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As part of the Drunken Zombie Podcasting Network we also host shows like Lord Blood-Rah's Nerve Wrackin' Auditorium, The Drunken Zombie Quarter Bin, The Dysfunctional Workshop, and It Came From The Underground. Join today to find out about all things horror. And remember at Drunken Zombie that zombies drink for free.
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A nonprofit writing and arts podcast aimed at exploring various aspects to the craft of writing, reading, drinking, and literature's impact on society and pop culture. A mix of raunchy humor and useful information, DPW is sure to have something you'll enjoy.
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It's Big, It's Proud, It's Meaty. Join our hosts Matt, Jerrad, and Britt at our studio in West Virginia, for a wild ride of odd curiosities and drunken randomness. We chat horror movies, and beer, and drinking beer while watching horror movies. New episodes every two weeks or so. Tell your friends, we need beer money.
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Two Horror fans, plus loads of beer! Nightmares with beer talk about real events surrounding the making of horror movies, while offering drunken knowledge and facts. The appreciation for both are explored in each fright filled beer drenched episode. We also take listeners' stories and feature them on the show. Grab some beers and come explore these movies with us!
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According to Jewish tradition, the world around us is filled with demons, ghosts, giants and angels, and creatures of all types. But Judaism today tends to downplay and rationalize them away, to the point where they’re just forgotten dusty metaphors. But for millenia, Jews have lived with these creatures and have had practical means for coping with them. Join Jack Zaientz a scholar of all things Jewish folklore and mythology and John Baltisberger, the award-winning author of Jewish horror an ...
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Tucked away in the valley of Los Angeles, 42 miles northwest of Disneyland, sits a tiki bar with a 78 drink challenge called the Grog Log. Drink all 78 drinks within one year and you get a plaque with your name on the wall. Let’s join two thirsty friends for a little, MAI TIME, as they embark on a drunken journey through the log and talk about dumb sh*t like theme parks, drinking, and drinking AT theme parks!
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Coming this 4/20, a group of ex-alcoholic and ex?-drug addict friends stumble their way through a dark mystery of drunken eldritch proportions. "Off the Wagon!" is a "chaotic good" mix of Cheech & Chong, the Big Lebowski, and the H.P. Lovecraft-influenced Call of Cthulhu roleplaying horror game, where we make bad decisions with good intentions. Our group of hapless investigators is called to task by their long-time friend and Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor, Amos Vaughn. He tells them of the lo ...
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Your ultimate deep dive into Stephen King, with exhaustive commentary and interviews on the literary and cultural influence of the books and films by the King of Horror. For longtime fans and newbies alike, this adrenaline fueled educational series will leave no stone unturned as we dissect the mind of the world's most infamous writer, Stephen King.
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Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.fil ...
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We open the episode with more great publishing news—a trend we hope never ends! After that, we get into the episode proper with a review of L. Stephenson's new horror novella, The Boy at No. 9 Whitlock. At first it was bad parents, bullies, and budding romances. But the tragic life of young Matthew Rose is about to get much worse...because the boy …
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Send us a text This week we talk about the sexiest figure in Jewish mythology. The queen of demons, a woman who looked the archetypal man in the eyes and said. "No, I will not be subservient. I am woman, and I would rather be a queen of demons than serve anyone." John may be really excited to delve into this one... ---------------------------------…
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After an exhausting recording gauntlet, we do a terrible job of reviewing Basketful of Heads by Joe Hill. We constantly interrupt ourselves with giggly nonsense, but we had a great time, which is all that really matters! You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the Goosebumps short story Shell Shocker. Tara finds the most beautiful shell on the beach but it’s no ordinary shell, it can talk! It tells her if Tara can set it free it will give her something special, but is it worth it?Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us and follow us!https:…
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Is the Disney magic still alive?! Is the term “Disney Adult” fair?! Paul Scheer (@paulscheer, How Did This Get Made?) joins us at the Tonga Hut to drink and discuss!! Episode Drinks: Polynesian Paralysis (#55) & Gold Cup (#56) Grog Log Completion percentage: 72% Time remaining to complete the Grog Log: 3 months, 6 days ---------------- Call and lea…
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Send us a text This week Jack and John throw curses around like it's nobody's business! Listen to Jack read off traditional Yiddish curses. Did you know we tried to curse Hitler? Check out the storied history of curse prevention, and watch as Jack puts John on the spot to make curses up just for you! ------------------------------------------------…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the Goosebumps book Deep Trouble. Billy Deep is spending the Summer with his Uncle Dr. D and having a great time at sea. But a pair of zoo officials hire Dr. D to hunt for a mysterious sea creature that’s so fantastic even Billy doesn’t believe it until it’s too late. Follow the linktree here and find wh…
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We were so eager to record this episode that we forgot to do a cold open and the introduction! What we did record is an entertaining discussion of Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece, The Raven. While we break down the poem in style and structure, we also discuss how it came to be, its influences, the life of Poe after writing The Raven, and some writers…
