When a student’s idea of a ‘fun vacation’ is to just to be alone in an empty house so he can study- it’s about a fun as you’d expect. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-looking-glass/9780940322684?aid=12554&listref=leaves-of-glen Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 194
The story of two men who’s love is cut short by a spectral warning. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-looking-glass/9780940322684?aid=12554&listref=leaves-of-glen Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 30, 2020•37 min•Ep. 193
Terror comes in all guises. Even in the form of a clerical error. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-looking-glass/9780940322684?aid=12554&listref=leaves-of-glen Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 29, 2020•58 min•Ep. 192
If you give your wife a disturbing pet-name like, “my pussy” you know the story isn’t going to turn out good. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-looking-glass/9780940322684?aid=12554&listref=leaves-of-glen Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 28, 2020•41 min•Ep. 191
We read “book 2” in the 4th book (ugh) of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight saga that focuses on the story from the point of view of Jacob. And Edward tries out being a cuckold. We learn: Ben’s Manager has Covid, and he’s glad Glen can’t stop thinking of hepatitis Gretchen’s segment is Halloween themed Ben had a video date, that actually went well! Glen is prepared to teach Ben ‘the secret’ when he’s finally done with all this dating crap Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780316067935 ...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 190
You’d think that when you survive the murder attempt you dreamed about earlier you’d be done, but nope. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-looking-glass/9780940322684?aid=12554&listref=leaves-of-glen Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 189
Another good story that takes forever to get to the point… How would I have known that ‘October barrage’ would be the hardest thing ever. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-looking-glass/9780940322684?aid=12554&listref=leaves-of-glen Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info....
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 188
The mystery of a murder that is kinda solved by entering the exciting world of paperwork. A witch is involved, though, only barely. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-looking-glass/9780940322684?aid=12554&listref=leaves-of-glen Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 21, 2020•42 min•Ep. 187
Finally, an actual scary ghost story. No weird crap tacked on at the end. Just two people walking into a haunted house, seeing some scary stuff, then leaving. Perfect. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-looking-glass/9780940322684 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 20, 2020•45 min•Ep. 186
This author really hates overweight men. That is pretty clear. And he thinks bible-reading-wives are boring as hell. Put it all together and you have the making of a good paranormal murder story. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-looking-glass/9780940322684 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 19, 2020•21 min•Ep. 185
A story of revenge by some kind of... Ghost? Or something? I read the whole thing and couldn't make any sense of it. Maybe you can Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-looking-glass/9780940322684 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 18, 2020•48 min•Ep. 184
A story of a woman who's being harassed by a man even though she's already got a boyfriend, so the man kills the boyfriend. Then the boyfriend-ghost kills the guy. Pretty standard stuff. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-looking-glass/9780940322684
Oct 17, 2020•51 min•Ep. 183
He didn't die. I don't know how else to make that clear. I'm sick of people trying to be all cute with, "Are you sure? Maybe the Headless Horsemen claimed another victim..." and smile all smugly to themselves. Irving made it perfectly clear that he was alive and well in another city. End of story. I'm not dealing with this anymore. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-9780812504750/9780812504750 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info....
Oct 14, 2020•48 min•Ep. 182
We read the 4th and 'final' book in the Twilight saga. And it's off to an amazing start- where the first 3rd of the book is all about Bella's wedding and honeymoon. That's pretty much it. We learn: Ben’s employer hosted a fundraising event for Donald Trump... For a president who knowingly put all his supporters at risk. Glen got laid off Gretchen gets new music for her segment Glen got laid off Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780316067935 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 181
A lanky, skinny-man decides to move in on the only woman in town who is delicious as food, and he loves how all the animals on her dad's farm is just living food. This episode is about a hungry teacher who just wants to eat what he lusts after. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-9780812504750/9780812504750 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info....
