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Cruel Summer Book Club is a podcast about
making space for
your art and yourself.
On the podcast I talk about cultivating a creative life and ask other creatives about centering art in our lives, one commitment to ourselves at a time.
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Episode Highlights
Honest conversations with authors, artists, and other creatives who share wisdom about cultivating a creative life.
Ashley C. Ford Wrote Her Way to the Truth
Author Ashley C. Ford worked on her memoir, Somebody’s Daughter, for ten years before it was released this summer and instantly shot to the New York Times bestseller list. Ashley talks with host Jillian Anthony about releasing herself from secrets and shame through writing her family’s story, how therapy helped her finish her book, and the importance of teaching children consent from an early age.
Dylan Marron Talks with People Who Hate Him
Writer, actor, and podcast host Dylan Marron has made a career out of doing something few of us will ever do: talking to internet strangers who said unkind things to him online.
One Facebook chat with an 18-year-old commenter led to the remarkable first episode of his podcast, Conversations with People Who Hate Me, and his first book of the same name.
Host Jillian Anthony talks with Dylan about how these difficult conversations changed how he exists online and in real life, and how kindness and empathy can radically change how we interact with those who disagree with us.
Why Your Vote (and Donation) Matters with Brian Derrick
Figuring out who to vote for, where and when to donate, and why it all matters can be so confusing. Democratic political strategist Brian Derrick wants to help change that.
Host Jillian Anthony asks Brian all of her burning political questions, including: When is the best time to make a political donation? What is rage-donating? Why is it important to call members of Congress? What do Democrats need to know and do to influence real change in our nation? And does my vote actually matter?
Guests
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New York Times Bestselling Author Ashley C. Ford
Writing your way to the truth.
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Political Strategist Brian Derrick
The basics of smart campaign donations and why your vote matters.
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Author of "She’s a Beast" and "Ask a Swole Woman" Casey Johnston
Why lifting is for everyone.
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Life Coach Catherine Andrews
Making shame your superpower.
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Writer and Nylon Astrologer David Odyssey
Reading the stars.
Photo illustration by Greg Kozatek
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Teacher and Prison Abolitionist Dr. Susie Bannon
Getting sober, going to prison, and fighting for justice.
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Author and Actor Dylan Marron
How to talk with people who hate you.
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Wealth Activist Stella Gold
Finding financial freedom.
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Love Coach and former Survivor Contestant Francesca Hogi
How to manifest love.
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Social Worker and Author Jessica Dore
Using Tarot for change.
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Polyamorous Married Couple Mirabai and Soren
Opening a marriage, finding freedom and love.
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Magician and Anti-Racism Daily Founder Nicole Cardoza
Practicing radical imagination.
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Writer and Brand Strategist Samantha Stallard
Can men and women be friends?
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Author Tiffany Philippou
On suicide, shame, and a decade of healing.
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Artist and Author Adam J. Kurtz
Make your art on your own terms.
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Five-star Reviews
"Jillian has hosts from all walks of life on the CSBC podcast and I’ve loved listening to all of them. My curiosities for so many things get uncovered here and I’m always excited for the next episode. I learn something new each listen. It’s reflective, expansive, fun, healing, playful, and so much more. It’s like having your bestie in the car with you while you drive!"
"I have loved reading Jillian’s CSBC newsletter for the past year and her new podcast is an incredible complement to it! Jillian weaves captivating storytelling with thoughtful conversations on change."
"I am so happy Cruel Summer Bookclub Podcast is back! Ep 1 of the new season felt like a free therapy session. Super relatable and hopeful."
"Jillian’s newsletters have always felt personal. The podcast brings this to a new level. We have the comfort of a voice we know well — written and now spoken — together with new voices that possess the same openness and vulnerability. In the episodes I’ve listened to so far, I feel like I’m listening, at times, to my own best thoughts or the thoughts of my friends. It’s the curiosity, insight, creativity, and courage of a friend telling you it’s okay to be you, and look at what happens when you allow it."
"Jillian’s take on life is so inspiring and her words of wisdom resonate deeply. This podcast has something for everyone in it, as it explores momentous change in her life as well as her interviewees’ lives."
"Jill is your cool neighbor that you hope to run into in the elevator so you can somehow become best friends. Except she’s probably already inviting you to come over for a BBQ because she has a lot of friends and they’re all really cool! Anyway, listen to pod."