Short Stuff: Spooky Recommendations
Oct 21, 2026 · 15m
Summary
In this Halloween-themed episode of Short Stuff, hosts Josh and Chuck (with Jerry filling in for Dave) introduce a new segment featuring personal recommendations. They discuss horror films, including the cult classic Trick 'r Treat and the Dutch folk horror Moloch, alongside the Icelandic film Lamb. The hosts also share book suggestions, highlighting Keith Rossin's novel Crone and Jason Reculak's Hidden Pictures, while debating the merits of Stephen King's short stories versus his novels.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Dell and Capital One
Introduction to the Halloween recommendations episode
Movie recommendation: Trick 'r Treat
Movie recommendation: Molo and discussion on subtitles
Movie recommendation: Lamb
Listener engagement and transition to break
Sponsors: The Haunted Library and IBM
Book recommendation: Keith Rossen's Crone
Book recommendation: Hidden Pictures by Jason Reculak
Discussion on Stephen King and Joe Hill short stories
Closing remarks and sign-off
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