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Werewolves. Family. Survival. Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones is a werewolf story like nothing you've read before — gritty, heartfelt, and hauntingly real. In this solo episode, Jim dives into this 2016 horror-coming-of-age novel that redefines what it means to be a monster… or maybe just a human trying to survive on the fringes.This isn't your typical werewolf story — no castles, no curses, no easy answers. Just life on the run, blood under the fingernails, and a family bound together by more than fur and fangs.If you've read The Only Good Indians or My Heart Is a Chainsaw, then you owe it to yourself to go back and see where Jones truly hit his stride. Mongrels is raw, beautiful, and unforgettable.
This Halloween week, Jim dives head-first into the dark! In this solo episode of Fantasy for the Ages, we count down the 30 most horrifying novels published since 1975—books that critics, readers, and terrified fans agree are the absolute worst thing to read before bedtime.From Stephen King's legendary nightmares (Pet Sematary, The Shining, It) to modern literary terrors like The Only Good Indians, House of Leaves, and Mexican Gothic, this list spans decades of dread and brilliance. I'll explain how these rankings were determined using critical consensus, fan polls, and community horror rankings, and I'll share what makes each of these tales so bone-deep unsettling—all without spoilers.Join me for this Halloween special filled with wit, chills, and maybe a few nervous laughs along the way. Because who doesn't love a book that makes you regret turning off the lights?
We are keeping things spooky as Indy recounts his deep dive into indigenous horror books like; The Only Good Indians, Bad Cree, Never Whistle at Night, and others, Samantha has her own spooky book with Marcus Kliewer's We Used to Live Here, and we preview next week's film: the 1981 horror/comedy An American Werewolf in London. Plus: plus Blake Lively, Twilight, Master Chef, llamas, alpacas, tomato sauce, & other divergences! I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 supernatural comedy horror film written and directed by John Landis. An international co-production of the United Kingdom and the United States, the film stars David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne and John Woodvine. The title is a cross between An American in Paris and Werewolf of London. The film's plot follows two American backpackers, David and Jack, who are attacked by a werewolf while travelling in England, causing David to become a werewolf under the next full moon.
What makes folk horror so unsettling? This episode maps the weird woods: isolated settings, old customs that refuse to die, and the outsider who realizes too late they can't leave. Shereen arrives a skeptic; Meaghan leads the tour—through forests, farmlands, and edge-of-the-map towns where tradition presses against modern life.We unpack how setting becomes a character, why slow dread beats jump scares, and how folk horror pits the past against the present. We also explore how the subgenre is evolving—think eco-anxieties and even tech-resistant towns—and share a stack of must-reads and must-watches that capture the vibe: Brom's Slewfoot, Stephen Graham Jones's The Only Good Indians, A.M. Shine's The Watchers, plus The Wicker Man and The Village. If you've ever walked into a place that felt “off” for reasons you couldn't name, this one's for you. Subscribe on your favorite platform!SpotifyApple PodcastAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPodchaserYoutubeDon't forget to follow us on socials too!InstagramThreadsTikTokBlueSkyFacebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textThis month we read and review The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.Here's a little about The Buffalo Hunter Hunter:From the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians comes a tale of the American West, writ in blood.This chilling historical novel is set in the nascent days of the state of Montana, following a Blackfeet Indian named Good Stab as he haunts the fields of the Blackfeet Nation looking for justice.It begins when a diary written in 1912 by a Lutheran pastor is discovered within a wall in 2012. What is unveiled is a slow massacre, a nearly forgotten chain of events that goes back to 217 Blackfeet dead in the snow, told in the transcribed interviews with Good Stab, who shares the narrative of his peculiar and unnaturally long life over a series of confessional visits.This is an American Indian revenge story, captured in the vivid voices of the time, by one of the new masters of literary horror, Stephen Graham Jones.Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.comIf you don't already, follow us on Instagram and FacebookArt by Justin Miller DesignCheck us out here!
