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Last Book on the Shelf

Join three distinguished gentlemen of mostly average intelligence as they read a book together every month and discuss it! Hayden, TJ, and John will alternate picking new novels and going in-depth into their plot, themes, and (probably too many) unrelated tangents, all in the pursuit of finally cutting through their reading lists.

Episodes

You Like It Darker

Another Stephen King short story collection goes down in the books this month, as we cover You Like It Darker! Opening Song: Una Volta by Neon Beach Check them out at https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/263

Nov 14, 20241 hr 26 min

The Haunting of Hill House

This month we're finally getting around to talking about the first of Mike Flanagan's Netflix shows, The Haunting of Hill House! Opening Song: Una Volta by Neon Beach Check them out at https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/263

Nov 14, 20241 hr 17 min

Texas Chainsaw Massacre!

Hayden and John chat chainsaws, cannibalism and the great state of Texas!

Oct 07, 20241 hr 16 min

Radical Ross Radke covers GODZILLA

Hey gang! Little late on this one, but all three of us have been dealing with a lot of personal life stuff and we've kind of been sidelined. On top of that we've also had some technical difficulties to iron out. But we will hopefully be getting back into the regular swing of things soon! To those who have stuck with us, WE APPRECIATE IT. Hope you enjoy this episode where we speak to Ross Radke, comic creator and all-around kaiju lover, about the novelizations of the original Godzilla, and Godzil...

Jul 06, 20242 hr 2 minEp. 55

The Umbrella Conspiracy

John's taking us back into the world of Survival Horror this month with his book pick! We're covering the first of the novelizations of the Resident Evil series, The Umbrella Conspiracy by S.D. Perry! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Feb 20, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 54

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood

Thing's are getting a little... weird this month, as we cover the first part of the century spanning story of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Phantom Blood! John's even brought friend of the show Jonah Savage on to help us dive into this story! Check out Jonah's work on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xvFZjo5PgG0?si=GtGXsqCa1TdXN2fH Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Feb 10, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 53

Eisenhorn 2: Malleus

For this month's book pick we're travelling back to the distant future of Warhammer 40k, as we cover the 2nd novel in the Eisenhorn Trilogy, Malleus! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Feb 04, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 52

The Green Knight

Hayden's got us sitting around our own Round Table this month as we discuss the 2021 film The Green Knight! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Feb 04, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 51

December-ment: It's a Wonderful Knife

To finish up our uh... tardy holiday celebration, we'll be talking about the 2023 Slasher/Comedy "It's a Wonderful Knife"! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Jan 20, 202450 min

December-ment: No Sleep

John's bringing a little variety into the merry month with a selection of stories from The NoSleep Podcast! We're covering "The Whistlers" from episode S5E25, as well as "There's Something Underneath Denver National Airport" and "My Dad Finally Told Me What Happened That Day" from episode S8E25. Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Jan 10, 20241 hr 21 min

December-ment: Black Christmas and Christmas Evil

It's a Christmas double feature on this year's first episode of December-ment, as we cover the original 1974 Black Christmas and 1980's Christmas Evil! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Jan 02, 20241 hr 19 min

Collateral

This month we start with the 2004 action thriller from acclaimed director Michael Mann, Collateral! Check out our friends over on Bookclub Member Comics: https://linktr.ee/bookclubmembercomics And check out Eburonson on Twitter and his work with https://accidentalaliens.com/

Dec 15, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 50

The Deep

Last time we covered Nick Cutter we spent some time on a secluded island, this time he's taking us to the bottom of the ocean to discover new terrors. Join us as we cover another novel from one of today's best horror authors in The Deep! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Nov 21, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 49

Bioshock

It's all about scary guys in diving suits, unchecked capitalism, and manufactured superpowers out of a needle this month as we discuss the classic Bioshock! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Nov 13, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 48

Dean Koontz's Frankenstein

It's spooky season again and we're celebrating the occasion by bringing in some experts. We're joined once again this episode by Anthony and Eric of The Frankencast, this time to cover Dean Koontz's... classic? Interpretation of Frankenstein with the first book in his series, Prodigal Son! Go check out and support our guests, and if you like what you hear be sure to look into their Patreon for more where that came from: https://linktr.ee/frankencast https://www.patreon.com/thefrankencast Check o...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 47

Fright Night

It's October so you know we had to break out a classic horror movie for the show! On this episode we discuss the 80s vampire romp, Fright Night! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Oct 04, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 46

