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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
  • 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
  • S9E6: Scarrowfell by Robert Holdstock
    Jun 7 2026

    Bar Talk (our recommendations):
    Jessica is watching The Assessment (2024, dir. Fleur Fortuné); drinking Evil Twin Brewing Pils: Dandies.
    Damien is watching DTF St. Louis (2026; TV series); drinking Larceny Bourbon old fashioned with chipotle bitters.
    Ryan is watching Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026; dir. Lee Cronin); drinking Campbeltown Journey whisky.

    If you liked this week’s story, read  Voice of the Fire by Alan Moore.

    Up next: "The Badlands" by John Metcalfe

    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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    58 mins
  • S9E5: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
    May 31 2026

    Bar Talk (our recommendations):
    Jessica is reading Baldwin: a Love Story by Nicholas Boggs; drinking Freeland Spirits Rye.
    Damien is watching Mother of Flies (2025; dir. Adams Family); drinking Kyrö Wood Smoke Whisky.
    Ryan is reading Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky; drinking Ardbeg Uigeadail.

    If you liked this week’s story, read  Lakewood by Megan Giddings.

    Up next: "Scarrowfell" by Robert Holdstock

    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
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