ahead of the episode 4 as we debate, discuss and attempt to guess what the heck is going to happen on the next episode. We'll be previewing 'Love Game.'

*Podcast Contains Spoilers*

In this episode of the podcast we will break down 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2 Episode 3. For book fans and show fans this episode has been long-awaited despite the heartbreak and tears shed. We will cover the music, book-to-show adaptations and give our thoughts on some of the most pivotal relationship/character moments delivered in "Love Sick."

*Podcast contains spoilers!*

In this episode of the Better With Glasses Podcast we break down the second episode of the second season of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', "Love Scene." In this episode, Belly is going on a road trip to find Conrad as we also see glimpses into Belly's last road trip with Conrad... taking their relationship to a new level. Join us as we break down the episode and give our thoughts/opinions on the scenes, characters, story, and music most of all!!!

Podcast contains spoilers!

In this episode we're breaking down the premiere of TSITP Season 2, titled "Love Lost". Listen as we unpack the scenes, share our favorite moments/music and discuss/debate everything from plotlines to all the Belly/Conrad feels.

*Contains Book 2 & 3 Spoilers*

Last call episode just a few days ahead of the full release of Season 2!!!!! To say that we're excited is an understatement and we know y'all are too. Tune in for the last bonus episode before we get into the episode-by-episode breakdowns. We are giving our last thoughts, last takes and answering YOUR burning questions.

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Season 2 is going to be a bumpy ride!! In this episode of the podcast, we are recapping and discussing the new promo clips of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2 with OUR LATEST predictions and analysis, especially of Belly and Jeremiah!

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Some July 4th fun from the Better With Glasses gang!

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In this episode of the Better With Glasses Podcast we will be breaking down the newest Conrad and Belly clip from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2. We also cover Chris Briney in Daliland and discuss what we have in store for Season Two, coming out July 14th

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We're back with an instant reaction to the Season 2 TSITP teaser trailer. Hope you enjoy!

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A picture says a thousand words and we have plenty to say about these gorgeous first-look photos!! Listen in to this emergency edition for our reactions and thoughts on what all this means. If you love the show, please rate the podcast on Apple or Spotify!

Welcome to Season Two of the Better With Glasses Podcast! With new content and a long-awaited release date out, we are kicking off the summer with our thoughts our latest predictions. How many interpretations of "Love [___]" can you come up with?! Tune in to find out our take!

This special bonus episode of the Better With Glasses Podcast reviews, Netflix's "Never Have I Ever." Join our recap of this different but similarly loveable coming-of-age teen girl who deals with friendship, family and the inevitable love-triangle.

It's Thanksgiving!  And in this bonus episode we are doing a bit of a different type of character comparison... TSITP Favorites vs. Thanksgiving Favorites. This is a quick one but with all that holiday travel or maybe some time off from work/school - it was a must!  Enjoy

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*Podcast contains book and show spoilers*

This is our season two prediction pod and book two recap! Join us as we break down "It's Not Summer Without You" (book two of the Jenny Han Trilogy) scene-by-scene to gear up for all of the possibilities. Then we share our thoughts, analysis and some bold predictions for the upcoming second season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" series.

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