Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
192 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 261 ratingsA bi-weekly book podcast dedicated to the deliciously disturbing world of horror fiction
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Most Anticipated Releases 2021
January 12, 2021 06:11 - 52 minutes - 72 MBStart of a new year means adding a ton of books to your TBR! I'm back with my usual solo episode going over some books that are on my radar this year. Let me know what books you've added to your list! Music in this episode provided by: myuu at the darkpiano.com Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/01/12/episode-85-most-anticipated-new-releases-2021/
Best of 2020 with Rachel
December 29, 2020 06:32 - 1 hour - 112 MBIt's HERE! Rachel joins me for our annual tradition of talking about our standout reads from the past year. What was your favorite book of 2020? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Gritty, Emotional Horror with Chad Lutzke
December 15, 2020 06:22 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBHere is my chat with author Chad Lutzke about gritty, emotional and dramatic stories. We talk about inspiration for his works and fiction that unapologetically makes you feel things. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Horror Poetry with Cynthia Pelayo
December 01, 2020 06:29 - 47 minutes - 17.8 MBI am so happy to be joined by author Cynthia Pelayo to talk about horror poetry, we touch on the intersection of true crime and horror, and of course, the ethical consumption of it. Check out Pelayo's collection of true crime poetry and her upcoming book The Children of Chicago. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Psychological Horror with Emma Oulton
November 17, 2020 06:24 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBI am joined by Emma Oulton from the Booktube channel Drinking By My Shelf to discuss psychological horror stories. What's scarier than possibly not being able to trust yourself? This episode is brought to you by: - Oblivion Black by Darren Floyd - They're Watching by Bob Pastorella and Michael David Wilson Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Robert Bloch's Psycho Trilogy with Guide to the Unknown
November 03, 2020 06:24 - 1 hour - 102 MBIt is election day in the US, and I'm hoping this episode helps take your mind off things for a while! This week I am joined by siblings, Kristen and Will from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast as we dive into not only Robert Bloch's classic Psycho, but also the less popular and hard to find follow ups. Yep, we are talking Psycho 2, Psycho House and the ridiculously recent entry Psycho Sanitarium. Get 2 audiobooks for the price of one using code FREEZERBOOK at Libro.FM Shownotes: https:/...
Freezer Book Halloween Special
October 30, 2020 06:20 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBHappy Halloween Freezerheads, Thank you for three lovely years of horror book recommendations. I have had a lot of people request an episode full of just FREEZER level books, this is for you! Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Chat with Author Emily M. Danforth of Plain Bad Heroines
October 27, 2020 06:03 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBToday I'm joined by author Emily Danforth as we talk important topics like Mary MacLane's memoir, queer representation in horror, her new gothic sapphic novel Plain Bad Heroines, but also, is Sidney from Scream gay? and is April Fool's Day an under-appreciated gem? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/10/27/episode-78-chat-with-emily-m-danforth/
Boarding School Horror with Tracy Robinson
October 20, 2020 06:16 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBThis episode is brought to you by West Side Fairytales Podcast. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts! School is in session! I am joined, once again, by Tracy to talk about the horror that happens in those academic institutions. We are tackling boarding school horror. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/10/20/episode-77-boarding-school-horror-with-tracy-robinson/
Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca with Erin A. Craig
October 13, 2020 06:25 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBI was joined by author Erin A. Craig to discuss Daphne Du Maurier's clasic gothic novel, Rebecca. We discuss our hopes for the new Netflix film and the casting of Lily James and Armie Hammer. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/10/13/episode-76-daphne-dumauriers-rebecca-with-erin-a-craig/ Final Girl Playlist Suppport us on Patreon!
