EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 7 MIN
The Wildest Zombie Story You’ve Never Read | “Zombie Bake Off”
from Fantasy for the Ages · host Jim Scriven
🍩🧟♂️ Wrestling rings, cooking contests, pothead antics, and… zombies? That’s the insane mash-up at the heart of Stephen Graham Jones’ Zombie Bake-Off (2012), a fast, funny, and gloriously absurd take on the zombie apocalypse.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim dives into a spoiler-lite review of the book—sharing why it’s such a blast to read and what makes it stand out in the crowded world of zombie fiction. Expect over-the-top wrestlers, donuts gone wrong, laugh-out-loud absurdity, and a surprising dose of sacrifice and heart.Then, stick around for a Full Spoil Commentary where Jim shares his favorite chaotic moments.📚 What to Expect in this Episode: • Spoiler-lite review & first impressions • Why this goofy premise works • 8 reasons you’ll want to read it • A warning for the uninitiated 👀 • Full spoil deep-dive commentaryIf you love horror-comedy, zombies, or just want something ridiculous and entertaining, Zombie Bake-Off might be your next quick read.👉 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell so you don’t miss more reviews, rankings, and deep-dives into fantasy, sci-fi, and horror.💬 Have you read Zombie Bake-Off? Drop your thoughts (and your best zombie donut jokes) in the comments below!🎉 Huge thanks to our Patreon supporters who keep the channel rolling. Want to join them and get behind-the-scenes perks? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#ZombieBakeOff #StephenGrahamJones #FantasyForTheAges #ZombieFictionWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Zombie Bake-Off: https://t.ly/VwQKsWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/
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🍩🧟♂️ Wrestling rings, cooking contests, pothead antics, and… zombies? That’s the insane mash-up at the heart of Stephen Graham Jones’ Zombie Bake-Off (2012), a fast, funny, and gloriously absurd take on the zombie apocalypse.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim dives into a spoiler-lite review of the book—sharing why it’s such a blast to read and what makes it stand out in the crowded world of zombie fiction. Expect over-the-top wrestlers, donuts gone wrong, laugh-out-loud absurdity, and a surprising dose of sacrifice and heart.Then, stick around for a Full Spoil Commentary where Jim shares his favorite chaotic moments.📚 What to Expect in this Episode: • Spoiler-lite review & first impressions • Why this goofy premise works • 8 reasons you’ll want to read it • A warning for the uninitiated 👀 • Full spoil deep-dive commentaryIf you love horror-comedy, zombies, or just want something ridiculous and entertaining, Zombie Bake-Off might be your next quick read.👉 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell so you don’t miss more reviews, rankings, and deep-dives into fantasy, sci-fi, and horror.💬 Have you read Zombie Bake-Off? Drop your thoughts (and your best zombie donut jokes) in the comments below!🎉 Huge thanks to our Patreon supporters who keep the channel rolling. Want to join them and get behind-the-scenes perks? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#ZombieBakeOff #StephenGrahamJones #FantasyForTheAges #ZombieFictionWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Zombie Bake-Off: https://t.ly/VwQKsWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/
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