Best Books In The Freezer Podcasts (2024)

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Religious Horror with CJ Leede 1:11:12

1d ago1:11:12

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CJ Leede is in the house! (it's a haunted house and the monster is religious trauma) We are talking religious horror today, and some books that scared us more than our traumatic upbringings! Final Girl Playlist Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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E140: Pumpkin Books with Rachel Harrison and Stephanie Gagnon from Books in the Freezer 44:04

21d ago44:04

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Today I have Rachel Harrison, author of SO THIRSTY, and Stephanie Gagnon from Books in the Freezer on the show to discuss Pumpkins and Pumpkin Books…mostly. A few of the recommendations are fall vibes that allude to pumpkins. We have the best time and I hope you all have as much fun listening to this episode as we had making it. All show notes avai…

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Dodgers Fan Blows Hand Off, Peanut the Squirrel, Corpse Falls Out of Hearse on Major Road, Switch at Birth, Man Puts Semen in Boss’s Beard Oil, and More! 1:07:18

8h ago1:07:18

1:07:18

📺 Watch this Episode This week on MKD, we kick things off with the mayhem surrounding the Dodgers’ World Series win. In celebrity news, we cover the deaths of Teri Garr and Quincy Jones, the tragic story of Peanut the Squirrel, and Pete Davidson's decision to remove his tattoos. Moving into freak accidents and true crime, we get into the bizarre ca…

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Halloween Special! 41:35

5d ago41:35

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📺 Watch this Episode Happy Halloween! We are celebrating this spooky day AND our first anniversary with an extraordinary Halloween-themed episode. 🎃 First, we get into common hazards and horrific tales behind some of our favorite Halloween treats. Then we discuss the dangers of certain makeups followed by haunting stories behind Hollywood classics,…

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E142: Spooky RomComs with Ivy Fairbanks 57:08

19h ago57:08

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Today I have Ivy Fairbanks on the show to discuss Spooky RomComs. Ivy is the author of MORBIDLY YOURS, a romantic comedy set in the funeral business. We discuss the work RomComs do and why spooky settings and ghosts are having a moment. We did not include witches or monsters because the non-magical human animal, dead or alive, brings its own spooky…

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Mummified Man Found on Toilet, Woman Pretends to Order Pizza on 911 Call, Vicki Gunvalson Speaks On Mother's Death, Photographer Backs Into Plane Propeller, No Nut November, and More! 1:09:33

7d ago1:09:33

1:09:33

📺 Watch this Episode This week on MKD, we start with a strange tale of a mummified man found on a toilet. In celebrity news, we talk about the Kentucky Senator who died after riding his lawn mower into an empty pool and Vicki Gunvalson's experience learning of her mother's death while filming Real Housewives. In freak accidents and true crime, we d…

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Woman Overboard on Taylor Swift Cruise, Death By Mochi, Woman Licks Eyeballs, Al Pacino Childhood Injury, and More! 56:08

11d ago56:08

56:08

📺 Watch this Episode Today on MKD, we begin with the case of a woman who fell overboard on a Taylor Swift-themed cruise. In celebrity news and freak accidents, we discuss Al Pacino’s childhood injury, a woman’s tragic death after getting trapped in an ottoman bed, a woman who swallowed her wedding ring, and a death caused by mochi. In true crime, w…

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Organ Harvesting Nightmare, Swordfish Impales Surfer, Walmart Death, Transplant Recipient Marries Donor's Brother, Breakdance Bulge, and More! 58:17

14d ago58:17

58:17

📺 Watch this Episode This week on MKD, we start with a chilling story about a man who woke up in the middle of an organ harvesting procedure. In celebrity news, we talk about Liam Payne's preliminary autopsy report and the shocking case of a surfer who was impaled by a swordfish. In freak accidents and true crime, we delve into an unusual death at …

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The X-Files Readalikes with Jocelyn and Anette 1:52:46

8d ago1:52:46

1:52:46

Nobody's down here except the FBI's most unwanted. That's right, we are talking about one of the most beloved shows of the 90's The X-Files, and joining me today are my pals Jocelyn Codner and Anette, and we are ready to see if the truth is really out there. We're talking Home, Bad Blood, Sanguinarium, and more favorites this week. E. Jean Carroll …

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Liam Payne, Halloween Fun Gone Wrong, Pilot Dies Mid-Flight, Colorado Gold Mine Accident, Head in Freezer Linked to Missing Girl, and More! 59:16

19d ago59:16

59:16

📺 Watch this Episode This week on MKD, we kick things off by discussing a rare discovery during an autopsy and the recent deaths of Ethel Kennedy and Liam Payne. In freak accidents, we dive into the story of a venomous scorpion found in an online purchase, a deadly mishap at a Colorado gold mine tour, a Halloween prank gone wrong, a haunted house w…

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E141: Women of Southern Gothic with Del Sandeen 46:49

13d ago46:49

46:49

Del’s debut novel, THIS CURSED HOUSE, revels in traditional gothic tropes in the context of issues embedded in gothic novels set in the American South. It’s a fresh take on a long tradition of this subgenre, and we discuss what sets Southern Gothic apart from other gothic novels. We also give you some great recommendations. All show notes available…

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External Exam - Geeking Out with Body Bags Host, Joseph Scott Morgan 1:51:31

21d ago1:51:31

1:51:31

📺 Watch this Episode It's our 100th episode! In this week's very special External Exam, Body Bags host, Joseph Scott Morgan, joins us to discuss the world of forensic pathology. Follow JSM - Podcast (Body Bags) Instagram (@josephscottmorgan) // X (@JoScottForensic) Buy Joseph's Book - Blood Beneath My Feet: The Journey of a Southern Death Investiga…

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Mall Horror with Angela Sylvaine 58:39

19d ago58:39

58:39

Have a nice day... I was joined by ray of goth sunshine Angela Sylvaine as she talked to me about her latest book Chopping Spree and the horror (but mostly glory) of malls. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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Widow Ate Husband's Ashes, Lisa Marie Kept Son's Body on Dry Ice, Milton Debris Hit Anderson Cooper, Rust Movie to Premier, and More! 1:23:40

26d ago1:23:40

1:23:40

📺 Watch this Episode This week, we open the show discussing a woman who ate her husband's ashes. Getting into celebrities, we cover the 'Rust' movie premier, Lisa Marie Presley's shocking memoir reveal, debris from Hurricane Milton striking Anderson Cooper, and Raven-Symoné pooping herself. Moving over to freak accidents and true crime, we get into…

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Six Shocking Stories - Let Me Try and Pick Your Brain 38:53

28d ago38:53

38:53

📺 Watch this Episode This week on Six Shocking Stories, we explore a harrowing car accident survival, the surprising cause behind a motorcycle crash, a bizarre ear amputation, vivid memories of a past life, a drunken night ending in frostbite, and a terrifying pickaxe attack. Want to submit your shocking story? Email stories@motherknowsdeath.com Sp…

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Devil Horror with Johnny Compton 1:15:05

26d ago1:15:05

1:15:05

Author Johnny Compton stopped by to talk about his latest novel, Devils Kill Devils and devilish characters in horror fiction. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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Hurricane Helene, Maggie Smith, Pete Rose, BioLab Fire, Sewage Eruption, King Tut Discovery, Chick-fil-A Employees Save Lives, and More! 58:01

1M ago58:01

58:01

📺 Watch this Episode This week, we open the show discussing the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Getting into celebrities, we cover the deaths of Maggie Smith, Pete Rose, Kris Kristofferson, and Dikembe Mutombo in addition to discussing Queen Elizabeth and Marcia Cross's cancers. Moving over to freak accidents and true crime, we get into the BioLab…

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E139: Gods and Monsters with V. Castro and Johnny Compton 57:55

27d ago57:55

57:55

Today I have V. Castro and Johnny Compton on the show to discuss Gods and Monsters. They’ve both written stories that explore this combination of characters, so I thought they would be perfect guests to speak to our interest that dates back to antiquity. We discuss vampires and whether gods care about their existence. We chat about how good can’t e…

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Six Shocking Stories - Cheese Burrito 41:22

1M ago41:22

41:22

📺 Watch this Episode This week on Six Shocking Stories, we discuss a rectal foreign body for spite, a fascinating procedure following severe burns, a gruesome discovery in the walls of a city home, a surprising ancestry finding, death by cheese, and a man's unique sexual attraction. Want to submit your shocking story? Email stories@motherknowsdeath…

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Book Talk: Under the Skin by Michel Faber with Laura 55:24

30d ago55:24

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This was a Patreon episode from May 2022, where I talked about Under the Skin by Michel Faber with my friend Laura. We also talk about the movie and that episode is still available to access on Patreon. We are talking SPOILERS Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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Chappell Roan Fame Depression, Man's Spit Leads to Murder Arrest, TikTok Disordered Eating Bans, Kitchen Accidents, Galaxy Gas, and More! 1:15:31

1M ago1:15:31

1:15:31

📺 Watch this Episode This week, we open the show discussing a man who accidentally stabbed himself in the kitchen. Getting into celebrities, we cover the dangers of surrogacy, Chappell Roan's fame depression, and an influencer banned for promoting unhealthy eating on TikTok. Moving over to freak accidents and true crime, we get into burns at Old Fa…

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Six Shocking Stories - Death By Ornamental Frog 41:16

1M ago41:16

41:16

📺 Watch this Episode This week on Six Shocking Stories, we discuss an unexpected obstruction in a boy's intestines, a surprising autopsy finding tied to a fatal fall down the stairs, a woman trapped on a toilet for years, a man's groundbreaking genital reconstruction, a bizarre fishing accident, and a horrifying discovery in a community garden. Wan…

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Vampire Horror with Rachel Harrison 1:16:12

1M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

Rachel Harrison is back in the house and we are talking So Thirsty! And with that: vampirism, aging anxiety, friendships that evolve, disasters, and more. Final Girl Playlist Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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Ozempic Overdose, Diddy's Arrest, Child Drives to Target, Anal Breathing, Birth on a Friend's Couch, RHOSLC Breast Reductions, and More! 1:06:44

2M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

📺 Watch this Episode This week, we open the show discussing a woman who gave birth on her friend's couch. Getting into celebrities, we cover the deaths of Chad McQueen and Tito Jackson, Ozempic overdose, Meredith Marks' breast condition, and findings from Diddy's arrest. Moving over to freak accidents and true crime, we get into a river otter attac…

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E138: Dark Academia with Alexis Henderson 49:41

1M ago49:41

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Today I have Alexis Henderson on the show to discuss Dark Academia, as well as her new book, AN ACADEMY FOR LIARS. We discuss the origins and central themes to this subgenre, and we give a few of our favorite book recommendations so you can explore the gothic, sinister and secret worlds hidden within the walls of elite schools, libraries and museum…

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External Exam - The Book of Murder with Former Homicide Prosecutor, Matt Murphy 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

📺 Watch this Episode In this week's External Exam, we have former Senior Deputy District Attorney (OCDA Homicide Unit) and ABC News Legal Analyst, Matt Murphy, to discuss the Idaho Murders, serial killers, high-profile cases he's worked on, and his new book, The Book of Murder: A Prosecutor’s Journey Through Love and Death. Follow Matt - Instagram …

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Bon Jovi Saves a Life, Casey Anthony Affair, Man Inhales Roach, Corn Chugging Contest, Sunbathing Woman Run Over By Cops, Selena Gomez, and More! 1:31:10

2M ago1:31:10

1:31:10

📺 Watch this Episode This week, we open the show discussing a man who inhaled a cockroach in his sleep. Getting into celebrities, we cover the death of James Earl Jones, Bon Jovi saving a woman's life, Selena Gomez's recent reveal, and a Love is Blind star's shocking pregnancy story. Moving over to freak accidents and true crime, we get into a sunb…

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E137: THE THIRD WIFE OF FARADAY HOUSE with BR Myers 37:04

2M ago37:04

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Today I have BR Myers on the show to chat about her new book, THE THIRD WIFE OF FARADAY HOUSE, a gothic novel that revels in beloved tropes like remote coastal manors, insufferable guardians, ghosts, and dead brides. The book also has a sexy French minister as a love interest, which we get into as well. Show notes available on my website at https:/…

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Horror for Weenies with Emily C. Hughes 1:36:26

2M ago1:36:26

1:36:26

Weenies Rejoice! Your girl, Emily Hughes and I are talking you through and giving you readalikes for five horror movies this episode. Not only that, we are talking Horror for Weenies the book, our horror origins/scarring moments, classic sitcoms, the importance of brat summer and more! Movies mentioned: Cuckoo (2024) The First Omen (2024) When Evil…

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External Exam - Faithful unto Death with Author, Dr. Paul Koudounaris 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

📺 Watch this Episode In this week's External Exam, we have author and photographer, Dr. Paul Koudounaris to discuss pet cemeteries, cryonics, and his new book, Faithful unto Death. Follow Paul - Instagram (@hexenkult) // Goodreads Buy Paul's Book - Faithful unto Death: Pet cemeteries, animal graves, and eternal devotion Sponsors: StinkBalm! Apply 1…

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Woman Found in Cubicle Days After Death, Surgeon Removes Wrong Organ, Gary Coleman Lived Without Kidneys, Reversible Death, and More! 1:22:59

2M ago1:22:59

1:22:59

📺 Watch this Episode This week, we open the show discussing a woman found at her office desk days after her death. Getting into celebrities, we cover the tragic death of the Gaudreau brothers, Gary Coleman's kidney issues, and Elle Macpherson's holistic approach to cancer. Moving over to freak accidents and true crime, we get into the Mississippi b…

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A Variety of Bananas: Wrapping up Season 6, featuring the return of Tillie! 38:41

2M ago38:41

38:41

This week, Tillie returns! We chat with Tillie about Season 6, her experience leading SST (Study Service Term) in Ecuador, and what the best things are to take to a potluck. We also do our usual season wrap up reflections and stats, and share our preliminary thoughts on Season 7. We plan to be back for one or two holiday-themed episodes during Dece…

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Six Shocking Stories - Meat Off The Bone 45:16

2M ago45:16

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📺 Watch this Episode This week on Six Shocking Stories, we discuss a horrific matricide, an unusual dog bite infection, alcohol immersion, a woman who ate crayons, a surprise mass in a child's brain, and a man who is missing 90% of his brain. Want to submit your shocking story? Email stories@motherknowsdeath.com Sponsors: StinkBalm! Apply 15% off a…

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BREAKING NEWS 🚨 - NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau Killed 6:12

2M ago6:12

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We are here with a special breaking news episode to discuss the tragic and sudden death of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau. Please Note: This episode is audio only. Support the Show: Oura Ring Nicole's Storefront Maria's Storefront More Info: 🧠 Join The Gross Room 🖤 Support the Show 📰 Newsletter 🔬 Buy Nicole's Book 🥼 Merch 📱 Disclaimer // Privacy Policy L…

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Fast Food Maggots, Murder Suspect Falls Through Ceiling, Mayim Bialik's Hyperbaric Chamber Treatment, Toddler Served Alcohol, and More! 1:13:08

2M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

📺 Watch this Episode This week, we open the show discussing maggots in fast food. Getting into celebrities, we cover new information about Kate Spade, Victoria Jackson's inoperable tumor, and Mayim Bialik's treatment plan. Moving over to freak accidents and true crime, we get into a vehicle that fell in the water during sex, an airplane tire explos…

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Mariah Carey Tragedy, Tornado Sinks Yacht, Python Bites Man on Toilet, Murder Suspect Sings Tina Turner, Vagina Museum, and More! 1:28:39

2M ago1:28:39

1:28:39

📺 Watch this Episode This week, we open the show discussing an unwanted visitor in the toilet. Getting into celebrities, we cover the death of Mariah Carey's mother and sister on the same day, the death of tech tycoon Mike Lynch, and an update about Richard Simmons' cause of death. Moving over to freak accidents and true crime, we cover tourists dy…

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E136: SO THIRSTY with Rachel Harrison 43:20

2M ago43:20

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Today I kick off my new season by welcoming Rachel Harrison back to the show. We chat about her new book, SO THIRSTY. It’s pitched as “Thelma and Louise with vampires,” but it’s also about personal and societal concepts of aging, and finding our worth within this cultural context. The book comes out September 10th.…

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Grief Horror with Katrina Monroe 59:17

2M ago59:17

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I am joined by author Katrina Monroe to talk about books that explore grief through the lens of horror Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.comBy Stephanie Gagnon

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External Exam - The Death Penalty with Criminal Defense Attorney, Matt Mangino 1:13:15

3M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

📺 Watch this Episode In this week’s External Exam, we have Criminal Defense Attorney, Matt Mangino, to discuss the history of the death penalty, who gets it, last meals, final statements, and more! Buy Matt's Book: The Executioner's Toll, 2010: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United …

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Haystack Enthusiast: A Conversation with Addie Liechty Kogan 54:04

2M ago54:04

54:04

This week, Abby and Erin chat with Addie Liechty Kogan (they/them), a therapist, writer, and musician, about activism, social justice, burn out and much more. Content warning: Nothing is discussed graphically or in detail, but we do touch on topics that listeners may find difficult such as Gaza/Palestine, anti-semitism, and intergenerational trauma…

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Six Shocking Stories - Just When You Thought It Couldn’t Get Any Worse 44:11

3M ago44:11

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📺 Watch this Episode This week on Six Shocking Stories, we discuss a misplaced showerhead, a bag of organs found on the street, unwanted visitors in a man's testicles, horror scenes from a prison, a husband's secret revealed, and one of the strangest addictions of all time. Want to submit your shocking story? Email stories@motherknowsdeath.com Spon…

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Matthew Perry Update, Deathbed Regrets, Poop Face Mask, Disney Lawsuit, Chess Poisoning, and More! 1:36:17

3M ago1:36:17

1:36:17

📺 Watch this Episode This week, we open the show discussing a woman who uses her own poop as a face mask. Getting into celebrities and freak accidents, we update about Matthew Perry's death investigation, the death of Great White's lead singer, a Disney wrongful death lawsuit, toddlers thrown from a car crash, and TikTok recipe burns. Moving over t…

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