Everything's Eventual

We first visited the world of Stephen King with The Gunslinger, and now we're coming back around to horror's most prolific author (and the Dark Tower series in a way) with his collection of short stories Everything's Eventual! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Sep 25, 20231 hr 54 minEp. 45

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance

After some scheduling issues we're revisiting South Korean cinema this month as we watch the first film in Park Chan-wook's "Vengeance Trilogy", Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Sep 01, 202357 minEp. 44

The Troop

Your favorite bookWORMS are back this month with another gory tale, and this one's not for the faint of heart! We're covering Nick Cutter's The Troop, a novel with a bit of a reputation online. Is it warranted? Come listen and find out! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Aug 17, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 43

The Venture Bros. S2

Ready for some more wacky science adventures with your favorite dysfunctional family? Well we've got what you're looking for, because this month we're getting back into The Venture Bros. for its second season! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Aug 09, 202354 minEp. 42

The Dark Tower Ep. 1- The Gunslinger

Long days and pleasant nights, travelers. This month we journey to a world that's moved on to step into the well worn boots of The Gunslinger, as we cover the first book of the epic Dark Tower Series by Stephen King! But as exciting as that is, there's more... We're also joined by another member of our friends at Bookclub Member Comics and Hellboy Book Club, Aubrey! Check out Aubrey and his friends on their shows here: https://linktr.ee/bookclubmembercomics Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Co...

Jul 23, 20232 hr 8 minEp. 41

The Venture Bros. S1

We're starting ourselves on a real science adventure that will most likely bridge across multiple episodes of the show, as we cover the first season of the beloved Adult Swim animated show, The Venture Bros! Check out some friends of the show, some of which we've had guest on the show (and vice versa)! Bookclub Members Comics: https://linktr.ee/bookclubmembercomics The Frankencast: https://linktr.ee/frankencast The Silver Scream: https://open.spotify.com/show/13G1ynx5NUEGDw3uJSEyLk?si=58ff16115a...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 40

The Ruins

Ever wondered what might happen if you gave a bunch of Venus Flytraps near human levels of sentience? Well then do we have the book for you, because this month we're talking about Scott Smith's novel, The Ruins! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Jul 07, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 39

Andor

We're officially taking our first steps into the galaxy far, far away, as we explore the Disney+ original series Andor! Every media Youtuber you follow has probably raved about it, and now it's our turn! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Jun 26, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 38

The Three-Body Problem

Never thought I'd be able to say we're covering a book that's gotten praise from former President Barack Obama, but here we are. This month we get into Cixin Liu's 2008 Sci-Fi tale, The Three-Body Problem! If you're remotely involved with the genre at all, you've probably at least heard of this one as it's gotten a lot of praise. Does it live up to its reputation? Come listen and find out! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media...

May 29, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 37

Willow

We're traveling back to that bygone era of 80's fantasy movies this month, as we cover the 1988 cult classic, Willow! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

May 16, 202359 minEp. 36

Dracula

Hang up the crucifixes and break out the garlic, because this month we're covering Bram Stoker's all time classic, Dracula! We'll discuss its historical impact, adaptations (legal and not, *cough* Nosferatu *cough*), and as always get into a few tangents along the way! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/ And since we mentioned them a few times this episode, why not go check out our friends at The Frankencast? https...

May 12, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 35

Resident Evil 4

Sometimes a piece of media comes out that you just have to talk about, and we'd say a remake of one of the most influential games of all time might qualify! Enjoy this bonus episode where the guys discuss the new release, the groundbreaking original, and a bit of the franchise as a whole. Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Apr 26, 20231 hr 51 minEp. 34

Hobo with a Shotgun

Hayden's taking the guys on another weird adventure with this month's media pick, as we cover the 2011 film Hobo with a Shotgun! Another one of the most unique things we've watched on this show by far, this exploitation action black comedy film is sure to keep you entertained so give it a listen! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/

Apr 06, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 33

Eisenhorn: Xenos

We're revisiting the wide world of Warhammer this month, but this time with more chainswords and lasguns! We'll be taking a dive into the 40k universe this time around, to discuss Dan Abnett's first installment into the iconic Eisenhorn Trilogy, Xenos. Or at least we'll try to, and we may or may not get caught up talking about 40k as a whole for half of the episode... but you'll just have to tune in to find out! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixab...

Mar 24, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 32
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