Our Trailblazer series continues with Pamela Sanderson, the first Native American author to write contemporary romance about Native characters in Native community. Pamela joins us to talk about her writing journey, about her decision to write and independently publish romance, about the need for more Native American romance in the world. We so enjoyed this conversation, and we're grateful to Pamela for joining us to tell her story.Listen to all the Trailblazer episodes.If you want more Fated Mates in your life, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! Join other magnificent firebirds to hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. Learn more at patreon.com. NotesPamela Sanderson is an enrolled citizen of the Karuk Tribe, located in northwest California on the Klamath River. Pamela also publishes in other genres as Pamela Rentz. People Mentioned this Episode: Louise Erdrich, N. Scott Momaday, Johanna Lindsay, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, Stephen King, Anne Rice, On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves, Courntey Milan, Sarina Bowen, Love is a War Song by Danica Nava, Ali Hazelwood, Tessa Dare, Alexis Hall, Theory of Bastards by Audrey Schulman, the TV show North of North, The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, and Rebecca Roanhorse.Writing Workshops: Clarion West and Romancing the CraftThe Dear Author blog was an early, vocal fan of Pamela's work. If you are interested in KidLit or have children, you should be familiar with Debbie Reese and her blog,
This is Season 6, Episode 19 of this "The Vampire Diaries" related podcast! Pete is watching the show for the first time and Ash is a superfan. Each episode they watch an episode of TVD and discuss. This week they talk about snatch game, horror books, the cure for vampirism, much more! They do some Pete-dictions at the end of the show. Talk to Pete here: https://www.instagram.com/theportableproducer/ We were voted one of the Top 10 The Vampire Diaries Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/the_vampire_dairies_podcasts/ Also we're in the top 100 Vampire Podcasts here: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/vampire-podcasts/ The EC Little Free Library: https://www.instagram.com/eclittlefreelibrary/ Pete is on Letterboxd! https://letterboxd.com/peterlh/ Check out The VamPetey merch at https://www.teepublic.com/user/highdive If you like #TheVampireDiaries and/or you are a young adult, you should check out Pete's books! https://www.amazon.com/Peter-L-Harmon/e/B011SBWJF8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 And if you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/vampetey and follow the instructions.
Stephen Graham Jones is a Blackfeet Native American author of experimental fiction, horror fiction, crime fiction, and science fiction. His works include the horror novels The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, The Only Good Indians, My Heart Is a Chainsaw, and Night of the Mannequins among many others. SGJ Instagram Buy Stephen's Books
Stephen Graham Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of the novel The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, available from Simon & Schuster. Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians, My Heart Is a Chainsaw, and I Was a Teenage Slasher. He has been an NEA fellowship recipient and a recipient of several awards including the Ray Bradbury Award from the Los Angeles Times, the Bram Stoker Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, the Jesse Jones Award for Best Work of Fiction from the Texas Institute of Letters, the Independent Publishers Award for Multicultural Fiction, and the Alex Award from American Library Association. He is the Ivena Baldwin Professor of English at the University of Colorado Boulder. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch Twitter Instagram TikTok Bluesky Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn discuss the middle third of The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones.Please support the podcast on Patreon!Follow Film Literate on Instagram!Find your hosts on social media:Devin Diazoni (Letterboxd|StoryGraph)Ewa Mykytyn (Goodreads|Armchair Chat on IG)
In which Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn discuss the first third of The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones.Please support the podcast on Patreon!Follow Film Literate on Instagram!Find your hosts on social media:Devin Diazoni (Letterboxd|StoryGraph)Ewa Mykytyn (Goodreads|Armchair Chat on IG)
Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn respond to a few listener emails about The Only Good Indians, name the Book Club's next title (another by Stephen Graham Jones), and announce the return of a recurring series! For dates, pages-to-read, and other information, be sure to follow Film Literate on Instagram! Please support the podcast on Patreon!Find your hosts on social media:Devin Diazoni (Letterboxd|StoryGraph)Ewa Mykytyn (Goodreads|Armchair Chat on IG)
We've reached the end of the line withThe Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones!But feel free to email us any feelings/questions/thoughts at filmliteratepodcast@gmail.com.Support Film Literate on Patreon!Co-host: Ewa Mykytyn (Goodreads|Instagram)
As the fella said, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn are back to discuss the second part of The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones.Support Film Literate on Patreon!Co-host: Ewa Mykytyn (Goodreads|Instagram)
Welcome to another episode of the Following Films Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Stephen Graham Jones, celebrated author, and horror mastermind, to discuss his recent participation in the documentary series First Word on Horror. We'll unpack his unique perspective on the genre, I ask highly specific questions about The Only Good Indians, and we chat about Wes Craven's iconic Scream, a film that redefined the slasher genre—along with some fun tangents, including my (possibly) miscredited nod to the house from Wes Craven's New Nightmare. Is that Mike Deluccas's house? So sit back, relax, and join us for a conversation full of surprises, insights, and, of course, a little horror.For more information on First Word on Horror, visit https://etchstudio.substack.com/
