Backseat Authors
Books & Literature
About
Three mysterious completionists reap what they've sowed as they experience young-adult book series for the first time so you don't have to. Join us on this journey of self discovery as with each episode we learn more and more about how to edit a podcast. "It's 80% listenable!" -Someone who listened
Episodes
- Golf Rules: Backseat Authors Animorphs Jeopardy
This Backseat Authors episode features a game of Animorphs Jeopardy, created by CJ, and discusses golf rules. The cast includes CJ, Elliot, and Joseph.
- Animorphs East: Animorphs Book 54
The Backseat Authors conclude their discussion of Animorphs Book 54. The hosts thank their listeners for supporting the project and announce that the show will return with future episodes.
- Doom On My Cat: The Ellimist Chronicles (Part 2)
Part 2 of The Ellimist Chronicles, titled Doom On My Cat, is ready. The editor notes that editing took a long time and updates will be available on Bluesky.
- Two Years Per Ear: The Ellimist Chronicles (Part 1)
This podcast episode, Part 1 of The Ellimist Chronicles, features cast members CJ, Elliot, and Joseph. The hosts can be found on social media platforms like Bluesky and Instagram.
- Butter My Chest: Animorphs Book 53
This episode of Backseat Authors discusses Animorphs Book 53: The Hork-Bajir Chronicles. The hosts, CJ, Elliot, and Joseph, also share links to external content including a video, theme music, and another podcast episode.
- Is Life A Situation?: Animorphs Book 52
CJ, Elliot, and Joseph discuss Animorphs Book 52, 'Is Life A Situation?'. They confirm that this Backseat Authors episode was produced entirely without AI.
- Negative Nessie: Animorphs Book 51
This episode covers Animorphs Book 51, titled Negative Nessie. The hosts are CJ, Elliot, and Joseph. They can be contacted via email or social media.
- Aura Farming: Animorphs Book 50
This episode of Backseat Authors covers "Aura Farming: Animorphs Book 50". The cast includes CJ, Elliot, and Joseph. Listeners can follow the show on social media and contact them via email.
- The Barkdel Test: Animorphs Book 49
This episode of Backseat Authors covers "The Barkdel Test," which is Book 49 in the Animorphs series. The hosts are CJ, Elliot, and Joseph.
- That's Jazz, Baby!: Animorphs Book 48
This episode of Backseat Authors features a long-form discussion about the Pope, hosted by CJ, Elliot, and Joseph. The hosts encourage listeners to follow them on social media and provide an email for contact.
- Hallway Minus Yeet: Animorphs Book 47
Joseph, CJ, and Elliot discuss Animorphs Book 47: The Resistance. Joseph notes his fatigue during recording and advises against online gambling. The episode touches on the poem 'The New Colossus'.
- Womb For One More: Animorphs Book 46
The Backseat Authors podcast discusses Animorphs Book 46, "Womb For One More." The episode includes aircraft carrier facts and mentions an intermittent audio issue experienced by one of the hosts.
- The Sorcerer's Turducken: Animorphs Book 45
The hosts of Backseat Authors discuss the comic book Atomic Robo. The episode features improved audio quality compared to previous installments.
- Previously Aforementioned: Animorphs Book 44
The hosts of Backseat Authors reconvene to discuss Animorphs Book 44. Joseph mentions reading the book and editing the episode during train journeys.
- Timmy Windows: Animorphs Book 43
The hosts CJ, Elliot, and Joseph discuss Animorphs Book 43: Timmy Windows. The podcast can be found on social media platforms like Bluesky and Instagram, and listeners can reach out via email.
- The Podcastiversary: Animorphs Book 42
The Backseat Authors podcast celebrates its one-year anniversary with a special episode covering Animorphs Book 42. The hosts, CJ, Elliot, and Joseph, can be followed on Bluesky and Instagram.
- Judge Judy Got Involved: Animorphs Book 41
The hosts of Backseat Authors discuss Animorphs Book 41. Despite personal challenges and technical issues, they were committed to releasing the episode, even using a phone recording for one host.
- The Obsidian Fish: Megamorphs 4
The hosts of Backseat Authors discuss the episode "The Obsidian Fish: Megamorphs 4." They mention potential delays for the next episode and provide links to their social media and merch.
- It's Like Scooby Doo: Animorphs Book 40
This episode of Backseat Authors covers Animorphs Book 40, with hosts CJ, Elliot, and Joseph. The episode is titled 'It's Like Scooby Doo'.
- I Did Once Eat A Magic Card: Animorphs Book 39
In this episode of Backseat Authors, Joseph discusses Animorphs Book 39, titled "I Did Once Eat A Magic Card." He notes that his audio quality is suboptimal due to a recent move but promises improvements. CJ, another participant, is mentio…
- Gum? No. Bananas!: Animorphs Book 38
In this episode of Backseat Authors, hosts CJ, Elliot, and Joseph discuss Animorphs Book 38: Gum? No. Bananas!. They explore whether the character CJ may have found a loophole in the series.
- Spooky Surprise
Joseph reads the poem
- Edge Of Ostrich: Animorphs Book 37
The hosts discuss Animorphs Book 37, addressing a misunderstanding about Cassie and a cheetah, and debating whether middle schoolers can read Hamlet. Joseph believes the book has a message.
- The Audacity of the Worldbuilding: Animorphs Book 36
This episode of Backseat Authors discusses Animorphs Book 36. Joseph expresses embarrassment about past writing habits, specifically writing in the third person.
- The Pod Will Return!
The podcast episode "The Pod Will Return!" is part of the Backseat Authors show. The description mentions "October Santa voiced by: Joseph" and provides social media and contact information.
