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[close] In this special interview episode, Kate and Jonas are joined by J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, authors of the post-apocalyptic thriller DAWN (FINAL AWAKENING BOOK ONE). J. and Zach dive into why they enjoy writing post-apoc and anti-heroes, offer insight into their co-writing process, and share some of their favorite post-apoc and horror entertainment

[close] In this episode, Kate and Jonas drain Vinho Verde and Bud Light ‘Blood’ Orange while dissecting INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE by Anne Rice. After Jonas makes a quick reading confession, the duo praise the book’s unique interview-style prose, discuss why vampires are an ever-present threat in fantasy fiction, and compare the book to the movie.

[close] Join authors Kate M. Colby and Jonas Lee as they sip on different versions of the same drink while discussing a childhood classic A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.

[close] In this episode, Kate and Jonas sip screwdrivers and Michelob while discussing THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE by Philip K. Dick. The duo dive into the detailed world-building, why the characters and pacing underwhelmed, and the ongoing importance of themes explored.

[close] n this episode, Kate and Jonas wade through the wilderness of ANNIHILATION by Jeff Vandermeer while enjoying a little rum and vodka, respectively. While the duo loved the writing and concept, they were underwhelmed by the directionless plot and “the most boring protagonist ever” (Jonas Lee, 2018).

[close] Join hosts Kate M. Colby and Jonas Lee in an episode where they look through the movie versus the book. In this installment, how worth it is seeing A Wrinkle In Time in the theater?

[close] In this episode, Kate and Jonas sacrifice Jack & Coke and Bud Light Orange in honor of Neil Gaiman’s AMERICAN GODS. After Kate recounts the odyssey that brought her to reading the novel, the duo dive into Gaiman’s detailed writing style, why they (dis)like Shadow as a protagonist, and how the American gods worshipped represent our values.

[close] Visualization of the podcast going over Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

[close] Join authors Kate M. Colby and Jonas Lee as they both have a beer and discuss the nostalgia-packed adventure book of Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. If you didn't grow up in the 80s and want to know what it might've entailed for pop culture, dive into this novel.

[close] Kate & Jonas get into the apocalypse genre with the insulating tale from Hugh Howey.

[close] In this episode, Kate and Jonas drink happily ever after with a summer shandy and gin and tonic while discussing CINDER by Marissa Meyer. The duo waltz through the novel’s fairytale retelling structure, its cyberpunk culture, and the not-so-subtle romance and plot twists