Boner Temple™ with special guests Laurie Calcaterra and Brandon Starocci | Zombie Book Club Ep 136

This week indie comics creators Laurie Calcaterra (Path of the Pale Rider) and Brandon Starocci (Avalon Comic) join us to unpack Boner Temple™; our affectionate nickname (stolen from Wicked Words Book Club) for the newest entry in the 28 Years Later saga “The Bone Temple“. Through Spike’s childlike perspective, we examine how spectacle becomes belief, … Read more

State Violence, Complex Grief and PTSD – Also We Talk About ‘We Bury The Dead’ | Zombie Book Club Ep 133

In this emotionally charged episode of Zombie Book Club, Dan and Leah unpack We Bury The Dead; a quiet, haunting zombie film that prioritizes grief, moral ambiguity, and empathy over action – and use it as a springboard to examine the real-world toll of trauma. We explore how the film’s focus on loss, PTSD, and … Read more

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

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