Zombie Book Club

Zombie Book Club
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Welcome to Zombie Book Club! We're a Podcast that's also a book club! We talk about Zombie / Apocalyptic horror novels, TV and movies.

  1. Talking about Eugene (From TWD) with Jack Callaghan | Zombie Book Club Ep 128

    3D AGO

    Talking about Eugene (From TWD) with Jack Callaghan | Zombie Book Club Ep 128

    We join special guest Jack Callaghan for a deep dive into the unlikely heroics of Eugene from The Walking Dead and the eerie rural mystery of his upcoming novel Wyrd Water. After a quick chat about Jack’s creative pivot from the stalled Zombie Nerd series to this 1979‑set folk‑horror tale, the conversation turns to Eugene’s evolution; from a self‑proclaimed “coward with a mullet” to the logistical mastermind who saves Alexandria with sabotaged ammunition. Together they explore why brains beats brawn in apocalyptic storytelling, how flawed characters can anchor thriving communities, and what makes Wyrd Water so mysterious. Links Jack Callaghan on Instagram - @JackCallaghanAuthorWyrd Water - Buy now on Ingram Spark Click here to back Ollies 'MAZE 1: Staken; Not Stirred' on kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ollieeatsbrains/maze-1-staken-not-stirred Help Keep Zombie Book Club alive!!! - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-zombie-book-club-alive Zombie Book Club Links Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/ Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/ ZBC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710957975263518/ Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006‬ Zombie Book Club Email: ZombieBookClubPodcast@gmail.com Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com

    1h 19m
  2. Kate L. Mary - Author of 30+ Zombie Books | Zombie Book Club Ep 127

    DEC 14

    Kate L. Mary - Author of 30+ Zombie Books | Zombie Book Club Ep 127

    Join us for an unforgettable conversation with award‑winning author Kate L. Mary, the mastermind behind the Broken World saga and many others. Kate walks us through the genesis of her slow‑burn apocalypse, explaining why she chose a stripper‑protagonist to humanize the chaos and how the fan‑favorite character Angus evolved from a wild catalyst into the emotional core of his own series. She also shares the hurdles she faced in traditional publishing—being told “no market for zombies”—and how self‑publishing empowered her to let readers decide the fate of her world. Beyond the zombies, Kate delves into the deeper social themes woven throughout her books: deconstructing evangelical conservatism, championing queer, trans, and disability representation, and confronting reproductive‑rights oppression. She talks candidly about balancing mental‑health needs with creativity and the therapeutic power of dystopian storytelling. Relevant Episode Links: Kate L. Mary's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zombieauthormomAuthor Website - https://katelmary.comSuggested Reading Order - https://katelmary.com/reading-orderBroken World (book 1) - Amazon Link Click here to back Ollies 'MAZE 1: Staken; Not Stirred' on kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ollieeatsbrains/maze-1-staken-not-stirred Help Keep Zombie Book Club alive!!! - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-zombie-book-club-alive Zombie Book Club Links Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/ Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/ ZBC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710957975263518/ Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006‬ Zombie Book Club Email: ZombieBookClubPodcast@gmail.com Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com

    1h 37m

  3. DEC 11

    BONUS MINISODE - Human‑Creators‑First: Why We Are Choosing Real Artists & Authors  | Zombie Book Club Ep 126

    We’re rolling out a “Human‑Creators‑First” policy and explaining why our podcast will now prioritize authors who write their own stories and use human‑made cover art. In this bonus episode we unpack the hidden costs of AI‑generated covers—from unpaid training data to the erosion of artists’ livelihoods—and share concrete alternatives: finding independent cover illustrators, responsibly using stock assets, and leveraging skill‑sharing networks. If you’re an indie author feeling pressured by AI tools, DM us and we’ll connect you with resources and real‑world help. Contact information & relevant links Instagram – cover artist Karl Dahmer: https://instagram.com/dahmerartInstagram – author Ross Killey: https://instagram.com/rosskilley_authorShutterstock AI Contributor Fund article: https://petapixel.com/2023/07/12/shutterstock-may-have-paid-out-over-4-million-from-its-ai-contributor-fund/XPiks blog on Shutterstock payouts: https://xpiksapp.com/blog/how-much-shutterstock-pays-contributors/Toolify AI news on AI‑powered book covers: https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/aipowered-book-covers-the-ethical-dilemma-for-indie-authors-3626920#bar5RNZ story on NZ Book Awards AI‑cover ban: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/books/top-writers-ruled-out-of-nz-book-awards-due-to-ai-coversNPR coverage of 70+ authors’ open letter (2025): https://www.npr.org/2025/07/03/nx-s1-5454736/more-than-70-writers-send-open-letter-about-ai-to-literary-publishers Help Keep Zombie Book Club alive!!! - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-zombie-book-club-alive Zombie Book Club Links Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/ Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/ ZBC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710957975263518/ Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006‬ Zombie Book Club Email: ZombieBookClubPodcast@gmail.com Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com

