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Bibliophools44. The Fisherman - John Langan (Part 2)IT’S SPOOKY FISHING PART 2 of 2!!!With Zombie Mom out of the way, it’s time now to travel to the black ocean where The Fisherman and his zombie fish minions toil endlessly to ensare a primordial evil and gain mastery over life and death. Re-read that sentence. You can’t make this stuff up! Unless you’re John Langan!!!The Phools are made a deal with the devil this week!Episode Summary:The Phools engage in a humorous conversation about personal experiences, particularly focusing on COVID, before diving i...
2026-02-091h 07Bibliophools43. The Fisherman - John Langan (Part 1)What do you get when you mix grief, fishing, and PRIMORDIAL EVIL!?!?This freakin book that’s what. THE FISHERMAN is an award winning cosmic horror with all the fixins. Greiving widowers, a barkeeper’s spooky tale, black magic, zombie moms, and gargantuan monsters older than the earth itself!The Phools are gone fishin, and may never be back…---Episode Summary:The Phools delve into the cosmic horror novel 'The Fisherman' by John Langan. They explore themes of grief, friendship, and the dual narratives that intert...
2026-02-021h 04Bibliophools42. The Boatbuilder - Daniel GumbinerBOATS AGAIN!?! They said it couldn't be done... Berg moves to a coastal town to get clean from drugs, and takes a job with old boatbuilder to build boats to smuggle drugs. Sort of a full-circle, coming of age, "Eat-Pray-Love" situation. The Phools are on a journey of self discovery this week!!!---Episode Summary:The Phools delve into the themes of addiction, redemption, and the craft of boat building as depicted in the book 'The Boat Builder' by Daniel Gumbiner. They explore the character of...
2026-01-261h 10Bibliophools41. The Wager - David GrannPiracy, Shipwreck, MUTINY!!!! The Phools are shivering their timbers this week! On the way to steal some treasure for England, the Wager is shipwrecked in Patagonia! They get rescued but they get too horny and ruin it, a poet abandons his captain but changes his mind, against all odds they somehow still get the treasure, and the best part, NOBODY KNOWS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED!!!---Episode Summary:The Phools dive into the harrowing tale of 'The Wager' by David Grann, a gripping nonfiction account of a...
2026-01-191h 11Bibliophools40. Brave New World - Aldous HuxleyThis has nothing to do with Capitan America. And for the record, that movie had nothing to do with this book. It's a Utopian nightmare!!! In a future where everyone is happy, why does it feel so wrong? Why do they grow babies in labs? Where did all these twins come from? What is the best Jason Statham movie? The Phools are questioning everything!!!---Episode Summary:In this episode, the phools delve into Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World', exploring themes of identity, societal structure, and...
2026-01-1358 minBibliophools39. Dungeon Crawler Carl 3: The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook - Matt DinnimanCHOO CHOO!!!!! Everything you love about Dungeon Crawler Carl, except this time... TRAINS!!! That's right. The Phools are back with the greatest LitRPG series of all time. Will Carl and Donut be able to navigate an endless maze of train tracks? What do you call a centaur with another human body where the horse body should be? Can you power a steam engine with flaming demon babies? WILL MCKYLIN BE CAST IN THE TV SHOW?!? MATT? SETH? BALL IS IN YOUR COURT!!!---Episode Summary: The...
2026-01-051h 30
Bibliophools38. The Phoolie Awards (2025)HOW IS IT NEW YEARS!?! It’s time once again to award the Phoolies (It’s new). The Phools reflect on this year’s books, how they’ve changed as people, and most importantly, which characters get a place on the apocalypse survival team. Thank you all for joining us this year! There’s more where this came from!!! WE CAN’T BE STOPPED!!! BIBLIOPHOOLS FOREVER!!!
2025-12-291h 02
Bibliophools37. The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding - Agatha ChristieIT'S AGATHA CHRISTIE TIME!!!! It's the most wonderful time of the year! With the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you "DON'T EAT NONE OF THE PLUM PUDDING!" because it's poisoned. The Phools are celebrating the only way they know how. With a holiday whodunnit by the queen of crime!!---Episode Summary:In this festive episode, the Phools engage in humorous banter about Christmas traditions, the origins of the holiday, and the book of the week, Agatha Christie's 'The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding'. They...
2025-12-221h 13
Bibliophools36. Wuthering Heights - Emily Brontë (Part 2)AND WE’RE BACK!!! For part 2 of 2 of WUTHERING HEIGHTS!!!Last week, the Phools left the Heights at the heights of tension. Heathcliff pulled a Count of Monte Cristo and came back rich and ready to ruin some lives!!!Sure hope nobody dies and that everyone learns their lesson!---Episode Summary:In this engaging conversation, the phools explore various themes from Taoism to classic literature, particularly focusing on 'Wuthering Heights.' They discuss the complexities of characters like Heathcliff, the nature of passion, and the dy...
