Spooky Frog Horrifying Books Podcast

In this stylish 1983 cult classic, an immortal vampire watches in horror as century-old companion David Bowie begins to age at a terrifying accelerated rate. Desperate for a cure, they draw a brilliant scientist, Susan Sarandon, into a seductive and dangerous web of bloodlust and eternal obsession. A moody, music-driven film blending gothic erotica, medical horror, and an allegory about addiction,...

Season 2 opens with Sam and Jeffy unpacking Lazarus by Chris Kauzlarich, a novella about a miracle drug that reverses aging at the cost of harvesting life from vulnerable teens. The hosts wrestle with corporate cover-ups, whistleblowers, and the brutal moral question: who deserves longer life and who pays? They also announce a new book-and-movie format for the podcast, share favorite horror films...

In this episode hosts Samantha and Jeffy unpack the psychological horror novel Portrait of a Nuclear Family. A holiday-set, domestic nightmare about a mother, family tensions, and the scary edges of parental instinct. They discuss the book’s twists, themes of family trauma, and why it lands as effective psychological horror. Between book talk the hosts exchange holiday gifts, joke about gorilla Pa...

Dive into a chaotic, hilarious holiday horror romp where four 1980s college kids find a Nazi treasure ship in the Arctic! Complete with were-reindeer, horny yetis, sexy Mrs. Claus, disturbingly detailed monster anatomy, and gingerbread houses with organic frosting. This fast-paced novella blends B-movie creature fun, schlocky gore, and outrageous comedy for a perfect, short palate cleanser. Hosts...

Hosts Samantha and Jeffy riff on holiday leftovers, sleep struggles, and memoir-style tangents before diving into Jo Salazar’s The Dead Weight. The episode explores the book’s zombie outbreak set in a residential treatment center and the moral questions it raises—who becomes the “dead weight” in survival, how trauma shapes choices, and whether community or immediate survival should prevail. They a...

Hosts Samantha and Jeffy record a Thanksgiving special where they riff on food, family, and the chilling Argentinian novel Tender Is the Flesh — a dystopia of federally sanctioned cannibalism and industrialized human farms. They discuss the books dry, prescient tone and themes of dehumanization, consumerism, and class. The episode also wanders into holiday tangents: local Krampus and witchcraft ev...

Hosts Samantha and Jeffy discuss Grace Daly's The Scald Crow, exploring its Irish folklore, haunted-house mystery, and a protagonist living with chronic pain and medical trauma. They weave in event recaps from Slay the Lake, indie book pickups and anthologies, and humorous tangents about mall food courts and Wisconsin cheese myths. The episode balances a thoughtful review of dark themes and charac...

Hosts Samantha and Jeffy unpack Bridgett Nelson's Poisoned Pain, a splatterpunk short-story collection. They highlight standout tales—from cozy pug heroics to extreme gore—discuss splatterpunk vs. extreme horror, share author anecdotes, and mix in their usual banter about live shows, local events, and weird movie detours.

This Band Will Save Your Life by Willis Adler follows Connor, a high‑school senior whose brother and father disappeared years earlier. When a mysterious band from his brother’s favorite poster turns up at a local punk show, Connor sneaks in and follows them into the woods—uncovering monsters, music, and long‑buried truths. The book mixes coming‑of‑age emotion with cozy but gory horror, delivering...

Halloween edition of the Spooky Frog podcast with Samantha and Jeffy: they discuss Ruth Anna Evans' novella Do Not Go In That House, their wild New Orleans trip, and how the book’s haunted-house mystery intertwines with a podcaster’s manic episode. They also recap the Spooktacular costume contest, big cash prizes, book-fair giveaways, Goth Barge adventures, DJs, and upcoming events — a fast, festi...

Hosts Samantha and Jeffy discuss Christopher Triana’s extreme horror Gone to See the Riverman — its unsettling river lore, a strange quest, and why it hooked them — then dive into a massive book haul from their local book fair. They also recap the event vibe, DJs and vendors, upcoming trips (including a New Orleans paddlewheeler), the Halloween Spooktacular costume contest and prize cash, and gene...

