Explore every episode of the podcast Dustin Can Read & Watch
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story A & Story B | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:59:59 | |
Fear Street superfan Hiko Mitsuzuka stops by to talk about his writing journey and join Dustin in an Instagram Story Prompt exercise! GUEST INFO Hiko’s Instagram: @thefirstecho Fear Street Diaries Instagram: @fearstreetdiaries SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread TikTok: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/dustincanread DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Additional Sounds provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Love Whale | 08 Feb 2024 | 01:09:47 | |
Dustin’s year of improvement begins with fulfilling a bucket list item(with the help of guest, Kay from F**k My Work Life podcast) & giving advice to the lovelorn. **Youtube version of this episode has alternative footage in place of some parts (see Linktree) MA – For Mature Audiences GUEST INFO Kay from F**K My Work Life podcast SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread TikTok: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/dustincanread DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden | |||
| DCW Minisode: Think Pink: Save Our Shows! | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:22:07 | |
Dustin talks about TV series cancellations, the birth of the “save our shows” campaigns, and how you can help save Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. MA (only adults recommended) Additional audio provided by Aria Velz: @ariavelz on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ariavelz?_t=8dYY0KsNXZ5&_r=1 SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Tik Tok & Twitter: @dustin_holden Voicemail: 901-602-3061 Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Brooks Leibee Transitional sounds provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Pride: The Queer Frontier | 22 Jun 2023 | 01:17:59 | |
It’s Pride Month! The panel of LGBT+ podcasters discusses their first Prides, how gaydar works, and of course, what they’ve been reading & watching! MA (only adults recommended) Panelists: Cindy’s podcast: Crime Diner Jon’s podcast: Life’s But A Song Martha and Charles’s podcast: Full Circle, the podcast https://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Tik Tok & Twitter: @dustin_holden Voicemail: 901-602-3061 Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Brooks Leibee Transitional sounds provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Dustin Says Goodbye | 26 Jan 2023 | 01:48:04 | |
A Tribute to Dustin’s Mom (includes a re-airing of the first DCR episode ever). Rated MA: Mature Themes of Death and Loss GUEST INFO Chelley’s blog: http://talesofyesterday.co.uk/ Chelley on Instagram: @talespointhorrorbookclub Chelley on Twitter: @talesphbc SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Tip: Goodpods DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCR Minisode: Camp Silver Oaks & Hall of Mirrors | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:09:00 | |
A review of 2 new Young Adult releases by Leeroy Cross James & Charles Ashe. PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) AUTHOR INFO Leeroy Cross James on Instagram: @leeroycrossjames Leeroy Cross James on Twitter: @zombileeroy Leeroy Cross James’s Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Leeroy-Cross-James/e/B093PYQRK7/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 Charles Ashe on Instagram: @charlesashebooks Charles Ashe’s website (with book info): https://www.charlesashe.com/ SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter & TikTok: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Tip: Goodpods DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (forest sounds, courtroom gavel, “Stay Away”, “Twisted Clowns”, “Mig Alley”, female scream) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Dustin Checks In with The Rewatch Recap | 29 Sep 2022 | 01:17:59 | |
A casual conversation about pop culture and life with The Rewatch Recap co-hosts: Aurelien (Spooky & Strange podcast) & Kay (F**k My Work Life podcast) MA (only adults recommended GUEST INFO Aurelien on Instagram & Twitter: @spookyaurelien Kay on Instagram & Twitter & TikTok: @fmwlpod https://linktr.ee/fmwlpod SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Tip: Goodpods DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) | |||
| DCR Ep 37: Jack is the Master | 22 Sep 2022 | 01:45:00 | |
In celebration of Netflix’s The Midnight Club, Dustin is joined by Jack (of the blog, Jack Reacts) to recap 1992’s Master of Murder (also by Christopher Pike). Confusion ensues. MA – Mature Teens+ (strong language; sexual situations) GUEST INFO Jack on Instagram: @JackReacts_ www.jackreacts.com.au SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Tip: Goodpods DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Additional Sound Effects (typing, Maelstrom, printer printing) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Dustin Checks In with The Crime Diner | 28 Jul 2022 | 01:17:13 | |
