Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast

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

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.meNew Reads:Katie- Scared to Death Book Vol. 6 Fan Stories CollectionAshley- The God of the Woods by Liz MooreShared - The October Film Haunt by Michael Wehunt

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.meContinued Read:Shared - Payback’s A Witch by Lana Harper

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.meContinued Reads:Ashley - The Confessions by Paul Bradley CarrKatie - Nightmare at 20,000 FeetHorror Stories By Richard MathesonNew Reads:Shared - Payback’s A Witch by Lana Harper

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.meNew Reads:Ashley - The Confessions by Paul Bradley CarrKatie - Nightmare at 20,000 Feet Horror Stories By Richard MathesonContinued Reads:Shared - The Buffalo Hunter Hunter

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, we’re off to a hauntingly good start to Spooky Season! This week the ladies tackle their double shared reads: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones and How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.First up is the historical fiction horror pick, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter. The ladies are enjoying the gruesome, genre-crossing ride that intertwines vampire lore with the U.S. western expansionist era. While discussing themes and characters present in chapters 1-9, Katie and Ashley highlight the way Jones layers timelines and perspectives, and the captivating use of Native American terminology to deepen the novel’s cultural roots. With two-thirds of the story still to go, many questions remain, like: Where’s Cat Man?Then it’s on to Hendrix’s How to Sell a Haunted House, where playthings and family drama collide. Covering chapters 1–20, the ladies dive into the Joyner family’s grief, the hilariously horrifying antics of Pupkin the puppet, and swap their favorite WTF worthy Grady moments. To top it off, they play a quick round of Stage Fright, a hilarious game featuring the five stages of grief. You read that right. Whether you prefer historical horror with bite or a campy haunt, this episode delivers both chills and chuckles. Cozy up, press play, and join the hunt!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.meContinued Reads:Shared: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham JonesShared: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

In this milestone 20th episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, the ladies are celebrating big with a double dose of thrillers. After a quick detour into book-to-film adaptations (because who doesn’t love debating page vs. screen?), Katie dives into Lisa Jewell’s Don’t Let Him In, a chillingly realistic tale that blurs the line between ordinary life and lurking danger.Ashley follows with Alex Michaelides’ The Silent Patient, a psychological thriller that grips from the first page and doesn’t let go, serving up twists you can really sink your teeth into. As the ladies trade synopses, the parallels between the two books come into sharp focus, each featuring a web of characters, layered secrets, and twists that demand your full attention.Whether you crave something eerily plausible or prefer mind-bending psychology, this episode is packed with suspense, surprises, and plenty of book club banter to mark the big 2-0. Hit play to join us in the celebration!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.meNew Reads:Shared - How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady HendrixShared - The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, we’re misty-eyed over memoirs and just kidding about vigilante justice.Ashley kicks things off with Everyone Is Lying to You by Jo Piazza, a thriller where a rogue trad-wife influencer proves that not everything on your feed is #authentic. Katie takes us in a different direction with finishing touches on Just Kids by Patti Smith, a soulful, poetic tribute to art, love, and friendship that easily lands as one of her all time faves.Then, the ladies come together for their final reflections on Wildflower by Drew Barrymore, part heartfelt, part hilarious, and full of life lessons.Grab a tissue, pour a glass, and hit play, baddies.*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.meNew Reads:Ashley – The Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesKatie – Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, we’re diving into three very different but equally unforgettable women’s stories. Katie gets misty eyed with Patti Smith’s Just Kids, a beautifully profound tribute to her late soulmate and creative partner. Much praise from Katie, and she’s still got the second half to go! Ashley takes us deep into the trenches with Mackenzie Phillips’ High on Arrival, an unflinching look at addiction, abuse, and survival against all odds. Then, the mood lightens as both ladies reflect on the first half of Drew Barrymore’s Wildflower, a breezy yet heartfelt collection of stories that capture self-reflection, growth, and the messy beauty of evolution. From gritty confessions to poetic reflections through soul baring snapshots, these books remind us why voices in print matter. Whether you’re here for rock and roll memories, a behind the scenes glimpse, or authentic lessons learned along the way, this episode has a story that will speak to you. Three women, three books, one badass conversation. Let’s go!With that being said, TRIGGER WARNING! This episode briefly discusses hard drug use and sexual abuse. Instagram⁠ ‪@BadAssBookclubPodcast‬⁠TikTok @Bad.Ass.Bookclub.PodcastFollow 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.meContinued Reads:Katie - Just Kids by Patti SmithShared - Wildflower by Drew BarrymoreNew Reads:Ashley - Everyone Is Lying To You by Jo Piazza

In this episode of Bad Ass Bookclub Podcast, we’re all over the place—literarily. Katie kicks things off by recapping a recent rock concert, then we journey from 1960s Trinidad to Hell to DEEP SPACE. Ashley dons her anthropologist hat to share insights on the award-winning historical fiction novel Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein. Katie covers One Loan Soul by L.B. Carter, a fresh and fun paranormal tale, serving up her pros and woes while carefully skipping spoilers for new readers—considerate, right?Then, with Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir as this week’s shared read, the ladies launch into the epic, cosmic adventure of the audiobook! Narrator Ray Porter blows their minds in this unparalleled, stellar odyssey.Whether you’re into historical fiction, paranormal twists, or next level sci-fi, this episode has a little something for book lovers of all kinds. Strap in and hit play!*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.meNew Reads:Ashley - High On Arrival by Mackenzie PhillipsKatie - Just Kids by Patti SmithShared - Wildflower by Drew Barrymore