2025-12-151h 00
Bibliophools35. Wuthering Heights - Emily Brontë (Part 1)The Heights… are Wuthering A dreary manor on a dreary moor is haunted. Metaphorically by an exceptionally angry man, and literally by the ghost of the woman he loves. Is it the greatest love story of all time? Yes, probably. Does Evan have a hard time listening to that Charli XCX song from the trailer because that reminds him of this book, and that evokes feelings he can’t explain. Jury’s out. NOT YOUR MOMMA’S BRONTE!!! HA! This one caught the Phools by surprise.---Episod...
2025-12-0859 min
Bibliophools34. The Tiger - John VaillantNONFICTIONAL!!! This book is BONKERS!!! And it really happened! Basically, a poacher got eaten by a Tiger in Eastern Russia. But since it’s written by our main man John Vaillant y’all KNOW we’re getting neck deep in the details!! We’re talking the whole backstory of Eastern Russia, an anatomical breakdown of Tigers as the murder machines they are, a full biography of poacher, investigator, and Tiger alike, culminating in one of the most cinematic showdowns of Man vs Tiger imaginable!!! The Phools are going DEEP into Tiger lore this week!!!
2025-12-011h 27
Bibliophools33. Sirens of Titan - Kurt Vonnegut (Part 2)FREEWILL IS AN ILLUSION!!! 1/3rd of the Phools believe that, but thats the third writing this description so HA! Got em. The Phools are back with Part 2 of the sci-fi epic SIRENS OF TITAN by the legendary Kurt Vonnegut. A martian learns he’s actually an earthling, a cosmic spiral pretending to be an earthling throws a tantrum, a Tramalfodorian waits on Titan while his buddies manipulate earthling culture, and an actual Martian becomes a bluebird. The Phools cover a lot of ground this week. Freewill is not real. Do...
2025-11-2449 min
Bibliophools32. Sirens of Titan - Kurt Vonnegut (Part 1)What is the meaning of life? Just a little question the Phools are tackling on a Monday. This week's book is SIRENS OF TITAN!!! A Solar System spanning Sci-Fi epic by the legendary Kurt Vonnegut! Other questions they tackle include: Does freewill exist? (spoiler alert, they don't agree), What's a chrono-synclastic infandibulum? Where's the line on whether or not you're a terrible person?Join the Phools for part one of a journey that will take them from Earth, to Mars, to Mercury, back to Earth, to Titan, and finally, deep inside the men in the...
2025-11-171h 08
Bibliophools31. The Running Man - Stephen King (as Richard Bachman)RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!! The game is simple. The longer he lives, the more money he makes. Who's hunting him? EVERYONE!!!----Episode Summary:In this conversation, the Phools delve into Stephen King's dystopian novel 'The Running Man,' exploring its themes of desperation, societal commentary, and the impact of media. They analyze the complex character of Ben Richards, discussing his moral dilemmas and the gritty nature of the characters. The discussion highlights the book's critique of class divide and the consequences of choices made in a desperate...
2025-11-101h 10
Bibliophools30. Twilight - Stephanie MeyerIt had to happen eventually!!! You’d better hold on tight spider monkeys because this week it's TWILIGHT for goodness sakes! A teenage girl falls in love with a vampire and the late 2000’s were never the same! The Phools are shirtless and sparkling and they don’t give a flying fetch who sees!!! ---Episode Summary:In this episode of Bibliophools, the hosts delve into the world of Twilight, exploring its gothic horror elements, character dynamics, and the cultural impact of the series. They discuss the au...
2025-11-031h 02
Bibliophools29. Frankenstein (Part 2) - Mary ShelleyLast week the monster tried to love, this week he chooses VIOLENCE!!! We’re back to finish the story of everyone’s favorite delusional scientist and corpse monster! The hopeless pursuit of happiness becomes the futile pursuit of revenge becomes the endless pursuit of the next rowboat. WHERE WILL IT END??? The Phools love this book so much it’s EMBARRASSING!!!! --- Episode Summary:
2025-10-2751 min
Bibliophools28. Frankenstein (Part 1) - Mary ShelleyIT'S ALIVE!!!! Frankenstein Fun Fact (FFF) #1, nobody ever says "It's Alive" in Frankenstein. FFF #2: It's maybe the greatest book of all time!!! This week the Phools revisit Mary Shelley's classic Horror Science Fiction about a tragically ambitious scientist who sets out to create a man from dead flesh, but raises a Monster instead! IT'S A TWO PART HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA CHARLIE BROWN!!!!
