Words About Books
266 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Words About Books is a podcast where two wannabe writers read and discuss books. Read along with us, or just enjoy the show! New episodes every Sunday.
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Talking About Tolkien - A Warm Welcome (The Hobbit, Ch 10)
April 20, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThe gang makes it to Lake-town and Thorin rolls 20 after 20 on those charisma checks. Meanwhile, Ben struggles to find enough lore to scrape together an episode Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Star Wars: Thrawn Treason (Part II The Final Thrawntier)
April 14, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 33.8 MBIt has been a long time coming. We're finally wrapping up another Thrawn Trilogy. There isn't much Thrawn left. Is this the last of Thrawn we'll ever see?? What about the Grisks? The answer may surprise you... and it's "there isn't anywhere for this to go and it all ends in Rey Star Wars." Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy t...
Talking About Tolkien - Barrels out of Bond (The Hobbit, Ch 9)
April 13, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBNotably absent from this chapter is the most embarrassing CGI barrel fight in motion picture history. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing Thrawn: Treason by Timothy Zahn (We will never stop)
April 07, 2024 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38 MBThis might as well just be "Words About Thrawn". This blue alien has come in and just taken over the podcast. I think if you count the bonus super-cut we have, as of this week, talked about Thrawn for 13 episodes. Thrawn has tied with Dune! He cannot be stopped! Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.o...
Discussing Star Wars Thrawn: Treason by Timothy Zahn (We will never stop)
April 07, 2024 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38 MBThis might as well just be "Words About Thrawn". This blue alien has come in and just taken over the podcast. I think if you count the bonus super-cut we have, as of this week, talked about Thrawn for 13 episodes. Thrawn has tied with Dune! He cannot be stopped! Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop...
Talking About Tolkien - Flies and Spiders and Bombur (The Hobbit, Ch 8)
April 05, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBThe gang is taken prisoner by sentient spiders. Fortunately, Bilbo has a very particular set of skills that makes him a nightmare to spiders like these. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Oops All Ben!
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBCaptain Nate accidentally messed up the crunchitizing machine and we got ALL BEN! OOPS! Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree
March 31, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThe author of the legendary Legends and Lattes is back with another novel featuring everyone's favorite orc. Can Baldree rekindle the magic and produce another cozy fantasy story for the ages? Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Talking About Tolkien - Queer Lodgings aka Beorn to Be Wild aka The Hobbit Ch 7
March 27, 2024 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this chapter the squad finds themselves in Queer Lodgings as guests of a giant, muscular, half-man half-bear. You know, Tolkien was right, language is fun. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Finishing Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert (Part III)
March 24, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week we wrap up an early Dune Month with the final part of Heretics of Dune! Including an interesting fight between Duncan and an Honored Matre that involves plans within plans and a beefstick. You've been warned now. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Talking About Tolkien - Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire (The Hobbit, Ch6)
March 21, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThis is a short chapter and a suspiciously long run time. I really hope we didn't go on any long tangents about the deep theological conundrums inherent in Tolkien's mythology... Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing Dune Part 2 (The Movie) ft. The Gravy Man
March 17, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWe have a special guest, James of https://ifyouwantthegravy.wordpress.com/ here to help us understand this ground breaking medium of sight and sound that the kids are calling "movies". We'll be talking about Part 2 of Dune. Will this adaptation hold up to the legendary novel? Could it perhaps be even better? Find out on this exciting episode of Words About DUNE! Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.c...
Talking About Tolkien - Riddles in the Dark (The Hobbit, Ch 5)
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBBilbo finds a magic ring and riddles for his life. I'm sure it's just a regular magic ring that turns you invisible and not some soul-crushing doomsday weapon. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Continuing to Discuss Heretics of Dune (Dune V Part II)
March 10, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBWe're back with Heretics of Dune! Or Dune V-II. Today we advance slowly into the story a little further, kind of like how Frank advanced slowly into the story in this book. That's the WAB treatment at work! You get little hints and bits and pieces of the plot in between talking about how Kevin J Anderson is garbage! Just like the book! Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast B...
Talking About Tolkien: Over Hill and Under Hill (The Hobbit, Ch4)
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThe gang learns that thunderstorms are just giants playing football. Gandalf may or may not be in possession of weapons grade explosives. A lot more pony's are explicitly left to die than you might expect from a children's book. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Talking About Tolkien - Over Hill and Under Hill (The Hobbit, Ch4)
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThe gang learns that thunderstorms are just giants playing football. Gandalf may or may not be in possession of weapons grade explosives. A lot more pony's are explicitly left to die than you might expect from a children's book. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert (Part 1)
March 03, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBIt's that time again: Dune month. If you're wondering why it's early this year its because the movie came out and we want that SEO. We're talking about Heretics of Dune. The fifth book in Frank Herbert's Dune series. It is not what the movie is about. Enjoy. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org...
