WORDS, WORDS, WORDS is a book club podcast where Daniel, Heidi, and Colin read across horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and the weird stuff in between, then talk about what hit, what missed, and what the book is really doing under the hood.
We are here for thoughtful conversation and a few unhinged laughs along the way, with deep dives into themes, characters, craft, symbolism, and whatever rabbit hole the discussion opens.
Expect spoilers, strong opinions, and the occasional detour into theater, TTRPGs, and pop culture.
Ep 8 | Glass Houses and Grudges: In a Dark, Dark Wood
Daniel, Heidi, and Colin discuss In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware: a thriller with a gorgeous glass house setting, a nonlinear structure that promises more than it delivers, and a twist we all saw coming. We dig into the failed horror elements, the disability representation problems, what the unreliable narrator needed to actually work, and why the setting deserved a better book around it.
Reading along with us?Next episode: The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
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28 Mar 2026
Project Hail Mary: From Book to Screen
Daniel, Heidi, and Colin put out a special Book-to-Screen episode on Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir: a hard sci-fi novel with heart, humor, and the best bromance between a human and a rock crab in all of fiction. We talk about what makes the book work (the flashback structure, Stratt as an ethical nightmare, every Chekhov's gun that fires), then dig into the Lord and Miller film adaptation: what it nailed, what it softened, and what got lost in translation.
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15 Jan 2026
Ep 7 | Gods, Guns, and Grimdark: Gunmetal Gods
Daniel, Heidi, and Colin discuss Gunmetal Gods by Zamil Akhtar: a Middle Eastern inspired epic fantasy with dueling POVs, brutal politics, and cosmic horror creeping in at the edges. We unpack the setting, character complexity, pacing highs and lows, and an ending that sparked debate about payoff and theme.
Reading along with us?Next episode: In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
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10 Jan 2026
Ep 6 | No More Nice Girls: Discussing A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
Hosts Daniel, Heidi, and Colin dive into Naomi Novik’s A Deadly Education: we unpack El’s razor-sharp narration, the Scholomance as a brutally clever setting, and the book’s mix of dark academia, survival horror, and reluctant teamwork. We talk mana economics, enclaves and class politics, El and Orion’s complicated dynamic, the shadow of prophecy, and the monster designs that make this school feel like it has teeth. Plus, we dig into that cliffhanger ending and what it sets up for what comes next.
Reading along with us?Next episode: Gunmetal Gods by Zamil Akhtar
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10 Jan 2026
2026 New Years Resolutions
Daniel, Colin, and Heidi set reading challenges for themselves for the upcoming year, and decide what the punishment will be if the goal is not met.
31 Dec 2025
Ep 5 | Violence for Ratings: The Running Man
Hosts Daniel, Heidi, and Colin discuss Stephen King’s The Running Man (as Richard Bachman): we unpack its breakneck chase plot, nasty reality TV satire, and the way its media machine feels uncomfortably familiar. We dig into pollution and class collapse, propaganda as entertainment, the book’s disability and eugenics undertones in a pre-ADA world, and that feral ending that dares you to ask who the story is really for.
Reading along with us?Next episode: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik (Book 1 of the Scholomance trilogy)
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24 Dec 2025
Ep 2 | The Fisherman & Wild Spaces: Dread, Grief, and Monster Stories
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Hosts Daniel, Heidi, and Colin discuss reading John Langan's The Fisherman and S.L. Coney's Wild Spaces, exploring themes of grief, cosmic horror, and generational trauma. They analyze narrative structure, symbolism, and the emotional impact of both works.
The episode also touches on TTRPG worlds, book recommendations, and how horror blends dread with moments of dark humor. A warm, conversational episode that balances literary analysis with personal reactions.
Reading along with us?Next episode: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
24 Dec 2025
Ep 4 | When Death Plays Santa: Inside Terry Pratchett's Hogfather
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A lively podcast discussion of Terry Pratchett's Hogfather: the hosts unpack the book's humor, memorable characters (Death and Susan), and satirical take on holiday consumerism and belief. They explore the tooth-fairy twist, the novel's darker moments, and moments that feel uncannily prescient about technology and society, while sharing personal holiday favorites and whether the book works as a seasonal read.
Reading along with us?Next episode: The Running Man by Stephen King (Richard Bachman)
24 Dec 2025
Ep 1 | Monsters, Memory, and Rosemary: Debating 'Someone You Can Build a Nest In'
Email us at contact@wordswordswordspod.com Join the conversation in our Discord! https://discord.gg/d34D3ppFUh Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/wordswordswordspod Tiktok too! https://www.tiktok.com/@wordswordswordspoIn this episode Daniel, Heidi and Colin introduce their new podcast and discuss John Wiswell’s debut novel Someone Who Can Build a Nest In. They give initial reactions, explore genre (horror elements, dark fantasy, and comedy), analyze symbolism like rosemary and character names, and consider disability representation, neurodivergency, and class themes. The hosts also debate plot choices, including a controversial twist, and share final recommendations and what to read next.
Reading along with us? Next episode: The Fisherman by John Langan Bonus novella: Wild Spaces by S.L. Coney
24 Dec 2025
Ep 3 | The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: Freedom, Legacy, and Lasting Marks
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Hosts Daniel, Heidi, and Colin discuss V.E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, exploring themes of freedom, legacy, art as influence, and the emotional impact of the novel's characters—Addie, Henry, and the enigmatic Luke.
The episode covers character reactions, moral ambiguity of contracts with supernatural forces, debates about feminism and agency, and the bittersweet, defiant ending that prompts varied interpretations. They also share personal reactions, favorite scenes, and book recommendations for similar reads.
Reading along with us?Next episode: Hogfather (Discworld) by Terry Pratchett
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