Revenge Horror with Mackenzie Kiera
October 06, 2020 05:48 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis episode is best served cold, I'm here with author and podcaster Mackenzie Kiera, to discuss Revenge Horror. What are some pop culture icons of vengeance and what we like to see in our revenge narratives. There are Gone Girl spoilers in this episode! Check out her novella, All You Need is Love and A Strong Electric Current! Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
The Women of Stephen King Stories with Jenn Adams
September 22, 2020 06:33 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBFor this episode, I am talking with Jenn from the Psycho Analysis Podcast, as well as the Loser's Club Podcast to talk about Stephen King's female characters. Who do we, as constant readers, connect to the most? Are there any underrated Stephen King heroines? Who is your favorite? Check out the shownotes for this episode: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Readalikes with Shaun from Eclectic Cove
September 08, 2020 05:07 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBThis episode is brought to you by: Oblivion Black by Darren Floyd Boneyard Soup Magazine: support the kickstarter HERE Shaun joins me again to talk discuss horror books you might enjoy, if your Netflix binges, things like the X-Files, The Witcher, You, The Martian and others! Check the show-notes for the full list of books we mentioned so you can pick your next spooky read for Halloween season. You can find Shaun on his YouTube channel, Eclectic Cove where he reviews books, movies and...
My Best Friend's Exorcism with Todd Schlosser from The Horror Virgin
August 25, 2020 06:01 - 1 hour - 116 MBYou can find Todd on Twitter and Instagram You can find The Horror Virgin on Twitter, Instagram and wherever you listen to podcasts. This episode is brought to you by Macmillan Audio. His & Hers by Alice Feeney is available wherever audiobooks are sold. This episode, Todd and I are tackling the popular book, My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix. Is it a scary book? Depends, but it definitely is a novel about the 80's, friendship, and demon possession. Check out all of our othe...
Urban Legend Horror with Spenser Barranco
August 11, 2020 05:47 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBTake a seat around the campfire with us as we delve into horror derived from modern folklore, or urban legends. This episode is brought to you by His & Hers by Alice Feeney. Check it out wherever audiobooks are sold. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/08/09/episode-71-urban-horror-fiction-with-spenser-bakerstshelves/(opens in a new tab) How to support Books in the Freezer We are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final...
Bous: Chat with Danielle Trussoni
August 04, 2020 05:28 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBTalk with author and New York Times columnist, Danielle Trussoni about her new gothic novel The Ancestor, genre writing, women in horror and other things. Shownotes:
More New Releases 2020
July 28, 2020 06:09 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBLet's talk about all of the great books that are coming out in the next few months! Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/07/28/episode-69-more-2020-new-releases/
Bonus: Adam Cesare on Clown in a Cornfield
July 21, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBHere is my chat with author Adam Cesare over his upcoming book, Clown in a Cornfield. Listen to our conversation about Flanagan films, which movie is most comparable to Clown in a Cornfield, and of course, which song would be Adam's Final Girl Song. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/07/20/episode-68-adam-cesare-on-clown-in-a-cornfield/
Coming of Age Horror with Tracy Robinson
July 14, 2020 06:01 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBA big thank you to MacMillan Audio and The Shadows by Alex North for sponsoring the show! I got to talk with Tracy about one of the most beloved sub-genres in horror, the coming-of-age genre. Shownotes for this episode: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/07/14/episode-67-coming-of-age-horror-with-tracy-robinson/ How to support Books in the Freezer We are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl level you can get episodes ear...
Bonus: Chat with Riley Sager
July 07, 2020 05:17 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBAuthor Riley Sager joins me once again to talk about his upcoming book Home Before Dark, available at bookstores now!
Vintage Horror with Alex from Hey Little Thrifter
June 30, 2020 05:52 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThis is my discussion with Alex from the YouTube Channel and Instagram Hey Little Thrifter. We talk about some "throwback" titles written by women. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/06/26/episode-65-vintage-horror-with-alex-challoner-from-hey-little-thrifter/
Middle Grade Horror with Cameron Chaney
June 16, 2020 05:05 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBI am joined by Cameron Chaney from YouTube and Library Macabre to discuss middle grade horror books that we loved growing up in the 90's as well as some contemporary titles for the chidren of today. For a full list of titles check out the shownotes here: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/06/16/episode-64-middle-grade-horror-with-cameron-chaney/ How to support Books in the Freezer We are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl le...
BONUS: What Have We Been Reading?
