The Open Books Podcast
Amber and Colby are here to discuss their lives, books, pop culture, and everything in between! These two New Orleans friends are ready to hang out with yall. Their friendship and passion for reading and talking sh!t has brought them to sharing their perspectives and experiences here on The Open Books Podcast! Tune in to get involved in deep dives of interesting books and so many other fun topics.
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Episodes
71 episodes
Opening Up About: our March report, binge-worthy shows, crawfish + reese eggs, and much more
HEY YALL. Amber and Colby are here with the March Monthly Report — and this one is packed! We're recapping everything we’ve been loving this month: from the books we’ve read (or DNF’d 👀), to the shows that kept us up way too late, incl...
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WHEN SHE RETURNED by Lucinda Berry (when your wife goes missing and shows up a decade later with a new baby)
HEY YALL! NEXT ON THE SHELF IS HERE! In this week’s book club episode, we dive deep into Lucinda Berry’s gripping psychological thriller, When She Returned. Amber and Colby break down the entire plot twists, turns and all, while answer...
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Breaking Down The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
HEY YALL- we back baby! In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, we're diving deep into Mel Robbins’ empowering and transformative book, The Let Them Theory. This book is all about letting go of what you can’t control and fi...
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Opening Up About: our January recap, the superbowl in new orleans, early bedtimes, red wine & pizza, currently watching, and much more
New year, same monthly report! In this episode, we’re sharing everything we’ve been reading, watching, obsessing over, and treating ourselves to in January. This month, we’ve been deep in The Let Them Theory—so we’re chatting ab...
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Opening Up About: ins & outs for 2025 – what we’re loving & leaving behind
New year, new vibes! In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, we’re breaking down our official Ins & Outs for 2025—the trends, habits, and mindsets we’re bringing into the year, and the ones we’re happily leaving in the pa...
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Opening Up About: books we ALL need to read
📚 Our TBR List: Must-Read Books & Fun Chats 🎙️✨In this episode, we're diving into our ever-growing To Be Read list! From heart-pounding thrillers to swoon-worthy romances and everything in between, we’re sharing our m...
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SQUID GAME SEASON 2- RECAP
🎧 Squid Game Season 2: Breaking Down the Chaos 🎮💥In this episode, we dive into the highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2! Join us as we break down the plot twists, new characters, and jaw-dropping moments that had us on ...
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Opening Up About: quitting our jobs, life after having a baby, tv & movie recommendations, manifesting your dream life, and more
In this episode, we’re catching you up on everything we’ve been up to over the past few months! From holiday highlights and major life updates to what we’re reading, watching, and treating ourselves to lately—it’s all here. We dive deep into li...
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Opening Up About: AMBER'S BIRTH STORY
We’re back! This week, Amber shares the touching, thrilling, and absolutely unforgettable story of her journey into motherhood. From unexpected twists to heartfelt moments, we’re diving into every detail of her wild ride. Plus, we catch you up ...
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Opening Up About: our fall must haves
HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are here again. In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, we're diving headfirst into everything fall! From our ultimate seasonal must-haves and favorite cozy routines to the latest life updates, we’re sh...
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The Last One by Will Dean (when you wake up on a cruise ship alone)
Hey yall! We are BACK this week for a book analysis! You do not want to miss this one. Even if you did not read this book, tune in for a wild ride! This week, we’re unraveling the twists and turns of The Last One by Will Dean. Join...
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THE GOLDEN BACHELORETTE & DANCING WITH THE STARS
HEY YALL! Amber and Colby are here again. This week on The Open Books Podcast, we dive into the latest seasons of two reality TV faves—The Golden Bachelorette and Dancing with the Stars, both streaming on ABC! We ...
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Opening Up About: our September recap, third trimester struggles, tv recaps/recommendations, lip injections, and more
It’s time for another monthly report! In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, Amber and Colby catch up on all the life updates from September. From pregnancy struggles and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with it, to trying o...
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We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kilewer (when you let strangers in your house & they steal your soul)
HEY YALL! We are back with our book club episode. In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, we dive into the eerie world of Marcus Kiewler's We Used to Live Here. We break down the spine-chilling themes, unsettling atmosp...
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Lyle and Erik Menendez Case + Netflix show "Monsters" Analysis
In this week's episode of The Open Books Podcast, we dive deep into the infamous Lyle and Erik Menendez case, unraveling the chilling true story of the brothers who shocked America. We break down the facts, the horrors they experienced...
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Middle of the Night by Riley Sager (how the past has a way of haunting the present)
In this episode of The Open Books Podcast, Amber and Colby kick things off with some fun life updates, including Colby’s hilarious (and slightly embarrassing) experience at the club last weekend. After some laughs and catching up about...
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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Recap + Analysis
HEY YALL! In this episode, we dive into all the juicy details of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We chat about the show’s characters, their complicated relationships, and the wild plotlines that keep us hooked! From sister wives ...
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Opening Up About: AI may or may not be taking over the world
HEY YALL! Amber & Colby are back with a fun mini episode. We have to wonder, are authors like Freida McFadden using AI to write their books? We asked chat GBT to write short stories for us and we give you TWO intriguing thrillers here on th...
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Opening Up About: postpartum, labor, and pregnancy advice (listener submissions)
HEY YALL! In this special episode of The Open Books Podcast, we’re diving into the highs and lows of pregnancy and postpartum with advice straight from YOU, our listeners! From hilarious tips that’ll make you laugh to heartfelt wis...
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Opening Up About: our August monthly report
HI YALL! Amber & Colby are back with a monthly report! We chat all about birthdays, new favs, manic cleaning, Sabrina Carpenter, TV shows like the "From" on Hulu and the new Dance Moms series. We talk about why we DNF'd the book "A Little L...
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Love Island USA Season 6 Reunion Recap + Analysis
BEWARE! The audio is MESSED UP IN THIS EPISODE! After recording, we realized Colby's voice was totally warped. WE ARE SO SORRY for the quality of this episode. We were going to just trash it, but many people said they still wanted to hear thoug...
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Opening Up About: our July recap and our shocking spiritual experiences
HI YALL! Amber & Colby are here again this week to talk to you about our MONTHLY report! We go over books we are reading, such as the thriller book Middle of the Night and Off the Deep End! We talk about our recent spiritual experiences, on...
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LOVE ISLAND USA SEASON 6 RECAP AND ANALYSIS
HEY YALL! Amber & Colby are finally ready for a full love island usa season 6 analysis! We have watched the viral show along with the rest of the world and we have so many thoughts to share. It has been so much fun chatting about the show a...
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Opening Up About: love Island UK, sunburns, baby names we love, and a hero from Applebees
HEY YALL. Join us for another fun mini episode, where Amber and Colby catch up on some recent life updates. We talk about Love Island UK (love island USA recap coming soon), a touching story about an Applebees employee, funny baby names, gettin...
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The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden
HEY YALL! We are back this week with a full recap and analysis of Freida McFadden's new novel, The Housemaid is Watching. You know we LOVE our thriller novels, and we were so excited to read the new installment of The Housemaid series. We have ...
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