This Dad Reads

By Jason Muñoz

This Dad Reads is a pop culture podcast spanning books, shows, tabletop games and everything in between. Join Jason and his droid pal KC-78 every month as they discuss all things nerdy with guest auth... more

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The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

This Dad Reads episodes:

August 27, 2025 A conversation with the creators of Super Science
First-time guests N. Alessandro K. and M.K. Perker join Jason for a deep dive into their graphic novel Super Science, published by The Lab Press. Jason also recaps his summer convention adventures, sharing highlights from the books, games, and shows he's been enjoying lately. Plus, a few bookish friends drop in to recommend their current reads—don’t miss this packed episode full of conventions, comics, and connections!
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Friends in this episode: Harvey | Jay | Rachel | Kenny | Patrick | Matthew
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Host - Jason Muñoz | Art by Jeremiah Belt | Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media
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1h 23min
July 18, 2025A Spoiler-Filled Trials of the Jedi Discussion
Jason and KC-78 catch up on a TON of books plus friends Sam and Nick join to have a spoiler-filled conversation on Trials of the Jedi.
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Nick - @readstarwarswithme
Sam - @zettifar

Host - Jason Muñoz
Produced in association with Aravis Industries
Mixing by Jeremy Tuttle
Art by Jeremiah Belt
Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media
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1h 8min
May 06, 2025A Conversation with Star Wars Author Justina Ireland
First time guest Justina Ireland joins to discuss her brand new Star Wars novel, The Acolyte: Wayseeker.
Follow Justina: AuthorJustinaIreland.com | Bluesky | Instagram
Books from this episode:
The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly
Star Wars: The Acolyte: Wayseeker | Read my Review
Star Wars: The High Republic: A Valiant Vow | Read my Review

Host - Jason Muñoz
Produced in association with Aravis Industries
Mixing by Jeremy Tuttle
Art by Jeremiah Belt
Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media
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57min
April 29, 2025A Conversation with Author Rob Finlay
Jason and his droid KC-78 catch up on tons of books, Star Wars Celebration, and are joined by author of Hey Dad...Everything You Should've Learned About Life (But Didn't), Rob Finlay.
Follow Rob: RobFinlay.com | Instagram
Books from this episode:
Hey Dad...by Rob Finlay
Michael Connelly: The Closers, Echo Park, The Overlook, Nightshade
Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Haunted Starlight by George Mann
Into the Light by Claudia Gray
Welcome to Far Point, Rookie by Fio
The Edge of Balance: Premonition by Daniel Jose Older
The Scientist & The Serial Killer by Lise Olsen

Host - Jason Muñoz
Produced in association with Aravis Industries
Mixing by Jeremy Tuttle
Art by Jeremiah Belt
Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media
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54min
March 26, 2025A Conversation with Author/Illustrator Scott Chantler
Jason & KC-78 are back with updates on books, games and shows. Plus, Scott Chantler, author of Three Thieves Vol 1: Tower of Treasure joins!
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Books in this episode:
Three Thieves Vol 1: Tower of Treasure
Michael Connely: A Darkness More than Night | City of Bones | Lost Light | The Narrows
HappyHead
Children of the Phoenix Vol 1: The Eye of the Storm

Games in this episode:
Donald Duck: Happy Camper
Ascension

Host - Jason Muñoz
Produced in association with Aravis Industries
Mixing by Jeremy Tuttle
Art by Jeremiah Belt
Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media
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58min
February 25, 2025Nerding out with Chelsea from Space Wizards Book Club
Jason & KC-78 catch up on all the books read and games played since the last episode. Plus, Chelsea from Space Wizards Book Club returns for a nerd out session.
Follow Chelsea linktr.ee/chelseatz
Books mentioned in this episode:
Michael Connelly: The Concrete Blonde | The Last Coyote | Trunk Music | Angel's Flight | Pre-Order NIGHTSHADE
Brandon Sanderson: Warbreaker | The Way of Kings | Words of Radiance
Head Cases by John McMahon
Volywr's Reign by Colton Taylor
The Secret History of the Rape Kit by Pagan Kennedy
Darkly by Marisha Pessl
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed by Sean Williams
HappyHead by Josh Silver
Rose of Jericho by Alex Grecian
Star Wars Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed

Games mentioned in this episode:
Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game
Super Meow
Nin Jan

Host - Jason Muñoz
Produced in association with Aravis Industries
Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle
Art by Jeremiah Belt
Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media
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1h 36min
January 07, 2025A Conversation with Author Kim Bussing
Jason is joined by The Princess Swap middle grade series author Kim Bussing, discussing the debut novel Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and the Glass Slipper). And he discusses his reading goals for 2025 and what he's been into lately from books, shows, and games.
Follow Kim Bussing - Kimbussing.com | @kimbussing
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Books mentioned in this episode:
Star Wars: Tempest Breaker (The High Republic)
The Princess Swap: Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and the Glass Slipper)
Elantris
The Black Echo
Star Wars Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear
Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Visual Companion
The Art of Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Games
A Gentle Rain
Hello Kitty: Day at the Park
Diary of a Wimpy Kid CLUE
The Mandalorian Adventures
Altered TCG

Host - Jason Muñoz
Produced in association with Aravis Industries
Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle
Art by Jeremiah Belt
Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media
ThisDadReads.com
Use code THISDADREADS at Heroes & Villains to save 20% off your first order!
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50min
December 11, 2024A Four-Man Nerd Out Session
Jason & KC-78 chat current shows, movies, books and games. Plus Jason has an epic nerd out session with returning guests Justin, Mitch and Zain!
Friends featured in this episode: Justin @the_nerdy_bookshelf | Mitch @thatdudethatreadthatbook | Zain @my2credits
Books featured in this episode:
The Well of Ascension
The Aurora's Pale Light
Believe
Seeds of Starlight
The Hero of Ages
The Lincoln Lawyer

Games featured in this episode:
Kinfire Delve
The Mandalorian Adventures

Host - Jason Muñoz
Produced in association with Aravis Industries
Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle
Art by Jeremiah Belt
Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media
ThisDadReads.com
Use code THISDADREADS at Heroes & Villains to save 20% off your first order!
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1h 17min
November 12, 2024Nerding Out With Alex from Star Wars Explained
Jason breaks down the books/audiobooks/shows he's been enjoying lately. Plus, he's joined by Alex from Star Wars Explained for a nerd out session!
Follow Alex/Star Wars Explained: Youtube | Socials
Books featured in this episode:
Schroeder by Neal Cassidy
Tears of the Nameless by George Mann
Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham & Jim McClusky
Padawan's Pride by Bryan Q. Miller
Batman: Resurrection by John Jackson Miller
Star Wars: Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss by Steven Barnes
Be Ready When The Luck Happens by Ina Garten
It Will Only Hurt For A Moment by Delilah S. Dawson
Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

Shows featured in this episode:
Arcane
The Lincoln Lawyer
The Great British Baking Show

Host - Jason Muñoz
Produced in association with Aravis Industries
Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle
Art by Jeremiah Belt
Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media
ThisDadReads.com
Use code THISDADREADS at Heroes & Villains to save 20% off your first order!
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54min
September 26, 2024A Man & His Droid Part 4
Jason & KC-78 hang out and discuss The Acolyte's non-renewal, books, games and shows. Plus, three friends submit their Last/Current/Next's!
Follow friends featured in this episode: @jaysreadingcorner | @andorisms | @lukeskytalker
Books featured in this episode:
Bringing Ben Home: A Murder, a Conviction, and the Fight to Redeem American Justice
Beware the Nameless
The Edge of Balance Vol 3
Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry
The Plan: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius
The Dent in the Universe (The WalrusTech Universe Book 1)
I Know Who You Are: How an Amateur DNA Sleuth Unmasked the Golden State Killer and Changed Crime Fighting Forever
The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty

Games featured in this episode:
Snap the Difference
Star Realms Academy
Sherlock Solitaire
Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game: Clone Wars Edition

Shows featured in this episode:
The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Season 2
Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
The Wonderland Massacre & The Secret History of Hollywood

Host - Jason Muñoz
Produced in association with Aravis Industries
Mixing and Editing by Jeremy Tuttle
Art by Jeremiah Belt
Music - "Bounce" by Coma-Media
ThisDadReads.com
Use code THISDADREADS at Heroes & Villains to save 20% off your first order!
Shop recommendations at Amazon
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32min

FAQs about This Dad Reads:

How many episodes does This Dad Reads have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.