Janine Between the Lines: literature & lifestyle for leisure

Janine Between the Lines: literature & lifestyle for leisure

Author: Janine Jimenez Language: English Episodes: 50
There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when you're curled up with a friend, a cup of coffee, and a head full of thoughts about the book you just finished or the odd little moment from your day that stuck with you. Janine Between the Lines: literature & lifestyle for leisure captures that feeling. Hosted by Janine Jimenez, this podcast feels like a series of those candid, meandering talks. As a Filipina-American, Janine brings a specific lens to the books she discusses, the current issues she unpacks, and those daily, somewhat trivial dilemmas we all ponder but rarely voice. The charm here is in the blend; a deep dive into a novel might seamlessly give way to a personal reflection on culture, society, or the small absurdities of modern life. She describes it as semi-entertaining and playfully warns that the whole endeavor might be a platform for connection or simply a verbal scapegoat-the possibilities are endless. What you'll hear is genuine and unscripted, a space where literature intersects with the realities of a multifaceted lifestyle. It’s less about formal analysis and more about where the lines between stories, identity, and everyday observations blur, creating a unique point of connection for listeners from all backgrounds. Tune in for a thoughtful, often witty, and always human take on the words we read and the world we navigate.
Episodes
The Late COVID-19 Chronicles | episode 19 | [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:29
The host's background in nursing made her feel a little gratified to speak on this topic so... In today's episode, she strayed away from the books and invited a few of her friends and family to speak on the pandemic and…
About Bullies, Balls, and Silence, 1Q84 pt. 1 | episode 18 | [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:40
The host goes balls deep in the 953 page chonk of a novel 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami and examines the author’s take on issues such as bullying, self defense, and the sound of silence. Heavy and squeezy hugs to those who are…
OTT #7: Minimalism Monday’s | episode 17 | [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:06
The host recruits a friend (self declared mini-me) and visionary to the show to give her take on minimalism, inspired by the documentary Minimalism by Joshua Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. This episode touches on how “thin…
OTT #6: Look Back At It (The Decade, That Is) | episode 16 | [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:29
Today’s episode is inspired by Katy and Jon on YouTube and their first podcast about their 2020 goals! Joined by her beloved brothers, the host and guests talk about what is to come in 2020, things they want to change, a…
A New Divide | episode 15 | [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:37
The host is back with an episode briefly discussing her thoughts on Divide Me By Zero by Lara Vapnyar, with hot topics touching on the crazy things we do for attention and why settling isn't the worst thing to do... mayb…
🚙 CAR-RONICLES #1: I Wanna Be Your Endgame [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:49
How’s about a fun, new version of OTT’s? But basically in a car. This episode is perfect for a quick listen for a short commute, a tiny stroll, or finishing up that load of laundry you have had shoved in the corner or yo…
In & Out of Love(r) | episode 13 | [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:15
A loving hello again from your humble and absent-for-the-past-few-months host, back with an episode about Lover by Anna Raverat. The host discusses her thoughts on loyalty and cheating in marriages and relationships in h…
OTT #5: Dealbreakers and Dealmakers | episode 12 | [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:19
Today’s episode is brought to you sponsored in part by Five Guys and discounted wine from Publix (I wish). The host is in a weirdo mood and brought on another close friend in her new city to talk about work, life, and th…
’Salem’s Lot: Soft Move or Boss Move? | episode 11 | [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:57
The host starts off 2019 talking about a classic horror novel with another older brother of hers! Listen in to see our attitudes towards vampires, the entity of evil, and a fun game to end the episode. Don’t forget to fo…
OTT #4: I’m Not Always Happy | episode 10 | [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:23
An annoyingly breathy OTT from yours truly. The host goes through a dilemma at work and attempts a shorter episode inspired by the Excuse My African podcast (and epically failed). Rate, review and subscribe to Janine Bet…