Ep. 13: Free Dirt by Charles Beaumont

This week on The Short Horror Beer Cast, we’re cracking open “Free Dirt” by Charles Beaumont and pairing it with two beers that go down smoother than a buttered gerbil. This is Part 1 of a two-parter! Sort of. We’ll explain when you get here. Till then, you can expect our usual mix of literary over-analysis, pop culture nerdery, and tangents about [insert Gen-X grievance].Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you're precious like that.Story Info* Title: "Free Dirt"* Author: Charles Beaumont* Originally Published: The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, May 1955* Read it here: https://a.co/d/9oGzdrmBeer Pairing* Alec’s Choice: New Holland Brewing Company, Full Circle* Paul’s Choice: Abomination Brewing Company, Autumnal HarvesterIn Today’s Episode* Introducing The Short Horror Beer Cast drinking game!* Paul nails his lines like a pro!* Lots of fruits and veg!* Umami!* Alec tells a heartwarming tale of determination and overcoming adversity!Links & Follow Us* Website: shbeercast.com* Instagram: @paullorello_writer (official SHBC insta coming soon!)* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShortHorrorBeerCast/Credits* Theme music: “Beer Cast Boogie”, by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption* Edited by Alec ChambersProduced by Sid SeizureThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shbeercast.com