June 09, 2020 05:03 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week's episode bonus episode is about what we have been reading during this quarantine period! Check out the shownotes for this week's episode here: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/06/09/bonus-episode-what-have-we-been-reading How to support Books in the Freezer We are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl level you can get episodes early and find out about topics and guests beforehand. Axe-Wielding Maniacs get to be p...
Ghost Horror with Liz Sower from Ghosts in the Burbs
June 02, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBI am so happy to be joined by Liz Sower, the host of one of my favorite podcasts, Ghosts in the Burbs! We are talking about ghosts in horror fiction. What do we love about ghost stories? Listen and find out! Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/06/02/episode-62-ghost-horror-with-liz-sower-from-ghosts-in-the-burbs/ Use code: FREEZERBOOK to get three audiobooks for the price of one at Libro FM
Ten Fictional Families We Would Not Want to be Quarantined With
May 19, 2020 05:01 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBThis week Laura and I are talking about ten fictional families that we definitely would not want to be quarantined with during this pandemic. These are families that are toxic and sometimes straight up murderous. This episode is brought to you by Libro FM. Use our offer code FREEZERBOOK or click the link to get THREE months for the price of ONE, all while supporting local bookstores!
Chat with Michael David Wilson
May 05, 2020 05:06 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBhttps://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/05/05/episode-60-chat-with-michael-david-wilson/
Bonus Episode: Enneagram Types of Horror Characters
March 24, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBI am still out on maternity leave, this was just a fun chat I had with my friend Laura where we put on our Enneagram sorting hats and talked about which Enneagram type different types would be. I just thought it was something fun to get us through this communal quarantine period. Let me know what you think, which Enneagram you are, did you agree with our choices?
Gothic Horror with Shaun Pittman
March 03, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBFirst of all, would like to apologize for the state of my voice in this episode. It's still not fully recovered. I had a great chat with Shaun from Eclectic Cove about what we enjoy in gothic horror and some recommendations! This is the last episode before my maternity leave, so see you guys soon. You know where to keep in touch with me!
Chat with Daniel Kraus
February 18, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBBooks Mentioned: Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus The Living Dead by Daniel Kraus The Shape of Water by Daniel Kraus Blood Sugar by Daniel Kraus They Threw Us Away (Teddies Saga Book 1) by Daniel Kraus The Grin of the Dark by Ramsey Campbell Cipher by Kathe Koje Exte – Japanese hair extension horror movie
Romance in Horror with the Ladies of the Fright
February 04, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week I am joined by Lisa and Mackenzie from the Ladies of the Fright podcast again! We are talking about Romance in Horror because it's valentine's day and who doesn't think that spooky and sexy can totally go together sometimes, right? We get into how possession and haunted house tropes highlight relationships in stories and our favorite couplings. Shownotes for this episode are at: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/01/31/episode-57:-romance-in-horror-with-the-ladies-of-the-fright/
Weird Fiction with Jason White
January 21, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBCheck out the shownotes for the episode here: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/01/13/episode-56:-weird-fiction-with-jason-white/ Books Mentioned: The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood The Willows by Algernon Blackwood The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen Strange Eons by Robert Bloch Call of Cthulu by H.P. Lovecraft Ghost Stories of Antiquary by M.R. James Beneath by Kirsti DeMeester Cold Hand in Mine by Robert Aickman Area X Trilogy by Jeff Vandermeer North American Lake Monsters by N...
2020 Most-Anticipated New Releases
January 07, 2020 05:01 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBhttps://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/01/07/episode-55:-2020-most-anticipated-new-releases/ I am starting off the year with the usual list of books I am looking forward to reading this year. Check the link above to visit the website with a full list of titles and links to pre-order! Music in this episode was created by Myuu at https://thedarkpiano.com, check him out! Let us know which book you are looking forward to reading this year. Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bo...
Best of 2019 with Rachel
December 10, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 111 MBView the Shownotes here: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2019/12/07/episode-54:-best-of-2019-with-rachel/ This week Rachel and I are discussing our favorite books of the year. We are not only talking about new releases, but our favorite backlist stories, collections and anthologies.
