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Do you remember the books you read growing up in the 1970's and 80's? Whether it's a favorite series that you know by heart, or a story that you vaguely recall, the "Books From the Basement" Podcast is the place to tune in. Best friends Amy Tharakan and Lisa Burkett offer listeners a comedic approach to revisiting their favorite series books that were written between 1930 and 1970.
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Lisa and Amy finish off The Mystery of the Castaway Children with a lively discussion. Even though the case may be solved, there are still many unanswered questions! The main one is: If no one kidnaps anyone, can there still be a kidnapping?Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to r...
In this episode, Lisa & Amy discuss the next few chapters of The Mystery of the Castaway Children. Trixie and Honey find more clues than they know what to do with as they continue their quest to solve the mystery of Davy’s disappearance. Maybe a goat named Nancy is the key to everything… tune in to learn more!Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen...
In this episode, Lisa & Amy continue their convoluted journey into The Mystery of the Castaway Children. Trixie competes with Sgt. Molinson over clue discoveries, Di becomes the abandoned baby’s live-in nanny at Crabapple Farm and baby Moses (now Dodgy) is reunited with his parents. Plus, Trixie misplaces an important clue and Molinson actually enlists the help of the Belden-Wheeler Detective Agency to solve his case.Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the wor...
Lisa and Amy kick off a new Trixie Belden book in this episode. The Mystery of the Castaway Children has them scratching their heads as they figure out what they need to know and what’s just extra fluff. There’s an abandoned baby in Reddy’s doghouse, and everyone fights over who gets to feed him. The BWGs name the poor little boy Moses Bob-White. The Beldens agree to foster the child, as Trixie and Honey (in coordination with Molinson) get on the case of locating his parents.Please rate and r...
In this episode, Amy & Lisa finally finish up The Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road. Bobby locks himself inside the house (and everyone else outside); Trixie gets herself into a sorry spot with the counterfeiters; Nick sort of saves the day, and the bikeathon is a success!Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on ...
Amy and Lisa tick off another four chapters of The MysteryOff Old Telegraph Road. Somebody doesn't want the BWG's bike-a-thon to happen. Once Di Lynch's bike tires are slashed, Mr. Maypenny's game cart is destroyed, and Honey & Mrs. Vanderpoel receive threatening phone calls, the gang must consider if the fundraiser is worth the danger. Heads up: Sargeant Molinson doesn't think so...Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You ...
In this episode, Lisa and Amy work their way through three more chapters of The Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road. The BWGs work to get the word out about the bike-a-thon while Nick Roberts and Ben Riker do their best to place obstacles in their path.Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to...
In this episode, Lisa and Amy work their way through three more chapters of The Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road. The BWGs go into high gear as they plan the bike-a-thon fundraiser, but Ben Riker and Nick (the artist) are doing what they can to stand in the way. Also, Trixie and Honey are in a major junior high throwdown, revealing Trixie's insecurity in their relationship.In her ender, Lisa treats you to a “Slumber Party” courtesy of the Frankel’s book Unusual Party Ideas and Games.Please rate...
Happy Holidays to all our amazing listeners! Please enjoy our 2023 Annual Christmas Bonus episode. It may only consist of one party, but it's much more than enough for your enjoyment! Can you help Lisa and Amy figure out the "Grand Opening" Party for "Big Luke's Discount House?" One of their questions is, how much of a party must be about Christmas for it to be called a Christmas party?"Christmas Time Party" is from Any Time is Party Time by Floye L. Free.Please rate and review on Apple...
It’s time for Lisa and Amy to start another Trixie Belden Book! What’s in the queue? The Secret Off Old Telegraph Road. School’s almost out for the summer (again) and the BWGs want to help the art department with some well-needed supplies. Unfortunately, it looks like the return of Ben Riker, who is hanging around with the “bad boys” at Sleepyside Junior-Senior High, may throw a wrench into the club’s plan to host a bike-a-thon fundraiser!To celebrate Thanksgiving, Lisa treats you to a “Turke...
In this episode, Lisa and Amy finish their analysis of The Secret of the Unseen Treasure. Despite this four-part series, many unanswered questions remain. Lisa and Amy make every effort to decipher all of it, but sometimes there are simply no answers. Toss some illegal drugs into a BWG mystery and everything goes a little bananas!In her ender, Lisa follows up her Halloween episode with a list of interesting things that can go wrong in a haunted attraction!Please rate and review on Apple Podca...
