Edging

According to Brooke, Eclipse is the most indefensible book in the entire Twilight series. It's so upsetting that Bridgett stopped the show and they had to go to the liquor store. Please be prepared. This week's read is the third book in the Twilight series....Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. Bridgett also talks about her faux bleached eyebrows, rewatching Bojack Horseman, and other alarming signs she may be unwell. You can call/text us now! Hit us up at: #413-GET EDGY #(413) 438-3349 Here's Bridgett's shameless plug for her new substack: auntbeefreeman.substack.com Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for the stunning conclusion of this classic story. This week's read is volume 3 of Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the classic sci-fi horror novel that is still intriguing audiences to this day, including us. Bridgett also shamelessly plugs her new substack: auntbeefreeman.substack.com You can call/text us now! Hit us up at: #413-GET EDGY #(413) 438-3349 Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New episode...New Moon This week's read is the second book in the Twilight series....New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. Brooke tells Bridgett about one of the most horrific movies from 1994 and we doubt you'll be able to guess anything about it. And of course, how does wolf house/prayer house relate to the Twilight series. You can call/text us now! Hit us up at: #413-GET EDGY #(413) 438-3349 Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Brooke learns about vabbing, Scandoval, and the fact that the second volume of the Frankenstein story is from the Creature's P.O.V This week's read is volume 2 of Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the classic sci-fi horror novel that is still intriguing audiences to this day, including us. Bridgett defends the people of the show My Strange Addiction and talks about how the Creature's story is representative of aging and adolescence. You can call/text us now! Hit us up at: #413-GET EDGY #(413) 438-3349 Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're finally doing it y'all. We're talking Twilight! This week's read is the first book in the Twilight series....Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, one of the most famous books of the 2000s. Brooke tells us why she thinks Twilight is a feminist novel that people shouldn't read. And of course, this is gonna be a series, so you better hold on tight spider monkeys. You can call/text us now! Hit us up at: #413-GET EDGY #(413) 438-3349 Watch the video! Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke really hates Victor Frankenstein. This week's read is volume 1 of Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the classic sci-fi horror novel that is still intriguing audiences to this day, including us. Bridgett talks about how she thinks the story is representative of the relationship between mother and child and Brooke tells us why Victor is like everyone's ex boyfriend. We also have new hats that we need y'all's input on. You can call/text us now! Hit us up at: #413-GET EDGY #(413) 438-3349 Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Watch the video! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...After the end of that last book left Bridgett "not happy," let's see if Charles can fix himself. This week's read is How Not To Let Go by Emily Foster, the stunning conclusion of The Belhaven Series, which we we started in the last episode. You'll want to listen to it before this one. Brooke and Bridgett drink mead from Brooke's grandparents' wedding glasses while talking about Brooke's Las Vegas elopement and how Kentuckians gamble. You can call us now! Leave us a voicemail at: #413-GET EDGY #(413) 438-3349 Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought, "I can fix him?" Well, the answer is, no you can't, but what if he could fix himself? This week's read is How Not To Fall by Emily Foster, the first book in The Belhaven Series, which we will be continuing, so be sure to read and follow along! Brooke and Bridgett have hats now! Be sure to check out future episodes to see us wear more hats from Brooke's aunt. You can call us now! Leave us a voicemail at: #413-GET EDGY #(413) 438-3349 Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back Edgy babes. We missed you. New year, same Bridgett and Brooke, with some new books coming at ya! This week's read is The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim, her 2024 debut psychological horror novel and one of the books Bridgett rated a full 5 stars in 2025. Brooke and Bridgett talk about ending an engagement in the dog food aisle of Walmart, wearing bras, and our noses turning red when we drink. You can call us now! Leave us a voicemail at: #413-GET EDGY #(413) 438-3349 Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This book gets into some pretty difficult places (content warnings here) -we tried to leave a lot of specific details out, but if you feel you are not in the place to listen right now, we understand, and we'll see you next time. This week's read is Boy Parts by Eliza Clark, a 2020 dark comedy/psychological thriller. Brooke and Bridgett also talk about Hobama and furries. You can call us now! Leave us a voicemail at: #413-GET EDGY #(413) 438-3349 Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke has said that most romance novels are inspired by or are adaptations of Pride and Prejudice, and she has one of her favorite adaptations to tell you about. This week's read is Longbourn by Jo Baker which gives an different view of the events in Jane Austen's novel, this time told from the perspective of the servants at Longbourn. We bring in a new game to the show, "What Zodiac Sign Are They?" You can call us now! Leave us a voicemail at: #413-GET EDGY #(413) 438-3349 Check out Sarah Reah Werner’s newsletter for writers and the Write Now podcast! Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for a good time dear listeners. This week's read is Bunny: A Novel by Mona Awad, a 2019 horror, comedy, satire, overall fun ride. Bridgett listened to this book, and loved the narrator Sophie Amoss! We talked about Millenial Grey™️ - and Brooke mentioned this fantastic video essay from the youtube channel Answer in Progress on how, and why, Millennial Grey™️ happened! Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company ⁠Imaginary Comma⁠ - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on ⁠Patreon⁠! Music by ⁠Caleb Ritchie⁠ Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through ⁠Artlist⁠ We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠ ⁠linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a wild couple weeks, so why don’t you grab the popcorn and kick back with us while Bridgett tells us about the movies she’s watched recently.  