It's our timeless classic holiday episode from 2024!

Touch but our robes and be upheld in more than this as we revisit Thomas Ligotti's "The Frolic", a heartwarming tale of that's at least more bearable than Wham's 'Last Christmas'! Experience the magic of the season with philosophical pessimism and bodily functions! Plus, great beer!

Paul's mic was making rather merry this time around, but Alec saved the day with his stellar editing. It was a Christmas miracle unmatched! Throw another stuffed Bambi on the fire and settle down for a night of Christmas magic!

The Beer

* Paul’s choice: Schloss Eggenberg, Samichlaus

* Alec’s choice: Bell’s Brewery, Christmas Ale

The Book

* Songs of a Dead Dreamer and Grimscribe, Thomas Ligotti

The Music

* “Nocturnal Phosphorescence”, “Mortuaries of Time”, by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse

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* Alec Chambers

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Specifically, first lines and favorite lyrics. We love words, you see. And we thought it'd be fun to throw a few of our favorite first lines from our favorite stories out there. It was so much fun that we got to thinking about our favorite song lyrics as well! We traded them, and we laughed about it. And then Hemingway punched me in the mouth. And if you get THAT reference, you'll have no problem with any of the others. Throw on yer smokin' jacket and join the Short Horror Beer Cast after party!

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• Website: shbeercast.com
• Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
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Credits

• Theme music: "Afterparty" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
• Edited by Alec Chambers

Produced by Sid Seizure

Ray Bradbury is back with a Halloween tale so gruesome it'll even scare old Mudfoot Brown. And if you get that reference, you'll have no problem with any of the others.

Join us for horror, beer, and all the Gen-X shenanigans you can ask for.

We do spoilers here, so be sure and read the story first!

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• Website: shbeercast.com
• Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
• Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast

Credits

• Theme music: "Solid State" by Alec Chambers
• Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
• Beer discussion music: "Halloween Theramin Fun" and "Halloween Trick or Treat", by Greg Kirkelie, from Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC-SA
• Edited by Paul Lorello

Produced by Sid Seizure

It's Dan Simmons's breakthrough tale of bitter bereavement, childhood loss, and all kinds of undead shenanigans. It's a horror story with too much horror in it. Brace yourselves—this one stings like a nettle with a grudge.

Grab a beer and lock your doors.

Oh, and spoilers ahead, so read the story, why don'tcha?

Social Links

• Website: shbeercast.com
• Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
• Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast

Credits

• Theme music: "Solid State" by Alec Chambers
• Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
• Edited by Alec Chambers

Produced by Sid Seizure

In this bonus episode, we answer that burning question and provide a soothing lotion for the burning!

From brilliant storytelling to... er, shall we say... explosive temper, we explore the legendary writer's genius, unpredictability, and battle with mental illness. Pour yourself a short beer and and join us as we unpack the wild and complex mind behind “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream.”

Theme song: “Afterparty”, by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption

Edited by Paul Lorello

Produced by Sid Seizure

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In Part II of our breakdown of Harlan Ellison’s 1967 Hugo Award winner, we're all in on the AI apocalypse!

Craft beer pairing and Gen-X tangents—what more can you ask?

This is classic horror fiction, apocalyptic sci-fi, and two guys overanalyzing everything with a pint in hand like you've never heard!

Spoilers ahead, so read the story first! Or read it after. Just read it, period!

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• Website: shbeercast.com
• Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
• Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast

Credits

• Theme music: "Beer Cast Boogie" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
• Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
• Edited by Paul Lorello

Produced by Sid Seizure

Season Three opens with a delightful little yarn by the one and only Harlan Ellison. Grab a beer and snuggle with your favorite AI chatbot girlfriend while you listen!

Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you feel it'll do you some good.

Story Info

• Title: "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream"
• Author: Harlan Ellison
• Originally Published: If, March 1967

Beer Pairing

• Alec's choice: Three Floyds Brewing, Oceans of Time
• Paul's choice: Evil Twin Brewing, No Hero

In this episode

• Introducing an up-and-coming director named Stanley Kubrick!
• The Exorcist, and other comedies!
• Highbrow humor!

Links & Follow Us

• Website: shbeercast.com
• Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
• Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast

Credits

• Theme music: "Beer Cast Boogie" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
• Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
• Edited by Paul Lorello

Produced by Sid Seizure

We're back and not a moment too soon with the sequel to The Events at Poroth Farm by T.E.D. Klein, the scariest cat horror story since Garfield met the ghost pirates! It's an action-packed cap to Season Two and we couldn't be more out of ideas!

Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you feel it'll do you some good.

Also, be sure to check out Part I!

Story Info

• Title: "The Events at Poroth Farm"
• Author: T.E.D. Klein
• Originally Published: From Beyond the Dark Gateway , December 1972

Beer Pairing

• Alec's choice: Busch Light (don't judge, it's for the farmers)
• Paul's choice: Long Island Farm Brewery, Field Haze

In this episode

• A recap to end them all!
• Accent shaming!
• Alec does Alec!
• Jacob's Ladder and other family favorites!

Links & Follow Us

• Website: shbeercast.com
• Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
• Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast

Credits

• Theme music: "Beer Cast Boogie" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
• Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
• Edited by Paul Lorello

Produced by Sid Seizure