Words About Books
Words About Books is a podcast where two wannabe writers read and discuss books. Read along with us, or just enjoy the show! New episodes every Sunday.
Episodes
467 episodes
Season 1 - Epilogue
As our first year of Words About Books draws to a close the boys take some time to discuss where the podcast has been and where it will be going in the future.
Paradox Bound by Peter Clines
Nate surprises Ben with his analysis of Paradox Bound by Peter Clines. It's got action! It's got drama! It's got time travel! It's got adventure! It's got... MAGA propaganda? Oh boy. Take a listen in on this one and don't forget to follow us on...
The Story of Starcraft
Well it's finally here. My revenge for Ben making me read all that other shit. In this episode you listen to 90 minutes of a 3 hour conversation I forced Ben to have about the story of Starcraft I. Ben also has a wager for me: if we get 100 dow...
Starcraft: Liberty's Crusade by Jeff Grubb
Nate forces Ben to listen to a discussion on Starcraft in this week's episode. Will this be the exception to the rule that books based off of games are hot garbage? Will Ben want to read this book after today's discussion? Find out on another e...
Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie
Ben and Nate journey to Earth's second moon of Kahani to formally apologize for poisoning the fabled Sea of Stories with their terrible writing. When they arrive they find the entire mess has been pinned on some guy named Khattam-Shud and that ...
Dune The Movie [1984]
Finally! It's out! I never thought we'd see the day! Ben and Nate get a sneak peek at Dune: The Movie directed by acclaimed director David Lynch and starring... *checks notes* Kyle MacLachlan. Will this film be the instant classic that everyone...
An Evening with Ben and Nate
Ben and Nate reflect on 2020 in the only way they know how, by talking about all the books they've read.
How to Pick Up Women with a Drunk Space Ninja by Jay Key
Unfunny jokes. Bickering. An unlikeable protagonist that you’re supposed to love. Welcome to the flawed logic and page skimming universe of Duke LaGrange! Nate and Ben tackle an indie comedy book in today's episode. How to Pick Up Women with a ...
The American Election Extravaganza!
To celebrate the impending American election, Ben presents his top 5 Donald Trump take down books. Find out which of these is the right book to help you mentally prepare for a second dark age! Fire and Fury by Micheal Wolff, Fear by Bob Woodwar...
The Shadow Out of Nate
The following audio sample was found in the library of Miskatonic University. It was late and I was the last student to leave. Most of the electric lighting was off. Only the blasphemous glow of the gibbous moon pouring through the windows prov...
Cool Air and Pickman's Model by HP Lovecraft
Ben and Nate tackle two of their favorite Lovecraft short stories. Nate finally finds a Lovecraft story he can review positively.
At the Mountains of Madness by HP Lovecraft
Ben and Nate accompany a doomed expedition to Antarctica. There they discover archeological artifacts that will rewrite everything we know about the history of life on this planet. But in the frozen wastelands no one can hear Nate scream, and s...
The Shadow Over Innsmouth By HP Lovecraft
Ben and Nate follow HP Lovecraft on a journey to the shadow-haunted town of Innsmouth. Everyone there looks like an obvious monster, and several people warn us not to go, but in this economy you ALWAYS take the cheaper bus.
Deep in the Crease - HP Lovecraft
Ben and Nate kick off the month of Lovecraft with a deep dive into the biography of the man himself. We get into it all: his tragic childhood, his awkward marriage, the racism, and the incredible afterlife of his fiction.
Bonus - Judging Books By Their Covers
It's Nate's birthday and the only gift he wants is for Ben to choose the groups' next read from a pool of 10 random books. The books vary wildly in both subject matter and quality. The only data Ben can use to inform his choice are the front an...
Bonus - Star Wars: Heir to the Empire SPECIAL EDITION REMAKE
Ben & Nate tackle Thrawn once again in a re-examination of Heir to the Empire and all of Star Wars. How have things changed since The Rise of Skywalker? Has Ben's heart softened after having to read some truly awful books for this podcast? ...
Sourcery by Terry Pratchett
A Wizard, A Barbarian, and some sentient Luggage team up to save the world from an all powerful Sourcerer! This month we read Sourcery by Terry Pratchett. A Rincewind novel set in the Discworld. If you're not sure what any of that means, don't ...
The Last Word with Nate: Agatha Christie
In this brief wrap up to our series on The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Nate discusses outsmarting Ben. Oh, and he gets around to apologizing to his grandmother eventually.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Part 2
Detective Ben continues his investigation into The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, though the case seems to be getting away from him. Fortunately Agatha Christie's brilliant detective Hercule Poirot is on deck to assist.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Part 1
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is one of Agatha Christie's most challenging mysteries. Our own Detective Ben goes up against the legendary Hercule Poirot in a race to solve the murder of Roger Ackroyd. An innocent man's life is at stake should the...
Dune by Frank Herbert Part 4
The exciting conclusion to our Dune series. This episode takes an in depth look at part 3 of Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic. Was the conclusion worth the wait? Find out on this episode of Words About Books.
Dune by Frank Herbert Part 3
On this episode we discuss the introduction of the enigmatic fremen, a few lack luster plots within plots, and Nate's slow descent into despair as this book gets no closer to ending.
Dune by Frank Herbert Part 2
There's a traitor in our midst. It's Nate. He keeps trying to escape, but we've tightened his shackles and we're ready to continue our conversation about Dune.
Dune by Frank Herbert Part 1
After The Fold and Marked, Ben decides it's time for the boys to read some proper literature. This ENTIRE MONTH the podcast will be covering one of Ben's favorite (and longest) books. Nate begins to question his life choices. *Apologies in adva...