Terror and Tangents Podcast
Two hilarious, sassy, and neuro-divergent best friends talk about their book club’s latest spooky, horror, or thriller reads ranging from “the husband did it!” to “it’s a cult in the apartment building”. Alex and Celisa discuss their thoughts on the books, the important take-aways to avoid getting murdered, and various, hopefully related topics. Join them as they delve into each book and attempt to navigate the never-ending tangents with dark humor and plenty of swear words in this monthly book club podcast. Trigger warnings are announced beforehand and spoilers are frequent! Reach out at https://terrorandtangents.squarespace.com/
Episodes
Happy New Year! And also a goodbye. We have decided to retire as podcasters and prepare for upcoming 2025 shenanigans. Thank you so much for listening to our tangents and some of the terror we read. Keep reading, keep laughing, and we love you.
This month we read Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates. Welp it's December and we read a book. We mispronounced one of the main character's name, talk about teeth and layers, and just in general have a good time. Spoilers as usual but join us, wherever you like to listen. Next book is TBD.
This month we read “Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers” by Jesse Q Sutanto. It was a delightful read and therefore produced a delightful episode, perfect for getting into the holiday craziness. Join us, wherever you like to listen, or click the link below. Next book is Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates.
Congrats to our Book box giveaway over on Instagram!
Happy Spooky season! It is time! This month we read “Misery” by Stephen King. Celisa's first DNF (did not finish), part of Alex's 31 Days Of Halloween movie/book marathon, and yeah we are not Stephen King girlies. As you'll find out. Join us, wherever you like to listen, or click the link below. Next book is Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto.
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It’s September and this month we read “The Book of the Most Precious Substance” by Sara Gran. On this episode we talk about sex, Nick Cage, going out to pasture, and of course, the five (sexual) steps needed to complete the ritual and if we would actually do them or not. Join us, wherever you like to listen, or click the link below.
It’s August and Celisa’s birthday month, so of course we had to read a Nick Cutter book. Tune in as we talk about The Deep! We talk about scientific experiments, our version of the tickle box, and hope much we can nope the ocean. Next book is The Book of the Most Precious Substance by Sara Gran.
Join us as we read The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart-White! We talk about smells that haunt us, don our lawyer hats while still being unable to pronounce latin words to no ones surprise. Stick around after the end credits for a bonus tangent! Spoilers abound and happy halfway through the year everybody! Next book is The Deep by Nick Cutter.
This month we read The Fervor by Alma Katsu. Join us as we discuss racial tensions, America's PR, and Celisa's long list of new words. Spoilers, cursing, and mispronunciations ahead! Next book is The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart. Welcome to summer everyone!
This month we read The Only One Left by Riley Sager. Join us as we discuss some medical verbiage, Celisa learns she can DNF if she wants, and who the true queen of the silent treatment is. Spoilers ahead as always! Next book is The Fervor by Alma Katsu.
We have returned! Not from the dead, but from a nice break. This month we read Silver Under Nightfall by Ron Chupeco. Spoiler: we loved it. Join us wherever you like to listen as we discuss self-deprecation, the importance of a good map, and how to flirt with vampires. Next book is Only One Left by Riley Sager. Happy April everyone!
This month we read Rock, Paper, Scissors by Alice Feeney. Join us as one of Alex's cats tries to sabotage the podcast by stopping the recording, we wave some red flags, and the world is re-righted cause nobody saw these twists coming. Spoilers ahead as always and happy holidays! Next book announcement in the episode.
Disclaimer: Hubby was out of town (again!) so couldn't read the back of the book. Apologies for the l...
This month we read The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf. Join us as we mainly talk about the book with limited tangents for once in our lives. The world is off kilter cause Alex guessed the ending before Celisa so spoilers ahead. Next months book is Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. Congrats to our Halloween giveaway winner and happy start of the holiday season!
Disclaimer: Hubby was out of town so couldn't read th...
Updated audio, sorry everybody! Round 2 though, Happy Spooky Season! This month we read Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, written by Alvin Scwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell. We get into unusual jobs that people have, childhood nostalgia, and the creepy photos in this book. It's a collection of short horror stories so kind of hard to spoil but spoilers ahead. Next months book is The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkau...
Join us for Episode 14 as we talk about Americans, Mushrooms, and fancy rabbits. Spoilers included so grab your book and get ready for Spooky season to begin! Next month's book is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz. We also have our Halloween giveaway box happening so go check out our Insta and enter to win some goodies.
Join us for Episode 13 as we bring back the words Celisa (and Alex) didn't know segment, talk about healthy relationships, and "taking it with a smile" . Spoilers included but grab your book and enjoy our thoughts on The Stepford Wives! Next month's book is What Moves the Dead by T Kingfisher (or Ursula Vernon). Happy Birthday month to Celisa!
Join us as we giggle our way through talking about fair foods, horror romances and the shenanigans we got into as young'uns. Spoilers always included, so grab your book and welcome to Episode 12 where we read Cirque Berserk by Jessica Guess! Next month’s book is Stepford Wives by Ira Levin.
Why did we read a winter book in 90 degree weather? Who knows! Join us as we talk about damsels out of distress, how to communicate a person's passing and the realities of snow plowing. Spoilers always included, in this episode even the end gets spoiled for one of us, so grab your book and welcome to Episode 11 where we read No Exit by Taylor Adams! Next month’s book is Cirque Berserk by Jessica Guess.
This month we read A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay. Join us as we once again talk about toxic men and mandatory reporting, the awkward internet years and spiders on the ceiling. With a new guest reading the back of the book to you! Apologies for some sound issues due to rural Alaska internet connections, or maybe Celisa’s rage towards underfunding CPS. Some spoilers included but grab your book and welcome to Episode 10! Next...
This month we read The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix. Join us as we discuss all the final women, college essay prompts for horror-philes, and our homes safest places. Spoilers abound. So grab your book and welcome to Episode 9 of Terror and Tangents! Next month’s book is A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay.
This month we read Go Down Hard by Ali Seay. Join us as we discuss the men we've dated, the ick-iest moments in this book, and the pros/cons of pepper spray. Spoilers abound. So grab your book and welcome to Episode 8 of Terror and Tangents! Next month’s book is Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix.
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