Hosts Samantha and Jeffy recap a packed spooky season: a lively Cleveland boat event, merch and hot sauce sellouts, and late-night reading obsession over D.M. Gritzmacher’s The Relict. They preview the Spooky Frog Book Fair—authors, vendors, a Fox 6 TV spot, tarot, and curated horror finds—highlighting Gritzmacher’s book and its mix of historical mystery and modern horror. Upcoming events include...

Hosts Sam and Jeffy dive into Killer Lake by Dave Benton and W.D. Gagliani, an 80s-style summer slasher full of classic tropes, satanic cults, and nostalgic thrills. They chat about the authors' collaboration process, indie horror events, and their recent spooky travels. Tune in for book fair updates, community happenings, and a lively discussion that blends horror fandom with personal stories and...

Hosts Samantha and Jeffy discuss Brian Pinkerton’s techno-horror novel The Perfect Stranger, exploring themes of remote work, deepfakes, AI anxiety, and the creeping fear of losing control in a digital age. The episode also includes quirky travel stories (a nudist camp and roadside attractions), event announcements for book fairs and festivals, and a look ahead to the next horror pick.

Hosts reunite after separate trips to Alaska and New Orleans, swapping travel tales, spicy pickle shots, and podcast updates before diving into their featured book, Hollow Girls — a tightly written small-town horror about friendship, fae, and missing people.

Hosts Sam and Jeffy debut their new mic, gush about a Nine Inch Nails concert, and dive into Christopher Hawkins' I Contain Multitudes — a multiverse thriller about Trina, a woman who shifts between alternate realities while pursued by shadowy figures and clings to an unlikely librarian ally. The episode covers the book's themes, the author's tour experience, ARC notes, and upcoming episodes (incl...

Hosts Sam and Jeffy dive into a wild, nostalgia-heavy episode: a raucous Mallgoth/nu-metal event, upcoming Nine Inch Nails plans, and heartfelt reactions to Jesse Rose’s devastating novel Atomic Love. Expect vivid concert memories, trigger warnings, spicy hot-sauce talk, and plans for live shows and Patreon support.

Hosts Samantha and Jeffy recap a lively road trip to the Books and Brews event, share author and artist encounters, listener mail from Ross Kiley, and behind‑the‑scenes podcasting moments from their basement setup. They also discuss Samantha’s new audiobook narration of Jason R. Davis’s Book Mail, warn listeners about the book’s extreme content, announce a Patreon and book‑club plans, and invite t...

Hosts Samantha and Jeffy casually chat about Spooky Frog events, Goth Barge boat parties, new merch and local hot sauce while sharing behind-the-scenes moments. The episode spotlights Milwaukee author Nick Botic and his novel Daughter's Drawings—a NoSleep/Reddit-origin story about a family road trip that becomes the focus of a terrifying, patient stalker when a child’s sketchbook goes missing and...

Hosts Samantha and Jeffy celebrate a McDonald’s-themed birthday and dive into two contrasting horror reads: Matthew Salinas’s Something Truly Dreadful, a nostalgic haunted-attraction novella inspired by childhood fears and museum mannequins, and Sean McDonough’s Not Another 80s Horror Novel, a schlocky, over-the-top tribute to 80s exploitation with werewolves, killer robots, and outrageous humor....

On this episode of the Spooky Frog Horrifying Book Podcast, hosts Samantha and Jeffy shred into the indie horror novel Cadaverous by Jay Bower. This visceral and surreal story is told through the blog posts of Gaige Penrod, a teenage metal guitarist whose creative ambition summons a demonic presence. The episode explores the book's blend of raw teen angst and supernatural dread, documenting a desc...

Welcome to the first episode of the Spooky Frog Horrifying Book Podcast! Join hosts Samantha and Jeffy as they discuss the indie horror novel 'Pen Pal' by Dathan Auerbach. This psychological horror story started as a viral Reddit post and evolved into a community-supported novel. The episode explores the book's nostalgic yet unsettling narrative, characterized by its depiction of childhood memorie...