We also learn: Ben actually likes being in the office again. Glen's is starting to think his lawn work is a compromise in his dignity Gretchen is trying to get crows to give her gifts Ben is finally as ignorant as Glen, and he doesn't like how it feels Go read the books yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/ghostbusters-the-original-movie-novelizations-omnibus/9781789094664 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info....
Jun 09, 2020•52 min•Ep. 134
A story about the failure of quantim computing... because it has 'down-time' like the weather? Oh well. Also: I get to fight with a bug who kept crawling around on my screen- that's probably pretty fun for you to hear. Go on, read it yourself: https://manybooks.net/titles/variousother09Thoughtcrime_Experiments.html Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info....
Jun 05, 2020•39 min•Ep. 133
This week we talk about a couple of books: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - by Stuart Turton Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls - by Ann M. Martin We also learn: Ben is back on his job Glen's lawn and unicorn riot are the only things keeping him sane Gretchen keeps taking her segment to the max Glen's dad won't stand for abstract talk about his 1959 Peugeot 403 Go read the books yourself: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle https://bookshop.org/books/the-7-1-2-deaths-of-evelyn-hardcast...
Jun 02, 2020•55 min•Ep. 132
Took a break during the protests in my city before recording this episode. I was hoping that the story would be a nice break, but nope. The hero of our story is a jerk to the very end. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/day-of-the-moron-9781530351428/9781530351428 Listen to Miette's Bedtime Story Podcast here: https://www.miettecast.com/ Follow Miette on twitter: https://twitter.com/miette Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info....
Jun 01, 2020•48 min•Ep. 131
This week we talk about a couple of books: Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero - by James Romm The Great Alone: A Novel - by Kristin Hannah We also learn: Ben Gets to keep his job Glen's neighbors LOVE his lawn Gretchen is taking her segment to the next level Go read the books yourself: Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero https://bookshop.org/books/dying-every-day-seneca-at-the-court-of-nero/9780307743749 The Great Alone: A Novel https://bookshop.org/books/the-great-alone-97911...
May 26, 2020•45 min•Ep. 130
An opinionated and sexist jerk decides to make all his employees take an intelligence test. Because he's convinced 'morons are going to blow the building up'. We get to learn a lot about unions too... ugh. Also, I tried to have my window open so you could hear the soothing sounds of life outdoors like Miette from her 'bedtime stories' podcast. But that'll go south pretty quick when you have drunk neighbors. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/day-of-the-moron-9781530351428/978153...
May 25, 2020•41 min•Ep. 129
This is that last book that anyone who is going insane from quarentine should ever read. But I did. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-yellow-wallpaper/9781680920703 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
May 21, 2020•40 min•Ep. 128
This week we talk about a bunch of books: Sapiens - by Yuval Noah Harari The Woman in Black - by Susan Hill Ringstones - by Sarban (John Wall) We also learn: Ben is worried about losing his job Glen decides to start smoking a pipe Gretchen gives us another chance with a new gardening tip Glen is deeply inspired by Michael Jordan Ben refuses to admit he's afraid of losing his job Go read the books yourself: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind https://bookshop.org/books/sapiens-a-brief-history-o...
May 19, 2020•51 min•Ep. 127
We learn about an idolater who will do whatever it takes to get the gods to listen to his prayer... Just like Michael Jordan. Go on, read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/wonder-tales-the-book-of-wonder-and-tales-of-wonder/9780486432014 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
May 18, 2020•21 min•Ep. 126
A man finds a town where people only die when they hear a voice calling their name- and somehow he manages to ruin it. Go on, read it yourself: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/540 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
May 14, 2020•15 min•Ep. 125
This week we talk about a bunch of books: The Sparrow - by Mary Doria Russell My Work Is Not Yet Done - by Thomas Ligotti We also learn: Ben's free and easy lifestyle may be over soon Glen learns that making carbonated milk isn't worth it Gretchen pushes back on criticisms of her gardening tips Glen hates his new cat Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
May 12, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 124
I read a weird, proto-Snow White story, where only one dwarf seems self-aware and the witch dies in iron dancing shoes. Also, my love of Josh Gad died when he sexualized himself. Go on, read it yourself: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/540 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
May 07, 2020•29 min•Ep. 123
This week we talk about a bunch of books: Behold the Dreamers - by Imbolo Mbue The witches of New York - by Ami McKay In the House upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods by Matt Bell We also learn: Ben has a REALLY nice set of legs Glen needs a more 'Adventurous Palate' More gardening tips from Gretchen! Glen is obcessed with Josh Gad Ben might start dating people on Goodreads Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info....
May 05, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 122
If you're powerful enough to keep a deathless man in your closet, why can't you do it again when you boyfriend frees him? Also, there's a Babba Yaga appearance for almost no reason. Enjoy Go on, read it yourself: https://www.feedbooks.com/book/4040/the-red-fairy-book Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.
May 03, 2020•36 min•Ep. 121
Using the power of being a brain in a vat to destroy your enemies. Go on, read it yourself: https://www.feedbooks.com/book/4808/all-in-the-mind Go listen to Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moaning-myrtles-bathroom/id1430595555?mt=2 twitter: https://twitter.com/myrtlebathpod Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info....