Imagine revisiting the magic of your favorite book as if it were the first time. That's exactly what we explore in this episode of Book Bites! Join us, your hosts Kylee and Susie, as we embark on a nostalgic journey with our friends Allysha and Jordan. We kick off with Susie's tear-jerker favorite, "The Things We Leave Unfinished" by Rebecca Yarros, and Allysha melts our hearts with her fond memories of discovering the "Harry Potter" series. Jordan enchants us with the charm of "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt, while Kylee reminisces about the messy "Magnolia Parks" series and the unforgettable allure of the "Twilight" saga. Together, we relive those first-time reading experiences that left lasting impressions and shaped our literary paths.But the magic doesn't stop there. We dive into the wild world of unique reads and captivating series that keep us eagerly turning pages. From an unexpected romance with blue aliens to the haunting themes of Stephen Graham Jones's "The Only Good Indians," our discussion is as diverse as it is engaging. We also share our excitement for the next installment in the Empyrean series, which promises rich world-building and important representation. As we swap stories of midnight releases and pre-orders, there's a palpable excitement in the air—a shared anticipation for the next great adventure waiting for us within the pages of a book. So, grab your favorite bookmark and join us for a heartwarming episode celebrating the joy and anticipation of reading.Support the showEditing done by Connor Luther @clfilms.coMusic by @thundercatlouisMERCH SHOP HERE
They're back! The Film Literate Book Club returns to read and talk about The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. In this episode, Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn discuss "The House That Ran Red," the first of three sections in the 2020's winner of the Shirley Jackson and Bram Stoker Awards for Novel. So, buckle up and bring your barf bag.Support Film Literate on Patreon!Guest: Ewa Mykytyn
Special Announcement! Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn have reunited to kick off Film Literate's Book Club shenanigans in 2025 with a modern horror classic, The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones! So, pick up a copy and read along!Important Dates:02.03.25 - The House That Ran Red02.17.25 - Sweat Lodge Massacre03.03.25 - It Came From the RezSupport Film Literate on Patreon!Co-host: Ewa Mykytyn (Goodreads|Instagram)
We talked about a few filthy things and then talked about three awesome books! My Three Dogs by Bruce Cameron, The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones and Murder Mindfully by Karsten Dusse.
Spoiler filled panel discussion of Stephen Graham Jones' book The Only Good Indians. Joining me on the panel are Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland), BJ (The Arcane Alienist), and Nicky. Other books mentioned during the show: Bone Game by Louis Owens, The Rifles by William Vollmann, After the People Lights Have Gone Off by Stephen Graham Jones, Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology edited by Shane Hawk, Fools Crow by James Welch Live From Pellam's Wasteland https://www.youtube.com/@LivefromPellamsWasteland The Arcane Alienist https://www.youtube.com/@ArcaneAlienist Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr Home page for this show https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co Blog https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.com Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire https://www.grogcon.com/podcast Ray Otus did the coffee cup art for this show ? provides music for my show. Spikepit https://www.youtube.com/@spikepit6258?app=desktop provided the "Have no fear" sound clip.
In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to Bram Stoker Award winner Stephen Graham Jones. He shares his writing process, his love for slashers, his exploration of father-son relationships in his stories, and how his own personal promise to an elk he hunted gave birth to his bestselling novel The Only Good Indians. (Latest novels: My Heart is a Chainsaw and I Was a Teenage Slasher.) LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your message!) Join Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.com Join Steve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a text1:30 - Scarlet (2) by Marissa Meyer/ Cinder by Marissa Meyer 16:55 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer 17:10 - Knife Of Dreams by Robert Jordan 18:10 - Crossroads Of Twilight by Robert Jordan 18:13 - Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling 24:24 - Spin A Black Yarn by Josh Malerman (5 Novellas) / We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer 41:50 - Daphne by Josh Malerman/Goblin by Josh Malerman 43:00 - The Watchers by A. M. Shine44:02 - Feathers Floating Through Ember by Trinity Dunn 44:40 - The Long Walk by Stephen King 52:00 - Rage by Richard Bachman aka Stephen King 52:46 - Daphne by Josh Malerman 53:14 - I Was A Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones 54:24 - The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones Support the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff
In Episode 154, it's time for another instalment of #BookstagramMadeMeDoIt with I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones. We just can't stay away from the spooky books this summer, but this one has a distinctly summer vibe with it's unique twist on the slasher genre. You'll want to read it with a bowl of popcorn handy!Show NotesIf you like your horror with a dose of meta, Scream-style, then this book is for you. We had a such a great time reading and talking about this. It's so much fun!You might recognize Stephen Graham Jones from his New York Times bestselling book, The Only Good Indians, or My Heart is a Chainsaw. He's written so many books, and we're definitely eager to check them out!Our next episode is a book club episode, and we're sticking with our spooky summer vibes. We'll be discussing Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo, so get ready for some ghosty southern gothic goodness. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter or email us at hello@anotherbookontheshelf.com. We'd love to hear from you! Sign up for our newsletter and add us to Pinterest!
