Zombie Book Club

SummerWeen Slamdown with special guest Brandon Starocci and Laurie Calcaterra and a surprise guest Judge | Zombie Book Club Ep 110

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The tension was palpable as we welcomed comic creators Laurie Calcaterra and Brandon Starocci to the Summerween Slamdown – a bare-knuckle brawl between frenemies that would determine the fate of Laurie's zombie crown and Brandon's prized mustache. What began as online beef culminated in this explosive showdown, judged by none other than 2024 Zombie-ween king … Read more

(NO SPOILERS) Is Zoombies 2 Better than 28 Years Later? | Zombie Book Club Ep 102

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In this spoiler‑free showdown, we pit the animals‑gone‑zombie campiness of Zoombies 2 against the thought‑provoking, visually audacious 28 Years Later. We break down ten key categories—cinematography, effects, innovation, cultural impact—and ask the really tough questions…  From heartfelt shout‑outs to our ZomBesties, Ollie and Megan, to surprising production notes—like “big swinging dicks”—we keep it irreverent yet … Read more

The Veterans March (March 14th) | Zombie Book Club Ep 87

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The flu has knocked us down this week, but it's given us a perfect lens to examine what feels like America's own viral infection – fascism. With voices raspy from illness and minds sharpened by urgency, we dive into what's happening across our country right now, and why veterans like Dan are standing up against … Read more

Would Vegans Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? with Special Guest Jo Salazar | Zombie Book Club ep79

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Would vegans survive and even thrive in a zombie apocalypse? In this lively episode of the Zombie Book Club, we dive into this thought-provoking question with special guest Jo Salazar, author of the gripping novel The Dead Weight. Together, we explore the practicalities of vegan survival in a post-apocalyptic world, from foraging wild plants and … Read more

“Dead Soil” with Special Guest Sylvester Barzey | Zombie Book Club Ep 78

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In this episode of the Zombie Book Club, we are joined by acclaimed author Sylvester Barzey to discuss his latest novel, Dead Soil. Set against the backdrop of the transatlantic slave trade, Barzey's work masterfully intertwines pirate adventures with zombie horror, delving into themes of resilience, power dynamics, and historical injustices. The conversation explores the … Read more