A casual conversation about pop culture and life with Cindy, Dana, & Nydia from The Crime Diner podcast! MA (only adults recommended) Promos: Start - Against All Oddities podcast End - The Rewatch Recap (premiering August 8th) GUEST INFO Crime Diner on socials: @crimedinerpod https://www.winedineandstorytime.com/ SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Tip: Goodpods DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) | |||
| DCW: Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:21:39 | |
Nate from Blue Milk Drop (a Star Wars Podcast) drops in to help Dustin give reactions to the final two episodes of Stranger Things 4 – with more guesses as to what’s in store for the final season. Beginning promo: No More Late Fees End promo: Queer Clicker PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) GUEST INFO Blue Milk Drop on Twitter & Instagram: @bluemilkdrop https://linktr.ee/bluemilkdrop SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Tip: Goodpods DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) | |||
| DCW: Stranger Things 4 Volume 1 | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:24:21 | |
Join Dustin & his Stranger Things pal, author Robbie Myles, as they recap the Netflix series from season 1 to season 4, volume 1, and try to predict what will happen in volume 2, season 5 and the possible spin-off. Beginning promo: Crime Diner podcast End promo: Grating the Nerd podcast PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) GUEST INFO Robbie on Twitter: @robbiemyles1445 Robbie on Instagram: @robbiemylesbooks SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Tip: Goodpods DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) | |||
| Dustin Can Pride 2022 | 10 Jun 2022 | 00:28:03 | |
Dustin talks about his 2022 Pride experience, discusses coming out to himself via his embarrassingly funny & dramatic teenage journal and answers some listener questions. Happy Pride Everyone! MA (mature but okay for older teens) Bookend Podcast Promos: Talkin' Shiz Doom Generation SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Tip: Goodpods DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Additional Sound Effects (Comfort Blanket, Deep In Thought) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| One Year Later... | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:54:29 | |
Back with a full season of plans in store, Dustin shares some updates with Chelley. They also go over their 2024 goals as well as other podcast plans. NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! GUEST INFO Chelley’s blog: http://talesofyesterday.co.uk/ Chelley on Instagram: @talespointhorrorbookclub SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread TikTok: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Tip: Goodpods DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee Dustin silhouette artwork design by @spade_designs_ on Instagram | |||
| DCW My Favorite Episode with Glaiza | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:43:06 | |
It’s been a few years since Dustin tried to watch The Good Place, and geeky influencer Glaiza returns to re-introduce him with the season 2 episode “Dance Dance Resolution”. Will he like it? Listen and find out… MA (only adults recommended) GUEST INFO Glaiza on Twitter: @ClassicalGlaiza https://bio.link/classicalglaiza SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) | |||
| Dustin Checks In with F**k My Work Life | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:01:30 | |
A casual conversation about pop culture and life with Jay & Kay from F**k My Work Life podcast! MA (only adults recommended) GUEST INFO F**k My Work Life on Twitter & Instagram: @fmwlpod SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Tip: Goodpods DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) | |||
| DCR Ep 36: Will You Remember Me, Kelli? | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:53:57 | |
Murder? Incest? Childish Nicknames? Dustin enlists Drunk Theory podcast co-host (and online pal), Kelli, to recap the VERY convoluted 1989 ghostly mystery thriller Remember Me by Christopher Pike. Oh, and there’s drinks. OoooEeeeOooo! MA (only adults recommended) GUEST INFO Drunk Theory is available where most podcasts are played! Drunk Theory on Twitter: @DrunkTheory Drunk Theory on Instagram: @drunk_theory Drunk Theory’s website: www.drunktheory.com SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Tip: Goodpods DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Additional Sound Effects (chime, ghost hover, dark ghostly tone, ghost whoosh, Comfort Blanket, horror drone ambient, On The Job, Indian Strings, cinematic orchestra crescendo, slow heartbeat, applause, bell ring ) provided by Zapsplat.com Some original sounds by Dustin Holden | |||
| DCW My Favorite Episode with Doom Generation | 10 Mar 2022 | 00:53:30 | |
