In this episode we sit down with Rebecca Cuthbertson to talk about her debut novel Waves of Undead. Set on the surf‑soaked cliffs of Tofino, the story blends a tsunami and zombie outbreak with a gritty but sometimes hilarious take on the genre. Rebecca walks us through the twin‑bond of Anna and Paul, the multi‑POV structure that gives the narrative a cinematic pulse, and her own activism at the Fairy Creek blockade which informed the novel’s environmental undercurrents.

She also shares about the realities of writing while caring for a toddler, the challenges of indie publishing, and the joy of seeing readers connect with a story that respects both nature and the horror genre. Whether you’re a fan of grounded zombie fiction or just love a good coastal thriller, this conversation offers plenty of fresh takes on the genre and some laughs along the way.

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• Rebeccas website - https://rcuthbertsonwrites.com/
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The horde keeps growing, and so does the heart. We’re kicking off season four by turning our loose, joyful shenanighans into a real book club you can actually join; slow reads, inclusive picks, live conversation, and clear values that put people first. Think of it like building a survivor camp together: strong walls, warm fires, and a shared map for what we read and why it matters.

Here’s what’s new: four to five community reads a year at a humane pace; monthly author spotlights that dive into craft, worldbuilding, and big topics like mutual aid and the economics of survival; and casual dead episodes for experiments, movie talk, and small acts of preparedness. Patreon becomes our free home base for polls, voting, and book discussions where you can speak your mind as we read along. Also perks like early bonus episodes, stickers, and a zombie art calendar for paid members.

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Texas Solves the outbreak in 5 minutes, sorry New York.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Perlmutter, professor of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University, to dissect how societies record—and eventually lose—their histories when the grid goes dark. From ancient clay tablets to floppy disks, we explore why the very mediums we trust to preserve culture can become our Achilles’ heel. Dr. Perlmutter breaks down the role of teachers, archivists, and storytellers in a crisis, weighs the ethics of propaganda versus transparent messaging, and shows how decentralized decision‑making keep military units cohesive when supply lines crumble.

Links relevant to the episode topics

• Dr. David Perlmutter's bio: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/faculty/faculty/dperlmutter.php
• The Last of Us analysis (why it resonates with real‑world apocalypse thinking): https://writersblockmagazine.com/2023/05/23/the-last-of-us-love-and-humanity-in-a-post-apocalyptic-world
• “Apocalypse software” – building resilient local intranets and offline digital libraries: https://apocalypse.support/7_level_7_early_digital_civilization/s_4_local_isplike_services.html
• Ötzi the Ice Man: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96tzi
• Collapse OS’ an Open Source Operating System for the Post-Apocalypse: https://www.vice.com/en/article/collapse-os-is-an-open-source-operating-system-for-the-post-apocalypse/

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