Long time partners, Rachel and Matt, bring their unique blend of wit and weirdness to the worlds of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy. From quirky movie reviews to lively book discussions, they keep you entertained and informed with their mature humor and infectious enthusiasm. Join them as they chase their little nerd hearts through the genres they love.
"Legend (1985)" - In which Tim Curry's Darkness has everyone sexually confused
Meg guest stars again and we discuss Legend, which she just watched for the first time, and also a lot of philosophical musings on the role of love in films. Truly the popcorn style discussion you come to us for.
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Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat Podcast (https://feastsheathandshatter.transistor.fm/)
Love Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club (https://strangeandbeautifulbookclub.transistor.fm/)where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.
Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcast (https://weareallkosh.strangeandbeautiful.network/)
Longing for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo. (https://comein81kilo.transistor.fm/)
Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It! (http://gercangetit.transistor.fm/)
You can also:
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30 Sept 2026
"Vampire's Anonymous" with Special Guest!
22 Sept 2026
SBBC: Update 2026!
A quick update about our glorious return to a schedule!
There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network! (https://www.strangeandbeautiful.club/)
Enjoying our work? Buy a cup of Hot Jala! https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork
(https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork)
Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat Podcast (https://feastsheathandshatter.transistor.fm/)
Love Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club (https://strangeandbeautifulbookclub.transistor.fm/)where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.
Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcast (https://weareallkosh.strangeandbeautiful.network/)
Longing for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo. (https://comein81kilo.transistor.fm/)
Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It! (http://gercangetit.transistor.fm/)
You can also:
Join us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/ (https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0)
Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQ)
Riverside.fm (https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=SandB)is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today (https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=SandB)for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter)
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (https://www.patreon.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork)
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
28,729
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.1 / 5
9 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
16 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 87 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
96
Social presence
91
YouTube
76
Engagement
75
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