Send us a Text Message.28:51 - Greatest Hits by Harlan Ellison (Author), J. Michael Straczynski (Editor), Cassandra Khaw (Introduction), Neil Gaiman (Foreward) 36:49 - Death At Bishop's Keep by Robin Paige37:48 - A Crown Of Swords by Robert Jordan38:31 - The Gun Seller by Hugh Laurie43:21 - Under The Dome by Stephen King 48:39 - Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by J. K. Rowling49:04 - Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck50:03 - The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones50:41 - A Little Hope by Ethan Joella57:51 - Pax by Sara PennypackerSupport the Show.Be sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff
In today's episode, we interview renowned horror author Stephen Graham Jones. We delve into his latest book, "I Was a Teenage Slasher," and explore his passion for the horror genre. Additionally, we discuss his journey from aspiring farmer to successful writer, and pick his brain for book and movie recommendations! READ TRANSCRIPT Use promo code: SWITCH when signing up for a new Libro.fm membership to get two additional credits to use on any audiobooks—meaning you'll have three from the start. About Stephen Graham Jones: Stephen Graham Jones is a prolific American horror author known for his unique blend of contemporary horror and Native American themes. Born in West Texas and a member of the Blackfeet Nation, Jones has written numerous acclaimed novels and short stories, including "The Only Good Indians" and "Mongrels." His work often explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the supernatural. Read Stephen Graham Jones's books: I Was A Teenage Slasher My Heart Is a Chainsaw The Only Good Indians Mongrels Books discussed on today's episode: Please Stop Trying to Leave Me by Alana Saab Mean Spirited by Nick Roberts Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs
Lindsay and Barbara reminisce about all 100 books they've read so far and decide on an official top 10: 1. The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones 2. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 3. Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill 4. Sundial by Catriona Ward 5. Lone Women by Victor LaValle 6. NOS4A2 by Joe Hill 7. The Troop by Nick Cutter 8. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty 9. Misery by Stephen King 10. The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
This week we chat with Stephen Graham Jones! He's the author of books like The Only Good Indians, The Indian Lake Trilogy and more. His latest comic True Believers: A Slasher Comic series is being Kickstarted right now! And there's four days left to contribute. We chat about writing comics, how it feels to close the door on Jade Daniels and his relationship to horror before finding out why The Howling terrified him. Wanting to be werewolves, the movie versus the book, Joe Dante and more get discussed. Kickstart Stephen's new comic. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Preorder I Was a Teenage Slasher.Follow Mary Beth, Terry and the Podcast on Twitter. We also have a Letterboxd HQ account, so follow us there, too! We're also on Bluesky with the same usernames. Support us on Patreon!If you want to support our podcast, please please take a moment to go rate us on Spotify and give us a rating and review on iTunes. It really helps us out with the algorithms. We also have a YouTube channel! Ask us for our Discord server!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The trilogy is complete, so it's time to bring you our third and final deep dive into the books in the Indian Lake trilogy: THE ANGEL OF INDIAN LAKE. With this installment, that brings the deep dive talk time to about six and a half hours, and I must say that we could have talked so much more! For the sake of ease, here's all the YouTube versions of the episodes all together, so it's easy to access: MY HEART IS A CHAINSAWDON'T FEAR THE REAPERTHE ANGEL OF INDIAN LAKE (spoiler warning!)Hey, while you're here, why not but some of SGJ's books!Here's a little treat, since I'm gathering a bunch of stuff together. I thought it would be cool to look back at all of my coverage of Stephen Graham Jones over the years. Turns out, it's a lot! Since July of 2011, I have interviewed Stephen four times. Additionally, I've done ten full book reviews of SGJ books. However, I know there were other episodes where we talked about Jones' work, but it would take time to find those poorly-labeled episodes. Missing from the following list are conversations about THE ELVIS ROOM, THE NIGHT CYCLIST, ATTACK OF THE 50FT INDIAN, NIGHT OF THE MANNEQUINS, and probably others I've forgotten. All the SGJ episodes I could come up with: * Zombie Bake Off (2012)* The Last Final Girl (2012)* Zombie Sharks with Metal Teeth (2013)* The Least of My Scars (2013)* Not For Nothing (2014)* Mongrels (2016)* It Came From Del Rio (2019)* The Only Good Indians (2020)* All The Beautiful Sinners (2021)* Demon Theory (2018)* Interview 2011 (Booked.)* Interview 2014 (Booked.)* Interview 2020 (Booked.) * Interview 2023 (The ARC Party)There is so much more. I'll probably do a follow up post on Substack just to make sure I've gathered all of my thoughts. But for now, that's a lot to chew on! Get full access to The ARC Party at www.thearcparty.com/subscribe
