Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast

Episode 26: The October Book Haunt

In this episode of the Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, we’re closing out BAB’s spooky season with chills, cheers, and a few surprises in our Spooktacular Season Finale! Katie kicks things off with a sneak peek at her freshly arrived fright fest, Scared to Death Vol. 6: Fan Stories Collection, just in time for one last scare. Ashley follows with a spoiler-free love letter to The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, calling it one of her top reads of the season. Then the ladies dive into their shared read, The October Film Haunt by Michael Wehunt. From eerie atmospheres to literary chills, they unpack what worked, what didn’t, and while they had notes, they’re eager to see how Wehunt’s craft continues to grow. As the curtain closes on Season One, Ashley and Katie thank the Baddies for a thrilling run and hint that there may be a trick or two still lurking in the shadows. So grab a carving knife (for your pumpkin) and press play, it’s time to wrap up October with a hauntingly good listen!  Don't forget to follow us on Instagram⁠ ‪@BadAssBookclubPodcast‬⁠. Listen and Review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Rep yo'self, don't wreck yo'self! New merch is out at babsmerch.printful.me [http://babsmerch.printful.me/]

Episode 25: Mild, Not Wild

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, we’re stirring the cauldron over one magical read: Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper. It’s small-town charm, sapphic revenge, and magical tournaments (oh my), basically Hallmark with a hint of heat, and we are here for it… mostly. Katie’s biggest takeaway? She’s officially campaigning for a universal spice thermometer on every book cover. (Publishers, take note- the people deserve to know what they’re getting into!) Ashley enjoyed the story’s cozy vibes, but had a few notes of her own, wishing for more depth, details and pumpkin spice. From sizzling banter to enchanting rivalries, we break down what worked, what didn’t, and why Payback’s a Witch still managed to cast a spell on us. Brew a potion (or a latte) and get comfy, this one’s warm, witchy, and a little wicked. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram⁠ ‪@BadAssBookclubPodcast‬⁠. Listen and Review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Rep yo'self, don't wreck yo'self! New merch is out at babsmerch.printful.me [http://babsmerch.printful.me/] New Reads: Katie- Scared to Death Book Vol. 6 Fan Stories Collection Ashley- The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Shared - The October Film Haunt by Michael Wehunt

Episode 24: Spooky or Spicy? Well, Witch Is It?

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, things are heating up. The ladies are recording in the evening hours (that means more laughs), Katie went to another concert and there’s a game! What more could you ask for? Ashley wraps up The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr, the fast-paced, smart techno-thriller she devoured. Katie sums up her final experience with Nightmare at 20,000 Feet: Horror Stories by Richard Matheson, sharing her favorite eerie tales from the master of horror. Sneak peek: It’s sharp, chilling, and just shy of what she was hoping for. Then, the ladies kick off their shared read, Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper, where small-town magic meets Hallmark-movie charm with a hint (or maybe a handful) of spice. Expect laughter, tangents, and plenty of debate over what’s spooky vs. spicy.  Fill your cauldrons and get cozy, this episode is ready to cast its spell. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram⁠ ‪@BadAssBookclubPodcast‬⁠. Listen and Review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Rep yo'self, don't wreck yo'self! New merch is out at babsmerch.printful.me [http://babsmerch.printful.me/] Continued Read: Shared - Payback’s A Witch by Lana Harper

Episode 23: Confessions at 20,000 Feet

In this week’s Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, the ladies wrap up Stephen Graham Jones’ The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, a novel they admired but admit was tough to stomach. Dark, brutal, and relentlessly heavy, this Indigenous horror masterpiece left Ashley and Katie both haunted and impressed. Ashley shifts gears into the scandal-filled pages of Paul Bradley Carr’s The Confessions, covering chapters 1–19. Twists, secrets, and plenty of topical fodder fuel the discussion as she unpacks the opening of this modern literary thriller. Katie closes things out with a dip into Richard Matheson’s Nightmare at 20,000 Feet. From classic Twilight Zone vibes to eerie short story selections, she captures the unsettling brilliance of Matheson’s imagination. Heavy, shocking, and as always, funny! Whether you’re here for vampire lore, Silicon Valley scandals, or mid-century scares, strap in, Baddies. This week, the ride is turbulent. *Don't forget to follow us on Instagram⁠ ‪@BadAssBookclubPodcast‬⁠. Listen and Review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Like and Subscribe here on YouTube! Rep yo'self, don't wreck yo'self! New merch is out at babsmerch.printful.me [http://babsmerch.printful.me/] Continued Reads: Ashley - The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr Katie - Nightmare at 20,000 Feet Horror Stories By Richard Matheson New Reads: Shared - Payback’s A Witch by Lana Harper

Episode 22: Good Stab, Bad Sever

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, the ladies are knee-deep in haunted attics and blood-soaked prairies. With the final half of Grady Hendrix’s How to Sell a Haunted House, Ashley and Katie laugh, cringe, and gasp their way through puppets, grief, and Hendrix’s signature blend of horror and hilarity. Funny, gruesome, and, yes downright sad, this conclusion had the gals reaching for a tissue. And because no spooky-season episode is complete without some chaos, the ladies play a brand-new game: Weapon of Choice. In classic horror story scenarios, Katie quizzes Ashley on what she’d grab when things go bump in the night. Some answers are more practical (and hilarious) than others. Then it’s back to the plains with the middle third of Stephen Graham Jones’ The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, where tragedy and resilience collide. The slaughter of the buffalo cuts deep, and we discuss Good Stab’s complicated role as both hero and demon, depending on who’s telling the story. Sad, thought-provoking, and impossible to look away from. Whether you’re here for haunted house hijinks, Indigenous horror, or just to find out what on earth Ashley would do with a curtain rod, this episode is packed with thrills, chills, and book-loving banter. Strap in, Baddies! It’s about to get choppy. *Don't forget to follow us on Instagram⁠ ‪@BadAssBookclubPodcast‬⁠. Listen and Review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Like and Subscribe on YouTube! Rep yo'self, don't wreck yo'self! New merch is out at babsmerch.printful.me [http://babsmerch.printful.me/] New Reads: Ashley - The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr Katie - Nightmare at 20,000 Feet Horror Stories By Richard Matheson Continued Reads: Shared - The Buffalo Hunter Hunter