Tessa & Nicole (Doom Generation podcast) try to sway Dustin into watching a weird British comedy, The Mighty Boosh, by offering up a couple of their favorite episodes: “Tundra” & “Old Gregg and the Funky Merman”. MA (only adults recommended) GUEST INFO Doom Generation on Twitter: @DoomGenPod Doom Generation on Instagram: @DoomGenerationPod https://linktr.ee/doomgenerationpod SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (cartoon fail tune) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCR Ep 35 Adaptation: Clown in a Cornfield with Josh Winning | 03 Mar 2022 | 01:22:42 | |
Beware Frendo! Author Josh Winning (The Shadow Glass) stops by to discuss Adam Cesare’s 2020 YA Slasher, Clown in a Cornfield and help Dustin fantasy cast a film version, should there be one. PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) GUEST INFO Josh on Instagram: @JoshuaWinning Josh on Twitter: @JoshWinning Torn Stubs podcast available where most podcasts are played SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (bicycle horn, applause, Twisted Clowns )provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Dustin Checks In with Abigail & Derik | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:15:19 | |
A casual conversation about pop culture and life with Abigail of Manic Pixie Weirdo podcast & Derik of Ratchet Book Club / Storytellers (and more) podcasts. MA (only adults recommended) GUEST INFO Abigail on Twitter: @MPWeirdoPodcast Podcast - Manic Pixie Weirdo: https://www.mimi.link/themainweirdo Podcast – Best Idea in the Room (new show) on Twitter: @BestIdea_Room Derik on Twitter: @RatchetBookClub Podcast – Ratchet Book Club: https://linktr.ee/RatchetBooks Podcast - Storytellers on Twitter: @StoryTaleSpin Podcast – RTO on Twitter: @RTOPodcasts Podcast – Hindsight Movie Reviews on Twitter: @HindsightRevues More: http://singlesimulcast.com/ SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden | |||
| DCW: The Sex Lives of College Girls | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:29:14 | |
Joined by a friend from college, Janelle, Dustin recalls a much simpler (yet somehow complicated) time in his life while watching the Mindy Kaling created The Sex Lives of College Girls on HBO Max. MA (only adults recommended) SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden | |||
| Holiday Special! Adaptation: Valentine with Leeroy | 10 Feb 2022 | 01:44:42 | |
Candy Hearts! Cupid Masks! Stalkers! Oh My! Based on a listener suggestion (thanks Derek!), Dustin and guest Leeroy Cross James (host of Slashic Horror podcast) read the 1996 novel Valentine by Tom Savage to compare it to the 2001 movie Valentine that’s supposedly an adaptation and found MAJOR differences between the two. SPOILERS AHEAD as they recap both the movie & the book! MA (only adults recommended) GUEST INFO Leeroy on Instagram: @leeroycrossjames Leeroy on Twitter: @ZombiLeeroy Slashic Horror on Twitter & Instagram: @slashichorror Slashic Horror podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and Goodpods & more! SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com New DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden | |||
| DCR Ep 34 Adaptation: Better Nate Than Ever with Bob | 03 Feb 2022 | 01:16:31 | |
Dustin is joined by Bob from The Great Pop Culture Debate podcast to read Tim Federle’s Better Nate Than Ever – a coming of age book about a young boy who wants to be a Broadway star! Gushing over the main character, they also talk about the upcoming Disney+ movie adaptation and share their first LGBT movie & book memories! MA (only adults recommended) GUEST INFO Bob on Twitter & Instagram : @disnerdbob Great Pop Culture Debate: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/ *available where most podcasts are played! SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com New DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ); Lyrics by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Musical Indent, New York ambience, cornfield crickets, car door closing, Aston Martin car sounds, bus/coach station terminal, mobile phone notification, Curious Squirrel, door slam, outside night club, Sound in Calling, You Will Know, Comfort Blanket, spinning wheel ) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCW Minisode: What I Watched (January 2022) | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:23:09 | |
Dustin does a quick update on the shows he started watching at the beginning of 2022 (for fun, count how many times the phrase “check it out” is said). PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com New DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ); Lyrics by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (television/radio tuning; TV sounds, tv static) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Story Special: The Woman in the Brown Coat | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:23:01 | |
Home sick from school, young Kira passes the time watching tv & looking out the window. When she spots a strange, eerie figure on her block – she fears the worst. Will anyone believe her??? Written by Dustin & Aurelien Performers: “Kira” – Aurelien “Dad” – Dustin “Mom”/”Vy” – Kay