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Have you been wondering what the heck we’ve been up to the last two weeks?! We are in the thick of Spooky Season and we’ve done so much. Let us tell you all about it! Episode Drinks: Oceanic Punch (#53) & Gone the Beachcomber (#54) Grog Log Completion percentage: 69% niiiiiiiiiice Time remaining to complete the Grog Log: 3 months, 13 days ---------…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the Choose Your Own Nightmare book Eighth Grade Witch. Listen in as we discover the mysterious happenings of the witch who once lived in our house. Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us and follow us!https://linktr.ee/drunkenbookclubSupport us on Patreon.com/drunkenbookclubAll of t…
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After getting our hands on an early copy of Born of Bloodshed by A.D. Jones, we give our honest review of this fun, gory novella just in time for the spooky season. Born of Bloodshed: Nothing exciting ever happens in the border towns of Scotland, and the village of Newcastleton, with a population in the hundreds, is no exception to the rule. That i…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the Goosebumps book Why I’m Afraid of Bees. Gary Lutz has a terrible life: he sucks at sports, adults and other kids bully him and his little sister could easily beat his ass. How worse can his life get? This book answers that question. Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us and fol…
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For a slight change of pace, Spencer is the one who opens the episode with some good publishing news! After that, we settle down and read some of the greatest Halloween-time poems. Of course, this leads to instant nonsense things continuously go off the rails. You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's wor…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the Give Yourself Goosebumps book Return to the Carnival of Horrors. After narrowly escaping last time we’re forced to return once more and try to escape with our lives intact. Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us and follow us!https://linktr.ee/drunkenbookclubSupport us on Patreo…
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Podcaster Chris Osborne comes by the show for a discussion of one of the classics of J-Horror. In this episode, we dive into Takeshi Shimizu's Ju-on: The Grudge, which helped contribute to the J-Horror craze of the early 2000s (and Hollywood's obsession with remaking them). This is the final episode of the season. Thank you so much for listening, a…
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We kick things off with even more great publishing news! After that, we attempt to cover a list of great Halloween books. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on your view, we succumb to an intense giggle fest and aren't able to take things seriously. You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at w…
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It’s finally HHN Season!!! We tiptoe into the fog and brave a few houses! Will “Bustin’ make us feel good” in the Ghostbusters Frozen Empire?! Will the demon in Insidious make us shit our pants?! Listen to find out. *No Grog Log drinks consumed in this one, Piggies! Trust us, Dave is nervous about taking a little break from the log, but Corie swear…
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Send us a text John and Jack delve into one of their favorite topics, THE GIANT WARS. This is an insane topic as it's rife throughout both the Tanakh and the Talmud. There is ample liturgical evidence of giants and the Jewish people fighting them. So let's delve into our biggest fans, be the Nephilim, Raphaim, or just Yao Ming. (To our knowledge, Y…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the Goosebumps book One Day At HorrorLand. The nice trip to a theme park becomes a nightmare when the Morris Family and Clay become ensnared into the world of the Horrors in HorrorLand. Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us and follow us!https://linktr.ee/drunkenbookclubSupport us …
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Director Seijun Suzuki is a really unique figure in the world of Japanese cinema, with a style all his own. In this episode, Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton returns to the show for a discussion of one of his most famous works, Tokyo Drifter. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton Visit Jennifer’s website for information on h…
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We open the episode with more good publishing news! After that, we discuss the greatest "satirical" novels of all time. However, there is some contention on what constitutes satire. Make sure you stick around to the end because we play something especially odd and stupid for your listening pleasure. You can follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @…
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The Tiki PIGS (Partners in Grog) take a brief Spooky Season detour to talk with the freakin Tiki GOAT, Jeff “Beachbum” Berry!! Have you ever wondered how and why the Grog Log was created? Or why these drinks were selected? Or the origin story of the man who wrote the book?! THIS is the episode for you. Our podcast basically exists because of this m…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the Goosebumps short story The House of No Return. No one seems to be able to join the Danger Club since everyone is too chicken to stay inside the titular House of No Return, but can new kid Chris accomplish the task or is this a deal too far? Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us…
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Send us a text This week John and Jack meet up in person in sunny oppressive Austin, Texas to discuss which ghosts have the most in this episode of Dybbuk-Centric episode of Wayward Children. ----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website Back the Trading Cards of Jewish…
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Fellow podcaster Mike Lund returns to the show for a discussion of Godzilla Raids Again. The first of many Godzilla sequels, it also set the tone for the Showa Era of Toho's blockbuster property. Listen to our fun debate over the merits and faults of this film. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Mike Lund Listen to Mike on The Old Switch-a-…
