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Whiskey and the Weird

By: Damien Smith Jessica Berg Ryan Whitley
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  • Summary

  • Jessica, Damien and Ryan deep dive in to the amazing Tales of the Weird series published by the British Library. Each season covers one book in the series; each episode will tackle one story in that volume. Past seasons: From The Depths (S1), Crawling Horror (S2), Promethean Horrors (S3), Heavy Weather (S4), The Ghost Slayers (S5), and The Night Wire (S6).
    2021 - Present
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Episodes
  • S6E11: Season 6 Wrap - Meet the Editor, Aaron Worth

    S6E11: Season 6 Wrap - Meet the Editor, Aaron Worth
    Mar 10 2024

    Bar Talk (our recommendations):
    Jessica is reading Monica by Daniel Clowes; drinking Town Branch (again) in a hot toddy.
    Damien is reading Daphne by Josh Malerman; drinking Hibiki Japanese Harmony blended whisky.
    Ryan is watching The Creator (2023; dir. Gareth Edwards); drinking Aberfeldy 16.
    Aaron is reading various Golden Age of Detection tales featuring Reggie Fortune by H.C Bailey; drinking black tea.

    Up next: Season 7! Or maybe a bonus episode?! Follow us on Instagram for an exclusive heads up.

    Special thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music!

    Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com
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    56 mins
  • S6E10: The Night Wire by H.F. Arnold

    S6E10: The Night Wire by H.F. Arnold
    Mar 3 2024

    Bar Talk (our recommendations):
    Jessica is reading Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro; drinking Town Branch Kentucky straight bourbon.
    Damien is reading Fever House by Keith Rosson; drinking a Last Word (gin, chartreuse, lime, Luxardo).
    Ryan is reading The Ninth Rain by Jen Williams; drinking The Caol Ila 12.

    If you liked this week’s story, listen to the Welcome To Night Vale podcast by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor.

    Up next: our interview with the volume's editor, Aaron Worth!

    Special thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music!

    Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com
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    58 mins
  • S6E9: Uncle Phil on TV by J.B. Priestley

    S6E9: Uncle Phil on TV by J.B. Priestley
    Feb 25 2024

    Bar Talk (our recommendations):
    Jessica is listening to SAVED! (2023 album) by Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter; drinking Springbrook Farms Adirondack High Rye.
    Damien is reading The Far Reaches series (various authors) on Amazon Kindle Unlimited/Audible; drinking FEW American Whiskey.
    Ryan is reading Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio; drinking the Talisker 10.

    If you liked this week’s story, watch Stay Tuned (1992; dir. Peter Hyams) starring the late, great John Ritter.

    Up next: "The Night Wire" by H.F. Arnold.

    Special thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music! 

    Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com
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    59 mins
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