Things That Go Bump

Are you a tormented child with the creativity of a fully established author who writes stories about blob monsters that eat everyone? You’re not alone–so is Zackie in the 55th book of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series, “The Blob That Ate Everyone.” This week, we discuss what to do when your weird old typewriter starts manifesting the very things you write about into reality. (Spoiler alert: this is n...

WE’RE BACK! In the long-awaited return of Things That Go Bump, we’re diving into arguably the worst book in R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series to date: the 30th installment, “It Came From Beneath The Sink!” In the untimely 10th episode of the podcast, join Zaebian as he procrastinates actually talking about this book which centers around an evil sponge that terrorizes the lives of snobby rich kids. (I...

As the legend Walt Disney himself once said, “Flippin’ your fins, you don’t get too far.” The even more iconic legend, R.L. Stine, really proves that point in the 19th book of his Goosebumps series, “Deep Trouble.” Join Zaebian as he talks about mermaids being kidnapped for capitalistic greed, an adventurous twelve-year-old boy with a heart of gold, and why open water is probably the scariest thin...

Trespassing. Vandalism. Trap doors. These are the essentials of performing a cursed play in your middle school. This week, we dive into the 24th book in the Goosebumps series, “Phantom of the Auditorium.” Let’s follow our protagonist, Brooke, as she navigates the pressures of acting as a leading lady, trying to find out who keeps weirdly threatening her, and being absolutely iconic. Together, we w...

If you’re a fan of ghost folklore, small towns in New England, and complicated histories surrounding a family lineage of pilgrims who mysteriously died after sailing to America, you are probably going to be as morbidly disappointed as Zaebian was when reading the 22nd book in the Goosebumps series, “Ghost Beach.” Let’s discuss how insufferable children are and why R.L. Stine is convinced that ghos...

Anyone else’s dad ever eaten plant fertilizer and bled green ooze after isolating himself in the basement? No? Just Margaret and Casey’s from the second book in the Goosebumps series “Stay Out of the Basement”? Awesome… This week, join Zaebian as he unpacks how a children’s book about a botanist portrays the negative effects of the American Dream and the pursuit of forbidden knowledge. (Buckle up,...

The time has come. In episode 5 of Things That Go Bump, the Halloween special, we are returning to the place where it all began: the very first book in the Goosebumps series, “Welcome to Dead House.” Find out the answers to some of the great mysteries of life, like what happens to spirits in the afterlife, how to melt children with flashlights, and the different roles in the government. All that a...

Three children get lost in a magical jungle and find themselves at the center of a life-threatening game of tag with some giant beasts who somehow speak English. What could go wrong? Well, Zaebian is here to answer just that in this week’s review of the 43rd book in the Goosebumps series, “The Beast from the East.” All that and more on your favorite podcast. Keep it loosey, stay goosey! Stream Thi...

If you knocked over an entire cabinet and discovered a hidden door behind it, would you further explore? Then congrats! You’re just as naive as Freddy and Cara from the 49th book in the Goosebumps series, “Vampire Breath.” In this episode, we’ll unpack why you shouldn’t open an old secret coffin in your basement and who would be the perfect crew for your stoner circle of vampires. All that and mor...

Evil snowmen and sorcery and secret fathers? Oh my! This week we’re reviewing the 51st book in the Goosebumps series, “Beware, the Snowman.” Let’s talk about girlboss-protagonist Jaclyn and her determination to figure out why an evil snowman lives in a cave in the Arctic Circle. And also why her Aunt Greta whispers to her in the middle of the night... All that and more on your favorite podcast. Ke...

Welcome to Things That Go Bump! Today we're starting off the series by reviewing the iconic 11th book in R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series, "The Haunted Mask." Join Zaebian as he rants about why scaredy-cat Carly Beth is the worst little girl to ever exist as she almost let herself turn into a monster... and complained throughout the entire experience. (#IHateCarlyBeth) All that and...

Welcome to Things That Go Bump, a podcast created for grown horror fans to heal some childhood trauma by returning to their roots. Join your host, Zaebian, every Tuesday as he critically reviews and over analyzes the original 62 books in the iconic Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine. Tune in for some nostalgia to better times, shared frustration over stupid children, and extremely honest reviews on e...