The Brook Reading Podcast

Episode 49 is one of my most unique - and most ridiculous - episodes to date.  I walk my listeners, or “Brookworms”, through the daunting task of reading and understanding the informational text entitled, “Assembly Instructions”.     Next week, for Brook Reading’s 50th episode, I read and discuss “World War Z” by Max Brooks with a special guest!   Shoutouts * Here is the link to the website, Pinup Girl Clothing, and the outfits and such that I talked about in the episode.   Overlook Dress - Pinup Girl Clothing * To my listeners and pals:  Ali, Vic, Morgan Pinder, Wendy Hart.  Thank you so much for listening and supporting me and my show!  Love you all!   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, find me on Facebook at the Brook Reading Podcast, or email me:  [email protected].     Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 48 - PART 3 - is the LAST section of Brook Reading’s contribution to Women in Horror Month, and, quite possibly, the “lifeblood” of Brook Reading so far! I get a visitor from the Great White North...Sam, from the Invasion of the Remake Podcast!  He joins me down by the brook to share his thoughts on the original 1976 theatrical release and the 2013 remake! His thoughts and ideas on not only the movie, but the genre and film in general are so articulate and engaging, that I was so honored to allow him a platform to inform us all about this amazing creation.     Special shoutouts and thank you to the following people:  Jason, Sam, and Trish from Invasion of the Remake, all of the other podcasts involved in Women in Horror Month, Vic for being my extra special guest host, and my better half, Shera, for repairing my technical difficulties.  For more information on Women in Horror, you can follow the hashtag #WiHMx on Twitter or follow @AllTheHorror18.   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 or email me:  [email protected].     Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

“She felt—actually, physically—her whole miserable life narrow to a point that might be an end or the beginning” - Carrie, Stephen King   Episode 47 - PART 2 - is Brook Reading’s contribution to Women in Horror Month, and, quite possibly, the “lifeblood” of Brook Reading so far!  My friend and horror expert, Vic, from Pocket Change Productions, and I celebrate Stephen King’s first novel. We delve deep into multiple themes that we discovered in the novel, and had as much fun as we did talking about the movie.  Next week, in Part 3, to end our discussion on “Carrie”, I am joined by a special guest star!   Special shoutouts and thank you to the following people:  Jason, Sam, and Trish from Invasion of the Remake, all of the other podcasts involved in Women in Horror Month, Vic for being my extra special guest host, and my better half, Shera, for repairing my technical difficulties.  For more information on Women in Horror, you can follow the hashtag #WiHMx on Twitter or follow @AllTheHorror18.   If you’d like to follow Vic in all of her creative endeavors, you can find her at Pocket Change Productions on YouTube, or follow her on Twitter @Zera77.  You can also find the authors named in this episode: Kelli Owen, Rachel Deering, and Somer Canon, on Twitter at @kelli_owen, @racheladeering, and @somerM - if you’re looking for a new, exciting read, go check these authors out!   If you’d like to donate or learn more about Scares That Care, you can visit their website, www.scaresthatcare.org, or follow them on Twitter @scaresthatcare.   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, find me on Facebook at the Brook Reading Podcast, or email me:  [email protected].   Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 46 - PART 1 - is Brook Reading’s contribution to Women in Horror Month, and, quite possibly, the “lifeblood” of Brook Reading so far!  My friend and horror expert, Vic, from Pocket Change Productions, and I celebrate Stephen King’s first novel, and multiple movie adaptations of, “Carrie”.  Tonight, we discuss the movie iterations, and next week, during Part 2, we leap into our thoughts on the novel.   Special shoutouts and thank you to the following people:  Jason, Sam, and Trish from Invasion of the Remake, all of the other podcasts involved in Women in Horror Month, Vic for being my extra special guest host, and my better half, Shera, for repairing my technical difficulties.  For more information on Women in Horror, you can follow the hashtag #WiHMx on Twitter or follow @AllTheHorror18.   If you’d like to follow Vic in all of her creative endeavors, you can find her at Pocket Change Productions on YouTube, or follow her on Twitter @Zera77.     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, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].   Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

