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Whiskey and the Weird

Whiskey and the Weird

By: Damien Smith Jessica Berg Ryan Whitley
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 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), The Night Wire (S6), Evil Roots (S7), and now, Holy Ghosts (S8)!2021 - Present Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • S8E4: The Cathedral Crypt by John Wyndham

    S8E4: The Cathedral Crypt by John Wyndham
    Nov 2 2025

    Bar Talk (our recommendations):
    Jessica is reading Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo; drinking Heck's Gentle Persuasion Golden NA.
    Damien is watching Daddy's Head (2024; dir. Benjamin Barfoot); drinking a Flying Naked (bourbon, Bénédictine, Aperol, lemon juice).
    Ryan is reading Aurora Rising by Alastair Reynolds; drinking Highland Park 12 yr 'Viking Honour'.

    If you liked this week’s story, read "Procession of the Black Sloth" by Laird Barron

    Up next: "The Sexton's Adventuret" by Sheridan Le Fanu

    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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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Halloween Bonus: Lost in the Dark by John Langan

    Halloween Bonus: Lost in the Dark by John Langan
    Oct 31 2025

    Bar Talk (our recommendations):
    Jessica is watching Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor (2023; dir. Stephen Cognetti); drinking Sloop Brewing Oktoberfest.
    Damien is watching Bring Her Back (2025; dir. Phillipou Brothers); drinking a Painkiller with Pussers Rum (orange, pineapple, cream of coconut, nutmeg).
    Ryan is reading "Lot No. 249" by Arthur Conan Doyle; drinking the Bowmore 15.

    If you liked this week’s story, read Night Film by Marisha Pessl.

    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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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • S8E3: In The Confessional by Amelia B Edwards

    S8E3: In The Confessional by Amelia B Edwards
    Oct 26 2025

    Bar Talk (our recommendations):
    Jessica is watching Taskmaster (2015 - current TV series); drinking St Agrestis Phony Mezcal Negroni.
    Damien is watching Demoni/Demons (1985; dir. Lamberto Bava, produced and co-written by Dario Argento); drinking Corsair Triple Smoke.
    Ryan is reading The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson; drinking a perfect Manhattan.

    If you liked this week’s story, read The Traveller by R.H. Benson

    Up next: "The Cathedral Crypt" by John Wyndham

    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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    1 hr and 4 mins
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