- The Ol' Neapolitan Human Trifecta: Visser
This episode of Backseat Authors, 'The Ol' Neapolitan Human Trifecta: Visser,' announces a short hiatus for the podcast due to scheduling difficulties. The hosts confirm their return on October 19th with book 36, titled 'The Mutation.'
- We've Got Some Mermaid Action: Animorphs Book 35
The hosts of Backseat Authors discuss Animorphs Book 35. They also play a game of Geoguessr called "Where's That Salad?" which wraps up at the 1 hour 10 minute 30 second mark.
- The Mercator Projection Has Ruined Me: Animorphs Book 34
This episode of Backseat Authors discusses Animorphs Book 34, "The Mercator Projection Has Ruined Me." The hosts engage in a lengthy game segment before analyzing the book, with one host expressing disagreement with its content.
- Hampy Capper: Animorphs Book 33
This episode of Backseat Authors dives into Animorphs Book 33, exploring questions about the characters and plot. The hosts discuss elements like Andalite physiology and Visser Three's musical tastes.
- Make Your Move Casserole: Animorphs Book 32
The hosts CJ, Elliot, and Joseph discuss Animorphs Book 32, titled "Make Your Move Casserole."
- I Envy Your Carbonation: Animorphs Book 31
This episode of Backseat Authors covers Animorphs Book 31, "I Envy Your Carbonation." The hosts discuss the characters transforming into large creatures, referencing the poem "Dulce et Decorum Est."
- I’ll Swiss Miss That Isthmus: Animorphs Book 30
In this episode of Backseat Authors, hosts CJ and Elliot delve into Animorphs Book 30. Joseph shares information about leafy delicacies.
- BUECP: Animorphs Episode 1 Part 1
This is the first episode released under the BUECP (Back Up Episode Contingency Plan) for Backseat Authors, featuring cast members CJ, Elliot, and Joseph. They mention returning next week with Book 30.
- Flippy Tuesday: Megamorphs 3 Part 2
This episode of Backseat Authors, titled "Megamorphs 3 Part 2," features voice actors CJ, Elliot, and Joseph. The cast discusses the second part of Megamorphs 3.
- Fierce or Cherry: Megamorphs 3
This episode of Backseat Authors, titled "Fierce or Cherry: Megamorphs 3," includes a discussion about time machines, with a specific segment highlighted at the 7-minute mark. The content is noted as R-rated.
- Playing The Hand Bone: Animorphs Book 29
The Backseat Authors podcast reviews Animorphs Book 29, titled
- Brax Tass: Animorphs Book 28
This episode of Backseat Authors covers "Brax Tass," the 28th book in the Animorphs series. The recording and editing process for this episode took place across three different states.
- The Cruisinator: Animorphs Book 27
Hosts Geoff Goldblum and Danny DeVito cover "The Cruisinator," Book 27 of the Animorphs series. The episode features voice work from CJ, Elliot, and Joseph. Find the show on social media and contact them via email.
- The Pyramids Are Big: Animorphs Book 26
In this episode of Backseat Authors, hosts CJ, Elliot, and Joseph delve into Animorphs Book 26, "The Pyramids Are Big." They touch upon a specific game rule interpretation and their overall impressions of the book.
- Your Tips Made Me Sad: Animorphs Book 25
The podcast episode "Your Tips Made Me Sad: Animorphs Book 25" on Backseat Authors discusses the 25th book in the Animorphs series. The hosts identify this installment as the spookiest one they have covered to date.
- I've Definitely Seen Deer Sleeping: Animorphs Book 24
The Backseat Authors podcast discusses various kinds of spaceships, even small ones, in their episode covering Animorphs Book 24.
- Welcome To Hoarders Anonymous: The Andalite Chronicles
This episode of Backseat Authors, titled "Welcome To Hoarders Anonymous: The Andalite Chronicles," discusses the Andalites. The host apologizes for audio quality issues affecting Elliot's sound due to air conditioning noise.
- Mac and Cheese is a Salad: Animorphs Book 23
In this episode of Backseat Authors, the hosts discuss Tobias's biases and backstory as featured in Animorphs Book 23. The episode is described as being "out of this world."
- Min Minuel Mimanda: The Hork Bajir Chronicles
This episode of Backseat Authors covers K.A. Applegate's The Hork Bajir Chronicles. The hosts humorously question the author's personal life and connections, referencing the movie Face Off.
- The Entire Free Bird Solo: Animorphs Book 22
In this episode of Backseat Authors, hosts CJ, Elliot, and Joseph discuss Animorphs Book 22. CJ attempts to rewrite the book during the recording.
- Give Us The Pizza Pope: Animorphs Book 21
This episode of Backseat Authors covers Animorphs Book 21, "The Capture." The hosts issue a content warning for the book's intense nature and mention a video about drones in accelerating trucks.
- Dolphins Have Infinite Legs: Animorphs Book 20
In this episode of Backseat Authors, hosts CJ, Elliot, and Joseph discuss "Dolphins Have Infinite Legs," Book 20 of the Animorphs series. The hosts comment on their perceived naivete during the time covered by the book.
- Does a Cow Have a Soul?: Animorphs Book 19
CJ and Elliot discuss Animorphs Book 19, 'Does a Cow Have a Soul?'. CJ explains his gameplay of Avalon, and Elliot recalls the movie Vivarium.
- Fiddler Crab On The Roof: Megamorphs 2
This episode of Backseat Authors covers Megamorphs 2, correcting a previous statement about the Chernobyl accident and identifying the book 'All Yesterdays' discussed by Elliot.
- Credulence: Megamorphs Book 1
In Credulence: Megamorphs Book 1, Rachel suffers from amnesia. The episode features voice performances by CJ, Elliot, and Joseph. The podcast can be found at @backseatauthors.