Rated PG (some mature themes, but it’s just spooky fun!) Happy Halloween! -------------------------- Cast info Aurelien: Spooky & Strange podcast @spookyaurelien on Instagram Kay: F**K My Work Life podcast Dustin: Dustin Can Read & Watch podcast The Rewatch Recap podcast https://linktr.ee/dustincanread Theme by Dustin Holden Sound FX provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Dustin Checks In with Chelley & Brucker | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:02:14 | |
A casual conversation about pop culture & life with Chelley of Tales of Point Horror Book Club & Brucker of Autopsy of a Horror Movie / Blue Milk Drop podcasts. MA (only adults recommended) GUEST INFO Chelley on Twitter & Instagram: @chelleytoy Point Horror Book Club on Instagram: @talespointhorrorbookclub Point Horror Book Club on Twitter: @TalesPHBC Brucker on Twitter & Instagram: @bruckerhorror https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie https://linktr.ee/bluemilkdrop SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com New DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ) | |||
| DCW: MCU TV 2021 | 20 Jan 2022 | 01:31:52 | |
Dustin is joined by Zach & Tim from Grating the Nerd podcast to talk last year’s Marvel Cinematic Universe television series – while also debating/laughing about superhero media in general! MA (only adults recommended; discretion advised) GUEST INFO Grating the Nerd on Twitter AND Instagram: @gratingthenerd SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com New DCR&W Theme music by Brooks Leibee (Twitter: @Brooks_Leibee ); Lyrics by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Dramatic Swell, superhero fly by whoosh, superhero theme orchestral) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| 2022 Re-Introduction | 01 Jan 2022 | 00:10:32 | |
Dustin talks about the show and discusses the upcoming changes - with a preview of the new theme music by Brooks Leibee (@Brooks_Leibee on Twitter) New Episodes Start January 20th 2022! | |||
| DCR Ep 33: A Merry Krampus | 23 Dec 2021 | 01:22:07 | |
Katie L from The Haunted Outfit (on Instagram) helps Dustin discover the true meaning of Christmas as they recap the middlegrade holiday horror novel, Krampus and The Thief of Christmas by Eldritch Black. PG (okay for some kids; some adult language/themes) GUEST INFO Katie on Instagram: @thehauntedoutfit Katie’s Podcast: Super Chillers SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme and Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Winter Dance, dark horror drone, howling wind) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCW: Home Sweet Home Alone | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:52:11 | |
Glaiza Returns! After sitting through the weirdness of the new Disney+ movie, Home Sweet Home Alone, the host of Classical Adventures for One podcast joins Dustin to dish on the best and worst parts of this loosely direct sequel to Home Alone 1 & 2. PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) GUEST INFO Glaiza’s Twitter: @classicalglaiza Glaiza’s links: https://bio.link/classicalglaiza SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme and Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sounds (“On the Job”, door knock, door open/close, machine gun, boing, ahooga horn, glass break, hooves clapping, cartoon fail tune) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Dustin Can Watch-Along: Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas | 14 Dec 2021 | 01:47:37 | |
In a Holiday Bonus Episode, Dustin is once again joined by Stephen (Creek Talk – A Dawson’s Creek podcast) to add commentary to Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas. So, cue up The Roku Channel (or your digital copy of the movie, if you bought it) and watch it along with this episode. Fun trivia and racy/silly/snarky comments included. *No Worries - We tell you when to press play! PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) GUEST INFO Stephen’s podcast: Creek Talk – A Dawson’s Creek podcast https://linktr.ee/creektalkpodcast Stephen’s podcast on Instagram: @CreekTalkPodcast Stephen’s podcast on Twitter: @CreekTalkPod SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme and Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden | |||
| DCR Ep 32 Do Kayla & Jeffrey Click? | 09 Dec 2021 | 01:03:38 | |
Authors Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino stop by to talk about their newest collaboration, Besties: Work it Out, as well as Kayla’s Click universe that inspired it all! PG (okay for some kids; mild language/themes) GUEST INFO Kayla’s Instagram & Twitter: @kayke Kayla’s site: https://www.kayla-miller.com Jeffrey’s Instagram & Twitter: @jeffreycanino Jeffrey’s podcast: Super Chillers Jeffrey’s linktree: https://linktr.ee/jeffreycanino Click books & Besties: Work it Out on sale everywhere! SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme and Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sounds (Cartoon Xylophone) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCW: Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist | 02 Dec 2021 | 02:01:31 | |
