Sweet Valley Diaries

#TIMESUP, Scott Daniels! Guests Jess and Brian Reece talk with Marissa about consent, Encyclopedia Brown, and fan mail(!!!). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

8 Feb 201819min

What happens when Jessica Wakefield defies her parents and stays out ALL NIGHT LONG with sleazy, pornstachioed college guy? No, seriously, I'm asking YOU: What happens??! Listen in as Marissa and her ...

1 Feb 201857min

When did class snob Lila Fowler become the generous type? Why is Jessica Wakefield suddenly draped in old lady luxury from "Lila's Aunt"? Who does that bitchy clerk at Lisette's think she is? Marissa...

25 Jan 201817min

Yes, it's THAT book. The one where Robin Wilson is publicly shamed, doesn't get into PBA, retreats inward, starves herself, loses a million pounds, and then becomes fun and popular. High school BFFs M...

18 Jan 201845min

The "S" word ("Sex") isn't a part of the Sweet Valley High vocabulary, but in this bonus conversation, Marissa and her guest, film scholar Caitlin MCann, cover lots of tricky s-words: Sex, Slut Shamin...

11 Jan 201825min

Sweet Valley's two biggest players (Jessica Wakefield and Bruce Patman) are burning hot and heavy for each other, and the fire is only 20% contained. Be careful out there, kids! Marissa is joined by ...

4 Jan 20181h 4min

Marissa interviews her guest Adaora about what it was like reading about the Wakefields et al from across the continents. Together, they consider: Is Enugu the Sweet Valley of Nigeria? Advertising In...

28 Des 201720min

Marissa is joined by filmmaker (and Sweet Valley aficionado!) Adaora Nwandu to discuss the past sins and present bad boyfriends of Enid Rollins, Elizabeth Wakefield's best friend. All secrets from Swe...

21 Des 201742min