Zombie Book Club
Welcome to Zombie Book Club! We're a Podcast that's also a book club! We talk about Zombie / Apocalyptic horror novels, TV and movies.
Episodes
63 episodes since 2023
Dan talks about his book like he’s having a mental breakdown (HOSTED BY OllieEatsBrains) | Zombie Book Club Ep 61
In this episode of Zombie Book Club, the tables turn as Dan takes the guest seat in a wild and hilarious interview led by Ollie. Dan opens up about his off-grid upbringing in upstate New York, his time as a disabled Iraq war veteran, and his un...
September 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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1:31:40
RETURN To Avalon Comic with Special Guest Brandon Starocci | Zombie Book Club Ep 60
In this episode of Zombie Book Club, we welcome back Brandon Starocci, creator of the Avalon comic series, to dive into the latest developments in his post-apocalyptic world. Brandon shares his creative journey over the past year, touching on t...
September 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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1:25:51
Zombies Unite for Labor Day | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 59
Join Leah and Dan for a laid-back episode as they gear up for Labor Day weekend amidst wedding festivities and last summer hurrahs. We reflect on the importance of Labor Day and delve into the impactful history of labor movements and the ongoin...
September 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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50:43
Monsters Aliens Zombies Etc (M.A.Z.E.) with OllieEatsBrains (Oliver Grayson) | Zombie Book Club Ep 58
Ever wondered what it's like to be a millennial zombie from 2,000 years ago? Our latest episode of the Zombie Book Club promises belly laughs and mind-bending stories as we welcome back OllieEatsBrains (Oliver Grayson), the award-winning zombie...
August 25, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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1:33:58
"The Dead Weight" with special guest Jo Salazar | Zombie Book Club Ep 57
In this episode of the Zombie Book Club, we're joined by Jo Salazar, the brilliant mind behind the much-anticipated novel "The Dead Weight." Jo shares her remarkable journey from a career in social work to becoming a self-published author. From...
August 18, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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1:47:35
Unplanned, Unscripted, Unhinged and Undead | Zombie Book Club Podcast ep 56
Leah and Dan, with the energy of a rotting ghoul, take a winding, unplanned journey through this podcast and discuss everything and nothing all at once. What is this episode about? After listening to it twice during editing, we honestly couldn'...
August 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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52:25
'The Remaining' by D.J. Molles with Special Guest OllieEatsBrains | Zombie Book Club Podcast ep 55
Join us for a hilarious episode of Zombie Book Club! We are thrilled to have the one and only OllieEatsBrains, an award-winning zombie chicken impersonator, share his unique perspective and humor as we dissect D.J. Molles gripping novel "The Re...
August 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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1:39:16
'Blood Quantum' has lots of GORE, but its about SO MUCH MORE | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 54
Join us on this gripping episode of Zombie Book Club as we unpack the powerful film "Blood Quantum" by Mi'kmaq filmmaker Jeff Barnaby. Hosts Dan and Leah, acknowledging their station on the lands of the Abenaki people and the Wabanaki Confedera...
July 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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1:53:00
Existential dread, Queens of the dead, and other personal updates | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 53
Join Dan and Leah in this special episode of the Zombie Book Club as we swap apocalyptic life updates and laugh about our social media antics. From a hilarious poll determining the most unhinged face on Instagram to a shoutout for our listener ...
July 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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47:33
Zombie Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing with Author Jack Callaghan | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 52
Author Jack Callaghan joins us in a lively discussion as we unpack his thrilling young adult novel, "Zombie Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing." Broadcasting from an underground government facility, Jack shares his creative process and the nostal...
July 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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1:28:29
'Black Summer' is Traumatic | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 51
Join us as we explore the bleak world of "Black Summer," the Netflix sensation born from the creators of Z Nation. We'll introduce you to the show's key characters—Rose, Spears, Sun, and Anna—whose unpredictable fates and resilience will keep y...
July 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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1:25:54
Zombie Love Child Turns 50 | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 50
Our Zombie Love Child is turning 50.... EPISODES!!! What an incredible milestone we celebrate together as we speak from the heart about our community of zombie book enthusiasts that has grown around us. We are so happy we have connected with yo...