Just in time for the premiere of the Roku Channel’s holiday movie, Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas, Stephen (of Creek Talk – A Dawson’s Creek podcast) returns to recap the best storylines, musical numbers, and life lessons from the acclaimed musical dramedy. MA (only adults recommended – some suggestive language/profanity) GUEST INFO Stephen’s podcast: Creek Talk – A Dawson’s Creek podcast https://linktr.ee/creektalkpodcast Stephen’s podcast on Instagram: @CreekTalkPodcast Stephen’s podcast on Twitter: @CreekTalkPod SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com “I Miss You”, DCW Theme and Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Opening Guitar Riff from Lionsgate Television – used for parody purposes Additional Sounds (“Deep In Thought”) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCR Ep 31: Jack & Dustin Grab Drinks on Fear Street: a DCR Triple Chiller Special | 18 Nov 2021 | 02:32:29 | |
Dustin takes his first official trip to RL Stine’s infamous Shadyside when his Australian friend, Jack (of the blog Jack Reacts), joins him in recapping the Fear Street Nights trilogy. It’s all about a Bar built on the site of the notorious Fear Mansion and all the ghastly things that happen thereafter – Oh! And they make up a small Fear Street drinking game (for all of those of-age alcohol consumers out there). Let’s Party! MA (only adults recommended) GUEST INFO Jack’s Blog: https://www.jackreacts.com.au Jack’s Instagram: @jackreacts_ SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Music Swell/Tense, Dissonant Chord, Fast and Short Tinkling Sequence, Cruisin’) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Dustin Writes! | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:47:50 | |
Dustin pops on to talk about writing his first novel, NaNoWriMo, answer listener questions and read one of his worst stories ever: The Tale of the Moral King! Also, be sure to check out his Instagram Prompt Story from August 2020 here (click in the Table of Contents section for the story): https://www.wattpad.com/story/239241126-untitled-instagram-prompt-story-aug-2020 SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Cinematic Boom, Maelstrom) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Halloween: Ghosts & Goblins | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:58:17 | |
In part 2 of the Halloween special, the panel reveals how they’ve been haunted and what cryptids they believe could be real. MA (only adults recommended) Panelists Amber from Witches Talking Tarot (where most podcasts are played! Twitter/X: @classiestwitches Instagram: WitchesTalkingTarot Morning Witch reports on TikTok & Instagram: @AmberistheColor42 Tim from Against All Oddities https://dorfyou.com (yes that’s the address – where you can locate socials & more) SHOW INFO https://linktr.ee/dustincanread Instagram: @dustincanread Tik Tok: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Brooks Leibee Transitional sounds provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Story Special: The Fairy Princess and The Dummy | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:15:55 | |
It’s a Flash Story Special! Remember Trick-or-Treating at that one house where the guy would sit on his porch and pretend to be a stuffed dummy before jumping out at you? Dustin recounts this feeling through “Bianca”, a nine-year-old in a pretty costume who gets more excitement than she bargained for on Halloween night. Rated PG (some mature themes, but it’s just spooky fun!) Happy Halloween! SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme and some sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Cinematic boom, Sewing Machine, Cartoon musical arpeggio, Children playing, Comfort Blanket, Hair Dryer, News Bed, House front door open/close, witch’s cackle, Nikon camera click, doorbell, large metal pole dragging, footsteps running on concrete, wet shoe squeak, broken glass bottle drop, knife blade, horror scream, sword swipe body hit, Skittle sweets bag drop, body thud, police siren, CB radio voice, crowd) provided by Zapsplat.com Skeleton Dance – Myuu (No Copyright Music): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiKyxy-_4Yw "Tim Beek - Ghost" is under a Free To Use on YouTube license Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/tim-beek-ghost The Stalker – Hainbach (No Copyright Music): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNqtEqWXOdc&t=0s “Trick or Treat” by Sound Effect Database: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kjdUYKmFEo | |||
| DCW: Only Murders in the Building | 21 Oct 2021 | 01:00:29 | |