In today's flashback, an outtake from Episode 666, my conversation with author Stephen Graham Jones. It first aired on August 16, 2020. Stephen Graham Jones is the bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and My Heart Is a Chainsaw, among others. He has been the recipient of several awards including the Ray Bradbury Award from the Los Angeles Times, the Bram Stoker Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, just to name a few. He is a Professor of English at the University of Colorado, Boulder. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History is haunted. Ghosts are injustice persevering. So many horror stories hinge on that idea, but for Tananarive Due it's more personal than that. Her new novel, The Reformatory, is borne from the ghosts hidden in her own family history. The story takes place in a hideously cruel juvenile correction facility, in a racist town, in the 1950s. As you can imagine, very few good things happen to her child protagonist. We talk about the link between horror and history, about writing from her family tree, about the very real reformatories that persisted into the modern era, and about looking cruelty full in the face and wrestling it into story. This conversation is the perfect context for a near-perfect novel. Enjoy! The Reformatory was published October 31st by Saga and Titan Books Books mentioned: The Only Good Indians (2020), by Stephen Graham JonesThe Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America (2012), by Gilbert KingKindred (1979), by Octavia E. Butler Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show
We have two horror genre shows left and this week we bring you Stephen Graham Jones. Although not all of his books fall squarely in horror category, My Heart is a Chainsaw and Don't Fear the Reaper are beautiful love letters to horror fans who will take much glee in all the genre conventions within which Stephen plays. The final Indian Lake Trilogy novel comes out this fall, The Angel Of Indian Lake. Kate can't wait. Stephen brings his Blackfoot Native American culture and aspects of social justice to his writings and his writing is all the better for it. If you shy away from horror, try Mapping The Interior or The Only Good Indians. For an independent bookseller this week, we reach out to one of Stephen's local favorites, the Boulder Bookstore in Colorado. Books mentioned in this week's episode: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones Demon Theory by Stephen Graham Jones Ararat by Christopher Golden Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle Come Closer by Sara Gran Collected Poems, 1947-1980 by Allen Ginsberg Merlin Book 1: The Lost Years by T. A. Barron The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel Biography of X by Catherine Lacey Stars Go Blue by Laura Pritchett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Better late than never! Amanda tells us the story of a father who abducted his three sons. Keith follows up with the story of The American Jack the Ripper. If you have a missing child and need help, please follow the below link for resources and information from the Missing Children Society of Canada: https://www.mcsc.ca/protecting-children/resources/ Spooky Entries: The Haunting of Grady Farm (2019); Bird Box (2018); The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones; Bird Box by Josh Malerman Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/article/110433901/man-convicted-in-phila-murder-wanted/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1985/03/05/suspected-serial-killer-early-reputation-for-violence/8fd3f4e4-38c4-4d77-9bbd-3520aea16806/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/110419560/possible-serial-killer-gets-40-years/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/110421014/american-jack-the-ripper-charged-in/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/110420057/prisoner-gets-10-29-more-years-in-jail/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/vb9yv9/this-hong-kong-womans-constipation-may-have-caused-amnesia Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366
In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to Bram Stoker Award winner Stephen Graham Jones about his new book, DON'T FEAR THE REAPER, with the first Indigenous Final Girl, Jade Daniels. He shares his writing process, his love for slashers, his exploration of father-son relationships in his stories, and how his own personal promise to an elk he hunted gave birth to his bestselling novel The Only Good Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we read The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. This horror novel is one that tells the story of American Indians, one wrong choice, and the value of respecting Mother Nature. Ella Kopeikin, who would win a game of basketball against the elk head woman, joins me today to talk about a book that left us wanting more and questioning a lot. In this episode we cover: Why the protagonist was a girl who's entire identity was related to high school basketball. Why we were rooting for the villain, who ended up not getting the ending she deserved. What the f**k happened to Jo? Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you never look at an elk the same way again. Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK: Long neck beer like a Budweiser TV SHOW - The Rains of Castamere aka “Red Wedding” episode from Game of Thrones, Reservation Dogs BOOK - NDN Girls Book Club, We Need to Talk About Kevin, The Glass Hotel MOVIE - IT, The Uninvited, Prey *** Once you're done listening, hop onto our Instagram and TikTok @rwreadspodcast to give us your thoughts on the discussion and the book. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this episode, a bunch of good Indians talk about "The Only Good Indians", a novel by Stephen Graham Jones (not to be mistaken with the Wes Studi flick, "The Only Good Indian"). And joining us is a special guest (and great Indian): Erin Tripp, who stepped out of the library to bring the Indigenous Reading Circle to us (we are so honored) to share her thoughts on this great reads. And if you love Erin and her insights, follow her at:https://linktr.ee/erins_libraryand join her when she does her next Indigenous Reading Circle.Thanks for listening, and enjoy.And remember, whether you're a good Indian, bad Indian or somewhere in between (or maybe a little bit of each), don't just keep it real, keep itREEL INDIGENOUS!
