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Author Jack Callaghan joins us in a lively discussion as we unpack his thrilling young adult novel, "Zombie Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing." Broadcasting from an underground government facility, Jack shares his creative process and the nostalgic childhood influences that shaped his vivid storytelling. Discover how unique swear words like "crumber" and "spooglet" add flavor to the narrative and why Jack believes young readers deserve engaging, thought-provoking material.

We also tackle some weighty societal issues, from political polarization to the harsh realities of modern bullying. Jack shares his thoughts on the importance of questioning societal norms and the power of language in building bridges. This episode is a journey of emotions, insights, and laughter you won’t want to miss!


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Zombie Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing
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Join us as we explore the bleak world of "Black Summer," the Netflix sensation born from the creators of Z Nation. We'll introduce you to the show's key characters—Rose, Spears, Sun, and Anna—whose unpredictable fates and resilience will keep you glued to the screen. Brace yourself for the relentless pace of its fast-moving zombies, which add a gritty edge to the survival narrative and a deeper conversation about how trauma responses—fawning, flight, fight, and freeze—play out in extreme scenarios. Drawing from real-life experiences and therapeutic insights, we analyze the behaviors of "Black Summer" characters and discuss the complexities of trust and vulnerability in life-or-death situations.

Whether you're a horror aficionado, a fan of dark humor, or just love a good survival story, this episode promises to be a banger.



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Our Zombie Love Child is turning 50.... EPISODES!!! What an incredible milestone we celebrate together as we speak from the heart about our community of zombie book enthusiasts that has grown around us. We are so happy we have connected with you, our listeners, reminisce about the friends we have made along the way, and what the future may hold.

We also dive into the importance of diversity in zombie media, reflecting on our journey to include voices from different racial, gender, and cultural backgrounds. Hear our thoughts on the need for more nuanced representation in zombie apocalypse fiction and our personal growth in understanding anti-racism and disability justice.

Finally, we choose a winner for the Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Cluck Contest!!! We're FINALLY DOING IT!!!!



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Kate L. Mary - award winning zombie apocalypse author with multiple zombie apocalypse books

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