    22 min
  4. Zombie Bite Sleeves - Dress Like Your Life Depends On It | Zombie Book Club Ep 125

    DEC 7

    Zombie Bite Sleeves - Dress Like Your Life Depends On It | Zombie Book Club Ep 125

    In this episode we break down the anatomy of a zombie bite and translate forensic‑style bite‑risk data into a practical “survival wardrobe.” By mapping where bites most often land—forearms, hands and lower legs—we prioritize protecting the extremities first, then layer outward for weather and mobility. Plus, we discuss low‑tech hacks like duct‑taped DIY bracers. We also pull in real‑world analogues: forensic pathology shows defensive wounds concentrate on the forearms , police self‑defence manuals echo the same patterns , and CDC dog‑bite statistics illustrate how bite incidence clusters on exposed limbs. Those indirect sources justify our bite‑risk percentages and guide the material matrix that ranks denim, leather, Kevlar, silk, nylon and others for durability, weight, breathability and bite resistance. Whether you’re scavenging, fighting, or just staying mobile, this episode equips you with a data‑backed checklist to stay alive in the apocalypse. Related Links Forensic Pathology, by Vincent J.M. DiMaioA paper published on the NIH website about Animal and Human Bite Wounds Zombie Stories that include forearm armor Among The Dead : Part One : Shadow of Death by Ryan ColleyReturn by Alice B. SullivanLast Man Standing: The Complete Trilogy by Keith Taylor Click here to back Ollies 'MAZE 1: Staken; Not Stirred' on kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ollieeatsbrains/maze-1-staken-not-stirred Help Keep Zombie Book Club alive!!! - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-zombie-book-club-alive Zombie Book Club Links Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/ Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/ ZBC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710957975263518/ Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006‬ Zombie Book Club Email: ZombieBookClubPodcast@gmail.com Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com

    1h 24m
  5. 10 Must Have Roles for Your Zombie Apocalypse Team | Zombie Book Club Ep 124

    NOV 30

    10 Must Have Roles for Your Zombie Apocalypse Team | Zombie Book Club Ep 124

    Using Deepa Iyer’s Social‑Change Ecosystem framework, we match each of its ten roles—Weaver, Experimenter, Frontline Responder, Visionary, Builder, Caregiver, Healer, Disruptor, Storyteller, and Guide—to iconic characters from The Walking Dead. From Glenn’s bridge‑building hustle to Michonne’s charter writing chronicles, we show how those archetypes keep hope, logistics, and morale alive when the dead rise. Check out Deepa Iyer's framework to name your own apocalypse strength, spot gaps in your crew, and pair complementary roles. Let us know your archetype, and let’s turn the zombie apocalypse into organized community action. Framework & resource links mentioned in the episodeSocial Change Map (home of the ecosystem): https://www.socialchangemap.com/home/step-1Deepa Iyer’s Instagram post referenced in the show notes: https://www.instagram.com/deepaviyer/?hl=en Click here to back Ollies 'MAZE 1: Staken; Not Stirred' on kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ollieeatsbrains/maze-1-staken-not-stirred Help Keep Zombie Book Club alive!!! - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-zombie-book-club-alive Zombie Book Club Links Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/ Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/ ZBC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710957975263518/ Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006‬ Zombie Book Club Email: ZombieBookClubPodcast@gmail.com Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com

    1h 9m
  6. In The Flesh with special guest OllieEatsBrains | Zombie Book Club Ep 123

