{"podcast":{"title":"Kris and Mads","slug":"kris-and-mads-6973697","podcast_index_feed_id":6973697,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f92e2df0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41705532/41705532-1762290212588-11ee89b427048.jpg","author":"Kristen and Maddie","episode_count":95,"summary":"We’re Kris and Mads—sisters, readers, and the creators behind a thriving book and screen club that explores the stories that shape us. On this podcast, we deep dive into the books we’re reading, the shows and films we’re watching, and the bigger themes behind the stories we love. We interview authors, talk with fellow creators, and share honest conversations about storytelling, creativity, and what it means to live a full, meaningful life. Our mission is simple: Share meaningful stories. Seek what matters most. Be joyfully authentic. And empower people to be free and aim high.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T10:20:09.764612+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kris-and-mads-6973697"},"episode":{"title":"Top 10 Books That Shaped Us","slug":"top-10-books-that-shaped-us","published_at":"2026-06-19T19:10:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kris-and-mads-6973697/top-10-books-that-shaped-us","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kris-and-mads-6973697","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristen-and-maddie/episodes/Top-10-Books-That-Shaped-Us-e3l15q6","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9064362014.mp3","summary":"Every reader has a story, and these are the books that shaped ours.In this episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane and sharing the 10 books and series that formed us into the readers we are today. From beloved classics our parents read aloud to us as children to the stories that sparked lifelong obsessions with fantasy, adventure, and literature, these books helped shape our imaginations, our values, and our love of reading.Along the way, we share family memories, childhood stories, and a little bit of our reader lore as we reflect on the books that have stayed with us for years. If you've ever wondered what made us the readers we are today, this episode is for you.Whether you grew up reading alongside Anne Shirley, journeying through Narnia, exploring Middle-earth, attending Hogwarts, or venturing across Arrakis, we hope this conversation inspires you to revisit the books that helped make you who you are. Books Mentioned Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud MontgomeryLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettBoxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler WarnerPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenLord of the Rings by J. R. R Tolkien Harry Potter by J. K. RowlingDune by Frank Herbert Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:11 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 6:46 - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 15:26 - The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis 22:52 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 27:49 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 31:18 - The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner 34:01 - Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen 37:54 - The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien 41:14 - Dune by Frank Herbert 45:47 - The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling 55:05 - Wrap-upLet’s connec…","meta_description":"Every reader has a story, and these are the books that shaped ours.In this episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane and sharing the 10 books and seri…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3331,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/kris-and-mads-6973697/episodes/top-10-books-that-shaped-us/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/kris-and-mads-6973697/top-10-books-that-shaped-us.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}