Talking About Tolkien: A Short Rest (The Hobbit, Ch 3)
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBThe gang takes a short, tiny, small...2-week long...rest. If you got invited to hang out with Elrond, you wouldn't be very quick to leave either. But just who is Elrond? Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Talking About Tolkien - A Short Rest (The Hobbit, Ch 3)
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThe gang takes a short, tiny, small...2-week long...rest. If you got invited to hang out with Elrond, you wouldn't be very quick to leave either. But just who is Elrond? Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing a NEW RELEASE The Gorgon Incident by John Bierce
February 25, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBThis book is available Feb 27th, 2024 wherever good e-books are sold (or at the very least on Kindle). This week we're discussing a book by PATRON John Bierce! We've covered The Mage Errant #1, The Wrack, and interviewed him and now we're BACK FOR MORE! We talk about several stories in the series and hopefully don't ruin our friendship with JB forever! Should be a good one! Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://ww...
Talking About Tolkien: Roast Mutton (The Hobbit, Ch2)
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBBilbo begins his adventure. He runs 2 miles in under 20 minutes, and he even tries his hand at pick pocketing. Maybe there's more to this hobbit than meets the eye. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing Ghost Hunting for Dummies by Zack Bagans
February 18, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis is literally the worst book I've ever read. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Talking About Tolkien: An Unexpected Party (The Hobbit, ch1)
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBBen once said that if we ever covered Tolkien it would have to be an entirely different podcast. Nate said "Ok." Now here we are, talking about Tolkien. On this podcast we will go through Tolkien's books chapter by chapter adding context and discussing the real world inspirations behind the story. You're encouraged to read along with us. In this episode, we discuss Chapter One of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Party. If you want early access to these episodes, check out our Patreon! Support th...
Solving The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo
February 11, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBThis week we're taking a look at a Japanese murder mystery from the 40's. Written by the legendary Seishi Yokomizo, whose work only recently became available in English, The Honjin Murders is a locked room mystery in the style of Agatha Christie and John Dickson Carr. I sure hope there isn't some strange Rube Goldberg machine involved... Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast...
Discussing the Murder Mystery of The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei (Part II)
February 04, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWe're wrapping up our discussion of The Deep Sky by diving into the plot and the murder mystery. Follow along and see if you can guess which of the background characters did a pow pow and the see if you can guess their really stupid motivation. Bonus points if you can deduce how fast it takes to throw them out of an airlock. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https...
Talking About Tolkien: Announcement
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBWe're officially announcing our new project, a minipodcast about The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei
January 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThis week Ben and Nate blast off into space to discuss a nominee for "best new sci-fi" according to some people who might not have good taste. It's The Deep Sky! A book that wants to be about four-hundred different things. We're covering the Sci-Fi aspects of the book and setting the groundwork this week. Then next week, after scaring off all the fans, we're going to discuss the plot and the mystery aspect of the book. If you want to see more content like this then pokemon go to our patreon ...
Discussing The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Part 2)
January 21, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBBen and Nate are back for the exciting conclusion to The Hunger Games (Book 1). Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Part 1
January 14, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBThe Hunger Games came out in 2008. That was 16-years ago. Let it sink in. Nate has finally convinced Ben to read it. Will it live up to the hype? Will it top Battle Royale? Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
A Slice of Abbadon’s Gate (The Expanse Wrap-Up)
January 07, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBSeason five baybay! This week Nate talks about part of the third book in The Expanse and we decide once-and-for-all whether we’re going to continue covering the series. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Words About Books End of 2023 AWARDS SHOW
December 31, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBThat's right the event that only comes once a year! Ben & Nate both drink. We give out the WABies (an award just as important as the Oscars) and we look back fondly (or not so fondly) on our 2023. Thanks for hanging with us everyone and we hope to see you in 2024. Oh and there's a gift exchange. I literally almost forgot about that. Oops. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcas...
Discussing Armada by Ernest Cline
December 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBThis was originally a Patreon bonus episode. Ben wanted it on the feed so bad that he eventually convinced me to release it around the holiday season. So here it is, a present from WAB to you. If you like what you hear consider joining our Patreon. For $3 you get all 4 bonus episodes, voting on a monthly book poll, early access to minisodes, and access to all of our other projects. Merry Xmas! Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Ins...
Discussing Later On We'll Conspire by Kortney Keisel
December 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWelcome back to another exciting installment of Santa Nate Save's Christmas (from Ben). This week we're reading Later On We'll Conspire by Kortney Keisel. Has Nate discovered a new Christmas classic or will his total lack of research prove fatal to the very holiday he claims to protect? Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the ...