    NOV 23

    In The Flesh with special guest OllieEatsBrains | Zombie Book Club Ep 123

    We dive into BBC’s In The Flesh, the gritty British drama that uses “Partially Deceased Syndrome” as a razor‑sharp metaphor for identity, conformity and the politics of “passing”. From Kieren Walker’s quiet grief to the radical undead sect that rejects the cure, we unpack how the series blends horror, queer allegory and social critique, weighing the strengths of season 1 against the uneven twists of season 2. Our longtime friend OllieEatsBrains joins the chair to share life updates—moving across the country, new job, recent adoption, and the launch of the MAZE comic Kickstarter. Ollie explains why the story shifted from prose to graphic form, highlights artist Fede’s striking style, and teases the next chapter of the MAZE universe, tying the comic’s themes of label‑rebellion back to the zombie‑politics of In The Flesh. Contact & relevant links OllieEatsBrainsOllieEatsBrains website: https://ollieeatsbrains.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollieeatsbrains/Epizode with Ollie talking about M.A.Z.E.: Epizode 58 Carrd bio (central hub for all socials): https://ollieeatsbrains.carrd.coMAZE Kickstarter (official campaign page): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ollieeatsbrains/maze-1-staken-not-stirredIn The FleshIn The Flesh Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Flesh_(TV_series)BBC programme page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b042ckssIMDb entry: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2480514/Click here to back Ollies 'MAZE 1: Staken; Not Stirred' on kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ollieeatsbrains/maze-1-staken-not-stirred Help Keep Zombie Book Club alive!!! - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-zombie-book-club-alive Zombie Book Club Links Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/ Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/ ZBC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710957975263518/ Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006‬ Zombie Book Club Email: ZombieBookClubPodcast@gmail.com Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com

    1h 12m
  7. We Are DYING To Watch - Queens of the Dead | Zombie Book Club Ep 122

    NOV 16

    We Are DYING To Watch - Queens of the Dead | Zombie Book Club Ep 122

    We’re buzzing with anticipation for Tina Romero’s upcoming queer‑zombie film Queens of the Dead! From the moment we caught the first trailer; a glitter‑soaked Neon lit warehouse rave gone horribly right, we’ve been dissecting the film’s bold premise, the promise of sequined power tools and six‑inch heeled zombies, and the way Tina Romero’s DJ‑nightlife roots could translate into kinetic, club‑ready choreography. We can’t wait to see how the all‑star drag lineup; Margaret Cho, Nina West, Dominique Jackson, Katie O’Brien and more, turns a typical zombie apocalypse into a celebration of chosen family, joy, and creative survival. We're also challenging listeners to join our “Boycott the Machine” holiday push—support indie, BIPOC and local business and starve the giants who are supporting blatant fascism. The film is now streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and Plex; rottentomatoes.comRotten Tomatoes gives the movie a 92 % critic score, praising its “glam‑gore” aesthetic and heartfelt humor fandango.com Click here to back Ollies 'MAZE 1: Staken; Not Stirred' on kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ollieeatsbrains/maze-1-staken-not-stirred Help Keep Zombie Book Club alive!!! - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-zombie-book-club-alive Zombie Book Club Links Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/ Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/ ZBC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710957975263518/ Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006‬ Zombie Book Club Email: ZombieBookClubPodcast@gmail.com Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com

    1 hr
  8. Sarah Lyons Fleming - Until the End of the World | Zombie Book Club Ep 121

    NOV 9

    Sarah Lyons Fleming - Until the End of the World | Zombie Book Club Ep 121

    In this episode we sit down with Sarah Lyons Fleming, the brilliant mind behind the Until the End of the World series (as well as her other series; City and Cascadia), which feels more like a well‑stocked pantry than a barren wasteland. She enthralls us with the gritty logistics of life after the collapse, cozy survival, acorn flour, and how community‑first storytelling can outshine lone‑wolf power fantasies. Beyond the gore, Sarah shares how she weaves LGBTQIA+, women‑centered, and neurodivergent characters into the fabric of a post‑apocalypse, and reveals just how many cans of beans are hidden under her bed. Relevant Links Sarah's Official website: https://www.sarahlyonsfleming.com/Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SarahLyonsFleming/Amazon author storefront (for all titles): https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sarah-Lyons-FlemingClick here to back Ollies 'MAZE 1: Staken; Not Stirred' on kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ollieeatsbrains/maze-1-staken-not-stirred Help Keep Zombie Book Club alive!!! - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-zombie-book-club-alive Zombie Book Club Links Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/ Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/ ZBC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710957975263518/ Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006‬ Zombie Book Club Email: ZombieBookClubPodcast@gmail.com Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com

    1h 34m
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Welcome to Zombie Book Club! We're a Podcast that's also a book club! We talk about Zombie / Apocalyptic horror novels, TV and movies.

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  • Creator
    Zombie Book Club
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    130
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    Explicit
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