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The Short Horror Beer Cast

Paul Lorello and Alec Chambers

Violating your earholes while pairing pints with classic horror, GenX style. Paul and Alec drink in the work of literary masters amidst collapsing scenery and pop culture digressions. Open all hours. www.shbeercast.com

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All Episodes

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BONUS EPISODE: Lines & Lyrics

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/11/12

Specifically, first lines and favorite lyrics. We love words, you see. And we thought it'd be fun to throw a few of our favorite first lines from our favorite stories out there. It was so much fun that we got to thinking about our favorite song lyrics as well! We traded them, and we laughed about it. And then Hemingway punched me in the mouth. And if you get THAT reference, you'll have no problem with any of the others. Throw on yer smokin' jacket and join the Short Horror Beer Cast after par...

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29:27

Ep. 23. Halloween Special! The October Game by Ray...

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/10/31

Ray Bradbury is back with a Halloween tale so gruesome it'll even scare old Mudfoot Brown. And if you get that reference, you'll have no problem with any of the others. Join us for horror, beer, and all the Gen-X shenanigans you can ask for. We do spoilers here, so be sure and read the story first! Social Links Website: shbeercast.comInstagram: @shorthorrorbeercastFacebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast Credits Theme music: "Solid State" by Alec ChambersAmbient music: Iron Cthulhu...

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53:51

Ep. 22. The River Styx Runs Upstream by Dan Simmons

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/10/28

It's Dan Simmons's breakthrough tale of bitter bereavement, childhood loss, and all kinds of undead shenanigans. It's a horror story with too much horror in it. Brace yourselves—this one stings like a nettle with a grudge. Grab a beer and lock your doors. Oh, and spoilers ahead, so read the story, why don'tcha? Social Links Website: shbeercast.comInstagram: @shorthorrorbeercastFacebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast Credits Theme music: "Solid State" by Alec ChambersAmbient music:...

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21:54

BONUS EPISODE: What's the Deal With Harlan Ellison?

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/10/08

In this bonus episode, we answer that burning question and provide a soothing lotion for the burning! From brilliant storytelling to... er, shall we say... explosive temper, we explore the legendary writer's genius, unpredictability, and battle with mental illness. Pour yourself a short beer and and join us as we unpack the wild and complex mind behind “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream.” Theme song: “Afterparty”, by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption Edited by P...

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49:55

Ep. 21: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream by Harlan...

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/10/03

In Part II of our breakdown of Harlan Ellison’s 1967 Hugo Award winner, we're all in on the AI apocalypse! Craft beer pairing and Gen-X tangents—what more can you ask? This is classic horror fiction, apocalyptic sci-fi, and two guys overanalyzing everything with a pint in hand like you've never heard! Spoilers ahead, so read the story first! Or read it after. Just read it, period! Links & Follow Us Website: shbeercast.comInstagram: @shorthorrorbeercastFacebook: The Short...

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47:31

Ep. 20. I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, Part I

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/09/16

Season Three opens with a delightful little yarn by the one and only Harlan Ellison. Grab a beer and snuggle with your favorite AI chatbot girlfriend while you listen! Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you feel it'll do you some good. Story Info Title: "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream"Author: Harlan EllisonOriginally Published: If, March 1967Beer Pairing Alec's choice: Three Floyds Brewing, Oceans of TimePaul's choice: Evil Twin Brewing, No HeroIn this episode Introducing an...

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68:45

Ep. 19. The Events at Poroth Farm, Part II

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/09/03

We're back and not a moment too soon with the sequel to The Events at Poroth Farm by T.E.D. Klein, the scariest cat horror story since Garfield met the ghost pirates! It's an action-packed cap to Season Two and we couldn't be more out of ideas! Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you feel it'll do you some good. Also, be sure to check out Part I! Story Info Title: "The Events at Poroth Farm"Author: T.E.D. KleinOriginally Published: From Beyond the Dark Gateway , December 1972Beer Pairi...

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70:51

Ep. 18. The Events at Poroth Farm, Part I

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/08/08

This week on The Short Horror Beer Cast, it's a cat-lovers nightmare as we settle down for a bug-infested summer with "The Events at Poroth Farm", by T.E.D. Klein. Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if that chills your wort. Story Info Title: "The Events at Poroth Farm"Author: T.E.D. KleinOriginally Published: From Beyond the Dark Gateway , December 1972Beer Pairing Alec's choice: Short's Brewing, Psychedelic Cat GrassPaul's choice: Finback Brewery, Cats Are People TooIn...