This weekend, Episode 45 is a “hoot and a half”, as my special guest often says!  Drew from the Reel Feels Podcast and I ruminate on so many different topics, from technology to religion to our calling to teach.  I also update my amazing Brook Reading listeners on some wonderful upcoming events, from the Epic Film Guys’ Livestream for the Cure to my episode for Women in Horror Month, “Carrie” by Stephen King (which will be out on February 24th!)      Please do not forget to support my friend Drew at the following link: Reel Feels Recovery GoFundMe Link Our campaign will be coming to an end on Friday, February 15th, and the closer we can get to our goal, the better!  To all of you who have donated or shared thus far, thank you so much!   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, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].     Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 44, Brook Reading’s first mini episode of the year, is also my first clip show! I’ve taken highlights from all of my guest hosts and created a Franken-sode!  Please do not forget to support my friend Drew at the following link: Reel Feels Recovery GoFundMe Link and also, check out the following podcasts highlighted on tonight’s episode: Invasion of the Remake Podcast Besotted Geek Podcast   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, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].     Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 43 of Brook Reading includes a discussion of a wonderful memoir, “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?” by Mindy Kaling, a plug for some fun, upcoming events in Podcast Land, and a special shoutout to our friends at the Reel Feels Podcast.  Show them some love and support to help them overcome their recent loss in the link below: Reel Feels Recovery GoFundMe Link 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, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].     Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Tonight, Episode 42 is the first annual Brook Reading Pod-iversary Special, featuring some of my pod pals from the Twitter group #WLIPodPeeps. This episode is chock full of fun, and is dedicated to everyone who supports the show, especially YOU, the listener. Thank you.   The following podcasts are featured via promos, messages, and shoutouts on tonight’s episode: What Does It Matter? Invasion of the Remake The Besotted Geek Reel Feels Podcast 2 Girls on a Bench Movie Geek & Proud Work/Life Imbalance Epic Film Guys Cinematically Correct MC Variety Hour Grave Girls Podcast Super Listener Chad Super Movie Bros. Christian and Damon’s Amazing Nerd Show One Giant Leap for Geeks Murderous Minors Podcast IMDB Journey Podcast The Retro Cinema The Countdown PC   If you visit http://www.indyplanet.us/brands/independnt, you can find comics, art, and other cool stuff from my friend, Keith, who was mentioned in the episode.     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, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].     Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Tonight’s episode of Brook Reading, episode 41, is my first official episode of the year!  I discuss “On Writing” by Stephen King, share an awful lot about myself, and rant about a topic that may be on everyone’s minds currently.  Next week, I hope you will join me for the Brook Reading Pod-iversary Special, and in two weeks time, I will be reviewing “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?” by Mindy Kaling.  As always, there were many shoutouts on the show, including: Miles from the MC Variety Hour, the ladies of 2 Girls on a Bench, Nick from the Epic Film Guys, and my friend, Victoria! Thank you all so much for your support.   Link for the Dick Cavett interview here:  Stephen King on Dick Cavett   You can donate to the victims’ families of the Borderline shooting in California, or the people who have been suffering due to the California Wildfires by visiting the following places: https://vccf.org Donate to Tavern 101:  On Venmo @ Tavern101FeedsFirstResponders or on Twitter @Tavern_101 www.redcross.org - select California Wildfires, or text the words ‘redcross’ to 90999 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, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].     Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Happy New Year, Brook Reading Listeners!  Tonight, on Episode 40, I finish up my discussion on “Three Cups of Tea”.  I reflect on this past year, and I also reach into the jar of possibilities for our next episode’s book, “On Writing” by Stephen King.  I want to thank everyone who has supported me this past year, and I will see you all on January 13, 2019 by the Brook!   Links to Articles referred to within the episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/03/business/media/david-oliver-relin-co-author-of-three-cups-of-tea-dies-at-49.html   https://medium.com/galleys/greg-mortenson-disgraced-author-of-three-cups-of-tea-believes-he-will-have-the-last-laugh-760949b1f964   You can donate to the victims’ families of the Borderline shooting in California, or the people who have been suffering due to the California Wildfires by visiting the following places: https://vccf.org Donate to Tavern 101:  On Venmo @ Tavern101FeedsFirstResponders or on Twitter @Tavern_101 www.redcross.org - select California Wildfires, or text the words ‘redcross’ to 90999 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, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].     Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!