True Crime with Chelsea from Not Now I'm Reading
November 26, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis week we have Chelsea from the Not Now I'm Reading Podcast joining me to talk about all things True Crime. Complete shownotes for the episode here Books Mentioned In Cold Blood by Truman Capote Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara Green River, Ru...
Macabre Non-Fiction with Stephanie's Husband
November 12, 2019 05:15 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBNovember is Non-Fiction November. I have my husband Jesse joining me this week to talk about some non-fiction about death or the death industry. If you want more non-fiction recommendations, you can check out the first time we did Non-Fiction Horror Episode with ABookOlive. Shownotes This week's sponsor: The Tear Collector by Shawn Burgess Pre-Order at Amazon and Barnes & Nobles Books Mentioned: Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner by Judy Mel...
Top Stephen King Favorite Novels Part Two
October 29, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 63.1 MBThe conclusion of our countdown of your favorite Stephen King titles. Bound to be some surprises in here. Also, a podcast-changing announcement at the end. Enjoy! Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2019/10/29/episode-51:-top-stephen-king-novels-part-two/
Top Stephen King Novels Part. One
October 15, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week we're counting down the top favorite Stephen King novels as voted by the listeners of Books In the Freezer. This episode includes Devin and Steph talking about their experience with the works of King, and a countdown of some honorable mentions plus numbers 14-10 on our countdown. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2019/10/15/episode-50-stephen-king-countdown-part-one/
Fairy Tale Horror
October 01, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 46.3 MBIt's Happy endings all around this week guys! We're looking at Fairy Tales... Horror-style. Complete cameo reccomendation and a lengthy talk about It Chapter 2 in our Chilling Obsessions! Shownotes: https://wp.me/p9i19L-kD
Fireside Chat With Rachel
September 17, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBThis week is about looking back on the early days of Books In The Freezer, with Steph and Rachel catching up what life has been like since she stepped away from the podcast, as well as how both of their reading have changed over the past few months.
Question & Answer, 2.0
September 03, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week we do our second Question and Answer episode, the first one since Devin joined the podcast.
Folk Horror
August 20, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 51.2 MBThis week we're diving into the weird realm of the ancient traditions of eerie townsfolk, and maybe some debate over Nicolas Cage in The Wicker Man. This week we're talking about the unconventional genre of Folk Horror.
Horror Westerns
August 06, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 51.1 MBYeeehaw! This week we're talking showdowns at high noon, and late nights in the old saloon, looking at some Westerns who dabble in the terrifying world of Horror. (And Devin may or may not have read his first Jonathon Janz title!)
Anticipated 2019 Releases Part Two
July 23, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 48 MBWith more than half of 2019 behind us, this week we're looking at some of the titles we're looking forward to see released in the second half of the year.
Author Interview: Riley Sager
July 09, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 41.8 MBHe's the author of Final Girls, The Last Time I Lied, and now Lock Every Door. This week on Books In The Freezer we had the chance to talk with NYT Bestselling author Riley Sager.
Horror In Translation
June 25, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 55.7 MBThis week we look at Horror from around to world. Original works from German, Japanese, Dutch, and more this week when we look at Horror In Translation.
Summer Camp Horror
May 28, 2019 11:33 - 49 minutes - 53.7 MBIt's All sunscreen and Mosquitos this week guys. This week we're talking about Summer Camp Horror!
Creature Horror
May 14, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 43.4 MBWe're breaking down the ferocious monstrosities that stalk the shadows. One of the most basic sub genres of Horror, and one of the most popular, this week we're looking at Creature Horror.
Science Fiction Horror
April 30, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 55.4 MBStarships, Time Travel, and Aliens in abundance this week, talking about Science Fiction Horror!
Horror Short Story Collections
April 16, 2019 04:01 - 42 minutes - 47.2 MBShownotes:https://wordpress.com/booksinthefreezer Twitter: https://twitter.com/booksfreezerpod Instagram: https://instagram.com/booksinthefreezer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksinthefreezer
Comedic Horror
April 02, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 55.7 MBWe're looking at the lighter side of horror this week, talking about comedic horror.