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65:27

Ep. 17. Graveyard Shift

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/07/15

This week on The Short Horror Beer Cast, we’re getting rodential with a little known up-and-coming writer by the name of Stephen King. We expect great things from this kid! Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if it'll blow your skirt up. Story Info Title: "Graveyard Shift"Author: Stephen KingOriginally Published: Cavalier, October 1970Beer Pairing Alec's choice: Narragansett Brewing Co, The Famous Narragansett LagerPaul's choice: Left Hand Brewing Co, Wake up DeadIn this episode Cre...

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50:55

Ep. 16. Dance of the Dead

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/06/25

This week on The Short Horror Beer Cast, we’re rockin’ with Richard Matheson’s kooky, kwazy dystopian world of happy fun times! Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you're precious like that. Story Info Title: "Dance of the Dead"Author: Richard MathesonOriginally Published: Star Science Fiction Stories No. 3, 1955Beer Pairing Alec's choice: 3 Floyds Brewing, Zombie DustPaul's choice: False Hope Brewing, Negative OutlookIn this episode More impressions!Alec’s war story!We talk shit about...

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48:33

Ep. 15. The Emissary

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/06/11

This week on The Short Horror Beer Cast, we’re diggin’ on Dog. That’s right, it’s Ray Bradbury again, wagging a tail—er, uh—weaving a tale of terror. Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you're precious like that.Story InfoTitle: "The Emissary"Author: Ray BradburyOriginally Published: Dark Carnival, 1947 (re-published as The October Country)Get it here: https://a.co/d/cqO8n7RBeer PairingAlec's choice: New Holland Brewing, The PoetPaul's choice: Hair of the Dog Brewery,

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BONUS EPISODE: The Lost Words

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/05/23

In this bonus mini-ep, we dive into our dusty dictionaries to dig on some of our favorite words that have fallen out of fashion. Paleologisms, if you will. (And we know you will.) Some words are due for a comeback, and today they’re getting their shot! Theme song: “Afterparty”, by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption Edited by Alec Chambers Produced by Sid Seizure Follow us: Subscribe at our official site Facebook Instagram

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44:07

Ep. 14. Free Dirt, Part II

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/05/20

This week on The Short Horror Beer Cast, we’re gettin diggy wit it once again with "Free Dirt"—Bradbury style, baby! Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you're precious like that. Story Info Title: "Free Dirt"Author: Ray BradburyOriginally Published: Quicker Than the Eye, 1996Get it here: https://a.co/d/cqO8n7RBeer Pairing Alec's choice: Founders Brewing Co., Mortal BloomPaul's choice: Flying Dog, DogtoberfestWhat We Talk About Paul nails his beer AND his lines!Alec tries his han...

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Ep. 13. Free Dirt, Part I

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/05/06

This week on The Short Horror Beer Cast, we’re cracking open “Free Dirt” by Charles Beaumont and pairing it with two beers that go down smoother than a buttered gerbil. This is Part 1 of a two-parter! Sort of. We’ll explain when you get here. Till then, you can expect our usual mix of literary over-analysis, pop culture nerdery, and tangents about [insert Gen-X grievance]. Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you're precious like that. Story Info * Title: "Free Dirt" * Author: Charle...

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45:08

Ep. 12. The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/04/29

Today we look at Poe’s masterpiece of mesmeric, macabre, malodorous morbidity while masticating malt from murky mugs! Also, Irish antics! Swooning students! And how we nearly inhaled ourselves into early graves! The Beers * Paul’s choice: Aurora Brewing Company, Fresh to Death * Alec’s choice: Dragonmead Brewery, Final Absolution The Book * The Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe The Music * Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube) Follow Us: * Alec Chambers * Paul Lorello...

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30:21

BONUS EPISODE: Our Favorite Dark Music

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/04/22

Welcome to the afterparty! In this follow-up to Episode 10, we bring you the darkest music we could think of in a moment’s notice without pre-thought, forethought, or intuition of any kind. Nevertheless, you’ll love what we chose: * S. Prokofiev, Montagues and Capulets * Johnny Cash, Hurt * The Beach Boys, ‘Til I Die * The Talking Heads, The Overload * Nina Simone, Strange Fruit * The Keith Jarrett Trio, My Back Pages Plus, EGOISTE! Theme song: “Afterparty”, by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid...

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41:52

Ep. 11: Cool Air

The Short Horror Beer Cast ·

2025/04/15

Grandpa Lovecraft is back with another delightful tale. Fill yer tub with ice and crack open a cold one. Doctor’s orders. We’re gettin shiv’ry wittit. Also, Surströmming! Paul gets another bad taste in his mouth! And Alec becomes a keyboard warrior! The Beers Paul’s choice: Freigeist Bierkultur, Smoke and Ice Sixpoint Brewery, The Crisp Alec’s choice: Arbor Brewing Company, Cold Excursion IPA The Book * The H. P. Lovecraft Collection: Deluxe 6-Book Hardcover Boxed Set, H.P. Lovecraft, Arctur...

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