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Whiskey and the Weird

Whiskey and the Weird

By: Damien Smith Jessica Berg Ryan Whitley
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Jessica, Damien and Ryan deep dive in to the amazing Tales of the Weird series published by the British Library. Each season covers one book in the series; each episode will tackle one story in that volume. Past seasons: From The Depths (S1), Crawling Horror (S2), Promethean Horrors (S3), Heavy Weather (S4), The Ghost Slayers (S5), The Night Wire (S6), Evil Roots (S7), Holy Ghosts (S8), and NOW Roads of Destiny: And Other Tales of Alternative Histories and Parallel Realms (S9)!2021 - Present Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • S9E9: The Rose Wall by Joyce Carol Oates

    S9E9: The Rose Wall by Joyce Carol Oates
    Jun 28 2026

    Bar Talk (our recommendations):
    Jessica is reading Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke; drinking a PBR Tall Boy.
    Damien is reading I Know a Place: Rest Stop and Other Dark Detours by Nat Cassidy; drinking Maine Beer Company Lunch IPA.
    Ryan is reading No Ordinary Bird by Artis Henderson; drinking Cynar Manhattan with chocolate bitters.

    If you liked this week’s story, watch Requiem for a Dream (2000; dir. Darren Aronofsky)

    Up next: "Branch Line to Benceston" by Sir Andrew Caldecott

    Special thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music!

    Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S9E8: He Walked Around the Horses by H. Beam Piper

    S9E8: He Walked Around the Horses by H. Beam Piper
    Jun 21 2026

    Bar Talk (our recommendations):
    Jessica is watching Hallow Road (2025, dir by Babak Anvari); drinking Oak Aged Watermelon Kolsch by Ommegang.
    Damien is reading Angel Down by Daniel Kraus; drinking Bondstone Toasted Barrel Bourbon.
    Ryan is reading There Is No Anti-Memetics Division by QNTM; drinking The Obituary (dry gin martini with an absinthe wash).

    If you liked this week’s story, watch Total Recall (1990; dir. Paul Verhoeven). Heck, watch it even if you didn't like this story.

    Up next: "The Rose Wall" by Joyce Carol Oates

    Special thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music!

    Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • S9E7: The Bad Lands by John Metcalfe

    S9E7: The Bad Lands by John Metcalfe
    Jun 14 2026

    Bar Talk (our recommendations):
    Jessica is reading Tell Me an Ending by Jo Harkin; drinking Yellowstone Toasted Bourbon.
    Damien is playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025; VG); drinking a Last Word (Drumshanbo gin, Luxardo, lime, and green friggin' Chartreuse).
    Ryan is watching Project: Hail Mary (2026; dir. Phil Lord and Chris Miller); drinking Glendronach 15 Year.

    If you liked this week’s story, watch Jacob's Ladder (1990; dir. Adrian Lyne).

    Up next: "He Walked Around the Horses" by H. Beam Piper

    Special thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music!

    Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com
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    1 hr and 1 min
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