Episode Notes We had @LadiesFrightPod on again as guests and we were less horrified this time. But it still requires a trigger warning. The book was so bad, that we donated to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (Rainn). Enjoy? . We learn: Ben brags about having covid Ladies fright STILL only listen to the show for Gretchen Gretchen tells the guests about Jersey birds Glen gets the pleasure of reading the worst story . Go read it yourself (please don't): https://bookshop.org/books/fuss...
Nov 24, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 284
Episode Notes The Story of one chipmunks terrible witness to the kinks of apple pickers. We learn: . Ben still likes his new job Gretchen hits us with some clever woodpecker jokes Glen got a dryer People do yoga in sale . Go read it yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Scrumping-erotic-short-consequences-thievery-ebook/dp/B0867Z9GSX . Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house...
Nov 14, 2021•50 min•Ep. 283
Episode Notes Stapleton is a monster who LOVES watching horses drown in the bog while he chases after moths. What a dick. Also, my daughter interrupts the show to talk about her own goddamn book. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house
Nov 08, 2021•57 min•Ep. 282
Episode Notes A story about what happens when you let kids play with knives and openly talk about killing adults. Happy Halloween people. . Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/zero-hour-and-other-stories/9781606997048 . Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house...
Oct 31, 2021•42 min•Ep. 281
Episode Notes We had The Ladies Fright Podcast on as guests and we were supposed to have FUN. Instead we accidentally read a problematic collection of short stories that requires a trigger warning. The book was so bad, that we're all donating to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (Rainn). And this is only part 1. . We learn: Ben may or may not have a television that gives him vitamin D Ladies fright only listen to the show for Gretchen Gretchen schools us on bats Glen gets the pleasur...
Oct 26, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 280
Episode Notes We are introduced to a world where kids have horrible nicknames like "Frog", and just "Fat" - and adults have questionable motivations for a grotesque Halloween party they decide to throw them. . Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/hallowe-en-at-merryvale-illustrated-edition-dodo-press/9781409949473 . Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house...
Oct 20, 2021•52 min•Ep. 279
Episode Notes Starting my spooky October stories with the master of horror- Drac Von Stoller. One story about an army of vampires to take over the world that actually turns out pretty good for them. And another story about just dying in general? Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/31-horrifying-tales-from-the-dead/9781540800541 Watch some of Drac's movies! https://www.amazon.com/s?k=drac+von+stoller&i=instant-video The Salon article: https://www.salon.com/2014/08/17/p...
Oct 14, 2021•40 min•Ep. 278
Episode Notes One would think that it isn't possible to jam-pack a book with racism, homophobia, sexism and general bigotry and STILL be meandering and nonsensical. But this author didn't win a 'palm award' for nothing. We learn: Ben's got COVID Gretchen gets lazy and Glen finally guesses the punchline to one of her jokes Glen's got no car, and no teeth Glen REFUSES to homestead his place. Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-naked-face-warner-books/9780446341912 Visit https://nuz...
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 277
Episode Notes Ben's got Covid. So we didn't record the Book Boys, and I had to poop out this emergency episode. Lets review what happens: Chapter 5? Nothing. Holmes is an unlikable turd and he sucks at his job. Chapter 6? Ooooh, you get a classic, creepy mansion story. You'll like that one. But Holmes still sucks. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-9780451528018/9780451528018 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by c...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 276
Episode Notes Just looking worse, we find out that Sherlock Holmes is a fan of Phrenology. And he's constantly trying to be better than everyone else. The first four chapters are CRAP so far. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-9780451528018/9780451528018 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house...
Sep 20, 2021•59 min•Ep. 275
Episode Notes Where Sherlock Holmes is a jerk to everyone he talks to. Books like this make me fussed. We also learn that my new dog won't stop secreting away turds in my house. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-9780451528018/9780451528018 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house...
Sep 13, 2021•Ep. 274
Episode Notes The story of a gruff, hard-nosed, racist gumshoe trying to solve the mysterious murders that surround a homophobic therapist. Everything is terrible. We learn: Ben's got a new job! Gretchen likes the color purple more than red and blue combined Glen's got nothing important The bar/restaurant have waiters with the BEST names Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/the-naked-face-warner-books/9780446341912 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by c...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 273
Episode Notes The story of a group of weirdos that are just looking to get killed. I mean, seriously, they all have sing-alongs with someone playing a guitar. Come on... Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/31-horrifying-tales-from-the-dead/9781540800541 . Watch some of Drac's movies!: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=drac+von+stoller&i=instant-video . The Salon article: https://www.salon.com/2014/08/17/portrait_of_a_self_published_author_drac_von_stollers_invisible_literary...
Aug 30, 2021•30 min•Ep. 272
Episode Notes We thought it would be 'fun' if we got drunk while we reviewed the last Twilight book we'll ever read- but in the end it's just two hours of witnessing the decline of two grown men. We learn: Glen got a dog Ben was once trapped in a Lyft with a bee Gretchen gave us tongue-twisters to test how drunk we were The spirit of an angry drunk woman haunted our episode = Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/midnight-sun-9780316707046/9780316707046 = Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com ...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 271
Episode Notes An octopus finds new purpose in life by forcing a human to be it's baby. Go on, read it for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Wont-You-Neighbor-Otherworldly-Collection-ebook/dp/B08W25PVYQ And visit the Authors site to learn more: https://sarinadorie.com/ Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 270
Episode Notes The story of a spider who wants love, but in the end has to settle for 'good enough'. Go on, read it for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Wont-You-Neighbor-Otherworldly-Collection-ebook/dp/B08W25PVYQ And visit the Authors site to learn more: https://sarinadorie.com/ Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 269
Episode Notes 10 more chapters where, honestly, nothing happens. Isn't there anyone in Stephanie Meyer's life to tell her when to stop re-writing this thing? Promos: Uncited Podcast From Words to Ideas We learn: Glen has a real bedroom Ben spent his weekend killing dragonflies like a psychopath Gretchen has found the most adorable bird We learn the origin of Glen's nickname Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/midnight-sun-9780316707046/9780316707046 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for ...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 268
Episode Notes The story of a space hornet that just wanted to mate, and sorta gets what he wants. Go on, read it for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Wont-You-Neighbor-Otherworldly-Collection-ebook/dp/B08W25PVYQ And visit the Authors site to learn more: https://sarinadorie.com/ Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 267
Episode Notes We decided to make 'Midnight Sun' the last Twilight book we read, and it is just as deflating as all the others. I don't know why we expected a copy/paste rewrite of the first book from Edwards perspective to be any better. We learn: Glen's neighbors hang out in his yard while his trees get taken down Ben doesn't have much to say about the last two weeks Gretchen DOESN'T have a knock-knock joke Glen's dryer finally works Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/midnight-sun-...