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Caleb opens the episode with his biggest publishing news to date! After that, we discuss our big plans for October, including reading a novel, short story, poem, and graphic novel throughout the month. We also decide to do a special Halloween episode that'll include an excerpt from one of Caleb's newest stories. You can follow us on X, Instagram, a…
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We take down our 50th drink (!!!) and discuss all of the Disney Parks plans revealed at D23. Are we simply Soarin’ through more Disney “Blue Skies” or is dirt really moving? We get tipsy and discuss. Episode Drinks: Blue Reef (#50) & Lani-Honi (#51) Grog Log Completion percentage: 65% Time remaining to complete the Grog Log: 4 months, 18 days -----…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the Goosebumps book You Can’t Scare Me. Can Eddie and his friends scare Courtney, the bravest kid at their school or will their attempts drive them to madness?Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us and follow us!https://linktr.ee/drunkenbookclubSupport us on Patreon.com/drunkenbookc…
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Film fan and podcaster Sam Inglis joins the show today to discuss Masaharu Take's boxing romance, 100 Yen Love. We break down the story, discuss some of its commentary on Japanese society, and praise the amazing performance by Sakura Ando. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Sam Inglis Follow Sam on Bluesky and Letterboxd, and listen to his …
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Caleb opens the episode with some more exciting publishing news! After that, we discuss some of the costs associated with writing. We first dive into the publishing world and what you can expect to get paid for your work. Then we talk about what struggles indie authors face when putting out their own work. A lot of which revolves around hiring othe…
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WOW!! Jon Gabrus (@gabrus, High and Mighty podcast) made the trip over the hill to the Tonga Hut to join Corie & Dave for some early afternoon drinking. We discuss tiki vibes, drinking, the Spooky Season, and probably Jabba the Hutt. Episode Drinks: Test Pilot (#48) & Blackbeard's Ghost (#49) Grog Log Completion percentage: 63% Time remaining to co…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the Give Yourself Goosebumps book Night in Werewolf Woods. Will we be able to get nerdy Todd his pewter figurines or will we end up food for the werewolves or something worse?Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us and follow us!https://linktr.ee/drunkenbookclubSupport us on Patreon.…
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Jamie Ryder, author and proprietor of Yamato Magazine, stops by the show to discuss Akira Kurosawa's gangster classic, Drunken Angel! Notable for being the first of Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune's string of collaborations, it also contains a number of themes Kurosawa would continue to explore throughout his career. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-S…
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Caleb opens the episode with some super exciting publishing news! After that, we discuss speculative poetry, a topic we're both woefully ignorant about. We talk about the various forms of speculative poetry, how they differ from traditional poetry, and how absolutely awesome genres like sword and sorcery poetry are. For a bonus, we read many exampl…
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Strap in, because it's finally Spooky Season!!!!!!!!! Now that all of Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights 2024 details have been released we talk about what we're most excited to see. It's a hype list episode! Are you hyped?! We're hyped! Episode Drinks: QB Cooler (#45), Tahitian (#46), Red Tide (#47) Grog Log Completion percentage: 60% Time…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the Goosebumps book The Werewolf of Fever Swamp. Nothing like a werewolf story that doesn’t use the word werewolf until two-thirds in but if you like swamps this book has got you covered. Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us and follow us!https://linktr.ee/drunkenbookclubSupport u…
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Send us a text An amazing special episode, we bring on a descendent of the Rebbe to discuss his storied and near-mythic family history, Story of Rabbi Menachem Tzvi of England (Rabbi with an Earring #2) https://ascentofsafed.com/cgi-bin/ascent.cgi?Name=1148-11 The wedding memento of Pessi and Dovie Levy (Rabbi with an Earring #3 and other family st…
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This week, Perry is joined by Trevor of the First Look, Final Word podcast. We've discussed the first Lone Wolf and Cub film long ago, now we're skipping the second and jumping straight into the third to discuss this action-packed samurai thriller! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Trevor Listen to Trevor on the First Look, Final Word podc…
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We open the episode with a bit of housekeeping. After that, we have a fun discussion about cliches and better writing methods. Things go askew fairly quickly but we cover a lot of useful information. To add an element of pure chaos to things, we end the episode by changing some common cliches to much dumber versions. You can follow us on X, Instagr…
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Should Disney parks still use a reservation system for their Magic Key annual pass holders?! And what happens if you no-show on your reservations?! Episode Drinks: 151 Swizzle (#43) & Pago Pago (#44) Grog Log Completion percentage: 56% Time remaining to complete the Grog Log: 5 months, 8 days ---------------- Call and leave us a message with your f…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the sports adventure book Goal-Minded. Follow along as we play as Abdiaziz, a boy trying to balance soccer, school and working for his dad. Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us and follow us!https://linktr.ee/drunkenbookclubSupport us on Patreon.com/drunkenbookclubAll of the conte…
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