Who Murdered Tim Kono? That’s the question a trio of true crime podcast fans ask in the new series Only Murders In The Building. Chelley & Dustin dive into the comedic mystery and the best moments of season 1 – light on spoilers (it is a new show, after all). PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) GUEST INFO Chelley on Instagram: @talespointhorrorbookclub Chelley on Twitter: @TalesPHBC Chelley’s website: www.talesofyesterday.co.uk SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (cinematic orchestral rise, Stay Away, elevator sounds, Shadow Tag, gunshot) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCR Ep 30: Which Dustin is a Witch? (DCR Retro Read) | 14 Oct 2021 | 01:14:58 | |
“Double, Double the Dustin's Trouble!” Dustin H is joined by Dustin S of Sandman Stories Presents podcast to read this classic tale of a school for witchcraft. No, this isn’t Harry Potter – this is “Mildred Hubble”, the original misfit of magic as written by the late, great Jill Murphy in her book, The Worst Witch. PG (okay for some kids; mild language) GUEST INFO Dustin S. on Twitter: @StoriesSandman Dustin S. on Instagram: @sandman_stories_presents Sandman Stories Presents is available where most podcasts are played! SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (cauldron bubbling, magical sounds, children’s game music, Among the Stars, reverse magical glissando, bats, females laughing, door slam, audience talking, kittens/cat meow, female ‘shh’, applause, superhero swoosh, bicycle crash, dark spell, pig snorts, crowd laughter, Winter Dance, female scream/crying, cat purring, gate close, witches cackles, pages turn, footsteps in cave, dark tense evil, swell tense drama ) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCW: What We Do In The Shadows – season 1 | 07 Oct 2021 | 01:37:40 | |
Dustin has Autopsy of a Horror Movie’s Brucker join in on a season 1 recap of the television mockumentary series, What We Do In The Shadows. BEWARE: Spoilers ahead – Ah-Ah-Ah! MA (only adults recommended) GUEST INFO Brucker on Instagram & Twitter: @bruckerhorror Autopsy of a Horror Movie available were most podcasts are played: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Haunted Strings, horror sounds, Heaven and Hell, In Search of Asia) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCR Ep 29 Amy and The Undead | 30 Sep 2021 | 01:13:10 | |
Dustin read Mina and The Undead (2021). The author, Amy McCaw, stops in to discuss its creation, our mutual love of vampires and more! The spooky season has begun! MWAHAHAHA! PG (okay for some kids; mild language) GUEST INFO Amy’s Instagram & Twitter: @yaundermyskin Mina and The Undead available at the Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Mina-Undead-Amy-McCaw/9781912979479?ref=grid-view&qid=1632780770841&sr=1-1 SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme and Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Cathedral, Saxophone riffs, On The Job, Street in France, Maelstrom ) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCW: Saved By The Bell (OG vs Reboot) | 23 Sep 2021 | 01:08:28 | |
Dustin is joined by SBTB fan Stephen (Creek Talk – A Dawson’s Creek Podcast) to geek out about the original 90’s teen sitcom and give their take on the new series on Peacock streaming service. Mr. Belding would be so proud we are staying out of trouble! PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) GUEST INFO Stephen’s podcast: https://linktr.ee/CreekTalkPodcast Creek Talk Instagram: @creektalkpodcast Creek Talk Twitter: @CreekTalkPod SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme and Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Waiting Game, Cruisin) provided by Zapsplat.com School Bell Ringing Sound Effect by Hajgare Pakufi (2013) – available on Youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tv6gQgj0VQ | |||
| DCR Ep 28: Daniel Punches Through! | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:46:10 | |
Kwame Mbalia’s 2019 book, Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, has been sitting in Dustin’s TBR stack for too long. Social media friend, Daniel, stops by to join Dustin as he dives into this story full of African folk tale characters. PG (okay for some kids; mild language) GUEST INFO Daniel’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC42MSTXUMw5K5NRptxbVJtg Daniel’s Twitter & Instagram: @iron_rain_of_books SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme and Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Ambience – Field with Cricket chirp, punching bag, Tzichi Tribal, book page turn, superhero fly by, Stay Away, Deep in Thought, Crusin ) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCR Ep 27 Reverse Adaptation: Stefan’s Diaries Vol 1 - Origins | 02 Sep 2021 | 01:17:05 | |
Spooky & Strange host Aurelien joins Dustin to talk about the tv-show to book adaptation from the hit TV series, The Vampire Diaries. Learn all about the history of the Salvatore brothers as they meet the vampire, Katherine Pierce. PG (okay for some kids; mild language) GUEST INFO Spooky & Strange (Aurelien’s podcast) available where most podcasts are played. Aurelien on Twitter & Instagram: @spookyaurelien SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme and Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Dark horror atmosphere, Horror swell accent, Deep in Thought, Shenandoah, Signals, Dark subtle evil, Swell tense, Forest at Night, Sound in Calling, Danger Zone) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCW: Schmigadoon! | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:09:10 | |
