The Brook Reading Podcast

Episode 79 is the first for Brook Reading of the new year, 2020, and a brand new decade!  Tonight, I’ve got a lot in store to cover, including special coverage of a new artistic venue by Artemisia’s Axe and the Corpse’s Tongue, Brook Reading’s new website and blog, and a look back at a very interesting article about the Night Witches, a group of female pilots during WWII.  Thank you for returning to the Brook, and I look forward to an excellent year.     Link to Neon Horror Crowdfunding Page: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/neon-horror-zine   Link to Siskel and Ebert Video: (Video) Here’s What Siskel & Ebert REALLY Thought About John Carpenter’s “Halloween”   Link to the Brook Reading Website   Promos:  Augie Peterson, Jessica & Jonas Holt of Artemisia's Axe and the Corpse’s Tongue @augiepwrites on Twitter @ArtemisiaAxe on Twitter   Theme Song Provided By:  Sean Faust (copyright 2019)   When you are in the market for concert, sports or events tickets, why don’t you use Seat Giant?  You can recieve a discount if you enter the promo code: BROOKWORMS specially designed for fans of the Brook Reading Podcast!  Go to www.seatgiant.com and check them out!    Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, Castbox, Player FM, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod, on Instagram @brookreading, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brookreadingpodcast/ or email me:  [email protected].   If you use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily on Twitter and find the networks Famous Original Podcast Network (http://www.fopnet.biz) and the No Phony Podcast Network (www.nophonynetwork.com), you’ll discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 78 of Brook Reading is my SECOND ANNUAL Holiday Episode, featuring silly stories from some of my podcasting pals!  Thank you so much for listening, have a happy, safe, and fun holiday season and a very happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!  I love you all, Brookworms.     Link to 5 minute rant article: https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2019/12/hallmark-channel-boycott-network-slammed-for-cutting-ads-that-feature-lesbian-couple.html   Shoutouts:  EVERYONE!   Theme Song Provided By:  Sean Faust (copyright 2019)   When you are in the market for concert, sports or events tickets, why don’t you use Seat Giant?  You can recieve a discount if you enter the promo code: BROOKWORMS specially designed for fans of the Brook Reading Podcast!  Go to www.seatgiant.com and check them out!    Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, Castbox, Player FM, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod, on Instagram @brookreading, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brookreadingpodcast/ or email me:  [email protected].   If you use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily on Twitter and find the networks Famous Original Podcast Network (http://www.fopnet.biz) and the No Phony Podcast Network (www.nophonynetwork.com), you’ll discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 77 of Brook Reading is my first all-episode “5 minute rant”.  You know what really grinds my gears? People who can’t properly form a sentence.  Also, I discuss the ongoing debate regarding Stephen King’s ability to write an ending.  The links to the articles I referenced are listed below. There are spoilers for a few of King’s works, so please be aware.  I would also love to hear what you think, so reach out with your comments!    Next week is the Brook Reading 2019 Holiday Episode! Thank you so much for listening and happy reading!   Links to articles: https://www.sffchronicles.com/threads/45478/ https://louispeitzman.substack.com/p/not-all-stephen-king-endings http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/09/11/the-10-worst-endings-to-stephen-kings-best-books/4/   Promos:  NRI Woman Podcast, Fabled Podcast Shoutouts:  3 Hours Later Podcast Theme Song Provided By:  Sean Faust (copyright 2019)   When you are in the market for concert, sports or events tickets, why don’t you use Seat Giant?  You can recieve a discount if you enter the promo code: BROOKWORMS specially designed for fans of the Brook Reading Podcast!  Go to www.seatgiant.com and check them out!    Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, Castbox, Player FM, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod, on Instagram @brookreading, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brookreadingpodcast/ or email me:  [email protected].   If you use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily on Twitter and find the networks Famous Original Podcast Network (http://www.fopnet.biz) and the No Phony Podcast Network (www.nophonynetwork.com), you’ll discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 76 is a housekeeping episode, preparing all of my Brookworms for our upcoming episodes!  