Jul 21, 2021•Ep. 266
Episode Notes The story of a simple man carrying on the tradition of taking on the role of becoming the new Guy Fieri. And there's a giant Burrito that rotates in the sky spewing flavor on the inhabitants of 'flavor town'. We learn: The turds at Ladies Fright Podcast do an impression of me. It's both flattering... and enraging. I have to work tomorrow. Go on, read it for yourself: https://www.reddit.com/r/LPOTL/comments/ce788y/guy_fieri_creepypasta/ Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. S...
Jul 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 265
Episode Notes Would you think that preventing a woman from knowing that she has a fatal illness is a sign of a loving relationship? Apparently everyone in 1970 thought so. And everyone agreed that Harvard is the most important place on earth. Also? referring to women as 'cheese' was acceptable too. We learn: Ben met the ACTUAL George Washington over the weekend Gretchen comes up with a joke that is perfect for ol' Glen Glen sat inside with the kids during the fireworks Drunk women who won't let ...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 264
Episode Notes A hypocritical Nora decides that they need to kill themselves. And after being called a chicken, Joe is all in. Then they don't when it's inconvenient. The story has almost nothing to do with cocaine. We learn: It's finally raining, which is great for my lawn, but blows for a guy without a working dryer. New cats pee EVERYWHERE Ladies Fright podcast is releasing their episode where Jackie does an impression of me. DON'T listen to it! Go on, read it for yourself: http://one-act-play...
Jun 28, 2021•43 min•Ep. 263
Episode Notes Misunderstood and whiny, a man decides he'd rather kill himself than find a new line of work or get his kids to like him for who he is. My cat likes me It's fathers day, and I made my kids watch Ponyo with me My dryer is still broken My oldest wants their own segment on my show where they make fun of me Promos: Drunk Theory Let Me Tell You Somethin' Bitch Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/august-strindberg-plays-collection/9781545080108 Visit https://...
Jun 21, 2021•46 min•Ep. 262
Episode Notes We read what is basically grandma porn for the idea of being trapped on an island with other peoples babies. It's disturbing and shines a light on the fantasies of a very lonely author. We learn: Ben doesn't get the joke when Glen plays the Ratchet Book Club promo Glen can't have the "Summer of '89" with his friend while they're both unemployed Trench-mouth is considered a 'bums disease' by dentists in the '90s Gretchen barely pulls her act together because of her drug addiction Go...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 261
Episode Notes This week I check in with an author I've read before by reading about greedy teens who search for a haunted ouija board, and a greedy family who battle aliens to keep an anal probe. We learn: Drac has fallen off the map, and I'm worried about him I've coined the phrase "Glenergy" to describe what makes my show so successful My kid likes the 'Let Me Tell You Somethin' Bitch' podcast I should have had you dress like George Clooney for the romance portion Th...
Jun 14, 2021•48 min•Ep. 260
Episode Notes What starts out as a boring date for Jada at a minor league baseball game, turns into the most graphic MLM Jada has ever peeped on. Just in time for Pride month! This turned out to be REALLY descriptive. So, consider this your warning for adult content. Go on, read it for yourself: https://www.tiffanyreisz.com/bringing-the-heat Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house...
Jun 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 259
Episode Notes Our man is tricked into thinking he had a successful escape, then he fights his nemesis, and decides that rain is key to his conquering the desert. Oh, and there's no romance. The warrior-maid is hardly a factor in this story. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/warrior-maid-of-mars/9798731661713 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house...
Jun 08, 2021•Ep. 258
Episode Notes We wrap up the last half of a really depressing, highly inspiring and emotionally draining book. We learn: Glen might go back to the company that laid him off Ben knows which foot he favors Gretchen teaches us that some birds sleep while they fly Glen seems to enjoy making young people feel uncomfortable Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/speak-9780739336724/9780312674397 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar...
Jun 03, 2021•38 min•Ep. 257
Episode Notes I decide to declare war against the Ladies Fright Podcast , because I TALK NORMAL. Then the 'short story' I'm reading is the longest thing on earth. I play the Ladies Fright Podcast promo and go to bed. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/warrior-maid-of-mars/9798731661713 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house...
May 31, 2021•Ep. 256
Episode Notes Ben and I read the first half of 'Speak' and we are dreading the second half. We learn: Glen's broken dryer is almost a non-issue at this point. Ben's wears glasses just to be able to see Glen better. Gretchen gives us fun feather facts that blow our mind. Glen chose NOT to flirt with women at a bar because it's been a long day and he just. wanted. to. eat. his. burger. Go read it yourself: https://bookshop.org/books/speak-9780739336724/9780312674397 Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com f...
May 25, 2021•39 min•Ep. 255
