The bearded bros make it clear they are bad at chess and stirring honey into tea while discussing the backsummadvert of The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis.

Ben & Erik's Bookstore

The Queen's Mad Lib (BAEBS Episode #55)

While discussing the backsummaradvert of The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett, the bearded bros continue their May/June Feud, Ben straps on some suspenders, and Erik says the phrase, "I'd lean towards the smelly dude on the subway" (there IS context).

The May and the June (BAEBS Episode #54)

Ben indulges in his intellect and creativity while Erik tries not to drop big books on his face as they discuss the backsummaradvert of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

A Satyr's Lullaby (BAEBS Episode #53)

While Erik's voice goes rogue (again) and Ben recounts his least favorite book of all time, the bearded bros discuss the backsummaradvert of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

Fras(i)er's Crawdad Water (BAEBS Episode #52)

While Erik loses his cool over a particular country superstar (for no apparent reason), Ben keeps the discussion going about Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing.

Caught in Cold Country (BAEBS Episode #51)

As the (*cough*) bearded bros celebrate their fiftieth episode, they decide to do something special and discuss the backsummaradverts of 15 movies, ranging from The Death of Stalin to a particularly square sponge.

Films and Shaved Crimson (BAEBS Episode #50)

The bearded bros talk about avoiding stagnation and Ben's (*cough*) rebellious youth while discussing the backsummaradvert of Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Rebellious Shelob Babies (BAEBS Episode #49)

Ben talks about his unique (and cute) marriage proposal story and Erik dives into his "vast" knowledge of fantasy literature while they discuss the backsummaradvert of The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth #1) by N.K. Jemisin

The Season of Squirrel Rings (BAEBS Episode #48)

The bearded bros spend most of the time getting serious about finding the self after reading the backsummaradvert of Sigh, Gone: A Misfit's Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In by Phuc Tran.

What's Latin for: "Come on People!" (BAEBS Episode #47)

The bearded bros discuss relationships, college transitions, and a literal mic drop, all prompted by the backsummaradvert of Normal People by Sally Rooney.

School for Normies (BAEBS Episode #46)

While Ben shares his infinite wisdom and Erik struggles with the validity of companion novels, the bearded bros discuss the backsummaradvert of Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer.

PlayStation Pomegranate Punch (BAEBS Episode #45)

After a rant about Vikings, Erik forces Ben to discover his true identity and the bearded bros tackle the dense backsummaradvert of Hyperion by Dan Simmons.

Shrek Trolls Goodreads (BAEBS Episode #44)

The bearded bros discover Ben's animated doppelganger, look for the brass tacks of dreams, and discuss the backsummaradvert of Me, Myself, & Bob: A True Story of God, Dreams, and Talking Vegetables by Phil Vischer.

Smashing Silly Songs (BAEBS Episode #43)

The bearded bros get heated about alternate history while discussing the backsummaradvert of The Ashes of London by Andrew Taylor.

The Bearded Bros are Falling Down, Falling Down, Falling Down...(BAEBS Episode #42)

In this rapid-fire episode, the bearded bros put their money where their mouths are (as unhygienic as that is) and randomly select books, discuss their backsummaradverts in two minutes, and decide on the spot to buy them or to send them to the dungeons.

Filling Those Refrigerated Shelves (BAEBS Episode #41)

Join Ben and Erik as they sit in their very own bookstore, coffee in hand, discussing what they want to see in various books before checking them out (Oh how they love to check out books...)

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Ben & Erik's Bookstore

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