Also we fix ourselves (finally) and maybe we can fix you too! Watch the movies we talked about - Bring Her Back, Hostile Dimensions, and Late Night With The Devil Get a copy of Mad as Birds by M.C. Schmidt Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kinda cry in this one. This week's read is The Silent Land by Graham Joyce, a 2010 surreal horror novel. Brooke talks about her hot knees and what that means and Bridgett tells us about another devastating horror novel she read this week. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke has a thriller for us. Will it be romantic? You be the judge. This week's read is Small Game by Blair Braverman, the debut survival novel from the Iditarod dogsledder and adventurer. Brooke and Bridgett talk about being next to a dumpster with three hoses after doing a mud run and Bridgett suggests the revolutionary idea of going outside without your phone. They also talk about the importance of rural hospitals. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company ⁠Imaginary Comma⁠ - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on ⁠Patreon⁠! Music by ⁠Caleb Ritchie⁠ Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through ⁠Artlist⁠ We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠ ⁠linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready for another episode of Edging that just breaks your heart open? This week's read is The Lamb by Lucy Rose, a sinister folk horror novel. It is Lucy Rose's debut novel and we think she knocked it out of the park. Brooke talks about replacing doomscrolling with Wikipedia scrolling, and Bridgett and Brooke both regularly get hives and we know y'all can see them, but let's not talk about it. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have another episode of Edging brought to you by Spectrevision Radio! And in this one, we're getting back into the Dadeaverse! This week's read is At First Spite by Olivia Dade, a sexy and sweet romance book about a woman who buys a ten foot wide house known as "The Spite House." Also, Bridgett and Brooke talk about reality TV shows and the predictability of their beloved genres. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma - Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with a new season of Edging. The last one got cut short because we had to take some time to join our new network, Spectrevision Radio! This week's read is Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna van Veen, a gothic horror novel set in the Netherlands in the 1800s. Bridgett and Brooke talk about moving to the network, and if we should give our new network execs some human teeth. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Additional Music and SFX licensed through Artlist We’re part of the SpectreVision Radio network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all get ready for another horror episode. This week's read is The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister, a lovely piece of Appalachian Gothic literature about the Haddesley family and their ancient traditions. You'll also hear why Bridgett has a hard time using voice-to-text software. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay romance fans, Brooke is bringing us into the ODCU Olivia Dade Cinematic Universe. This week's read is 40-Love by Olivia Dade, an adorable love story between an assistant principal and a tennis instructor, set in a Florida resort island. Due to two Truly Unrulys, this episode is heavy on the yapping. You'll hear the Imaginary Comma back up plan to trick rich people into drinking the water from Bridgett's home well. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"So, she's attracted to planes, and probably has the most powerful vision board ever made." That's the note from the bookstore employee that had Brooke buying this book. This week's read is Sky Daddy by Kate Folk. Brooke tells Ian and Bridgett about this strange and charming book about a girl who loves planes...like, really loves them. A 747 piece in her panties kind of love. She also tells us about a fun, independent bookstore where she bought the book from. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you ever really leave a haunted house? This week's read is The September House by Carissa Orlando. Ian tells Brooke and Bridgett about this fantastic horror comedy that follows a woman who has to follow the rules of her haunted house...but ya know, it was really, really affordable. Brooke and Bridgett also yap about accents and aunts. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the exciting conclusion of us yapping about the amazing book, Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven. If you haven't listened to parts one and two, it's recommended, but if you're cool with being lost and confused, we get it. In this episode, Bridgett says if she dies at an amusement park, she wants her body to be taxidermied on a roller coaster. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part 2 of Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven. If you haven't listened to part one, go do that or you'll be very confused. In this episode, we talk about S shaped people and how you'll remember them forever...Brooke and Bridgett also ruin the movie The Notebook for Ian. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 2 of Edging! This book is going to take place over 2 or 3 episodes so stay tuned. This read is Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven. We're getting a bit more nerdy this season, bringing you some more information about things related to the book we present, and in this one, Bridgett talks about the infamous Fyre Festival, and the incredibly sad historical event that is her personal Roman Empire. And as given away by the title, we manage to talk about the hit Teletoon/Cartoon Network show Total Drama Island. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by Caleb Ritchie Logo art by Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can't wrap up season one without making Bridgett tell us about the first audiobook she's ever listened to. This week's read is Audition by Ryū Murakami. Of course, Bridgett uses this as an excuse to talk to Ian and Brooke about My Chemical Romance, iykyk. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Darnielle the man you are... In this episode, Ian tells Bridgett and Brooke about the podcast's favorite author, John Darnielle's, debut novel. This week's read is Wolf in White Van by The Mountain G.O.A.T John Darnielle, This is the third book of John Darnielle's we've covered on the podcast. Go check out Universal Harvester and Devil House if you haven't. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time y'all, Brooke is telling us about the thrilling conclusion to the Fifty Shades of Grey series. This week's read is Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James...If you haven't listened to our episodes on the first two books, you are accepting a certain level of confusion that we cannot be held responsible for. And if you're sad that Brooke is done with this book series, don't worry your pretty little head because we're going to deep dive into Twilight very soon. Bridgett also tells Ian and Brooke about her recent interest in doing deep dives on bee rustling. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Bridgett tells Ian and Brooke about one author's debut novel that perfectly encapsulates the heartbreaking sub-genre of grief horror. This week's read is Monstrilio: A Novel by Gerardo Sámano Córdova, a book about the monster a woman creates through her grief. Ian also tells us some really cool facts about llamas. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E.L. James didn't make y'all wait long too long for the second book in the Fifty Shades series...and neither are we! In this episode, Brooke tells us all about the second book of the series... This week's read is Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James...If you haven't listened to our episode on the first book, you'll want to do that first. Bridgett and Ian make Brooke read Christian Grey's dialogue in the same voice she used to portray a raccoon named Digby in her voice acting. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ian tells Brooke, Bridgett, and our special guest star Shelby Novak about a book he had complicated feelings about. This week's read is None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell. We also have a special guest, actress, writer, and director Shelby Novak, the host of Scare You To Sleep Podcast and Bloody Disgusting Podcast. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for us to cover one of the most famous romance series in modern history, the first book of a series that shaped erotica in the 2010s...Fifty Shades Of Grey... In this episode, Brooke defends the genre of "mommy porn" and she shares her thoughts on society dismissing media liked by women. This week's read is Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James...and don't worry, we'll be covering the rest of the books, and their predecessor-ish series Twilight, later on. Bridgett and Brooke also get to tell Ian how this book series is a part of a larger domino effect. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember video stores? Well, Ian tells Brooke, Bridgett, and our special guest Kayla Temshiv about a horror novel that takes place at one. This week's read is Universal Harvester by John Darnielle from The Mountain Goats. With John being our first repeat author, we've also announced (spoiler alert) he's officially the podcast's favorite author. We're joined by Actor/Writer Kayla Temshiv who is known for their voicework in podcasts such as Imaginary Comma's Thirteen and Bloody Disgusting's Poe, Evermore. You can follow them on all the social medias @kaylatemshiv. You can also follow us on our Instagram and TikTok @edgingthepodcast Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A witch, a spirituality grifter, and an angry woman on Facebook...In this episode, Ian tells Brooke and Bridgett about a book that offers that and more. This week's read is The Witch in the Well by Camilla Bruce. Speaking of wells, we also talk about which companies would cover an abandoned well...and which would just let you fall face first, right into it. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It might sound like a romance episode, but it's not. In one of our highest ratings, Ian tells Brooke and Bridgett about a book that introduced him to one of the podcast's favorite authors, John Darnielle, who you may know from The Mountain Goats. This week's read is Devil House by John Darnielle, a book so amazing and jam packed that we've barely fit any of it into this episode. Listen to us talk about it and then go buy it! We also talk about Pizza Hut breaking up with people and how we're trying to get our podcast to be the soundtrack of Applebee's. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for this one because it is a lot...In this episode, Brooke tells Ian and Bridgett about a romance novel she almost didn't finish. This week's read is Collision Point by Lora Leigh, and it is a wild, wild time. We also talk about wanting to start a history podcast that would be hosted by Ian and Cardi B. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The chaos, the melodrama, the twist and turns...In this episode, Ian tells Brooke and Bridgett about a book he read that has been made into a movie. This week's read is Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare. It hits theaters May 9, 2025, and if it's anything like the book, it's a wild, fun ride. We also talk about watching Nosferatu. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Brooke tells Ian and Bridgett about a book that had people online asking, "Is this a romance or not?" This week's read is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman and you'll hear Brooke's opinion on the controversy around it. We also talk about actor Glen Powell and how we each have several of his teeth as cherished talismans. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ian tells Bridgett and Brooke about a book he read called "Chasing the Boogeyman" by Richard Chizmar. It's like true crime, but without being true! Ian gets to talk about his love for the Satanic Panic and Ian and Brooke talk about going to Dallas. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Bridgett tells Brooke and Ian about a book that had her staring at the ceiling for hours, Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica. Fueled by Four Lokos and the memories of fingers passed, Bridgett tells them all about the book about Cannibalism, which is so hot now. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon. Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ian tells Bridgett and Brooke about the horror novel Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison, and Brooke and Bridgett are sure they would have made this book their entire personality in 2012. Also, learn about Wolf House vs Prayer House and see which one you grew up in! Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversation on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Brooke introduces Ian and Bridgett to the world of romance novels with Neon Gods by Katee Robert.  It's Greek mythology with a sexy, modern twist. Listen to hear how Ian ties the 36th U.S. President into this! Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversation on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this first episode, Ian tells Bridgett and Brooke about one of his all-time favorite scary books: Night Film by Marissa Pessl. Bridgett briefly talks about the staggering amount of urine in the book she's reading. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversation on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind the production company Imaginary Comma. Hear the extended cut of this episode, and check out our other perks over on Patreon! Music by: Caleb Ritchie Logo by: Heather Parrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices