Best Zombie Book Club Podcasts (2024)

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'Black Summer' is Traumatic | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 51 1:25:54

1h ago1:25:54

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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we explore the bleak world of "Black Summer," the Netflix sensation born from the creators of Z Nation. We'll introduce you to the show's key characters—Rose, Spears, Sun, and Anna—whose unpredictable fates and resilience will keep you glued to the screen. Brace yourself for the relentless pace of its fast-moving …

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Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta 1:08:02

5h ago1:08:02

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Darcy's a congressman, Lizzie's trying to save the town square, and this whole thing is making us just a little bit horse crazy. This week, it's Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta, a terrifying parallel universe where nothing is quite as it seems. Or possibly just an extremely wholesome Lifetime movie. It's difficult to tell. Special thanks to Baby Bee Car…

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Bride and Breadjudice 1:08:01

2d ago1:08:01

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Have these boys met a real live Mr. Darcy, in the flesh, without realizing it? Will the Seal of Danzalthar stay closed long enough for the Bakshi girls to find some rich and mostly shirtless husbands? And what even is Tanner's middle name? These are difficult questions to answer even in the sober light of day, and this is ... not that. This week: 2…

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Calling Outer Space - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #18 1:08:19

3d ago1:08:19

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Can the three Harley brothers can be stopped from robbing the bank and destroying the town of Goldspur? Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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Zombie Love Child Turns 50 | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 50 1:10:31

4d ago1:10:31

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Send us a Text Message. Our Zombie Love Child is turning 50.... EPISODES!!! What an incredible milestone we celebrate together as we speak from the heart about our community of zombie book enthusiasts that has grown around us. We are so happy we have connected with you, our listeners, reminisce about the friends we have made along the way, and what…

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Sunset Town: A Memory Poem (George's Music - Orlando, FL) 6:00

7d ago6:00

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Sometimes, it’s not possible to get inside an abandoned space, but the ghosts that may still linger among the ruins of George’s Music in Orlando, FL activate Blake’s imagination just the same. Join him for this special bonus episode as he daydreams the insides of the abandoned music store, surrounded on all sides by the echoes of America’s Disney-s…

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Ghost Riders of Goldspur - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #17 55:34

9d ago55:34

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Can the three Harley brothers can be stopped from robbing the bank and destroying the town of Goldspur? Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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Keira Knightley and the Siostry Bennet 58:56

10d ago58:56

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Mrs. Bennet was right. There, we said it. Anyway, we watched the 2005 Keira Knightley Pride and Prejudice this week and some of us have to grudgingly admit that it's quite good. Top tier Darcy. And, well, there's a LOT of hand stuff in this one. Wowza. Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSC…

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Fallout Season 1: Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 49 1:28:14

11d ago1:28:14

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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we dive into the Amazon Prime series "Fallout". We delve into the ethical dilemmas, societal changes, and rich lore of the "Fallout" universe and navigate the experimental vaults, retro-futuristic corporations, and the striking parallels between "Fallout's" world and our own. In this episode, we journey through th…

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Secrets of the Lost Island - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #16 52:07

16d ago52:07

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A wave lifts you into the air and throws you onto an empty beach. You have just been shipwrecked on Lost Island, where the mysterious Dr. Lamprey rules a strange underwater world. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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HOA Drama Can Prepare You for the Zombie Apocalypse | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 48 1:06:49

18d ago1:06:49

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how the petty drama of your HOA meetings could prepare you for surviving a zombie apocalypse? Join us for a hilarious journey as we dissect the bizarre similarities between our homeowners association and a post-apocalyptic survivor group. We talk about our evolving feelings toward our HOA and our grand…

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 1:05:14

27d ago1:05:14

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We're finally getting around to tackling Jane's only nonfiction novel, "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies," which covers the zombie apocalypse of 1813, as well as the marriage — officiated by Doctor Who himself — of Elizabeth Bennet to handsome actor Sam Riley, who everyone agrees is the best Mr. Darcy. Also, it's a movie, not a book, so I guess it's…

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Spellcaster - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #15 1:00:23

24d ago1:00:23

1:00:23

You have won a million dollars which you must spend within a month in order to win five million more, fail to spend it... and suffer the consequences. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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MINISODE LIFE UPDATE - A car exploded and so did our plans | Zombie Book Club Podcast 9:13

26d ago9:13

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is a minisode. The TLDR of it is that a family emergency sent Dan on a 1600 mile impromptu roadtrip last week, and there was no time to record a new episode. We're sorry for this unplanned super short episode, but we wanted everyone to know we will be back at it again next week. Thank you all for hanging in ther…

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R.L. Stine's Instant Millionaire - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #14 56:36

30d ago56:36

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You have won a million dollars which you must spend within a month in order to win five million more, fail to spend it... and suffer the consequences. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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Persuasion (fish edition) 58:31

1M ago58:31

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It's our wettest episode yet, with Anne Elliot from the Fishman movie making a big splash in Bath, while Captain Benwick stands on a big scary wall to let the waves wash over him. Positively soaking! P.S., we loved this one (it's the 2007 ITV "Persuasion"). Music credits: "Big Action Sports Rock," by Alexander Rufire "Tournament," by Crypt of Insom…

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MR.GUY: ZOMBIE HUNTER with Jayel and Lynsey from Oneshi Press | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep47 1:44:12

1M ago1:44:12

1:44:12

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered aspic as a survival food in a zombie apocalypse? Join us for a lively conversation with Jayel Draco and Lynsey G, the creative masterminds behind "Mr. Guy Zombie Hunter" and founders of Oneshi Press. We discover the heartwarming and serendipitous journey of Lynsey and Jayel, whose chance meeting and …

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Loving with Abandon in America's Ruins: Louis and Fletcher 25:59

1M ago25:59

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Urban explorers Louis Inghilterra and Fletcher Petrucci met in the unlikeliest of places: an abandoned hospital in Denver, CO. Celebrate Pride 2024 with this bonus episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast as host Blake Pfeil profiles Louis and Fletcher’s unique journey to finding queer companionship and love inside the ruins of America.…

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Austenland 56:18

1M ago56:18

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Take a trip with us into the crazy Westworld-style "Kissing Brothel" known as "Austenland," where there's no robots but there's plenty of kissing, a very tall gardener, an actual Mr. Darcy, and (somewhat unfortunately) a pair of Hole Detectives. You heard us. Hole Detectives. (Sorry I said it again!) Music credits: "Baroque Harpsichord," by Cinemed…

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Midnight at Monster Mansion - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #13 55:07

1M ago55:07

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Your car is out of gas and you go to Monster Mansion seeking help. Vampires, werewolves, and zombies await you! Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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10 Luxuries We'd Yearn for in a Zombie Wasteland | Casual Dead | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 46 1:13:13

1M ago1:13:13

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Send us a Text Message. Join Dan and Leah as they dive into a hilariously unplanned discussion about the top 10 luxuries they'd miss in a zombie apocalypse. From the irreplaceable comforts of the internet and cars to the nostalgic warmth of the Hartland Diner, this episode is a whimsical exploration of the simple pleasures that keep us sane. Leah a…

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Journey to Vernico 5 - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #12 48:20

1M ago48:20

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It is the year 2113 and something is very wrong on the strange planet Vernico 5 where you get roped into interplanetary political espionage. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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Path of the Pale Rider - with Laurie Calcaterra | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 45 1:43:53

2M ago1:43:53

1:43:53

Send us a Text Message. Embark on an electrifying journey with Laurie Calcaterra, reigning ZombieWeen Queen, and mastermind behind the "Path of the Pale Rider" comic series, who joined us for an unforgettable chat. Laurie's odyssey from Detroit's Coattail Collective to the heart of Texas and successfully crowdfunding a zombie universe that is as de…

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The "Clueless" of "Sense and Sensibility" 54:51

2M ago54:51

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Just as the predator claimed King Willie's skull as a trophy in 1990's Predator 2, so Willoughby (aka Rodrigo Fuentes) mercilessly crushes the hopes of Mary Dominguez (aka Marianne Dashwood) in this modern retelling of Sense (aka Prada) and Sensibility (aka nada). All stories are the same, when you think about it. Music credits: "Thrash Metal," by …

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Camp-Out on Danger Mountain - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #11 51:16

2M ago51:16

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A group of schoolmates embark on an overnight camping trip to you guessed it... Danger Mountain. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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United States of the Apocalypse | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 44 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Send us a Text Message. Embarking on the path to American citizenship is like navigating a thorny maze, complete with pitfalls and the occasional glimmer of hope. Leah's trek through this labyrinth has been a tale of persistence, dotted with absurdities only Dan's wit could dress up in comedic garb. We peel back the layers of paperwork and process,…

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Mission of the Secret Spy Squad - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #10 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

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Young readers join the Junior American Track Team on their goodwill trip to Solonia, but once there, they discover that their real mission is to save Solonia's king from a coup Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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Jane Austen Book Club 1:01:49

2M ago1:01:49

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It looks like we're all in one big Jane Austen Book Club together now, which means that we're going to have to start carrying around all our Jane Austen texts in one giant volume, making our bro-ey basketball boyfriends read "Persuasion," and being astonishingly slow to notice when somebody has an obvious crush on us. Honestly, sounds like a blast.…

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What Makes 'The Ones Who Live' So Compelling? | Zombie Book Club Podcast ep 43 1:21:47

2M ago1:21:47

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another gripping episode of the Zombie Book Club! This week, hosts Dan and Leah dive deep into the complex world of "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live," a thrilling post-apocalyptic drama that continues the saga of beloved characters while introducing us to new, challenging environments. As totalitarian regimes …

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North-ANGER Abbey 1:04:35

2M ago1:04:35

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Don't blink, because it's the 2007 Andrew Davies adaptation of Northanger Abbey, and Jyn Erso is about to make her biggest mistake since she tried to steal the plans to the Death Star: Standing up Mr. Tilney to take a horsey ride to Blaise Castle. And it only gets cringier from there! Fortunately, we have a pair of Fashion Geniuses and a time-trave…

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Survival Against All Odds: Escaping Blizzards, Abuse, and Near-Death Experiences - Survival Stories #2| Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 42 1:17:57

2M ago1:17:57

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the "Zombie Book Club," the podcast where Dan and Leah meet in their zombie bunker to discuss zombies, spreadsheets, and survival stories. In this episode, Dan shares his progress on writing about resilient people surviving a zombie outbreak. Meanwhile, Leah talks about her book club spreadsheets, detailing repres…

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R.L. Stine's Horrors of the Haunted Museum - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #9 59:09

2M ago59:09

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A fun-filled adventure in a creepy museum filled with mummies and plenty of spooky rumors results in a sleepover with a best friend! Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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Deadpool Fanny Price 54:21

2M ago54:21

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Crash Override and Deadpool Fanny Price go head to head in a white-knuckle thrill ride that one out of two hosts of this podcast has described as "an abomination." Get your Sexy Mansfield Park name, meet the Swinging Siblings of Northamptonshire, and prepare yourself for the most shocking EMMALIMINATION yet. Music credits: "Big Action Sports Rock,"…

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#Alive: Isolation, Bad Choices and Acrobatic Zombies | Zombie Book Club Podcast Episode 41 1:21:14

3M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this thrilling episode of the Zombie Book Club, where today, we're not just surviving a zombie apocalypse from the comfort of our couches but also dissecting the South Korean sensation, #Alive. Directed by Cho Il-hyung and starring Yoo Ah-in and Park Shin-hye, this film takes us on a nerve-wracking ride with Oh Jo…

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Race Into the Past - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #8 52:11

3M ago52:11

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It is up to you to determine what happens on a journey back in time to a cross-country automobile race! Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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Willoughby's Sexy Horse 58:05

3M ago58:05

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The scintillating ALL-AUSTEN content block comes screeching into Andrew Davies' 2008 "Sense and Sensibility" like a bat out of hell. This week, we've got all-new Dashwood girls, a completely illegal round of the hot new game "Fred, Mary, Will," and enough sexy horse names to start a sexy ranch. Music credits: "Big Action Sports Rock," by Alexander …

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Snowpocalypse Now: Survival Stories #1 | Zombie Book Club Podcast Episode 40 1:18:30

3M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself in a battle for your literal survival? That's what we're unpacking in our 40th milestone episode of the Zombie Book Club. Strap on your snowshoes for a wild ride from harrowing tales of a snowpocalypse, to the everyday resilience needed to juggle a physically demanding job and a passion for podcasting. Th…

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A 10,000 Year-Old Story: All-American Ruins & Human Nature Odyssey 32:46

3M ago32:46

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Transmedia storyteller Alex Leff is the host of Human Nature Odyssey, a podcast that takes a unique look at humanity, civilization, and the fate of the world. In this bonus episode (which originally aired as a bonus episode for Human Nature Odyssey Patreon subscribers), join Alex as he interviews Blake where they discuss, what else? Abandoned space…

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Goop's "Emma" 57:01

3M ago57:01

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That's right, folks — it's time to strap in, rev up your engines, and get ready for a raw, rugged, 100% premium grade "ALL AUSTEN" content block, starting with Gwyneth Paltrow's in-your-face, no-holds barred 1996 juggernaut, "Goop's Emma." In this breathtaking, death-defying tournament of champions, two Emmas enter, but only one Emma will leave ali…

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Night of the Living Dead and Its Cultural Resonance | Zombie Book Club Podcast Episode 39 1:35:10

3M ago1:35:10

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Send us a Text Message. Unearth the sociopolitical depths of "Night of the Living Dead" in our latest podcast episode. Leah and Dan invite you to a riveting discussion on the iconic 1968 film and its 1990 remake, where we sift through the black and white terror and the vivid hues of zombie evolution. We're not just talking about undead brain-eaters…

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Death March Through Middlemarch - Leg Five: The March Home 49:16

3M ago49:16

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The Death March is over, but we still have to do our Plot Line Power Rankings, play a bracing game of Ned, Kitty, El, and slide, gracefully, into Dodo's DMs. Our scintillating Middlemarch content block comes to a scintillating end with the 1994 BBC miniseries! Music credits: “Typewriter Blues,” by AllenGrey "Slow Dance for Classical Strings," by Or…

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The Video Avenger - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #7 1:01:51

3M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Your dream of being a TV star is about to come true as you start to work at KESP-TV, but you find out there's more behind the camera than fame and fortune. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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We're Moving to Tuesdays! 1:36

3M ago1:36

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This is a very short announcement to say that we are moving our release date to Tuesdays. I'm realizing this announcement is timed with April Fools Day, so I'll just pause to say that this is not a trick. We'll be back with the final installment of Death March Through Middlemarch, "Death March Through Middlemarch, Leg Five: The March Home" tomorrow…

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Toxic Masculinity in the Zombie Apocalypse | Zombie Book Club Podcast ep38 1:39:15

3M ago1:39:15

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Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself laughing in the face of adversity, or perhaps disguising discomfort with a tough exterior? Our most recent heart-to-heart unravels the complex web of toxic masculinity, diving into how these cultural norms, from emotional suppression to enforced stoicism, wreak havoc on mental health just as fiercely as a…

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Gratitude Transmissions from The Book of Exeter 11:43

3M ago11:43

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Blake explores a passage about ruins from The Book of Exeter, the oldest known and largest collection of Old English literature. Join him as he revisits a poetic, 10th century urbex perspective while reflecting on his gratitude for the reception of season 2-- and listen in for some exciting news about what’s next for abandoned: The All-American Rui…

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Death March Through Middlemarch - Leg Four 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

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Our brutal march comes to an end in the forsaken lands where George's murderous schemes make targets of us all. But before we few survivors can rest our broken bodies on the unforgiving ground, we must spin the dread roulette of "Fred, Mary, Will" one last time. And also make a very steamy kissing scene a good deal more family friendly. Music credi…

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Daryl Dixon goes to France for some reason | Zombie Book Club Podcast Episode 37 1:11:40

4M ago1:11:40

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Send us a Text Message. Hold on to your baguettes, because we're dissecting "Daryl Dixon", where we follow Daryl from The Walking Dead as he stumbles into zombified France in his own spin off. We're peeling back the layers of character development and questioning whether the series is losing its human touch amidst the gore, and pondering if the lat…

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Crash Landing! - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #6 51:14

4M ago51:14

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Your dream of being a TV star is about to come true as you start to work at KESP-TV, but you find out there's more behind the camera than fame and fortune. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron

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Death March Through Middlemarch - Leg Three 57:31

4M ago57:31

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And now we march through the most dangerous territory yet: The fevered swamps where Emo Will Ladislaw lurks and the weary survivors must play "Fred, Mary, Will" ... or die. Music credits: "Neoclassica Baroque," by Synthezx "Prince of Darkness," by Allen Grey “Sadness,” by Allen Grey "Baroque Harpsichord," by Cinemedia "Classical Baroque," by Cineme…

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Quarantining the Troll Outbreak: The Rise of the Online Zombie Horde | Zombie Book Club Podcast Episode 36 1:21:26

4M ago1:21:26

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Send us a Text Message. Ever faced down the wild, colorful haired monster that is an internet troll? Prepare yourself for a direct confrontation with the Troll epidemic! Hoist the mainsail as we navigate the treacherous seas of gender misconceptions, drop anchor to challenge stereotypes and unravel media misrepresentation, discussing the myths surr…

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