Words About Books
Ben & Nate
Words About Books is a podcast where two wannabe writers read and discuss books. Read along with us, or just enjoy the show! New episodes every Sunday.
Episodes
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Mar 8, 2026 • 1h
Chad Dingleton Discusses Chuck Tingle's Compilation Book
Special Guest Chad Dingleton is here to discuss a compilation of Chuck Tingle short stories! Also check our the free episode on Patreon.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Mar 1, 2026 • 1h 34min
Discussing Ship of Destiny by Frank Chadwick (Part 3)
We discuss the exciting conclusion to Ship of Destiny by Frank Chadwick.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Feb 23, 2026 • 3min
Trailer: Pendragon Soldiers of Halla by D. J. MacHale
On PATREON! Ben and Nate finally discuss what everyone has been waiting for with bated breath. The final book in the epic 10-book Pendragon series. All your answers will be answered. All the mystery will be revealed. The final satisfying entry in a 10-book series that we covered the first book of and then skipped to the end! Only on Patreon!Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Feb 22, 2026 • 1h 36min
Discussing Ship of Destiny by Frank Chadwick (Part 2)
We continue our adventure with Sam Bitka and his lady-owl-friend. Prepare for thrilling engagements and alien wonders. But will it be enough to hold Nate's attention? Will we get a part 3? Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Feb 15, 2026 • 1h 34min
Discussing Ship of Destiny by Frank Chadwick Part 1
Ben's wife insisted he read a book with a strange cover. You won't believe what happened.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Feb 8, 2026 • 1h 42min
Discussing Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson Part 2
Tried to make the book's deeper themes a little easier to understand. Failed. Posted the episode anyway.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Feb 1, 2026 • 1h 24min
Discussing Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson Part 1
This week we tackle a Cyberpunk Classic that is genuinely pretty good but maybe twice as long as it needs to be.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Jan 25, 2026 • 1h 15min
Discussing Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
This week we discuss a highly stylized book about the navigating the complexities of identity in America. Also Nate is a quarter Japanese. Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Jan 21, 2026 • 56min
Talking About Tolkien - The Choices of Master Samwise (Towers, 4-10)
Sam loves Frodo more than I have ever loved anything.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
Jan 18, 2026 • 1h 11min
Discussing Beware of Chicken Volume 5 by CasualFarmer
There's a new volume of Beware of Chicken and you'd better believe I'm talking about it.Support the showBlue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/wordsaboutbooks.bsky.socialDiscord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8CThreads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcastBlog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/
