The Stacks: What We're Reading in July 2026

The Stacks: What We're Reading in July 2026

Author: Bloody FM July 3, 2026 Duration: 1:50:34
Randall, Jenn, and Justo dive deep into The Stacks to discuss what they’re reading and binging, but first they preview upcoming horror books about man-eating wasps, witches, death fugues, and underwater cults from Chuck Tingle, Christopher Golden, Megan Bontrager, and others. A heated sidebar about “Goosebumps for adults” segues into spoiler-free reviews of multiple 2026 releases, including Caro Claire Burke’s Yesteryear, Nick Cutter’s The Dorians, Tom Perotta’s Ghost Town, and Tom Holland and A. Jack Ulrich’s Fright Night Aftermath, among several others. Below is an abbreviated list of the episode's recs: Books: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke The Dorians by Nick Cutter Tom’s Crossing by Mark Z. Danielewski Fright Night Aftermath by Tom Holland and A. Jack Ulrich Ghost Town by Tom Perotta Everyone is Lying to You by Jo Piazza Jaws 2 by Hank Searls Feeders by Matt Serafini The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling by David Shoemaker You Should Have Been Nicer to My Mom by Vincent Tirado Other recs: Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult (show) Ghostwatch (movie) Love Trapped (podcast) Physical (show) Wishy (band)

For anyone who’s ever gotten lost in the sprawling, interconnected universe of Stephen King, there’s a dedicated and surprisingly fun guide waiting for you. That guide is The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast, an award-winning weekly series from Bloody FM. Since 2017, this podcast has served as a chronological deep-dive into King’s entire bibliography, from Carrie to the latest release. But it’s far from a dry literary analysis. The hosts-the self-proclaimed Losers-approach each book, film, and adaptation with a blend of genuine critical insight and warm, irreverent humor. They’re the kind of fans who can passionately debate the themes of The Dark Tower while also laughing about the author’s famously unpredictable Twitter presence. When you listen, you’re essentially pulling up a chair to a lively, informed conversation among friends who love this world as much as you do. Episodes regularly feature deep discussions that read between the iconic pages, but they also keep you updated on everything happening in King’s Dominion. That means breaking down the latest Hollywood headlines about adaptations, parsing through his endless forthcoming projects, and examining how his vast body of work intersects with broader arts, film, television, and even history. It’s a comprehensive and consistently engaging resource for both the Constant Reader and the newly curious, making the immense landscape of King’s imagination feel a little more like home. This podcast has built a community around a shared obsession, one detailed and delightful episode at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Welcome to Widow's Bay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:38
Did you know we've been recapping Widow's Bay on Apple TV? Well, you do now. Yes, for the last month, Mike and Randall have been chatting about the very Kingian show that Guillermo del Toro recently called "the best stre…
The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking: #46-41 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00:57
Behold, The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking! This year, the Losers are counting down Stephen King's published novels -- specifically, novels (no collections) -- from worst to best. For May, the heat turns up as they…
CrichtonCast: A Murder in Hollywood (Patreon Clip) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:56
Here's a preview of our latest installment of the CrichtonCast, our Michael Crichton spinoff podcast exclusive to The Barrens. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon…
Unboxing Vintage Books' New Stephen King Collection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:13
Losers' Club executive producer and co-host Michael Roffman finally unboxes this mysterious crate that's been at the bottom of his stairs. What he discovers is a stunning collection of Stephen King reissues from Vintage…
"Before the Play" and The Overlook Hotel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:54
The Losers check into The Overlook for the umpteenth time. This time, however, they dedicate some time to Stephen King's oft-forgotten prologue "Before the Play", which was also the inspiration for Glen Mazzara's unprodu…
Glen Mazzara on The Dark Tower Series and The Overlook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00:47
The Losers speak to producer and writer Glen Mazzara, who discusses his love for Stephen King and his history of adaptations. For two epic hours, the veteran scribe regales them with insightful behind-the-scenes anecdote…
The Stacks: What We're Reading in May 2026 with Laramie Dean [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:30
It's time for another spell in The Stacks, this time with author (and friend of the pod) Laramie Dean joining Randall, Jenn, and Ashley. They talk through several upcoming horror releases, debate revisionist riffs on cla…
The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking: #52-47 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56:51
Behold, The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking! In the following months, the Losers will countdown Stephen King's published novels -- specifically, novels (no collections) -- from worst to best. For April, they're fina…
Caroline Bicks on Her Year of Fear with Stephen King [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:23
The Losers' Club producer and co-host Randall Colburn sits down with author Caroline Bicks to discuss her highly anticipated new book, Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King. Named the University of…
Sometimes They Come Back Movie Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:15:10
The Losers revisit their old hometown of Liberty, Missouri to celebrate 35 years of Sometimes They Come Back. Together, Mike, Jenn, and Caffrey discuss the changes from page to (small) screen, the stylish direction of To…