Show overview
But Have You Tried... has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 87 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 28 min and 38 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 9 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The David A. Howe Public Library.
From the publisher
Nic and Ally like similar things, but have very little crossover in books, movies, music, shows and more. Now they are introducing each other to the stuff they are into! Will they find a new favorite? Let’s do this!
Latest Episodes
View all 87 episodesBut Have You Tried Citizen Kane
The Poetic Bookshelf
Ep 85But Have You Tried... Jeeves & Wooster
Ally introduces Nic to the world of P.G. Wodehouse's Jeeves & Wooster
Ep 84Godzilla's Bookshelf
Nic and Ally talk Godzilla and Mothra Brandon Sanderson Tom Selleck Vampires and Star Trek.
Ep 83But Have You Tried Scrubs
Nic alerts Ally to the existence of the show Scrubs.
Ep 82That Bookshelf is so Fetch!
Ally and Nic discuss Brandon Sanderson, Mean Girls, Mark Twain, and more!
Ep 81But Have You Tried... Anna Karenina
This week we tackle the big one, Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy!
Ep 80The Gluten Free Bookshelf
Nic and Ally talk Rambo, Richard Osman, 90210, and more!
Ep 79But Have You Tried... Sabrina Carpenter
This week Ally introduces Nic to the world of Sabrina Carpenter.
Ep 782025 Year End Bookshelf
Ally and Nic discuss favorites from 2025 in this New Year's special episode.
Ep 77But Have You Tried... Archie Comics at Christmas
It's not Christmas for Nic without Archie Comics, so now Ally get's to experience all of the nostalgic fun too.
Ep 76The Post Thanksgiving Bookshelf
Ally and Nic settle in to discuss what is on their current reading a watching list. Heads up, we had to use our backup audio for this and it's bad!
Ep 75But Have You Tried... Cranberry Relish
Ally has Nic try an old family recipe, plus talk of Thanksgiving.
Ep 74When Bookshelf Met Ally
We're catching up on what we've been up to. Topics include: Back to the Future Superman Jane Austen The Beach Boys Elvis and more.
Ep 73But Have You Tried... Hocus Pocus
It's part one of our Magic Pick when Ally and Nic crossover with Kendra Mikols from 9021 Here We G0 to discuss the 1993 film Hocus Pocus. Be sure to catch the second half where we cover What Lies Beneath over in the Howe's Things feed!
Ep 72Fall Looks and Banned Books
It's the But Have You Tried Bookshelf! This week we discuss Banned Books Week KPop Demon Hunters Sabrina Carptenter Monolith Brandon Sanderson Alexander McCall Smith and more!
Ep 71But Have You Tried... Veronica Mars
Attention all Marshmallows! Nic and Ally cover Veronica Mars? Did Ally watch the correct season one? Tune in to find out!
Ep 70The Bad Mood Book Shelf
We're stressed, but still having fun catching up on our latest in books, movies and shows. topics include: Presence Brian Wilson Terry Pratchett Star Wars Wii U Brandon Sanderson Wednesday and Ted Danson!
Ep 69But Have You Tried... Wednesday
Nic is an Addams Family fan from way back, so Ally assigns the series Wednesday.
Ep 68The August Bookshelf is upon Us
This week, Nic and Ally talk: Superman Fantastic Four: First Steps Brandon Sanderson The Good Place Ironheart and more