Put Your Books Down

Be careful what you wish for… especially if that wish involves someone falling madly in love with you and then absolutely LOSING THEIR MIND. This week on Put Your Books Down, Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham are diving headfirst into Obsession (2026), the horror movie that's giving us major '80s nostalgia, serious red flags, and a whole new reason to embrace rejection. Natalie loved this movie so much she watched it THREE times in theaters (and then went back for more), while Angela, our resident horror movie skeptic, actually made it through without hiding behind a pillow. Progress, people! The ladies break down why Obsession is such a brilliantly twisted psychological horror movie, whether forced love is really love, and why the main character desperately needs therapy instead of a magical wish. Plus, Natalie shares her Harry Styles concert adventures, an awkward encounter with a family of strangers, and her upcoming Hollywood costume party featuring a VERY questionable Amazon shopping cart. Grab a cocktail, ignore your responsibilities, and join us for horror movies, pop culture, inappropriate laughter, and absolutely unsolicited relationship advice. 👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7 Follow Put Your Books Down on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/ Natalie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/ Angela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/ Angela's Website: https://angelabingham.net/ Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

Turns out the world's biggest social network started with a bruised male ego, a whole lot of Harvard nerds, and absolutely terrible people skills. This week on Put Your Books Down, Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham revisit David Fincher's 2010 masterpiece, The Social Network, and ask whether this movie was actually warning us about the future of Facebook. From Jesse Eisenberg's chilling portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg to Andrew Garfield's heartbreaking performance as Eduardo Saverin, the ladies break down the betrayals, lawsuits, billionaire egos, and Justin Timberlake's perfectly obnoxious Sean Parker. They also revisit the glory days of Myspace, Facebook pokes, and desperately checking Instagram likes. Plus, Trent Reznor's incredible soundtrack, Armie Hammer's Winklevoss twins, and the question nobody can escape: Has social media made us more connected or just more ridiculous? Grab your hoodie, throw on a blazer, and prepare to judge some tech bros. 👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7 Follow Put Your Books Down on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/ Natalie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/ Angela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/ Angela's Website: https://angelabingham.net/ Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

As the gals take a much needed week off, enjoy this hilarious encore episode of their game, "Well, That Was Awkward!" See you next week! Nothing fuels humorous, unfiltered commentary like being forced to react instantly to wildly awkward situations. In this episode of Put Your Books Down, Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham play a hilarious round of "Well, That Was Awkward," a fast-paced game where they throw ridiculous scenarios at each other and the best gut reaction wins. From cringe-worthy social encounters to laugh-out-loud hypothetical disasters, the hosts test their improv instincts, quick wit, and ability to survive awkward moments without overthinking it. The result? Pure chaos, unexpected punchlines, and the kind of viral-level comedy moments that make this podcast so much fun. If you've ever said the wrong thing at exactly the wrong time, you'll feel right at home in this episode. 👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7 Follow Put Your Books Down on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/ Natalie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/ Angela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/ Angela's Website: https://angelabingham.net/ Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

If you put a corpse in a deep freeze for nine months, can you still claim you're just a sweet, misunderstood people-pleaser? In this episode of Put Your Books Down, hosts Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham dive headfirst into Richard Linklater's 2011 dark comedy Bernie, starring Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and Matthew McConaughey. The duo debates whether the real-life funeral director Bernie Tilden was a genuine victim who snapped under intense pressure or simply a calculating grifter exploiting wealthy Texas widows. They unpack Jack Black's standout performance, dissect the townspeople's shockingly lenient moral compass, and explore the bizarre real-life legal twists that followed the film's release. Tune in for a hilarious, energetic breakdown of true crime, small-town dynamics, and incredible movie moments. 👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7 Follow Put Your Books Down on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/ Natalie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/ Angela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/ Angela's Website: https://angelabingham.net/ Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com

Sometimes you just need to put your books down and ask: When did reality TV contestants become "stars"? Natalie Sanderson Jones and Angela Bingham kick back for a full-on pop culture catch-up covering the new Dancing With the Stars lineup, Julia Stiles' return to the dance conversation, and the increasingly questionable definition of celebrity. They also dive into celebrity ghost stories, including Loretta Lynn and Harry Hamlin's bizarre haunted-hotel engagement story. Then it's on to Sister Wives, the latest family shakeups, and why Angela remains inexplicably invested in a show she admits is incredibly boring. Natalie also shares her reaction to Ryan Murphy's gruesome Lizzie Borden series, her personal battle with misophonia-inducing sound effects, and her new strategy for sharing every hilarious movie and TV clip she remembers without opening YouTube every five seconds. Plus, they revisit Amy Poehler's memorable conversation with Robert De Niro and hear from listeners who actually went and watched the movies they recommended. 👉 Subscribe to Put Your Books Down 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 Follow us on social @putyourbooksdown 👉 Check out our website here: https://putyourbooksdown.com Join Angela's Kickstarter Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/angelabingham/help-angela-bingham-make-her-new-record Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb18ywHqVOG_d2BKfy_-XS3MaDi6dz6s7 Follow Put Your Books Down on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/putyourbooksdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/putyourbooksdown/ Natalie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecsandersonjones/ Angela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelabinghamofficial/ Angela's Website: https://angelabingham.net/ Podcast produced by http://clantoncreative.com