2025-10-2047 min
Bibliophools27. House of Hell (Part 2) - Steve JacksonThe phools are right where we left them. STUCK! in the mysterious HOUSE OF HELL!!! This House of Hell is part of the Fighting Fantasy series from the 80’s. Its’ part book, part game, all doors. Kyle drinks a mystery liquid, Mac has an encounter with a goat cult, and Evan gets cocky. You know. Regular Bibliophools stuff. Will they escape!? Listen and find out!!!Epidsode Summary:The hosts continue their journey through the Fighting Fantasy Horror book, House of Hell. They navigate a series of hum...
2025-10-1356 min
Bibliophools26. House of Hell (Part 1) - Steve JacksonWe are doing a choose your own adventure book! Buckle up and get ready to be terrified as the boys make their way through… THE HOUSE OF HELLThis is part one of their harrowing journey!
2025-10-0646 min
Bibliophools25. The Masque of the Red Death - Edgar Allen PoeIt’s SPOOKY SEASON! The boys are diving into the works of Edgar Allen Poe this week. Will they survive? Yes because it’s a podcast
2025-09-2959 min
Bibliophools24. Fourth Wing - Rebecca YarrosThe sexiest podcasters in the world are back with the sexiest book about dragons ever written. In a world of Dragons, Gryphons, and magical tattoos, Violet Sorrengail must ride her way to victory. Sorry... fly. Violet Sorrengail must fly her way to victory. Fly on a Dragon. Get your minds out of the gutter. The Phools are back and it’s getting hot in here!!! (because of the Dragons… sickos...)Summary:In this episode, the phools dive into the romance/fantasy/romantacy book 'Fourth Wing' by Re...
2025-09-221h 16
Bibliophools23. Dungeon Crawler Carl 2: Carl's Doomsday Scenario - Matt DinnimanBACK TO THE DUNGEON!!! Carl and Donut are back battling killer clowns, disarming magical nukes, and taking down evil alien mega-corporations while the Phools argue about whether or not vegetables are real and continue their campaign to get McKylin in this TV show. THIS ONE'S FOR YOU SETH MACFARLANE!!!!
2025-09-151h 12
Bibliophools22. The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Robert Louis StevensonWe’re back with a SPOOKY CLASSIC!Everybody knows Dr. Jekyll is the mad scientist who made a potion that turned him into a big evil monster man named Mr. Hyde. But is that the real Mr. Hyde? Is there a Mr. Hyde at all? Why does everyone value fancy doors over human life!?!?The Phools are exploring their dark sides this week!!!---In this episode of BIBLIOPHOOLS, the hosts celebrate hitting new milestones while diving into Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Dr. Jekyll and...
2025-09-081h 06
Bibliophools21: The Stranger - Albert CamusNOTHING MATTERS!!!The phools take the plunge into existentialism and absurdism with Albert Camus 1942 novella "THE STRANGER"A man's mother dies, his neighbor is a terrible person, it's hot outside, and he's on death row. His main question: "who cares?" Not him. And certainly not the BIBLIOPHOOLS!
2025-09-0153 min
Bibliophools20: Dungeon Crawler Carl: Book 1 - Matt DinnimanThis week the boys are going down to the dungeon!! We read Matt Dinniman’s LitRPG opus about an emotionally stunted man in his underwear and his sentient cat, facing down goblins, bare feet and the crushing pressure of existential dread!
2025-08-251h 19
Bibliophools19: The Colour out of Space - H.P. LovecraftIt's time for literature's favorite H.P.!!! No, not the magical boy with his mother's eyes, we're talking about H.P. Lovecraft!!! The Father of Cosmic Horror, the Cthulu Mythos, and this week's book! There's a brand new color coming from a spooky meteor and the plants, animals, and people just can't handle it. It's the Phools at their most LOVECRAFTIAN this week!!!In this episode: the Phools delve into H.P. Lovecraft's 'The Color Out of Space,' exploring its themes of cosmic horror...
2025-08-1849 min
Bibliophools18: The Most Dangerous Game - Richard ConnellIt's HUNT or BE HUNTED!!! A psychotic Russian nobleman hunts people for sport! A famous hunter finds himself trapped in the hunting grounds. Who will emerge victorious!? Also, who would win in a fight between Kyle and a jaguar? The Phools are on the prowl this week!!! Summary:In this episode, the BiblioPhools delve into Richard Connell's classic short story 'The Most Dangerous Game.' They explore the themes of hunting, survival, and morality as they discuss the characters, Sanger Rainsford and General Zaroff. The conversation highlights the...