Oct 12, 2020•51 min•Ep. 180
Well, I wrapped this turd up. Basically it was a hypnotist. That's it. But at least I got to hang out with a friend in the middle of the episode and have a burger. That was nice. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-and-the-haunters-9781511915489/9781511915489 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 08, 2020•44 min•Ep. 179
The full title of this is 'The Haunted and the Haunters: Or The House and the Brain' if that doesn't give you a hint at how convoluted this story is going to be. It's so long that I had to break it up into two episodes. Ugh. My spooky October stories is off to a horrible start. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-and-the-haunters-9781511915489/9781511915489 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info....
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 178
If this story doesn't teach you not to bury your sister when she exists between the dimensions of living and dead, then nothing will. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-and-the-haunters-9781511915489/9781511915489 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 177
I... I think he dies at the end? I have no idea what happened at the end besides a long speech about how "life is a dream" or something. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-haunted-and-the-haunters-9781511915489/9781511915489 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Oct 04, 2020•39 min•Ep. 176
We decide to test out our new audio situation by live-watching 'Twilight' the movie. It's a hoot if you're watching it with us, but if you're just listening- all you're going to hear is us breathing a lot and it won't make sense. Especially when Ben explains all of Edwards weird expressions being the result of an eternal struggle with puberty. We learn: Ben is inching closer to a romantic relationship with is physical therapist Gretchen explains how a tufted tit-mouse will eat your hair Glen tri...
Sep 29, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 175
A group of thieves show up to a council meeting. And that's about it. It pretty much has no point. It's ok to skip this episode. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/best-russian-short-stories-9798645523077/9798645523077 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Sep 28, 2020•43 min•Ep. 174
Never trust a ghost, especially if you’re the one who killed them. Even more especially if they couldn’t understand basic fashion while they were alive. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/best-russian-short-stories-9798645523077/9798645523077 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 173
Two grown men read a book for really, really young children. We learn that this series has nothing to do with homeless children who ride the rails solving mysteries. They are, in fact, privileged kids living in a small town where everyone respects them. We learn: Ben’s employer won’t let him work from home even when he has a bum leg Gretchen explains how birds can have secret families… Like a salesman Glen gets ripped off by a racist tree guy Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/a/12554/978...
Sep 22, 2020•48 min•Ep. 172
When a story is depressing as hell in the first page and a half- you wouldn’t think it would get any worse. But it does. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/best-russian-short-stories-9798645523077/9798645523077 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Sep 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 171
The best way to pick up women is when they’re dying and you’re the only doctor for miles. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/best-russian-short-stories-9798645523077/9798645523077 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Sep 17, 2020•31 min•Ep. 170
The story of an unattractive woman who is lonely, but it doesn’t matter since she suddenly winds up in prison for no reason and dies. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/best-russian-short-stories-9798645523077/9798645523077 Be sure to check out "Besties with Katie & Emily" podcast: https://twitter.com/bwkepod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/besties-with-katie-emily/id1430595555 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info....
Sep 14, 2020•21 min•Ep. 169
This week we finish Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James. And we give up- it’s just too annoying. The worst part, after all that work of trying to get through this turd, there isn’t even really an ending. We learn: The word "grins" shows up 124 times in this book Gretchen actually got Ben to make a bird sound with his mouth There is actually a fur glove used during a sex scene Ben’s whole leg is getting disgusting There 124 "frowns” in the book Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/fift...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 168
Another week, another depressing Russian short story. This one about a man who spends the night homeless, and gets hot kisses from a homeless lady. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/best-russian-short-stories-9798645523077/9798645523077 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Sep 07, 2020•30 min•Ep. 167
More depressing Russian stories- This one about a man who was wrongfully imprisoned for murder. Does he get out? Nope. He dies. I’m just telling you that now. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/best-russian-short-stories-9798645523077/9798645523077 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
Sep 03, 2020•27 min•Ep. 166
This week we read Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James. Again. And we’re both pretty sick of this book. We agree we’re not reading any more of them after this, and Ben’s impression of Ana is AMAZING. We learn: It’s Ben’s birthday! And he blows my surprise by telling everyone before I can. Glen's birdhouse kills birds Gretchen has a backyard ‘Ben’s Birthday’ blast for us Ben’s knee looks disgusting Glen knows someone who believes in Q-anon crap. Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/fift...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 165