Apr 30, 2020•52 min•Ep. 120
This week we talk about a bunch of books: * The Blind Earthworm in the Labyrinth by Veeraporn Nitiprapha * he Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson * In the House upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods by Matt Bell * Witches of New York by Ami McKay We also learn: * Ben can't video date because you can't work your pheromones over zoom * Glen might have Covid? * Gardening tips from Gretchen! * Glen gets alpha on his neighbor Visit h...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 119
A scrappy gum-shoe figures out a crime. Nothing matters anymore. Go on, read it yourself: https://www.feedbooks.com/book/3474/arson-plus Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com/ for show info.
Apr 23, 2020•45 min•Ep. 118
The story of a group of people in Australia who have six months before the end of the world. This week we learn: Ben LOVES not having to work, Glen breaks his social distancing rules and hangs out with his neighbors, No tips from Gretchen, Glen needs to develop a pre-flight list for the show that includes taking care of dead mice. Go on, read it yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Beach-Nevil-Shute/dp/0307473996 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com/ for show info....
Apr 21, 2020•53 min•Ep. 117
What do you do when you're the sole survivor of a bloody battle? Chase after women. Go on, read it yourself: https://www.feedbooks.com/book/1628/gods-of-the-north Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com/ for show info.
Apr 20, 2020•28 min•Ep. 116
What starts out as an annoying customer turns into a game of cat-and-mouse. Go on, read it yourself: https://www.feedbooks.com/book/696/hunted-down Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com/ for show info.
Apr 16, 2020•57 min•Ep. 115
The story of a group of people in Australia who have six months before the end of the world. We learn: Ben is basically jobless Glen has nothing to talk about except how he hates his new cat Gretchen has pro-tips from George Washington Glen thinks Meg Ryan is 'comely'. Go on, read it yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Beach-Nevil-Shute/dp/0307473996 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com/ for show info....
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 114
In the future, when you have a baby in a 1/1 population system the watch-word is 'sacrafice'. Go on, read it yourself: https://www.feedbooks.com/book/912/2-b-r-o-2-b Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com/ for show info.
Apr 12, 2020•28 min•Ep. 113
You ever want to see how a wealthy, media mogul lives in the future? Yeah, me too. Turns out? Living in a studio apartment is the coolest thing about being rich. Go on, read it yourself: https://www.feedbooks.com/book/477/in-the-year-2889 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com/ for show info.
Apr 09, 2020•54 min•Ep. 112
Episode Summary Well the book turned out even worse than we expected. Like, really worse. It's already about incest, but somehow managed to one up it's own self. We learn: Ben is going insane from working at home Glen has nothing to talk about thanks to quarentining Gretchen has pro-tips from George Washington Glen and Ben decide that reading the second flowers in the attic book might not be a bad idea. Go on, read it yourself: Flowers in the Attic https://www.amazon.com/Flowers-Attic-40th-Anniv...
Apr 07, 2020•52 min•Ep. 111
I read a really good short story about two girls living in a haunted house, then found out that Levar Burton beat me too it. He saw how successful I've been in the podcasting game, and he wanted a piece of the pie. Go on, read it yourself: https://kellylink.net/specialists-hat You can learn more about Kelly and her work on her website: https://kellylink.net Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com/ for show info....
Apr 05, 2020•40 min•Ep. 110
Jerk, Anthony Boucher, tries to go for the brass ring of writing a good time-travel-paradox and fails pretty miserably. Also, my daughter told me I mispronounced "ennui". Go on, read it yourself: Transfer Point Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com/ for show info.
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 109
Episode Summary We read a proto-twilight. But instead of vampires, it's the unholy lust between brother and sister We learn: Ben finally gets to work from home Glen has nothing to talk about thanks to quarentining Gretchen barely has advice for us this week Glen doesn't understand the nuances of social-distancing. Go on, read it yourself: Flowers in the Attic Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com/ for show info....
Mar 31, 2020•55 min•Ep. 108
Virginia Woolf's stream of consiousness style of writing isn't the best for reading out loud- but at least it's not as sexist at the last book. Go on, read it yourself: Monday or Tuesday (both stories are in this book) Contact: Website Instagram Twitter Email: glen.nuzzles@gmail.com Music:Intro Music: Two Arabesques (Deux arabesques), L. 66 by Steve's Bedroom Band Music Download it here Reading music: ‘Variatio 9 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Terza’ by: Kimiko Ishizaka Download the album here...
Mar 28, 2020•32 min•Ep. 107
A dystopian story about a world where women rule over men, and the most sexist thing I've ever read. It barely even makes sense. Go on, read it yourself: Love Story Contact: Website Instagram Twitter Email: glen.nuzzles@gmail.com Music:Intro Music: Two Arabesques (Deux arabesques), L. 66 by Steve's Bedroom Band Music Download it here Reading music: ‘Variatio 9 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Terza’ by: Kimiko Ishizaka Download the album here...
Mar 26, 2020•43 min•Ep. 106
Episode Summary We both actually like a book for once. We learn: The receptionist at Ben's work is as good as dead Glen has nothing to talk about thanks to quarentining Gretchen has NO advice for us this week Glen reveal's his hip-hop name Go on, read it yourself: Station Eleven Contact: Website Instagram Twitter Email: glen.nuzzles@gmail.com Music: Intro/Close Music: Two Arabesques (Deux arabesques), L. 66 by Steve's Bedroom Band Music Download it here Review music: ‘Double Violin Concerto 1st ...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 105