INFINITE JEST by David Foster Wallace / THE ONLY GOOD INDIANS by Stephen Graham Jones If you've ever doubted that Toby is an intellectual, doubt no more -- he's read INFINITE JEST! The book is footnotes and absurdity all the way down, and luckily Toby's here to explain it all to us. After a raucous discussion of the tome and its problematic author, Bailey dives into horror novel THE ONLY GOOD INDIANS. Will the basketball subplot ruin the book's elk-based scares? Finally, Dillon leads us on the weirdest game yet!
In this podcast, Stephen Graham Jones talks about Don't Fear the Reaper, My Heart is a Chainsaw, The Only Good Indians, and much more. About Stephen Graham Jones Stephen Graham Jones is a Blackfoot Native American author of experimental fiction, horror fiction, crime fiction, and science fiction. His books include Don't Fear the Reaper, My Heart is … Continue reading
“For us, horror stories are a long, dark, scary tunnel. You hear sounds you don't want to hear; you see things that are going to stick in your head. But if you keep putting one foot after the other, that speck of light at the end is going to grow a little bit bigger and a little bit bigger and one day you step out into daylight.” Stephen Graham Jones' second installment in the Indian Lake Trilogy, Don't Fear the Reaper, is a big-hearted, blood-soaked romp that rivals the very best slasher films. Jones joins us to talk about creating his fierce and funny characters, the importance of setting, Native American authors in horror, his favorite scary movies and frightening books and more with Poured Over guest host, Jenna Seery. Featured Books (Episode): Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle The Shining by Stephen King Books of Blood by Clive Barker Experimental Film by Gemma Files Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix Road of Bones by Christopher Golden Maeve Fly by CJ Leede Featured Books (TBR Topoff): Carrie by Stephen King Bad Cree by Jessica Johns This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes of Poured Over land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and wherever you listen to podcasts.
My favorite thing in the world to talk about is books and while I will always have occasional reading episodes here as part of 10 Things To Tell You, did you know that I do a reading roundup every single month as part of my Secret Stuff membership? Every month on Secret Stuff I share what I've been reading lately (the good, the bad, and the unfinished), and I wanted you to have a sneak peek to what one of those episodes sounds like. In addition to the monthly reading roundup, when you join Secret Stuff you also get personal episodes, bonus content and merch, and TWO monthly zooms led by me! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SECRET STUFF This episode is presented ad free like all Secret Stuff episodes. FULL SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE ARE HERE MENTIONED in this episode: Kindle Paperwhite vs. Kindle Oasis What Laura Read: Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response by Ellen Vora, M.D. We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Spare by Prince Harry On Laura's TBR List: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Elektra by Jennifer Saint Toad by Katherine Dunn My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro Books Coming Out This Year that Laura is Excited About: Exiles by Jane Harper I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah The Ferryman by Justin Cronin Congratulations, The Best is Over! by R. Eric Thomas The Cook's Book by Bri McKoy The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Also mentioned: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson Perfect Little World by Kevin Wilson Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Geek Love by Katherine Dunn The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah The Passage by Justin Cronin SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN the Secret Stuff patreon BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine PREORDER: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine
Books this time: The Only Good Indians, by Stephen Graham Jones; Headlopper, by Andrew Maclean; Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl; Light from Uncommon Stars, by Ryka Aoki; The Woman in my Home, by Kerry Fisher; The Picture of Dorian Grey, by Oscar Wilde; Rosemary's Baby, by Ira Levin; 1st Issue Special, by various authors