In two weeks, I will be recording a special episode for Brook Reading’s SECOND Holiday Season, and I need YOUR help!  Send me any of your funny or silly holiday stories, meals, traditions, gifts, etc., and I will read them on the show. OR, if you want to add your voice to the party, go ahead and send me a recording and I will play it on the episode as well!  I look forward to hearing from everyone.   On next week’s episode, I will discuss the mystery regarding Stephen King’s “terrible endings”???  Until then, have a great weekend, and happy reading!   Promos:  The Rant with Herman James Podcast Theme Song Provided By:  Sean Faust (copyright 2019)   When you are in the market for concert, sports or events tickets, why don’t you use Seat Giant?  You can recieve a discount if you enter the promo code: BROOKWORMS specially designed for fans of the Brook Reading Podcast!  Go to www.seatgiant.com and check them out!  Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, Castbox, Player FM, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod, on Instagram @brookreading, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brookreadingpodcast/ or email me:  [email protected].   If you use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily on Twitter and find the networks Famous Original Podcast Network (http://www.fopnet.biz) and the No Phony Podcast Network (www.nophonynetwork.com), you’ll discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 75 is a brand new take on Brook Reading, and I am so excited to share it with you!  This week, I commiserate on some bad news regarding a periodical staple in my life, discuss the good and bad of “too many options”, and RAVE over my reaction (finally, I know) to “Captain Marvel”.  As a warning, I DO spoil the ending, so if you are like me and haven’t seen it yet (which I HIGHLY doubt), you might want to skip ahead.     I also join my fellow sailor-type, potty-mouthed podcasters, The Countdown Movie and TV Reviews Podcast, in doing in a little good for society and raising money for charity.  At last count, I SINGLEHANDEDLY raised $21 to add to their cause! All by the power of my rage! Thank you, Paul and Wayne, for allowing me to join you!     Promos:  What Does It Matter? Podcast (www.wdimpodcast.blogspot.com)  Shoutout:  Alison, Crissa, Body Count Podcast, The Circle Opens:  The Stand Podcast, Mouse and Weens Podcast, We Watched a Thing Podcast, The Countdown Movie and TV Review Podcast, Epic Film Guys, #AllTheHorror, The Horror Academic (You can find all of these amazing content creators on Facebook and Twitter!)   Theme Songs Provided By:  Sean Faust (copyright 2019)   When you are in the market for concert, sports or events tickets, why don’t you use Seat Giant?  You can recieve a discount if you enter the promo code: BROOKWORMS specially designed for fans of the Brook Reading Podcast!  Go to www.seatgiant.com and check them out!    Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, Castbox, Player FM, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod, on Instagram @brookreading, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brookreadingpodcast/ or email me:  [email protected].   If you use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily on Twitter and find the networks Famous Original Podcast Network (http://www.fopnet.biz) and the No Phony Podcast Network (www.nophonynetwork.com), you’ll discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 74 FINALLY reviews the ending, Parts 2 & 3, of Stephen and Owen King’s exciting and super twisty novel, “Sleeping Beauties”.  I try my best to refresh everyone’s memories of ALL the characters involved in this massive tome, relish in the creative manner in which the King men take on the battle of the sexes and create these scenarios that thematically represent them, and dedicate this show to every woman I know, all of whom have had to find her own version of “Our Place”.  I love you all.     Thank you to everyone involved in All the Horror this October!  What an amazing month we’ve had! If you still want to listen to our spooky content, find us on: Twitter:  @allthehorror18 Hashtag:  #allthehorror Website:  https://allthehorror18.wixsite.com/event   Promos:  A Non Mom Happy Hour Shoutout:  The Circle Opens:  The Stand Podcast   Theme Songs Provided By:  Sean Faust (copyright 2019)   When you are in the market for concert, sports or events tickets, why don’t you use Seat Giant?  You can recieve a discount if you enter the promo code: BROOKWORMS specially designed for fans of the Brook Reading Podcast!  Go to www.seatgiant.com and check them out!    Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, Castbox, Player FM, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod, on Instagram @brookreading, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brookreadingpodcast/ or email me:  [email protected].   If you use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily on Twitter and find the networks Famous Original Podcast Network (http://www.fopnet.biz) and the No Phony Podcast Network (www.nophonynetwork.com), you’ll discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Yo yos! Men’s role in the film!  Drew from the Reel Feels Podcast pops up in the movie!  Plenty of Easter eggs! Are they necessary? We talk about all of this and more during our discussion of “Halloween” (2018).     Episode 73 of Brook Reading falls during our massive podcasting and arts event celebrating all things ghoulish and gory, All the Horror!  I sit down with Victoria, the host of TWO - yes, count them - TWO Horror themed shows on YouTube, indie/cult/horror, and The Horror Academic (on which I recently appeared).    During this October, take a moment and follow #Allthehorror or follow @allthehorror18 on Twitter to continue receiving updates on the daily content provided by some of the most talented podcasters and creatives I have had the privilege to work with.  You can also support the charity organization Scares That Care by purchasing All the Horror merch at the link below. Lastly, but most importantly, you can find ALL of Victoria’s content on YouTube at Pocket Change Productions. Her direct links for indie/cult/horror and The Horror Academic are listed below.     Links for you! Scares That Care:  https://scaresthatcare.org/ Buy a Shirt from TeePublic! Victoria’s Amazing Content:  www.youtube.com/zera77 Find her on Twitter and Instagram @zera77   Promos! ATH 2 Girls on a Bench ATH Penance RPG   BOTH Theme Songs Provided by! Sean Faust (copyright 2019)   When you are in the market for concert, sports or events tickets, why don’t you use Seat Giant?  You can recieve a discount if you enter the promo code: BROOKWORMS specially designed for fans of the Brook Reading Podcast!  Go to www.seatgiant.com and check them out!    Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, Castbox, Player FM, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod, on Instagram @brookreading, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brookreadingpodcast/ or email me:  [email protected].   If you use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily on Twitter and find the networks Famous Original Podcast Network (http://www.fopnet.biz) and the No Phony Podcast Network (www.nophonynetwork.com), you’ll discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 72 of Brook Reading falls during our massive podcasting and arts event celebrating all things ghoulish and gory, All the Horror!  I sit down with Victoria, the host of TWO - yes, count them - TWO Horror themed shows on YouTube, indie/cult/horror, and The Horror Academic (on which I recently appeared).    Tonight, we continue our conversation of the John Carpenter (AND Debra Hill - see what I did there?) classic, “Halloween” (1978).  This film is a classic for so many reasons, including the many scenes discussing rampant teenage ass… (you’ll just have to listen).  We also discuss the role of women in horror, get Vic’s expertise on the final girl and slasher movies, gush the amazing, instantly recognizable score of “Halloween”, as well as all of the talented people involved in an undertaking that would take on a life of its own.     During this October, take a moment and follow #Allthehorror or follow @allthehorror18 on Twitter to continue receiving updates on the daily content provided by some of the most talented podcasters and creatives I have had the privilege to work with.  You can also support the charity organization Scares That Care by purchasing All the Horror merch at the link below. Lastly, but most importantly, you can find ALL of Victoria’s content on YouTube at Pocket Change Productions. Her direct links for indie/cult/horror and The Horror Academic are listed below.     Links for you! Scares That Care:  https://scaresthatcare.org/ Buy a Shirt from TeePublic! Victoria’s Amazing Content:  www.youtube.com/zera77 Find her on Twitter and Instagram @zera77   Promos! All the Horror Promo for Pitney and Amelia’s Bitchen Boutique All the Horror Promo for Mike, Mike and Oscar   BOTH Theme Songs Provided by! Sean Faust (copyright 2019)   Artwork Provided by! Sam Stepanenko (copyright 2019)   When you are in the market for concert, sports or events tickets, why don’t you use Seat Giant?  You can recieve a discount if you enter the promo code: BROOKWORMS specially designed for fans of the Brook Reading Podcast!  Go to www.seatgiant.com and check them out!    Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, Castbox, Player FM, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod, on Instagram @brookreading, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brookreadingpodcast/ or email me:  [email protected].   If you use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily on Twitter and find the networks Famous Original Podcast Network (http://www.fopnet.biz) and the No Phony Podcast Network (www.nophonynetwork.com), you’ll discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 71 covers part 2 of our massive review of “IT:  Chapter Two”. Alison from the four parts of “IT” on Brook Reading, Victoria of Pocket Change Productions and the Horror Academic, and our good friend and fellow King fanatic, Crissa, discuss FURTHER our opinions on the recent iteration of the Stephen King masterpiece.  As we are wont to do, we litter our conversation with Family Guy soundbites, some inner child therapy, the debate about the worth of C.S. Lewis versus J.R.R. Tolkien, and rants from all of us - INCLUDING an extra special one from Sean, from the What Does It Matter? Podcast!  He tells us his experience seeing the movie and some of his thoughts on plot, characterization, and oh yeah...how he knew how I felt BEFORE we got a chance to talk! THANK YOU SO MUCH, BROOKWORMS, FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT! Love, Peace, and ClownFace!    “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real, too.  They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.” - Stephen King   Shoutouts: Castworks Industries   Promos:   ALL THE HORROR Featuring 2 Girls on a Bench Victims and Villains   Intro Song by Sean Faust   Special Thanks to Ed Venezia, soundman and engineer extraordinaire, for all of his technical support and expertise!  Lots of love to you, man!   When you are in the market for concert, sports or events tickets, why don’t you use Seat Giant?  You can recieve a discount if you enter the promo code: BROOKWORMS specially designed for fans of the Brook Reading Podcast!  Go to www.seatgiant.com and check them out!    Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, Castbox, Player FM, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod, on Instagram @brookreading, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brookreadingpodcast/ or email me:  [email protected].   If you use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily on Twitter and find the networks Famous Original Podcast Network (http://www.fopnet.biz) and the No Phony Podcast Network (www.nophonynetwork.com), you’ll discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 70 is my first film review!  My friends (and former co-hosts of Brook Reading) and I dissect each nuance of “IT:  Chapter Two” after a Stephen King themed weekend together!   Alison from the four parts of “IT” on Brook Reading, Victoria of Pocket Change Productions and the Horror Academic, and our good friend and fellow King fanatic, Crissa, discuss minority stereotypes and how they were butchered within this storyline.  We look at the myriad of differences from the book and the movie and how the movie did not do the book justice. Other topics include creepy fetishes, bratty youngins, Blumhouse, SPOILER ALERT!, “Pinhead’s my sexy monster!”, and so on.   We fit this story into the horror genre of today versus when we grew up.  Does this fit as a horror movie today, independent from the book? Yes. Did we think that choices were made based on the generation of people that will seek this movie out?  Absolutely. Did we enjoy it? Well...you’ll have to listen and find out!      “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real, too.  They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.” - Stephen King   Shoutouts: The Circle Opens Podcast   Promos:   ALL THE HORROR Promo featuring 2 Girls on a Bench ALL THE HORROR Promo featuring Brook Reading! :) What Does It Matter?  Podcast   Intro Song by Sean Faust   When you are in the market for concert, sports or events tickets, why don’t you use Seat Giant?  You can recieve a discount if you enter the promo code: BROOKWORMS specially designed for fans of the Brook Reading Podcast!  Go to www.seatgiant.com and check them out!    Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, Castbox, Player FM, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod, on Instagram @brookreading, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brookreadingpodcast/ or email me:  [email protected].   If you use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily on Twitter and find the networks Famous Original Podcast Network (http://www.fopnet.biz) and the No Phony Podcast Network (www.nophonynetwork.com), you’ll discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!