Terrible Book Club

Terrible Book Club
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Have you ever picked up a book and thought, "Who's reading THIS!?" We probably are. Support the show on Patreon or Ko-Fi. TBC is an AI-free production. Audio by Oselka Sound | Photography by Lightwitch | Logo & Graphic Design by Greylord's Hoard.

  1. FEB 10

    Free The Tipple: Kickass Cocktails Inspired by Iconic Women by Jennifer Croll (Illustrated by Kelly Shami) - Episode 236

    You've heard of feminism, right? ... you wanna' drink it? You may recall us saying that we were a bit tipsy in the first episode of this season and would be for a whole four episodes in service to a later terrible book. Today, you meet that book. In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion and consumption of alcohol (your hosts are fairly intoxicated after sampling several cocktails from the book). Be forewarned that there's a big ol' vulnerable bummer section where we discuss the death of our family member from 1:54 - 12:49 before the episode properly beings at 12:50. Bookbarella's Amaretto Surprise For the mocktail version, simply omit the Disaronno For a stronger drink, add 1 part of an orange liqueur (e.g. Grand Marnier) 1 part Disaronno 1 part freshly juiced orange (mandarin, clementine, - whatever you have) 1 part freshly juiced lemon 10 pomegranate arils (or however many your heart desires) 1/2 part pomegranate juice 6 oz. Polar seltzer flavor of choice (Cranberry Lime or any citrus flavor) Ice Optional Garnish: Twist of lemon and/or orange peel Juice your orange and lemon Fill a 12-20 oz. glass with 3-4 ice cubes Pour the Disaronno, orange, lemon, and pomegranate juice over the ice and stir a few times to combine Pour in enough seltzer to nearly fill the glass, leaving 1/2 inch of room Add the pomegranate arils and optional garnish What's your Terriblo recipe? Send us a message on IG, Tumblr, BlueSky, Patreon, Ko-Fi, or via email (terriblebookclub at gmail dot com). TBC is an AI-free production. Audio by Oselka Sound.

    1h 23m
  2. You Might Also Like: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

    FEB 10 · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

    Introducing "ChuckleHut 3000 on the Corner of Butt and Ass" (w/ Sarah Sherman) from Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. Follow the show: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang There's a tonnage of laughter on this one as Sarah Sherman is back! Her special, Live + In The Flesh is streaming on HBO Max, so the child has popped by a get blackout drunk on about four sips of Martini and get through almost a whole a hand of topics. You will have several Big Osaka Laughs and be Sent Boots as a result of your listening experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. JAN 27

    A Live Reading of The Story of the Beetle Hunter by Arthur Conan Doyle *Special Guests: Antiques Freaks*

    It wouldn't be a new season of TBC without a Victorian visit from the Antiques Freaks! Dig your Carnacki Bingo cards out of storage and enjoy a live reading of The Story of the Beetle Hunter by Arthur Conan Doyle, all set to the impeccable scoring and sound design talents of Oselka Sound. If you'd rather hear a properly acted, serious version of this story, please check out the Gothic Tales audio book narrated by Gary Furlong. In addition to our usual barnyard language, this episode includes irreverant and sexual humor and some bad Victorian ideas and opinions.

    1h 2m

  4. JAN 13

    The Midnight Library by Matthew Haig

    Scribando and Bookbarella return! We're a little tipsy for the first four episodes of the season in service to a future TBC episode, so this one is perhaps not our greatest season opener. We try and fail to do a little scientific thinking around particle and quantum physics and sing a fake song for your amusement, though, so there's that. Special Thanks to: Ken from Antiques Freaks for narrating our cold open for this season Lightwitch/Courtney Brooke Hall for our new photos Greylord's Hoard for our new logo and graphic design Links & References: The Multiverse is real. Just not in the way you think it is. | Sean Carroll You can find many episodes about particle physics and other quantum topics we mentioned on Daniel & Kelly's Extraordinary Universe podcast: What is a particle? Time travel fiction Unraveling misleading popular science How to make sense of quantum entanglement Focus playing Hocus Pocus on NBC in 1973 (introduced by Gladys Knight!) In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion of depression, suicide, and very brief mentions of guns and pet death. TBC is an AI-free production. Audio by Oselka Sound.

