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
Never Flinch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:04:22
The Losers reach the end of the beam -- for now -- as they unlock their book episode for Stephen King's 2025 novel Never Flinch. This is it, Constant Listeners, we're officially caught up now. Note: This episode was reco…
It: Welcome to Derry Season 1 Post-Mortem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:41
Our weekly coverage of It: Welcome to Derry was the big event of Fall 2026. For two months, you got to hear Losers Randall Colburn, Julia Marchese, Jenn Adams, and Michael Roffman get their hands dirty with the HBO Max s…
Season 10 Preview + Remembering Rob Reiner/James Ransone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:54
The Losers enter their tenth year with Season 10. This month, they're releasing their final book episode along the beam with Never Flinch, catching everyone up on King's canon until we get Talisman 3. So, what's next? Jo…
The 10 Best Stephen King Movies of the 21st Century [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:32:02
It's the end of 2025, which means we're 25 years into the 21st century. As they're wont to do, the Losers take inventory of the last 25 years and pick the 10 best Stephen King movies during that stretch.
You Like It Darker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:28:56
In our latest book episode, which was recorded in Summer 2024 and had previously been exclusive to the Barrens, the Losers head to the tropics to rank all 12 stories within Stephen King's 2024 collection You Like It Dark…
Talkin' Hawkins 5 Pt. 1 (Patreon Clip) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:20
The following clip previews our latest installment of TALKIN’ HAWKINS, a limited series podcast that flips King’s Dominion Upside Down to discuss all things Stranger Things. Join Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn, and Sam…