Spooky Frog Horrifying Books Podcast

Poisoned Pain (2023), Bridgett Nelson | Horror Book Club Review | S01E15

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 (2023), Willis Adler | Horror Book Club Review | S01E14

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 a tense, fast read about grief, loyalty, and the strange salvation music can bring, with a bittersweet, satisfying resolution.

Do Not Go In That House (2023), Ruth Anna Evans | Horror Book Club Review | S01E13

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, festive, and eerie wrap-up of spooky season.

Gone to See the Riverman (2020), Kristopher Triana | Horror Book Club Review | S01E12

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 general spooky-season plans.

The Relict (2023), D.M. Gritzmacher | Horror Book Club Review | S01E11

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 a New Orleans vampire boat, gallery nights, and more live appearances; listeners are invited to join for books, merch, and spooky fun.

Killer Lake (2023), Dave Benton & W.D. Gagliani | Horror Book Club Review | S01E10

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 event news.

The Perfect Stranger (2022), Brian Pinkerton | Horror Book Club Review | S01E09

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.

Hollow Girls (2023), Jessica Drake Thomas | Horror Book Club Review | S01E08

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.

I Contain Multitudes (2022), Christopher Hawkins | Horror Book Club Review | S01E07

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 (including Hollow Girls), plus Patreon and P.O. box plans.

Atomic Love (2023), Jesse Rose | Horror Book Club Review | S01E06

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.