    1h 43m
  5. The Third Force: A Novel Of Gadget by Marc Laidlaw *Patron's Choice*

    12/30/2025

    The Third Force: A Novel Of Gadget by Marc Laidlaw *Patron's Choice*

    Thank you to our Patron One In A Thousand who requested this week's book! They wrote in to us earlier this year, saying: "...At some point in your lives, you've probably experienced media that you felt was ALMOST really good, but for whatever reason it just wasn't, and media that was almost really good can be just as frustrating as outright bad media because you can see that it just needed a little bit of fixing. That's how I felt about The Third Force. It's a tie-in novel to an obscure Japanese multimedia franchise from the 90's called Gadget...Marc Laidlaw was given a lot of creative freedom to write his own interpretation of the story, including more worldbuilding and character development, to mixed results...Laidlaw has confirmed that several characters and plot points from this book went on to inspire elements of the Half-Life series, which he became the lead writer for a couple years after writing this...In a way, The Third Force is almost like a rough first draft for ideas that Laidlaw would execute in a better way later." In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of brainwashing, torture, murder, and general high mind loss.

    1h 30m
  6. Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

    12/16/2025

    Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

    It's winter up here in the northern hemisphere, so why not explore a fluffy memoir that flirts with self-help specifically for the season? Get a nice blanket and a stuffed creature, a hot beverage, maybe light a candle or incense or perhaps even a fire, and snuggle in. Take care of yourselves out there - make that doctor, dentist, therapist, etc. appt you've been avoiding! In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of injury, surgery, mental health struggles, and alternative treatments for health and wellness. References & Resources: National Institute of Health - Help for Mental Illnesses 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline: Chat Online for Free

    1h 27m
  7. Temple of the Winds (Sword of Truth #4) by Terry Goodkind

    12/02/2025

    Temple of the Winds (Sword of Truth #4) by Terry Goodkind

    Terry has been dead for a few years now, but it's clear that he controls Chris from beyond the grave with a Rada'Han because Chris begged Paris to read yet another Sword of Truth novel this year. The suffering is turned up to 11 as we're both crushed beneath a block of fantasy plot swiss cheese. Even though it's more holes than cheese-plot, it still hurts because the holes have spikes, in Goodkind fashion. In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of abuse, sexual assault/coercion, sex worker murder, slavery, and pandemics. Other episodes in this series: Blood of the Fold (Sword of Truth #3) by Terry Goodkind (2020) Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth #2) by Terry Goodkind (2017) Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth #1) by Terry Goodkind (2015) Our commentary on the first season of the ABC adaptation of these books, the Legend of the Seeker, is is available on our Patreon

    2h 12m
  8. A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR #1) by Sarah J. Maas *Special Guest Emily*

    11/18/2025

    A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR #1) by Sarah J. Maas *Special Guest Emily*

    The time has come. It was inevitable; at last, we submitted to the will of Terriblo, listeners, and fate to bring down the evil monarch and find our destined mate - I mean, bring you our review of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, popularly known by its acronym of ACOTAR. To ease us through this experience, I've brought my emotional support Emily who herself is an avid reader who has suffered through not only this first book, but most of the series that follows. In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of hunting, kidnapping, murder, disfigurement, sex/sexual slavery, shapeshifting, & torture.

    2h 15m
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Have you ever picked up a book and thought, "Who's reading THIS!?" We probably are. Support the show on Patreon or Ko-Fi. TBC is an AI-free production. Audio by Oselka Sound | Photography by Lightwitch | Logo & Graphic Design by Greylord's Hoard.

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    Terrible Book Club
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
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