2025-08-1158 min
Bibliophools17: The Crossing - Cormac McCarthyIt's the OLD WEST and we couldn't be sadder boys about it!!! Two brothers cross the border to avenge their parents! Or was it to return a she-wolf to the wild? Or was it to discover at last that their innocence had been stolen by the cold injustice of the desert? The Phools are introspective this week!!!
2025-08-041h 12
Bibliophools16: Strange Pictures - UketsuIt’s a SPOOKY MYSTERY this week!!! Teachers are dead, reporters are dead and they’re also the cops, and EVERYONE IS DRAWING PICTURES!!! What does it all mean? Also who wrote this book? The Phools are on the case!!!
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Bibliophools15: Jurassic Park - Michael CrichtonIt's DINOSAUR TIME!!!That's right! Its a book too! A sociopathic billionaire brought back the dinosaurs. Will all go as planned? How do you pronounce Isla Nublar? Will there ever be another good Jurassic Park movie?The Phools answer all these questions and more!!!
2025-07-211h 17
Bibliophools14: A Confederacy of Dunces - John Kennedy TooleIT'S COMEDY TIME!!!! A 1960s edge-lord can't stop writing manifestos, A naughty nightclub owner is smuggling contraband, and sworn enemies turned lovers are going on the run!!! The Phools are dismantling the whole system this week!!!
2025-07-151h 07
Bibliophools13: Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van PeltIt’s a squishy slimy MYSTERY!!! An elderly custodian’s son dissapeared, an aimless guitar player wants to find his dad, and a remarkably bright octupus has the whole thing figured out! The Phools are on the case, tentacles be damned!!!
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Bibliophools11: Project Hail Mary - Andy WeirIT’S A LISTENER REQUEST AND WE’RE GOING TO SPACE!!! Space bacteria is eating the sun, somebody stole all Ryan Gosling’s memories, and a lonely spider teaches us all how to love. The Phools are saving the world with SCIENCE this week!!!!
2025-06-231h 06
Bibliophools10: Fahrenheit-182 - Mark Hoppus & Dan OzziIt's a rockstar memoir!!! What's the connection between Blink-182 and secret alien conspiracies? Would Jesus or Satan make better music? Who is the bald headed man who haunts all our dreams? Nobody asked these questions, but the Phools are answering. Episode Playlist: Bibliophools: Fahrenheit-182
2025-06-1752 min
Bibliophools9: Nuclear War: A Scenario - Annie JacobsenIT'S THE END OF THE WORLD!!! In a race against time the president gets manhandled, people push buttons, everything blows up, and our only hope is "Wonderwall". The Phools are crashing out this week!!!SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts explore the themes of existential crises, the implications of nuclear warfare, and the flawed nature of deterrence as discussed in the book 'Nuclear War: A Scenario' by Annie Jacobson. They discuss what would happen to them in the scenario, the chaos of decision-making under pressure, and the human...
2025-06-0945 min
Bibliophools8: The Lathe of Heaven - Ursula K. Le GuinThis book is about dreams that come true... Even the bad ones... Aliens invade, Psychologists are sketchy, and somebody melted Portland! The Phools are living a nightmare!!!
2025-06-021h 00
Bibliophools7: Something Wicked This Way Comes - Ray BradburyLet's get FICTIONAL!!! This book is made up! None of it happened! A spooky carnival, a debatably hot teacher, evil Post Malone... the Phools are facing their fears this week!
2025-05-2653 min
Bibliophools6: CAPTURED! The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience - Stanton T. Friedman & Kathleen MardenThe Phools dive into one of most infamous alien abduction stories of all time! Mean aliens, scary hypnosis, and of course, butt stuff!
2025-05-1953 min
Bibliophools5: The Golden Spruce - John VaillantThe phools are back in the WOODS!!! A maniac cuts down a giant yellow tree. Why? We still don't know, but we have a good time getting frustrated about it.
2025-05-121h 15
Bibliophools4: American Kingpin - Nick BiltonIt's true crime time baby!!! Someone found Molly in the post office, a dirty undercover cop is playing both sides, and a boy scout put a hit out on a nerdy mormon IT guy. The phools break bad this week!!!
2025-05-051h 09
Bibliophools3: Dead Mountain - Donnie EicharPeople are dead on a Mountain! Was it Secret Russian missile tests? Yetis? RFK Jr? Nobody knows, but it's cold and the Phools want to go home.
2025-04-2858 min
Bibliophools2: The Stranger in The Woods - Michael FinkelEpisode two baby!!! A man goes missing, a prison beard gets out of control, and somebody stole all the playboy magazines. The phools get lonely this week!!!
2025-04-211h 06
Bibliophools1: Imminent - Luis ElizandoThe first episode!!! The boys have a close encounter with the shadow government, hot moms, and bloodsucking Brazilian extraterrestrials!!
2025-04-191h 10