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Hey everyone! Thanks so much for returning to the show notes and being such faithful listeners! We apologize for the delay in publishing this episode! Life tends to have a way of allowing things to get away from us, we're only human, and all of that! So I hope you'll forgive your favorite bookcasters for being a bit behind on this week's episode! 10:35 - How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found by Sara Nickerson 11:17 - The Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer 11:43 - Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling 12:32 - Dr. Seuss Books 12:43 - Nancy Drew Books by Carolyn Keene / The Hardy Boys Books by Franklin w. Dixon/ The Boxcar Children Books by Gertrude Chandler Warner / American Girl Books 12:59 - The Secret Garden by Francs Hodgson Burnett13:08 - The Babysitter Club Books by Ann M. Martin 13:26 - Pride And Prejudice by Jane Austen / The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain14:14 - Edgar Allan Poe 14:21 - The Odyssey by Homer / The Iliad by Homer 19:59 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 22:15 - Blood Red by James A. Moore 23:55 - The Mysterious Island by Jules VerneTV Show Lost / TV Show Black Mirror / TV Show The I-Land25:56 - Murder In The Bowery by Victoria Thompson 27:23 - Old Magic by Marianne Curley 28:35 - Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain29:50 - Some Kind Of Happiness by Claire Legrand31:01 - An Arrow To The Moon by X. R. Pan 32:09 - Storm And Silence by Robert Thier 33:22 - The End Of October by Lawrence Wright 39:44 - Wait Till Helen Comes: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn 40:45 - DragonQuest (2) by Donita K. Paul / Dragonspell (1) / Dragonknight (3)41:39 - Run, rose, Run by James Patterson & Dolly Parton 42:28 - Goblin: A Novel In Six Novellas by Josh Malerman 45:05 - The Sandman Act I, Audible Original by Neil Gaiman / Also mentioned The Sandman Graphic Novels by Neil Gaiman 46:27 - Lock Every Door by Riley Sager 47:17 - Home Before Dark by Riley Sager49:30 - Follow Me To Ground by Sue Rainsford 53:36 - Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente / Also mentioned Movie, Mother! 201757:38 - The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones 59:31 - Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie 1:00:00 - I'm Thinking Of Ending Things by Iain Reid / Foe: A Novel by Iain Reid 1:02:00 - The Haunting Of Hill House / The Haunting Of Bly Manor Netflix Originals1:06:37 - The Lottery by Shirley Jackson1:07:43 - The Turn Of The Screw by Henry James 1:08:39 - Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling Be sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! Instagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff
PopaHALLics #87 "Medieval Love - Modern Style"Kate reviews two 2022 movies that tackle medieval love with modern sensibilities. In "Catherine, Called Birdy," the independent daughter of a financially destitute lord resists his attempts to marry her off. Meanwhile, "Rosaline" is a comic retelling of "Romeo and Juliet" from the viewpoint of Romeo's ex. Steve reviews notable horror novels, causing dad and daughter to debate what's scarier: Horror or True Crime.Streaming:"Catherine, Called Birdy," Prime. Writer/director Lena Dunham ("Girls") turns Karen Cushman's beloved children's novel into a medieval comedy with Bella Ramsey in the title role. "Rosaline," Hulu. In this romantic comedy directed by Karen Maine ("Yes, God, Yes"), the woman Romeo first claimed to love (Kaitlyn Dever) wrestles with her complicated feelings about him falling for her cousin, Juliet.Coming to Theaters:"The Road Dance." In this powerful period drama set in Scotland's remote Outer Hebrides, a. young woman (Hermione Corfield) experiences a life-altering event just as her paramour goes off to fight in World War I."Roise & Frank." In this sweet, heartfelt dramedy in Gaelic with subtitles, a widow who has given up on life becomes convinced that a stray dog is the reincarnation of her husband.Books:"The Only Good Indians," by Stephen Graham Jones. In this dark horror novel "of revenge, cultural identity, and the cost of breaking from tradition" (GoodReads), a disturbing youthful mistake comes back to haunt—literally—four Blackfeet men."Hell House," by Richard Matheson. Stephen King has called this classic from the "I Am Legend" author "the scariest haunted house novel ever written." Four researchers spend a week in a notorious house. It doesn't go well. Music:Kate discovered Khruangbin, a trio whose music can be described as "vibe-y." Curious? Try our Popahallics #87 Playlist!
