If I had to choose, I would rather read than watch or listen, which is why I didn’t become a podcast person until I gave Bad Paper2020 is your chance. Surprise, I fell in love immediately. Grace Atwood and Becca Freeman’sBook recommendations, career advice, real-life highs, and lows. I look forward to the next episode of Bad PaperOlivia Muenter, my new cohost, hosts the podcast every Wednesday. I also add other podcasts to my weekly listening list. But when Becca Freeman announced that she was creating fiction podcasts with Rachel King, I wasn’t sold on the idea. Spoiler alert: I was wrong—again.
I was absolutely blown by it Bone, Marry, BuryDear Media and RomComPods have created a fiction podcast called “The Other Side of the Mirror”. But what was it about this podcast that I loved? Bone, Marry, Bury? I loved that I was invested just from the title, that it didn’t stick to one genre, and that it made me laugh out loud more times than I could count. I loved that it didn’t shy away from taking risks, that it definitely wasn’t a closed-door romance, and that the characters were oh-so relatable, even as they did things I would never do. I loved every minute of it.
If you’re considering listening to Bone, Marry, Bury, here’s what you need to know to convince you to hit “play” right now.
Hooks that immediately grab your attention
The hook of Bone, Marry, Bury is simple: Within the month following a New Year’s Eve party, Allie (Sarah Hyland) is going to bone, marry, and bury three different people. As best friend and narrator Gabe (Harvey Guillén) says, “It’s “like f**k, marry, kill. I just wanted to say that, but it didn’t clear legal, so… lawyers, am I right?” It’s the perfect setup, priming us for lust, romance, and even a little murder.
A Genre-Bending plot that delivers on it all
Are you a fan of mysteries? Are you into romance? What about heartbreak? Work drama? Maybe some illegal activities? Maybe a New Year’s Eve party? No matter what fiction you like, Bone, Marry, BuryThere is something for everyone. Although the hook may seem simple, Allie’s methods of boning, marrying and burying are quite complex. It is a genre-bending comedy thriller which will draw you in with its mystery as much as it will make your laugh.
Humor that makes it impossible not to laugh out loud
I gave Bone, Marry, BuryBecause of the hook, there was a chance. The humor kept me coming back to the show. When I first laughed out loud while listening to the first episode, I liked the joke so much—”This girl is broke, OK, as in UnemployedNot the fun Eat, Pray, and Love kind”—I knew I wanted to post about it on my Instagram story. But by the time I had finished listening to the episode, I had laughed out loud so many times that I couldn’t possibly pick a favorite line to share. Instead, I just gushed about how funny it was. And that’s exactly how I felt about every single episode, as I literally guffawed at lines about everything from CrossFit to lesbians doing drag.
Pop Culture References That Are Insanely Relevant
Publishers and producers can make it difficult to find content that is relevant to a particular cultural moment. But I love the nostalgia of going back to books and TV shows that so accurately fit into a particular moment in time, and I know that I’ll return to Bone, Marry, Bury when I want to feel like it’s 2022. Because we don’t know what 2022 will bring. We’re watching Inventing AnnaWe’ll be discussing how the U.S. penalizes single people. We’re listening to Brené Brown’s podcast and salivating over the dishes in the new season of Top Chef. I attended the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, and then listened in to an episode about it two days later. If that’s not culturally relevant, I don’t know what is.
Two very different best friends who prove opposites attract
When we first meet Allie, she’s a bit of a mess. She has just been fired, dumped, and evicted, and she could easily be bawling her eyes out on best friend Gabe’s couch. Allie is determined to make 2022 her best year. And despite how immediately everything continues to go wrong for her, Allie’s optimism and confidence in her decisions are what make her so lovable.
Although the show is about Allie, Gabe brings some seriousness. main-character energy. Gabe is a “person that apparently no one knew was gay,” a “man who enjoys wearing women’s clothing for attention and cold hard cash,” and quite possibly the best friend a girl could ask for. He’s honest when you need him to be and sweet when you don’t. He’s one of the few characters I’ve encountered who has made me both laugh out loud and tear up. Gabe is a narrator, which allows us to see him in action and hear his thoughts about the action. Allie and Gabe are two very different people, which makes them all the more entertaining when they’re brought together.
A Cast That Brings The Story To Life
Fiction podcasts are unique because they are a media of their own. They are based on what the user can hear. Like TV shows, sounds beyond the character’s dialogue are included, from makeup applying to heels clacking to, yes, I’ll say it, sex. The consumer can create a picture of the scenes they are reading by using the same tools as books. Fiction podcasts are unlike any other form of media. They rely heavily on the voices and stories of the actors. The cast of Bone, Marry, BuryThis script was a great success!
Sarah Hyland brings the humor we’re usedTo from Modern Family to Bone, Marry, Bury. Gabe literally wouldn’t be Gabe without Harvey Guillén’s amazing performance. Every actor, regardless of their role, delivered. From Tommy Martinez and Tom Maden, who play Luis and Jesse, to actors who only appear in a few scenes, Tom Maden and Tommy Martinez. There wasn’t a second of this podcast where I felt taken out of its world.
Final Thoughts
Have you ever listened to fiction podcasts or listened to them all the while? Read heartfelt romances or page-turning thrillers. Do you prefer to keep things simple or to be outgoing? No matter what your personal taste may be, Bone, Marry, BuryYou will find something here. I know that once you hit play on the first episode, you won’t be able to stop listening to this wildly entertaining podcast (and singing along to its insanely catchy theme song).
Source: The Every Girl