June 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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1:10:31
Fallout Season 1: Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 49
Join us as we dive into the Amazon Prime series "Fallout". We delve into the ethical dilemmas, societal changes, and rich lore of the "Fallout" universe and navigate the experimental vaults, retro-futuristic corporations, and the striking...
June 23, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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1:28:14
HOA Drama Can Prepare You for the Zombie Apocalypse | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 48
Have you ever wondered how the petty drama of your HOA meetings could prepare you for surviving a zombie apocalypse? Join us for a hilarious journey as we dissect the bizarre similarities between our homeowners association and a post-apocalypti...
June 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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1:06:49
MINISODE LIFE UPDATE - A car exploded and so did our plans | Zombie Book Club Podcast
This episode is a minisode. The TLDR of it is that a family emergency sent Dan on a 1600 mile impromptu roadtrip last week, and there was no time to record a new episode.We're sorry for this unplanned super short episode, but we wanted ...
June 09, 2024
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9:13
MR.GUY: ZOMBIE HUNTER with Jayel and Lynsey from Oneshi Press | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep47
Have you ever considered aspic as a survival food in a zombie apocalypse? Join us for a lively conversation with Jayel Draco and Lynsey G, the creative masterminds behind "Mr. Guy Zombie Hunter" and founders of Oneshi Press. We discover...
June 02, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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1:44:12
10 Luxuries We'd Yearn for in a Zombie Wasteland | Casual Dead | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 46
Join Dan and Leah as they dive into a hilariously unplanned discussion about the top 10 luxuries they'd miss in a zombie apocalypse. From the irreplaceable comforts of the internet and cars to the nostalgic warmth of the Hartland Diner, this ep...
May 26, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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1:13:13
Path of the Pale Rider - with Laurie Calcaterra | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 45
Embark on an electrifying journey with Laurie Calcaterra, reigning ZombieWeen Queen, and mastermind behind the "Path of the Pale Rider" comic series, who joined us for an unforgettable chat. Laurie's odyssey from Detroit's Coattail Collective t...
May 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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1:43:53
United States of the Apocalypse | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 44
Embarking on the path to American citizenship is like navigating a thorny maze, complete with pitfalls and the occasional glimmer of hope. Leah's trek through this labyrinth has been a tale of persistence, dotted with absurdities only Dan's wit...
May 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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1:05:57
What Makes 'The Ones Who Live' So Compelling? | Zombie Book Club Podcast ep 43
Welcome to another gripping episode of the Zombie Book Club! This week, hosts Dan and Leah dive deep into the complex world of "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live," a thrilling post-apocalyptic drama that continues the saga of beloved characte...
May 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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1:21:47
Survival Against All Odds: Escaping Blizzards, Abuse, and Near-Death Experiences - Survival Stories #2| Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 42
Welcome to the "Zombie Book Club," the podcast where Dan and Leah meet in their zombie bunker to discuss zombies, spreadsheets, and survival stories. In this episode, Dan shares his progress on writing about resilient people surviving a zombie ...
April 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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1:17:57
#Alive: Isolation, Bad Choices and Acrobatic Zombies | Zombie Book Club Podcast Episode 41
Welcome to this thrilling episode of the Zombie Book Club, where today, we're not just surviving a zombie apocalypse from the comfort of our couches but also dissecting the South Korean sensation, #Alive. Directed by Cho Il-hyung and starring Y...
April 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:21:14
Snowpocalypse Now: Survival Stories #1 | Zombie Book Club Podcast Episode 40
Ever found yourself in a battle for your literal survival? That's what we're unpacking in our 40th milestone episode of the Zombie Book Club. Strap on your snowshoes for a wild ride from harrowing tales of a snowpocalypse, to the everyday resil...
April 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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1:18:30
Night of the Living Dead and Its Cultural Resonance | Zombie Book Club Podcast Episode 39
Unearth the sociopolitical depths of "Night of the Living Dead" in our latest podcast episode. Leah and Dan invite you to a riveting discussion on the iconic 1968 film and its 1990 remake, where we sift through the black and white terror and th...
April 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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1:35:10
Toxic Masculinity in the Zombie Apocalypse | Zombie Book Club Podcast ep38
Ever found yourself laughing in the face of adversity, or perhaps disguising discomfort with a tough exterior? Our most recent heart-to-heart unravels the complex web of toxic masculinity, diving into how these cultural norms, from emotional su...
March 31, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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1:39:15