Apr 30, 2021
In this episode, Stephen and Mark learn that magic is real...as long as you're the best of the best. Hogwarts meets Top Gun with a dash of Less Than Zero and a jigger of elitism in "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman. Can they learn the correct hand positions for casting Magic Missile before the ennui of having phenomenal...
Apr 16, 2021
Stephen and Mark explore what happens when you mix hard crime noir with Lovecraftian horror in the novel "Carter & Lovecraft" by Jonathan L. Howard. Add in a dash of ironic wit, a pinch of traditional homage turned on its side, and a delicious vocabulary to create the perfect recipe for fun. The perfect pairing for...
Apr 2, 2021
In this theme episode, Stephen and Mark talk about the viral apocalypse in stories. The tropes, the narratives, and the parallels with reality. To lighten the mood, they will be sampling an American tradition, Old Forester Straight Kentucky Bourbon.