The day CMax was dreading is here and we review his least anticipated and preemptively labeled (before seeing it) most controversial film of the year: Barbarian. Before the craziness ensues, the gang touches on some D23 news and Spooky takes a dive into September's book The Only Good Indians. As always, check out all the socials, leave a review on your favorite podcatcher and we appreciate you taking a stab at it. Shout-out to the Little Monsters and Teen Wolves. We love you all. Have a killer week! Intro: 00:00:23 News: 00:06:14 The Only Good Indians Review: 00:18:08 Barbarian Review (Spoiler Free): 00:38:53 Barbarian Review (Spoilers Ahead): 00:54:13 Outro: 01:10:00 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matrimony-madness/message
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Today, two books from indigenous authors who make a similar, wry argument: it's a miracle there are any Indigenous people in the Americas alive at all. First, Stephen Graham Jones talks about his horror novel The Only Good Indians, a reworking of an old, hostile phrase attributed to Theodore Roosevelt; plus the literary reasons why he chose to make it a horror story. Then, author Lisa Bird-Wilson talks about how her personal experience influenced her new book, Probably Ruby, a novel that follows the legacy of forced Indigenous adoption and residential schools in Canada.
READ THIS BOOK. Lindsay and Barbara talk through Stephen Graham-Jones' mind-expanding novel The Only Good Indians. In this book, four friends are hunted by a vengeful elk spirit. And it's BONKERS — think Hamlet meets Kill Bill meets I Know What You Did Last Summer.
Stephen Graham Jones is a prolific author (and, as the boys learn, NOT the editor for the Best New Horror) whose work has garnered awards and praise from literary and genre-centric sources alike. Today, Jeremy and Trevor sit down to discuss the author's phenomenal work, The Only Good Indians, and Trevor learns the difference between deer and elk, while Jeremy discovers negative viewership. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Native American myth starts this Gregorio cast with Stephan Graham Jones' acclaimed "The Only Good Indians" and moves the dudes to consider genre, sports writing, and who our Elk Head Woman might be. Pelican's "Nighttime Stories" is universally agreed to be the best soundtrack for the book, especially the horrific sweat lodge massacre scene, and sour liquid of the variety of goses and blackberry mojitos imbibed make for a delicious end to a blast of a cast. NOTE: there are a few moments of "in and out" with Gregorio's mic. Such is life. SMOOCHES
As readers, we often fall into a bubble of reading the same type of book over and over, and our hosts are no stranger to that, which is why during this episode Ryan, Hillary, and Kelso temporarily set aside the Sci-Fi, the Fantasy, the Horror, the Queer Lit, and instead recommend "anything but fiction"! Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local! Books Mentioned During This Episode RECENT READS Kelso, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/kelso The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel (May 4th) Hillary, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/hillary We Need New Stories: The Myths that Subvert Freedom by Nesrine Malik (May 11th) Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/ryan-elizabeth-clark My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones (August 31st) (audiobook) The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones (audiobook) ANYTHING BUT FICTION Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow (audiobook) Hamilton: The Revolution by Jeremy McCarter & Lin-Manuel Miranda (audiobook) Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall (audiobook) Disney's Land by Richard Snow (audiobook) Mousejunkies! by Bill Burke Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World by Matt Parker (audiobook) Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension by Matt Parker Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson (audiobook) Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words by Randall Munroe Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich (audiobook) Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost The Painted Bed by Donald Hall The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman (audiobook) Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier (audiobook) You Are Not a Gadget by Jaron Lanier (audiobook) 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection by Tiffany Shlain (audiobook) Zed by Joanna Kavenna (audiobook) The Circle by Dave Eggers (audiobook) The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel (audiobook) Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell (audiobook) You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington by Alexis Coe (audiobook) Meet Me In the Bathroom by Lizzy Goodman (audiobook) Wonderworks: The 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature by Angus Fletcher (audiobook) The Cycles of Constitutional Time by Jack M. Balkin The Plague Cycle by Charles Kenny (audiobook) Adventures in Eden by Carolyn Mullet Murder Maps: Crime Scenes Revisited by Dr. Drew Gray Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World by Simon Winchester (audiobook) (event recording) A Good War is Hard to Find: The Art of Violence in America by David Griffith POETRY FOR PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY DON'T LIKE POETRY Buddy Wakefield Taylor Mali Amanda Gorman Poetry Society of New Hampshire Slam Free or Die Conversations with Granite State Poets: Maudelle Driskell and Meg Kearney - April 5th Martha Carlson-Bradley and Liz Ahl - April 12th Rodger Martin and Henry Walters - April 19th OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Shop The Laydown Purchase Gift Certificates! Browse our website by Category! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code LAYDOWN for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1! Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com