Dustin’s brief testament for his love of the recent kooky Apple TV+ musical series that spoofs great musicals from the Golden Age of Hollywood. PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Jingle Brass fanfare, Winter Dance, coin drop, vending machine, ambient forest, church bells, Morning Rush) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCW: Gossip Girl 2021 | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:13:57 | |
Dustin expresses his excitement for the rebooted series on HBO Max (BBC One in the UK), spoils the original tv series, and gives his history with the production of Gossip Girl from book to tv. PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Dustin Holden Phone sounds from Apple iPhone Additional Sound Effects (book pages flick, keyboard typing, Trip of A Lifetime, Be Mine ) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| Halloween: Fears & Spellcraft | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:55:54 | |
All Hallow’s Eve is the theme, and in part 1 of this two-part episode, the panel discusses books, show, & movies (some of which are paranormal) before talking phobias and how to make your spells work. MA (only adults recommended) Panelists Amber from Witches Talking Tarot (where most podcasts are played! Twitter/X: @classiestwitches Instagram: WitchesTalkingTarot Morning Witch reports on TikTok & Instagram: @AmberistheColor42 Tim from Against All Oddities https://dorfyou.com (yes that’s the address – where you can locate socials & more) SHOW INFO https://linktr.ee/dustincanread Instagram: @dustincanread Tik Tok: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Brooks Leibee Transitional sounds provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCR Ep 26 Anna B Can Kick Your Ass! | 19 Aug 2021 | 00:42:43 | |
Anna, an old college friend of Dustin’s, stops by to discuss Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass! by Meg Medina. It’s an award-winning book about a bully’s influence on a young girl’s life. MA (only adults recommended) GUEST INFO: Anna on Instagram: @hashbrownpartydress SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (record scratches, record player turntable, Stay Away, Cruisin’) provided by Zapsplat.com School Bell Ringing Sound Effect by Hajgare Pakufi (2013) – available on Youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tv6gQgj0VQ | |||
| DCR Minisode: The Taking of Jake Livingston | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:08:54 | |
Dustin talks about Ryan Douglass’s 2021 horror YA about a black & gay teen medium with many obstacles in his path: The Taking of Jake Livingston PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme, ambient music & some background sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (sword swipes, locker door slam, chime ) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCR Ep 25 Brooks Sees the Signs | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:32:35 | |
Dustin pulls guest Brooks Leibee from his musical comfort zone to explore another view of life via a historical fiction novel, Show Me A Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte. PG (okay for some kids; mild language) GUEST INFO Brooks Leibee on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/brooks-leibee-158809877 Instagram: @brooksleibee Twitter: @brooks_leibee SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Theme by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (Curious Squirrel, Deep in Thought, Floating, Childrens Game Music-soft) provided by Zapsplat.com | |||
| DCW: Fear Street | 22 Jul 2021 | 00:22:49 | |
Listen to Dustin’s take in this special episode as he reminisces about discovering RL Stine & Fear Street for the first time and along with his dashed expectations of the Netflix movie trilogy. Also, a very special guest phones in: “Dominic” from the 3-part podcast parody, The Listener! PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature) SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com Thank you to donors Raj (@itsallretro on Instagram) & Robbie Myles (@robbiemyles1445 on Instagram/Twitter; author of Don't Call At ALL - available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Call-All-Robbie-Myles/dp/B08VLPHQ1T/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=don%27t+call+at+all+robbie+myles&qid=1625005622&sr=8-2#detailBullets_feature_div ) Theme and some transitional sounds by Dustin Holden Additional Sound Effects (phone click, dial tone, Deep in Thought, ) provided by Zapsplat.com The Listener atmosphere score & “Simon Says Die” theme by Brooks Leibee “Back to the Beginning” (Fear Street Saga theme) lyrics by Dustin Holden music by Brooks Leibee Brooks Leibee on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/brooks-leibee-158809877 | |||