In this special episode, Bri and Bridie take a look at the year that has just ended, sharing some of their highs and achievements, but also some of their and lows and challenges.

Then they discuss the two biggest stories that defined the news in 2023. 

Articles/charities referenced in this episode:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/06/israel-gaza-war-hamas

MSF Gaza-Israel fund:

https://donations.msf.org.au/donate/e2310isrpalga

Palestine Red Crescent society:

https://www.palestinercs.org/en

Palestine Children's Relief fund:

https://www.pcrf.net/

In this special episode, Bri and Bridie take a look at the year that has just ended, sharing some of their highs and achievements, but also some of their and lows and challenges.
Then they discuss the two biggest stories that defined the news in 2023. 
Articles/charities referenced in this episode:
<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/06/israel-gaza-war-hamas" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/06/israel-gaza-war-hamas&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1702940560821000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2lZhdVkenLSTeIB8ymEFlK">https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/06/israel-gaza-war-hamas</a> MSF Gaza-Israel fund:
<a href="https://donations.msf.org.au/donate/e2310isrpalga" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://donations.msf.org.au/donate/e2310isrpalga&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1702940560821000&amp;usg=AOvVaw38UDIcKX0pQmrc9PYarv8j">https://donations.msf.org.au/donate/e2310isrpalga</a>
Palestine Red Crescent society:
<a href="https://www.palestinercs.org/en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.palestinercs.org/en&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1702940560821000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2KBTGbFICKaLOLbVwX-RDr">https://www.palestinercs.org/en</a>
Palestine Children's Relief fund:
<a href="https://www.pcrf.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.pcrf.net/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1702940560821000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_7XhChxJbModqTpRYetYF">https://www.pcrf.net/</a>

Writers Bri Lee and Bridie Jabour meet up each week to discuss their stories, the best stories, and the biggest story of the week. If you like your news and culture conversations to come with a side of books and bad advice this show is for you. They're frequently funny, sometimes serious, and always smart. 

Writers Bri Lee and Bridie Jabour meet up each week to discuss their stories, the best stories, and the biggest story of the week. If you like your news and culture conversations to come with a side of books and bad advice this show is for you. They're frequently funny, sometimes serious, and always smart.

Cool Story with Bri & Bridie

Cool Story with Bri & Bridie coming soon.

Cool Story with Bri &amp; Bridie coming soon.

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This week there is a huge and sad announcement, Bri makes an uncharacteristic mistake and Bridie and Bri go through the reading cornerstones of their lives at 5, 25 and 35.

Thank you so much to our listeners for all of your support over the journey of Cool Story. It is with heavy hearts that we have to say goodbye, but stay subscribed to the feed as you never know what the future may hold.

Books referenced int his episode:

Babysitters little sister series by Ann M Martin

The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende

Idiot Pride by Matt Zurbo 

Women, Race and Class by Angela Davis

Stet by Diana Athill

Instead of a letter by Diana Athill

Eragon by Christopher Paolini 

The First Stone by Helen Garner

Caoilinn Hughes: Orchid and the Wasp, The Wild Laughter, and The Alternatives

This week there is a huge and sad announcement, Bri makes an uncharacteristic mistake and Bridie and Bri go through the reading cornerstones of their lives at 5, 25 and 35.
Thank you so much to our listeners for all of your support over the journey of Cool Story. It is with heavy hearts that we have to say goodbye, but stay subscribed to the feed as you never know what the future may hold.
Books referenced int his episode:
<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/bscg-ann-m-martin/book/9781338790924.html">Babysitters little sister series by Ann M Martin</a>
<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-house-of-the-spirits-isabel-allende/book/9781784879709.html">The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende</a>
<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/idiot-pride-matt-zurbo/audiobook/9781743152560.html">Idiot Pride by Matt Zurbo </a>
<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/women-race-class-angela-y-davis/book/9780394713519.html">Women, Race and Class by Angela Davis</a>
<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/stet-diana-athill/book/9781783787463.html">Stet by Diana Athill</a>
<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/instead-of-a-letter-diana-athill/book/9781783787432.html">Instead of a letter by Diana Athill</a>
<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/eragon-christopher-paolini/book/9780552552097.html">Eragon by Christopher Paolini </a>
<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-first-stone-helen-garner/book/9781760784881.html">The First Stone by Helen Garner</a>
Caoilinn Hughes: <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/orchid-the-wasp-caoilinn-hughes/book/9781786074997.html">Orchid and the Wasp</a>, <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-wild-laughter-caoilinn-hughes/book/9781786078599.html">The Wild Laughter</a>, and <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-alternatives-caoilinn-hughes/book/9780861547807.html">The Alternatives</a>

The End of Cool Story

This week Bridie is in her TV era, with two great shows to discuss, and Bri has a brilliant new history podcast she wants everyone to listen to. Then they discuss the recent piece in The Cut about parents getting obsessed about creating "core memories" for their children. 

Articles/TV show references:

Being Roman with Mary Beard

Why Are Parents Fixated on Core Memories?

Mr and Mrs Smith

Feud: Capote vs The Swans 

This week Bridie is in her TV era, with two great shows to discuss, and Bri has a brilliant new history podcast she wants everyone to listen to. Then they discuss the recent piece in The Cut about parents getting obsessed about creating "core memories" for their children. 
Articles/TV show references:
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CwXzynMpPryIVRcZCGxPB?si=f-r8FFA8TXKpCg6C-mjlPg">Being Roman with Mary Beard</a>
<a href="https://www.thecut.com/2024/01/brooding-why-are-parents-fixated-on-core-memories.html">Why Are Parents Fixated on Core Memories?</a>
<a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/mr-and-mrs-smith-prime-video">Mr and Mrs Smith</a>
<a href="https://binge.com.au/shows/show-feud-capote-vs-the-swans!25258">Feud: Capote vs The Swans </a>

Why Are Parents So Fixated On Core Memories?

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This week Bri and Bridie are back together! While Bri was adventuring around Egypt Bridie had some high highs (three Taylor Swift shows) and low lows (you'll find out). Bridie has an epic family saga in books to rave about, and Bri has a great nonfiction book recommendation from her Egypt reading too.



Articles/Books referenced in this episode:

The Sisters by Mary Lovell

Wait For Me by Deborah Devonshire

Sex and the Citadel: Intimate Life in a Changing Arab World by Shereen El Feki

The Pursuit of Love (2021) watch on Prime Video

This week Bri and Bridie are back together! While Bri was adventuring around Egypt Bridie had some high highs (three Taylor Swift shows) and low lows (you'll find out). Bridie has an epic family saga in books to rave about, and Bri has a great nonfiction book recommendation from her Egypt reading too.
 
Articles/Books referenced in this episode:
<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-sisters-mary-s-lovell/book/9780393324143.html">The Sisters by Mary Lovell</a>
<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/wait-for-me--deborah-devonshire/book/9781848541917.html">Wait For Me by Deborah Devonshire</a>
<a href="https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Sex_and_the_Citadel.html?id=p4QRDdZn-AAC&amp;redir_esc=y">Sex and the Citadel: Intimate Life in a Changing Arab World by Shereen El Feki</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-Love-Season-1/dp/B097F9HGKB">The Pursuit of Love (2021) watch on Prime Video</a>

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