Happy Halloween 🎃 to all our listeners! It's time for our 3rd annual Halloween Episode! It's fright night, and Lisa has all kinds of scary tidbits to share. If you like haunted houses, this episode is for you. Enjoy Lisa & Amy's conversation as they discuss some very scary places that people are willing to visit in honor of the holiday. Also, if your own house is haunted and you're looking to sell, Lisa has some tips on how to pull it off! And it wouldn't be Halloween without mention of t...
In part three of The Secret of the Unseen Treasure, Lisa and Amy wade their way through two more chapters. The BWGs carry out a midnight covert operation. Honey becomes an activist and finds her voice. Poor Brian has lost his botanical skills. Also, who is growing marijuana in Mrs. Elliot’s cornfield?In her ender, Lisa breaks out another overtly politically incorrect party. The theme is Daniel Boone, so prepare for the unconscionable antics of the American frontiersman. The source is The Juni...
In this episode, Lisa and Amy take you through the next few chapters of The Secret of the Unseen Treasure. Another mystery arises as Trixie and the gang continue investigating the stolen social security checks. Someone has sabotaged Mrs. Elliot's water pump! A few questions that Lisa and Amy address: Why is Mr. Belden spilling even more confidential bank information? Does Bobby need to get cleaned up every time he gets dirty? Do we really need to know so much about water pumps? And, most impo...
Books From the Basement is premiering it's third season and Trixie Belden is helping to start it off right! We know you've been waiting a LONG time for another Trixie and this one won’t disappoint. In this episode Lisa and Amy take you through the first few chapters of The Secret of the Unseen Treasure. Social Security checks have gone missing, and Trixie is on the case. The BWGs and all the regulars are present for this one. Sgt. Molinson is crabby, Dan is moody, Di is confused, Mart is anno...
Lisa and Amy are back from their VERY long hiatus! This episode was recorded last October and is worth the wait! It’s the final part of Ramona and Her Mother you’ve been waiting for! Beezus wants to go to the hair salon rather than receive Mrs. Quimby’s version of a haircut. Ramona gets new pajamas and continues to deal with the angst of family stability.In Lisa’s ender, it’s a “Club Halo de Paree” party from Any time is Party Time. Floye L. Free also calls this a “Naughty Time" Party! ...
Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! It’s time for another bonus episode to celebrate this festive time of year! In this episode, Lisa digs out old copies of her family’s Christmas newsletter, The Burkett Gazette. Through the yearly rundowns filled with interesting and fun facts, you’ll gain even more insight into Lisa and Amy’s life growing up in the early 80’s. Also in this episode, Lisa & Amy discuss the Family Circle magazine story of “The Three Wise Persons” and compare it to the ...
Lisa and Amy continue their discussion of Ramona and Her Mother by Beverly Cleary. Ramona is desperately trying to adjust to living with a working mother. Her struggles are real when she and Howie’s art project goes terribly wrong, her parents fight about pancakes and her teacher tells her there’s no such word as can’t. What’s a Ramona to do? Listen and find out!Lisa has a surprise ender after she unexpectedly finds a newspaper from 1962 with some very interesting articles.Please rate, review...
A new episode is finally here! Lisa and Amy begin their discussion of Ramona and Her Mother by Beverly Cleary. Christmas is over and as the new year sets in, Ramona must contend with an obnoxious Willa Jean and a stuffed elephant that needs slacks.In Lisa’s ender, it’s a Beat the Heat Party from A Calendar of Parties by Edith and Jack B. Fellows.Please rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. It's free to subscribe, and you can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and ...
Happy Halloween! For this year's spooky Halloween episode, Lisa and Amy throw you a podcast party complete with invitations, decorations, games and yummy treats. Featured are ice breakers from the Fellows' Social Kit and recipes from 250 Ways to Cook Meat. We hope you have a Halloween filled with good food, candy & fun!
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As much as I like listening to their podcast, the two of them apparently want no feedback. They started a facebook group to coincide with their podcast, and as soon as I started leaving my impressions of the books and my ideas on the topics in the books they touched on in their podcast, they kicked me out! The reason they gave me was that I wasn't a good fit because I commented too much! Most podcasters are begging for people to take an interest in their show! And when I asked for clarification, I was ignored!