Discussing The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore
December 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBIn this, the first of our 2023 Christmas episodes, Santa Nate struggles to save Christmas from Ben's anti-fun agenda. The first weapon in Santa Nate's arsenal: The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore. Will this Christmas comedy enlarge Ben's tragically small heart or has Santa Nate chosen poorly? Find out on this exciting episode of Words About Books! Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsab...
A Discussion of Timothy Zahn's Icarus Hunt
December 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBThis week Nate talks about an original Timothy Zahn! That's right, no blue skinned alien Sherlock Holmes in this book! Does Timothy hit it out of the park or is it a side-quest heavy slog-fest? Find out on today's episode of WAB! Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Ben Discusses Alternate History (Stalin's Hammer by John Birmingham)
November 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThis week Nate didn't read the book. Hey, you win some you lose some. Actually Nate offered for Ben to hold off on this episode for a week so that he could read it but Ben just really, really needed to talk about this one. That's right we're deep into the November of our Discontent! Ben has to discuss an action... spy thriller... alternate history thing starring Prince Harry. If you think that sounds funny, well, you're wrong according to Ben. Check it out! Support the show Discord - http...
Discussing Garth Marenghi's TerrorTome by Garth Marenghi
November 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBBen and Nate read and discuss TerrorTome, the latest novel by fictional author Garth Marenghi. Are they prepared for the most vividly described psycho-sexual relationship between man and typewriter every put to paper? Honestly, no. That was pretty shocking. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/...
Discussing Halo Cryptum by Greg Bear
November 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBHalo fan Nate and unwilling Halo book reader Ben discuss Halo Cryptum by Greg Bear. Apologies in advance for the amount of coughing and sniffling on the track. Let's pretend it was left in intentionally as a reminder to get your vaccines. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Bonus: Ben and Spooky Chy Discuss the Five Nights at Freddy's Movie
November 10, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBLong ago Ben and Spooky Chy discussed Five Nights at Freddy's book The Silver Eyes. Based on that tenuous connection they have decided to upload their lengthy discussion of the recent Five Nights at Freddy's movie as a bonus episode of a book podcast. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/w...
Tearing Apart House Atreides by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson
November 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBWe kick off The November of Our Discontent with a book guaranteed to upset both of us: House Atreides by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Delight in our suffering as Nate walks us through this book chapter by chapter, and be sure to let us know if you think we've had enough or if the misery should continue... Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.word...
The Tell Tale Nate
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 9.97 MBIn a parallel universe, Ben became immune to interruption. May God have mercy on our souls. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness (and Ash)
October 29, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBWelcome back to World's Most One-Sided Fist Fights! This week we take a look at Marvel Zombies when they take on the Army of Darkness! Who will win!? The zombie super heroes or the guys who routinely get beat by a guy with a shotgun? Find out when we travel back to a simpler time, a pre-Disney Marvel time. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutb...
Jeff the Killer
October 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBBen reads the legendary creepy pasta to Nate. Nate wonders if this violates the Geneva Conventions. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy by R. L. Stine (Overly long discussion)
October 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBThis week the patrons voted on a Goosebumps book. Are you ready to be terrified by a living dummy? Because if so... just get through the first 80% of this book and we'll get around to that eventually. Stine was not kidding when he said it was a night of the living dummy and it was our fault for not taking him very literally. Are you ready to see the Goosebumps mascot at play in his debut book? Because... I mean it happens... like right at the end. Look I didn't realize that the book we proba...
Discussing Hellraiser (The Movie)
October 08, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBOne can hardly talk about The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker without paying equal attention to the movie he directed based on it: Hellraiser. Join us for the rare Words About Movies episode. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker
October 01, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBGuess what month it is? That's right. It's MY month. Today we're talking about Clive Barker's novella "The Hellbound Heart" upon which the legendary Hellraiser is based. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Brave New World Aldous Huxley (Mo' Like BORING New World AMIRITE?!?)
September 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThis week Nate takes a nap while Ben retells the story of Brave Ne...w... wo...r...zzzzzzzzz. Oh what? Huh? Oh yeah Ben retells it in a way that's like 1000x more interesting than the actual book itself. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (More Like BORING New World AMIRITE?!?)
September 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThis week Nate takes a nap while Ben retells the story of Brave Ne...w... wo...r...zzzzzzzzz. Oh what? Huh? Oh yeah Ben retells it in a way that's like 1000x more interesting than the actual book itself. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin (Part 2)
September 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBBen and Nate continue their discussion of The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin. Nate becomes distracted by bodily fluids. Content Warning: Violence Against Children, Forced Birth, Infanticide Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod
Discussing The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
September 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThis week on the podcast Ben and Nate discuss The Fifth Season, Book 1 of The Shattered Earth trilogy. Will Ben be able to convince Nate that exploring the mysteries of orogeny is worth experiencing the miseries of The Shattered Earth? Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Twitter - https://twitter.com/wabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod